The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit MONDAY, MAY 5, 1884.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1245, 5 May 1884, Page 2

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit MONDAY, MAY 5, 1884.

On Friday evening Dr Bussell, of Christchurch, delivered a lecture on behalf of the Church of England Temperance Society, in St. Stephen’s schoolroom, the “ Medical Aspect of the Temperance Question.” The audience, which numbered upwards of 70 persons, testified to the ability of the lecturer by frequent bursts of applause. Dr Russell began his address by insisting on the importance of educating the young in all matters relating to alcohol. The associations of youth, whether in regard to people, places or bodies, are wonderfully lasting. Ideas formed when young frequently retain their power until late in life. A peculiar love and affection for the friends, the studies and the occupation of childhood is a marked feature of our human nature. Therefore, argued the lecturer, we have grounds for hope that lessons instilled in youth in this question of questions, will in most cases influence the whole of life. - Dr Russell then proceeded to combat the ideas still prevailing that alcohol was food, that it gave warmth', that it inspired energy, that it induced strength, that it was necessary in the practice of medicine. He proved with sufficient clearness that it was not food, inasmuch as it had no power to build up the tissues of the body, that it failed to give warmth, as instanced by a coach driver in a cold region found dead on his box after indulging in spirit drinking, and that it could not give a fresh supply of strength, being unable to do more than stimulate the energy yet remaining in the body. He argued also that alcohol was seldom necessary in cases of disease or illness, as instanced by the success of the Temper.nco Hospital in London, and from the experience of many well known physicians.' lie remnr'‘ed in cidentally that he never used alcohol in typhoid fever, and had, as a result, never yet lost a case to whic.i he had been called in fair time. Dr Russell also recounted an instance in Christchurch of a tumour weighing 89lb removed by himself with the assistance of several Christchurch surge ms, from a woman who for long had been ill, no alcohol at ail being given her. A cordial v,.te of thanks to Dr Russell was moved by Mr Mayo, and carried’ by acclamation.

At the Resident Magistrate’s Court this morning, before Mr Robert Alcorn, J.P., a first offender was fined 5s for drunkenness. John Miller was charged with the larceny of a swag, the property of Samuel Miler. The evidence of the arresting constable and the informant having 1 been taken, the police asked for a remand until (o-morrow at 10 a. m., which was granted A meeting of those interested in the formation of a musical society is convened for this evening at 8 o’clock in Bullock’s Arcade Chambers.

A meeting of the Winslow District School Committee was held in the schoolroom on Saturday evening, when there were present Messrs Johnston (Chairman) Harris, Rainey, Gr,;ce, Lovett, and McLeo-d. The minutes of the last monthly meeting were read and confirmed. Correspondence was read as follows :—From Messrs. Whitcpmbe and Tombs, offering to take back a quantity of nooks at a reduction of 16 per cent of published prices, rail being paid on same to Christchurch. It was moved by Mr Grace, and seconded by Mr R.ainey, and carried that their offer be accepted. From the Board of Education, ackuowledgingappointment of chairman, also stating that the application for gymnastic apparatus is referred to drill instiuctor for his report, also from same, advising that the amount of LII 13s 4d was paid into the Bank to the Committee’s credit. The master reported that the number of names now on the roll is 29, 2 children having left the school since lust report, ana the average attendance for the last five weeks is 26.7 ; also drawing the Committee’s attention to a pair of hinges being required for easel, and to a portion of the spouting round the house leaking. It was resolved that the Chairman attend to the matter. Accounts to the amount of Ll 7 15 7d were passed for payment. The following gentlemen were elected to act as a visiting committee —Messrs Harris, Rainey and Lovett. On account of stock being allowed to graze on the school grounds, thereby damaging the trees and fencing, the following motion was tabled by Mr Harris and seconded by Mr Grace and carried—“ That the Chairman be instructed to write to Mr Batson (the school master) informing him that no stock must be allowed in the school grounds without the written authority of the Chairman being first obtained.” A unanimous vote of thanks to the Chairman closed the meeting. Mr'F. T. Mayo was to-day re-elected to the office of Chairman of the Wakanui Road Board. It was decided that the meetings of the Board be held as hitherto, viz, the first Saturday in each month.

We are informed that summonses are about to be issued against property tax defaulters. Those persona who have omitted to pay up had better do so at once to avoid heavy costs. As wo surmised in our issue of Saturday it has tran-pired that the woman from whom Mr Poyntz received a forged Bank note the previous day was innocent of any intent to defraud. , However, it appears that there are a number of these well executed imitations ab >ut and tradesmen will do w.ell to be on their guard. Mr David Wilson, of Wakanui, was a passenger for England by the s n. Tongariro, which left Lyttelton on Saturday. The annual meeting of the North Otajo Agricultultural and Pastor#! Association was held on Saturday. The r balance-sheet showed that the Association had an available balance to its credit of L 167. The ram and ewe fair resulted' in a profit to the Association of L 5 13s. Mr Henry Little was elected President and Mr A. Hedley Vice-President. The Mornington (Dunedin) Tramway Company’s debenture loan of L 12,000 has been taken up by a local capitalist.

Sir Modred is, according to the Melbourne Sportsman, the best horse in Aus tralia, It says:—The best horse in Australia at the present moment is one who has never won a race here. Sir Modred is one of the most difficult animals in the colony to prepare, and has given his trainer, Alsopp, more trouble than any other animal under his care. He is fitter now than he ever was before, and in about another month, all going well, will wip a bjg race. This is worth making a note of. A telegram from Ahaura states that the air has been let into the tunnel in which the two miners aro buried. Frazer was last heard of at thro 3 on Saturday morn* ing.

