THE Temuka Leader. THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 1900 LOCAL & GENERAL

Temuka Leader, Issue 3601, 21 June 1900, Page 2

THE Temuka Leader. THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 1900 LOCAL & GENERAL

It is stated that King Mahuta will this year accept membership of the Legislative Council. It is rumored that the Hon. John McKenzie has resigned, and that Mr Charles 11. Mills joins the Ministry. Yesterday being the anniversary of the accession of Queen Victoria the scholars at Waitohi Plat School hoisted the National flags. A number of prominent Auckland cyclists are petitioning the City Council to construct cycling paths along the principal thoroughfares. The scholars of the Temuka District High School break up to-morrow afternoon for their winter holidays, and rc-asseinble again on July 9th. The wheat market shows a slightly upward tendency and several transactions of considerable magnitude have taken ifiace. Temuka and Timaru stores have been relieved of their congested state by a late shipment. The Metropolitan Central St. John Ambulance Association have received an order from the Government for a largo supply of first aid books and illustrated bandages, which are to be distributed throughout the whold colony. Mrs Margaret Hicks, one of the women who were assaulted on Lamblon Quay, Wellington, one morning last session, has issued a writ against Mr Thomas Vincent Byrne, Mayor of Kumara, claiming ImCU for alleged defamation of character. At Wellington a large crowd welcomed the Premier back at the railway station on Tuesday night, and escorted him with a band to his residence. Mr Seddon made a short speech thanking them for their reception, and Ministers for the way they had conducted the business of the country during his absence. Speaking of the islands, ho urged that we should Jo our best to bring them nnder British control. A Dunedin telegram says the Hon. H. Feldwick and Messrs McNab and Parata came from Dunedin by the early train on Tuesday morning and went out to see the Hon. J. McKenzie, and then came on by express. They found the Minister still too unwell to leave his bed, but very cheerful, and he gave no indication that ho had resigned his portfolio, although it is hardly likely that he will be able to attend Parliament, The Nansen Artie underwear. —Gouts should invest in our all-wool underwear; try the Nansen ribbed pants at 3s 9d, the heaviest, purest wool pants, and best value in the market; try the Nansen Cardigan jackets —we have them thick enough and warm enough to stand the rigours of the Artie zone, at 4s (id, os (Id, 7s lid, 10s (id, 12s 6d ; try the ironhoof socks at Is pair.— Penrose’s Drapery Establishment, Timaru. (Advt.) Mr Boynton, S. M., Public Trustee, Wellington, is holding an enquiry into complaints made by Inspector Pender, of the Police Department, against Chief Detective McGrath, and there arc counter-complaints. Inspector Pardy and Chief Detective Campbell, of Dunedin, arc summoned to give evidence for McGrath, also Inspector McGoverin, of Hawkes Bay, and Sub-In-spector McDonnell, formerly of Hawkes Bay, but now of the West Coast. The nature of the charges is not disclosed. The enquiry is private. In a quiet way the tradespeople at Temuka are making preparations to celebrate the declaration of peace on the cessation of hostilities, whichever is the proper term, in a thoroughly creditable manner. Mr T. Buxton, the Deputy-Mayor, has been notified of several displays which are to be made. Nearly all are of a novel and interesting description, but we are forbidden to give details. It must suffice to say that some of the tableaux will be of a startling character, whilst others seem likely to prove effective in other ways. The opening meeting of the Gapes’ Valley Recreation Club was held on Saturday evening. There was a large attendance, and a very pleasant evening was spent with cards, draughts, &c. At a meeting cf the committee the acting-secretary reported that he had received a donation of il towards the funds of the club from Mr 11. N. Nalder, and a hearty vote of thanks was passed to IVIr Nalder. It was decided to purchase an air gun, ship’s quoits, and carpet bowls, and final arrangements were made for the social to-morrow evening, June 22nd. Wo would again direct attention to the very important sale to be held by the Canterbury Farmers’ Co-operative Association in conjunction with Messrs G uinness and LeCren at Upper Waitohi, to-morrow, on account of Mr Bruce Gillies. Full particulars will be found in the advertisement, but it maybe mentioned that the sale includes sheep, horses, cattle and pigs, implements and sundries, grain, and household furniture and effects. The sale will start at 11 o’clock, and luncheon will be provided. The sale is one of the most important clearing ones held in the district for some time. A fancy dress hall in aid of the funds of the Fairlie Library was held in the Public Hall, Fairlie, on Friday evening. There was a good attendance, and the dance was very successful. The fancy dresses were generally well carried out, and the room presented quite a brilliant apperaance. The music was supplied by Messrs Fawcett and Watkins, and was very good. The supper, kindly supplied by a number of ladies of the district, was excellent. Mr Burn, chairman of the Library Committee, proposed a hearty vote of thanks to those who had given their assistance, and this was carried with applause. The funds of the library will benefit to the extent of £7 by the dance. A good deal of interest was manifested in the arrival in Temuka last Monday evening of a gentleman in a horseless four-wheeled vehicle and making a good deal of noise to which the community was unaccustomed. The visitor proved to be Mr F. E. Dennison, bicycle maker. Cathedral Square, Christchurch, and the vehicle in which he arrived was a motor-car. It was one of his own make, and put together in the most primitive way, but he travelled from Chiistchurch in it, and wont on to Timaru next day. The car is propelled by a kerosene oil engine of very small size, but it is a bit fitful iu its working, and he had some trouble with it in starting in the morning. The wheels are large bicycle wheels with Dunlop tyres, and move noiselessly, but the combustion of the kerosene makes a good deal of noise. It is, we believe, Mr ; Dennison’s intention to make a proper motor car, this being an experiment in which he did not caro to incur much expense.

