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Timaru Herald, Volume XLII, Issue 3413, 4 September 1885, Page 2

District Court. — A sitting of this Court is to held this morning at 11 o'clock. The causo list — a short one— appears in another column. The Club Hotel. — To suit the convenience of the public, from to-day the Is luncheons at tho above Hotel will bo from 12 noon shnrp to 2.30 p.m. — [Advt.] Important to Ratepayers. — An important notice to the ratepayers in the Temuka district, whose rates arc unpaid, will be found in our advertising columns this morning. Hardob Board. — The next ordinary meeting of the Timaru Harb r Board is to bo held on Friday, the 11th inst. Business : To consider Loan Bill, alteration of date of meeting, tenders for kauri and hardwood, &c. If you feel sleepy and languid, and not inclined for work, take a few dosos of MarshiiU's special Tincture of Podophyllum, and note its magical effect. Is, at all chemists. — [Advt.] Profits of the Wellington Exhibition. — The gross receipts of the Wellington Exhibition from Ist toi'Jtli August amounted to £2011. The expenses, including salaries of Secretary and staff, amount to about £185 per week, so that there is a fair balance. Board of Education. — The South Canterbury Board of Education held its ordinary monthly meeting yesterday. The sitting was rather a long one, and among the matters discussed were some of importance. A report of the meeting appears in another column, Timaru Rifles. — The members of the Timaru Kille Corps hold a Government parade in review order, at Messrs Maclcnn and Stewart's yards, this evening at 7.30. The men will be inspected by Lieut. -Colonel Bailey, and afterwards exercised in battalion movements. Every member is requested to attend punctually at the hour named. Thratbb Royal. — Mr Fred. Crook will deliver another of his entertaining and instructive lectures in the Theatre rioyal on Sunday evening, entitled " Progress and Prayer, or the Law of Necessity." Mr Crook, it will be remembered, delivered two lectures in the Theatre some short time ago, and on both occasions was greeted with crowded houses. Football. — Mr Lough, Captain of the South Canterbury Football Club, received a letter from Christchurch yesterday stating that the tcaui could not come down and play the match arranged to come off to-morrow. The disappointment among local footballers on receiving this intelligence was keen, as they hare been looking forward to, and practising hard for this match for some weeks. Got No Use fob it. — A School Committee sent a letter to the Board of Education yesterday declining the offer of £2, made to them by the Board. The reading of tho letter caused some laughter, members remarking that it was quite refreshing to learn that one Committee at any rate was in such a good financial position as not to need help from the Board. Tim abu ScnooL. — Tenders for putting the fences in good repair around the Main School were opened at the Board meeting yesterday, and that from Mr Travis was accepted. It is certainly high time this work was done ; left a little longer and the beautiful trees around the school grounds would be a thing of the past ; the wonder is that they have been so little injured when it is considered how broken down the fences are in places. LECTCne at Gbbaldixe. — Tho Rev. H. Clark, of Geraldine, delivered a lecture on the late President Garfield, in the Primitive Methodist Church, Geraldine, on Monday evening last. Mr William King presided. The lecturer gave a full and interesting account of the career of the late President, and on concluding was greeted with loud and prolonged applause. A hearty vote of thanks to the Rev. Mr Clark whs proposed and carried by acclamation, and a similar compliment to tho Chairman terminated tho meeting. During the evening the choir gave four selections of music. Hospital Returns.— The following is a return of patients in tho Timaru Hospiial for tho month of August, 1885 : — Patients under treatment at duto of last return — males 18, females 9 ; admitted during month, males 11, females 3, total 14 ; totals treated, males 2!), females 12. Discharged during month — cured, males 8, females 1 ; relieved, mules 3, females 1 ; dead, males 3 ; totals discharged, males 14, females 2. Remaining under treatment, males 15, females 10 ; daily average for the month, 24 ; out-pationts treated during month, males 10, females 14. Lecture at Pleasant Point. — On Wednesday evening tho Rev. Charles Connor delivered a lecture in tho Pleasant Point Presbyterian church, in aid of tho Sabbathschool funds. Tho subject was, " The Reformation in Scotland." Unfortunately the ovening looked boisterous, and tho audience was consequently Bomewhat sparse, but the greatest interest was evinced as the lecturer detailed tho condition