LOCAL & GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2569, 17 October 1893, Page 2

LOCAL & GENERAL.

Tbiaru Show —AH entries for the Timaru A. & P. Show, that did not close on Saturday, must be made with the secretary to-day. Temuka Stock Sale. —The fortnightly sale of stock at Temuka takes place to-day. A number of entries are advertised in another column. Temuka Floral Society.—Members of the committee of this society are reminded that a meeting, at which a fu". attendance is reque-ted, will be hell at Mr Marshall's rooms to-morrow evening.

Concert and Dance.—A grand concert and dance in aid of the prize fund will take place in the Upper Waitohi Flat school next Thursday evening. A varied programme has been arranged, and no doubt, if the weather is favourable, there will, be. a large attendance,

Personal.—Mr E. G. Wright, M.H.E. was in Geraldine on Friday and Saturday last, making himself known to the electors in that part of his district.

The Electoral Rolls. —We would put stress on the fact that electors should be most careful to see that their names are not on two rolls. On a perusal of the old rolls we find names of electors appearing on both the Geraldine and Pareora rolls. These electors should see that their names are taken off either one of these rolls. The Employer's Liabilities Act.—Mr Amos Sherratt, Geraldine, has insured all his flax mill hands under the Employers' Liabilities Act against accident. The men pay Id per day out of their wages on all working days, to recoup Mr Sherratt part of the amount paid on the insurance. JLf any of the men meet with an accident at the mill they will receive a benefit from the insurance, and will have no need to sue their employer for damages, so that the insurance is a benefit both to employer and employee. Train Accident. —An elderly, man named George Badbin, a carpenter from Tairua, who was travelling on the train from Te Aroha to Morrinsville without a ticket was put off there. He than walked on the line, was overtaken by the engine and knocked off by the cowcatcher. He was brought to Hamilton hospital and examined, when both arms were found to be broken. Burned to Death.—A child named Elizabeth Jane Johnston, three years of age, residing at Alma, was burned to death at Oamaru on Friday by her clothes catching fire. The mother had gone out to milk the cows, when the child got out of bed, and going to the fire her nightdress caught alight. The chad's screams brought the mother to her assistance, but the chil i was so badly injured that she died about four hours afterwards. New Zealand. —In an article headed " How we shall federate Australia " the Globe says:— ,- New Zealand w'U never join the f ederatian, nor does she need to. She stands alone a South Sea Britain, peopled by a hardy robust race, who will in time to come perpetuate the old traditions of her northern prototype. Her main defence is in the sea, and her terrible coast line, on which an enemy's fleet would infallibly come to grief. Her political business lies solely with herself, and probably she is the best off of any." The Yeomanry Cavalry.—The Canterbury YeomaDry Cavalry brought its annual week's training to a close by military sports at Christchurch on Friday afternoon. There were capital entries for the various events, and the gathering was very successful*. At the inspection of the troop by Colonel Fox he complimented the men on the smartness of their turn out and appearance, and also for the manner in which they had taken up the drill recommended by him 'ist year.

Land Purcha.se. The Hon. Jobn McKenzie, Minister of Lands, has purchased 7462 acres of land from Mr Jobn Douglas, of Mount Royal, Otago. The estate has on it timber and lignite, and will be cut up into small farms. It is situated near Clinton, in Mr T. McKenzie's constituency. This is worthy of note. It is said by their enemies that the present Government would do nothing for anyone who was not of the right color. Mr Tom McKenzie is one of the Minister of Lands' most abusive opponents, and Mr John Douglas is also an opponent—yet he has bought the land. A Bankruptcy Case.—At a meeting of creditors of A.. Bottomlay, tobacconist, Queen street. Auckland, who was adjudicated a bankrupt on creditors' petitions on the 7th, t'ie debtor and two creditors were the only persons present. In reply to the Official Assignee the debtor stated (1) that to best of his belief he owed about £100; (2) that his assets were worth about £1000; (3) that he had effected a composition of 10s in the £ with his creditors. The Official Assignee explained that the debtor had handed over to him a fixed deposit of £7OO, which would thus cause the estate 20s 7i the £.

