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Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1296, 3 July 1884, Page 2

The Rev W. G. Baker, agent in New Zealand for the Brithh Foreign Bible Society delivered a leciv.ro entitled “India and its people,” in the Presbyterian Church last evening. There was a large attendance. The Rev A. M. Beattie presided and briefly introduced the lecturer, who gave a very interesting description of the work that was being done by the Society in India, and stated that the scriptures had been introduced into that country alone in sixty-one different and distinct dialects. The total number of languages into which the Bible had been translated by the Society was 255.,.Mr Baker’s description of the difficulties met with by missionaries in India was related in a manner that told of large personal experience, and the audience was kept in a simmer of amusement by his quaint references and many humorous anecdotes. In answer to Questions a short account of the work done ..among the Buddhists and Persians was given, and it was stated that the output per working day of Bibles and Testaments was 10,000 copies. The Rev Mr Blake, in a short speech, proposed that a b.anoh of the Society be formed in Ashburton, which was seconded by the Rev E. A. Scott and carried. A Committee tonsisting of all the Protestant ministers with Messrs C. E. Fooks, Gavin, R. Alcorn, I. Scott, Sawle and Wallace was then appointed to carry out details. The Rev Mr Beattie proposed a vote of thanks to Mr Baker, which was carried by acclamation, and the meeting was then closed by singing the doxology. At the inquest on the body of William Clifton held this afternoon, and fully reported elsewhere, the Coroner remarked that he the Borough Council would take some steps to guard against the danger said to exist upon the Alford Forest Road at the point where the recent accident occurred. A rider to the same effect was added by the jury to their verdict. A football match, Volunteers v. The Club, will be played on the Domain Ground to-morrow afternoon at 3.30 p. m. All players who desire to take part in the game are requested to bo on the ground at the above hour.

The Hospital returns for the month ending June 30 are as follows Patients in Hospital on June Ist, 13 ; admitted, 4; discharged, 6 ; deaths, nil. From the programme of the entertainment to be given to-morrow in St Stephen’s schoolroom by the Ashburton Debating Society, it appears that an excellent evening’s amusement has been provided. - All the principal musical amateurs have promised to assist, and in addition to the songs and recitations two selections from Sheridan’s celebrated comedy “ The Rivals ” will be given.

The 11th of July will bo celebrated by the Orangemen in the flpringburn localiry by a select ball, to take plate in the schoolroom. Steps are being taken to form a lodge for this district, and we understand it is to be initiated on the commemoration day. The Master of the Ashburton Hospital desires us, on behalf of the patients, to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of a quantity of flowers from Mrs Lea, illustrated papers and periodicals from the Rev. E. A. Scott, and a quantity of linen from Mesdames Geo. Jameson, Collins, Gamble, and Miss Steane. While laying the drag for the hunt this afternoon, dr McQuiUan's horse fell and broke its lag, and was afterwards destroyed.

The hounds met on the Great South road, opposite the Canterbury Mills, this afternoon, to hunt the first drag of tha season. There was a large attendance of members, and a really good run over a nice line of country was enjoyed. Mrs Wilkie and Miss Shury followed the whole distance, and gave many of the gentlemen constituting the field a lead. Mr Edward Saunders, who has provided such excellent sport with these hounds in past years, was out, and showed no disposition to give way to the new aspirants for the foremost position. Messrs M‘Lean Bros., Hunt Bros., Claridge Bros., Shury, McClure, Quill, Thompson, Corbett, Wroughton and many others, including Master Willie Saunders, a very diminutive sportsman, mounted on a clever pony, went straight and well throughout the two runs. It is impossible to remain [long sick or out of health where Hop Bitters are used. See another— [ADVT.j Catarrh ok tih, lit. adder. — Stinging irritation, inflammation, all kidney and similar complaints, cured hy “ Buchu-paiba.” The N.Z. Drug Co., General Agents. 3

Wells’ “Rough on Corns.” —Ask for Weils’ “Rough on Corns.” Quick relief, complete, permanent cure. Corns, warts, bunions. The N.Z. Drug Co,, General Agents. _ _ 3 Indigestion and Liver Complaints.—For these complaints Baxter’s Compound Quinine 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. 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;},Soo. 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.] “ German Syrup.” —No other medicine in the worjd y/a? ever given such a test of its curative qiuilitiesas 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 throat and lungs, giving the afflicted undeniable proof that German Syrup will' cure them. The result has been that Druggists in every town and village in civiljsed countries are recommending it t 6 their customers. Go to your Druggist and ask what they know about it. Sample Bottles 6d. Regular size 3s. 6d. . Three doses wifi relieve any case,—lAdVt.J

