LOCAL & GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2741, 22 November 1894, Page 2

LOCAL & GENERAL.

The Auciclands. —Lord Glasgow will visit the Auckland and Campbell Islands early iu Janusry.

Timaru Mechanics’ Institute. The income of the Timaru Mechanics’ Institute has fallen off by £54 18s 7d this year, chiefly through the loss of subscribers. At the last meeting, after a long discussion, it was resolved to take steps to band over the institute to the Timaru Borough Council Magisterial. At the Magistrate’s C mrt. Temuka, on Tuesday, C. A. Wray, E<q , S.M., adjudicating, only one ‘■■ase was called, that of W. Storey v. F. claim £2. Judgment was given for jflßi.ntiff by default. Aid. —Mr J. C. Martin, 8.M., and Mrs Grade Rejjl. Inspector of Factories, have been appointed Commission of Inquiry into charges of extravagance against the North Canterbury Charitable AM 80-irri, and bold their first sitting at: Christchuach on Tuesday.

Wood Pavements.— -The Agent-General has sent a report urging that ad vantage b<taken of the present demand for wood for street-paving to press New Zealand timber op the market. The Premier has communicated with West Coast millers, and they whl supply black birch, white and silver jjf.ne, totara, and rimu. The AgentGeneral sap the demand for paving timber has arisen ow.’Pg to the supply oi Baltic fast becoming exhausted. Jarrah hag largely taken its place, but millers have their hands so full that no fresh orders cap be executed till after February. London is running short, and the result is that w.pod unsaleable in 1887 now commands £6 12s Gi per load, and cannot at that price be supplied fast enough.

Good Shooting. —Sergeant Wakelin, of the Christchurch City Guards, who returned a fortnight ago from England, where he had been to take part in the Rifle Association Meeting at Bisley, did some grand shooting last week. On Thursday he scored 100 out of a possible 105 at 200, 500, and 600 yards, and on Saturday made 99 at: the same ranges. The former score is believed to be the record for the colony at those ranges. Wakelin used the Webley-Martini rifle. Presentation. — A very pleasant affair took place at Mr J. W. Pye’s workroom, Geraldine, on Monday last, when a presentation was made to Miss Rusbatch, who has been head milliner for Mr Pye for about two years, and is heaving to be married. The present took the form of a handsome china tea set, which Mr Pye presented on behalf of the fellow workers, and dwelt on the many good qualities of Miss Rusbatch and the harmonious spirit which always existed between her and those around her. Mias Rusbatch, who was taken by surprise, in a few words thanked her fellow workers for their handsome present, and said she was only doing her duty when trying to get on with those around her as amicably as possible. Mr Pye also made a presentation on his own account to Miss Rusbatch of a nice.combination cruet stand. Miss Rusbatch expressed her appreciation of the gift, and the happy gathering dispersed.

New Catholic Churches.— St. Patrick’s Basilica, the new Roman Catholic Church at Camara, was opened on Sunday by Bishop Grimes, of Christchurch. The bishop chanted Pontifical High Mass iu the morning, and Father Hilary preached the dedication sermon. A large number of clergymen took part in the ceremony. In the evening Bishop Grimes preached. The offertory in aid of the building fund was £360. The church is one of the finest in the town. —At Napier the new Roman Catholic Church of St. Patrick’s was consecrated on Sunday. Among the officiating clergy were Archbishop Redwood, Bishop Luck, of Auckland, and Father Devoy. The building is situated iu Munro street, and is a handsome and imposing structure. There was a very large congregation at both morning and evening services. Father Grogan announced that the collections amounted to over £2OO.

