LOCAL & GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2728, 23 October 1894, Page 2

LOCAL & GENERAL.

Bank Holiday. Wednesday, October 31st, will be observed as a special bank holiday at Temuka. The Tophousb Mubdeb.—The Government offer Mrs Wallis, whose husband was murdered at Tophouse, a position as postmistress. Gebalding Stock Sale. The fortnightly sale of stock at Geraldine takes place to-morrow. A number of entries are advertised in another column. Mumps.—There is quite an epidemic of mumps at Geraldine at present. Nearly every youngster in the town possesses a swollen jaw with a flannel round it. The Public Wobks Estimatks. The Premier thus divides the Pablic Works Estimates among the various provinces:— Auckland, £167,000; Wellington, £146,000; Otago, £165,000; Canterbury, £25,000. Gebaldine Litebaby Institute.—At the last meeting of the committee of this institute the secretary was instructed to write to the Rev. George Barclay asking him to give his well known lecture on " Other Worids," in aid of the library funds, which are getting low. A Wabnino.—An important notice to angkrs will be found in our advertising columns. Half-an-hour before any firing takes place at the Temuka butts a danger flag will be hoisted at the butts, and any persons remaining in the vicinity after that will do so at their risk. Lectube on " Socialism."—lt is almost unnecessary to again remind our readers that Mr J. M. Twomey will deliver a lecture on " Socialism " in the Temuka Wesleyan Church this evening, under the auspices of the Wesleyan Bible and Mutual Improvement Society. The Rev. C. H. Standage, President of the Association, will preside, and the lecture will commence at 8 o'clock. No charge will be made for admission. The Caulfield Racing Meeting.—The following are the results of the races on the second day of the Caulfield Meeting in Victoria : Maiden Plate, Malachite I ; Nursery Handicap, Bluecap and Gale, equal, 1; Caulfield Cup, Paris 1, Devon 2, Bruin 3, and Tim Swiveller 4, (time 2min 38sec) ; Second Steeplechase, King Louis 1; Selling Race, Rizpah 1 ; : Windsor Handicap, Escapade 1.

Cbibbaoe Match.—The bachelors of Temuka are anxious to retrieve the laurels of their unfortunate friends at Geraldine, who were recently defeated by the married men of that town, and they have issued a challenge to Mr Dann, who has agreed to find ten good men and true who will worthily represent the married men of Temuka. The match is to be played on Friday next. The Weatheb.—On Saturday, following a very disagreeable southerly " buster," a smart shower of rain fell for some hours. This, although light about the immediate neighborhood of Temuka, was heavier towards the hills, and will be heartily welcomed by grazier and farmer, who were beginning to compiain of the drought. On Saturday night there was a "snap " of frost, which cut off early potatoes and a certain amount of fruit bloom. Gardens are somewhat backward and a little more rain would be acceptable.

Education at Auckland.—The Board of Education have decided, on taking legal advice, to rescind the resolutions imposing charges on teachers' residences, also resolutions re certain salaries, such being found illegal. The chairman stated that there were nearly 408 pupils in the seventh standard in the district schools, some nearly 18 years of age. It was considered that this must be put a stop to. The matter was deferred. Canterbury Liberal Association.— The Canterbury Liberal Association at a meeting on Friday night, passed a vote of thanks to the Government and members who supported the Midland Railway Bill, and urged them to do everything in their power to secure some measure of justice to Canterbury. It was also resolved to request the Minister of Lands to withdraw protection from sfoafcs aud weasels except in proclaimed districts. News of the Catlin.—Capt. McGilivray, of the Napier, wired from Fortrose on Friday that a bag of potatoes, supposed to have came from the missing ketch Catlin, had been found on the beach at Waikawa, and asking what brand the Catlin bore. Two letters from Timaru addressed " Charles Artherson )> and !! Gfebrge Siseler " are in. the hands pf the owner, Mr Todd. These are the names apparently qf two of the crew who were known as Charlie and Gewge. After the Fibe. Mr J. Sim, whose premises were considerably damaged in the course of salvage operations on the occasion of the late fire, has had all necessary repairs

