THE Temuka Leader SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1910. LOCAL & GENERAL

Temuka Leader, Issue 5920, 8 October 1910, Page 2

THE Temuka Leader SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1910. LOCAL & GENERAL

The lights kept burning at night at the north and south ends of the old Opihi bridge, main road, aro now discontinued. We leam that Mrs Baxter, of Upper Waitohi, fell down in the hall and broko her leg. She is progressing favourably. At the Primitive Methodist Church, Temuka. to-morrow, tho ilev. T. Coatsworth will preach at both services. He will also hold a servico at Waitohi at 3 p.m. The Uev. W. Beckett will jn-eaeh at botli services at Wesley Church, Tenwika, to-morrow, and also at Oi ton in the afternoon. Mr ;Gray'burn pruaches at Clandeboye ut Amongst the most successful anglers on the Ist was Mr G. McCullough, uho got a lino basket of over 51) fish., Mr LNicholas enjoyed good sport at Uangitata. The fish were most)./ .small, weighing fiom a pound to a pound and aGhalf, but one very nice one of Gibs was glassed. In connection with the Maori old age pensions mentioned in our last issue, our informant made an error as to how the pensions are computed. The reduction is not made in respect to acreage, but £1 is deducted in respect of every £lO in value da regards property upon which tho pensioner does not reside. The hardship in. the case of a niative is especially that his land is very scattered and often lie has to live on his least valu- ' able allotment and in this district the natives are but ill provided for.

In our advertising columns the Tern uka butchers notify that owing- to ' the abnormal rise in the price of stodk during the past six months they have beer.* compelled to raise the price oi" beef and mutton —beef by Id per lb ami mutton by id per lb. This will bo bad news for heads of families. The slock does not appear 10 l.e in the '•on ii try. Doubtless the twholosale slaughter of calves that lias taken place during the past two or three years has something to do with it. IVef is now fetching up to Jios audi 10s per lOlllb, instead of up to 2'm as formerly.

At the Magistrate's Court, Timuru, [on Thursday, a young- man named Ernest Burton was charged with having committed a criminal assault on a widow at Beaeonslield, ami also with breaking into and entering a dwelling by night. He was reman.led until Monday, bail not being applied for. Kobert Jamieson, who was charged with stealing C 5 at Pleasant Point from Mrs E. Nellignn, of the Railway Hotel, pleaded guilty to the iliel't of CM, and the charge sheet was altered in this particular. The evidence went to show tlnat while the I

barmaid was absent from the bar the money was taken from the cash register. The accused was taxed with the offence and denied it. Accused said in extenuation that he had been drinking. His Worship inflicted a lino of 20s, with £2 costs, and ordered the default a month's imprisonment.

Holiday excursion tickrfetij'oii the railways will be issued to Dunedin on HRli and Uth October, and be available for return till tho 22nd. Tho Geraldine lioad Board invito tenders for carting -Kill yards of whin, g'lc- on lioss' road, Woodbury. Tenders '■lose at Ml a.m. on Tuesday. At a meeting of tho G-oraldmi- Roy Scouts on cdnesday night, donations to the funds wore thankfully received from Surg-coia Captain I'atersoii and Lieutenant Twigg, of the Geraldine Territor ala Tho Canterbury 'Farmers' Co-opera-tive Association will hold their weekly saU of horses at Tatter-sail's yards today. The general entry comprises 21 of all classes, and several "specials." Two shares in the C.F.O. Association will also be sold. All- JJanan has been appointed chairman of the committee appointed to hear •evidence in: reference) to Mr ILine's charges. The committee meets next Wednesday morningi, und it isr'expected that the taking of evidence will occupy a month. Old members of the 'Temuka and C«raldine Agricultural and Pastoral Association and persons intending to be. come members are reminded that a meeting- will be held in tho Fire Brigade room on Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, with a\ view to taking steps to hold am autumn show. Mr J. Kennedy, Geraldine, who has undertaken to re-organise the G-ora-1-dino .Mounted lvilles Corps reports that his efforts are meeting with success. Already he has obtained close upon 30 recruits, and is making fur ther eli'orts to obtain the names of recruits, so that all may start oh' the same mark in the work of the company. Mr Kennedy intends to be present at the Woodbury sports on .Labour Day, with the object of enrolling recruits. 11'! has also appointed several interested parties in the country districts to receive names, viz., Mr A. P. Kelland, Hilton; Mr J. Edgar, llangitata and Orton ; Mr Geo. Hamr mond, Woodbury? Mr F. V. Johnston, ■Peel Forest ; and Mr J". W.f Hammond, Arundel.

