LOCAL & GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2662, 22 May 1894, Page 2

LOCAL & GENERAL.

Floated Off, The Chelmsford was successfully floated off at Tutukaka. JVasterton. —Mastertou is full of unemployed waiting for bush-felling to begin. Housebreaking.—A man named John Hansen was committed for trial at Dunedin on a charge of housebreaking. Accidentally Drowned. A man named J. J. Mcßae has been accidentally drowned at Helensville, Auckland. Sheep Stealing. A Maori named Hoani Romeke was arrested at Kirikiri plains, near Kawakawa, on Thursday on a charge of having stolen 43 sheep belonging to Mr Thomas Hanson, of Porirua. Fire. —Goodwin’s carriage buildings and shop, Eden’s Terrace, Auckland, were destroyed, and Wethe!ell’s blacksmith shop was gutted by fire. VVetherell, owner of the workshops, had an insurance of £IOO in the Royal on the two buildings, and his own plant; Goodwin £75 in the United on the plant and stock. Painful. Accident.— On Wednesday a two-year-old daughter of Mr McMillan, of Pareora, had one of her fingers cut off by her brother, three and a half years of age, who was playing with an axe. Several of the other fingers were also injured. The little girl was taken to Timaru, where her injuries were attended to by Drs Drew and Thomas. Found Dead.— Mr Findlay McDonald, a settler living alone on a homestead section, Waipu, was found dead in his house. He is supposed to have been dead three or four days.—James Beard, a settler at Morrison’s Bush, Wairarapa, who has been missing since 8 a.m. on Saturday, was found dead oa Sunday morning on some land near his house. There are no particulars of the cause of death. Fatal Accident. Mrs McKe’lar was killed near Bunythorpe, N. 1., on Thursday night. She was driving into town with her husband and a friend to attend a concert, when the horse stumbled in a rut and pitched the party out of the trap. Mrs MoKellar apparently fell on her head, and being a heavy woman, was instantly killed. Mr McKellar manages the creamery for the Dairy Union at Bunythorpe. Suicide. —Mr Bridget, of Thomson & Bridget, hardware importers, Dune lin, committed suicide by shooting himself in the head with a revolver at his residence, Caversham Rise, at 8.30 a.m. o i Friday morning. It is understood that Mr Bridget’s act was induced by business worries. He was to have sailed for England shortly on a holiday. He leaves a widow and a large family. At the inquest a verdict of “ Suicide, while temporarily insane,” was returned. Train Accident. Presumably owing to some points having been left unlocked, a frozen meat train from Waipukurau left the main line «t Hastings before daylight on Friday morning, and after traversing several side lines came into collision with some trucks laden with timber. One truck was smashed to pieces, and the cab of the engine was crushed. The driver of the train was much shaken and bruised, having

a very narrow escape of his life, and the guard was also severely shaken. Groundless Charge.— The Commission appointed to enquire into the charges brought by Mr Charlton against Mr Ritchie, secretary to the Agricultural Deparment, and Mr Hull, stock inspector, reports that the accusations are groundless and should never have been made. Mr Charlton’s resignation, which was sent in before the inquiry, has been accepted. Mr Gillruth also forwarded his resignation, but has since withdrawn it, unci his salary will be increased to £350 with travelling expenses. Hessian Fly.— Mr Hull, stock inspector, has procured from Tokomairiro a number of the Hessian fly chrysalis from the locality where their natural enemy were placed by him a few months ago. It is found (says the Ciutlia Leader) that of the chrysalis in many cases only the shell is left, the inside or bqdy having been eaten out. The shell is perforated tjy small holes showing where the parasites ‘bad entered, imd in some instances the parasites were round inside the shell. It thus appears that the natural enemy of the Hessian fly is doing its work of destruction. Accident. —A buggy accident happened inTimaruonSundiyafternoon. A buggy, in which were four men, was being driven down Wai-iti Road tg Tirparq, and the horse turning the corner too sharply the bqggy collided with the stone retaining wall near Perry's corner. The four men were thrown out violently. Three escaped with a shaking, but the fourth, a Mj? Mantou, of Bandietown, had one of hj§ fiukies sprained, and got a severe blow on the head, Ife Wh9 taken to tho hospital. Tho horse was slightly out about the legs, and the buggy was a good deal wrecked, the shafts and dashboard being bpoken, the lamps smashed, and wheels and body strained. The Validation Court. —lt was mentioned incidentally in the Validation Court at Gisborne that the interests of the plaintiff in the P.u-cmata case (the Bank of New Zealand Company), 1 between £3W,0()0 and £300,000, although decision will affect titles to various the ' ' wl worth over £}.QOO,QQO. fhe blocks of uu. ’ tlliß Will settle law to be decideu ” ~— a *.

