LOCAL & GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2719, 2 October 1894, Page 2

LOCAL & GENERAL.

Temuka Stock Sale. —The fortnightly sale of stock takes place at Temuka to-day. A number of entries will be found in our advertising columns. Geraldine Cricket Club.— This club have postponed the opening of the season till Thursday, October 11th, thus no match will come off next Thursday. Teachers’ Salaries. —The Auckland branch of the Educational Institute has passed a vote of thanks to Mr Button, M.H.R., and the Hon. W. P. Reeves, re the proposed BUI for a colonial scheme of teachers’ salaries. Interesting to Farmers.— The farmers of this district wiU be interested in knowing that Messrs D. C. TucnbuU Sc Co. have in Timaru as grain and seed merTurnbull is well known in chants. Mi _ --ht fco be sufficient Timaru. The name to inspire confidence. Miss Weiolbv’s Costs.— Miss Wrigley not having recovered costs in connection with her action in the BuprpißS Court, a levy of a farthing in the & on the salads of teachers ia the Auckland district, rojr the payment of costs, has been raade by the branch of the Educational Institute. Petition for Merct.—Two petitions are being extensively signed by both Europeans and Maoris at Rotorua asking for the mercy of the Crown in favour of Panga Te Whareanahl, recently sentenced to five years’ imprisonment for an assault alleged to have been committed on a b»Jfcaste named Bessie Scott. The petitions are supported by a strong affidavit made by hh counsel, Mr T M- Humphreys. School CoMMiTTEEB.-~lt is intended to hold a Conference of School Committees in Wellington, and the Minister pf Education lias promise 1 to make arrangement' to distribute oTClllnrs and to consult the Railway Commissioner* as bo cheapening fares. The Wellington committees complain;thut the board is enuro tubing on (their functions, ami they will lay their grievances before the Minister in writing, in accordance with his request. Wreck. The scow Paris, Captain Arnau 1, 70 tons, is ashore on the Northern spit of the Mohaka river. She left Napier for Mohaka last Tuesday, buvihg been in port some weeks awaiting a favou r, *h iu opportunity to make the passage. The vessel had on board four extra bauds, including Captain Hausen. The cargo would ha.c to be rafted ashore, the scow not being able to get into the river. She had on board 60,000 feet of Kauri timber for Glendining Sc Griffin’s Mahaka bridge contract.

Arowhenua Town Board. The election of two members of the Arowhenua Town Board took place yestearday. Very little interest was evinced in the proceedings by ratepayers, as will been by the small number who voted. There were five candidates, and the result was as follows: E. Carr 68. A. Bussell 53, G-. Hobbs 48, A Clinch 39, J. Bennett 31, J. Goldsmith 21. Messrs Carr and Bussell were therefore re-elected.

Bkfusino to Hear Evidence.—At Dunedin, during the hearing of a charge of creating a nuisance by leaving a horse nnburied, the presiding Justices, Messrs H. M. Henderson and A. Nichol, refused to hear evidence for the defence, and gave their decision. In Chambers on Friday Mr Justice Williams granted a rule nisi, calling upon the Justices and the prosecuting constable to show cause why they should not be prohibited from proceeding on the conviction, and why the Justices should not be ordered to pay the costs of the rule.

The Maori Kino.—The great tangi over the late King Tawhiao at Tanpiri being at an end, the Natives who had assembled there have now dispersed to their homes, and only a few of the Waikato people are still at Tanpiri. The new king, Mahnta, is returning to Maungakawa, where he will probably reside with the Ngatihana, as the settlement at Parawera, where Tawhiao died, will most probably be deserted. In the last number of the Anaki, 0 Matariki, the Kingites’ official gazette, in which Mahanta’s maiden speech as King is published, he informs the people that he will see them again at the large meeting of Kingite Natives, which is to be held at Maungakawa in May next. ,

The B ankbuptct Act, etc. —At a special meeting of the Canterbury Chamber of Commerce, the' following resolutions were carried:—“ That in the opinion of this Chamber, part 1 of the Bankruptcy Act 1892 Amendment Bill is entirely unnecessary, and opposed to public policy and the legitimate interests of traders, and that no greater obstacles should be thrown in the way of trade arrangements than at present exist." “ The committee approves of the registration of deeds of assignment or composition.” “ This Chamber strongly objects to the proposed State interference with office hours, as owing to the spasmodic nature of commercial business compulsory closing at any specific hour would be unworkable.”

