SHIPPING.

PORT OF LYTTELTON. Arrived. YESTERDAY. Waihora, a a., from Sydney via Auck land and way ports. Mawhora, b.b. , from Dunedin via - Koranui, s.s , from West Coast ports and Wellington. Oleqiirtis,. ketch, from Pelorus Sound. Sailed. Yesterday. Waihora, as., for Melbourne via South. Mawhrra, as., for Wellington and West Coast porta Koranui, s.a, for Oamaru and Dun edin. Kawatiri, as., for Westport. SHIPPING TELEGRAMS. Auckland, Yesterday. Sailed - Freetrader, for Newcastle; Southern Cross, for the South f Rotorua, for the South. Wellington, Yesterday. Arrived at the Heads—Piako, ship, from London. Sailed —Haurolo, for the South. Dunedin Yesterday. Sailed—Star of the South, for Grey month ; Penguin, for the North. i

DAILY MEMORANDA.

AUCTION SALES. Satdbday, November 29 Mr Thos. Bullock, at the Arcade, Burnett street—Wire Binder and Sundries MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS, Etc. Saturday, DECEMBER 6. /Takanui Road Board, at Road Board office, Moore street, at 10.30 a.m. Monday, December 8 Borough Council, at Borough Council Chambers, at 7.. Tuesday, December 16 St Stwphea’a Church— Garden Party in the Parsonage grounds Friday, December 26. Loyal Orange Lodge—Concert and Ball in the Town Hall

BIRTH.

Maynard— On 20th inst., at Norsewood. Hawke’s Bay, the wife of J. H. nard, late of Ashburton, of a son.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1884.

A meeting of the Alford Forest Sports Committee was held in the local hotel on Monday evening, when there was a good attendance of those interested. After some discussion it was arranged that the sports take place on Boxing Day, 26th December, and the meeting then ad journed to the Gth proximo, When the programme will be considered and decided upon.

A special meeting of the Borough Schcol Committee was held in the school room last evening, for the purpose of con sidering the applications for the post of mistress to the side school. Present: Messrs Sealy (chairman), Andrews, Reid, A. Orr, Zouch and Dolman. Ths Secre tary, Mr Ward, read applications together with tfce testimonials from eight compe tent teachers, and after a slight discussion it was decided to accept the services of Miss Jessie Sutart as her certificate of competency was the highest. It was re solved to acquaint the Board of Education with the result and recommend Miss Stuart’s appointment to the aide school The Chairman stated that the building would be ready by December Ist, but it was probable the school would not be opened until after the holidays. The New Zealand Shipping Company have received the following cable message, dated London, 24rh November, 1881 : Tongariro, sailed from Plymouth for Port Chalmers on Saturday. Messrs Dalgety and Company, Limited, have received the following cablegram from their head office in London;—Wool sales continue steady ; fair demand ; prices unchanged. Clothing merino is particularly in request. Faulty wools are neglected. America is out of the market. Wheat market is weak ; holders are in clined to make concessions. Tallow mar ket is weak. The election to represent the policy-

hollers on the Government Insurance

Board will take place early next month. The necessary arrangements respecting the elections are now being made. Mr T. B. Hannaford, having failed to induce the Assembly to adopt his skeleton windnril iron bell turret for use through out the colony, is now endeavoring to per suade the Auckland Harbor Board to erect one on the Rangitoto reef, in place of the proposed atone beacon.

The Government have just imported from the English mint a quantity of new silver threepenny pieces and bronzs penny and halfpenny pieces. At the Wellington Appeal Court judg ment was delivered in the case of Klingenstein v Walters (Christchurch), the appeal being allowed and judgment ordered to bo entered for the plaintiff for L 142 7s, with interest from August last and costs. la Cotterill v Young (Christ church) judgment was given fer plaintiff with coats. The Court then adjourned till Wednesday, when the last case, Shee han v Sutton, will be argued. The Red Queen (Westport) plates have been scraped for the first time, with the result of 190 oz fidwta retorted gold from 137 tons stone. The boxes weie not touched, and the plates being new re quired curing. Mr R. B. Martin, President of the Otago Benevolent Asylum, has received a communication from the Colonial Secre tary’* office, informing him that a sum would be set apart towards the cost of building a home for destitute old men. The plans of the building have to be sub mitted for approval, and progress pay ments will be made when the work is pro ceeded with.

The Commission re the unemployed has been detained at Waimate through an exosaa of evidence there, and their sitting at Timaru has been postponed in consequence, bub the sitting at Ashbur ton will be held as advertised.

The Early Closing Association will msei this evening.

A meeting will be held in the Chertsey Hotel this evening, for the purpose of taking into consideration the necessity of erecting saleyarda in that locality. The usual monthly meeting of the Wes leyan Temperance Society will be held in the Church this evening, and as the pro gramme is a very a'tractive one there should be a large attendance of all in terested in the cause.

