LOCAL & GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2706, 1 September 1894, Page 2

LOCAL & GENERAL.

GERALDINE FARMECft’ (JhVli. —At the last committee meeting of the club it was decided that the next discussion be cither on Mr Grey’s paper on “diseases of sheep,’' or the Lincoln College question. Weather Predictions.— Captain Edwin reports that hard galea from the northward, with rain, may be expected in most parts of the country between noon of .Sunday and midnight of Monday. Land eor Settlement.— The Oamar,ii Mail says that the whole sum aljowed for expenditure in five years for the repurchase of lauds for settlement could be advantageously spent in North Otago,

Church of England.—The services in connection with this Church will be found in onr advertising columns. Infanticide. —A young woman named Sarah Oreggory has been arrested on a charge of infanticide in connection with the child found at Fortrose. The body was found by a brother of the girl while looking for nests. He took it home and his mother told him to put it in a box and bury it, which he did.

Retired.— Mr Joseph Jones, who has been in charge of the railway station at Timaru for many years, performing his duties in a manner that has won him the respect and regard of all who became acquainted with him, has retired from the service. He is succeeded by Mr Mclntyre, late chief clerk at Timaru.

H.A.C.B.S.—At the half-yearly meeting at Auckland of delegates of the Hibernian Australasian Catholic Benefit Society for New Zealand, the balance-sheet showed £270 paid away in funeral allowances, and the hope was expressed that the next halfyear would sho w a lower rate of mortality. The credit balance to the general fund was £2982, and the management fund £66. A Bankruptcy Case. Jeremiah Costigan, late in business in Timaru as a tobacconist, was brought up at Timaru on Thursday, charged with failing to keep proper books of account in connection with bis business. On the application of Sergt.Major McDonald, for the prosecution, a remand for eight days was granted. Bail was fixed at £IOO, and two sureties of £SO each. Profitable Exhibition,— The Canterbury Industrial Association netted a profit of £l4B on the exhibition recently held at Christchurch. The committee resolved to recommend that sums should be given to the several local charities', and that the balance should be deposited in a separate account for the purpose of assisting future industrial exhibitions, or be devoted towards the erection of an exhibition hall. The Late Father Londomkr. — The remains of the late Father Londomer, of Nelson, were buried at Karori on Wednesday afternoon. Archbishop Redwood, in the presencd of a large number of clergy and laity, delivered an eloquent panygeric on the life and virtues of the deceased father. His Grace regretted that the wishes of Father Mahoney and his congregation that the body might be taken to Nelson for burial could not be met. A large number of wreaths included those from the Mayor and the people of Nelson. Sir Julius Vogel.— The Otago Daily Times’ Wellington correspondent says:— There is an increasing desire to offer to Sir Julius Vogel some recognition of his past services that he can with dignity and honor accept. It is now suggested by the Evening Post that the office of financial adviser to the Agent-General, which carries a salary of £4OO a year, should be offered to him. It appears that Sic Penrose Julian is very sick, and does not want it, and without cost to itself the colony might thus recognise Sir Julius Vogel’s services and the claims he has upon it. Supreme Court.— At Dunedin the jury iu the case of Bain, for horsestealing, were discharged, being unable to agree. There will be a fresh trial. Andrew Settle, charged with obtaining goods from the Railway Department by false pretences, was found not guilty. The jury returned a verdict of guilty, but sentence was deferred in the case of James Alsford and James Russell for stealing a trough of platinum from the New Zealand Drug Works. As the result of the robbery the works are stopped for six months; a number of men have been thrown out of work, and the manufacture of sulphuric acid cannot be resumed until another trough is imported from England.

