THE Temuka Leader. SATURDAY, JULY 28. 1906. LOCAL & GENERAL

Temuka Leader, Issue 5420, 28 July 1906, Page 2

THE Temuka Leader. SATURDAY, JULY 28. 1906. LOCAL & GENERAL

The South Canterbury ,llounds nil. meet at Newlaud's corner on Monday at 11.30 a.m. The Geraldine Presbyterian Church Parish gathering this year has been fixed f or October Ith.

It is rumoured that Constable Kas mus'sen, of Geraldine has been trans ferred to a southern station.

The new piano which has been in Stalled in Temukia Volunteer Hall, and about which sonic interesting jmrliculars are likely to be forthcoming, was used for the lirst lime at the Cath >H conversazione on Thursday evening.

Wo arc informed that the lecture on "Inn Maclaren" which was postponed last .Monday, -will lie given at tin Temuk'a .Mechanics Institute Debating Society on .Monday evening next by the Kcv. A. B. Todd, of (ienildine. The concrete curbing in front of the Temuka Technical School was completed by .Mr Monahnn yesterday. When the whole of the work is completed it will eli'eet a vast 'impr;>venient in the appearance of the ...approach to the building. The (|uartcrly parade of the Temuka Kille Volunteers will take place on Wednesday next, when lire corps will be paraded under the command o!' Capl. W. F. Paterson for inspectioo by the ollicer commanding the Batlal ion, Lieut.-Colonel Mackenzie.

Complaints have been lodged with the Temuk'a police ollieials that certain of the dairies in lie' borough are 'in a dirty and insanitary condition, and in consequence (he Dairy 'inspector will be notilied, and the delin (mails will be brought to book.

We have it on good author! I> (hat Mr W. Keen, of AVoodbury road, has tempted the owner of the wel : known thoroughbred stallion "Cajolery" to part with him for tie* coming season for (he (leraldine district. Cajolery Was amongst the lirst llighl of hurdlers in his day, and has behind him a great turf career. Cajolery is by Aprcinont-Fhtttery. The rather unusual sight of a hire swimming the Opihi was witnessed by a party of Temuka sportsmen up in 'tire Waitohi district yesterday, when (he animal being hard pressed by the pack of dogs, gallantly breasted the main stream, and by ga'irng the bank opposite, saved its life. A tangi will be held at the Aro wheniia pa 10-day over the body of the late Pari Teaika. A considerable number o'f Maori visitors -are expect wl to arrive from both north and south to attend the funeral obsequies, which take [dace to-day. In another •column Mr Shaw, manager of the Temuka gas works, advertises for „ man with practical experience in main laying and eokeing and staving. Sir Shaw informs us that he will make a start with the laying of (he mains on Monday week, and expects to have upwards of thirty men engaged in the work. This being the case, all who intend to have the gas laid on to their premises should give in their names at once, as it will be much less expense, and obviate the breaking up of the streets twice if 'he connections are made at 'the same lime as the mains are laid.

A gentleman, named G. Williams, who recently arrived from a southern prohibited district, f ouiul live seductions of Temukn beer too much for him on Thursday last and in consequence appeared before Mr .]. Blyth. J.P., at the Teniuka Police Court yesterday, the result brine; that live offender was lined .CI or 7 days in ■default. Accused was arrested on the platform of the railway station and the ehnree was laid under the Government Railways Act. l!)l)l, which makes the, charge n much more serious ol'teuce, than a mere chai'ue of drunkenness, the maximum penally for the oll'cnee beinu: CI of one month's imprisonment,

Tlio South Canterbury hounds will meet at JN'ewljuid's corner on Monday next a* >H ; ,3Q ajai

The attendance at tho animal me. iing of the Teniuka Terminating liui-d----ing Society last night was a recoi.l, the Social Hall being packed. ..Messrs .Mcllroy and Turner will sell at their rooms on Wednesday ii'xt. household furniture and effects, balance of drapery, and miscellaneous. The sale commences at 1.31) p.m. 'Jin; Geraldine County Council notify by advertisement that ill- C. 11. ilos's has been ap)',ointeil caretaker for lhe K-an-gitala.Orari Water Supjdv District and ill- 11. Ford for the Orari-Waihi District.

