LOCAL & GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2670, 9 June 1894, Page 2

LOCAL & GENERAL.

The Fox Correspondence Enquiry!— Mr O'Hara Smith, who is conducting the enquiry re the publication of Colonel Fox's letter to the Premier, is now taking evidence in Auckland. Fatal Accident.—Edward Thornton, aged 60, who fell over the Queen street wharf at Auckland on Monday night and was rescued from the harbour in an unconscious state, died in the hospital on, Wednesday. He was formerly licensee of the Ellerslie Hotel, but latterly a groom. Official Year Book.—The next edition of the Official Year Book of New Zealand, to be issued in September, will contain a series of articles on recent land, labour, licensing, taxation, native, and education legislation, by heads of departments in the Civil Service, besides articles on other topics of inteiest. Land for Settlement. —We would remind those interested in the Government opening up land in the Temuka district for settlement in small allotments, that a meeting with this object in view will be held in the Oddfellows' Hall, Temuka, this evening, under the auspices of the Workers' Union. Working men should make a point of attending. Result of a Stupid Joke.—The Lyttelton Times says.-—A young woman who was the victim of a practical joke was admitted to the hospital on Tuesday. She was about to sit down, when her chair was pulled away by a younger member of the family, and she fell on to the floor. As the result of this trick she is now suffering from severe bruises and concussiou of the spine. A Falling Off.—The railway revenue for the first four weeks or the current financial year was £13,700 less than for the corresponding period last year. Of this £11,40.0 is debited to the Hurunui- Bluff section. The revenue from goo 1* on this section was £7,400 less, the transport of sheep and of grain showing large diminutions, and the revenue from passengers fell off nearly £4OOO. The Late Mr Pike.—The funeral of the late Mr "Vincent Pyke took place on Thursday and was largely attended by town and country residents; including members of the Masonic fraternity. A number of beautiful wreaths were placed on the coffin, including three from the Ministry. The burial service was read by the Rsv. A. R. Fitchett, and there was a Masonic service by officers of the New Zealand Grand Lodge. Coursing.—The attendance was rather small at the June Coursing Meeting at Dunedin, which concluded on Thursday. The following are the results:—St. Ledger. winner, £22; runner-up, £10: Mr J Drumm's Hasty Girl, by Boomerang—Jilt, beat Mr J. Crawshaw's Nitrate King, by Kinsky—Bed o' Stane, and won. Forbury Cup—winner, £80; runner-up, £l2 : Mr W. Harley's Pine Hutt, by Red Pine—Fly, beat Mr W. Curven's Ledger-Keeper, by Kinsky—Bed o' Stane, and won the stake.

The Otago Winteb Show.—The Otago Agricultural and Pasfcpral Association's winter show at Dunedni was opened on Tuesday and was a great success. The Garrison Hall proved too small for all the\ exhibits, which fairly represent the products of Otago, A prominent place was given to dairy produce, the show of cheese being the best ever seen in the district. The central attraction was the monstrous cheese weighing llqOlh, made by the dairy factory, which is to be put up and sold in shilling's worths, the buyers having a chance of finding in the parcels of gold and silver coins, £ll worth being made up ia the cheese. There are also on view the produce of fifteen other factories. The McNairn Challenge Cup for the best lOowt of new cheese has been won by the Waikouaiti factory, with Stirling second and Wyndham third. The display of butter was also excellent. Messrs Cuddie. took first prize for 501 b fit for export. There waß a good show of hams and bacon in which A. and J. McParlane took 6 firsts, Allan and Smith and Lindsay taking one each. Some good samples of wheat, pats and barley were shown. In field seeds there were eight competitors— Nimmo and Blair took 15 firsts, Tothill, Watson & Co. took one first and seven seconds. The display of roots was really good. Nearly 3000 persons visited the show during the afternoon and evening. FiKEß.—The Alma boardiug house at Qisborne. occupied by J. Studd, has been destfOved'by fire. The lodgers lost almost everything, The building was owned by Mrs Donner. The insurances amount to fire at the Meat Export Company's worjcs afc WeUlßgtw bpgftn in the boiling down works, which, along with the manure works, were destroyed. The freezing works were safe. In the portion burned were the manure*making machinery, drying machine, and tallow plant with a 20-horse engine; 50 casks of tallow, 140 drums of neatsfoot oil, and iOO tone 0 * manure. The works were insured for £4200. The stock in the burnt building was fully covered. The company estimate the loss oyer insurance at £750 on the building and £750 on manure, total £ISOO. The freezing works, which were saved by the exertions of the municipal fire brigade, from town, were fully covered, but neither they nor the, stQcfc w§re damaged.. The fire will not interfere with the company's working, - A four - roomed house, the property of Patrick Boid, was destroyed, with its contents, at Waimate at 2 o'clock on Wednesday morning. A man named Denniston, who was sleeping in the house, barely escaped with his clothes. House and furniture were insured for £IOO. The schoolmaster's residence at Martin borough, Wellington, wa3 burned qn Thursday morning. The loss js£loo. Incendiarism is suspected. Death of Mr C. M. Ckombie.—Mr C. M. Crombie, Commissioner of Taxes, diedat Wellington on Wednesday afternoon from typhoid fever. Mr Crombie was 57 years of age, having been horn in 1837, in Hobart, where his father was a barrister and solicitor. In his young days Mr C, M. Crombie was a sharebroker at Ballarat, and subsequently was on the literary staff of the Star and Courier in Ballarat. In 1870 he was appointed to the New Zealand Hansard staff, and for two years came over for the session only. In 1872 he took up hid residence in tho colony, and joined in the literary staff of the Wellington Independent (afterwards the New Zealand Times). He became private secretary to Mr Ballance iu 1878, and shortly afterwards was appointed Deputy Land Tax Commissioner for the Wellington district. When the property tax was instituted he took the position of Deputy Property T*c Commisioner for the colony, and when Mt Sperrey, the Chief Commissioner, died, about four years ago, ho filled the vacancy. About three weeks ago Mr Crombie took ill, and symptoms of typhoil fever appeared. In spite of the skill of his medical attendants ho suffered a relapse on Sunday, and gradually sinking from Tuesday ni<rht <Yu.l at l.iiO on Wodnesday afternoon. Mr Crombte, who was very popular both in tho Civil Sorvico and among tho public, loaves a wife and thirteen children to mourn his loss, his youngest child being about ten ynar.i of ago. His eldest hou in iu ttjc head office of the Survey Department; another son ia iu India, and another in Victoria.

