The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit. SATURDAY, JULY 5, 1884.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1298, 5 July 1884, Page 2

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit. SATURDAY, JULY 5, 1884.

The Oddfellows of Ashburton celebrated their tenth anniversary last night by a soiree, a kind of festivity the local lodge has of late years taken very kindly to. Tea was laid at six o’clock, and about 200 people partook of the goo things dispensed by the following lad es— Mesdamos Dolman, M’Kee, Cullen, Hodge, Leeson, Stribbling, Hefford, Manhire, Watts, Millar, and Miss Macfarlane. After the tables had been cleared dancing began, Mr G. F. Scott acting as M.C. Between the dances songs were given by several ladies and gentlemen, and a negro minstrel performance was given at one of these intervals by Messrs Dolman and Cullen, the former of whom also contributed a stump speech. Instrumental music, both in accompanying the songs and for the dances, was supplied by Miss Gates and Messrs H. A. Gates, Hoskins, M’Kay, and M’Nab. At about eleven o’clock the prepared programme had been gone through, and Mr Joshua Tucker, who had the management of the entertainment, announced that “ \uld Lang Syne ” would close the anniversary celebration. This was sung in true 'Scotch style by the company, after which paterfamilias and matei fatnilias went home, but the younger people kept on the dancing for some time longer. Altogether the meeting was a very enjoyable one.

Mr W. 0. Walker will address the electors of Ashburton in the Town Hall this evening at 7 30. One of the largest sales of stock and farm plant over held in the coun y will take place at Rakaia on the 17th and 18th inst., when the N.Z L. and M A. Co, will dispose of the effects in the estate of Me Kerrow and Mann. Full particulars will be found in another column.

The railway authorities announce elsewhere the arrangements made for visitors to the Timaru Steeplechase meeting on the 11th inst.

An entertainment consisting of concert and dance in aid of the Ohertsey school children’s prizi fund was given in the schoolhouse last evening. There was a good attendance and the affair altogether was a success. A strong contingent of musical amateurs from Rakaia assisted the local talent, and the result waß a programme of exceptional merit was presented to the audience. ■ The following ladies and gentlemen contributed instrumental and vocal selections during the evening, viz , Miss Sharpe and the Misses Dene, Angus and Young, and Messrs Todd, Russell and Sharpe. The Rev Mr Chambers read a selection from “ Handy Andy,” and Messrs Barret and Lomas, the former in a stump speech and step dance, the latter in a recitation,Tendered service. Herr Weiss, assisted by one or two lady amateurs, rendered efficient services at the dance which followed the concert.

The gentleman who some time ago visited Ashburton and managed to victimise several confiding amateur horticulturists by selling them what purported to be blue gladiola bulbs, has returned to the district. Last evening this Mr Amos Russell got gloriously drunk, and Constable Smart proceeded to take him into custody, but he showed a decided objection to a lodging on the cold ground of a prison cell. However, in spite of his resistance, Russell was conveyed to the lock-up, and this morning had to answer to a charge of drunkenness, combined with two others of assaulting and resisting the police in the execution of their duty. The presiding justices, Messrs Williamson and Bullock, marked their sense of the prisoner’s conduct by- inflicting a fine of 40s, with the alternative of fourteen days’ imprisonment.

The Debating Society are to be congratulated on the success of their entertain ment last evening, the attendance, considering the counter attractions, being very good, and the performance throughout to be commended. The first part of the programme commenced with a pianoforte duet by Miss Shury and Mias Kidd, which was very nicely played, and Mr Parker followed with the song, “ A Sentinel ami.” Mrs Branson a contribution was one of the successes of the evening, and the lady was, as usual, loudly applauded. Miss Way mouth, who possesses an excellent contralto voice, took part with Mrs Crisp in the duet “ Pulaski’s banner,” and Mrs Wood, Miss Oliver, and Mr A. Fooks were the other vocalists, all of whom deserve praise for their efforts. Mr Robertson’s stump speech caused hearty laughter, the local hits being especially appreciated. A dramatic recital from Sheridan’s “Rivals,” in which Messrs Oaygill, Hogg, and Shaw took part, concluded the first portion of the entertainment, and it went very we'l. The second part consisted of vocal and instrumental selections, in which Mrs Crisp, Mies Waymouth, and Mr Branson contributed solos, and Mr and Mrs Branson a duet, the latter being one of the principal features of the evening, thoroughly deserving the enc re it received. The duel scene from the “Riva's” finished up the evening, and sent the audience away in good temper. Messrs Earley as Bob Acres, E. "Eooka as Sir Lucius, and Paul; in the small part of Faulkland, deserve praise for their acting. Mr Sidney Wolf, R.A.M., kindly assisted in playing several of the accompaniments. The next meeting of the Society was announced by the President, Mr Craighead Jo take place on next Friday week, when the snuj' 3o *' to be discussed will be “ Federation. ”

