LOCAL & GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 3047, 7 November 1896, Page 2

LOCAL & GENERAL.

Arrivals. —The Talune, which arrived at Wellington from Sydney on Wednesday morning, brought 158 passengers for all ports. Wesleyan Church, Temuka. — The services for to-morrow iu connection with this (Jhurch will be found iu our advertising columns. The Customs.— The customs duties collected during the September quarter this year totalled £476,342, or £39,661 more than during the same quarter last year. The excise duties were £15,430, or £l7O more. Inspection of Stock, — Mr Flatman has received a telegram from the Hon. John McKenzie stating that Mr Gilrutla, the Government Veterinary Surgeon, will visit this district next w. ek. People who hive anything wrong with their stock should take advantage of this visit. Lady Glasgow.— A Wellington telegram says : —“ Although Lady Glasgow’s condition continues to bo serious the symptoms are more favorable, and it is hoped that there will be soon some decided improvement, but her progress to recovery will be slow.” Traction Engine By-Laws.— At a meeting of the Levels County Council it was resolved, on the motion of Messrs Quinn and Butler, to share the cost of an appeal by the Mackenzie County Council in support of their traction engine by-laws in the Drysdale case. Post Office Savings Bank. —The people of the colony put into the Post Office Savings Bank last quarter £90,029 more than they drew out. This is £16,000 less than the savings of the same quarter last year. 8279 new accounts were opened and 5595 closed —un increase of 2684 customers. St. Andrew’s Caledonian Society.— At a meeting of the St. Andrews "Jaledonian Society it was resolved —“That the society be not wound up, but that the meeting be adjourned for nine months, aud that all moneys be banked in the names of trustees, and that the assets be disposed of as opportunity offers.” Not one of the members would consent to act as president. The Pareora Bridge.— The Waimate County Council having given its consent, the tender of Mr T. Pringle for the reconstruction of the Pareora bridge for £1374 was accepted by the Levels County Council at its last meeting. There were five others tenders, ranging to £1417. Mr Pringle also gives £IOO for the old decking and material in three spans to bo removed. Narrow Hoad Formation. —At a meeting of the Levels County Council it was resolved —“ That the overseer be instructed to in future form or reform any roads at least 33ft wide, unless physical or osher sufficient reasons exist to the contrary,” Mr Quinn, Mr Butler, the chairman, and oihera agreed that the greater width was the best, as it gave more material for a good crown, and two good sides for the traffic to go ou off the crown. JNew Milking Machine. A highlysuceessful public trial of the Thistle Mechanical Milking Machine was held on Monday at Mr West's farm, near New Plymouth. Two hundred farmers were present and forty cows were milked without a hitch. The machine has now been working two weeks, and Mr West expresses the greatest satisfaction. The cows require no stripping, and give their milk without trouble. The machine is regarded as overcoming ali the uilliculties attached to machine-milking. .Self Denial Week. —The War Cry contains im interesting table showing “ The Divisional Increases,” in other words the increases of money for the year 1896 as compared with 1895. during the Salvation Army’s special collection known as “ Selfdenial Week.” The southern division collected £1207, or £143 better than in 1895; the northern division £953, increase £381; the central £IO9O, increase £365; the eastern £IO2O, increase £302. The comparative totals for the colony show—l&94, £1870; 1895, £2887; 1896, £4450. Scarcity of Contractors —At Wednesday’s meeting of the Levels County Council tenders for one or two works wore declined ns too high. Mr Mee remarked that if there were not more contractors in the field the council would have to undertake the works themselves ; it would never do to bo contracting with so little competition.—The chairman said the nanow competition would bring out new men, and in fact there were two new men in the field now. Timaru A. A P. Show. —The secretary of the Timaru Agricultural and Pastoral Association sends the following In draught horses, class 130, for best entire

