LOCAL & GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2535, 29 July 1893, Page 2

LOCAL & GENERAL.

Primitive Methodist Church.— The services for to-morrow in connection with -this church will be found in our advertising columns. A Hailstorm. —A shower of hail, lasting five minutes, fell during the thunderstorm at Erunncrton on Wednesday, in pieces from the size of small marbles to an inch in diameter. The’Frisco Mail Steamer.— The Union Company have received advice that the mail steamer Mariposa left San Francisco for Auckland at 2 o’clock on Saturday afternoon, two days late. Temuka District High School.— Owing to the prevalence of measles it has been determined not to re-open this school until Monday, August 7th, instead of Monday next. Parents should mark the change. Students Fun. The presentation of diplomas to succcessful students at Auckland University College, is to be entrusted this time to Professor Brown, the students to be allowed to sing their songs in the intervals between the speeches. Suspected. —We understand that several pigs belonging to Mr Norton, of Rangitira Valley, have died under circumstances which have led to the suspicion that they were poisoned with poisoned wheat. The police are making inquiries into the matter. Lucky. —At the Auckland court on Friday a charge of embezzling £125 from the Mutual Lite Association of Victoria against Frank Ryder Davis, was withdrawn, the solicitor for accused stating that full restitution had ba m made and all expenses guaranteed. The Scollard Relief Fund.— The total amount co lected in aid of Mr B. Soollard, who had his left hand so badly injured in a chaff-cutting machine that it had to be amputated, is £2(l 17s. Spreydon, Hilton, Winchester, Geraldine and Temuka were canvassed by Mr T, Pawson. A Profitable Investment.— At the Auckland Gas Company’s half-yearly meeting the profits were stated to be £9050 5s sd, of which £9589 Os 5d will be paid in dividends of 7s Od for paid-up shares and 3s 9d for half paid-up. £l2lO 19s 2d was carried forward to profit and loss account. Wesleyan Church, Temuka. The services for to-morrow will be found in our advertising columns. Owing to the downpour of rain there was ouly a very small attendance at the Home Mission meeting on Wednesday evening, and it was decided to adjourn it until a future date. Shooting Accident. —A man named Carey was accidentally shot through the arm by some boys at Ocean Beach, Bluff harbor, Southland, Carey was employed at Ocean Beach Freezing Works, and was engaged in cutting scrub when he was shot. The boy fired at au object, and being a considerable distance away did not see Carey. Luckily only a flesh wound was inflicted, and the bullet was extracted. The Army. —Five members of the Salvation Army at Miltou, were fined 5s each and costs, with the option of four days imprisonment, for breaking the borough bylaws by playing music and carrying torches in the public streets. In His evidence Captain Kerr, said he thought the fact that the Army werestill marching in every town in New Zealand went along way to prove that the by-laws were ultra vices. Fire.— At Cine Spur, near Tcnui, Wellington, the residence of Mr M. Elder was burned to the ground. The building was insured for £SOO in the South British office. Furniture valued at £ll2 was also destroyed.—A large wooden house in Trafalgar stieetNelsonowned by Mr J. H. A.Lyel, of Stoke, unoccupied, was burnt at 5 o’clock on Friday morning. A woman was cleaning it the previous day for an incoming tenant. Insurances—£looo in the Northern, reinsured £SOO in the Norwich Union. A Dangerous Toiiunga.