LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 258, 17 April 1880, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

We would draw attention to the Jadvt. of Mr Waveing’s cheap sale, in another column; The community have 10 thank Mr Wareing for purchasing the assigned estate of Mr Harrop,as it keeps the money iu the place, instead of allowing outsiders to come and drain all the ready cast away. At the price Mr Wareing purchased this stock he can afford to sell it ch eap, and is giving bargains for cash. Another thing: it is the duty of every settler to make his purchases in the district, when he can judiciously do so. Every one depends on another; every one hangs upon another ; the prosperity of all rests with the supporters of all. As will bo seen iu another column, the Wesleyan Church gift auction will be held in Mr Gray’s auction room, Temuka, on Tuesday next, the sale to start at 12 noon As the articles are various and numerous, and the object of the auction a good one, we hope it will bo largely patronised.

We learn that Mr John Paterson is to be nominated as a candidate for the vacancy on the Road Board. Although there are many good men amongst us capable of filling the vacancy, we believe that Mr Paterson is the most capable. Since his election as a member of the Domain Board be has been a most useful and energetic member. Another thing : it la time our young men wore initiated into these duties, as the old identities are getting picked off, or getting screwy We don’t think Mr Paterson will meet with much opposition. The medical evidence at the inquest on the body of the man Wilson, who recentty died in the Invercargill gaol, was to the* effect that the cause of death was “ breast pangs,” and that they were difficult to detect. How can a pain influence death I it can bo but tho apparent effect of a pal- > able cause ; and unless the cause is there how can there be pain. Pangs must be induced, and their presence is evidence of disorganisation of some part of tho system traces'of which are more or less apparent. We should l ; ke, for the sake of the pi-ofos-, sion, to see one of these abnormal “ breast pangs’’ m-tected as early as possible, andput in a bottle for examination : tho jury might then know satisfactorily whether iy is a new device of tho artfnl one, of whether tho term is simply synonymous with prison hunger, negligence, and indifferent treatment of an apparently dying man.—Telegraph.

An accident (•peurred on Wednesday afternoon to Messrs Kennedy arid Garter a cosell. In the journey from Orari to Geraldine ono wheel of the coach came off, and the coach was thrown over on its side. Two men were bruised rather badly about the face and iegs, and a young girl was slightly hrivsed and shaken. Fortunately the horses stood quite still, otherwise the consequences might have baon much more serious.

Two horses were killed, and_ one fearfully injured, on the railway line, about one mile northwards from the Terauka station, by the train early on Thursday morning. It is thought that the annuals got access to the line through the railway not being fenced at that time.

Coi. "Francis Lo Blanc, one of the few remaining officers of the Walcheren, Peninsula, and Waterloo campaigns, has died at the ripe age of 90. 'lfhe criminal session of the District Court was held to-day. The only case on the list was a charge of indecent assault against John Dale upon' his daeghter, 10 years of age, named Ellen Dale. Very conclusive evidence was adduced on the crime, afrer which the solicitor for the prisoner took exception to the indictment which was not signed by the Crown Prosecutor, and he therefore applied for the discharge of the prisoner. Mr Standish, the Crown Prosecutor, was not in his place, having left by steamer on Sunday for Australia. His Honor therefore discharged the prisoner in consequence of the objection raised, at the same time commenting on what he termed a miscarriage of justice.

A deputation, headed by Mr D. H. McKenzie, Chairman of the Harbor Board, waited on the Hon. Mr Oliver and the Hon. Mr Whitaker, relative to the reclamation for railway works. The deputation urged that the sum remaining, L 25,000, be spent in taking away earth rlroady deposited in the harbor as part of the reclamation, and building up tbe well again ; and that a large reception shed for goods be built upon that portion of the land already reclaimed. Mr Oliver de dined to express any opinion until he had received a communication from the Harbor Board.

To-morrow is the Communion Sabbath with our friends in the Presbyterian Church. The services, which will be conducted by tho Rev. David Gordon commences at 11 a.m. and C'SOp.m,, tho usual hours. Wo understand the seating of the new part of tho church will be completed, and ample accommodation will bo provided for strangers.

On Sunday, tlio Gtli October, 1844, was buried in Lydiard Tregozo churchyard, England, Thomas Boasant, a basket maker aged 85. He is said to have been a quaint and eccentric character, and was termed by the lato Mrs Bunt, of Lidiard Milliccnt Manor, “ The Philosopher.” He directed that the following lines be inscribed on his coffin -which was done : Where I am gone you cannot tell, Whether to heaven or.to hell To judge ir e then be not inclined, But rather your own business mind ; And if you think I’ve badly done, My evil ways be sure to shun, That you in he rvenly bliss may dwell, Though I may tortured be in hell. Thomas Peasant, A Match has been made between Bowley, tho weli-kuown Christchurch walker, and O’Connor, of Timaru, to walk seven miles for LIOO aside. The first do * posits of L 25 each have been already made and the match will come off in Hagley Park; Christchurch, about the middle of May*