LOCAL & GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2735, 8 November 1894, Page 2

LOCAL & GENERAL.

The Timaru Show.—Prize money in connection with the late Timaru Show is now payable at the office of the secretary, Mr G. P. Wood, Timaru. Fike.—An eight-roomed house at Ponsonby, Auckland, owned by Mrs Blott, and occupied as a boarding-house by Mr B. Leonard, has been burned. The furniture was insured for £3OO. To Correspondents.—The writer of the letter signed - l W" will notice that the matter he discusses has been abandoned. That being so, it appears to us his letter would Berve no purpose. Bank Interest.—The Union Bank of Australia, Bank of New South Wales, and Bank of Australia have reduced their deposit rates, to 3i per cent, for twelve months deposits, and 2 per cent, for six months deposits. Arrest. —On Tuesday last Constable Willoughby arrested a man named Gillan alias Galton who is wanted at limaru by the police. The arrest was made in a whare somewhere beyond Rangitata. On Tuesday Constable Willoughby took his quarry to Timaru. Cricket.—The following will represent the Geraldine juniors in their match with the Temuka juniors to-day.—Winstone, Moore, Loach, Willoughby (2), T. White, H. Berry, T. Shiers, J. Shiers, Pearpoint, and Dean. Emergencies—W. Berry, and Chesterman. Cattle.—A splendid mob of between two and three hundred head of cattle passed through Temuka yesterday on their way to Mr A. M. Clark's farm at Riverslea. They were well grown and in capital condition, altogether as even a line as has been seen here for some time. Excursion to ■ Christcsiuroh. Tomorrow an excursion train will run from Timaru to Christchurch, enabling visitors to see the Metropolitan Show and return home the same day. The train will leave Temuka at 7.46, Winchester 7.58, Orari 8.10, and Rangitata at 8.27.

Obituary.—The Rev. Father Morrissey, formerly of Westport. died at Wellington on Monday. Deceased had been ailing for a considerable time, and lately made a trip to Sydney for the benefit of his health. He suffered from a weak heart. He was a highly esteemed and popular man.

The Loss of Life by the Wairarapa Wreck.—The latest calculations of the Auckland manager of the Union Steamship Company puts the number of passengers on the Wsirarapa at 179, of whom 93 were saved, and 86 drowned. Twenty of the crew were also drowned, showing the total loss of life to be 106.

Frozen Meat Company.—The directors of the North Canterbury Frozen Meat Company have decided to make considerable additions and alterations to the works at Belfast. Since the end of last November 361,637 sheep and lambs have been killed at the works, making a total of 2,729,846 since the works began on February 16th, 1883. 1.0.G.T. Picnic—To-morrow being the anniversary of the Prince o £ Wales's Birthday the Good Templars will hold their annual picnic. This year it will be held in Mr D. McCallum's paddock, at Epworth, which is .very convenient to the town of Temuka. and we expect, if the day is fine, there will be a large attendance. • A long programme of races, games, etc.. has been arranged, and the admission charges are very reasonable A start will be made at half-past 9 o'clock.

Accidents.—Mr J. Burnip, assistant at the Lyttelton Harbor Board's electric light plant met with a serious accident on Monday afternoon. While he was engaged oiling the machinery the third finger of his right hand became entangled in one of the cogs, and was so badly smashed that Dr Pairman found it necessary to amputate it. —At Timaru on Monday a young man aamsd George Fulmar, aged about eighteen, had his right hani caught in a brick press. The hand was completely severed at the wrist.