Bishop Nevill on Divorce.— Bishop Nevill, at the opening of the Anglican Synod at Dunedin, referred to Mr Macgregot’s Bill, saying; I observed with much satisfaction that the Synod of the Presbyterian Church expressed itself as unfavourable to the reintroduction of an Act to give facilities for divorce, and also deprecated marriage with a deceased wife’s sister. I trust we shall always be found working side by side in the protection of the sanctity of the home. I know it is the custom to speak of license in these matters as progress and’reform in accordance with the ideas of the age. Impartial inquiry emphatically proves that facilities for divorce do not contribute to happiness nor promote virtue. The Church is uncompromising in this matter. Separation there may be.butn't divorce and remarriage. Not that the Church is unsympathetic or indifferent to the suffering and hardship too often to be seen around, but because she trusts her Lord as the true law-giver, for He knows what is .in man, and Ho who appointed marriage knows what it means. The Church, too, understands very well that suffering comes from sin, and that sin will propagate itself a thousand times. Increasing the facilities for divorce is but a sowing of sin, and the community in which this is sown must reap suffering.

Geraldine Fire Brigade.— The aunual meeting of the Geraldine Fire Brigade was held on Tuesday evening in the Drill Shed, Captain Walton in the chair. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year :—Captain Walton, re-elected for the 6th time; Lieut. Winfield, re-elected for the 6th time; Foreman Krause, re-elected for the sth time; Foreman Brown, reelected for the sth time; Secretary E. Robson, re-elected for the 3rd time. The captain was then asked to appoint two branchmen and he selected Firemen Mcllroy and Groves as Ist and 2nd, do. respectively. Fireman Sherratt, and Lieut. Winefild were appointed auditors for the ensuing year. On the motion of Fireman Mcllroy a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the officers for the excellent manner in which they had carried ont their duties during the past year. Captain. Walton returned thanks for the honor they had done him in electing him for the sixth time to the honorable post of captain, and said be would strive to be worthy of the confidence reposed in him. He complimented the members on the good fellowship which existed among them, saying it was a pleasure to command such a body of men. Lieut Winefield, and Foremen Krause and Brown, and the secretary, returned thanks; the latter urging the members to try and push the sale of tickets for the concert which is to be repeated on the 29th inst. During the evening Fireman Husband handed in his resignation as he was leaving the district, and it was resolved that the resignation be accepted with regret. Captain Walton, on behalf of the brigade, expressed bis sorrow at losing such an active member, and the more so, as it was only thatday it wasknown that he had to leave so soon. He begged Fireman Husband’s acceptance of a silvermounted pipe as as a token of esteem from the members of the brigade. Fireman Husband, who Was greatly taken by surprise, briefly and feelingly responded. The loss will be a great one to the brigade, as Fireman Husband by his quiet and unobtrusive manner, and the zeal with which he has always undertaken any work required, has endeared himself to every member.

X.O.G.T.—On Monday evening the Welcome Retreat Lodge, 1.0.G.T., Geraldine, a very successful social gathering. Invitations having been sent to the Lifeboat and Crystal Spring Lodges (Timaru). Good Hope (Temuka), and Star of Orari Lodge (Orari), visitors to tho number of over 80 accepted, and these, in addition to about fifty fit their own members, taxed the seating accommndatjpn of ttie Oddfellows’ Hall to its’ utmost capacity, Bro. Dalton, D.D., presided over the first part of the meeting. and after be had welcomed the visitors he initiated five candidates, after whieh ho declared a recess for refreshments, which were handed round by members of the lodge. After satisfying the inner man the chairman invited Bro. Barr, P.D.G.O.T. (Temuka), to take the chair for the rest of the evening, when an excellent programme of songs, eta., was gone through. Songs were given by Sisters Gardiner and Wheeler (Timaru), and Morrison (Geraldine), Bros. Muchmore, Ellis, Silvcrtop, and Coe (Timaru), Whitehead (Temuka), Huntley aud Robson (Geraldine), recitations by Sisters Heatley and McCaskey (2), During the overling Bro. W. iS, Ma-lin gave an able address on the signs of the times with reference to the temperance movement, and congratulated the lodge on the very successful gathering that night, concluding bis address amidst applause. Bro, Dalton then proposed a vote of thanks to Bro, Barr for presiding, and also to the visitors for attending. Bro, Barr briefly responded, ap did Bros. Whitehead (Temuka). Coe (Crystal Spring), Muchmore (Lifeboat), an 1 Bracefiold (Orari), and a most enjoyable meeting was closed in due form by Bro. Barr, the acting CT. The Timaru visitors in the’r spanking horse drag were the last to leave, and as they left three ringing cheers were given for them.— The weekly meeting of Good Hope Lodge, No 42, was held In fhe Social Hall, Temnka, on Tuesday evening /ast, but on account of the inclement weather there was not a good attendance of members. The lodge was opened in the usual way by Bro. E. Whitehead, C.T. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to the picnic committee for the manner in which they had carried it out, aud a hearty vote of thtinka was also passed to Mr D. McGallutn. Several minor matters were discussed, and tho lodge wa* closed in the usual form by Bro. Whitehead at 5? o’clock,

