LOCAL & GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2406, 1 October 1892, Page 2

LOCAL & GENERAL.

Primitive Methodist Church.— The services for to-morrow in connection with this Church will lie found in our advertising columns. Temijka. Rifles The Temuka llifles hold a church parade to-morrow morning:. Members are requests.l to assemble at the drill shed at 10.15 ; side arms. Timabit House Parade.—The annual parade of horses under the auspices of the Tinwru. Agricultural and Pastoral Association takes place at Timaru to-day. The official parade will be held at half-past eleven. The Premier.—Drs Fell, Anson. Martin and Henry had a consultation at Wellington on Wednesday respecting the Premier's health. These gentlemen considered that no serious result is likely to ensue unless Mr Ballance attempts to return to the House this session. Oddfkllowship.—The quarterly meeting of the Alexandrovna Lodge, 1.0.0. F.. was hell on Tuesday evening, the N.G., Bro. W. H. Williams, presiding. Two candidates for admission were ballotted for and elected, and one candidate was proposed. Receipts amounted to £lB 2s Id. Akowhenua Town Board.—A special meeting of the Aiowhenua Town Board was held at noon on Wednesday, Mr J. Ashwell presiding. In accordance with previous notice, a resolution was passed striking a rate of three farthings in the £ for the year ending March 31st, 1893. The rate includes the harbor board levy. The Wreckage Near Russell.—The identity of the wreckage found near Russell has been established by Captain Farquhar of the Clansman, as that of the Auckland schooner, Reward, wrecked at the Caallis in 18H7. The number on the combings, 721 M, coiiicides with the register.one figure being partly erased and illegible. A piece of pine is part of the deck house of some other vessel probably thrown overboard.

Pbimitive Methodist Church, Gkraldine. —The Timaru Primitve Methodist Church Choir journeyed out to Geraldine on Thursday, and gave a Service of Song entitled, " Promoted," an incident in the Zulu war. The Rev W. Woollass occupied the chair, and there was a large attendance the chapel seats being filled. The service of song was a capital one and was well rendered. The Eev W Woodward, of Timaru, gave the connective readings in an interesting manner, and was listened to attentively by the auiience. The solos were well taken by Mrs Warburton, Miss Lojjcrotfi. and Messrs Budd and H Leggott. •»«•- ft i?, Khettfttit proposed a vote of thanks V ™ « i<iX coming ao great a to the Timaru W *J* . ftft | hoped to distance to entertain tneu., *»« . *j M see them again at some future ...«». «* W S Maslin seconded the vote ot thaiura and the meeting ended. Varying Statements.— Telegrams having been published lately in various papers of the colony purporting to give the result of an interview with the Governor respecting the Legislative Council dispute, His Excellency's private secretary has caused a statement to be published to the effect that the Governor has never accorded an interview to any newspaper correspondent whatever since his arrival in the colony. The correspondents of the IS .Z, Herald, 0. D. Times, Press, and Is. L. Times state that on applying for an interview; the Governor told them through his private secretary that he could not see them personally, but he authorised his secretary to "■ive any information which might properly be made public. They had submitted certain questions which were referrel to the Governor in an adjoining room, and his replies were telegraphed. Black Star Mimtstmm.—TlieTemuka Black Star Minstrels performed to a fairly large audience on race night at the Geraldino Volunteer Hall. The first part of the programme opened with a beautiful plantation scene, followed by an overture on the piano by Mr E. McLeod. The company went through an opening chorus called " Razors in the air." Mr G. Barrett sang effectively the ballad " Going from the cotton fields," and Mr A. Clinch was loudly applauded for his comic song " I wish I was back in Alabama." The ballad " The old church bells are silent" was well sung by Mr F. Colville, and Mr W. J. Higgins excelled in the comic song "The stagestruck wife." Mr J. Collins sang in good style "The clouds have rolled by Willie/' and Mr A. Clinch again favored the audience with a comic song " There's something makes me grin," after this Mr Higgins rendered " Every little doggy has lu3°day," and Mr G. Collins " Don't go out to-night dear father." The finale of the first 'part wan " The old Kentucky home far away " by the company. The next part was opened with the farce « Doctor Pills," taken part in by Messrs T.Gunnion, J. Collins and W. J, Higgins. Mr G. Barrett contributed a character song '•' Everyday life," and Mr Higgins -was encored for the Irish song and dance «The misfovtunate woman." " The underfed brigade" came next, by the company, and Messrs Higgins and Collins were encored for a double clog hornpipe. A comic scena, " Wanted a cook," ■was the next item, the characters being represented by Messrs A. Clinch and W. J. Higgins. The whole concluded with alaughable farce entitled" Ebenezer's visit to New York." Those performing in this were Messrs F. Colville, A. Clinch, Jack Frausis, W, Collins, and Miss Versal!. *

Wesleyan Chukch.—The Wesleyan Church services for to-morrow are announced in another column. The evening service, which will be evangelistic, should be specially interesting. Mr B. Dimant, a converted Jew, is to give one of the addresses. Cricket.—The Temuka club intended to have had some practice this week but the weather upset b heir arrangements. The first practice will be held on Tuesday next if the ground is fit to play on. The opening match will take place on Thursday next, play to begin at 2.30 p.m. The game will be Vice-President's team (Mr E. Cutten) versus the Captain's team. All players are requested to leave their names at the Temuka Dispensary, as the teams will be picked on Wednesday night.