with throe of his progeny. the first prize wits awarded to Mr John Small's Vanquisher, not to Mr E. Evans Mr R. Davie took Messrs Bullautyne ik Go’s prize for the best dairy eow in the yard ; Mrs Stevenson was awarded 2nd prize in powdered butter, and the trophy given by Messrs G, and T. Young for most points m dairy produce was won by Mr S. Bowman. Ouu Population.—Of the 703,8(J0 persons enumerated at the last census 702,75(1 specified their birthplaces. Of these 341,0(51 were born in trie eolony, and 215,101 in the United Kingdom. Of the *• foreign " born Germans were the moM numerous, 451)5 ; there were 37 U) Chinese ; Danes come next 2125 ; then Swedes 10l l ; bora at sea, 1520 ; .Norwegians 1301. No other foreigners numbered 1000 irom any specified country. There were 10,-171 Victorian born. 4530 from New South Wales, 3100 from Tasmania, 1222 from South Australia. 1)31) from Queensland, 112 from Western Australia, 1200 trom “Australia.'' Of the total population 13,357 were “ foreign subjects.” Waitohi Lawn Tennis Glue. —A meetof the above was held in the Library Room, last Tue.-day. Present Messrs Gillies (president). Talbot, Moore, and D. Gunningham and Miss Johnson. The secretary, Mr T. Talbot, reported that he had written to the school committee asking for the use oi their grounds on the usual terms, viz., that the children get the use of the net, rackets, and balls until 2p m on s 'ho.nl days. He had received a reply to the that the committee foi ls tout the president was working against the schorl and committee, and could not see their way to grunt the ground unless he resigned. A guod deal of discussion took place, and ultimately it was resolved unanimously that the club could not accept the grounds on the terms proposed by the school committee. A deputation was appointed to wait on the school committee with the view of some satisfactory arrangement being arrived at In the event of no arrangement being made with toe school committee Mr Gillies oiTered a piece of land lor a lawn tennis court. It was deemed to request the editor of the Tk.muka Leaded not to publish any report of the Lawn Tennis Glub meeting unless itwus fui uished by the secretary of the club.

The Zealandia Bazaar.— The Zea* landia Bazaar at Timaru in aid of the Catholic Priory Debt do ed on Wednesday evening. Jtwasa great success, and the sum of £6OO wbs netted.

Woodbury Sports.— The annual sports at Woodbury take place ou Monday, the entries closing on the ground. A first-rate programme of athletic events will be gone through, and if the weather proves favorable the sports will no doubt attract a large gathering.

the Ashburton Election.— The Prohibition League of Ashburton has” taken a ballot as between Messrs Maslia and and Sawle, with the result that Mr Sawle beat Mr Maalin by 2to 1. Mr Maslia may as well, therefore, retire. He has not the slightest chance.

Prohibition.— The Anglican Diocesan Synod opened at Dunedin on Monday. Dr Nevill, in his presidential address, said that he thought in the matter of Prohibition the outcry being raised was out of all proportion to the necessities of the case. The evil of drunkenness was very great, and he favored a reformatory for those who had loot their self-control.

Cricket. —The fallowing have been selected to play against Winchester on Monday : —M ssrs D. and J. McCaskill, Lee, Lightbody, Anderson, Bain, Heap. Hawkes. Brosnahan, Fauthorpe, and Ferguson. Emergencies Messrs P McCaskill and Brewer. The match begins at 1p m. Any of the selected players unable to go are requested to tell Mr Daun, not later than 7 o’clock to-night. Salvation Army Picnic.— On Monday (Prince of Wales’ Biithday) a picnic, under the auspices of the Temuka Salvation Army, will be hell at the beach. Children will be oarr.e I to the bi-ach aud home again free, but adults will be charged the nominal sum of 6d for the trip. A traction engine will leave the barracks at 9 a m., and there should be a large crowd attend the picnic if the weather is fine. A pleasant day should be spent by the picnickers. Am Ocean Mystery. A Wellington telegram says Some days ago a bottle was picked up near Cape Kidnappers containing a message to the effect that the ship Mohawk bad sprung a leak on July 31st in latitude 48 deg. 21 mm. south, J6O deg. 24 min, west, and the crew had taken to the boat. (Signed) W. Jenkins, master. The only vessel of that name given in Lloyd’s Register is a wooden barque built iu Quebec in 1878, and indicated as a timber carrier. A local resident informs the Times that when he was in Scotland some 16 years ago a vesa 1 named the Mohawk was lo?t, with all hands on a voyage from Quebec to Troon, in Ayrshire, and he believed the message in the bottle was a message from the crew, in which case it must have been drifting about the ocean nearly sixteen years.”

