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Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1290, 26 June 1884, Page 2

The monthly meeting of the Wesleyan Temperance Society, held last pight at the Cameron street Church, was well attended, and the proceedings, which were both varied and instructive, appeared to give every satisfaction. The Rev 0. H. Standage presided over the meeting, and gave a brief address, the main theme of which was the need of education in temperance principles. Mr Kilworth gave some interesting facts and figures connected with the liquor traffic, and found a remedy for the existing depression if the colony’s drink bill of three millions per annum could be utilised in providing work for the uncrrv ’ yed, and prosecuting works on a mas. gigantic scale. An appropriate recitation by Mr Martin, a solo by Mr Jones, and a duet by Mrs Gamble and Miss Blick were given during the evening, and were much appreciated. MrOookson, who accompanied the Ashburton part of the shipment to Port Chalmers, has given us the following particulars of the Night Hawk, and her cargo of horses for Calcutta :—The embarkation commenced at nine o’clock on Saturday morning in the presence of a very large concourse of spectators, and the 125 horses comprising the shipment were all safely ensconced on board at four o’clock the same afternoon. The horses were not slung from the wharf to the ship’s hold in the usual barbarous manner, but an inclined gangway was erected, by which the horses were able to walk from the railway trucks to their stalls on board the vessel. Eighty horses *re accommodated below, and forty-five on deck in stalls eight feet by two feet ten inches, the rows of stalls facing each other, with a passage between them for the convenience of the attendants. The vessel carries an ample supply of provender for the whole voyage, but she will have several opportunities to revictual during the passage The Night Hawk is a barque of 700 tons burden, admirably adapted for the charter on which she is now employed. She sailed from Port Chalmers yesterday, will pass through Torres Straits, and skirt the coasts of Java and Sumatra, into the Bay of Bengal, availing herself of the usual opportunities to obtain fresh water and other supplies. Mr Cavanagh does not accompany the consignment himself, but the horses are under the care of Mr Anderson, M.R.0.Y.5., and Mr S. Margetts, Mr Hyland’s opponent in the recent riding raatah.

During the proceedings at tha R.M. Court this morning Mr Wilding submitted a document as evidence, whichMr Branson contended should bear the usual stamp as an agreement. In the argument - which followed it transpired that it did not devolve upon the Bench to 'tetermine the question, but upon the proper officer of the Court who, in this c ise, was Mr W. Martin, the clerk. Mr Martin was summoned into Court to g[ve his ruling which was, with the approbation of the Bench, against Mr Branson’s contention.

Members of the Somerset Lodge are requested to attend an important meeting to be held at the Masonic Hall to-morrow evening.

A satisfactory trial of Messrs P. and D. Duncan’s disc harrow with a broad cast sower attached was held at Mr J. farm this afternoon Mr Lemon expressed himself as highly satisfied with the manner in which the harrows and sowar did vhe work. Some further particulars wil appear in to-morrow’s issue.

At the R.M. Court this morning Mr Wilding, on behalf of Mr Spackman, applied that coats might be awarded to the defendant in the case Priedlander Bros v Ivory, which was heard in the Court some time ago, and judgment given for the plaintiffs, but the Supreme Court subsequently ruling that the Resident Magistrate had not sufficient jurisdiction, granted an order of prohibition. Mr Purnell opposed the application, which was not granted, The Committee of the Ashburton Racing Club will meet this evening and determine what steps shall be taken in raspeot to repairs and improvements to the Club’s property.

At the conclusion of the other business at the R.M. Court this afternoon Mr Branson called Mr Baddeley’a attention to the judgment in the case Donovan v. Graham, heard during the morning. It appears that Mr Graham had actually paid into Court the 35s for which juigifeent was given, but by some misconception this was not made clear to the Bench by tha Council engaged. The Magistrate promised to look into the matter. It is impossible to remain long sick or out of health where Hop Bitters are used. See another—[Advt.] Why do Hop Bitters cure so much ? Because they give good digestion, rich blood, and healthy action of all the organs. See—[Advt.] Money wanted—We notice by our advertising columns that one of the large drapery and clothing firms of Christchurch are in urgent need of L 3,500. In order to secure the amount before the 30th of July they have decided to sacrifice - their entire stock, supplying all comers at wholesale price. We should advise all friends wishing to make the most of the little money at their disposal to lose no lime in visiting H, E. May and Co., of the Hall.— [Advt.] . Indigestion and Liver Complaints.—For these complaints Baxter’s Compound Qfflnine Pills have proved a specific, acting powerfully on the liver and mildly on the stomach. Sold everywhere, or post free from J. Baxter, Chemist, Christchurch, for 19 or 44 stamps. 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 extended 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 in the bowels, are the sources of the curative powers of Holloway’s Pills.—Advt. » German Syrup.”—No other medieine 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, Group, severe Coughs, Pneumonia and other diseases of the throat and lungs, giving the afflicted undeniable proof that German Syrup will cure them. T h,« result has been that Druggists in every town spd. village in civilised countries are recommending it to their customers. Go to your ’ Druggist and ask what they know about it. Sample Bottles fid, Regular size 3s. fid. Three 1 doses will relieve any case. —[Advt. ] I