The only safe and sure cure for gravel or urinary troubles is Hop Bitters. Prove it. Read.—[Advt.] Tic-Uoloureux, Toothache, or any other neuralgic pain speediiy yields to Baxter’s Anti- Npuralgic Pills. This evening onr advertising columns con tain a large price list from one of the leading drapery establishments in Christchurch, and, we are confident visitors to town will dp well by giving them a call. The’r stpek is large and weii assorted, containing all the novelties of the season a-;d a grand assortment of general household drapery, men’s and boys’ clothing, hats, shirts, ties, and scarves. The ladies’ show room is well worth a visit, being well stocked in millinery, mantles and underclothing of a large and varied description, at prices that are bound to effect a. speedy clearance. H. E May '& Co., The Hall.—[Advt.] ' Holloway’s Pills.—Health or Wealth.— No sane person would hesitate an instant in the choice between these two conditions. Now' is the season to secure the former either by restoring or confirming it. These Pills ex pel all impurities from the system which fogs foul vapours, and variable temperatures en gender during winter ; this medicine also a;ts j most wholesomely upon the skin by disgorging the }jver pf its accumulated bile, and by ex citing the kidpeys Lp mprr cnergu ic actiop; increases the appetite for food apd strengthens the digestive process. The stomach ana liver, which most disorders originate, are fully under the control of these regenerative Pills, which act very kindly yet most efficiently on the tendevest bowels.—[Advt.]

Two deputations, one from the Cham ber of Commerce and the other from the Industrial Association, waited on the Hon Mr Richardson at Clniatchurch yesterday. That from the Chamber of Commerce enquired if there was any chance of reduction in the grain tariff this season. The Minister for Public Works repl ed ha would biing the matter before the Cabinet, but he did not hold out much hope. The deputatiou complained that the railway carriage rates from Lytlelton to Christchurch were higher than on the Port Chalmers and Dunedin line, aod that a charge of Is G I per ton was made at Lyttelton for haulage and handling goods landed from steamers. The Hon Mr Richardson said he would bring b >th matters before the Cabinet. The Indus trial Association offered to do all in their power to ensure the success of the Indus trial Exhibition to be held at Wellington in 1885. In answer to this deputation Mr Richardson said the Government would probably call for tenders in the colony for ten or twelve railway engines of trie smaller class, to be delivered in two years. The Government would do what they could Under the present cir cumstances, to remove anomalies from the railway tariff, but he th ught the best remedy was the management of the railways by a non-political Board, a scheme for which was in course of pre paration.

The incumbent of St Stephen’s Church

invites the ladies of the congregation to meet at the parsonage to-morrow at four o’clock to arrange matters in connection with the forthcoming garden party. The Tasmanian Mail says that a suit able steamer is under offer for the New Zealand cattle trade, provided the pro pri >tor can get a guarantee of seventy five head of cattle per month, the freight only chargeable on animals being de livered alive. The negotiations are as suming a satisfactory aspect, and there is every probability of the vessel in ques tion being placed on the trade very shortly. The Union Steamship Company are also contemplating entering into the cattle trade on a systematic scale, and to that end arrangements are now under con sideration by which cattle will be shipped direct from the Bluff to Hobart: At pre sent stock are sometimes three days on board before the vessel clears the New Zealand shore, owing to the animals being shipped at the first porta of call ; but by shipping at the Bluff the voyage will bo reduced to three days. The election of Mayor for the Borough

of Ashburton has been proceeding to-day, but there has been little outward sign of unwonted excitement in the town. The

result will not be known till the evening as the poll does not close till 6 p.m., but the news will immediately be circulated by means of an “ extra ” issued from this office.

August Flower. —The most miserable beings in the world are those suffering from dyspepsia and liver complaint. More than 75, per cent of the people are afflicted with these two diseases and their effects; such as sour stomach, sick headache, habitual costiveness, palpitation of the heart, heart burn, waterbrash, gnawing and burning pains at the pit of the stomach, yellow skin, coated tongue and dis agreeable taste in the mouth, coming up of food after eating, low spirits, etc. Go to your druggist and get a bottle of august flower. This valuable medicine has cured thousands and thousands of sufferers, and is known in all civilised countries. Two doses will relieve you. It costs only 3s 6d a bottle. Sample bottles, 6d. — fAnvT.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE’S COURT

SOUTH RAKal A—Yesterday.

