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Ashburton Guardian, Volume IV, Issue 1090, 2 November 1883, Page 2

The death Js announced at Temora, New South Wales, of Mr Orbell, of the firm of Orbell and Warby, auctioneers, Mr Orbell was thrown from his buggy a short time since and sustained injuries, necessitating the amputation of his leg, from the effects of which he died in the hospital. The deceased was well known in Wellington.

John Newton has been committed for trial on a charge of rape on a girl twelve years old at Nevis diggings, in Vincent County. The case of O’Shea v. Kerf Australasian Mining Company, Ores wick, of H,OOO damages, being the first of the actions brought by the relatives of the deceased O'Shea against the company, resulted in a verdict for the defendants.

Patrick Eauan, said to be an ex Sydney detective, attempted to commit suicide by trying to jump overboard from the steamer Rocomahana on her passage from the Thames. He is suffering from delirium tremens, and was ordered to the Asylum. The Wellington correspondent of the Press wires : —I understand his Excellency the Governor will leave Wellington on Friday evening for Lyttelton. Sir William proposes paying a lengthened visit to the Southern part of the colony, and I believe will take an opportunity of making personal observations on the various ports with a view of designing the requisite system of port defences. A match between the members of the Ashburton Rifles and the Kaiapoi Rifle Club will take place to-morrow afternoon each team firing on its own ground. Capt. Douglas,Lieuts. Dolman andFonks, ColorSergeant Hayes, Sergeants Nelson and Jessop, Bugler Savage, Privates Crocker, G. Parkin and Leitch have been chosen to represent the local Company, with Privates Andrewes, Ashton, Fifiold, Groves and Hooper as emergency men. The following cases were disposed of at the New Plymouth Supreme Court; John Paul, larceny, was found not guilty; Murty Collins, shooting a bullock at Stratford, was found guilty, and was bound over to come up for sentence in twelve months’ time; John Paul, for housebreaking, was sentenced to two years' imprison ent; Waiteha and Mateha, for shooting a cow at Okura, were sentenced to three years’ imprisonment.

On Sunday next a large meeting of the Orangemen will be held in Christchurch for the purpose of attending a church parade at the Durham Street Wesleyan Church. On the following Monday a monster procession will also be held in commemoration of the Gunpowder Plot and of the 400th anniversary of Luther. Brethren from all the country lodges are invited, and will be met by the Christchurth Orangemen on arrival at the railway station in that city. In another column we give the entries received last night, by the Ashburton Racing Club, for the Spring Meeting on 15th and 16ih inst. The number and quality of these must be highly gratifying to the management of the Club, and augur well for the success of the forthcoming meeting. On refe ring to our files, we find the following entries for recent years:—lß79, 43; 1880, 49; autumn, 1882, 06; spring, 1882, 68; autumn, 1883, 62; spring, 1883, 90. The Victorian police have received a telegram from H-.bart stating that a warrant has been issued for the arrest of Samuel Orombio Brown, journalist, on a charge of obtaining L2 by false pretences. Mr Brown had been editing the Southern Star Hobart, and though the above is the ostensible charge, it is believed the case is one of elopement with a young lady. Mr Brown was remanded for a week to await the arrival of a warrant from Tasmania. It will bo remembered that Mr Grown was at one time appointed to the mastership of the Wakanui school, hut the Board of Education would not sanction the appointment because Mr Brown had no certificate. At the inquest on the bodies of John Enwright and Thomas O’Malley, who were killed by a fall of earth on the Wel-lington-Johnstonville railway line 011 Wednesday, after a short deliberation the jury brought in a verdict “That John Enright and Thomas O’Malley were killed through the negligence of Edward O’ vlalley, foreman in charge of the works.” Immediately after the termination of the inquest, Mr O’Malley was taken into custody by the police, on the Coroner’s inquisition, for manslaughter. He was, however, released on bail, himself in £2OO, and two sureties of £IOO each. Messrs J. Saunders and J. M. Shannahau entered into the necessary bonds on his behalf.

A Library Committee meeting was held at Rakaia on Thursday evening. Present —Messrs Hardy (chairman), Makeig, Clark, Mutter, Oxley, and the secretary. Mr Clark reported th-it the proceeds of