The Cook Group.—For some time past the N&w Zaaland Government have been in communication with the Australasian colonies urging them to support the request from this colony to the English Government that the boundaries under the Naval Defence Act should be altered so as to allow warships on the Australian station to take in the Cook Group in their cruise. For a while the South Australian Government stood out, but the support; of all has now been obtained, and Lord Glasgow has cabled to England the wishes of the colony, which will at once be conceded by the Home Government. South Obaei School Committee.—The monthly meeting of this committee was held on Saturday evening in the school. Present—Messrs J. Ellis (chairman), W. Edwards, W. Mason, B. Richardson, T. Bates, and J. Bracefield. The headmaster's report stated that the school roll presented 107 names, and the average attendance for the month was 76; a number of children had failed to make half time. It was resolved that the parents be notified that the committee will at their next meeting summon all that have failed to attend school, unless explanation be given. Correspondence was read from the returning officer, asking for the use of the school as a polling both on the day of the forthcoming general election. From Miss Campbell, asking for leave of absence to attend the annual examination at, Christchurch College. It was resolved, on the motion of Mr Bracefield, seconded by Mr Edwards, that Miss Campell be granted leave of absence. It was decided to let the returning officer have the use of the school on payment of cleaning the same. It was ako decided .that a social be held about the 27th Oct. in aid of the prize fund, and to be advertised in the Temuka Leader three times, tiskets to be procured at once; Messrs Bracefield, Richardson, and Mason to make arrangements for carrying out the social.

Waimate Labour Sports.—Thi labour pports were held in Victoria Park, Waimate on Thursday last. Considering the weather the attendance was very good. The following is a list of the results ; —Maiden Race, 100 yaddss Ist #l, 2nd 10s—G. S. Bryan 1, M. Muchegn g. Mucheon got first place owing to a protest being entered against Bryan. Two mile Bicycle Handicap (district), trophies £2 and £1 —Porteous (scr) 1, Mcdonald (95yds) 2, Courtis (140yds) 3. Great Labour Association's Handicap, distances 100, gOO, 440 yds; Ist £6, 2nd £3. 3rd £l—Bf osnahan (4yds) 1, Q'Brian (4yds) 2, Jafi.es oyds)* 3." One Mile" Walk (boys); Ist; clpck'value lqs. 2nd 5s —.T Tulletl, G. Joyce'2/Ijane 3. 120 tarda HurdleHandi«at» Itaoe i Ist 30" s, Bhd lOg—H. Bryan - ; - w. Drayton (19yds) 8. 220 Yards (syds) j.,-. (6yds) 1, Labour Handicap ~- "** -i * G. S. Brian 2, A Opie (3yds) 3 xwo ue Walking Handicap ; Ist £2, 2nd 4,1-J. Marsh (lpyds) 1, J. Mcßert (scratch) 2. Irish Jig ; Ist'SOs, gndlOrf- QV°U™v 1, J Ryan 2. Half Mile Race : Is* *2 Jjs, 2nd £l, 3rd Ss—Brosnahan (oyds) 1, ■»£. Mulhern (18yds) 8, U.May (syds) 3 ; Three mile Bicycle Race (open) t Ut £ rf > 2nd£l 10s, 3rd lOs-J. Rapstou 1, J- Mo. Arley 2 W. Thompson 3, Cumberland Wrestling (open); Ist £2and OJlpainWgs,' 2nd £l, 3rd 10s-W. Patterson 1, ». Fmn 2, M. Hanley 3. Sailors' Hornpipe ; Ist £l, 2nd 10s—F. Falconer 1. J. F-y*a 2, \). O'Brien 8. 'MO Yards Labour Handicap; A. Opie (scratch) and Brosnahan (3yds) dead hext I. B, Betten 2. Three M)Ue Bicycle Handicap (district) ; lsjs £3. 2nd £1 10s, 3rd 10s—Porteons (scratch) 1, McDonald (140yds) 2, A. Courtis (200yds) 3. One Mile Race; Ist £3, 2nd &i IQs, 3rd JOs, W May (22yds) 1, J. O'Brien (sjratah) ii, M. Mulhern (30yds) 3. 5 Mile Bicycle Race (open) { Ist £5, 2nd £2, 3rd £l—McArley 1, Itapston 2, W. Thpmpson 3. Consolation Race, 220 Yards j Ist £l, Snd 10 3 _A. Opie 1, G. S. South 2, C, Hensen 3. One Mile Bicycle Race; Ist £2, 2nd £l, 3rd 15s—McDonald (scratch) 1, A. Manchester (420yds) 2, McLeod (285yds) 3. Porteous won" the special prze of £2 2s (trophy) given by Mf W, J. Bobjnson, for cycling,