(Before H. C. S. Baddelty, Esq., R.M.) Horses at Large.—Thomas Mutter was charged with allowing a horse to be at large. He explained that he fright ened his horse by going out in his night shirt to drive stray horses away, which were a great nuisance. His horse was tethered, but broke the rope. The con stable stated that it was impossible for anyone to keep a horse tethered abo it there there being so many loose ones about.—Fined, 5s and costs 7a. -J. Derrick, charged with allowing four horses to wander, was fined 20s and costs 14s. For tho same ■ offence H. Primmer was fined 5s and costs 7a for one horse.— A. Withell, for five horses, 25s and costs 7s. —James Banty, for one horse, 5s and costs 7s. — harles Lake, for six horses, was fined 30s and costs 14s. This man was allowed two months to pay the fine. —Charles Inder, for five horssa, was fined 25s and costs 14s. CIVIL CASHS Patterson v W, Saunders, claim L 7 lls 8d for good supplied and entered.— Judgment for L 7 la 4d and costs 21a. Patterson v P. Grant, claim for L 26 6s 3d for goods supplied.—Mr Stringer ap peared for defendant,—Judgment for L 23 6s 7d and coats 31s. Patterson v Gleeson, claim for L2 4s 8d ; adjourned till next Court day. Patterson v C. Yeadon, claim L 8 Xss Id. —Judgment for L 6 18s 8d and costs lls.

Morgan v Rule, claim for L 7 lls Cd ; adjourned till next Court day. Morgan v Drummond, claim for LlO 18* 4d for goods supplied.—Mr Wilding for defendant.—Plaintiff nonsuited with costs 21s. D. Cameron v Eowse, claim of LSO for damage done to sheep through dogs chasing them —Mr Wilding for plaintiff, and Mr S ringer for defendant.—Mr Wilding in opening the case said that on J2tn September three of Mr Rowse’s dogs were chasing a flock of ewes in lamb, s >me SSO merinos just commencing to lamb. A large number of lambs were found dead by Mr Cameron- His per oentage of lambs was 65, whilst his neigh bors had 85 par cent. The season was good and the paddock was well sheltered. —D. Cameron, sworn, said he was a far mer and lived at Ciunes, near Methven. Had a large experience in sheep. On September 12th there were nearly 600 sheep, merino ewes, in good condition for old ones in his paddocks He came into the paddock and noticed the ewes. They looked fagged but had not their wind by this time. At that time about one-fourth of them had lambed, and the others were expected to lamb. He went to the house for his gun and noticed three dogs in an other paddock chasing other seven sheep. He could not get pear enough to shoot the dogs, which bel nged to Mr Row*e. Mr Rowse told witness that the dogs be longed to defendant. [Mr Stringer here stated that he admitted that plaintiffs dogs had been amongst the sheep, and it was only a question of fixing the amount of damages.] Witness stated that 42 owes died after the chasing. He opened a large number aad found lambs inside. The ewes were some of the strongest he had Had warred Mr Rowse the year before about his dogs. Witness found about 160 dead lambs in the paddock. From their appearance many had been dropped pre maturely. Up to the time the dogs were in the ewes were lambing well.—Cross examined: Ths sheep were all old, but in very good condition. Some thirty had foot rot. The sheep were not moved after putting them into the paddock. The ewes were bought at Rakaia. It was a good lambing season at the time the eyes were dropping. One night was stormy, but only one dead lamb was found. O’Shannassey, a man on plaintiff’s farm, gave evidence as to the number of sheep and lambs found dead. Did not know that the sheep bad been moved Was pot the shepherd. There v.ere ewes lamfcfng on farm up to about three weeks ago. bulk of Catpeton’s ewes finished lamping about six weeks Oashman, sworn, said ho anv ceasing sheep when with O’Shannasscy. \Vheq Ije hoard thp sheep bleating he thought Mr Cameron was mov.ng the sheep. Nearly au hour after

the sheep were in different lota about the paddock, many down.—A. Macfarlane said he was a sheep farmer. The effect of dogs chasing sheep when in lamb might be from 10 to 25 per cent of lambs lost, and ewas losing their lambs generally got milk fever and lose their wool. The dam age to a flock would be serious. Had not examined the flock before the dogs were in Hac sold similar ewes at Ashburton at 10s 3d before lambing. After lambing, the ewes with lamb at foot would be worth about, 13s Where paddocks were shel tered the season for lambing had been a good one. Old ewes as a rule are the easiest and safest for lambing. Should estimate the deaths at about two per cent, if the ewes were in good condition. The paddock where Cameron’s ewes were was an exceptionally good one.—M.J. Brown said ha was a farmer, and knew the ewes and also the rams used. The cross was an ordinary oho. The ewes were old merinos, and had had the same rams the year before, therefore the lambing ought to have been better. The owes were in good c ndition, and the paddock was well sheltered. The percentage of lambs shou’d have been about 80 per cent. The chaung of ewes in lamb by dogs would cause fever, the death of the lambs, and great difficulty to the ewe in getting rid of the lamb, and any lambs dropped before would be mined by the running the sinews would give. This concluded the evidence, and Mr Wilding addressed the Bench, also Mr Stringer, and his Worship said he could not give his decision at this sitting, as it would be better to go carefully into the evidence. Judgment would be given in Ashburton on Friday week. The Court then adjourned.

