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Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1270, 3 June 1884, Page 2

The South Eakaia Licensing Gommittes held its first meeting in the Courthouse yesterday. Present—Messrs Lyttelton, Coster, Holmes, and Chamberlain. The first named gentleman was unanimously elected Chairman. The police reported that all the houses in the district had been well conducted, and there was no co >;plaint. Renewalswere then granted to A.. ,T. Howell, for the South Rakaia Hotel; S. Compton, for the Railway Hotel, Kakaia; and to G. J. Russell, for the Ohertsey Hotel. Accounts to the amount of L 8 143 3d were passed for payment, and the meeting adjourned. The South Rakaia School Committee met in the Library yesterday evening. Present Messrs Hardy (chairman), Howell, Broadbent, and Oxley. The master reported the attendance as follows; Average tor month, 111.2; for the past week, 112; highest attendance, 142 ; and number on roll, 177. The first standard children wore now taught in the large room, but great inconvenience was felt through lack of desk room. The grounds again require cleaning of tussocks, and m ire shingle is required. The annual examination taking place in October, it would be as well to have the midwinter holidays soon. It was decided not to have the shingling done at present, and the question of holidays was postponed for a month, the Chairman to have the ''tussocks out. Correspondence was read from the Central Board, stating that the proposed new lavatory would cost more money than that body could aflord to spend at present, and suggesting that the porch should be used; also asking for the sizes of desks and the number required. The Chairman was requested to give the information re desks, and to inform the Central Board that a lavatory was urgently required, as the porch had to be u sod as a classroom and could hot be utilised. A circular from W. J. >tewart, M. H.R., was read re a proposed new Bill, enclosed. The Bill was agreed to with the exception of Clause 17, which allowed lodgers to vote at elections This Committee being of opinion that only parents, guardians, or householders should vote. The present school cleaner not f giving entire satisfaction it was resolved that Messrs Oxley and Broadbent bo empowered to let the work to someone else, the present cleaner to be paid up to the end of the quarter. The Rev. Mr Chambers not having attended the last four meetings forfeited his seat, and Mr Robinson was appointed in his stead. Accounts were passed for payment, and the meeting ad^urned. The return cricket match between the local Brewers and Publicans takes place on the East Belt ground to-morrow afternoon. Mr Meadows will act as caotain for the Publicans, and Professor Anderson will take charge of the Brewers. After we went to press yesterday Mr Crisp brought before the. Borough Licensing Committee the question of eleven o’clock licenses. He said he appeared on behalf of all the holders of publiohouse licenses in Ashburton, with the exception of one, Mr W. Power, of the Royal Hotel. The Bench, after listening to the argument of counsel, retired, and on returning to the Court the Chairman said that the Committee had-deoided to grant eleven o’clock licenses all round. At the same time the Committee would take care that the hotels should close at the licensed hour, and they hoped the law would be strictly enforced by the police. The master of the Old Men’s Home

wishes to acknowledge with thanks the o£ tobacco for the use of the inSsateiL— The third of the St Stephen s sixpenny entertainments will ba given this evening in the schoolroom at 8 p.m. A very good programme has been prepared, which will include songs, duets, a trio, quartettes and seadings The quartette party will ba led by Mr Branson. Last night a rough-riding match came off at Tattersall’s, Christchurch, between Darcy Hyland, of Ashburton, and Steve Margrett, of Christchurch. Upwards of 1.000 spectators paid for admission, and the competitors were repeatedly applauded during the progress of the contest. Seven confirmed buck-jumpers were provided for the trial, and it fell to Margratt’s lot to take the first ride. He Had considerable difficulty in adjusting the saddle and bridle upon a young colt, and as soon as he mounted the horse made soma very violent attempts to unseat his rider, and then fell. Margrett was very soon in the saddle again, and the horse gave the contest. Hyland had a much quieter manner than hia opponent and was loudly applauded for the clever manner in which he secured the horse allotted to him. He used no saddle, but a surcingle with handles, which unfortunately broke shortly after the rider took hia seat, and he was, of course, dislodged. Hyland however, soon had a saddle on the horse, and appeared to stick to him without difficulty. None of the other horses succeeded in ridding themselves of the rider. Margrett used a whip and spurs, and the horses ridden by him appeared much more violent than those allotted to Hyland, although there is no doubt that the kindly influence which the latter is noted for exercising over refractory steeds had much to do with this difference of behavior. At the conclusion of the contest,

