LOCAL & GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2545, 22 August 1893, Page 2

LOCAL & GENERAL.

Temuka Stock Sale, —The fortnightly sale of stock at Temuka takes place to-day. General Workers Union. — A public meeting of the General Workers Union will be held in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Temuka, on Saturday evening, to deal with important business.

Successful Cook Bros., of Whangamutus, have just completed the whaling season. They secured eleven whales, yielding ill tons of oil, and the season proved very lucrative. Lamming Season. —Mr Harry Oldfield has obtained 11 lambs from 4 ewes. One ewe had four lambs, another had three lambs, and two others two each, making in all 11 for the four ewes. They are all living, except one, which died through overfeeding by hand, Temuka Punnc School.— Although the attendance at the above school was less than 70 yesterday, it is intended to try and keep it open, as it is thought that perhaps the wet weather militated against the attendance yesterday. The committee hope that all chii Iren able to attend will put in jin appearance to-day.

The Waikato Floods. The Queensland Floods Committee at Auckland have decided to devote the £220 surplus to the sufferers by the Waikato floods, Social at Rangitata.—A social in aid of the school funds will be held under the auspices of the Rangitata Debating- Club on Friday, the Ist September. Direct Veto Meetings. — Direct veto meetings will be held at Winchester this evening and at the Point to-morrow evening, the speakers being the Devs. Munro, Dickson, Dellow. etc. Other meetings to be held during the week are advertised in another column.

Found Drowned. —James Hogg, board-ing-house keeper, was found drowned in the Avon, at Christchurch, yesterday morning. He had been a little queer in his manner lately, but there was no cause for alarm. He left his house at 7 o’clock, and the finding of the clothes on the bank led to the discovery of his body in the water.

Railway Management. The Christchurch and Dunedin Chambers of Commerce have passed resolutions condemning the proposal in the Government Railways Bill appointing a Minister of the Crown to a seat on the Railway Board, practically they aver vesting in him the control of the board. A joint meeting of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce and Agricultural and Pastoral Association passed a similar resolution.

Canterbury College.—Theannualdistribution of diplomas to students attending Canterbury College took place on Friday afternoon, There was a very large attendance, the halllbeing crowded, and the meeting was orderly. Professor J. M. Brown presided, and handed diplomas to the recipients. A number of original songs were exceedingly well sung by the students. Diplomas were presented to eleven M.A.s (including three ladies), and twelve B.A.s (including five ladies). How to Get Up Excitement. —When Lord Salisbury visited Belfast the windows of two Protestant churches were broken, and great excitement was got up on the ground that it was done by Catholics. Unfortunate Catholic girls had to fly for their lives out of the factories where they were working, and so had Catholic men employed in the ship-building trade and other places. It now turns out that the windows were broken by a John Houston, a Protestant, who has been arrested for it. No doubt he did it believing he was doing good in intensifying the feeling against Home Rule.

Educational.—A conference of teachers from Wellington, Hawke’s Bay, and Wanganui districts was held at Palmerston North on Saturday, when a number of questions relating to education were considered. Resolutions were carried in favor of the Education Department conducting pupil teachers’ examinations on a colonial system of standard examination, and of a teachers’ superannuation scheme. It was pointed out that the percentage of failures in standards in the Wellington district was five, and in Wanganui district 22 6, the causa being ascribed to the stringency of the latter’s inspectors.

The Wellington Stabbing Case.—Wee Long, a Chinaman, was charged at Wellington on Saturday with stabbing J. Matthews. The evidence showed that accused had been assaulted, kicked in the face, and badly handled ; he then took out his knife, but made no attempt to use it till Matthews rushed at and struck him. It also appeared that he might have inflicted the wound, which was not a serious one, in stumbling forward. The Resident Magistrate dismissed the charge, and said he would not order Matthews to be prosecuted for perjury, but he asked |the inspector to look carefully through his evidence, which was flatly contradicted by independent wit nesses.

