The Temuka Leader THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1886. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1505, 28 October 1886, Page 2

The Temuka Leader THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1886. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Ball.—A ball takes place in the Wood* bury eohoolroom to-morrow evening. Sale op Hobbbb and Cattle.—Mr K..F. Gray holds a special sale of horses and cattle at the Washdyke saleyards to-morrow. Gbbaldikb Monthly Salb.—Messrs J. Mundell and Co. are now reoeiving entries for this sale, which takes place en Wednesday next. Pleasant Valley School Cokmittbb. —The usual monthly meeting of the members of this Committee takes place on Saturday evening next. A Bio Contbaot.—The Manawatu Gorge Railway contract has been obtained by Messrs Jones and Peters, of Timaru. The price is stated to be about £69,000. England and Russia.—lt is reported that England is desirous of establishing a coal station on the Gothland Island, in the Baltio Sea, and occupying a commanding position on the approach lo St. Petersburg. Bbaoh and Hanlan.—lt is announced that Beach intends finally to retire into private life at the end of 1887. He is willing to row Edward Hanlan in the meantime over the Paramatta course. Hanlan now lays elaim to the championship. Bazaab.—A bazaar in aid of the Primitive Methodist Churob, Timaru, was opened by the Mayor of Timaru on Tuesday afternoon, It was splendidly stocked with the nick-nacks and class of articles generally fouhd at these places, and was thronged with visitors; in the evening. It was well patronised yesterday. Sbbvme o* Song.—A service of song entitled "The Pilgrim's Progress" will be given to-morrow evening in St. Saviour's Church, Temuka, by the Choir. The service is a very pretty and interesting one, and as the choir have bean assiduously rehearsing it for some time they will doubtless do it justice. At the conclusion a collection will be made, and the sum subscribed is to be devoted to the purchase of books for the ohoir. We hope to see a large attendance. HoLlßAY.—Yesterday was observed es a holiday in Temuka, the various plaoes of business being closed, and the town had a very quiet appearance. The Salvationists held a picnio in the park which was largely attended, both by followers of the Army and others. Many of the townspeople visited the Timaru show, while others, more quietly inclined, betook themselves to the Milford beaoh, went on fishing excursions, etc. The children attending the pnblio sohool were given a holiday. Bttbqlaby.—The eloching establishment of Mr J. H. Shine, tailor, in Cuba street, Wellington, was burglariously entered on Saturday nighfy and a quantity of goods stolen. The missing property has been found at the lodgings of two young men named Baddon and Henry Watßon, alias Charles Ruslwe, who were arrested on a charge" : of' stealing the goods, and remanded to Friday. Among their effects were found several articles which seem to implicate them with the burglary at Mong Chong's premises a fortnight ago. Both prisoners are new arrivals in Wellington, Baddon having formerly worked on a farm near Timaru, while Watson was formerly employed as a farm laborer at Burnham, near Christchurch. Band or Hope, Gebaldiite.—The usual fortnightly meeting of this Lodge was held on Tuesday evening. There was a good at-' tendanoe of members. Mr J. S. Waite, superintended the meeting, and Master N. Sherratt occupied the chair. Mr Waite intimated that there were six small prizes to be competed for by readings and recitations. A lengthy programme, consisting of readings, recitations, and singing was gone through and the prizes were awarded to the successful competitors. The nomination and election of officers for the ensuing quarter was then proceeded with when the following were elected :-W.C.T., H. Morrison j W.V.T., > Maud Moss (re-elected) ; W. 0., M. A. Coltman jW. 9., W. Colbert; W.M., A. Finlayson ; W.1.G., B. Coombs ; W.0.G., N. Shermtt. It was notified that the in stall a- ' tion of officers would take place that night fortnight, when it is also intended to enroll all J candidates who are present. Gbbaldinb Biflbs. A Government inspection parade of this corps took place on Tuesday evening, Major Newall being the inspecting offioer. Sfuff-Sergeant-Major Jones was also present. There were 38 of 1 all ranks on parade. Lieut. Ward, the commanding officer, put the company through the manual exercises, and Lieutenant Pearpoint put them through the firimg exercises, Major Newall remarking that the former was remarkably well done. The company was then formed into sing'o rank and divided into three companies, whpn Major Newall gave them about battalion drill. He expressed himself as vory well satisfied with the way the different movements were performed. On Wednesday morning judging distance praotioe whs held uader the supervision of Major Newall, assisted by Slaff-Sergt.-Major Jones. About SO turned out fot this practioe and the result was very satisfactory. Lieut. Pearpoint made the remarkably good score of 14 points out of a possible 16. Col.-Sergeant house was close up with 13 points. It is a pity there is not more of this very important txeroise.