I and several improvements effected I Jjjg'lbyp,' said ifh/eady makes a very hand- - Airplay £>f jewellery and s& fa* frh. To some -"foe the temporary suspiusion recoup of business he intends to -. fpr & short time, and invites the public to avail themselveo pf a number of bargains he has co offer. Jn tbj? meantime the repairing business will be carried on. as usual. We notice also that Mr Brown has a large stock of new goods displayed in the premiueg he now occupies, and that Mr Tangney, although twice burned out, has secured a shop in a good position. Mr James has also got bis shop jnto order

again. AnscosniJfG Bankrupt.—Delany", or the Wellington Trocadero, was arrested by'

Constable Reddeil at Tolo^a

Bay on

Thursday at'terno -n. He wn travelling under t.o assumed name of Frnaer. The police have taken charge of five portmanteaux, the property of Dolam, which bad been sent up by the s.s. Australia and rebooked for Auckland. Delany intended joining the Dinjjadee at Tologa Bay. At a meeting of the creditors tho Assignee stated that the proved debts would eventually amount to £7OO. Mr Eberle, bolder of .the lease, had offered to take over the stock at £350 and makeno|claim for arrears of rent. The Assignee thought the estate would pay (is or 7s in tho £. Mr Eberle'a offer was accepted, aud the meeting approved of tho action in prosecuting tho bankrupt ; also that ho may act as advised in respect of tho debtor's brother.

Upper Waitohi.—A concert and dance in aid of the funds of the Upper Waitohi School will be held on Thursday evening next, at 8 o'clock.

Coolgaedie.—Next Friday evening Mr E. Dimant, of Melbourne, is announced to lecture on '*' What I saw at Coolgardie and the Far West." The admission will be free, but a collection will be made in aid of the Church funds.

Poaching.—At the Magistrate's Court, Timaru, on Friday, James Scott and Harry Logan were charged with spearing 1 trout in the Pareora river. Scott was caught in the act by a ranger, and Logan was on horseback looking on, and when he saw the ranger coming up took the spear and rode away with it. Scott pleaded guilty and the charge against Logan was withdrawn. Ab the South Canterbury Acclimatisation Society did not press for a heavy penalty a fine of £1 and £1 7s costs was imposed. Temoka Rifles.—On Thursday afternoon at their range the TemUka Rifles went through their annual volley and independent firing practice, under the supervision of Lieutenant • Colonel Bailey and Staff-Sergeant-Major Jones. Captain Cutten and Lieutenant Whitehead were also present, and Colour-Sergeant Coira had charge of the first firing squad. Although the hour for starting was purposely made as late as possible, 4 p.m., yet the muster was five short of the two-thirds etrength of the company, so that scores could not be counted for the Government subsidy. The averages, volley 17.4, independent 15.18, are excellent, and elicited the highest commendation from the colonel, who stated that he had never seen better results in the regular forces. This is the third occasion that the corps has pat subsidy through short attendance.

