The Temuka Leader THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1887. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1580, 12 May 1887, Page 2

The Temuka Leader THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1887. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Typhoid Fbtbb. — A death has occurred in Geraldine from typhoid fever. The school has been closed for one week. AbowHBNUA Town Boabd,—The meeting of the above Board which was to have been held last night was postponed for a week. Coubsikg.— A very successful day’s coursing was held on Mr Postlethwaile’s estate last Tuesday. Mr P. Brophy’s Ringmaster won the All-Aged Stakes, and Mr M. Connolly’s Queen Death the Puppy Stakes. Pressure on our space compels us to hold details over till our next issue. PkopoSßD Nbw School.— The inhabitants of Rhubarb Elat seem in a fair way to have their much needed new school granted to them. At the last meeting of the Education Board they instructed their Inspector to visit that district, and that gentleman intends doing so and meeting the householders in the house of Mr Robert Hammond on Monday next, 16th inst. FOOTBALL. —The matches between the First and Second Fifteens of the Temuka Football Club and the First and Second Fifteens of the South Canterbury Club respectively takes place to-day. An express will leave Temuka at 1 o’clock sharp with the Second Fifteen. The match with the First Fifteen commences at 3 o’clock sharp at Temuka.

Political News,— I The Wellington correspondent of the Ashburton Guardian telegraphed yesterday :— 11 The financial statement has been well received and is generally satisfactory to the Ministerial supporters. The protective tendencies of the new tariff will, however, lead to a determined struggle on the part, of ‘.he Freetraders, and may not improbably result in tbo tariff being rejected. In that event there will be an appeal to the country, and a general election may be pre.cipitated within a few weeks. It ia high time therefore that those who wish to have a say in the matter should see to it that their names are on the electoral rolls.”

Temuka Buttes and Chbesb Factory. —A meeting of the Directors of the tbove wag held last Tuesday evening. Present— Messrs Brown (Chairman), Barker, Hayes* and Mason. The Secretary reported that during the past month 17,605 gallons of milk had been received at a cost of £256 13 s 6d. Ho also reported that another consignment of cheese had been shipped by the Wakatipu. It was decided to re-engage Mr Bowman as manager, and after dealing with some minor matters the meeting adjourned, K.M. Ooubt, Temuka.—At the above Court yesterday before J. S. Beswick, Esq., 8.M., i fir? l offender was fined 5s for having { been drunk, ii.ot offender, charged with i having beer drunk when in charge of a horse, was fined 10s. His Worship animadverted severely on persons in charge of horses getting drunk. In the case of F. Franks v. J. Barratt, claim £1 9s, judgment by default was given. Io the case of G. Bolton v. P. Glasaon there was no appearance of either party, and the case was struck out. The Court then adjourned. Debating Society.—At the conclusion of the Jubilee meeting last Tuesday evening in Geraldine. Dr Poster moved —‘ That this meeting consider it desirable that a Debating Society should be formed, and that. Messrs CoJtman, Pearpoint, Maslin, Mundcl), Dunlop, Taylor, Sborralt, Cunningham, Waite, ' and the mover, with power to add to their number, be requested to act as a Committee for the purpose aboye mentioned.” Mr Maslin seconded the motion. After some conversation the resolution was carried unanimously, and it was further decided to give publio notice of the first meeting of the Society, Linseed Factory.—A meeting ot the j directors of the Temuka Linseed Company was held last Monday evening, at which Messrs Talbot (Chairman), Postlethwaite, Wright, Hayhurst, Barker, Pilbrow, Brown, and Miles were present. Correspondence with reference to the new machinery was read, and it was decided to instruct the manager to erect the machinery with all possible speed and to prepare samples for vhole- | sale buyers. The machinery has since \ arrived in Temuka, and it is expected it i will be ready for work in about 9 days I time.

Fatal Accident. —We regret 10 have to record another fatal accident. It appears that on last Tuesday evening, at between 7 and 8 o’clock, Mr J. J. O’Connor, of the Levels Plains, left Temuka in a cart, on which there were some bags of chuff, for a contract at road making which he had near Mr Hayhurat’a new mill. There is nothing further known of how he came by his death, but judging from what happened he appears to have mistaken tka footbridge by the Presbvl eriauManse for t he Oxford bridge,and gone astray, us his track was along the river up to where he was found. He appears to have crossed the river all right and gone up along the bank till he came to a fence which run close to the river and which stopped him. He then apparently turned round, and in coming along a sidling the cart was overturned into the river just opposite Mr J. Davis's house. He was found next morning by a daughter of Mr Davis’s with his head sunk in three or four inches of water. On lop of his head were some bugs of chaff, and he was pinned across the small of his back by the front of the cart. The horse was lying on its side with its head out of the water, and had sustained no serious injury. Further particulars will be gathered from the report of the inquest. The Q.ubkn’s Jubilee,— -A meeting of the Jubilee Committee was held in the Temuka Town Board office last iuesday evening. Present—Messrs Gray (Chairman), Findliy, Rutland, Blytb, Bolton, Henry, Hargreaves, and Twomoy. The Chairman apologised for Messrs Young and Inwood, and the Rev. Mr Hamilton. The Secretary, Mr Dyson, wrote to say that he was unable to attend, and Mr Tworney acted as Secretary pro tem. At the request of Mr Lawson Mr G, Lcvens’ name was added to the Committee. A letter was read from Mr Rayner, suggesting that the subscription lists should show four columns : one for a cottage home, one for the mechanics’ institute, one for the obelisk, and one for celebration expenses, so as to give subscribers the opportunity of saying which object they felt inclined to support. It was decided that it was desirable !o put some definite scheme before the public meeting, and that to put so many schemes would only lend to confusion. Mr Lawson suggested that the Park should be named Victoria Park.—Agresd to. Mr Hargreaves suggested to add a display of fireworks to the programme already agreed to. This was also agreed to. On the motion of Mr Findlay, seconded by Mr Rutland, the following programme was adopted for submission to the public meeting, viz,; Procession, obelisk, planting an oak, naming the park “Victoria Park,” children’s sports, fireworks, and entertainment. It was decided to hold the public meeting on Tuesday, the 17th inst., in the Volunteer flail, and after talking over some minor matters the meeting adjourned.

Railway Refreshment Rooms, Timabu, —D. MeGuinnesa begs to inform his ntimer oua friends, and the travelling public in particular, that having taken the above rooms for a fresh term he has decided to reduce the charges hitherto made, and in future they_ will bo 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, &b. 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,

Wm. Postlelhwaite, Geraldine —W mts a strong boy. Public Meeting—At Temuka rn Jubilee celebration on Tuesday evening next, William Budd, Winchester-Haa TOO tuns potatoes for sale at 30s per ton, not including bags.