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Ashburton Guardian, Volume XXI, Issue 6203, 25 February 1904, Page 2

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; found on the first „ the Addington and '.■■■■•■-••..'.■-■ ts, also Dunedin grain „':• ... h pnge of this issue. ..: .'. . ist. —Captain Eiwin . , .• Hows: — Moderate to ■ .... ■ eastward; glass little pic Bridge.—The aew oed on the Ashburtou „ i rived, and Mr Tucker, ocr has been procured, >usily engaged unload--^At a meeting of the katere Club last evening, lirchase a • piano for the 'he sum of. £9 10a was •oom, and provision was nc» of the required sum. UUSTRIAL BUJLDING Soi appropriation held m he Ashburton 'Industrial Ridding Society No. I, and valued at .£3OO, w s drawn last evening, Mrs E. S. Beau sguring the draw. ■„••-.

Newtown "Licensing Cases. —Accoiling to the Bruce "Herald" the Privy Coincil will give its decision m the Newtova publican?' appeal case, on the 28th of tiia month. < Should the Privy Council upLold the appeal, as is expected by " tie trade," it is stated that an understanding has been arrived at between the extending parties m Bruce not to enter it£o fresh litigation, but to grant licenses. Jhysical Culturr.—-The physical culture cl sses recently formed m association with tie Hakatere Young Men's Olub are making s>lendid headway under Mr Meecham. The flub can now boast of a membership of <ver forty, and keen interest is being taken si the working of the Clab by individual uembers. The.classes are conducted on /londay, Wednesday and Friday evenings. I jast night the attendance was large, and ! Mr Meechan who put his pupils tSrough dumbell and other equally beneficial exercises, wa9 well satisfied with the work accomplished. -Young men may join the Club at any time, and the membership fee being small there should be a considerable increase m numbers with the winter season approaching. . ' Ashb v rton Gorge DisTßicr.—The weather during the past two months has been exceptionally fine m the Ashburton Gorge district;, and shearing operations are I now practically over. The mustering of the sheep on the various stations has turned out far better than was expected, the number of stragglers even being quite up to the average of previous years. This is very gratifying m face of thesevere winter, which it was supposed had caused a heavy mortality. Wool scouring is now m full swing, and should the present fine weather continue, the big portion of the clips will soon be fiuished. Rev. Raine's Farewell.—The Eev. E. Raine, who has has laboured with much acceptance during the past three years as chief of the Ashburton Primitive Methodist circuit, and who leaves for Invercargill next week, preaches his farewell sermons at the Ashburton church on Sunday morning and evening, and says "good-bye" to his Seafield congregation the same afternoon. A valedictory gathering is also being arranged to be held m Ashburton on Wednesday evening. The Eev. Mr Guy, of Invercargill, who succeeds Mr Eaine m the Ashbiirton charge, is not expected to arrive before the third -veak m March, Catholic Litrrary Society.—There wrs a large attendance at the ordinary weekly meeting of the Aahburton Catholic Literary Society held last evening, th.q chair being occupied by the president (Mr John Turton.) The Syllabus was rearranged to meat some' presentation competitions to be held during the ensuing month. After transacting the usual minor business, the remainder of' the evening was taken up m a debate, viz :— International Arbitration v War, which was confined chiefly I o the senior members of the Society. The debate at times proved very vigorous aid was followed by the members with keen interest, as it proved very instruptive to the junior members. On a voi^e be|ng taken the supporters of war wereibea£an,by a substantial majority. The progmxfliio for the next meeting will- consist 6£ a handicap shooting competition. Valedictory.—A valedictory social was tendered to Mr and ft|rs C. Grant by the membep3 of the Ashburpon Baptist Church at the close of the usual weekly prayer meeting last evening, theta being a very good atteadauce. The Ray. W. L. Salter, m a few kindly remarks, expressed the regret of the members that Mr and Mrs Grant were leaving them, and the hope that they would prosper m their new sphere of life. On behalf of a few Mends, who desired that they should have something to reni3inber Ashburton by, he asked their acceptance of a little memento m the shape of a travelling rug, which ha hoped would prove useful to them m their travels. He wished them '■ God speed," and trusted to hear of their success m their new home. In acknowledging" the presentation, Mr Grant said both he and' his wife felt, they were leaving warm hearted friends behind them, whom they 'would miss very much. He thanked them for their kindness, for their sympathy, and for their prayers, and should look back with kindly feelings to their stay m Ashburton. Refreshments were subsequently served round, the remainder of the evening being spent m pleasant social intercourse'