Runaway.—On Saturday morning Mr E. Whitehead, butcher, of Temuka, had a narrow escape. Whilst driving his round his horse fell suddenly on turning a corner near Mr Gibbs’s, throwing the driver out unhurt. A shaft of the trap, however, broke, and the horse, struggling to his feet, bolted before Mr Whitehead could stop him. The horse travelled through the main street at a good paoe the cart maintaining its equilibrium, and turned towards the railway at Lee’s corner. It narrowly grazed a post at the railway crossing, and turned again at Studholme street, coming to grief in Mr Quinn’s fence. Constable Bonrke, Messrs F. Radford, and A. Nicholas fortunately followed close, and with assistance got the horse up without injury. He was literally pinned down by the top wire of the fence, which sprung up over the side of the trap, and held it in quite a rigid position. The broken shaft was found driven through the bottom of the cart and one wing board was also smashed. No other damage was done, the contents only being jumbled up a little.

Church and Stags. The Province, 8.C., says : “ Portland rejoices in an enterprising preacher, the Rev. G. B. Wallace, pastor of the First Congregational Chnroh. He doesn’t approve of Mr Kyrle Bellew and Mrs Brown Potter and their French plays, so he openly announced that he had loaded his scriptural gun and was going to take a few shots at them on Sunday from the pulpit. To the astonishment of the rev. gentlemen, just before the service commenced the objects of his wrath walked up the aisle and took seats near the pulpit. The church became crowded and seats were placed in the aisles. According to the preacher’s own account of the proceedings they sat out the prelude to the sermon and then Mr Bellow pulled out bis watch, snapped it shut, beckoned to Mrs Potter, and the two with difficulty picked their way out of the crowded edifice. Mr Wallace, in order, as he says, to let them know he knew them, stopped in his discourse and pointing them out, said. • Those are the people I have been talking about.” The result of this little announcement may be imagined. The preacher says he accounts for their presence ‘ as a studied attempt to secure free advertising by their sensational exit.’ Now it appears to us that the actors were too bright for the preacher. He endeavoured to get an ‘ ad.’ out of them by a sensational sermon, but they got one out of him by a dramatic departure.” St. Saviour’s Church, Trmuka.,s On Sunday the morning and evening services at St. Saviour’s Church were conducted by the Rev. Mr Hodgson. There was a fair attendance at the morning service, which consisted of morning prayer and Litany. The sermon was preached from the 28th verse of the 73rd Psalm, “ It is good for me to draw nearer to God.” The preacher pointed out that the realised presence of God was the secret of all peace, and that companionship with him placed the mighty hand of a holy restraint upon all impurities of thought. The holiest men were those who live in an atmosphere of God’s presence, and the secret of all purity was the realisation of God near to them. Such men grew in purity. Some men there were who alienated themselves by degrees from God and gradually sunk lower and lower, realising too late the reason of their fall. Let them realise that they needed His presence every passing hour, and learn to wait on Him. In the evening there was a very large congregation. The text was taken from Isaiah 43rd chapter and 12th verse, “I have declared, and have saved, and I have shewed when there was no strange God among you,” etc. The sermon preachedfrom this text was a powerful and affecting one. At its close the Rev. Mr Hodgson referred to his approaching departure, and bespoke for the Rev. Mr Farley the unanimous sympathy of the congregation. Without it his ministry could not be a success, and the members of the Church could never attain the full benefit of his services.

Football.—-Thematch between Wellington and Waitarapa took place on Saturday, resulting in a win for Wellington by 11 Mints to 3 points.—A splendid practice match (in aitfioinatjoo of the cup match on Thursday next) was pfayed 04 the Waihi ground on Saturday ufternoqn, between teams representing Winchester and Oran. The same was most stublarnly contested throughout. »hd ended in a tie, C. Opie having gained a try for Winchester and Aitkea a try for Or*ri. SMfchep sjde succeeded in kicking a goal, although Dick Stewart made a good try for Qran. Towards the end of the second spell some of the junior members played rather roughly, and the umpire, Mr 5-Is. Smith, had°a difficult task in keeping one unruly member from using his Such conduct if persisted in can only end in the offending member being expelled from any respectable ciub. ft' ol Winchester Opie (2), Shalf-.ird (‘I), A, Moope, T. Ifarf, apd Q-. South played a good gam e - while for Qrari W, Stewart, I). Stewapt, Q. Gofes, and Henderson Ci) showed splendid fonp. The cup match on Thursday }? pausing a groat amount of interest, aud if a good umpire, such as Mi Lightfoot, can be secured the game will be well worth going miles to HC e. The following players have been chosen to represent Waihi Clnb in the cup ipatch Fall back, W. Moore ; halves, A. Qpie pud ffobbs: three-quarters, F. Fish, A. Sjhallard. and A. Mb°F e ; forwards, T. Hart, C. Qpie. W. Stewart. Q. Sfcnwart, (r. Coles, G. South. F. ijaallard, James Henderson, and John Heudepson ; emoruencies back, Morrison; forward, N. Campbell. The forwards average 12 stoue, and the team all round 13 an excellent one.

