LOCAL & GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2568, 14 October 1893, Page 2

LOCAL & GENERAL.

New J.P.—Mr W. Hall- Junes, of Timaru, is gazetted a Justice of the Peace. Wesleyan Church, Temuka.— The services for to-morrow will be found in our advertising columns. Primitive Methodist Church.—The services for to-morrow in connection with this Church will be found in our advertising columns. Court op Appeal.—The jurisdiction of the Civil Court of Appeal will probably be extended to criminal cases under the provisions of the Criminal Code Bill. St. Saviour's Church.—" Christ; and the Common People " is the subject of the Rev. Mr Gillam's address to young men at St. Saviour's Church to-morrow evening. Cruelty to a Horse.—At the R.M. Court, Timaru, yesterday, C A. Tegg, the (3ri v er, was fined sa, and G-. Watts, the owner, wao fined 10s, for working a horse with a cut in one of its fetlocks. The costs amounted to 31s. , Drowning Accidents.—A Maori boy named Samson Pani, aged 5 years, was drowned at Wharekaho, near Whitianga, Auckland.—Evelyn Langley, daughter of a fisherman at Waikanae, Wellington, was drowned in a drain yesterday morning. Angling Competition.—The competition for Messrs Briscoe & Co's fly book only brought out two competitors. Messrs Nicholas and Findlay, and the latter alone succeeded in getting fish. Under the circumstances, he declined to allow his take to be judged. It is probable ancther opportunity will be given in a fortnight. Water-Race Case. —ln the Supreme Court Christchurch, on Wednesday, Mr Justice Denniston gave judgment for the Waimakariri-Ashley Water Supply Board in the case brought against them by Mr Dixon, who applied for an injunction restraining the board from making water races.

Immigration and Emigbation.—The ißifij; juration and emigration returns for the September show the arrivals of 1381 persons, aud departures 612 persons. Arriv ls\vere—From the* "tfuiied kingdom 2(58, New South Wales 59p, Victoria 870. Tasmania 61, other places 78 ; total, 1381. Departures—To United Kigdom 100, New, South Wales 303, Victoria 132, Tasmania 29, other places 48; total, ,<?l2. During the month 13 Chinese arrived, and 11 lety. Thk Salvatiov Aemy in tyiVEQX.— The Bruce Herald fears that after £h£ demonstrati >n of last Friday night there h very little hope of reconcilement betweea. the borough council and the Salvationists And yet how ajriily it might be effected ! Just a civil request fy >;/? Colonel Bailey to the borough council for #ezfission to worship in the streets under reasonable Restriction, accompanied by an invitation "to tea v/jih t-oo Army in their barracks, and the thing is (iomj This Rev. ,J. O'Bryan Hoare has announced himsejl as ft candidate for Christchureh in the fcibepal interest. He says in his addresses that he wjjl " heartily support the present Ministry so loag, and so far, as it adheres to those great dem,Qcjrg.i;p principles for the upholding of which ijb w#a pj-flced in power by the people." The rev. gen'jtieiW /,? one of the ftgest men in .Cbristchuxch, apd wiii, without aoiM', fee ejected. Mr W- $• \ Cathro, formerly <jf Tp>,i,iuika, and now of! Rangiora, has been invited |fcand for the ' KainTpoi district. H,e jba_s not ye,t gf?enj bis decision, 3Jr Ca,tbro \vill d run j in sl*6 CkNW!' vafrjve Wstf'Mi ,

Timaru Show.—We would again remind farmers and others interested that entries of sheep, catttle, and pigs for the Timara Show cloße to-day, all other entries close on Tuesday next. Fire.—The farm buildings of William Walters, Papakura, Auckland, were burnt down on Thursday morning with their contents They were insured in the Norwich Union for £3OO.

Gekaldine Cricket Club.—The opening match of tho Geraldine Cricket Club would have come off on Thursday afternoon if the weather had been favorable. It is hoped they will have a flue day next Thursday. Salvation ' Army, Temuka. Special meetings will be held in the Temuka Salvation Army Barracks, commencing this evening, and lasting until Monday evening. Staff-Captain Alderton and Mrs Alderton will be in charge. Visits op Foreign Warships.—The New Zealand Government have decided to join in the protest from Australasia to the Imperial authorities against the proposed removal of the restrictions upon visits of foreign warships to British ports. Customs Revenue.—The Customs revenue for the quarter ended September last was £447,623 as against £436,674 for the corresponding quarter in 1892. Auckland contributed £104,541, Wellington £96,184, Lyttelton and Christchurch £72,159, and Dunedin £98,732.

