LOCAL & GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2224, 7 July 1891, Page 2

LOCAL & GENERAL.

Personal. —Bishop Selwyn is still on Norfolk Island, slowly improving in Geraldine Live Stock Sale. The fortnightly sale of live stock takes place at Geraldine to-morrow. A number of lines to be submitted at it are advertised in another column. Board Meetings. —The monthly meeting of the Temuka Road Board will be held to-day, that of the Geraldine Town Board this evening, and that of the Arowhenua Town Board to-morrow evening. The Heathen Chinese. —ln Wellington Tong Kum, a Chinese merchant, was fined £IOO and costs on a charge of having imported thirteen packages as still wine, which were discovered to be Chinese spirits. Defendant gave notice of appeal. 'Temuka Licensing Election. —The Resident Magistrate did not give judgment in the Temuka Licensing petition yesterday as was expected. He will give his decision next Court day. There is no immediate hurry with it as any decision would not alter the licenses already granted for the next 12 months. Sydenham Licensing Committee,— In consequence of the appointment of Mr White as a member of the Sydenham Licensing Committee, the hearing of evieence in favor of a renewal of licenses de novo will take place. The committee yesterday morning adjourned till to-day. New Paper.— We have received the first copy of The Free Press, published at Balclutha, Otago. It is, it tells us, brought into existence to supply a longfelt want in the shape of a paper to give good and faithful reports of local matters. It is an eight-paged paper, published once a week, and is well got up. We wish it success. Sheep Stealing. Sheep stealing is becoming very prevalent lately, and with the view of checking it we notice that steps are being taken to form protection associations. There is a movement on foot at present to form one of these associations in South Canterbury. The prospectus of one has been issued, and doubtless it will be warmly taken up. Suicide. —A man named Thomas Garvey, a late arrival at Wellington from Sydney, a scale maker by trade, was found with his throat cut in a house in course of erection in Hopper Street, Wellington, on Sunday evening. When discovered he was lying in a pool of blood, with a pocket knife by his side. Medical aid was sought but deceased never spoke. Garvey was sent to the hospital a fortnight ago, suffering from fits. Licensing Trouble. The petition which had been lodged against the election of the Masterton Licensing Committee was heard last Friday. The principal grounds were that no returning officer had been appointed for the district ; that the nominations had not been given in the manner prescribed by law; and that the wrong roll had been used. There were other minor grounds for petitioning. After lengthy argument the Resident Magistrate reserved his decision. Accident. might have proved a very serious accident, happened on Saturday last, to one of Mr W. S. Maslin’s sons, at Gerldine. It appears that a stray horse had found its way into Mr Maslin’s yard, and that Caleb Maslin aged about 5 years attempted to drive it out by X’unning behind the animal. The result was that the horse threw up its hind legs and struck the lad on the face quite close to the eye, opening one of his cheeks to the bone, Dr Fish was at once . called, and chloroform being administered, the wound was sewn together, and the little fellow from all accounts is now progressing favorably. Co-Operative Association. The tenth annual meeting of the New Zealand Co-operative, Association was held at Christchurch on Saturday afternoon. The directors’ report, which was adopted, stated that the profits for the year were £12,194, which was alloted as follows : To a 7 per cent, dividend and a 4 per cent bonus on purchases, 25 per cent on commissions, £ISOO carried to reserve fund, \ 4 per cent, granted on wages, 25 per cent, written off office furniture, and a balance carried forward of £2310. The proposal to purchase a steamer in conjunction with the South Canterbury Farmers’ Co-Oper-ative Association, for the associations’ I trade with Australia and Calcutta was favourably received by the meeting. The Macandrbw Memorial. —The Macandrew bust was unveiled at Dunedin on Saturday by Dr Stuart, who, with Sir Robert Stout, delievered lengthened addresses eulogistic of the deceased’s patriotism and great public services, The memorial was handed over to the mayor on behalf of the citizens. The burst having been erected in the Southern corner of the Triangle in front of the railway station. The pedestal which has a floral design, bears the following inscription : —“ In memory of -James Macandrew, late member of the House of Representatives, and formerly Superintendent of the Provience of Otogo. Born, 1819; died, 1887. Erected by by public subscription in recognition of his public services.” Salvation Army. —As announced Colonel and Mrs Bailey of the Salvation Army appeared in Geraldine, on Saturday night, and although the weather was very unfavorable, held a very enthusiastic meeting. On Sunday morning before 6 a.m. the Army band was out and after marching up and down the town and disturbing the rest of many a drowsy one, a meeting was held in the Good Templars Hall, where there was a large attendance and knee drill was indulged in. Another meeting was held at 11 a.m., and a further meeting at 3 p.m, in the Oddfellows’ ' Hall was attended by over 200 people. Another march at 6.30, and meeting at 7 p.m. brought the days sexrvices to a close. Songs, readings, and speeches were given by the Colonel and his wife who, presided at each of the meetings. The Colonel frequently urged those who were : unconverted, to grasp the golden oppor- ' tunity before it was everlastingly too late. The Colonel and Mrs Bailey left for ! Timaru yesterday morning. y 1