In spite of very black look'nr.;- clouds mi Wednesday evening the weather on 'I hursdny and yesterday was line an I calm, but with a decided nip of frost ..Messrs Mcllroy and Turner report a successful clearing sale 1 at Geraldine oil Thursday on behalf of ilr .1. Love, everything realising satisfactory juices. The projierly, cons'istinir of a house and land, etc., was passed in at £335.

'1 he Kev. J'. <J. Cossum, of Tiumrii. will preach sjjecial sermons in con neclion with the annual missionary meetings i* the .Primitive Methodist Church, Geraldine, to-morrow, when large congregations are expected. A progressive euchre party under' lh|) auspices of the Wail-ohi Tennis Club will be held in the Waitohi schoolroom on Wednesday eveniing next, and should -afford residents jn the locality a good evening's amusement.

A considerable number of the WinChester residents art) complaining bit terly about the dilatoriness of the district ollicials in not jiroeeediMg' with the -demolition of the old Winchester Hotel, which they comjiln'm is in a most unsanitary state, and nothing more nor less than a harboraye for swaggers and jieojile of an undesirable character. We understand that a petition is on -the tapis for jircsentation to the jirojier authorities. The jiea-rille liend is ajiparenlly at large in TVmuka, for complaints have been made to the local Jiolice olliceis aitent the offence. Several juines oi glass have been broken in the .Presbyterian Church, through the agency of these weajions and the jiolice, who have a clue to the- oiVctnders, slate that j'.robably the ctdjirits will appear at an early date at a certain well-known brick building.

' In the football match on '1 hursd iy Geraldine v. Timaru 11.. ilr C. dimson, on the Geraldine side, while lackling a heavy o[Jj)oiicnl, was knocked out and remained unconscious for ;.

few minutes. He soon recovered, hoivever, and was able to continue to assist his side to win a match which put Timaru out of the lead for 111.-■ championship. Mr Gimson had plu>vd football for a good many years, and tliis was the lira I knock-out he hud ever experienced. On Thursday evening a entertaining leWure was given in the Primitive Methodist Church, Ceraldin ■, by the Kev\ P. J. Cossuni, ofTim a ni, his subject, being "Life a nd work a mongst the natives of New Cluinea and Samoa," Some fifty very excel lent slides were used to illustrate the lecture, and these, together With th remarks of the lecturer, proved very instructive, showing the marked progress which has been made by the natives who come under Christian inMucnec. The lecture proper was fol lowed by an amusing set of pictures for tie' entertainmnil of th - ehildr; n willi which they were delighted. There was a good attendance, and the Pri mitive • Methodist Mission .Fun 1 for special mission work in New Zealand will be considerably helped by th proceeds of the lecture, and th? collecting cards of the children. A very hearty vote of thanks showed thai both'old and young had been delighted with the 'efforts of Mr Cossnm. This lecture will be repealed at various! places in the district during n-xl week in aid of the above fund. Mr J. Chalmers Mill, an evangelist associated with the Duucdin Young Men's Christian Association, will arrive in Temuka by the first c.xpre-s from the south to-day. This gentleman purposes holding a ten days' mission in the Primitive Methodist ( Inircli, and will commence hi* work then' to-morrow, preaching iioth in the morning and evening, aful addressing the Sunday School children in Mr Mill is one of th' leading lights of the Diinedin Y.M.C.A. and takes n keen interest in allfcChristiau work, especially among young men. lie has been very successful a~ evangelist in Dunedin and suburbs during the last winter, and it is con lidently anticipated that during th • next ten days much good will lie a"eomplisiied in this district by his presence, his iiilluence CT ud his preaehin-; ability. To those who are interested and especially to young men, a hearty and cordial invitation is extended to attend these special evangelistic services.

