The Temuka Leader TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1888. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1695, 7 February 1888, Page 2

The Temuka Leader TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1888. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Bah Fbanoisoo Mail.—The San Francisco mail arrived yesterday per the express train from Christcburch.

The Police Foboe.—The police foroe is being reduced by not filling vacancies. Unnecessary small stations are also being abolished.

Salb AT Gbbaldiwe. —Messrs J. Mundell and Co. srll a wooden building (on sledge), furniture, binding twine, groceries, etc., at Qeraldine to»morrow.

Stoat«. —' By the Aorangi th» Amuri Rabbit Board receired 291 stoats and weasels. Three hundred were shipped, but the remainder died on the voyage. South Rangutata School.—The annual treat in connection with this school will take place on Friday next, February 10. There will be the usual sports on the school ground in toe afternoon, and the proceedings wili wind up with a dance in the evening. Scab.—The Government of New South Wales has prohibited the importation of sheep, fodder, or sheep fittings into that colony from New Zealand and Western Australia for 12 months, in consequence of the supposed existence of scab in the latter colonies. Death or a Noted Authoress. A cable message from London announces the death of Mrs Mary Howitt, the noted authoress, at the age of 88. With her husband, the lafa Mr William Howitt, she produced a considerable number of works.

To Cobbbspondbnts.—We have received a letter for publication signed L. &., but as the name and address of the writer are not enclosed, in accordance with the usual journalistic rule, we cannot insert it. If our correspondent forwards his or her name (not for publication) the letter will be inserted, WATER-SurPLY.— The Rangitata and Orari water-supply works are drawing towards completion, and already the water has been allowed to flow in the races at the bead works. It is making its way downwards, but it is supposed that it will take some weeks before it will have spread over the whole length of it. A Constable Eumgisbd.—After hearing the cases agamat D. Murphy at the Resident Magistrate's Court, Timaru, yesterday, the presiding Justices of the Peace, Messrs H, J. LeCren and J. Jackson, complimented the arresting constable (Constable Kenny) on the prompt and courageous manner in which he had acted, and expressed the hope that a report of it would be forwarded to headquarters. Inspector Broham said he would comply with the recommendation.

Thb Bustle at Honolulu.—-The ladies of Honolulu will not hare it. They have destroyed the portraits exhibited of Queen Kapiolani and Princess Liliukalani, adorned ia the latest London and Paris fashions, and some actually went to the palace and demanded that the detested garments should be handed out to the crowd. An indignant mob of Polynesian beauties holding an indignation meeting to denounce the royal patronage of bustles must bare been an interesting spectacle. B.M. Coubt, Timabu.—At the Eesident Magistrate's Court, Timaru, yesterday, John Thompson, on remand, oharged with lunacy, was discharged on the payment of 10s 6d for medical attendance. Catherine Stevenson and Thomas Stevenson (man and wife), l charged with vagrancy were sentenced, the former to three months', and the latter to one I month's, imprisonment, with hard labor. George Taylor, a child found in the oustody of the Stevensons, was oharged with being a neglected child, and was remanded till Wednesday. | sabbow Esoapb.—The stop and residence oocupied by M- Copestake, in femuka, bad a | narrow escape from fire last Sunday evening. The children were going upstairs to bed, when ! the draught from an open window blew a curtain across the candle, with the result that the curtain at onoe took fire. The cries of the children haying attracted Mrs Copestake'a attention, she ran upstairs at once and extinguished the flame before it had caught a firm hold. A few seconds more would have put it beyond her power to cope with it. The Somas Catholic Chuboh. A meeting was held in the schoolroom attached to the Roman Catholic Church, Temuua, last Sunday, for the purpose of considering the question of giving a suitable reception to the newly-appointed Bishop of the diocese. There was a large attendance. Mr Wareing occupied the chair. A Committee, oonsiifcing of the collectors of Christmas and Ktster offerings was appointed to make a collection, And they were authorised to collect at the church door on the following Sunday. It was announced that the Bishop would arrive in Temuka by express train on Friduy, the 17tb instant, and preach in the ph»rch on the following Sunday, The following Committee was appointod te arrange for the reception : -Bev. Father Fauvel, and Messrs OyUinn, P. Wareing, J. Fitzgerald, W. Fitzgerald, J. Brosnahan, B. Hoare, G. McSheeby Gantlemun, B. Martin, P, Coll, T. Connolly, R. Larery, J. Beri, J. Angland, M. 8. Coghlan, J, Soannell, M. MoOabe, T. ( Corcoran, Dajton, D, Hally. T. Daily, M. Gaffaney, M, Biordan, and Tpomey. ft vy a9 decided that the Cpmmitjt.ee should meet on next Wednesday (10-worvow) evening, a,t $ o clook in the sohoolroom. Tbe meeting {.hjp ; adjourned.

Moeb Honobablbs.—A despatch from the Secretary for State for the Ooioniea published in the Gajotte on Friday night states that Her Majesty has been pleased to approve that the members if the lute Ministry be allowed to retain the title of " honorable " within the colony of New Zealand. The Rabbit Fenob.—On the Hon. Mr Richardson reaching Fair lie Creek on his way to inspect the route of the proposed rabbit fence in the Mackenzie Country ho was met by a number of gentlemen resident in the locality, who forcibly represented the importance of the immediate erection of the fence.

