The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER, 4, 1885.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1317, 4 November 1885, Page 2

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER, 4, 1885.

Messrs H. Matson and Oo report upon the Live Stock Market, at Addington to day as follows :—Txiere was a moderate supply of fat sheep, but trade was 110 better, though all the lots were cleared at prises averaging a shade below those of last week. Prime crossbred wethers in wool, 14a 6d 10 15s 6d; second quality, 13s to I4s ; merinos, 9s to 12s 3d ; shorn crossbred, 9s to 12a; average quota tion, a shade over Ifd per lb. In stores there were few offering, and no alteration in prices. There waa a smalt supply of beef, and more competition. Prices advanced 2a per lOOlb; best quoted at 23s to 21s per 1001 b ; second class, 19s to 21s. In store cattle there was a large entry, anticipating better demand. As there is little or no sign of improvement. Lambs and pigs are unaltered in value. We have received a number of half, spoken disclaimers in respect to a letter signed “ Concerned ” which appeared in our Monday’s issue. We may say that we are acquainted with the “ nuisance ” re ferred to, bat have no knowledge of the facts, nor can we say there are no other similar nuisances existing Hugo’s Buffalo Minstrels, a troupe of which our northern exchanges speak in the very highest terms, will make their first appearance at the Town Hall this evening. recording to reports in other papers a pleasing feature which Mr Hrgo claims for his performance is that it is entirely devoid of any of the objectionable features which sometimes mar Minstrel performances. The Hugos depart with judiciousness from the old lines of the Mmstiels, and give a varied entertainment, in which there is less of that rough foolishness that has become tedious and wearisome to many persons, and have introduced a higher form of amusement. The fir=t part of the entertainment will consist of the usual circle, in which appear all the ladies and gentlemen, and the two noted corner men, Charles and William Hugo, will occupythe positions of " Tambo ” and “ Bonos.” Miss Priscilla Verne acts as interlocutress, aad in this young lady the Company have quite a tower of strength, as she not only performs the arduous task of conversationalist, but appears in sentimental, seriocomic, and masher songs, with a cleverness and intelligence that makes her popularity at once assured. The entertainment promises to be of an exceptionally attractive character, and we hope to see a full house.

The anniversary aoriea of the Wesleyan Sunday bcbuol, adjourned from yesterday in consequence of the inclement weather, will take place this evening at 6 o’clock.

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The Rangl'ata Road Board advertise their readiness to pay 2s 6d a hundrei for the heads or eggs of sparrows, linnets or larks, delivered to any member of the Board.

The Zealandia, with the October Colonial mails, arrived ai. San Francisco <>n November 1, two days in advance of due dsto The Australia, with the London October mails, left San Francisco for Auckland on October 24, the time-table date. The Hon J. Ballance returns to Wellington next week. It is stated that Wahanui has freely given all his land required for the North Island Trunk line. The Minister of Pub'io Works returns to Wellington on Friday. Sir Julius Vogel will visit Auckland towards the end of the year, and will spend some time at Waiwera hot springs Messrs W, A. Brown and 00., auctioneers, of Christchurch, advertise ao important sale of live and dead stock, household furniture, and sundries, to take place at the premises of Mr Hugh Johnston, Racecourse road, to-morrow, at noon. Mr Boyd Thompson, a gentleman well known in Ashburton and Temuka, has been appointed Manager of the Timaru Refrigerating Works. The schooner Maiti, which arrived at Auckland early yesterday morning, reports that an active volcano has appeared 47 miles north north-west from Tonga, in the position of the Ouleoara reef. It was four miles long and 20 )ft high, when the Maiti left. It was still increasing in size. The Wairarapa arrived at Auckland from Qisbourne yesterday. There was an immense crowd on the wharf. She presented an unusual appearance amidships, but gave no indication of extra damage below The cargo was quite unin jured, as the water was kept out by the buluheada. The passengers have presented a highly complimentary address to Captain Chatfield, and subscribed money for the stewardess. The individual losses of passengers are exceptionally heavy. Investigation seems to show that the origin of the fire was the bursting of a kerosene lamp left alight in the bootroom. An average will be struck on the cargo. Consignees are required to dosposit one per cent on the value before obtaining orders for goods. An official enquiry is to be held iu Auckland tomorrow.

