LOCAL & GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2577, 4 November 1893, Page 2

LOCAL & GENERAL.

Primitive Methodist Church.—The services for to-morrow in connection with this Church will be found in our advertising columns. Temur a Good Templars.—The Temuka Good Templars advertise a “ grand demonstration ” on Thursday evening, at which the Rev. F. W. Isitt will be present. Wesleyan Church, Temuka. The Rev. 0. Aberuethy, of Willowby, is announced to preach in the Wesleyan Church to-morrow, both morning and evening. Parish of Temuka. The Rev. James Preston, of Geraldine, a former incumbent of this parish, will preach at St. John’s Church, Winchester, to-morrow morning, and at St. Saviour’s Church, Temuka, in the evening. Geraldine County Council.—A poll for the election of the members of the Geraldine County CouncT in the Geraldine and Eevela Ridings will take place on Wednesday, the Bth of November. N.Z. Railways.—Attention is directed to the train arrrngements for the Christchurch A. and P, Show. In addition to extended excursion fares, there will be cheap one-day excursion tickets issued on the 10th November. The fares, times of departure of trains, etc., will be found in the advertisement. Government Insurance Department. —Policy holders in the Governmet Life Insurance Department living in Winchester will be glad to know that in future they can pay their premiums at the Winchester Post office. They can obtain the form of application from the Postmaster. Sale of a Farm, —Attention is directed to the sale of Mr R. Hancock’s farm at Mayfield by Mr D. Thomas, at Ashburton, on November 11th. The farm contains 18(55 acres, is divided into ten paddocks, and is well watered. A well-built sixroomed house, granary, and all necessary outbuildings are on the property. The sale is well worth the attention of investors. Canterbury Farmers’ Co-operative Association, —Any shareholder, other than a retiring director, wishing to become a director, must leave notice in writing to that effect at the society’s office, Timaru, not later than to-day. The annual meeting of the association takes place on the 18th November. The names of the retiring directors (who are eligible for re-election), and other particulars will be found in our advertising columns. Important Land Sale.—Attention is directed to the sale, by Messrs Guinness & LeCren in conjunction with the Canterbury Farmers’ Co-operative Association, of the famous Pakihi estate, the property of the late Angus Macdonald. The estate covers 5300 acres, and it has been divided into 15 farms (including the homestead) varying in size from 126 to 1100 acres. The farms are fenced, and, being in crop, will speedily give a return to the investor. The terms are very easy, and should place the land well within the reach of small capitalists. Plans and full particulars may be obtained from the auctioneers, and anyone on the lookout for a farm ought certainly not to miss the sale.

A Nasty Fellow.—At the R.M, Court, Timaru, a young man (married) named Joseph Cullimore was committed for trial at the District Court* for indecent exposure before a number of women. For several months the fellow has been carrying on this practice, and so cunning was he in the way of concealing his face that the persons who saw him were never able to give to the police a description plain enough to secure his arrest. When arrested at the Levels he admitted committing the offences and said that he did not know what made him do it; also that his head had not been right for some time. When these fits came on him his legs shook under him. He was going to the Levels, he said, when he committed the offence jit Waimataitai.

Welcoming the Premier. —Mr Seddou arrived at Stratford by the mail train on Tuesday night, and was met at the station by the Town Boar i and an immense crowd. He was driven to the Stratford Hotel, where he was entertained at a dinner by the chairmen of the Town Board and County Council, and councillors. An address of welcome was read by the Town Clerk. The Premier then proceeded to the Town Hall which was densely packed, the audience including many ladies, The Premier spoke on general subjects, nearly all of which were referred to in previous addresses. He intimated that the Government proposed to deal with the question of local government next session, and it was also intended to arrange to enable Crown tenants to borrow on their holdings. A vote of thanks and confidence in the Government was carried almost unanimously, only four hands being held up in favour of an amendment of thanks only.