THE AUSTRALASI AN WESLEYAN CONFERENCE.

The Wesleyan General Conference re sumed at 930 yesterday. Thanks were accorded to the ladies of the Church and others who had entertained the members during their stay in Christchurch. A Committee on Church property and me morials was appointed. Reports on early church records from all the Conferences, except New South Wales, were read. The Rev G. Lane said he was collecting materials for a history of the church in New South Wales. Committees on Church History were then appointed for all Con ference?, and also for Fiji, Tonga, Samoa, and New Britain. Several motions for alterations in the present procedure re representatives to the Annual Confer ences, presidential elections, and exami nation of probationers were moved and lost. It was agreed that the support of suspended ministers should rest with the Annual Conferences of which they are members. The Rev. L. Fisoa moved— “ That all our lands in Fiji which were not given or otherwise acquired as sites for churches, etc., are to be considered as the property of the Australasian Wesleyan Methodist Missionary So ciety, and that the income from such lands should be secured to the said So ciety in the event of Fiji ceasing to be a mission district ” The lands referred to, he explained, were the property of the Rev F. Langham, himself, and another, and had been taken over from the widow of a late insolvent schoolmaster for an annuity. The lands had proved to be of great value and should be the property of the Missionary Society. He was glad of the opportunity of moving the resolution, because the statements made in England by Sir Arthur Gordon as to the grasping of land by missionaries were “ abominable lies ” (Oh !) He was sorry the phrase was not strong enough (Dissent). The President and several members deprecated the use of the phrase, aod the Rev L. Fison withdrew it. Mr Ham seconded the motion. The Rev F. L mgham begged the Conference to hesitate befoie passing the resolution, which would seri ously affect the position of the church in Fiji. The following amendment by the Rev F. Bates was carried—“ That the matter be remitted to the Board of Mis sions.”

At the afternoon sitting, reports on education institutions were made to the effect that the Theological Col ege of New South Wales was making good progress The Wesley College of Melbourne was improving under present arrangements, the Ladies’ College there was fl mrishing, and another was established in Tasmania. The colleges in Soui.h Australia and Tas mania v'ere favorably rep itted on, espe cially the former. At the College at Three Kings, Auckland, there were five English and eight or ten native students. LfijOOO to LB,OOO had bean subscribed for a college to be affiliated to tfie Melbourne University. It was resolved “ That it is desirable a central Theological Institu tion be established for the whole of the colonies,” and the question was remitted to the Annual Conferences to report at the next General Conference.

At the evening sitting a aeries of reso lutions were passed urging the necessity for resisting all efforts to open the public libraries, museums, etc, on Lord’s Day, the importance of electing to Parliament and Municipal Councils persons in favor of preserving the sacredness of the Sab bath, and recommending Methodists to maintain the utmost fidelity to the re quirements of Sabbath observance. A vote of thanks was passed to the ministers of Christchurch for the admirable arrange ments they had made for the Conference. It was resolved—“ That the General Conference declares its cordial sympathy with the objects of social purity and with societies formed in some Australian Colo nies, and earnestly hopes the appeals now being made to various Legislatures to enact measures for the better protection of young femalei, and to diminish im morality will meet with satisfactory re sponse. ” A resolution in support of local option principles was also agreed to. Thanks were accorded to the President, the Rev J. H. Fletcher, for the ability, urbanity and conscientiousness with which he had presided over the Conference; also to the Secretary, *he Rev S. Williams and hia colleagues, the lievs Stephen and Daniel, and Messrs Buddie and James. Several other votes of thanks were passed, and the proceedings of the Conference were finally closed by all present singing the Doxoloery.

That invalid wife, mother, sister, or child can be made the picture of health with Hop Bitters. Observe.—[Advt.] “ Rough on Rats,”—Clears out rats, mice, roaches, flies, ants, bed-bugs, beetles, insects, skunks, jack rabbits, gophers. Druggists, The N.Z. Drug Co., General Agents. 2 “ Buchu-Uaiba.”—Quick, complete cure, I all annoying kidney, bladder, and urinary I diseases. Druggists. The N.Z. Drug Co. General Agents. 2 The Bad and Worthless | are never imitated or counterfeited. This is es pecially true of a family medicine, and it Jis positive proof that the remedy imitated is of the highest value. As soon as it has 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 steal the notices in which the press and the people of the country had expressed the merits of 11. 8., and in t very way trying to induce sudering invalids to use their stuff instead, expecting to make money on the credit and good name of H. B. Many others starred nostrums put up in simi lar style to H. 8,, with variously devised names in which the word “ Hop ” or “Hops ” were used in a way to induce people to believe they vyere the same as Hop Bitters. All such pretended remedies or cures, no matter what their style or name is, and especially those with the word “Hop” or “Hops” in their name or in any way connected with them or their name, are imitations or counterfeits. 1 Bewaty of them. Touch none of them. Use , nothing but genuine American Hop Bitters, with a bunch or cluster of green Hops on the , 1 white label, and Dr Soule’s name blown in the glass. Trust nothing else. Druggists and 1 chemists are warned against dealing in imita ] Uous counterfeits, I

ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL.

