THE Temuka Leader. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1900. LOCAL & GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 3654, 23 October 1900, Page 2

THE Temuka Leader. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1900. LOCAL & GENERAL.

The usual fortnightly sale will be held at Temuka saleyards to-day. All entries for the Timaru Show close to-day. The Geraldine Quadrille Assembly’s social takes place on Thursday, October 25th inst. The Premier has received a cable that G. Nelson, of Brabant’s Horse, was reported dead in error. He is at present with his regiment and quite well. The social in aid of the Winchester Mechanics’ Institute has been postponed until a later date, owing to the Temuka Rifles’ Bazaar being held this week. The Yen. Archdeacon Clarke, aged 69, died on Wednesday evening from a paralytic stroke. He was overseer of the Maori Church in Auckland. Dr Dawson, of Auckland, is also dead. On Thursday evening next Mr and Mrs James Shaw will be entertained at a farewell social in the Rangitata Station School, when doubtless many of their friends will take the-opportunity of wishing them good-bye. A notification re the social will be found in our advertising columns.

The annual entertainment by the pupils of the Kerrytown School will be given this evening, when it is to be hoped that the weather will be favourable. The programme is a lengthy and varied one, and should suit all tastes. Gunnion’s coach will convey passengers from Temuka. The Canterbury Farmers’ Co-operative Association (Mr J. Mundell, Auctioneer), held an important sale {of live stock and farming implements at “Mill” Farm, Temuka, on Thursday next, on account of Mr Wra. Mathews. Among the stock are several draught mares and foals and a number of dairy cows. The Collector of Customs is advised by the harbour master at Okarito that the Torpedo Corps on Saturday successfully blew up the steamer Waipara, which was wrecked at the entrance to the river. The removal of the blockade has opened the channel, and the Jane Douglas sailed for Okarito on Sunday night, bringing back Captain Falconer and his men. The clearing of the old buildings off the site in Temuka on which Mr W.Mendelson’s new block of shops is to be erected was completed yesterday. The last building to go was a small cottage standing at the back of Miss Robinson’s former premises. This was put on to a trolly by Messrs Collier & Co., the purchasers, and hauled away by Mr Bateman with his traction engine to a new site at Messrs Collier’s brickyards. The removal wasj effected without the slightest mishap,

The usual fortnightly sale of stock, at the Farmers yards, takes place at Geraldine tomorrow. The Government have offered ,£250 reward for information leading to the arre=t of the train-wrecker, and a free pardon to an accomplice giving information, if he is not the principal offender. Our correspondent informs us that a good deal of damage was done to fords, cuttings, etc., by the floods in the Mount Peel Road district, and it will take a few days to get some of the roads open to wheel traffic. The retail traders of Ashburton have formed themselves into an association to regulate all matters of interest to themselves and their customers. The much vexed question of special holidays will be one subject dealt with. A horse owned by Miss Button died last week from bot fiy and on Saturday we were shown a photo of a portion of the dead animal’s stomach taken by Mr J. J. MeCaskey, Geraldine. The stomach was simply alive with the pest and it is little wonder that the horse succumbed. Wo guard our reputation for selling worthy dependable hos* most zealously. Our Black Gat brand of hose is fast dye, and is supplied as low as 6d per pair up to 3s lid. Little feet should be fitted with fast dye hosiery. Always ask for Black Cat brand for children ; it is economical as to price and durable as to wear. Price Cd per pair up.—Penrose’s Drapery Establishment, Timaru.—(Advt.) Among the Supplementary Estimates are the following:—.£soo for claims and

