LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1142, 21 February 1884, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Napiee Habboe Wobks.— The Napier Harbor Board on Tuesday adopted Mr Goodall's plan for a breakwater, to cost £107,000. Parliament. —lt is understood that, barring unforeseen impediments, Parliament will most likelj meet for the despatch of business about the last week in May. Major Atkinson.—Major Atkinson -will, it is understood, shortly address his constituents, after -which he will probably visit the principal places in the colony, and deliver addresses on Federation, etc. Cricket. The match between the Tasmanian team now on a visit to N.Z. and a South Canterbury team commenced on Tuesday last. South Canterbury went in first to bat and were very soon disposed of for a total of 57. The Tasmanians scored 136 in their first innings.

Strange Theatsical Management.—A telegram from Dunedin states that a nunber of young girls connected with the " Mother Goose " pantomime have been left at an hotel there with their board unpaid, and without means to get back to Wellington, where their homes are. The whole of the company aro very much dissatisfied with their treatment by the management.

Accidentally Drowned at Oamaeu.— A man named James Cook was drowned in the breakers at Oamaru opposite the town on Sunday afternoon. He was under the influence of liquor and went in to bathe with a portion of his clothes on. A breaker knocked him down, and he was drowned. An inquest was held at which the verdict was " accidentally drowned ; " the jury added a rider that the police should proceed agaiast the owners of sly grog shops, as deceased had evidently been supplied with drink at those places.

Interesting to Volunteers.—A case of interest to Volunteers came b«fore the R.M. Court, Chnstchurch, on Monday last. Action was taken bv the CaDtain of the City Guards against two members, who have been returned as " non-efficient," for non-attendance at parades, to recover from them capitation that would have been paid to the Company had they complied with the Regulations. The defence was that a copy of the rules had not been supplied to members at the enrolment. Mr Ollivier, the presiding Magistrate held the objection fatal, and gave judgment for the defendants.

A Boy's Conception of a Gentleman.— The following little essay on " What constitutes a gentleman " has been handed to the Post as the unaided production of an Italian boy in Wellington, and seems worth printing. We give it exactly as written :—" My Idias of What constitutes a Gentleman—Kindness, good manners, no shyness. Straitfouredness, walk straigt. Not to proud, no tight boots, no tight fitting gloves, don't suck cane handles, ware your hat stright. don't wink at ladies pissing in the street, always take your hat off in entering a house, don't twirl your hat on your finger, don't smoke in a company of ladies. Never have to big of a flower in your button hole, don't curl your fringe in front, don't be sulkey ; never call anybody by nickname, never start a row. Never let love matters trouble your Brain, never get exited, don't get drunk to often. Never cough, not if you can help it. Be Correus to Ladies. Never swear. Go to church every sunday. don't pass remarks, never tell Lies."

Native Matters. Messrs Bryce and Rolleston had a conference with the natives at Ohinemutu on Saturday re the Rotorua township leases and the working of the Thermal Springs Act. The Ministers warned the natives not to be biassed by interested Europeans, and stated that the Government were only defeated as regards the Botorua leases in the minor Courts, but shortly a case would be tried in the Supreme Court, when, doubtless, the matter would take another turn. The meeting adjourned till Monday, in order to give the tribe time to consentrate their grievances and bring them before the Government through one spokesman. Ministers privately met in the Courthouse, Ohinemutu, on Monday. Seven young principal chiefs of the Ngatiatunakaroa refused to meet them. The Ministers being unable to satisfy the natives with their action regarding the township and other matters, the natives positively refused to grant any land for a railway, and withdrew their former offer to the directors of a considerable area. The Native Minister informed them they would suffer for the decision arrived at.

Sib Julius Vogel.—Sir Julius Vogel is engaged in forming a company to lay a duplicate submarine cable between England and Australia. He sails for New Zealand on the 26th inst.

The Weatheb. After being for a week , all that could be desired for getting in the harvest, the weather during Monday last changed, and a cold, drizzling rain fell, and in the afternoon, although it had ceased, the sky was still overcast. Owing, however, to a drying wind then prevailing, farmers were enabled to reaume harvest operations. Yesterday morning it rained, rendering the farmers again idle, but we trust not for long. Accident. —On Sunday afternoon last, whilst Mr H. Gripp junr., of Geraldine, was riding on horseback, the horse suddenly reared up, throwing his rider and falling on him, when near Mr E. Taylor's farm, at the upper end of Eaukapuka Bush. Assistance was fortunately at hand and he was taken to his home in Mr Taylor's trap. On Monday morning Dr Fi»h was called in, who on examination found that Mr Gripp had sustained injury to the lower part of his spine, necessitating his being laid up for a short time.

