LOCAL & GENERAL

Temuka Leader, Issue 3530, 2 January 1900, Page 2

LOCAL & GENERAL

Temuka Stock Sale. —This sale is postponed until Tuesday next 9th instant. N.Z. Educational Institute.— The 17th session opens at Tiraaru to-day at 10 a.m. It is expected to last three days. Cricket. —The following will represent Geraldine against Temuka to-day:—B. R. Macdonald, McLean, Sugden, Hislop, C. Moore, H. W. Moore, W. M. Moore, Palmer, Shallard, Kalaugher, Fish. Holiday Fares on the Railways, —ln our. advertising columns it is announced that the holiday excursion tickets being issued until the 2nd January will be available until the 6th February, and may be extended for a further two weeks on the usual terms. The Hon. W. Eolleston. —The Press says that Mr Eolleston hopes shortly to pay a visit to the Old Country, which he has not seen for more than forty years. He has still a number of relations and schoolfellows and college friends alive, with whom he has been in communication from time to time. He hopes to be back in Canterbury by end of the year. Obituary.— Timaru papers report the death of Mrs E. H. Lough, the wife of the town clerk, at the age of 58 years, after a long and painful illness. Mrs Lough, with her husband, was a resident in Timaru for over forty years, being among the early settlers, and gained the respect of all who knew her. Post and TELEQBArir.— The post and telegraph business for the four days preceding Sunday, 21-th, was exceptionally heavy, and considerably beyond last year. At 17 principal offices the postal articles handled numbered 1,065,762, against 1,751,475 last year ; and telegrams 78,900, against 62,384. Dunedin and Christchurch show the heaviest increase, but in bulk Wellington is far ahead of any other. The returns indicate a general increase in every district. Burglary. — A very daring robbery was committed upon Mr G. Pinch, licensee of the Cave Hotel, Cave, on Thursday last. Mr Finch left a cash-box containing about ,£l3O in his bedroom at about 4 p.m., and on returning at about 6 o’clock the cashbox was missing. A search discovered the cash-boxin the blacksmith’s shop adjoining the hotel. The lid had been broken off and about .£3O in gold, notes, and silver had been abstracted, whilst the rest of the money, which was in cheques, was left. The police are investigating the matter. Penrose’s Drapery Establishment, Timaru. —This firm has many attractive lines in made up lace goods for holiday wear. Their stock is certainly worthy of inspection, as it now contains a number of novelties imported expressly fer the holiday trade. Lace bows, scarfs, ties, fichus, ribbon and ruched ties, lace and chiffon boas, lace collarettes, lace fronts, lace yolks, etc., etc. Ladies’ white sunshades, shot silk sunshades, white cotton gloves, white washing kid gloves 2s 9d, 3s 3d pr.; white dressed kid gloves 2s pr., Japanese initialled handkerchiefs 7}d each, silk maltese lace handkerchiefs Is 6d each, hemstitched silk handkerchiefs Is 3d, Is 6d, 2s each ,- also, 1001 other novelties. —[Advt.J Home Again. —Mr Thomas Howley, the popular clerk of the Timaru Court, returned to Timaru on Friday last, after a lengthy visit to the Old Country and the Continent, which has apparently benefited him very much. Mr Howley visited various parts of England, Ireland, Scotland. and France, and in the course of an interview he remarked on the marvellous growth of London, and the great improvements being carried out there. Speaking of Ireland he said the position of the peasantry of Ireland had undergone a material change for the better, and everything appeared to be in a flourishing state. This he attributed to the better land laws that now exist, and the compulsory reduction in rents by the landlords. He spent a very pleasant time in Scotland shooting over the moors. Wedding. —A very pretty wedding took place at Pleasant Point on Wednesday last, when Mr John Chisholm, of Sutherlands, and Miss Francessa Lyle, eldest daughter of Mr Lyle, of Pleasant Point, were united in the bonde of matrimony. The ceremony was performed at the Presbyterian Church, which was prettily decorated with flowers by the friends of the bride. The Rev. J. White was the officiating minister. The bride, who was given away by her father, was attended by Misses A. and J. Lyle and Chisholm (2), whilst Mr James Stewart fulfilled the duties of best man. During the ceremony the choir sang several hymns appropriate to the occasion. The church was crowded with the friends of the happy couple, both of whom are very popular in the district. After the marriage a large party sat down to the wedding breakfast, which was served in the school. In the evening a very enjoyable dance was held in the schoolroom. Songs were contributed at intervals by Dr Thomas and Mr HallBrighton, and a Highland fling- was danced by Master McLeod. The wedding presents were numerous and handsome. Mr and Chisholm left for the south in the afternoon on their honeymoon trip. The Little Georgia Magnet.— lt is with pleasure we again draw attention to the entertainment to be given by Miss Annie May Abbott, known as “The Little Georgia Magnet” in the Temuka Volunteer Hall to-morrowevening. Itis impossibleina short notice to do more than mention a very few of the feats performed during Miss Abbott’s exhibition, but it may be said that wherever she has appeared, in Great Britain, the Continent, India, and America her performances have excited the intensest interest, and no one has yet discovered where her wonderfml power comes from.She has appeared three times before the Royal Family of England, before every crowned head in Europe save two, the Emperor of Japan, and nearly every Maharajah and Eajah of India. Sandow, the “ Strong man/’ says on one occasion he put forth strength ' enough to lift ten men from, the floor, but failed to shift this little fragile creature from the floor, so with an attempt to drive her back or to force a stick to the floor, he exerted sufficient strength to induce perspiration, but neither she nor the stick could be moved.” Among her feats are—lt is found impossible to lift her; a stick laid upon her hands cannot be removed; a chair is held by a gentleman —it is touched by Miss Abbott, and he finds it impossible to stand still; Miss Abbott stands on the pinnacle of one heel, and cannot be pushed over; Miss Abbott lifts gentlemen by placing her hands against their heads, though interposed hands of other gentlemen feel no pressure ; a pole is held down by six or eight gentlemen, and another heavy gentleman is seated on the top. Miss Abbott by placing one hand on the pole, lifts and carries the entire mass across the room, and so on. All who have a spare evening should go and see the wonderful feats performed by this young ■lady,.