The New Licensing Bill.—At Auckland a meeting of representatives of temperance societies passed resolutions congratulating the Government mon the many good provisions contain id in the Control of Liquor Bill, and trusting that such amendments in committee may be made as to give effect to the wishes of the people in the same way as at Parliamentary elections if a bare majority of votes is polled ; also a special vote of thanks to Sir Robert Stout. Mr Kidd, who represented the Auckland Victuallers at Wellington, says the opinion of the trade is distinctly in favor of the Government Bill, which it is considered is a very good measure, containing provisions which will operate for the protection of respectable houses. Managers of clubs think that some of the provisions will have the effect of closing many clubs. The Auckland brewers and many of the publicans complain that Mr Kidd’s views do not express the opinion of the trade on the Government Liquor Bill, which they thoroughly object to in respect of its drastic provisions, and assert that if the measure be passed it will cause serious complications. Arbor Day.—Arbor Day was celebrated for the first time at Arundel this year. The school committee made arrangements for planting a belt of trees in the school ground, and the children, with their parents and friends, assembled about noon at the school. After a recitation from one of the boys of the school, and a short address to the children appropriate to the occasion, the planting of trees was vigorously proceeded with, the children assisting, under the supervision of committee and parents. Tea was then the order of the day, a most liberal spread being kindly provided by the ladies of the district, and the same was done a justice to, In the evening a social was belli, and, although the evening was wet, the school was well filled, The ladies Main supplied refreshments, and, with plenty of V0C»1 and instrumental talent, a most enjoyable evening was spent by everyone, and the day*s were considered a distinct success. The Gumpields Commission,—The report of the gumfields commission has been received by the Government. The total number of diggers on the kauri gumfields is 6897, of which 577 are Austrians. Their average earnings are 27s per week. The commission recommend that in future a license fee of 5s be imposed, and that diggers must be of the age of 18 years, and residents in the colony for at least twelve months. This would restrict the output of gum. It is recommended further that an export duty of £3 per ton be levied on kauri gum, to be used exclusively in constructing, metalling, and maintaining the Great North Road, and its branches and that such road work should be under the control of the Government, On the basis of last year’s export this duty on 8400 tons would mean a revenue of £23.000 per annum. The Commissioners find that jtbe Austrians are thrifty, honest, and frugal people. With the recommendations of two of the Commissioners (Messrs J. C. Firth and G. Mueller) Dr Giles disagrees. He practically expresses the opinion that it is not good for the colony to place this bar of residence qualification on intending diggers. Cruelty to a Horse, —At the R.M. Court, Timaru, on Friday, John Fanning was' charged with being drunk while Ip charge of a horse on the previous Saturday and a).so with cruelty to a horse, by failing to provide it with food, water, and shelter. Defendant admitted both charges. The evidence showed that defendant left Timaru about 4.30 on the previous Saturday, and drove furiously to the Point, stopping a few times on the way. On reaching the Point defendant appeared to have tied up the horse—still in the cart—to a fence near the pound and went into the tpwn, and was so drunk that he forgot where he J ; eft it. Constable Stanley and others searched for it, but could not find it. Next morning Mr Orton saw the horse tied to a fence. There was a bag on the ground which had had feed in it, but he could not say whether the horse had had any feed out of it; he threw the bag into the cart. He thought the horse was none the worse. Constable Stanley, who went to the horse, said he saw no sign of the horse having fygd any food. A fine of 40s was imposed, with 9s costs, and £1 Is solicitor’s fee, ‘fhia will pmHo up a pretty dear spree