The Rangitata Seat.— In our advertiscolumns Messrs W. S. Maslin and B. G. Wright announce themselves as candidates for the Rangitata seat at the coming election. Geraldine Rifles.—Members of the Geraldine Rifle Corps are reminded that an important inspection takes place this evening at half past seven o'clock. Every member is requested to attend, as important business will be brought forward. Concert.—The committee of the Musical Society have agreed to give their last concert of the season on Thursday, 2nd Nov. The society has been practising a number of classical glees for some time, and these with solos by prominent amateurs, and duets and trios by members will form the programme. Tea and Lecture.—On Thursday evening the Rev. C. E. Beecroft, lately from England, will lecture in the Wesleyan Church, Temuka, upon " East London Life and Character." Mr Beecroft is a keen observer, and has spent several years in the Dock district, and his racy stories, and pictures of London life cannot fail to be both instructive and amusing. Auctions.—The C.F.C. Association announce that they will hold a sale of exhibited and other stock atTimaruon the 26th October, for which they are now booking entries. The same firm (in conjunction with the N.Z. Land Association) advertise details of the clearing gale on account of Mr W. Wheelband, at Rangitata Bridge on Monday next.. Mock Election.—At Reefton, on the West Coast, a mock election has been held to decide who should be chosen candidate. There were four candidates, and each of them made speeches, and one of them had the pluck to condemn the female franchise as well as declare himself against the Government. It is rather remarkable that the great majority of the opponents of the female franchise are also opponents of the Government. The result of the election has not yet been made known. Temuka Rifles.—The Temuka Rifles journey to Waimate on Wednesday, the 26th, to fire a match with the Waimate Rifles, for which the following men are requested to practice, as they have the best team in the district to beat, viz., Lieutenant Whitehead, Sergeants Hobbs and Levens, Corporal Watt, Privates Sim, G. Collins, Sheen, Rutland, Scott, Phillips, Nicholas, and Radburn. On Thursday afterrnoon volley and independent firing will take place od the range, when a full muster is requested. The English Mail.—Taere has been great blundering somewhere with regard to the English mail. On two successive occasions special trains have been put on between Christchurch and Dunedra, but after having gone to that expense, and after the courteous postmaster going to the trouble of opening his office late at night for the convenience of the public, nothing but newspapers came. The letters on the previous occasion were taken on to Timaru, and on this occasion they were left in jOhristchuroh. This must be the result of needless blundering. There is no use in putting the country to the expense of a special train to deliver newspapers, and we trust the matter will be looked to. The public of Temuka have good grounds for making a complaint to the PostmasterGeneral. The best medicine known is Sander & Sons' Eucalypti Extract. Test its eminent powerful effects in coughs, colds, influenza; the relief is instantaneous. In serious cases, and accidents of all kinds, be they wounds, burns, scalding, bruises, sprains, it is the safest remedy—no swelling —no inflammation. Like surprising effects produced in croup, diphtheria, bronchitis, inflammation of lungs, swelling &c, diarrhoea, dysentery, diseases of the kidneys and urinary organs. In use at hospital and medical clinics all over the globe ; patronised by His Majesty the King of Italy; crowned with medals and diplomas at International Exhibition, Amsterdam. Trust in this approved article and reject all others.

SYNOPSIS OP ADVERTISEMENTS.

W. S. Masiin—Notice to electors,

Edward G. Wright—Notice to electors. Temuka Leader —Re svard for lost brooch,

Sooial {Evening—At Temuka on October 26th.,

Ge'raldine Rifles—lnspection parade tonighf;

Temuka Rifles—Volley and independent firing. Upper Waitohi Fl-it.School—Concert and dance.

W. G. Rutland—Cabbage, cauliflower, and tomato plants for sale. Wesleyan Church, Temuka—Tea and Lecture on Thursday. Temuka Floral and Horticultural Society —"ommittee meeting to-morrow evening. Little's Sheep Dips —Poisonous and nonpoisonous dips; benefits of ; prices, and list of agents. . , Temuka Sheirars and Labourers Union— Particulars of great public meeting on Saturday evening. Farmers' Co-operative Association—Annual meeting on 18th Nov. for election of directors, etc.

J. Brown, Beehive Stores—lnvites attention to his stock of general drapery boots, and shoes, groceries, seeds, etcj gives particulars of same. O.F.C. Association—Hold special sale of exhibited and other stock on October 26th ; full particulars of sale (in conjunction with the N.Z. Land Association), of Mr W. Wheelband's stock and plant.