Special Meeting.

A special meeting of the Council was 9 held at n on to-day. Preeont—Mesara. W. C. Walker, C. J. Harper, E. S. Coster, £ D. McLean, J. Megaon, T. Taylor and J. j Jackson. c ■ ELECTION. s A letter was read from the Returning c Oflioer stating the result of the recent e election of Councillors. s CHAIRMAN. 1 On the motion of Mr Jackson, seconded 1 by Mr Harper, Mr W. O. Walker was j appointed Chairman of the Council for * the ensuing year. ] Mr Walker briefly expressed his appre ciation of the honor conferred upon him. \ Ordinary Meeting. . 1 — ■ 1111 ■' 11 ■ < The ordinary monthly meeting of the < Council was then held, Mr W. O. Walker occupying the chair, and all the other 1 Councillors present, except Mr Taylor, who obtained permission to retire. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. chairman’s statement. The Chairman said—“ A petition from the settlers in the village settlements, South Rakaia, praying for a water supply, will be placed before che Council. The Engineer has visited the locality and will report on this matter. The Geraldine County Council has forwarded a copy of correspondence received from 'the Public Works office, together with plan of pro posed bridge adjoining the Rangitata Railway bridge. This subject the late Council considered, and it asked the Geraldine County Council to furnish it with a statement of the amounts the local bodies in the Geraldine County would be willing to contribute, but this question remained in abeyance pending the decision of the local bodies interested as to the suitability of the place proposed by the Government for the object in view and the amounts to be contributed. It appears the place furnished provided for foot pas sengers only, and is not adapted for car rying stock. The Council at this meeting will have to elect a Treasurer, also two'of its members to serve on the Ashburton High School Board, besides members for the various Committees required. The Council is requested also to consider the question of supply of dog collars for next . year, appointment of Dug Registrar and ’ price to be charged for registering dogs. Application to Government has been mads for balance of amounts for Wakanui protective works, the LI,OOO for Ashbur ton protective works, also balance of Go ( vernment grant re main roads. The amount of rates paid is 13,761 19s Bd. ’ BATES. ! Replying to Mr Megson, the Chairman : stated that the rates had nob been col t lected on commission, but by the office staff. The coat had been about 2 pec L cent. engineer’s report. t The Engineer’s report was read as fol lows : J Water-race, Rakaia township district : The petition from the settlers in this suburban dis [ trict has necessitated the entire re-arrangement of the scheme previously proposed. I now \ beg to submit tracing, the dotted red line on | which shows the deviation which would be necessary, extending from the junction near t reserve m2 to the town of South Rakaia. I have staked out the line and taken fresh levels L over that route, which would be quite practi cable with the ordinary depth of cutting ex , cept at two or three points where additional , earthwork would be necessary. This line would avoid the undulating ground towards the lower end of block 6, and would serve nearly all the allotments in blocks 3 and 5. The settlers on block 4 also ask for a similar service, and a petition to that effect will pro -1 bably be presented to the Council to-day. The > dotted blue line on tracing shows the general ■ route of the line which would be best adopted 1 for giving that service. At the upper end of j it the ground is very undulating, and cut up j by flood channels, and an intersection of Mr L.yttel'on’s paddock, adjoining R.S. 5417, would be necessary in order to serve the upper allotments effectually. This severance he ob jects to in the meantime. I question much * whether the race to be opened in a few days r over the Mount Halt, Downs district, will afford the additional supply necessary for these • two lines, but if it should do so for the pre , sen ,it would fail when the supply from Pud , ding Hill is at a minimum, and one of two courses must be adopted soon, either to still . further increase the size of D main at upper end, so as to get the required surplus fro.n . auxiliary channel leading to Methven, or i otherwise to tap the Rakaia river in the vicinity of Rakaia. The latter could be made to serve the present and additional races below the railway in the Rakaia district, and the supply from present sources of E races m : ght ■ be confined to the district above the railway, for the supply of existing .and prospective races in Mount Hutt and Rakaia districts. The tapping of the Rakaia river would be a work of some magnitude, but before fully in vestigating the scheme, I could not say what the cost might be, and for the present at least, the other alternative would .be less expensive, and might probably suffice. —Race E 8, Mount Hutt Downs The earthwork of this race is finished, as also the flumes and culverts' in the vicinity of Broom Park. All the road crossings will be completed in a few days, and the race put in operation next week. This race will require special attention for a time, as until the earth works get consolidated some injury is likely to

