The Timaru Herald. THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 1885.

Timaru Herald, Volume XLI, Issue 3281, 2 April 1885, Page 2

The Timaru Herald. THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 1885.

* N t^ie excitement caused by the AngloRussian einbroglio, pnblic interest has to a large extent been diverted from the war m the Soudan. Nevertheless stirring scenes are now being enacted on the banks of the Red Sea. On Tuesday last the final detachment of the New Soutb Wales troops disembarked at souakim, and found tbemselves face to face with the actual realities of the campaign. The reception of the Australians •by their English brethren seems to have been enthusiastic m fche extreme. Sir Gerald Graham, the General m command, made a point of personally welcoming them, and the ** «j.t *» rr YeV c b^ aded w^k tae Guards shows that it is mtended to give them a place of honor m the operations now m prospect. ft mußt have been a striking spectacle the stalwart young colonists set foot on tlle arid shores o£ tue Red Sea. One can imagine the hearty cheers with which the English soldiers would relieve their feelings—cheers such as only t> •.• _ < i -i , „ -ur Bnt. lßh troops know how to utter. We can imagine, also, how the hearts of the Australians would swell within them at the sound of this cordial greeting, and of tne kindly and appreciative words of the distinguished General m command. Doubtless for such a moment as that they felt it was good for them to have braved the journey and the risks of t^g campaign. Knowing, too, t- the British soldier appreciates pluck and loyalty, it is easy to conceive what fraternisations there would be m the camp that night between the Englishmen and their new brefchren-in-arm«- number of eternal friendships would be at once struck up between Tommy Atkins and Jem CornBtal^ the fcrue b^he-hood e_ißfcing between Englishmen at Home and those who have gone to seek their fortunes m the colonies, would probably be realised by tlofcll m a mannerwbichiadnever before so fully come home to either. Meanwhile our cousins m New South Wales find themselves m possession of novel sensations and experiences. They h itnesßed the departure of some of the most stalwart of their citizens, amid all the ponap and circumstance of war, for a foreign clime, there to do bafctle againßt a foreign foe. They bave experienced the strange fading of exultation produced by bright banners, martial music, the wild huzzas of the

multitude, and the knowledge that their countrymen, taking their departure m such gay and inspiriting fashion, are going forth m fulfilment of the highest and most patriotic motives. On the other hand, they must have undergone that sinking of the heart which makes itself apparent, even at such a moment, at the thought that many of these fine young men —husbands, fathers, sons, brothers, lovers —were going forth to return no more to those nearest and dearest to them. Even now, while the pulses of the colonists at large are bounding with anticipation at the brave doings they hope to hear described as having been achieved by the Australian contingent, there is many a quiet home m which news from the front will be awaited with feverish anxiety and apprehension. Such is the dark side of the picture, which has to be taken into account, together with the pomp, the glitter, and the glory. In reference to the prospects of the campaign, may we not, m these colonies look upon it as a good omen that siumltaneoiisly with the landing of the Australian troops we hear of wholesale desertions from Osman Digna, and that the latter is even treating for peace ? Can it be that the Arabs have heard vague rumors of the prowess of the " Demon Bowler " and anticipate that the irruption of Australians is equivalent to an invasion from the nether regions ? We will not pretend to answer the question. Moi'e prosaic people will probably say that the rebels retain a wholesome recollection of the thrashings Sir Gerald Graham inflicted on them m the former campaign, and m view of an engagement being imminent are beginning to quake at the prospect. Whatever may be said on this point, there is little doubt, we think, that unless they submit outright, the Arabs will sustain another severe defeat at Tamai, and we have every confidence that the Australians will worthily maintain the credit of the land to which they belong. As to what is to be the next move everyone at present appears to be m the dark. It seems to be taken for granted that no attempt will be made to attack Khartoum until the Autumn. But little practical utility would be achieved, however, by defeating Osman Digna at Tamai, unless it were proposed to follow up the victory m some way. The most obvious course would be to march on and take Berber, and this will probably be done if the climatic difficulties at this time of the year are not too great to be overcome. In a few days, however, we shall probably know more as to what the intentions of the Government really are, both m regard to this and many other points on which information is now being eagerly demanded. ■♦ Ontc of the most gratifying features m connection with the volunteering movement m New Zealand is the renewed activity that is always exhibited by the colonists at a time when there is a prospect of their services being actively required. It will be remembered, for example, with what enthusiasm fresh corps were formed m all parts of the colony m 1881, when there appeared a likelihood of trouble with the Maoris at Parihaka. Not less satisfactory is it at the present time to note the spontaneity with which our colonists are offering their services m view of the diplomatic complications between England and Russia. The public of Timaru by their action on Tuesday night showed that while they consider proper means of defence should be supplied to this place m common with other ports m the colony, they are second to none m their readiness to supply men for any emergency that may arise. We wish the new Company every success. ♦ It appears that it is not Mr W. C. Walker of Ashburton, who has been raised to the Legislative Council, but Mr Launcelot Walker, of Mount Four Peaks station, via Woodbury. Mr Launcelot Walker is a colonist of long standing m Canterbury, and will be a decided accession to the strength of the Council. It is not too much to say that the appointment of this gentleman and that of Captain Kenny, of Marlborough, are the principal redeeming features m the selection made by the Government. Mr W. C. Walker, it is unnecessary to add, will continue to do good service as the efficient representative of Ashburton, m the Lower House.