Vital Statistics. Forty birth*, 12 deaths, and 9 marriages were registered at the Temuka Post Office during the quarter ended 30th September, 1894.Cricket.—The committee of the Temuka Cricket Club met on Saturday night, and deci led, with the kind permission of the park board, to put down two asphalt pitches for practice and club matches. Practices will be held this afternoon and to-morrow at 4 o’clock, the opening match taking place on Thursday afternoon. The hon. secretary was requested to forward the thanks of the club to Mr A. E. Q. Bhodes for bis handsome donation of two guineas to the funds of the club. The Coolgabdib Goldfield.—A letter has been received from a former Christchurch resident who went to Goolgardie, giving a very gloomy picture of the unhealthiness of the climate. He says, in conclusion, that he will be glad to get away from such a fever-stricken locality. Those who are attracted by the glamour of a goldfield will do well to pause before exchanging the healthful climate of New Zealand for one which appears to be somewhat the reverse.—Press.

Breach of the Licensing Act.—-At the Ashburton Magistrates’ Court, Philip Crnm was charged with a breach of the Licensing Act by exposing beer for sale on the Ashbnrton racecourse. The defendant had purchased' the shilling stand for the two days of the Spring Bace Meeting, and on the first day he had two kegs of beer, from which thirsty patrons were allowed to help themselves without extra charge. Mr Wray, S.M., held that a breach of the Act bad been committed, and imposed a fine of £5 la and costs.

Cbibbaob Match.—A very pleasant even* ing was spent on Friday last in the Temuka Mechanics Institute by members of the local football and cricket clubs. Teams of ten men captained by J. Findlay, junr., and E. G. Laun played for two hours, the finish being very exciting, os 36 games had been played, the score being even, with three games still in progress. The knights of the willow, however, made a strong finish and won the match. Scores, football dub 18 games,’cricket club 21 games. Social at Winchester.—A pleasant social was held in the Winchester Public Hall last Friday night, under the anspioaa of the local dancing class. There were not so many present as might have bean expected, taking, into consideration the object for which it was got up, but times being hard, and so many entertainments of the same class having taken place in the district, will partly account for this. The ladies, with their proverbial generosity, supplied abundance of refreshments. First* class music was supplied by the Messrs Barratt Bros., Glanville, and Patrick, and Mr J. Bracefield, of Orari, proved an efficient M.G. The above-named gentlemen gave their services gratuitously. A few songs were sung at intervals by some of those present, and when the small honrs were reached Mr B. Webster, in a few well-chosen words, thanked all those who had in the smallest way helped towards the evening’s enjoyment. The trustees wish to publicly thank all who helped in any way, not forgetting Mr Mclntosh, who, with his usual kindly feeling towards the suooess of the hall, lent his piano. Messrs Begg & Co., Timarn, have just brought out a remarkably instructive and useful little book which should be in the hands of every owner or contemplated owner of a piano. Its title is “ How to Tune and Bepair Tour Own Piano,” describing exactly how to do it. Price, Is. If the advice contained in its pages is kept in mind it will save the owners a great amount of trouble and worry from itinerant piano tuners. —[Advt.]

SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS.

J. A. McCaskill—Thanks re late fire. In bankruptcy—Be Michael Mulhern. A. Twomey Stud notice re Tonng Emmerson. W. Wheelband—Stud notice re Tonng Taieri Tom. Getaldinis Road Board—Tenders wanted for works. Guinness & LeCren—Entries for Temnka stock sale. 0. G. Tripp—Stud notices. re pony lan Dhu and donkey. , ~ N.Z.L. Sc M.A. Co.—Entries Temnka and a Winchester sales. Geraldine Cricket Club Opening of season postponed. H. B. Webster Sc Co.—Entries Temnka and Winchester sales. i Mr Gripp—Tenders wanted for erection of a four-roomed house. Joseph Mahoney and John Shaw—Stud notice re Lord John. Timaru A. Sc P. Association—Special meeting on Saturday morning. Temnka Cricket Club—Notice to mem* bers and those desirous of joining. E. Pilbrow, Returning Officer—Result, of Arowhenna Town Board election. Salvage Stock, Bricks, etc.—To be sold at Temnka next Saturday afternoon. T. Sc J. Thomson—Notify opening of socond shipment for season, and givo particulars of same. J. Brown—Thanks to fire brigade and general public for assistance; will carry on business for the present in premises lately occupied by Mr Elliott, photographer; baa stock on hand. J. Tangney—ln consequence of having been burnt out requests a settlement of accounts to enable him to purchase a new stock; will resume business on opposite side of street, immediately.