Temuica Musical Society,— The Parish Hall, Temuka, on Thursday evening was crowded to hear the concert given by the above society. The following programme was gone through ; —Part I: Pianoforte duet, Misses Quinn and L. Brown; glee, “ From Oberon in Fairyland,” Society; solo, “ On by the Spur,” Mr F. B. Strong; song, “ Goodnight, Beloved,” Society; solo, “ Three strings to her bow,” Miss Pilbrow; duet, “A. B. C.,” Mr Low and Miss L. Brown ; glee, 11 Hail, Shining Morn,” Society ; solo, Rev. W. E. Gillam, Part II; “ The Ironfounder,” Society ; violin glee ( n Brown; glee, “A Spring solo, IvlaifeT .... 1 T ove’s Sorrow,” Miss Song,” Society; cSlb- - ' lT r E. WhiteL. Brown ; solo, “On . <. o lo, head; glee, “Lullaby,” dc f f { fa*, “ Qui Vive,” Mr B. H, Low ; gled, Yore well,” Society; God Save the Que Oil. __ much praise cannot be given to Misses Quinn and L. Brown for their splendid duet. Miss Quinn also accompanied the singers, in a markedly clever manner, and contributed in no small degree to the success of the performance. The number of persons who took part in the choruses was not so large as on previous occasions, several well-known singers being absent, and, considering this, it must be admitted that the performance was very good, and did much credit to Mr Harrison’s conductor ship. The voices blended well together and the pieces were pleasingly rendered, the opening chorus being especially good. The soloists were all in good voice, especially Mr Low, who was never heard to better advantage than in the pretty song “Qui Vive.” for which he was raptureu-l.y recalled. In the duet with Miss L. Brown he also sang well, and elicited an encore. Miss L. Brown also gave promise of becoming an excellent singer, and rendered her solo in a manner that secured an encore, to which she responded. The Rev. Mr Gillam’s solo was given in the finished style for which the rev. gentleman is well known, and a capital violin solo was given by Master C. Brown, with Miss L. Brown accompanying him on the piano. Mr Whitehead seemed to have recovered the voice with which he was wont to please some years ago, and rendered the fine song “ On Deck ” in capital voice. Ho also was encored, and responded with “ True till death.” Miss Pilbrow and Mr Strong won hearty applause by the capital rendering they gave of their song*, and on the whole the entertainment was very enjoyable, and with a stronger chorus the society will give a good account of themselves,

Chamber op Commerce. — A chamber of Commerce has been formed at Timaru. It starts with a membership of 50. The Ballance Memorial,— The total of the Ballance fund is £462. It has not been decided what form the memorial shall take. Beer Duty. —The beer duty for October was £4417 against £4528 for September, and £4904 last October. This branch of the revenue is £2309 below its proportion. Embezzlement. —At Rangiora on Wednesday, Sydney Head, clerk to the Gust Road Board, was charged with embezzling £23 ss, the moneys of the Board. He was remanded till Tuesday. Pleasant Point Sports.— We draw the attention of competitors that nominations for the running and jumping events at Pleasant Point Sports must be posted this day to the secretary. Electoral Addresses. —Mr I. R. C. -Cunninghame Graham, will address the electors at South Rangitata to-night, and at Orton on Monday. Particulars of Mr Graham’s and Mr Maslin’s meetings at various places will be found in our advertising columns. Temuka Floral Society. —A meeting of the committee appointed to allocate the prizes given in connection with the forthcoming show of the society was held last night. The secretary reported that he had been promised special prizes under Class D to the amount of four guineas, in addition to a number received by the ladies’ committee. The tradesmen of the town had also advertised liberally. The prize schedule was revised, the prizes duly allocated, and the secretary requested to get the same in circulation by Wednesday next, if possible. Mr Smith reported that some fifteen new members had joined at the solicitation of the lady canvassers. The Milton Salvationists. —At Milton on Wednesday, before Mr Hawkins, R.M., and Mr Brown, J.P., Colonel Bailey and Major Robinson of the Salvation Army were fined 2s fid with 12s costs for breach of the by-laws. It was pointed out that several prosecutions had previously taken place, and that the law would be brought into contempt if persons from Christchurch and other places were allowed to wilfully break the by-laws they had failed to get set aside. As the town clerk had not been specially instructed by the Council the prosecution had to ba taken as a private one. Colonel Bailey asked the magistrate to fix an alternative, as he had conscientious objections to paying a fine. Tne Resident Magistrate said that such conduct was silly and ridiculous. The alternative would be seven days’ imprisonment. Both defendants go to gaol. On arriving at Dunedin the Salvationists gave them a great ovation.

SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS.

E. C. Dann—lmportant election notice. Guinness & LeCren —Notice re Geraldine sale. Church of England—Services for tomorrow. % H. B. Webster & Co. —Entries Geraldine stock sale. Primitive Methodist Church Services for to-morrow. N.Z. Railways—Arrangements for Christchurch A. and P. Show. Wesleyan Church, Temuka—Services for to-morrow. Temuka Good Templars Grand demonstration on Thursday evening. Oddfellows’ Sports at Pleasant Point— Nominations must be posted to-day, I. R. C. C. Graham Dates of meetings at South Rmgkata, Orton, Belfleld, and Peel Forest. D. Thomas—Particulars of sale on account of Mr R. Hancock of farm of lilGo acres at Mayfield. J. W. Pye Particulars of important purchase of new goods under original wholesale cost; notice re dressmaking and millinery.