Football. —The football match between the North Island and New South Wales was played at Auckland on Wednesday. The game resulted in a victory for the North Island with 15 against New South Wales’ 3. Tries were obtained for the North Island by Bayley (2) and Heberts. Murphy kicked'two goals from penalty kicks, one being from 10 yards past midfield. For New South Wales, Lane, from a scrum, scored. The game throughout was a rough one. Roberts (Wellington) had his collar-bone broken. Dibbs (New South Wales) retired badly shaken, and several others were slightly injured.—The following have been selected to represent South Canterbury v. Canterbury on Thursday next: Full back, Artie Boys ; threequarters, Morton, A. Shallard, Shrimptou; halves, Helean and Young ; forwards, Gardner and Stewart (wings). Ker, Hall, A. Thompson, Macintosh, F. Shallard, Hart, McCullough. Emergencies Half, Murdoch ; three-quarter, Alf. Boys; forward, Quinn. « Impoetakt Licensing Cask.—At the Supreme Court, Christchurch, Richard John Whittle, of Waiau, hotelkeeper, sought an order prohibiting the Ashley Licensing Committee from enforcing a condition to the renewal of the license of the Waiau Hotel, compelling plaintiff to transfer the license to some other person within three months. Plaintiff in his affidavit said that he had bad no notice of any objection to his application, and had been afforded no opportunity of reply. His Honor said that section 79 of the Act of 1881 enabled a Licensing Committee to vary the conditions under which accommodation licenses might be granted. He thought the clause could not on any reasonable construction be read as authorising the committee to infiict a penalty on a licensee or impose a condition inconsistent with the general provisions of the Act. In the present case the committee, without any notice to applicant and without giving him an adjournment or an opportunity to reply, had imposed the condition complained of to the renewal of the license. It might be said that plaintiff had obtained an advantage by having escaped a charge of misconduct and the possible refusal of his license; but he was not responsible for that. The committee had given a decision which by the Act was ffnal without having hoard him. He was entitled to a hearing, and it was no answer to say that the committee without a bearing had inflicted a mitigated penalty. An order, prohibiting the committee from enforcing the condition, was granted. Costs were not allowed. PaOPOSED SujfNKß-CUBISTGUKGa CAN Ah. —A meeting to consider a scheme for the formation of a canal from Sumner to Christchurch was held at Christchurch on Thursday, and was attended by about fifty prominent citizens. The mayor presided. IJr R- Gardner, civil engineer, submitted a proposal Iq the greeting. He said that he had adopted jbhe dimensions pf the Sueg Caaal. The width at the 'bottom was 72 feet, with a slope in the banks of two to one. This wpuld give a debth of 27 feet at low water, and 33 feet at high water. The canal would be connected with the Avon for the purpose of obtaining the circulation of water through it. A further supply for the purpose would very likely be obtained from artesian wells. A circulation would thus be obtuiued which would obviate the danger of stagnation which had already caused a serious nuisance in the case of the Manchester Canal. The estimate Was as follows : —Land, additional to the present capaj reserve, £24,750; entrance at ,Sumner, training wajle, fpej., £50,000; exeava.tion by steam dredge from Spume? through the estuary to the canal reserve. 2k miles, £37,188 ; two miles of canal from the estuary f,o the dock at Christchurch, £29,741; turning and passing places at Heathcote, £17,145; quay space n£ IJeathcpfcc, £20,000; dock at Christchurch 105 acres yards of quay space, £211,200 • preliminary surveys, etc,, £4500; total, £487,182 3s, The material displaced would he snfljciept to raise the existing bod of the OStuary about 3 feet above high water level, and Assuming that the reclaimed lands would be vested ju the canal company, it would tbps have 1200 aepeg yajped at £3O an acre as an assett. After some discussion a committee was appointed to consider the patter apd report to another meeting.

Primitive Methodist Church—The services for to-morrow in connection with this Church will be fotmd in oar advertising columns. Temuka Caledonian Society, —The annual meeting of this Society will be held on Wednesday evening next, in the Wallingford Hotel. Sheep Breeders’ Association. A meeting of the council for the South Island of New Zealand Sheep Breeders’ Association was held on Thursday. Inspection committees were appointed for Southland, Otago, North Otago, South Canterbury, and North Canterbury. Fishing Season. —We learn that the Ashburton Acclimatisation Society are taking steps to open the fishing season about the 14th or 15th of September. As this is considered too early by the neighboring societies we believe that efforts will be made to prevent the season being opened before the Ist of October. We learn also that the captain and officers of Her Majesty’s ship Wallaroo, which expects to be in New Zealand waters during the fishing season, have applied to Mr Arthur Perry for permission to fish. This augurs well for a prosperous fishing season. Valedictory.—' The farewell social given to Mr and Mrs Hawkes by the Rangitata Station School Committee on Thursday evening last was one of the best attended ever held in the district. There were over 100 persons present, and the little schoolroom was simply thronged to the door. Dancing commenced at about 8 p.m., and was enthusiastically kept up till the small hours of the morning. Songs were rendered by Messrs Winter, Boberts, Smith, Hawkes, and Irwin, and good music was supplied by Messrs Batchelor and Gadwallader. Mr T. E. Dprwotd acted aa M.C. and kept things going merrily. Before the gathering dispersed Mr Geo. Winter, on behalf of the committee, regretted the departure of Mr Hawkes from amongst them, and was sore that everyone present would share his feeliags. Mr Hawkes’ examinations had been amongst the best in South Canterbury, and they were sorry to lose such a valuable teacher. He then called for three hearty cheers, which were responded to in true British fashion. Mr Irwin also spoke in complimentary terms of Mr Hawkes’ ability as a teacher, and the interest he took in his scholars, both in the school and playground. Mrs Hawkes had by her courtesy, kindness, and lady-like manner won the respect of everyone that knew her, and he asked the audience once more to let the schoolroom ring with three hearty cheers on her behalf, which was responded to as before. Mr Hawkes briefly: replied, thanking them for their expressions of goodwill. He was sorry he was parting with se many friends, and the three years he had spent at Rangitata bad been the happiest time of his life. He was, however, bettering his position, having been appointed master of the Milford School. During the evening refreshments were banded round by the ladies, and altogether a.very pleasant and enjoyable time was spent, the only complaint being that there were too many there. At the close of the social Mr Shaw proposed a hearty vote of thanks to all who had assisted in making it a success.

