NEWS OF THE DAY

South Canterbury Times, Issue 4980, 12 April 1889, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY

At the Baptist Church last evening there was a good attendance, notwithstanding the unfavourable weather, to hoar Mrs Brown deliver a lecture upon the birth, marriage, and funeral customs of the natives of India. During her six years residence in that country Mrs Brown has constantly visited the Hindoo women in their houses, so speaks from personal knowledge, and is able to giro much interesting information. The lecture was illustrated by coloured pictures of the various gods of the country, and three young ladies were seated on the platform attired in the garb of Hindoo women, representing the unmarried girl, the wife, and the widow, the peculiarities of the dress of each being described in detail. The audience were evidently pleased with the address, and responded liberally to the appeal from the chairman (the Rev. E. Austin, of the Congregational Church) for a good collection, which will materially assist in defraying the expenses connected with the re-painting of the Baptist Church.

Tho monthly meeting of the Arowhenua Town Board was held on Wednesday evening. Present—Messrs E. Lee (chairman), E. Yallender, and A. Erew. Accounts amounting to £2 16s were passed for payment. Coirespondenco was received from the County Council requesting statement of receipts and expenditure for tho year ending 31st March. Erom the same, asking for a refund of £2 16s, that amount having been received by tbe board for registration of dogs outside the boundary. It was decided to acknowledge receipt of the letter. Erom the same, enquiring the amount of the valuation of the Arowhenua Town Board, and also if there was any likelihood of its being reduced. The clerk had already supplied the required information. Erom Mr J. McLnnea, requesting the substitution of Mr Pinckney’s name for his in respect of section No. 75. Granted, provided Mr Pinckney’s consent be obtained. The overseer’s report for the month was read and considered, and it was resolved to call for tenders for filling in the hole near Lynch’s house and making crossings from Denmark street, tho tenders to be opened by tho chairman on Wednesday, 17th April. The overseer was directed to obtain a few loads of shingle for the purpose of filling ruts, | and was authorised to deal summarily with those persons who had failed to clear gorse from the roads. The overseer’s suggestion was adopted that residents on the sections adjoining the creek should be allowed to clear the creek, provided they would undertake tho same work at schedule rate and complete it to the satisfaction of the overseer. The clerk was instructed to write to tho Under Secretary re tho subsidy. The board then rose. Cadbury Bros, guarantee the absolute purity of their Cocoa Essence. Ask for it and do not be persuaded to accept a substi-tute.—-[Advt.] Certainly tho best medicine known is Sanube and Sons’ Eucalypti Exteact. Test its eminently powerful effects in coughs, colds, influenza ; the relief is instantaneous. In serious cases, and accidents of all kinds, bo they wounds, burns, scaldings, bruises, sprains, it is the safest remedy—no swelling —no inflammation. Like surprising effects produced in croup, diphtheria, bronchitis, inflammation of tho lungs, swellings, etc.; diarrhoea, dysentery, diseases of tbe kidneys, and urinary organs. In use at hospitals and medical clinics all over the globe ; patronised by His Majesty the King of Italy ; crowned with medal and diploma at International Exhibition, Amsterdam. Trust in this approved article and reject all others. FAdvt.]