The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalesbit. SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 1884.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1286, 21 June 1884, Page 2

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalesbit. SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 1884.

A Court of revision was held by Mr Baddeley, R.M., on Wednesday, for the purpose of hearing any objections there might be to the County Electoral Roll. No objectors put in an appearance and the roll was duly signed. The attendance of the public at the Town Hall was so poor last evening, owing, no doubt, to the wretched weather that prevailed, that the dissolving view entertainment did not come off It will, however, be given to-night. At the Police Court this morning, before Thomas Bullock, Esq., J.P., two first offenders were fined 20s for \runkenness.

Last evening Mr 0. 0. Fooks’s residence on the Alford Forest road narrowly escaped destruction by fire. It appears that while seated at dinner the attention of the family was attracted by a noise, which they at first thought was produced by a train crossing the Ashburton bridge, but upon opening the door into the hall it was discovered that the bed-room opposite was in flames. An attempt was speedily made to extinguish the fire, but this seeming hopeless the room was closed and every effort directed to removing the furniture and valuables from other parts of the House to a place of safety. When this was nearly completed Mr Fooka opened the door of the burning room and was not a little surprised to find that the flames had somewhat abated, the lining of the room evidently not being of a very inflammable nature. Renewed efforts were at once made to subdue the fire, and by a copious application of water the danger was averted. Mr Fooks’s loss will reach about L6O, but this is fully covered by insurance in the South British, North British and Mercantile Insurance Companies. We have |to] acknowledge the receipt from Mr Farley, the local agent, of a copy of Mr Alfred Cox’s work “ Recollections.” The volume is admirably got up, and reflects great credit on the publishers, Messrs Whitcombe and Tombs, of Christchurch. We intend reviewing the book at length in a future issue. A letter has been received by the Wellington Cricket Association from Mr Conway, of Sydney, in which he states that a team of' English cricketers purpose visiting the colonies during next season, and, if suitable terms can be made with the principal towns of New Zealand, they will play a series of matches in this colony. The proposed terms are the same as those which were made with Shaw’s team when they visited the colony two years ago. The letter mentioned one contingency which may occur to prevent the Englishmen coming here. This is, the possibility of the Australian team now in England calling here on their way back and playing through New Zealand. In this case Mr Conway thinks it would not be advisable that the visit should be paid.

At the Auckland Crown Lands Board meeting Mr Toie. chairman, called the attention of members to a surveyor’s blander of remarkable character. A certain piece of land at Whmgarei, eightynine acres, had been offered for sale at the upset price of L 43, but it fetched Ll2O. The surveyor’s report on it was that it contained “a few kauri trees.” This sale was made the subject of comment, as it was said the amount received was not commensurate with the value. of the land, as it contained a quantity of valuable timber. Mr Houston wrote respecting certain reports that he had purchased at an unfair advantage. The Assistant-Surveyor-Oeneral had made enquiries, and found, according to McLeod’s report, that the timber on the land was worth more than the money paid for it, and ha had told the surveyors who had furnished the report that thoy could not be again employed under the Government. The Chairman said this was the first case of the kind that had come under his notice as a Government officer.

No tidings have yet been received of Mr Downs, the Deputy Returning Officer for the East Coast, who left last Sunday for Mahia. Constable Transon was sent in search, and returned this afternoon without any traces. It is now generally believed that the poor fellow is lost. The Deputy Returning Officer at Mohaka was also nearly drowned. Ho was swept off his horse and under the bridge. A native passing threw him a rope and saved him. News from Napier states that the Ngaruroro has broken through at its old mouth, and has done further damage to the railway line there. It is asserted that it is evident that some permanent works will have to be undertaken to prevent further encroachments in future. More than half of the beach between the sea and the lagoon has been washed away. Furious galea have prevailed at Gisborne the last few nights, and early yesterday morning the black buoy on Pinnacle or Luna Rock, fixed three years ago by Captain Crisp, broke adrift, and was found on the beach. Yesterday morning one beacon at (lie entrance to the harbor was also swept away. The greatest nourishing tonic, appetizer, strengthencr, and curative on earth—Hop Bitters. See.—Advt.

