LOCAL & GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 3539, 25 January 1900, Page 2

LOCAL & GENERAL.

Train Arrangements for the Sports. In our advertising columns will be found the train arrangements for the Patriotic Sports at Orari to-day.

Geraldine Flower Show. Prizetakers at this show can obtain their prizes on Saturday night next at the Guardian office, Geraldine, where the secretary, Mr L. H. Orbell, will be in attendance between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. to pay out. Temuka Anglers’ Club. —To-morrow evening a social will be held in the club room, Koyal Hotel, Temuka, at which the prizes won at the recent competition will be presented. During the evening a few speeches will be made and songs given by several of the members, and those attending should spend a very pleasant evening. The Cable Scheme. —The Premier has protested to the Australian Premiers against the acceptance of the Eastern Company’s offer for the reason that it would prej udice the Pacific Cable scheme in the direction of reducing earning power and increasing liabilities. He also informed the Premier of Canada in reply to his enquiries that New Zealand will not countenance the Eastern Company’s offer in any way, believing it inimical to the Pacific cable scheme.

Temuka Flower Show. —The prizes won at the recent Flower Show at Temuka will be payable at the hon. secretary’s (Mr A, E. Smith’s,) office to-morrow, Friday, and it is hoped that winners will call for their prizes on that day. By doing so they will save tho secretary some trouble, and avoid the annoyance of having, perhaps, to call several times before they find the secretary at his office. All prizes not claimed within a month will be forfeited to the society,

Peel Forest Flower Show. —Tllo annual Flower Show at Peel Forest will be held to-day. Police.— Sergeant Fraser paid a visit of inspection to the Pleasant Point police station on Monday and found everything in a satisfactory condition.

The Cabinet. —The Hon. Mr Thompson retired from the Ministry on Monday. He had his last meeting with the Cabinet on Monday morning. Mr McGowan has accepted a seat in the Ministry, and took office on Tuesday. Propep.ty Changes. —We learn that Messrs Graham Bros, were the successful tenderers for the Stumps farm; also that Mr Mcßride has purchased the site of the old Presbyterian Church for the sum of £250. Temuka Bicycle Track. —In our advertising columns the Temuka Caledonian Society invites separate tenders for asphalting, and for sanding and tarring the Temuka bicycle track. Tenders close on Monday next. When the track is completed it will be one of which the district may be proud.

Going Home.— The Hon. W. Rolleston will leave New Zealand next Monday on a trip to the Old Country. We are surprised that his many admirers have done nothing to show their respect for him. He certainly richly deserved recognition for his many valuable services. Personal. —The Hon. J. G. Ward passed through by express on Monday last, on his way to Invercargill, where he will be banqueted by his constituents on the 31st instant. Arrangements have been made for all the Ministers, except one, who will remain in Wellington, to be present. It is expected that this will bo one of the biggest things of the kind that has taken place in New Zealand. Accident. —Mr Gerald O’Connor, of O’Connor Bros., who were carrying out a shingling contract on the Levels Plains, met with an accident on Tuesday. He was getting shingle out of a pit with a pretty deep face when there was a fall, and he was partially buried. He was badly bruised, but it is believed that he is not seriously injured. The Railways. —The Cabinet decided to introduce the Westinghouse brake on the Government railways, beginning with the North Island lines. At present in Wellington the railway officers are scattered in various buildings over the city, and the Cabinet has decided to concentrate the department iu a central building on a site near the Government railway station.

Tile Steamer to South Africa.— The Government wish it to be known with reference to the charter of the Undaunted that consignors are expected to make their own arrangements for handling goods on arrival. At present the Government have no agents in South Africa, their design merely being to assist shippers by obtaining a vessel to carry their produce. Important Clearing Sale. —We would remind our readers of the important clearing sale of stud and other sheep, horses, cattle, dogs, implements, harness, etc., to be held at the Stumps Farm, Orari, tomorrow, on account of the administrators of the estate of the late Mr Geo. McMillan, full particulars of which are advertised iu another column. The sale will start at 12 o’clock, and luncheon will be provided. To be given away to-day to our customers, about 300 bundles of samples of cretonne, prints, sheeting calico, blankets, quilts, linen, towels, etc., as we have no further use for them and there are so many samples. We desire all who have any use for them to call on us to-morrow, when we shall be pleased to dispose of them gratis. Our great summer sale is now progressing.—Penrose’s Drapery Establishment, Timaru.—[Advt.] New Bicycle Club. —At a meeting in the Pleasant Point schoolroom on Saturday evening last, Mr W. B. Andrews in the chair, it was decided to form a bicycle club, the name to be the Pleasant Point Bicycle Club. About 30 members joined. The following office bearers were elected:— Patron, Mr Flatman; president, Mr W. A. Bowie; vice-presidents, Dr Thomas and Messrs J. Stewart, W. McKibbin, J. Dore, J. Murphy ; secretary, Mr W. P. Andrews; captain and treasurer, Mr A. B. Lambert; committee, Messrs A. E. Lambert, J. Anderson, H. Sutton, W. Coltman, W. Andrews. The meeting then adjourned until February Ist. Visitors to Auckland. —Information from Wellington states that His Excellency, Lady Ranfurly, and party, will arrive at Auckland on Thursday on their way to the north part of the island to pay an unofficial visit. The party will stay one night in

