THE VALUATION HOLL. The Cliairman considered the roll most unsatisfactory, as, with respiect to the Mount Somers roll, it had been made out in one roll, and not for the five wards, as specified by the Act, notwithstanding a caution from himself to the valuer a month ago on the subject. Mr. Grigg also agreed that the roll was far from complete, the schedule not having been complied with. He suggested that it be referred to some officer in the Land for correction. In its present form it would be of no avail to sue for 1 It that Mr. Leach be in formed he must fill upi all blanks in the roll, and complete tho valuation list by the 15th inst., in accordance with the Rating Act, 1876. PAYMENT’S. A number of vouchers and accounts were passed for payment. TENDEEH. The following tenders were opened ;—• Pudding Hill Bridge—Thomas and HTI (accepted), L 5320 175.; A, Stenhouse, LGO37 ; StifFest, L 7378 4s. sd. South Rakaia pound—Sharp and Camp bell, L4IG 95.; Nelson, L 325 ; Grigg, L 430 ; Tippiet and Co., L 412 ; Chas. Littlecot (accepted), L 317 ; AVm. Jenkins, L3GS. Rakaia Gorge Bridge approaches—Five tenders were received, and the following were accepted :—No. 1 section, Ware, L7BB 75.; No. 2, Y. Solange, L 424 10s.; No. 3. Y. Solange, LlB3. NOTICES OF MOTION. Mr. Wright gave notice that he would move at the next meeting of the Council ; 1. “That tho Council take into con sideration at its next meeting the arrange ments necessary for rendering the Hospital available for public use. ” 2. “ That the Minister for Public Works be asked why no steps have yet been taken towards the extension of the Rangitata Bridge, in fulfilment of the promise made by him.” 3. “ That the Clerk lay on the table at our next meeting, a return showing the sums paid for advertising during the year 1879, showing the several amounts paid to each newspaper.” WATEETON POUND. Fees at the Waterton pound were de cided to he the same as the other parts of the County. SLAUGHTERING LICENSES. A number of licences were granted for slaughtering cattle. MISCELLANEOUS. Some routine business was gone through with reference to the Ashburton pound, the closing of a road at Methven, and authorising the striking of a Is. rate for the Ashburton Forks protective work. THE OFFICES CONTK 'CT. Mr. Cameron drew attention to the tenders for filling in tho section and fencing the site on which the offices have been built not having had due publicity, and that contractors had not had an opi portunity of seeing the plans and specifica tions for the work. Mr. J. Stanley Bruce wrote on the subject, and stated that the advertisement in question had appeared sixteen times during a period of ten days, and had been in tho “Press” several times, a paper which had tho largest circulation in the borough, over 300 copies being distributed daily. The matter was loft over till next meet ing, and the Council adjourned. AVAKANUI ROAD BOARD. ANNUAL MEETING OF RATEPAYERS. The annual meeting of the ratepayers of the AVakanui Road District- was held in the Wa 1 " l niit schoolroom at noon yester day. was a large attendance—Mr. H. T. Winter, Chairman of the Board, presiding. The meeting was held at the school, as the Act provides that such meetings and elections shall be held in the district, and as tho Board’s piresent offices are situated within the limits of the Municipality of Ashburton they are not within those prescribed in the Act. It was thus found necessary to hold tho meeting elsewhere, and AVakanui school was selected. As a consequence, the residents of the Crock wore fully represented, but Seafield did not send a large number of ratepayers to represent that important portion of the Road District. Mr. C. C. Fooks read the annual state ment of accounts as follows. JANUARY Ist, 1880.

