LOCAL & GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2523, 1 July 1893, Page 2

LOCAL & GENERAL.

Wesleyan Church, Temuka. — The services for to-morrow will be found in our advertising columns. Sudden Death. Albert Tarrant, a youth employed rabbitting at Wakatipu 1 died suddenly when stepping into the boat at Half Way Bay. Fatal Accident, James Maxwell, a rabbiter, was killed on Wednesday morning at Harewood run, by falling over a cliff. His parents are supposed to reside at Waikouaiti. Women’s Franchise.—The first batch of petitions from Dunedin in favour of immediate enfranchisement of women, was sent up yesterday with over 8000 signatures. Temuka F. and H. Society.—At a meeting of the Temuka Floral and Horticultural Society held last evening, a resolution was passed that a number of ladies be asked to act as a ladies’ committee to forward the interest of the Temuka Floral and Horticultural Society. Sydenham Licensing Case.— At the Supreme Court,Christchurch,on Wednesday application was made by the prohibitionists fora writ of certiorari to quash the decision of the Addington Licensing Committee in granting a license for the Southern Cross Hotel, one of th houses closed by the late Sydenham Licensing Committee. The case was adjourned till Monday, as proper notice had not been served on the licensee of the hotel. The Direct Veto Question.—At the meeting of the Liberal Association at Christchurch on Thursday night 500 members were present. The recent addition to the platform, giving residents power to vote on the increase,decrease, or extinction, of licenses, was struck out, by 233 to 213 votes. The decision is likely to be challenged on account of informal procedure. Temperance. The usual fortnightly meeting of the Church of England Temperance Society was held in the Parish Hall on Thursday evening last, there being a good attendance of members. On account of the frosty weather the usual programme, etc., was dispensed with, and the evening spent in various indoor games, which were organised by the Revs. Gillam and Butterfleli, much to the satisfaction of the younger members. Accident. —An accident, by which a trap was considerably damaged, happened at Temukaon Wednesday. A lad named R. Lloyd, was engaged with a horse and trap for his father at Mr T. Rooney’s when tne horse shied and backed the trap over a terrace 15ft high. Master Lloyd, who was in the trap, escaped without the injury, as also did the horse, but both shafts of the trap were broken and other damage done. Oddfellows’ Social. —On Thursday evening next, the second social under the auspices of the local lodge of Oddfellows, takes place at Geraldine, and judging by the enjoyable nature of the first one, there should be a good attendance. The catering will be in capable hands, and with Mr Davidson as musicim and an efficient M.C , dancers should have all they require. Land Sale.—The total acreage for rural lands opened for sale at Dunedin on Thursday was 23,000 acres in 87 lots. Of these 35 lots altogether were applied for and the total acreage taken up was 12,2-12. Most of the applications were for Maniototo’ the sections beng subdivisons of pastoral runs, formerly held by Messrs Ross and Glendining and Watson and Hennaa. The highest number of applications for any lot was 53, and these are on the line of the Otago Central. In most cases the tenure selected was lease in perpetuity. Vagrancy.—At bheR.M. Court, Timaru, on Wednesday, Neil Ludwig, an old offender, was sentenced to three months’ for vagrancy. He confided to the police before the case came on that “two months would do him nicely,” and apparently had 1 been actually trying to get nimielf convicted.—Two spielers were sent to gaol at Wellington, for three months on a charge of vagrancy. The usual defence was put forth that they were earning a livelihood by selling cloth, but the magistrate declared that to be only a blind. The Wreck of the Lizzie —On Wel- , nesday the derelict Lizzie was towed into the river at Westport and placed alongside a wharf and righted. Notwithstanding the knocking about she received in the gales 1 ist week the deck was strewn with sleepers. The mast was broken off flush with the deck, the boom caught in the wreckage was secured to the starboard rails, the bowsprit broken off, the cable hung over the bow, and the anchor appeared bo have gone overboard and carried the bulwarks with it. The remains of the ship’s boat were lashed to the hatch. When the water in the cabin was reduced the bodies of two men were found. Conversion op Loans.—ln connection with Sir J. Vogel’s proposals for the conversion of the loans of local bodies the Wellington Harbor Board’s finance committee report that Government be requested to take into consideration the advisability of providing a sum for the cansolidation of local bodies loans into a Government guarantee 8J s per cent loan, leaving it optional to local bodies to come under the same; that to insure the Government from any loss and the risk of undue pressure, and as a guarantee of the due payment of interest and principal of such local bodies’ liabilities of such loans, rating power over property be provided for, to be exercised by the Government over any district in case of default. Fire.—A narrow escape from a serious fire occurred at Christchurch, at 1 o’clock on Thursday morning, when a constable on duty discovered smoke issuing from the building principally occupied by the Alliance Insurance Company and the Agricultural and Pastoral As ?ocin.tion. Considerable damage was done before the fire was subdued. On the walls of tie A. and P. rooms a number of valuable oil paintings of previous presidents and draught stock, and a splendid collection of photographs of prize and pedigree stock were either seriously damaged or totally destroyed. The Alliance Insurance offices were not much damaged. The origin of the fire is not known. The insurances amount to T 2200, Manufacture of Milk. —T. Osborne, proprietor of a Wellington milk establishment, at which a strike occurred recently, brought actions against a number of men for damages, ap.d the men brought cross actions for wages. An interesting part pf the evidence was that in which the men swore that 348 gallons of milk were sent out daily while only 300 came iu. The milk was manufactured for sale by adding —*«r. saltpetre, salt, etc. One witness, a • • ■i-Lo.f, be - had not’ced that customer, sam «- 1 favor- j Osborne’s milk seemed to act ably upon his child than that from other dairies. His Worship remarked tnat it might be on account of its medicinal qualities. Osborne denied the stat ’.meat of the men /a toto. One of his witnesses said that he had never adulterated the mil_k, and since the strike had had to throw 170 gallons away. Judgment was reserved. Shirking Rbsponsibil'tiks At the Dunedin Police Court application was made for infants to be committed to the Industrial School under these circumstances :—A Mrs Kirk answering an advertisement to take charge of a child was given one by a woman calling herself Mrs Griffiths, but she never returned to pay for the child’s keep, or to provide clothing, while the police were unable to identify her, Mr Carew ordered a warrant to issue for the mother’s arrest. Mrs Mary Mcllroy was charged with ill-treating her two children aged 24 and 4 years respectively. The police evidence showed a terrible state of depravity; the mother being addicted to drink, the children where left practically to take care of themselves, without any covering. The husband worked at Middlemarch and sent her money, which she spen t in drink. But for visits of a Salvation Army officer the children must have starved. The piiaoaor was sent fo gaol for U days, ,

