The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prevalebit. SATURDAY. JUNE 9, 1883.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume IV, Issue 965, 9 June 1883, Page 2

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prevalebit. SATURDAY. JUNE 9, 1883.

The Salvation Army have secured premises in Timaru, and been a twelvemonths’ campaign on Saturday. The contractor for the railway reclamation at Auckland has abandoned his contract, and the Harbor Board has takin possession of the works, and intend caling for tenders for their completion. Mr Alpheui Hayes has received advias of sailing from Nova Scotia for Timaru via Port Chalmers of the .Lady Mabl, a vessel built to his order there. Ris understood she is the first of several ordered for the Timaru trade.

Messrs W. C. Walker, A. E. Peacie, W. Edson, A. Maofarlane, and T. E. McHae have been elected members of he Mount Somers Road Board. The lefeated candidates were Messrs McLymmt and Chapman. At the meeting of the South Bakria Licensing Committee licenses were granted to the Railway and South Bakaia hotds, the reports of the police on these hou.es being satisfactory. M. 0. Sheppard vas granted a temporary license for he Chertsey Hotel, on the understandhg that he would transfer it to Mr Dan ids. Messrs Hardy and Co. obtained a wholesale license.

The meat aeized on Thursday at Pracoe’s, the Auckland butcher, was cmdemned yesterday by the Magistrate as unfit for human consumption. The hillock was bought at auction for L2 12s (d, and could not walk from the pen to tie sale yard, and had been killed where it lay. Proceedings are to be taken agahst Pascoe for having possession of svoh meat.

A new rush has broken ou* on ihe West Coast three miles north of Barrytown, at a place known as Scotchmans Terrace, worked many years ago. The gold is found on a flat at a lower level, and from one pennyweight to three to the dish has been obtained in prospects. The terrace is all pegged off, but there aie others north and south of it. It will be unwise for anyone to go there not prepared to prospect unbroken ground. A great many have gone to the rush, Banytown being emptied of adult miners.

The South Dunedin Council sat over the gas question till after two o’clock yesterday morning. The resolution of ratepayers calling upon the Council to resgn was merely received. Two sergeants of police and several constables were present to keep order, but they had to do nothing more than show themselves occasionally to the excited burgesses. The concluson come to was that all correspondence in connection with the gas supply contrast, which has been entered into with tie Dunedin City Council, should be printad for circulation among the ratepayers. At 9.30 o’clock last night a six-roomad house situated in Sydenham, owned and occupied by James Newman, was burned down. Only part of the furniture was saved. The insurances on the house amounted to L3OO in the Colonial Office ; and on the furniture to LIOO in the Victorian Office. Newman had Ll2l in notes in the house. He estimates his loss at L2BO above the insurance. The cause of the fire is unknown. The family were out at the time.