expenses in the Eakaia accident, and £l5O to Dr Truly King on the same account. The Waitaki-Bluif lines get a further £35,000. For settlement roads Canterbury gets £IOO9, as follows : —Waikakahi Settlement (drainage), £9O; Fairlie-Pukaki, £200; Lower Waiau Bridge, repairs, .£150; Waihi River Bridge (Peckham’s Crossing), £2OO ; Limestone and Camp Valley Roads, Albury, £100; Valetta railway station road (additional), £169 ; road to Native fishing grounds, Temuka (Greenstone Island), additional, £IOO. Entries of sheep, cattle, and pigs for the Timaru Show closed on Saturday last aud all other entries will close to-day. Judging by present appearances, the total entries will be large, and everything points to a successful show. The privileges were sold on Saturday, Mr W. Angland bought the grand stand booth for £34 10s, Mr P. Reilly No. 2 booth for £3O; Mr J. Strachan the catalogues for £ll. The fruit and lolly stall was withdrawn. The total realised was £75 10s, against £74 last year. The Annual Sports in aid of the funds of the Waitohi Flat Library will be held in Mr Moore’s paddock on Thursday next. The sports were to be held in Mr Pearce’s paddock, but in consequence of the wet weather the paddock is now unsuitable, and the sports will be held on the same ground as in former years. A first-rate

programme of horse and foot races will be gone ftirQugh, and those present should enjoy a go*d afternoon’s country sport besides having the satisfaction of knowing they have assisted a deserving institution. The sports will start at one o’clock. The Otago Anglican Synod has concluded its business. It was resolved to draw the attention of tho ueneral Synod to the disability under which coloniallyordained clergy suffer under the Colonial Clergy Act, with a view to its repeal. Bishop Neville stated that he had referred to the matter at the Lambeth Conference and pointed out to the Archbishop of Canterbury that whatever difficulty they had in England the Bishops in the colonies had ten times the trouble owing to the riff-raff, and off- scourings of England who were sent out. Mrs Bloomfield, of Crari, met with a somewhat serious accident in Timaru yesterday. She was standing near tho heads of the horses in her husband’s express, which was at tho Kailway Goods shed, while Mr Bloomfield was getting some goods. Something startled the horses and they moved off. Mrs Bloomfield caught hold of the reins and tried to step them, the result being that she was knocked down and the express passed over her. Mrs Bloomfield was at once taken to the hospital, but we do not know the extent of her injuries. The horses bolted off home with the express, but were ultimately caught and stopped by a cyclist, without further mischief being done. The Diocesan Synod at Christchurch passed a motion that there ought, wher-

ever pracncaoie, to oe m every place or public worship suitable kneeling accommodation for the whole congregation. Notice of motion was given that as it recognises the need of some simple manual of religious instruction for the young, both in the home and in the school, it prays the Synod to take into consideration the ezpediency of compiling a child’s guide to Church teaching, to be used as preliminary to the study of the Church Catechism to be learned before confirmation by the Bishop. There will be 1-10,000 war commemoration medals struck by the Government for distribution among school children, at a cost of £12,500. The medal will bo of copper bronze, of the size of a florin, bearing on the reverse a representative of a mounted trooper in khaki galloping over the veldt, the background being a kopje, while above will be the inscription “ Presented to the children attending the New Zealand State Schools.” On the obverse will be the words “In commemoration of the war in South Africa, 1599-1900, in which 1788 men from New Zealand took

part.” The medals will be struck in the colony. The monthly meeting of the Mount Poel Road Board was held on Friday, October 19tb, a bare quorum being present, owing to the heavy floods. The head surfaceman at Fairlie reported a road badly scoured out owing to gorse clippings being left in the water-tables. The chairman reported that a fixed deposit for £SOO had matured, and that he had re-deposited the same for a further twelve months. Resolved.—“ That a plank be placed over the woolshed creek at Mount Peel; that the gorse hedge round the ploughed paddock be burned as an experiment, to see if it will kill the blight.” The overseer’s report was read, it merely dealt with routine work in maintenance and

other small works. Accounts amounting to £SO 3s 8d were passed for payment, and the hoard rose. A meeting of the Canterbury Land Board was held on Thursday. The application of Edward Evans for Section 17, Reserve 237, Blocks I and IV., Eangitata distaict, 6a Ir, was granted. Several applications for transfers of leases and licenses wore approved. The Crown Lands Ranger forwarded a report on the low-lying land proposed to be acquired for addition to lease-in-per-petunity No 219, A. Smith, Rural Section 36053, near Cave. It was decided to forward a copy of the report to the Chairman of the Board of Land Purchase Commissioners, and to recommend the purchase of