- - With reference to the Maori witchcraft case in the north, and the alleged deaths through using remedies recommended by the tohuuga to prevent their being makutued, Inspector Hickson telegraphed to Dr Hall, at Kamo, asking if a post mortem on the deceased would disclose the cause of death. The doctor said the bodies had been too long buried to do so. The tohuuga has gone to Kxwakawa, and the Inspector warned the natives of the district and police, in case of a repetition of the remedies. The New Plymouth Highwayman.— At the R.M. Court, New Plymoutti, yesterday, Robert Waliath was charged with firing at and wounding Harold Thompson, with intent to kill; also with presenting a loaded revolver at Mrs Cottier, demanding money. Twenty six witness were to be examined. The court was crowded over 500 people being present. The Taranaki Herald says Waliath is only a young fellow, 19 or 20 years of age, a big-made young chap, a carpenter by trade living with and working with his father at Westtown. He is a member of the Taranaki Rifles, and was one of the representatives at the last Association meeting. His room at his father’s house was searched, by the police, and a number of articles of incriminating character in respect to other offences, were, it is reported, found. The famous sword was found, and another uniform of a blue colour. Waliath has kept his room shut for the past two years and never allowed any of the family to enter it. Grand National Meeting,— The following weights have been declared for the Grand National Metbiug : - First Hunters’ Hurdles Race Handicap, of 50 syV s.— Gillie 12st Sib,Black Hawk 12at 71b, Roger list 91b, Matariki and Wild Irishman list 71b, Silver Tail list slb, Invader list 31b, St. Barbe, Billy, Jaffa, Wild Fire, Laurence, and Bollbird list. Maiden Hurdle Race Handicap, of 100 govs.—Freeman list 91b, Liberator lOst 111 b, Jack lOst 31b, Jacob Faithful 9st 9lb, Ben Trovato, Malachi, Balquither and Robin 9st 31b, Matariki 9st. Winter Handicap (flat), of 115 sovs. Young {,’beviot list 121 b, Liberator list 9lb, The Lffj;' U 4 31b, Vogengang, Cajolery, and G-Utoe IJ4 PP- livtiua and Awariia Rose Hist 13lb. Dora 104 7ft, First King lOst (ill), Jacob Faithful -104 sft, Spepton and Nenuphar 10.4 4tb, Melusim* apd Dunoon lOst Hb, Wayland, Despised, Maria Martin, New Headford, and Tohuuga lOst. Primitive Methodist Church, Temuka. —The choir of the Geraldine Pri•itive Methodist Church gave a musical •**-, . • -ieut in aid of the trust fund at cntert-iu... •. on Wednesday evening the above chiPx-i, inclemency of the last. Owing to 4° "'A llie rjuKU-'-seveu weather there were only ■ --vliJ propersons present, but the spm. ■ —«.« gramme that had been prepared faithfully carried out. The Rev. W. C. Woodward occupied the chair. The choir opened wit a a selection from Sankey’s collection (new edition), after which Mr Epps engaged iff prayer. The choir then gave several selections and anthems, which were heartily applauded. Mr Robson gave two solos. Mr E. Logan two, and Mr Colbert one, allot which were well rendered and applauded. Mr C. E. Shcrratt gave two readings, entitled “ The Dutchman’s Lovefeast Test mony ” and “ Billy Dumps, the Tailor.” Mr T. Sherratt also gave a reading. Mr A. Shcrratt acted as conductor, and Mr Sherratt presidedatthe harmonium. At the conclusion of the programme Mr W. Davis, moved, and Mr W. Bryan seconded a hearty vote of thanks to the Geraldinechoir for their services, each expressing a hope to hear them again on a future occasion, and that they would then have fine weather and a large audience. Great praise is due to the performers, who, to keep faith with the public, undertook such a long journey on such a wet night. They travelled in Mr Sherratt’s large cough,

