LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1530, 10 July 1886, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

R.M. Oovbt, Gmaidinb.—A fitting of this Court will be held on Monday next at 12.80 p.m. Savings Bank. During* the year £1,341,001 3s 2d was deposited bv Savings Sank depositors, and the sum at the credit of depositors on the 31st December was £1,638,085 19s sd.

Tub Thursday Haw Homdat.—On Thursday afternoon last' the shops inTemuka remained open, much to the surprise ef the public, as the half holiday on Thursday, which has obtained since the 6th May, was looked on as a settled matter. CONCBET AND Dance AT SOOTH RANOltata. —At South Rangitata on the 23rd July. a concert and dance will take place in aid of the school funds, and as entertainments are rare, there a large attendance, and consequently a considerable augmentation of the funds of the school, may be expected. Cbiokbt.— The cricket match between the Australians and an All-England Eleven concluded at Manchester on Thursday, the colonials being defeated by 1 run and 4 wickets. The scores ,wero : Australian Eleven : First innings, 206; second, 123; total, 329; All-England Eleven; First innings, 223 ; second, for six wickets, 107 ; total, 330.

The Wbeok on the Ltttelton.—li was rumored in Timaru on Thursday that the underwriters of the ship Lyttelton intend taking action against the Timaru Harbor Board for loss incurred by them from the wreck of the vessel, and that Mr Harper, of Christchurch, had been retained by the them. The rumor is given for what it is worth. Pbiiutivb Methodist Chcboh, Gbbaidinb.—The Rev. J. Boothroyd, who some few months ago was appointed pastor to this church, ii making strong efforts to extend the borders of his circuit. Ho hts now made arrangements to hold divine service twice a month in the Orari Bridge school room, commencing on Sunday next. The school will thus be occupied every Sunday by the Primitive Methodists and Presbyterians alternately.

Stamxim.— A contemporary referring to some attempts about to be made to raise the ship Lyttelton, states that “negotiations are just about concluded for the purchase of a couple of pnlsometers, which are said to be capable of lifting hundreds of thousands of gallons per minute With puiaometera such as these the floating of the Lyttelton would be an easy matter, and it would hardly be an impossibility to pump dry the celebrated “ pocket ” in the Timaru harbor; but, unfortunately, they are only capable of lifting some 600 or 700 gallons par minute. Accidents.— A rather serious accident happene d in Ashburton on Wednesday evening to Mrs S. Saunders, who was out driving, accompanied by three children and a servant. The horse bolted, and the buggy came in contact with an iron lamp post opposite the Somerset Hotel, the result being that the occupants were, thrown violently to the ground, the moat seriously injured being a son of Mr J. Quain, who was much cut about the face, and the servant, who waa badly bruised and shaken. Mrs Saunders and Uie other children escaped with lesser injuries. The buggy was considerably damaged, the lamp post was broken into several pieces, and the horse was also seriously injured.—Two lads working iu Hale’s rope factory, at Ohristcburch, got their hands into the machinery #n Thursday. One of them, named Baker, had the top of one finger crushed off, and the other, C. 11. O’Sullivan (who took his place), got his right hand so badly mangled by some of the cog wheels that the thumb and the whole of the fingers had to be Amputated.

Personal. The Rev. Father Keane, whoso early departure from Geraldine we spoke of some short; time ago, will leave on Monday next for Wellington, en route for Sydney, His successor, the Bev. Father Bower, will arrive at Geraldine to-day. Erratum. — A slight inaccuracy crept into our report of the Geraldine Town Board’s meeting. It was stated that the kerbing laid by Mr Huffey extended 62 feet past the asphalt laid by him whereas, it extended 162 feeU Mr Huffey asked the Board to fill in the asphalt full width for 52 feet in consideration of the 162 feet of kerbing, which had saved the Board several pounds. T*eE»u»tion* atTakaWbra.—-A private letter received in Christchurch gives some particulars with regard to the height to whiohvStonei ware shot up from Tarawera. The Yen, Archdeacon Williams, who resides at Gisborne, eighty miles from the scene of the eruption, distinctly saw balls of fire rise in the air and descend after reaching a certain height. He made the observation from bis bedroom window, and from subsequent trigonometrical calculations made with the aid of a sextant he concludes that the balls of fire must hare risen to a height of 32,000 ft, or nearly six miles.

Football.—'The following are the teams chosen to represent their respective sides at Temuka to-day. For Temuka— Haines, Flint, Outlen, LeCren, J. Yelvin (Captain), Blytb, Bethune, G. Veivin, Hart, E. Smith, B. Smith, Gray, Dyson, Stewart, and Shallard ; emergencies : Polaiohok and G. Smith. For South Canterbury;—Goodall, Mclntosh, Wood, Fish, Fraser, Stubbs, Gooch, Campbell, Fussell, Hawkes, Butler, McKay (Captain), Ree«, McLean, and Watkins, Play will start at three o’clock, and all players are requested to be punctual.

