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Timaru Herald, Volume XLII, Issue 3410, 1 September 1885, Page 2

Vital Statistics. — There wero registered at tho Begistror's office, Timaru, during Ilio month of August 44 births, 7 deaths, and 5 marriages. Thk (Jbain Skasok. — Up to tho 29th inst. thro were received by roil at Titnaru 203,953 sacks of grain, and by road 88,447, making a grand total of 293,400 sacks. Tnit Club Hotel.— To suit tho convenience of tho public, from to-day the Is luncheons at the above Hotel will bo from 12 noon sharp to 2.80 p.m. — £Advt.] It will always stop a bad cold m the head if taken early. Buoini's specinl tincture of cnmplior (Marshall's), Is, at all chemists [Advt.] Tkndhbs. — Tho South Canterbury Refrigerating Company invite tenders for the erection of cottages for the Company. Tenders to bo m with the Secretary by the 10th inst. BHBIDENT MAOISTnATK'B CotJHT, TIMABU. — At this Court yeßtcrday His Worship tlio Mayor fined a. first offender for drunkenness ss, and William Lutton for being drunk whilst m charge of a horse 10s. Tho Court then adjourned. iNTKItCOLONIAL WbATBEB EXCHANGE.— New Zealand— Squally, dull weather and passing showers; wind, N.W. and strong ovor the centre and N.W. coast, depression to tho S.E. Australia— High pressure to the W. and depression passing to tho South, overcast on tho South const, but otherwise tolerably fine. Burometors m Australia— At Albany, .10.3 j Hobart, 29.7 ; Portland, 29 7 • Sydney, 30.1. In Now Zealand— At Russell, 30.1 ; Wellington, 29.6 ; Bluff, 29.3. Applications job Patbnts.—Applications havo been lodgod for patents for the following inventions : — By James B. Blaikio, J of Auckland, for a slato gauginß and boring machine, for a elato-cutting machino, and for rectangular slated rooflng ; by D. Jones, of Auckland, for an automatic system of rontilation ; by A.B. Card and J. B. Morritt, of Wellington, for a game for indoor amusement; by 8. M. Mackley, of Waipuna, County Groy, for separating butter or cream from milk by moans of electricity ; and by Charles Toppan, of Salem, Unitod'Statos, for an improved process m scouring wool. "Rotron on Rats."— Tito Colonial Secretary has issued the following notico under date Wellington, 24th August, 1885 : — " Tho attention of all porsons who sell, or keop open shops Tor retailing, dispensing, or compounding poisons is called to tho fact that the preparation commonly known as ' Rough on Kafs,' contains arsenic, or consists of colored or prepared arsenic, and is tlierofoi-o a poison within tho forms of Part 1 of tho first Sehedulo to 'The Sale of Poisons Act, 1871.' Attention is also called to tho provisions of section _12 of that Act, which proscribes tho regulations to be observed m tlio sale of poisons, as thcro is reason to boliuvo that tlicso regulations nro not always strictly carried out as rospcots tho poison nborc referred to. This notico is substituted for that gazetted on tho 6th instant relating to tke came subject,"

) Sea Bathing CosiPAKr. — Tho Secretary to the Timaru Sea Bathing Company, Limited, invites fresh tenders for the construction of tile swimming bath. Tenders are to be m by Monday next. Cm- Band.— The City Band last night Rave nn outdoor entertainment near the Monument last evening. Quite a large crowd collected, nnd listened with much pleasure to the excellent inusie discoursed. Knox Cnvncn, Waimate. — Special evangelistic services commenced on Sunday last, and will be continued every evcnii>pr during the present week. Mr Wright-, assisted by the Rev. Mr J. McKee, will conduct the mci.-tii.gs. Waimate Fire Eiugade.— The Brigade will celebrate their anniversary on Thursday by holding a tea-meeting and ball. After te.i there wi 1 be a display of fireworks and a torchlight procession. HAKiKini IiICBKSISd DISTIUCT. — Xo notice of application, objection or complaint having been filed for consideration of the Committee at the quarterly meeting appointed for to-morrow, no meeting will be held on that day. W.USIATE fibIIOUDH COUNCIL.