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Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1291, 27 June 1884, Page 2

Messrs P. and D, Duncan are to be congratulated on having made an important addition to their celebrated disc her rows, a public trial of which took place at Mr Lemon’s farm yesterday afternoon. The addition con r 'j *>f a broadcast seed sower attachment on a light framework immediately in front of the disc, thus converting the implement into a combined broadeest sower and harrow, the sowing and harrowing being done simultaneously. If the machine is required to bo used simply as a disc harrow, the seed box can be easily detached, and can be just ns easily replaced when the machine is again required for the combined purpose of sowing and harrowing, The advantages Messrs P. and D. Duncan claim for the improvement are a great of time and coat of machinery. The machine uied at the trial yesterday was a twenty two disc harrow, with a seed box attached proportionate in width to the harrows, the implement being drawn by four horses, swingle bars being used in place of the shafts usually attached to the disc harrow. The seed was sown partly on the rough furrow, and partly on land that had been harrowed, and the result in' each case was equally satisfactory. This is the first time the combined machine has been used in the district, and in order to afford farmers an opportunity of inspecting the machine we are requested to state that thoc mibined harrow and broadcast sower will be at work on Mr Lemon’s farm during the present and early part of the ensuing week. The hounds met at Windermere yesterday afternoon. Immediately after the throw off a hare was found, but after a short run the hounds took up a fresh scent, and the number of hares much interfered with the day’s sport. Mr and Mrs Wright, with their usual hospitality, invited all present to refreshments, which were a very acceptable addition to the afternoon’s programme. A number of young ladies attended the meet on horseback, and amongst others present we noticed Messrs Graham, Corbett, M'Lean Bros., McQuillan, Shury, M'Clure, and Hunt Bros. The hounds will meet at Ohertsey to-morrow at 2 p. m. sharp. The Committee of the Ashburton Racing Club met at the Club’s room last evening. Present—Messrs 0. W. Purnell (in the chair), M. Friedlander, Crisp, Quill, R, Friedlander, Foots, Harrison, Drs Leahy and Ross. Mr P. Campbell wrote accepting his appointment as starter. The Chairman reported that he had agreed to a settlement with Mr Braddell, in respe.t to the lease of land which the Club had determined to relinquish. Mr Alfred F’oofcs, the architect to the Club, waited upon the Committee and recommended certain repairs and improvements to the buildings and enclosures, and it was resolved that the Improvement Committee be empowered to spend a sum not exceeding L9O on the improvements suggested by Mr Rooks. The Improvement Committee reported recommendations made by Messrs Stitt and Winter in respect to the running course, and it was resolved—- “ That Messrs Stitt and Winter bo thanked for their advice in respect to the course, and that the Improvement Committee be authorised to cany out the suggestions made by those gentlemen.” It was determined to hold the spring meeting about ten days after the Christchurch meeting, and that a sum not less than L 751) be given in stakes. Messrs M. Friedlander, Fooks, Drs Leahy and Ross were appointed a Committee to draft a programme for submission to next meeting, and Messrs Harrison, Stilt, and Winter were authorised to let the course for grazing for a term of 12 months. Mr Quill gave notice that at next meeting he would propose that the Club take over the Summer Race Meeting, A correspondent has requested us to publish the following:—On Wednesday evening theGoraldme Philharmonic Society gave their final concert of the season, in the Oddfellows’ Hall, and the entertainment was a most complete success. The programme was of a miscellaneous character. At the close of the performance, Mr Willoughby, the hon. secretary, spoke in high terms of the services rendered by the conductor and Mrs Edmonds, and the conductor said that he wished again to publicly thank the Misses Fish for their services to the Society. He said that he had never met with young ladies more useful to a Society and more devoted to their work. He called for, from all present, a vote of thanks. This appeal was responded to by a perfect storm of applause. Miss A. Fish presided at the piano and the accompaniments were faultless. It is sincerely to be hoped that this Society will be kept together, for good as the work has been in the past, from the classes that Mr Edmonds is forming, it promises to do better in the future, and such a Society h a great boon in a quiet place such as Geraldine, and, moreover, it is only a proper return to those who have been instrumental in bringing the Society to its present state that the members should keep together. Mr Edmonds stated that it was possible he might leave the district in a few months, and it is indeed to be hoped that he may find it worth his while to give up the Idea, for a more painstaking and efficient conductor it would be hard to find.

Why do Hop Bitters cure so much ? Because they give good digestion, rich blood, and healthy action of all the organs. See—[Advt.]

Don’t Die in the House.—“ Rough cn Rats ” clears out rats, mice, beetles, roaches, bed-bugs, flics, ants, insects, moles, jackrabbits, gophers. The N.Z. Drug Co., General Agents. 1 HTic-Doloureux, Toothache, or any other neuralgic pain speediiy yields to Baxters AntiNeuralgic Pills. August Flower, —The (most miserable beings in the world are those suffering from dyspepsia and liver complaint. More than 75 per cent of the people are afflicted with these two diseases and their effects; such as sour stomach, sick headache, habitual costivencss, palpitation of the heart, heart burn, 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 flower. This valuab e 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, fid.—[Advt,

At a revision Court held this morning, before H. 0, S. Baddeley, Kaq., the fol lowing names, upon the application of Mr Joseph Ward, the Registrar, were struck off the Electoral Roll for Ashburton : John G. Anstee, H. Baldwin, Thomas Bennett, Benjamin Boswell, J. Bowick, 0. B. M. Branson, H. Byrne, James Cavanagh, Thomas Chambers, Zeohariah Ch-ippell, Herbert Crisp, Thomas Du Ison, VV. J. Dynes, William Eweri, T. R. Hodder, David Henderson, J. M. Hosking, George Lea, Edward Ling, E. G. Mayo, Duncan McKenzie, W. B. Metcalfe, Jacob fMooar, Michael Nealas, J. H. Newton, F. P. O’Reilly, Frederick Pavitt, B. Pilkington, H. Pratt, T. Pre'ndergast, W. H. Puddicombe, J. Two* mey, Joseph Ward, C. W. Ireland.