|How to tell A Horse's Age.—On Thursday,says the "Standard," the Gore S,;M. Court was occupied with the hearing ofTa case m which the age of a horse was the principal bone of contention. For upwards of four long Vidurs witnesses talked qijoujt the animaUs age.-with i^at' amusing oontradicfconness that usually marks the | opinions of professional sfcockinen. Witnesses agreed that up to seven or eight years.a horse's ago could be told by his teeth. One witness thought that a " hossy" man could tell a horse's age when it got iuto its teens by the number of wrinkles ground its eyes but another expert " did ;npt think much of that style." The ordinary mortal could scarcely tell, from the mass of ■conflicting opinions, which, was the better wayto'judge d'hbtse's'age, but doubtless agreed that experts were about the worst from whom t>6 seek enlightenment. ■ TijE Bible m State Schools.—The Eey. ,7v"Vy. filacdonald, ex-President of the jfatish Wesle'y'an Methodist Conference, ftnd'tlie tißvi'-'H] A,' W>-t°Q a > f|}' 0 visited the colonies as a deputation from the British and Foreign Bible Society to.urge ,',tfae'Society's claims m connection with its ■ Gentenary fund, were welcomed home nt a •great meeting held m Exeter Hall, London, on January 12th. In the course of a very 'interesting address, advance proofs of which havp, been courteously forwarded to us, Mr • Macdcla'alcl is j?epq.?fc9d to have said : " The authority of ttie is uqfc uncontested fa Australia 'any more than it is m this country. Rwtnember'that every form ! of scepticism which makes itself perceptible I m this country 'reappear m lands like ' 'Australia, and for tjftb'mosjb p_art spaaks m doarsex' £&$?? ar-d circulates m cruder forms than m tnV6}!dW 'soijietjgs h which it was boro. It is a matter 6f grief to "a large part of Australia that under the pressure of certain controversies and at the bidding of a lamentable kind of logic, the Bible is now excluded from all the public schools of at least one of the groat Australian States. I was touched with the irony oF a fact jaes-feioaed m my hearing, that the same Stato «?hioh absolutely forbids the uso of the Bifrio' In the soheolroom places tho Bible m th 6 prison Cell I think, perhaps, if there were more Bible's m the schoolroom, fewer might be'required m the prisort cells.—(Loud ctieto;) I would be the last diajpjirage the Sweet ministry of the' Holy J-Joriptfures to a trok'en, "iiilty, desjiairin^ son} iti the prison ce}l, put j 'would iocfunfe Far more" upon "the"'inspiring uiiiji^r'y 'of jtK'ese 'po a young cln'W, to iok-va li'Cj 'ijeajs 1 nnd' to shape his character and to guide • hlk'foat v#so; pajihs 5 which do no lead to the prison door." ' Rlr JMacdoaald went on to quote from a letter ' ho h^d received from Lord Te.myson, while iv Australia, the ex - Govovnor-General's opiuiou fha'f " the Bible' ougbf;" to be read m every idioci jchrcughout thfe land. The f&ith of a aatiou'cauboc'b^ b.as^4 on a mere moral philosephy, aod religion and morality pan only come homo ts the great masses of the" people JQ the simple, noble thoughts aud facts of \d ■ scripture like ours." — (Ob,e.e^.) "' ■ ' •

Mount Souers Coal Compakt-TA P*& . Of folios and gentlemen left by drag this morning to visit the Mount homers Coal Company's-mine, on the occasion of the handin/over of the control by the manager Mr James Gibson, who ie about to leave tor another venture m Otago. The RAKUA-BRmoE.-At thei meeting of the Snlwyn County Council, held yesterday, the question of the deduction ot £400 from the subsidy due to the Coune.l for the maintenance of the road over the Rakaia bripge was discussed. The chairman said that Mr Purnell, solicitor to the Ashburton County Council, had given an opinion to the effect that he agreed with Mr Joynt fhatthe County Council were not liable Ifc was rosolved to strongly protest against the.stoppage of the subsidy, the Council repudiating any liability. Persona r,.-The Commissioner of Police for the colony, (Mr W. Dinnie), accompanied by Inspector Gillies, passed through Ashburton by last evenings express for Christ.-hurch. Commissioner Dinnie will m all probability visit Ashburton to day for the purpose of inspecting the local police force.—Mr L. D. Dalton, of Wakanui, who is making a trip to the Old Country, left Ashburton yesterday, to join the Ruapehu at Wellington. A number of his friends assembled at the railway station to wish him bon voyage. New Zealand's Educational Ststem. —Mr Frank Tate, Director of Education m Victoria, has been much impressed during his stay m this colony with the widespread interest taken m educational matters. Mr Tate passed through Ashburton by the express to-day enroute to Timaru, where he intends this evening delivering an address, m which he will treat of the recent conference of school inspectors at Wellington. Fairpield Freezing Works' Picnic. —It has te3n definitely decided to hold the annual picnic m connection with the Fairfield Freezing Walks employees m the Temuka Domain oa March 7 th. A programme of sports, etc, is being drawn up for the occasion. A Committee, consisting of representatives of the various departments at the Works, have the detailed arrangements for the excursion now m hand. Given fine weather, the excursion should prove an unqualified success. Addington Stock Market.—The following sales were made on account of farmers resident m the Ashburton county :—Fatlambs—Messrs D. C. an.l P. C. Threlkeld, Methven, 100 at 13s 9J. Fat sheep—Lagmhor Kstate, 208 crossbred e<ves at 15s lOd to 19a 9.1; Messrs D. C. and P. C. Threlkc-ld, Methven, crossbred wethers at 18s 6d, and 70 crossbred ewe 3at 15s 6d to 17s.