Temuka Rifles. —The Temuka Rifles were inspected on Thursday night by Colonel Fox. Owing to some of the men not being able to leave their shearing, only 38 rank and file were on parade. Captain Cutten and Leiutenants Whitehead and Campbell were on parade. Colonel Fox was accompanied by Leiuteuant Colonel Bailey, and Major Young. Staff-Sergeant Major Jones was also present. The company was subjected to a vigorous inspection, and the officers and non-commissioned officers were examined as to their knowledge of the special section of work fal iig to them. At the close of the parade Colonel Fox said that with the exception of there having been some laughing aud talking in the ranss the parade had been good. The drill was fairly well done and the men looked smart and clean. The company had improved, and he had no doubt would go ou improving. They must put their shoulder to the wheel and keep improving, and show the new commanding officer aa efficient company.

Presbyterian Synod.— There was an animated discussion on the temperance report at the Presbyterian Synod at Duuendin on Tuesday. The report commenced by leferring to the Liberty League, which, it was alleged, maintained the inalienable right of the subject to get drunk. Regret was expressed that there had been a few case- of discipline. Regarding the Clutha, the committee were of opinion that prohibition had been successful in a marked degree. In the discussion Mr MacKerras ;;»ked the Synod to indicate clearly whether it was sinful aud wrong on the part of the Church to receive contribution from those engaged in the trade It it was, he had no right to be a member, far loss an officebearer. An amendment proposed by the Rev. Mr He vitson was incorporated in the deliverance, declaring that the temperance policy of the Church was founded ou Christian expediency. The reference to “ disgraceful scenes ” in the report was struck out and the “ right to get drunk ” in reference to the Liberty League. A motion to go into theGothenhurgsystem was negatived, but a recommendation for the exchange of pulpits to preach special temperance sermons before the election was adopted.

1.0.G.T. —The installation of officers in connection with the Welcome Retreat Lodge, Geraldine, for the ensuing quarter took place on November 2nd. and resulted as follows:—Bro. A. Borrell, G.T.; Sister S. B.llings, V.T. ; Sister Watts, C. ; Sister E. Bowkett, F.S.; Bro. W. Olouston, S.; Bro. Willoughby, T.; Sister S. Bowkett, M. The secretary reported an increase of members during the quarter. Bro. R. McLeod Is superintendent of Juvenile Temple. The members of the Juvenile Temple gave an entertainment on Wednesday evening. Songs were given by Bros. T. Bowkett, junr., J. Boughtou junr., Sisters Ophelia Ward, K. Riordan, E. Bowkott, Lizzie Joe, E, Quin, E. Hallack, J. Denoon, and Rose Gore. Thos. Bowkett junr. gave a bones solo. Sisters Lizzie Howard. K. MoGuskey, Richards, Louie Howard, Chapman, and Lucy Hughes, and Bro. Percy MeGaskey. A splendid dialogue was gone through by Sisters MeGaskey (2), Howard, and Richards, and Bros. Borrows and Joe. Mr Pries, of Pareora, delivered an interesting address. The young people acquitted themselves splendidly, and passed a hearty vote of thunks to Sister Denoon who had taken so much trouble with them. The entertainment was for providing funds for a picnic on November Uth. Tnc admittance was only (id, but apparently only three dozen adults cared enough for the children to pay even that small sum. SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS, G.F.C. Association—Entries for Tomuka stock sale. N.Z.L. & 31. A. Co. Entries Tomuka stock sale. Guiuness A LeGreu—Entries Temuk.i stock sale. F. R. Fhitman —Meetings at Arundel, Milford, etc. Wesleyan Church, Temuka —Services for to-morrow, A. E. G. Rhodes—Meetings at Bellicld and Winchester. P. W. Hutton i-z Go,-Letts’, Collins’s, and New Zealand diaries. J. W. Miles—New patterns in Kaiapoi tweeil clothing ; high-class tailoring. Davies M .Murphy—Particulars of new summer household furnishings just opened up. Prince of Wales’ Birthday (Monday next) —Picnic to beach under auspices of Salvation Army. J. W. Salmond —lmportant notice to creditors of the late Michael O’Brien, j threshing mill owner, re accounts. j For every shilling in a man's {>ocket there are a dozen uses ; and to use each one in such a way as to derive the greatest benefit is a question every one mu j t solve for him,ell'. We believe, however, that no better use could be made of one c.f these shillings than to exchange it for a bottle of Ghamberlain's Colic, Cholera, and Diarrhaia Remedy, a medicine that every family should bo provided with. —For sale by J. G. Oddie, Teajiikn, and Morrison 8r0 3 .. Grrnldma.— Airt.