giiaikman’s KEroiiT. The Chairman read his report as fol lows : “ You will sec that since the Board has been constituted wo have endeavored to judiciously expend our funds m those places whore the work has been most needed. For the future, as there will probablv be but little more than the rates to provide for the requirements of the dis trict, it will be the Board’s desire to have it expended with care and discretion. In consequence of the depressed state of the times, and not to burden ratepayers wit-n undue taxation, we have struck a rate of ninopence in the pound, which wc trust will bo sufficient to carry us on to the end of the year. There are a few con tracts which wo have lot that i wish to bring before your notice. Ist. Contract for maintenance of roads in the district. This is a work that has been much needed, and which wc arc sure is preferable to em ploying day labor in repairing roads where necessary. 2nd. Contract for drain along Lcadley’s road. This work, which is intended for the drainage of the district, and to carry off storm water be tween Butterick’s and the sea, is one that we were urgently requested to carry out, and no doubt, if delayed, it would have caused a very considerable loss to a num ber of ratepayers in that locality. The matter was brought before the County Council some time ago by the old Ash burton Road Board, but as there seemed little probability of that body under taking the work for some time to come, we deemed it advisable to commence the contract at once, as wo feel confident that the County Council will assist with a grant in aid. The work, in my opinion, is one that properly comes under the con trol of the Council, but as wo have under taken it, there is little doubt when the subject of drainage is dealt with by them, they will refund ns the amount we hare thought it judicious to spend on a necessary work like this. “ At the last meeting of the Board the question of building offices, Ac., more centrally situated than those we now oc cupy was brought up, and it was resolved to apply for a part of reserve 1707. As there seems a difficulty in disposing of the present offices, Ac., and it also means a considerable outlay, wo would wish to to take the opinion of ratepayers on the matter. “ You arc called upon to-day to elect three members in the place of Messrs. E. Saunders and Joseph Hurst (who retire by rotation, but wno are eligible for re-election) and Mr. David Wilson, resigned.” In reply to Mr. Sandrcy, the Clerk stated that the site of reserve was near Messrs Holmes’ and Power’s farms. Mr. James Brown proposed, and Mr. John Harrison seconded —“ That tho question of building new offices he de ferred till next year.” The mover con sidered that the present offices wore in in the most suitable site, as persons having business with the Board usually had some thing to do in town, and could thereby kill two birds with one stone. The resolution was carried unanimously. Mr James Brown was of opinion that the Board should be brought under the Local Elections Act, as if all costs were to ho paid out of rates it would behove the ratepayers to watch how much they paid and where the money went to. Mr. Hugo Friedlaudcr pointed out that by bringing the district under that Act a great deal of unnecessary expense would be entailed on the Board in the shape of preliminary expenses, advertising, and extra palling booths. The Chairman pointed out that by the Act it was necessary to present a petition signed by two-thirds of the ratepayers before any action could be taken. The matter then dropped. Mr. S. Wright asked why the lowest tender for Leadley’s drain was not ac cepted. The Cliairman stated that as the work was one whisk had to he done quickly, it was decided to accept the one which was considered to bo the most likely to be carried out within the specified time. Mr. D. Wilson did not consider ten ders should be rejected because they were considered too low. Mr. Sandrcy thought that in cases where work was not done, the Board should fall back on the sureties. Mr. Saunders thought that the Board should have discretion allowed them in these matters, as it often happened that deposit cheques "were sent in, which were afterwards found valueless. Mr. Friedlaiuler said that as the work had been delayed for some months on account of various interviews having to ho held witli the County Council, the Board did not wish to run the risk of delay in so important a matter, by letting the work to a contractor whom the Board considered could not carry out the work at the price tendered for. Mr. D. Wilson considered the Board had made a mistake in letting the con tract for “ maintenance of roads ” to one contractor. It 'would have been hotter to let the roads in small sections. Mr. Winter explained that not half the roads had been tendered for, as Mr. Wil son as a member of the Board was aware. Mr. Wilson said he was not present on the day they were let. Mr. Earl! did not see -what difference it made whether one man had the contract or ten. Hr. J. Brown asked why the Beach road was not re-formed the full width. The Cliairman said it was on account of the expanse. Mr. Harrison said ho was a member of the Board when the road was originally formed, and the reason was that they had considered it advisable to have a foot path on roads for a certain distance out of town. Mr. Earll thought the road should he formed the full width, no matter whether the fences were washed away or not. Attention was called to the gorso grow ing on the footpaths near town, and it was explained that action was being taken to compel owners of land to clear the ob structions. Mr. Sandrcy called attention to the dangerous state of the cutting on the north side of the Homestead. It was explained that as an arrangement had been made to pirevent flood water further damaging it, the work would at once ho pint in hand. Mr. Sandrcy pwopioscd and Mr. James Brown seconded—“ That the report and accounts as read bo adopitcd, which was carried unanimously. ” The nomination for members to take the places of Messrs. E. Saunders, J. Hunt, and D. Wilson were then taken. Mr. Saunders proposed, and Mr. Mere dith Wilson seconded—Mr. James Brown. Mr. E. Saunders proposed, and Mr. Peter Innes seconded —Mr. Joscpih Hunt. Mr. T. Walsh proposed, and Mr. T. Wilson seconded —Mr. Samuel Wright. Mr. V. Wilson proposed, and B. Lut terworth seconded —Mr. George Earll. Mr. 11. Friedliindcr piropased, and -Mr. J. Hunt seconded —Mr. Edward Saun ders. On a show of hands being taken, the following resulted ; Mr. G. Earle 23 Mr. James Brown 21 Mr. S. Saunders ... ••• 17 Mr. J. Hunt 3 5 Mr, S. Wright 8 Mr. Hunt demanded a poll, which being taken, Mr. S. Wright having with drawn, resulted as under-: G. Earle 128 J. Brown... ... ... ••• HI JosepJi Hunt ... ... ••• S 3 E. Saunders ... ••• ••• do The three highest wore declared elected.

UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD.

The ordinary monthly meeting of this Board was held on Tuesday, the Cth hist. Present —-Messrs M.'Lcan, Stitt, MIOuII, and Sargent. Mr. Rood being absent, Mr. D. Sl'Loan was asked to take the chair. The Overseer’s report having been read and considered, the following corres pondence was disposed of : From Mr. Charles Reed, resigning his scat in consequence of serious illness, his medical advisers having strictly prohibited him from attending further to any piublic business. All the members regretted Mr. Reed’s illness, and paid a high compdi ment to his zeal and earnestness in the welfare of the district since the Board was established. From Packo Bros., complaining of cer tain damages being done by the Board in cutting a watercourse through laud for which the former were agents. The Overseer said that ho had told Mr. Reed the Board had in no way interfered with the pnapiorty ; that the work was being done by the County Council, that body having found it necessary to make pro tective works in the north branch of the Ashburton. Ho had been instructed by Mi. Reed to sec into the matter, and had met Mr. Bland, the occupier, who was now satisfied that the Board had not done the damage. He had also seen Mr. Sutherland, the contractor for the work, who told him he was now finished with that part-ion of the contract. The Clerk was requested to reply that the Board had nothing to do with the works compdahmd of, inasmuch as the works were being done by the County Council, under the supervision of their Engineer. From J. Leahy, asking for the use of gravel reserve No. 1411 on Alfred Forest Road. Granted, under the usual con ditions. From J. S. Bruce re insurance of Road Board property. The Clerk stated that the application had boon signed and re turned. Ordered to be paid. From W. J. Silcock, offering to fill ruts at a cheapier rate than is usually paid for such work, giving a schedule of pirices. To be considered when required. Messrs. Cuff’and Graham wrote asking that a road be formed to enable them to get access to their land at Ashburton Forks. The Clerk was instructed to repffy that the matter will be considered after harvest, and to report on tire same. From A. Gibson, blacksmith, enclosing an account for work done. The Clerk said this was a mistake, work never hav ing been ordered by the Board. Petition from Messrs. Saunders Bros., and ten others, asking that certain roads leading to the Dronmrc Railway Station be formed and placed in good order and condition before harvest. The Clerk was directed to repfiy with resolutions passed by the Board at its sittings on Dec. 2. Petition from Mr. J. G. Ruddcuklans and another, asking that a road leading from the Ealing Railway Station (North Rangitata) be cleared of boulders and loose stones. Clerk to reply and report on the road. Accounts wore then passed and the Board adjourned. Tub Annual Meeting, The annual mooting of the ratepayers then took pdaco, Mr IVpLenu in the chair. The Clerk’s financial statement was made, and he thou piroccoedcd to give the rate payers a sketch of what had been done during the past. year. There had been ex pended in now roads, L 4313 18s. KXI.; other works, L2C44 11a. 7d.; miscellane ous, L 907 Os. 9d. =L7805 I7s. 2d. Last year’s expenditure having been—New roads, L3G94 ISs. Gd.; other works, LIOGG Ss. 7d.; miscellaneous, L47S 17a. I OR. = L 5240 4s lid. Ho mentioned that every year scorned to add to tlic ex penditure, owing, no doubt, to the settle ment on the land, and instanced the items headed other works as being considerably over double the previous year. Owing ts> some expanses in building additions to the Road Board offices, the item of miscel laneous expenditure was rather large, and after enumerating the different items underthisparticularheading, he was happy to say, that, after deducting L 237 ISs. for Road Board additions, and L 517 Is. Bank interest received, only LlO2 7s. 9d. had been spent out of the Board’s general receipts for carrying on the business of this largo and growing district, a fact showing the Board had pi laced their funds in the best possible manner. The election was then proceeded with for two gentlemen to serve in the room of Mr, 0. Reed and Mr. Isaac Sargent, who retire by rotation. No eligible candidate appearing for No. 4 Ward, Mr. Poole proposed, and Mr. Black seconded, the re-election of Mr, Charles Reed. Carried unanimously. Mr. IVFCoII proposed, and Mr. Bulger seconded, the re-election of Mr. Isaac Sargent. Carried unanimously. The Returning Officer (Mr. Donald M’Loan) then declared Mr. Charles Reed and Mr. Isaac Sargent duly elected. The meeting then terminated. T he Board then met for the purpose of electing a Chairman and Treasurer. Tim same members were present, and Mr. Donald M'Lean was elected to the vacant offices. Mr. M'Loau returned thanks, saying it would be his endeavor to pro mote the interests of the districts and the ratepayers. The Clerk was directed to write to the manager of the Union Bank of Australia, notifying Mr. M‘Lcan’s election. The clerk was re quested to write to the postmaster for a "box for the Board’s letters and papers. Ho was also directed to write to Mr. diaries Reed informing him of his re-election, and of the reasons for it, and of Mr. Donald M‘Lean’s election as Chairman and Treasurer. The Overseer was instructed to measure up several contractors’ work, so that they be paid 75 pier cent, before next mooting, until the final passing, and that one be paid (Mr. Miller) in full, on the Overseer’s certificates. The Board then adjourned.

