LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1694, 4 February 1888, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

iBBISATIOir AT WoODBtTHT.— -The poll re the proposed loan for the Woodbury water supply takes place to-day.

Customs and Bbeb Duties, —The Customs returns of revenue for January amounted to £98,092 Is lOd, and the beer duty received amounted to £4689 17s. This is a deficiency on the annual estimate of £2293 5s IGd. Stobtinq. — A telegram from Melbourne states that the news of Nelson having lefi Auckland for Australia has been the cause of bis installation as first favorite for the Australian Gup, and he is being heavily backed at 100 to 10. He is alio supported to a iarge amount in the doubles, being a public favorite for the Cup, and he is coupled with lots of others for the Newmarket Handicap. His weight is 9st 121 b. Thirty-four horses have accepted for the Australian Gup.

The Rabbit Fence.— The Hon. G. F. Richardson arrived at Christchurch from Wellington on Thursday. A deputation, presided over by the Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce, and consisting of about 80 gentlemen, waited on him, urging the immediate erection of a rabbit fence in the Tasman Valley. Ho replied that Government were fully alive to the gravity of the situation, and that he would proceed at once to vieit the locality, and whatever action was taken would be taken immediately. Mr Richardson, accompanied by Messrs A. E. G. Rhodes and Lance, proceeded to Fairlie Oreekjyesterday, Narrow Escape. —Mr Surridge’s house, in Temuka, had a narrow escape from being destroyed by fire yesterday. His children, during the absence of their mother from home, ware playing at the back of the house, where the little boy, aged about five years, set fire to some rubbish. His little sister, aged seven, at once realised the situation, and ran to Miss Boyle—Dr Hayes' housekaaper—and told her what had happened. Miss Boyle went out and found that the fire had already taken bold of the back wall. She called out to the doctor and Mr Flint, and they were soon oo the spot and succeeded in extinguishing the flames, but not too soon, for already, the fire had burnt a hole in one of the weather boards. As there was a strong wind blowing at the time p few minutes more would have completely demolished the house. Fatal Accident at Ranoitata. —An inquest was held at the Star of the South Hotel, Rangitata, yesterday afternoon, on the body of a little child aged one year and nine months —the son of Albert Gynes, a resident in that locality—who met bis death on the previous day by falling down a well, both his parents being absent from home at the time, Mr B. Woolloonibe (of Timaru) acted as Coroner, and Mr Thos.' Clayton was chosen foreman of the jury. James Qynes, aged 12, gave evidence to the effect that he and his brother were playing in the garden, in which was a well, on the previous day about half-past eleven The lid of the well was open, and the deceased accidentally fell in. The witness tried to get him out by lowering the bucket, but failing to do so ho went for Mrs WeWb) a neighbor, who sent him for Mr Adam Chalmers. Mr Chalmers came »s quickly as possible and lowered himself down the well, wften fye fastened a clothes Hue to the deceased, and Mrs Webb pqlled him to the surface. The child was in the wall about Half-anJiour, and life was quite e*tiqct when it The well’was about 13ft. deep. Mr an 3 Mrs Gyno. gave evidence a 9 to their absence. A verdict of acctdental death l WBS returned, Much sympathy is expressed fqr tfl® patents in their bereavement,

Peesbitbrian Church, Tbmuka.—“ The Hew Hebrides ” will be the subject dealt with in the Temuka Presbyterian Church on Sabbath forenoon by the Rev. Mr Murray, a missionary of that place, The Rev. Mr Barclay will take the evening service, and preach at Waitohi at 2.30 p.m.

