The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1885.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1470, 21 February 1885, Page 2

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1885.

Hia Worship the Mayo'r has proclaimed Thursday next, 26th instant—Excursion day—a half holiday from Ipm. A cablegram published in this issue announces that Major-General >Sir Herbert Stewart died on Monday la<-t at Gakdul from injuries received in the battle'hear Met mneh on I9t,h Januaty. The programme of the attractions to be provided at the Sports ground, East Belt, on Excursion day, February 26th, is advertised in this issue. The principal features are a costume cricket match, Borough Council v H. M.S. Pinafore ; Baby Show (seven classes) ; Highland dancing ; a performance by the Roselle Brother ; bicycle races and athletic sports. The Secretary of the Geraldine Racing Club has addressed the following letter to the Lyttelton Times and Timaru herald : —To the Editor, Sir, —The Ashburton Racing Club having thought proper to assert in the columns of your paper that this Club had forestalled them in the dates of their meeting, I beg to contradict the same, and I think the following will fully substantiate my statement ; —At a meeting of ray Club, held on Feb. 3, the programme was submitted and approved of, and the dates fixed for April 30 and Maj 1. Before fixing these dates I went carefully through all the advertised fixtures I could possibly find, so as not to clash with any other meeting. The Ashburton Club not having published their programme, I referred to the “Turf Record,” and found that their last year’s meeting was held on April 3 and 4, and before the C J O. and South Canterbury Meetings, instaid of following, as they intend to do this year. My Club would be quite prepared to meet the Ashburton Club in their request to alter our dates, were the fault on our part, aud our nominations not due in a few days (the 24th inst) as we are confident that holding both meetings on the same days is bound to injure both Clubs. —lam,etc., D. M'Kenzie. —’l he Secretary of the Ashburton Racing Club has made the following reply : Sir, I have not had an opportunity to consult my Committee since reading a letter that appeared in your issue this morning signed by the popular Secretary of the Geraldine Racing Club, but, as it is desirable in the interests of the Southern Club that the matter should be settled at once, I shall not delay in replying to Mr McKenzie’s statement. The writer says that the Ashburton Racing Club have thought it proper to make an assertion in your columns. They may have thought it very proper to do so, but I can assure Mr McKenzie that the only department of your paper to which they can gain admission is the advertising columns, and any comments that have appeared in your publication upon their doings have not emanated from a member of the Club. Mr McKenzie also states that the Ashburton Racing Club assert that they have been forestalled by the Geraldine Racing Club io - the mat er of dates. Mr McKenzie has been misinformed ; quite the contrary contention is made by my Club. They have not, they assert, been forestalled but followed by the Geraldine Club. The Ashburton dates and programme were determined upon on 30th January and announced in the newspapers of the following day. Mr McKenzie admits that the Geraldine dates were not fixed until 3rd February. It is true that our last year’s fixture preceded the C.J.O. and South Canterbury meetings, but previously we had taken the position we have this year reverted to. It is also true that last year the Geraldine Club had no Autumn meeting, but I do not contend that they should maintain that position, indeed I am very pleased to see my excellent friends vacate it, and I hope that by removing to an unoccupied date they will secure the success their enterprise deserves.—Yours etc., S. Saunders, Secretary A.R.O. The Committee formed for the purpose of arrauging for the entertainment cf the excursionists from Christchurch and Timaru in the Domain on the 26th inst., met et Mr Branson’s office, Havelock street, last evening. Thera was 'a large attendance, and Mr G. D. 'Branson occupied the chair. A letter was read from Mr J. Ward, the Secretary to the Domain Board, stating that the Board could not allow a booth of any character to be erected in the Domain. A letter was read from Mr E. 6. Wright, Chairman of the Board, stating that he agreed on behalf of the Board to tents being erected in the Domain, upon the distinct understanding that no charge should be made under any pretext whatever, and that no intoxicating liquors should be carried into the Domain to be supplied free of charge or otherwise. It was resolved to thank Mr Wright and the Domain Board for the permission given. The Secretary of the Druids Lodge wrote stating that the Lodge bad determined not to join in the procession on Excursion day, owing to the other Lodges declining to co-operate in the matter. A Spor f s Committee consisting of Messrs Parkin, Hill, Elston, Hicks, Anderson and Savage, was appointed to draw up a programme and make other necessary arrangement. The Committee will meet again on Tuesday evening.

