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Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1251, 12 May 1884, Page 2

Violin and flate class, started by Ml - Weeks, postponed till to-morrow evening, 8 o’clock. — [Advt.] Robust and blooming health in Hop Bitters, and no family can afford to be without them. Read. —[Auvt.] Flies and Bugs.—Beetles, insects, caches, ants, bed-bugs, rats, mice, gophers, jack-rab-bits, cleared out by “ Rough on Rats.” 7/^ d. The N.Z. Drug Co., Qeheral Agents. 3 Mother Swan’s Worm Syrup—lnfallible, tasteless, harmless, catharic ; for feverishnessrestlessness, worms, coR-tipation. is at Dtug, »ists. The N.Z. Drug Co., Generul Agents. 3 The Bad and Worthless are never imitated or counterfeited. This is especially true of a family medicine, and it is positive proof that the remedy imitated is of the highest value. As soon as it has been tested and proved by the whole world that Hop Bitters was the purest, best, and most valuable family medicine on earth, many imitations sprung up and began to steal the notices in which the press and the people of the country had expressed the merits of H. 8., and in everyway trying to induce suffering invalids louse their stuft instead, expecting to ma l e money on the credit and good name of H. B. Many others started nostrums pul up in similar style to H. 8., with variously devised names in which the word “ Hop ” or ‘‘Hops ” were used in a way to induce people to believe they were the same as Hop Bitters. All such pretended remedies or cures, no matter what their style or’ name is, and especially those with the word “Hop” or -‘Hops” in their name or in any way connected with them or their name, arc imitations or counterfeits. Beware of them. Touch none of them. Use nothing but genuine American Hop Bitters, with a bunch or cluster of green Hops on the \y( tie label, and Dr Soule’s name blown in h glass. Trust nothing else. Druggists and chemists are warned against dealing in imita: lions or counterfeits, ,

The attendance at the Wesleyan Church yesterday morning and evening was unusually large, and those who went expecting a treat of a high order were not

disappointed. The Rev. W. J. Williams, who, until last month, was stationed at Wanganui, but is now in charge of the

Lyttelton circuit, preached on both occasions. Tt is not often the pulpit of a country town is occupied by a speaker of such exceptional talents as Mr Williams, and while his discourse at the morning diet (from 2nd Epistle of Paul to Timothy Ist chap., 12th verse) was marked by originality and chaslenoss of language, the evening sermon was most thrilling and pathetic. “In thoughts that breathe and words that burn,” the preacher completely enchained the attention of his hearers as he spoke from the exclamation of John the Bapti-t—“ Behold the Lamb of God,” etc. Hia word-pictures were intensely graphic, and daring the service many were visibly affected. The Church was very well decorated yesterday, the walls being garlanded and festooned, and above the rostrum in white letters on red ground were the words—“ The earth is the Lord’s and the fulness thereof.” The rostrum itself was also prettily decorated, and the whole arrangement reflects great credit on the ladies. Miss Murray presided at the organ, and several pieces appropriate to the occasion were sung by the choir, under Mr Gamble’s leadership. The collections for the day amounted to nearly L 7. The celebration tea, and lecture to follow, take place this evening. Yesterday morning Mrs Mutter,, of Rakaia, who has not enjoyed robust health for some time, was taken suddenly ill at three o’clock, and expired at half-past eight. An inquest was to be held at noon to-day at the South Rakaia Hotel, A fire occurred on Saturday morning at Mr James Cochrane’s farm, Wakanui, by which five tons of chaff, twelve tons of oaten straw and other property were destroyed. It appears that Mr W. Bartlett was engaged on Friday with four other men cutting chaff for Mr C chrane, and they left everything apparently safe at the conclusion of the day’s work. Early on Saturday morning Mrs Cochrane noticed the chaff and stack of straw in a blaze, hut it was impossible to save any considerable portion of either, and the engine employed upon the contract was injured to some extent.

