The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Eest Veritas et Prevalebit. TUESDAY, JULY 14, 1885

Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1552, 14 July 1885, Page 2

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Eest Veritas et Prevalebit. TUESDAY, JULY 14, 1885

The annual dinner of the Star of Ash barton L.>'.L., No 23, was he.d.in the Orange Hall, Burnett street, last evening. Notwithstanding the unpropitious weather there was a large attendance, including a number of visiting brethren and invited guests. Bio Sparrow, W.M., occupied the chair, and was supported by Bro S. B Nelson, P.M. and Bro Mincis, P.M.; the vice chairs were occupied by Bro Joseph Sealy, P.M., and Bro James Elliot, D.P. The excellent spread, prepared by Bro Toppin, and tastefully arranged by Mrs Hodge, having had ample justice done to it, the toast list was proceeded with. The Chairman proposed “ The Queen,” the toast being received with every loyal manifestation. The Vice-Chairman proposed “ The Pious and Immortal Memory of William, Prince of Orange," and Bro S. Nelson gave “ The Worshipful Grand Master, the Earl of Enniskillen,” and the toast was drunk with musical honors. Bro Mmnrn proposed the “ Grand Master of the Middle Island." Bro Baird proposed the “Legislative Council aud House of Representatives. ” Bro Nelson proposed “ The Worshipful Master and UAiders of the Local Lodge. ” Bro Sparrow, W. M., responded, referring in feeling terms to the absence of their late brother, Bro Bennett. Bro Sealy proposed “ His Worship the Mayer and Councillors of Ashburton,” highly complimenting the municipal body. Or Bro Nelson, P.M., appropriately responded. Bro Nelson, P.M.. proposed “The Mercantile Interests” and Bro Sealy responded. The ViceChairman proposed “ fhe Past Masters,” Bro Wilson responded, giving some particulars of Orangeism and of the local Lodge. He said there were now firty Lodges in the colony, and the Order was flourishing throughout the civilised world. Bro Minnis proposed “ Orangemen all round the Globe.” The Chairman proposed “ The Ladies,” and Bro Sealy responded. Bro Nelson proposed “The Press,” and Messrs Saunders, Stone, and Paul acknowledged the toast. The healths of “ The Host,” and Mrs Hodge concluded the toast list, and singing the National Anthem concluded the proceedings. During the evening, songs or recitations were contributed by Bros Preston, S. Brown, Bevan, Toppin, Pauling, Harper, McLaughlin, Minnis, G. Brown, W. Brown, Foreman, Mcßae, and Eagle, which added very much to the success of the evening. Mr .Sidney Wolf played several piano solos and acted as accom pamst, in his usual artistic manner. This evening a dance will be given In the halt in connection with the Lodge, aud a large gathering is anticipated. The North Otago Times, after referring at some length to Mr J >hn Grigg’s last address in the Town Hall, Bays :—“ Men with views like these can >ll be spared at the present time, and it is a pity that Mr Grigg should have resigned his seat in Parliament, Of course, in the event of the Wakanui electors choosing as Mr Grigg's substitute a man with similar views as regards the Government’s policy, we shall get over our regret; but, seeing how apt people are to join other people in the infatuated worship of mud-gods, we cannot be sanguine on that score. Until the result is known we shall, however, continue to hope for the best; and the best that Wakanui can do for itself and the country is to return a man who is intelligently opposed to the present bad Government and its bad policy. ” The fourth of the aeries of sixpenny entertainments in connection with St. atepheu’s Church will be given in the school on Friday next at 8 p.m. These entertainments have hitherto been very successful from a musical point of view, aud there will doubtless be another large attendance on Friday evening. A general meeting of the Choral Society was held in St. Stephen’s schoolroom last evening. Mr W. H. Gundry was voted to the chair, and explained the business of the evening, namely, to consider the advisableuess of winding up the Society or suspending practices for the present, .after some discussion it was unanimously resolved, upon the motion of Mr Clayton, that the next meeting for practice be the quarterly meeting, to be held on or about august 11. Some accounts were passed for payment, and the Hon. Sec. Mr J, W. Jones, explained the financial position, which showed the Society to be possessed of musie and other property to the value of L2O, free of all liabilities. The date of the next meeting will be notified by advertisement. “ German Syrup.”—No other medicine n the world was ever given such a test of its curative qualities as Boschee’s German Syrup. In three years two million four hundred thouynd small bottles of this medicine were dismbuted 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 undefflyble prool that German Syrup will cure them. The result has been that Druggists in every town t nd village in civilised countries are recommending it to'their customers. Go to your Druggist and ask what they know about it. Sample Bottles 6d. Regular size 35.. 6d. Three ora wil relieve »ay case.—lApyr.l