— To-dIV at noon is the time appointed for sending m nominations of candidates for three seat's on the Borough Council rendered vacant, by the statutory retirement of Councillors Cameron, Jones nnd O'Connor. A Visit to Wellington. — His Worship the Mayor gave a .very interesting sketch of his visit to the Empire City at the meeting of the Burough Council last evening. His remarks will be found printed m another column. The Bhiukwatbe. — Messrs Jones and Peters have for the last few days been engaged laying blocks at the end of tho breakwater." Should the present fine weather continue, tho contractors will soon bo m a position to go 01 with the solid work. Lecture. — Major Bamfield will this evening deliver m the Institute Hall the fifth of the series of lectures m aid of the Mechanics' Institute, his subject being " Miser Ability." Major Bamfield has taken considerable trouble to prepare rliagi-ams, and wo can assure our readers tlvst the lecture will be both instructing and interesting. A TiioPGrnwL Request. — Councillor Delaney deserves more than the thanks of the residents of, and those whose business or pleasure takes them past, Russell Square, for drawing attention to the nuisance that exists on the Square. It is certainly dangerous to health, us those who got tho full benefit of it on Sunday evening during the prevalence of a nor'-wester only too well know. Accident at Waimate. — On Sunday last a youth named John White, a son of the late Mr J. W. White, of Waimate Bush, was admitted to tho W.iimnte Hospital, suffering from the effects of a gun-shot wound m the arm. While lying down m tho bush with the loaded gun by him, he accidentally touched the trigger with his foot, and the charge of shot struck him m tho forearm, causing a very severe wound. Hopes are entertained that amputation will not be necessary. Fiee at Woodbcry. — On Bunday morn ing last, about two o'clock, a house, occupied by Mr John Woodman and his family, caught fire and very narrowly escaped being burnt down. The fire originated underneath tlie oven, which Mrs Woodman had been baking m. and the chimney being rather delapidated, the bottom wall plate caught fire, the (lames continuing along the wall of the house. Fortunately the occupants awoke just before the fire had got a strong hold, and by the assistance of some of their neighbors it was extinguished. The loss will only amount to a few pounds. The house was not insured. Rrsidbnt MAoiaTHAin's Codbt, Waimate ■ — At this Court yesterday, before His Worship the Mayor and J. Manchester, Esq., J.P., James Dotun was charged by Sergeant Morice with being drunk and disorderly, using obscene language m a public place, and with resisting the police when arresting him, on Saturday evening last. The prisoner pleaded not guilty. The charges were proved by the evidence of tho Sergeant and Mr James Rickers, tho Sergeant stating that the prisoner had been convicted m this Court last February on similar charges. Tho prisoner was sentenced to fourteen days' imprisonment on each of the two last-named charges j the charge of drunkenness was dismissed. Dcci- Creek Licensing District. — The triennial local option poll for this district was taken iv the Courthouse, Waimate, on Saturday last, by -Mr Graham, presiding officer. Not much interest was taken m tho matter by the ratepayers. The result of the poll was m favor of an increase of publicans' licenses by 21 votes against 5 ; for New Zealand wine lieemes, 16 against 5 ; for accommodation licenses, 18 against 5 ; for bottle licenses, 12 against 7. The quarterly meeting of the Committee fo» this district will be held m the Courthouse, Waimato, on Wednesday, the 3rd inst. The only business notified is an application for a transfer of the license of the Junction Hotel from Mr J. Richmond to Mr F. Gaitt, the latter being the holder of a temporary transfer, effective to the 3rd inst. Lumpers' Union. — A general meeting of the Timaru Lumpers' Union wa« held at the Oddfellows' Hall, Sophia street, last evening. Mr S. Snoswell occupied tho chair. Mr A. W. Driver, Secretary to the Port Chalmers Union, was m attendance, and explained at some length tho benefits to be derived from such an Union as was proposed to be formed here, and also explained tho working of such Unions. Tho enrolment of members then took place with the result that some 54 names were placed on the roll. Tho following officers wore elected: — Vice-President, Mr 3. Snoswell ; Secretary, Mr O'Hagan ; Treasurer, Mr J. Gardner ; Guardian, Mr J. Dineon, and a Cominitteo of Management consisting of Messrs H. Anderson, Brenchlcy, C. Jackson, Grulim, Council, Gibbs, Waters, Seager, McCombe and Findlay, were also elected. Hearty votes of thanks were passed to Mr Driver and to the Chairman aud the meeting then terminated; Assapi.t-at-Arms. — " What is an assault-at-arms ?" is a question that has often been asked m Timaru lately, and as all enquirers do not yet seem to bo satisfied we may tell them