Fraudulent Bankrufty.— James Pickworth has been committed for trial on a charge of fraudulent bankruptcy at Dunedin. A previous information was dismissed a few weeks ago. The Coming Election. —In our advertising columns Mr J. W. Sawle, of Ashburton, announces that he will be a candidate for the Rangitata seat at the next General Election.

Geraldine Farmers’ Club. —A general meeting of members of this club will be held at Mr H. B. Webster’s store on Wednesday next at 3 p.m. sharp to pass the rules and receive the committee’s report. Attempted Suicide.— Arthur Timbers, a farm-laborer at Strath-taieri, attempted to commit suicide by cutting his throat with a pocket-knife. He inflicted an ugly gash, without, however, touching the main artery. All For a Smoke—A young man named George Reid was on Wednesday fined £5 for introducing two cigarettes and matches into the Wellington gaol between pieces of toast supplied to his brother, who is awaiting trial, A Skeleton Found.— The skeleton of a man was found by a gum-digger near Awhitu, Auckland, while digging gum. The bones were in good preservation. The hair on the skull was black. A button, presumably from a shirt, was embedded in the skull.

Temperance Meeting.— On Tuesday evening next the Hon. Ninian Melville, of the New South Wales Assembly, and others, will address a direct veto meeting in the Volunteer Hall, Temuka. Mr Melville is said to be a first-class speaker, and his address should be well worth hearing. N.Z. Flock Book. —A meeting of sheepbreeders at Wellington decided to issue a New Zealand Flock Book. Mr J. G. Wilson, M.H.R., was appointed president, and Mr Cobb, of Manawatu, vice-president. An editing committee of Manawatu and Wairarapa breeders was appoints i. It was decided to send circulars to all breeders in the colony, asking their co-operation, and requesting them to furnish information.J

A Hotel Case. —An unusual case came on at the Dunedin Police Court on Thursday. George Morris charged the licensee oli Wain’s Hotel with refusing to provide accommodation. It was shown that Morris on a previous occasion had misbehaved himself, and was ordered to leave the house. The llesident Magistrate dismissed the case, holding that if a man went to a respectable hotel he must behave in a respectable manner. Women in Trouble. —Two women were brought before the Itesidcnt Magistrate at Wellington at 6 o’clock on Thurs lay evening charged with criminal practices. Bail was allowed, but the police refused that tendered for the younger woman, whom they hope to induce to turn Queen’s evidence against the other. The case was remanded till Tuesday. It is hinted that some sensational evidence will be adduced. Cricket. —The match between the Australian Eleven and Middlesex resulted in a win for the Australians by 300 runs. The Middlesex players made 186 in their second innings.—Sussex beat Surrey by 119 runs, making the sixth defeat inflicted on the champion County this season.—The Australian cricketers will probably sail for America on September 20th. The tour includes matches in Chicago and Philadelphia. Three extra matches will be played in England. i A False Alarm. —About 10 o’clock on Wednesday night in Geraldine the sound of a railway engine whistle was heard, apparently coming from the direction of Belfield. This sound was repeated so frequently within the course of an hour that people in Geraldine began to fear that it was a signal of danger or distress somewhere, but on Thursday morning it was found that the railway people had, the previous night, been doing some shunting of cattle trucks at Orari. Maintenance. —At Timaru yesterday, a young man named Scott, a blacksmith, was ordered to pay 10s a week towards the maintenance of his wife and children. Defendant pleaded that he could not get work, but it was shown that he had gone to the North Island, and for several months avoided communicating with his wife. His Worship said he thought it must be more a case of unwillingness on the parr, of defendant to support his wife than of inability to obtain work. The order could be varied at any time. Entertainment. —The Star Minstrel and Variety Company give an entertainment in the Temuka Volunteer Hall next Thursday evening, when they are announced to appear in a first-class programme. Since their last entertainment in the township the company have not been idle, having appeared at Milford and Pleasant Point with great success, and gone in steadily for rehearsals, The company have always shown themselves willing to give their services for any benevolent or deserving purpose, and it is hoped that they will be greeted with a full house on Thursday evening.

Masonic Social. —The Geraldine masonic social passed off with great colat. The hall was in perfect dancing order, and was pleasingly decorated, and the dances were entered into vigorously by everyone present, which gave the social a very enjoyable turn. First-rate music was provided, and the oflice of M.O. was ia the able hands of Mr Alex. Bisset. The only mar on the proceedings was that the attendance was over large, and there were complaints of the hall beiag somewhat uncomfortably overcrowded. At any rate the social would be a certain financial success to the lodge. The musicians were Messrs Langdown and Collins. A Big Co-operative Concern. The Scottish Co-operative Wholesale Society held its quarterly meeting in Glasgow, recently, when a good account was given of its progress. The total net sales for the quarter amounted to £710,997, being au increase of £2G,GS3 as compared with the corresponding period of last year. The profits amounted to £25,831. Various new buildings are being erected for the society, and extensions are being made to those already in existence, includimg the boot factory in Glasgow. Out of the year’s profits £2280 was set apart for the boring of an artesian well at Shieldhall, where the society has several factories, all of which were reported to be doing well. Edinburgh also has one very large and thriving cooperative society. S O. Harriers. —On Monday the South Canterbury Harriers met at Woodbury, when there was a good attendance, fully si4y per-ops assembling. The country hu ted over was chiefly the downs at the lower end of Mr Tripp's estate, and after the late rains was very soft. A high wire over a gove fence brought the well-known nunter Kahiakatea down into a road, breaking one of his teeth, and his rider, Mr Kingsley, also had a shaking. The huntsman’s horse, Lewis, in landing on a road, overreached, and gave himgelf a nasty bruise gyep the fetlock. However, despite these mishaps, a very enjoyable time was ~«ont. On Thursday the harriers meet at d. " r '- tingle's farm, near Claremont. Mr A, e. . ' - 1 - between the Football. The New Zealanders and the Western fifteen, was played at Bathurst on Wednesday before a large attendance. The weather was beautifully clear, but cold, aud more like their own climate than the visitors have yet experience!. New Zealand won by 21 points to 5. A Wellington telegram says;— Now that it is evident that'a combined Otago-Canterbury against New Zealand match is not likely to come off it is probable that an effort will be made to send fifteen of the New Zealand team to Timaru to play 18 of South Canterbury, if it is found practicable to obtain extra leave for the men. The New Zealand Rugby Union are now making enquiries in ° the matter.- It is proposed to ask the New Zealand football team on their return to play fifteen selected from all the unions in the Province.—A match between the Star second and Waihi third, was played at Winchester on Thursday, and was won by Waihi by 28 points to nil.