St. Mary's Chuch. —To-morrow (Good Friday) services will be held at St. Mary's as follows : —At 11 a.m., 3 p.m., and 7.30 p.m. That well-known and Popular Front Bar of the Ship Hotel is now Selling Marshall and Copeland's Ales at 3d per Glass and 9d per Quart. —[Advt.] Vital Statistics. — During the month of March there were registered at tho Registrar's office, Timaru, 42 births, 8 marriages, and 14 deaths. Resident Magistrate's Court, Tbmuka. — Owing to the illness of Mr Beswick, R.M., the sitting of the Resident Magistrate's Court at Tomuka was yesterday adjourned for a week. Temuka Vital Statistics. —During the past month there wore registered at Temuka 14 births, 4 doaths and 3 marriages, and for the quarter 32 births, 6 deaths and 10 marriages. Summons Cases.—At the Court this morning three summons cases are Bet down for hearing, one against a man for being drunk whilst m charge of a horse, against another for leaving a vehicle unattended, and against another for f uriouß driving. Special Trains. —Wo are advised that a spocial twin at ordinary fares will leave Timaru at 9 a.m. on Monday next (Easter Monday) for Winchester, returning at 5.45 p.m.; and that an excursion train leaves at at 11.10 a.m. and returns to Timaru at 4 pin. The evening trains are to start late so that the excursion train may reach here before they Btart. Full particulars of the arrangements are to appear m Saturday's paper. Industrial Exhibition. — On Monday next (Easter Monday) the United Bands of Hope Industrial Exhibition will be opened at the Assembly Rooms, at 2 p.m. This Exhibition was, as most of our readers will doubtless arranged to be held some time ago, but was for some reason or other adjournod ; nevertheless, it is said to have lost nothing by the adjournment, but, on tho other hand, to have gained, as more time has been given members of Bands of Hope wherein to get ready their exhibits. Ihe Exhibition is divided into four classes, viz., exhibits from members under twenty years of age, under seventeen, under fourteen, and under ten. On Monday evening a competitive entertainment by members of the various Bands of Hope will commence at half-past seven, at which His Worship the Mayor has kindly consented to preside, and tho programme will be varied with rocal and instrumental music and recitations. The promoters of tho Exhibition expect that it will be highly successful, and that as it is an II industrial" one, it will commend itself to the public and be of no email advantage to them,

Burgess Roll. — The Town Clerk notifies that the list of defaulting ratepayers on the burgess roll for the ensuing year will be open to inspection till the 15th inst. Objections must be sent m on or before the date mentioned. Opening of the Shooting Sbahon. — The Bhooting season for protected game was oponed yesterday, but though on most of the lagoons and swamps birds were plentiful, no heavy bags were recorded. The ducks were wild, and flying high. Boahd of Education. —An ordinary meeting of the South Canterbury Board of Educntion is to be held at their offices, Government Buildings, this morning at 11.15. The roport of the late scholarship examination and some othor equally important business is to come before the meeting. Autumn Exhibition. — As was previously announced, the Timaru Floral and Horticultural Society intend holding their first Autumn exhibition on Easter Monday. Messrs Maclean and Stewart's rooms (kindly lent for the occasion) are again to be used, and will be open to the public at 1 p.m. on Monday. Gist Auction. — A gift auction is to be held on the 7th inst. (Easter Tuesday), at the schoolroom, Fairlie Creok, m order to raise enough money to pay for the piece of land recently bought for use as a cricket, footbnll and athletic sports ground. The auction should commend itself to all who desire to foster athletics m the district. Bowker's Buildings. — The alterations to Bowker's Buildings are expected to be completed this week. The fronts are very handsome looking, and the plate glass windows are, we are informed, among the largest m the colony. The verandah of theso shops, it will be noticed, is similar m shape to that at "The Corner." Bowker's Buildings are, we imagine, among the best looking m thit colony. Tub "Siltbb King" Compant. — Mr George Leitch, whose pourtrayal of "Jacques," the faithful old servant m the "Silver King," which has met with such higli encomiums, will 'arrive to-day to superintend the stage fittings and rehearsals of orchestra and supernumeraries. The production of this great play, with all tho original scenery and stage • appointments, seems to bo a kind of epoch m the dramatic circles of Timaru. The orchestra will be under the direction of Mr H. Weinberg, junr., and the mechanical offocts of Mr F. W. Spellin, from tho Lyceum Theatre, London. Altogether we may look for a rare treat. Fairlie Cheek Races. — The Hon. Secretary (Mr Thomas Caskey) to the Fairlie Creek Rucing