The Ashburton hounds met at Winchmore on Saturday, Messrs Miller and Stitt having very kindly placed their country at the disposal of the Club. Shortly after two o’clock a cast-off was made and a hare immediately found. P. ss nuking straight for the river-hed, was lo=.t after a very short run, and the hounds were brought back to Mr Miller’s farm, where they soon had another hare moving, but she too found refuge in the river-bed. A move was then made to Mr Stitt’s, where that ever hospitable gentleman had an excellent luncheon in readiness, which one and all approached with the proverbial hunter’s appetite. This very sati factory part of the busine-s disposed of, sport was again looked for and Smith was fortunate enough to find a hare which he cleverly prevented making the usual haven —the river-bed—and after a pretty run of two or three miles she was killed. Several other short runs were obtained but scent was very peor throughout the day, and dusk coming on a move was made for home. Amongst those out wo noticed Messrs Winter, Stittf Graham, J. McLean, HT, McLean, Miller, Denshire, Wroughton. and others, all going straight and well. A trotting match for L2O aside has been arranged between Mr E. Gates's Kate and Mr J. Hay’s Wallaby, to come off on the Ashburton racecourse on Monday next. The distance will be three miles.

On Saturday night, between 11 and 12 o’clock, a stack of oats belonging to Mr Inder, of Rakaia, was discovered to be on fire. There is but little doubt that the stack was fired by someone camping under it. An insurance in the New Zealand office was on the stack

The only business at the Court this morning was the fining of three first offenders in the sum of 5s for drunkenness, with the usual alternative. The presiding justice was Mr Thomas Bullock. The first deposit in respect to a pedestrian match, to take place on the 22nd inst., for a considerable stake has been made. Mr D. Hyland has backed Messrs Kenny or Betts to run 100 yards in eleven seconds, Mr R. Macfaclane laying against the accomplishment of the feat. At midday on Friday last a daughter of Mr James Bradley, of this town, allowed a pin to pass some distance down her throat, where it lodged. Medical assistance to remove the intruder was immed ately sought, but uatortunately all the local doctors vsera professiona ly engaged out of town, and after a delay of some hours, Mrs Bradley successfully made the attempt herself by passing her finger down the child’s throat, although the operation considerably lacerated the organ, the patient is now doing well under the care of Dr Ross. What appears to have bean a roost determined attempt at self-destruction was made on Friday morning by a nqau named Bickford residing at Irevophon. From particulars we have been able to glean it seems that Hek or.J, about daylight on the morning in question, stabbed himself in five places with a chisel, the mostserious wound being in the region of the armpit. Medical assistance was procured, and although it was feared at one time that mortification would set in, we understand that the patient is now out of danger. The only reason that has been assigned fir this rash act is that Bickford, who is engaged in the engine shed at the railway statio i, has been working very hard lately, and that his mind has become temporarily aberrated. He is a very respectable and industrious man, greatly respected in tha district, and much sympathy is felt f r him.

We are sorry to hear that Mr W. R. Boyle is in a very dangerous state, and the doctors in attendance entertain great fears as to his recovery. It will be remembered some time ago he met with an accident, from the effects of which he has never recovered.

An entertainment will be given by Mr

Crooks, of Christchurch, tomorrow evenin', in St. Stephen’s schoolroom. It will consist of views exhibited by means of the limelight, and the proceeds will go to the school funds.

Holloway’s Pills are strongly recommended to all persons who are much reduced n power and condition, whose stomachs are weak, and whose nerves are shattered. The beneficial effects of these Pills will be perceptible after a few days’ trial, though a more ex-

tended course may be required to re-establish perfect health. Holloway’s medicine acts on the organs of digestion, and induces complete regularity in the stomach, liver, pancreas, and kidneys. This treatment is both safe and cer .ain in result, and is thoroughly consistent with observation, experience, and common sense. The purification of the blood, the removal of all noxious matter from the secretions, and the excitement of gentle action hr the bowels, are the sources of the curative powers of Holloway’s Pills.—Advt.

