The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prevalebit. FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 1884.
.An entertainment was given by a number of ladies and gentlemen last evening at the Old Men’s Home, and both the inmates and the visitors enjoyed themse’vea heartily.
It is scarcely necessary to remind our readers that Sir Julius-Yogel will address the electors of Ashburton in the Town Hall tMs evening. A large number of people have come in from the country districts, and those who wish to be pro* sent will hare to come early to secure a place in the Hall. A private meeting of Sir Julius’s supporters, held in the Oddfellows’ Hall last evening, was largely attended, and the candidate’s explanation of his views, we understand, gave general satisfaction to those present. At the annual meetiug of the St John’s Masonic Lodge 1858, held last evening at the Masonic Hall, the election of W M. for the ensuing year took place, when Bro. 0. 0. Fooks was elected to the office. W. H. Gundry, P.M., was re-elected Treasurer of the Lodge. Bro. E. Reddin having applied for leave of absence from the Lodge, owing to his being about to visit the Old Country, it was resolved—- “ That leave of absence be granted to Bro. E. Reddin, and that while wishing this brother a pleasant voyage the Lodge regrets that his valuable services as an officer of the Lodge will be lost during the ensuing year, and that the W.M. and' Wardens be requested to sign a letter of introduction and recommendation to the Masons in England where he hopes to visit.” An adjournment was then made to the banqueting-room, when after partaking of refreshments Bro. Reddin's health was drunk, before the brethren dispersed, in true Masonic style. The proceedings at the meeting held at Tinwald last evefting, for the purpose of discussing the Road Board question, were rather amusing. Mr Graham, who convened the meeting and occupied the chair, was evidently so desirous of carrying his point that he did his best to prevent any objections being discussed. The letter of Messrs R. Wilkin and Co., which certainly contained more oogent arguments against the proposal than any put forward in favor it, the Chairman declined to have copied for publication, while a motion of Mr Purnell, advocating delay in order that more particulars might be forthcoming was not allowed to be put. A sad muddle ensued over the voting, Mr Graham, in his eagerness to carry hia point, forgetting to ask if any amendment was proposed. The pathetic way in which the Chairman appealed to the houselolders present to offer an opinion on the matter was amusing, twelve out of about twenty to hold up their hands. At an after meeting, f ourteen householders were present, and they chose eight of their number as a committee. The following are the names:—Messrs Gudsell, Jephson, Lowe, Clothier, Ennis, Smith, Jones and Bickerataff. A list of unemployed handed yesterday to the Auckland City Council numbered 134, of which 44 were married, SO single ; two-thirds were laborers and the rest tradesmen. Two city contractors alone offered work for 90 good laborers from 7s to 8s per day, and 4s fid per yard for a further number at breaking of road metal, being a higher rate than paid by the Council. • The unemployed fixed 6s per day as the rate for temporary relief works, but would not accept it as permanent wages. As the advertisement calling the meeting of unemployed was anonymous, it is believed the object of the agitation was simply to prevent men coming from the South and from Australia; Mr Williath PicKett, sharebroker, committed suio’de at his lodgings (Mrs Griffiths’) Wellesley street, Auckland, late last night. He had locked himself in his bedroom, undressed and shot himself through' the heart with a charge from a double barrelled gun. A few minutes before Mrs Griffiths heard him say in hia bedroom men were after him. Ha had
been out the previous night, bat returned
to his lodgings last night. There is no clue to the cause for the deed. It is said he had been drinking. He was single and had no relations in Auckland.
A case will be heard -at Invercargill next Monday, in which a local manufacturer of sheep dip sues a rival maker for assault, committed partly by sousing him in the fluid purifier. The survey of the steamer Albion was made yesterday, when it was found that owing to the defective valves in the engine room the bilge pipes were stopped up by small pieces of coal, thus oreventing the pumps working. Captain Bendall, Secretary of the Underwriters’ Association, is of opinion there is nothing wrong with the hull of the vessel. It is stated that when the Albion put back to Sydney in the first instance the majority of the crew absolutely refused to come on by her, and also that the present crew refuse to proceed to sea until a satisfactory survey has been made and repairs effected.
At the Otago Harbor Board yesterday the following motions were carried : “That the clause recommending that tenders be called for the construction of the new dock be remitted back to the Finance Committee to make enquiries whether a loan of from LBO,OOO to LIOO,OOO can be got upon the securities the Board have to offer.” “ That the Engineer be instructed to prepare the necessary plans and sped-’ fications for the new dock recommended by the Finance Committee as speedily as possible with a view of calling for tenders at an early date.” “ That the Finance Committee apply to. the Government for a guarantee of a loan of from L 80,00.) to L 90,000 with which to carry on the work.”
Alexander Tpdd, the farmer at Taieri, struck by Wednesday night’s express train, lingered till midday yesterday and then died. The horse was so badly mangled that it had to be killed. Mr Todd was about thirty years of ago and unmarried.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1279, 13 June 1884, Page 2
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