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Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1375, 8 November 1884, Page 2

The Friendly Society’s gala on Monday next, promises to be a great success, provided the weather continues propitious. The place selected for the gathering is a paddock situated directly on the south end of the bridge, and has been kindly placed at the disposal of the Committee by the Hon John McLean, of Laghraor. A procession will leave the Oddfellows’ Ball at 11 a.m., and march to the ground under the leadership of Mr Alfred Harrison. A capital programme of sports has been arranged, ana the talented Roselle Bros, will give an open air performance, which will no doubt be an additional attraction. In the evening an entertainment will he given in the Oddfellows’ Hall, which will consist of a number of musical and dramatic selections, by wellknown amateurs. Mr Makaninl will give give several of his character sketches, including a stump speech, and tbe whole will conclude with a dance. A special meeting of shareholders of the Ashburton Town Hall Company was held yesterday afternoon to confirm resolutions which had been passed by a special general meeting of shareholders on siOth October. There was a fair attendance, and Mr Thomas Bullock, the Chairman of the Board of Directors, presided. The resolutions were confirmed without amendment, with the exception of the last, which read “ That the remuneration of

the liquidators be 2£ par cent,” and to this were added the words “ Upon the gross proceeds of the sale of the assets of the Company.” The annual election of Mayor of the

Borough will be held on Wednesday, 26th instant, at the Borough Council Chambers. Nominations must be lodged with the Returning Officer, Mr C iarles Braddell, before twelve o’clock noon on Friday, 14',h instant.

With reference to the recent wrecks at che Islands, the barque Reconnaissance was insured for L 1,500, of which the New Zealand and Booth British hold L 250 each. The Smiling Morn was insured for L2,c00 in the South British Insurance Company ; L 1,750 was re-insured, L 250 each in New Zealand and National Companies, the balance is re-insured by Companies not represented in Auckland. The Hun Mr Nurse Was found yesterday in one of the Legislative Council rooms partially insensible. Dr Grace was at once sent for, and Mr N urse was removed

;o the Hospital, whefe he lies in a rather recarious condition. 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. 13., and in i very way trying to induce suffering invalids to use their stuff instead, expecting to make money on the credit and good name of 11. B. Many others started nostrums put up in similar 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 Bitteis. All such pretended remedies or cures, no matter what their style or nanje is, and especially those with tire word “ Hop ” or “Hops” ip their name or in any wav connected with them or their name, are imitations or counterfeits. Beware of them. Touch none of thsm. Use nothing but genuine American Hop Bitters, with a bunch or cluster of green Hops on the white label, and Dr Soule’s name blown in the glass. Trust nothing else. Druggists and chemists are warned against dealing in imita tions counterfeits,

The Committee of the Ashburton Racing Club met at the Club’s room last evening. Present—Messrs Purnell (in the chair), Quill, Harrison, R. Friedlander, and Dr Ross. A letter was read from the Railway Tiaffic Manager, stating that the usual arrangements would be made for special trains and fares in connection with the forthcoming races. !he Secretary was authorised to arrange with Messrs Hobbs and Goodwin for the use of their totalisator, and to issue the usual compli.nentary tickets It was determined o re ain ihe Ashburton Band for the two days’ races, and Mr Harrison was deputed to perfect the necessary derails. On Monday next the 10th instant, the Post Office will be closed, and no mails will be despatched after 6 a.m. The telegraph office will be open only from 7 till 8 o’clock in the evening.

The usual, monthly meeting of the Hospital and Charitable Aid Committee was held at the Council Chambers yesterday afternoon. Present—Messrs Harrison (in the chair), Jackson and Larabte. A letter was read from Mr J. K. March, of Christchurch, referring to the Old Men’s Home, and stating that increased accommodation would probably bo provided in that institution during the recess. The usual return of patients admitted §nd discharged from the Hospital during the month of October, particulars of which have already been published, was laid on the table. It was decided to employ a man to effect certain improvements recommended by the Master. Mr A. Otr’s tender for the supply of linen to the Hospital was accepted. Accounts amounting to L 62 17s Id having been passed for payment, the Committee adjourned. The Dunedin Wesleyan district meeting passed a resolution of condolence con cerning the death at Christchurch of the Rev Duller. The Rev J. S. Smalley was elected district representative. The New Zealand Shippmg Company, Limited, have received the following cable message, dated Hobart, 7th November:— “S.s. Ruapehu arrived, all well, to-day, at 9 a m., and sailed for Port Chalmers at 2 p.m.”

A fatal accident occurred on the express from Invercargill to Dunedin yesterday at Lovell’s Flat station. A Mrs Peck, with her family, was in the train, and was shifting from one carriage to another. She had a child m her arms and three others with her. As the train started she was on the carriage platform, when the jerk caused her little boy, five years old, to fall between the carriages on to the line, and ha was killed instantaneously. The body was brought on in the guard’s van.

