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Ashburton Guardian, Volume IV, Issue 1079, 20 October 1883, Page 2

Edwards has accepted Scott’s challenge’ the stakes to be held by B. Richardson, of the Empire Hotel. At a meeting on Thursday night, the Christchurch butchers decided to raise the price of mutton Id per lb. Baron Hiibner. arrived at Christchurch yesterday, and was received by the Mayor. He leaves for Wellington tomorrow. The body of Hugh Minness. carpenter of the ss. Doric, who was drowned in Lyttelton Harbor nearly three weeks ago, was found yesterday afternoon floating in the harbor. The Christchurch Cemetery Board object that the site of the new cemetery proposed by the City Council is too small and is in the centre of a rapidly increasing population Its area is eighteen acres, and the locality near the pumping station, 'i he Board prefers a site at New Brighton. The New Zealand Shipping Company have received a cable message from London as follows: -The lonic, s.s., arrived all well at the Cape ot Good Hope on the I 16th inst ,en route for Wellington. The Catalonia’s refrigerators worked satisfactorily during the homeward passage, and the meat is found to be in excellent condition. A meeting in connection with the blue ribbon movement was held at Chertsey last evening. There was a good attendance and considerable interest was exhibited in the proceedings by all present. Mr D. Todd occupied the chair. Messrs Gavin, Scott, Kilworth and Andrews from Ashburton expounded and advoo»ted the claims of the movement in short and forcible addresses. About twenty-five, a large number for a place like Chertsey, donned the ribbon. Votes of thanks to the speakers and chairman closed a very agreeable meeting.

The C iinmittce of the Ashburton Racing Club met at the Club’s room list evening. Present—Messrs E. G Crisp (in the chair), Quill, Hewson, M. Friedlander, 0. W. Purnell, and Dr Rosa. Letters were read from His Excellency the Governor, the Borough Council, Messrs Hobbs and Goodwin, and E. G. Wright, which were left in the hands of the Secretary to deal with. Messrs Quill, Beecher, and Britton, as a deputation from the promoters of the summer race meeting, waited upon the Committe and applied for the use of the racecourse on Thursday, 27th of December next. The application was acceded to and an agreement as to terms executed, when the deputation withdrew. It was determined to instruct Mr Bullock to sell the privileges in connection with the spring meeting on Saturday, 3rd November.

After we went to press yesterday furthur evidence was taken in the Crum v. Twomey case in the R.M. Court. Leahy and Riley gave testimony similar to that tendered at the previous hearing, and his Worship said that he could not see his way to alter his prior decision, and plaintiff Would be non-suited. Mr Wilding said he would take the case to the District Court or else request that it be heard before two Justices of the Peace. The last case yesterday was a claim brought against Messrs Maclean and Stewart, auctioneers, by Mr Emmerson, a farmer, whose goods had been sold under a distress warrant. Mr Wilding appeared for plaintiff and Mr Crisp for defence. The latter raised a law point as to whether his Worship had 'jurisdiction, but it was decide' l against him. The facts of the case, which were that the goods had been sold by mistake and that the warrant was issued against the wrong man, were not disputed, and judgment was given accordingly. At a meeting held fast evening arrangeraents were made between the Athletic Sports Ground Company and the Ashburton Cricket Club, whereby the latter will have the use of the new ground during the coming season. A considerable sum of money has been expended in the preparation of the ground, and it is anticipated that the arrangement come to will be satisfactory to both parties, as a very large saving will be made to the Club in comparison with what was paid for keeping the Domain in order ; while the Company will be enabled, with the receipts estimated to come from other sources, to improve the place for recreation purposes. The Company certainly deserve credit for having successfully floated the concern, and it is to be hoped the Ashburton public will support them in their endeavors to establish a first-class ground. The annual meeting of the shareholders takes p ! ace next week, and we understand that a nn at satisfactory statement of the result of operations so far will be forthcoming, The following particulars have come to hand with reference to the suicide of John White, by jumping into the Clutha river, near Ettrick, on the 16oh inst. The deceased had been working for Mr Robert McLeod for three weeks, and on the 15th instant he complained of being unwell. About one o’clock in the morning, Thos. Atkins, who lives in a hut on the bank of the river, heard someone outside, and on looking out he observed the deceased. He immediately proceeded to dress himself, and while in the act of doing so he heard a splash. He ran outside, and saw the deceased in the water, but only for a moment. The deceased’s clothes were found on the bank of the river. Since his arrival at Ettrick he has not been drinking, but it is supposed that he had been “on the spree” p’eviously. He had no money and scarcely any clothes, and was working for Mr McLeod for his food. He had informed Mr McLeod that soni3 years ago he got injured about the head while working in the Chain Hills railway tunnel', and that in consequence he had occasionally suffered from mental derangements; He was twenty-nine years of age, and a native of Paddington, near London.