No one can be sick if the stomach, blood, liver, and kidneys are well. 'Top Bitters keep them well. Notice.—[Advt.] “ Rough on Rats.”—Clears out rats, mice, roaches, flies, ants, bed-bugs, beetles, insects, skunks, jack-rabbits, gophers. Druggists. The N.Z. Drug Co., General Agents. 2

Coughs. Colds, Bronchitis etc., are quickly cured by using Baxter’s “Lung Preserver/’ This old-established medicine is pleasant to the palate, and highly extolled by members of the medical and clerical profession. Read advertisement.

"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 thousand 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 throatand lungs, giving the afflicted undeniable proof that German Syrup will cure them. The result hafe been that Druggists in every town and 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.J

A rather exciting occurrence took place in the neighborhood of the Dunedin wharves late on Thursday night—a totally naked man boarding the barque Neptune and behaving in a very eccentric manner. The master of the vessel sent for a policeman, who recognised the man as a lunatic named Wm, Dougherty who was com itted to the Asylum only two days ago. Dougherty was quickly dressed and taken back to the Asylum, apparently none the worse for his escapade. His clothes were found in a bundle lying near the jetty. The liabilities in the estate of Mathe* son Bros , well-known crockery dealers* are—Unsecured creditors, L 8,055 5s 6d 5 secured creditors, L 253. The assets are L 6.105 13s Bd, leading a deficiency of L 949 12s Id.

The suit of Grey v. Grey for nullity of marriage has been discontinued by the petitioner, it being understood that she is unable to substantiate her charges. The Woolston Licensing Committee have deferred the renewal of the license of the Heathoote Hotel for a week, to allow arrangements for a transfer from Mrs George to Mr Goughian to be completed, the difficulty with Vincent and Co. having been arranged. Bowron Bros., leather dressers, of Christchurch, were sued for L2O damages by a professional glovemaker whom they had engaged at Home, they not haying the necessary machinery for glove-making, and consequently dismissing him. Judgment was given for plaintiff.

Henry Herbert Hunt has been committed at Christchurch for trial for for gory-

At the adjourned meeting of George Turnbull’s creditors Mr Perrier stated the Banc of New Zealand was prepared to accept 1.4,000 as their proportion of the amount due by Turnbull. It was resolved that Mr Turnbull’s offer at L 5,500 be accepted for the assets, as previously stated, and the assignee be requested to arrive at a settlement with the Bank and New Zealand Loan Company on the basis offered by Mr Ferrier. Mr Perrier then moved that the assignee be requested to carefully investigate any oases of apparent preference, and be authorised to obtain legal opinion on the facts, and, if advised to do so, to bring a test case into Court. None of the other creditors voted on the resolution, which was declared carried.

The most vexing problem of the day is how to dress well on a small income. This can he solved by paying a visit to H. E. May and Co., of Christchurch. They are now selling the balance of a very large purchase made from the trustees in the estate of Messrs Hudson, Ridley and Co. at actual landed cost, kindly read their advertisement which appears in our columns. See the goods at the prices there mentioned, and you will be more than satisfied that they are far below the ordinary trade rices.—[Advt.] Holloway’s Pills.—The sudden changes, frequent fogs, and pervading dampness sorely impede the vital functions and conduce to ill health. The remedy for these disasters lies in some purifying medicine, like these Pills, which is competent to grapple with the mischief at its source, and stamp it out without fretting the nerves or weakening the system, Holloway’s Pills extract from the Wood all noxiou? matters, regulate the action of every disordered organ, stimulate the liver and kidneys, and relax the bowels. In curing chest complaints these Pills are remarkable effective, especially when aided by friction ol the Ointment on its walls. This double treatment will ensure a certain, steady, and beneficent progress, and sound health will soon be re-established, —Advt.

The Bad and Worthless are never imitated or counterfeited. Thin 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 suffering invalids to use their stuff instead, expecting to make money on the credit and good name of H. 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. 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 w> ; te label, and Dr Soule’s name blown in th glass. Trust nothing else. Druggists and ch .mists are warned against dealing in im tations or counterfeit-*