REMARKABLE DISCOVERIES AT POMPEII.

Tho eighteenth hundredth anniversary ; of tho destruction of Pompreii has been : celebrated by a groat gathering from all | parts of Europe, and after some introduc tory speeches men w r ero set to work to opicn up several parts of the buried city, A correspondent of the “ Times” says it is impassible to describe the intense ex pectation on every face as the first pricks struck the ground, or tho scene around each pfiaco to be excavated. Crowds were pressing round every opi cuing ; pieopile were picrched all along the tops of tire broken walls to the imminent pieril of their limbs,- and groups ware thickly gathered along the higher nnexcavatcd level and on every other point of vantage. Each room to be excavated had been cleared of the upper falling-in, leaving about 4ft. to be removed. The indica tions given by the preparatory work in one of the larger rooms having been par ticularly favorable, I took my station there, and witnessed in the course of three hours, as the various objects peeped forth from the scoria one by one and ware taken up, such a revelation as I shall never forgot. For the first five minutes there was a breathless silence as tho men worked ; then, as the scoria fell away, part of a green object became visible. In a moment the workmen’s hands had cleared the space around it, and amid deafening cheers a small bronze horse, nine inches in length, was held aloft. Then a largo amphora appeared ; then two bronze vases, one with handles ; then a largo iron key, and as each in turn was lifted high for all to see, “ Bone, bene !” hurst in a chorus of hearty satisfaction from the people. A list, with the briefest description of the things which then fol lowad in rapid succession, would fill a column. There ware at least a dozen bronze vases of different shapes, sizes, and uses, with or without handles, and in one a number of bronze coins oxpxlised together, and many other coins ware found at intervals during tho excavation. There ware many handsome bronze fibula, several bronze bracelets, a number of rings, many terracotta vases, tazzo, and ampilioraj, and a remarkable number of little terra-cotta water cupis for bird cages, various kitchen utensils, a sprit, forks and knives of iron, a bronze bottle, a number of little bronze bells, a dagger with ivory handle, a bronze casserole, and a terra cotta money-box. After these and many more objects, of which trayful after tray ful was carried away, had been taken out, a mass of black material appeared, which, falling to pieces, piroved on examination to bcT beans ; then a quantity of millet and hemp seeds, with considerable remains of the sacks which had contained them, the carbonised w r ood of grain bins and of a barrel with iron hoops, and great masses of the beams of tho upper floor, suffi ciently solid, hut entirely carbonised like charcoal. Among these remains a splen did candelabrum was come upion, but its tall, slender, fluted stem was broken. In short, from noon till three o’clock a con tinued succession of objects were revealed, almost more rapidly than I could note them down. Tho more names and briefest memoranda filled sixteen pages in a largo note book. Some .of tho rooms revealed nothing, others a few bronze and terra cotta vessels ; but in one room a skeleton was found, and in the smallest chamber opened, four were discovered huddled to gether.

THE TWO-HEADED NIGHTINGALE.

