LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1504, 26 October 1886, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Bank Holiday.—The Banks in Temuka will be closed to morrow;

Bail,—A. ball will be held in the Woodbury Schoolroom on Friday evening next, the 29th October. Dancing will 'commence at 8 o’clock.

Miss Houston. — A dozen well-known Christchurch firms have consented to allow subscription lists to lie at their places of business for the sollection of subscriptions for Miss Houston. A large amount is expected to be collected.

Chess—A telegraphic chess match between Otago and Canterbury, ten players aside, began on Saturday night. Otago is oaptamsd by Mr Hay, and Canterbury by Mr Hookham. Ho game was decided, but at one board Mr Acton- Adame, of Canterbury, has a . slight advantage oyer Mr Christie, of Dunedin.

Oua Volunteers. —When addressing the Volunteers at Timaru the other night, Colonel Bailey said in all probability they would be inspected by Colonel Sir Geo. Whitmore before the end of the year. He also said that there is every likelihood of the next Easter enermpment being held at or near Timaru.

Cbioket. —The season was opened in Timaru last Saturday by a match between an eleven and a sixteen, the former winning. Very few of the members played in anything like form. Of the eleven five fadded to soore and only two got into double figures, while of the sixteen the highest scorer was 14, he being the only one who made over 10.

Tnis Ham Foegbet Oasbs. —lt is understood that the Crown Prosecutor intends to enter a nolle prosequi in the Hall forgery ensef /o-day. The witnesses hare been notified.that they need nob attend the Court.

Temdxa Rifles. —An inspection parade will be hqld on Wednesday'evening next, at a quarter past seven o’clock. On Thursday morning next the Company will parade at six o’clock for judging distance practice. ■ , , Feeling.— The Palmerston Standard, in its report of the laying of the last brick of the tunnels on che WellingtonManawatu Railway line,, stated that the toast of Mr Wallace’s health was drunk with tears. The editor explained next day. that the word tears should been cheers. I A New Shell. —The German newspapers state that startling ekperioientß have been made* at Berlin with a new description of 1 shell, charged with guncotton, which produces most extraordinary 1 results, No kind of; defensive works are capable of resisting so destructive a projectile.

Healthy. —The London Times remarks : —The Climato of New Zealand is almost notorious for its salubrity. Its average death rate, about 10 per 1000, is probably the lowest in the world, while its average birth rate, about 38 per 1000, indicates that the colony must soon be independent of immigration ; there is one town, indeed said to be so extravagantly healthy that when a man wants to die he has to move elsewhere. ; . Not Paying.— The Palmerston and Waikouaifi Times strfea that accounts from the Hampden diggings are by no means encouraging, the average earnings per man engaged on the ground being somewhat under what may fairly be considered as a fair wage, or to rank- them as poor man’s diggings. There are a number of men working on the ground who seem determined to thoroughly satisfy themselves as to results before abandoning the field as hopeless.

Primitive Methodist Church, ; TeMUKA.—On Sunday next the Rev. . Mr Hill, of Ashburton, will conduct the Sunday School anniversary services in the above church, both morning and . evening. A children’s service will be held in the afternoon, at which the prizes will be distributed. On the following Tuesday evoningatea, followed by a public meet- 11 ing, will be held, the Revs. Thomas, Hill, 1 ’ and Boothroyd, Captain Mclnness, and others addressing the meeting.

S.C. Educational Institute., The quarterly meeting of the above Institute was held om Saturday last, there being, a large attendance. After the minutes of the annual meeting had been read and confirmed, the following motions for the delegate doi submit to the annual meeting of the New Zealand Educational Institute, were agreed to : —The South Canterbury Educational Institute deem it advisable—(l) That inspectors bo instructed to examine all class subjects orally; (2) that failure in one subject be nob sufficient to justify a failure for the standard, provided that the pupil is efficient'in the' remaining subjects; (3) that drawing be made a class subject for all the standards j (4) that freehand, drawing be prescribed for Standards IV., geometrical for Standard V., and model or perspective for Standard* VI. (5) that history be excluded from subjects prescribed for Standard 111. The secretary (Mr R. M. Laing) read a paper on “ Botany for our public Schools,” for which he received, a hearty vote of thanks.

