LOCAL & GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2636, 22 March 1894, Page 2

LOCAL & GENERAL.

Stamp Duty.— Stamp duty has been paid on £233,000, the value of the late Mr W. H. Levin’s estate. Social at South Rangitata.— A social will be given in the South Rangitata schoolroom this evening. The Weather. Captain Edwin says there are now evidences that the weather will be generally fine until the 24th inst. CHEVIOT.— It has been determined to offer the small farms at Cheviot that were mot sold, on a 21 years’ lease. There are about 1400 acres.

Building Society. —The Timaru Permanent Mutual Building and Investment Society has declared a dividend of 01 per cent for the past year. Rifle Association Meeting.— The receipts of the late meeting of the New Zealand Rifle Association will be about sufficient to balance the expenditure. Train Arrangements. —ln our advertising columns will be found the train arrangements for the Easter holidays and sports at Temuka and Ashburton. W ELLINGTON- M AVAWATU RAILWAY. — The directors of the Wellington-Manawatu Railway Company recommend the payment of a dividend of 6 per cent, for the year. Improper Photographs. —At Christchurch, Arthur Simpson, aged 17, was sentenced to 14 days’ imprisonment with hard labor for offering indecent photographs for sale. ‘ Obabi Domain Boabd. —The Orari Domain Board have jnst been notified that a piece of land has been gazetted as set apart at Orari for the ; r use in addition to the present reserve held by the board. The piece of ladd is Reserve 2939, blk. x, 9a. 3r. 35p. Cricket. —A cricket match Timaru 2nd. v. Geraldine 2nd. comes off at Geraldine to-murrow, (Good Friday). The Geraldine team is as follows: —Robson, Erskine, Thomson, Thomas, Morrison, Flfield. Bethune, Ward, Temple, Kalaugher, and Smith. r l bmuka Sale. —There was an immense entry of sheep in the Temuka yards last sale day, but the prices were down about 25 par cent. There were about 13,000 sheep ana about 200 head of cattle altogether yarded, the latter fetching very good prices. Privileges. —The privileges in connection with the Temuka Athletic Sports were sold by Mr H. B. Webster last Tuesday, The gates were bought in for £2l; the licensed booty! was bought by Mr Scannell for £3 ; the refreshment booth fetched £5, and the cards £2 ss. It is rather remarkable th t Mr Scannell had no competition for the licensed booth, and that he got it at his first bid.

Temuka Athletic Club. —The first sports meeting of the Temuka Athletic Club takes ,place on Easter Monday, and judging by the interest evinced in them and the number of entries for the handicaps it will be a great success. One hundred and thirty-six entries have been received for the handicaps. The bicycle events have filled particularly well, among those who have entered being several of the colonial “ cracks.” A special train will run from Timaru, carrying passengers at cheap rates, and if the weather is fine there will without doubt be a large attendance. A ball in the Volunteer Hall will follow the sports m the evening.

