LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1500, 16 October 1886, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Timabu Show.— lntending exhibitors of stock, etc., at the forthcoming Timaru Show are reminded that entries for sheep, cattle, and pigs close to-day, and all other entries on Tuesday next. Cricbet,— lt is intended to open the cricketing season in Geraldine shortly. A meeting of those interested in the game wall be called at an early date for the purpose of electing officers of the club, etc. Races at Rangitata. -All interested in holding a race meeting at Rangitata this year are requested to attend a meeting at Denoon’s Hotel, Rangitata, this evening. A good attendance is to be wished for, as important preliminary work will be brought forward. Tbmuxa Road Boaed Election.—Messrs C. Bissett, E. Lee, B. Smith, and Geo. Woodbead were on Thursday nominated for the vacant seat on (be Temuka Road Board. Mr Gao. Woodhead has since withdrawn bis candidature. The poll will take place next Thursday. Cycling at Nelson.— Mr T. A. Field has covered one hundred and seventy-eight miles in a twenty-four hours’ ride on a bicyle, thus beating the New Zealand record by ten miles. The road chosen was between Wakapuka and Belgrore, very hilly in some parts. The Midland Railway. —Mr Alan Scott has returned to Christchurch after a number of lengthy interviews with the authorities on the subject of the Midland Railway, in order to get the contract drawn up in accordance with the Act of last session. Everything will then be ready for tbs start. Good Nbws. —The Colonial Secretary has received news that the second muster on the Clarence run show) the sheep to be clean. The final muster will be shortly made, including every animal in the infected districts. The scab will then be eradicated in the last place where it lingers in the South and the Island will be virtually cleaned.

A Judge’s Opinion. Before discharging the common jury at Wellington yesterday morning Judge Richmond said: —“ Gentlemen, before discharging you I have a word to say to you. I say it, you will quite understand, deliberately—in sorrow, not in anger. It is my deliberate opinion that in the criminal sittings you have been just attending the result has been that the juries have been made fools of, the Court has been degraded, and that crime has been encouraged.”

Sporting. —The race for the Czarewitch Stakes, a handicap of 25 sovs each, with 500 added, at Newmarket on Tuesday, resulted as follows; —Mr W. I’Anson’s b f Stone Clink, by Speculum Stoneohat, 1; the Duke of Beaufort’s hr c The Cob, by Lord Ronald The Eoe, 2; Mr J, Hammond’s ch c Eurasian, by Gamballo—Lias, 3. On Thursday the Middle Park Plate was run for and resulted as follows Lord Colthorpe’s ch g Florentine, by Petrarch—Hawt homedale, 1 j Mr D. Baird’s ch g Enterprise, by Sterling, sister to King Alfred, 2; Maxim, 3.

Unemployed. We understand that a petition is to be forwarded to the Minister of Public Works asking him to provide a few weeks’ work for the unemployed in Temuka. The winter has been an exceptionally severe one, and but very little work has been procurable. There should now be a certain amount of ' labor required by the Government in clearing the plantations along the line, trimming fences, etc., and with shearing on hand, and harvest to follow, tho difficulty of the unemployed question in „his part of the colony should be easily surmounted. The Great Babbieb Case. —lt has transpired that Penn and Lizzie Graham were living in a tent on the sea shore for five weeks after the wreck of the Sovereign of the Seas. Penn and} Lizzie Graham arrived at Sydney on Thursday from Dempsey, and were brought up at the police court, the former charged with murder at Barrier Island, and the girl with being an accessory after the fact. The prisoners were remanded until the 26tb inst. Penn has msde a statement that Lizzie Graham was on board the cutter at the time the murder was committed. She, however, was unaware of the object of t heir trip till their return to the vessel, when she was detained aboard against her will.

Allhobd IhfantioidE. —At the inquest held at Oamaru on Wednesday morning npon the remains of a child found by the police, evidence was given to the effect that a woman named forgoaon gave birth to a female child two months ago, and a month afterwards removed to another cottage, taking her two children with her. She remained at the latter place about a week, and then went to Dunedin with only one child, and told her friends that the other was with a woman named Scott, at East Taieri. The child bad dissappeared so suddenly that the neighbors suspected foul play. Dr Garland’s evidence was that the body had been mutilated so as to prevent identification. The inquest stands adjourned for a fortnight to giye time for investigation. The Oamaeu Bebakwateb.-— Mr Blackett’s report on the Oamaru breakwater has been forwarded to the Board. The district will hare to find the money itself for the repairs, The concrete blocks have been undermined in places by the action of the sea, and given way, in consequence of there not being eufficent batter on the outside, or any protection to the monolith. In yiew of the accident, the railway and marine authorities have been making experiments at Timaru with a view to ascertain what becomes of the drifting shingle now stopped in pi ogress by the breakwater there. At present it is supposed the shingle is ground into sand and washed round the end of the wall to be deposited in the shape of silt, when necessity arises for dredging. The experiments so far go to show that there is a large quantity of sand deposited after every storm« 1

