LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1446, 3 January 1887, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

With tbia issue we present our readers with an Almanao for 1887.

A. concert m aid of tbe funds of the Tin* wald Church was held on Thursday evening at Tinwald, and passed off m a satisfactory manner. There was a fairly good attendance, and thd Rev Mr Garbett presided. Solos were contributed by Miss Barratt, Mrs Denshire, Mrs Tippete, and Mr D. Thomas, a pianoforto solo by Misa Bell, a pianoforte duet by Mrs Claridge, and Mr T. Gates, and an organ solo by Mr T. Gates. St Stephen's Ohoir, under the leadership of Mr H. Gates, rendered a number of oarols and part songs. The usual votes of thanks were passed at the oonolusion of the concert.

A trout weighing 20jlb was caught .n the Opihi river, near Mr Wigley's, a day or two ago.

Our Alford correspondent writes : — (< Wednesday was tbe hottest day experienced this summer. At Alford House the thermometer m tho sun registered 155 degrees. Tbe instrument used there is a Negretii and Zambra, the blackened bulb containing the mercury being enclosed m a vacuum, whereby the full reoord is indioated. Until evening there vr.-is little or no wind stirring, which caused the heat to be extremely oppressive."

The Evening Press adheres to its former statement that it; is contemplated to arrange lor tba knighthood oi journalists. It Bays that tho Hon W. Beeves, of the Lyttelton Times, is the pereou moant, whether Sir J ulius m aware of it or not.

for Tirutu-u to-m6rrow to take part m the bayonet competition to be held there. The la 3* pract.ioe of the local team takes place this evening, when, we un.lor3taod, tho offloor m charge would be glal of the attendanoe of any of the public who may fiai .it convenient to be present.

We are glad to find that at the instance of Mr Walker, M.H.8., the Government has reopened the Post |OQioe at Aahburton Forks. Mr W. Campbell has baen appointed Postmaster. This will be a great oonvenienoe to the residents m the Forks districts.

Large congregations assembled yesterday m the Wesleyan Ctiuroh to hear the Ray J. S. Smallsy, Oonferenoe Evangelist, and Mrs Smalley. In the morning Mr Smalley took for his text " Sanotiued by faith m me " (Aots xxvr, 18), and addressed, professing Christians chiefly. Ia the afternoon a large number of childran assembled m the ohuroh and were addressed by Mr Smalloy. In the evening service Mrs Smalley gave the prinoipal address. It was basod upon the Saviour's words " Will ye also go away ? " and was very effective. The ohuroh was p&oked, and all present appeared to be deeply interested m the lady's disoourne. Towards the oloaa of the meeting the somewhat unasual oourae was adopted of asking all those present who wished to be prayed for to hold up their hands, when twenty or thirty responded. It was intimated that the Mission would be eon* *inued daring the week, and a mid-day prayer meeting be held m the ohuroh from 12.30 to I.SO

The annual pionio m oonneotion with the Aehburton Presbyterian Ohurch and Sunday Sohool took place as usual on New Tear's Day. The teachers, scholars, and friends met at the churoh at 10.30 a.m., and accompanied by the Rev. A. M. Beattie, marohed m classes to Mr Andrew Orr'i grounds, East Belt, where the games of various kinds usual to suoh gatherings were held. During the day orioket, rounders, foot races, &0., were m full swing, and % large number of toys for prizes having been provided, there were spirited competitions without number among the juveniles. Swings for the little ones had been erected, and also a tent for shelter from the eun, which shone forth fiercely till 4 o'olook, when a sudden change took place, the wind coming up m- strong squalls from the south-west, and causing some of those present, m anticipation of a downpour of rain, to leave for home. However, " Jupiter Pluvius " did not appear, and the evening turned out the most enjoyable part of the day. The ohildren and teaobers had * very bountiful repast at midday and at fire, there being tea and refreshments of various kinds m abundanoe, with fruit of neveral sorts. There were about 200 eoholars this number including a good many from Wakanui and distriot. The Key Mr Baattie gave eaoh scholar a book, and also preeented several prizes for proficiency m the •« Shorter Catechism." The whole affair passed off very happily, and was as fully suoeessful as those of previous years, m spito of the sudden change m tho weather causing the break up of the gathering somewhat earlier than usual. By 7 p.m. the grounds wera clear of all the visitors, all retiring |well pleased with their day's outing and entertainment, heartily thanking Mr and Mrs Orr and family, the Key Mr Beatcie and family, and the teaohers for the attention and kindness shown to all and the bountiful supply of good

things. The annual pionio m oonneotion with the Tinwald Presbyterian Sabbath sohool was held m one of the paddooks of the Ligmhor estate on Wedneaday last, The children and thoir parents and friende assembled to about the number of 70. The usual ganaeß and sports woro indulged m and refreshments were supplied m abundance. The IlivA Blake* Mea3rs Meharry and Stawart.J supervised affairs and despite thejheat of the day all eu • joyed themselves to the utmost. Votes of thanks brought tbo gathering to a olose. I At the R.M. Court this morning, a lato ar* rival from the Old Country who had been " Beeing the new year m," was orderad to contribute tho sum of 5s toward tbe revenue of tbe country or m default of payment to go to prison for 24 hours. He cleoted to " take it out." On Saturday last the picnio m connection with the Fiemington Presbyterian Sabbath Sohool was held m one of Mr Grigg's paddooks near the ohuroh There were over 100 present. There wore refreshments m unlimited quantity, and the afternoon was pleasantly passed m sports and games of various descriptions. About half-past seven all went to the church where addresses were delivored by the Hey A. Blake, Mr J. Dunn (tho superintendent of the sohool), and Mr H. Donaldson. Votes of thanks to those who had contributed towards the success of tho gathering were passed at the conclusion of the meeting. The number of landed proprietors m France before the Revolution was 4,000,000 ; m 1825, 6,500,000 ; m 1850, 7,000,000 to 7,500,000 m 1875, 8 000,000. Since tha last date tbe number has diminished and still tends to do so.

The beat rnedioine known is SANDER and SONS' EUCALYPTI EXRACT. Test its euunent powerful effect m coughs, colds, influenza etc. — the relief is instantaneous. Thousands givo tho most gratifying tes'imony. His Majesty the King of Italy, and medioal syndicates all over the globe, are its patrons. Read tho official reports that aooompany eaoh bottle. We have no occasion to offer rewards m proof of the genuineness of our references. The official roporta of medical olinios and universities, the official communication of the Consul-General for Italy at Melbourne ; the diploma awarded International Exhibition Amsterdam— all these are authentic documents, and, as suoh, not open to doubt. We add here epitome of one of tho various oases treated by Siegen, M.D., Professor, etc : Burning of the right hand through tbe explosion of a small oil stove. The epidermis on the volar and palmer kiie of tbe hand of the thirty-year-old patient was completely separated and lifted up as far aa tbe joint of the hand. Tbo likewise lifted nails were hanging loose, and half of the phalanx of the nail of the middle finger was coaled. The wounds thus contracted healed m threo weeks under daily applications of Eucalypti Extraot dressing. The patient has retained full ueo her hand, — [Advt.]

A team of th' 3 Ashbuvton lViflaa will leave