The Temuka Leader THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 1886. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1520, 17 June 1886, Page 2

The Temuka Leader THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 1886. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Dancb at Gapes' Vaixkt.—A donee in aid of the Gapes' Valley School Funds takes place to-morrow evening. WINOHBSTBB TbUPEBANOB "CMOS.—The first meeting of the Union takes place this erening, when refreshments will be provided free.

TuMUKA BlPLßS.—Members of the corps are reminded that an inspection by the officer commanding the district takes place this evening and are expected to be on parade at a quarter past seven. Fribhold Fabms.—Messrs R. Turnbull and Son, on the 21st June submit to auction two valuable improved freehold farms—one of 115 acres situats at Kerry town, and the other of 500 acres situate at the Level;. The Dixkb Casb. A late cablegram states that the Quoen'i Proctor has not yet intervened in the CrawfordDilke divorce case. It is reported that the woman Fanny, mentioned so frequently in the evidence, has been " spirited " away.

Napieb Habbob Wobki.—At the Harbor Board meeting on Tuesday, the tender of W. McGill, Timaru, for £33,900, for the construction of the first section of 660 ft of the Napier breakwater was accepted. Several tenders from Timaru were received. Saib at Gbbaldinb.—Messrs James A. Gracie and Co., instructed by Mr Thomas Farrell, who is relinquishing business, on the 24th June stll the furniture and stock-in-trade of the Bush Hotel, Geraldine, and the goodwill of the lease of the hotel and of the livery stables and mail contract. MASONIC—The regular monthly meeting of Lodge Southern Star, Geraldine, takes place this evening, when the D.G.M., Bro. the Rev. Jas. Hill,, of Lyttelton, will install the officers. Visiting brethren are invited to attend. After the installation ceremony a banquet will be held in the Oddfellows' Hall.

Thb W»kck Ltttbitok. The wreck Lytteltou and her cargo were sold by auction in Timaru on Tuesd»y last. The bull, etc., realited £125, the sails £134, the two lifeboats £36, Ibe wool and skins £4OO, the tallow £231, the oil £52 10s, and the 9000 carcases of mutton £ll. The hull was purchased by a syndicate, who intend to raise it, if possible. Me (Hadstome's Btmpithisbbs.—A mas* meeting was held in Melbourne on Saturday etening in support of Mr Gladstone, Sir Bryan O'Loghlen, Bart., being in the chair. The attendance numbered fully 5000, including seyeral of the clergy. Resolutions were passed thanking Mr Gladstone for bis efforts to procure Home Rule for Ireland, and sympathising with him in the rejection of bis proposals.

Cbioket. —The Australians commenced a match with a Lancashire Eleven at Manchester on Monday. The Australians went to the wickbts, and when stumps were drawn, owing to the heavy rain, Jones and Scott, not out, had put together 54 runs. Six extras had also been credited to the team. The business manager of the Australian team is arranging to bring out an English team to Australia. The team will include the best amateurs, and four leading professionals. Messrs Shaw and Lillywhite complnin of the action of Mr Wardell in taking the team to the colonies.

Settled.—A* the R.M. Court, Christchurch, yesterday, W. H. Messenger, the ■bsconding publican, was charged with deserting his wife and family and going to reside outside the colony. Mr Martin, for the prosecution, applied to withdraw the charge, as Messenger aud his wife had been reconciled to each other. Mr Stringer, for Messenger, called attention to a defect in the legislation which would be fatal to a prosecution under "The Destitute Perrons Act Amendment. Act 1884," under which the information was laid. The Act made no provision for the wife to give evidence against her husband. It would be practically impossible to prove the oharge, as the wife would be a necessary witness. Mr Beetham allowed the charge to be withdrawn, and upheld Mr Stringer's contention.

Fobtuhatb.—A mishap, fortunately unattended with serious consequencfs, happened at Geraldine yesterday. When Messrs Mundell and Co.'s mail coach arrived there at midday the driver (topped, as is his wont, at the Geraldine Hotel, for the purpose of allowing pa«B9ngers to alight, and there being some luggage to be taken out of the coach he left, the box, bitching the reins over a post in front of the hotel. By some mean? the buckle became unfastened and the horses feeling their heads free moved off at a sharp pice. Taking a wide sweep tbey safely negotiated the entrance to the stable, clearing the new coach which was standing inside, and pulling up without having caused the slightest injury of any description. Tbe event serves to show how important it is that porters at an hotel should always be on the spot when the coach arrives, that no such risks may be incurred by the driver having to vacate his seat to remove luggage. Govkesmbnt Ihsubahok Assooiatiok. — At the annual meeting of the Government Insurance Association on Monday night, at Wellington the chairman, Sir Julius Vogel, reported that. 2571 votes had bten recorded in favour of Mr G. V. Shannon, and 1428 in favour of Mr Graham. Tbe chairman moved the adoption of the report, which was carried. Major Atkinson desired to movo an amendment, affirming the principle that no new buildings should be erected in Wellington or elsewhere. Tha chairman ruled that it could not be put, and Major Atkinson said he would call a special meeting to discuss the question. The chairman announced that Mr J. Duth'e wou'd be recommended for a seat as a nominated member, rendered vacant by the resignation of Mr Shannon, and that a bi'l would be introduced into the House Ugthsing the division of the quinquennial profits as toon ss the actuaries' report was received from Some, so as to obviate any delay. A special meeting was then held. Mr Bell proposed a resolution to the effact that the control of the instution be handed back to Government, but in eonsrquence of the lateness of the hour ir, was dcoided to adjourn the meeting until! Monday.