Why do Hop Bitters cure so mucii ? Because they give good digestion, rich blood, and healthy action of all the organs. See — [Advt.] “ Rough on Rats.” —Clears out rats, mice, roaches, flies, ants, bf'J-bugs, beetles, insects, skunks, jack-rabbits, gophers. Druggists. The N.Z. Drug Co., General Agents. 2 . Money wanted—We notice by our advertising columns that one of the large d' apery 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 t > make the most of the litlie money at their disposal to Jose no time in visiting H. E. May and Co., of the Hall.— Advt.]

A servant girl named Fanny Eonning. ton was arrested at Blenheim yesterday charged with infanticide, her newly-born infant being found dead in a water closet. The girl was removed to the hoapita l , and an inquest wsa to be held to-day. The New Zealand Shipping Company, limited, have received the following by cable, dated London, July 2nd , —“ Waitangi has arrived in the Channel.”

The steamer L 11a Rookh took fire at Raglan at midnight on Thursday, but after strenuous efforts the fire subsided. The hull and cargo were damaged. She left Auckland for Onelninga yesterday morning.

Soon after midnight on Thursday a fire broke out in a cottage near fho Gisborne Hotel occupied by a man named Gilman. The occupants barely escaped with thsir lives. The cottage and its contents were wholly destroyed. Other buildings were saved after strenuous efforts. The cottage was owned by Mrs D. N. Brown, and was insured for L 125 in the Now Zealand office. Gilman was insured for LIOO in the Union.

Frank Carr, a clerk, was yesterday committed for trial at Wanganui on three chi rgos of embezzlement of -monies belonging to his employers.

The steamer Go-Ahead broke her shaft yesterday morning coming up the Wanganui. The propeller dropped off, but was found by the Harbor Master during the day. The steamer has been beached, and the shaft taken out for repairs.

At a meeting of the creditors of W. W. Taylor, held at Wellington yesterday, the official assignee stated that an expert had valued the stock of the bankrupt, and his estimate was that the valuation put down by Mr Taylor was, L 5.000 or L 7.000 in excess of the real values The bankrupt denied that the expert’s valuation was correct. Mr Taylor attributed his failure to high charges for interest and unprofitable returns from Manawa run. He had made'no distinction betweentrust accounts and general accounts, because he was in full conviction that he was in a position to pay every penny he owed. He was not in a position to make any offer to his creditors, nor were there any people who would gu <rantee any offer he could make. Alter discussion it was suggested that the official assignee should retain Mr Taylor and his staff, but the assignee said “ I should decline to act with Mr Taylor at present, because it is impossible to knew what ulterior steps may. be taken.” The meeting was subsequently adjourned until Ju'y 15th.

At the inquest on Richard Brooker, who was killed while bush-felling at Porirua, a verdict of “ Accidental death ” was returned.

Hit Excellency the Governor and Major Cautley leave Wellington, for Sydney by the Wakatipu to-night.

A Children's Industrial Exhibition was opened at Wellington by Lady Jervois yesterday afternoon.

The Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association have refused to grant the use of their ground for the annual eight days’ drill of the Yeomanry Cavalry, as requested by Captain Wright. A preliminary meeting of gentlemen favorable to the formation of a Political Club, with objects similar to those of the Gobdon Club of England, was hold at Christchurch yesterday afternoon. A subcommittee was appointed to further the scheme quietly, and report on July 29th, it being thought that the general election was not a suitable time to do more. Mr A. G. Howland gave his usual celebration of the4ihof July, at which the Mayor of Christchurch, the United States Consular Agent, the President of the Chamber of Commerce, and other leading citizens ware present.

It is impossible to remain Hong sick or out of healthj where Hop Bitters are used. See anolh?r — [Advt.] “ Buchu-UAiba.” —Quick, complete cure, all aonoying kidney, bladder, and urinary diseases. Druggists. The N.Z. Drug Co., General Agents. 2 That husband of mine is three times the man he was before he began using “ Wells’ Health Rfcncwer.” 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 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 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.]

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