Sir George Grey.—Sir George Greygot out of his house on Sunday for the first time for weeks. He is still unable to gO to Wellington. Towed Oep.—The barque Achievement was towed into Wellington harbour on Saturday. She was making no water, but as a precautionary measure, was placed on the patent slip fo- examination. Cyclists’ Meeting. —An adjourned meeting of cyclists will be held in the ante-room of the Geraldine Volunteer Hall this evening, to discuss the question of forming an Amateur Bicycle Club. Valuable Ore.—Cablegrams have been received that 50 tons of ore, taken from Woodstock, Upper Thames, which had been forwarded to Germany for treatment, gave an assay value of £42 per ton, equal to 90 per cent of the assay value. Arrest oe an Escapee. —On Friday afternoon the police arrested George Harper, who escaped from Wanganui gaol two months ago. He was arrested in the Cafe de Paris Hotel, Palmerston North, disguised with black whiskers and eyelashes. Drawing Classes. —Drawing classes ate being conducted in the Temuka Public School by Mr E. M. Blake, A.R.V.S.A., Architect, every Tuesday evening from half-past seven o’clock to half-past nine. Tue classes should prove a boon to the young people in the district. Burglary.—A burglar entered the house of Mr Martin Taylor at Avonside, Christchurch, last Tuesday night, and stole £46 in notes, cheques, and bills of exchange, from the pocket of his trousers, which were lying across his. bed. Mr Taylor was awakened, but did not catch the thief.

Fire, —The Otaki (Wellington) State School was burned down on Sunday morning. The regalia and jewels belonging to the Freemasons, Oddfellows, and Knights of Labour, were destroyed. There is no insurance on the building, and the loss is estimated at £l6O. Masonic Lodge property destroyed is valued at £SO. Supreme Court. —At the Supreme Court, Christchurch, on Friday, James McLaughlan, for larceny from the person, was sentenced to three months’ imprisonment; S. S. Dyer (18) for larceny of jewellery to 6 months’ probation, T. G. Vangioni (18) for receiving stolen goods to 12 months’ probation. W. Collins, charged with receiving stolen property, was found not guilty. The Weather. —Captain Edwin reports that acccorcling to present indication tlie weather will be fine in most parts of the colony until the 23rd, but changeable after that with strong winds from the north.— In this district on Saturday and Sunday the weather was beautifully fine, but on Sunday night quite a gale blew from the north west, and some rain fell. Yesterday wa< dull, and rain fell at intervals.

Entertainment and Coffee Suffer. —A musical entertainment and coffee supper will be held in the Geraldine Primitive Methodist Church this evening. The programmee will consist of scma, anthems, and readings by local amateurs ; and will be equal to anything which has ever been given in the church. The charge for admission is only 6d, and there should be a full church. Refreshments will be passed round during the interval. Fire.—At Hokitika on Thursday morning three attempts were made to burn the Occidental Hotel. Happily each attempt was discovered in time. The inquest on the fires was concluded on Friday. The jury found that the building had been maliciously set fire to by some parson unknown, but the evidence directed strong suspicion on Mrs Hayes, wife of the proprietor of the nearest hotel. The police will lay an information against her.

Direct Veto at Geraldine.—Wo draw the attention of our readers to the anniversary celebration of the Geraldine Direct Vetc and Prohibition League on Friday next in the Volunteer Hall. Tea will be on the tables at 6.30. and will befollowedbyapubilo meeting at 8 o’clock. The Rev. F. W. Isitt, of Christchurch, who has taken an, active part in temperance reform, and who is noted for his eloquent and powerful advocacy of the same, will be one of the speakers. There is no doubt there will be a large audience to listen to Me Isitt.

Too Talkative for the Billet. —In the Resident Magistrate’s Court, Welington, A, H. Krause,for merly agent in Christchurch of the New Zealand Accidents Insurance Company sought t j recoverfromhialateemployers the sum of £100; £BO as damages for being he alleged, compelled to retire from his position in consequence oE the receipt of a certain communication from the superintendent, and £2O for services rendered. The communication reterred to was as follows : “ Wellington, 25th, May 1893. A. H. Krause, Christchurch, Dear Sir, Ro bonuses : If wheu any policy-holder is entitled to a bonus, they do not mention the fact, it is not your place to .remind them, as it is rather to the company’s advantage that such a thing should pass unnoticed. Yours faithfully, Ralph Levoi.” The first portion of the claim was abandoned, and judgment was given for £ls as commission and costs.

