The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1882.
Railway Arrangements.—Train ar rangements for Christmas and Boxing days appear elsewhere. In Bankruptcy. —An »pp ication will bo made at the next sittb g 3 die District Court for an order of uiaciiarge to be granted to William Frisby, a debtor.
Wakanui Library. —The Chairman of the Wakanui Library Committee requests that all boo s taken out of the Library, prior to the 19th iust., be re urned without delay. Harvesting.— Tenders for harvesting in various localities appear in this issue, amounting in the aggregate to nerly 4000 acres. vir Martin Gridin cut a splendid crop of rye grass this weak, of about 25 acres, and wo hear of several other farmers who are also hard at work, and literally making hay while the sun shines.
Accident.—Yesterday evening about five o’clock, Mr Francis Brothers, employed at Quinton’s Brewery, was thrown from his horse while riding down East street. The horse reared suddenly, and Mr Brothers was thrown heavily, the horse falling back on him. The sufferer was found to be in an unconscious state when picked up. He was at once taken to the brewery, whore he is receiving every attention.
Hydropathy. —The proprietor of Halswell House, Christchurch, has an announcement in this issue, which will be read with interest by all those who have faith in the system of hydropathy. In addition to receiving treatment from the well-known Dr Tivy, patients who place themselves under the care of Mr Nixon the proprietor of the establishment, will enjoy all the comforts of a home. A perusal of the advertisement, and an interview with either Dr Tivy or Mr Nixon, is recommended to every invalid.
Post Office Holiday Arrangements. —On Christmas and New Year’s Days the postal branch will be entirely clos d, except that mails will be despatched and received by the early trains. The telegraph branch will be open from 9 till 10 in the morning, and from 7 till 8 in the evening. On Boxing Day the post office will be open in all branches from 9 till 10 a.m., and mails will be received and despatched as usual. A delivery by the letter carrier will be made at 8 a.m. The telegraph branch will be open from 9 till 10 a m., and from 7 till 8 p.m. The Factories Act. —The following letter, signed “Sewing Girl,” appeared in last night’s Dunedin Star: —“ I think it only my duty to let it be known through the medium of the press that there have been gross infringemeivs made on the above Act by two or three well-known establishments, who at least ought by experience to know better. Saturday after Saturday I have been compelled to return to work till six or seven o’clock, and that under the very nose of the Inspector. lam only a unit, and for fear of my bread 1 dare not open my mouth in protest. Sir in the establishment where I am employed I have known the Inspector to threaten, and sometimes to drive us out at two o’clock on a Saturday, but no sooner is his back turned than we have had to return by another door, and the poor simple man takes it for granted that ‘all is well.’ At other times we have been huddled up with other workers locked up within a side room, while the inspectoi goes his round, and on his departure, after interviewing the forewoman, she with the ingenuity worthy of a Stephenson, pilots us back to work till seven or eight o’clock, having soft soaped the Inspector. The same thing has occurred to my knowledge in another house in Princes street, as well as two or three in George street, where the inspector has become so very easy-going that the forewomen take a delight in hoodwinking him.”
The Coming Show. —Mr R. W. Shearman offers a special prize at the Summer Show, to be held on Saturday week, particulars of which will be found in another column.
Borough School Treat.—The treat to the Borough School children takes place rn Friday at the Alfred Mill paddocks. The date of the distribution of prizes is not yet fixed, but it will not take place until after the treat.
Wakanui Sports. —The programme of the Wak.-mui sports, to be held on New Year’s Day appears elsewhere. From it will be seen that the Wakanui people have determined to enjoy a capital day’s fun on the first of the new year. An Omission. Amongst the many indefatigable workers at the recent fancy fair and tea meeting we omitted to mention the names of Mrs Hunt, senr., Mrs Hunt, junr., Mrs Johnson, Mrs Miller, and Miss Hogg. All these ladies are deserving of groat praise. Concert. Mrs Wood, of Haswell House School, celebrated the breaking-up of her establishment last night by a concert at the Town Hall. There was a large attendance of the parents and friends of the young performers. The programme was a long and varied one, comprising no less than twenty-four items. In addition to the pupils several well-known young lady amateurs lent a helping hand, and the concert must be considered a pronounced success.
Oaiholic Church Bell. — The new bell, which was cast by Messrs John Anderson and Son* in Christchurch, for the Catholic Church has now arrived, and been temporarily hung in the Church grounds. The bells weighs about 4 cwt, and has a very fine tone. It has the following inscription : A.M.D.G. Cantate Domino ET Benedicito Nomini Ejus Annuntiabit di die in Diem Salutare Ejus.