the land at a price not exceeding £5 10s per acre. J. IC. Thompson, the lessee of Lot 62, Highbank Settlement, was graute d extended leave of absence from his holding, pending his return from South Africa. The Premier Novelty and Miuistrel Company gave an entertainment in the Temuka Volunteer Hall on Saturday evening. The company consists of a party of Timaru young men, about 20 in number. The programme consisted of sentimental and comic songs, humorous sketches, jokes, etc., and the performers were got up in usual old Christy Minstrel style, with blackened faces, the cornermen being Messrs Gustof, Whelan, Curtain, and Allen. The vocalists were Messrs Mahoney, M. and A. Kane, McDonald, and Mara. Music was supplied by Messrs Kane and Smith (violins), and Bracefleld (piano).

The exhibitions of club - swinging and step - dancing were neat. The programme was a lengthy one, but the performers certainly need to go in for some good hard work in the way of rehearsals under a capable master if they want to succeed. The audience was not a largo one, owing doubtless to the great number of entertainments that have been given in the town lately. At the conclusion of the entertainment the performers partook of a splendid supper at Mr Chute's Temuka Hotel.

A sharp shock of earthquake was felt at Wellington on Sunday night. A t >_-.;i ;stchnrch Police Court George A lexander was fined 40s and costs and costs for driving a horse from Eangiora to Christchurch with a sore shoulder. After the usual stock sale at the Farmers saleyards, Geraldine, to-morrow, Messrs Maling & Shallorass will hold a sale of furniture and effects on account of Mr E. O’Malley. Messrs Maling and Shallorass will hold an important sale of horses, vehicles, drill, etc., etc., at Geraldine on Thursday next, particulars of which will be found in our advertising columns. The Agent-General cables to the Department of Agriculture:—Butter 112 s, market firm ; cheese 555, market firm ; hemp, holders firm, good fair Wellington £l9; fair current manila, £3O, spot. The formation of the footpath ou the south side of High Street, Temuka, from the railway crossing to the park gate opposite the sports ground, was commenced by the Council’s staff on Saturday last. That the work was badly needed, was very manifest during the recent wet weather. It is to be hoped that later on the Council will see its way to extend tho work, as in some parts the present footpath is submerged in wet weather having neverbeen formed.

The Eangitata River has now an almost direct mouth, and it is thought that the fishing prospects will improve greatly. During the early part of the season, although there was an outlet to the river to the northwards, it did not permit of the free egress and ingress of fish, and a lengthy lagoon helped materially to spoil the water from a fisherman’s point of view. A week or so ago preliminary steps were taken to open a direct mouth, and the river has evidently set in to the excavation made, with very satisfactory results. The Secretary of tho South Canterbury Acclimatisation Society received informatiou on Saturday that the river should be in capital order about Monday. There is a prospect of the present mouth being maintained for some time, and this should give good promise for sport. It is thought that the Opihi and Temuka Eivers will also be in good order in a day or two. Says the Press : —Owing to the possibility of the exchange clerks connected with banking institutions being molested whilst conveying cash and cheques, it is stated that the custom is to send another clerk along with them, who, it is alleged, is armed with a revolver, to bo used in case of emergency. As some of the convoys are practically ignorant of the use of such weapons, their behaviour in case the exchange clerk were attacked would probably be more entertaining than effective. As the transfers aro done in broad daylight, the necessity for such warlike preparations is not very apparent. A day or two ago a clerk, acting as convoy, made a most comical display in the street with his revolver, of which he seemed greatly afraid, and which ho held so awkwardly as to give the impression that -he would do more damage to himself than to any footpad.