Vestry MnBTiNG.~At a meeting of the Vestry of St. Saviour’s Church, Temuka, held on Tuesday evening, the Rev. P. A. H amilton presided. There were preaeui, Messrs Pinckuey (churchwarden), Pilbrow, Benbow, Bond, and Gaze. After formal business, the Incumbent intimated that owing to Mr Preston’s absence he had complied with the request of the Geraldine vestry to hold service at Geraldine on the Sundays appointed for the celebration of Holy Communien. He also stated that the Bishop of the diocese would hold Confirmation services on Sunday next at Temuka and Winchester, Mr Bond, who is about to leave the district, tendered his resignation as a member of the vestry, which was accepted with great regret. One account was passed for payment, and after some minor matters had been discussed the vestry adjourned.

Angling Society.— The annual meeting of the Geraldine County Angling Society was held last Wednesday evening. Mr D. In wood occupied the chair. Thera were only six present. The minutes of the last annual meeting were read and confirmed. The Secretary read the annual balance sheet, which showed the receipts to have been £9 Os 7d, and the expenditure 15s, leaving a balance of £8 5s 7d. Accounts to the amount of £1 Os 6d were passed for payment. On the motion of Mr Gray, seconded by Mr Coira it was resolved—- “ That the officers of the previous year be re-elected.” The Committee of the previous year were also re-elected. The following members wore elected, namely: Messrs Flint, Cutten, Morris, and Verily. On the motion of the Chairman, seconded by Mr Ooira, it was decided that the Committee should meet once a month during the season. Mr Gaze regretted that no action bad been taken by the Committee as to the competitions spoken of last year, and moved—“ That the Committee be strongly recommended to take some steps iu the matter during the season.” He knew that several persons would give prizes if this course were adopted. Mr Coira seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. Mr Gtze stated that he was gathering information so as to publish a pamphlet, and it was resolved to give all possible information c» him. It was resolved—‘‘That the Secretary write to the owners of land, asking permission for members of the Society to fish on their water*.” Mr Inwood intimated that he was ready to allow members of the Society to ish in his waters, and give them every facility for so doing. It had been suggested to him to sell to the Society the exclusive right to fish in his waters. If the Society thought it desirable to do so, he would take a guinea from them, and give it to soma charitable institution. The matter was left in the hands of the Committee. Me Coira brought up the subject of fishing on Sunday, and said that probably landowners would not like it. The Chairman said men’s own consciences ought to dictate to them what was right and what was not in such cases. As for his own part, he would rather persons would not fish an his land on Sunday. Mr Gray moved, Mr Clinch seconded, and it was carried—“ That the Committee be recommended to arrange for a competition on Boxing Day.” Votes of thanks to the Secretary for his services for the past year and to the Chairman terminated the meeting.

Goon Resolutions. — At tho commenoemsut of every new year hundred! and thouiande of our young men—and old a* well—form reaolutioni for their guidance for the coming year. Many keep them while other* break them. To inch we wish to give a word of advice. In order to sustain your determination of leading a better life in the future you should use Hop Bitters, The judicious use of Hop Bitters strengthens, cleanses, and purifies the stomach, bowels, blood, liver, nerves, and kidneys, and is just what you want to build up and invigorate yourself. Greenbuih, V. S. A., Dem.—Bead Advt.

SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS. Geraldine Rifles—Publish Company Orders for the corps. J. Muodsll and Co—Publish a list of auc tion sales to be held by them. Temuka Road Board— Notice re rate on behalf of the South Orari River Board. James Paterson—lnvites tenders for cutting and grubbing gorse on tho Springfield and Winchester farms. W. Wills, Returning Officer—Notice re gentlemen hominated for vacant seat on Tomuka Road Board, date of pole, etc.; also notifying that Mr Woodheadhas withdrawn; T. and J. Thomson, Drapers, etc., Timaru —Notify the arrival of further consignments of season’s goods, bought for cash, and splendid value. Mention some of the lines being shown in the variou)|departments.

H. B. Webster —Notifies that he has this season’s clover and turnip seeds in stock ; mangolds, peas and beans for seed, and crushed beans for feed, and a quantity of Belfast manures ; also, has dairy oows, and pigs for sale.