New Zb4l»4hd Woollbs Goods. — A letter in the Dunedin Star states, ,on the authority of the Geelong Advertiser, 1 that a traveller from a New Zealand firm recently took orders at Geelong for £3OOO .worth of woollen goods, notwithstanding that there are several large woollen factories in that place and that the woollen industry is protected by a heavy duty. The Argus reproduced the particulars as follows :—“There is a gentleman just now hr Geelong Who represents a New Zealand woollen mill. He was at a place of public resoort last night, where it was stated, on the faith of a telegram from one of the members for Geelong, that the Government proposed 20 per cent, advance on woollens.' Taken literally, that New Zealand gentleman seemed considerably taken aback, and volunteered the statement that he had that day taken £3OOO worth of orders, contingent on the duty not being increased to more than 25 per cent. v At any beyond that, bis engagements were off. We make a present of the incident to Messrs (Lillies and Daskin.” In the same letter it is stated, that there are nine woollen factories in'New South Wales. The Rabbit Nuisance,— -At a ' meeting of the Stock Conference at Sydney, Mr Lance assessed the cost of the rabbit plague to New Zealand at half a million a year, while Mi* McKenzie added that wherethe rabbits were numerous the carrying capacity of the land was reduced by one-third, the weight of the fleece decreased by 11b to l|lb, the lambing/ creased 30 or 40 per cent, apd the death rate increased from 3 to 6 per cent up to 10 and 13 per cent. Mr Tabart said that in Tasmania for the last six years the number of abeep had decreased by 250,000, and the ; lambing percentage bad fallen from 79, 75, and 80 per cent to 50 and 60 per cent. In Sooth Australia, Mr Bagot estimated that the rabbits had invaded 40,000 square miles of territory. Mr Lance moved, and Mr Peter seconded, a resolution to the effect that a bonus should be offered by the collective Australasian colonies for an effective plan for the destruction of rabbits. The motion was agreed to. South Obari School Committee.— The monthly meeting of the South Orari School Committee was held last Friday evening. Present—Messrs Barker (Chairman), Bisset, McLeod, Naugbton, and Coles. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. Correspondence from , the Education Board was the appointment of Mrs Mimrb as Sewing Mistress us recommended by the Committee, The Master’s report showed the average attendance for the last five weeks to be : Boys, 18 ; girls, 17 ; total, 35, Average attendance during the week : Boys. 19.6; girls, 17.4 ; Total, 37. Number on roll; Boys, 23; girls, 23 ; Total, 46. Highest attendance : Boys, 23 ; girls, 19; total, 42. A supply of stationery required was ordered to be procured. Sir McLeod, the visitor, reported that the. fences had been trimmed as ordered, and recommended that some repairs to the stove in the Mastei’s house be tffectod without delay. He further stated that he found everything going on satisfactorily. Mr Coles was appointed to repair the stove. Accounts amounting log to £4 11s were passed for payment. Mi Bisset was appointed visitor for the next month. A holiday on the 27th inst., and on the 9th prox, was granted. The meeting adjourned to the third Monday in November. i

Rate.— lt is notified in our advertising columns that at the last meeting of the Arowhenua Town Board a ra u e of in the £ was struck. The rate is now payable. Skin Sale. —Messrs J. Mundell and Co. held a very successful ekin'sale at their auction rooms yesterday. Butchers skins realised ss. A detailed report will appear next week.

“ liilpEisdirMßHT eoe Life.”— ln reference 1 to this subjebt a Press Correspondent has sent the following, extract from, the.priipn,.regulations of 27th November, 1883 "No rule for the remission of life sentences will bo laid down. Such sentences are passed on persona guilty of the very gravest offences ; and the Governor will only extend the Royal prerogative of mercy to such persons in exceptional cases.”

Sales'of Psofertt.— Mr WJ 8, Maslin announces by advertisment? in another’ column that ho willsell by public auction on Not; 2, fifty acres of land situate on the main road, Geraldine, opposite the residence of Mr Kelman. Eighteen acres of Ihnd are in, wheat; and bid fair to give a first-class crop. The remainder is laid down in English grass. JThpiSale takes place at 2 o’clock sharp. i A Husband’s Stbataobm.— The following good story come from Wellington A young wife went to a hop, while Her husband sat at home and hqld the baby. {After, some hours, however, being unable to soothe it, ,he went to the ball and asked his fair partner to return, whereupon She told him to’j go; to Greece and leave her to her enjoyment. Half-an-hour afterwards the father solemnly wheeled a perambulator across the hall, and ran his squalling child right into the quadrille where his wife was disporting, herself. Then he yelled out, “ Mary, here’s the baby j he’s hungry,” and walked away. Ttye lady has not been to a dance since. i