A gentleman, an ardent cyclist, who is visiting New Zealand from Melbourne, expressed the opinion that Canterbury should be the paradise of riders. He considers the roads ate excellent, but that such nuisances as mounds marking ra cently opened drains, broken glass on the roadways, etc., should not be tolerated. “ Why,” he concluded, “do not all in Christchurch who cycle, men and women, boys and girls, amalgamate in one huge body, and secure proper regulation of the traffic, and compel drivers of vehicles, as well as cyclists, to observe the rule of the road 1 Drivers who charge down on a cyclist, seemingly utterly indifferent as to whether he is able to get out of the way or not, should be prosecuted. In Melbourne the traffic is perfection simply because there is a good system of regulation, and there also bicycle thieves meet with their desserts : but in New Zealand, a man who steals a horse valued at £l2 gets seven years, while one who steals a bicycle valued at £25 gets out on probation.” 'The Christmas number of The Weekly Press is just to hand. In the variety of the subjects illustrated and the excellence of the reproductions it eclipses those issued in former years. As a Christmas greeting to kin across the sea it would be most appropriate. We cannot help expressing our admiration of the design for the cover, a Maori subject entitled “ The Pikau.” Of special interest to our readers is the fine series of pictures of station life, which will appeal to everyone interested in New Zealand’s great pastoral industry. There is a large picture of a train passing along the Waitati drifts, and some excellent illustrations of the southern lakes and Dunedin. The Maori pictures are of great variety, mining ia Otago is represented by some sluicing pictures, and other parts of the Colony are equally well represented with large and varied pictures. The supplement is a splendid chromo-lithograph of a clever picture by Herbert S. Percy, entitled “ Lunch Time,” a harvest scene, lithographed in eight colours.

Mr J. Morrison, of the firm of Morrison Bros., who returned to Geraldine last week from a trip to the Old Country, informs us that he had quite an interesting journey. As a native born of this colony, it was Mr Morrison’s first visit to the Motherland, and his impressions were, therefore fresh and vivid, as they are with all young New Zealanders in their initial Home trip. He left New Zealand in April last in company with his father, Mr B. Morrison, snr., sailing in the Gothic. After a pleasant voyage, they arrived in London on June 0, the day after “ Pretoria Night,” so that they saw the great city in one of its gayest moods, the streets being alive with flags and all manner of patriotic mottoes. "What amused Mr Morrison greatly when he first gazed on Loudon streets was the comical way in which ’Arry and ’Arriet conducted themselves in public. After remaining in London for about 10 days sight seeing, Mr Morrison went on to Liverpool and thence to Ireland, where lie spent some time visiting County Antrim, County Down, and Armagh, staying with relatives, and having quite a pleasant time hunting up friends of settlers in

the Geraldine district who had given him letters of introduction. In both Ireland and England he came across quite a number of people in this way who wore delighted to hear of their New Zealand relatives, whom they had not seen for so many years. In one case ha brought back with him some daisies which ho plucked from a grave yard in the Old Country for a lady in this district who has a special interest in the same and will no doubt greatly prize the flowers.-' Leaving Ireland, Sir Morrison came back via Fleetwood to Manchester (England) and Derbyshire. The latter place he describes as exceedingly pretty and picturesque. Ho next went on to Yorkshire, and spent some time in Leeds, Bradford," Harrogate, and other smaller towns. Ho then went back to Loudon, and after staying another 8 days in the world’s metropolis visiting places of note, he set out on the return voyage from South-

hampton in the Karlsruhe, via Suez. At Genoa he saw the renowned cemetery Campo Santo and other interesting sights, and at Naples visited tho ruins of Pompeii. Mount Vesuvius was only smoking, but as they passed the Lipan Islands he had the pleasure of seeing the “Lighthouse of the Mediterranean,” Stromboli, in action. Passing Suez, and the Eed sea, where the heat was unbearable, they they put in at Colombo, where Mr Morrison and a friend had some exciting adventures with the Eickshaw men and vendors of fancy goods. They visited the Buddhist Temple and Cinnamon gardens and saw a number of Boer prisoners at a hospital. The Karlsruhe then struck across to Fremantle and afterwards went on to Adelaide, experiencing heavy weather in the Australian Bight. Mr Morrison spent a few days in Victoria up country and on the gold field, and caught the Mokoia for the Bluff, arriving in Geraldine last Tuesday. Ho brought with him a number of curios and views from England, Ireland, and places on the way out, and on the whole he very much enjoyed the trip and feels better in health.