A Revision Court was held at the Resident Magistrate’s Court this morning before Mr H. C. S. Baddeley, R M , and on the application of Mr Joseph Ward, Registrar, the following names were struck ; off the Electoral Roll for Wakanui:— ] Patrick Guffey, A. Smart, John Coffey. B Ede, H L. >now, f. Silvester John Silvester, W. Silvester, H. T, Winter, E. Rosurudge, J. Johns, J. Loudon, W. Loudon D. Loudon, J. K. Westbrooke, F. A. Vaughan, F. Mcß. Stewart, E Saunders, W. Healy, 8. Giles, W. Fitzpatrick, H. Moffat, James Skilling, El Beckett, J. Isbiater, J. Barr, D. Evans, P. Swaney, D. Roas, A, Andrews, J. L. Giles, K Sando, Hay T. Smith, R. Ross, J. T. Rogers, James Gudsell, William Hampton, M, Condon, G. Sandrey, H. Ray, W. H, Everett. The settling in connection with the recent Waterloo Coursing Meeting took place at the Empire Hotel, Christchurch, yesterday, when the following amounts were paid over :—Mr M. Digby, L 194 9« lid ; Mr T. Howe, LBB Is lOd; Mr A Dalgleiah, L36ls 8d ; Mr R. J. Kerr, L 34 17s lOd ; Mr R. P. Hill, L 27 10a sd; Mr W. G Judge. Ll 9 2s ; Mr T. Bassett, LlB 14s 10d ; Mr D. M. Ross, Ll 7 19s sda Mr J. Drumrn, Ll 4 6s 9d ; Mr P. Butler* Ll 4 6s 9d ; Mr W. J. Taggart, LlO 15; 6d ; Messrs 0 and H. Howard, L 9 11s; Mr B. C awshaw, L 9 11s; Mr C Campbell, L 8 Os 3d ; Mr G. W. Mcßae, L 7 4a; Messrs Courtenay Bros., L 6 16s Id ; Mr J. C, Abernathy, L 6 16s Id; Mr R. McGregor, L 5 8s ; Mr K. R. Deacon, L 5 8s ; Mr J. W. Hurt, L 4 16s ; Mr J. le Mott, L 4 16s; Mr J. Scanlan, L 4 8s Id ; Messrs McAulay Bros., L 4 8s Id ; Mr A. Thompson, L 4 8s Id ; Mr H. Howard, L4Bs Id ; Mr G. S. Lintott, L4Bs Id; Mr J.Uooper, L2 8s; Mr W, Earushaw, L2 8a; Messrs C. and E. Hill, L2 Bs. Total, L 573 17a 9d. A correspondent has requested us to call the attention of the Borough Ranger to the fact that cattle and horses are allowed to wander in the northern part of the Borough with impunity. The hearing of the charges of conspiring i to defraud the Government preferred against Thomas Hough, timekeeper at the Lyttelton Railway Station, and several workmen employed there, commenced at ' at the Supreme Court, Christchurch, yesterday. Hough and a laborer named Thomas Dudley were first indicted It is alleged that all the conapHtors were mu- ' tually benefited by the false returns of work done sent in by Hough, and for

which the laborers drew wages to which

they were not entitled. The case was nor, finished when the Court adjourned last night.

Two Mormon missionaries arrived at Auckland by the Te anau this morning, from Sydney, en route for Hastings. A special meeting of the South Rakaia School Committee was held last evening to re-consider the master’s last monthly report. It was expected that the proceedings would be of a somewhat lively character, and with this anticipation a considerable number of householders attended the meeting. Nothing, however, of a sensational character transpired ; a report of the proceedings appears in another part of this issue. A tea, ball, and concert in connection with the Springburn Purple Star, L.O. L. , was given at Springburn on Thursday evening. It was feared that owing to the tempestuous weather the entertainment would hpve to be postponed, but at the appointed hour a number of visitors arrived, and it was determined to proceed with the programme. A number of conveyances from Methven fortunately reached Springburn without accident, but a vehicle driven from Ashburton by Mr S. Elliott was less fortunate. After battling with swollen rivers, muddy and flooded roads, Mr Elliott’s coach came to a standstill at Goff’s crossing. The light from the coach lamps attracted the attention of those who had safely reached Springburn, and two volunteers immediately rode to the assistance of the visitors and brought them safely to the township. On arrival the travellers were supplied with tea, coffee, and more solid refreshment. The entertainment itself was a great success, the schoolroom being well filled. Had the weather been fine It is doubtful if the building would have afforded sufficient accommodation for the visitors. The tea was well served aud substantially appreciated ; and the concert and dance were much enjoyed. Votes of thanks were tendered to the visitors and to Mrs T. E. Mcßae, that lady having attended to the wants of the visitors in a most assiduous manner.—Our own Correspondent. Mr Duncan Cameron, of Springfield Station, has become an honorary member of the Ashburton Rifle Volunteers. A correspondent of a Wellington paper asks—“ Why are the present Ministry like a banana ?” The answer is—“ Because they have thick skins and no backbone !” We again remind owners that nominations for the Ashburton Hunt Club Steeplechases, to be run on August 7, must be made to the Secretary, Mr S. Saunders, before 9 o’clock this evening. 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 augrfient 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, 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 sallownes gradually vanishes.—f Advt.