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Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1385, 21 November 1884, Page 2

The Commission appointed to enquire into the condition of the unemployed in Canterbury will take evidence in Ashburton on the 2 Tth instant, sitting in the Borough Council Chambers. Durng the visit of the inspection of Mount View Asylum, the Hon. Colonial Secretary had an interview with the girl Fanny Boddingtort - , recently tried at Blenheim for the murder of her infant child, but committed to the Asylum on the ground of insanity, and ordered to be confined during the pleasure of the Colonial Secretary. The girl is now apparently quite strong and well, and Dr Grabham has reported that though rather silly there is no evidence of insanity. It is understoed that as soon as Dr Grabham’s final report regarding her has been received she will be set free. The New Zealand Shipping Company have received the following cable message, dated London, 17th November, 1884 Kaikoura, (s s., sailed to-day fr >m Cape of Good Hope for New Zealand ports. The Kaikoura left (Plymouth on October 28ch, anc has consequently made the best run to the Cape on record. The Company have also received the following cable message, dated London, 19th November : “The s.s. Rimutaka has been safely launched; Mataura has sailed for Wellington.” Messrs Dalgety and Company, Limited agents for the Shaw, Savill and Albion Company, have received cable advice to the effect that the Company’s new steamer Arawa sailed from St Vincent on the 18th inst.

The following notice in regard to the special registration of unregistered births permitted by Registration Extension Act, 1882, is published in the Gazette of the 13th instant: Registrar General’s ffice, Wellington, 7th November, 1884.—The attention of the public is drawn to the opportunity afforded, for a limited time i.e , twelve months from the 18th October last—to persons or the parents of persons whose birt s cannot now be registered under “The Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1875,” to effect a special registration by application to the Regis-trar-General. By “ The Registration of Births Extension Act, 1884,” the provi sions of the second section of “The Registration of Births Act Amendment Act, 1882,” are re-enacted, and extend and apply to the later Act, which passed on the 18th October, 1884. They are as follows: —It shall be lawful for the Registrar General to register the birth of any child born in the colony previous to the period of twelve months before the date of the,passing of this Act, bub whose birth has not previously beea registered : provided —(a) That satisfactory evidence on oath, and such other proof as he may deem necessary of the fact, place and time of birth, and of the particulars of the parents, shall be sent to the RegistrarGeneral within twelve months from the date of the coming into operation of this Act; (6) that, on application to have such birth registered, a fee of one pound shall be paid to the Registrar-General. The particulars of the birth and of the nature of the evidence produced shall be entered by the Registrar-G'eneral in a separate book, which shall be kept by him for that purpose ; the form in which the particulars are to be registered shall be prescribed by the Registrar-General.—E, J. vo,v DsDBLSZiN, Deputy Registrar-dene-ral.”

It is rumored that certain arrests made last week in Wellington on nominal charges of vagrancy are not entirely unconnected with the recent Bank note forgeries, and that strong suspicion is entertained that the forged notes recently circulated on the Christchurch racecourse were specimens of Wellington art and industry. In the Wellington Appeal Court yesterday the case of New Zealand Loan and Mercanti ! eOompany(appellants) v Sperrey, Property Tax Commissioner (respondent) was argued. Mr Travers appeared for the former, and the Attorney-General for the latter. Judgment was reserved. A complimentary banquet was given last evening at the Hokitika Town Hall to Mr J. Bevan, M.H.R., on his return from Parliament. The hall was closely packed, over 159 being present. The Mayor was in the chair. Messrs 11. C. Reid and H. R. Rae were in the vice-chairs, Mr Seddon M. H.R., being also present as a guest. Most of the prominent citizens attended. On the arrival of Mr Bevan and Mr Seddon they were greeted with enthusiasm. Congratulations were expressed at the change of Government that had taken place, and Messrs Bevan and Seddon were complimented on their consistent support of the present Ministry. Sir Julius Vogel and Mr Stout’s names were greeted with loud cheers. People were present from all parts of the district, and the affair was thoroughly successful. The second choral festival of the united choirs of the various Anglican churches in and around Christchurch was held yesterday at the Cathedral. The Primate, Bishop Nevill of Dunedin, and his Excellency the Governor were present. There was a large congregation. His Excellency the Governor was also present at the luncheon to the choristers, and congratulated all connected wi h the Cathedral on the high musical standard to which they had arrived.