Exports from N.Z.-rln ap article on “Mr Stead’s statistics" the.jjfywZealand Insurance and Finance Journal .points out that “in five years the) export of bacon and hams has been multiplied ,by 65, that of butter by 12, of cheese by 17, of potted and preserved raepls by 40. That is to say, for£l in value of bacon and hams cured and sent ‘out of the colony in 1880, £65 worth 1 wak sent put in 1885; and so with' the 'other products, named. The coal trade has grown tenfold, potatoes nearly trebled, hides.'have.' more than doubled j the export' of J grass seed is five times what it was ib l 880.” '• 1 ’ p-i. K.■; I• A Foegbd Noth.— An exceedingly good imitation of a Bank of New Zealand £1 note; says the New Zealand Times, was taken by Mr Mee, chemist, during the j weekv So closely was the genuine article I copied that Mr Mee did hot suspect the baldness of bis note until ho'paid; it in to the Bank* The clerk, turning some- -dotes over, detected something strange in this particular one, and, eXamibing -it ‘closely,' 1 saw that it was spurious. The note, when carefully inspected, was found to be made of unusually thick paper, and a 'sheet of very thin tissue,. pap r had,: been 'pasted on the 'back of it, apparently with of bringing the water; mark; into prominence;.! On thji back the note is stamped with the stamp'of “The Colonial Bank of New Zealand, London,”but whether this' is a fprgery or not it is impossible to say. If it is, the stamp has been well imitated. Mr Mee propoeesito keep the note on exhibition at his shop fori a few days, id order - that tradespeople may! see and perhaps prevent the-possibility . of their taking other counterfeit notes. | Robbery at AROWHENUA.T T An impudent robbery was committed in Arowhenua on Saturday evening 'last, when | some person or persons taking advantage of a-. ehOrt absence, from- home' of Mr Longaon and hia wife entered Ilia dwelling and rifled it, of, a number of; valuables. An entrance was evidently effected by a window; arid the ; thief then ;apparently made a thorough aearpli, of the promises, for .what they carried;pH was abstracted from different parts of the house, Several rings (one an- heirloom), some irioney, 'anda number of papers were takart away, r bnt, the documents were retrirried through'the' post yesterday morning, the thief omitting to affix the necessary postage to then, lecliog the unfortunate owner “ pay the piper.” The value of the articles stolen is estimated at about £25. The police have the matter ia hand, and it is to be hoped that the thief will be brought to iuatice.

Served him Bight.— An Irish contemporary tells a Utfcle story of conjugal infelicity at Waterford,-'to which place a 'prbminent young gentleman named Arthur Higgins recently took a bride frem a neighboring town. She was a frail-little creature, pretty and attractive, and two of the natives detected Higgina in the act of brutally beating his bride. They reported the case to the K’.gle Hose Company—a volunteer fire brigade—of which Higgins was • member. About six o’clock one night a false alarm of fire startled the place, ; and young. Hirgin* hastened to the scene. He' was quickly seized, a crockery crate placed over him, and a strong stream of water was then turned pn him, while a crowd of 500 men and women witnessed the punishment. The firemen subsequently publicly expelled Higeins from the department, and still later he was expelled in disgrace from.the United Workmen and the town clubs. Prominent ladies have, moreover, raised a subscription to send Mrs Higgins back to the home of her parents, and there is great indignation displayed; throughout the town against the brutal husband.

i Cohcbst aT;Ea.ohu BtfSH.—On Friday evening, the 15th October, a concert in aid of the school fund was. given in the school house at Kakahu Bush, and was in every way successful. The attendance was one of the largest seen in the district,, and everyone seemed to appreciate the efforts made by the performers to please them. The whole of the songs were well sung, and fully merited the applause that was elicited. The i Rev. G. Barclay occupied the chair, and in a brief and appropriate speech opened the proceeding. The following programme was gone through : —“The Silver Rhine ” atid “ The Bridge,” Miss Dunlop ; “ Half-mast High ” and “The Miller and the Maid,” Miss Miller; “Eileen Alannah” and “Gathering up the Shells,” Miss Jefcoate ; “Ye Shall Walk in Silk Attire,” Miss B.- Meredith; “ The Ship’s Fiddler ” and “The, Englishman,” Mr Binning; “True Blue” and “Here’s to the Year That’s Awa,” Mr Penny ; “ No Letter From Home,” Mr Qlafaville. Messrs A. Meredith, Skinner, and Johnston also contributed songs. Several duets and pieces by the school children weie very well given indeed. The children did their part splendidly, and every credit is due to Miss Meredith (who is in charge of the school) for the great pains she had evidently bestowed upon them; Misi Jefcoate accompanied most of the songs, and gave every satisfaction. The concert over the room was cleared for dancing, which was kept up merrily for several hours, nearly a 1 who stayed being loth to leave. \,