The Woodburt Hotki..—We understand that Mr Dooley, who recently got a license for the Woodbury Hotel, hits since cleared out, and that it is at present untenanted. The furniture of the hotel has beeD, we believe, taken under bill of sale, and has passed through on expresses en route for Timaru.

The Mails.—A cablegram has been received that the Mariposa, with the English mails for May, left San Francisco for Auckland on the sth inst., time-table date. The Mararoa, with the colonial mails for May, arrived at San Francisco from Auckland on the 13th inst., one day earlier than time-table date. Gold.—A discovery of a rich deposit of gold is reported to have been made in the Hunter Ranges, at the baok of the Makikihi, Waimats. Soaie splendid specimens have been shown in Waimate by the discoverer, who, however, has so far declined to state the exact locality where he obtained them.

The Salvation Amy.—The anniversary services of the Salvation Army parsed off very successfully from every point of view. Major Barritt arrived in Temuka by the express train from Christcburoh last Tuesday, and wbß met at the station by Adjutant Graham, Captain Williams, and a contingent of the Army. In the evening, at 6 o'clock, lea wis held in the Yolunteer Hall, at which there was a large attendance. Tho tea was part ! y provided by. Mr Barr, and was ia every way excellent;. The tables were presided over by Mesdanus Mattingly, Washington, King, Benbiw, Bowman, and Charteris; and Misses McCallum> Charteris, and Bcnbow (2). Grace was sung, Major Barritt leading, and, after full justice had been done to the aood things, the Army marched through the streets, headed by the Timaru Salvation Army Brans Band. The hall having been cleared, a meeting was next held, at wLL'; Major Barritt led, assisted by Adjutant Graham, Captains Williams, Hooper, and Colley, and Cadet Young, the latter rendering good service by playing tho clarionet. On the platform were also the Rev. Mr Cecil and the Rev. Mr Thomas, both of whom delivered addresses, expressing sympathy with the movement, and wishing them success. Addresses were also delivered by the various officers, and altogether the tea meeting was the most succesiful evvr held under the auspices of the Army in Temuka. Lifb iNST/fiaJTCK. —Mr H. Olapoott, Government Life Insurance Leoturer, lectured last evening in the Yolunteer Hall, Temuka, to only ft moderate audience, notwithstanding that nothing was charged for admißßion. Mr K. F. Gray occupied the chair, and briefly introduced the leoturer. Mr Olapoott gave a sketch of the hiatory of insurance, and gave good and tangible reasons why people should make provisions for those near and dear to them. He advised them to strike out minor luxuries, and save the money to pay for their/life iniuranoe. The man who could not spare three half pence ft day to take out a polioy of £IOO was a man who may be very fond of his wife and family, but fonder of his whiskey. There was a superstition.amongst some men that they would die if they insured, and others were afraid it was tempting Providence. There was a great deal of selfishness in the world. Men insured their stock and furniture, but neglected to insure their lives. They were afraid of want themselves, but did not trouble about those who would live after them. The wives in nine eases out of ten were the oauie of the husbands not insuring, beoause they feared it would accelerate their death. Young men ought to insure for a time so that they could get the money themselves. He did not desire to interfere with any other Company, but he must protest against the way in which the agents of the Equitable Life Assurance Company of America were going on. It was a new Company recently come amongst us, and their way of doing business was not considered right. They advised people to surrender their policies in the Government Association, and join them, but the prinoipal officers of the Equitable did not take this advice themselves. They had not surrendered their own polioies, and transferred them to the Equitable. As regards security, he would not say the Equitable was unsafe, but the consolidated revenue of the colony was the seourity in the Government Association, He then fully explained the advantages of the Government Life Insurance Association, and gave a comic reading, which was loudly applauded. He concluded by moving a vote of thanks to the Chairman. The leoture was extremely racy and interesting, and also [instructive, and it was delivered in a very pleasant and able manner. Mr Olapoott will leoture in the Good Templars' Hall, Geraldine, this evening, and our readers could not amuse themselves better than by being present. SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENT*. Lecture at Geraldine—By Mr H. Clapcott, to night. In Bankruptcy—Re James Pulford. Mr Ttsswill, solicitor. Mrs Brisoo, Geraldine Wants a good general servant. B. Turnbull and Son—Sell valuable freehold farms on the 21st June.

William Hooper, Temuka—Has a good house and blacksmith's shop to sell. Temuka Park ; Board—lnvites tenders for cropping 66 acres of tho Temuka Park. Koberfc Ihew, Peel Forest—lnvites tendtrs for cropping about 95 acres turnip land. Jss. A. Graoie and Co.—Sell, on the 24th June, hotel furniture, and stock-in-trade. Government Life Insurance Association — Mr W. J. Kudd, travelling agent, can be seen at the Temuka Hotel to-day ; alse at Geral'line.