LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1900, 6 June 1889, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Winchester Fruit-Preserving Co.— I A general meeting of the shareholders in the Winchester Pruit-Preserving and Export Company wifi be held 10-morrow evening in the Wlnphesfer Mechanics’ Institute, when permanent directoro for the year will be elected. Clearing) Sale.— To-morrow Messrs J. Muadell and Co. hold an extensive clearing sale (on account of Mr Jaraea Noriham) of live and dead farming stock j at Mr Taggart’s Hillside harm, close to Gl.eraldlne, The sale commences at 12 o’clock, apd luncheon VIJI ’[bit provided. Full particulars will ho found in pjjr advertising columns. Storting. —Cablegrams from Sydney *tate that fifty-four entries have been received for the Grout Metropolitan Stakes (including Manton, Abercorn, Arsenal, Australian f/eer. and Erin-go-Bragh), and «ixty-9ix f|T Handicap. A d“h!e message' fro* Ifel.boatoe reports that 125 entries’ for the Melbourne Cup, including oomi!?! 1 ; Australian |?eer, Abercoru, Chaioshot, Mj&xion, Mentor, Eecajl, Stockwoll, and I ’ — Tlie Southland Hospital ... ‘ ’: u Aid Board hay® refused t,p and Charitauio ~~ —n»l Trust £IOOO grant the Southland —dad

for new buildings, and I that the house surgeon and house steward, who are married men, should be discharged, and single men engaged in their places ! The apartments at present used by these officers could then be used for hospital purposes. Ko fault is found with the ability or general conduct of those unfortunate married men. Married men in Southland have evidently a bad time before them,

