LOCAL & GENERAL

Temuka Leader, Issue 3471, 27 July 1899, Page 2

LOCAL & GENERAL

Important Sale. —Attention is directed to advertisement in another column giving particulars of the salo by Messrs Guinness and LoCren, atTemuka on Saturday next, of the farm of 788 acres,' near Hilton, lately occupied by the Rev. George Foster, The auctioneers will supply full particulars, and anyone on the lookout for a good investment in farm property should communicate with them.

Oddi-ellowship. —A summoned meeting of the Loyal Pleasant Point Lodge of Oddfellows was held in their hall •on Saturday night, when there were fifteen brethren in attendance. N.G. Bro. Feildiug occupied the chair. Routine business was transacted, and it was decided to purchase a piano from Timaru. The lodge propose hiring the instrument to those in need of it whenever the hall is let for an evening. The meeting closed in the usual way. The Advantages of the patent double action to Campbell’s celebrated aocordian are numerous. They sound more freely; springs last longer; each set of reeds separate, easier to play, and chord with piano, violin, or flute. Bbog & Co,, Ltd., next Theatre, Timaru, are Sole Agents in New Zealand for these instruments, and there’s no reason why you should worry yourself, with imitations of so good an instrument at prices they sell them at —11s 6d, 17s Gd and 25s.—Advt.

A Bereavement. —The many friends of Constable Stanley, late of Pleasant Point, will regret to hear that following closely on the loss of Mrs Stanley, has come the death of his youngest child, Euth, aged 3 years and 10 months. She was an unusually strong and active child, but succumbed to a severe attack of bronchitis. Her remains were brought from Eakaia on Tuesday, and removed to Pleasant Point, where they were interred to-day. The circumstances led to there being a largo attendance of mourners. St. Joseth’s Church Crock:. —On Monday morning, shortly after seven o’clock, the painstaking caretaker of St Joseph’s Church clock, the Eev. Father Pauvel, discovered that the clock was stopped. He immediately proceeded to see the cause of the stoppage, which occurred at ten minutes to seven. The Eev. gentleman found that the pipes through which the hands are connected with the works was completely frozen up, and he at once severed the connection between the hands and the works. The clock is going, bnt the only way the time may be known is by the chimes.

Albuuy Quadrille Class. —At Albury on Friday night the Quadrille Class had an especially attractive evening. About twenty-five couples assembled to take part in the festivities, and what made it the more attractive perhaps was the kindness of the ladies in supplying refreshments. It was held as usual in the schoolroom, and all present voted it a huge success. Mr J. Thorne supplied good music. Mr Kidd was a capable Master of Ceremonies, and Messrs Kidd and Dale contributed during the evening two first rate sougs.

Rev. L. M. Isitt’s Meetings.— Owing to ill-health the Rev. L. M. Isitt’s Prohibition meetings throughout South Can'erbury have been adjourned for the present. He is confined to his house in the meantime.

A Snow Sculpture.- After working hours some of the ballast hands employed at Temuka erected in the station yard a large mound of snow, which they subsequently shaped into the figure of ajwoman, possessing what the French call cmbonjmmt. It is really a production approaching the artistic, and has attracted a'good deal of attention. The drapery, pose of the arms, shape of bus', etc., are fairly good, and if the face is scarcely classical, still it may be said that the features are strongly marked. Should it remain undisturbed by accident there will be some slight memorial of the heavy snow for some time to come.