The annual meeting of persons interested in the sports and races at Winslow on New Year’s Day is advertised in this issue, and will be held at the Winslow Hotel on Saturday evening next. The next sitting of the District Court will take place on Tuesday instead of Monday next. His Worship the Mayor presided at the Resident Magistrate’s Court this morning and fined a first offender for drunkenness 5s and costs with the usual alternative, and remanded a young woman charged with having no visible means of lawful support until Friday next, The usual half-yearly balance-sheets of the Ashburton County Council are published in this issue. The amount of the fine inflicted in the assault case Martin v Neville has been collected from 120 subscribers of sixpence each, and handed to the defendant. We have to acknowledge the receipt of the Press Shilling Almanac for IBis, which is just to band. The publication is replete with useful information, and is fully up to the high standard of previous years.

At a meeting of the Auckland Cricket Association on Thursday night letters from Dunedin and Nelson re interprovmcial matches were considered, and it was resolved, in regard to the proposed tournament at Christchurch at about the end of December, that the Secretary of the Auckland Cricketers’ Association write to the Canterbury and Dunedin Associations, asking what definite terms they would grant in the event of an Auckland representative eleven visiting Christchurch ; and if Auckland would have a choice of dates. It was also decided co offer Nelson two-thirds of the net proceeds of an interprovincial match with their team at Auckland about the end of this month. The usual monthly meeting of the Longbeach Road Board to have been held yesterday lapsed, owing to the unpropitious state of the weatner, for want of a quorum, Messrs Dobson (Acting chairman), and Or. Gilmour being the only ones present. As tenders had been called for certain works, i - was decided that they should be opeued and accepted, subject to the approval of the members representing the Wards in which the work was to be done. The successful tenderers were For metalling Waterton new road, T. Kerin, at Is 2d per yard; for ford on Cowdray road, T. Kerin, L2i 15s; for cleaning out side drain on Ford’s road, H. Anderson, at 6s 6d per chain. It was also resolved to give 2d per dozen for eggs and heads of small birds, and ask ibe various schoolmasters to kindly assist in tbe matter. It was decided to call for tenders for forming part of the Poplar road between Islewurtnaud the Boundary drain, and for cleaning out side drain of Dobsou’s road. The Clerk was empowered to instruct the Board’s solicitor to take the necessary proceedings to recover the amount due from the Sialeyards Company for gravel taken out of the Tinwaid pit, the Company having refused to pay the price demanded, viz ,3d per yard. The members present then adjourned the mee ing till tbe next regular monthly meeting.

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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 medibal and clerical profession. Read advertisement.

This evening our advertising columns contain 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, at prices that are bound to effect a speedy clearance. H. E May & Co., The Hall. — [Advt.] Holloway’s Pills. —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, Hollqway’s Pills extract from the blood ail ngxious matters, regulate the action of every disordered organ, stimulate the liyer and kidneys, and relax the bowels. In curing ' chest complaints these Pills are remarkable i 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 1 re-established.—Advt, I

Mr Hobbs, of Messrs Hobbs and Goodwin, will visit Ashburton on Monday, for the purpose of supervising the new arrangements now being made on the Ash burton racecourse, for the reception of the totalisator. The machine will be so placed that it may be reached either from the saddling paddock or outside the enclosure.

Mr Bullook sold the privileges in connection with the Ashburton Racing Club’s Spring Meeting and the Agricultural Show at the Arcade th s afternoon. The following were the prices realised :—Ashburton Racing Club: Gates, Mr Hicks, 1-80; No 1 publican’s booth, Mrs Woodley, L3B; No 2 publican’s booth, Mrs Woodley, LOO; luncheon booth, L 5; confectioner’s booth, Lll; right of sports, L2 10s; horse yards, L2 10s; cards, 10s per dozen; total, L 269. Agricultural Show No 1 publican’s booth, Mrs Butler, LIO; No 2 publican’s booth, Mrs Butler, L2O: confectioner’s booth No 1, Mr Davidson, L 9 10$; confectioner's booth, No 2, Mr Davidson,

LIO; right of sports, Mr Alexander, L 4 15s; total, L 54 ss. The local industries of Ashburton are growing apace. A visit to the principal workshops in this town will convince any of our readers that there is still a splendid future before usif we only patronise those of our enterprising townsmen who are determined to do a legitimate business with small profits. In Burnett street the workshops of Messrs Meech and Co. present a busy appearance, and having improved machinery are able to turn out an excellent display of household furnishings equal to any in Canterbury. We anticipate a great demand ana a satisfactory profit for the manufacturers in return. In Kast street Messrs M. and Co. have also opened a show room, where is to be seen some very fine furniture suitable to all classes, and we believe at prices that muse command a ready sale. Our advice is inspect Meech and Co.’s stock for house furnishings.