LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1557, 16 September 1886, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

CHBBS.—A chess match by telegraph is} likely to take place on Saturday between,; Timaru and ChrisLchurch players. The Wm&btan Chceoh, Temuka. —A rery interesting lecture was delivered last might in the above Ohu*ch by the Rev. J. Berry, of Christchurch. A report will appear in our next. Tbmuka Rules. The Government Parade ordered for Wednesday the 22nd will tnke place at 3.30 p.m., when the foundation stone of the new drill shad will be laid with befitting ceremony. Voluktbbe Bazaaj}.—* A meeting of ladies interested in the. forthcoming baziar in aid of the building fund of the Temuka Rifles takes place this afternoon, at half-past three o'clock, in the Volunteer Hall, A Walk OTB&f-The. trotting match arranged to take place, between Mr T. Farrell'* mare "Black Angel" and. Mr Mcllraith's " Alwe Gray " did not oome off, Mr Mcllraitk electing to forfeit tße stake.

BjLtßß AT Gbbaldinh.—To-morrow Messrs J. Mundell and 00. sell the booths, gates, cards, horse yards, and other privileges at the forthcoming Gerald in e races ; alio, a quantity of drapery and clothing,- dart-horn?, hawker'* van, double-seated buggy* etc. Fibe Aiabm.—The Temuka fire-bell rang out yesterday, and the fire brigade had their engine out in an extraordinarily brief space of lime, but there was no necessity for it. The fire which caused the alarm was one of the chimneys of the Crown Hotel, which went out of itself. FooTßAiti. —The match between New South Wales and the Otago team, excluding all who played in the former match, took place on Wednesday. The visitors were again defeated, by nine points to nothing. The ground was in fair order, though greasy from showers which fell. The attendance was good. , , Impohtant Sale.—Mr W. S. Maslin, instructed by Mr W. Coltman, sen., offtrs at suction at the Wallingford Hotel, At 1 o'clock, to-morrow, 1 rood of freehold land (with frontages on the Main and Tine streets), with three shops thereon, two of which are now occupied by Mr Wm. Coltman, jun., and Mr Jas. Ogilvie, respectively.

Suicide.—An unmarried woman named Sarah Kennet, about 40 years of age, committed suicide at Timaru on Tuesday evening bj throwing herself off the sea end of the breakwater. The act was observed by a number of persons, and two sailors from the Annie Bow, now lying in the harbor, at once put off to the rescue, and got her out of the water before ten minutes had elapsed. All haste was made to the landing steps, where Dr Maclntyre, who was present, endeavored for some time to restore animation in the unfortunate woman, but without success. Miss Kennet had lived in Timaru for 17 or 18 years. She was independent, and resided with a Mrs Huband, in High street. At one time she was housekeeper for Mr C. Green, of the Ship Hotel. No reason for her committing suicide is known. Cbicket. —The Secretary of the Auckland Cricket Association received a letter on Monday from the Melbourne Club, stating that the Australian Eleven propose tearing for New Zealand direct by the Arawa, and will play three or four matches in the colony at the chief centres of population, commencing at Dunedin about November 21st. The Dunedin Club are in receipt of a letter inquiring terms. At a meeting of the Wellington Cricket Association the following resolution was carried—" That this Association correspond with the Auckland, Canterbury, and Otago Associations with a view of getting a Nen Zealand Eleven to play against the Australian team during the approaching tour, and further, if practicable, to arrange t north and south match to be played previously."— A match between the Australian Eleven and a South of England team, resulted on Tuesday in a draw. In their first innings the Au»ti aligns compiled 219 ruae. The first innings of the Englishmen olesed for 136, and in tneir secsnHthvy had put together 245 for the loss of 5 wickets when time was called. Waitohi Fiat School Committee.— The monthly meeting of the Waitohi Flat School Committee was held in the schoolroom on Monday, the 6th inst. Present—Messrs Fraser (Chairman), Scott, Andrews, Seaton, and Johnstone, 'ihe minutes of last meeting were read and. confirmed. Correspondence was read from the Bpard of Education, stating that the sum of £5 6s 8d had been placed to the Committee's credit for incidental expenses for the present quarter ; also from the same stating that the sum of 12 10s would be granted to assist the Committee to repair the verandah of the master's house on receipt of a voucher that the work was donejsatisfactdrily • also, a copy of the Board's Bummary of attendance returns for the past quarter showing an average attendance of 42, which was considered s itisfaetory. It was resolved to have the verandah repaired by Mr J. McClinlock at his estimated prioe. One account was passed for payment, and as there was no further business the meeting terminated.

aiamwd LißQiunL. — A man named John Cromie wna committed for trial on Tueadiy at tbe 'Residflnt Magistrates' Court, Timaru, on u charge of the larceny of a portmanteau <:ontainiag a quantity of clothing. From the evidence of F. W. Drummond, it seemed that he, with his father aud two others, v»a» travelling to Timaru from St. Andrews in a boggy on the sth August, and on the way lost the portmanteau. A mau like th» jiccused in appearance paSßad them. Witneßß subsequently met accused, and spoke to him of the loss of the portmanteau, and on riding along with him remarked that he (witness) had lost a pair of trousers similar to the ones prisoner was wearing. W. Drummond, father of the witness, deposed to advertising the loss, and to giving information to the police on Saturday last. Shortly after giving the information accused was arreßted and taken to the witness' shop and he then had on a pair of trousers that were among the articles lost. Detective Kir by deposed to arresting accused, who said he found the portmanteau. He at first Baid the clothes sere his, but afterwards admitted getting them out of the portmanteau. The accused, who occupies a good position, was admitted to bail. " Rough ok Ratb.'*—Clews out rati, mioe ■kunki, fliei, anti, bed-bugi, bwtlei, icsecti roaohai, jaok-rabbits, gophen. Druggists, Kemptfcorne, Preiser* 0", Agenti, Onritfc. ofaurobt *

SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISttMRMB. In Bankruptcy—Re Wm. Wheelband. J.Mundelland Co.—WanUopurchase two torn of carrots. Temuka Rifles Company orders for Wednesday night. Temuka Road Board—lnvite tender* for clearing road and formation at Rangitata. Meeting of Ladies—Re basilar, in Volunteer Hall, Temuka, this afternoon, at 8.30. A. R. Allan, Temuka Has for sale 'Magnum Bonum, Snowflake, Schoolmaster, and Derwent seed potatoes of best quality j js a cash buyer of skins and hides.