VALEDICTORY

Mr N. Dunlop, with hia wife and family, were accorded a moat hearty “send off” on Thursday night at the Volunteer Hall, Geraldine, prior to their leaving for Auckland, where they are about to settle down. The gathering was an entirely representative one, quite 300 ladies and gentlemen being present from all parts of the district, amongst whom were several friends from Tirnaru.

Mr J. W. Pye, chairman of the Geraldine Town Board, presided, and in opening the proceedings he mentioned that the very large attendance present showed how much Mr Dunlop and his family were esteemed. The large floor of the Volunteer Hall was cleared for dancing purposes, and at the front of the building a portion was screened off for a supper room, where a capital spread of good things was provided by lady friends. The first part of the programme was of a social nature, and the most important part came later on, when the chairman called upon Mr F. R. Flatman, M.H R., to present Mr D UQ I°P with a purse of sovereigns from many friends and well-wishers in the district. Mr Flatman said he felt it an honor to hand Mr Dunlop a small token of esteem from the inhabitants of Geraldine. He was sorry, however, to hear of Mr Dunlop’s departure from the district, for he and his family were valuable neighbors, whom we could ill afford to lose. (Hoar, hear, and applause.) He could say without any flattery that Mr Dunlop and his family were thoroughly well respected throughout the district (hear, hear), and it would be hard to replace them, l hair guests had resided at Geraldine for between 20 and 30 years, and it was hard to pait with friends of such long standing, and who had done so much good in the district. In leavug Geraldine he felt certain that they took with them the good wishes of everyone, not only in the town but iu the surrounding districts. Ho hoped that Mr Dunlop would value the gift, not for its intrinsic value, but as a mark of respect from the inhabitants, The large attendance was a flattering testimony as to the esteem iu which Mr Dunlop and family were held, and he trusted the present proceedings would always remain green upon their memories, and that they would live long and prosper. (Loud applause.)

Mr Alex. Kelman said he had known Mr Dunlop for 23 years, and in all his dealings with him he had found him a straightforward and j ist-dealing gentleman, and ho hoped that at Auckland be would make the “ pile ” that a man of energy and ability like their guest so richly deserved. As for Mrs Dunlop, he did not know a lady who could take her place or equal her in attending the sick and helping the poor and needy. He had known many instances in which she had fed the poor, and he had found h-r taking the very blankets off her bed to give comfort to some one in need. Mr William Shiers expressed regret at losing such a good business man from the district as Mr Dunlop. He had done business with that gentleman for 18 years, and found him to bo a man of great energy and business ability, who iu a largo town like Auckland ought to succeed. He hoped Mr Dunlop would make a fortune iu Auckland and come back to reside at Geraldine. (Applause). Mr A. K. G. Rhodes had great pleasure iu being present at the farewell to Mr and Mrs Dunlop. Parting was always sad, but iu the present case it was somewhat modified by the thought that their friends, although leaving South Canterbury, were uot leaving New Zealand. As long as ho had known the district ho had known Mr and Mrs Dunlop and family, and he had never heard any harm of them, which was saying a great deal. He felt sure they took with them the good-will of the people of South Cauterbii'-y, and he was perfectly certain they would win the good-will of the people iu Auckland before very long. He wished the guests every happiness and success. (Loud applause).

Mr Amos Sherratt considered that Mr Dunlop had been a right “jolly good fellow” amongst them, but Mrs Dunlop’s work W’s what he wished to apeak of mostly. She was one who thoroughly sympathised witn the poor, and there were scares of people in this locality who had been helped in many ways through Mrs Dunlop’s influence or pecuniar)’ aid. Even during the past 12 mouths he could mention cases wherein she had been ministering to the poor and needy. It would be a very hard matter to till Mrs Dunlop’s place at Geraldine. (Hear, hear.) Ho had dealings with .dr Dunlop for 18 years, and he always found him a straight, honest, business man, a little bit sharp may be, but lie was all the better for that. Air Dunlop was deserving of great credit for the energetic and pushing manner in which ho had worked his way to the front at Geraldine, and he wished him every success in his now sphere of work. (Applause). Mr J. Archibald had much pleasure in adding his testimony to what had been given as regards the esteem in which Mr