At the Sydenham Licensing Court the clergymen of all denominations and the “ women of Sydenham,” made vigorous efforts to prevent the granting of new licenses. Of nine _ applications, three were granted, the granting in each case being received with hisses and applause. The Court sat in the Oddfellows’ Hall, which was crowded. The proceedings continued from noon till seven o’clock. One man insinuated that a member of the Court was interested in one of the houses. Dr Fran ish repudiated the insinuation and denounced it in warm terms as an insult to the Committee. At a public meeting held yesterday, in Woodend, it was resolved, to represent to the Government the injustice done by closing the Royal Hotel there. A Home paper gives particulars of a shocking accident which recently occurred in Hungary on a short line of railway which runs up a hill between the coal mines and ironworks of Salgo Tarjanoto, and which is constructed ou the model of the well-known railway up the Righi—that is, with a toothed rake between the rails which engages with the driving gear of the locomotive. -a a train of twelve loaded coal wagons was going up the line, some of the teeth of the engine wheels broke, and the whole train began to slip back, and was soon rushing with terrible velocity down to the valley. Most of the men in the train saved their lives by leaping from the carriages ; but six women and a girl were too terrified to make the attempt. On arriving in the valley the crash was tremendous. The train was dashed to pieces, and all the female passengers lost their lives. Six workmen who were in the train received severe injures in their escape from death. The premises erected by Hooper, Aitken and Co., in Havelock street), are at last put to some use. Mr Dan Lea, of athletic fame, has secured the premises on a lease, and within the last few days he has converted the use of the interior to quite another kind of business from that previously carried on in the same building. As you enter from the front a shooting gallery and bowling alley on the American system are to be seen. The latter, as regards length and convenience, could not possibly be excelled anywhere. Passing through a passage, a private sitting-room is to be met with, and a little further on is a private bar, which will be fitted up in the latest American style, and furnished with temperance drinks of all kinds. * A supper room also adjoins the bar, and will be made extremely comfortable for patrons. In the other half of the premises formerly used as the grocery department,. Mr Lea is erecting a fenced ring, for the pupils who are learning the “ noble art ” of boxing, fencing, etc., and a horizontal bar, rings, and the various requisites for a gymnasium will also be finished in a few days- A skittle alley is also laid down in the same room, so that altogether Mr Lea will have one of the most complete places of the kind in the colony. A meeting of the Poultry Association Committee was held atthe Secretary’soffice last evening. Present—-Messrs St. Hill (Chairman), S. Alcorn, W. H. Zouch, R. Patterson, W. Silcocks. J. Permain and S E. Poynte (Hon. Secretary). The Secretary said the object of the meeting was to elect judges, and to fix the special prize list, A volume of “ Wright’s Illustrated Poultry Book,” valued at 355, was given for the largest prize-taker in the poultry classes. It was decided that the special prizes offered shall be confined to the district. Mr Poyntz stated his intention of not again competing for the special prize as largest prize-taker. The Committee expressed regret on hearing that Mr Patterson had been ordered to Invercargill, and consequently would be unable to render the same service to the Association as he had hitherto. The question of holding a dog show in connection with the poultry show was allowed to lapse, as two of the promoters of the former had not put in an appearance at the meeting as promised. The question as to the advisability of holding a grain show this year was deferred, owing to the Town Hall not being large enough, l f Waa'decided that a slim not exceeding L 6 be allocated for the purpose of purchasing prizes for the art Hhiota which, will be held m connection with the show. After other routine business had been transacted, the meeting adjourned. .

A proposal has been made for r building out of Costley’s bequest, a Gallery, and Free Public in one handsome structure, at a cost of L 30,000, in the Albert Park.

The concert to be given on Wednesday evening next by the Orchestral Society promises to be one of the best musical performances ever given in this town. The instrumental selections include four pieces of orchestral music played by the members of the Society, under the conductorship of Mr A. Harrison, and two quartets for brass instruments, while the Kyle violin party will contribute a fantasia on Scotch airs and a selection ot reels and strathspeys. The vocalists will be Miss Smart, Mrs Craighead and Messrs Piiachel, H. A. Gates and others. The chorus is an especially large one, and as they have been practising assiduously for some time past, it may be expected that what they undertake will be well done. A perusal of the programme leads us to expect that this concert, which is the first given by the Society, will be a genuine treat, and as tickets are going off rapidly a full house is certain. Mr Mac Lean Dunn, the Secretary of the Society, whose success in arranging entertainments is well known in Ashburton, is working in the matter with his customary energy.

The electric light seems to be quietly and steadily forcing its way. The Sydney Morning Herald of the 12th ultimo says : —“ Some four months ago the Brush system of electric lighting, which had been till then employed for the illumination of the Sydney Arcade, was discontinued, and the Weston system adopted. Throe weeks ago, however, the Brush system was returned to. We are informed that it was found that the carbons burnt more rapidly }n the Weston lamps, and that they require more frequent attention, thus increasing the cost. In the lamps at present the carbons are duplicated, and by an automatic arrangement, when one set is burnt out, the other domes into operation. By this means a continuous light is obtained, without the renewal of the carbons, for 16 hours. Another ‘advantage in this system is, that should the current in any one ot the lamps be interrupted the other lights in the circuit are not extinguished. There are now nine lamps used in the Arcade, the machine generating the electricity being worked by an 8-h. p. gas engine. The lamps have been hung £hat any one of them can be lowered or raised like an ordinary gasalier. The arrangements are in fir St-class working order, and it is no longer found necessary to keep gas burning in case of an accident to the electric apparatus. |Tho light has given great satisfaction, and we learn that the lighting of the Arcade has been more cheaply effected than it would have been by gas,”