Public Lecture ax Temuka.— On Tuesday evening next the Rev. E. H. Cecil (who is at present assisting the Bov. Mr Mackintosh in the charge of the Presbyterian Church, Temuka} is announced to give a lecture on “ Spiritualism and Mesmerism ” in the Volunteer Hall, Temuka, and the subjects being most interesting, and the charge for admission extremely low, a large audience may be expected. Before, and at the conclusion of, the lecture, which is to be divided into two parts, the Presbyterian choir will render glees, and between the first and second parts of the lecture Mrs Rout sud Miss Mackintosh will each give a song. The Rev. W. G, Thomas is to preside. LucKf Escape.— A young son of Mr Lawson, butcher, of Geraldine, had a narrow escape from being seriously, if not fatally, injured ou Thursday last. He had been taking a mare to water, and tempted by the prospect of a ride was induced to mount her while opposite Mr Morrison’s shop. The mare being a highspirited one immediately bolted, and went down the long street of Geraldine at a racing peee to the consternation of those who were about, who expected every moment to see the boy dashed to tha ground. He held on bravely, however, till opposite Mr Dunlop’s store, where lie came off, but escaped uninjured beyond a few scratches en his face. The horse went us far as Dr Fiib’e, where it was stopped and brought back.

Hilton Solool Committee.— Tho monthly meeting of the above Committee was held on Monday evening. All the members were present excepting Mr Hide. The monthly report from the head teacher was received and considered satisfactory. The number on the roll was stated to be 74, an increase of 10 during the year. Two small accounts, of £ll2s 61 and £3 respectively, were passed for payment. Only one lender for firewood and cutting fences was received In timefirewood, 26a per cord ; fences, £llss—and was accepted, Mr O, Leary being the tenderer. Another tender was received during the meeting, but was too late, the matter having been decided. The Chairman reported he had sent the toy boll bach to the Education office. The meeting then terminated.

Ihb KIMBBELBI Golotield,—The following extract from the letter of an old Otago miner writing from Kimberley to a friend.in Hokitika is quoted by a West Coast paper;— “ We (meaning a party of 26) left Melbourne on 2nd March for Port Derby, which place we reached in about 16 days, and left almost immediately for the scene of the new workings. The first 126 miles we travelled on foot , with comparatively little difficulty. After that we covered another 60 miles without coming across the slightest trace of any water, the heat being something terrific and the hardships we had to put up with are beyond description. Wo next passed five days without coming across water, except what we managed to carry with u«. Pour of our party were then attacked with fever, from which three died. We are now in camp (m I write you this letter), a distance of 894 miles from Port Derby, and' have not reached the principal gold workings, W* met a survey party, by whom I forward this letter, who informed us that the sinking was from three to four feet, and that a quantity of gold was found under the tussocks. I would not advise you at present to come here —at least not till you hear from me again,—-as just now there really is very little to induce anyone to come a country like this.” The Wesletan Church, Tbmuka.— The quarterly social tea meeting held under the auspices of the above Church passed off last Thursday evening very successfully. The Church was crowded to excess, and the tables were presided over by Mesdaraes McKay and Davis and Misses B. atid F. Brown. The tea, which was provided by Mrs J. Brown and Mra W. 6. Thomas, was as excellent in quality as it was plentiful in supply, and after it -was done full justice to, the tables were cleared and a public meeting was held. The Rev.; Mr Thomas addressed the Vesting, expressing great pleasure at seeing so many piesent and extended a hearty welcome to the members of the other church. He next called upon Mr J. W. Miles to take the chair. The Chairman addressed the meeting on the subject of “ Christian Unity.'’ He urged them to be united, and to cultivate a kindly feeling toward* each other. Recitations were given by Misses Mercy Lynch and G. Brown, who were highly applauded. Addresses were delivered by the Rev, E. D. Cecil, Captain Williams of the Salvation Anny, Mr J. Brown, and the Rev, Mr Thomas, all of whom urged the necessity of union and of earnestly working in the cause of God. At the close of the meeting Mr W. Holwell proposed a vote of thanks to the ladies who provided the tea, the speakers, the choir, and the chairman. The motion was carried by acclamation, »ad the Rev, Mr Thomas having pro nounced the Beneidction, the meriting terminated, highly pleased with the pleasant and profitable evening they bad spent*

Prbsbtikriar Church, Tbmuka.—On Monday next a special mooting of the congregation will be held in the church at T p.ra. All connected with the church are earnestly invited to be present.