Sale at Tatteksall’s. —Attention is directed to the sale of horses at Tattersall’s, Timaru, by the C.F.C. Association to-day.

A Specialist’s Case.— At Dune Tin in the case Dr Ferguson v. Mr Monday, Mr Carew gave judgment for £2land costs, £34.

Ballance Memorial. — The Ballance committee have decided to close the lists, and to consult the subscribers as to the form the memorial shall take. Divorce. — The divorce case Tuttiu v. Tuttiu, wife’s petition for divorce, was heard in camera , at Auckland, and a rule nisi granted, with leave to apply to have the rule made absolute at the expiration of three months. Napier Harror.— On the advice of the London office of the Bank of Australasia the Napier Harbor Board will place their loan of £200,000 at 5 per cent, on the market on Ist July. The board expect the loan to realise over par.

Government Printer. —Mr Samuel Costal, foamerly head of the clerical staff of the Government Printing Office, who has been acting temporarily as Government Printer since Mr Didsbury’s death, has been appointed Government Printer.

Workers’ Union. Members of the General Workers’ Union are reminded that a meeting will be held in the Temuka Oddfellows’ Hall this (Saturday) evening at 8 o’clock sharp. Working men other than members are alse invited to attend. Hotelkeeper Fined.— At the Resident Magistrate’s Court, Christchurch, P. McSweeney, licensee of the Victorian Hotel, was fined £5 and costs on a charge of failing to admit the police into his licensed house when they demanded admittance.

Damages, —Ac Dunedin a man named Ward obtained £25 damages against the Shaw, Savill and Albion Company for injuries sustained through being struck while on the wharf by a portion of the tackle being used in moving the company’s barque Lutterworth. Cricket. —The first innings of All England against the Australians closed for 416. The Australians only made 111 in their first innings and had to follow on, but did not do much better, the last wicket falling for 143. Of these Gregory made 51. The London Morning Leader says that the only men in the Australian team who are playing up to their reputation are Trumble, Bruce, and Gregory.

