LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2177, 17 March 1891, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Coal.—The coal export from Westport last week was 4506 tons.

Okari River Board. —Ratepayers in the Orari River district are reminded that candidates for seats on the River Board must be nominated with Mr W. Wills, at Orari, before noon to-day.

Geraldine Stock Sale. —The Geraldine stock sale takes place to-morrow, an nnusual number of entries being advertised therefor. Attention is directed to our advertising columns for particulars.

Rivals. —Mr Badham must look to his laurels. Oamaru has a hangman of her own, and Waimate has an editor of the Arno Gazette and Swamphen Advertiser. There is danger of the Bulmer Boozer being overshadowed.

Threatened Lawsuit.— The Southland county engineer reported that the bridge through whieh the traction engine fell lately, killing a man, was built seventeen years ago to carry five tons and that the engine weighed ten. The couocil have been threatened with an action. Village Settlements. —The Auckland Liberal Association at a meeting decided to appeal to the Government not to allow the Village Settlement Act to remain a dead letter any longer. Satisfaction was expressed by the association at the retrenchment proposals of the Government. Boeough or Timaeu. The botough valuation roll was signed on Friday. There were few objections, and none maintained. The total of the roll is £37,574, or £llO leas than last year, There was no addition to the number of stores during the year, but Severn! were replaced by new. At Wellington on Saturday Duncan C. Boss, the athlete, was beaten by Doyle, local inspector of nuisances, in the dum-bell and Indian club competition. The latter scored 7to Ross’ 5. Ross had offered £2O to anyone who could beat him. Ross immediately challenged Doyle to another trial to-morrow night, which was accepted.

Entertainment at Temuka. This evening the Temuka Black Star Minstrels give an entertainment in the Temuka Volunteer Hall. The programme being an excellent one, consisting of songs, ballads, sketches, farces, etc. Hitherto the entertainments have been well attended, and doubtless this will be no exception. A dance will follow the concert;

Wesleyan Conference. —• The final draft of stations as far as regards Canterbury is as follows :—Durham Street, Christchurch, W. Morley, L. Isitt, and S J, Murray ; Sydenham, J. N. Battle ; St. Albans, W. Bautnber and D. J. Murray ; Lyttelton, W. Tinsley ; Springeton, S. J. Garlick ; Leeston, W. Parsonson and J. G. Chapman ; Katapoi, G. Bond ; Woodend, C. H. Standage; Rangiora, W. B. Marten ; Timaru, W. J. Williams ; Waimate, J. Smalley ; Temuka, 0. J. Dellow; Ashburton, S. Lawry and J, H. Grey. —On Saturday the Conference decided to erect a memorial stone to the memory of the late John Grobert, who recently bequeathed a large sum to the Church. An application was received from the relatives of the deceased for financial help out of the estate, and was declined, as the Conference was only a custodian of money and bad no power to appropriate it lo any other objects than those for which it hid been bequeathed. The Conference had a picnic at Lake Takapuna. The Conference terminated its sittings yesterday morning. A majority of the southern members left for home in the Takapuna. Three alterations were made in the third draft of stations—the Rev. C. Griffin was appointed to Hokitika; J. Gibson to Gisborne; and J. Dellow to Temuka. It was agreed to Jet the Durham Street. I Church remain as fixed in the third draft. A cablegram was read from the Victorian j Conference stating that the Rev. A. J, Taylor, of Wanganui district, has been appointed to Warnambool and also to be chairman of the district, ,

Pbopeety Tax Defaulters, — A largo batch of eummonsos was issued from the Property Tax Department on Saturday against persons in all parts of the colony who have not paid the property tax. The Coptic. The R.M.S. Coptic arrived at Wellington yesterday. She had unsettled weather, fog, rains, and heavy N.E. swell on the way from Hobart. She brings 46 passengers and a full cargo.

