LOCAL & GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2722, 9 October 1894, Page 2

LOCAL & GENERAL.

Milpobd. —A social iu aid of the prize fund will be held in the WLilfOfd sghpol on Friday evening. Wool Clips, The first consignment (17 bales), of this season’s wool clips was received by the N.Z.L, Sc M.A. Co., Timaru, on Saturday, from Mr J. Duncan, Of 'Woodbury. The wool is a good sample. Match.—The Temuka Rifles have challenged t he Civilians to play a match, twelve men on each side. Play will begin at 8 p.m. to-morrow In the anterooms of the Volunteer Hall. Akowhenua Town District.— An important announcement to ratepayers and lessees of reserves in the Arowhenua Town District will be found in outadvertising columns.

PnospEßfTy oy Geraldine. —At the road board meeting in Gcrajdine yesterday in the course of a conversation Mr Shiers said houses were scarce in Geraldine. Sevi ral new houses ha\ e been built lately, yet the demand for houses was such that they were engaged mouths before they became vacant.

Tbjijos'A Caledonian Spouts.—Xu our advertisiiigcolmsns fchoTenmka Caledonian Society request thvt all \vfyo intend to kindly give special prizes (lit forthcoining sports Catherine wiij < o umuniivt' with the secretary before the 17th October, on which date the programme will bo drawn VP

SEBgifiE of Sono. —On Thursday evenin ' a concert and .service of song (■‘True as Steel*’) \vijl be given in the Primitive Mctholist Church. “True as Steel ” has b on in steady rehearsal for pi-pjo (tliup '.and contains some very good music. The procee Is will be devoted to fchc organ fund. Ml’/sical Festival. —The musical festival at -WtdUngtojji was a great there will be a small profit notwithstanding the heavy expense of brnging in outside sinvers. Lust time there was ft deficiency. Ti e ‘’Spectre Pride ” drew a large house, and was repeated for the benefit of the conductor, Mr Parker.

Copper. —An important discovery of copper has been made at the middle branch of the Kokataki, a tributary of the Hokitika river. The lode is eight feet wide, and consists of peacock ore and maganese.

The Bank op New Zealand. — Mr Watson, Chief Inspector of the Colonial Bank of New Zealand, reconsidered his decision as to the presidency of the Bank of Now Zealand, and accepted the position. He will commence his duties at once. Catholic Church. —The new Roman Catholic Church at South Dunediu, styled St. Patrick’s, was opened on Sunday morning by Bishop Grimes, of Christchurch. A very large congregation was present, and the ceremony was of an impressive nature.

Gold Shipments.— The Bank of New Zealand gold shipments from Hokitika for the September quarter were 74140z5, value £29,656, as against 54400z5, valued at £21,760 for the corresponding quarter last year, or an increase of 15740za, value £6298.

The Government Policy.— A fourth petition containing 1100 names against the Advances to Settlers Bill and the borrowing proposals of the Government was sent from Auckland to Wellington on Monday. Four thousand signatures were obtained within a week.

Undesirable Immigrants.— The Trades and Labor Council at Wellington have endorsed the provisions of the Undesirable Immigrants Bill, and invite other Councils to do likewise. They also passed a vote of thanks to the Hon. Mr Beeves for introducing the measure.

Wesleyan Church. To - morrow evening the Rev. Wm. Morley, organising secretary, who now holds the highest official position in the Wesleyan Church in the Southern Hemisphere, will address a public meeting in the Temuka Wesleyan Church, on the subject of the Home and Maori Missions connected with the Church. Judging by the high standing and wellknown abilities of Mr Morley, there should be a large attendance.

Interesting Renovation at Jerusalem. —The Turkish Department of Public Works has ordered the immediate repair of the old aqueducts of Solomon in Jerusalem, These aqueducts will bring the water to the city from the fountains of Arroul, A tunnel is to be built 3750 metres long, and is to cost £BO,OOO. The aqueduct was still in working order in the time of Christ. Death op a Wesleyan Missionary.— The death is announced at Auckland of the Rev. Gideon Smiles, one of the oldest pioneer Wesleyan missionaries in the north. He came out from Bristol in the missionary brig Victoria in 1839, with a large party of missionaries for New Zealand and the South Sea Islands. The party included the Rev. Messrs Buddie, Buttle, Aldred, H. A. Turton, and Skervington, he being the last survivor of the party. In 1856 he retired from mission work to his farm at East Tamaki, where he died.