large questions relating to the ptoer ua... [The manager of the Bank of New 1 Zealand Estates Company contradicts the statement from Gisborne relating to the company's interest in the Paremata block before tho Validation Court. The total value of Paremata is only £30,001). It contains SOI)0 acres. The company’s hit rest has not been specially assessed, aud if j idgmcut is given against the company the k>ss falls entirely upon the natives. Tne total interests of the Assets Company at Gisborne arc about £.‘u,o!::), fur widen tins company hold cioau tides affording ample security, and the company only appears before the Validation Court for the benefit ol the natives who have interest.; in blocks over which the company hold first charges].

SOCIAL.— The Pakihi Literary Society hold a social on Friday, June Ist. Particulars will appear in a future advertisement.

Winchester. —A social and gift auction in aid of the funds of the Winchester Church takes place in the Church schoolroom to-morrow evening.

Geraldine Stock Sale. —The fortnightly sale of stock at Geraldine takes place to-morrow. A number of entries will be found in our advertising’columns. Arrivals and Departures. During the last month the arrivals in the colony numbered 2221, and the departures 1997. More than half the arrivals were from New South Wales, while the departures were also for that colony. Pleasant Valley School Committee. —A meeting was held on Thursday, the 14th May. Present —Messrs Brophy (chairman), D. Gregan, x G. Brown, E, Murphy, and G. Gale. It was decided to hold a concert and dance in aid of the prize fund on Thursday, June 14th. Mr K. Brophy was authorised to get the lower branches cut off some of the fir-trees. The master reported that the Inspector had been to the school the previous w«ek. It was agreed to purchase two clocks for the use of the school, and the meeting terminated. I.O.O.F.—The members of the Loyal Victoria Lodge, 1.0.0. F., held a Church Parade at St. Mary’s Anglican Church on Sunday last. The Lodge mustered at their hall at 10.30, and in regalia marched 23 strong to the church, Bro. J. W. Pye, D.D., acting as Grand Marshall. The Rev. James Preston officiated at the service, and preached a most appropriate and well-pre-pared sermon, which was listened to with every attention by the brethren of the Lodge, who pronounced it to be one of Mr Preston’s best efforts. After the service the Lodge again got into marching order and marched back to the Oddfellows’ Hall, where they were duly dispersed. Land for Settlement Wanted. —At a meeting of the Canterbury Progressive Liberal Association a committee was appointed to wait on the Premier to further impress on him the desirability of the Government purchasing land for settlement in the vicinity of Christchurch. It was decided to ask the Premier to grant the reserve next to the Magistrate’s Court, and at present occupied by old buildings, as a site for a people’s hall, wherein labour unions and other popular organisations could hold their meetings. It'is intended, should the site be obtained, to endeavour to construct a building by means of public contributions and subscriptions from the various organisations which would use it. Tbmuka Rifles. —Among the company orders issued in connection with the above corps wenotice the following appointments.-—Lance-Sergt. Watt to be Sergeant, Corporal Carr to be Lance-Sergt., Lance-Cor-poral Clinch to be Corporal, Private Nicholas to be Lance-Corporal. It is also notified that Martini-Henri ammunition is available for members free of charge.—ln our advertising columns will be found the arrangements for the Queen’s Birthday. The company will parade at the drill shed at 8.30 a.m and fire a feu-de-joic, after which the annual prize-firing will take place. Members are reminded that only those present at the parade will be allowed to fire for prizes. Haversacks and water bottles must be brought in. In the evening the usual social will be held. For this tickets have been selling freely, and it promises to be quite as enjoyable and successful as former ones.