The Wakanui School Committee held their usual monthly meeting on Wednesday. The Education Board wrote stating that they had appointed Mr A. Cookson (who is now in temporary charge of Russel’s Flat School) to the position of master of the Wakanui school The Board had good reports of his efficiency us a teacher, and he held a full D certificate ; also, that they had written to Mr Cookson asking him if he had any female relative to keep house for him, so that the mistress might arrange for board and lodging at the master’s house. i2e a request from Mr E. Dickenson, applying on behalf of himself and wife for the position of toaster and mistress of the school, it was agreed—“ That Mr Dickenson be informed that the appointment of teachers for the school is left in the hands of the Board.” In reply to a communicition from the County Council, asking if the Committee would allow the master to distribute poisoned grain, it was resolved—- “ That it is not desirable that poisoned grain should be allowed about the school.” Mr S. Wright wrote stating that he had in view the getting up of a dancing class, and asking permission to use the schoolroom every Friday evqning for that purpose. The chairman said he had let Mr Wright have the use of the school as asked on the payment of 5a for every meeting. The number on the roll of the side school is thirty ; average attendance for the pasjt month twenty-three, and, in accordance with the request of Mr Angus, the Committee decided to grant from July 2nd to 9th as holidays. The meeting then adjourned. The deputation of telephone subscribers appointed at a recent meeting interviewed the Commissioner of Telegraphs, Hon, Mr Dick, at Wellington yesterday. The Chairman, Mr J. E. Nathan, said that as the department Had recently issued a circular suggesting certain alterations in the telephone service, the present appeared an opportune time td bring under notice what was really wanted to extend the usefulness of the exchange. There we?e three points—the limit' of distance within which : connection Would be made at the minimum charge should bo extended to one mile ; the exchange should be open all night; and, although of less importance if the other points were conceded, the subscription should be reduced. They did not ask for any reduction in the present. Subscribers had agreed to pay for the first year, but thought the rate to new subscribers should be reduced, so as to induce larger numbers to join. After a lot of discussion, Mr Dick admitted the desirability of extending the telephone service as largely as possible, but Government, of course, could not do this at a loss. Compared with, o.thei places'the rates were hot high, but he.admitted the whole cost of the instrument was provided for, as well as current expenses, in the first year’s subscription. He promised to give the aaguments of the deputation the moat careful consideration, and to look into the whole subject to ' see what they could do in the direction indicated, and he would communicate the result to the deputation. Having thanked Mr Dick, the deputation withdrew. The Hawke’s Bay Herald gives currency to a rumor that Sir George Grey intends to give in his adhesion to the present Government party on account of his approving of the native policy of Mr Bryce. Our contemporary, suggests that the more probable motive would be revenge for deposition from the leadership of the Opposition, and adds that it is an open secret that during the last session the wily knight was never more delighted than when “ Old Mumbler,” as Mr Montgomery is irreverently called, or Mr Macandrew, fell into an unexpected pitfall. Sir George Grey smiled serenely at their struggles, but made no effort to help his old henchmen out of the pit. Was this but the preliminary to a final and open desertion this year?” In connection with this remark we learn from a Press Association telegram that the Thames Star of last night says there is a rumor that Sir George Grey joins the Government. The origin of it is that Mr Russell and others are engaged in amalgamating the New Zealand Native Land Company with an English company got up by Mr Larkworthy in London through Sydney Tawhianga. A private Bill is required to give the Company exceptional powers, and to form a great land monopoly. Mr Kees is trying to get Wahanui and other chiefs to join. Messrs DeLautour, - George, and McDonald, M.H. R.’s, are directors. Messrs Moss and Oadman refused to support. Messrs Tole and Harris are likely to follow Sir George Grey in the matter. Mr Bryce and other Ministers are opposed. The object of the combination is to get rid of the objectors and form a Ministry to carry the necessary measure. The influence of Messrs Russell and party throughout the colony will be used, The politics of the session will depend largely, though secretly, on the scheme.' The jffar refuses to believe the rumor as far as Sir G. Grey is concerned.