The Coptic.— The Coptic sailed for London from Wellington on Thursday with about 50 passengers and a full cargo of produce. It is understood that on her arrival in London she will be temporarily laid up to be iittsd with new engines of the triple expansion type, and that her place in the New Zealand trade will be meanwhile taken by the Gothic, anewand larger vessel. Mu RD eu pou Gain. —A strange story comes from Scuta Africa, where, according to the Diggers’ News, a miner named Gleeson, formerly a sergeant in the British Army, who served in India during tbe mutiny, has confess d to having murdered the King of Oude, in order to obtain possession of his jewels, which were of almost fabulous value. They were afterwards buried, and the Indian Government has been apprised of their whereabouts. Dr Conan Doyle has made a precisely similar incident the foundation of a recent novel.

Thieves at Chicago.— The most expert thieves in both the old world an 1 the new have been attracted to Chicago by the World’s Pair, where they are watched by the most experienced detectives to be procured on either side of the Atlantic; and their vigilance has frustrated a daring attempt to plunder the Swiss section of the Hall of Manufactures. It had been skilfully undermined, and the maurauders were actually boring through the floor when their operations were discovered. Had they been successful, their booty would have included £50,000 worth of diamonds and other precious stones. Gift Auction and Sale op Work.— A gift auction and sale of work in aid of the trust funds of the Primitive Methodist Church was held in the Good Templar Hall, Geraldine, on Thursday, commencing at 3 p.m. During the afternoon the ladies of the church did a good trade in fancy articles, and in the evening Mr W. S, Maslin held an auction sale of that which remained. There was a large attendance at the sale, and everything brought very fair prices ; so that the church trust funds should be largely increased, Mrs Amos Sherratt had charge of the refreshments, and also did good business. In the evening the Geraldine Brass Band, conducted by Mr E. Robson, played a few lively airs on the section opposite the hall, in a very creditable manner.

SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS. Guinness & LeCren—Entries Geraldine sale W. A. Sherratt & Co.—Have Shag Point coal for sale. Primitive Methodist Church Services for to-morrow. Wesleyan Church, Temuka —Services for to-morrow. Temuka District High School—Re-opens on August 7th. Arowhenua Town Boaad—lnvite tenders for lease of reserve. J. W. Sawle—Will.be a candidate for Rangitata at coming election. J, Beri, Undertaker—Funeral notice re late infant daughter of Mr.Thos. Talbot. Geraldine Farmers’ Club—General meeting of members on Wednesday, August 2nd. Star Minstrel and Variety Company— Entertainment at Temuka next Thursday C.P.C. Association Entries Geraldine sale; sell Geraldine Dairy Factory with 20 acres land, on 16th August. J. Beri, Temuka —Has received a large consignment of iron bedsteads, and draws attention to stock of furniture. Direct Veto Meeting—At Temuka on Tuesday evening; addresses by Mr Vivian Melville, M.L.A. of N.S.W., and others. H. B. Webster & Co. —Entries Geraldine sale; sell stallion “ Prince of Glarais ”on same date; sell Temuka Flax Mill and plant on date to be named in future advertisement.