THE Temuka Leader. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1894. LOCAL & GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2724, 13 October 1894, Page 2

THE Temuka Leader. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1894. LOCAL & GENERAL.

CiiL'iicn ok Exglanm.)—The services in ronuection with this Church will be found in our advertising columns. Fakmebh' (Jluij.—The monthly meeting 1 of the Geruldine Farmers' Club will be hel > next Monday evening it .s o'clock, when there will be a general discussion on the subject of " Diseases amongst Bhcep." SinciDK.—James Hallett, an old settler at Mcnnee, Hawke's Bay, h 1 »u himself with a rifle at an early hour on Thursday morning. He had been depressed in spirits for some time past. Cribhage Matches.—A cribbacre match is to come off at, Geraldine on Tuesday evening next, "Married v. Single." Therewill be ten men a side.—At Temuka last evening the match between the (JiviliaLß and Volunteers resulted iu a win for tie Viviliaua by iiU to 'Jo,

Temuka Rifes.—-Next Thursday afternoon at 3.30, volley and independent firing will take place at the range, and a full muster of xLembers is requested, so that they may qualify for capitation. Bubglaby.—William Frederick Dennet and Henry Dennet. alias Thomas Topping, were committed for trial at Hastings on Tuesday on a charge of feloniously breaking into Hastings Post Office. Bail was allowed, each prisoner in his own recognisance of £2OO and two sureties of £IOO each.

Adventurous Boys.—The boys, Gould, Russell, and North, who left Waikouaiti in a fisherman's boat, have turned up at Milton. After landing atTaiaroa Headß, the boys appear to have made their way along the sea coast. The owner of the boat does not intend to prosecute them.

The Licensing Bill. —The Premier sent a letter to ten members asking them to meet him at 5.30 on Thursday to endeavour to come to an amicable arrangement for the passing of the Licensing Bill this session.' There were five on each side, but Sir R. Stout was not one to whom the letter was addressed. Temuka Pbesbytebian Chubch. —Next Thursday evening the annual gathering (which will take the form of a conversazione) in connection with this church will be held in the Volunteer Hall, when a varied programme of musical selections and addresses will be gone through. The conversazione will commence at 7 o'clock. Entebtainment at Kebbytown.—On Thursday evening next the Hibernian Ministrel Club give a variety entertainment in the Kerrytown Schoolroom. Musical items, a comedy, and a farce comprise the programme, and no doubt residents in the district will crowd the schoolroom, as entertainments in the district are rare. 1.0.0 P.—A social in connection with the Geraldine Oddfellows' Lodge takes place on Thursday evening, October 25. A capital band of musicians has been engaged for the occasion, and there will also be an efficient M.C. present. Double tickets cost 3s 6d, which includes refreshments. Gentlemen are requested to wear white gloves. A New Zealand Jockey Club.—At a special meeting of the Canterbury Jockey Club a resolution was carried—" That the Canterbury Jockey Club, having in view the promotion of true and honest sport, heartily concur in the proposal to establish a New Zealand Jockey Club for the regulation of horse racing, and as a court of! appeal in all important questions of dispute."

Gebaldine Fibe Brigade.—The local agent of the Liverpool and London and Globe Insurance Co. has received the following letter, which is no doubt very acceptable to the Geraldine Fire Brigade : " Referring to your letter of the 12bh ult. respecting a fire at Geraldine in your township and the activity of your local brigade in preventing its extension, as you seem to think that their services should be recognised, I have mueh pleasure, on your assurance that the amount has been well earned, in enclosing a cheque for £2 2s. — Yours, etc., James Bird."

Sudden Death.—An inquest was held at Henley on Wednesday touching the death of Mrs Ann Kenny, wife of a farmer. She was sitting by the fire with her daughter when they heard a noise in the adjoining room. On entering, Mrs Kenny saw that a candle had set fire to the wall close to the heads of two children who were sleeping there. The fire was put out by her and her daughter. The latter went out for a bucket of water, and when she returned she found that her mother had dropped down dead. The medical evidence was to the effect that death was probably due to syncope. A verdict to that effect was returned.

Sfobting.—On Thursday there was fine weather for the North Otago Spring Meeting and the attendance was good. Results :—Hurdles : Rebel, list 101 b, 1; Freeborn, 9st 51b, 2 ; Sweep, 9st, 3. Invader fell when looking all over a winner. Time, 3min 6sec; dividend, £2 10s. Maiden Plate : Sunrise, 1; Claremont, 2. Won by half a length. Time, lmin 48sec ; dividend, £2 6s.—Three Mile Trot: Mungo, 39sec, 1; Waxy, 49sec, 2; Bedale, scr, 3; Time, Bmin 28sec; dividend, £3ll9s.—Spring Handicap: Captive, Bst, 1; Lady Zetland, Bst 131 b2 ; Dilemma, Sst slb, 3 ; Won by half a length. Time, 2min; dividend, £7 ss.

Temuka Presbyterian Church.—The Rev. Mr Comrie. recently inducted into the pastorate of Fairlie, rendered vacant a short time ago by Rev. Mr Clarke, will conduct anniversary services next Sabbath day at this church, when a collection will be taken up in aid of the New Hebrides Mission that has sustained such loss in the cyclone and the famine* that accompanied it. in a devastating fire which consumed the whole of the mission premises on Ambrin, and which proposes to erect new premises and an hospital for the whole of th£ islands. Funds for the mission are urgently needed, and no doubt the object aimed at and a desire to hear the latest imuorted minister from the south will ensure a good attendance and generous support.