A Disputed Agbbement.—At the B.M. Court, Timaru, on Tuesday last, a claim by the N. Z. Grain Agency against McS. Gentlemun was heard. The claim was for refund of railway charges for conveyance of 3000 bushels of wheat from Temuka to Timaru. T. McClatchie, manager at the time for plaintiffs, in April last, purchased the wheat at 4s 2d per bushel, and defendant was paid the full 4s 2d. Afterwards the plaintiffs claimed that a mistake had been made, that the wheat was to have been delivered in Timaru for that price, and a claim was made on defendant for the railage. After hearing the evidence of McClatchie and defendant, the Bench nonsuited plaintiffs with costi.

Temttka Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society. A meeting of the above Society was held in the Volunteer Hall on Monday ) he 18th mst., when there was a very fair attendance of both ladies and gentlemen. Mr J". H. Edmonds was voted to the chair, and, after a few remarks, called upon the Secretary to read the minutes of the last meeting. Upon these being confirmed, a discussion took place as to the advisability of carrying on the Operatic part of the Society, and judging from the hearty way in which the members spoke in favor of it, the promoters seem to be very sanguine as to their success. The rules drawn up by the subcommittee were read and passed. The officers for the ensuing year were' then elected, the result of the election being : President, A. M. Clarke, Esq.; Vice-Presi-dents, Dr Hayes and W. H. Hargreaves, Esq j Stage Manager, Mr J. H. Edmonds; Secretary and Treasurer, Mr E. W. Q-urr ; Committee, Messrs Greenwood, Coltman and Whitehead. The meeting had some difficulty in choosing a Conductor, and after considerable discussion it was finally resolved that the election of that officer be postponed to a future date. The opera " Trial by jury," by Gilbert and Sullivan, was referred to as a most suitable one for the Society to make its debut —this, together with a dramatic farce, would afford a very good evening's amusement. After a vote of thanks to the Chairman, the meeting adjourned. Stopping the Suryets.—The following are particulars received at New Plymouth with reference to the surveyors being turned back by the natives. Mr Skeet and a party of surveyors wont on Saturday last towards the store dep6t situated at Tongahakau, and when within two miles of it met the man in charge, who reported that a number of natives had told him to clear out or he would be shot. The natives then at once took possession of the store and commenced to help themselves to the provisions, and told the man if he returned they would shoot him, and if any of the surveyors came they would be dealt with in a similar manner. The man was consequently compelled to leave the store, and on telling his story to Mr Skeet and party they deemed it prudent not to proceed further. The obstructing natives were Teaniata, an Upper Wanganui chief, and three of his followers, who were all armed. It is evident, however, that this chief is the only opponent that the Government have to deal with, as all the other natives appear favorable to the survey being made. Spencer and party, who have been surveying the native boundary line, have arrived at Ohura, unmolested. Mr Skeet intends going out again at once to resume explorations, when it is intended to move the dep6t nearer the coast.

A Difficult Case. —At the E.M. Court;, Timaru, on Tuesday, before J. Beswiek, Esq., R.M., the case Taylor t. Siegert and Fauvsl —Claim, £l7 3s came up. This case wis heard at the Court at Temuka, and judgment reserved, to be given by consent, in Timaru, , after certain authorities had been submitted to the Magistrate. The plaintiff claims the above sum as wages, but he has been committed for trial for embezzling moneys belonging to his employers, and the question with the Magistrate was whether the plaintiff under the circumstances has a legal claim for wages. Mr White urged that he haß not, and that judgment should bo reserved until after the criminal charge had been disposed of. Mr Hamersley said he had found authorities showing that the claim for wages was not affected even bv a conviction for embezzlement, and therefore the fact that a charge of embezzlement was hanging over plaintiff's head should not affect the treatment of this case. These authorities he had only put in His Worship's hands on Saturday, and the latter had not had time to consider them. His Worship said he was inclined to defer judgment until after the criminal trial, but if, as his counsel asserted, the accused was without means, he would give judgment for plaintiff if he found the authorities favored that course. The other side, however, denied that was plaitiff without means. His Worship adjourned the case further, and Mr Hamersley promised to file an affidavit that Taylor was without meant.

Sale of Fubnitube, etc., at Obabi. Messrs J. Mundell and Co. hold an important sale of household furniture, etc , at Orari tomorrow, on the premises of Mrs Fraser. Full particulars will be found in the advertisement.

Temuka-Hilton Coach. —Messrs J. Mundell and Co., announce in our advertising '"*. columns that they have discontinued running their coaches between Hilton and Temuki. We feel assured that the Hiltonians will greatly regret this step.

