LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1489, 6 April 1886, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

To Coebbbpokdbnts. —We are obliged to hold over Mr A. W- Gaza’s letter till our next issue.

Auction.-— Mr K. F. Gray, instructed by Mr W. Demuth, holds an important clearing sale of dairy stock, at his yards, Temuka, at 1.30 p.m, to-day. Town Boaro for Aeowhenua.— Mr George Edgeler has received a letter from Mr Rolleston, ia which he (Mr Rolleston) says he has forwarded a recommendation to the Government to retain the money until the Town District has b°en pro claimed,

Divorce. —The Lyttelton Times of yesterday gives currency to the repott that a Tiraaru divorce case will coma before the Supreme Court at Wellington next month. As the parties are well known, and occupy a high social position, the case will probably create a sensation. Those who know them will feel deep regret that auch a thing should occur.

The Gkbaldikb Couethousb.— Tenders for the erection of the new Courthouse, Gerald ine, close to-morrowi

A Good Bag. —The best bag of game that we hare heard of this season was secured by the veteran sportsman, Mr Boyd Thomson, who bagged between 130 and 140 birds. Timahu Woollen Factory.— -The Timaru Woollen Factory will be thrown open to public inspection in a few days. The Factory is now turning out blankets, flannels, fancy coatings and tweeds of first-class quality.

The Matauba. —The N.Z. S. Co.’s ship Mataura, which is to load up at Timaru with frozen meat, arrived early on Sunday morning last. As her cargo of meat is nearly all ready she should be accorded a quick despatch. Boabd Meetings. —The monthly meeting of the Temuka Road Board takes place to-day, and the monthly meeting of the Verauka Town Board to-morrow evening. The Geraldine Road Board hold their meeting next Tuesday.

Geealdinb Beagle Club. —The annual general meeting of members of this Club, takes place at the Kennels, Winchester, today, when most important business will be brought forward. All who take an interest in the Club are invited to attend. R.M. Court, Temuxa.— At the above Court last Saturdoy, before S, D. Barker, Esq., J.P., Frederick Dernuth was charged with having on the previous Thursday committed an assault on William Demuth. The evidence went to prove the offence, and a fine of £2 was inflicted.

Woodbuby Rages.—Owners of horses intending to run them at the Woodbury Meeting on Easter Monday, are reminded that nominations for the Handicap Hurdles, Woodbury Cup, and All-Aged Stakes, close with tbe Secretary, Mr J. H, Dean, to-day. Weights will be declared on the 12th instant.

Voujntbbb Bam.—A grand ball under the auspices of the Geraldine Rifle Company takes place in the Oddfellows' Hall, Geraldine, on Friday, the 16th instant. The price of admission has been fixed rery low (7s 6d for double tickets), considering that refreshments are to be provided, and no doubt the attendance of well-wishers of the Company will be large. Pbimitive Methodist Church, TbMTJKA. —On Sunday last the Bev. Jesse Boothroyd, the newly-appointed minister in charge of the Geraldine circuit, paid his first visit to Temnka, conducting two services—in the afternoon and in the evening. Ho was introduced by Mr Huffey, of Geraldine, and the congregations, which were large, were greatly impressed with the addresses.

Bam and Ewb Fair. —The annual ram and ewe fair, under the auspices of the Temuka and Geraldine Agricultural and Pastoral Association,'takes place on the grounds, near Winchester, on Thursday, the 15th April next. The various auctioneers in the district will give full parliculars as to fees, etc. Entries are to be made with the Secretory to the Society, Mr W. Wills, Tomuka.