THU EIGHTH WONDEII OF THE WOULD. “Silver Pen,” waiting to the “New' Zealand Herald,” on 24th Nov. from San Francisco, thus describes tho celebrated double w'oraan, knowm as the “ Two hoadcdNightingale”;—And now wo have a living phenomenon standing pna-cmiuently above all other wanders since tho days of tho Siamese twins—nay, since the days of Noah- —and I have not heard of even that respectable .patriarch taking anything so wonderful into tho Ark as Miss Millie Christine, tho “Twa-hoaded Nightingale. ” Allow' mo to introduce you to her. Miss Millie Christine is a colored lady, born consequently of negro parents. She has two heads, four arms, four legs, and one body. Imagine two women standing back to back, two perfectly developed forms, with pretty necks and arms, also wall-shapicd legs, and charming little feet; from the waist upwards the bodies arc twain, fastened together at tho back by a large piece of extraneous flesh, tho one body commencing at the waist and finish ing at the commencement of the dual thighs. As she stands it is as though twa forms stood before you, save and oxcepit that only one skirt falls from the waist to the knees. Tho abdomen, instead of being before either of tho two faces, is sideways between the two forms, the back correspionding, therefore, Miss Millie walk’s sideways, as a matter of course. The heads, however, partially face the side, as from a desire to see and speak to one another, paid have in a course of years become stationary in that position, that is to say. tho torsos have become fixed, the powar to turn the head back to back still remaining. Such monstrosities are not, as a rule, pleasant to look upon, but in this case Miss Millie is an exception, as there is nothing unpilensant in the appearance of tho “ Nightingale. On the contrary, she is a very pleasant and wall-educated parson, speaking English, German, and French fluently, also a little Spanish. It is very curious to hoar her spieak different languages with her double mouth a* tho same time, and though she calls herself Miss Millie Christine, from my own standpoint, I should pironouncc this monstrosity twins spoiled by a freak of nature. The head and bust of one is stout and large, exactly re sembling the mother ; the other is much smaller ,°and totally different in features, favoring her father. As she sits uown, Miss Millie presents the appearance of two Hilda squeezing into one chair, as girls often do. The legs move at prooisely tho same moment in walking or dancing, though the heads and arms are perfectly independent. The mental faculties also ai>e independent of each other, and every thing is double down to tho bladders, after which the sex is one. The lady has two beautiful voices, singing ducts charm inglv ; when warbling a solo the voice and respiration is as one. _ I had a long conversation with the Nightingale, in which she told mo there is never the slightest difference of opinion between her and her double ; they agree in all tilings, thov are hungry and thirsty at the same time, eat the same things, and divide everything, “ even to a picanut.” When alone they converse on all lands of topiics, rarely having a different thought, except occasionally being pmzzlcd as to the faces they have seen. Miss Millie dresses in very pnatty robes, with square-cut corsage, demi sleeves, wdiite kid gloves, and dia mond jewellery ; tho heads are precisely similar in coiffure, and tho adorning flowers oxacst to a leaf. 'With the lady arc twa little midgets of brothers, 32 and 30 years of ago. Tho cider, Baron Little iinger, is a married man with three children, he himself not being much bigger .than Tom Thumb. Tho brother, Count Rosebud, is a bachelor. They sing beauti fully, and go through all the antics usual at such shows. Large crowds visit the Nightingale, and as she walk's about among tho audience, answering the usual absurd questions curious people put to her w'ith unabated sweetness, one feels an unusual amount of commiseration for her, as sho is really refined in her ideas ; but then sho makes heaps of money, and many poopfie, to wit my own little girl, wish they had two heads these hard times.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 1880.