Church of England Services,— Ser vices for Good Friday and Easter Day are advertised in our columns. The Rev. Mr Gillam will officiate at these services for the last time pievioas to his departure on six months’ leave of absence from the pariah. Itj accordance with the usual custom the'offertories at the Good Friday services will be given to St. Mary’s Home, Addington. This home has been quietly doing good work for several years past in rescuing fallen women and is in need of financial support. It is now worked by three deaconesses, one of whom. Sister Edith, recently came out from England with the Bishop of Christchurch. The offertories at Winchester on Easter Day will be given to the Church Mission Fund. The 11 iv. T. Hodgson, of Owen’s College, now in charge of Hororata, will act as locum teneus during the absence of the incumbent, and commence duty on Sunday, Aprills. Claimed by Both.— An amusing incident occurred in, Teranka in connection with the election yesterday. A poor unfortunate old man, charged with having been drunk and disorderly mil using obscene language, was sentenced to one month’s imprisonment. No sooner had he been sentenced, however, than it was discovered that he was a free and independent elector barring the fact that he was then a prisoner, and both prohibitionists and publicans made a raid on the police to ahow him to record hia vote. The policeman informed them that he had no power to do so, and referred them to the magistrates. One excited publican rushed into the sanctuary of justice, and made a request to allow the man to vote, but the pourt informed him that the man was a prisoner, and that prisoners could not vote. .The prohibitionists did nob appeal t > the Court altogether, but they argued the point with the policeman with such logical acumen , *S>. would shed lustre on a university bub it was all to no purpose. The policeman was highly amused at the idea of both parties being hopeful of securing the man’s vote. The publicans no doubt thought they had sufficient influence over him to control his voting, while the prohibitionists believed that, smarting as he was under the trouble brought on him by drink, he would be very likely to strike a blow at the thief which he put into his mouth and stole away his brain. Serious Disturbance at Christchurch. —The Press says:—“ Last Tuesday evening the prohibition meeting in the square terminated in a somewhat abrupt manner. About ten minutes to ten, after the Rev. P. R. Munro had finished speaking, another speaker essayed to mount the platform. An immense crowd was present, and the larrikin clement was in more than usual force. A derisive cheer for M r Munro developed into slight horseplay, and qne or twq ypqng fellows pulled quo of the torches from phe hands pi ! its beard. Then another torch was over, and the struggle for both resulted io the crowd surging together, women being pstied and knocked over, stones thrown, sticks, u cd more or less severely, and general rowdyism. Constables Fitzgerald, O'Eaary and Gough had by direction of Sergeant VfiUpn been ordered to the square in the case of disturbance. When the rowdyism first took » serious turn Constable Fitzgentyl, baton in band, made a rush through, the crowd, and, seeing a man strike someone with a stick, arresto I him The other constables were meanwnilu grappling with iiie rougu“"’ U/ ' knocking Over the torches, the platform having been , fUsnpM) Constable Fitzgerald wa? mobipju l.(v tl’,o pyoxy.l. apt} if y«pu« up a pwe.l IGrreit, Iprcther' of Constable 11 irrc-it, in att.impj.ing to assist him received a nasty blow cm the W k from a stone. The con- * trifle hell on la bp man, who rotated, and the other constables beat back tho crowd with their batons all the way to Hereford struct, where the whole detective force and Sergeant-Major Mason proceeded to assist jo clearing the street-. The rush of the e.ruwilGvas sufficient to cause severity persons to ho knocked down and t amj Jed upon. E\out Rally (he prisoner was safely lodged iu the station, an.i will be brought up to answer the < .barge of having eoiniriitted an as-ault in a public place iu the presence of a constable. The excitement soon cooled dux u alter the man was lodged iq thv fflulieu.”

The Governor and Party.—The Hinemoa left Auckland on Tuesday evening for the Kertniidecs and Ruratonga, with Lord and Lady Glasgow and party of thirteen and four servants.

Divorce.—ln the Divorce Court, Wellington, a decree nisi was granted in the case Galleliawk v. Galletiawk, husband’s petition for a dissolution of marriage on the ground of the wife’s adultery. Land and Income Tax.—At Auckland, James Dickey, for neglecting to send in returns under the Land and Income Tax Act, was fined the minimum penalty of £5 and treble the amount of the tax. Too Particular. The officer commanding the Otago district has declined to give leave to Volunteers on Saturday to attend business, and in consequence one or two companies will not take part in the Easter encampment. A Mystery Explained.—The Auckland police have ascertained that the missing man, Caulfield, an ex-Victorian school teacher, who was supposed to have committed suicide, was a passenger on the 13th February by the Mararoa to Sydney. Presentations.—The Postal Delegates on Tuesday evening presented a silver tea set to Mr and Mrs Ward. There was also a presentation to Mrs Ward by the ladies who accompanied the Postal Delegates, of an address accompanied by a strawberry and cream set. A silver-mounted spirit stand and a claret jug were presented to Mr Gray, permanent head of the Post Office, and Mrs Gray. The recipients suitably acknowledged the gifts. Drowning Accident.—Samuel Mitchell was drowned in the Mikonui river on Friday, and his body was found on the beach 18 miles south on Monday. It is surmised that he tried to cross the river to secure his boat and was carried down by the flood. He was missed on Friday night. He was a man-of-warsman and held the Victoria Cross. He leaves a wife and grown-up family. It is believed that his life was insured for £SOO in the Government office.