Gkrallinb St. Patrick’s Day Sports. —By some means the haadicappeis omitted to include the handicaps for the one mile walk in the list published by us on Saturday last. They now appear in another column. In the 440yds hurdles S. Thornley was said to have received 13yds, whereas it should have read 30yds. The same advertisement notifies the correction. The arrangements for the sports are now complete. The course has been well mowed and marked off, a capital 100yds has been laid out, the straight has been roped off and also the wrestling ring, the stages for the dancing have been erected, and everything put in first-class order. Given a fioe day thesporta gathering to-day should prove a most enjoyable outing and a decided success. The programme for the concert and ball in the evening is a very attractive one. Narrow Escape. —The Rev. T. A. Hamilton had a rather unpleasant experience last Saturday. He drove bis family with a young lady friend down to the beach, and aa the weather was extremely hot some o£ them decided to baths* Shortly after the bathers left him, the rev. gentleman’s reveries were disturbed by a cry of distress, and, to bis great consternation, ha found the cause thereof was that the young lady was drowning, In walking in to bathe she had evidently stepped on a quick-sand end was taken under in an instant. She could swim a little, but the fright no doubt unfitted her for the exertion, and when Mr Hamilton leached her she was going down for the third time. Had he not been near at hand she would undoubtedly have been drowned, Mr Hamilton, after having rescued the young lady, found bis position unpleasant. He had his clothes on, of course, when he rushed into the water, and they were wet when be came out of it. He had co change of clothing except what the ladies could spare, and for some time after he might have been seen dressed in petticoats, which were considerably too short for him, A terrible gale of wind rose, and began to shift the wet clothes, Late, papers, etc., spreading them all over the plain. After these the rev. gentleman had had many a hunt, and even the young lady who so narrowly escaped an untimely death couU not refrain from laughing at him as, in bis Highland costume, be fought with the elements, “All’s well that ends wel 1 ,” and now no one laughs mor® heartily at his experience than the rev. gentleman himself.

A Girls’ Co-operatite Company.— The New York Sun gives ah interesting account of the Children's Dressmaking Company, which is a co-operative manufacturing company instituted and wholly managed by girls. The capital stock is 2000dol, and the members are fifteen girls, members of Working Girls' Clubs. Mias Virginia Potter, daughter of the Bishop of New York, says ;—The girls are here before eight in the morning, and we have hard work to drive them away at sis at night,, At twelve o’clock the dresses are tossed aside, a long table is set with snowy linen and pretty china, and an appetising little dinner is sent in from the dairy kitchen. There is hot tea and hot soup, with bread, &c M all for thirty-five or thirty-eight cents a week for each girl, because managed on the co-operative plan, and each girl takes a turn at treating to a bit of cake or fruit, or whatever delicacy she likes. At four o’clock somebody puts the kettle on, and they all have tea, at the company’s expense this time.” The work done is of the exquisite French order, in fine materials. There are no fines or dues and there is no necessity for any rules. A Rey. Horsbshoer. —“ Necessity is the mother of invention.” It is most remarkable what a man can do when driven to it. When the Rev. Mr Hamilton was in the Akaroa district recently he found it necessary to ride a certain distance one day, but after he had started on his way his horse caat a shoe. He knew that there was was a blacksmith's forge some distance ahead, and so he rode on until he came to it, when to his dismay he found that the blacksmith had gene on a'visit to Christchurch? His horse was getting lame, and he had to reach a certain place tjiat day, lie applied to the blacksmith’s wife for the use of the forge to put on the shoe and it was granted, but not without some misgivings oa the part of the lady as to the amateur blacksmith’s capabilities. The rev. gentleman peeled off his coat, put on the blacksmith’s apron, lit up a fire, blew up the bellows, and wound up in about half an hour by finishing the putting on of the shoe in an artistic manner. After having thanked Mrs Blacksmith for her kindness he went his way rejoicing, but ever and anon his eye would wander down t© the horse’s shoe to see whether it still remained on. It did remain on all day, and in the evening it was as firm as if it had grown there.