Orabi-Waihi Water Races. The monthly meeting? of the Orari-Waihi Water Supply Committee was held on Friday evening last. Present Messrs Thatcher (chairman), C. Hewson, W. Hewson, McLean, and McKenzie. Mr Thatcher asked the committee if they would allow him as much water from an inch-and-a-half pipe from the main race as would supply a tank to give a supply to two of his paddocks which were not already supplied. It was proposed by Mr 0. Hewson, seconded by Mr McKenzie, and carried : “ That Mr Thatcher’s request be; granted, provided no water is wasted, and also be subject to the approval of the council.” The ranger’s report was read and considered satisfactory, and his month’s salary passed for payment. This being all the business, the meeting adjourned. ~ Woodbury Water-Supply Disbict Committee,— The monthly meeting of this committee was held on Saturday last. Present —Messrs H. F. Brown (chairman), McDonald, and Squire. Correspondence was read from the County Council, forwarding stamps, etc.; also referring the committee to certain sections in the bylaws. It was resolved that if there we e any more complaints about ducks, the names of offenders, accompanied by those of witnesses, be forwarded to the council, advising the council to summon the guilty person, and put the penalty into force. The ranger reported that the headworks were all right, and the races in fair order, except Messrs J. and Thomas Evans’ race, which is overgrown with gorse. It was decided that if Messrs Evans Bros.’ race is not cleaned thoroughly by next meeting the committee take Immediate steps to have it done at once. The meeting then adjourned. Cycling.— The Caledonian Cycling Club (cash amateur) was favoured with beautiful weather for the 24-hours championship race at Dunedin. Saturday was rather warm, but a nice breeze tempered the sun’s rays, while the evening was delightfully calm and pleasant. The competitors thinned down as the day proceeded until there were but three left. Body and Soanes kept together till 2.15, when Soanes and Duff collided. Body then drew ahead steadily, and was going very strong at the finish at fi.lo p.m., while Soanes was evidently considerably distressed daring the final few hours. Duff’s frequent and lengthened retirements account for his position. The following are the distances covered at the end of the 24 hours: —Body, 354 J miles and 125 yards; Soanes, 338 J miles and a distance; Duff, 320 t miles and a distance. In order to secure the medal for a place Ripson covered 250 miles in the 21st hoar and then retired. Lewis put up a New Zealand record for 100 miles, which he completed in 5 hours 50 minutes 45 seconds. In connection with this race it may be interesting tp mention the fact that Body scales 13 Wfd jrpdp a “ Rapid ” machine weighing pnly 2 lib, made by Afessrs \yajler, Scott, and Myhre, qf Ohristohqrch. Winchester. mentary dance given by the members of the Waihi Football Club was held in the Winchester PqbUo Hall on Friday evening, and proved ip every way an unqualified success. For several years this event, which is looked upon as the best of its kind held during the (year, was marred by bad weather, but 0 Q this occasion the evening was everything that could be desired, and upwards of 60 couples put in an appearance. The members of the club spared no pains to make their visitors enjoy themselves, and succeeded admirably in doing so. The hall was beantifuUy decorated with greenery of every description, and the colours of the club were displayed in a prominent position. A silver cup, supposed to represent the cpp won by the club on the previous day, waS suspended from the ceiling. A large marquee at the rear of the hall was fitted up as a supper room, and a part was curtained off for a ladies dressing-room. The supper-room was supplied with refreshments in abundance, and of a most inviting description. Messrs l, iven* nod Colville, of Temuka, supplied the music,' aliii Air T, IJart made a most courteous M.C In the course qf |ihe evening Mr J. F. Kalaugher gavg » brief re-umeof the matches, the club winning five and losing two ; in these matches the club seer.sd R 0 points, to 27 against them, and suceco led in winning the championship of South Canterbury for 181)4. Mr Kalaugher ih‘„n pres’ntod Mr and Mrs H. E Smith with a small tqkep qf the cluhis appreciation of tlm services rendered by them, b+ snnue of a very prefcty silver-mounted jelly dish Ho described Mr Smith very apt)/ as tic backbone of the Waihi Club, and as their delegate to the S.C. Rugby Union he had done splendid work. Mr H. E. Smith feelingly responded. On behalf of the visitors a hearty vote of thanks was passed to the members the filqb for the pleasant evening’s amusement they had provided. Mr R. Smith, one of the vicepresidents, replied, and congratulated the cl\ib upon the proud position it had gained. The dance was kept up with great spirit until about 3 o’clock, and the company separated with the warmest expressions of satisfaction at the success of the daaep.

Sodden Death. —A man named John Charles Godfrey died on Saturday at South Dunedin in a fit. Personal. The Rev. Father Pauvel proceeded yesterday by the express for Dnnedin to join the Mararoa for Sydney, Geralding Stock Sale. The fortnightly sale of stock at Geraldine takes place to-morrow. A number of entries are advertised in another column.