take place from its exposure to the floodwater passing along the downs.—Flood channel, etc, Cairnbrae : The flood channel and races near Cairnbrae are now being started, and the ra e extension near Lauriston will be commenced next week.—Main roads : A section of Ash burtoi Gorge road has been finished and gravelled to the extent of 80 chains, and the formation is nearly finished over the balance of the contract. The formation of the road in Kyle district has also been completed.—Black Mountain track : The improvement of this track will be put in hand as soon as A. Turner finishes his present contract at Rakaia Gorge, which w.ll be in a few days.—Water-race, Grange District : I have now made the neces-

sary arrangements with the owners interested in this proposed race. They have agreed to defray the cost, and will send in their respec tive contributions in a few days, when 1 will

invite tenders for the work, —Flood water channel. Upper Hinds District: This question, on wh ch 1 reported at last meeting of the Council, and consideration of wh'ch was then postponed, now falls to be taken up anew. Floodwater, Flemington: The arrangements propose i for relief for Tinwald and Flemington districts are also in abeyance, pending the decision of the peti tioners as to contribution towards the cost as proposed by Council; Failing the carrying out of the proposals in full, it might be advis able to execute the minor improvements pro posed near Mr Houston’s'-and in crossings at Ford’s road. These improvements would

provide a certain measure of relief, and at a comparatively small cost. —Ashburton Forks Protective Works ; These works so far as authorised have now been completed, and the groins at the various places continue to act satisfactorily, with the exception of two at Green’s crossing where there is a sandy found ation, and where some additional piles will be necessary. The new cuts in the river-bed are so fir acting satisfactorily, specially the one below the Winchmore road. Protective Works North of Ashburton Bridge : The pro tective works at North approach near Mcln tyre’s have now been satisfactorily completed, and are having the desired eflecr of checking the river encroachment there, which threat ened to cause a breach between the bridge and terrace. The willow plots for the most part are thriving well. There is still a small balance available from the protective works fund for this district. This should be reserved for maintenance purposes. Upper Rangitata Bridge : The decayed timbers in this bridge are being replaced as becomes necessary, and I shall have the small protective work at old crate repaired without delay.—Wakanui Pro tective works : The bulwark has now been completed for the full specified length, namely, 20 chains, but an addition d length of 2 chains or so would have been desirable had been funds avails le. As it is, with the extra works Si ea y authorised, the amount of contracts v.iil be exceeded by fully Lioo. The cantrac- 1

tor, partly o.ving to wet weather, and his men having him* has not got the small groins filled

in yet, andconsequently the pipes in some o t the vacant groins have become displaced, and he must renew them. As I previously reported two small additional groins are likely to be re quired near Paterson’s after those now in hand are completed.—Wakanui Flat Water Supply: As authorised by the Council, I have had the race re-instated where the breach occurred at River Road, but through the operations of a contractor of the Wakanui Road Board, seve al chains, of race have been on the road line near James Cochrane'*,' lffie*" earthwork of the race having been deliberately scooped, away to form the road. It appears he has gdt order; to restore the embankment but nothing has .been-done towards-: it,..and. meantime the owners along that line artf de barred from the, service, which, otherwise would have been available to* tliem. ‘ That branch, through river encroachment has been shut off for a considerable time, and farther delay should not be allowed to take place how. —Water supply: The water races on the Ash buion-Rakaa section have not been running quite so steadily this month as formerly, . The rause being chiefly obstructions at junctions. The Ashburton-Rangitata races have been flowing satisfactorily. waxe r exce.baiuiatpwnship. A petition was read from a number of" residents in the locality, - praying that a water race might be constructed through the Rakaia village settlement.

Mr Coster said that several landholders higher up the river were anxious to secure a supply of water,, would be . prepared to defray a share of thd neces- ' aary cost of introduction. —The petition was referred to the Water Supply, Corn- ; mittee. • - EXPENDITURE DE BATES. Replying to Mr McLean, the Chairman said thao the expenditure In each riding was as far as .expedient proportionate to the rates collected, GRANGE DISTRICT WATER-BACE. The Chairman was authorised to accept tender for this work. WAKANUI PROTECTIVE WORKS. Mr Megson said that he had been in formed that these, works, were a complete failure, and a portion wee washed away by the recent floods. The Engineer: waa called and reported that the works were perfectly satisfactory, and that no pax t had been disturbed by the river. WATER SUPPLY COMMUTES. The minutes and report of this Commit- - tee were read and confirmed. ~ • ’"‘ T' V TREASURER. The Chairman was re-appointed Tm-’' surer and authorised to sign cheques in conjunction with any other two members of the Council. ACCOUNTS. Accounts Amounting to 1*536 Isfidwerb passed for payment CORRESPONDENCE. - . The following correspondence was read: —(1) From the Government Insurance Commissioner stating that two LSOO de bentures were required in place of the one forwarded for LI,OOO Against the loan granted to the Council.—The Chair man and Mr Jackson were authorised to sign|the debentures.—(2) From the Geral dine County . Council enclosing. cor respondence between that Council and the Minister for Public Works in respect to a footbridge in connection with the Rangitata railway bridge. ---Consideration postponed.—(3) From tho Upper Ashbur ton Road Board, calling' the attention of the Council to the scour io the storm water channel near . Winchmore.—Con sideration postponed. • At this stage Mr Taylor rejoined the Council, and the following Committees were appointed:—Water Supply: Messrs Coatei, Harper. Walker, Jaok&on, and McLean; Cameron's petition: Messrs Coster and Harper ; Hospital: Messrs Walker, Jackson, and McLean ; Reserves: Mess s Harper, Coster, and Taylor; Pro tective works: Messrs Walker, Megson, and McLean.