Kaiapoi Woollen Factory. The directors of the Kaiapoi Woollen M mufacturing Company have decided to recommend the payment of a dividend for the half-year at the rate of 9 per cent, per annum, to place £ISOO to the reserve fund, carrying forward a substantial balance. I.O.G.T.—The Good Templars of Geraldine wish it understood that the 45 members of the Good Hope Lodge, Temuka, who paid them a visit on Monday evening last by invitation did not eat them out entirely, but a good many fragments remained. What was over was devoted to a " bun rush " among, t Jnnevile Templars on Thursday evening. Pareora Election. The Timaru Herald of yesterday announces that the Rev. George Barclay will be the Temperance candidate for Pareora, and a Liberal candidate already announced has retired in his favour. We believe the reference to the Rev. George Barclay is correct, but it is not true that any candidate has retired in his favour. What has happened is this : The Rev. Mr Dickson and the Rev. Mr Del'ow have held meetings in several parts of the district, and formed committees. These committees will send delegates to a conference, which wi'l decide who shall be the Temperance candidate, and they expect, of course, that all the other Liberals of the district will accept him withont hesitation.

Religious Instruction. A second meeting of the conference of representatives of various religious denominations, convened by Bishop Julius, at Christchurch, to consider the question of securing the introduction of religious teaching into the public schools of the colony, was held on Wednesday. It was reported that the committee appointed to devise a suitable text book had failed to come to any agreement. It was decided to form an association to be called " The Scripture Text Book in Public Schools Association," its objects being to secure the introduction into the schools of the colony of a suitable Scripture text book to be used under the time-table and conscience clause. Gkraldine Farmers' Club —The committee of the GdralJijue Farmers' Club met on Wedneslav last. Present Messrs M. C. Orbell (president), F. R. Flatman (vice-president), H. B. Webster, A. White, Allan, McKnuzie, McLeod, Wreathall, A. Macfonnld, F. Barker, Skinner, Bropby, and Win stone. Correspondence was read from Mr Murphy, Secretary South Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association, regretting that he could not accept the committee's invitation to give an address at its next club meeting, but stating that he would be glad to do so at a future time An application for letting the club-room for meetings, etc., was declined. Mr P. D, Herdnaan's account, £2l Is, for club furniture, was pasied for payment. The secretary was instructed to write to Mr Vecht, the representative of the American Pork Industry, Christchurch, asking him to lecture at the club's room next meeting on the pork question. Failing to obtain the services of Mr Vecht, it was decided that Messrs J. Mundell and F. R. Flatman take charge of the meeting, and provide matter for discussion. It was resolved that the next general meeting, October 23rd, be advertised, and that slips be printed showing monthly meetings for the year.

Grand Social. The Geraldine St. Patrick's Sports second grand social was held on Thursday evening. The weather was damp and foggy, but there was a surprisingly large number of couples present. The floor was in splendid order, and dancing was very spiritedly indulged in to the excellent music supplied by Messrs Davidson and Oliver, Timaru. The hall was nicely decorated, and the ladiesi dresses were unusually gay. A good programme of dances was gone through, Mr A. McPheraon making an efficient M.O. One novel feature of the programme was what was termed " the franchise dance," which meant that the ladies now having the franchise had a right at once in the evening to reverse the order of things, and select their own partners. It was very peculiar and funny to see the gentlemen meekly acMng the lady while their better three-quarters went rou id repeating the conventional phrase, " Can I have the pleasure, Mr —". The ladies were very dignified, and acted their part well. The social undoubtedly was a success, and once more reflects credit on the association's energetic committee. Mr J. Riordan catered for the wants of tha inner man. The Prkmier. The Wellin 'ton correspondent of the Lyttelton Timss pays:— " The question is still being asked, Will the Premier stand for Wellington ? and the liquor party and the Liberal convention, through their representatives, are persistent in their efforts to induce Mr Seddon to offer himself. The convection expresses the desire that he shall nominate three candidates, including Sir R. Stout and himself, these three to have the united vote of the supporters of the Government to the exclusion of all other candidates. The third man would thus be selected from Messrs McLean (the sitting msmber) Kennedy, Macdonald, and Fraser. This arrangement, I am sure, the liquor party would accept too, but what would the knlghfe pay to this project ? To this question I Wft9 answered that he had, place 1 himself in the hands of of the liberal con. vention, and expressed his intentention to accept its nominees. If this be so it could hardly have been supposed that it might lead to such a contingency as support from the liquor party. My own impress! >n is that Sir Robert Stout will have none of it; that his attitude and known strong convictions on the temperance question are sunlcienf; reasons why he Bhould accept the aid of such a cpmb-'iation. Meanwhile, tihe enemy is at the. g a fce flf Wesfclaud. a,ud the Premier mu<t decide quickly H hfl is to decide, well. I quite a<pectjd to-day that he would have decided not to waver in his devotion to Kutnara. but he i 3 yet undermined. The chosen of the Opposition to fight Mr Seddon on his own stronghold is, I belies-e, Mr «J. FitzgerJ'l, editor of the Tiraarn IJepald and a brother of the Auditor-General; and from what I learji he is a foeman of whom the stoutest political warrior need be wary, for pr r ganised poorer is said to be behind him, and the mine}? Gf the West is eaid to be at odds with Richard about the local water raca question. Altogether the situation will not brook delay, and the Premier may decide at. any moment." The Premier has decide i, and is going to stand for the West CoaSjt. jEjfo hs? nothing to fear from Mr Fitzgerald*. .Thif' showy ih|i fhsre is no enmity between °Sfr''Robert' Stduib and Mr Seddon, wjtien ,the people or desired L to yua : Jhem" both? suouj.der $