Wesleyan Chubch, Temuka.— The services for to-morrow will be found in our advertising columns. 1 Geraldine Road Board.—The monthly meeting of this board will be held on Monday. Church qp England.—The services for to-morrow in connection with this Church will be found in our advertising columns.

Sale at Tattersall's. The C.F.C. Association hold a sale of horses, harness, cows, farm implements, etc., at Tattersall's, Timaru, to-day. A Good Resolution. A large enthusiastic meeting of the Wesleyan congregation at Nelson promised to pay the whole debt, £9OO. Primitive Methodist Church.—The services for to-morrow in connection with this Church will be found in our advertising columns.

Nasty Accident. —A man named Albert Wyatt, of Kingsdown, met with a serious accident while cutting a gorse fence. A piece of gorse struck him on the forehead and one of the thorns penetrated his left eye, and it is feared he will lose the sight of it.

School Hours.—lt is intended to slightly alter the school hours at Temuka during the winter months to enable children who have some distance to travel to leave school at 3 p.m. instead of 3.45 p.m. as hitherto. The arrangement will not affect the period devoted to instruction. Pleasant Valley School. —A concert and dance in aid of the funds of this school takes place on Friday, Jane 15th. We understand that the concert programme is a good one, the best local talent having been secured to make it successful. Refreshments will be provided at the dance.

Power op the Wind.—A Wellington paper cites, as showing the extraordinary force of the gale last week, an accident which occurred at the Patent Slip. Mr G. Bingham, the engineer, was working at the ladder of the s.s. Mahinapua, when a fierce gust lifted him bodily from the staging, and threw him with great force to the ground. In falling he struck a heavy hammer lying on the ground, the shaft of which hit him on the ankle, breaking one of the small bones. Skating Rink. —Mr Clouston had a very fair attendance at the opening of his Skating Rink, on Thursday afternoon, and there were also as many present in the eveniner as could be expected with a counter attraction to be contended with. The floor is a good one, the general arrangements convenient, and the management attentive. A temporary revival of this popular winter] pastime may therefore be anticipated.—Roller skating is all the rage at Geraldine at present, a considerable number of skaters availing themselves of the Volunteer Hall, which suits the purpose well. Extensive Sale. Messrs Edwards, Bennett & Co., soft goods merchants, of Christchurch, having decided to retire from business offered to the trade, on Wednesday last, the whole of their extensive stock, estimated at about £IOO,OOO, at prices varying from 10 to 75 per cent, off usual rates, and buyers were attracted from all parts, including Auckland and Invercargill. For half an hour previous to the opening of the doors eager crowds gathered, and when 10 o'clock, the time announced for opening, came, a regular rush took place. It was evident from the first that the visitors meant business, and after a short interval for luncheon the work of packing and removing was commenced. Before the hoar of closing came about 20 dray loads had already started for their destination. We hear on good authority tbat the first day's sales amounted to about £20,000. We are glad to learn that this district will have an opportunity of sharing in the exceptional advantages offered. — [Advt.]

