The Temuka Leader THURSDAY APRIL 28, 1887. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1574, 28 April 1887, Page 2

The Temuka Leader THURSDAY APRIL 28, 1887. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Held Overs— Our leading article, correspondence, etc., are held over till our next issue. Temuka Monthly Sale. —The monthly sale at Temuka takes place to-morrow. K. F. Gray advertises entries. Meeting or Ladies. A meeting of ladies composing the Temuka Volunteer Fancy Fair Committee takes place on Saturday next to decide as to the disposal of the goods left over from the Fancy Fair. Electoral Rolls, -- The County electoral rolls for the Levels, Temuka, Geraldine, and Mount Peel Ridings are now open for inspection at the respective Road Board offices and at the County Council office, Timaru. Annual Meetings of Ratepayers.— The annual meeting of ratepayers in the Mount Peel Road District takes place on Monday next, and the annual meetings of ratepayers in the. Geraldine and Temuka districts on the following Tueaday.

The ClTlli Service. The Wellington correspondent of the Press says a determination has been come to by the Government to extend the hours of the Civil Service from 9 till 6. It is reported that Mr Reynolds proposed a 15 per cent, reduction all round, but the Ministers would not consent to it. Football Bulbs.— At a meeting of the Wellington Rugby Union on Monday night it was decided to adopt the English rules, in regard to scoring, viz, ;—A match shall be decided by a majority of points. A goal shall be equal to three points, a try to one pointj when a goal is kicked from a try the goal only is scored. The English rules in regard to professionalism were also adopted. Thb Timaeu Libel Oaib. that in the case of Ivers v. Kerr notice of motion for a new trial has been filed in Christchurch, The following are the grounds: —(1) That the judge wrongly admitted plea and evidence of justification. (2) That thb verdict was against the weight of evidence. (3) That the words were obviously defamatory, and were incapable of innocent construction. (4) That the verdict was a perverse one and contrary to law. . Geraldine Road Boakd.— The following are the nominations lecoived by the Returning Officer, Mr C. E. Sherratt, yesterday, for seats on the Board in the room of Messrs W, C, Slack, Lewis Grant, and K. H. Postlethwaite ;T. W. Corbett, nominated by A, Rae and W. Hawke ; W. Deßenzy, by R. Taylor and J, Mundell; A. L. Ensor, by A. Kelman and D. Shaw ; L. Grant, by A. Reid and R. Taylor; W. Postlethwaite, by A. Macdonald and J. Rice; W. IT. Slack, by A. Lyssght and K. Brophy.

Thb Queen’s Jubilee. —A telegram from Wellington states that the Minister for lattice is carefully considering the desirability of cele* brating the Queen’s Jubilee by releasing prisoners sentenced to a term of imprisonment for first offences of a serious nature and whose conduct since their conviction have been exemplary. The prison authorities are understood to be strongly in favor of releasing a considerable number of prisoners who do not belong, to the habitual convict class, but before any action is taken in the matter the Government will probably communicate with the Home Government on the subject. R.M. Godet, Temuea.— At the above Court yesterday, before J. S.'B’swick, Esq., R.M., Mrs Heap sued William Tosswill, solicitor, Timaru, for £6 19s 6d for board and lodging. Judgment had been confessed, butMr Aspinall, who appeared for the plaintiff took exception to the confession on the ground that it was not witnessed. The Court therefore decided to hear the case, and after taking evidence gave judgment for the amount claimed and costs. Jackson v. Hornbrouk—Claim 13s. Judgment by default, Several crises were struck out. Run Cvee; -Captain Mclnness, of the Salvation Army, Temuka, and Messrs C. Robinson apd Matchem narrowly escaped a serious accident on Monday night. They were ‘■landing on the road near the Catholic Church, when two persons on horseback (who apparently came round Dunford s corner) rode oyer them. Mr Matcheui had one of his thumb nails torn off, and all were knocked down and badly bruised. The riders did. not pull up to see what damage they had done, but rode quickly away. The night was a dark one.

Waitohi Fiat Library,— An ordinary meeting of the Waitohi Flat Library Committee waa held in the schoolroom on Monday last. The members present were —Messrs J, Fraser (Chairman), L. Scott, D. Cunningham, A. J. Andrews, M. Moore, and J. Watson (Secretary). The Secretary reported that he had received from the Government a grant of £Blßs 4d towards the Library, which amount he had paid into the Bank of New Zealand, Temuka, and that the balance to the credit of the Institution amounted to £22 10s Id. On the motion of Mr Scott, seconded by Mr Andrews, it was resolved that the library building be put in a thorough state of repair, and that the Chairman and the Secretary be instructed to call for local tenders for the said work, which tenders would be considered at a speoia' meeting j;o be held in the schoolroom on Monday, the 2nd of May. This being all the business the meeting terminated.