District Court. At the District Court, Timaru, on Saturday last, before His Honor Judge Ward, Mr D. M. Ross, deputy official assignee, obtained an order fur his release from the position of assignee in respect of some 276 estates which have passed through the bankruptcy court during many years past. Mr Rosa submitted a synopsis showing the receipts and expenditures in connection with each estate. The totals were as follow : Receipts ; Assets realised (including some advances from the consolidated fund for estates in which there were no assets) £l2 427 Os Bd, Expenditure ; Government percentage £630 5s 9i ; preferential claims paid. £2511 12s lid ; bailiffs’ charges, £428 11s Id; adveriising, £289 15s 9J ; solicitors' charges, £l9lß 14i 6d ; supervisors’ fees, £52 17a 4d; stationery, telegrams, clerical, &c., £293 13a lid ; allowances to bankrupts, £25 15j 21 ; sundries, £403 2a 7d ; dividends paid, £5450 17s 7d ; balances, £42118s Id ; total, £12.427 Os Bd. The order also included a direction to the Bank of JNew Zealand to pay the balances to the Public Trust office). An order of discharge was granted to J, D. Adams, Probito of (he will of the late James Costello, labourer, of Peel Forest, was granted. Letters of administration were granted in the estate of the late George Wade, bootmalrar; of W. H. White, laborer, Waimate ; and of Jas. Armstrong, storekeeper, Waimate,

Gold.-—The Sunrise reef, Macetown, Otago, obtained a cake of 183ozs retorted gold from 147 tons of stone. "!<' Eibb, A ten-roomed boardiog-houae at Devonport, Auckland, owned by Alliaon Bros., was destroyed by fire on Saturday morning. Ditohob. — At Wellington yesterday the Chief Justice granted a decree nisi in Bailey v, Bailey and Shields, husband’s petition for divorce on the ground of adultery. Formerly the parties resided at Wellington, but respondent ran away with the co-respondent, who is now living in Canterbury. Unbbaeded Sheep. —At the K.M. Court, Timaru, yesterday, Jaa. McDonald, stockowner, Washdyke, was charged by W. A. P. Sutton, Sheep Inspector, with having 25 unbranded sheep at M«kik hi sale on the 9ih inst. Defendant pleaded guilty, and was fined 6d per head. The ’Fbisco Mail. —The Wanaka with the ’Frrro 'Wn'l arrived at Auckland at seven last Sunday night. She was to have left at once for Lyttelton, but the order was countermanded, and the southern portion of the mail was sent by the Tarawera at three o’clock yesterday afternoon. The portion for this district should arrive to-day. Dtjnbbin Onemployeb,— Three hundred men at'ended the meeting of unemployed at Dunedin yesterday, the Mayor presiding. No members of Parliament were present, as it was thought thair presence might lend a party color to the proceedings, A deputation was appointed to interview the Minister of Lands en Tuesday, and place before him the exact amount of distress

prevalent. PBE9BXTKBIAN OHTTBOH, TeMDKA. —At the above eburch on Sunday last harvest thanksgiving services were celebrated. There was a large attendance both in the morning ‘and evening, the Rev. Mr Watters preaching on both occasions. The readings from Scripture and the sermons had special significance to the ingathering of the crops, and the beneficence of the Qiver of all good things Was enlarged upon by the preacher. Appropriate hymns were sung by the choir, Miss Paterson presiding at the harmonium. Tsb Qovbenment and Pabtt. —The Governor and Lady Onslow left Wellington by special tram yesterday morning bound f-r Tarawera. Lady Onslow will join Lady Scott and stop at Rotorua. The Hon. Ur Oadman, Captain Walrond, and Mr Lewis,are also of the party, while Mr Rathbone wont as artist for the New Zealand Graphic for the purpose of sketching the features of the country. Messrs Rees and Douglas, Press Association Agents, are included in the party. The Governor stayed at Okurire last night and reaches Whakarewa to-night. He starts for the Waiwera country early next morning. New Pacific Cable. —The mail no*a shows (hat the Bill which has passed the American Legislature respecting the Pacific cable, really provides for a oab ! e line to be constructed and submerged, first from Sac Francisco to Honolulu, and then as: soon as practicable to Samoa, New Zaaland, and Japan. Upon its completion to Hawaii the Company is to receive an annual subsidy of 200,000d01. The c»piul stock will be 5,00J,600d01., with another increase on teat amount. The principal office will be at San Francisco.