The Educational Reserve.—At a meeting of the lessees of Educational reserves, held in Timaru on Saturday, about 20 farmers were present. After reading correspondence from the Minister of Lands and from Messrs Steward, Flatman and Hall-Jones, M.H.R'a, the following resolutions were passed unanimously-. " That the chairman telegraph at once to the Minister of Lands urging the immediate passing of the Harbour and Education Reserves Bill." " That the chairman write to the leasing authorities who control reserves in South Canterbury asking them to take steps to place themselves under the Public Bodies Powers Ace, 1887, thus rendering themselves able to make such concessions to their tenauts as may be urgently required in the direction of a permanent or temporary reduction of their rents, and in the meantime to allow rents due on November Ist next to remain unpaid for a few months." " That an association of tenant farmers be formed with the object of taking combined action on all questions affecting their interests as tenant farmers." "That the committee of the association be Messrs McCully, J. Kelland, Shaw, Anstey, Meehan, and Stowell, with power to add to their number." Mr Knott's Entertainments.— Mr Knott's entertainments under the auspices of the Good Hope Lodge, I.O.G.T„Temuka, have not attracted the attendance their merits deserve. At that of " Ten nights in a bar-room" the attendance was small, owing doubtless to the unfavorable weather. The scenes in this piece were somewhat too graphic. On Saturday evening a lararer audience might have been expected, for Mr Knott gives a powerful recital of Tennyson's pathetic poem " Enoch Arden," the merits of which were amply recognised upon the occasion of his last visit. The story is one that enlists the sympathy of both old and young, and, illustrated as it is by most realistic pictures, well developed by Mr Knott's excellent apparatus, should prove at any time a most instructive and enjoyable entertainment. In addition to the illustrations incidental to the story, Mr Knott showed anumberof photographed slides of school children, places of general interest, and portraits of prominent leaders in the temperance movement. Theaudience, although small, was enthusiastic, and applause was hearty and frequent.

Voiunteer Reforms.—lt is understood that the chief recommendations of the Volunteer Conference are as follows; — Strengthening the defences of Wellington and Lyttelton harbours; arming of the forces with Martini-Henry rifles; protection of the cable station; keeping a total reserve of a million rounds of small arm ammunition at all times at the fire centres recommended in Colonel Fox's report, the Colonial Ammunition Co. to hare the contract for a period of years to supply small arm ammunition; all batteries of field artillery to be properly equipped; the field artillery not to hare issued to them either rides or small arm ammunition, but to be drilled and equipped entirely within the limits of their own arm ,- appointment of an officer to be commander of the forces; adoption of the battalion system for rifle corps and the brigade system for navals ; naval artillery outside the centres to be modified, and after three years to be clothed in the general uniform of the volunteers and be looked upon as rifle corps; amendment of the system of capitation; all corps to be allowed a certain training anuually in camp, with an allowance of. Is 6d per day per man; increase of small arm ammunition allowance from 100 to 150 rounds; naval and garrison artillery only to be required to pass the course laid down for garrison artillery of the Imperial service: only bands at centres to be recognised as Garrison Bands ; grant to the New Zealand Rifle Association to be discontinued, and the money to be distributed among the various corps for prize money; grant to rifle clubs to be discontinued ; and more rigid enforcement of the regulations is urged. The number of Government parades in any one year is not to exceed 30, including the Queen's Birthday, but exclusive of those held at the Easter encampment. The maximum strength of all branches of the service at each of the four centres is to be as follows:—1 mounted corps, 63 strong; 3 naval artillery, 312 strong; 1 field artillery, 63 strong; 1 engineer corps, 63 Btrong; 1 rifle corps, 252 strong; 1 garrison band, 26 strong—the total at each centre 77i>, or a gross total of 3116.

A genuine bust of Herod, the ruler of Judea iu tue days qf Christ, discovered in Palestine, has heqn presented to the Imperial Hermitage io St. Petersburg.

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SYNOPSIS OP ADVERTISEMENTS. •John Murray—Tenders for ploughing. South Qwi School—Social on Friday Temuka LBADEB Office—Found lady's feather boa. Bank Holiday—At Temuka on Wednesday, .'licit October, W. G. Rutland—'Extension of time for receiving tenders. Meason & Marchant—Tenders alterations and repairs to house. J. Sim—Price list of watches, clocks, and jewellery at salvage clearing sale. Goolgardie Goldfields—Lecture by Mr E. Diraant in Wesleyan Church on Friday evening. H. Kothwell Has purchased Temuka Hotel, made extensive alterations, and is now prepared to receive visitors and travellers; private apartments; beat Liquors; good stabling.