The fortnightly meeting of the Temuka Band of Hope was held in the Primitive Methodist Church last Wednesday evening, and was remarkably well attended. The programme submitted was an excellent one. and much appreciated by the large audieive present. The Rev. 1). Campbell acted as chairman, and the following friends contributed towards the evening's entertainment : Miss Proddy and "Mr

Shearer gave a musical item, which wa« loudly applauded, mi encore being demanded. Recitations were given by Mr and Miss Anderson, W. Cain. V. Campbell, M. Brogdrn ami M. Eraser. Solos wen; given by Misses Norton and Washington, and two dialogues, entitled respectively "lien Berry's Bel," (Part II.) and "What drinking leads to," proved very instructive indeed. It was very evident that th" different parts of the dialogues had been well prepared, relleeling great credit on those who took pari. end there is no doubt' that the principles embodied had a telling eli'eet on all who were present. Before closing tieihairmnn intimated that on account of a ten days' mission be'ng held in the church, which commences to-mor-row morning, the next Band of Hope meeting would not fall due until Wednesday evening, August L 2'2nd.

A ' bustling scene of activity prevails around the SI. -Joseph's Presbytery just now, as a working bee of parishouers is in full swim;', levelling anil tidyine'' up round about, the new build:n:.f. 'l'm: work is under 1 U;> superintendance of ihe Pew Father Goeuan. an I Messrs P. and .1. P.rosnahan. o'Lauu'hlin, W. Many, W. Kiizecrahl,-I. Simpson. T. Kyne. .). McAulill'e, I'. Hrndy, W. 'l''arrant. and -1. Mwyer were all en<_me;ed in helping wilh tin' earliiijj and shovelling of soil for th> levelling, purposes : i( must not. however, be imagined that Father floe gnn is merely slandine; round eivine orders, as the contrary is the ease, and the rev. gentleman wields a spade with ureal dexterity. The workmen ai'i' busily ennau'eil in I he finishiliu" of til'' new Presbytery, which now looks a very handsome building, and ii is expected that by about September it will be, ready for habitat ion,.

A dance Mill In: held in the Kukuhu Bush Schoolroom on Friday next in connection with lite Quadrille Assembly.

Ihe annual meeting in connection wiili the Winchester Public Hull will be held this evening, and all who have an intensl in it s'hoiil-d attend.. A social will be held in the .Hilton Schoolroom on the evening of August 3rd, in aid of the school funds. Good music and refreshments will be provided. The Rev. ./. J[. Jlashuu will conduct tiie morning and evening services at the Methodist Church, Temuka, to-morrow, morning and evening, and an afternoon service at Waitohi. Mr Fleming will conduct an afternoon service at Orion and an evening service at Jtangitata Island. ilr J'Yank ililner, M.A., lirst assistant of Nelson College, has been appointed rector of the Wa'ttaki High School, in succession to iir Don, who retired owing to ill-health. There were forty-live applicants from all parts of New Zealand, and many from Australia.