Geraldine Police Station.— The repairing, etc., to the Temuka police station having commenced, we expected to hear of a start being made on the Geraldine station, but nothing has yet been done in matter. The specifications for the work to the Geraldine station were got out at the same time as the Temuka ones; so evidently there has been delay somewhere. N.Z L. and M.A. Company. —The general manager of the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company has received an intimation that the directors have dec d id to pay no interim dividend for the past six months, preferring to wait till they ha' e the lull accounts before them at the eno ol ! the year, and can accurately gauge the ejects of the recent banking suspensions in Australia.

Island News. —On the passage from Auckland two cases of measles developed amongst the Taviuni’s passengers, resulting in the steamer being quarantined at Suva. Sue was detained there 21 hours, and was unable to procure any fruit. She brings intelligence of the murder of the crew and plundering of a Queensland labour vessel at Solomon Islands. There were 50 recruits on board, but events proved that they were placed there for the purpose of ai ling the massacre. The vessel, a new one, was burnt to the water’s edge. Property Sale. —We would draw attention to the sale of freehold property, horses, coaches, etc, by the C.F.C. Association at Temuka, on Tuesday, on account of Mr John Cunard. The property includes a store and dwelling-house in Arowhenua, let to a good tenant at an annual rental of £52, and 5-roomed dwellinghouse in the same township. Four good horses, a spring dray, and a thorough-brace coach and harness will also be sold, and the sale is well worth attention.

Temuka Young Iren’s Club. —We would remind those interested in the newlystarted Temuka Gymnastic and Literary Club for Young Men that the formal opening takes place this evening at halfpast seven o’clock. The premises occupied by the Bank of New South Wales prior to their recent removal have been fitted up as club rooms, and answer the purpose admirably. The leading men of the district are expected to be present to-night to take part in the ceremonies, and show by their presence the interest they take in the wellbeing of our youth, and it is to be hoped that the young men, for whom the club has been started, will attend in large numbers, and show that they appreciate the efforts being put forth to benefit them. The club promises to be very successful, Geraldine Farmers’ Club. —A short time ago, at a social gathering, Mr H. B. Webster suggested the forming of a Farmers’ Club at Geraldine, and stated that as soon as he had collected sufficient information and support in the matter ho would see it carried out, In pursuance of this, the following gentlemen on Thursday afternoon last met at Mr Webster’s office i Messrs M. C. Orbell, A. McKenzie, John allan, D. Shaw, 0. McLeod, A. Lysaght, K. Brophy, E. Burke, F. McDonald, K. McKenzie, J. Winstone, and H. B. Webster. Mr Orbell was in the chair. It was resolved that a Farmers’ Club be formed at Geraldine on the same basis as the Waikato Farmers’ Club, and that the latter’s rules be adopted. It was further decided that a public meeting of farmers be held on Wednesday next, after the stock sale, at 1 o’clock, at Mr Webster’s office, to talk over the arrangements of the new club. The subscription for members was fixed at 10s per annum for the first year, and Mr J. Winstone was appointed secretary pro. tern. The matter appears to be taken up very warmly by farmers in the district, and their intention is to erect a building for their meetings on one of Mr Webster’s sections without delay. The objects of the club will be to meet and discuss all topics relative to the farming interest—such as diseases amongst stock, and so forth—and to have lectures from veterinary surgeons and other competent men. An advertisement respecting the meeting on Wednesday next appears elsewhere. Water-Race By-Laws. —At the R.M. Court, Timaru, on Wednesday, the case of the Geraldine County Council v. W. Budd, claim ;B8 5s was heard. Mr J. W. White appeared for plaintiffs ; Mr C. T. H. Perry for defendant- This was a claim for two items of M'2 2s each for interest rate, and two of ill Us (id each for maintenance rate, for 181)1 and 181)2, and 18s the cost of cleaning races which defendant should have cleaned, as a ratepayer in the xusiier SUDPI.Y district. Germans -- —-

