THE Temuka Leader. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1891. LOCAL & GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2256, 19 September 1891, Page 2

THE Temuka Leader. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1891. LOCAL & GENERAL.

Wesleyan Church, Temuka.— The se rvices for to-morrow will be found in °ur advertising columns. Geraldine Races.—The handicaps for the trot in connection with the Geraldine Race meeting will not be declared till after the Ashburton Races on the 26th.

An Unfortunate Lad. George Ingram, a lad 15 years old, broke his leg at Christchurch, on Thursday, by slipping on the pavement. This is the fifth time he has suffered a similar fracture. Temperance Sports.—The Christchurch Popular Sports Association decided by a considerable majority to dispense with all alcoholic liquors at their annual sports on the Anniversary day.

Primitive Methodist Church.—The evening service aq. the Primitive Methodist Church, Geraldine. to-morrow will be taken by Mr T. E. Loach. Mr Loach is a relative of the well-known family of that name at Orari, and is spoken of as a very good speaker. He is from New South Wales. Entertainment.—A concert and dance will be held in the Seadown schoolroom, on Thursday next. The programme contains the names of the best vocalists of Timaru, Temuka, end Geraldine, and the audience can expect a treat rarely met with at country entertainments. We hope that the efforts of the committee will meet with the liberal patronage they deserve. Good music and an efficient M.C., have been provided for the dance which will be kept up as long as dancers wish.

Property Tax. —The Property tax valuation of land will be made this year as on November Ist, instead of October, Applications are now being been invited by the department for competent valuers who are willing to act as assessors. It in-tended-in the more important districts to appoint inspecting assessors, who will confer with the assessors. By this method it is hoped the uniform estimate of land values will be arrived at.

Mrs Mason.—On last Thursday afternoon, the Volunteer Hall was crowded by ladies, to whom Mrs Mason delivered an address on food, aDd cognate subjects. Mrs Mason gave many nseful hints, and a great deal of information, of much value to mothers and housekeepers. She will give another special talk to ladies, this (Saturday) afternoon, for which a charge of one shilling will be made.

Trades and Labour Councils.—At a meeting of the Trades and Labour Councils Auckland, resolutions were passed (1) requesting the Government to appoint members to the Legislative Council of decided democratic proclivities in order to secure the fair representation there of the labour interest; (2) condemning the action of the Council in regard to the Labour Bills; (3) expressing sympathy with Sir George Grey in the defeat of the Friendly Societies' Act Amendment Bill. (4) approving of the Government policy in the execution of public works on co-opera-tive principles; (5) denouncing the newlyformed National Association as an attempt to deprive labour of its rights. Wbsleyan Social.—On Thursday evening a social gathering in connection with the Wesleyan Church, Temuka, took place in the Social Hall. The tea, which is indispensible upon such occasions, was given by Mrs Job Brown, and its excellence was thoroughly appreciated. The Rev. Mr Dellow with prayer and praise opened the meeting, after which Mr H. M. Miles was voted to the chair. He made a few introductory remarks, and then under his direction a very enjoyable programme was gone through. This consisted of indoor games, which were entered into heartily, and some vocal selections were contributed bytheßev. and Mrs Dellow. Mr Donges played a violin solo, which was a perfect gem and very keenly appreciated. During the evening circulars in connection with the autumn bazaar were distributed, and it was stated that all the arrangements in connection with this event were in a very workable condition. The congregation were entering upon the undertaking with zest, and it promised to be very successful. The gathering, which is one of several of like character held in connection with the Wesleyan community was very enjoyable. Professor Mason.—The Volunteer Hall was crowded last Thursday evening, when Professor Mason again delivered one of his interesting discourses, the chief part of which dealt with the ear. At the close an immense number of people presented themselves for teeth extraction, and were operated on with lightning rapidity. This was a most amusing scene. The patients filed on to the stage by one side entrance and were seated one by one on the operating chair when Mr Morris threw the light of a bnll's eye lantern into their mouths, and the Professor looked in to examine the tooth. As soon as he had satisfied himself as to the aching molar, he dived into a case of instruments he had, selected one to suit the tooth, and the next moment he banished it in the air. The patient then had to make a speedy exit by the opposite entrance, and the next in order took the chair. It is surprising the rapidity with which the Professor examines the tooth, selects his instrument and drags is, oufcandtihe gceneis really laughable being more }ike the burlesque scene at negyo entertainments than the reality. Last evening again Pr-qf essay Mason had a crowded attendance at his lecture on " Love, Courtship, and Marriage," and interspersed with a great many racy and humorous anecdotes, was a good deal of sound information and advice. Further reference to it will appear in a future issue. TJlia evening his lecture w iJl be fr§e,

Stud Notice.—From a notice elsewhere it -will be seen that the thoroughbred entire horse, Hanlan will travel this season in the Geraldine, Temuka, Pleasant Point, and intervening- districts. It way be interesting to owners of mares, to learn that Mr Connolly' the owner of Hanlan, will give £2O as Hanlan stakes at the Geraldine races in 1895, to be competed for by young Hanlans. SYNOPSIS OP ADVEETISEMBNTS. Geraldine Town Board—Notice re striking rate. Primitive Methodist Church—Services to-morrow. Wesleyan Church, Temuka—Services for to-morrow. A. E. Cox—Advertises entries for Temuka stock sale. M. Connolly, Geraldine—Stud notice re stud horse Hanlan. Concert and Dance —In Seadown school next Thursday evening. T. Anderson, Temuka—ls now holding a great sale of boots and shoes. Grade Maclean and Co.—Advertise entries for Temuka stock sale on Tuesday. J. W. Pye Draper and Clother, Geraldine —Advertises arrival of new goods for spring and summer seasons. J. W. Velvin, Storekeeper, Temuka — Advertises that he is selling goods very cheap for cash, and invites inspection of his stock of fishing tackle. J, Mundell and Co. —Public auction at Geraldine, of the Hon. T. H, Wigleys' R.S. No. 2528 containing 20 acres. Also Temuka livestock market. J. J. McCaskey,;Photographer : —Announces that he has opened a studio in Temuka, and is prepared to execute all classes of work in first-class style; quotes prices. D. Owers—Notifies the inhabitants of Temuka and surrounding districts that he commences to-day a great sale of groceries, etc., in premises adjoining , the Temuka Salvation Army barracks, and gives a number of quotations.