Drain Plough Trial.— The promised second trial of Brown’s drain plough was held on what is known as “ the thousand acres,” Waitobi, now in the occupation of A. M. Clark Esqr. There was a good attendance of farmers, who expressed a good deal of interest in the result, as the plough was, for the first time in the district, to be drawn by a traction engine. , This was furnished by Mr W. Walker, who used one of hia latest improved Aveling & Porter engines, working the plough from the wire drum. The work done was very good, the water following the drain farrow so freely that there was quite a copious flow on reaching a terminal gully. As the result of the trial it was evident that the plough can be successfully worked with a traction engine on ordinary ground, although in this instance the engine was twice bogged in swampy ground. Bat little difficulty, however, was experienced in extricating it. Messrs Webster & Co., the local agents, kindly provided Innch for all comers.

Woodbuby School Commutes. —The Woodbury School Committee met oa 25th August. Present Messrs J. H. Dean (chairman pro tern .), Riches, Squire, and Hammond. Tenders were received for fences as follows:—Ernest Shaw, £1 10s: J. Harris, £1 10s; W. Ward, £1 9s; no signature (informal), £1 15s; Edwin Cook, £1 (accepted); some larrikin, for the honor. Correspondence was received —From Mr Greaves, giving attendance for month as follows: Boys 42, girls 32, total 74 ; highest attendance 89, lowest attendance 20; number on roll 99; also informing committee re (farmers’ leaflets in Guide Book; also requiring three fire tiles for range.—lt was resolved to let the matter re tiles stand over. From the secretary Timaru School Committee re conference to be held on September 22nd. —Mr Dean was elected to attend same. From the secretary of the Canterbury Progressive Liberal Association re Canterbury College constitution of board. Letter acknowledged, and to be further considered by this committee. From the Board of Education re incidentals of £5 for the quarter ending June 30th, 1894a150 under the same cover, attendance of schools for the same quarter. Be the death of the late Mr William Cooling it was resolved—- “ That this committee feel the loss of Mr Cooling as a member and as a friend very sincerely, and wish to convey to Mrs Cooling their sincere sympathy in her bereavement by the loss of her dear husband.” Be the death of Mr George Brown—“ That this committee also wish to express their sincere sympathy with the relations and friends of Mr Brown, and the same to be recorded in the minutes of this committee.” Resolved—“ That Mr Dean ask Mr Webb to act as member of committee in place of Mr Cooling, deceased.” Messrs Squires and Riches consented to act as visitors for the ensuing month. An account,l^s,jfor trimming trees, was passed for payment, A vote of thanks to the chairman closed the meeting. Ckown Lands.—ln the Courthouse, Timaru, yesterday, Mr J. W. White, on behalf of the Crown Lands Department, sought an order of the Court against the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, and against John McArthur and others, for possession of run 88, Bhoborongh Downs, LakePukaki, 34,600. Mr C, Perry appeared for the Loan Company and Mr Hay for the other defendants. The facts were stated by Mr White. These were, briefly, that in 1891 James Duncan became lessee Of run from the Cfown at £.370 per annum. In May, 1892 be gave a mortgage over the sheep and the freeholds within the run to the Loan Company, who in March of this year took possession under their mortgage, and Duncan left the district. The com* pauy held possession till May, and then sold the sheep to McArthur, McMillan, and McKenzie, who, by written agreement, undertook all risk concerning the lease. Duncan had paid the rent up to the Ist September (to-day), but ho made no assignment of the Jease, and the Department on the Bth August obtained his signature to a surrender of the lease. There was, therefore, no one in legal oocupation of the run. Mr McArthur wrote to the Ghjef Commissioner stating that he had ami his partner purchased the «beop, and ryith them the right to depasture them on the run till the Ist September, and made an offer to Mr O’Callaghau to pay a half year’s rent till March next (giving his cheque for the amount), and then take their chauco with the rest of the public when the riin was re-Jet, bqt this pffer could pot be accepted. The department required pow to bo put in possession by a formal order. After hearing some evidence and a good deal of discussion His Worship made an order against McArthur & Co. only for delivery of possession forthwith; it being understood that the Department would give reasonable time for the removal of tho sheep (costs wore allowed against McArthur & C’q. of court Us, and solicitor’s fee £2 2s).