that an a-sault-nt-arms is an exhibition of military exercises both by squads and individuals, and includes sucli exercises as are commonly performed on tho parade ground as well as others of a gymnastio nature, such as club nnd dumb-bell exercises, also fencing, singlesticks, boxing, sword versus bayonet, sword feats, cte. Assaults-at arms are now among tho most fashionable popular shows m England, whore they are frequently held on a largo scale "m tho principal cities nnd nro patronised by Royalty and all th« elete. Tho public of Timaru wiil have an opportunity of seeing one of these assaults to-morrow evening, and although it will not be on quite so grand a ecalo as those hold m tho Old Country, wo can assure our readers that it will bo well worth their patronage. The more fact of their entering on such nn undertaking speaks well for the enterprise of our Volunteers, as to work up the exercises to » stato fit for exhibition requires long and steady practice. The Cnisiß. — In tho course of nn nrticlo on this subject, the Dunedin S/ar remarks : — " Such Premiers as wo havo had m this colony — Weld, Domett, and Stafford — would hardly have continued m office longer than it would have taken them to walk to Government llouso nnd interview His Excellency after any one of tho dozen knock-down blows which the presont Ministers have taken and come up again smiling for moro." Our contemporary finally adds — " Whother the Ministry remain m office by eating still moro humble pio, or whether tho Opposition sections unite, disturb tho sorono contentment of their occupation of tho benches, and a change of Government shall ensue — 0110 thing is quite evident: there must bo matorial retrenchment m all classes of expenditure, nnd economy m lieu of phantasy must rule our finance. Tho camel is just about loaded up, and will hardly boar nnother straw of taxation. Wo hopo tho Opposition, if not so constituted as to bo ablo with advantage to tho country to displace tho Government, will pursuo tho courto of limiting their powers of mischief. The Ministry havo been prevented from largely increasing tho Customs duties on necessaries of life, and from carrying out to tho full an oxtravagant schemo of local finance. Their wings must tww further he clipped by stopping the proposod profligate expenditure on Canterbury under tho pretext of constructing an impossible railway, and by ontting tho coat of appropriation to tho moosuro of tho cloth of legitimate ways and means."

Glove Contest. — A glove contest for £40 a side, under the Marquis of Queensberry's rule?, between Mr B. Donovan of Auckland and Mr Dan Lea of Timaru, m which the former guarantees to knock the latter out m four rounds, will come off iv the American Saloon, Besnick street, on Thursdnv eveuing, at 7.30 sharp. Resident Magistrate's Court, Qeraldise.—H. C. S. Baddeley, Esq., R.M , the Rev. Geo. Barclay, and D'r Fish, J.P.s, occupied the Bench yesterday. The following cases were dealt with : — 1 he Town Ranger v. Alex. McLean, for allowing one cow to wander on Tnlbot Btreet ; defendant, was fined 5s and costs 7s. Same v. Thos. Keane for allowing two head of cattle to wander on Lox street; fined 10s aud costs 7s. Same v. I. iarrellfor having one cow on Cox street; lined 10s and costs 7s. Same v. M. Whitl<iker for allowing fire head of cattle to wander on Talbot street. Tho Town Board did not press for a heavy fine m this c.ise. The defendant did not appear, and the Bench adjourned the case for 14 days to allow for tho defendant to be present. Civil cases. W. Crocker v. C. Jcnlison, claim £'J. Judgment by default for full amount claimed and costs. Geraldine Dairy and Bacon Curing Company v. W. T. Helem, claim £15 12s. Judgment by default for the full amount and costs. C. E. Sherratt v. J. Warren, £5 ss. Judgment by default for amount, claimed and costs. The cases Baylcv v.U ml ford for damages to sheep, and Giiilford v. Baylcy for trespass of sheep, were adjourned on account of Guilford's uolicitor not being able to attend. The Court then adjourned. A Busn Oeoan.