The Stuart Memorial. —At a meeting of the Dr Stnart Memorial Committee at Dunedin it was reported that the statue can be obtained for a fairly reasonable snm, and with a view of ascertaining if a suitable design can be obtained from colonial artists it has been decided to offer a premium of 25 guineas for the best accepted design of statue in clay or other plastic material. The Sumner Canal Scheme. —A deputation from the promoters of the Sumner canal scheme waited on the Lyttelton Harbor Board and asked the board to conduct the necessary soundings and surveys, the cost of which was estimated £ISOO. The board resolved that it could not see its way to spend any money on the proposed canal. An amendment that the board supplement any sum up to £SOO subscribed by the public in order to have proper surveys made was lost. Accident. —An old man named Robert Cunningham, on the road from Otago to Christchurch, met with an accident on the morning of the sth inst., which will stop his walking for a day or two. He was getting into a dray to have a lift on the road, when the wheel went round and caught him across the instep of the right foot, he having his left foot on the spokes to climb up. He laid near the side of the road opposite Mr A. Bates’, Geraldine, for a time before he was picked up by the driver of Messrs Morrison Bros.’ trap. Dr Fish kindly examined the foot and prescribed rest and a lotion. The old man is without money, but no doubt food and rest will be found for him.

Draughts Match, The Challenge Draughts Match between Messrs J. Sim, of Temuka, and A. Beck, of Seadown, was commenced last night at the Mechanics’ Institute, Temuka. The match, it will be remembered, is for a pound a side, 20 games, draws and wins to count. Play was commenced at 7 o’clock, Mr N. 0. Nicholas acting as referee. The contest was witnessed by a fair number of spectators, who, in spite of the fact that the players exercised the greatest amount of deliberation, never seemed to lose their interest in the game. At 10.20 the match stood as underJ. Sim, 2 wins 2 draws ; A. Beck, 3 wins 2 draws. Play will be resumed on Wednesday next. Vagrancy.— At the Timaru Magistrates Court, on Friday, Abel Foss, 24, and James Foss, 16, were charged with having no lawful means of support. The former was sentenced to two months’ imprisonment, and the latter was remanded for a week to see whether a passage to the North Island can be procured for him. The evidence showed that the men had been loafing on their mother and sisters for six months, and during that time had only done two or three days work. The mother was now in the hospital, probably through over-work. The elder brother had been offered work by a relative at 12s a week, but refused it, and tickets for passages to the North Island, would have been procured for both defendants, but they both refused to go. Picnic. —We have much pleasure in announcing to our readers the fact that the Timaru Naval Artillery, one of the leading companies in New Zealand for unity, strength, and sociability, intend holding a monster picnic at Winchester on the Prince of Wales’s birthday, on the grounds of Mr W. Deßenzy (kindlj lent for the occasion). We understand that most complete arrangements are being made by the bluejackets to ensure the success of their picnic, and visitors can rest assured that the pleasure and enjoyment of all will be well catered for and looked after. Sports, games and amusements of every kind and description will be provided. Visitors are requested not to take any dogs with them, as they will be liable to be destroyed. An advertisement in reference to the picnic appears in another column. A Mystery. —A sensation was caused in Geraldine on Saturday morning by the finding of a trail of clots of blood along the pavement from near Mr Fisher’s shop to the cemetery gate. Captain Lane of the Salvation Army devoted some time to trying to trace the blood to its source and found a penknife near one of the pools of blood. Up to a late hour yesterday there was no corpse found on which to hold an inquest, neither had any person’s cow or horse been wounded as far as was known. The most remarkable thing about the traces of blood was that there were no signs of footmarks of either man or beast near them, and any animal bleeding at the neck or from the body would probably have got its hind feet into the blood and left a mark to show what kind of animal it was. Now there are certain young people who visit Mr Dunlop’s slaughter yard in search of hearts, heads, etc. They generally cany a bucket with them, and it is supposed that they, with the idea of giving the police something to do, have brought this bucket full of blood and have distributed it on their way home, which is identical in direction with that in which the blood was found. It is a pity Mr Annan did not get bold of them to use as mops to clean up the mesa they made.

SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS. Guinness & LeCren Geraldine stock sale, A. W. Gaze or T. Davis—Grass land to let. Wesleyan Church—Address by Rey- W. Morley and others, on Home and Maori Missions, to-morrow nightNavals Monster Winchester on Prince pf Wales’ Birthday. Waller, Scott & Myhre—Notice re A. J, Body’s success at Dunedin on “ Rapid ” bicycle. F. McDonald—Tenders for ploughing and harrowing. Glasson & Co.—Sell stock-in-trade in James Elder's estate on Thursday. E. M. Goodwju—Wants team for harrowing. Arowhenua Town Board notice to ratepayers and lessees of reserves. J, re formation of trotting Club at Temuka on Friday evening. Temuka Fire Brigade Notice re accounts ; meeting of firemen on Thursday evening. H. B, Webster & Co. —Additional entries Geraldine sale.

J. Beri —Draws attention to large stock of furniture, perambulators, basket ware, etc: reduced prices.