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Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1340, 1 December 1885, Page 2

In our report (Saturday’s issue) of the proceedings at. the annual treat in connection with the Ashton Sunday School, we should haye stated that the presentation made to Mr Robert Gilmonr, by Mr T. Taylor, was on behalf of the scholars as a mark of their appreciation of Mr Gilmour's seal in their Interest. The installation of officers in connection with the Thistle Lodge, iSo 627, 5.0., took plaoe in the Masonic Hall last evening. The following Worshipful Masters and Past Masters were preaen* :—W M Bro Curtis, P M Bro Fooks, St John’s Lodge, E 0 ; W M Bro Felton, P M Bro Stephenson, Somerset Lodge, 1811, BO; P M S Bros Sparrow, Reid, Macfarlane, and Nelson, Thistle Lodge, 627, SO A large number of visiting brethren were alao in attendance. The ceremony of installation was performed by the R WDQM Bro Rev J. Hill in a most impressive manner. The following officers were installed :—R W M, Bro J. Sealy ; DM, Bro T. Smith ; SM. Bro H O. Williamson ; SW, Bro J. Williams; J W Bro J. Smith ; SD, Bro F. Nukes ; JD, Bro L. Rattray ; Treasurer, Bro D. MaoFarlane, P M j Secretary, Bro C. Ward; JG, Bro P. Rattray; Tyler, Bro Oulien * Organist, Bro Craighead; MO, Bro J. Graham; Stewards, Bro J. Ranger and Bro J. Elliot. After the ceremony of installation the R W D 6 W presented the Immediate P M Bro Tait with very handsome P M jewels, manufactured by Mr J. R. Murray, of East street. A very handsome marble clock, also from the establishment of Mr Murray, was presen-

ted by the brethren of the uodge to Bro Sparrow, PM, as a mark of appreciation of the valuable services rendered during bis term of ffice. The brethren than adjourned to the banqueting hall, where the usual loyal and masonic toasts were duly honored and a very enjoyable evening was spent. A ball was afterwards held in the Oddfellows’ Hall, and proved a marked success. Bro Ranger catered. We regret to learn that Mr R. Lancaster bad his face and throat considerably injured yesterday by the explosion of a glass tube at his rel rigerating works. The sufferer was promptly attended by Dr Leahy, and is now progressing favorably. Professor Biokerton has analyzed water taken from a well in Grey street alleged to be polluted by drainage from the railway engine shed, and has reported that the sample is free from deleterious substances.

Now money is solscarce 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.aU that the proprietors of The Hall, High' street, Christchurch, are determined to do their part. The prices quoted for the various items are, we beieve, lower than on any prer tus occasion, and should induce all buyers of Dtap tv and Cloth in?to tfivrf

Force of habit—Care is required in the formation of habit, seeing its important bearing on character. Many characters are spoiled through inattention to the most ordinary and simple matters. Home drink tea and coffee from mete -force of habit, “because it is usual to do-so,” regardless of the penalty oftentimes of nervousness and indigestion. Oadoury’s Cocoa Essence contains the refreshing properties of tea and coffee, with additional advantages! over (hose beverages, whilst it produce! uOqo of tfcefc injwM .

Messrs Fo ika and will compile the 1 Valuation Roll for the Borough of Ashhut tou. Mr John Orr has resigned his seat in the Asftliurton Borough Couno’ 1 . In tcoep'ing the resignation last evening the Council exp r O'*i»n<l regret that the provisions of the Local B dies’ Contractors Act .compelled Mr Orr to take this step. 1 he following is a list of letters received at the Ashburton Post Office from places beyond the co'ony daring the month of October and still lying unclaimed : ‘ Sydney Olaxon, George Gilpin, Thus Jackson, ffm. Mackay, Hugh McGonagle, Michael Quinn, Chas B Thomson (2), John White The NewJZealand Tom Thumb, a mite 15 years old, 30 inches high, and 201 b weight, was exhibited at the Coffee Palace premises last evening and this afternoon. The lad was born at Green Island, Otago, and is the smallest specimen of,apparently, matured humanity we have ever euoountotrd Tom Thumb will be on exhibition this

evening and again to-morrow, and mbst be seen to be appreciated. An apparently determined caseof suicide has occurred at Deoniston A girl named Martha Kerr, aged twelve years, draok tea in whDh she soaked matches, and died on Monday. There was no business et the Resident Magistrate’s Court this morning. The Oamaru Mail, of Saturday, ear a ; —Mr W J, .Steward, U. Hit , and lota of the Waimate Times, has just purchased the Ashburton Mail. Mr Steward will, we believe, take possession on the Ist January next, -md in the interval he purposes paying a visit to Australia.

William Harrison, whose house in Christchurch was discovered to be on fire under very suspicions circumstances on November 23rd, was yesterday committed for trial under a charge of arson. The hearing of the case occupied all day. In addition to the facts previously published, it was elicited that a large “ billy” full of kerosene was on the premises, con - coaled in an oven, some days before the fire, and the accused was seen about the place, which was unoccupied, about two hours bfefore the fire. A piece of Oamaru stone, with a hollow in which was a bit of lighted candle, was found close to some burning rags, etc, soaked in kerosene, and on the premises where the accused lived another piece of Oamaru stone was

found, which fitted exactly to the former piece.

The following are the estimated popu ations of the principal towns in the colony: —Auckland, 28,741; Wellington, 23,207; Christchurch, 16,491 ; Dunedin, 25 061; Thame*, 6,413 ; New Plymouth, 3 861; Napier, 6,640; Wanganui, 6,267; Nelson, 7.319; Sydenham, 9,786; Lyttelton, 4,686; Timaru, 4,422; Camara, 6,676; Hokitika, 2,933; Oaversham, 4,367 ; Invercargill, 6,311. The scores made by the local volunteers in the prize firing competition yesterday are published in another part of this issue. The Railway Department has not yet finally determined to run an excursion train to Ashburton itjfconnectlon with the A.R.O. races, but very little doubt remains on the subject. This afternoon, in reply to an enquiry, the Secretary of the A. H..U. received the following telegram from Mr Back, the Railway Traffi: Manager:—“ Excursion proposed to be run would reach Ashburton not later than <2 30 p.m.

Respecting the accident In the Hurdle Race at Dunedin on Saturday, yesterday’s Otago Daily Times states “ The condition of Mr Pelham Jones, who was seriously injured on the Forbury Racecourse, was slightly improved last (Sunday) night, but Dr Ooughtrey considers him still in a critical condition. He is suffering from concussion of the brain, and can only be roused to consciousness for a very short time at intervals.” A telegram sent to the Timaru Herald last night stated that Mr Jones was a good deal better and progressing favorably.

Holloway’s Pills are strongly recom mended to all persons who are much reduce*? in power and. condition, whose stomachs are weak, and whose nerves are shattered. The beneficial effects of these Pills will be percep. tible after a few days’ trial, though a more extended course may be required to re-establish perfect health. Holloway’s medicine acts of the organs of digestion, and induces complete regularity in the stomach, liver, pancreas, are kidneys. This treatment is both safe and cer.ain in result, and is thoroughly consistent went observation, experience, and common senit The purification of the blood, the removal as all noxious matter from the secretions, and the excitement of gentle action in the bowels, are the sources of the curative powers of Holloway’s Pills.—Advt.