LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2005, 8 February 1890, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS.

Peesbytebian Chttboh, Gebaldine.—The Rev. A. B. Todd will conduct the services iD this church to-morrow.

Gekaldine Public Spoets.—A meeting of persona interested in these annual sportß will be held in the Crown Hotel, Geraldine, at 7.30 o'clock, on Monday evening next, the 10th inst. It is to be hoped there will be a large attendance.

The Unemployed.—During the nine mouths ended December 31*t, the total sum of £2927 was expended on the unemployed throughout the colony. It is not expected that much will bo spent ia this way during the remaining three months of the financial year. St. Saviottb's Chueoh, Temuka.— a speciel meeting of parishioners of this church will be held in the Oddfellows' Hall, Ternuko, on Monday evening, at 8 o'clock, when the' voting papers will be received and other business dealt with. It. is to be hoped that tb.6re will be a large attendance) as the business t) be dealt with is of great importance. Important Cjqabing Sam.—ln our advertising columns will be found particulars of tke sale of live and dead farming pLnt, household furniture and effects, etc., on account of Mr W. U. Slack, at Wssdaide, Geraldinp, on the 14ch February. The sale is a very large one, and offers an opportunity to buyers which should not be mis?e"'.

S.C. Rabbit Fence.—Mr Reginald Foster, chiaf inspector of Bheep in Canterbury, has just returned from a tour of inspection of the South Canterbury rabbit fence, which he declares to bo a pronounced success. Tbe fence, which is now complete, is 85 miles in length, ind cuts off North Otago from South Canterbury.

Land Saik.—Attention is directed to an advertisement regarding a large area of first and second class Crown Lands lying between the Rangitata and Orari Rivers, on the Orari and Peel Forest runs, which will be open for Bale or selection (either for cash, deferred payment, or perpetual lease), on March 10th. Full particulars can be obtained at the Land' Offices, Christchurch and Timaru.

Prolific Oats.—Mr E. Painton of Fairfield, left at our office, Geraldine, on Wednesday laet some heads of oats that have, in all probability " beaten the record," at least in South Canterbury, for a big yield. The oats are Canadians and on one root which had stooled out into sevsral heads were no less than 1257 grains. Two of the heads yielded 233 grains each. The oats were taken from a crop grown on Mr Painton's farm at Fairfield. The straw was 6ft 6in in length.

Fire Brigade. A meeting of tho Temuka Fire Brigade was held in the engine shed last Thursday evening, Lieut. McSheeby Gentlemun in tbe chair. Several Bmall accounts were passed for payment. It was announced that the sum of £ls had been received as a donation towards defraying expanses from the United Fire Association of Christchurch. The meeting then terminated, jSiffel Tower for Sydney,—A movement on foot for the erection of a permanent Eiffel Tower, of iron, in Sydney, is said to be making satisfactory progress. The subject was broached by Mr E. P. Cha'olain, manager of the Eiffel Tower at, the Exhibition, during the visit of Lord Oarrington to Dunedin, and his lordship heartily upprovsd of the scheme A syndicate is being formed to undertake the construction of the tower, which it is proposed to erect on one of the most prominent eiovntions in Sydney, the top being reserved for the use of the) Government for a search light for defence purposes, aad for an astronomical observatory.

Hilton School Committee. The monthly meeting of this committee vvns held on 31st January. Present— Messrs K. Skinner (chairrma), V 7. Beattie, J Kelland, P. Ry un , and J. Leary. The master's monthly report was receivedalso cheque for £1 10s, proceeds of si'es of books to tho children. The school whs examined on ihe 6th of December, nod the inspector's report was read by tt)o committee and considered yery sitisfactory. The followioo i 8 u summary of the report : Standard Vl T . , Presented 1 btandard VI. : Presented 2, passed 2 btanda.d V. : Presented 12, absent J tx '. cepted 1, failed 2, passed 8. Standard JLh B ?TT ed k 6 ' failed 7, passed 9. btandard lIL : Presented 7, excepted! passed 6. Standard 11. : Presented 15 failed. 1, passed 14. Standard I. • Pr ;' p 8 re e ent 8 8 d2 P ? 88e p *"*"«<»? OI«« i Presented 23 Percentage of passes, £4 • percentage of failures, 20. Percental on class subject.,, 65. Additional marks 74. inetraction of Standard TJI »„,'i Preparatory class-Standard VII ' n nn girl. At the last examination of" pa" teachers tins g.rl passed with credit in tho 0 ass P. ; iho munt cJaB reoaived very careful tramieg, and thoir proe™. i« quite sat.sfactory. The school E 0 d a goo-1 examination. The child™ Tra sr, y i 8 n n ß : e it ,eafc -- jAs - g — °™.