DOG COLLARS. It was resolved to have tbs surplus dog collars reatamped and colored for issue next year. The Clerk was appointed Col lector. HIGH SCHOOL BOARD. Messrs Walker and D. McLean were appointed members of the High School Board. NOTICE OP MOTION. Mr Coster gave notice that at next meeting he would move—“ That the re gistration fee for sheep and cattle doge actually used for herding .be 6s, and all other dogs 10l ” HOLIDAYS. It was resolved to close the Council offices from Wednesday, 24th December, to Friday, Ist January, 1885. POUNDS. It was resolved to nonsuit the respective Boad Boards in reference to re-leasing the Mount Hutt anil Mount Somers pounds, and to follow a similar course la respect, to the Rangitata ferry. LOCAL GOVERNMENT. - ■ Mr Coster thought that before rising: the new Council should express some opinion in respect to local Government Mr Walker said {it was the announced intention of the present Government {to prepare during the recess a Bill providing for material alterations in the char acter of the County Councils, and he did not think it wise to pro ju I ice their position by any premature action. In many respects he approved of a Council formed of the Chairmen of the Boad Boards, but unless a Council so con stituted enjoyed larger powers than they could possibly .do under the Act, he thought its formation would be injudi cious. In the meantime, they might diligently apply themselves towards econo mising in every possible direction. Mr Coster would like to see the Council composed of Chairmen of. the Boad Boards without retiring powers. Mr Megson asked the Chairman to point out the difference between the powers of the present Council and those that could be exercised by a Council constituted as suggested by Mr Coster. The Chairman quoted the clauses of the Act bearing on the subject. Mr Jackson gave notice that at next meeting he would move—“ That a Com mittee consisting of Messrs Walker, Meg son, Harper, Taylor and the mover bo appointed to report on the financial posi tion of the Council, showing its available revenue, liabilities for the ensuing year, and to recommend what Alterations in salaries and other expenditure can bo effected ; and that in view of alteration* the usual notice be given to the Council'* officers to terminate their present engage ments.” Messrs Coster and Taylor spoke in very eulogistic terms of the past services ren dered by the officers of the-Council, and expressed a hope that mutually satisfac tory re-engagements might be made. Other Councillors concurred. Mr Megson thought the market value of the offices held under the Council should be ascertained by tender. The motion- was then put and carried. I Mr Jackson gave notice that at the next meeting he would move—“ That a Com- ■ mittee be appointed to draw up a petition to Parliament, stating the wishes of the ratepayers that there should be only one rating body; that the Chairmen of the Road Boards should constitute the Council, and that such Council should exercise all executive powers as fully as at present under the Counties Act, save and except the power of rating.’ 1 ADJOURNMENT. The * Council then sojourned until Friday, January 9.

THE ASHBURTON GO AHD LAN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1884.



Wanted. W ANTED Four go< once. Apply to I Lowcliffe. TTTTANTED Known—M VV late of Christchurc Dressmaking and Millin street, near the engine a style guaranteed, 7s 6d. I IT ANTED Known—H. VV the Cheapest Hous First-class Drapery and Mi thing marked with a small Huildings, East street. TTfTANTED Known—N ’ Bible, Tract and ! will open a temporary Depc Ashburton, on 26th Nove very large and well assorted BOOKS, etc, for Two W« B. Macdonald, Agent. ANTED Known—A. C for cash at the folh prices :—Tea, rare value, p« tea, per lb Is 3d, extra sugar, per lb 3d ; currant raisins, per lb 6d ; tapioca, white ;eago, psr lb 3d ; spe sauce, per bottle 6d ; rice, 1 ’ANTED Known VV Sugar, 501 b Fiour, 4s 9d ; Oysters 8d ; Biscuits. 3d ; a go Is 6d. J. McGregor, Tai ANTED Known—Fi are daily despatch our own boat, now fishing mere. Delivery guarante hours from time of catchii received at my shop will 1 executed on arrival of th Page, Fast street, Ashbur WANTED KNOWN—I Bill Poster, The a: etc., Town Hall, Ashburtc companies and others visi