and Mrs Dunlop ware held. There were two prominent features about Mr Dunlop—one was his jollity, and tho other his geuerousuoss. He was a moat generous-hearted man. Mrs Dunlop, „ti the other hand, was a woman among a thousand. She was a better parson than plenty of trained parsons, and a better doctor than many who had passed through a course at the university. Sho had been noth priest and physician at many a sick bed in Geraldine, and many people had felt her kindness and sympathy. (Applause). Mr B. R. Macdonald wished Mr and Mrs Dunlop and the Misses Dunlops every success and happiness in their future home.

Mr Philp said that when ho came'to Geraldine that day on business and hoard of Mr Dunlop’s farewell ho made up his mind at once to stay for it. Ho had known Mr Dunlop for 24 ye’.rs, as a personal friend, and it gave him extreme pleasure to come forward, at the general invitation of the chairman,and wish the family every health and prosperity. (Applause.) Mr John Allan also wished Mr Dunlop and family God-speed and groat success in the future.

Mr N. Dunlop, who was received with aloud outburst of applause, said that words failed him to express all that ho and his wife and family felt for the groat kindness shown towards them that evening. He did not feel that ho merited all the llatteriug remarks made about him, but whatever ho or Mrs Dunlop had done, had been done from a sense of duty. He had always tried to do his duly, as a business man and a citizen of Geraldine, to forward the interest of the town, from the first day ho landed hero. Ho could assure them that he would not forget the souvenir ho had received that night from the inhabitants of Geraldine. It woul i always bring hack kind reinomhuraneus. Me had]lived in Geraldine nearly a qu..r or of a century. Mi fact he had been longer here than in any other place in the world, and it was very hard fur him to leave the place, but, as had been stated, ho was not leaving New Zealand, which, ho con-

sidered one of the brightest little countries in the world. (Hear hear.) He had to return thanks to those gentlemen who bad spoken so kindly of him that night, for he felt confident that they were sincere iu their remarks. He would not call himself a good business man, if he had been so he would have made a “ pile” of mouoy but he was now going to a land which would bo described by the Scotchmau as “ the laud of cakes.” (Laughter and applause) He once more thanked them all on behalf of himself bis wife and fami y for their kindness. Mr Dunlop sat down amidst ringing cheers and applause from all parts of the building. The chairman mentioned that he had received a latter from the Rev, G. Barclay, an old friend of Mr Dunlop’s, who was extremely sorry that he happened to be away from home when word was sent to him at Dunedin of Mr Dunlop’s “send off,” otherwise he would have strained every point to have been present. Apologies were also received from Mr J. Mundell and others who could not attend. Mr R. H. Pearpoiut said he had been asked to propose the health of Mr and Mrs Dunlop and family. He bad known Mr Dunlop for over 20 years, and always found him to be a capable business man. He was a jolly good fell <w, and had always been willing to assist iu anything to further the interest's of the town. Our loss would certainly be Auckland’s gain. Ah far as Mrs Dunlop was concerned, not half enough bad beeu said iu her praise, for she had rendered v luable assistance to every entertainment or movement got up for charitable purposes, while the Misses Dunlop also had always been the very first to come forward to take part in entertainments, and thus assist their parents in charitable work. As the gathering was such a large one they could not conveniently provide glasses for drinking the healths of their guests, but he hoped the to-*st would be drunk in the spirit with musical honors. (Applause.) The toast was theu taken as drunk, and Mr Dunlop returned thanks for same. Mr Rhodes proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the organising committee and the ladies who had provided the good things. He made special mention of Mrs J. W. Pye, who, he said, was largely responsible for the supper. Mr j. W. Pye replied, and mentioned that several other ladies as well as Mrs Pye wore deserving of their b< st thanks for the great assistance they had rendered to the committee in carrying out the catering. During the night a long programme of enjoyable dances was gone through, and songs were contributed by Misses Elerig and Mackenzie, and Messrs Borrows, Herdman, and Calder. Mr J. Mcllroy made an efficient M.G., and the music was supplied by Messrs Collins, Baughen, Burke, aud Brophy. The pleasant gathering broke up iu the wee sma’ hours of yesterday metning.