Concert at Hilton. —The annual concert at Hilton in aid of the school funds was held on Thursday last, and proved most successful. The concert was preceded by a tea, catered for by Mr McCaskill, of Temuka. The tables were presided over by the foUowing young ladies, the Misses Kelland, Earl, Bradley, Connolly, E. Beattie, Skinner, Hawkes, and CampbeU. After justice had been done to the ample supply of eatables, Mr Skinner took the chair, and. having explained the object of the concert, called for the first item of the programme. This was a duet for piano and violin, and was nicely rendered by the Misses Shiers of Geraldine. This item was followed by solos from Mrs Opie, the Misses Gregan and Meredith, and from Messrs Burn, Opie, and B. Macdonald, while the school children sang a chorus. The second part of the programme was opened by Miss Shiers with a piano solo, which was followed by solos .from the Misses Gregan, Meredith, and Campbell, a duet by Mr Opie and Mrs C. Opie, a solo from Mrs Opie, and Messrs Burn and B. Macdonald. Ttte children sang another chorus, and the last item on the programme was a hornpipe danced by Mr Con O’Brien, which greatly pleased all who witnessed the performance. A dance was commenced after the concert, and was kept up with spirit till morning.

Piiesbytebian Bazaar.—The bazaar in connection with the Presbyterian Church. Temuka.was reopened on Saturday evening, when there was a large attendance. The stalls were pretty well cleared on the first evening, but enough remained to afford scope for a fairly busy trade to be done. Several of the larger articles were dispensed of by means of firing competitions, and Mr Naughtoa was kept very Dusy at the shooting gallery. The concert in the small hall was given free, a collection taken up in aid of the funds. The following is the programme: Selection, violin and piano, Fra Diarolo,” Dr Morris and Miss Lena song, “ Friar of Orders Gray,” Mr Low; song, “ Barbara Allan,” Miss M. Smith ; song, " The Battle of Stirling,” Mr J. McCaskill; pianoforte solo, “ Imperial March,” Dr Morris; song, The Mermaid,” Mr Strong; part song. " thee, my baby,” the choir. Following these the National Anthem was sung. The first part of the concert was highly enjoyable, but a section of the audience were somewhat demonstrative towards the last and marred the balance. On the motion of the llev. Mr Dickson a very cordial vote of thanks was passed to the performers, special mention being made of Dr Morris for his kindness. Thanks were also accorded to the conductor, Mr Proudlock. After the concert Mr J. Mundell very kindly gave services as auctioneer, and submitted for competition a miscellaneous assortment of articles from the stalls and the balance of produce and live stock. The proceedings have been a decided financial success.

Football.— At a meeting of the South Canterbury Rugby Union at Timaru on Thursday evening, correspondence was read from the New Zealand Rugby Union advising the local union, if possible, to form a branch of the New Zealand Referees Association. After a short uiscussion on the great necessity of competent referees it was decided to form a branch of the association in Timaru. While on the subject of referees mention was made of the discourteous way in which the gentleman who had kindly undertaken to referee in the match Temuka v. Union had been treated by the Temuka Club. Very strong feeling was expressed that such conduct must be entirely crushed. It would be well if footballers would remember, especially those who are apt to offend, that they have no power over tho referee after he has been elected. The Temuka club may feel thankful that the referee did not at once Order them off the ground for disputing Lis, decisipu and thou reported them to the itaghy 'Union, where Uri authority would ■ fully upheld,—The following have been Juveniles against the team will play lor t- p J o>i the J d brown. Tim followurr wm play ArowUuua: full ba,:k. (mUauey ; lW tyillaim. Onitaur.t. r.n-1 Cop.., Iv-M and v. Brn malum j forward*, Cain, Campbell, Cibson. Spnbum >• ’^ a J lum mahau : emerjlmrigau. L-iri), ami * / geneka, IbpilliUWi - , |; <)rrl S aU ’

