The Tumeka Leader SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1889. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1979, 7 December 1889, Page 2

The Tumeka Leader SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1889. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Bank or N.Z. —The shareholders of the Bank of New Zealand meet on the 9th January, to consider the removal of the head office to London.

De Ewart.—Dr Ewart, superintendent of the Wellington Hospital (and late of the Timaru Hospital), wee married on Wednesday to Miss Brandon, of Wanganui. Wesleyan Church, Temuka.—The Rev. R. S. Bunn will conduct the morning and evening services in the above church tomorrow. He will preach at Waitobi in the afternoon. Sib Thomas Esmondb.—Yesterday prior to his departure Sir Thomas Bamondo visited the convent school at Temuka in company with the Rev. Father Fauyel and Mr M. Quinn. A report of the proceedings will appear in our next. Temuka F. and H. Society,—At a wellattended meeting of the Committee of this Society last evening, Mr J. Brown was elected Chairman of Committee, a sub-committee was appointed, and it was deoided to hold the show on the 23rd January. ; The Railway Gates.—We are informed thaat the Railway Commissioners are looking into the matter of the station gates between Temuka and Arowhenua through the petition that was got up by Mr H. M. Miles a short time ago. We understand there is some one coming to report on the matter next week. A Neglectful Husband. —At the Resident Magistrate’s Christchurch, on Thursday morning, George Gray, for failing to provide f«r his wife and children, received three months’ hard labor, and was ordered to pay ten shillings « week tor their maintenance. Mr Beetham, R.M., in passing sentence, said that power might be given to inferior courts to grant judicial separut oa in such cases.

Reduced Values, — The Commissioners under the Selectors’ Revaluation Actsubmitted their first report to the Southland Land Board on Wednesday, dealing with about fifty holdings. All wore reduced, some to 12s 61 per acre, the commissioners stating that as this was the lowest price of second class deferred payment land known to the Land Act, they did not feel justified in going below it, although some of the sections were worth rather less.

Masonic Lodge, Temuka.—The installation of officers of the Masonic Lodge, St. George, Temuka, took place on Thursday evening last. There was a large attendance of yisiting brethren from Timaru, Ashburton, etc. The infilling ceremony whs impressively conducted by Bro. Crisp, P.M., Ashbnrton, assisted by Bro. Feltham, P.M.D.O.M. and E. J, Paul, P.M. The officers elected were— Bro. Mann, W.M.; H. Lae, S.W.; F. Archer, J.W.; Geo. Mason, Secretary; 0. J. Newbury, Tyler. After the ceremony an adjournment was made to Mr H. Lee’s Crown Hofcil, where the annual banquet was held.

Temuka High Sohsol Conceht.—Arrangements have been made to hold a grand concert on Thursday, December 12th, in aid of the funds of the Temuka District High School. We understand that the concert will be conducted by Mr Sidney Wolf, who has kindly tendered his services, and that he has secured the co-operation of the leading amateurs of Timaru. It may be expected, therefore, that the entertainment provid e will be of a high-class character. As the welfare of the school should be an object to every parent, it is to bo hoped that they will show their appreciation of the efforts made in its behalf by those ladies and gentlemen who have so gracefully tendered their services, and that the result will be on overflowing house.

Canobeoub Cattle.—The case of cancerous cattle having been exposed for sale in a yard near Invercargill has been engaging the attention of the Government for the last few days. It is now soon that the Diseased Cattle Act is too far reaching, and that if zancer be added to the list of diseases, and the Act put into force, it would have the effect of quarantining the whole district, which would be a matter of groat inconvenience and loss to the community at large. The Government have no wish to pursue this course, and are now considering an amendment of the Cattle Act by which inspectors would have power to deal with diseased cattle exposed for sale. It is admitted that the present Act is not only drastic but very cumbersome, and all action under it has to bo taken through the local cattle boards. To all appearance amendments of the Cattle Act and of the Public Health Act are desirable, the one to deal with cattle and the other with unwholesome meat offered for sale.

Destruction of S. A. Headquarters.— A contemporary gives the following description of the headquarters of the Salvation Army in London, which a cablegram announces have been destroyed by fire “The building destroyed was long and narrow, built of scone, and about four storeys in height. The front portion of the ground was what might be called a shop, where the Army publications, instruments and uniforms, etc., could be purchased, the front windows on either side of the entrance door containing displays of these different articles. At the back of the shop there was a hall capable of seating about 200 persons, and was used for the purpose of holding the midday services and other small meetings. On the next floor was the general office, and the offices of the chief of staff, the eldest son of General Booth, and of the Commandant, Mr Herbert Booth, who was in New Zealand last year. On another floor was the foreign department or office, where the correspondence and reports from the different countries in which the Army has stations were received and dealt with. There was also the cashier’s office in the building. In all about 160 hands wore employed in the various departments. The War Cry and other publications are edited, printed, and published in Southwark street, were 177 hands are employed. The largo meeting halls are situated in different parts of Loudon. The headquarters, which were destroyed, were at first leased by the Army at a rental of £IOOO a year, and afterwards purchased. ’ Farmers’ Union.—At the Farmers' Conference, Dunedin, on Thursday, the following resolutions were carried (1) That the Union be constituted so as to secure to the forming interest proper political representation, and that the executive committee submit questions to the candidates, and afterwards summon a meeting of the Union to discuss the replies, (2) That with a view of assisting the farming industry the Government ought to offer sufficient inducement to any party or parties willing to undertake the re-establish-ment of distilleries. (3) That in the opinion of the Union the Goyernmont should be able to secure the conveyance of the San Francisco mail service on more favorable terms. (4) That in consequenoe of Home buyers of dairy produce monopolising all the cool chambers available in shipping to London, with a view to buying in anticipation from farmers at their own prices, and as the industry is not so large, such hole-and-corner work should be protestid against. (5) That ail moneys required for the maintenance of the various eharitible institutions be received by the Government on the same lines as the property tax, and handed over to the various trustees for evpendituro. (6) That this conference disapprove of the Government disposing of land to any co-operative land company, and that the decision of the conference be forwarded to the Government without The motion that ail goods exported bo marked with the Government brand was deferred. Mr A. M. Bell, of Wantwood, Southland, was elected president of the Union.

’'The verdict of all who Jhave used the “Jumbo” brand Baking Powder, is that it makes light, nutritious, nni digestive bread cakes, pastry, etc. As the ingredients are of the finest qualities, and no injurious elements being used in the preparation, bread, etc., made with this powder will keep fresh and moist longer than with any other powder. Ask for Anderson’s “ Jumbo ” brand Baking Powder. — [Advt. 11. SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS. Eutirtiinment at Temuka —On Thursday next. Wesleyan Church, Temuka—Services for to-morrow. J. Mundell and Go, —Sell sheep, cattle, Ac., at Winchester on Wednesday. Raukapuka Shed Three experienced shearers wanted ; Wolseley’s machines used. Dr Fish, Geraldine—Notifies that he has placed accounts in Mr Amos Sherratt’s hands for collection, and requests settlement.