LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1523, 24 June 1886, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

R.M. Coitet, Qbealdikb.—There will be a sitting of this Court on Monday next. Rabeapuka Licensiwg Committee.— The adjourned meeting of this Committee will be held at the Courthouse, Geraldine, on Monday next, June 28th. FIBB. —Messrs McLeod and Roseiter’s stables at Fairlie Creek were burned down last Monday night. All the horses, harness, etc., were saved. The insurance was £125. I.O.G.T.—The D.G.W.0.T., Bro.W. S. Maslin, will open a Good Templars’ Lodge at Waitobi on Thursday evening next. Several members of the Welcome Retreat Lodge will take part in the proceedings. Temuka Monthli Sale,— The monthly sale at Temuka will take place to-morrow. —Mr K. F. Gray will sell crossbred and merino sheep, cattle, horses, pigs, etc. — Messrs J. Mundell and Co. sell cattle, sheep, pigs, and a few first-class dairy cows in full profit. Ehxbbtainmbht at Temuka.— Tonight there will be a magic lantern entertainment in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Temuka, commencing at half-past seven o’clock, and persons having a spare hour or two may profitably while them away by patronising it. The entertainment is in aid of St. Sayiour’s Church Sunday School.

B alb at Gbealdikb.— Messrs Jas. A. Gracie and Co., instructed by Mr T. Farrell, of the Grown Hotel, Geraldine, sell on the premises, to-day, the whoie of the stock-in-trade, furniture, horses, buggies, cows, etc. As Mr Farrell has determined to leave the district, the sale is an unreserved one. It will commence at 11 o'clock, and luncheon will be provided. Thb Asphalting,— -The spell of fine weather we have been enjoying of late has enabled the men at present employed by the Geraldine Town Board laying the asphalt to make good progress with the work, which has now been carried for some little distance past the Cemetery road. The Bank of New Zealand, too, is also baring the footpath in front of its premises asphalted, which will considerably improve the appearance of the already handsome frontage of that bank.

Accident.— An accident of a serious nature, and which shows the necessity of something being done to prevent cattle straying on the roads, occurred to Mr Guerin one erening last week. While riding home after dark bis horse suddenly fell over a calf that was lying in the middle of the road, throwing Mr Guerin to the ground with great force, cutting the side of his face, and bruising his shoulder severely. The unfortunate man lay upon the ground insensible for some considerable time, but upon recovering consciousness was able to reach his home, where be had bis wounds attended to.

Gbealdinb Town Board.—A meeting of the Works Committee of this Board was held in the Board’s office on Tuesday. There were present Messrs Pearpoint (Chairman), W. S. Maslin, N. Dunlop, and J. Huffey. Tenders for the work near Rev, J. Preston’s and Mr Kirby’s were opened, and the work being urgent, that of Mr J. Dale for £ls 15s was accepted. The question of rates was considered, and it wns decided that all unpaid rates over 10s should be sued for on Monday next, and the Chairman was authorised to obtain a solicitor if necessary. The Overseer was instructed to have the lamp at the end of High street lowered one foot when the alterations were being made there.

1.0.G.T., Wblcomb Bbtekat Lodge, No 44.—The weekly meeting of this Lodge was held on Monday evening. The Lodge was opened for routine business and one candidate being in attendance was initiated, after which the Lodge was made an open one. A great many of the public were present, the hall being completely filled. There were a considerable number of visiting brethren from Peel Forest. The Chairman first called upon Messrs Bowkett and Weston for a duet (piano and concertina), which was highly appreciated by the audience. Mr Cooling came next with a song, and was followed by Mr T. Sherratt withareading, which took immensely. Mr Newman who came next with a song received on encore. Miss Dunlop contributed in no small measure to the enjoyment of the evening by her singing of “ Ehren on the Rhine.” A song by a brother was followed by Messrs Bowkett and Weston with a duet. The Rev J. Boothroyd then gave a short address on the subject of temperance. Mr Logan sang one of his popular comic songs for which he received an encore. “ Love at borne” was rendered by Miss Muslin in her usual finished stvle, and Mr J. S. Waite was then called upon to give an account of the progress of the Band of Hope in Geraldine. This he did, stating that the Band of Hope was in a flourishing condition. The members had secured a good many prizes at the late exhibition, and he hoped the stimulus thus afforded would urge them to greater endeavors in the future. He also pointed out the relative positions of the juvenile and adult Lodges. At the conclusion of Mr Waite’s address, the Rev. J. Boothroyd stated that Mr Glover, who was at present in New Zealand, bad been a Band of Hope boy, and had never tasted liquor. Songs by Bros. Bowkett and Pratt, that of the latter being encored, and the singing of l he “National Anthem” brought the meeting to a close. During the evening refreshments such as are usually provided on open lodge nights were handed round, and all present seemed to enjoy themselves greatly.