Hinds Sale.—The next sale at the Hinds takes place on Monday. A number of entries are advertised in another column.

Stealing a Yacht.—At Auckland, Louis Joseph Amodeo was committed for trial on a charge of stealing a yacht. Off to China.—The Rev. W. R. Malcolm, Presbyterian minister for the country districts of Poverty Bay, has resigned in order to proceed to China under the auspices of the China Inland Mission. Labob.—A meeting of one hundred men at Invercargill passed resolutions calling on the Government to provide work for the unemployed. The men also found fault with the working of the Labor Bureau, some of the men stating that they had been on the books for months without avail while men fresh from the Government works were dispatched to others. Cbicket.—The South Canterbury Cricket Association will open the series of cup matches to-day. The Temuka and United teams will meet in Victoria Park this afternoon, and, as they are evenly matched, the spectators should witness an interesting game. Play begins at 2.15 , p.m. The Temuka second eleven will leave at 1 p.m. for Geraldine, to play a match with the Geraldine second.

The Hon. W, P. Reeves.—The Hon. Mr Reeves leaves by the Wakatipu for Australia to-day, chiefly on business connected with the Labour Department. His main object is to enquire into the labour settlements recently started, especially in Victoria, about which very conflicting reports have been received. He will also take the opportunity to look into the hospital and charitable aid systems, and the question of local government, in which Now South Wales has just begun experimenting. He returns before Christmas. Land fob Settlement.—The Oamaru Mail says:—“ The intention of the Government is, we believe, to distribute the amount available for the purchase of land for settlement as equally as possible, but with a view to meet the demand for land in each locality, Oamaru, Timaru and Ashburton hare claims in this respect which will be fully recognised, and a small area may be acquired in the neighbourhood cf Kurow, where small allotments are badly required Landless localities in the North Island will also receive the attention that is due to them. No decision has yet been arrived at as to what land is to be purchased with the £IO,OOO set apart for the acquirement of land in this district during the present year. Care will, however, be taken to secure the best and cheapest, so that no cause of complaint may be given.” State Note.—One of the postal notes for £1 has come into our possession. At first glance it presents the appearance of an ordinary £1 note, the chief difference being the color. The design is rather artistic. In the two upper corners is to be seen £l, while in the two lower corners are circles for stamping the name of the office issuing the note, and the office paying it. In the body of the note are the words “ New Zealand postal note, one pound. To the postmaster in charge of any money order office within the colony of New Zealand, pay on demand the sum of one pound sterling. Dated at Wellington Nov. 1, 1894.” The back of the note also shows in a variety of designs the value of the note. It is in reality like a bank note, and will pass from hand to hand in the same way. This is the first State Note issued in this colony, but how will the banks treat it. Will they demand gold for it at once ? If so to issue notes like this cannot do any good. Recognising This—That one of the most pleasing and profitable instruments you can buy is a violin, especially as Begg & Co., of Timaru, are making a speciality of violins, case and bow complete, ready to play on, for 30s.

SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS. John Grant—Notice re R. Marshall. Waller, Myhre & Co —Notice re Rapid cycles Hinds Saleyards Co.—Entries for sale on Monday. C.F.C. Association Entries Geraldine stock sale. Priest & Hold gate Particulars I re Planet Jr, tools. \ i W, Wright—Bluegum firewood (short lengths) for sale. Madame Balcombe—Notice re Patent Expanding Belt Corsets. / Comer k Larcombe—Funeral notice re late Mrs Mary Slater. “ Windsor Castle ” —Lecture by Rev. C. E. Beecrott in Wesleyan Church, Temuka, next Monday evening.