Death of a Pioneer.— James Alton, Hopefield, one of the pioneer settlers of die Taieri, Otago, is dead. Legal Alterations.— After the business of the Court was disposed of in Temuka yesterday, the Resident Magistrate announced that in future the Court would sit on every alternate Tuesday, instead of Mondry, as hitherto. The change would take place on the 21st inst., and had been made because he found it would suit better. Illness op M.H.R.’s.—Mr O’Conor, M.H.R. for Bailer was taken seriously ill in the bathroom of the Parliament buildings last Sunday night. He was found insensible and after recovering fainted four times, and was with difficulty got round sufficiently to be removed to his lodgings. A weak heart is supposed to be, the cause. Mr Macarthur, member for Rangitikei, is also seriously ill. Land Settlement. —Mr Taylor M.H.R. for Christchurch, and Mr Forester, ex-Mayor of Sydenham, interviewed the Wellington Land Office yesterday morning to ascertain what blocks of land suitable for settlement are available in the Wellington district. Mr Forester, who represents a number of Sydenham people anxious to take up land, will make a personal inspection of land offered before returning. ■' Penny Post. —A deputation of xperchants representing the Chamber of Commerce, waited on Mr Ward on Saturday to express approval of his action regarding the proposed reduction of inland postage. The opinion was expressed that correspondence was not a proper subject of taxation for the purpose of increasing the public revenue. Mr Ward, in thanking the deputation, said it was an exceedingly shortsighted policy to object to the Government’s action in regard to a penny post, and he did not think the slight opposition recently manifested would have the effect of preventing the Bill passing.

SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS. Hon. W. Rolleston’s Farm— Boy’s situation filled. Arundel School—Social and dance on A Friday 17th July, Leader Office—Reward on return of lost fur victorine. H. Kokoro—Has 18 acres at Arowhenua to let privately for cropping. W. E. Barker, Kaikonini, Peel Forest —Has 15 acres turnips to let. J. Mundell and Co.—Sell draught horses at Geraldine to-morrow. Geraldine Road Board—Tenders invited for gorse grubbing etc., at Woodbury. In Bankruptcy—First and final dividend in Williams and Colville’s estate. H. Lee, Crown Hotel, Temukar—Wants a thoroughly experienced general servant. Concert and Dance at Pleasant PointIn aid of funds of the library on Friday next. D. West, Architect—lnvites tenders for erection of Sunday School for St. Saviour’s Church. Christchurch Surplus Drapery Company, Temuko—Are now selling a stock of dress tweeds purchased at English cost; also ladies ulsters and jackets, men’s clothing etc.; solicit a visit. Carston Bros., Winchester—State that they have dissolved partnership, and that Mr W. Carston will cany on the wheelwright and coachbuilding branch of the business; low prices and good work; have made arrangements with Mr A, Watson to carry on the business of general and shoeing smith.