1879. Receipts. Aug. 4—To amount paid to credit when district severed ... SG9I o 6 Sept. 1G—To amount paid by Longbeach Road Board on readjusting accounts between the Longbcaoli and Wakanui Road Boards ... 183 15 4 ,, Rates 13 2 o ,, Rents 28 12 0 ,, Inncs’ share of erecting bridge ... 7 0 0 ,, Deposits on contracts... 21 0 0 ,, Interest... 2G 14 ii £3971 8 0 ExPENorrmn. By Gardiner’s Road... 333 9 4 „ Lo Breton’s Road 140 11 0 ,, Milton Road 4G 7 3 „ Wakanui Station Road... 20 6 0 ,, Corbett’s Road DO 11 6 ,, Wakanui Township Road 07 15 0 ,, Wakanui Road ... 17 4 1 ,, Seafield Road ... 27 16 10 ,, Wakanui School Road ... IS 5 4 ,, Christy's Road ... 5 10 0 ,, Smith’s Road 2 13 0 , Wilson’s Road ... 7 16 4 ,, Chertsey Road ... 10G0 11 7 ,, Leadley s Road 1G8 3 4 ,, Beach Road 94 G 10 ,, Stanley Road 0 13 0 „ Racecourse Road 4 2 0 ,, Rule’s Road 41 10 0 ,, Fitzgerald’s Road 53 4 6 . , River Road 0 8 0 ,, South-east Town Belt ... 62 15 0 „ Mill Road 113 10 3 0 ,, Leatham’sRoad... 13 b ,, Gibson’s Road ... 198 S o ,, Denshiro’s Road 25 0 0 ,, Maintenance of roads... G1 0 0 ,, General expenses, viz., salaries, stationery, ad- vertising, safe, incur- ance, timber, Ac., Ac. 250 8 11 .. Balance at Bank at this date 1CG9 9 o Assets. £3971 8 0 £ s. d. Balance at Bank, January 1st, 1SS0 1069 9 3 Government subsidy 723 6 Outstanding Rates 1878-79 210 0 0 Rates, 1879-80 1073 15 3 Longbeach Road Board on account of timber 47 4 0 £3123 14 11 Liabii.ttes. Contracts let—■ Rule’s road 378 12 0 J.eadloy’s Drain ... 650 0 0 Maintenance of roads ... 400 0 0 Denshire’s road ... 126 14 0 Siaifo’s road 72 8 4 BSlm road 192 12 4 Beach and Trevor’s road.. 78 7 4 Corbett’s road 23 15 0 Culverts, Ac. 50 0 0 Gravel Pits and fencing same 130 0 0 Advertising, printing, and stationery... GO 0 0 Salary 200 0 0 Incidental expenses... 40 0 0 £2403 9 0



A Tiny Toy. —The smallest engine in the world is said to be in the possession of Mv. John Penn, of Greenwich. It stands on a three-penny piece, although jt really covers loss, for its base only measures three; eighths of an inch by three-tenths. So small are s glass to see their form. ' .. - weight of the model is less than a three penny piece. It works admirably, and, when working, its crank shaft performs from 20,000 to 30,000 revolutions per minute. Tim Tisiahu Eueakwatkc. —In Mon day’s “livening Telegraph” the following appears The occurrence at the Break water this morning should convoy a gentle instruction concerning carrying on blasting operations in future in too close vicinity to the structure. It is not found that a certain rock is in the way until the structure is carried out in the solid till within a few feet of the impediment, and then a charge of dynamite is put down to remove the obstruction. The charge is put down within six feet of the solid work. The explosion takes place, and a rosnlr, pot intended, is that the Breakwater is shaken from end to end in a way it could not bo by the heaviest sea, and a fissure a couple of inches wide opens between the last two sections. Wo doubt it will be said openings have taken place between all the sections. This is very well in its way, but it is no reason why t]io structure should be unnecessarily shaken from end to ond. A little plastering with cement has certainly hidden much, hut on the principle that prevention is better than cure, it surely would be advisable that dynamite explosions should take place moi’Q in advance of the concrete. that they require a powerful



Public ITotic MOUNT SOMERS RO /CONTRACTORS and CIjAIMS against tin Road Board arc requested THEM before MONDAY, By order, JANIES E 3520 liTmTj GRAND DISTRIBUTE will take place FRIDAY AND SA Jan. 1G and 1' in the Building adjoining Buchanan and Go.’s Aucti lock street. TICKETS ONE SHILI. to be obtained at the Shop, and other agents. EACH TICKET OBTAINS Prizes vary in value Iron and include a Great Yard Useful, Ornamental, and C Handsome Dressed Doll ~ Ladies’ Japa Cabinet ... ~ Writing Des! ~ Croquet Set ~ Album Ac., Ac., Ac., Ac Doors open from 11 to 1 till 9. FRANCIS PHIL! Barbibteb, Solicitoh, A BAST STREET, AST: GREENSTREET : Ashburton For WILLIAM REA Blacksmith, Wheclright, ai Machinist, HAYING- considerably Business Premises, all work entrusted to