Entertainment. To-night the Temuka Amateur Musical and Dramatic Club will give an entertainment in aid of the funds of the Temuka Mechanics’ Institute. The programme is a varied one, comprising vocal and instrumental selections, including some orchestral music, tableaux vimnts, and an amusing farce, in which the several characters will be sustained by amateurs who have more than once pleased tho public. Although the weather is cold, there is good moon, and, to assist an institution much in need of it, as well as spend an enjoyable evening, the public may reasonably be expected to leave their firesides. Inspection op Country Schools. —The members of the Seadown School Committee at the last meeting spoke very strongly on the subject of holding the school examination in the worst of the winter time. Many of the children attending school have several miles to go—in some oases over three miles—and in consequence have to start for school at daylight, and do not reach home again till after dark. Members thought that town schools should be examined in winter, and country schools at other seasons. Now that tho board has two inspectors some change might be made in this direction. Sutherlands. —At Sutherlands on Friday night last a gramaphone entertainment followed by a dance was held at the echoolhouße. in aid of tho school funds. Mr O. N. Macintosh from Timaru delighted the audience with a number of selections on the gramaphone, after which the room was cleared for dancing. A good number turned out to the entertainment ami dancing was continued till well into Saturday morning. Mr 11. Blissett acted in the capacity of M.O. Mr Murray (violin) supplied good music, and Mr Budd, from timaru, catered successfully in the matter of refreshments. It is estimated that the proceeds will amount to something like £S

Three Springs Estate.— The list which has been lying on the table of the Reading Room at Faiilie for tiie past fortnight with the names of those willing to take up sections in the event of the Government purchasing the estate, is now closed, and Mr Gillingham, us promised, has iorwarded it on to Major Steward. Speaking approximately, there were about 4000 acres out of the 7000 contained in the estate bespoken. Rut this can hardly be taken ns a criterion of the amount that would be taken up, for in addition to local residents, it is almost a certainty that a sufficient number of outside applications would be receive), sufficient to take up the who’e of the estate.

Bishop Grimes. —His Lordship the Right Rev. Dr Grimes is expected to arrive in Temuka on August 11th. His Lordship is making a tour through all his parishes with the object of raising funds for building a cathedral in Christchurch. His Lordship is also preaching a mission in each church. The one at Waimate, which has just concluded, was a most successful one. In response to the appeal on behalf of the cathedral fund over £SOO was subscribed or promised, as much as £SO, £3O, and £2O being given in one donation. The parish of Waimate is well known for its liberality, but this excellent result surpassed most sanguine expectations. His Lordship will remain in Temuka for about a fortnight, and will administer the Sacrament of Confirmation during his stay.

Prospective Ball at Pleasant Point.— A fancy dress ball is being arranged for at Pleasant Point, and a large and enthusiastic meeting was held at Mr Dore’s Hotel on Saturday night for the purpose of electing a committee to carry out details. There were about 25 gentlemen present, and Mr J. Scott was voted to the chair. A committee of nine was appointed to arrange details, and it was decided to hold the ball on August 18th. It was decided to limit the membership to 50, and 37 have already given in their names. Another meeting is to be held next Thursday, when arrangements for music, catering, cards, ball programmes, etc., will be finally settled. It is anticipated that the event is going to be a great success, and, should the night prove fine, no doubt anticipations will be realised. Shooting Parties.—A shooting party was held at Mr W. P. Studholme’s, Kakahu, on Thursday last. There were sixteen gurs, but the bag only numbered 43 hares and 2 rabbits. The ground had been shot over the previous week with better results, but sportsmen agreed that compared with last year there was a diminution of ground game. Mr Studholme, on each occasion, gave his guests, chiefly local farmers, a real good time, providing refreshments, men and horses .to carry the game, and for the occasions gave all hands a holiday. A party of eight journeyed to Rangitata on Wednesday, but the shooting was not so good as if there had been no snow. They secured •10 hares. At the invitation of Mr J. B. Wareing eleven sportsmen assembled at Woodlands Farm on Wednesday afternoon to enjoy a couple of hours’ shotting. Hares were fairly numerous, and 28 were secured, Mr L. Worthington’s share being 10. The party were treated to refreshments by the gonial host. Fairlie Social Club. —A general meeting of subscribers to the Fairlie Social Club was held in their room at Fairlie on Saturday evening. There were about twenty members of the club iu attendance, and Mr E. Goodwin was voted to the chair. It will be remembered that at the last meeting of subscribers to the Fairlie Library, it was decided to ask the Social Club to amalgamate with them, and run the two institutions together, under a scale of charges submitted by them to the Social Club. The business of the evening was toconsider the proposals put forth by the Library subscribers, and Mr Banks proposal, seconded by Mr Talbot " that the charges as framed by the Library subscribers bo agreed to.” Mr Strutbers moved an amendment to the effect that the matter be referred to the committee for consideration. This was seconded by Mr Trotter and carried. A number of subscribers to the Social Club, appeared to think that their Club would suffer a loss if the proposed changes were carried into effect' The committee meet on Thursday next, and the matter will be further dealt with. Spinsters Ball at Fairlie. —With their usual generosity the spinsters of Fairlie, tendered a ball to the bachelors of the district on last Friday night. The night was bitterly cold, but iu spite of this the room was well filled, about eighty couples taking part in the dancing. Miss Small, the secretary, assisted by an energetic committee of ladies did their best to make the occasion an attractive one, and their efforts did not go unappreciated. The Fairlie Public Hall was engaged for the occasion, and by the skilful decorative abilities of (the Misses Todd, Small, and Sutton, the hall was made, with the aid of evergreens and flags, to look very pretty. At an appropriate time iu the evening, Mr W. Strutbers contributed a good Scotch song “ Half Past Ten,” and Miff. White contributed further " Off to Philidelphia in the Morning,” both of which were rendered in good style. The music, as executed by Mr Watkins (who played the violin), and Mr T. Fawcett (piano) was very good; Mr Benson made an efficient M. 0.; and the name of Mr Wilson has only to be mentioned to imply that the catering left nothing to be desired. The floor was iu capital order and dancing was kept tiy with spirit until G o’clock on Saturday morning,