Serious Floods at Nelson.—A Nelson telegram says; The damage done by Saturday’s storm and heavy rain is widespread. Floods were experienced throughout the country districts as well as in town. In many cases fields and hop gardens were either washed into holes or covered with silt. Many narrow escapes are reported, but no lives were lost. The public bodies will be taxed to the utmost to repair the damage to roads and bridges, and individual leases are considerable. A comparatively new bridge on the Buller road at Granity Creek was completely carried away. Medical Association. The annual meeting of the Medical Association commenced at Napier on Monday evening, under the presidency of Dr Spencer (Napier). There were also present Dr Walker (Auckland), Dr Syme and Dr Thomas (ChrLt church), Dr Chappie, Dr McKenzie. Dr Ewart, and Dr Pollen (Wellington), Dr Cleghorn (Blenheim), Dr Wisback (Waipawa), and local medical practitioners. Dr Spencer read a paper in Bacteriology embodying a good deal of modern discovery m relation to modes of treatment, which was ordered to be printed and circulated among the members. Papers were also read by Dr Thomas, Dr McKenzie, Dr Cleghorn, and Dr Moore on special cases.

Mount Peel Road Board. —The usual monthly meeting of the Mount Peel Road Board took place on Friday, March 16th. Members present —Hon. J. B. A. Acland (in the chair), Messrs C. G. Tripp, G. J. Dennistouu, ana R. Thew. A letter was received from the Timaru Harbor Board intimating that the Mount Peel Road Board’s contribution for the year would be £302 Os 6d. It was resolved that the overseer’s report on the state of the Kakahu and Burke’s Pass Boad be dei'erred.uutil next meeting fur consideration ; that the clerk obtain a small scoop and single-furrow plough ; that the clerk write to the Minister of Lands asking if any sums have been granted towards reading the Arundel township; that the clerk have the fence attended to at Sowerby’s plantation and all gorse, &c., cleared; that the pack track between Slippanel Creek and Black Birch Creek be put in order; that Messrs Smith, Dennistoun Sc C >. be allowed to erect two gates on the oil Ferry Boad, the usual conditions to be complied with. Accounts amounting to £220 12s 2d were passed for payment and the board rose. Postal Conference.—At the Postal Conference on Monday an interesting discussion took place with regard to the issue of postal notes, and not limiting the time for the return of the same. The report recommended New Zealand to reconsider the whole quesion. With a view to securing indemnity the delegates agreed to recommend legislation and admit of licenses to private persons to erect private lines. The committee were requested to complete their labours of reporting upon electric lines generally. Resolutions were carried recommending the various Governments to as fur as possible stop delivering letters respecting lotteries. Respecting an Imperial penny postage it was agreed that toe colonies could not afford the cost of a reduction in postal rates. The clause of the report respecting press telegraphic messages taking precedence of private telegrams was eventually withdrawn. The delegates were entertained on Monday afternoon by Lord and Lady Glasgow at Government house. The Harbour Board and City Council gave them a harbour excursion on Tuesday. Larceny.—-In the Police Court, Temuka. last Tuesday, before Messrs A. M. Clark and M. M. Twomey, J.P.’s, a young man was m'fought up charged with the larceny of nprtairfrarticles, viz., a pair of drawers, a shirb(Tipair of socks, an old hat, etc.. Valued at £l. The accused pleaded guilty. The informant stated that on last Saturday fortnight he came into Temuka and brought the articles enumerated in the information. He left them in a parcel in one of the hotels. On the following Tuesday or Wednesday he missed them. Ho went to work at a threshing mill where the accused also was working, and they slept in the same tent together. He frequently referred to the goods having been stolen from him. On la=t Monday they were idle and ho went to wash his clothes. He took the prisoner’s swag by mistake, and on opening it out found in it the missing articles. He came at once and gave in-

formation to the police. When Constable Uourko went to the camp cm Tuesday morn in? the armies not in the swag. Const ihie Bonrke gave evidence to the elfect that on the Gwag Qf the prisoner he only found a pair of soebs in it v/hicb answered the description, He searched toe straw for the &tr«eu goods and then toll accused he would arrest him. The prisoner and the informant thou had a tail; with the result taut; the prisoner confessed, an 1 pointed out where ho had bidden the clothes, He sni Ibe dpi not know to whom they belonged when he took them. He considered tin - were worth HU UJ. Constable Uonrh'j ' dvo the accused a good character, and sal! be believed he was Iriven to t ike the clothes by sheer poverty. He was for a long ti ne in the hospital with his eyes, aud had Iken unfortunate since. He took a contra .-t :.t grass seeding, but was unsuccessful, aud when he attempted s’m-t.ri-3 iIS ftuu'l bit? eyes eouj.l Bfttocl looking gt Uie g uit) v.'yo.l, nud lie tixa to give it up. ’file CohMiU nco was that ho was verV badly off f r clothes, and it was this, he believe 1, that on used h i:j» ;<» commit the Jayeypy. iUr Clark s-*td the Court had considered the case /cry carefully, and was extremely sorry to see a young ci m of such a good clmniet rin such a position. There was no doubt that he bad stolen t ie articles, hut as this was his fjrsfc oliVr.co. aud having in mind Ids 'previous good character, and the fact that he appeared to have been unfortunate, the Court would deal leniently wirdi him. Tho sent mee of iiie Court was that lie be ronti-n-ed to one month's probation, and pay 7s dl expenses. He would no v warn (ho prUoner never to bo gu.lty ■r Mich an uTTu u again. The Court then {Ottn