— Writing of the Wellington Exhibition, tho correspondent of the Dunedin iSlar remarks: — " Exhibits still continue to arrive. One that has just come to hand is a very extraordinary one. It is an organ mado m the bush, and the music is produced through perforated pieces of paper, after the style of the hand-autophone. Tbo organ, which when erected will stand 10ft or 12ft high, is the haudiwork of Me Pearson Wakefield, of Lepperton, m the Taranaki district, an.l has occupied his spare moments for the last two years. The pipes are made of paper, nnd number sixty three, and there are three stops and a general swell. Everything m connectien with tho instrument is tho product 06 local industry. The paper comes from Dunedin ; the leather employed m tho bellows-work ib from Christcliurch ; and the wood, consisting of red pine and ritnu, was grown m the neighborhood of Mr .Wakefield's bueh home. The eheets of music were manufactured and perforated by the maker, who, it may be mentioned, " is a carpenter by trade, and never saw an organ built m his life before making his present attempt. Being unable to obtain paper of sufficient thickness for the music, he was compelled to paste several thicknesses together. Tho pipes aro perfect m design, and they produce an exceedingly sweet and pleasing toue. The instrument is generally conceded to be one of the most interesting m the whole Exhibition ; and as a monument of the untiring perseverance and skill of Mr Wakcßeld, who has built it under such extraordinarily adverse circumstanses, it speaks for itself m more senses than one." Gbraldine School.— A meeting of the Geraldine School Committee was held on Friday evening last. Present — Mr Dunlop (Chairman), and Messrs G. Ward, R. S. Cook, A. Sherratt, W. Lawson, T. Farrell, and W. H. Lodge. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. Correspondence was read as follows : -From the Board of Education, advising of the payment of £12 8s for incidentals. From Master W. A. Sherratt, on behalf of the big boys, asking a donation from the Committee towards the purchase of cricketing material. Resolved — " That the Committee regret they cannot see their way clear to accede to the request." The Tinting Committee (Messrs Farrell and Lodge) reported that they found 168 present, the average for the month being 161. The school was working satisfactorily, but they suggested Ih. t the master's attention should be drawn to the children playing on tho road during play hours, the same being dangerous to the public. Messrs Cook and Sherratt were appointed the Visiting Committee for the ensuing month. The Head Master reported that sickness m the school had reduced the average attendance for the month, and that the bell had been cracked whilst being rung. Resolved — " That the Board of Education be asked to provide a new bell." Resolved — " That a notice be given to Mr Mcllraith to abate the nuisance on his property adjoining the school." Accounts to tho amnnnt of £10 Is 9d were examined and passed for payment, and the Committee then adjourned. * A Naval Novemt.— " Indiarubbor-clad.- " are to be tried m place of ironclads m the navy of the future. The first series of experiments will be undergone by tho Resistance, which is to be coated with indiarubber to a cousiderable thickness, and shot and shell will be fired at her. England and the Black Sea. — An interesting fact has just been made known at Home. At the time when relations with Russia were strained almost to the point of war, there was much discussion as to whether the British fleet would be permitted to enter the Black Sen. No indication of intention was given by Her Majesty's Government. As a matter of fact, whilo this discussion was going forward m tbo foreign Press, armngoments were completed for tho British fleet to enter tho Black Sea. Lobd Randolph and tiib Gv Ann.— Lord EandolpU Churchill, if repoit speaks truly, had an amusing experience at St. Pancrns station. Having arrived there by train, he betook himself to tho van to looli after his portmanteau. The guard, who, with singular want of discernment, supposed him to be a commercial traveller, jocularly remarked: " Whatdo you think ? We've got Lord Randolph Churchill m the train, I'm told. I hope I shall be able to see tho cocky little swine." " Well," returned he, " that's my portmanteau with R.C. on it ; bring it along to a cab, and you can look at me as long as you like, for I'm the cocky little swine." A Lovely CnAPLET.— A late fashion roport says : " Nothing can be prettier than a chaplet of hop Tines m blossom." A recent medical review says : " Nothing can be a better renovator of the health than American Hop. Bitters. They aid m all the operations of nature ; toning up tho stomach, assisting the food to become properly assimilated, and promoto hoaltiiy action m all tho organs. The dictates of fashion, as well as the laws of health, alike favor a right application of hops." — [Read.]