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Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1358, 22 December 1885, Page 2

Mr W. H. Burion, who is leaving Mount Somers to take up bis residence in Dunedin, has been made the recipient of a very handsomely bound and Illustrated bible from a number *rf friends and fellow workers in the Mount Somers District. The bible bears the following inscription: “Presented to Mr W. B. Burrows by his Mount Somers friends as a small token of their appreciation of his valuable services in connection with the Presbyterian Church and Sabbath School. They desire to express their deep regret in parting with one who has gained universal respect by his Christian behaviour, and with hearty good wishes for the future they bid him farewell ” .■ A telegram received from Invercargill last night says:—The weather havmg been very dry for weeks past, accompanied by high winds, bush fires are numerous, and are doing great damage. Today the house of Mr Ballantyne and about TO acres of grass for seed were destroyed by a fire, which had spread from adjoining sections. The house was insured for LIOO. Another fire at Georgetown, in Seaward Bush, threatens to spread to settlers’ houses. To day it blew very strong from the north-west for some hours, the dust in town suspending business. Kain afterwards fell for a short time, but the weather is again fair, with a westerly gale. An exceptional opportunity to acquire oheap and good furniture will be offered ac the Town Hall to-morrow, when Mr T. Bullock will hold a clearing sale of furniture manufactured by Mr J. Meeoh, of this town. The sale catalogue comprises drawing-room', dining-room, bedroom, and kitchen furniture, and a lot of sundry articles of good workmanship and finish. The sale will commence at 12 noon.

It is reported that Mr W. J. Steward, M H R., has, through the death of a relative io the Old Country, inherited property to the value of L 20,000. —Waimate Times. The annual races at Alford Forest will be held on Thursday next. Our report of the prize distribution at the Convent School should have stated that the prize for music was taken by Miss Fox. Thi usual fortnightly meeting of the Star of Asnburton Lodge, U A.0.D., was held at the Arcade Chambers last evening. There was a good attendance, about forty members being present. One new member was admitted Being the last meeting of the half year the officers for the ensuing half year ware nominated. The receipts of the evening were about L3O.

The Premier in Dunedin yestesday agreed that the request of members of the Charitable Aid Board for free passes on railways was reasonable, and he has wired recommending that they be granted. At the Resident Magistrate’s Court this morning Mr H. 0. 8. Baddeley, R. M. administered the oath of allegiance as » Justice of the Peace for the Colony of New Zealand to Mr 0 Hardy, of fiakaia. The Tainui brought 88 English robins in addition to a large number of other hires.

Sir Julius Vogel is suffering from a severe chill, but with five or six days’ rest Dr Grace, his medical attendant, expects he will be able to resume his official duties A prospecting party is about to start for the King Country, backed up by Auckland speculators.

News has been received at Napier that a tremendous bush fire is raging at Tabapau. A letter has been received by the Defence Department from the AgentGeneral, dated October 31, stating that the New Zealand Candida es for the two Imperial Army commissions will have to forward medical certificates and certificates of birth. Intending competitors must be between the ages of 18 and 22, and have served In the local forces for a period of not less than two jears. It is said the examination is such a severe one that there is no likelihood of any competitors entering unless the time for study is extended for fully 12 months.

At Christchurch yesterday, Messrs H. Matson and Co. offered fur sale 588 J acres of laud at Mitcham, submitted under instmoions from the liquidator of the New Zealand Grain and Mercantile Agency Company. Mr J. Lambie, of Kyle, pnrobaaed the property at L 3 6a an acre.

In another column Mr and Mrs Stigley, of Trevorton, desire to thank the residents of Ashburton and tho neighborhood for the many presents of clothes, groceries, etc.,.which have enabled them to tide over the loss of their house and property by the recent fire. The Rev E. A. Scott wishes ns to mention that Mrs Stigley found the supplies of clothing sent in quite beyond her requirements, and that a large quantity of apparel atill remains'at the Parsonage for distribution among the needy of Ashburton, The service of song, entitled “Little Minnie," will be given la the Presbyterian Church by the choir this evening Admission will be frae, but a collection fn aid of the funds of the Sabbath school will be made

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One of the most pie’•aunt holiday reaorta around Aahburti.ll ia the garden ot Mr Henry Hunt, which has been opened to boating and picnic parties. Mr Hunt has made special arrangements for the entertainment of visitors during the forthcoming carnival week, and thoia with a day or an hour 10 spare cannot do better than put theie arrangements to a practical test.

The Taylor’s Mistake mystery, the discovery of a severed band by the brothers Godfrey, is attracting much attention in Chriatch uroh. Yesterday, as we were able to announce in last .night’s issue, the brothers Godfrey were arrested ou a charge of conspiring to defraud the Insurance Companies interested in Howard’s death. The enquiry held yesterday in connection with the finding of the hand was adjourned until Jtnusry 8. This morning Mrs Howard was arrested on a similar charge to that brought against the Godfreys, and the three prisoners were brought up at the Christchurch R M. Court this afternoon and remanded for eight days. No evidence was taken.

A complimentary banquet will be given to Mr W. Pos; lath waits in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Qfiraidine, this evening. The Tainui arrived at Port Chalmers, from London, yesterday, bringing 3,100 tons of cargo and 386 passengers for all ports.

The election to fill the vacancy in the Ashburton Borough Council, occasioned by the resignation of Mr John Orr, will take place to-morrow. The candidates are Mr G. W. Andrews, Mr Alexander Craighead, and Mr Andrew You ig. The polling booth, at the Borough Council Chambers, will be open from 9 a.m to 6 p m. The funeral procession of the late Mr R. W. Shearman left the Masonic Hall, Burnett street, for the Cemetery at three o’clock this afternoon. The cortege was the largest we have ever seen in Ashbnrton, and loaded ropres mtatives from ell the public bodies. Masonic Lodges, and friendly societies in the district. Mr Robert Elston announces that on January 1 he will publish the first number of his monthly Advertiser. The publication presents a medium for advertising in value second only to the Guardian. Kidney and urinary complaints of all kinds permanently cured with Hop Bitters. Genuine made by American Co. Read Wells “ Rough on Corns.”—Ask for Wells’ Rough on Corns.” Quicks relief, complete, permanent cure. Corns, warts, bunions. The N.Z. Drug enera Agents. *