LOCAL & GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2760, 8 January 1895, Page 2

LOCAL & GENERAL.

Arrivals and Departures. The arrivals during December were 2657 and departures 1541. The net gain for the year was 2357 against 10112 in 1893.

The Alleged Sheep Stealing Case.— We understand that Martin Carrig, who was committed for trial the other day on three charges, has been bailed out.

Geraldine Road Board. —The Geraldine Road Board call tenders for contract work and also work on the co-operative system for the settlers on the Orarx V.S. and Reserve 389.

Social. —An open lodge social in connection with the Temuka Good Templars will be held in the Social Hall this evening, when a varied programme will be gone through.

Shipment op Bullocks. The Maori King, which arrived at Wellington on Sunday morning from Melbourne, has another shipment of thirty live bullocks on board for London. They are much superior to the first lot. One of them was taken ill on the way across, and is not likely to live.

The Hon. Mb Ward’s Visit to England. According to the New Zealand Times the Hon. Mr Seddon is likely to undertake the Hon. Mr Ward’s duties ns Treasurer, etc., during that gentleman’s absence in England, while the Hon. Mr Carroll will charge of the Native department. Lands to be Leased.— On the 27th February the following lands in Canterbury will be offered for lease for fourteen years:—26l acres (in eight lots) in the Stonyhurst Survey District; 278 acres (in three lots) in the Mount Thomas, Mairaki, and Oxford districts; 1276 acres (in nine lots) at Christchurch, llolleston, Hinds, Kapunatiki, and Waimate.

Geraldine F.H. and I. Association.— The annual show in connection with this association will be held on Thursday, January 17th. in the Volunteer Hall. We would remind all intending exhibitors that all entries close on Wednesday, January at 10 p.m. at the hall. Exhibitors, except those living outside a radius of two miles, must deliver all exhibits, except cut flowers, not later than 10 p.m. on the night previous to the show.

Obari - Waihi Water Supply Committee. The monthly meeting of the above committee was held on Friday evening. Present —Messrs K. Mackenzie (chairman), A. McLean, C. Hewson, W. Hewson, and J. Thatcher. The ranger’s report was read and considered satisfactory. Tenders were opened for the post of ranger as follows: —E. O’Brien, £52; M. Culloty, £36; W. Gould, £3O per annum. —W. Gould’s tender was accepted. Mr D, McLeod waited on the committee with reference to bis section on the Orari river bank not having any water. He asked for either exemption from rates or else the committee to give him the water.—lt was decided to leave this in abeyance till next meeting. The ranger’s salary was passed for payment and the meeting closed. I

The Wairarapa.—A resident of Auckland who visited the wreck of the Wairarapa on Wednesday and closely inspected the vessel at high water states that her foremast had gone, and, as far as he was able to judge, her back seemed to be broken. There was a lot of small wreckage about, and the deck seemed to be burst up. The wreck altogether had the appearance of having slipped deeper into the water.—The Wellington correspondent of the Wairarapa Times hears that the Union Company are holding an enquiry of their own into the loss of the Wairarapa, but the proceedings are being conducted with such privacy that it is impossible to ascertain what new facta have been elicited. The correspondent further adds:—A very strong feeling exists among the officers of the Union Company at the aspersions which have been cast upon the characters of their colleagues of tha Wairarapa.

Puesentation. —A very pleasing ceremony took place on Friday evening last at the Geraldine Hotel, when a few friends gathered together for half an hour to recognise the early departure of Mr W. E. Bryant from Geraldine by a few comnlimentary remarks and a presentation. . --'■mutation took the form of a handThe pic. albert with sbark’s-tooth some gold euro .■ . pgjuJaQt at. and gold-mounted tachod.the work of Mr J.Mcllroy.alsoasu.. of money. Mr R. H. Pearpoint took the chair, and spoke in high terms of Mr Bryant, whose departure he personally regretted as much as anyone. He always found Mr Bryant a very civil and attentive public officer, and for the interest he took in local affaire he was sure the one they had met to do honor to that night deserved all their good wishes for his future welfare, After further flattering remarks Mr Pearpoint made the presentation, after “which Mr J. W. Pye, as captain of the Cycling Club, made a few remarks as to the many good qualities of Mr Bryant. The latter was the first and only secretary the Cycling Club h id, and they would go a long time before finding another that would take as much interest in the club us Mr Bryant did. He had simply carried the club on almost singlehanded. He was sorry the club was not able to make a present on their own account, but by the gen. rosity of outside friends they had been able to raise sullicient money for a substantial souvenir of the appreciation Mr Bryant’s services had earned for him at Geraldine. Mr N. Dunlop proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the chairman, and in doing so endorsed the remarks that had been made respecting Mr Bryant. He was one of the most courteous assistant-postmasters it had been his plea-ure to have dealings with, and lie was pleased to hear of his promotion. A young man of his stamp deserved to travel upwards in the tree of life. He hoped the Cycling Club would be successful iu securing a secretary to fill his shoes as well as Mr Bryant himself did. Mr Bryant briefly replied, saying that he was sorry indeed to leave so many kind wellwishers behind him, and he would always look back with pleasure on the happy hours he had spent with the Geraldine Cycling Club. Whatever he had done for the .club had been more a pleasure to him than a trouble, and he was gratified to find that his aerv/ce* bad been so well nnn rp>ted. The presentation quite took him by surprisO, he would never forget their kinuT^ 3 - left Geraldine on Saturday, after fu ? ** a-half years’ service at the local postoffice. The scene of his future labors will be the postoffice at Marton, near Wanganui. Hia successor at Geraldine is Mr G. Hazeldean, from Waimate.