Temuka Presbyterian Chubch. —The Revs. G. Barclay and J. Dickson conduct services at the above church next Sabbath day. A lecture will be given by the Rev. Mr Barclay at G. 30 p.m., when a collection will be taken up in aid of the Sabbath School. The subject announced is "The Seven Bibles." We have heard of " The Seven Sages of Greece," " The Seven Wonders of the World," " The Seven Champions of Christendom," and " The Seven Churches of Asia," but for the first time we are eroinsj to hear of " The Seven Bibles." No doubt Mr Barclay will give us information we did not know before. He is well known as a lecturer, and as this is in aid of the Sabbath School no doubt it will be well attended, as his lectures usually are.—At a magic lantern entertainment on Wednesday evening Mr Barclay, aided by diagrams and mechanical astronomical slides in the magic lantern will discourse on the interesting subject "Are rational beings confined to this planet ?"

Valedictory.—Mr A. F. Thomson, of the Bank of New Zealand, Geraldine, has been transferred to Ashurton. This is the second time Mr Thomson has been transferred from Geraldine, and on each occasion his popularity was so great that his friends were loth to part with him. Mr Thomson is well-known as secretary of the St. Patrick's Sports Association and the Geraldine Cricket Club, also as a prominent forward in the Waihi Football Club. On Thursday evening Mr Thomson's numerous friends met at Mr Hood's Geraldine Hotel, ty) give him a hearty " send off," and this was done rignb lustily. About thirty friends were present, Mr F. Wilson Smith being in the chair. The chairman proposed Mr Thomson's health, wishing him every success in life, which backed up with flattering spesahea by Messrs N, Duniop, and J, ?, Kalaugher. Mr Thomson replied ift a feeling manner, mentioning among other things that Qeyajdine "was one of the most sociable little places in the Colony. During the evening songs were contributed by Messrs R. Burrcws, Calder, and others. The catering by Host Hoocl was excellent, and unsparingly la\d cmt>. Entertainment at Temuka. —As will be seen in another oolumn, the friends of the Temuka Wesleyan Church are making a great effort towards the extinction of their Circuit debt. As the first instalment of their efforts, they have arranged a very attraetive programme for Thursday next, June 14th, in the Volunteer Hall. The ladies have been working very hard in view of introducing a novelty in the form of Tableaux Yivants, embracing historical, sensational, and amusing exhibitions. The musiaal part, both instrumental and vocal, is sufficiently varied to meet the requirements of all, and will bo rendered by ladies and gentlemen who are always welcomed by a Temuka audience. Recitations and dialogues will be also very attractive. To place this entertainment within the reach of all, the committee have decided to adopt the popular price of admission-—ls for a single ticket or packets of fl for fls. Continuing their efforts thoy are having a sale of gifts on Saturday next, afternoon and evening, in the Drill Shed, when a large assortment of fancy goods, and useful articles prepared by the ladies will, no doubt, find ready purchasers. Grain, produce, and live stock will also be thore, and as usual there will also bo a large quantity of poultry to be disposed of. The ladies, we understand, are anticipating great things in the cako, bread, and lolly competitions, the latter of which will not be the least attractive feature. Lots of fun will be caused in the gentlemen's competition. The ladies have provided a refreshment stall, at which there will bo a good bill of fare. There will also be a promenade concert, and other sources of amusement. With uuch attractions on Thursday and Saturday next, we ahull be surprisod if the Halls arc not crowded. The Collard k Collard piauos hold their supreme position as tho leading piano of the world by a twofold title—(l) Through their unrivalled merits ; (2) by tho verdict of public opinion, this maker having by far the largest sulo of any piano in tl>« world, —llcgif k Co., Theatre Buildings, Timaru. | —[Aim*.] <

SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS.

A. G. Watson —Reward for lost dog. Guinness & LeCren —Temuka stock sale. Church of England—Services to-morrow. N.Z. Land Association—Entries Temuks> sale. Pleasant Valley School Concert and dance. C.P.C. Association! Entries Temuka stock sale. E. B. Amyes—Tenders for gorse cutting and grubbing. Primitive Methodist Church Services for to-morrow. Wesleyan Church, Temuka—Services for to-morrow. J. S. Turnbull—Tenders for repairs to Temuka Hotel. Temuka Leader Office—General servant wants situation. J. C. Lane—ls a cash buyer of wheat, oats, and potatoes. A. &H. P. McClelland—Notice re dissolution of partnership. J. W. Miles—ls now selling goods purchased at Edward Bennett & Co.'s sale at great reductions. Walter G. Rutland, Architect, Builder, Joiner, and Cabinetmaker—Prepares plans and estimates of all descriptions. H. B. Webster & Co.—Timber sale at Temuka on behalf of Mr D. Fraser on Tuesday; entries for Temuka stock sale. Temuka Presbyterian Church —Services for to-morrow ; discourse by Rev. G. Barclay with magic-lantern exhibition on Wednesday evening. Grand Miscellaneous Entertainment—la Temuka Volunteer Hall next Thursday: evening; gift auction,etc., on Saturday evening.