Don’t use stimulants, but nature’s brain and jjgrye food —Hop Bitters. See.— [Advt.J

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Amy Swainsb a cigar divan keeper in Auckland, has been fined L2O, or in default three months, fur sly grog selling.

The Auckland Coursing Club commence! to run off the first ties this week, but so far very little progress has been made. Mr Hogan’s Gitana defeated Mr Buckland’s Hesperus ; Mr Abbott’s Avon Water beat Mr Flynn’s Davitt; Mr Barker’s Belle beat Mr Abernethy’s First Water ; Mr Doge’s Star of the South was understood to have beaten McCabe’s East Lynne, but a dispute arose, and it was adjourned for a month.

At a meeting of the Auckland Roman Catholic Diocesan Synod on Saturday, Bishop Luck expressed groat gratification at the manner in which the Synod had been carried out, and in reference to hia approaching departure for Rome, said the opinion of both priests and people concurred with his own that the vi.it would be fraught with great blessing for the whole diocese, inasmuch as it would afford the opportunity of obtaining recruits to carry on church work. He hoped he would be enabled to bring back with him a full number of priests and religious teachers. The Synod was then closed with the recital to the ‘Te Deum.” ; The Auckland Society of Arts exhibition closed. The over expenses were LIOO, and L4OO worth of pictures Was sold.

> Richard Fletcher, laborer (50), died suddenly on Saturday night at Tamahan’s Hibernian Hotel, Onehunga, from, it is believed, excessive drinking. He got a legacy from Home, and spent it all in three weeks.

j T e foundation atone of the new St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Auckland, was laid by Bishop Luck yesterday afternoon with imp .sing ceremonies, in the presence of the clergy of the diocese and 3,000 people. The collection in cash and promises amounted to L 630 Bishop Luck gave LOO, and Bishop Redwood, of Wellington, L2O. The Garrison Band attended, and played sacred selections.

; The deputation from Greymouth on the s ihject of the harbor works waited on the Premier at Wellington on Saturday afternoon, to receive his rep'y. Major Atkinson refused the request that the works would be continued at the present, but slid that he would make inquiries as to whether the whole of the vote for Oreymouth harbor works had been expended, and if not of Course the balance would still be available. The Major mentioned that Mr O’Oonor, Under-Secretary for Public Works, had reported that in his opinion the works already constructed ,would not suffer if it was decided to discontinue the for a time. However, Mr Blair, Engineer for the South Island, would shortly be here, and he would be consulted in tin matter, and if that gentleman differed in opinion to Mr O’Connor it is most likely the works would be continued. The result of the deputation is that nothing whatever has been definitely settled. The members composing it still hold a small hope of reoeiv log a favorable response to their request. '! he annual report of the Colonial Insurer ee Company has been issued as follows :—ln submitting to shareholders their s>xth annual report and statement of accounts for the yoar ending the 31st March, 1884, the Directors regret that, , owing to serious marine and fire losses, they were unable to recommend a dividend. it will be seen the gross income fir the year , (including L 1658 Os 21 brought forward from year) amounts to L 89,134 12s 7d, and the expenditure under all headings, together with losses, amount to i 93,792 2s sd, leaving a deficit of L 4,657 9s lOd, to meet which the Board has written back from the reserve fund L 5.000, carrying forward a balance of L 342 10s 2d to next year’s accounts. The losses for the past year have been exceptionally heavy, both in fire and marine, owing principally to collisions in the English Channel, the founderings at sea, and unusually heavy fire claims in Australi i and New Zealand. In October last the Chairman (the Hon G. Randall Johnston, M.L.C.), having to visit England, was granted leave of absence. His return may be expected shortly. Although the working of the year is disappointing, the business itself is a sound and increasing one, and the directors look forward with confi mice to the result of the ensuing year.

The New Zealand Shipping Company have received the following cable message :—London, May 2 Doric, s. s., sailed from Plymouth 26th April, and Teneriffe Ist May Ruapehu, s. s., arrived, all well, at Rio de Janeiro on 27th April, and left again following day Sailed— For Auckland, the Wanganui : Wellington, Peter Stuart; Canterbury, Wairoa ; Otago, Nairnshire. The Ada Melmore, from Lyttelton, arrived, all well, on Ist May, and her cargo of wool was in time for the May sales, entries for which are now closed.

Major Ropata received a great ovation at a large native wedding, and replying to the toast of his health, said that though the Government had taken the pension from an old man he would remain loyally steadfast, knowing he had the approbation of all good Europeans and Maories for his past services.

August Flower. —The most miserable beings in the world are those suffering from dyspepsia and liver complaint. More than 7£ per cent of the people are afflicted with these two diseases and their effects ; such as sour stomach, sick headache, habitual costiveness, palpitation of the heart, heart burn, waterbrash, gnawing and burning pains at the pit of the stomach, yellow skin, coated tongue and disagreeable taste in the mouth, coming up of food after eating, low spirits, etc. Go to your druggist and get. a bottle of august flower. This valuab e medicine has cured thousands and thousands of sufferers, and is known in all civilised countries. Two doses will relieve you. It costs only 3s 6d a bottle. Sample bottles, 6d.—[Advt.

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