f At the annual meeting of the Auckland Chamber of Commerce Mr L. D. Nathan, President, delivered the usual address. Ho regretted he was unable to congratulate members on a successful year, as the result of the Southern depression was that the demand for kauri had fallen off in that market, and in Australia there w,»s a glut of American and Baltic timber. He eulogised the San Francisco mail service as the best we ever had, and referred to the supreme folly of superseding it by a worse. He condemned the improvement of tho bankruptcy laws. Mr G. Reid was elected President for the ensuing year.

A Working Men’s Political Association is proposed to be formed at Gisborne. Mr Downes, Deputy Returning Officer for the East Coast election, was drowned while' crossing the river on his way to Mahia polling place. At the inquest a verdict of death by drowning was returned. He leaves a wife and three children. His . life was insured for L2OO in the A. M.P. Society. A subscription was started, and L2O was collected.

The New Zealand Lean and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, have received the following telegram from their London branch, dated 25th inst, :—Wool: Market unchanged.—Wheat : Market quiet. The weather is favorable for the crop here Adelaide is worth 41s 6d ; New Zealand, 40s, and tuscan 42s per 4951b5; Adelaide, fa.q., is worth c.i.f., to arrive, 40s par dSOlbs. —Tallow is dull of sale. Market overstocked. Mutton is worth 365, and beef 35s 6d per cwt. —Leather : Market unchanged.—Frozen meat : Market steady. Mutton, weighing ner carcase, 70 to 7olbs, is worth sjd per lb. Mr Donald Reid, at the Otago Harbor Board meeting, will propose —“ That all coal imported and not landed, used for coaling steamers or for working refrigerating or other machinery in ships In harbor, will be exempt from payment of dues.

A deputation from the Otago Constitutional Reform Association is to wait on the Trades and Labor Council, -to endeavor to get that body to adopt their programme.

A number of perpetual lease applications came before the Otago Land Boa-d yesterday. For one there were fire tenders, and a rental of 6s 7d per acre was obtained, the upset being 3?. In the majority of oases there were only two tenders.

The adjourned meeting of Austin, Lewis and Co.’s creditors was held at Dunedin yesterday afternoon, and some discussion took place as to the position of the Auckland creditors, who claim the right to rank as special creditors of Edward Lewis, of Auckland, and that the assets of the Auckland firm should not be included in the bankruptcy of the Dunedin firm. A resolution was pissed, instructing the Assignee in Dunedin to resist the position taken up by the AucKland creditors, it being maintained that the Auckland business was simply a branch of the Dunedin one. The Governor will hold a levee at the Government House on Saturday, in honor of her Majesty’s birthday. The following cable message from Foo Chow was received by Messrs Johnston and Co., of Wellington:—“Steamer Famsus loft Foo Chow for Wellington direct on the 24th iust., with a cargo of new season’s teas, for all New Zealand ports.”

A quantity of stone, the like of which for rich gold bearing propert’es has never been equalled at Reefton, was brought down to RosS from Cedar Creek reefs on on Saturday. Since then twenty-four shares have been constantly changing hands at LSO. A company was floated last night with a capital of L 24.000, and men in its employ hive left yesterday to yet out quartz so as to have it ready by the time the battery shall be finished. Some of the pieces of stone were studded with globules of gold, some as large as peas. On Tuesday a trial crushing of stone showing gold w«s made in the fpresence of some Greymouth loading quartz reefers, and it yielded highly payable results. The stone was obtained from the William Tell Company. The Excelsior Company, Peg and Peg, with the abovenamed have got the reef, and are busily getting out stone. piece of stone from the latter was crushed, and yielded' at the rate of 8 oz to the ton. Fresh ground is being rushed.

The sixth annual meeting of the Ashburton Porks Railway Company was held yesterday afternoon. The report showed that the line had been paying over 3| per cent after deducting all charges. Organised opposition to the district rate had prevented its being collected, but when the matter is settled in a Court of Justice the directors will be in a position to declare a dividend. The traffic receipts are L 7,500, and revenue inr excess of working expenditure L 2.570. Mr R. M. Morten was elected a director. LSO was voted to the directors for their services.

No public reception was given to the Canterbury members of the New Zealand football team. -

In the Christchurch Resident Magistrate’s Court, yesterday, a man was fined L2 for conduct whereby a breach of the peace might have been occasioned, fle accosted a young woman at ten o’clock at night, conversed with her, accompanied her to her house, and laid held of her hand when she was opening her door. He also asked her to meet him again on Tuesday night. He used no other insulting or rude language, but the Magistrate held th.»t the young woman would have been justified in slapping his face, so he had been guilty of the offence charged.