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Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1386, 22 November 1884, Page 2

If in the pulpit, as elsewhere, “ variety is charming,” the church-going folk of Ashburton must have had recently most gratifying experiences. Nearly all the denominations have had a visit from some welcome preacher, and just now the Wealeyans are being favored with talented and influential ecclesiastics. Last Sunday in the unavoidable absence of Mr Burgess —the Rev G. Lane, secretary of the New South Wales Conference, occupied the Wesleyan Church pulpit, and the high encomiumaexpressed concerning Mr Lane’s discourses led to the inference that he had appreciative congregations. Tomorrow the Rev J. W. Crisp is announced to conduct the services morning and even-

ing. Mr Crisp, who is a relative of an Ashburton solicitor of that name, is an excellent speaker, and the Church should be well filled at the respective services. Yolbracht’a New Zealand TobaccoGrown g and Curing Company resolved, at a meeting held at Auckland yesterday, on also commencing immediately the manufacture of cigars and tobacco. A copy of the regulations for preventing collisions at sea, made by the Queen and Council on the joint recommendation of tho Admiralty and the Board of Trade, appears in the Gazette, with an intimation of the Minister in charge of the Marine Department that they are in force in Now Zealand in regard to all British ships and boats, and are to be substituted for the regulations gazetted on the 15th April, 1880.

Two additional informations have been laid against Waring Taylor for misdemeanors in connection with his bankruptcy, and it is understood that twelve

others are pending. At the Wellington Appeal Coart yesterday, in the case of the creditors’ trustee in the estate of Arakatera Te Wera v. E. K. Walter and others (Auckland), the Court dismissed the appeal without calling upon respondent to answer. The constitution of the Greymouth Harbor Board having caused some dissatisfaction, an indignation meeting was convened for last evening. There was a largo attendance, and a great deal of banter took place. A resolution was proposed to the efifed that the public had no faith in the Board as at present constituted. Exception was taken to this, as it reflected upon the Board as a whole, and an amendment antagonistic to the resolution and expressing a desire that the Government should cause the commercial element to be more adequately represented when a vacancy occurred, was carried. The object of the meeting was thus entirely neutralised. The big d edge commenced to work on the Otago bar yesterday morning, but in the afternoon one of the iron pins gave way, which unrove the whole of her buckets. The diving dress was pul on board the tug, and a diver will try to recover the lost buckets. The buckets can be recovered but with difficulty. Subsequently a special meeting of the Board was held, principally to consider the state of the bar. It was resolved to press forward the permanent that is the breakwater which is designed to concentrate the current, and so deepen the bar. with the utmost despatch, either by an increase of hands or by working double shifts. The loss of the dredge’s buckets was conveyed te the meeting by the Chairman, and a Committee was instructed to enquire into the condition of her machinery and why she had 'not been more regularly employed on the bar. The appeal to the Privy Council in the cause celebre of Connor v McKay, will not in all probability come on for hearing, as Connor has taken steps to have the appeal stayed, owing to McKay’s insolvency. The total number of entries received for the Dunedin Agricultural and Pastoral Association Show is 1,034, as compared with 798 last year. The merino sheep only show 9 as compared with 64 last year, but in all the Other classes of sheep and cattle, also in draught horses, there is an increase. Dalgety and Confpany, Limited, have received cable advice from their head office in London, to the following effect:— Wcol: Sales continue firmer; demand increasing. Prices are somewhat higher ; all qualities are readily sold. Tallow: Prices areCd lower. Wheat : Per querist of 4801 b afloat per A 1 iron vessel, 33s 9d.

The Oamaru show was continued yesterday. the attendance being the Lrgest over seen on the ground. The s ock judged consisted of polled Angus cattle and of shorthorns and draught stock there was a remarkably good collection. The cups were taken by the following exhibitors:—.Cup, value 25 guineas, for draught horses, the Hon M. Holmes ; cup value 20 guineas, for stallions, B._ Menlove. Three special cups of the value of LSO each were given for the largest number of points in sheep, in cattle and in horses The first was won by Mr John Reid, the second by Messrs Macfarlane, and the third by the Hon M. Holmes. The Electric Light which has been erected by the agents of the Galcher Co. for the illumination of wharves at Lyttelton was formally taken over by the Harbor Board last night. The Governor visited Lyttelton for the purpose of turning on the lights on the full installation

for the first time. According to Dr W, G. Grace, who has Just been interviewed by a representative of the Pall Mall Gazette, the visits of the Australians to these shores have served to attract more universal attention to cricket than it has ever enjoyed before. “ The best cricketer in England,” to quote Mr Spofforth’s opinion of Dr Grace, " was rather reticent in regard to inquiries addressed to him by the representative as to his opinion of the individual merits of the Australian team.” He pronounced them J ‘ a very good lot of cricketers,” but would make no invidious distinction as to their play or other matters. Asked his opinion on two technicalities of the game which have been discussed of late, he said that a fast bowler could “ break ” both ways, but admitted that this could not be done with precision. The other had reference to a recent occuTence; the middle stump was bowled so as to fall nearly out of the ground, but owing to the two outside stumps pinching the bails did not fall. “If the stutpps and balls,” said the Oracle, “ are properly made h n d pitched this could not occur ; but., supposing it did happen, the verdict would depend upon the umpire, whether he says ‘ Out ’ oi not If I were umpire I should certainly give it out.” Dr Grace, it appears, will only play for the county next season, as his professional ducios will keep him at home.

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 Mecch and Co. present r. busy appearance, and having improved machinery g.re able to turn out an excellent display of household furnishings equal to any in Canterbury. We anticipate a great demand and a satisfactory profit for the manufacturers in return. In Bast street Messrs M. and Co. have also opened a show room, where is to be seen some very fine furniture suitabl to all classes, and v/e believe at prices that musi command a ready sale. Our advice is inspect Meech and Co.’s stock for house furnishings.

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 r-x 44 stamps. Oh, how refreshing, palatable, and reviving s a draught of cool water, with Hop Bitters in t, to a fever patient, See.—(|Apvf. j

There was another crowded house a the Oddfellows’ Hall last night, when the opera of H.M.S. Pinafore was repeated. The performance again went remarkably well, and the applause was loud and fre-

quent, several of the numbers being redemanded. Between the acts Mr Wolf announced that tho societies had deter-

mined to give one more representation of the opera this evening, a large number of people having been unable to obtain seats on the previous nights. The announcement was received with applause, and we have no doubt there will be a good attendance. Those who have not yet witnessed the entertainment should not f iil o take advantage of the opportunity this evening, as there can be no question it is tho best of its kind ever given in Ashburton, and reflects the highest credit upon every one concerned.

The adjourned meeting of persons interested in the annual Winslow sports wilbe held at the Winslow Hotel this evening.

The annual garden party in connection with St Stephen’s Church will be held on ] the parsonage grounds on Anniversary Day, December 16th. There was a fair attendance at the Town Hall during yesterday and last evening to witness the mechanical diorama of New Z .-aland scenery, etc. As the promoters have reduced the price of admission to sixpence, they anticipate a large attendance this evening. There will be a large number ot excellent pr zes given this evening.

The ordinary sales will take place_ at I the Ashburton Yards on Tuesday next instead of Tinwald. Holloway’s Pills. Liver Complaints.—The digestion cannot be long so seriously disordered withopt 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 and 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, stomach, 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. —[Advt.]

August Flower.—The most miserable beings in the world arc those suffering from dyspepsia and liver complaint. More than 7S 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, 6d. —[Advt. 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 ai 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.]