Tattteesall’s.— Mr Mundell, auctioneer, announces that in consequence of the holidays there will be no horse sale at Tattersail’s on Saturday. Geradine Magistrate’s Court. —After all other cases were settled privately, the only cases left for hearing at the Geraldine Magistrate’s Court, on Tuesday, was that of Michael Connolly v. Janet Meredith claim £3O, amount of two endorsed promissory notes, endorsed by defendant. After the case was opened an adjournment was agreed on to allow plaintiff’s solicitor to be present. Mr F. Wilson Smith appeared for defendant. C. A. Wray, Esqr., Magistrate, occupied the bench. The Temuka Saleyards. —We are always very pleased to note any sign of increasing business or advancement in the district, and we are therefore glad to learn that the accommodation at the Temuka Saleyards is now not sufficient to meet the demands made on thqm on the fortnightly sale days, and that Mr J. Mundell, auctioneer, has determined to make considerable additions to them. Additional yarding is to be provided for 5000 more sheep, and the yards should then be ample for all requirements for some time to come, but judging by the past success of the sales, more space may yet be required. May they soon be again too small. Tea Meeting, Concert, and Gift Auction. —We direct the attention of our readers to this combination of attractions which takes place on Easter Tuesday in the Parish Hall, Temuka. The tea meeting is arranged on a large scale to provide for parishioners from all parts of the district, who are expected to attend in considerable numbers. The concert, we understand, is to have the best talent of the district, and items will bo contributed by Mr Sydney Wolfe, R.A.M., Mrs Wolfe, Miss Dale, Mr Jones, of Timaru; Dr Morris, of Pleasant Point; and the string band of Messrs Pearce, of Waitohi. At the gift auction all sorts and conditions of things, from a baby’s cradle to men’s “ comforters ” will bo sold, together with grain and garden produce in great variety. Mr Mundell will wield the hammer. The proceeds will be devoted to the reduction of parish debts. 1.0.G.T. After the ordinary routine business had been transacted at the Geraldine Welcome Retreat Good Templar Lodge on Monday evening, the C.T., Bro. J. M. Sutherland, declared a recess, Bro. Baxter having invited tbe members and friends to partake of refreshments in celebration of the fifth anniversary of his joining the lodge. About 60 members and friends were present to do honor to Bro. Baxter, and after the good things were disposed of the following programme was gone through : Bro. Robson, a song, accompanied by Sister E, Sherrat. Bro. Willoughby, in a very eulogistic speech, congratulated Bro. Baxtei, and on behalf of every member of the looge presented Bro. Baxter with a set of Grand Lodge regalia, after which the members and their friends gave three hearty cheers for Bro. Baxter. Bro. Baxter, in a very appropriate speech, he >rtily thanked the lodge for their present. S ster Bowket gave a recitation and Bro. DaPon a song. Bro Maslin, M.H.R., in a very able speech, congratulated Bro. Baxter; also the Rev. Bro. Williams, of the Bluff, offered his congratulations. Sister M. Morrison, a song. Sister Denoon playing the accompaniments. Sister Dunlop, in a few well-chosen words, congratulated Bro. Baxter. Bro. Baxter, a song; Bro. Bowkett, a song; Sisters Fyfe and Morrison, duet; Bro. Dalton, a speech, after which a very enjoyable meeting was brought to a close by singing the closing ode. Drunkenness and Obscenity.— At the Police Court, Temuka, yesterday (Wednesday) before Messrs J. T. M. Hayhurst and J. M. Twotney, J.P.’s, John O’Brien, an old man, was brought up charged with having been drunk and disorderly, and making use of obscene language in tbe public streets of Temuka on the previous day. Thepri-oner pleaded guilty to the charge of drunkenness, and said he knew nothing at all of the other charge. Michael Quinn, sworn, stated that on the previous afternoon, about 1 o’clock, he was passing home by Storey’s stable when the prisoner commenced to use filthy language to him. [Witness repeated the language, which was certainly very bad]. He gave the man no provocation ; he in fact did not speak at all to him. Peter Anderson, stableman at Mr Storey’s stable, corroborated the evidence of last witness, and said he had used similar language in the stable before he was turned out of it. Constable Egan stated that the man was kicking up a disturbance in front of the Crown Hotel when he came up. He was drunk, but be knew what he was doing, as he became veiy quiet as soon as he saw the witness. This was all the evidence, and the prisoner had nothing to say. Mr Hayhurst said that on the charge of drunkenness he would be fined 10s or 48 hours’ imprisonment, and for the obscene language he would be sentenced to ono month’s imprisonment with bard labor. The case was a very bad one. It was a monstrous thing to attack anyone who was doing nothing whatsoever to him with such foul language as he had used.