Mr I ( . R. Flat man, M.H.R., left Geraldine for Wellington on Tuesday to fill fiis seat in the House of Representatives. John Albert, a prohibited person, was yesterday charged before Mr James Blyth, J.P., with drunkenness. He expressed contrition for the offence, and the magistrate after severely cautioning Mm fined him 20s or in default 7 days’ imprisonment. To-morrow evening a social will be held in the Gapes’ Valley Schoolroom under the auspices of the Gapes’ Valley Recreation Club. The club has just been started, with most promising jirospects, and the members hope to see a large attendance of their friends. Good music, refreshments, etc., have been arranged for. The following will represent Temuka First Fifteen in their match with the Timaru First in Aictoria Park, Temuka, to-day: —McLeod, W. Mihaka, T. Brosnahan, W. Grant, J. Helean, J. Spillaue, W. Mendelson (captain), J. Roddick, W. Roddick, J. Manning, I.). Morgan, Moggie, Reihana, J. Austin, and D. Henry. A. pleasing ceremony took place in the Church of the Sacred Heart on Tuesday, wheuMiss M. Cook, of Timaru, was married to Mr E. O’Malley, of Geraldine. Rev. Father Tubman celebrated the ceremony, and afterwards delivered a short address to the happy couple, who left by the south express en route for Dunedin, where they spend their honeymoon. This evening Mrs Coira will give a social in the Temuka Parish Hall in aid of St. Peter’s Church organ fund. Mrs Coira has been doing her utmost to make the social enjoyable, and those intending to be present can rely on having a thoroughly good time. The music, refreshments, etc., will ba all one could wish for, aud the object being a very deserving one there ought to bo a largo attendance.

The Orari Tennis Club, with a view to raise funds for the formation of a new court in the Public Park held a social on Friday evening last in the school-room. There was a largo gathering of friends aud well-wishers, and a most enjoyable evening was spent. At intervals during the evening songs were rendered. The contributions of Misses Coomber and Ensor, aud of Mr Glanville, as well as other friends deserve the highest commendation. The music provided was of a high order, aud reflects groat credit on the performers. Mr Quirke, of the Orari Hotel, kindly lent his piano for the occasion. Mr J. Bracefield, who was M.C., performed his part in his usual kindly way. He was at times assisted by Mr T. Soarles. The ladies connected with the club provided the refreshments. Financially the gathering was a success, as after paying all expenses there resulted a credit balance of upwards of £G. Two men named Ellis Mills ( a Timaru butcher) and William Millington were arrested at Timaru on Tuesday night on a charge of stealing GO sheep, the property of J. Fitzgerald, farmer, of Arowhenua, on the 12th instant. At the Timaru Magistrate's Court, yesterday, the accused ware charged with the offence, Mr Raymond for Mills and Mr Rolleston for Millington. Sergeant Green asked that an adjournment should be gianted till Tuesday next, but after consultation with counsel it was arranged that the case should bo taken oa Thursday week. Sergeant Green said that as it was a very serious offence, and there was a strong ease against accused, he would pren for a substantial bail, and suggested the