Obxokbt.—An excellent game of cricket was obtained in the Geraldine Park on Thursday last. Employees and others to the number of about 22 were on the ground, nnd sides were chosen by Messrs F. Wilssn-Sraith and Geo. Ward. The latter’s side had suooaeded in beating their opponents by one wicket, when stumps were drawn about 6.30 p.m. Bxoxclb Race.— A tea-mile bicycle race between M. J. Shepherd, the captain of the Timaru Bicycle Club, and A, 0. Barlow, the looal ten mile champion, took plaoe in Timaru last Thursday evening. Barlow succeeded in sustaining hi) claim to the championship, winning by about 10 yards, the lime being 39 min 19 2-sth sees. Shepherd has since issued another challenge to Barlow to ride for the ten-mile championship of South Canterbury and a trophy of any value.

WuSIiBTAS Oonbbebbhob.—At this Conference at Wellington on Thursday, the station appointments were read a third time. The Rev. R. T. Dunn has been stationed at Temuka, the Rev. W. G. Thomas at Waimate, the Rev, W. B. Marten at Timaru, and the Revs. J. H. Buttle and J. T. Burrows at Ashburton. The Rev. P. W. Fairclough was appointed conference lecturer, The board of examiners were re-appointed. The Rev. J. H. Simmonds was appointed general secretary.

Reaner and Binder Trial.—A public trial of the Wood harvester was held yesterday in Mr lysaght’s wheat paddock, Geraldine Downa 'There w«s a fair attendance of the , public. Mr H, B. Webster, looal agent for the machine, waa present, and fully'’explained all the recent improvements. The,adaptability of- the machine for working on downs was shown by the ease with which the three horses drew it over all parts of ihc paddock. Although but newly taken from the packing case, the machine did excellent work, scarcely missing a sheaf. One important improvement is the new transport gearing, whereby one man can take it through a 1 Oft. gateway in a few minutes with very little trouble. Those present yesterday were highly pleased with the quality of the work done.

StrSKOIDTrs FIBE.—A. few dajß ago a fire took place it the Orari Tillage Settlement under circumstances which lead to a suspicion of incendiarism. Mr Woulfe had a stack of bay of the ralue of about £6 there m a paddock close to the house, and when the family got. up one norning they found it burned to the ground. The hay kad been put together 11 days previously, and as it was thoroughly saved it oouli not have been a case of spontaneous combustion. In any case hay, even if put together wet, would not burn spontaneously as She stack-in -question did, and therefore it is suspected that it was maliciously burned. Mr Woulfe was away from home at the time, but his son passed by the stack about 10.30 p.m., and it was then all right. The case is in the hands of the police. It was fortunate that the wind blew from a direction that turned the flames away from the house, else, as the stack was not far away, the house, and probably its occupants, would hare been burned.

Obabi Bbidgb SoHOon. The Orari Bridge School Committee held their monthly meeting on Saturday, Jan. 21st. Present— Messrs Bartrum (Chairman), Grant, Maclean, Helena, Ashby, Metcalf, and W. Hawson. The minutes of the previous meeting were read, and after a slight alteration confirmed! The Master’s report was then read. It stated that the number of pupils on the roll is—■ Boys 23, girls 23, total 45, and the average attendance during the proceeding week was 40.1. The following correaponienoe was then read and considered {—From; the, Board, stating that when it is in a position practically to consider the building o? a class-room it will give the matter further consideration j from the same, requesting the Committee to forward the names of two gentlemen qualified to sit on the Board, Mdssn Gray, Talbot, and Paarpomt retiring oh March 31st, in accordance with clause 15 of tbs Act. An account for stationary from Messrs ST, Dunlop and 00. was passed for payment j also one from Mrs MoGillicudy, for six months cleaning of the school. The Chairman slated that he had written to Mr Fishey as desired, and that in accordance with instruction* he had had the girls'closet repaired. It was de ided to close the school on Friday, Feb. 3rd, for three weeks. The Chairman was instructed to write to the Board, asking it to supply funds to sink a well m the school‘grounds. The OhairmiD stated that owing to the ill health of the'master it had been found necessary to extend the Christmas holidays one week. Mr Grant was appointed visitor for the ensuing month, and the meeting terminated.