One of our country correspondents, referring to a meeting of the local School Committee, writes:—The school pump was reported to be out of repair, and it was resolved that if tho blacksmith could not put a strong enough head on it he should be provided with one for his own use. We have returned the copy, either for correction or particulars of tbe modus operandi. District orders in connection with the Volunteer Review at Temuka, on Monday next, are advertised in this issue. The Ash urton corps will parade at 6.45 a m. on Monday morning, in order to proceed to Temuka by sp cial train, and will return to Ashburton by the express. A large meeting of natives was held at Mangaronga on Saturday. A large section of the Ngatimaniopoto signed a document giving over their lands to Tawhiao. To Wheoro read a letter from Lord Derby saying that all matters wrong before 1862 the Imperial overnment would put right, and all things that were wrong after 1862 they would instruct the Colonial Government to put right. When Mr Ballance meets the natives, they may refuse the money for the land which they purpose giving to him. their object being to give no excuse to the Government for holding any lien on their land. They are much exercised at reading-in the papers that a gentleman has been appointed as pur chaser of native lands for rallw y purposes, and think the appointment sbould not have been made till they have discussed the matter, and agreed to the lands being sold.

A Church Parade of the Ashburton Rifles and Guards is ordered for Sunday next.

The additions to the Rakaia School, which have cost L 239, are completed, and will be occupied to-morrow. The usual monthly meeting of the

South Rakxia School Committee was held in the Library on Monday eve ting. Present—Messrs Hardy (chairman). Philips, Broadbent and Oxley The master reported that the past month has been remarkable for a large increase in attendance. Average for the month, 161; for the week, 159 3; highest attendance, 172; number on roll, 183. The report also stated that another pupil teacher is much required, and asked for certain repairs.— The Chairman’s action with regard to ad dicional alteration* was approved of The Chairman reported that the North Canterbury Board of Education bad -ranted a sum of LIB for eroding tanka and spouting. It was decided to supplement this amount in order to complete the work satisfactorily. —lt was resolved that the cleaner should be paid 50s extra for the ensuing quarter in consideration of extra work required A circular was read from the Board of Education referring to alteration of date of holding the annual election of committees. . Accounts were passed for payment, and the Committee adjourned. The Waimate Caledonian Society have decided to bold their annual sports on Boxing Day next. Our Rakaia correspondent writing this morning says :—On Sunday we had a heavy and unpleasant nor’-wester ; Monday a cold wind, and ia the evening heavy rain, which lasted continuously for 28 hours. It was then showery till this morning, and now there ia promise of the weather clearing. The ground has re ceived a thorough soaking, and if warm weather follows, agricultural and pastoral interests will be much benefited.

The adjourned annual meeting of the Christchurch Protection Association waa held last night to consider the report which the Sub-Committee had drawn up, in reply to comments made by Mr G. Stead, President of the Chamber of Commerce, in his address at the annual meeting of the membsrs of the Chamber. The repoit, of course, strongly condemned Mr Stead’s Freetrade principles, and was unanimously adopted. The first meeting of the Ashburton District Board, created by the Hospitals and Charitable Institutions Bill, will be held at the Borough Council Chambers tomorrow, at 3 p.rn. The following are the New Zealand Commissioners for the Indian and Colonial Exhibition, 1886; Sir F. D, Bell,President of the Executive Commission ; Dr J. von JJaast, C.M.G., Commissioner in charge of the exhibits; Lord Normanby, Sir James Ferguson, Sir Thomas Gore Browne, Sir Penrose Julyan, Sir Charles Clifford, sir John Hall, Hon Alfred Domett, Hon W. Gisborne, Mr Thomas Russell, 0 M.Q , Mr Harris (Bing, Harris and Co , Dunedin), Mr B. 0. Reid (Hokitika), Mr Larkworthy (Bank of New Zealand), Mr F. Ross (Ro«a and Glendining, Dunedin), Mr Cowlishaw (Christchurch), Dr Buller, 0.M.G., Mr Dalgety and Mr Donald Larnaoh. This list may possibly yet be added to. Why do American Hop Bitters cure so much? Because they give good digestion, rich blood, and healthy action of all the organs. See

Now money is so scarce it behoves every one to be on the alert and endeavor to make there twenty shillings go as far as possible. One glance at H. E. May and Co.’s advertise ment, which appears in our columns this evening, should convince one and all that the proprietors of The Hall, High street, Chrst church, are determined to do their part. The prices quoted for the various items are, we btfieve, lower than on any prev 1 ius occasion, and should induce all buyers ui Diap ry and Cloth iugto give