The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prevalebit. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1884.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1374, 7 November 1884, Page 2

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prevalebit. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1884.

The cricket match between the Ash' burton County and Hororata Clubs con eluded yesterday in a victory for the for mer by fourteen runs, the visitors only I making 72 in their first innings. The | state of ttie weather prevented more than one innings on each side being played out. The weather last evening was so unpleasant that it is not to be wondered at that the attendance at the third entertainment given in aid of the Library funds was smaller than on similar previous occasion?. Mr Sidney Wolf had prepared an excellent programme for the first part, which included songs by some of our moat popular amateur vocalists and instrumentalists, the various items being warmly applauded. Mrs Branson and Mrs Orisu contributed to the enjoyment of the evening by their rendering of two ballads, the one pathetic and the other humorous. Mrs Hodge’s singing of “ Silver Bells of Memory,” secured her an undeniable encore, while Mr Zander for his flute solo and Mr H. Gates for his violin playing are to be congratulated on their success, Mr Gamble gave “ True till Death ” with considerable force and effect, and Mias Permain deserves praise for her rendering of her part in the pianoforte duet with Mr Wolf, which opened the concert. The Roselle Bros renewed the favorable impression caused by their first appearance in their trapeze performance, their evolutions being carried out with great skill. Mr Limant’s Dutch impersonation was one of t e features of the evening, and Mr B. Cullen’s negro song and dance was thoroughly appreciated. The Roman rings act was we 1 gone through, Mr Makanini as the clown creating much amusement. The farce of “Love in a Tub,” of which Mr Makanini was the life and soul caused uproarious laughter, and served to wind up an entertainment which certainly deserved better patronage than it received. It was intended to repeat the entertainment this evening but cons dering the state of the weather it has been determined to postpone it to a future date.

Mr Beetham, R.M., decided yesterday the Roman Catholic aigh school and the Young Ladies’ School at the Convent are exempt from drainage rates, on the ground that it had been abundantly proved that these schools were not carried on for pecuniary gain oi profit, but by persons whose only gain was the satisfaction they derived from the j consciousness that they were do ng their duty at great pecuniary loss to themselves.

The Penguin brought 2,370 gunnies o:

law sugar from Fiji the New Zealan Sugar Company, and the Lapwing, from Brisbane, 1,060 mats of sugar. A poll was taken yesterday on the proposal of the Wellington City Conncil to borrow L 75,000 for the Te Aro reclamation. The proposal was negatived by 448 votes.

The N.Z. and A.L. Company have sold about 2,500 acres of the most valuable portion of the Levels estate to Mr E. T. Rhodes, Timaru, at a satisfactory cash price.

At the Anglican Synod yesterday a resolution was unanimously carried in favor of petitioning Parliament for the' amendment of the Education Act to provide for religious instruction. At to-day’s meeting of the County Council a return was laid on the table showing the following particulars of the Domain Board Grant account: —Receipts; grant froth Government, L 1,113 10* (id. Expenditure: Ashburton Bomain Board, L 550 j Ohertaey Recreation Board, L7O ; Tinwaid Recreation Board, Ll5O ; Mount Somers Domain Board, L 10 0; South Kakaia Domain Board, Ll5O : Ashburton Racing Club, LSO; balance in hand, L 43 10s 6d. A fire brigades demonstration will be held in Dunedin the last week in January. So far the following brigades have entered:—Napier, Ahuriri, iViasterton, Wanganui, Hokitika, Timaru and Port Chalmers. The Mosgiel Woollen Factory Co.’s annual report states that the out-turn has been fully maintained. The amount of profit remaining for disposal after writing L 2,000 for depreciation of plant and payment of dividend at 10 per cent per annum for the helf-year ended April Gth (L 2,800), is L7,4;97 11s, of which the Directors recommend the payment of a 10 per cent dividend for the year (absorbing L 2,800). The transference of L 3,000 to the reserve fond (which will then stand at Ll 7,000), and carrying forward L 1,697 11s.

A miner named Richard Tierney, a

Bendigo, Vincent County, fell down a7ofr shaft and lay for over four days. He was rescued in an apparently dying condition, with a broken jaw and head badly cut, but no other injuries. bio is doing favorably in the local hospital. The new Orange Hall was formally opened on Wednesday evening by the W. G-.JM. of the Middle Island, Bro A. Mills, of Timaru, who performed tne ceremony. The Deputy-District G. M,, Bro Gebbie, of Southbridye, filled the Deputy-Master’s chair. The Grand Master m a few well-chosen remarks congratulated the members on having such a fine building. Ho said he believed it was the best Orange Hall in the colonies. Bro Gebbie also made a complimentary speech

iii which he said he trusted the brethren would still grow in love and friendship, and do their best to further the true principles of Orangeiam. After the Lodge closed a banquet provided by Bro Toppiu of the Royal Hotel was partaken of, when the usual loyal and other toasts were duly proposed and responded to The ball took place in the Oddfellows' Hall, and in spite of the bad weather the attendance was large. Dancing was kept up till an early hour on Thursday morning, to excellent music provided by Mr Sidney Wolf, K.A.M lIOLLOWAY’SiPILLS. —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 blood all noxious 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 of the Ointment on its walls. This double treat ment will ensure a certain, steady, and beneficent progress, and sound health will soon be re-established. —Advt. 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 costiveness, 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 Valuable 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, sd. [Advt,

The rates for the current year collected by the Ashburton County Council to date, amount to L 3.501 6s 9d, leaving L 1,749 7s Id still due. In the Chairman's usual statement at the County Council to-day, suggestions were made for the reduction of the office expenditure, and at the conclusion of *he routine business they ware discussed by the members at some length. Particulars appear in another column. Our Methven correspondent wires :—lt has been raining all day, accompanied with a sou’-wester. Mr Wason’s meeting will not take place owing to the inclemency of the|weathe-.

We would remind those interested that the privileges In connection with the Ashburton Racing Club’s Spring Meeting and the Agricultural Show will be sold by Mr Bollock at the Arcade to morrow at two o’clock. As both gatherings promise to attract an unusually large attendance, there should be brisk competition for the different “rights.” “ Rough on Rats.” —Clears out rats, mice, roaches, flies, •>.nts, bs. -1-bugs, beetles, insects, skunks, jack rabbits, gophers. Druggists, The N. Z. Drvg Co., General Agents, 2

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

This evening our 'advertising columns con

tain a large price list from one of the leading drapery establishments in Christchurch, and, we are confident visitors to town will do well by giving them a call. The r stock is large and well assorted, containing all the novelties of the season and a grand assortment of general household drapery, men’s and boys’ clothing, hats, shirts, ties, and scarves. The ladies’, show room is well worth a visit, being well stocked in millinery, mantles and underclothing of a large and varied description, u prices that are bound to effect a speedy clearance. H. E May & Co., The Hall.— [Advt.]