Fabewedx. Danob and Pbbskntatiok. - Mr G-. Bethune, who is about to take his departure from Q-eraldine for .Melbourne, was entertained by a number of his friends in the Volunteer Hall on Wednesday evening last. Over 20 couples were present, and an evening’s thorough enjoyment was ob> tained. An abundance of refreshments were supplied, and during the evening an opportunity was taken of presenting Mr Bethune with a very handsome gold pendant, in the form of a locket of chaste design. Mr J. Cunningham made the presentation, and in doing so referred to the occasion that brought them together that evening. It was tp do honor to a young man who, after having lived among them for many! was'now about to take his departure fan 1 another aphere of action, He was sure he was only repeating the heartfelt opinion of everybody present who knew the guest of the evening when ha said that he was a young man who had borne an unblemished character while he had been among them. (Applause). During the many years he had moved in and out among them in his daily vocation, or in whatever capacity he bad filled, be had done so with the utmost credit to himself and to the satisfaction of all those who had been brought into contact with him. (Applause). He (Mr Cunningham) had great pleasure in being there that evening, and also in presenting Mr Betbune with the small token of the esteem and respect with which he was held by a large circle of friends, and hoped the recipient would long be spared to wear it. (Loud applause). Mr Bethune, who was completely taken by surprise and visibly affected, aaid he could not find words then to express the gratnude and pleasure he felt at this token of their good wishes. During the time he had been among them he had simply tried conscientiously to do his duty ? although he was conscious pf many failures. He had never expected anything like this, but again heartily thanked them for the handsome present they had given him, and would always value it as a memento of the many happy days be had spent among them. (Loud applause and musjeal chorus), farcing was thei} resumed and kept up with great spirit till the small hours of the morning. The dance music was provided by Messrs J. Quaid, 0. Colbert, and W. Radford, while Mr A. Fergusson acted as M.O, “Bough oh Itch.”—" Bough on Itch,” cures skin humors, eruptions, ring worms, tetter, salt rheum, frosted feet, chilblains, itch, ivy poison, barber 1 ! itch. At Chemists and Druggist!. 3

Bxsho? Geimes.—Bishop Grimes, accompanied bj Archbishop Redwood, arrived at Lyitclton from Wellington on Thursday, and got to Christchurch about 6 p.m. They were met by a deputation from the new diocese, and escorted to the church, which was splendidly decorated. Five triumphal arches were erected on the grounds. At the church addresses were presented by the clergy, laity, Hibernian and Catholic Literary Societies, A service of a very imposing character was held. Large crowds assembled at the station, and the church was thronged. A more extended report will appear in our next issue. Ho more hard times. If you will stop spending so much on fins clothes, rich food and style, buy good, healthy food, cheaper and better clothing; get more real and substantial things of life every way, and especially stop the foolish habit of cmploying expensive quack doctors or using bo much of the vile humbug medicine that does you only harm, but put your trust in that simple, pure remedy, Dr Soule’s American Hop Bitters ; that cures always at a trifling cost, and you will see good times and have good health.—Chronicle.

SYHOPSIB OF ADVERTISEMENTS. Presbyterian Church, Temuka —Notice re services to-morrow.

John Cooper, Acting Secretary Presbyterian Church—Wants caretaker for Church.

A. R. Allan, General Storekeeper, Temuka —Has reserved space for advertisement. Chairman Mechanics’ Instituts, Temuka— Invites applications for position of librarian, John Murray, Orari Station—lnvites tenders for erection of six chains of protective embankment.

W. 0. Beswiok, Deputy Assignee —Bankruptcy notice re Osoar Osdsrland, of Tomuka, laborer. J. Mundell and Co.—Will sell wooden building (on sledge), furniture, groceries, etc., at Geraldine on Wednesday next. J. Balluntyne and Co., Victoria House, Timaru—Notify that their • great summer clearing out sale starts to-dav, when all goods will be sold at prices they will readily fetch ; give a few quotations of bargains in dress materials, dresses, jackets, wools, sunshades, suits, etc,, etc.; issue catalogues with this paper.