How to Vamp. Eighteen pages of valuable information for pianists and singers, showing how to play an l ’ oif-hand ” accompaniment to songs, dances, music, etc. Nothing like it ever appeared in print before. Sold,only by Begg & Co., Timaru. —[Ajjvt.J

Temuka Stock Sale.— The fortnightly sale of stock takes place at Temuka to-day. A„nutnber of entries will be found in our advertising columns. Pakihi School. —The annual children’s treat takes place on Friday next, and in the evening a tea and dance will be held. The committee are doing all they can to make the treat and tea enjoyable. New Cathedral. St. Paul’s parish church at Dunedin was formally taken over on Friday evening by Bishop Neville, and will in future be the cathedral. Dean Fitchett and the canons were then installed. Temuka Flower Show.— Entries for the show close with the secretary (Mr H. M. Miles) and Mr E. C. Dann, at 8 o’clock this evening. Intending exhibitors should make their entries as early as possible.

The Advances to Settlers Act. —Mr Heywood. secretary to the Treasury, is appointed a member of the lending board under the Cheap Money Act, as the superintendent, the Public Trustee, is already a member in virtue of his capacity of superintendent.

The Chess Congress.— At the Chess tournament at Wellington, Mr Mackay, of Wellington, won the championship, with Mr Cocks, also of Wellington, second. The third place was to be decided by a game to be played yesterday between Mr Barnes, Wellington, and Mr Edwards, Dunedin.

A Veterinary Surgeon’s Report.— Mr Gilruth, Government Veterinary Surgeon, did not find a case of cancer daring his visit to the southern agricultural shows. One or two supposed cases came under his notice, but they turned out to be other affections. He has not seen a single case of cancer since bis arrival in August, 1893. Mr Gilruth leaves for the Ghatbams next week to investigate a new complaint amongst sheep there. N.Z. Insurance Company. —The N.Z. Insurance Company’s annual report shows that the company made a profit of £44,905 Is 9d during the year, and brought forward from the previous year £19,203 10s 3d. It recommends the payment of a dividend at the rate of 12£ per cent, and a bonus of 6d per share (about 2 per cent), that £IO,OOO be devoted to the reductioh of the value of the company’s freehold, and £BOOO for a contribution to the Auckland City leasehold sinking fund, etc. £18,608 15s 2d is to be carried forward to the new account, or an amount that would pay another 18 per cent dividend. Lucky shareholders.

Otago Caledonian Sports. The games at Dunedin concluded on Saturday. The All-Comers Wrestling was won by R. J. Scott, of Gore, with J. Powley second, and H. Powley third; the Five Mile Roadster Bicycle Race by H. E. Clark (110 yds); the Three Mile Open Bicycle by R. Emmersou (95 yds) ; the One Mile Bicycle by F. G. Simpson (30 yds) ; and the Five Mile Bicycle by H. J. Either (scr), with R. Emmeraon (scr) second. This race was won by a foot, and is said to have been the best of the meeting. The 440yds Fiat was won by D. Brown (22yds). 220yds by A. Dickson (11yds), and the Two Miles by G. Gardiner.