him in a thoroughly competen with despatch. THE “ASHBURTON ( NOTICE TO SUBSC Subscribers arc m NEW QUARTER 1 MENCED, and SUBSCRI in ADVANCE arc suhje COUNT of 2s. on the scription. Intending new Subscribe! to send in their orders as c to the publishers, or any in the country districts. Terms —In advance, 24s and posted 30,i. per annum WEEKS & 1 To Let. TO LET. SIX-ROOMED OC the North Town Belt. Apply, 17G SAUND rjIHE Undersigned has Properties TO LET, mg clause, or for sale on L Payment ; 453 203 150 67 ACRES unimprovc 21 miles north of Township, Acres improved F land and well wa on Longbeach. ACRES partly situated about tli the township. ACRES near the proved. ACREvS partly i: Winslow. THOMAS Conveyance ROYAL MAIL C



Auction Sal EXPIRATION OF ALFORD FOREST CLEARING S. Without Ruse WEDNESDAY, Uth 12 o’clock sha Alfred harriso: instructions from Morgan, of the Alford Fo sell by Public Auction on ; the above date the whole < STOCK-IN-TRADE, F' AND EFFECTS, <5 Comprising- A quantity of Wines, Ac. Also — Sitting Room, Dmii Bedroom Furnit contents of 20 rot Also — Bar Fittings, and qi dries. For Absolute £ 12 o’clock sha 3G4a ALFRED HARK 1 UNDER BILL OF TUESDAY, JANUA Messrs edmiston GUNDRY have re tions to sell under Bill of George Thompson’s farm Gould and Cameron’s hour BY PUBLIC AUC ON TUESDAY, JANL 3 Draught Mares, hca 1 Draught Gelding 1 Hack Mare 4 Horses Unbroken 1 Samuclson Reaper 2 D. F. Ploughs 1 Set Harrows, Draj Harness, Saddles, Sale at 1 o’cloi EDMISTON BROS., A 361g—1130 Election Announc MOUNT SOMERS ROA 171 LECTION of ONE : li 0 No. 2 Ward, TUBS RESULT OF THE Alfiied Edward Pe.u William Tayloii Ch. Phillip Tlsciie (retire I therefore declare J. Pcache duly elected to serv Somers Road Board as moi Ward for the year 1880. JOHN CHAS. Return i Mount Somers R Alford Forest, Jan. G, li Tenders, npENDERS are in viced JL ING 5000 acres of Gr Spcciflcaticn can be seen 3GOg SAUNDERS I TENDERS. TIT ANTED, TENDERS f W and STACKING comprising 175 acres Wh 75 Oats. Forty acres of tied by hand. Tenders ' by the undersigned nut SATURDAY, 10th inst., 1 further particulars can be < H. H. 348 a HARVESTIN A ■MT'TT Pi



Wanted. WANTED, a good general WHEEL WRIGHT. A good single man would find constant employment. Wil liam Revell, Greenstreot, Ashburton Forks. 357 g SHEEP. WANTED— To PURCHASE 5000 Sound Mouthed Merinos or Cross breds, in lots. Apply to SAUNDERS BROS. 3.13 Ashburton. WANTED— STOCK for GRAZING. Good stream of water running through the paddock. Terms liberal. Full particulars on application to G. COX, 351 a W’akanui. WANTED— A MAN COOK. Apply, John Giiigg, Longbcach. 350 g 117 ANTED Known, thM TWENTY V Y Words are inserted in this Column for ONE SHILLING prepaid, and FORTY Words for TWO SHILLINGS prepaid. “VY TAN TED KNOWN, that Envelopes 'YV and Notepaper can he obtained, wholesale or retail, at unusually low rates at the “ Herald ” Office, East-street North. WANTED KNOWN—That Money can W be saved by purchasing your Sta tionery and Account Books, for cash, at the “Herald” and “Guardian” Whole sale Stationery Depot, Saunders’ Build ngs, near Station. I WANTED KNOWN—That Visiting YV Cards, plain or mourning, can he obtained printed in various styles, at the “Herald” and “Guardian” offices, near the Rai w ay Station WANTED KNOWN—That we are now Selling 250 Cream Laid Commercial Envelopes for 25., cash ; 500 ditto, 3s. Gd. cash ; and 1000 ditto, 6s. Gd., for prompt cash only. Weeks & Dixon. WANTED KNOWN —That the cheap est .end neatest CARDS may be* had at -'vs “GUARDIAN OFFICE.” Gazette in Bankruptcy. Y. R. rpHE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN I (County Agricultural and Sporting Recorder) is a GAZETTE for all Notices under The Debtors and Creditors Acts. Y. R. In the District Court oe Christchurch. Holden at Ash hurt on. IN THE MATTER OF The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1576, The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876, Amendment Act, IS7S, and of die bankruptcy of GEORGE THOMPSON, ol Mount Somers, ccnlnctor, a debtor. miTIS is to notify that George Thompson, J of Mount Somers, contractor, lias this day filed in the above Court a state ment that he is unable to meet his engage ments with his creditors. The first meeting of creditors to be held at the District Court house, Ashburton, on WEDNESDAY, the fourteenth day of January instant, at eleven o’clock in the forenoon. Dated this seventh day of January. 