The Hinkmoa at Enderby Island.— The Hinemoa met the Norweigan vessel Antarctic at Fort Rosa, Enderby Island, on May Ist. It appears that Captain Fairchild did not expect to meet the vessel so early, and was engaged refitting the depots, etc. The Antarctic had apparently only just arrived before the Hinemoa, and a party from her was ashore rabbit shooting. The Hinemoa anchored a couple of nahlftlungtha off the Antarctic and a boat in charge of the mate came off. Later on a party from the Hinemoa boarded the Norweigan vessel, and Captain Fairchild intimated to the foreigner that this was the close season for seals, etc. The latter replied that the restriction would be removed in June, but was informed that before that date a renewal of the proclamation would be gazetted. Captain Fairchild referred to all the pains and penalties in connection with poaching. The Antarctic shifted abont the island, and later on Captain Fairchild took the opportunity to mention to the captain of the foreigner that the goats and sheep had been landed for the benefit of castaways; also that the depots should not be molestei; farther he warned the captain that the killing of sea lions and for seals was prohibited. The captain of the Antarctic stated that he was shortly off to Campbell Island. The Hinemoa’s crew posted various \ finger posts over the island, and after replenishing the depots returned. South Obari School Committee.— The monthly meeting of the South Orari School Committee was held in the schoolroom on Monday evening, May 14th. Present— Messrs J. J. Ellis (chairman), W. Mason, 3. May, B. Richardson, C. Boland, and T. Bates. Correspondence was read from the Education Board stating that £4 12a 6d had been placed to the committee’s credit, being amount of current quarter incidentals. The inspector’s report was read and considered satisfactory. The teachers are doing good work, but the juniors hare a want of tidiyness about their duties. The teachers report stated that the school roll numbered 104 names, and the average attendance is 81. A number of children have failed to attend school regular. It was decided that no action be taken, as sickness was the cause of the poor attendance. Resolved—“ That the tops be cut out of the trees in the school ground, and cat up tor fuel.” On the motion of Mr M^ n , seconded by Mr Richardson, Mr Corbet was accorded a vote of thanks for acting as librarian for the year past, and it was resolved that he be asked to act again this year. The visitor, Mr Bates, reported having visited the school and found things working smoothly. Mr Richardson wt s appointed visitor for the ensuing month. A discussion arose re holding a concert or social, and it was resolved that a concert and dance be held in about two weeks, Messrs Mason, Boland, Ellis, and May to fix the date and make the necessary arrangements for carrying oat the same, and the meeting terminated. Pakihi Literary Society. The opening meeting of 'the above society was held in the schoolroom on Saturday evening last. Mr R. N. Hawkes occupied the chair, and there was a splendid attendance. The chairman, in a few well-chosen remarks, spoke of the objects of the society and the benefits to be obtained by those attending the meetings. He then called on the school children, who sang “ Under the Willow,” and “Gliding Through the Meadows.” They also contributed two other songs daring the evening. Miss Bocrie read very clearly and distinctly the opening chapter of the serial story “A Knight Errant.” Mr Winter gave a good song, Miss M. Irwin a humorous reading, and Miss M. Cadwallader a selection of airs on the violin, all of which were heartily appreciated by the audience. Mr Hawkes then proceeded with a synopsis of tha principal newspaper events happening within the last week. This proved one of the best items of the evening. The writer took his hearers from America to England, from England to Germany, thence to India, .Australia, and New Zealand. The manner in which he went from the humorous to the grave thoroughly captivated the audience, and on resuming his seat he was loudly applauded. Mr Irwin gave a very interesting and instructive paper, entitled “ A chat about plants and their relations to animals.” This completed the programme, and a rote of thanks to the chairman brought to a close a meeting which augurs well for the success of the society this session. At the next meeting Mr F. W. Ruddenklau will oooupy the chair, Mr Irwin will have charge of the newspaper topics', and Mr W. Cadwallader will read a paper “ Three days in tropical .Queensland: a day in the bash; a day in bhe city; and a day among the blacks.' The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, 30th iast., and the society give a social on the Friday following. An advertisement of both will duly appear in this paper. In Selecting a Piano you require an instrument which will serve you long and well; therefore first of all go to a firm who have a reputation for honesty and straight dealing. Then select one by a maker whose instruments are noted for possessing a rich tone and are durable. —This advice is given by Begg & Co., Timaru, and the position they take up is unassailable. —[Advt.] SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS. Geo. Cartwright—Mangolds for sale. Pakihi Literary Society — Social on Friday Juno Ist. Tidings Wanted—Of Wm.McClelland and his daughter Mary Jane. Miss Campbell—ls still enrolling pupils for dress cutting and fitting class. Comer & Larcombe—Funeral notice re late eldest son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Lewis, Temuka Rifles—lnstructions for Queen’s Birthday ; grand social on same evening, 24th. R. Darroch —Important notice te accounts; has still a few lines of groceries I and crockeryware to clear. J. Ballantync & Co.—Have just received an important purchase of gentlemen’s hard felt hats, now being offered at sale prices.