accused's securities of £H.-) each, ami two seciuitios of £IUJ each. Mr Raymond astod that a reasonable bail should be allowed to Mills, a man who had been living in the district for a number of years. Excessive bail would keep him in prison, and materially interfere with , his defence. The Bench decided to allow bail, accused £IC .) each, and twj securities of £IOO in each case. A most successful open lodge meeting was hold at the Good Templar Kail, Geraldine, on Monday night. The chair was taken by Mr W. S. Masliu, who gave a very interesting address on the political aspect of the temperance question, after which an enjoyable programme was gone through. The choir opened with a pleasing chorus, and Bro. Chapman followed with a recitation. Bro. Bowkett sang “Sitting at the Window.” Bro. Biddle gave an excellent exhibition of Indian Club exercises. The Kev. Mr Sharpe delivered a splendid address on the social aspect of the temperance question, his remarks being aptly illustrated with telling anecdotes. Miss Muslin was successful with the solo “ Will you drink at such a cost my boy ? ” After this came coffee and cakes, which were handed round hy the sisters, and the second part was opened with another chorus by the choir. Sister Bowket contributed a solo, “Don’t be tempted Brother,” and Mr T. Sherratt gave an amusing reading, “ The Yankeo and the frog.” Percy McCaskoy gave a recitation, and Bro. J. J. McCaskey gave an amusing Scotch reading about an old lady buying a bonnet. Brother T. Bowkett went through one of his clever bone solos, and the programme ended with the closing ode. The Kev. Mr Todd, who was present, promised to give an address on a future occasion at the next open lodge. The Spinsters of Hilton on Friday last gave a dance to their friends—bachelor

and otherwise—in the district. The schoolroom had been tastefully decorated for the occasion, and the goodly number who accepted their invitations had a thoroughly enjoyable evening. Under the management of a committee, with Miss M. Uriel as secretary, everything passed off without a hitch. Music was supplied by Messrs Leary, Brien, aud Meredith, in their usual capable manner, and Messrs P. Leary and R. Green acted in turn as M.C., but like the musicians, their labours were lightened by the help of friends. Not the least enjoyable part of the evening was supper time, for the young ladies had evidently gone to no end of trouble to ensure that their guests should have no cause to complain oa that score—aud their efforts were entirely successful, Luring the evening songs were rendered by Messrs Stevenson and Brien, the firstnamed gentleman receiving a vociferous encore. Before dispersing Mr Collins in a few words thanked the numerous hostesses on behalf of the guests, and in doing so mentioned that it was the intention of the Bachelors to take advantage of the next moon to return their hospitality. A meeting of the directors of the Temuka Caledonian Society was held in the Crown Hotel on Tuesday evening. Present—Messrs D. Henry (President, in the chair), T. Guunion, J. Whelan, J. A. McCaskill, J. Macaulay, E. Cuttou, D. Grant, A, Bisseb, E. Parke, J. Maze. Applications wore received for the position of secretary, and on the motion of the President, seconded by Mr J. A. McCaskill, Mr E. Cuttcn was ap- [ pointed. Mr D. Grant moved, and Mr A. Bissett seconded, a hearty vote of thanks to Mr Hancox for his services ns secretary pro tern. Mr Richardson, on behalf of the subcommittee appointed for that purpose, reported ou the result of their interview with the Sports’ Association. The secretary read the schedule of duties of the caretaker appointed by the association. The President thought the conditions affecting the Caledonian Society were very fair, if carried out. Mr D. Grant moved, aud Mr A. llisset seconded, that Messrs Gunnion, Whelan, Hooper, Richardson, and the President bo a sub-committee to draw up a list of duties required by this society from the caretaker I of the Sports’Association. Mr Cutten resigned his position as director of the society owing to his having accepted the position j of secretary, and this was accepted. Mr • McCaskill moved, Mr Hancox seconded, and it was carried, that a letter be written to the Sports’ Association, asking them to take measures to prevent the public from damaging the track. The president stated that there was a deficiency in connection, with the last social, owing to its being free to members. A vote of thanks to the chair terminated the meeting.

