THE Temuka Leader. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1893. LOCAL & GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2572, 24 October 1893, Page 2

THE Temuka Leader. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1893. LOCAL & GENERAL.

Bank Holiday. To-morrow will be observed as a special bank holiday at Temuka. Heavy Shower.—A heavy fall of rain, lasting several hours, occurred yesterday morning. Pleasant Valley.—A grand social will be held in the Pleasant Valley schoolroom this evening, commencing at 8 o'clock. Suicide. —Joseph Andrews, of Tawatiu Road, near Alfredton, Wairarapa, hanged hiulßfilf fa the bush near his residence. Bankruptcy Case.—The statement filed by John Milne, cattle-dealer, Hawera, bankrupt, shows his liabilities to be £3319 10s ; assets £269 ss. Seed and Manure Drills.—The trial of the Seed and Manure drills under the auspices of Timaru A. and P. Association commenced on Saturday. Of ten entered eight are on the ground. Geraldine Stock Sale. — The fortnightly sale of stock at Geraldine takes place to-day (Tuesday). The sale is held a day earlier than usual oh account of the Timaru show. Governor pro tem.—An Extraordinary Gasette notifies the appointment of Sir James Pre&dergast, Chief Justice, as Deputy Governor during the temporary absence of the Earl oE Glasgow from the colony. Fatal Kick.—Mr JohnMcLeod. farmer, of Waikoikoi, Otago, died on Saturday fxam injuries received through a kick in the stomach from a horse. He was 50 years of age, a»d leaves a widow, but no family. ' . -'Mpied Suicide—Flora Nicholson, j' 1 : •>«» charged at Auckland with aged fifteen, wa .J wallowmg a roln . attempting suicide by -i« a docl ffuiltv tion of match heads. She Pi " a(iea and was admonished by the Bench charged. No reason was given for the rash act. Bishop Hadpield. The Diocesan Synod at Wellington, passed a resolution, expressing its deep sense of the loss the Synod had sustained in the retirement of Bishop Hadfield, and hoping that the blessing of Almighty God may rest upon him and his family. Assault.— V t the R.M. Court, Timaru. on Friday, the charge against Bartholomew O'Rourke of assaulting Lewis Grant at. Pleasant Point when serving a summons on him was reheard, and he was fined 40s with costs, 18s lOd, and solicitors's fee 21s; in default, 21 days imprisonment Sudden Deaths. —Mr S. Powell, the well known starter of the principal Metropolitian Clubs, succumbed suddenly to an attack of heart disease at Wanganui on Sunday. Mr Powell was well on Saturday, and officiated at the meeting of the Wanganui Jockey Club on Thursday and Friday. He was 44 years of age, and leaves a widow and eight dhildren. Oamaeu Racks.—At nhe Oamaru races on Friday, the Hurdle race was won by Rebel, the Welter Handicap by Mr Daley's Victim, the Spring Trot by Magpie, the President's Handicap by Paramu, the October Trot by Phaeton, the Waitaki Plate Handicap bv Vanilla, Hack Race by Rangiora, and Farewell Handicap by Mariner. The Timaru Show.—The annual show of the Timaru Agricultural and Pastor il Association takes place to-day and tomorrow, to-morrow being the popular day. This year the entries have increased, and with fine weather, which the show is always favoured with, the atttendance will no doubt be as large as U3ual. Class stewards in sheep classes are requested to be at the Secretary's office on the show ground at 10 o'clock this morning, and class stewards in cattle, horses, pigs, dairy and other produce at the same place at 9 a,m, to morrow,

ij TIMARU AND ASHBUBTON SHOWS.—In our advertising columns will be found the train arrangements for the Timaru and Ashburton Shows. Tidmuka Rifles— On Thursday last the above company mustered for volley and independent firing under Colonel Bailey and Serjeant Major Jones. There were on parade only 21 rank and file. The firing was fairly good, the average for firing being 14 and for independent 14.65. It is a pity that there was not a larger muster as the number present does not admit of the corps taking a prize. On Wednesday those selected to fire against the Waimate Rifleß, are requested to be prepared for a start at 5 a.m., as the train leaves Timaru shortly after seven, and there are several arrangements yet to be made. Temuka Floral Society. The attention of our readers is again drawn to the above society, whose objects are worthy of all support. Interest has again revived in it by the success that the subcommittee have met with in their canvass for special prizes, but the membership roll is still somewhat deficient. The committee intend to spare no trouble in making the show a success in every way. The exhibits open to amateurs should give every cottage gardener a chance of competing successfully, and a wide field is opened in class D to children, amateur artists, lovers of needlework, and housewives. Ashwick Flat Water Supply.—We note by an advertisement in another column that the Mackenzie County Conncil have arranged with Mr Gaze, of Temuka, to take charge of of the plans and specifications of an extensive work in the matter of water supply for Ashwick Flat nutil Oct 27th. This should give local contractors a good chance of making their estimates at reduced expense. The principal water race contracts in the Geraldine county have been carried out by contractors from this, district, and their experience in this respect should now prove of value to themselves g and to the Mackenzie Council. The plans and specifications give every detail, and we note with pleasure that difficulties in the matter of supply of material have been removed, so that the principal items to be dealt with are those of labour. This opens a wide field for cooperative work. SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS. Guinness & LeCren —Entries Geraldine Sale. C.F.C. Association Entries Geraldine Sale. R. M. Cuthbertson—Notice to electors of Rangitata. Timaru A. & P. Association—lmportant notice to class stewards. Geraldine County Council —Particulars re trienniai election of council. Budd's Refreshment iiooms Every accommodation for visitors to Timaru. Primitive Methodist Church Annual Soiree and Cantata on Thnrs<Jay.Temuka F. and H. Society—Subscriptions now due; notice re special prize fund. A. W. Gaze Tenders Ashwick Flat Water Supply Contract. Priest & Holdgate—Exhibits at Timaru Show. N.Z. Railways—Arrangements Timaru and Ashburton shows. Canterbury Land Board —Lease of reserves in Arowhenua township. Donald eraser, Orari Gorge Notifies having purchased the Orari Gorge steam sawmills. N. Dunlop & Co.—Have just opened out choice sprin „' and summer novelties; special notice re dressmaking and millinery department,