Arrivals and Departures. —The arrivals in the colony in June were 970, and and the departures 1303, S.C. Mounted Rifles. Tho parade called for to-day has been postponed until August 3rd, owing to the inclemency of the weather.

Personal.—ln terms of the Police Regulations Constable Mullaney, of Geraldine, has been granted a long-service and goodconduct medal. Public Schools.—Owing to the heavy fall of snow the Pleasant Valley School and the Geraldine School have both been closed till Monday, July 31st. Te Moana School Social.—This social whioh was to have been held on Friday night has been postponed till August 18th, owing to the unfavourable weather. Temuka Rifles.—A company parade was held last evening, and those present wore

put through useful squad drill by Sergeant Pye. Captain Richardson was in attendance. The Minister fob Lands.—lntimation has been received that the operation performed on the Hon. John McKenzie by Dr Fenwick, of London, lasted over threequarters of an hour. Land fob Settlement.—lt is said that the Government are making enquiries re purchasing the land of a large farmer on the Levels Downs for the purposes of settlement. The farm mentioned comprises several thousand acres. Gebaldine Floral and Horticultural Society.—Members of this society are reminded that the annual meeting takes place to-day at 2.30 p.m., in the Mechanics' Institute, when all interested in the culture of flowers, etc., are invited to attend. The Hatuma Estate.—The sitting of the Compensation Court with respect to the Hatuma estate was held at Wellington on Monday, but nothing was done, as Mr lleid, one of the assessors, had resigned. Mr Sainsbury intimated his intention of applying for a mandamus compelling Mr Reid to sit. Otacio Refrigerating Company.—The report of the directors of the Refrigerating Company states that owing to the low rates current for freezing there was a loss for the year of d£llo, after providing for the payment of interest and the writing off of .£834. To make the finances more elastic it is proposed to issue preference shares. Masonic Social.—The annual Masonic social comes oil at Geraldino to-night, when it is hoped that there will be a large and enjoyable gathering, in spite of the weather. The committee have left no stone unturned to make the affair thoroughly enjoyable and comfortable for those taking part in it, and it only remains for the public to attend to make it successful.

