LOCAL & GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2838, 6 July 1895, Page 2

LOCAL & GENERAL.

Piumitive Methodist Chciumi.—Theservices for to-morrow in connection with this Church will bo found in outadvertising columns. Turc Auckland Election.—lt is understood that the writ is out for the City of Auckland election, and the rolls close '.. Mr Thomas Thompson is out for the vaoint seat in the Liberal interests. Tho secretary of the Liberal Association has received a telegram from the Premier stating that the Government have decided to support Mr Thompson's candidature. S.O. Acclimatisation Socikty.— At a meeting of the South Canterbury Acclimatisation Society at Timaru on Thursday it was shown that the society had a credit balauce of }■'.)', 17 KM lid. Mr Elvvorthy moved as a surgestion to the annual meetiiifr that XidO be set apart tor the introduction of rod-l.e-,ged partridges. An ae.: unt for .':1o:Ij !M v\as parsed for payment, being half share of coat of keeping the Milford bar open.

The Dean Case.—Mr Elanlon's application to the Attorney-General re Minnie Dean has been sent. Farewell Social. —A farewell social will be tendered to Mr and Mrs E. Herbert in the Temuka Parish Hall on Monday evening. The proceedings will commence at 8 o'clock.

Export of Live Cattle.—lt is understood that negotiations for regular shipments of live cattle and sheep to England are at present in progress between one of the direct shipping companies and some of thejleading stock salesmen of Christchurch. City Abbatoirs. —At the Dunedin City Council the design of Mr J. Hislop for an abbatoir was given first prize, and that of Mr J. Salmond second. Thirty-five schemes for drainage were received. The council adopted the mayor's proposal to convert the whole of the loans into i per cent, stook.

A Patent Cask.—A petition in the name of the Attorney-General has been served on the Registrar of Patents, and leave is to be asked at once to serve the representative of the Cassel Gold Extracting Company in New Zealani in connection with the cyanide process case. Sir Robert Stout has been retained by the company. Good News —The Messrs Siemens, the well-known iron and steel founders and electricol engineers of England, have intimated to the Goverument their willingness to put aside £200.000 for the establishment of works in New Zealand for the treatment of iron sand. They ask for certain information as to the extent of the deposits available, and for certain concessions.

New Uniforms. The new uniform suggested for all infantry volunteer corps in the colony is to consist of a dark-blue Norfolk jacket, with scarlet cuffs and collars, wide trousers of dark-blue cloth and leather gaiters, with dark-blue helmets for review, and a folding cap of the same color to be worn in drill order. Corps which are already well uniformed will not be required to make any change until the present uniforms are worn out.

A Disappointed Man. Ben. Shoure, who attempted suicide hy taking opium at Wellington, wrote a letter in anticipation of death, from which it seems that he was a single-taxer and came to New Zealand from the United States because he had heard it was far ahead of that country. He met disappointment ufter di-appointment, the chief one apparently being that the singletax idea was not in operation. Accused was remanded for medical examination.

Our Education System.—Bishop Willis considers the education system of New Zealand is better than that of England, and its excellence as a secular system cauld not be over-rated. But in religious instruction we were much behind, and something ought to be done to grapple with the question, for Sunday schools could not do it all. He said that ab Palmerston North out of \isi persons interrogated on tho, question all but 171 signed a memorial in favor of taking action m the matter. Sermon in Gaelic. —It will be seen from our advertising that Rev. Mr Macr.ie, who preaches, in the Temuka Presbyterian Church in the morning of next Sabbath, preaches in the afternoon at 2 o'clock in Gaelic. Gaelic is still spoken in the Highlands of Scotland, and in a modfied form in the South and West of Ireland, andtho.M) to whom it is a mother tongue are very slow to drop it. Doubtless from curiosity and from old association many will come from far and near to hear Rev. Mr Macrae.

Photography.—We have received from Messrs Butterfield & Co. specimens of their photographic work, and must pronounce it excellent. Messrs Butterfield & Co's show window, which is situated in the Main Street, Temuka, is worth looking at. It is really a credit to the town, nnd an advantage to people that they can get first-class photos, taken at their own doors. We hope Messrs Butterfield & Co will be encouraged to stay in Temuka. as, judging by what we have seen, they caa do firstclass work.