of tho civilised world immediately prior to the great wave of reform that spread over Germany, England and Scotland in tho 16th century. The chequered career of John Knox as a student, a Catholio priest, a Protestant champion, a galley slave, and the unrelenting opponent of Mary Queen of Scots, was passed under roview. His influence, not only upon Scottish polities and oharacter, but also upon the establishment of civil and religious liberty in England, was thrown into strong relief ; while tho fact that notwithstanding his surroundings, he never resorted to persecution, was strongly emphasised. Mr David Anderson occupied tho chair, and a very cordial vole of thanks to the reverend lecturer closed the proceedings. Tbmdka Town Board. — The ordinary monthly meeting of tho Tomuka Town Board was hold on Wednesday evening. Present — Messrs K. F. Gray (Chairman), J. Blyth, E. Brown, und M. Quinn. 'Iho minutes of tho provious meeting were confirmed, and accounts to tho amount of £21 11s 2d wore considered and passed lor payment. Mr Henry, Captain of tho Fire Bngado, attended and submitted tendors received by him for supplying uniforms to tho Brigade. Tho Board decided to leave tho selection in the hands of the Brigade. Correspondence was road from Mr U. Lynch offering .€2 5s for tho old timber korbing on tho Main. South Road. Tho offer was accepted. From Mr C. Allison, Christchurch, asking for information in referenco to Fire Insurance owing to tho recent increase of 26 jior cent on promiuuis clomntiflfxl bt Insuitinco Companies. The Clork wns directed to attend to the matter. The tender of 0. Bateman, £7 17s 7d, for contract No. 13 was accepted. It was decided to call the Poundkocper s attention to straying cattle. Tb,e Board then adjourned

Tub' TaSii^jeH- I.IKE3.— The Eaßt Const > wires woreitilLdown up to an early hour this morning. An attempt was made a esterday ] to cross the Wainu river, but without success, : as it was still running"bank and bank. Hocnd Show.— we remind lovers of dogs I and others that the\. first hound ehow ever I held in this colony takes place to-day at M> ssrs Maclean and . Stewart's rooms. The show should prove a very attractive one. The Wbathhb.— The wcathor yesterday was very unpleasant. The early morning was very raw, aud about mid-day, when every promise was given of a few hours delightful sunshine, a nor'-wester sprang up. 'i he wind carried along with it dense clouds of dust, and quickly cleared the streets of all pedestrians. Kager enquiries were made as to the whereabouts of the Council's water cart, and bitter were the anathemas of those whose business took them abroad. His Worship the Mayor should certainly see that the streets are well watered just at this time of year, when nor'-westcrs are prcvulent. Hn Matthew Burnett. — Temperance people in this district will bo pleased to hear Hint Mr Matthew Burnett, the well-known Blue Ribbon lecturer, is about to pay us a visit. Ho will arrivo at Waimate on Wednesday the 9th inst., and in Timnrn on Saturday, September 12th. There will be a united children's service in the afternoon, and a meeting for workers in the evening. The first public lecture will be delivered on the following Monday, nnd the meeting will bo presided over by His Worship the Mayor. It will take place in tho Presbyterian Church, that being the largest building available for the purpose. Other meetings will be held on the following Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Mr Bun ett does not confine bis work to the larger towns, but will visit Tern uka, Geraldine, Fairlie Creek and other places round about Timnru. At his farewell meeting in Tasmania it was said he would be quite an authority on the topography of Tasmaniu, so thoroughly had he gone over the length and breadth of the land. Mr Burnett is a yorkshireman by birth, but for 21 years has labored in the Aust rnlian colonies, where over 100,00 ) persons have signed the pledgo through his instrumentality. Last year Mr Burnett devoted to Tasmania, where he enrolled upwards of 14,000 to the pledge. He has also been very successful during his mission in Southland and Otago. It is announced that he makes his platform a very broad one, and all temperance friends without di-tinction of creod, sect or society arc invited to co-operate with him. Otaio. — Our Otaio correspondant writes under date September 2nd : — The weather during almost tho whole of hist month hui, contrary to expectation, been unusually fine. Ploughing, sowing, Ac , are consequently in a forward state. Yet the hills behind us seem to be loth to part with their snowy mantle of which they had a very thick covering about the beginning of tho month. Last week we had several touches of nor'-westers, and occasionally vivid flashes of lightning at night. On Monday afternoon we had