The following racehorses were shipped at Lyttelton by ths Wairarapa last night: —For .Napier, Pearl and Deceiver ; for Auckland, Necklace; for Wellington, Speculation.

At a sale of Christchurch city properties yesterday, Mr Charles Clark sold in three lots half an acre of town land at the corner of Colombo and Tuam streets, with the Prince of Wales Hotel thereon, for L3,(H5. Vincent and Co. bought the hotel.

The best periodical for ladies to take monthly and from which they will receive the greatest benefit is Hop Bitters. Read.— [Advt.] io “ Buchu-Paiba.” —Quick, complete cure, all annoying kidney, bladder, and urinary diseases. Druggists. The N.Z. Drug Co. General Agents. 2 Tic-Doloureux, Toothache, or any other neuralgic pain speediiy yields to Baxter’s AntiNeuralgic Pills. 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 a- d 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.J

At the Dunedin Chamber of Commerce mooting yesterday a q mntity

of business of interest was transacted. A Commit! ee appointed to inquire into the working of the Customs tariff presented a report pointing out where alterations were required and anomalies existed. It was agreed to forward a copy of the report to the Minister

cf Trade and Customs, and to ask him to afford an opportunity for a deputa ion from the Chamber to wait upon him on the subject. Another Committee presented a report on the Bankruptcy Act, and it was explained that the recommendations made had been embodied in the Amending Act of last session. A memo, was laid on the table showing the coat of the working of the telephone system in the colony. It showed that the total number of subscribers on April 30th last was 790, being an increase of 494 on the previous year. Of the total 306 were in Dunedin, and the receipts were equal to 69 per cent, on the capital expended. It was agreed to ask the Government for a reduction of the price to each subscriber by 60s. The question of the Harbor Board’s operations on the bar then came up in connection with a letter written to he Daily Times by Mr Ritchie, a member of the Harbor Board, pointing out that the Ruapehu had been unable to discharge all her cargo at this port, as if she had it would have disturbed her trim, so that she would have drawn more than 21ft. Gin., and could not have got out. After a long discussion, the following motion was cat tied —“That this Chamber strongly urges the Harbor Board to push on the permanent works at the Heads with all expedition, and in the meantime to make every use of the large dredge for keeping the passage over the b»i open for the admission of the largest steamers.” The Oddfellows’ Hall was crowded to its utmost capacity last evening, when “H.M.S, Pinafore” was given for the second time. The opera went even better than on the previous night, especially the second act, and the audience insisted on several encores. There can be no question of the success of the production, and as wo understand that a great number of reserved seats were booked early this morning a large audience can confidently be anticipated for to-night, when the final performance of the opera will take place. Dates for the sitting of the Supreme Court in the Christchurch district are gazetted. The trial of criminal cases will commence on the following days at 11 a..m. :—Monday, sth January ; Wednesday, Bth April; Monday, 6th July; Monday, sth October. The sittings for trial of civil actions will commence on the following days, at 11 a.m. :—Monday, 12th January ; Monday, 16th March ; Monday, 20th April; Monday, 15th June; Monday, 13th July; Monday, 17 th August; Monday, 21st September ; Monday, 12 ch October. The trial of oases under the Divorce and Matrimonial Causes Act may take place at any of the above mentioned sittings for trial of civil actions. The sittings of the Court in banco will be held every Wednesday except during vacation or during the absence of the Judge, or unless the Judge is engaged on other business Sittings iu Chambers will be held every Tuesday and Friday except during vacation or during absence of the Judge, or unless the Judge is engaged on other business. Sittings in Chambers at other times, and in vacation, in respect of urgent business, may he held at such times and places as may suit the convenience of the Judge. The twenty-first annual show of the North Otago A. and P. Association was held yesterday. There was a good attendance of the public. The day was devoted to the judging of Ayrshire cattle, sheep, thoroughbred horses and hacks. The oxhioits of Ayrshires were the best ever seen in Oamaru, and consequently in the colony, being much larger than last year. The sheep classes were also good, all the best breeds in the district being represented. The cups Were taken by the following :—Merinos, fine combing, Mr W. Q Tescheraaker; merinos, strong combing, Mr A. McMaster ; Leioesters, Hon M. Holmes ; Lincolns, Now Zealand and Australian Land Company ; grain, Mr M. A, Murdoch; "dairy produce, Mr M. W. Cowan ; Mesdames Townsend and Jam s tied for the second and third cups ; Ayrshires, Messrs A. and J. Macfarlane; thoroughbreds, Mr A. Dalgleish. The draught stock shorthorns and polled Angus were judged to day. A forty-eight hours’ nedestrian competition has been arranged to take place at the time of the Dunedin autumn races, and Swan, of Sydney, and Raynor, of Melbourne, have signified their intention to compete. Both men a'so challenge Scott to walk, and on Scott s behalf Mr A. Austin has sent a reply, offering to match him to walk any man in the aus-

tralasian colonies {twenty-four hours for L2OO.