Tempbeancb Meeting. A meeting: under the auspices of the Direct Veto Association was held last Tuesday evening in the Volunteer Hall, Temuka. The attendance was very small, owing, it was explained, to an open lodge meeting of the Good Templars being held on the same night. There were not more than 4 ' people, young and old, present. The chair was occupied by the Rev. Mr Dickson, and prayer was offered by the Rev. Mr Dellow. The Rev. Mr White spoke on the necessity of suppressing completely the liquor traffic. On one side were vested interests, and on the other spiritual interests, and he undertook to say the latter would ultimately prevail. Freetrade in drink had proved a failure, regulation had proved a failure, and there was nothing for it but abolition. He was not one of those who sympathised with wholesale abuse of publicans. Ho had large colonial experience, and he found large numbers of publicans honourable and honest. He also did not sympathise with tßs wholesale condemnation of Mr Seddon’s new licensing act. On the contrary, he believed.it tq be a splendid measure lor which they should be thankful. The three-hftha, provision was a wise one, fof if. assured au unmistakeable n:\ajority in favour of prohibition, and the' publicans would aooept it as a notice to quit. A narrow majority would lead to a reaction, and make things worse than ever. He urged them to vote prohibition- The Rev. Mr Dellow did not agree with Mr White. Ho would close the public houses by a majority of one. The vote for reduction would lead to litigation, and he urged all to vote for prohibition. He then explained to them how they were to vote. In the course of his speech the rev. gentlemen said that the result of thq last general election for Pareora was due to the Direct Veto Committee, and Mr Rhodes had come to realise it. When Mr Rhodes came down for the election, somebody told him that the Direct Veto Committee ww* a mere dispicable handful, Mr Rhodes had, however, very recently in Ohristchurqh expressed Ip* rfegrelj at having ignored the l|ii|'eo( Veto Committee. The Rev. Mr also addressed tho meeting. He believed the temperance movement was growing, and that the drink traffic would liooa get a great shaking. He referred to an article quoted from Truth into the local paper in reference to temperance hotels. What temperance hotels were now was no criterion of what they would ho if the other hotels were shut up. They would then compete for the patronage of. the travelling public and provide better accommodation. He al-’O urged that tho question of revenue and rates was of great fallacy, and instanced the experience of au American city of 70,<»()() inhabitants, which had carried prohibition eight times in succession, and found it had prospered under it. After urging those present to vole for prohibition the rev. gout lonian closed the mootin',* with lh« bthtidiotioa* ,

Dance. — A dance takes place at Scotsburn this evening. School of Music. The proposal to establish a School of Music at Nelson has been supported so generally that the committee resolved to order orchestral instruments by the outgoing mail. Temuka Rifles. —At a parade of the above corps held last night arrangements were made for tbe Easter encampment. About 25 men agreed to attend the gathering, and these will go forward either by express to-day or by special to-morrow morning, which leaves at 3.40 o’clock. SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS. Lost —Gold brooch. Tattersall’s Sale—No sale on Saturday. Woodbury Athletic Club—Meeting on March 24th. J. W. Miles—Now opening up new season’s goods. Temuka Rifles—Notice to members re Easter encampment. Woodbury Domain Board—Tenders for lease of domain reserve. N.Z. Railways—Train arrangements for Temnka and Ashburton sports. Tea Meeting, Concert, and Gift Auction —At Temuka on Tuesday evening. Church of England, Temnka —Services for Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Temnka Athletic Clnb—Sports on Easter Monday ; number of entries for handicaps.