1 SSo. C. CAVENDISH HURKELL, Clerk of the above Court. Branson and Purnell, Solicitors for the debtor. 3£Sg Meetings- LONGBEACH ROAD DISTRICT. ADJOURNED ANNUAL MEETING. TYUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY Jl GIVEN that the ANNUAL MEET ING of the Longbeach Ratepayers is ad journed until WEDNESDAY, the 14th JANUARY, 1880, at the hour of 12 noon, at the Road Board Office. W. CUTHBERT, * 354 g Clerk. ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. A GENERAL MEETING will be hold at Shearman’s Hotel on THURS DAY, the Bth JANUARY, 1880, at 2 p. m. Business — To consider the advisability of alter ing Rule YI. To settle date and place of holding a Reaper and Binder contest, and other important business. GEORGE JAMESON, Secretary. Persons willing to offer ground for hold ing the Reaper and Binder contest will please communicate with the Secretary at an early date. 817 MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. MEETING. qpHE ADJOURNED MEETING of Ratepayers will he held in the Schoolroom, Mount Somers, on MON DAY, 19th inst., at 12 o’clock noon. By order, JAMES ERASER, 353 g Clerk. Lost and Found. £3 REWARD. LOST from the Coldstream Estate in November hist, THREE unbroken HACKS, viz. 1 Brown Filly branded 29 1 do do A jo 1 Chesnut Gelding branded a white face G, .and legs. Any one delivering the same at the Coldstream Station, wil receive the above reward, or any one detaining same after this date will be prosecuted. 340 O. H. DOWDING. MOUND, January 2nd, a Brown RE- Jj T REIVER DOG. If not claimed within 14 days will be sold. Apply, H. Beer, Winslow. Public Notice. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN QHTBSCRIBERS in the Country are particularly requested to communicate with the Publishers if their papers are not properly addressed. The number of Sub scribers has increased so rapidly that un less great care is taken in giving orders as to address and how to be sent, the papers may be left at the wrong place. All orders will receive our prompt attention. WEEKS AND DIXON, Proprietors. October 13,1879.



Business Notices. NEW IRONMONGERY BUSINESS. ORR AND Co., WILL open the Premises lately occupied as their Drapery Depart ment, corner of East and Tancred Streets, on Saturday, the 13th December, with a well assorted Stock of HOUSE FURNISHING GENERAL IRONMONGERY. The Success attending this Depart ment of our Business has induced us to give it special attention. To do this more effectively we will devote the Premises as above to this trade only, and trust ttliat our sedulous endeavours to meet the growing wants of this important district will in future, as in the past, be amply repaid for this addition to our Business. The following leading lines, as well as the numberless useful articles in an Iron mongers stock, will be found in value to bear favorable comparison with any other house in the colony : McCORMACKS REAPERS AND Harvesting Tools Bolts and Nuts Files and Rasps Lard and Castor Oil Machine Fittings Sewing Twine Weighing Machines Spring Balances Churns and Buckets Tubs and Cheese Vats Ranges and Grates Fenders and Fireirons Sash Cords and Weights Brass Foundry Hammers and Sledges Copper Rivets and Washers Spanners and Wrenches Blacksmiths Tools Carpenters Tools Bedsteads and Cots Perambulators Bolts'! and Springs Axes and Hatchets Gate Hinges Nails and Washers Mortice Locks Rim Locks P adlocks Augers and Boring Machines Braces and Bits Hedge Knives Rope and Ream Cord Lawn Mowers Sheet Lead and Zinc Plain Sheet Iron Galvanised Iron Bar and Rod Iron Pumps and Piping Washing Machines Wringing Machines Mangles Tin Goods, all kinds Kettles, Boilers, and Saucepans Boilers and Frames Baths and Sponges Portable Forges Guns, Breechloaders Guns, Slug and Double Barrel Powder, She Is, Caps, &c. Preserving Pans Stew Pans Plated Goods Cruets Table Cutlery Spoons and Forks Scales and Weights American Stoves Colonial Ovens Camp Ovens Fencing Wire Ploughs and Harrows ChafTculters Horse Gears AND CO., & General Merchants t ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. BINDERS.