There wa* a crowded attendance at the Town Hall last evening, when Mr W. E. Redmond, M P., delivered an address, the subjects chosen being “ Home Rule for Ireland,” “ Peasant proprietary in land,” and “The land f6T the people.” The Rev. Father Coffey took the chair, and briefly introduced the lecturer. Mr Redmond has an agreeable presence and great fluency of speech, and he handle I his subject with intelligence and moderation. Thera is, however, no necessity to give a detailed report of the address, as it was identical with those given in other parts of the colony. At the conclusion, Mr B. Hughes moved, and Mr Moiaon seconded the following resolution —“That this meeting approves of the principles of the Irish National League as explained by Mr Redmond in his lecture last evening, and pledges i self to assist the movement as much as lies in its power, and that a subscription list be now opened f r the relief of the necessities of the Irish people.” Mr John Lambie then proposed an amendment as follows “ That although we agree with the principles of Home Rule as expounded by Mr Redmond, we cannot overlook the fact that the members of the Irish National Land League and Home Hule party in the English Parliament joined in the persecution and expulsion of the junior member for Northampton on account of his religions views. This meeting is therefore of opinon that the leaders of the Land League and Home Rule party in refusing to others what they demand for themselves, are deserving the reprobation of all who advocate liberty and justice.” This was seconded by Mr John Loudon, but on being put to the meeting was dec ared lost, the motion of Mr Hughes being carried. A vote of thanks to the chairman concluded the proceedings. Baron Htibner (says the Timvm Hera d) was a subject of great interest at the railway station yesterday during the stay of the northern express. Ho sat in his reserved carriage reading a newspaper, while his valet or personal attendant, or whatever he is—a most affable young man, apparently—paced the platform as if to prevent any possible danger from approaching bis master. The public stared with all their might from a respectful distance. It reminded us for all the world of a lion in his cage at the menagerie with the keeper on the look out to keep the little boys off. Once the noble veteran stepped out, and showed himself pleasantly enough, and treated the spectators to a thoroughly diplomatic smile. He gave us the impre sion of an amiable old gentleman, uncommonly well preserved, with that air of easy g.od nature which is characteristic of all well-bred foreigners. When the train was starting, the stationmaster touched his hat to his Excellency, just as he would to one of our Ministers, Mr Dick or any of those fellows bat Baron Hiibner raised his hat with a gi aceful flourish, and made Mr Jones the sort of bow that we seldom see in this part of the world. Mr Jones, we were pleased to see, was quite equal to the occasion. He, too, removed his hat in true courtly style, and showed the famous diplomat that we colonists know how to behave when we meet a man who can appreciate good manners.

Mr Bird, architect, etc., calls for tenders in our advertising columns for a store in Havelock street.

Wells’ “Rough on Corns.” —Ask for Wells’ “ Rough on Corns.” Quick relief complete, permanent cure. Corns, warts, bunions, Moses, Moss and Co., Sydney, General Agents. . 3 Christmas cards.—A beautiful collection of photographs of New Zealand scenery, ten in all, including the Cathedral and many other important buildings, are on sale at Mr Weeks’ music depot, Tancred street, price Is.. The next two English mails will allow time for sending Home, and the postage is iu. Wholesale and retail agent for Ashburton, — [Advt,]

The Now Zealand Shipping Company have recaived a cablegram stating that their first new steamship; the Tongariro, has left the Clyde for London. On her trial trip, which took place on 17th inst., she averagad 14.6 knots, and has a seagoing speed of not less than thirteen knots. Her gross register is 4,615 tons. The Tongariro is to leave London for Port Chalmers and Lyttelton this month.