Club announces that Saturday return tickets will be issued on Easter Monduy, available till Tuesday. On Monday the evening train from tho Creek will leave one hour later than usual. To make tho race meeting more attractive, St. Patrick's Brass Band are to be m attendance and discourse music during the dny. The attractions at Fairlie Creek are well-known, and a. large number of townspeople will probably take advantage of the excursion on Monday and go out there. Resident Magistrate's Couht, Timaru. — J. H. Sutter, Esq., J.P., and His Worship the Mayor presided at this Court yesterday. R. Clark, for being drunk, was discharged, but for tho larceny of a calico tent from the Wushdyke Hotel, on Tuesday, the property of Sumuol Richards, was sentenced to seven days* imprisonment with hard labor. C. Sniith and D. Hyden, charged with unlawfully deserting the barque Deva on the night of March 29th, were, after tho offence had been proved, ordered to be imprisoned till tho 4th inst, to be then put on board their vessel, and to pay all expenses. The Court then rose. Advance Oamaru ! — The Mail says : — Jfo better evidence of the advantages that are offered by tho s.s. Elderslie for tho shipment Home of produce could be desired than that which is to bo found m tho fact that a Dunedin firm is sending here 600 tons of flour for shipment by her. When it is to the advantage of exporters to pay freight from Dunedin m order to ship their produce from Oamaru rather than send it by direct vessels, it must be evident that freights by the s.s. Elderslie arc considerably lower than those by other lines of vessels. It must be equally clear that if the present rates are profitable to the proprietors of tho Elderslie, the charges made by other shipowners nre exorbitant. C Battery. — At the parade last evening there was a good attendance of members of the 0 Battery. Captain Hamersley and Lieutenants Wardlo and Jackson were as usual at their posts, and the drill gone through by the men was very creditable. Last night the majority of the tents were struck and a detachment were engaged getting things m order for removal to Winchester this morning. Lieutenant Wardle and a fatigue party go out by rail, taking tents, etc., with them, and will have everything m readiness for their comrades by evening. At 1 o'clock today the gun detachment will fall m at the camp, and accompanied by the Cavalry, will take the howitzer out to Winchester. The Artillerymen will be m charge of Captain Hamersley, and expect to roach their destination about A o'clock. At 7.30 this evening tho rest of the Battery fall m, and proceed by special train to Winchester. Lieutenant Jackson will be m command. The Weather. — A real genuine oldfashioned nor'-wester, such as the Pilgrim fathers and mothers delight to talk about, set m shortly after 10 o'clock yesterday morning, and blew for three or four hours m real earnest. It raised blinding clouds of dust, levelled not a few fences, lifted the roofs of two ancient shanties at the back of the town, capsized some stacks on tho plains, spoilt the sport of duck shooters, and was productive of numerous expressions which aro usually printed . Yet to see the pleased look on the faces of some folk as they dilated on their experiences m the "early days," one would have thought a nor'-wester must have been about the boat fun out m Canterbury m the good old times. One imprudent new chum, after listening to .'a " tall " story yesterday, asked the narrator, " Say, mister, did you keep shearers m them times, or did you trust to the ' wild Irishmen ' to collect yer wool ?" The Late Lady Normanhy. — Referring to the death of this lady the Home News states : — " Her ladyship was well known and appreciated as an unaffected, kindly-natured gentlewoman m the various colonies where she did the honors of Government House. Her funeral took place this week at the little village church of Lythe, which stands on high ground above the Mulgrave Castle eßtate. It was attended by her Borrowing husband and most of her children. The Earl of Mulgrave, the eldest son, was absent m Italy on account of failing health. He is a clergyman, and has never spared himself since his ordination, ao that at last he broke down. Entertaining very High Church views, he has adhered to a celibate life, and the Normanby title must eventually descend to tho children of a younger brother. It is not a rich title. Lord Normanby has never been m a position to reside at Mulgrave Castle, which has been let for some years past to Bir Charles Mills. It may be doubted, indeed, whether its real owner will ever reoccupy it, unless, indeed, his fortunes are improved by the development of his property, and there exists a mine of wealth almost at his door. Close by his park gates is a eea-side hamlet, Sands' End — the northernmost end, m fact, of Whitby beach — which a little enterprise and capital would Boon make into a thriving and popular watering-placo." Death