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The Wellington correspondent of the Pi ess telegraphs;—Mr Hooker, of the Indian Forest Department, passed through Wellington on his way to the North, and expressed himself highly pleased with the country so far as he had seen. He goes overland to Auckland, and there begins a more elaborate study of the forests of New Zealand. Although occupying no official status as regards the Government of this colony, Mr Hooker has promised to make suggestions as regards the conservation of forests to the Government. He will probably make a report to the Government before leaving the colony. He is on a two years’ furlough from the Indian Government.

There was on view to-day at the Press office, Arcade Chambers, ft very fine sample of tuscan wheat grown close to the sea beach, on the farm of Mr T. Wilson. Tho crop from whence the sheaf was taken is an excellent one, and has been harvested in the best of condition. From the appearance of the heads of corn and the quantity of sheaves that were in the paddock, the crop should thresh out a least fifty bushels to the acre. We are informed by Mr D. Liddy, advance agent for Mias Genevieve Ward, that the Ward Vernon Dramatic Company will play in Ashburton on 25th and 26th March. They will present “ Forget me not ” and “ The Queen’s Favorite.” To-day we noticed in East street a man widely known as “Jim the shearer” divest himself of hi* coat, and hand it to a companion with a request that the latter would “pop it for boozes.” The companion, who ia known to the police by a more suggestive appelation than his friend, was proceeding to execute his commission whan he attracted the attention of Constants Neill, and that astute officer interrupted the transaction. The agent consultsd with the owner of the coat, ani the latter waited upon the constable, and protested that his wardrobe was excessive, and that the sale was designed more to relieve the crowded condition of his travelling trunks than to gratify a transitory thirst. Constable Neill, however, was inexorable, and the owner of the coat having received some sound advice for his future guidance from the officer, resumed the occupancy of his property. The Montrose Review, of 7th November, has tho following notice of the decease of Mr and Mrs Dunn, tho parents of Mr J. Mac Lean Dunn, the Ashburton representative of the Lyttelton Times :—-Since our last issue information has reached us of the deaths, at the house of their son, Mr George, in San Francisco, of Mr George and Mrs Dunn, who belong to and were formerly well known and held in great respect in Montrose. Born in 1807, Mr Ounn at an early age obtained employment in the service of Messrs Richard and Go., where ho continued many years. In 1875 Mr aud' Mrs Dunn emigrated to Christchurch, New Zealand. They remained there for about six years, where curiously enough their son, Mr James Mac Lean Dunn, now reports for the principal newspaper. Cue friends then left Christchurch for San Francisco, where they have since resided with their second son, Mr George, whose name ia held in high reputation, both in Montrose and elsewhere. From San Francisco we have had the pleasure of receiving and inserting in the columns of the Review letters very interesting and instructive in relation to the customs, political holdings, and commerce of California. Being a man of vigorous intellect, and bright jocularity, in these communications Mr Dunn manifested great power, and their perusal was a delight to very many of our readers. In his earlier days Mr Dunn allied himself to a few kindred spirits who were desirous to further each others intellectual improvement, and at the same time he took a special interest in political matters, more particularly that of the Chartist party. Previous to his death Mr Dunn complained of pain in his chest, but nothing in the symptoms betokened so nearly the approach of his demise. Waiting on his invalided wife, it is supposed that he had racked himself in smoothing her pillows, as suddenly he dropped down and expired. Mrs Dunn only survived her partner Jof over fifty years’ by eight days, and as they have trod the pathway of life so long together, neither has been left behind to mourn the other’s loss. Over a quarter of a century ago we can well remember how as. bojs wo were wont to watch Mr Dunn on the Sunday

mornings betake himself to his greenhouse (his favorite resort) and standing at the wicket on his return we had the pleasure of receiving some beautiful blossom which to our eyes seemed a great prize. These days are gone and so is Mr Dunn, but this we can say hit memory will long remain green amongst his numerous friends in Montrose. The Ashburton Rifle Volunteers will assemble opposite the Post Office at 10 a. m. to-morrow for the purpose of attending church psrade.

