The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit. SATURDAY, MAY, 8, 1886. West Coast Railway.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1411, 8 May 1886, Page 2

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit. SATURDAY, MAY, 8, 1886. West Coast Railway.

It is only natural that the people of Canterbury, and especially the people of Christchurch, should feel considerably elated when they contemplate the early consummation of their long-de-ferred hope with regard to the Fast and West Coast Railway. It would be strange indeed if the men who have striven so long and so earnestly to initiate the construction of the “ midland ” line were not ready, metaphorically, to throw up their hats and stand on their beads, when the success of their labors appears practically assured. But while we are ready to excuse the extravagant —we are tempted to write ludicrous —exhibitions of delight recently displayed by some of our Christchurch Iriends in connection with this matter, we think they have now made their sentiments sufficiently conspicuous. It is quite possible that a demonstration, such as that suggested by a few of the more enthusiastic friends of the scheme, might be misunderstood by the English capitalists and those colonists not intimately acquainted with the merits of the undertaking. It might be assumed that the people of Canterbury regard the arrangement made with the Midland Company as one from which they are to receive great and peculiar benefits by the reckless expenditure of foreign capital. It is a popular error to suppose that both paities to a bargain cannot be benefited by its provisions, and it would be a simple matter for the opponents ot the railway to point to the proposed demonstration and profess to deplore the illconsidered enterprise of the “ other side.” Doubtless such professions would have little or no weight with the management of the Company; the Syndicate would not be likely to shape its policy by the ill-humored jealousies of disappoinied colonial politicians. But the credit of the colony is very closely watched by the English investors ; alarms have already been created by baseless rumours and might be created again. The confidence of the English capitalist—to which we believe the scheme is entitled —will bejan important element for the success of the undertaking, and it would be impolitic on the part of the Canterbury public to take any proceedings which would give their opponents an opportunity to even temporarily disturb that confidence. It must not be forgotten, either, that the railway is still unbuilt. We have little doubt that the present negotiations will bring about the desired result ; but the people of Canterbury would be doubly ridiculous if, after according a demonstrative reception to the shadow, the substance should never arrive. We trust they will adopt the suggestion made by the railway guarantors, at a meeting held yesterday, and check their very natural ebullition until the work is actually commenced, or, at least, until Parliament has ratified the provisional agreement made with the Company.

The usual monthly meeting of the Ashburton Home Committee was held at the County Council Chambers yesterday afternoon. There were present—Messrs W. C. Walker (Chairman), A. Harrison, D. McLean, J, Jackson and R. Friedlander. After a long consultation the matter of the erection of a new wing was referred to the previous subcommittee in order to report upon a site. The tender of W. Korrish at £3 10s per ton was accepted for a supply of potatoes. After the transaction of a quantity of business, and the passing of accounts, the Committee adjourned. The ordinary monthly meeting of the Ashburton Hospital Board was held at the County Council Offices, Baring Square, yesterday afternoon. There were present—Messrs W. C. Walker (Chairman), A. Harrison, D. McLean, J, Jackson, and R. Friedlander. With reference to the grant of £3OO, which bad been allowed by the Government, Mr Harrison reported that owing to the damp state of the walls, it would be inadvisable to paint any of the walls of the Hospital until Spring. In the meantime portions of the roof which required repair might be attended to. It was resolved to have the roof repaired, and Messrs Harrison and Friedlander were authorised to make the necessary arrangements for carrying out the work. The ordinary monthly accounts were passed for payment, and the Board adjourned. “ Rough on Rats,” —Clears out rats, mic. roaches, flies, ants, beJ-bugs, beetles, insects ■kunks, jack rabbits, gophers. Druggists the N.Z. i 1 r " Co.. General Agents, e Catarrh cf ihr Blauder.—S luge rritation, inflammation, all kidney and simile complaints, cured by “ Bchu-paiba,” The Drug Co., General Agents.

At the Resident Magistrate's C mrt this morning, before His Worship the Mayor, a first offender was fined 5s and costs f r drunkenness

The usual monthly sitting of the Ashburton his’rict Court will be held on Mondf.y before His Honor Julge Ward The Auckland ammunition has been much improved, and experiments carried on in Wellington by the Defence Department show only one point in the shooting between Home and Colonial cartridges The battery of 6-pounder guns is on board the Oamarn, which arrived at Wellington yesteiday morning. At a meeting in Auckland yesterday of the Lamote Smelting Company, it was resolved to go into liquidatoin. No offers were received for the purchase of the Company’s interest, or to form a now

Company. A meeting of the members of the AshburtoiijCoursing Club was held on Monday evening. The following amounts in connection with the late coursing meeting wore paid over Mr M. Digby, L 8 10a ; Mr H. Millar, L 4 14s 6d. It was resolved to hold the next coursing meeting on Wednesday, May 26, when the Lady’s Bracelet, presented by Mr D. M, Ross, of Timarn, will be competed for ; entries to close with the Secretary, Mr W. Zander, an Monday, May 24, at 8 p.m.