Scplling Championship op New Zealand. —The sculling race between Charles Stephenson and William Hearn for £IOO a side and the championship of the colony was rowed over the championship course (three miles and a-half) at Wellington on Wednesday morning. The weather was very warm and the water like a sheet of glass. There was a very large attendance of onlookers. The course was from a point beyond Nghauranga to the Bortb end of the Queen's wharf. Malterson won the toes for Stephenson, and took the outside pesition, though there was no advantage in either. As the men wore preparing to etirt 10 to 4 was offered 3u Stephenson without finding takers. 1 Matterson then offered 3 to 1, and jras sccooimoelated several tjmss. The start was by mutual consent, and no time was lost in getting away. Both dashed away with 36 strokes to the miuute, but Stephenson was getting more power out of his boat, and soon had a lead of a length. With a mile left behind, Hearn was rowing 31, while Stephenson, with a longer stroke, had l'ttle difficulty in keepiag in frent. Thd betting now was first 5 and then 6 to 1 on Stephenson. Passing off Kaiwarra, three or four boat's lengths separated the mea. Hearn was rowing 30, and Stephenson 27. Here Hearn, in response to cheers from his friends in fcho steamer, spuitnd, but could not reduce the gap, and the race was a moral for Stephenson. The latter, who was giving Hearn his back wjsh and rowing well within himself, passed the judge's boat three lengths in front, amid the cheers of the crowd on the wharf. Time, 22min 22|sec, which is2min faster than when Hearn defeated Messenger for the championship. Dr Fell was referee and Mr George Fisher judge. Hearn's left leg appeared to give him some trouble, and he wore a bandage on his calf. Blood could be seen trickling from it. After the race a subscription was started on the boat for the loser, and a fair amount collected. Stephenson, who how holds the championship,.is a native of Auckland, and is within three months of being 25 years of age. His greatest success previously was when he defeated Joe E"emp (the exchampion's brother) in Sydney, November 1889, for £IOO. William Hearn, the exohampion is a native of Scotland, but came to Victoria when very young, He was born on the 13th May 1850, so that he is nearly 40 years of age. He came to New Zealand since 1562, and has resided at Wellington in 1876. Since that year he has rowed in 43 events and won all but five, He will now retire from sculling. The verdiot of all who have used the " Jumbo " brand Baking Powder is that it makes light, nutritious, ani 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 Anderaon'o " Jumbo " brand Baking Powder.—fADTT. 11.

Aspinall & Co., Temuka—lnvite tenders for alterations to flour mill.

Geraldine Public Sports—Meeting of all interested on IVonday evening. T. Herlihy, Toundkeeper, Geraldine—lmpounded notice re merino ewes and lamb. H. E. Smith, Woollolaseer, WinchesterWants wool roller, piece sorters, and fleece pickers etc,

Goo. Smith, Nurseryman, Temuka —la nsw taking orders for plums, damsons, and peaohe?.

0. B. Eichbaum, Chemist, Geraldine— Notifies that all accounts not paid at once will be sued for.

R. laylor, Geraldine Notifies that he intends to apply for transfer of license of Geraldine Hotel to A. W. Post.

J. H. Baker, Commissioner Crown Landß Notice re large area of Crown lands in South Canterbury open for sale or selection on March 10th.

Glendming & Dobio, Temuka—Positively close their great sale to-night ; tremendous bargains; accounts requested to be settled to-day.

J. P. Scowen, Walton Boiler Grist Mill, Pleasant Point Advertises quotations foe gristing wheat; farmers bringing wheat from long distances can have it ground over night so as to return next day. T, & J. Thomson, Drapers and Silk Mercers, limaru—Announce arrival of last shipments for summer season, and are also opening up " gem " and " Cowes " straws, neck ribbons, aprons, etc.; prior to hilf-yearly balance on 15th substantial reductions on balance of fancy Christmas goods. J. Mundell and Co.—Sell sheep, cattle and pigs at Winchester Fair on Tuesday, pubJi.h particulars of extensive clearing sale of Btock household furniture, etc., on account of Mr W. U. Slack at Woodside ; sell surplus stock on account of Mr S. Breadly, at Orari Hotel on 6th March.