Sale of Stock, Eto. Messrs J. Mundeli and Go. held a most successful sale of stock and sundries on account of Mr Angus Macdonald at their yards, Geraldine, yesterday. The well-known excellence of Mr Macdonald’s stock attracted a very large attendance of buyers. The bidding was brisk,' and all the lots offered changed hands at very satisfactory prices. Timaeu High School.—A meeting of the Board of Governors was held on Tuesday. The Rector’s report showed the attendance to have v been 100. The offer of a scholarship by the Caledonian Society was accepted. Mr Clark applied to have on iron fence instead of a wire one, and the application was granted. Mr Main’s salary was increased to Messrs Burke and Earl’s farms were relet to them. It was resolved to lake summary proceedings for the recovery of overdue fees. It was also resolved—“ That the part of the Standing Committee’s report recommending reorganisation of salaries in the school be adopted, such reorganisation to include capitation in regard to school fees.”

Football. A football match between Temuka and Winoheiter frill be played on the ground of the latter on Saturday next. The following will play for Temuka Fall back, J, W. Yelvin ; half backe, Flint (Captain), G. Telvin, Fitzgerald ; quarter backs, F. LeOren, Oleghorne; forwards, Outten, Gray, D/ion, J. Frank*, 00l man, Carr, Hope,®. S. Smith, T, Thomson; emergencies, A. Clinch, J, Clinch, J. Ogilvio. Win* cheater:— Job. Austin, Jno. Austin, Biie?t, Hart, W. Lewis, M. McLeod, B. McLeod, W. Stewart, A. Stewart, D. Stewart, Geo, Smith, Brinkman, H. James, A. Shallard, F. .Shallard ; emergency, A. Young, D Lewis. An exprese will leave the Wallingford Hotel at a quarter past one o'clock I. 0. G. T.—The weekly meeting of the Welcome Retreat Lodge, Geraldine, was held on Tuesday evening. Bro. J. W. Pye, W.O.T, presided. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. One letter wai read and dealt with. The nomination and election of officers for the ensuing term was then proceeded with, and resulted as followsW.O.T., Bro. B, Logan; W.V.T., Bro. G. Betbime; W.B , Bro. A. Fieher, (re-elected); W.F.B, Bra. J. A. Quinn (re-eleoted); W. T., Bro. G. H.Patrick (re-elected); W. 0., Bro, J. S. Wah-e (reeleoted) Bro. H. Pratt; W.I.G. Bro. Brooker; W.0.G.. Bro. W. 8. Maelin ;D.M., Sitter Pye. One candidate was initiated and three proposed for membership, and one for re-obligation. It was decided to hold an open lodge meeting on Monday, May 9th, and a Committee was appointed to carry oat the neoeeeary arrangements, After tome further routine bneineie had been trane > oted the lodge was oloied in the usual form by the W.G.T.

The Life Of an M J.—An M .P,, deploring the evil affects of London habits on the health said that were it not for the American Co’s Hop Bitters he could not live through with the irregular hours he wee forced to keep. Said he: “As soon as I feel weak and exhauited from long night cessions and meals at irregular hours, I resort to my Hop Bi ters instead of stimulants. They regulate my bowels and keep my appetite good, rr.y brain clear, and my strength and health are preserved,* ’ Sea Advt. Railway Refreshment Rooms, Timabu. —D. McGuinnees begs to inform his numerous friends, and the travelling public in particular, that having taken the above rooms for a fresh term be has decided to reduce the charges hitherto made, and in future they will be as follow:—Breakfast in readiness for early trains, Is 6d; Hot Lunch or Dinner, served up in the hitherto well-known profuse style, on arrival of North and South Express trains, Is 6d. Tea and Coffee always in readiness, and choice confectionery, &o. The lessee would especially draw attention to the Ladies’ Private Dining-room, which has been specially arranged and furnished for their convenience. A waitress is always in attendance. The usual Is Lunches are still continued at the Club Hotel.—Advt. SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS.

Angus Macdonald—Notice re accounts. A. H. Brisco, Geraldine Notice re lost dog. Temuka Rood Board—Annual meeting of ratepayers on Tuesday nsxfc. Gsroldine County Council—Notico re electoral rolls. Mount Peel Road Board—Annual meeting of ratepayers on Monday next. Volunteer Fancy Fair Committee -Meeting on Saturday next. J. Mundell and Co—Sell blankets, flannel shirts, shawls, etc., on Saturday. Geraldine Road Board—Annual meeting of ratepayers on Tuesday next. > J; Blytb, Temuka —Invites tenders for erection of cottage at Waitohi. Geraldine County Council —Speoul order re Bangitata and Oran Water Supply. H. B. Webb, Chairman School Com* missioners, Canterbury Provincial District — Invites tenders for lease of sections in Orari and Hinds district, etc. Davies and Murphy, The Cash Drapers, Timaru—Announce tbs commensement of; their Monster Jubilee Sals on April 22, and its termination oa July 5. A present equal te 10 per cent presented to all cash purchasers above 6s.