We notice that the Ashburton Racing Club has determined to _ add L 750 to its Spring programme. This is an increase of L 175 upon the amount paid away at the corresponding meeting last year. A rumor is current that a libel case is not unlikely to result from the present excitement in connection with the Ashburton School Committee. The writs for the new Parliament, were issued to-day, and the general election is fixed to take place on the 22nd inst. Parliament will mset again on August 7th. Wo' have received a letter from the Rev E. A. Scott re the School Committee question, but owing to its reaching us too late for publicition in this issue, we are compelled to hold it over till to-morrow.

The Committee of the Ashburton Hunt Club will meet at Quill’s Hotel this evening at 8 o’clock. The Rink Club will also hole its usual weekly meeting at the Town Hall, and the Somerset Lodge its ordinary monthly meeting at the Masonic Hall this evening. The fortnightly meeting of the St. Stephen’s Temperance Society will take place to-night, as will also the adjourned meeting of the Ashburton Debating Society. A Nelson firm has shipped to London by the Doric 210 bales of local hops ordered by cable on the 20th last. The same firm also made a s»le yesterday of 500 bales for the Sydney market. In the Star contempt case at Dunedin yesterday Mr Stout appeared for the plaintiffs. Mr Haggitt, for the defendants, put in an answering affidavit stating that the declaration and defence had been published without comment solely as news, and therefore could not prejudice any person reading them ; that if such publication is contempt the paper had no knowledge thereof, and it disclaims any such intention. Mr Stout mentioned in-* cidentally that proceedings had been taken against the Press Association. Judge Williams reserved judgment:

The fire .in the Kaitangata coal mine has now been overcome and coal was again got from the workings on Wednesday. Little damage has been done. Mr Locke, M. H.R , interviewed the Government in reference to the case of the family of Mr Downes, Returning Officer, who, while on duty, was drowned in the Poverty Bay district, and obtained a promise that LIOO be granted them but of the public funds. A cable message was received yesterday by Messrs Izard and Bell, solicitors, Wellington, in reference to the case of Plimmer and Reeves r. the Corporation of Wellington, which was submitted to the Privy Council. The case was as follows: The Corporation in the initial suit claimed the land on which Plimmer’s wharf is built, and got a verdict. The case then being taken to the Court of Appeal was again decided in favor of the Corporation, but the Privy Council have now reversed this decision. Messrs Piimmer .and Reeves as tenants of the land dermnd

L 12,000 compensation, and Mr Jacob Joseph as owner L 3,000, which claims the Court will now have to assess. The Otago Harbor Board have dispensed with the services of Mr Aiton, who was recently defendant in a breach of promise case.

The Otago representatives in the intercolonial football team ware met by the

Mayor of Dunedin at Port Chalmers, and driven from there in a four-horse drag. In to wn they were met by a large number of footballers.

In the Dunedin Supreme Court yesterday in an appeal from Oamaru, where a case had been dismissed by the Magistrate there because it. had not been proved that a by-lay under which a man was charged with hawking without a license had been sent to and acknowledged by the Colonial Secretary, Judge Williams expressed the opinion that it was not necessary the bylaw should be so sent to the Colonial Secretary. He held, however, that a man could not be convicted for hawking when he was acting as servant to another person who was a shopkeeper, and not carrying .on trade on his own behalf.

The Dockmaster has recommended the Otago Harbor Board to utilise the electric fight apparatus in their possession for lighting the dock, as most vesso’s are docked at night. The plant has been in the possession of the Board for some years, and so far has been put to no practical use.

It is impossible to remain long sick or out of health where Hop Bitters are used. See another—[ 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 1.3,500. In order to secure ihc 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 time in visiting H, E. May and Co,, of the Hall.— [Advt. ] Wells’ “ Rough on Corns.”—Ask for Wells’ “Rough on Corns.” Quick relief, complete, permanent cure. Corns, warts, bunions. The N.Z. Drug Co., General Agents. I Skinny Men.—“ Wells’ Health Renewer restores health and vigor, cures dyspepsia, impotence, debility. The N.Z. Drug Co., General Agents. I Holloway’s Pills.—Weary of Life.— Derangement of the liver is one of the most dangerous of diseases, and the most prolific source of those melancholy forebodings which are worse than death itself. A few doses of these noted Pills act magically in dispelling low spirits, and repelling the covert attacks made on tli£ nervSs by excessive heat, impute atmospheres, over-indulgence, or exhausting excitement, The most shattered constitution may derive benefit from Holloway’s Pills, which will regulate disordered action, brace the nerves, increase the energy of the intellectual faculties, and revive the failing memory. By attentively studying the instructions for taking these Pills, and explicitly putting them in practice, the most desponding will soon feel confident of a perfect recovery.—[Advf 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 suffering invalids to use their stuft instead, expecting to make money on the credit and good name of jH. B Many others started nostrums put up in sitni 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 wl he label, and Dr aoule’s name blown in th glass. Trust nothing else. Druggists and ch .mists are warned against dealing in itn ta* tioas or counterfeit? ,