LOCAL & GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2564, 5 October 1893, Page 2

LOCAL & GENERAL.

A Body in the Surf. — On Monday afternoon two ladies who were on the beach us&F Kaiapoi saw the body of a man with a lifebelt imjjTjd it floai ing in tie surf. Information was given f,o the police and a search made, but so far the liQdy has not come ashore.

Pjjjj^ruuY. —A man named Noble, wanted ! by the police on a charge of J ->rv, was guested by Detective ■ - beard fcbg 'L'du'ne, af Lyttel--0 Oounor on -Noble Ha 4 tefeeS a ton on Tuesday. - was steerage ticket for travelling under the name of Robinson. Dance. —A dance will be hell in the Milford schoolroom to-morrow evening. The admission charge is only 2/G for gentlemen, ladies being admitted free, refreshments being provided. The enjoyable nature of the dances usually got up by the Milford School Committee should ensure a good atL pdance. ,

Who can Explain ? —Mr Carroll, of Stoney Creek, Southland, has brought to the Standard Office, in Gore, a piece of lignite coal, dug out of the bowels of the earth, in which is embedded a four-and three-quarter inch nail, such as are used in putting ships together. The mystery is, How did it get there ? The Female Franchise.— Discussing this subject Civis, in the Otago Daily limes, quotes the following as a sample of the, silly manner in which men address women: — “ Duckey, darling, sweety-meaty ; Kissy-mxssy me, Nicey-pieey, periwinkle, T okle-ickle-ee; Lovey-dovey, rosy-posy, Ob, ker-noodle-doo, Popsy-wopsy, kickey wickcy, Winkcy-pinky-poo.” The candidate who will speak to women in this strain will not reach the top of the poll. Primitive Methodist Mutual Improvement Society, Temuka. —The usual weekly meeting of the above was held on Tuesday evening at 7.30, presided over by Mr Bryan, vice-presieent, when the new minister, the Rev. J. R- Hindcs, read a paper on ‘‘ Temptation.” There was a very good attendance, though rain fell heavily, and the paper was very much appreciated by all present. In applying his subject, Mr H ndes said there were two ways of overcoming temptation, oneby shere resistance, and the other, which he urged most upon them, was that of having some counterattraction. He strongly advised, if they wished to succeed, to get Christ into the heari.

Sir Robert Stout. — Sir Robert Stout has finally decided to stand for Wellington, Serious Charge. —Dr E. H. Marshall, who has been in practice at Wanganui for -0 years, was on Monday committed for trial for attempted criminal assault on a girl 10 years of age. Geraldine Domain Board.— The Geraldine Domain Board met on Tuesday evening. Present—Messrs A. White (chairman), R. Y. Ferguson, J. Williams, and W. S. Maslin. It was resolved that £ls be paid on the Town Board account; also, that the fences of the small park be trimmed. Sudden Deaths.— Peter Coate, a wharf laborer, while handling coal on the hulk Lota at Lyttelton on Monday afternoon, dropped dead. He leaves a widow and eight children. John Cameron, an elderly man residing at Forbury, dropped dead in Jetty Street, Dunedin, this morning. Divorce. —At Christchurch on Monday His Honor Mr Justice Dennistoun granted a decree nisi in the divorce case W. G. Drummond v. Drummond and Reynolds, co-respondent. The parties were formerly of Timaru. Timaru A. and P. Show.— The Timaru A. and P. Association advertise that Mr Geo. Stumbles offers a special prize of £5 for the best yearling colt or filly by “ Young Champion,” shown at the forthcoming show. Special entry must be made.

Collision with an Iceberg.— ln our last issue mention was made of the perilous voyage of the ship Wellington from Picton to London, during which she was in collision with an iceberg. Mr Young, a son of Major Young, of Winchester, is the third mate of the vessel.

Fire. —A fire broke out in the premises in Cumberland street, Dunedin, occupied by the Massey Company, formerly Findlay & Murdoch, timber merchants. The insurances are £1750 on the machinery. The loss i& mainly limited to stock in the drying room and that buiUing, and will probably not exceed £500., Assault on a Teacher. —ln the Onehuuga School Committe squabble, Robert Smith, for assaulting a teacher named Ralph Duncan Stewart, was bound over to keep the peace and pay costs. The Resident Magistrate said that the teacher must be protected, no matter how the committee wrangled amongst themselves. Old Soldiers Claims.— ln replying to a deputation re old soldiers claims the Premier said he would be glad if Mr Gadman would consent to receive all rejected old soldiers claims during the recess and report to the House next session. The deputation stated that Mr Cadmau had expressed his willingness to do the work.