Rather than take the following evening dresses into stock wo will sell ai follows : One dress each pink, nil green, and maize, silk and wool material, beautiful brocade pattern, Giyds for 13s, were X9s each: 1 each dress, nun’s veiling, cream, pink, blue, nil green, gold, Gjyda for us Gd, were 8s Gd each; 1 only dross figured alpacca, was 10s Gd for Ss Gd. We have a large number of dress remnants to be sold under cost price. Penrose’s Drapery Establishment, Timaru.—[Advt.] Scalded. —Albert, the younger son of Mr James Findlay, was severely scalded on Tuesday evening. Mrs Findlay was replacing a kottlo of boiling water on the range, and believed it secure. Unfortunately it overbalanced and the contents poured over the logs of her son, who was sitting close to the fire engaged in reading. His scalds wore painful but not dangerous. A pet cat also came to grief, and lost the best part of its hair. Seadown School. —The monthly meeting of the Seadawn School Committee was held on Tuesday evening. Present—Messrs Cain (chairman), Falvey, McKenna, and D. O’Connell. The master’s report stated the roll number to be 87 and the' average 77 ; that notice of date of examination had been received, and that he had obtained paper, etc, for use on examination day; that reading sheets were needed for the infant room, and that several blackboards needed rojiainting. The pupil teacher passed his examination (second year), gaining 550 marks out of GGO. He had received notice from the board that he cannot be kept on. It was decided to ask the Education Board for reading sheets, and to get the blackboard done up. Accounts amounting to £3 Os 3d were passed for payment. It was resolved to give the school the holidays after the examination. Word has been received that the examination of the school has been postponed from August Ist to August 14th. Woodbury. —The annual ball in connection with the bachelors of Woodbury, held in the schoolroom last Friday evening, passed off very successfully. Punctually at 8 p.m. the grand march was led off, when henceforward " tripping the light fantastic too ” was participated in zealously well into the sma’ hours of Saturday morning. Mr Fergusson, assisted ably at intervals by Mr Macleod, the energetic secretary, made an efficient M.C., while several gentlemen contributed excellent dance music. At suitable intervals during the evening light refreshments were handed round, and were highly appreciated. Mr Fifield contributed a song, and in recognition was greeted with applause, while Mr Cartwright brought down the house with his recitation, and in response to an encore treated the company to another recitation, “ Modern Views on Matrimony.” Great praise is due to the efficient and energetic secretary, Mr Macleod, for the successfulness of the ball. Dangerous Roads. —As Mr C. Brosnahan was driving in his trap into Temuka on Wednesday he mot with a mishap, which, but for the prudence of Mr Whelan, assisted by several others, might have been attended with more serious results. When nearing Mr Richardson’s shop, opposite the Post Office, Mr Brosnahan turned the corner into the Main Street rather sharply, instead of keeping in the centre of the road —which would have been less dangerous, on account of previous traffic—with the result that the horse’s feet slipped from under it, and Mr Brosnahan was|shot out of the trap on to the road. The horse was held down while being freed from the harness. In the attempt to get np the horse got its hind legs on to the footpath, while its body lay in the water-table, but after some struggling it got on its legs again, and was harnassed up. Had the horse not been held down a bad smash up would in all probability have resulted. As it was, no harm was done. At about half-past two o’clock a horseman, whose name we were unable to find out, was shot over his horse’s head, the Temuka saleyards, through the animal slipping. Authentic Medical Opinions Worth Knowing. —Dr Osborne says .- “ I uso Sander Sc Sons’ Eucalypti Extract as a spray for nasal catarrh, low fever, asthma, &c., with great success. I find this preparation superior to all others.” Dr Stahl: "I have used various preparations of Eucalyptus, but I get better results from Sander & Sons’ Eucalypti Extract than from any other.” Dr Preston: “I never use any Eucalyptus preparation other than Sander & Rons', as I found the others to be almost useleass.” Dr Hart: “It goes without saying that Sander Sc Sons’ Eucalypti Extract is the best in the market.” In influenza, all fevers, throat and lung trouble, diptheria, diarrhoea, dysentery, kidney complaints, rheumatism, wounds, sprains, ulcers, &c., it is invaluable, See that you get Sander Sc Sons’, and reject spurious preparations which are sometimes supplied by unscrupulous dealers. SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS. N.M. Sc A. Oo—Temuka stock sale. Te Moana School Social postponed untM August 18th. Guinness Sc LeCren—lmportant sale of farm property on Saturday. South Canterbury Mounted Rifles — Postponement of to-day’s parado. Canterbury Farmers’ Co-open, tive Association —Sale at Tattersall’s. Timaru.