Saltation Abmt, Tbhcia.—The Salvation Army held a picnio in the Temuka Park yesterday, which was in every way suocesaful, there being about 250 personi present. The local corps was strengthened by Captain Thomson and about 30 soldiers from Timaru. Luncheon was partaken of about 12.30 and tea at 4 Volook, the provisions supplied by kind friend* proving quits equal to the heavy demands made upon them. The usual games were indulged in during the day with jest. Bank or New Zbsxand.— The halfyearly meeting of the Bank of Zealand took place Bt Auckland yesterday, Dr Campbell in the ohair. The report showed the result of last year's operations. The net profit was £76,491 5s sd, vrhieb, with the balance from last half-year of £30,649 12s, gave an available total of £107,140 17s sd, which it was decided to appropriate as follows :—Dividend of 10 per cent per annum, £BO,OOO ; bonus, 2s 6d per share, £12,500; carried to bad debt account, £33,500; carried to profit and loss aooount, £11,140 17s. Stlo2lN#}.tjp OASB.—On Saturday evening a young man named Taylor, whilst riding from Kaiapoi to his home at Ohoka after dark, was stuck up by two men on the road between Wilson's siding and Mr Hopkins' farm. They wore blaok masks and had a dark lantern. Having tumbled Taylor off his bicycle ia. an unceremonious manner, and having satisfied themselves that he had neither oaih or valuables about him, the amateur highwayman allowed him to make his way home with ap injured hand and a damaged bicycle.—Press. Miss Houston's Testimokiai.—The te»timonial to Miss Houston, towards which subscriptions arc being invited in Christchurch, has so far met with a good response. One gentleman alone had up to Monday obtained subscriptions to the amount of £35. The names of many prominent: citizens, including lawyers, doctors, managers of insurance oompanies, merchants, and tradesmen are amongst those who have subscribed. Wellington people are also sending donations. A suggestion has been made that subscriptions should also be raised in Timaru. Thb Waimea Plains Railway.—At a meeting of the Waimea Plains Eailway Company, a resolution was passed in favor of selling the line to the Government. The Chairman (Mr Maokerras) stated that the directors had not felt inclined to accept Government's offer as reduced by Parliament, but the Agricultural Company had offered to give land of the value of £2OOO if they would sell, and this left a reduction of only £2OOO. Even now the shareholders would lose between 35s and 36s per share, besides interest. Gebaldinb Daibt Faotobt.—An extraordinary meeting of the shareholders of this Company was held on Monday afternoon, when a resolution was passed authorising th« directors to obtain an overdraft of £2OOO from the hanks oh their personal security, and to secure themselves by a mortgage over the Company's property. Mr Cunningham gave notice that he woald move at next meeting that the oapital of the Company be increased by the issue of more Bhares to the shareholders, and the meeting terminated.—A full eporfc is orowded out of this issue.' Stjpbemb Cotjbt, Ohbistohitoh.—The prolonged oriminal session of the' Supreme Court oame to a close on Tuesday. No doubt in expectation of seeing Hall in prison clothes, a large crowd assembled afcjthe courthouse. They were, however, disappointed. The Crown Prosecutor, Mr Martin] informed the Court that the only remaining pases were those of forgery against Thomas [ Hall, jn each of these cases—twelve in all—a nolle prosequi had been entered by the Crown. His Honor Mr Justioe Johnston said that as the Attorney-General had entered a nolle prosequi in these cases, the calendar was exhausted. Although 'Hall was brought up from Lyttelton, in oharge of Mr O'Brieri, the gaoler, it was not deemed neccessary by His Honor that he should be put in the dock. Anotheb FAiii;Bß.--Half-a-dozen of the men forming the Big Bay prospecting party who left Invercargill about five weeks ago, have returned via Queeqstown, and report that nothing encouraging has been discovered. One of those Still at, Big Bay writes 'to the Mayor of Inveroargill to the same effect. He says that the ground must have been worked many years ago by at least five hundred men, judging by the extent of the workings. The party had prospected the beaoh north of the Gorge river, and found nothing of note. The river itself for six miles up was found to be already held on mining leases, although few men were at work. A large number of the men were dissatisfied, being sure, that all the payable ground had been worked out years ago. , One of those who have returned has been commissioned to send a cutter round to bring the prospectors back. Temuka