Auckland. The vice-regal party will probably be in residence at Auckland Government House from the middle of February. Lord Beauchamp, Governor of New South Wales, will be the guest of the Governor and Lady Kanfurly at theend of February. Lord Tennyson, Governon of South Australia, and Lady Tennyson, are likely to pay Auckland a visit in March. Admiral Pearson and the Australian fleet will pay Auckland a visit in April. Entertainment at Pleasant Point,— Montgomery’s Kinematograph and Concert Company visited Pleasant Point on Monday evening and gave a very successful entertainment in the Oddfellows’ Hall. There was a large and appreciative audience. Some very fine myrioramic views of deeds heroism by London firemen were shown, whilst of the kinematograph pictures the Spanish bull fight was an excellent and lengthy series, illustrating the national sport of Spain. Some fine humorous views were also shown. Mr Montgomery contributed several songs all splendidly illustrated, and Mr Hall fairly brought down the house with his comic songs and recitations. The company is to pay a return visit to Pleasant Point in a few months’ time.

Patriotic Sports at Oeari. —It is almost unnecessary to agaiu refer to the Patriotic Sports which take place at Orari to-day on the racecourse. It may safely be said thatfor variety the programme is one of the best ever compiled for a sports meeting in South Canterbury. The interesting character of the Military Sports at Temuka will be fresh in the memory of those who attended them and similar events and a number of other novelties besides the ordinary horse races, flat and hurdle races for men, children’s races, and wrestling, are included in the programme. By attending the sports, people will be assisting to swell the Patriotic Fund and we hope to see a very large gathering. Liberal concessions have been made in the railway fares, (particulars of which appear in another column.) The various places of business will be closed at an earlier hour than usual, and if the weather is fine, we have no doubt the sports will be a great financial success.

Obituary. —We regret very much to learn that Mr Joshua Page died yesterday morning in Christchurch. Mr Page has been absent from South Canterbury for several years, but previously was one of the best known men going into Timaru. He was for a long time Chairman of Directors of the Farmers’ Cooperative Association, and it was to his great abilities that that institution owed much of its success in the past. Mr Page also exercised a good deal of political influence in South Canterbury at one time, and stood sponsor for many a candidate, but though often invited to stand he always refused to do so. Many years ago he was attacked by a very painful disease, and went Home to London, where he underwent an operation. It was successful, but he hardly ever recovered from its effects, and has not been much before the public since then. He has lived near Christchurch for the past seven or eight years, and consequently has not been seen in South Canterbury. Mr Page was a very able mar, who commanded the respect and esteem of all who knew him, and the news of his death will be received with regret throughout Canterbury,

The Late Gun Accident. —-Mr Ernest Hopkinson, who is still in Dr Hayes’private hospital, is progressing favourably, and there are strong hopes of his ultimate recovery. St. Patrick’s College.— The two scholarships, valued at about £4O each and tenable for two years, offered by St. Patrick’s College, Wellington, to scholars of Catholic schools in the colony, were won by Richard Madden, Timaru. and Duncan McMurrich, W ellington. Basket Social. —A.t a ladies’ meeting held in the Volunteer Hall, Geraldine, on Monday last it was decided to hold a Basket Social in aid of the Transvaal Nurse Fund on the' evening of January 25th. Tea, sugar, and milk was promised by several ladies present. It was agreed that the social be held in the Volunteer Hall, and that the charge for admission be one shilling. Each lady is asked to carry a basket with provisions sufficient for two people, the baskets to be handed to the ladies’ committee, and the contents will be sold during the evening by auction, proceeds to go to the fund. A good programme and excellent music will be provided, and the ladies of Geraldine earnestly request that the hearty support of the public will be given on this occasion. authentic Medical Opinions Worth Knowing. —Dr Osborne says : “ I use Sandek Sc Sons’ Eucalypti Extract bb a spray for nasal catarrh, low fever, aatbma, &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 &; Sons’, as I found the others to be almost useless.” Dr Hart; “It goes without saying that Sander & 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 & Sons’, and reject spurious preparations which are sometimes supplied by unscrupulous dealers SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS. J. A. McCabkill—Wants 20®0 dozen eggs for cash. Volunteer Hall, Geraldine Basket social to-night. Florence Worner—Thanks Dr Hi slop for attending to her boy. Temuka Anglers’ Club—Social and presentation of prizes to-morrow evening. Canterbury Farmers’ Co-operative As-sociation-Sale at Tattersall’s on Saturday. New Zealand Railways—Further particulars re train arrangements for sports at Orari to-day. Temuka Floral and Horticultural Society—Prize moneys payable to-morrow (Friday). Geraldine Floral, Horticultural, amd Industrial Association—Prizes to be paid out on Saturday, January 27th inst. *