F. W. Stubbs, county clerk, put iu the “ special orders ” minutes, etc., and advertisements connected with the making of water-race “ by-laws ” by the. Council. Defendant is a ratepayer in the Geraldine Flat water supply district. He paid the rates in 1890, but not in 1891 or 1892, Ho objected to pay the maintenance rate, and the charge for cleaning the race, but did not say why ; understooi that he objected to pay the ISs for cleaning and the maintenance rate as well. Defendant was one of the petitioners for the making of the water supply district. Mr Perry asked the witness to read the minutes relating to the passing of the by-laws, particularly those of 1892, repealing the older ones and making new ones ; also the advertisements notifying the making of the by-laws ; tht purport of the by-laws being published firey and then the full by-law, as required bt statute. The water supply districts do noo cover the whole county. This was the caeifor the plaintiff. Mr Perry called no eve dcnce, but proceeded to show' that the claim was not recoverable by reason of tht invalidity of the by-laws under which is was made. Argument between counsel lasted until 20 minuter to 4 o’clock, when His Worship reserved bis decision,

Railway Accident.— An express was caught by the Te Aro- Wellington train at the crossing on Thursday, and smashed. The horse escaped, but the driver was severely injured and was taken to the hospital. A Council’s Liability. —At the Supreme Court, Dunedin, on Wednesday, m the case of Williams v. the Tuapeka County Council, in which damages ore sought for injuries sustained to a waggon and bullock team through an accident attributed to the neglect of maintenance of a road within the county. A verdict was returned in favor of Williams for £IOO. School Savings Bank.—As soon as the Temuka District High School re-opens the Penny Savings Bank will be started. This has bee.-i st :rted upon the following lines: Children desirous of opening an account must signify the same to the head master, who has consented to act as secretary and treasurer. They can do so with as little as one penny, and will then be furnished with a pass book and an account will be opened in the ledger. Payments will be made on particular days, yet to be fixed, and no money can be withdrawn without a certain number of days’ notice Interest will be allowed on all sums over one shilling at the rate of 4 per cent, or whatever the current rate maybe at the General Post Office Savings Bank. The treasurer will, after every “ pay in ” day, bank moneys received in the General Post Office Savings Bank in the name of the trustees, viz,, Messrs Salmond, Russell, and Ferguson, who alone will be able to operate upon the account as to withdrawals. The system of book-keeping has been fixed by the Government, and is very simple. It must hovever be borne in mind that it involves a good deal of work, and the self denial of the head master in undertaking the same is to be highly appreciated. Many objections have been raised against these banks, and they have have hardy had a fair trial, but in Tiraaru the idea has been duly appreciated, and since the bank there was started something like £4OO has been dealt with. It encourages habits of 'thrift in children, and even parents have taken advantage of it. Stray pennies, otherwise dissipated, if the expression is admissible in connection with a current coin of such little value, have been handed down to chil Iren by careful mothers, with the result that the old adage of “ take care of your pence and the pounds will take care of themselves ” has been amply borne out. The trustees have arranged for pass books to admit of some fifty accounts being opened, but it is confidently hoped that nearly every child in the school, or at least every family, will ultimately become members of the bank. It may be mentioned that the bank offers a capital chance to scholars who desir to avail themselves of secondary education. Their fees could readily be saved by its means.

SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS.

J. W. Miles—Great slaughter to-day. Guinnes & LeCren—Entries for Geraldine H. B. Webster —Entries for Geraldine stock sale. Wesleyan Church, Temuka—Services for to-morrow. Geraldine Farmers’ Club—Meeting on Wednesday next. Timaru High School—lnvite tenders for willow planting. Geraldine Town Board—Tenders invited for asphalt crossings. Oddfellows Social— At Geraldiue on Thursday evening. Primitive Methodist Church—Services for to-morrow : also entertainment on Thursday evening next. C.F.C. Association —Entries for Geraldine stock sale; sell valuable property at Geraldiue on July 19th. J. K. Warburton, Public Trust; e—Notice re accounts owing to, and by, the estate of the late Mary Gibson, of Arowhenua, servant. T. & J. Thomson, Timaru—Monster clearing sale, on account of expiration of lease, commences this morning ; bargains in all departments. Thos Boyd and Son, Christchurch—Particulars re Atalanta bicycles ; easy, comfortable, and speedy ; Atalanta’s hold several New Zealand records, G E. Warburton—Will open a branch of his well known dispensing establishment and drug store in Storey’s Siblings, Temuka, on July Bth, under the charge of Mr S. B. Wightman.