Over dose of Morphia. Alexander Gillespie, aged i!0, employed by Dr Neill, herbalist, at Auckland, was found dead in bed. 'i'ae verdict of the jury was that death resulted from an overdose of morphia. The evidence showed that deceased bad been drinking heavily, and had taken the dose when in that state. He was to have been married on Tuesday. Deceased has relatives in Dunedin. The Woman of the Future. —We would again remind our readers that Mrs D. W. M. Burn will deliver a lecture in the Temuka Parish Hall this evening, and in the Geraldine Oddfellows’ Hall to-morrow evening, on the subject of “ Woman in the 20ta Century.” In our advertising columns will be found a synopsis of the lecture, which will give an idea of how interesting and instructive it should prove. The doors will be open at half-past seven o’clock. Burglary. A young man named Thomas Wuite McLellan was captured while engaged apparently in a burglary in Eattray street, Dunedin. He was seen, and the police found him under a sofa with a parcel containing trousers and vest. —A gang of burglars e terei the premises of McQueen, hairdresser, George street, Dunedin, and stole £22 Is. McQueen saw one of the gang leave the premises but was unable to overtake him. Attempted Suicides. —At Auckland on Tuesday a girl named Florence Nicholson, aged Hi years, swallowed a quantity of match-heads. Constable Brown, having been informed, ran to the house and made a strong emetic which he gave the girl. It caused her to vomit more than twenty match-heads. Sie is in the hospital, and will probably recover. She left a letter for her father, saying that she was tired of life. He had done all he could for her, but it was no good.—Robert Henry, single, 48 years of age, a recent arrival from Dunedin, but a native of Victoria, shot himself in the head on Monday night at Auckland, but it is only a scalp wound. He was taken to the hospital. He was suffering from insomina. Fraudulent Bankruptcy. Alfred Joseph Kirk, storekeeper, late of Ilawera, was arrested at Manaia on Tuesday afternoon charged with fraudulent bankruptcy. The charges brought against him are (1) preparing to quit the colony with £2OO in his possession, and with intent to defraud his creditors; (2) failing to keep proper books of account within three years prior to his bankruptcy, and (3) wilfully omitting to keep proper books or accounts with intent to conceal the true state of his business affairs. Kirk was brought up for examination before the Official Assignee, when on the advice of his solicitor, he declined to answer any questions. The Assignee said that there were several matters as to which he required information, and he would probably apply to the judge as to whether the debtor could not be compelled to answer. Ran git AT a Station. —A very successful concert and social was held in the Eangitata Station School on Friday, the 22nd September. It being a beautiful night there was a very good gathering of people. The concert was opened by a song by the school children, “ Dame Durden,” was very well rendered ; song, Mr J. Bryan, who had to answer an enchore; duet, Edith Bryan and W. Bryan ; song, Mr R. Irwin ; Ten Minutes Fun by Mr Higgins, of Temuka; song, Mr Izetb; song, Lily Coulter ; another piece by the children was very well sung; song, Miss Ruddenklau; duet, Mr and Mrs Hawkes. Miss Ruddenkiau kindly played fhe accompaniments. After the concert refreshments were handed round, and the room cleared for (Jancjgg, which was kept up till the -*rly hour! 0f fch§ when all went - ” "leased with tbtjf night's enjoyaway wti- ’ e£ Orari, kindly ment. Mr - , ; -"bell and acted as M.C.. and Messrs N. Cam* R. Irwin (violin) and Mr J. Mereditu and others (aococuian) supplied the music. The committee tender their thanks to all who assisted in any way to the success of the concert. The prize fund of the school will be considerably augmented by the proceeds. The Governor’s Movements. —His Excellency the Governor and the Countess o f Glasgow leave Wellington for Christchurch on Friday, the 13th inst., accompanied by the Ladies Augusta, Alice, and Dorothy Boyle, and Miss Wauchope, and attended by Mr Clayton. A.D.C. His Excellency and the Countess are to be the guests of Mrs Rhodes (senr.), at Elmwood, until the marriage of Captain Hunter Blair, A.D.C., to Miss Rhodes, which is to take place on the 17th. On the 18th, Lord and Lady Glasgow proceed to Dunedin where they will embark for Melbourne. They will spend a fortnight in Melbourne as the guests of Lord Hopotoun, alter which they will return to Christchurch, and remain there until the end of January. It is probable that on the 31sfc January His Excellency and Lady Glasgow will leave Lyttelton for Auckland, with some members of the family they will proceed i n the Hinemoa on a tour of a month or six weeks to the Cook Group (Raratonga). Captain Stair H. Johnstone Stewart (late of the 20th Hussars), and Mrs Stewart (sister of Lady Glasgow) will leave England in the Oroya on the 14th inst., and nfter spending a, fortnight at Ceylon, will join Lord and La,dy Glasgow at Christchurch. Captain Stewart will act as extra A.D.C., and with Mrs Stewart will remain for a considerable time in the colony. Lady Glasgow will meanwhile proceed to England, leaving here in April. Colonel Boyle is to remain at Wellington till the 31st inst., when he will proceed to Christchurch with the children and household,

Cricket. — The Temuka Club will open the season this afternoon with a scratch match on their ground in Victoria Park. Sides will be picked by the captain and secretary, play to commence at 3 o’clock sharp. As several challenges have been sent out a full attendance of members and intending members is requested.