Eival Atklktic C'LUBg.—At a meeting of the Committee of the Pioneer Amateur Bicycle and Athletic Club, held on Tuesday, { m Christchurch, a letter was received,from the Ashburton Athletic Club, intimating that it intended to hold its annual race | meeting on Easter Monday. It was decided to abandon the autumn meetiDg altogether this year, but to inform the Ashburton Club that next'year Easter Monday would be claimed for the Pioneer Club. As Easter Monday has for several years past been the recognised date for the holding of the Ashburton Club's annual, sports, the action of the Pioneer Club m j claiming that day for its meeting can only be regarded as an unfriendly act, and one which, if persisted m, must prove inimical to the interests of cycling and athletics generally. Farewell Parade at Timarit.—The Ashburton Guards and Rifle Corps mustered outside the Post Office to day, prior to the departure of the south Express. The Rifles, to the number of about 40, were under-the command of Captain Dolman, V.D. t and Lieuts. Hefford and Hayes, while 25 Guards paraded under Captain Schwartz and Lieuts. Percy and Tucker. The Corps departed fqr Timaru by the express, to take part m a farewell parade of the South Canterbury Battalion, on the occasion of the retirement of Colonels Jowsey and Moore, officers commanding the Battalion. Lieut-Colonol Porter arrived from Christchuioh by the express, enroute for Timaru. TrswALp Mothers' Union.—The ordinary monthly meeting of the Tinwald i Mothers' Unjon. took place yesterday j afternoon m the Tinwald Oddfellows' Hall the attendance being large. Mrs Scott, of Christchurch, who is well-known m the district for .the great interest she lias always manifested m church masters and other associated worlds, delivered an able and interesting address to the ladies assembled. The lecturer pointed out the responsibility that was thrown ijpon parents and especially upon mothers and urged upon her hearers the necessity of bringing up their children m the Christian faith; also the good results to be derived by fostering a spirit of kindness, consideration and brightness m their homes—the influence of which had a far reaching and beneficial effect an those who were not so fortunate as to receive a Christian training. At the conclusion of her address Mrs Scofct was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. The good work that has been accomplished by the Tinwald Mother' Union was highly spoken of by Mrs Scott, who especially referred m high terms of praise to the unanimity of spirit prevailing among the members—and m consequonce all had one common good m view. The Askburton Burhlkb, Acjain.—A rather extraordinary cas,e w.as before the Supreme Court, m Banco, at Dunedin, yesterday. Som^e time ago Otto Herdeegan, alias J. C. Adams, contracted ft debt for £1 with an Invercargill tailor. Subsequently Herdeegan was sentenced to a term of imprisonment and w£(,s handed qver to the custody of Mr Ejrajrby, the gaoler. The prisoner then had <£8 m his possession, which was handed to the gaoler. The: tailor sued for the money and subsequently applied for an interlocutory summons against the gaoler ks sub-debtor. Mr Bratby did not proeeedto Jnvercargill, and Mr M'Carthy S.M., issued'an q'rder under the judgment obtained^ by filn judgment creditor. The next step. w.a* th.c appearance of a bailiff trying to get into the gaol. The motion to-day was for a warrant restraining the judgment creditor from proceeding on the ground of want of jurisdiction of the Stipendiary Magistrate. Judgment was reserved. It m,ay be mentioned that Herdeegan escaped some time ago from a 1 hard labour gang, at the Heads, and has never baen recaptured. He is not ! likely to seek to reclaim his money. An Invitation.—l invite you to compare tl|e Kludge,-Wfyitworth Bicycler with, any other machine'retailed at I do, not profess "to se.ll at th'e lqw.est prices, b'^t I claim that Rudge-Whitworth Cycles are the best value for money. Pitted with patent free wheel, jointless plated rims, Dunlop or any other tyres, two cable rim brakes, etc. Inspection invited. Prices from £\.G 16s. — R. D. Johnston, Agent, Burnett Street, Ashburton.—(Ad vt.)