Entertainment in Temuka.—lt will be seen that Mr Knott, the popular lecturer, is to be in the Volunteer Hall on Monday night, when he will give a grand panorama of the "land we live in." Mr Knott has now taken up the practice of photography, and je taking views of all parts of the colony, lie makes lantern pictures of these, and shows them under £he lime-light at his meetings. He has taken the phqtos. of all the school children, and intends to take views of the principal buildings, etc., in Temuka, and show these on the lanternsheet. Then he will give his lecture " Ten Nights in a Barroom." We have seen a number of Mr Knott's lantern pictures, and should say they are very good and will give the people a better idea of ail the dinger " M *'' Darts of the colony than almost anything else - A » prices of admission are very low we have no doubt he will have a large gathering. Winchester Mechanics Institute,—A meeting of fcbo committee of the Winchester Mechanics' Institute wag held OB Wednesday evening. The following members were present:—Messrs Greenall (chairman), T. j Hart, Steven, Harrison, and H. F. Harte. The chairman reported a credit balance of £3 5s 9d, and the quarter's subscriptions of close on £4 were now due. It was resolved k, £5 on the purchase of new books. Mi. fwS; aaa 1 ~ rran^S ag * case of books sent out to 0! * ft was decided to hold a special meew Q aB soon as the books come out. to make a selection. The secretary was requested to write to the Temuka Road Board concerning the rent of the hall foir fcho last election. It was resolved that Mr Fawceii be instructed to erect some fresh shelves in the library. Accounts amounting to £1 3s 4d were passed for payment, and the meeting terminated. Tics Bands Contest.—The bands got off the quickstep competition at Invercargill on Wednesday afternoon, the attendance of the pubjie being very large. It hud been the desire of |;he two local bands to stand out of this e?£pf, the primary object of which was to give the , visitinjr bunds the proceeds, aCtsr payingpriVs monftv. jn reduction of their travelling exrense*. The visitor', however, would not have fcbjs a?, it mi-ht ho taken to indicate that they were ayer.s.e £o meeting the locals bands in this com)ie#fcicp. Somewhat singularly the Invercargili bands tcok first and second places, with Kaikorai third. The Timaru baud did not compete. The first band contest selection, " Reminiscences of Verdi," was taken on Thursday night in the theatre. Invercargili, which was packed. Tho judge's decision will not be known till after ihe the final selection has been played late on Saturday night. The Timaru Band enters a protest against the Invercargili Garrison and Duncdin Engineers for employing outside assistance. A meeting of the Bands Association was held on Thursday forenoon, when it was resolved that the next contest should take place at Timaru.

Pkimitive Methodist Chuboh.—The services _ for to-morrow in connection with this Church will be found in our advertising columns.

Railway Wobkshops. —A correspondent of the Press states that fnll time will be resumed in all the railway workshops on Monday.

COUNTEBKEITING STAMPS. charges of counterfeiting the Imperial revenue stamp has been preferred against William E. Hanlon (of counterfeit pills fame). It is understood the Grown is acting at the request of the Imperial authorities.

Fatal Accident.—William Ayers, a labourer, who was employed whitewashing the inner wall of the Government Insurance Buildings, Welington, fell off the scaffold 40 feet and fractured his skull. He died almost immediately. The piece of wood which kept the platform in position apparently drew out of the window to which it was fastened and caused the planks to Blip. He was a married man but had no family.

Pbivileges of Mabbied Women.—An important decision was read by the Registrar at Dunedin on Thursday. The question at issue was, Can a married woman be arrested for debt ? After dealing with a number of authorities showing that judgment against a married woman was not judgment against her personally but against her property, she not being bound to pay a debt personally, the Judge after reviewing the circumstances, said his decision was that no action would lie in any court on a judgment against a married woman under Snb- section 2 Section 3 of the Married Women's Property Act. In whatever court such judgment was obtained, the issue of a writ of arrest in Buch circumstances was an excess of jurisdiction. Plaintiff was, therefore, entitled to prohibition, to the return of the money deposited, and to the costs of these proceedings, £5 ss, and disbursements.

SYNOPSIS OP ADVERTISEMENTS. N.Z.L. & M.A. Co.—Entries Temuka sale. Church of England—Services to-morrow. H. B. Webster & Co.—Entries Temuka stock sale. C.F.C. Association Entries Temuka stock sale. Primitive Methodist Church Services for to-morrow.

Wesleyan Church, Temuka—Services for to-morrow. Geraldine Oddfellows—Social 01 Thursday, October 25th. Geraldine Farmers' Club Monthly meeting on Monday. Temuka Presbyterian Church —Anniversary services to-morrow. Presbyterian Church, Temuka—Annual gathering on Thursday evening.

Iliberian Minstrel Club—Entertainment in Kerrytown school on Thursday evening.

Guinness & LeCren—Entries Temuka stock Bale; sale of property at Temnka on Tuesday. Geo. Hancox—Just opened large consignments of boots and shoes from manufacturers ; lowest cash price. Mr Knott—Grand lime - light entertainment and lecture in Temuka Volunteer Hall on Monday evening. Temuka Trotting Club—Adjourned meeting of members and intending members on Tuesday evening.