a very heavy shower which threatened to continue for some time, but before sunset it faired up again. With warm weather following, the rain will do a vast amount of good to the grass and recently sown cereals. — Last Monday eTening a special meeting of the School Committee was held, and was attended by Messrs A. Martin (in the chair), M. Adamson. D. Ogilvie, and D. Martin. The teacher's resignation was read, and accepted with regret. Being wanted to take up his new appointment at once, it was agreed that he be relieved of hia duties here us soon as a locum feneas can be had. A memorandum from the Education Board wns read re waiving the month's notice, and the Chairman was in structed to reply in terms of the foregoing resolution, and also to arrange re advertising for a new teacher. On the motion of Mr Adamson, a vote of thanks was accorded to Mr Munro, for his services as Secretary to the Committee. Gebaldinb Racing Club. — A Committee meeting of this Club was held in the Club rooms on Wednesday. Members present — Messrs R. Taylor, W. De Benzie, James Gregg, D. Denoon, W. Lawson, J. Mundell, R. S. Cook, and Mr R. 11. Pearpoint (in the chair). A letter was read from the Canterbury Jockey Club announcing the endorsement of the disqualification by the New Brighton Racing Club of Messrs Mcßratney and Wm. Kcrr, and the horses Supplejack and Marshland for two years from the Bth May last. This Club endorsed the action of the above Clubs. A letter was read from Mr S. Breadley stating that the grub destroyed the grass on some part* of tho race ground. The Secretary stated that Mr Breadley wished the Club to re-sow the places destroyed by grub, and stated the quautitirs of seed required. Resolved — "That Mr Breadley's letter be acknowledged, and that ho be informed that the Club cannot entertain the proposal, as it would interfere with his lease." The Chairman brought before the meeting that there were several owners of horses who had not paid their nominal ions and acceptances from the last Autumn Meeting, and after some discussion it was resolved, on the motion of Mr Do Renzie, seconded by Mr R. Taylor — " That no steps be taken at present.". The Secretary informed the meeting that he had replied to Messrs Mason and Roberts' letter stating that the arrangements made with them in May last hold good for the season re the working of tho totalisator. The meeting then adjourned. Glove Contest.— Tho return glove contest between B. Donovan, of Auckland, and Dan Lea, of Timnru, took place at Messrs Bell and Lea's saloon, Beswick street, lost evening. Previous to commencing the contest, the City Brass Band, under the leadership of Mr Dickonson, played some selections outside the saloon, and also in tho saloon just prior to the event of the evening taking place Tho Band, it is almost needless to add, acquitted themselves well. After tho striking of the hour of eight, the audience, a fairly numerous one, began to show signs of impatience, and now and then some of them let off their pout up feelings by indulging in a bit of horse play. A smilo was also caused by some fellow, who, judging by his "lavish" offers in betting and his very high spirits, must havo drawn one of the big dividends at the steeplechase meeting during tho day, stepping into tho ring and challenging all hands, oven the " professions," to n eot-lo with him. The challenge was not accepted, however, for various reasons. Precisely at sixteen minutes to nine Leu and Donovan lightly stepped into the ring — or rather square, to bo literally correct — attended by their seconds, Ecclcs for the visitor and J. Young for the local mnn, Mr McKay of Oamaru being Time-keeper and Mr J. O'Connor Referee. Ecclos explained that tho conditions of the contest were £10 a side, DonoTan undertaking to knock Lea out in four three-minute rounds ; minute spells ; Marquis of Quecnsberry rules. On both men stripping it was seen that tho Aucklander wns in far the better form boing trained to a nicety, and when ho stood up it wns seen that tho muscles of arms and body stood out liko knots of whipcord. Lea, on tho other hand, was rather on tho heavy side ; and looked in anything but condition to stand a good thumping. On tho call of time both men came up smartly, and after a friendly shako of the hnnd got to work in real earnest, evidently meaning business. Tho round was a splendid exhibition of scientific boxing, both mon hitting home hard. On coming up for the second round somo caution was displayed by both, but towards tho close they punished one another a good deal, at tho close of it Lea showing slight signs of fatigue. Tho third round was the warmest of tho lot so far. Donovnn got in some splendid body blows, while Lea retaliated by giving him some stingers on the face and under tho right ear. Coming up for the fourth round, some seconds were wasted by both men, but before the second minute had elapsed, Donovan once more forced the fighting. Hard hitting ensued to the finish, when on tho call of time Loa was almost as fresh as ho was on entering the ring. The result was hniled with applause. Loa was more used up nt (he closo than his opponent, but for nil that he showed high courage, nnd on tho whole boxed in his usual finished style. Donovan was remarkably smart, used tho gloves well, nnd during the wholo of the contest was in tho best of humors ; was iii fuel a true Iriehmnn. On leaving tho ring ho acknowledged that Loa was iho best boxer ho had ever mot, which admission called forth fresh cheers. Drfbhcb Expbnditdrk.