Fire at Invercargill. —A fire occurred in Quinn’s bacon factory at Invercargill on Saturday, and was not extinguished until the older wooden building and a portion of the roof of the brick building were destroyed. The stock in the lower parts was only water-stained. The smoke was dense and pungent, andas the fire originated in the centre of the building the fire brigade could not enter with freedom. As it was Mr Stewart, captain of the Southern Brigade, was overpowered while getting the safe out, and was removed to the hospital for a time. The insurances are —Building, £IOOO in the South British; stock, £IOOO in the Commercial and £IOOO in the North German. The damage is estimated at £I9OO.

Road to Mount Cook. —Dr Hayes, who has recently returned from Mount Cook (having driven there in his dogcart), states that the roads are good from Temuka to Pukaki, but not so good from that on. He thinks a great improvement could be made at small cost by removal of the tussock ridges from the centre of the road. In many places this is a source of real danger to a two-wheeled vehicle, as sometimes in addition the wheel tracks are deep ruts. He is also of opinion that the work done by the unemployed near Glsntanner will be very liable to landslips, as in some places there is not enough provision made to take away Water coming from the hills above. This will in time by soakage cause disintegration and destruction of the road, Maori Meeting. —A great Maori meeting is now proceeding at Te Hauke, Hawke’s Bay, serving a twofold purpose—mourning over the departed chief Hone Nea Nea. and discussing matters of interest to the Maori race. Among the questions brought up was equal rights for women, several of whom spoke, pointing out that for years the work done by their husbands was no good, and the women must do something. Under the Treaty of Waitangi all were to be served alike, but they had not been so served. Their men had been following up the root of the grape vine and did not know what fruit it would bring forth. While the men had done nothing for themselves the bush and root had passed into the hands of Europeans. They were going down every day, losing their lands and nuuui. All that could be done was to try and form some rules and regulations by which they might be protected, but it would depend on their strength and what they took in hand. Hone Heke and Waipere, M.H.R.’s, are to address the meeting. A committee is to b e formed to control all matters relating to the sale Of disposal of land belonging to native women, but as far as possible tO withdraw all land from sale. A.KKjLiATT(W.r-r4t Magistrate’s Court, Timaru, on Friday, befqre 0. A. \7 ra y> E3( L< S.M., Alexander Beattie, labprer, Waitohi, was called to show why an order should not be njado against Hina, for payment of charge# incidental to the birth of an illegitimate child, born in tbs barracks on December 15th, of wMoh he Is the father, and for the maintenance df the child. Defendant did not' appear. Mr Perry appeared for the Charitable Aid Board, and said this was a very bad case, and defendant would have to be dealt with severely if anything was to be got from him. He would ask for au order for the costs aud for maintenance, and also that he find sureties for the due compliance with the order.---The mother of the child, a Temuka girl, Emily Williams, aged 2U, stated that when she found herself ia trouble she asked defendant to marry her. First he put her off and then refused to promise, said he bad another case to settle, and anyhow she could not come on him for more than 7s 61 a week. She hud tried to see him again, but was unable to do so.—R. Orwiu, seer tnry t) the Charitable Aid Board, stated the expenses of the confinement incurred by the board were £4 2s. He had caused a demand to be made for the payment of this sum, through the police. Defendant had made no arrangement about it. —Constable Bourke stated that he served the demand on defendant, and also one on behalf of the mother for the maintenance of the child, which defendant admitted was his. He said he wpuld see Mp Drwin and make arrangements about it- Asked him for an answer in writing, and <Jefenda»t said he must see a solicitor first. Defendant called at the station and left word that he had no answer to give. Defendant had been earning £1 a week, but was now out of Work and living with his father.—His Worship said the new Act does not, like the old one, require a refusalneglect or failure to jrovjde is sufficient. The question was, what enuiu defpfida9s fifford?—Mr I'erry suggested that defendant himself had offered 7s Gd a week. He would ask for sureties, for fear the man would clear out, and be understood there were other girls in trouble through him.—His Worship made an order for payment of £4 2s expenses, and 7s 6d per week until the child is 14 years of age j application to he made for sureties if the payments arc not made, or if defendant attempts to leave the district.

Geraldine Anglican Church. The annual parish festival and Sunday School treat will take place on Thursday next in the domain.

Rents in Wellington. Dwellinghouses are at a premium in Wellington, owing mainly to the large influx of bank officials and others. It is said that houses of from nine to fourteen rooms easily command a rent of from £IOO to £250 per annum. One flne house in Fitzherbert terrace (one of the pleasantest situations in Wellington), with only a fairly large garden, has just been let furnished at £4OO per annum.