Temuka Licensing Committee.—The annual meeting of the Temuka Licensing Committee takes place to-morrow. Leotubb at Gebaldine.—Mr J. Aitken, 8.A., will deliver a lecture on “Water,” in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Geraldine, this evening. Direct Mans.—The tender for the direct mail service ii on the same lines as the existing contrcet. The Government do not consider it particularly favourable to the colony. 8.0. Habbibbs. —This favourite pack meet at Temuka on Saturday next, and if the weather oontinuss as at present, a splendid day’s sport should be obtained in the magnificent hunting country in the district. Debasing Salk o» Fuenitubb.—Attention is directed to the important clearing sale of furniture and effects by Messrs Webster and Macdonald, on account of F, W. Donkin, Esq., The Warren, Woodbury. The sale wil take place on Thursday next, Qotbbnmbnt.— There will be a rearrangement of portfolios to a Certain degree in a few days. The Minister of Public Works haying little to do with railways under construction, will take the Postmaster-Generalship, and Mr Hislop the portfolio of Education. Symfaxhy.— The committee of the Canterbury Jockey Club hare adopted the following resolution; —“ That the committee of the Canterbury Jockey Club hereby records its recognition of the firmness shown by Mr T. Tesohemaker in the performance of his duty as chairman of the South Canterbury Jockey Club in tbs matter of the Princes Royal case.” Accident. —An accident happened to a man named Henry Leach at Geraldine yesterday. He was riding in a spring-trap with a companion, when by some means he overbalanced and fell out, hurting himself seriously. His leg appeared to bo broken, and he was picked up and taken home in the trap. R. M, Court, Timarw. - At this Court yeaierday a laboring man named Thomas Rooney was remanded to Oamaru, on a chaige of forging and uttering an order for the payment of money on the 2nd April. Joseph CLpaiick, charged with stealing on May 3let, an overcoat value 30«, the property of Ciarlea Looker, from Watt’s boarding house, pleaded not guilty and applied for a remand, which was granted. He will be brought up again to-day, Leotubb,—A very interesting lecture on the South Sea Islands and New Quines, was delivered in the Presbyterian Church, Temuka, last night, by the Rev. Mr Blake. The lecturer was apparently thoroughly conversant with his subject, and managed to keep a fairly large audience interested throughout. The lecture was illustrated by diagrams and maps, the work of the lecturer. No charge was made for admission, but a collection was taken up in aid of the Sabbath school prize fund. A further report will appear in our next issue. The Paxnb Family.— The Payne Family gave one of tbeir entertainments in the Geraldine Volunteer Hall on Monday evening, before one of the largest audiences ever seen in the district. A number of seals from the Oddfellows’ were used to supplement the large seating accommodation of the hall, and yet many of those present had to stand. A programme similar to that given at Temuka was gone through, and it is needless to say that the high expectations of the audience were fully realised. Mr Payne intimated that the family would again visit Geraldine in the course of a few months. Siloook v. Gebaldine County Council. —This case was continued at the Supreme Court, Timaru (before His Honor Mr Justice Dennistoun and a special jury) on Monday. The whole day was occupied in taking the evidence of Messrs Meason and Marchant, engineers to the County Council. On Tuesday the case was concluded. James Radford, clerk of works, gave evidence, and counsel addressed the court at some length. After a short retirement the jury returned a verdict for plaintiff for £466 10s 6d, this being contingent on the result of the argument which is to bo taken in Christchurch on the question of penalties and other law points. The claim was for £75412s sd, and the penalties claimed amount to £267 18s 61. The amount of Silcock’s tender for the work was £Boll3s Id, and the amount he has received £741 0s sd. Litbbaby Society. A well attended meeting was held at the Presbyterian church on Monday evening for the purpose of discussing the advisability of forming a mutual improvement and debating society. The Rev. J. Dickson occupied the chair, and enlarged upon the advantages of snob societies. It was resolved that a society be established, to be called the Temuka Literary Association ; its objects to be the reading and discussing of essays, general debates, and the general literary improvement of members. The Rev. Mr Dickson was elected presideqt, and Mr W. Bryars, 8.A., vice-president. Messrs I. Smith, Montgomery, Storey, Darrook, McCaskill and H. Cross, were elected a committee of management. Mr W. Cooper was appointed secretary, and Mr Montgomery Treasurer. The fee for admission was fixed at 2s 6d for gentlemen and Is for ladies. Further details were left to the committee. The new society has been started under favorable auspices and promises to be successful. Tbmuea Dbamatio Sooibtt.—ln or; advertising columns will be found the programme of the approaching entertainment to be given by the members of the Temuka Amateur Dramatic Society. A glance at it will show that it possesses the merit of being unique, the various items being not only new to Temuka audiences, but serving to introduce a fair proportion of fresh local talent. The more familiar names are already associated with success, and there can be little doubt that the entertainment will prove most enjoyable. Mrs Foster will accompany the singers, and the society in securing the services of a lady of such nigh musical ability bap shown a vyise discretion, Mr Wood, who aesists her in the opening overture ‘Zimpa,’ is already favorably known to Temuka audiences. The company have practiced assiduously, and judging from their rehearsals should be able to render a good account of themselves. The object for which they are working is n laudable one. All profits are to be devoted to charitable objects, and-we understand the members of the society are rlad£ ttfglye their seryioes in aid bf the principal local or neighboring institutions as far as they peisibly can. Under the circumstances they should be favored with a large attendance.

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Harry Lynob, Temuka — Will sell two oalvre (strayed into his paddook) unhes claimed within 14 days. J. M. Banker—-Has stray cow, and will sell the same unless taken away; has 150 acres grass land to let for cropping. Webster and Macdonald —Publish fuU particulars of clearing sale of household furniture and effects on account of Mr F. W. Donkin, on Thursday next, W. 0. Boulston, for Cash Drapery Company, Temuka—Announces arrival of large and fashionable selection of goods for winter season, including ladies’ and children’s jaekats and ulsters, trimmed millinery, new dress materials, colonial blankets, flannels and rugs, men’s and boys’ clothing, ties, shirts, boots and shoes, ate.