Primitive Methodist Church, Temuka, —A meeting of the Mutual Improvement and Bible Class in connection with the above was held on Wednesday last, when there was a first-rate attendance. The vice-president, Mr Epps, occupied the chair. The chairman, after explaining the objects of the class—that of keeping together the young people of the Church, and to encourage and help them in improving themselves, both mentally and religiously called upon the president, Rev. W. C. Woodward, to read a paper, the subject being "Is the Bible the inspired Word of God?” It proved an able, interesting, and profitable essay, showing how the Bible had withstood the opposition of ages and all classes of people successfully, a'd how the teachings of the same was elevating to all a ho believed in its doctrine. He showed by the scenes set forth therein of the life of Christ and His sufferings and death, and the prophecies concerning them, and the influence they exerted on the- life of nations and individuals, that these went to prove it was the inspired Word of God. A short discussion took place, after which a vote of thanks was passed to the Rev. Mr Woodward for his able paper, and the meeting closed with prayer.

A Dirty and Negligent Husband.— At the R.M. Court, Timaru, on Friday, a man named Stock, residing at Normanby, was charged on the information of his wife with neglecting to contribute to her mainteuance or that of her children. The story she told, corroborated by her father, disclosed that her husband is a tin-plate worker, and p good jjradeatnan, whQ can get work at 'Southern factories j that he had beep down there for months together earning big but he seat her nothing, that he comes home and stays for months about tho house, doing absolutely nothing ; and behaving in a disgusting fashion, and so annoying his wife by his habits that her health broke down ; that on bis last return from the South he brought home a large spm of money and spread it out on the table for hi? wife and the father to see, but be liever gave l(or ponqy of-it,, »;fid ail hq had given her for a year past wag hajf-a* crowu j he wqs so dirty ifi his habits that ho bad not washed once since be returned home some months ago, never took off his clothes, and these were not the most disgusting things related of him. Stock said he bad for many years suffered from an internal complaint and could not always work. He had not given any money to hia wjfe because be had been paying for the land, apd Ips wjffi bad t l !® pse qf thjg, glp) keeping a covy, fowls, find pigs, fif which she had the profits ; that was hia contri. bution to the household expenses —. the land. lie admitted that he had a few pounds—about five pouuds—still left, that he intended paying for the land. Hia Worship said Stock was disgrace to human nature, and ordered him to pay £1 a week for tho support of his family, and also sentenced him to the full term of imprisonment allowed hy £hq Act, months with hard Jabopr,

Sales at Bekaldine. — To-morrow Messrs H. B. Webster & Co hold a sale of horses, trap and harness, and implements at Geraldine. On Thursday and Friday Mr W. S. Maslin Lol ls an extensive sale of drapery, clothing, blankets flannels, boots and shoes, etc., at Geraldine. Particulars of both sales are advertised in another column.