The Wesley Church Ladies Guild held a very successful social and sale of work on Wednesday evening last. Songs were contributed by Mrs Standage, of Wellington, Mrs Buxton, and Miss Comer, and recitations b v Misses Pa-eddy, Childs, E. Holwell, and Messrs F. Hunt and G. Hancox. Some tine selections on the gramaphoiic were given by Mr C. Bates, and a, banjo selection by Master Archie Mclnnes. An amusing competition also enlivened tho proceedings. Choice refreshments on a liberal scale were provided by Mrs Hancox. Good business was done at the sale of work stall, and tho-articles remaining unsold were disposed of by auction, Mr W. F. Evans kindly acting a=< auctioneer. All' who had contributed to the evening's pleasure and prolit were kindly thanked. Mr T. Buxton, M-jR., has received the following reply from the Minister of Defence, Wellington, in reply to «. request made by him on behalf of Mr G. Levens, secretary of the Temuka Riiles Defence Club '—"T have the honour to inform you, in rooly to your letter of

the 13th instant, regarding an application by Iho Veterans -'Defence lMc Club that I have 'authorised the following concessions to Eiue Clubs for the current .year :—llilles to bo paid for by three instalment's- instead of full payment on issue as in the past, and an increase in the allowance of free ammunition from 120 to 150 .rounds. Full particulars will be published in the next General Orders, a copy cA which will be forwarded to each Eille Club in thd dominion. The request for a loan of riiles it is regretted cannot be acceded to.-J.G. Ward, Defence Minister." A meeting of the Geraldine Tennis Club Committee was held on Thursday night, when Mr E. I'. M-mnttort, presided, and there was a woodjattend ance. The resignation of Miss JJurke as a 'member of Committee was reed ved w'i'th regret, Miss- lVurkc beinghaving to .reside at Orari. Mr G. B. uifable to attend meetings through Creemcr was unanimously appointed to lill the vacancy. 'l'lie secretary ro ported that : t|ei« now mcnj.yers had joined the Club, and it was resolved to throw the courts (open for play on Monday next. The question of holdin"- a rose show in connection with the Club was discussed, and it was left with the chairman to make further enquiries as to the best date on which to hold the same. A printer b error in our last issue made it appear that the Club's opening day had been lixecli for October 30 (Sunday). It should have read October 20th, a Thursday.

I Those who desire a good .lay s pleasure on Labour Day, Wednesday next, could not do better than taU-onisc the Woodbury I.Vthletic Club's annual ii-eillhrriii'i. The programme in'cludos bicycle events, flat and hurdle races, obstacle race, and general sports. The (kraldinc Brass Band will bo ill attendance, and the wants of the inner man will be met by means of a refreshment s'tall, where afternoon teta, etc., may be obtained. 'The Club will also hold their annual Vail at night, when a good attendance is expected. La'bour Day will be observed as a close holiday at Geraldine, and doubtless a larsrc number of Geraldine people will take a run up to Woodbury. If suflicient inducement offers at the sport* a '2-mile bicycle handicap race will be run for .CI, cash and Mr D. Tiodgers' troplw valued at IDs, second urizc I'is, and third prize 2s. There might also be a 1-mile spectators' bicycle race for 15s first prize and 5s second.

Some titm\ when you are passinlg you, might call in and sec our stock of shoeettes, tennis shoes, and cricket boots. Now, that the sunwuer is coming these lines will be wanted. We have also a full stock of tenuis trousers, sweaters, singlets, belts and hats, etc. You will lind our prices the low'est in (own—in fact, you are getting the same goods as sold in Timaru. in addition to which you get. Is in each pound discount. Now goods all departments arriving daily. A. Gabitea, Temuka. C. Lnshlie, manager.— Advt. We deeply regret to learn that a very serious accident occurred yesterday to Mr dames Cunningham. Mr Cunningham, who is manager for Mr

•lames Hay, was driving a horse and trap, and' an accident happened, which left (ho body of the trap in one place, the wheels and shafts in another place, nnd Mr Cunningham a ■few ynrds away in a state of unconsciousness nnd bleeding nt the ears, This is nil we can loam about the case. The doctors of South Canterbury have. 7-ecently made a law that llie attending doctor shall 'not give information, and consequently we cannot give any information as to how Mr Cunningham is getting on, further than to sny his condition is very serious.