What a Deunkaed’s Diaey Told. —An aged drunkard, who died in Paris a short time ago, is said to have kept a diary of his ‘drinks” for the lost half-century. It appears that it .was his custom to take four bottles of wine as his daily allowance, so that in fifty years he,must have emptied no fewer than 73,000 bo’ties ! . Tins' Timabv Show. —The twentythird annual Show under the auspices of the Timaru Agricultural and Pastoral Association takea place on the Association’s i Grounds, Waidti Road, near Timaru, r to-day and exhibits exceed in number fhose of last year, and the show of articles 6f local manufacture and. implements _ will ■be exceptionally >gqodi Doubtless, if, is fine, to-morrow.’there., will'‘be' the largest attendance ever seen at a Show in Timaru.

- Honor; Td Whom Honor is Asmodeus iu tHg New Zealand Mail says: —There ia one person connected with the late poisbnifig proceedings who stands out in bright and bold relief. 1 allude to plucky Dr Maclntyre, who dared to do that which even the police .shrank from. But for the Doctor’s unflinching determination in the cause of right, poor Mrs Hall would now be in her grave ; the insurance companies would be trying to look/ pleasant after.’; rpaying ; and the public would have been at the mercy of a successful villain,; The public of New Zealand,'aye,' of:the whole,pf/Australasia, owe Dr Maclnttye-a good,turn, one that ought to take substantial form without, loss of time. I propose that subscriptions, (H not to exceed 1 sixpence /.per donor, ha ’ opened throughout the Colony for the purpose of providing a suitable testimonial > for iDoctor Maclntyre. ; ,

Rirtit CttJß. — A meeting was held at the Wallingford Hotel, ' Temuka, last evening, to consider the feasibility of forming a Rifle Club for Temuka. Thera was only a' Small 'attendance. Captain Hay buret was voted to the chair. Mr Allan proposed, and it was carried—- “ That a Rifle Club be established in Temuka on the basis of the South Canterbury Rifle Club;” Some discussion ensued as to the rate of subscription, the use of tbe range, etc., and itj. was ultimately resolved Lieut, Findlay, and Messrs Allan, Gaze, and Nicholas form a Fro visional Commit tee to coUeOf ihformat'ioa attd canvaas the ~ town and diatricts as to the prospect of A r siippbri ■’ iod' ! report’ to a 1 meeting to bo Aeld.on. Modc(a^i' ( 'Ni)vclihbdr Ist.” It 'Vvas considered’ probable that twenty t members could.,be readily obtained at an annual^'subscHptioh of a guinea, which would'be' amply ! sufficient to cover all expenses. -

Volunteer Bazaar.— On last Saturday afternoon some of tbe ladies who are engaged in getting up the Volunteer bazaar and fancy fuir met to consider a .proposal made to'them, to'the effect that they slimild hold thebaz W on the 9th of November, 1 ■; instead. of the 16th of De--comber. The change.had been suggested on apcount; of ;a letterreceived from Colonel Bailey, |who pointed out that on the 16tb of December there would be a Flower Show and other attractions in Timarn, which would interfere with a successful ; review of tbe Volunteers, and asked to .have the date altered to the 9th of November. The'.ladies considered the proposal and decided that the notice given to them was too short, and that they could not get op the bazaar successfully on that account. They therefore to.hold the bmeri/on; fepxingDay, the '27th of December’ jnltbtld of the 16th, and since then Captain Haybnrat has seen Colonel Bailey, and succeeded in persuading him to hold the review on the same day. It has therefore been settled • tbsit the bazaar and review will be held on Boxirig'Dayl v -O Ari ! AMEBld^ir'''Ot(THAOß.—A special da-isJiafccibifcom-WbeeliDg, Wi.Va, saysßitchie .County once more comes tp.front with one of 'tbymost'diabolioal ever perpetrated witbiri'the borders”Of J this State. As on other occasions of this nature the perpetrators of the crime are what are known as “ Red Men,”, that organisation of outlaws which for half a dozen'years‘hak flourished in this State, despite all the attempts of the authorities to stamp it out. The victims this time are Mr and Mrs Geo. Reck, who live on Gross Run in Ritchie. Two nights ago they were aroused by the shouts of a mob which had surrounded their house, and en tbe doors being opened the red men took possession, tied Mr Reck and his wife, took them into' the woods near by, roped them to trees, and beat i them in the most cruel manner.with hickory withes. Tbe fiends then burned the dwelling and its contents to the ground and departed. After daylight Mr Reck succeeded in releasing himself, and, after removing bis bleeding and fainting wife swore out warrants for such of the mob as he had been able to recognise,' and twelve of them have been arrested, and placed in gaol. , Other arrests will be znadiri. ■ ■ ” o{il 1,1