of Sib A. Gordon's Mothbr-in-Law. — Lady Shaw-Lefevre, widow of the late Sir John Shaw-Lefevre, X.C.8., died on tho 11th Feb., after a short illness, at the age of eighty-three years. Her only son i 9 the Right Hon. G. Shaw-Lefevre, M.P., Post-master-General, and her eldest daughter is married to the Hon. Sir Arthur Hamilton Gordon, G.0.M.G., Governor of Ceylon. Lord Shbhbbookb's Marriage. — The following notice of Lord Sherbrooke'a marriage is given m the English papers : — " On the 3rd February, at St. Matthias' Church, Torquay, by the Rev. T. N. Hicks, M.A., vicar, Viscount Sherbrooke, to Caroline, daughter of the late Thomas Sneyd, Esq., of Ashcombe Park, Staffordshire." It will be seen that the pretty little romance got up by the Australian papers as to His Lordship marrying a Sydney girl, whom he adopted, is thus ruthle»ly « knock«d on the h«ad? '

Civil Service Dummies.— The Illustrated London News is responsible for the following : — Strange are the uses of advertisement. This is an age m which a novelty is, above all things, sought for by the advertiser m a large way of business ; and not only tradesmen and manufacturers, but even professional men, do not scorn to pay for public reference to their crafts. But who would imagine that several of the candidates at the civil service and other examinations are not legitimate aspirants, but are dummies entered for the glorification of tutors ? Yet it is so. And when we see that Sir So-and-so passed seventeen pupils, nine m honors, it is disappointing to find that many of theso do not intend embarking on the career they have qualified for, but are accomplished scholars put up to show the expertness of their " coach" and attract to him legitimate paying pupils. If our information be correct, some course Bhould be taken to prevent these specimens nominally occupying positions which other hardworking deserving students actually want, and aro kept out by unfair practices. The N. S. W. Soudak Contingent. — Just before the Iberia's arrival at Adelaide Colonel Richardson broke to Sessle the news of the death of his wife, through the collision with the Nemesiß, and as permission had been given him to return to Sydney he did bo, to look after his three young children. Mrs Sesßle, at the time of her death, had just become entitled to a legacy of £8000, which now reverts to her children. The men of the Adelaide permanent force paid the poor fellow a deal of thoughtful attention. A wretched stowaway from Sydney, with all the military ardor knocked out of him, was put off at Adelaide. He preferred an early experience of the vicissi tudes of Adelaide life to the unknown miseries of the Soudan. Two others attempted to desert, but one of them was adjudged to he mad. Another poor fellow ran up to an Adelaide visitor and Baid m a quavering voice : — " Oh, do let us have a shako of tho hand. I don't know nobody here. What a fool I was to come. I've left such a dear little wife and three pretty little children at home." Ah, well ; it was too late for regrets then. Some people may be interested m knowing that LieutenantColonel Wells, one of the commanding officers, has his own son on board as a private m one of the companies. The young fellow gave up an apprenticeship to a civil engineer m Sydney to go to the Soudan. There are among the privates several officers and one captain of the lino who have seen active service m many parts of the world. There are on hoard the Iberia three war correspondents, representing the Sydney daily papers — Mr W. J. Lambie, Sydney Morning Herald ; Mr E. Blackwell, Bally Telegraph ; and Mr J. M. Saundors, Evening New*. The 'Register is also represented by Mr Lambie. There are two chaplains on the Iberia — the Rev. H. J. Rose, Church of England, and the Rev. C. F. P. Collingridge, Roman Catholic. The President of the Wesleyan Conference, and Dr Steel of tho Presbyterian Church, commended specially to Mr Rose's care the members of their communion. The Tiohbobne Claimant. — The following interesting particulars, which have an indirect bearing upon the Tichborne Claimant, have been gathered by one of the staff of the South Australian 'Register m conversation with a gentleman who some time since was visiting Singapore. He says : — " When m Singapore a few years ago 1 was present at a concert given m the Town Hall. At the end of the performance referred to I was walking out with a friend of mine (one who had been m Singapore for a considerable time), when I saw a man standing up preparing to leave. I exclaimed to my friend : ' Why, there is the Claimant. 