Rimes. A Government inspection parade of the Temuka Rifles was held last evening in the new drill shed, the inspeoting officer being Major Ne wall. Th ere were present 35 rank and file, Captain 'Hsyhursr, Lieuts. Pmdlay and White, and Bergt. Major Jones. The company were exeroised in battalion movements and acquitted themselves very smartly. The additional space in the new building proved of great advance, the movements being gone thraugh with far more oomfert to both men and officers. ' In the course of the evening Major Newall had occasion to cali the members of the band somewhat smartly to order, their audible conversation interfering with the words of command. This morning there will be judging distance practice from 6 to 7 a.m. and class firing at 7 a.m. It was officially announced that there would be a review held at Temuka of the South Canterbury Battalion on Boxing-Day. A Fishing Excursion. Among the pleasure seekers yesterday were a party of gentlemen from Temuka and Arowhenua— Messrs J. Whitehead, J. Granf, A. W. Surridge, and G. Edgeler—who had arranged that they would spend the day at that most deservedly popular Beaside resort, the Milford lagoon, angling for the fish with which it is known to abound. They provided themselves with everything thpy deemed neoessary, in the way of hooks and lines, bait, and | baskets, for the fish that were to be caught, creature comforts without limit, etc., and Ihpy set forth. The morning was a glorious j one—one of those beautiful spring ones for which South Canterbury is so famed—and the spirit of the fishers rose high as they bowled merrily along. Tha fast stepping' hois* drawing the conveyance m which all were comfortably seated apparently enjoyed his part of the exoursion quite ae much as the holiday makers, and went at his very ' best. All went well until the ford over the river by the Maori Pah was reached, bit in attempting to c.ron this all was ohanged. The river was deep and running swiftly seawards, and when the horse had drawn the conveyance to the middle of it, the party, despite all the attempts to keep dry, were wet up to their knees, and the horse was almost swimming. Here a clay bank was met and the horse (which had had enought of it), stopped short, and all efforts to get any farther proved unsuooessf ul. In this dilemma, the animal was let go, and he promptly made for the other bank, to which he was promptly followed by Mr Surridge, who as soon, at he could prepare himself, [ jumped boldly in the Btream and swam for the shore. He ssoured the horse, and then went to the aid of his eompanions, who all *

this while were quietly awaiting the course of events. Aaam crossing the stream Mr Burridge harnessed the horse to the back part of the vehicle and it was slowly and laboriously hauled ashore. Before it reached dry land once more, however, Mr Edgeler left it, and, losing his balance, got a thorough wetting. The sun which bad been sh;'ning so brightly, was now overcast, and everything to the excursionists looked sombre and grey; so after a consultation, it was decided to do without the beauties of Milford for that time, and a start was made for home, whither all arrived without further mishap. Haply tbey will take another ford when next they go fishing. It appears another party got into a similar trouble a few days previously. Yesterday a couple of bbrsemen arrived at the ford At tho same time as the fishing but disdained to court danger by being the first to enter the water. On the bank they cautiously watched how the dsring ones fared, and, having seen all there was to see, profited by what they saw and rode away, lb was very fortunate that Mr Surridge could swim, or the party would have had to wait until they were rescued by . a ehance passer by.

Good Bbsolvtioki. At ths commencement of every sew year hundreds and thousands of out young men—and old as well—form resolutions for their guidanot for the earning year. Many keep them while others break them, To sueh we wish to give a word of advies. In order to sustain you* determination of leading a Wetter life ia the future you should ate Hop Bitters. The judicious use of Hop Bitten strengthens, oleaniei, and purifies the stomach, bowels blood, liver, nerves, and kidney*, and is just what yon want to bofld up and invigorate yourself. Greenboih, V. 8. A., Dem.—Read Advt. _______ BYNOPSIB OK ADVERTISEMENTS. J. Mundell and Co.—Are receiving entries tor their monthly sale at Geraldine. Service of Song—" Pilgrim's Progress," at St. Saviour's Church, Temuka, to-morrow evening. K. F. Gray, Temuka—Will hold a sale of a grand assortment of drapery, dress stuffs, etc., on Saturday, October 30th, at 12 o'clock sharp.