CommissionershiP OF Railways Applications for the office of chief commissioner of the New Zealand railways are now being invited, both in London and America, it is not intended to do anything towards selecting two assiHtant commissioners until the chief commissioner has been appointed. The Wbeok op the Mat Queen.—The enquiry into the loss of the May Queen at Lvttelton Heads resulted in the bUme being put on the pilot, the Committee being of opinion that he committed an error of judgment in standing in too close to the shore. The Committee recommended that all certificates be returned, and made no order as to costs.

Butter. Some months ago (says the Press) Mr Stead saw a notice in an English paptr of a new preparation that had been inrentid as a butter preservative, and he wrote to bis London correspondents requesting them to send out some butter thus treated as a sample, and also a small lot of the preservative. The butter arrived yesterday by the Aorargi, and has just been opened, the quality proving excellent. Mr Stead would be very pleased to show the sample of butter to anyone who cares to call at his office. If the preparation in 'question sucoeeds as well in preserving the butter from here to England as it has during the voyage out, it must prove a valuable acquisition to dairy farmers.

Dastabdlt Conduct.—An Italian pedlar fell off the Lawrence train between Lawrence and Waitahuna last week, and was rather severely hurt. It appears (says the Bruce Herald) that he got on the train in company with several pugilists who h»d been trying to make a haul at the Lawrence races, anl shortly after the start the biggest, and of course the most oowardly, of the loafers, Rigby by name, commenced tormenting the Italian by pulling out his box from under the seat, and pretending to steal his wares. This the Italian resisted, when Itigby let out at the poor little fellow, dealing him a tremendous blow on the fac<>, and would certainly hare seriously injured him had not his mates kept him back. The Italian then got out on the platform, and probably being in a dazed slate in consequeuce of tht treatment be had re* ceired, fell off. The train was going at a good rate, and, as we hare said, he was sererely hurt. He was conreyed bkck to the Lawrence Hospital, where be received every attention.

Bubglabt AT TIKABU.—On Baturd»y morning, just before daybreak, a lodger in Mrs Holmes' boarding house, Cam's Terrace, Tim&ru, was awakened by hearing someone moving about in bii room. Hesprangout of bed and grappled with the intruder, and another lodger coming to his assistance the man was overpowered. A search was made, and it was then found that the man had been to several rooms, taking money from two and a watch from another. Having eased him of his booty his captors appeared satisfied, and turned him out of the house with scant ceremony. Information was afterwards given to the police, and the man, who gave the name of Dennis Murphy, was arrested, though he resisted stoutly, attempting to use a pocketknife and pair of scissors while doing so. It is believed that the man'e real name is " Paddy Shine," and, if so, he was only liberated from gaol in January, 1886, after serving a ten years' sentence. The accused was brought up at the R.M. Court, Tiroaru, yesterday, charged with having burglariously entered the dwelling house of Annie Holmes on Saturday morning, and stealing therefrom a Bilver watch and ohain, the property of Daniel Cody ; with stealing £ll6a, the property of Stephen Hutton ; with stealing a £1 note, some silver , and a penny, the property of Michael Cashman Finn ; and with stealing 15s, the property of W. G. Lawrence. He was also charged with breaking into the dwelling house of Charles William Brown, corner of LeOren's Terrace and Main road, on the 3rd instant, and stealing therefrom one pair of boots of the value of lis. He was committed for trial at the next sitting of the Supreme Court. FaBBWBIiL SUffBB AND PbeSBNTATION. —Mr Geo. Bethune was entertained by the members of the Welcome Retreat Lodge, Geraldine, on Friday evening last, at their hall, at a farewell supper previous to his departure for Melbourne. The Commitee to carry out the arrangements wisely put them into the hands of Mr Dunlop and Mrs J. W. Pye. The wisdom of this choioe was most apparent on the evening in question. The internal appearance of the hall was so changed by means of lace curtains, pictures, screens, vases cf flowers, etc., that at the first glance one failed to recognise it as the usually bare lodgeroom, The room presented a very pleasing appearance, while the supper table looked most inviting, loaded as it was with so many tempting delicacies, and set off with flowers. About 45 persons sat down to supper. The chair was occupied by Br«. G. H. Patriot, W.0.T., having on his right the guest of the evening. The vioe-ohair was occupied ty Bro. W. S. Madin. Ample jusfcioe having been done to the viands provided, the usual loyal and patriotic toasts were drank. " The amy, navy, and volunteers," proposed by Mr Dunlop, was responded to by Lieut. K. McKenzie, Geraldine Rifle*. The Chairman then took the opportunity of presenting Mr Bethime with a handsome gold albert watch ohain us a gift from his lodge brethren. In making the presentation Bro. Patrick referred in eulogistic terns to the very high charaoter that Mr Bethune had always sustained, both inside and outside of the lodge. He expressed the regret they all felt at h'g departure from amongst them, and concluded by wishing their guest a successful and prosperous and happy life- The toast "The health and prosperity of our guest" was drank with enthusiasm and musical honors. Mr Bethune briefly responded ia a few well-chosen words, thanking the donors for their handsome ! present, and them that wherever his lot in life might b,« cast be. should ever cherish a grateful remembrance of the many happy hours he bad spent among them. He aga ; .n thanked them for their kindness, and said be should ever value the present given him as token of their goodwill and esteem, " The prosperity of the Order " was proposed by Mr W. S. Maslin. "The ladies," proposed by Mr R. Fergusson, was responded to by Mr A. S. Brooker. Mr T, Sherratt proposed the health of and a hearty vote of thanlf» to Mrs J, W. Pye and Mr Dunlop. Thie toast wis (Jrank with, enthusiasm and responded tq by '#easrs Eye and IJunlop. "The Press," proposed by lifr W, was responded to by Mr Hiskens, Supper being finished, the tables were removed and a number of games of all descriptions were indulged in. During the evening sonj-s were sung by Mrs Fergusson, Misses M'l'ar and Dunlop. and Messrs Coltman and Morrison. k'iaoßi enjoyable eyqnjng was. spent, the cornpany not separating til} daylight was well in, . -. .