Cricket.—ln view of the match, with Timaru on Saturday, 21st inst., a full attendance is rt.quested in the Park to-day, commencing at 2.30 sharp. Practice will be held every evening during the coming week, when a fu.H muster should,if possible, turn up. A Collision.—A collision occurred in Christchurch on Thursday night between a cabhorse and a dray in Cashel Street. The shaft penetrated the chest of the cabhorse, which fell dead. Colonel Fox, Commandant of the Forces, who was the occupant of the cab, and the drivers escaped unhurt. Government Land Purchase. The Minister for Lands has concluded the purchase from Mr John Douglas (Mount Royal) of his Pomahaka Downs Burning Plains Estate, on the banks of the Pomahaka and adjoining the famed Clyde Vale estate. The area is 7462 acres, and the price is about £2 10s per acre. A portion of the estate Bold in 1889, and not the best of it, realised £8 12b.

Labor Meeting at Temuka. —We understand that an important meeting under the auspices of the Temuka branch of the New Zealand Workers' Union will be held in the Temuka Volunteer Hall next Saturday evening, when addresses will be given by Mrs Garmson (of Christchurch), Mr W. Hutchison, M.H.R. (of Dunedin), Mr J. W. Kelly, M.H.R., for Invercargill. Assaults. —At the Resident Magistrate's Court, Timaru, yesterday, M. Riordan was fined 10s and costs, for assaulting J. Bond in Stafford Street, Timaru, on Wednesday evening. B. O'Rourke was charged with assaulting Lewis Grant, at Pleasant Point, on the sth instant. The evidence went to show that Grant served a summons on O'Rourke for a civil case, at the request of Constable Stanley, who was unable to serve it, and while doing so was struck by O'Rourke with a stick. The case was dismissed, as Grant had not been properly appointed summons-server, and because authority to lay an information for assault had not been given to the police. "

SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS.

G.R.V.—lnspection, parade. Geo. Ward—Seed potatoes for sale. Edward Lee—Notice re strayed collie dog. James Rennie —Stud notice re New Hope. N.Z. Land Association—Temuka stock sale.

Salvation Army, Temuka—Special meetings.

Geraldine Cricket Club Opening of season.

Church of England—Services for tomorrow.

H. B. Webster & Co, —Entries for Temuka stock sale.

J. A.Young—General store and butcher's shop to let.

Primitive Methodist Church Services for to-morrow.

Wesleyan Church, Temuka—Services for to-morrow. W. C. Roulston—Latest dress materials, prints, millinery, and best colonial clothing to baud.

J. W. Miles—New goods in aV. departments ; special notice to gentlemen re tailoring. Guinness & LeCren —Temuka stock sale ; important sale of 15 farms, comprising the •' Pakihi Estate," of 5,300 acres on 14th December; valuable farms to let by tender for six months.

C.F.G. Association—Entries Temuka live stock market; also property sale on account of Mr George Smart; important clearing sale at Rangitata Bridge (in conjunction with the N.Z. Land Co.), on account of Mr W. Wheelband, on 23rd October, of sheep, horses, and the stud horse " Young Taieri Tom."