Al&BAI OB Fibb.—On Saturday night tt Temuka some little excitement was caused by an alarm of fire. At about 8' o’clock the gorsa fence betwe’en Mr E. Brown’s paddock and that occupied by Dr Hayes was observed to be in fiimes, and as the fire spread rapidly the fire-bell was rang and the brigade turned out promptly. Their eeryices, however, were not actually required, although while there the individual members worked assiduously. With the laudable desire of keeping business

going, soma youngsters gave the fire a fresh start as soon as the first section was extinguished, but the flames never got beyond the control of the brigade. The fence in question is a favorite one with the larrikins who desire

to cause a stir occasionally, but the occupiers

are now anxious that someone else should have a turn. With only one policeman half the fences in the place might be burned with impunity. Primitive Methodist Church, Geraldine. —The Rev. W. C. Wood commenced hia duties as the pastor of the above Church by preaching at Geraldine on Sunday last both morning and evening. The services having been previously notified by advertisement there were large oongregachiona present on both occasions. The rev, gentleman took for his text in the morning the words “ Seeing then that we have a great High Priest, 1 ' &ci, , contained in Hebrews iv., 14, 15, and 16, and in the evening the words “ For what shall it profit a man if he gain the whole world and lose hia own sou’.”— Mark viii., 36. The discourses were we 1 thought out, earnest, and thoroughly practical addresses, and were much enjoyed by those present. Although only a young man, Mr Wood is an ab'e -and finished speaker, and will doubtless prove a great acquisition to the township. Under hia ministrations the Primitive Methodist Church of this district should make good progress. The following advertisement appears in the Qreytown Standard—“ Wanted, a hack, up to my weight (lOst., but rapidly diminishing.) Almost any weedy brute will do, as hia life will be all gallop and do oats. This is a raie chance of swindling a parson, — E. H. Wyatt.”

SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS

Office of this Paper-Reward for return of lost shawl. Mrs W. E. Barker, Waikonini, Peel Forest —Wants a housemaid. Professor Andersoo—Performs la the Oddfellows’ Hall, Geraldine, to-morrow night. W. Palmer—lnvites tenders for Ibe lease of 110 acres of rich a vamp land at

Oran. E. R. Guinness and A. E. Cox—Advertise additional entries for Geraldine Stock Sale. S. Shappero—Will hold a great sale of ewilery, etc,, at Mr B. Gibson’s, Geraldine, for two weeks. Geraldine Sports Committee —Publish hmdieipa for 1 Mile Walk; notify correction in S. Thornley’s handicap Hurdles • " v " J. Mundell & Co.—Advertise full particulars of clearing sale of live and dead farm slock at Dinda Farm, Waitohi, on 23rd March. W. Shiers, Geraldine— Has extended time for c'osing of tenders for lease of reserve at Kak hn; will receive alternative tenders for 10 or 14 years. T. and J. Thomson, Drapers and Silk Mereara, Timnni Special notice re seasonable goods continually arriving ", description of mods of conducting business.

H, B. Webster & Co. —Advertise entries for Stock Sale at Geraldine to-morrow ; full particuHra re s>le «<£ land, live and do id f«nn stock, o c., on account of Mr *V, Postlcthwaite, on Ma’ch 25.