Mr James Campbell, who had been appointed fudge, gave bis decision in favor of Margrett, remarking at the same time that the display of horsemanship had been exceptionally brilliant, but Margrett had had the roughest mounts. Tic-Doloureux, Toothache, or any other neuralgic pain speedily yields to Baxter’s AntiNeuralgic Pills. will be paid for any case that Hop bitters will not cure or help. Doubt not. See. —[Advt.] “ Rough on Rats.” —Clears out rats, mice roaches, flies, ants, bed-bugs,-beetles, insects, skunks, jack-rabbits, gophers. 7 Druggists. The N.Z. Drug Co., General Agents. 2 Wells’ “ Rouqh on Corns.”— Ask for Wells’“ Rough on Corns.” f'/z d. Quick relief, complete, permanent cure. Corns, warts, bunions. The N.Z. Drug Co., General Agents. 2 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 every way trying to induce suflering 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 Or Soule’s name blown in the glass. Trust nothing else. Druggists and chemists are warned against dealing in imitations or counterfeits. .

It. is very gratifying indeed to be able to notice that matked success has attended the Caledonian Society’s efforts to further education among the community. It is still more gratifying to know that the individual efforts of Mr Hogg, 8.A., to

help the Society in its laudable endeavor have been so highly appreciated, and we are in a position to state that Mr Hogg’s claia of evening scholars held under the Society’s auspices is steadily increasing in the numbers of its members, who thoroughly appreciate his kindness in spending his leisure time for their benefit. Quite a large number of young men are now under his tuition, and making the gress that only men. can who are folly In earnest in the work they are undertaking. The quarterly inspection of the Ashburton Bines took place at the Arcade last

evening, when 34 of all ranks paraded under the cemmand of Captain Douglas. After the Company had been £ut through company and battalion drill, sword, bayonet exercise, etc., Lieutenant-Colonel Lean addressed the men and said he was

pleased with their drill and with the good attendance. He- could see they were animated by a proper spirit and were determined to do their best in spite of their many disadvantages. He hoped to see the Company in Christchurch on Anniversary'Day.

It will be seen from an advertisement appearing in another column that Mr 0. W. Purnell has determined to withdraw from the forthcoming contest for the Ashburton seat. Sir Julius Vogel has definitely announced his intention to stand, and a meeting of electors favorable to bis

return was held at the Arcade Chambers

last evening. Sir Julius will probably be only able to address one meeting of electors during his candidate re—probablyeiiiy next week ; but his Committee will take

steps to provide special facilities for residents in tho country districts to attend.'

At the conclusion of the Volunteer parade last night, in response to a request by several members of the corps, the captain raised the question of a church parade on Sunday next. The members of the corps, almost to a man, voted for a divine service in uniform, and on Sunday the corps will parade at the post office with the band if possible. As in the ordinary arrangements of the corps, the parade will this time be held with service in the Wesleyan Church, it ia highly probable that the corps will march to the Wealeyan Chapel, and as hitherto the iter Mr Standage has always received the volunteers kindly, the services on Sunday will no doubt be of a special character. The New Zealand Shipping Company have received the following cable message :—London, May 21—Ruapehu, a. a. , left Plymouth at noon to-day for Port Chalmers.