Eechabite Tent at Q-bbaldine.—To-night steps will be taken to inaugurate a Eechabite Tent at Geraldine. A meeting has been called for this purpose, to beheld in the Good Templars' Hall, at 7.30 p.m., when Bro. Lery, from Hawkes Bay, and other gentlemen will give addresses.

Hilton-Temuka Mail Sebvice. Ko intelligence is to hand up to the present time as to whether the Government have accepted any tender for the Hilton-Temuka mail service, as recently advertised for, but Messrs Mundell and Co, have received a the effect that their tender has not been

accepted. Licensing Elections. The licensing elections created a good deal of interest in Dunedin on Tuesday. The Good Templars' ticket included Messrs Stout and Green, M.H.R. Air Stout was elected m all four districts, but Mr Green in none. Mr Fish, M.H.8., on the publicans' ticket, was elected for one district. There was a majority for the r Good Templar ticket in two districts, and for the publican ticket in one ; and in the fourth district it is claimed that four of those returned are pledged to ten o'clock licenses. In Auckland the Temperance ticket carried the day in every ward, with but one exception.

A Waterspout. The Cheviot and Waipara districts have experienced a waterspout. It was seen to rise in the sea and travel rapidly landwards to the boatshod where the Hon. W. Robinson loads his vrool.j A team of bullocks, with a dray, was being driven by, and just as it reached a bridge over a gully, the deluge descended. In a few minutes the approach to the bridge was swept away; the leading bullocks fell into the gully the chain snapped, and they disappeared under a mass of earth dislodged from the banks, and were carried out to sea. The slip is estimated at 2000 tons. The waterspout traversed nearly the whole of the district with terrible effects. No thunder, lightning, • or wind accompanied it.

A Well-known Character Wanted.— Yesterday Constable Willoughby, the officer in charge at Geraldine, caused the following to be circulated in the township »nd district; "Wanted—A man, 40 years of age, native of North of Ireland, fair complexion, blue-grey eyes, sft. 7iin. in height, medium build, light brown hair, sandy whiskers, etc., features rather flat, forehead receding, bald on top of head ; generally wears colored mole pants and vest with sleeves; an old Scotch cap with peak, or a soft felt hat; a great hand for quoting from the Bible. The above described is a wellknown incendiary. The expense of ing information of this man's whereabouts will be paid if required."

Embezzlement.—At the Police Court Timaru, yesterday, Joseph Mackay was charged with embezzling at Geraldine £1 Is Gd, the property of the Government Insurance Department. Accused said he had nevei embezzled a penny in his life—public or pilva.e money. Inspector Broham said accnced had heen arrested that morning at Geraldine by Detective Kirby, on receipt of a telegram from the office of the department in Dunedin. There were ti ve warrants out against him, and he would suggest as the warrants had not yet come to hand, that he should be given his choice, either to be remanded forthwith to Dunedin or to await the a-rival of the warrants. His Worship (to accused) —Which would you prefer ? Accused —I should prefer going to Dunedin, your Worship. I may state that the charge is entirely false ; it is a mere political affair. I have opposed the Department continually, and this is the result. Of course I have my against Government, and if it costs me thousands of pounds 1 will have my rights. I have telegraphed to Mr Stout and Mr Lyell, the insurance officer, and I should like to be in Dunedin early. His Worship—" Very well, j - ou shall be remanded to Dunedin at once, as you desire, so that your case can be heard at once. Accused —I thank your Worship. Your Worship will understand that as a public man for many years the position is a painful one. At a later hour inspector Broham received a telegram from the prosecutor, requesting that the accused should be remanded to Geraldine, i where the offence was committed, instead of to Dunedin. The alteration was made accordingly. August Flower.—The most miserable beings in the world are tliose suffering from Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint. More than seventy five per cent of the people are afflicted with these two diseases and their effects ; such as Sour Stomach Sick Headache, Habitual Co3tiveness, Palpitation ot thp- Heart, Heartburn, Waterbrash, gnawing and burning pains at the pit of the Stomach, Yellow Skin, Coated Tongue and disagreeable taste in the mouth, coming up of food after eating, low spirits, etc. Go to your Druggist and get a bottle of August Flower. This valuable medicine has cured thousauds and thousands of sufferers, and is known in all civilised countries. Two doses will relieve you. It costs only 3s 6d a Bottle. Sample Bottles 6d. ' 2

A sewing mistress is wanted for tbe South Orari School. A reward is offered for the recovery of a briadle greyhound bitch.