Suppose the Monthly Advertiser was in St Leon’s circus, why would it represent the greatest marvel of the evening 1 Because there would be an Excursion Train Running over an elect Shock of Herbal Beer, endangering the Royal Arms, mounted with Steel on fop of the King-stone. Supported by a Foundation of t ucker, which will Rest till knocked down by the Auctioneer; with the Severed Band pointing to the Time the Trains leave for Christchurch and Timaru, where the Ranger over Napier is supplying Refreshments between the Practical and Merchant Tailors, who can obtain their Tea from a Bay les P.ace, opposite the Prince of Wales Feathers. For the correctness of this marvel the public is requested to road the Advertiser carefully down. —[Advt.]

Commenting ou the recent case of cruelty to a dog in which the man Gilchrist was sentenced to 4 month’s imprisonment, the New Zealand Times of Thursday says—“ We heartily applaud Mr Bkddeley’s action in this case, ana we hope our Wellington magistrates will act with similar stringency in every instance where the dastardly offence of cruelty to animals Is proved.” Vanity Fair has been scratched for all engagements at the Autumn Meeting of the Ashburton Racing Club. At a meeting of the guarantors of the West C >ast Railway held in Christchurch yesterday it was agreed that it is advisable to postpone any demonstration for the present. The Mayor of Christchurch however, has received so many offers <>£ assistance towards a demonstration that he is still inclined to complete the project. Captain Alexander Reid, for many years one of the Lyttelton pilots, died yesterday, aged 53 He had been at Lyttelton since 1862. We have been requested to state that the amount, of the claim in the case Dolman v Meaclan, heard at the Res dent Magistrate’s Court yesterday, was 1.6 Os 8d and not 6s *Bd, as reported in our last

issue. The privileges in connection with the

forthcoming race meeting of the Ashbur ton Racing Club were sold by Mr Alfred Harrison at hia auction rooms this afternoon. There was a large attendance but the biddings were languid and poor prices were realised. The following are the prices :—Publican’s booth No I, Mr J. Whittle L2 ; publican’s booth No 2, Mr J. Whittle, LI6J; confectioner’s booth, No 1, Mr Davis, L 5 It); confectioner’s booth No 2, Mr Davis, L 3 10 ; rigLt of sports, Air Jones, L2 5s ; Horae yards, Mr Worne, 15s. We should have mentioned in reference to the success of the Buchanan brothers

at the late scholarship examinations that Mr W. H, Kneen, head master of the Ashburton Borough School, has devoted special attention to the lads’ education during the past few months and he is certainly entitled to a congratulatory acknowledgement. Mr Buchanan tas directed our attention to the omission. At a meeting of the Crown Lands Board held in Christchurch yesterday the Board declined to grant Mr R. Taylor permission to remove two cottages erected on a deferred p iyment section at South Rakaia on to another section. A list of deferred payment selectors in arrears with their instalments was banded in. The Board ordered immediate steps to be taken for the recovery of the arrears. At a meeting of the Canterbury Agri cultural and Pastoral Association held in Christchurch yesterday it was resolved to hi Id the next Annual Exhibition of the Association on the old show grounds. The members of the Loyal Ashburton Lodge held their ordinary meeting in the Lodge room last evening. There was a fair attendance, including several visiting brethren. One member was initiated, and three candidates proposed for membership. A letter was received from the Loyal Pioneer Lodge, Mount Somers, advising the death of the wife of P.S. Bro. Syme. It was resolved to forward a letter ot condolence to Bro. Syme. The Lodge was opened for harmony, and an enjoyable evening spent.

The usual monthly meeting of the Unity Degree Temple, No. 11, was held last evening in the Arcade Chambers. There was a good attendance of members. The second degree, was conferred on two Brothers and one Sister. The Temple then took into consideration the bylaws, and a large amount of business was disposed of, after which a very pleasant and instructive evening was passed. The Temple closed in the usual manner. Skinny Men. —“ Wells’ Health Renewe restores health and vigor, cures dyspepsia, ra potence, debility, ITiej N.Z, Drug Co General Agents. A Fact Worth Knowing. —Are vere suffering with Consumption, Coughs, Seyou Colds setlled on ihe Breast, Pneumonia, or any disease of the Throat and Lungs ? If so, go to your Druggists and get a bottle of Boschee’s German Syrup. The people are going wild over its sue ess, and Druggists all over our couutry are writing us of its wonder - fullcure atrong their customers. It has by far the laiges. sole of any remedy, simply because it is of so much value in all affections of this kind. C bronic cases quickly yield to it. Druggist recommend its and physician* prescribe it. If yon wich to try its superior virtue, ge a Sample Bottle for 6d. Large ice bottle 3s 6d, Three doses will relieve and nycase. Try