the concert in aid of the funds amounted to Ll 5 clear. A vote of thanks was passed to Mrs Broadbent and the ladies who had given so much assistance, also to Mr Broadbent, Mr Clark, and the other gentlemen who had come forward. Miss Sharp had presided at the piano during both concert and dance, and well earned the hearty vote of thanks which was passed. A list of books was submitted, arid it was arranged to obtain the latter as soon as possible. At a meeting of the Directors of the Ashburton Woollen Factory Co, Limited, yesterday, the Chairman reported that he had made favorable arrangements for the indenting of the requisite machinery, indents to be sent Home by to-morrow’s out-going mail. The Directors then resolved to send Home instructions that the machinery be shipped by steamer, so that it may be reasonably expecte I that the same will arrive in about four or five months from date. The engine and boiler are now erected in the building, and steam will be got up to try the same on Monday. Altogether the Directors are to be congratulated for their steady perseverance in endeavoring to establish so important an industry, and the care displayed in the preliminary erection and fitting of the Factory should augur well for its ultimate success. \ , f ;jQ A most striking instance of drimmsA carelessness occurred yesterday morning in Christchurch in the neighborhood of the Park. On arriving at his house in Park Crescent about 1 p.m., the Hon W. Robinson found that some person, at present unknown, had used his houre intentionally or otherwise as a target for rifle practice, A bullet had entered the wall, passed through the drawing-room at a height of about four feet from the flmr, and after striking the door post crossed the hall and buried itself in the wall of the dining-room. Had the room been occupied at the time it is needless to say that one or more of the occupants would in all probability have been killed. It is almost impossible to conceive that any person acquainted with the use of a rifle would have been so insane as to fire ball cartridges in a crowded neighborhood like Park Crescent, but it is believed that several shots were fired, and that the insane act was that of one who has been under drill.

A second general meeting of those interested in getting up sports at die Eakaia on Boxing Day was held last evening, when there was a numerous attendance. Mr Hardy took the chair. The following were appointed a working committee : Messrs Makeig, Mutter, Clark, Mclnman, Leddy, Black, Bruce, Kemble, Hardy, Cox, Fletcher, Inder, Russell, Pyke, Holmes, Keid, Dixon, Oxley, Evans, and Howell. Mr Makeig was appointed Clerk of the course. It was decided to call for tenders for one publican’s and one confectioner’s booth, to be in by December 12th. It was reported that subscriptions were coming in in a satisfactory manner. A sub-committee of the following gentlemen was then elected to arrange the programme and prizes : —Messrs Hardy, Clark, Makeig, Fletcher, Mutter, and Oxley. It was decided That the services of a brass band for the day. ■* i

It is stated oa good authority that. Mr B, C. Latter has been appointed Official Assignee in the Canterbury district.

The purchase of a block of land, over 40,000 acres in extent, close to Lake Taupo, was completed yesterday at Auckland by Mr Ormond on behalf of a gentleman lately from England, and himself.

We have to acknowledge the receipt from the publishers a copy of the Press AlmanacDiaryforlßß3 Itis, as usual, acornpact h’.ndy book of reference, and itsfinoreased is evidence of its being a very popular publication. We would remind those interested that the privileges in connection with the Spring r.;ces will be sold at Mr Bullock’s Baz’.ar to-morrow, at 2 p.ra. As everything promises much the most successful meeting yet held by the Club, buyers will probably secure some good values. In the Wanganui Supreme Court yesterday, the case of McGregor v. Boyd, was resumed before the Chief Justice and lasted all day. Up to the present time the evidence for the plaintiff tends to show that the late John McGregor was of unsound mind, subsequent to apopole’ic fits, in February, 1882, and that the defendant, Mias Boyd, from that date acquired complete control over bis property, and induced him to execute two deeds of gift, a will, and a power of attorney in her favor. On the other band the evidence of George Hutchison, solicitor, who prepared those documents is, that he received instructions jfor them from the deceased, who perfectly understood what he was d ung at the time ho signed them. A large number of witnesses has yet to he called on each side, ■nd the case probably will not be concluded till next Tuesday or Wednesday. Mr Fitzherbert c inducts the plaintiff’s case, and Mr Travers appears for Miss Boyd. The usual meeting of the Mount Somers Road Board was held on Tuesday last. Present Messrs Peache (chairman), Edson, McFarlane and Mcßae. The former minutes were read and confirmed. Mr Herring’s application for the alteration of roads through the Company’s Estate having been considered, it was resolved “ That the usual steps bo taken in accordance with the Act relative to the nutter.” Moved by Mr Edson and seconded by Mr Mcßae — te That the sum of L2 10s be allowed to Mr Herring as tbe half cost of an open crossing on Buccleuch and Gough’s roads. The Clerk was instructed to write to Mr E. G.

Wright and request him to have gates erected through the land he has fenced between the South Ashburton river and the North Hinds. A letter from the Colonial Secretary was read stating that the special order passed by this Board re retiring members had been duly gazetted. A letter was received from the Colonial Treasurer informing the Board that on re'-eipt of the supplementary roll from the Property Tax Commissioner, the rate of one half-penny in the L will be paid on the Crown lands in this district. Moved by Mr Edson and seconded by Mr Mcßae —“ That Messrs Peache and McFarlane be appointed to sign the rate book.” The Overseer’s report was road and several necessary works were ordered to be done. It was resolved —“ That owing to a mis-

print re tenders the opening of such tie deferred until the next meeting of the Board. The Clerk was instructed to col

lect the rates due, with as little delay as possible. Several accounts passed for payment and the meeting adjourned to Tuesday, December 4, at the usual hour.