The 1 : liiTE l Captains Cain. —A thrilling A narrative of an ; Jncidpßt in the life of the late Captain Cain appeared in last Saturday’s Weekly’ Press. Cain once commanded ,a. trader! amongst the South Sea Islandsj and on one occasion got bis vessel .fast on a cord reef. The vessel was not injured, huts it could not be moved,; and as the Islanders hard by were cannibals the crew of coarse expected to become the food of the savages. For .two days and two nights the crew exerted themselves to get the vessel off, but failed, and on the morning of the third day they noticed a swarm of canoes making towards them. Captain Cain had with him a splendid black Newfoundland dog, and when the savages saw it they took it for the devil and. cleared out. After returning Jo the shore, however, they discussed the matter, and no doubt aomaone amongst them was able to persuade them; that suffering under a delusion, for they once more proceeded towards the ’Tflasel. Captain Cain and bis crew now-sawmo hope left, but they determined to f light to the la»t, i and if defeated commit suicide. Justjjf they fired the first volley' a sail cam 9 ia sight, and a distress signal having been hoisted the new arrival at once came to their assistance. The vessel proved to bo a French;; man-of-war,’ which very soon scattered the would-be cannibals with shot and shell, and helped Captain Cain out of His Thus Captain Cain narrowly escaped a fearful death only to/ be poisened in his old -age. There now be no doubt but he was poisoned, and so far as we can ascertain Hall will very shortly have to appear charged with having murdered him. , fit-, is said that duriug Captain Coin’s, last illness Hall was very frequently,him, and remained up with him often at nights. Captain Cain bad a great dislike for Hall, but thq latter by his kindness and attention to the old man succeeded in

winning bis good will, And towards th© end -they became very friendly., There are some witnesses out of the way «t present, and as soon as they can be got, and other details settled, the case will come off. i

Thb Tidy HoubbWlFß.—-The dareful, tidy housewife, when giving -her house its spring cleaning,- should bear in mind that the dear -inmates are more precious than bouses, their eystems need cleansing, by purifying the blood, regulating (he stomach and bowels, and she should know that there is nothing that will oo it bo surely as American Go’s Hop Bitters, the purest and best of all medicines. .

’ 1 SYNOPSIS OK ADVERTISEMENTS. Ball— At Woodbury next Friday. Arbwhenua Town Board —No tie* re rate.' Primitive Methodist Church, Temuka— Notice re Sunday School anniversary. Geradme Road Board— lnvite tenders for k number of works. Tenders close on Tue?-. day next. John Holland—Has 69 acres grazing land on Gpihi Riverbed, adjoining Seadown estate, to let for at • m of years or for sale. Temuka Rifles-Inspection parade tomorrow evening at 7.15 ; parade for judging distance practice at 6 a.m. on Thursday j date fancy fair altered from 16th to 27th December.

W. S. Maslin—Will sell a farm of 69 acres situated bn the Geraldine Road, opposite Mr Kelman’s residence (on account of executors of the late Mr T. Quinn) on Tuesday, November 2nd.

Geo. Pearson, Timaru—Draws attention 'o his Coffee Booms, which are well and favorably known ; is agent for Nelson, Monte and Co.’s teas 5 is noted for cheap toys and best and cheapest confectionery.

W. MoKeown, Saddle and Harness Maker, Timaru—Announces that he has .on hand a large Stock .of saddlery of every description, c and has made a great reduction in the price of each article} will refuse, no reasonable offer.

Perrier’s Portrait Gallery—Visitors to the show are requested not to forget Perrier s Portrait Gallery, and get a portrait of themselves; portraits taken in any weather. A large stock of views' of New Zealand scenery on band.