— -The Minister forDefenco has reported to tho House (says , the £',£. 2Vm«), that the total amount re-

quired for defence purposes to the Slst March next will be £260,0(0, the details of proposed expenditure being as follow :— Guns and material, £166,500 ; cost of works, £72,815 ; submarine defence, £22,160 ; torpedo stores from the Admiralty, £8525 ; total, £26'),000. The balance of £60,001) is not required to be paid this year. The estimates of expenditure on submarine defenci s not required during this financial year, are as follow: — Cable and electrical gear — Auckland, £1310; Wellington, £1310; Canterbury, £11') ; Otago, £100. Bronnan torpedoes—Wellington, £5000 ; Canterbury £5 00; total, £12,810. Total estimate for submarine defence — Aueklnnd, £7700 ; Wellington, £13,050; Canterbury, £10 600Otago, £3750 ; total, £35,000. Shocking Disclosures in Auckland.— At the Auckland Police Court the other day, Mary Ann Fowler, a girl of 15, was charged with having no visible lawful means. Prisoner, who nppenred in a very dirty state, Bnid she lived with her parents. Detective Hughes deposed that the girl was leading an abundoned li r e. She was in tho habit of going about with a bund of larrikins playing the tambourine, and smoking opium with a number of Chinamen, with whom she associated. She was in a deplorable state. Seaneant E. Smith, of the Education Department, deposed that the girl was formerly in St. Mary's School. He had visited the cabin in a lane off Upper Queen street if. could not be called a house. He found tho father, mother and the girl, with a dirtv. rough-coated dog, rolled up in rags on the floor. There were only two rooms to the miserable dwelling, 12 x 14 each. He had never, in all his experience, either here or in London, witnessed such a scene of physical degradation. On the application of Sergeant Pratt (adds the Star), tho coso was remanded for a week. The Proposed Railwat Boabdb.— The Railways Commissioners' Bill, which was introduced by Mr Richardson on the evening on which ho read his Public Works Statement, has been circulated. The Government do not propose to pass it into law during the present session, and it has only been printed in order to give publicity to the scheme. Tho districts to be established are (1) the Northern District, comprising the whole of tho Provincial District of Auckland ; (2) the Southern District, comprising the wholo of tho Provincial Districts of Olago and Canterbury, as existing at the time of the passing of the Abolition of Provinces Act 1875, together with so much of the Counties of Cheviot and Atmiri, in tho Provincial district of Nelson, as is comprised within the River Waiau, and its tributaries the Hope and the Kiwi, and the Hurumii River; and (3) the Central District, comprising the entire remainder of the Colony. For each district there is to be a Board of three Commissioners appointed by tho Governor-in-Council, with full clia'ge of tho railway officials and of the lines generally. The Boards may from time to time make, alter, and repeal by-laws for fixing the amount of faros for the conveyance of passengers and the charges for the carriage of animals, goods, and parcels, and the circumstances and conditions under which special rates for the carriage of goods in quantities mny be made. But no by-law relating to the matters aforesaid shall' have any force until the same is approved by the Governor -in -Council. This (remarks the New Zealand Times), of course, means that the Government of the day will still really fix the rates of fares and freights, and that all the Boards can do in this directijn is to

A Lovely Ciiaplet.— A late fashion report says : " Nothing can be prettier than a chaplet of hop vines in blossom." A recent medical review says: "Nothing can bo a better renovator of the health than American Hop Bitters. They aid in all the operations of nature ; toning up the stomach, assisting the food to become properly assimilated, and promote healthy action in all the organs. The dictates of fashion, as well as the laws of health, alike favor a right application of hops."— [Bead.]