It is intended to ring the bell for the first time on Christmas morning, and a notification appears elsewhere to this effect, in order that the public may know that it is not a fire bell alarm. Christmas Song. —The music and words of “Our New Zealand Christmas Song ” has been beautifully photographed, cabinet size, with a pretty view of Otago Harbor, encircled with ears of corn and flowers. The following is the chorus of
the song ; “ A merry Christmas may it be, And that from shore to shore ; May plenty reign within your hall, And grace stand at your door.” This beautifully-executed card is got up for Is, obtainable at H. J. Weeks’ Music Depot, Tancred street, where there is to bo seen a fine collection of pianos by Brinsmead and other well-known makers ; also, the famous Smith American organs. 88,000 of these organs having been sold is a _ sufficient guarantee. The celebrated pianofortetuner, Herr Otto Schweers, w» . pay his regular visit very shortly to attend to customers only. Orders can be sent to the Music Depot.— [Ai/vt.] “ White Shikters.” —Says the Christchurch Telegraph-. —It has been often said that the last straw breaks the camel's back, and the following case in point very truly illustrates the truth of the old and well worn adage : —A widow of this city in anything but flourishing circumstances, thoughAhat her small income muht be slightly increased by the addition of a few boarders to her family. Having advertised her intention, a quartette of young gentlemen, reeking a comfortable home, interviewed her to arrange the necessary terms. Judging from the appearance of those seeking fresh quarters, and actuated with a desire to s cure if possible a desirable class of permanent boarders, the good lady of the house quoted LI a week as her scale of recompense for providing all the necessaries of this life with sleeping accommodation. To this the quartette at once demurred, and the landlady, after consideration, made a reduction of half-a-crown in the terms mentioned. Even this concession failed to satisfy the boarding party, and the lone widow was eventually, by force of persuasion, compelled to double the amount of reduc;ion submitted in the first instance. As they ware on the point of departure one of the party suggested “ that of course washing was included.” That was the “last straw,” and although it did not break the good lady’s ba k, it broke the contract right here. She gave one all-round glance at the would-be boarders, in which pity, indignation and contempt were strongly blende 1, and then came the retort, “ Washing included, indeed, and you all white shirters at that price. Good morning, gent omen.”
Oddfellowship at Tinwald. The first annual summoned meeting of the Loyal Tinwald Lodge, 1.0. O. F. M.U., was held in the Templar Hall, Tinwald, last evening, the N.G. Bro Thos. Williams presiding, there being a good attendance of members and also visitors from the Loyal Ashburton Lodge. After the usual routine business had been got through and one candidate initiated, the following officers for the ensuing six months were elected and duly installed, Bro P.G. W. E. Dolman acting as installing officer, and Bros Miller and Dee acting as conductors. P.G., Bro Thos. Williams now occupied the chair of the G. M. ; —N.G., Joseph Stephens ; Y.G., Cyril Jephson ; 8.5., George McKnight ; P.S., J. A. Clothier; R. S. to N. G., C. Brader ; L. S. to N.G., J. Clark ; R. S. to V.G., J. Robertson ; L. S. to V. G., S. Roundtree; Warden, Thos. Clothier ; Guardian, G. Beaney ; 'L.M , George Grant ; sick visitors, Bros Brader and J. Clothier ; auditors, Bros Jephson and Brader. After the installation the newly elected officers returned thanks, and votes of thanks were passed to the retiring officers, especially the retiring N.G , and also a special vote of thanks to the past secretary, Bro J. A. Clothier. During the evening the N.G. announced that a distressing accident had just befallen the Provincial Grand Master, Bro 0. Foster, in Christchurch, he having to have his arm ampntated. The following letter of condolence was framed and ordered to be sent to the District Lodge, and a co y to Mr Foster ; “ Loyal Tinwald Lodge.—lt is with the deepest regret that we lear.i of the very painful and distressing accident that has just befallen our beloved and much respected brother (the present head of our district), viz , Provincial Grand Master Charles Foster. The members of the Loyal Tinwald Lodge wish to place on record their feelings of the deepest regret, and greatest sympathy and condolence with our beloved brother, and also to condole with the District officers and the whole of the District, but more especially with Mrs Foster and h*-r family of young children dependant on him, and trust he may have a safe and speedy recovery. And we pray that our Heavenly Father, in whom wo trust, will find him some suitable employment whereby he and his family may be as well provided for as hitherto. Submitted in friendship, love, and- truth on behalf of all the members of the Loyal Tinwald Lodge.—P.G., Bro Thomas Williams; N.G., Joseph Stephens ; V.G., John A. Clothier, Secretary.” The first and third sentiments of (he evening were then given, and P.G. Dolman responded to the latter ; and after congratulations on the success of the Tinwald Lodge having been exchanged and a candidate proposed for initiation, a very pleasant Lodge meeting cams to a close at about 10.30 o’clock.
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