Rotal Flouring Mills. An extraordinary general meeting of the shareholders of this Company took place on Saturday last. About 25 shareholders were present, and the Chairman of Directors, Mr J. Jackson, presided. Mr W. Evans moved—That the regulations contained in Table A in the schedule of the Companies Act, 1882, shall apply to this Company.” In moving the resolution Mr Evans said he held it was advisable that the whole of the Act should apply to the Company. Under present conditions a Director might buy or sell grain to the Compnny on commission, which ho thought most undesirable, os the Manager would be placed in a false position. He moved the resolution in the interests of the Company, not through any bad feeling to the Directors. Mr James Bruce seconded the motion. The Chairman, Mr Moss Jonas, Mr T. W. Hall, and others spoke against the motion, end after a long and acumonious discussion it w*s put to the meeting and lost by 4 to 16. Tha rsxt business taken was a proposal to change the name of the Company to the Timaru Milling Company. The Chairman spoke in favor of the change,stating that it was rumored that Mr Bruce was about to start another mill, and this the Directors thought would ead *o complications, ss the correspondence might clash and the produce of the two mills be mixed. Mr Jonas, Mr Bruce (who seated he was only goiog to start au oatmeal mill), Mr Balfour, and Mr Evans having spoken again the change, the motion that the name be changed was put and carried by 10 to 8. It was resolved on the motion of Mr Evans—“ That two competent valuers (who are not connscted with the company) be appointed by the directors to to take stock of the property and assets of the company annually, the said appointments to be made and stocks taken not later than the 31st of January in each year.” Another motion by Mr Evans to the effect that tenders should be called for all coal and merchandise used by the company, and that offers be obi ained from all first-class Insurance Companies in the town for the Company’s business, was negatived, and the meeting terminated. Concbbt at Hilton. —The concert given at Hilton on Thursday evening last in the schoolroom, for the benefit of Mr James Walker was a decided mooesi. About £6 were taken at the door, and there were also a good number of tickets sold by the Committee. Mr J. Kelland occupied the chair. The concert was opened with an overture on the piano by Mi?s Foster, who also accompanied the various singers in a most efficient manner, A song was then given by Mr Lodge, who was in good voice, This wnij followed by a quartette by Miss Andrews, Mrs Glass, and two gentlemen, which was encored, and the last verse was repeated. Miss Andrews, who came next with a solo, also received a well-merited encore, and Mrs Glass gave a song very nicely indeed. A gentleman then gave a song, which was muob appreciated, and the Mieses Bradley, Leary and Beattie, three of the school children, then rendered “ Under the willews she’s Weeping ” rery well indeed, considering the school children bare only lately had instruction in singing. This concluded the first part of the programme, and after an interval of ten minutes the Geraldine Amateur Christy Minstrels came upon the platform: Mr Logan as Mr Johnstone (centre man), Mr Kruse as Bones, with Mr Porteus as Pompey, The performance of Mr Johnstone and Bonos wav highly appreciated by tha audience, who wore kept in roars of laughter for fully an hour and a-half. Mr Logan followed with a song in grand style, for which he was encored, and a laughable farce, which created much fun, brought the programe to a close. The Chairman, in proposing a vote of thanks to the performers, and especially to Miss Foster, the accompanist, wac able to state that there would be a net sum of £7 to hand over to Mr Walker,, After this rote had been carrieOy acclamation a similar one was pasted to jw Chairman, and the proceedings with the singing of the first veijse of Save the Queen.” Tha room was for dancing, which was kept great spirit till about 4 i’clock morning. We understand it is of the Minstrels to return to five or six weeks.

Football.— The opening game of the season at Timaru took place on Saturday last. There was a good attendance of players. The annual meeting of the Temuka Club will take place on Friday evening next. Accident. —An accident occurred on Saturday last at Kakahu. John Tindall, son of Mrs Tindall, »f the Hilton Hotel, was riding after a horse that had got away from a threshing machine. The horse he was riding stumbled and fell, end Tindall got very much bruised about the face. He was immediately brought in to Geraldine and attended by Dr Fish, and is now progrossing as well as could be expected.

Tub Timaru Hospital.— The following is a return of patients in the Timaru Hospital for the month of March, 1836: —Patients under treatment at date of last returnmales 11, females 9, total 20; admitted during month— males 16, females 4> totol 20 } totals treated—males 27, females 13, total 40; discharged during mouth—cured : males 8, females 4, total 12; relieved: males 2, females 2, total 4; dead—male I (Walter Hewitson) ; totals discharged—males 9, females 6; total 15 ; remaining under treatment—males 18, females 7, total 25 ; outpatients treated during the month —malts 13, females 25, total 38. Agricultural Association.— A meeting of the Committee of the Temuka and Geraldine Agricultural and Pastoral Association was held last Saturday, in the Star Hotel. Present—Messrs R. A. Barker (Chairman), Gray, Paterson, Grant, and Wills. The Treasurer, Mr Gray, reported that there Was a sum of about £3O to the credit of the Association. It was decided to sell the old yards by auction at an early date. Arrangements were made for the forthcoming Ram and Ewe Fair. Accounts to the amount of £8 7e were passed for payment, and the meeting then adjourned.

A Good Accouitp.—“ To stun it np, aix long years of bed-ridden sicknesi and mffering, costing J 540 per year, total £2 40, all of which was (topped by three bottlei of American Oo.’t Hop Bitters taken, by my wife, who has done her own house work for a year since without the lots of a day, and 1 want everybody to know it for their own benefit.” Johk Webks, Butler, Find Advl. ' SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS. Geraldine Rifle*—Geraldine Volunteer Ball on April 16th. Geraldine Road Board—lnvite lenders for several road works.

R, Cole, Blacksmith, Orari—lmportant notice re strayed horse.

Miles, Archer, and Oo.—Have 300-aore farm to let with purchasing clause. ' Temuka Football Club—Annual meeting on Friday evening next at the Royal Hotel.

Temuka and Geraldine A. and F. Associa-tion-Annual ram and ewe fair on 15th April. J. Mundell and Co.—Advertise full particulars re sale of' property and stock at Hilton on 9th April• amended notice re sale of B. Bayley, Esq.’s surplus stock ; have for sale privately fat crossbred lambs, steers, roofing iron, etc., etc.