Wesleyan Church, Temuka. Tha services for to-morrow will be found in our advertising columns. Earthquakes.—'Two earthquake shocks - were experienced at Christchurch on Wed* nesday morning, the first at 4.50, which lasted about 30 seconds, but was pot very severe, the second at 6.30, very slight. In some parts of the Amnri district chimneys were thrown down and crockery broken.

Geraldine Town Board District.— The returning officer in the Geraldine Town Board District notifies elsewhere that the biennial election of seven commissioners to serve on the board will take place on Wednesday, September 19th next. Nominations must be lodged with the returning officer on or before Tuesday, September 11th, at noon. Ploughing Match.— We are informed that a ploughing matrix between Mr B. W. Hood and Mr N.. Dunlop, which was to have come off with the Geraldine Farmers' dub matches on the 23rd, was omitted by an oversight, and a match has now been airanged between Mr B. W, Hood and Mr B. Y. Ferguson, which will be held at the next annual ploughing match. General Fruit Culture.— Next Wednesday evening, in the Temuka Parish BUI, Mr J. C. Blackmore, Government Porno- ; legist, will deliver a free lecture on the i subject of *• General Fruit Culture.” The lecture should be of interest and value to all who have a garden or orchard, as tha lecturer will deal with how to cope with insect pests, how spraying should be done, \ ' etc., and we hope to see a large attendance. The lecture will be deUvered under tha* aospicesof the Temnka Floral and Horticultural Association. .< '-ui

.Why be persuaded to boy a cheap, trashy piano when you can purchase one of the beautiful Collabd k Collabd’s oniuoh easy terms at Begg k Co.’s, Timarnf >Tha . oldest and most reliable music sellars la lha colony.— [Adyt.] , ~... You will find between 30 aod 40 pianos and organs arranged f or inapeotion mad ; trial at Begg & Co.’s Music Saloon, next Theatre, Timarn. Select your instrnmswt and they will send it home for yon; Tha ’ rates of payment on the * 8 yearn' hira payment system ate from Is a day and upwards.—[Advt.]

SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS. Church of England—Services to-morrow, Geraldine Town Board—Election notice. J. Connolly—Has Canadian mad date for sale. Primitive Methodist Church Serrioee for to-morrow. Wesleyan. Church, Temoka—Semoea for to-morrow. E. Hale and C. Wooltorton—Dissolution of partnership. J, Ballantyne k Go.—Notice to ladies. • T. W. Leslie—Orari fellmongery for sale. H. B. Webster k Co.—Entries Tewnha and Winchester stock sales. . N.Z.L. k M.A. Co.—Entries for Pleuaat Point, Temnka, and Winchester stock sales. John Murray—Tenders for ploughing. Guinness* LeCren—Entries Temnka sals. G. MoS. Gentleman—Tenders for erecting house. i Temnka Town Board —Biennial election of members. C.F.C. Association—EntriesTemuka sale; sell town sections at Temoka onsame date. Francis Franks—Notice re redaction in the price of manure, sheep dip, ‘ foot rot cures, and lung worm core. Temnka F. 3c H. Society—Free lecture by Ur J. C. Blaokmore on “ General Fruit Culture,” on Wednesday next.