Yesterday"afternoon a girl two years old, daughter of a laborer named Hensley, ■ living at Waltham, near Christchurch, , was drowned in a tub of water which she fell into in the absence of her mother. Miss Jennie Lee, “Jo,” who was a passenger by the s.s. Te. Anau, for<' Sydney, on the 30th ult., must hiVvq bqsi agreeably surprised (says an Auckland contemporary), by the warm expression of public feeling evinced towards her, by the large crowd which had assembled >on the wharf to witness the departure'of the steamer. Among them were many friends* whom Mrs Burnett (Miss Jenniel Lee) had made during her residence in Auckland, and who had assembled to bid her farewell. As the lines were cast off three hearty cheers were given. The juvenile element even joined in the greeting, and there was a total absence of larrikinism, but a groat expressionof entlu.s asm. The most prominent cries were “ Good-bye, Jo,” and “You was wery good to me, you was.” Mrs Burnett, who was on deck, waved her handkerchief in recognition of the cordial adieux. In public and in private Mrs Burnett has stated that, throughout the whole of her professional career, she has never received greater cordiality, courtesy, and appreciation than in New Zealand; and that, wherever she may be, she will look hack with pleasureable feelings to her tour through this colony.

, A public meeting was held last night, under the auspices of the Trades and Labor Council, in the Dunedin Lyceum. It was attended by 400 persons. The Mayor occupied the chair. The following resolutions were carried :—“ That in the opinion of this meeting it is desirable that a Bill should be framed for the purpose of giving the privilege of voting at Parliamentary elections to all seamen employed in New Zealand waters.” “ That in the opinion of this meeting the time has now arrived when- the Eight Hours Bill, as introduced into the House of Representatives by Mr M. W. Green, should become law.”' “That the Government be requested to amend the Corrupt Practices Act in the direction of limiting the expenses of any candidate to L6O, and-compell-ing candidates or their agents to lodge a sworn statement in detail of such expenditure with the Returning Officer for publication, fixing the penalty of LSOO : for making a (false statement; enabling any person who may prove such sworn statements are false or incomplete to receive half of such penalty, and making the persons guilty of making such false statements liable for perjury.” “ That in the opinion of this meeting the working classes of this colony require manhood suffrage, pure and simple, and as a means to that end it is desirable to abolish plurality of voting at elections.” “ That in the opinion of this meeting greater facilities should be given to the working classes to record their votes at elections, and that in order to effect this the .hours of polling should be extended from 9 a.m. tillS p.m.” “That in the opinion of this meeting the time has arrived when the workmen’s wages should be protected by a Workmen’s Lien Bill, and that Government be requested to give effect to the same.” It was also resolved to forward the resolutions to the Legislative Council and the House of Representatives. A motion was also carried thanking Messrs Barron, Bracken, Fish, and Green, M.H.R.’s, for their addresses, and expressing confidence in them as fairly representing the interests of the working classes in the House of Representatives. Robust and blooming health in Hop Bitters, and ne family can afford to be without them. Read.—[Advt.] Dyspepsia, biliousness, nervousness and miserableness all cured with Hop Bitters. See. —[^DVT.] Holloways Ointment and Pills.—

Diseases of the Bowels.—A remedy, which has been tested and proved in a thousand different ways, capable of eradiating poisonous taints from ulcers and healing them up, merits a trial of its capacity for extracting the internal corruptions from the bowels. On rubbing Holloway’s Ointment repeatedly on the abdomen a rash appears, and as it thickens the alvine irritability subsides. Acting as a derivative, this unguent draws to the surface, releases the tender intestines from all acrid matters, and prevents inflammation, dysentery and piles, far which blistering was the oldfashioned, though successful treatment, now from its painfulness fallen into disuse, the i discovery of this Ointment having proclaimed a remedy possessing equally derivative, yet. perectly painless powers.—[Advt.] Wanted Known —That J. Meech is importing all his own goods, which enables him to sell cheaper than any other furnishing house in Ashburton. He has every class of furniture to suit all parties, from the kitchen to the drawing-room. All kinds of cutlery, crockeryware, fenders and fire-irons, iron beadstead I s, carpets, table cloths, matting, and druggetting. A variety of tinware and other cooking utensils, etc. A splendid lot of Vienna chairs in walnut and maple. Feathers, flock, horsehair, and wool for furniture arid raattrasses—in fact every article for house furnishing, Owing to facilities afforded tb him, enables him, to sell cheaper than if in East street. Furniture exchanged, and parties selling out will find that He gives the highest price for furniture. All kinds of furniture repaired; practical Workmen kept. Agent for the celebrated Dunedin blind-maker. Spring window rollers kept in stock. Carvings and turnery sold to the trade.— J; Meech. Note the address, next Bullock’s Arcade.--[Advt.]