Oi-cjha Gorge Bridge. —ln. our advertising columns the Geraldine County Council notifies that the Opuha Gorge bridge is declared closed during repairs, and anyone using it now does so at bis own risk. Temuka Terminating Building Society. —The secretary will be at the Social Hall, Temuka, to-morrow evening to receive fortnightly payments. A call of Is per share, for working expenses will be payable at the same time.

N.Z. Contingent. —Mr John Connolly, son of Mr Margin Connolly, of Georgetown, left last night by the express train to join the N.Z. Contingent for the Transvaal. A large number of friends saw him off, and heartily cheered him as the train left the Temuka station. Patriotic Fund at Winchester.—Tomorrow evening a public meeting will .be held at Winchester in the Victoria Hall to consider the best means of contributing,to the patriotic fund. The subject, is one that affects every one, and it is hoped there will be a large attendance. Ten Pee Cent Penalty. —Ratepayers in the Geraldine County and Geraldine Road and. Town districts who have not yet paid their rates should do so at once and avoid the ten per cent penalty. Notices regarding this matter will be found in our advertising columns.

Compliments op the Season. The Governor has received the following cable from Mr -Chamberlain:—“Her Majesty commands me to convey her thanks to the people of New Zealand for the loyal and sympathetic message of Christmas and New Year greetings.”

The War Fund.— Dr Hayes has received the following telegram from the Mayor of Christchurch : —Will you communicate and act with Mr W. G. Aspinall in ‘ organising a local movement for Canterbury War Fund; remember purpose is increased military assistance ; united instant action desirable. Explanatory letter follows. Correction— ln our two last reports of the Temuka and Geraldine A. & P. Association, the name of Mr R. Bisset appeals where that of Mr A. Bisset should be. Both gentlemen attended tbs first meeting, but the former is credited with a motion made by bis brother. At the Geraldine meeting Mr R. Bisset was not present.

Temuka Rifles at the Military Sports. —A squad or 25 of the Temukaßifl.es went to Chiistchurch by the special train on Sunday morning to take partin the military sports, and we are pleased to learn that they were very successful, having won five first prizes and three seconds, including the tug-of-war and the signalling. This speaks well for the mettle of the Temuka corps. Accident.— We • regret to learn that Master Archie Ferguson, oldest son of Mr D. Ferguson, erstwhile head master of the Temuka District High School, and now of Palmerston South, met with a rather serious accident last Friday evening. His mother bought a pea rifle for him, and with this he and another boy were playing when the other boy shot at him and hit him, it was at first supposed, in the eye. From a private telegram received by his father, who is now in Temuka, however, we learn that he was hit in the nose near the eye, and consequently it is hoped that the eye will not be permanently injured. Unclaimed Letters. —A list of letters from places beyond the colony, received in the postal district of Tiinaru during the month of October, 1599, and unclaimed on the 31st December, 1899, is as follows: — From U.K., Thomas Alexander and William Williamson; from Tasmania, J. 11. Ford and E. White, Ilereha Station ; from U.S A. Geo. Heskitt; from N.S.W., L. Hamilton and P. Tait (2) ; from Queensland, Vv. H. Simms and Son. All the above were addressed to Timaru.

Accident.—Mr T. Connolly, of Winchester, accompanied, by his daughter and her infant child, while driving out from Timaru last evening, were thrown out of their gig by the horse stumbling just after crossing the Seadown water-race. The child escaped unhurt, but both the other occupants were badly stunned. The horse, on regaining its feet, made for home, but. fortunately, a gentleman who was proceeding to Timaru stopped it, and, surmising that an accident had happened, took it back to the scene of the accident. Mr Connolly and his daughter by this time had regained consciousness, and, although badly shaken, resumed the journey home.

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SYNOPfcJS OF' ADVERTISEMENTS. A. Brown—2s acres rape and grass to let. John Findlay stocking and forking. Geraldine County Council —Opuha Bridge unsafe for traffic, etc. Temuka Leader and Geraldine Guardian —Subscription rates. Geraldine Guardian Office New Massey-Harris binder for sale. Public meeting at ATinchester—ln Victoria Hall to-morrow evening re Patriotic Fund. New Zealand Hallways—Christmas and New Year holiday fares ; extension of time of return fares. Priest & Holdgate—McCormack reapers and binders and binding twine; special offer to customers. Public meeting at Geraldine —In Mrs McLean’s Hotel, Geraldine, on Thursday evening re Patriotic Fund. Geraldine Eoad Board—lnvites tenders for carting shingle ; 10 per cent, penalty on overdue rates will be imposed on 18th January.