Shbiotjs Matter. —At the adjourned inquest on William Verrall, last Monday, in Christchurch, the evidence of Professor Bickerton, who had made an analysis of deceased’s stomach, and of the few drops remaining of the medicine supplied by a herbalist, was to the effect that he could not certainly say what the medicine was, but he suggested “ lobelia.” This drug is used as an emetic, and is poisonous if taken in sufficient quantity. It is, according to “ Taylor on Poisons,” frequently prescribed by quacks, and is a dangerous drug. There was no positive proof, however, that it had been administered, and the jury returned an open verdict. Temuka Cadets.— A meeting of the subcommittee appointed at the last meeting of the School Committee to consider the question of cadet uniforms was bold yesterday. Messrs Brown (Chairman), Gray, Miles and Blyth were present at the school, where they held a conference with the head master on the subject. Mr Bryars was appointed Secretary and Treasurer, and it was decided to procure collection books for the boys, so that they might assist in collecting sufficient funds to buy uniforms. It was also decided to order the uniforms from the N.Z. Clothing Factory at once ‘so that the boys may have them immediately after the holidays, which will commence next Friday. Queer Proceedings.— Two Lyttelton residents, Stephen Morris and John Dyer, have written to the Mayor stating that on June 10th, a cold wet day, while they were working at some repairs to the Orphanage, they saw a boy named Mitchell sitting stark naked on the asphalt with a bigger boy throwing cold water over him. Mitchell was screaming and was blue with cold, and they say that had the treatment been continued much longer death would have resulted. He had committed some childish act of uncleaulines and the older boy was told to wahs him. An enquiry was held on Tuesday. The boy Mitchell, who is six years of age, stated that he cried, but did not scream, on being washed. He felt very cold at the time, but went playing afterwards. It appeared that the act had been done by another boy without the master's authority, or knowledge, and that Mitchell was not at all injured in consequence. The Committee will report to next meeting of the Board. S.O. Charitable Aid Board. At a meeting of the South Canterbury Charitable Aid Board on Tuesday, the Clerk read the valuations for the Borough and Counties, showing the decrease for 1886. The total valuation for the Borough of Timaru, and Waimalo, Geraldine, and the Mackenzie Counties for 1885 was £6,473,965, and for 1886 £5,081,092, the total decrease for 1886 being £592,873. It was resolved to invite tenders for hospital supplies for 12 months, and also for additions and alterations to the Hospital. It was resolved that the statutory subsidy be asked for from the Government on £BO Is lid, being £64 6s 6d paid by patients and £ls 5s 6d donations to March 31st last. A large number of applications for charitable aid were dealt with, and accounts having been passed, the meeting terminated. An Extraordinary Story.— Captain Cowpor of the Auckland dredger states with regard to the two French seamen shipwrecked in the barque Guichen that he believed they were New Caledonia escapees, as they refused to come on board and declined to be towed to Mackay. He gave them bread, and did not know they had no water till after they left. He did not think the men were in distress. They cast off their boat from the dredger themsehes. Theciewof tho dredger contradict this. They state that the two men were in a sad plight, hardly able to more, and they told the captain they were shipwrecked, and nearly perishing, and asked to be taken on board, but the captain refused. They made signals for the captain to hoist their boat on board or to tow it along. One man was crying like a child. Captain Cowper himself let go the painter of the boat, at the same time giring orders to the pilot “ full speed ahead.” Prior to this the castaways asked for bread. The captain told Mr Alexander, the mate, to give them some biscuits and this was done, but they were mouldy. Tho men also asked for water, but none was given.

Toxaba Yallbt,— On Monday evening a meeting of householders residing in the Totara Yalley was held at Mr R. Shaw’s residence to determine on the most suitable site for the proposed new school. About twenty persons were present. Dr Andorson|attended and detailed the steps already taken. He also stated that he bad reported to the Board of Education that it was advisable that the school at the Opihi should be closed, a central school built at or near Fraser’s corner, and the Mount Gay school maintained for the present; but is consequence of the objection of the residents near the Opihi, the Board had decided not to close that school for the present. He considered that one good central school with a certificated master, would be better than three aided schools—one in each corner of the district. Mr Howell was in favor of three aided schools. Three sites were proposed as suitable, one on Mr D. Blue’s land, one near the bridge opposite Mr Hayes’ land, and one at or near Fraser’s corner. on the land known as the triangle. After considerable discussion the votes for each site were takeni and resulted in a majority for Mr Dugald Blue’s site. Yotes of thanks to the Chairman, Dr Anderson, and Mr Shaw were passed, and the meeting then separated.