At Timaru yesterday a man named B. Taggart was sentenced to a month’s imprisonment for drunkenness and having no lawful means of support. To-morrow evening a social, under the auspices of the Woodbury Dancing Assembly, will be held in the Woodbury schoolroom. Refreshments, good music, and an efficient M.C. have been arranged for, and a large attendance is expected. As an instance of the severity of the late frosts, which have passed unnoticed owing to the bright weather, Mr P. Coira brought in from a drain in the Middle Swamp Road, a block of ice about 2ft square by 21 inches thick. The drain is unprotected by trees, but carries a good head of water, aud it is wide enough to admit of anyone having a capital slide. To-morrow evening a social and dance wi i beheld in the Victoria Hall, Wincheskr, t j celebrate Iho completion of extensive additions to the Hall, and proceeds will go to the Hall fund. The committee have done nil they can to make the social enjoyable and hope to see a large attendance. The recent examination of St. Joseph’s School, Temuka, Ly the South Canterbury Board’s Inspector. Mr J. G. Gow, shows a very satisfactory state of affairs. Out of 137 children presented, only five failed. Tins resale will be very gratifying to the parents of the pupils aud to the Sisters conducting the school. Visitors to the Farmers’ Yards, Geraldine, yesterday, were very pleased to notice the extra accommodation Mr Angland, of the Commercial Ho-el, has provided for the public. He has erected a new diningroom, capable of seating fifty guests, and this proved none too largo. A large sitting room and bath-room have been added to to the hotel, and the kitchen fitted with many necessary improvements. MrAngland has also erected new stabling, and can now find stabling for 30 horses. There are also six loose boxes. The improvements should be a great boon to the patrons of the hotel. The Geraldine Rifles’ ball, which takes place'this evening, promises to be a great success. A good programme of dances is arranged, also musical items by Geraldine’s old favourite, Mr C. Gaidar and others, also cornet solo by Mr Fox, brother to Trumpeter Pox of the Ist contingent. The hall is to be well decorated. The supper room will he at the front of the hall. Mr Bryant is in charge of the commissariat department. It is expected that the people will . march to the Volunteer hall in large numbers to entrench behind the well fortified tables. A full orchestra has been engaged. The monthly meeting of the South Orari School Committee was held on Saturday, 2nd June, all the members being present. Correspondence was read from Miss A. Scott, enclosing her resignation, which was received with regret; also from the Board of Education, stating that they proposed sending a locum tenens and removing Miss Scott to Morvou.—The chairman stated that the children wore making a small collection for their late mistress, and was requested to write and ask Miss Scott whether he should send it cr would Miss Scott like to personally receive it. Be new mistress.—On they motion of the chairman it was decided that as the School Committee have virtually no say in choosing teachers,the hoard be asked to appoint a suitable mistress. The Tennis Club waited ©a the committee, asking for use of the school for social, which was granted on the usual terms. enco was read from the Board of Education re cesspool, and the chairman was authorised to ascertain the cost of same. A number of accounts wore passed for pay mens. The school holidays were fixed from Friday, Isth June, to Monday, 2nd July. Some repairs to fence and shingling were left to Mr Grimsoy to attend to during the month. The Wellington correspondent of the Lyttelton Times, telegraphed on Tuesday night:—The rumour is rile that the Hon. J. MTven/.ie has sent in his resignation to his chief.. So far as I can ascertain this is based on the undoubted face that a telegram was received in town to-day announcing - that Mr M’Kencie passed a bad night. It is received with universal regrot, but that docs not necessarily mean that any sudden resolution has been taken of the kind referred to. OF course what may happen during the next few days it is impossible to forsee. For the present the public can judge the situation pretty well for themselves. I know that no resignation has been received. Speculation is rife about Mr M’Kenzie’s possible successor should we require one. It seems that Mr Hogg’s chances of appointment are considered good in some quarters. Mr Hogg has long been distinguished for the interest ho has taken as a member of the ’Wellington Land Board in the Waste Lauds Administration, and the intimate knowledge of detail ho has acquired. Mr C. Mills is persistently mentioned in this connection, it is difficult to understand on what grounds beyond the fact that he has been a very good Government whip. I do not think the chances arc in his favour. Should it be found necessary to ask Parliament to increase ths number of Ministers, a not impossible contingency, then Mr Mills is probably sure of a portfolio.

SVNOW-iy OF ADVERTISEMENTS. > D. Mahoney—List of properties for sale. School —Concert aud dance July Oth. A. G. Nalder—Wants tenders for gorse work. James Booker—Lost young collie; reward. Mrs W. E. Barker—Wants a young housemaid. Geraldine Road Board—Notice of intention to strike rate. E. Richardson—ls a buyer of wheat in any quantity. Geraldine Town Board -Notice of intention to strike rate. 1). Thomas—lmportant sale of horses at Ashburton Horse Pair on June 29th. Canterbury Farmers’ Co-operative Association—Sale at Tatjersall’s on Saturday. T. and J. Thomson—Details of balance of goods ex Eakaia, etc., and particulars of same. S. 0. Board of Education—lnvites tenders for three years’ lease of Education reserve, Arundel. National Mortgage and Agency Company—lmportant clearing sale of sheep on Eainclitf estate (in lots to suit) on Monday next.