A progressive euchre parly and dance in aid of the funds of the Band stall at the forthcoming bazaar will be held in the Volunteer and Drill Halls on Tuesday evening bext. The promoters are doing their utmost to make the jiarty enjoyable, -ami all who attend should enjoy a pleasant even ing. Good prizes (ladies' and gentlemen's) have been secured for the euchre party, and they will be well worth winning. J-'or the dance excellent music will i(-o provided, and as (the ladies will pnnvdo tin: refreshments there can In; no doubt on thai scon.'. Tickets are selling fast, and there is every prospect of the parly bring most successful in every way. On Wednesday evening if us Kennedy who resides about a mile north from Winchester on the Main road, was making her way home when she was accosted by a man, who asked for something to;eat, -ami on her replying that she could not jiossibly give him any thing on the road, he then demanded money, and using what might have been a loaded bag, knocked Iradown, injuring her to n considerable extent, lie then made oil', without, however, obtaining any money. Mrs Kennedy, who was severely shaken, re'turned toward Winchester, spending the night at Mrs Ohivcrson s. Information of the assault was given to the. police, at Geraldine and Teniuka. who are actively taking the matter up. As the night was dark, Mrs Kennedy can only describe the man as tall,wearing a close-fitting cap or hat. People like value for their money just as much as ever. Gabifes are doing their jiart of the work. Just read the following "sj>eoials," then come along and investigate. Aprons from 10. Id 'to 3/G each. Beaver Coat; from 7/0 to I'3/G each. These are very mueli reduced. Blouses and jerseys for ladies and children at very low prices. See a line of ladies' golf blouses, »-erc 15/0, now 7/(5 each. Ladies' coats from 5/- Velvet shapes I/- each, worth 5/0. Dress lengths and skirt lengths very choap. Tweed from J/- yd. Hair frames from Oil each, flair nets from 5 for 1/-. Ladies' bloomers from 3/11 ;_ girls', all sizes and prices. All mull's and furs at less than cost. Towels, sheetings, flannels, table linen, anil general furirisJiings at greatly reduced rates. .Vow's the time to buy oilcloths and Windings, etc. Jute rugs from J/(i each. Axmmster rugs from 7/0 each. Sjilendid stock of velveteens from 1/0. A few only girls' coats to be sold very cheap. LatKes' corsets from 1/0 to I (I/O, sjdendid stock, very cheaj>. Blankets, quilts, and counterjranes at cost price. All silks reduced, from J/upwards. We have a largo stock of bells which we -mean to clear cheap. Remnants and oddments very . clveaj). A close insjiection will prove conclusively that no one sells the same goods cheajier than A. Gabitcs', ''The Corner, Temuka.—Advt. At a recent school exiuniifr.it ion not a hundred miles from Temuka, y a small boy was asked the nieairng of tin' word "))ioneer.," Quick nsiighlning came the rejdy, ''a popular journal (or the home." The lad was right, for "TJLI'j" J.'ioneer is undoiibltlly jiopular. New subscribers are being enrolled daily. Send stamjis for I'.Xf for '■'/- .to the M'anager, Box 1, rimaru.—Advt.

i'eoplu like to go shopping and say, give nio so and so—and hand over iln; money without having to ask how ! much. You know how it feels you self. Bcgg's was probably the first and is (o-day THE place where it- is rigorously done. Any article from a piano to a small boy's mouth orga is plainly marked with the cash price. Straight dealing makes satislied eustomersf—Advl. SYNOPSIS tfi< NFAV ADVKKTISEMENTS. Canterbury Farmers' Co-operative Association— Kn tries (ieraldine sale on Wednesday next. Mcllroy & Turner— sale of household furniture and ell'ects and drapery on Wednesday next. S.C. Hounds—-Meet at Newland's corner on .Monday. (joral'dine County Council —Caretakers appointed for Hangilala-Orari and Orari-Waihi water supply districts. N'.M. iV; A. Co. —Entries Get'ahine stock sale. Temuka R'illes—lnspection parade notice. Temuka Hides—Special (loverumeut inspection on Wednesday evening. Leader Ollieu—Notice re lost, pointer puppy. H. Hobinson,, Temuka—Lost hoys' rainproof overcoat. .Methodist Church, Temuka—Notice of services. F.vnns and Co., Timaru—Are buyers of wheat, oats and barley. Woodbury Cricket Club—Tenders invited for concrete cricket pitch. Clias. Barney and W. Benbow. millowners—Notice re dissolution of partnership. Mr Benbow will o u rry on business. F. Beri—Funeral notice re late J'ari Teaika. I'riinilive Methodist Church—Special services 10-niorrow.

Temuka gas works —Experienced man wanted.

Hilton School—Notice re social

P. Stewart, Temuka—Business 11 >

•I. W. Miles-Knd. of season Sale in full swin.;' ; great sacrifice.

Randrup Pros.. Tiinarn ami Grral-dine--.Jusl landing s|ieeial shipment of (heir cycles. .McGriier, Davie* and Co.—The bi g sale still proceeding'.

Friend, when a cold invades the nose, And damp the daily hanky grows, When racking coughs distract the breast.