An Unsavoury Drink. —The overseer of the Geraldine Town Board on Tuesday evening reported that he had taken eleven sheep from the head of the Geraldine water race. Seven of the sheep were dead and the other four were past recovery. People should be careful not to use this water for domestic purposes until they are certain that it is kept clean.

Important to Electors. —ln our advertising columns Mr F. W. Stubbs, Registrar of Electors for the district of Pareora, and Mr J. Ward, Registrar for the Rangitatadi-tnct, advertise that to day, Oct. sth, registrars will proceed to compile and print a roll of names enrolled up to that date, and names subsequently received will be included in a supplementary roll. Electoral rolls of the Electoral Districts can be inspected at the various post offices, and forms of enrolment can be obtained at the post offices. Primitive Methodist Church. —Large congregations gathered in the Temuka Primitive Methodist Church last Sunday to hear the Rev. J. R. Hindes. The rev. gentleman gave two stirring discourses which were listened to with rapt attention. To-night a social gathering will be held in the Geraldine church to welcome Mr Hindes to that part of the circuit. The Rev. Mr Boys, of Tirnaru, will be present. Refreshments will be passed round during the evening. As the admission is only 6d a large attendance is expected. The Education Vote. —Replying to a deputation of M.H.R.s. who waited on him in reference to the allocation of the education vote this year in view of the reduction in attendance caused by the measles epidemic, the Minister of Education said that each quarter was paid on the average of the previous quarter, and the present quarter would be paid on the average of the September workingaverage. He proposed to continue paying on the working average as far as the vote would allow, so that teachers and boards would practically not be made to suffer by the epidemic. District Court. —At the District Court, Tirnaru, on Tuesday, before His Honor Judge Ward, the cases of J. Young v. R. Allan, and Thomas McGrandel v. Joseph Jones, were adjourned. In the case of the Colonial Bank of New Zealand v. John Richmond, claim £l9O Ils lid, balance of overdrawn account, judgment was given for plaintiffs with costs. The adjourned application of Elizabeth Melton, a bankrupt, for au order of discharge, was further adjourned, owing to the continued illness of the opposing creditor. Probate was granted in the wills of the late Robert Gardner and William Horton Revell. On the application of Mr Raymond an order was granted bringing the estate of the late Andrew McCormick under the provisions of the Administration Act, 1888, the official assignee to administer. Alleged Heresy. A considerable amount of correspondence has taken place between the Auckland Presbytery and the Rev. S. J. Neil, Presbyterian minister of Thames, with reference to the public teaching of the Litter, which, it was alleged by the Presbytery, was not in accordance with thestiu iar ls of the C lurch. It was asserted that Mr Neil held Theosophical belief?. Mr Neil replied recently to the Presbytery at considerable length, asserting that nis teaching was in strict conformity with Scripture. The Presbytery have not taken any further action.to follow up this matter, but it is reported that they contemplate other proceedings. In the course of his last letter, Mr Neil says, “ Because I prefer the words of the Master Him a elf and the power and simplicity of Christianity as it issued from its founder to the muddy waters of i reeds I am to be regarded as a heretic.” A commission has been appointed to proceed to the Thames, make enquiries and take evidence, and Mr Neil is to be cited to appear before it. Woodbury Electors. —We have received

the following telegram from Mr E G-. Wright, Wellington : —“ Woodbury settlers are registering in the wrong districts. Please notify that residents east of Campbell’s road are in llaugitata, and those west

of the same road are in Pareora. Edward

G. Wright.” We have already published the boundaries of the two districts, and if anyone has made a mistake it is not our fault We know for a certain fact, however, that wealthy residents in the Rangitata district are deliberately placing their names on the Pareora roll so as to be able to vote for Mr Rhodes, They are doing this wherever they have property in the Pareora electorate. They have registered their wives and daughters in the Rangitata district under a residential qualification, and themselves in the Pareora under the freehold qualification. Perhaps it is some of these Mr Wright is referring to. No doubt he does not like to see good, solid supporters leaving his constituency, but he will have to put up with it. The wealthy classes are extremely anxious to get Mr Rhodes returned, as they know that no other member will look after their interests so well.