The wave of patriotism that is carryingthe English speaking race into the 20th century is reflected in every annual that is published, notably Sheard’s Comic Annual and Sheard’s Dance Album for 1901. Also British War Song Album. All these are exhibited in Begg’s window, Timaru next theatre.—|_Advt.] The annual concert in aid of the Funds of the Native School at Arowhenua Pa takes place this evening, and- as it is only once a year that an appeal is made on be« half of it, the Town Hall (late Parish Hall) should be crowded. Mr Heatley, tho master, had tho arrrauging of the programme, and he has been fortunate in obtaining the services of a number of favourite South Canterbury Amateurs The children will, as in former years, contribute a number of items, and all who have seen the performances of the duskylittle ones will be glad to see them again. They are certainly very pleasing and entertaining. After the concert a dance will be held. Particulars as to charge for admission, etc., will be found in the advertisement. Tho Temuka Eifles’ Bazaar, judging by the activity displayed by the various committees, promises to be a pronounced success. The general arrangements are well forward, and the public generally appear to be appreciating the efforts made, as we hear of many contributions to the general fancy and produce stalls from people who have no direct connection with volunteering, but who appreciate the convenience of the hall as it has lately been altered. The ordinary bazaar arrangements call for little special mention.except that it may be stated there is sure to be a very attractive display of general goods and a specially good refreshment and commissariat department. The concerts, side shows, and farces are in good hands. The latest addition to the programme will be a recitation by Mr Theo. Goy of a new poem written by Canon Eaunsley. It is entitled “Tho dying charger,” and refers to an incident of the Boer War. The “ Tug of War ” should prove attractive as there have already been entered teams from Waitohi, Winchester, Temuka Eifles, and two teams-of Maoris, with a possible representation of the Navals. This event is to be the principal attraction on Friday, the farce “ Painless Dentistry ” is booked for Thursday, and on Saturday that popular actor Mr Barrio Marschel and his talented company “do a turn.” The guessing competitions are varied. We remind our readers that admittance in afternoons and evenings will be sixpence, no half-price and no passes. Of course this does not include admission to side shows. Mr Sundry, representing a famous Christchurch firm—Strangeand Company—is now visiting Temuka. He has opened up in Mr O’Donohuo’s sample rooms (opposite Temuka Leader Office), and will remain till Saturday, 27th inst., and as he will bring with him a full range of new season’s goods (newly arrived from London), he will doubtless find business very brisk. Amongst the many attractions promised will be all the latest and most fashionable suitings for gentlemen, comprising more than 500 patterns. Strange Sc Company have made a great reputation as tailors, and offer a really superbly cut and very stylish suit to measure from £3 3s. Mr Sandry will also exhibit a copy of his firm’s beautiful Illustrated Furniture Catalogue, and will be prepared to visit homes in this town and its vicinity to measure windows for Venetian blinds, these blinds being another of Strange & Company’s specialities. Mr Sandry’s stay in Temuka will only be a brief one, and we would urge our readers not to miss the opportunity of calling on him while he is here.—[ Advt.]

SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS, Mrs W. E. Barker, Waikonini—Wants cook. Mr Rolleston’s Farm Ploughman wanted. - Temuka Anglers’ Club—Dates of competitions. 11. Leo —Important notice re Temuka Brewery. Comer and Larcombe—Funeral of late Mrs G. Johnson to-morrow. Waitohi Flat Library Sports—ln Mr Moore’s paddock on Thursday afternoon. Winchester Mechanics’ Institute—Secial postponed on account of Temuka Bazaar. Farewell Social at Rangitata Station— To Mr and Mrs James Shaw, Friday evening. J. Ashwoll—lnvites tenders for the leases of farms on the Green Hayes estate. W. G. Aspinall—lnvites tenders for lease of 5-roomed house and S acres land. Temuka Rifles Bazaar—-On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday next; details re same. G. Smith, Claudeboye—lnvites tenders for cutting, grubbing, and clearing about two miles gorse. T. and J. Thomson—Methods of conducting business; the house for sailors and straws, scarves, fichus, dressmaking, gloves, etc. Mating and Shallcrass—Entries Geraldine sale (farmers’ yards); 800 hoggets advertised for Opuha estate withdrawn.