It having been asserted that the report of the Bluff Harbor Master re the depth of water in the vicinity of the Bluff lightship and her position was incorrect, a deputation' of underwriters visited the spot and sounded. At low water, about 100 yards from the lightship, on the wharf side, 16ft was got. The boat then paddled out as if to cross the channel. In some places 19ft was got, but 10 fathoms outside of the lightship and in the fairway only 14ft to 15ft were found. The Harbor Master reported 20ft at low water all round the lightship. The mistake arises from the fact that the harbor staff hare permitted moorings to go to pieces, and the vessel is banging by temporary moorings, and out of her original place (a patch of kelp). The Harbor -Board Committee met yesterday, and the matter will be considered by the Board at next meeting Mr Sutton addressed his constituents at Clive on Saturday night, and condemned .Radical proposals re land nationalisation, unearned increment, etc. He supported such a tariff as would make the railways pay interest. He could not say on which side he would vote; but though he had no faith in the present Government, he would not support • any motion which would risk Sir George Grey being placed in power. The Hawea, with the San Francisco mail, left Ouehunga at two o’clock yesterday afternoon for Wellington via New • Piymoatfe-—_&h,oia_6xpectpd at Wellington at 12 o’clock to night. The Southern mails will be despatch® J by the Wanaka, leaving Wellington for Lyttelton to-mor-row morning. At the annual meeting of the Waimea Plains Railway Company yesterday afternoon Mr W. J. M. Larnacb, M.H.R., expressed his intention to assist in having the District Railways Act repealed, as it had proved a mistake. Messrs Bracken and Fish yesterday received the following reply from Major Atkinson re unemployed :—“ Greatly, regret t o hear people unable to.obtain work in Dunedin. Government baa carefully considered the question, and is prepared to offer work at 4s per day, through Mr Colin Allan, Immigration Officer,- to, whom all applications must be. 'made. From past experience, it has been found that about 4s per day is sufficient for relief purposes, in which light the work • must be regarded.” Mr Bracken also received a telegram from Major Atkinson declining his request to grant free passages to the North, whore work was more plentiful. Remember that a little Hop Bitters saves big doctor’s bills, and cures when all else fail. Read.—[Ad vt.]

Holloway’s Ointment and Pills. — ' Gladj Tidings.—Some constitutions have a ' tendency to rheumatism, and are throughout ‘ the year borne down by its protracted torture, ’ Let such sufferers bathe the afflicted > parts with warm brine, and afterwards rub in i this soothing Ointment. They will find it the i best means of lessening their agony, and, ; assisted by Holloway’s Pills, thesurest way of overcoming their disease. More need not be i said than to request a few days’ trial of this safe and soothing treatment, by which the disease will ultimately be completely swept away. Pains tthat would make a giant shudder are assuaged without difficulty by easy and inexpensive remedies, which comfort by moderating the throbbing vessels and calmng the excited nerves.— Advt. “ German Syrup.” —No other medicine in the world was ever given such a test of its . curative qualities as Boschee’s German Syrup. In three years two million four hundred thou* sand small bottles of this ■ medicine were distributed free of charge by Druggists in the United States of America to those afflicted with Consumption, Asthma, Croup, severe Coughs, Pneumonia and other diseases of the throat and lungs, giving the afflicted undeniable proof that German Syrup will cure them. The result has been that Druggists in every town andf' village in civilised countries are recommending it to their customers. Go to your Druggist and ask what they know about it Sample Bottles 6d. Regular size 3s. 6d. “ Three doses will relieve any case.— [Advt.] The Bad and Worthless are never imitated or counterfeited. This is es* ■ \ pecially 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 qf H, 8., and in every way trying to induce suffering invalids to use their stuft instead, expecting to make money on the credit and good name of Hi B Many others started nostrums put up in,simi lar 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. Aji 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 connecte 1 with them or the;r name, are imitations or,counterfeits-: Jeware of them. Touch none of them. Use nothing but genuine American Hop Bitter?, with a bunch or cluster of green Hops on the w» he label, and Dr ."oule’s name blown m th glass. Trust nothing else. Druggists and ch.mists are warned against dealing in imtß* tioas or counterfeit''