At a meeting of the “ Domain ” Excursion Sports Committee held last evening a letter was received from Mr E. G. Wright, Chrirman of the Domain Board, and another from Mr J. Ward, the Secretary of the Board, both referring to an application made by the Committee for permission to erect tents for refreshments within the Domain on the excursion day. Some surprise was expressed by the members of the Committee when it transpired that the first letter granted and the second refused Jt.he permission sought, but we gathered from a conversation we had with Mr Ward to-day that the discrepancy arose through a simple misunderstanding that may be readily explained to all concerned.

The Temuka Leader says:—lt will be seen that the people who have gone into the matter and made the necessary inquiries, have quietly laid aside Mr Newlyn’s scheme and adopted the National Bank proposal. Any common-sense body of men could not do otherwise. One is thoroughly practicable : the other is impossible. . . . Still Mr Newlyn’s

work must not be underrated. He has worked persistently and well, aud there can be no doubt but that the formation of the National Bank League is in a large measure due to his efforts.

Mr Twomoy is the originator of the Bank Scheme ; he has spent money in putting it before the public ; he has frequently written letters jto the Christchurch and other papers advocating it ; yet the Chairman of the New Zealand National Bank League completely ignores him. However, theie is one satisfaction. It Mr| Twomey is not worth taking any notice of, his ideas are, and it will come to the same thing in the end. The practical common-sense proposals which Mr Twomey enunciated must eventually triumph, and secure for him a share of the credit attached to them, despite the efforts of those who are trying to shut him out.

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 Barnett 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 and a satisfactory profit for the manufacturers in return. In Kast street Messrs M. aod .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 must command a ready sale. Our advice is inspect Mecch and Co.’s stock for house fur aisbings. The weakest woman, smallest child, and . sickest invalid, can. use Hop Bitters with safety and great good. Sec,—[Aovx.j

The Timaru Herald says:—One of the most remarkable features in connection with the Soudan war has not yet, so far as we are aware, been publicly commented upon. We refer to the fact that, whenever a distinguished officer falls io an engagement, it is discovered that he has a second cousin, or some other relation, living at Wanganui. We fully anticipate that if anything happens to the Mahdi, it will be found that he has left a bereaved mother-in-law in that town to lament his loss.

The case against Attwood, charged with stabbing Carr at the Greenham Barton estate, Ellesmere district, last Monday, was dismissed at the Leestou Magistrate’s Court yesterday, as it was proved he was acting in what he thought to be selfdefence, having mistaken Carr for another man, who had a grudge against him, Carr is recovering from bis injuries. A southern contemporary under the heading of “ Local news ” states that “ Mr S. 0. Farr, the hon secretary of the Christchurch Acclimatisation Society, has arrived in this country, charged with the duty of securing a supply of salmon ova, and other objects of acclimatisation for his colony.”—We noticed the same para* graph in The Field of a recent date, and have since been under the impression that it was intended to chronicle Mr Farr’s arrival ia England. The Prenrer passed through Ashburton this morning en route for Dunedin. . At a meeting of the Committee of the Ashburton Rifle Volunteers last evening, Lieut. Fooks was unanimously re elected honorary secretary. A challenge from the Kaiapoi Bifle Club was considered, but the Committee thought it hotter to defer the match until the two teams can meet on the same ground. It was decided to purchase ten additional overcoats, and a number of cap badges, and after some discussion it was resolved tha* the Company’s financial position rendered it impossible to send representatives to the forthcoming meeting of the New Zealand. Rifle Association.

Mr T. Bullock to-day offered for sale by auction on account of the Ashburton County Council the lease for 19 years of 28 acres of land adjoining the Ashburton County Saleyards, but there was no offer for the property.

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