Accident. —A young man named Addis, who works at Messrs Hardley Bros., Temuka, met with a nasty accident. He was riding a bare-backed horse, which reared and|threwhim. The horse struck Addis with its foot in the small of his back, and hurt him rather seriously, Dr Hayes attended the patient, and he is progressing favourably.*

A Malicious Act. — One morning last week a grocer in Auckland on opening his store found water pouting out of the front door, and on entering discovered water pouring from the ceiling. On the second floor evidence was found that some person bad obtained access to the store during the night by a side window, and had turned the principal water tap full on, evidently with intent to swamp the store and destroy or damage the stock. The damage done to the stock was very considerable.

Japan as a Market.— A Mr Marks informs the Victorian Minister for Agriculture that in Japan Victorians would find good markets for wool, flour, tallow, meat (particularly beef), butter, and fruit, and that in return that country would send us rice, tea, and silk. It was pointed out that Japan was within 16 days’ steam of Australian ports, and that as the seas to be traversed were not usually rough, lire stock could be readily sent to Japan. Mr Marks promised to do all he could to assist in the development of the trade between the colonies and Japan, and to have regular and direct communication established by a line of steamers fitted with cool chambers. Broken Down. — A blind “ son of a baronet ” having, through “no misconduct of his own,” lost estates worth £2OOO a year, is says the Westminster, to be seen in the West End just now seated in a four-wheel horse-drawn van playing a cottage piano. A placard at the back of the instrument sets out that the performer is. among other things, a lay vicar of Barnden, Kent, and “esquire” of Shillingdon, Bedfordshire, and has lost estates in those counties and Hertfordshire. A companion in a slouch hat green “ goggles,” and caped ulster, and of gentlemanly speech and bearing, collects the coppers and vouches for the authenticity of the blind man, whose name he, says is “ Musgrave.” The pair so far have been doing splendid business.

Belgium and Peach Culture.—Belgium supports a population of 500 to the to the square mile, and yet manages to export 105,000,0001 b of fruit eve-y year. The Belgian peaches are remarkable both for their abundance and their quality. Success in peach-growing has been the result of long and patient experiments. Experience has shown that the best stock for grafting on is the hardy one of the common red plum, and now no cottage is too humble and no chateau too haughty to refuse support and shelter in a southern wall to one or more peach trees. Last summer (fays a Home paper) there might have been seen, ripening on the gable end of a town house, more than 2000 peaches, on a space of 30ft. Mb W. Mkndelson. —The many friends of Mr W. Mendelsou will be pleased to read the following account of some of his doings as an athlete at Home, which we extract from the Anglo-Colonial notes of the Press: —“ A young New Zealander has just made his mark somewh&t prominently in English athletics. I mentioned recently that Mr W. Mendelsou, of Christchurch, bad taken up his quarters at Jesus College, Cambridge. His athletic prowess quickly becoming known he was at once enlisted amongst the “ muscular Christians ” of the University. At last week’s sports it is remarked by the London papers that“ the feature of the proceedings was the jumping of the New Zealand freshman, Mendelsou, who cleared 21ft B}iu.” He won easily, beating Dr. Laurie, who was second, by 9£in. Mr Mendelsou also won the 120yds hurdle race by 2ft (Gholmeley 2), his time being 18 2-sth sec. Next he ran a good third in the “ Freshman’s race (120yds.”) But his success did not end with these three consecutive events. He played for his College in the football match aguinst Richmond, and played so well as full-back that general admiration was excited. In - deed, one of the London dailies says that in consequent of his excellent play ou that occasion he is very likely to “ get his blue or, in other words, to be picked for the University team—a rare, if not unprecedented, honour for a New Zealand Freshman.”

SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS. Mrs Lloyd—Wants a girl. G. Ward —Tenders for harvesting. Guinness & LeCren —Temuka stock sale. C. Jessep —Has first class lambs for sale. N.Z.L. Sc M.A. Co.—Entries Temuka sain. W. Brewer counts. Geraldine Anglican Church Annual parish festival on Thursday. H. Tomlinson —Tenders wanted for cutting, stocking, carting and stacking oats. Central Amateur Cycling Club —General meeting at Geraldine on Friday evening. E. M. Blake. Architect, Education Boa-d —Tenders for additions to Arundel School. Geraldine Road Board —Tenders wanted for works by contract; al-o on the cooperative system. T. & J. Thomson—Details of new goods received on Saturday, and some 4 special job lines ’ opening to-day. Geraldine F. and H, Association—Ninth annual show on January 17th ; entries close on January Kjth at 10 o'clock.