The Temuka Leader TUESDAY, JULY 15, 1884. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1204, 15 July 1884, Page 2

The Temuka Leader TUESDAY, JULY 15, 1884. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Thb Opxhi Bridge.—The Opihi Bridge is closed for traffic, until the completion of the new bridge over the northern stream, Gebaldink Electoral Roll. —Copies of the Geraldine electoral roll can now be obtained from the Registrar, Mr W. Wills, Temuka.

Geraldine Town Board.—The poll for the election of seven commissioners to form the Geraldine Town Board takes place te-day at the R.M, Courthouse, Geraldine, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sale at Waitohi. —Messrs Maclean and Stewart have received instructions from Mr M. Wightman to sell his farm and live and dead stock, at Waitohi, on Thursday next. Particulars will be found in the advertisement.

Sale at the Washdtne. —At the Wt>*hdyke to-day, under bill of sale, Mr K. F. Gray will sell 5 draught horses and 7 eow*. He will also sell sheep, - etc. —Mr Gray will hold his monthly sale on Friday next, and solicits further entries. Electoral Meetings.-—Mr W. Eolleston addresses the electors at Winchester this evening, at 7.30 o’clock.—Mr A.- Cox addresses the electors at Raugitata this evening. —Mr Franks addresses the electors at Temuka to-night in the Volunteer Hall at half-past 7 o’clock, and at Orari to-morrow night. The date of the other meetings will be found in his advertisement.

Petroleum Company. —The Directors of the Southern Cross Petroleum Company report that some delay has been occasioned at the works owing to the breaking of the boring cable. The string of tools, weighing over li tons, fell to a depth of some 600 ft, and became jammed at the bottom of the hole. Pishing tools were made, and by their means the tools hare been grabbed and recovered. Boring operations will now be continuous day and night, and the oil-bearing strata may be reached at any moment.

Tkb West Coast Reef*. —Mobs of people leave Ross daily to look at the reefs, which are disclosing fresh stone of almost fabulous richness. Last Friday night a parcel of stone covered with gold was brought to town and shares in the Prospectors’ (William Tell) Company were eagerly bought at £750. They are not to be had at that figure now. Shares in the Swiss Republic, the adjoining lease on the West, are fetching £2OO per one twenty-fourth share. In the Totara lease, adjoining the Prospectors’ claim on the east, £IOO is refused. ‘The Prospectors’ reef has a distance of eight chains. Many new leases are being taken up, Geraldine Working Men’* Political Reform Association. The adjourned meeting of the members of this Association was held in Mr W. S. Maslin’s Auction Rooms (kindly lent for the occasion) on Saturday evening last. Mr J. Mundell (in the unavoidable absence of the President) took the chair The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. A letter received from Mr F. Franks, announcing himself as a candidate at the ensuing election for Geraldine, was read, and it was stated that Mr G. Bolton, who had also come forward, had retired since from the contest. An animated discussion then ensued on the merits and demerits of the candidates, after which the meeting adjourned till this (Tuesday) evening. Several now members were enrolled during the evening.

OnnißniowsHip in Geraldine. On Friday evening la»t an interesting ceremony in connection with Oddfellow ship in Geraldine, took place in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Geraldine. The Loyal (Victoria Lodge, No. 19, has been established some few years and is steadily increasing in strength, both numerically and financially. The installation of officers for the ensuing half year took place soon after the Lodge was opened. Past Grand Master Bro. J. Williams, in the unavoidable absence of Ero. Q, Ward, District Deputy Grand Master, conducted the proceedings, The following were the officers installed ;—N.G., Ero. A. Owles | V.G., Ero. W. J. Stonehouse ; Treasurer, Ero. J. Kallaugher j Secretary, Ero. J. W. Pye ; Warden, Ero. J. Pizzey; Conductor, Bro. G. H. Patrick ; R.S. to V.G. Bro. P. Dierck ; L.S. to Y.G., Ero. J. Pye ; LG. Bro. J. Sutherland. A banquet then took place, a report of which will be given in our next.

Mr Bolton at Temuka. Mr Bolton addressed a crowded meeting in the Volunteer Hall, Temuka, last night. A report of the proceedings will appear in our next.

Goebe on Eoads.—Owners or occupiers of land in the Geraldine road district are warned that they must clear all gorse from their respeotire road frontages or the Board will enforce the prescribed penalty. Football. —On Saturday afternoon a match took place between the Ashburton Football Club and the local team at Geraldine. The following were the players :-r: Ashburton—Messrs S. Clark (captain), B. Mcßobie, E, Simpson, D. Williamson, A. Death, 0. Moss, H. Mors, H. Fooks, E. holey, W. Field, G. Kidd, J. Kidd, W. Kidd, and Pass. Geraldine—Messrs Fred. Fish (captain), A. Erskme, C. Harding, J. Brown, C, Foster, E. Millard, G. Bethune, K. Temple, R. Temple, J. Ogilvie, J. Kallaugher, and W. Fleming. The Geraldine Wanderers Club were, on the whole heavier and stronger than the Ashburton Crescents. The Ashburton captain kicked off, and Ogilvie, for Geraldine, securing the ball made a short run, but was soon collared by the Ashburton forwards. A succession of scrimmages, in which the Ashburton team generally secured the advantage, worked the ball in close proximity to the Geraldine goal, but eventually the ball was worked out and secured by Fred. Fish, who made a splendid run from goal to goal. He easily passed the Ashburton backs and kicked an easy goal amid thb applause of his side. Erskine kicked off for Geraldine, and soma time the ball was kept about tbe middle of the ground. Scrimmages were now frequent, and though several attempts were made by G. Bethiine, Temple and Ogilvie, for Geraldine, and Mcßobie, Clark and Death for Ashburton, they were never allowed to get far away with the ball. In the second half hour spell the game was pretty evenly contested until the ball was worked into the Ashburton goal when a maul took place between Erskine (Geraldine) and Clark and another Ashburton back. According to the umpire’s decision the ball was secured by Geraldine, who entrusted Erskine with the try. The attempt, though an excellent one, did not' result in a goal. The umpire’s decision in favor of Geraldine was questioned by several members of tbe Ashburton team, amongst whom Mcßobie was conspicuous for his free criticism. In the end he refused to play any longer, and the team withdrew. The majority, however, wished to play it cut, but Mcßobie who evidently had had enough, retired. The Geraldine team therefore won the match by goal and a try to nothing. It is to be regretted that the match was not played out in a friendly spirit. Thb Tbst of Actual Trial.— This is what proves the merit of a preparation, The proprietor of Green’s August Flower knowing its valuable properties, meets this test boldly by preparing samples bottles of this remedy, which are sold at 6d. This enables doubters to try its virtues at a trifling expense. August Flower is a panacea for for Dyspepsia and all disorders of the Liver, including Biliousness, Indigestion, Sick Headache, Oostivcness, &0., &j. Three doses will relievo any of the above!, and a faithful use will certainly cure. No medicine in the world has ever given such proof of its merits, Druggists recommend it with perfect ■■ c« wd physician* prescribe it regnL.ij. IV f - l full-sized bottles 3i 6d. Sold by all druggists.; ■ ■