Foital Notbi. —Postal note* were introduced in January last. For the quarter ended 31et March last, 16,942 postal notes, for £7,037 0s 6d, were sold. The commission paid was £12819s 10d, the average rata being 1.83 per cent. The one shilling notes were most in demand, then twenty shillings, ten. shillings, one shilling and sixpence, and five ehillings, in the order given. Nearly 50 per sent of notes sold were of the value of Is, ls6d, and 20s. Reply postal cards are to be introduced immediately, A Wondieful Printing Oontbaox.— H. H. Warner and Co., Rochester, N.Y., have just made a contract with the Feister Press Company, of Philadelphia, for printed matter, which involves over a million dollars. It is for 40,000,000 36-page pamphlets, and. 400,000,000 4-page circulars. To fill the pamphletorder will require over 480 tons of paper in all. The Feister press takes plates in two by two, the paper is fed from a continuous roll, and when the machine is running it turns out, per hour, several thousand “ printed, folded, pasted, bound and trimmed” pamphlets. It is a new invention just perfected. This tremendous amount of printing will be done partly in England, partly in Germany, partly in Australia, partly in Philadelphia, partly in Canada, and is for distribution from H. H. Warner and Co.’s laboratories in those countries and places respectively. Besides this vast amount of advertising matter sent through the mails,; H. H. Warner and Co. do the largest newspaper advertising business in the world.

The JiWBLLBBsr Fiwd.—Sines our last issue inquiries into the find of jewellery in Tetnuka have resulted in bringing to mind an incident long forgotten. Nearly 20 yefira ago, when Mr J, A. Young lived in the Royal Hotel, a travelling jeweller named Greenfield, of the firm of Greenfield and Lowenthal, Timaru, stopped there. One night, while Mr and Mrs Young were absent in Timaru, Greenfield, who returned to the hotel about 3 a.ns., reported that some jewellery had been stolen out of his bedroom. A feature of the case which rendered Greenfield’s story improbable, and made several psople doubt that he ever lost the jewellery, Wes, that hie bedroom door was locked, and that be had the key in hit pocket, but it was subsequently discovered that there was another key in the house which would open it. Greenfield sent a lewyer’e letter to Mr Young for the lon of bis jewellery, which he valued at £BO, but as the goods bad never been given into Mr Young’a' charge the case fell through. The finding of the jewellery at present has brought the facts of the case back to the memory of those who lived in town at that time, and one lady who has seen the jewellery asserts that the recognised it as part of the stock Mr Greenfield had at the time referred to. It was, therefore, surmised that the jewellery found lest Wednesday ie that which was taken from Greenfield 20 years ago. This led tea regular investigation with the result that the Gazette of Sept. 17,1867, has been turned up, and in it is to be found a description of the stolen property. It says that the goods were stolen frem Greenfitld’s bedroom between 6 p.m. on the 2nd and 3 a.u, on the Ird Sept., 1867, and amongst the missing articles was a locket bearing the worde "in memory of.” This corresponds with the locket found. A breooh with the worde " forget-me-not * ie identified with the brooch found, and the number of Greenfleid’e watch also oorreeponds. There cannot therefore be a question any longer ae to the ownership of the discovered articles, they belong to Greenfield without doubt. Sergeant Bamsaylwas in charge of Temuka at the time, and 1 the whole case is preserved in the police records. The whereaboute of Greenfield and Loweathal is at pressnt unknown, but the police are making inquiries about them. Oddvsllows’ Banquet. The annual banquet of the Alexandrovna Lodge, Temuka, held last Wednesday evening, was a great success. It was held in the Wallingford Hotel, and nothing- wee left undone by Mr Coira to contribute to the comfort of his guests. The tables were laid eut with great taste, and the supply of. good things was really excellent. Without exaggeration, it wai one of the best spreads we have attended for a long time. Bro. Larcombe, N.G., occupied the chair, and Bro. Prattloy, V.G., the vice-chair, and between 30 and 40 members were present. After the good things had been disposed of, the toast of “ The Queen and Royal B'amily ” was proposed by the Chairman, and duly honored. Bro. Blyth proposed' “The Army, Navy and Volunteers,” coupled with the names of Lieutenant White, Col.-Sergeant Coiro, and Corporal Mason, all of whom acknowledged the compliment. The toast of “ The Grand Lodge,” coupled with the names Bros. Blyth and Davis, was also duly honored responded to. The toast of 11 The Retiring Officers ” was responded to by Bro. Mogridge; “The Ehcted Officers,” by Bros. Larcombe and Prattley ; “ The Secretary,” bv Bro. Archer j “ The Press,” by Messrs Twomey and Maginniss j “Trade and Coramsree,” by Mr Bolton j '’ Local Bodies,” by Bros. Blyth, Mason, and Archer j “ The Ladies,” by Bros. White, Larcombe, and McCaskill; “ The Host and Hostess,” by Bro. P. Coira. The toasts were drank with musical honors, and the speeches were appropriate to the occasion and frequently humorous. Songs were given by Messrs McCaskill, Maginniss, Mogridge, and Phillips, and a most enjoyable. evening was spent. The party broke up shortly after midnight, everyone admitting that of the many social gatherings hqfd under the Lodge’s auspices it was the best. Wbbbluve that if everyone would use American Co.’s Hop Bitters freely there would be much less sioknsis and misery in the world, and people ate fast finding this oat, whole families keeping well at a trifling cost. We advise all to try it. Bead Advt. " Borrow ob Cobbs.” Ask for Wells’ * Bough on Cams." Quick relief, complete, permanent onre. Corns, warts, bunion?, Kempthorne, Pros**? and Co,, Agents Obristohoroh. ' 3