Geraldine Fire Brigade.—An entertainment is bciuj: got up in aid of the Geraldine Fire Brigade, but as the public ufe asking why the brigade require funds, Captain Waltou ha-? requested us to explain that the funds are wanted to provide longaervice medals that have been earned by seven of the members, but which the brigade are not iu a position to use their ordinary funds for. The medals cost 24s each, and to gain o ..e a fireman must serve five years and attend two-thirds of the meetings and practices of the Brigade, unless prevented from so doing by sickness. Several supporters of the brigade have taken the matter in hand and are working hard to make the concert a success. Woodbury Sports.—The annual sports held under the auspices of the Woodbury Athletic Club take place to-morrow, when, if the weather is fine, doubtless there will be a good attendance. There are twelve events in all, including the consolation race. The sports commence at 11 a.m. The following are the likely winners:—looyds flat race, E. Beckley 1, W. J. Moore 2; 440yds flat race, R. Orton 1, H. Scott 2; hop, step, and jump, A. E. Stringer I, H. Ferguson 2 : 880yds flat, H. Scott 1, B. T. Evans 2 ; Running High Jump, W. Fenton 1, J. Heney 2 ; 220yds hurdles, G. Blisset 1, W. Ashby 2; 2 mile bicycle race, J. Pearce 1, R. Rae 2; 220yds flat, R. Orton 1, J. Moore 2; vaulting with pole, W. Woods -1, H. Ferguson 2; running long jump, A. E. Stringer 1, R. Orton 2. 1.0.G.T.—0n Tuesday evening the Welcome Retreat Lodge, Geraldine, was duly opened by the C.T., Sister Bowkett. After the opening ceremony the past officers gave their several reports, which were considered very satisfactory, the secretary's report showing a substantial credit balance. The officers - elect were then installed to their several offices, Bro. Baxter, L.D., officiating, assisted by Bros. Phillip * and Cripps from the Temuka Lodge. After the installation ceremony Bro. Daltou. D.D.. announced that he was going to open a new lodge of Good Templars at Orari ou Wednesday night 7th November, 1894. The following arc the liew officers for the ensuing quarter : C.T.', Sister Bqwk'ett; V.T.', Ijro. Ruza'n ; Secretary, Bro. Howard i Chaplain, Sister Htatley ; Treasurer. Bro. Pye; F.S., Bro. iMoL' • Marshal, Bro. McKenzie; Guard, BroT"Wilkinson- Sentinel, Bro, Robson; 5.1. T., Bro. Sutherland; P.C.T., Bro. Sutherland; D.M., Sister Gore; Assistant Seeretaiy, fcttsfier Rtsnnie; Organist; Sister Pizzey. ' After the usual of thanks to returning ofncers'aud visiting brethren the meeting was brought to a close. Post Sessional Address. Mr A. Sauadsrs. member fpr Sehvyn, addressed his constitiiteuis at Jjunsandej on Monday night. He delivered an Opposition ppeoch. Tliu present Parliament, he said, is weak through members at elections being pledged to support Richard Seddon instead of measures. The Sergeant-at-Arms appointment was iij.ogaj as contrary to law, and corrupt in the use of the munojr and the patronage of ' the The departure from the Baliauce self-reliant and economic policy was a breach of the pledge on which, fcho Government were raturned, and the proposal to borrow £"),i5U0,000 was the reverse of Mr Ward's views as expressed in the Financial Statement of 1893, made before the election, and was quite far enough to go in the direction of reckless extravagance. Mr Seders found faij.lt. with the Treasurer for giving a glowing account pf the country's credit when there was no surplus and the national debt has been increased. He <iid not vote on the Bank of New Zealand £1,000,000 guarantee, as ho was not prepared to say that the step was a right one. He approved of the licensing poll being taken ou thp day of the general election. He objected to nominee committees, and to jwid temperance advocates i not being- eligible for seats. Ho approved j of iin elctive Executive on the Swiss principle, and said some good legislation was passed respecting native lands. He received a vote of thanks and confidence.

Independent.—The Hawera Morning Post reports that an Eltham tradesman sent a lawyer's letter the other day to a long-winded debtor in a distant part of the province offering him employment if he would devote a portion of his wages towards the redaction of his account. In dne course a reply was received to the effect that if employment would be found and a guarantee that his wife and family (only six) would be kept in comfort, he would not have the slightest objection to accept the offer. The man of business could not see it, as he had past experience of the family's idea of comfort. The Minister fob Lands.—The Hon. John McKenzie, Minister of Lands, paid Timaru a visit on Tuesday, last arriving by the express train. He was interviewed by a deputation from the Timaru Borongh Council on the subject of obtaining funds for improving a newly acquired reserve, and the mayor also mentionid the promise of the Premier to introduce into the new Municipal Corporations Act a clause enabling borough councils to procure lands for garden allotments for residents in the beronghs. He hoped this would not be lost sight of as it would be of great value io Timaru. It was expected that a deputation on the subject of the rabbit pest would wait on the Minister but Mr A. M. Clark and others being away at Christchurch the meeting did not take place. It will probably be arranged at Christchurch. The Minister proceeded to Christchurch by the expresp last evening. Pbksbyteeian Synod.—At the Presbyterian Synod the report of the Sustentation Fund Committee stated that the amount for the year is £12,235, showing a decrease of £478 7s Bd. The dividend for the year is £199 14b 2d for each minister of the church, A recommendation was added to appoint a minister to go round the congregations and create an interest in the scheme. A report on the aged and infirm ministers' fund stated that the capital now Btands at £7477 13s Id, an increase of £266 15s. From the report of the actuary, it appeared that the church must either reduce the benefit or increase the revenue very considerably. The committee recommended an increase in the contributions and entry money, with a fixed annuity of, say, £7B, or an annuity of say, £6O, with £1 added for each year of service in a pastoral charge. The Widows and Orphans Fund showed a balance of £442, and the capital now stands at £9738 7s lid. It was decided to remit the recommendations to the Presbytery. Condon, an Australian artist, has six exhibits at the Paris Salou. A visitor describes them as looking like a scene painter's designs. He is an extremist of the worst type at present, and his work is most peculiar. He has pecome quite a Parisian in appearance and ideas, and is altogether a very clever fellow.

SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS. Timaru A. & P. Association—Prize money for show. Mrs Angus Macdonald—Wants general servaDt. 1.0.G.T. Picnic—At Epworth, Temuka, to-morrow. W. 0. Roulston— Open every evening until 9 o'clock. C.F.C. Association—Sale at Tatttersall's on Saturday; entries Temuka sale. A. S. Jenkins—Cheap sale of saddlery and harness for fourteen days ; giving up business.