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 di-eases and their effects; such as sour stomach, sick headache, habitual costiveness, palpitation of the heart, heartburn, 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 flowei. This valuab'c 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, 64- [Apvf,

The New Zealand Shipping Company’s Aorangi, from Plymouth, arrived at Port Chalmers yesterday afternoon. The steaming time was forty days nine hours. She brings four hundred passengers, all well. Two cases of chicken pox occurred, and there was one death and one birth.

The New Zealand Shipping Company have received the following cablegram, dated London, May lOch lonic, a a., arrived to-day at Plymouth. Refrigerator has worked well, and meat in prime condition. Hurunui has arrived, all well. At the Wanganui Police Court on Saturday four natives were .charged with obstructing the police in the execution of their duty. The police were arresting Wiki Kemp, the daughter of Major Kemp, for drunkenness, when the latter with about 200 other natives came up, and after a squabble two of them assaulted the policemen in charge Two natives wore fined, oneLSand anotherLS. Major Kemp and his daughter were each fined 40s. The Magistrate told the Maoris, who mustered in large numbers in Court, that the police must be protected. Sir George Grey addressed a large meeting in the Dunedin Garrison Hall on Saturday night. Ho had an enthusiastic reception. His address was, in the main, a repetition of his Christchurch address, dealing with the necessity of educating the working classes to a sense of the disabilities under which they labor, and of putting on a land tax to cause the bursting up of large estates. He opposed the expenditure of money on immigration, and spoke of the wisdom of tho people of New Zealand remaining a united people to build up a great and glorious nation. He gave a list of the advantages secured by the Liberal party, t hey had secured the demolition of the barrier erected in the Legislative Council hall, at which M.H.R.’s, when they went to hear the Governor’s speech, had to stand, and had secured for the representatives of the people the right to sit in the presence of tho Council. They had opened the profession of the law to any man who passed an examination in general knowledge. They had secured triennial Parliaments, and had extended the franchise. There was continued applause at the close of the address. Mr Thorn, president of the Trades and Labor Council, proposed a vote of thanks to Sir George, and of confidence in him as a leader of the people He attempted to speak to it, but the meeting would not listen to him, nor to Mr Farnie, M.A., vise-president, who seconded the motion. It was carried oy acclamation.

The chess match Canterbury v Wellington was continued on Saturday, and Welling on scored first win through Searell giving a wrong message, and thus losing his queen. He at once resigned. At the other nine boards Wellington has an advantage at one, Canterbury has a winning position at one and a alight advantage at two others. It is probable that some of the games will not be completed. The quarterly meeting of the branch of the North Canterbury Educational Institute was held at on Saturday. Twenty-one members were present. Mr Wilson read a paper on ‘‘ Method and d scipline v. tact, with reference to school management.” The Bad and Worthless are never imitated or counterfeited. This is especially true of a family medicine, and it is positive proof that the remedy imitated is of the highest vdue. As soon as it has been tested and proved by the whole world that Hop Bitters was the purest, best, and most valuable family medicine on earth, many imitations sprang up and began to steal the notices in which the press and the people of the country had expressed the merits of H. 8., and in < very way trying to induce sneering invalids to u e their stuff instead, expecting to make money on the credit and good name of H. B. Many others started nostrums put up in similar style to H, 8., with variously devised names in which the word “ Hop ” or “Hops ” were used in a way to induce people to believe they were the same as Hop Bitters. All such pretended remedies or cures, no matter what their style or name is, and especially those with the word “ Hop ” or “ Hops ” in their .name or in any way connected with them or their name, are imitations or counterfeits. Beware of them. ' Touch none of them. Use nothing but genuine American Hop Bitters, with a bunch or cluster of green Hops on the white label, and Dr Soule’s name blown in the glass. Trust nothing else. Druggists and chemists are warned against dealing in imitations or counterfeits.