Mf C, Bunny, solicitor, was yesterday charged at Nelson with receiving L7O from Mr Chapman for the purchase of certain land from Mr Pearce, of Wellington, and converting the same to his own use and benefit. He was ultimately committed to take his trial at the next sitting of the Supreme Court, bail being allowed, the accused in L2OO and two sureties of LIGO each. The bail was forthcoming. In Banco at Dunedin Judge Williams refused to set aside his order declining to strike out Sievwright’s name as defendant in equity in the suit Campbell v Kennedy and others.

The Ringarooma brought a shipment of ten thoroughbred horses from Tasmania. They consist of three by St Albans, and seven yearlings by Manuka. One of the latter is a half sister to Tasman.

A motion approving of the union with the Northern Church, has been proposed for the next meeting of the Dunedin Presbytery.

At a meeting of the Gisborne Working Men’s Political Association on- Tuesday night ever 100 were present. The platform adopted wSs similar to that of Christchurch and other places. Sir George Grey was proposed as President, but it was' decided to have one of the promoters. Several were proposed, and Mr Sandaland was elected.

The Auckland Acclimatisation Society, in view of tho facts that rabbits have existed in the province for forty years past, have declined to sanction the introduction of stoats, mongooses and such like animals.

Great apathy is shown by Hearn’s supporters in the matter of raising his stakes money, and unless the amount is subscribed by the end of next week it is probable the match with' Hanlon will fall through. The following telegram has been received from the Native Department from Mr Kenrick, R.M., in reference to the alleged case of Maori witchcraft in the Coromandel districtßeturned from Cabbage Bay last night ; found the native Paraira, accused of witchcraft, confined in the house The natives, after some demur and delay, admitted the prisoner and produced him. He had been brought from Tauroa • tied’ ..to- bis", horse. . After some talk they agreed to aeqhit him of complicity in the death of the young woman, and laid the blame on the Ngaputi tribe. Paraira declined to return in a boat with me, and said he felt no fear. Hoana and the principal 'men said no harm would come to him. I told them the Native Minister would hold them responsible for his safety and called on. Mr Preece, who acted as interpreter, says that tho mari is nowquite safe from harm. In this opinion I concur.” A new daily evening paper, named the Evening Press, was issued in Wellington last evening.

The ketch Ocean Quean, which arrived at Wellington yesterday morning, states that when between Tory Channel and Port Uunderw.ood she passed a large quantity of the wreck of. the steamer Kangaroo, which foundered a short time ago off Cape Campbell. In the Wellington Supreme Court in banco yesterday morning argument was heard in the case of Harding v. Milton. This was a case of considerable interest to publicans, being an appeal from the R.M. at Wellington, The question at issue was whether the position of placards in a bar in a public house announcing that liquor supplied was adulterated with water was sufficient notice under the Adulteration Act, which provides that vendors shall be liable to a penalty if bulk be increased unless it be declared at the time of sale that the liquor is so adulterated. After argument leave to appeal was allowed. Why do Hop Bitters' cure so much ? Because they give good digestion, rich blood, and healthy action of all the organs. See—[A DVT.'], Flies and Bugs. —Beetles, insects, roaches, ants, bed-bugs rats, mice, gophers, jack-rab-bits, cleared out by “ Rough on Rats.” The N.Z. Drug Co., General Agents. 3 ~ Holloway’s Ointment and Pilis.—

Glad 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 this soothing Ointment. They will find it the best means of lessening their agony, and, assisted by Holloway’s Pills, the surest way of overcoming their disease. More need not be 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 Holloway’s easy and inexpensive remedies, which comfort by moderating the throbbing vessels and calm-ng-the excited nerves. — Advt. The Bad and Worthless

are never imitated or counterfeited. This is especially true of a family medicine, and it of positive proof that the remedy imitated is {is 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 mane 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. -11 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 Hr boule’s name blown in th glass. Trust nothing else. Druggists and ch .mists are warned against dealing in im tations or counterfeit'"