Severe Weather. A telegram from Naseby states that twelve inches of snow fell there on Thursday night. Since June 13th there has not been six hours without Biiow falliog. Fears are entertained for the safety of three rabbitera named Healey. A search party of 25 men left Naseby on Tuesday to look for them, but Wednesday's blizzard drove the party back to Mount I Burster. If the snow continues relief will have to be sent to the search party. Stoc<£ are starving in the district, and old settlers say that the storm is the worst ever experienced. Oraiu-Rangitata Water-Race Committee. —A meeting of the above committee was held in the Club-room, Geraldine, on Wednesday last. Present —Messrs Murray (chairman), Amyes, Metcalf, Proudfoot, and Wharton. The rangers reported the races in good order, and the water was running to the beach in all the races. It was resolved to give Messrs Ford and Knight notice to have their races freed from gorse, and the latter to put in larger pipes, so as to allow a greater flow pf water. Afcer perusing the agreement between flfr Thow and the council, the committee could not grant Mr Thew's request. Mr Ale?. Shw interviewed the committee, asking permission to be allowed to make a new race through his property, which was granted. It was decided that the chairman suggest to the council the advisability of making better arrangements re passing PT supervising any new racas that might be made in future. It was decided to get a few pounds of oakum and a caulking iron. The rangers requested purmis.sjpn tp turn off a portion of the water during fcho day to enable them to clear out the race afc'jjlie 1) padw arks. The request was granted. That beinjj a}[the business, the meeting terminated. , Temuka Rifles.—At the Government parade Qn Wednesday evening last the attendance was very good. The parade was spent jn <*"competition for positions as non-commissioned officers. The examina- ' • was under the supervision pf Sergt.tiou .. «.nd resulted in promotion as Major Jones, c. , " "l, tobeColor-Sergt.; follows: —Corpl.Rut;uu*_, Sipi ; Sergt. Hobbs, Senior-Sergt. ; w.. Sergeant; Corpl. Carr, Sergeant; Corpl. Clinch, Sergeant; Private Russell,Corporal; Private Chapman, Corporal; Private Radbournd, Corporal; Private Nicholas, Corporal. After the parade Captain Cutten said he was sorry to have to ask the men to look out for another captain, as he did not know what the bank was going to do with him. He was going to Timaru in the meantime, and if located in that loyvu permanently he would have to reside there and so resign the company, as it would be impossible to live in Timaru and givo any timo to volunteering in Temuka. He would be very sorry to have to lc ive the carpi, and he hoped things would turn out so that he would not have to do it. He would not resign for a few weeks. In the meantime Lieut. Whitehead would carry on the corps, and for anything that was wanted they were to apply to him.—On Thursday afternoon the corps lire.* the first of a series of trophy matches which am to take place during the year. The lirst on. the li.-t is the New Zcdand Clothing Factory's tn>]> iy, which has to h.-. ii:cd for four the tluve highest aggregates t» count. The notches are hanuiea }<:■ 1. an 1 the ranges are L'OOyds, 100yds. sm-.i .">()<)yds. five mioU, Wirnl.ledou targets and s.-oring. Small money prizes are also given to make the competition mom interesting. The weal her was very dull for the sh'-oiing. At the ia-t range it was niiueult r,o see the target. The following were the six higher, with the scores made, which are very low ; Private Leitoh. I points, l'.> ; Lieut. Whit-head, ser.. Is ; Sergt. Clinch, ('» points, ■l7; Private Laugridge, 'I points, -US : Sergt. Hobhs, 1 point, II; Private Phillips. 1 points, ■!:».

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Chukch of England, Temuka.—The services for to-morrow will be found in our advertising columns. Wesley an Church, Temuka.— The services for to-morrow will be found in our advertising columns. Heavy Rain.—Heavy rain set in last evening, and continued for some hours. During the last fortnight the weather has been showery.

American Flour.—American flour is coming into the Auckland market One hundred tons arrived by the Mariposa from San Francisco last week.

Arbor Day.—A meeting of the public will take place on Tuesday evening next at 7.30 o'clock, in the IGeraldiue Town Board ofiices, to discuss the matter of celebrating Arbor Day.

Football.—The match announced for Thursday at Winchester did not come oif. It will take place in the Winchester Park this afternoon, when the team published in Tuesday's issue will represent the Temuka 2nd

Timarv Snow.—Persons intending to give additional special prizes for the forthcoming show at Timaru are requested to advise the secretary, Mr G. P.Wood, of their intention as early as possible, so that the same may be included in the catalogue.

Red Clover and Cowgrass. New Zealand-grown red clover and cowgrass appear to be popular in England, as evidenced by the fact that 300 tons of Canterbury-grown seeds were exported to London in 181)1. The Canterbury Seed Company, of Christchurch, are cash buyers of these seeds at highest market rates. For the convenience of farmers who have seeds to dispose of, samples left at the offices of this paper, either in Tomuka or Geraldine, will be forwarded. Fancy Dress Ball. A grand fancy d'ess ball will be held in the Volunteer Hall, Geraldine, on Thursday, July 11th, in aid of the Geraldine Cricket Club. Every arrangement, we understand, has been made to make the ball a complete success, and the tickets so far are selling freely. Capital music will be provided, and there is no doubt as to a large attendance being present, 3eeing that fancy dress balls are seldom held at Geraldine, un>} the price, Is double ticket, is low. The ball on Thursday should prove very enjoyable.