TIMiETT HABBOE BoJABD.— Mr F. LeOren lias be«n elect-d a mi-mber of the Timaru Ha bor Board in thb room o£ Mr John G-ibson resigned. Alleged Forgery.—A man named Jo'an Heuley was arrested at Ooldßtreiini on a charge of having, while a constable atEkatahuna, Wellington, forged a number of receipts for small amounts. He *as brought up at Ashburton and remanded to Wellington.

Sor/TH Rangitata School—They are having troublouß times still inthe South Rangitata j School distinct. The distribution of prizes j question of last year continues to remain an irritating element still. List year the meeting of householders failed to eleot a Committee, as owing to the feeling which existed no one- appeared willing to act. The Board of Education then appointed Gomanssioners, «nd these, together with others, recently forwarded a recommendation to the Board of Education to remove the teaoher. The principal ground for this action was, we are given to understand, that the teacher turned out of school one of the boys attending there, and told him to go home and tell his father that he (the father) was " a liar and an ass." The teacher said this, it is asserted, in the presence of the whole school, and it must be admitted that if he did so it was not the correct thing to teach a child of nine years of age to act so disrespeetfully to his father. This is the story as it has been told to us, and we know nothing further as to Hi accuraoy. As soon us it became known that the Board of Education had been recommended to dispense with the teacher's services, a counterrecommendation, largely signed, was sent in, urging the Board to retain the services of the teaoher, who, it is said, hat done, and is capable of doing, good work. This recommendation was rejected, and the teaoher was given the .usual not/oe. ;This brought Mr Rolleston into the conflict. He, it is said, drafted and signed a petition asking the Board to retain the teacher's services until after the annual meeting, to give the householders, bd opportunity of, .voting on the matter. The petition obtained the signatures of an immense majority of the ratepayers of the district, but what the result of it will be has not transpired. Thus things are not. very pleasant in the district, but we are told that Mr fiadhaca is, as usual, acting the role of peacemaker, aod it is hoped he will succeed, as be has never failed to do, in conciliating the warring element''.

A Lucki Couple, r-A loving couple met with an experience in Timaru recently which they are not likely soon to forget. It was evening, and they sauntered alo: g the main wharf in that earnest and engrossing con versation peculiar to engaged or newly-married couples until they reached a position opposite which a vessel of large tonnage was moorel. Loading operations had ceased for the day, and the vessel hud been druwn a few feet off from the wharf, but one of ibegangways which had formed a means of communication wit h her had been left projecting a foot or two over the wharf. For a moment or two they gazed in silence on the vessel, then—again giving play to their tongues—on to the treacherous gangway they stepped in blissful unconsciousness of danger, perchance thinking it an excellent meaos for obtaining a view of the fuce of the wharf, or perhaps fchey did not think of the matter at all. They had hardly reohed the sea end of it before it canted up, and with a slight scream and a hasty ejaculation the pair disappeared from the sight of the other wharf loungers as if by magic. All present made a rush for the spot, when the two were seen, not floundering about io 16ft or 17ft of salt water, but, perohed on a large wooden fender attached to the side of the wharf. For a second or two they were in great danger of a further descent, but they managed to balance themselves, and were speedily rescued, the only damage being that done'to a parasol which the lady carried, and which, in her excitement, she dropped into the sea. They forebore to "congratulate" each other in pub'ic, and made their way off the wharf without loss of time, doubtless thinking that " All's well that ends well."

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SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS.

In Bankruptcy—Re Godfrey Piskey, of Geraldine, M. Bpillane, Geraldine—lnvites tenders for painting the Bush Hotel. South Rangitata Sohool—Ar.nual treat on Friday next; dance in the evening.

Rnv. Father H. G. Bowers—lnvites tenders for painting the Catholic Church at Geraldine. R. Darlow, Geraldine—Notifies that he is giving up business in Geraldine, and has determined to clear his stock at all baiards; boats, drapery, clothing, etc., at unheard of prices.