Tlio Geraldino (Ticket Club commenced practice yesterday evening. A eiehre parly in aid of tin; Hilton school fluids will be held in Liu; t chooi room on Friday, 11th October. 'i he business people of I ieraldinu will, observe Wednesday., <)i:t(vliit llilh. as a whole holiday. in lieu of tin; usual nail holiday on Thursday. .Messrs Monahnn ami Son li.ivo com-inciH-cd (heir contract, for asuhalting the footpath on tlio north »i le of Denmark Street, from Hie Catholic Church eastwards to Airs ACcroy.i's corner. At, the Alagiffrate's Court, I'imani, on Thursday, Stiliilo Bros, were convicted and ordered to pay ?8 costs for failing to notify a- slight accident that had occurred in their factory within IS hours of its occurrence. .Messrs Bulge ty and Co. will sell a handy little dairy farm of acres j.i.p. and 22 acres riverbed, villi house and ull necessary outbuildings at the T'emuka salcyarcls on Tuesday next, on account of Air V. C Biggs. Particulars will bo found in our advertising colii'imi-p. On Tuesday cveningi i< \cis oi dancing, will have an oppor'.ua.ty ol spending a pleasant evening, ni the Cinderella dance to be hold in the Volunteer Hall in aid of a fun.J being raised to defray the cost -.f tcmlirj; a team of the Tomuka liilles to the military tournament at T'a'merston North. Mr \Y. Coombs has accepted the position of conductor of the Temuka Brass Band, and under his able guidance the bund should make good progress. All that is wanted is for the members to stick together and attend practice regularly, and the band must go ahead. The public will bo glad to hear the band.

Messrs W. A. Pearson and Co., of Timnru, who havo ono o{ the largest tailoring businesses hi South. Canterbuiy, have decided to open up in Tenimka in tlie premises occupied by Mr A. Cuthbert, jeweller, as first-class tailors. Mr Rissell, wlio is so well known in Temuka, will be in charge of the business, and will be pleased to see old friends. We understand that Messrs AV. A. Pearson and Co. will carry a large assortment of all the newest goods, and the prices will be the lowest for high-class work.—-Advt. SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVEKTTSKMENTS. Labour Day—Holiday at Geraldine. N.M. & A. Co.—Entries Temuka live stock market. Guinness & LaCren —Entries Temuka live stock market. Dalgety •& Go. —Handy dairy fanm near Temuka for sale on Tuesday next. Tiinaru Agricultural and Pastoral A ssociation —Annual show. Hilton School—Euchre party in aid of school fund on Eriday next. Canterbury Farmers' Co-operative Association —Entries 1 Tattersall's S.C. JJors'e Market to-day ; entries Temuka live stock sale Tuesday. Dalgety <fc Co.--Clearing sale of stock and plant on account of Messrs Gregan Bros., Geraldine, on October '3O. 11: Alley, Gapes' .Valley—Stud notioo „e purebred Clydesdale colt Awaruu Kelvin. 'lhos. Tilbrook, Temuka—Large importation of Japanese goods, including great novelties ; leather handbags, (lax bags made by Temuka Maoris, etc. ; Mrs 'Tilbrook has a large stock of ladies' goods on sale. Temuka Butchers—Notice re rise in price of meat. Woodbury Sports—On Labour Day, Wednesday, October 12. Wesley Church —Sunday services. Primitive Methodist Church—Sunday services. 'Temuka Kifts—Cinderella dance on Tuesday nig-ht at 8 o'clock. Dunlop Eubber Co.—Dunlop tyres still winning big events ; list of recent wins. W. A. Pearson & Co., Tailors-—Axe opening' up a tailoring business in Temuka in shop occupied by Mr Cuthbert, jeweller, under management of Mv E. Eisiscl ; large stock of tweeds and worsteds ; want trouser and vest hand. Mrs Cameron, Temuka —Wants two respectable young lady boarders. Wm. Hally, Motor and Cycle Agent, Temuka—Eunher particulars ro.Eoixl ours. Jliohard Mahoney--l,S l , id notice re purebred stallion Heraisn. li. I. ©a, Temuka —Peward for return of lost sheep.