1 . This remark was called forth by the peculiar resemblance of the man to the likeness of the Claimant, ■whose photograph I had only seen. My friend replied : ' That is Mr George Orton, who is residing m Singapore, and is a timber merchant by trade.' A short lime after this I happened to see a letter written by George Orton, the writing of which corresponded as far as formation of letters, appearance, etc., with those fac similes of the Claimant's letters one time published m the Illustrated London News. Then again, later on, I was told by the medical man who attended Orton that he had heard him say when Tichborne was referred to as resembling him, and when asked why he did not go Home and give evidence at the trial, 'If he is my brother he ought to he hanged. If not, what reason is there for my going home ?' My story does not stop here. When m London some little time afterwards I was going round Madame Tussaud's waxworks. I had my catalogue m my hand, but before looking at it my eyo caught a figure m the corner, and lat once said to myself — ' That must be the Claimant, from his resemblance to the man at Singapore.' I then glanced at my catalogue, and found that I was correct m the opinion that I had formed." Respecting the foregoing paragraph, a marine engineer now resident m Fort Adelaide haa called at our Port office, saying that he was much struck with the particulars contained m the paragraph, from his close acquaintance with the individual alluded to. He Bays he ha 3 been sailing for four years from Singapore as second and chief engineer under Captain George ■ Orton, who is now m the timber trade at Singapore. Orton was for years m command of a steamer called the Chow Phya, belonging to Singapore, but purchased by a China Company originally from the King of Siam. Our informant says he has often seen photographs of the Claimant, and has always been struck with the family likeness to his captain. He is also m possession of papers signed by Captain Orton regarding his character as an engineer. Mrs Orton had often told him that her husband's father was a batcher at Wapping. Captain Orton "was very corpulent and apparently about sixty-five years old. He used to trade chiefly between Singapore and Bangkok, and m 1876 had been at Singapore for twenty years. Six years ago Orton had a son being educated m Edinburgh, and our informant says he called upon him there at that time and handed him a parcel sent by Mrs Orton. How TO get Sick. — Expose yourself day and night, sit too much without exercise, work too hard without rest, doctor all the time, take all the vile nostrums and imitations advertised, and then you will want to know A Wise Deacon. — "Deacon Wilder, I want you to tell me how you kept yourself and family so well the past season, when all the rest of us have been sick so much, and have had the doctors running to us so often." " Brother Taylor, the answer is very easy. I used Hop Bittors m time, and kept my family well, and saved large doctor's bills. Four shillings' worth of it kept us all well and able to work all tho time, and I will warrant it has cost you and most of the neighbors £10 to £100 apiece to keop sick the same time. I fancy you'll take my medicine hereafter." See [Advt.] Easily Remembebbd. — The latest medicine for horses' legs is called " Nourasthenipponskelesterizo." One of the big beasts at a cattle show was called " Llanfair Pwllgwyngyllgogerchwyrwyd Robw Llandiailiogogogoch." Farmers will easily remember this. The Bad and Worthless are never imitated or counterfeited. This is especially true of a family medicine, and it is positive proof that the remedy imitated is of the highest value As soon as it had been tested and proved by the whole world that Hop Bitters was the purest, best and most valuable family medicine on earth, many imitations sprung up and began to jßteal the notices m which the press and the people of tho country had expressed the merits of H. 8., and m every way trying to induce suffering invalids to use their stuff instead, expecting to make money on the credit and good name of H. B. Many others started nostrums put up m similar style to H. 8., with variously devised names m which the word " Hop " or " Hops " were used m a way to induce people to believe they were the same as Hop Bitters. All such pretended remedies or cureß, on matter what their style or name is, and especially those with the word " Hop " or " Hops " m their name or m any way connected with them or their name, aro imitations or counterfeits. Beware of them. Touch none of them. Use nothing but genuine American Hop Bitters, with a cluster of green Hops on the white label, and Dr SouTo'b name blown m the glass. Trwst nothing else. jgT Druggists and Chemists are warned sgainit dealing m imitations or eoußterfeik.— {JAbtt.J

STNOPSIB OF NEW ADVEKTISKMENTf. K. Turnbull and Son— Sell produce and sundries on Saturday. Burgess Roll— ls open for inspection. A Oflt Auction— Will be held at Fairlic Creek on Tuesday. Fairlic Creok Races— Train arrangements for races on Monda}", Mrs Graliame — Notice re accounts. St. Mary's Church— Services for tomorrow (Good Friday). Charles N. Orbell— Notice to persona trcsi>assiin; on Levels Estate. Moody and Zieslcr — Arc buyers of barley. Tlmaru Floral Bociety— Hold first autumn exhibition on Monday. Wanted— One notice.