Mr Charles Oallis, of Dunedin, has been appointed Secretary to the Wellington Industrial Exhibition, and leaves for that city shortly. The Orepuki Coal and Shale Company, Southland, have at 155 ft bottomed on coal and shale in the shaft recently put down. The coal is of good quality, and the shale is known to be rich in oil, having been tested by Professor Black, whose

analysis showed it to bo much superior to shales from which manufacturers in

Britain make large profits. The Government lino to Orepuki is partially finished, and the Company has a private branch to the mine in hand, so that output should begin with the new year, Attheß.M. Court this morning, before Dr Leahy, J,P., two first offenders for drunkenness were fined 5s and costs, and another offender for being drunk and obstructive tc the police was fined 10s. Mr Andrew Orr having purchased the whole of the splendid assortment of woollen fabrics made by the Kaiapoi Woollen Factory Company, exhibited at the lata Show, notifies in this issue that they will be on view this evening in his East street windows.

A gentleman in Auckland, who has written to the Premier making suggestions as to the contemplated introduction of the Highland crofters, has received a reply from the Premier thanking him for the suggestions, which are regarded as well worthy of consideration, and will be forwarded to the Minister for Immigration.

Abraham Ridings, an Auckland Con gregational minister, was charged with indocent assault on a boy and remanded for eight days. Bail was allowed. Superintendent Thomson said he intended to make an investigation into the charges at Maungauroto, Three young lads had made admissions tending to criminate the prisoner. The prisoner's counsel made no objection to the remand. The prisoner, he believed, would be able to establish his innocence.

Oh, how relreskt;.g, palatable, and reviving s a draught of cool water, with Hop Bitters in t, to a fever patient. See.— [Advt.]

“ German Syrup.”— No other medicine in he world was ever given such a test of its curative qualities as Boschee’s German Syrup. I n three years two million four hundred thousand small bottles of this medicine were distributed Jree 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 nbout it. Sample Bottles 6d. Regular size 3s. 6d. Three doses will relieve any case.—[Advt.]

A good deal of lively discussion took place at the Otago Education Board yesterday, several (members referring to the statements made by J. McKenzie. M, H. R., and member of the Board, in the House as to the Board’s affairs being manipulated by a ring which “ sat on ” School Committees. Mr McKenzie refused to withdraw a single word he had said. The discussion wound up by the Chairman, Professor Shand, remarking that they did not expect accurate statements, knowing the quarter whence they came, to which Mr McKei-zie replied—- “ I am much obliged |to you for the insult you have offered me as a member of this Board, but notwithstanding all your insults I shall continue to do my duty.” Mr Begg withdrew his notice of motion to prevent School Committees appointing teachers as darks, a number of Committees having forwarded protests against it-

A largely attended temperance meeting in connection with the Wesleyan General Conference was held in the Durham street church, Christchurch, last night.

“ Rough ©n Rats,”—Clears out rats, mice, roaches, flies, •vnts, bed-bugs, beetles, insects, skunks, jack rabbits, gophers. Druggists, The N.Z. Drug Co., General Agents. 2 Holloway's Pills. Liver Complaints.—The digestion cannot be long so seriously disordered without the derangement being perceptible on the countenance. These pills prevent both unpleasant consequences ; they improve the appetite and with the increase of desire for food, they augment the powers of digestion atid assimilation in the stomach. Holloways Pills deal most satisfactorily with deranged or diseased conditions of the many organs engaged in extracting nourishment for our bodies from our various diets —as the liver, stomaoh, and bowels, over all of which they exercise the most salutary control. By resorting at an early stage of this malady to these purifiying and laxative Pills, the dyspeptic is speedily restored to health and strength, and his sallowness gradually vanishes.—fAdvt.l 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 sudering invalids to use their stuff instead, expecting to make money on the credit and good name of H. 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 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 thewhite label, and Dr Soule’s name blown in the glass. Trust nothing else. Druggists and chemists are warned against dealing in imita tions dr counterfeits.