Ajid rob you of your nightly rest. And shooting ])ains in chest and joint, To pulmonary troubles point What can once more good health ensure, Why, simply Woods' Great Peppermint Cure,

CONVEitSAZKhNE 4.

tin Thursday evening l u st the second of the concerts and Conversaziones organised Ijy a .committee of parishi.u ers of .St. Joseph's Church, Jemuka. with llic object of raising funds to (jay oli' the liabilities of the new presbytery, took place in the Yoiun leer and Drill JJ a lls. Early in tlu evening the attendance was not Very good, the front seats only being well lilied, but during the second half of the musical programme the number of those present was very Hourly doubled ; this sudden hallux seemed rather to point to the fact UuiA the >i' "• comers were not what might lie eat!' d lovers of music, and that they had been "hanging oli"' for the social was to follow ; if this was the i.;im', all we can say is that they misled one of the best little concerts of tinseason, for the programme, a'though not long, was une of tlic Most successful aud enjoyable that ha- Ijit-ji heard in' the hall for quite a lou<_' time, and rellected the greatest credit on tho performers.

Mr W, Barry acted in the en[--.eii\ of chairman, and announced l;i_• lir,--. item, which -was a well-rendered pianoforte solo, "Valse de Concert," played by Miss E. Twomey. Mr V. (V-iia next appeared, and contributed a novel and lively little song en.. : t;i-d. "1 wouldn't leave my little wcx-den hut. for you." Mrs Coombs, a visitor from Timai'ti, pleased the audi.Mice immensely by her very artistic singing of the well known soiig, "Echo," 'and L. a recall the performer re-ponded wil's another line song, "Will he •• > ':"' "The Komany Eass" w a s )<\r Mil.-i.ti'.--choice, ami to this popular balbui h;' did full justice, and received hearty ajiplause, though, to our mind, ilie song hardly suited his voice sj well as some others in his reperloi.e. ;>l r [Jordan, who is the fortunate postes sor of n line and well-train:d busvoice, scored a distinguished srecess with a spirited rendering of " The Skipper," a .song which took tiio i..-."t----ience's fancy so much that an encore was the result, the singer resooulu:.' with the old favorite, "Father ()'- Klynn." Mrs V. Johnston's song, "May Morning" also evoked r.n undeniable recall, and the singer compline! with the, popular wish by a very sympathetic rendering of another beautiful sonjj, "The Sweetest Flower that blows." Miss Beri's voice has lost none of its charm, and her ringing of "Sunshine and liain" resulted in an encore number, "Ala Curly-headed Babliy." 'The next item was a song entitled "Big Ben," by Mr Duncan Macdonald, which gained deserved applause. Mr Hint/, was the next to appear, and the audience settled down to enjoy something comic; they wer ■ not- disappointed, for the singer's rut dition of "So did J" caused a great deal of amusement," and to an encore ho responded with a rollicking ditty, "Back to Bom-Bombay." An interval then took place, ami Mr . Coii'a opened the second half with "Bodelia," which received a recall, ami the singer reappeared n nd san j "The Tin C.ce-gce." Mrs Coombs s a ng a coon melody, "Joe and Me," Mr Milson, song, "Dorecn" ; Mrs John ston, "The Sl a ve Song," 4l ivtl .Mr Jordan, "The Deathless Army." This last item was encored, and Mr Jordan apologised for not having any more songs with him ; however, he did not disappoint the audience, but recounted some humorous stories, a la Leslie Harris, which caused roars of laugh

This concluded the musical part o> the entertainment. the accompaniments for which were played by .Mrs Phillips, and Misses Peri and !•'-. Twomev.

All adjournment was then lmvde l<> he Tfril'l ITnll, where, after pnrtakim: >f an. aji>intisinj? .supper, games, etc.. were indulged m, 'the fun Ijifiiiif kepi ■ip till past midnight. ••GO I, F . _ $_ GERALDLN'E V. ASIIBUKTON. A friendly game of gulf was play'' •_U .Mr (luvon .Macdonnld's links at Oi'ari on Thursday between Gernldine and Asbburton, when the C.craldin.' players won by 8 holes. The scores as follows : GERALDINE. Cadcll S Chrrslie 0 W. K. 1 A. J. MaVkuy ■'• Total 12 ASIIBIUri'OX. Wood <> Ericdlandcr l l Harper '• Denshire. <l Total -1