Alhambra Variety Company.—The play-going public of Teinuka, i'as will be seen from our advertising columns, are promised a treat of unusual excellence on Tuesday and Wednesday next, when the Volunteer Hall will be occupied by Kingsley and Kerr's Alhambra Gaiety Company. The troupe include vocalists of both sexes, acrobats and choregraphic artists of renown, and a first-class entertainment may be anticipated. On the Tuesday afternoon Mr Allan Kerr will give an exhibition of his unrivalled feat of riding one wheel through the main street of Temuka, and all lovers of the cycling should flock to see the great trick bicycle act on the stage at uight. With popular prices the season should be a success. Lester's Stereopticon.—At the Oddfellows' Hall, Geraldine, on Wednesday evening next, Mr C. L. Wiggins will exhibit Lester's Stereopticou, when colored views of London, the Thames, statuary, etc., will be shown by a powerful light. We have been shown some of the views, and can youch for them as being really magnificent pictures, whiuh should be seen to be appreciated, Mr Wiggins has also brought with him a collection of illustrated stories, some of which are highly amusing, such as the Little Vulgar Boy and Dickens' fi,inous Gabriel Grubb, and the immortal Pickwick. The price for admission is adults Is, children b"J. The Cokek's Hotel Case,—The information charging G. J. Bruce with having committed perjury daring the bear.ng of the application for the renewal of the license of (Joker's Hotel before thj Christchurch'Licensing Committee on June 24th, was heard at the Christchurch Police Court on Thursday. The alleged perjury consisted of the statement said to have been made by Bruce, that he had seen from the window of his lodgings in Manchester street a number of men and women come tumbling out of the George-street bar of the hotel, locked in each otber'B arms and using bad language. Jt was shown that it was impossible to see within 56 feet of the bariroin the window in question. Accused, who reserved his defence, was committed for trial, and admitted to bail. The limited™ space allotted to the public was full o people during the hearing, and on two or three occasions there were slight demonstrations of applause at some rumarks of counsel or witnesses reflecting oa prisoner.

Temuka Caledonian Society. - The second ingleside in connection with the society took place in tho Volunteer Hall on Thursday eveuiug last. The attendance was a great improvement on the last social, but it ought to be pointed out and remembered that elected directors were conspicuous by their absence. The room was decorated in the usual style by the committee, and looked very pretty. The stage was got up as a drawiug-room, and was used very freely for games, etc., by the older people, and looked very cosy. In the absence of the president, who was prevented from attending by the inclemency of the weather, the vice-president, Mr D. Henry, with Mrs Henry led off the dancers. It is needless to say that everybody enjoyed themselves, everything being done for the comfort of the members that could be done. The music, which was excellent, was supplied by Messrs F. Colville (accordeon) and Heap (piano). As a little variation ia the programme, the committee had secured the services of two or three singers, but unfortunately only one turned up. Mr Hawkes sang " They All Love Jack " very well, and received an enthuuistie encore, responding with "Dsar Me, Is That Possible,'" Later on Mr Laweon (whq was abaent from the last social and greatly missed) recited a piece from "Tarn o' Shanter." which was received with loud applause. The catering was under the able management of Mr J. A. McOaskill, and was of his best. The prpcecdings brpke up about 2 o'clock, all joining in singing " Auld Lang Syne." Thore are only two male relatiyes of l&obespierre living at the present day — ' de Robespierre and his son, Maxitu.- ' i now 18 years oiu. . , of "Sweet Marie," tho giw tcst ">»£? tho season, at Begg's, Timaru— I j\u SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS D. McLean k Co.—Entries Temuka stock sale.' N.Z.L. & M.A.Co. —Entries Temuka stoeic ««*■'• Ceraldine Cricket Club—l-aucy Dress Bali. J. W. Pye—Extra special bargains for July. Church of England Services Lor tomorrow. Guinness £ LeCrcn Entries Temuka stock sale. 11. I>. Webster k Co.—Entries Temuka stork Sale. C F.C. Association Entries Temuka stnek sale. Primitive Methodist Church Services for to-morrow. Wi.'.Vl'jy.-ui Church, Temuka—Sorvicos for to-morrow. Cerul'iine Town Board—Public meeting re A»-bor Day. ('. L. Wiggin-;—Lester's Stercoptoieu at (ieralline July 10th. .Mount Poel Koad Board—Stray stock will I)/, impoujided off Peel Forest roads. Temuka Volunteer Fire Brigade--Grand soeia,' and torchlight procession on the !7th ins<„ 'J'cmuka l'rot;ijyfcer;an Church Gaelic sermon to-morrow afternoon by Rev. MiMacrae. Timaru A. X P. Association—lmporvaiu noti'-o to persons desirous of oil'oring additional special prizes. Kiugsley & Kerr's Alhamlirn Gaiety Company—At Temuka Volunteer Hall on Tuesday and Wednesday cvcningH.