South Obabx School Committee Meeting.—The monthly meeting of the above School Committee was held in the schoolroom on Monday evening, 21st inst. Present— Messrs Barker (Chairman), McLeod, Bisset, Naughten, Coles, and May. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. Correspondence was read as follows :—From the Education Board, 'covering forms of correspondence, etc. From Miss J, Stewart, Sewing Mistress, tendering her resignation. From the Primitive Methodist Church, Geraldine, per Rev. J. Boothroyd, asking for the use of the school on the first and second Sunday in each month for the purpose of holding services. From Mr Lynch, plasterer, reporting that more work ie required than at first thought necessary, and offering to do the work at a price. Resolved —“That Miss Stewart’s resignation be accepted, and that applications for the position be invited, and sent in by next meeting. Besslved—“ That Rev. Mr Boothroyd’s application be granted.” Resolved—" That the price quoted by Mr Lynch is considered too high, and the matter be left with the Chairman to arrange with Mr Lynch or some other person.” The Master’s report showed the average attendance for last fire weeks to hare been—Boys, 15.6; girls, 14 ; total, 29.6, A supply of firewood ind a few small necessaries were wanted. Resolved—“ That Mr May attend to procuring firewood, and the Chairman to the other matters.” Re irregular attendance, it was resolved—“ That at the end of this quarter the master furnish the Chairman with a list nf irregular attendants, and the Chairman proceed to summon the parents of such forthwith.” Ho visitor's report was presented. Mr May being unable to attend, Mr Bbset was appointed visitor for the next month. Accounts for sundry small items, and also for gravelling, were passed for payment It was resolved that the school close on tlie 25th ins f . for a fortnight, and the meeting adjourned to the third Monday in July*

Football.— The following will represent Temuka against Geraldino on Saturday at Geraldine Full-back, J. W. Velvin (Captain) ; half-backs, E. Smith, Harte, and G. Smith ; quarter-backs, G, Yelvin and Gray; forwards, Ogilvie, Blyth, Thomson, Dyson, Polaeohek, Angland, T. Shallard, A. Shallard and D. Smith. The Geraldine team will be picked from the following F. Bethune, Hiskcns, Q. Bethune, E. Millard, Erskine, Brown, Harding, Fish, Kalaugher, Hughes, Bennett, Smith, Foster, H. Fly, W. Fly, Fleming, L. Millard and Chiyerson. Play will commence about 2.30 p.m. An express will start from Temuka at 1 o’clock sharp.— The match set down between Timaru and Temuka for to-day will not take place fill next Thursday, July Ist. The Biter Bit. — A man named Messenger, well known ns the proprietor of His Lordship’s Larder in Christchurch, fled from his wife and six children some time ago. He was arrested for wife desertion in Melbourne, in the company of a young lady, whom he represented as his wife, but when he was brought back to Christchurch his wife refused to prosecute him, and so ho was discharged. He settled down quietly, thinking he would evermore live in (he bosom of his family, but one fine morning he discovered that the wife was absent, and he has looked for her in vain since. She has turned tbe tables on him ; instead of herself having to look after the six children, she has thrown them on his hands, and has taken her turn at enjoying herself. How to Get Sick.— Expose yourself day and night, eit too much without exercise, work too hard without rest, doctor all the time, take all the vile nostrums and imitations advertised, and then you will want to know How to Get Wbll. —Which is answered in three words—Take American Go's Hop Bitters! Bead Advt. SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISE MEN PS. South Orari School Committee —Want a Sewing Mistress. Wm. Palmer, Geraldine—Wants tenders for clearing 20 acres rushes, and foe ploughing 30 acres, J. Mundell and Co.—Sell cows in full profit, and fat and store cattle and sheep at Temuka to-morrow. Jas. A. Qracie and Co.—Sell to-day, without the slightest reserve, the whole of the furniture and stock-in-trade of the Crown Hotel, Geraldine, together with the livery stable plant, as Mr Farrell is giving up business.