Cricket. The Australians played a match against a Gloucestershire Eleven on Thursday and Friday last. Gloucestershire m- n made 109 in their first innings and 131 in their second. The Australians scored 207 in their first innings, and made the number required to win in their second innings, 34, for the loss of 2 wickets, and won by 8 wickets. The Standard says that some of the Australians were afraid of the bowling in the All-England match, and others got out through strokes that would have been ridiculous on a village green. The match was for the benefit of Maurice Read, the well-known Surrey professional, whose share of the takings amounted to no less than £I2OO. Put His Foot in It.— The Women’s Franchise Executive at Auckland passed the following resolution This League most strongly objects to the gross misstatements that Sir George Whitmore introduced in his speech in opposing the granting of the franchise to women. If the so-called honorable member would take the trouble to verify bis statements he would find that the petitions were largt ly signed by married women,who have a tremendous stake in the country,and by educated,thoughtful women, who, will consider well what manner of man ihey will choose to represent them. The insult he gratuitously offers the women of New Zealand demands prompt and ample apology.” Winchester. —The social in aid of the school funds proved a success. Over 100 persons were present. A few were prevented from attending through the prevalence of measles in the township. Several songs were sung at intervals throughout the evening. The dancing was much enjoyed by those who took part in it Mr Colville’s good music undoubtedly adding much to the enjoyment of this pastime. The refreshment were abundant and substantial, and were much appreciated. The tables were presided over by Mesdames R. Smith, W, Philp, and W. Stewart. The social ended about 2 a.m. The committee are to be congratulated on the success of this gathering, socially and financially. Geraldine Domain Board.—A special meeting of the Geraldine Domain Board was held on Saturday evening last. Present—Messrs A. White (chairman), J. Williams, R. Hammond, J. M. Sutherland, and R. T. Ferguson. Three tenders, as follows, were received for fallen timber in the bush James Fegusson, royalty on sawn timber 2s per 100 ft; posts 15s per 100; stakes ss; black pine firewood 3s per cord ; mixed firewood Is 6d per cord. Sherratt Bros; £52. one third cash, one third six weeks from date, and balance 3 months from date; alternative tender by royalty, sawn timber 2s 9d per 100 ft; stakes 4 s per 100 ; black pine firewood 4s; mixed wood la 6d per cord. John Dean, royalty sawn timber 2b 61 per 100 ft: white pine, 3s per 100 ft; black pine posts £1 5s per 100; stakes black pine 8s per 100; stakes, white pine 2s per 100; black pine firewood 6s per cord; mixed firewood 2s 6d per cord. Mr Dean’s tender was accepted on condition that Is each royalty be charged on strainers dnd stockyard posts. The question of tree planting was brought up, and it was decided to purchase 1000 trees from the local gardeners and plant the vacant land in the bush where the largo fire took place a few yearae ago. This being all the business the meet -F ing terminated. . '

Obituaky. —We have again to record the death of an old identity, in the person of Mr J. B. Binley, who has been well known in the Temuka district for the last 80 years. Mr Binley came to Canterbury in the early days, and shortly after his arrival took the Shearer’s Arms, a well known hostelry in • those days. He subsequently took a house at what was known ns Brown’s Bridge, and afterwards removed to Timaru, where he started manufacturing cordials, a business in which he had received some early training. From Timaru he went to Pleasant Point, where he carried on the old accomomdat on house until 1868, the year memorable for its big flood, when he removed to Temuka, and reembarked in the cordial business, which trade he carr ed on until his decease. For many years Mr Binley suffered from a complication of diseases of a rheumatic character, which practically disabled him. In the course of his business career also he suffered from injuries to his hands, and actually for the latter part of his life he was a cripple. In spite of everything he maintained a cheerful disposition, and had always a kindly word for his many acquaintances. He eaves a wife and two children, a son and daughter, to lament his loss, but there are many of the old identities of the district who will regret the departure of one Who, although not prominent in local politics or in social circles, was always when able willing to do his best to contribute to the general goo 1 of the comjnunity among whom he had cast his lot.

Mr Allardyce, headmaster of the Kaikoiai school. Otago, died on Saturday. He 'was one of the best teachers in the Board’s service. ADVERTISEMENTS.

E. M. Blake—Drawing classes at Temnka 3. B. Epps and T. Richards—Willow firewood for sale. Comer & Larcombe—Funeral notice re late Mr J. Binley. J, Greenall—Funeral notice re late son of Mr and Mrs W. Harrison. Mount Peel Road Board—Notice of intention to strike rate.

3. Murray—lnvites tenders for grubbing flax and clearing rushes. General Workers Union—Meeting at Tepiuka on Saturday evening. W. S. Maslin—Sale of drapery, etc., at Geraldine on Thursday and Friday next. H. B. Webster & Co. —Particulars re sale Of horses etc., at Geraldine to-morrow. 'H. Robinson Funeral notice re late daughter of Mr and Mrs T. Washington. Primitive Methodist Church, Geraldine —Coffee supper and entertainment to-night. Geraldine Direct Veto and Prohibition League—Anniversary tea, etc., on Friday next.

Guinness & LeOren Entries Temuka stock sale ; sole of properties at same time and place. T. & J. Thomson —Are now opening, and have just opened, new season’s goods for spring, ex Duke of Devonshire and Tekoa; give particulars of same.