Winchester School Committee.—A meeting of the Winchester School Committee was held on Septemder 26th. Present Messers A. Smith (chairman), Philp, Naughton, Collie and Stewart. The chairman apologised for Mr Deßenzy. Correspondence from the Education Board stated that the examination would be on the 10th October ; also that 28 applications for the post of master had been forwarded, without the inspector's report, as he was absent. Of this number five were selected for further enquiry, and consideration at a special meeting to be held on Saturday. An application for the use of the school on Thursday, after school hours, was granted. The visitors, Messrs Naughton, and Smith, reported having visited the school that day and finding everything satisfactory. Messrs Collie and Philp were appointed visitors for the ensuing month. Accounts from the trustees of the Public Hall for rent of Hall for Bchool concert, 7s (id, being entered on the balance-sheet of the concert as paid, the question was raised who was liable, the late chairman or the present committee ? also an account from Mr Moss, for cutting fence. The chairman to arrange the matter, as the charge was considered unreasonable.

Tkmuka Rifles. The Rev. W. E. Gillum, in addressing the officers and men of this corps, on "Wednesday evening, thanked them for their confidence in electing - him to the position of Hon. Chaplain. He had been connected with the Volunteers as an honorary officer for some years past, and took a deep interest in the volunteer movement. There was an impression abroad, perhaps, that the position of a chaplain, like that of a surgeon, was more ornamental than useful among the y olunteers. but there might come a time when the ornamental would be palpable aud useful. He reminded them of the heroic services of the Rev. George Smith at fiorke's Drift, who, although he was not allowed to use a gun, carried ammunition to the British sol ders and rebuked their profanity towards their enemies by shouting " Don't curse them, men, shoot them." In concluding his remarks,- the reverend gentleman again thanked them lor his election to the list of honorary officers, and said he would welcome them at the church parade on Sunday next. He wished to say that he did not intend to preach at them. Volunteers were tired of hearing sermons from the text, "Fight the good fight of faith." It was his custom to preach at church parades as he preached on ordinary occasions; regarding the presence of the corps simply as a desire to join with civilians in the praise of the Almighty. The remarks of the hon. chaplain were warmly applauded by the company.

I The Pahiatua Poisoning Case.—The | hearing of the case in which J. P. Clarke I claimed from Edward Naylor, of Pahiatua, £IOO as damages for alleged slander, commencedattheDistrict Court Masterton on Wednesday. The case arose out of the poisoning case at Pahiatua last Christmas, Plaintiff, who is a draper, alleges that in December or January last, defendant falsely and maliciously published the following words: —•' This was not intended, for it would never have happened if it had not been for Dickson ; I believe that Clarke was the man that did it, and nobody else ;" that " Clarke had poisoned Dickson and other persons, and had only escaped proceedings through being a Mason;" that " Clarke was the man who had put the poison in the meat at my house." The statement of claims says " that in speaking and publishing of and concerning the plaintiff the matters aforesaid the defendant meant that the plaintiff had been guilty of an indictable offence." The defence was a general denial of allegations. Detective Herbert watched the case for the police. Plaintiff under cross-examination stated that he did not respond to the invitation of Woodville Examiner to show his whereabouts on the night of the poisoning, because he thought that the the articles were inspired by Naylor. He had not taken proceedings before, on the advice of solicitor, because he wished the police fco solve the mystery. He admitted having been on unfriendly terms with the deoeased Dickson, and having written a long letter to him Nothing throwing any light on the poisoning case transpired, and the jury returned a verdict for plaintiff for £5 and costs, £2O He. TEE New Link.---Star Safety, No. 7> fitted with clinchers, £2O, A catalogue aud Cycling Manual ia ready, poat free.— Adams, Curties and Co., 70, Manchester Street, Christchurch.—[Advt.] Evangelist and Faithful "Words; A new illustrated monthly with story supplement ; a paper for old and young, as catholic as the gospel it proclaims, and from interesting matter and superior get up, it ought to be a welcome visitor to any home; specimen co«v now ready, subscription 6s 6d per annum, nost free. " Truth " bound volumes 'answering" conditional immortality views and current questions and books on Adventism be ready about November. " Health, the new Method," by Dr Forest, finds fresh advocates every week. Advice fifty times over, as to self and home help in the recovery o health in male or female. The tired muscles or sprains, etc,, of footballers as &o headaches, neuralgia, dyspepsia, constipation, awe cured by the use of Dr Forest's muscle-roller. ty- 1/ '■> I'tfCAJf, Arowhenua, agent for W. Corrie. Johnston, publisher—(Advt.)

SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS

W. Delteuzy—Notice to tea drinkers. Dance—ln Pleasant Valley school on. Oct. Ofch. Temuka Bines Church parade toi morrow. Primitive Methodist Church—Services to-morrow. Guinness & LeCren—Notice re Terauka stock sale. Wesleyan Church, Temuka—Services for to-morrow. N.JS It. & M.A. Co.—Sell sheep, cattle, eta., at Temuka sale. John Love, junr.—Stud notice re faotting stallion Common. John (Jrotv —Stud notice re Clydesdale horse Prince of Glainis. Arowncnua Town Board Notice re striking of general rate. Mount Peel iioad Board—lnvite tenders for forming and metalling' road. E. C. Dann— Resigns agency of Timaru Her ild from October Ist (to-day.) H. B. Webster & Co.—Temuka live stock market entries ; sell firewood and posts at Geraldine on Thursday. W. S. Maslin —Holds extensive clearing sale of live and dead farm stock on account of Mr P. Every on October 11th. N.Z. Clothing Factory, Timaru, It. Foster Manager —Draw special attention to magnificent display of seasonable goods just to hand. T. & J. Thomson. Drapers and Silk Mercers, Timaru —Announce opening of second shipment of summer goods, and give particulars of same. Canterbury Farmers' Co-operative Association, J. Mundell. Auctioneer—Entries for Pleasant Point and Temuka live stock markets ; skin sale at Timaru ; eatries for &eraj4iue horse, gale, I