NEW TWEEDS! I NEW TWEEDS ! SUMMER SUMMER SUITS. 1 SUITS. ‘ -Perfect Fit Guaranteed „ .in the latest or any style that may be required. Craighead & Co., MERCHANT TAILORS, WE hare much pleasure in announcing to our friends and patrons, and all who may feel interested in the general ogrera of our times that we have just coived a splendid assortment of Tweeds, Coatings,. Serges, etc., etc., of the best juality and latest designs—suitable for the season we are now entering. All Goods Supplied at LOWEJST CASH PRICES. CRAIGHEAD & CO., Tancred street, Ashburton. ADMISSION FREE.—There are several subjects agitating just now the pubi c mind, and need not be enumerated: These all, however, retire before the all engrossing ques tion, Where can we procure good tea? Many fortunate persons have set this question at rest by purchas : ng the favorite blends of Nelson, Moate and Co.; but many have not done so, and, consequently, their minds are still un settled, and a feeling of unrest prevai s. ihe remedy is easy and certain. Give me a call. Admission free ! Great variety of well-chosen goods in stock, too numerous to particularise, and all to be sold at the lowest possible prices for cash or monthly accounts. H. M. Carson, Grocery, Fruit and Italian Warehouse, between the two banks, wholesale and retail agent for , Nelson Moate and Co.’s pure blended leas, in packets and boxes. j



s A. Tapper, awmillbr timber, t • AND IRON MERCHANT, East street, Ashburton, Has decided to Sell Off His Large Stock of TIMBER I BUILDING FENCING WIRE, & at greatly Seduced Prices, As he is retiring from business, therefore ANY REASONABLE OFFER WILD NOT BE REFUSED. Stock must be cleared off by December 31st. 1637 H. W. BARRETT, Manager. . SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS TO O\SH PURCHASERS. PRIOR to Annual Stock-taking, a very LIBERAL DISCOUNT Will be allowed to CASH PURCHASERS OF PIANOS. One of the finest »pd best seJecUd stocks In the colony to choose from. m ’mm as H. M. Jonei i Agent for . MIL NF.RATII OMP £ON Ashburton.



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NEW BOOKS. NEW FANCY GOODS. NEW STATIONERY. NEW TOYS. PRIZE BOOKS, Ere. QHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR CARDS of Nav Zealand Scenery. A beautiful assortment of goods suitable for presents. Andrewes Bros., Bookseixbrs, Stationers, &c., EAST STREET, SOUTH, Ashburton,



REDUCTIONS. REDUCTIONS The Undersigned have For Sale at Reduced Prices : Timber. Timber. Timber. Coal.. Coal. Coal. Firewood. Firewood. Firewood. Stakes. Stakes. Stakes. Posts. Posts. Posts. Hurdles. Hurdles. Hurdles. Inspection invited. MACPHE RSON, FILMER AND CO. (late A. Hayes), TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS, East street. W. H. COLLINS, Manager, Ashburton. TVTEW BOOKS ! NEW BOOKS ! ! IMeW BOOKS! and CHRISTMAS CARDS Now in. Popular Encyclopedia (14 vols); Colo nies and Dependencies, by T. S. Cotton ; Local Government, by M. D. Chalmers ; Treasury of Sciences, Biographical, Work shop Appliances, Systematic Mineralogy, Electricity and Magnetism, Strength ol Material; Vanity Fair, by Thackery ; The Newcoraes ; English Men of Letters— Bacon, Cowper, Dic ens, Defoe ; Journal of the Plague Year, Plays from Molie're, The Prince Micharelli; Pedigree of Man, by Moeckel; India, the Law and the People, by Caird Gilbert on Banking; The Assommoir, by Emile Zola; Medi eval History, by Chambers; Cassell’s Family Magazine, Irish Pleasantry and Pun, English Scenery (6 vols), Countries of the World «(6 vols), peoples of the World (4 vols), All Round the World (2 vols), The Book of Health, Family Phy sician ; Animal Life, by Wright; The Technical Educator, Popular Educator, Men of the Time, Family Herald (half year vol), How the Poor Live. Thomas F. Farley, BOOKSELLER, ASHBURTON,



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25 Branches Now Open 25 THE NEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory Aro now Showing NEWEST STYLES in SPRING & SUMMER CLOTHING, Manufactured from the renowned Wear Resisting MOSGIEL TWEEDS, The fit and workmanship of every gar ment is undoubtedly unsurpassed, while the large production and increased busi ness enables the proprietors to offer special advantages as to price. Men’s, Boys’ and Children’s Clothing in every variety at Wholesale Prices. SlArts, Hats, Hosiery, Blankets, Rugs, Portmanteaux, and every requisite at WHOLESALE PRICES. Note the address— , NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, EAST STREET, Ashburton 25 Branches Now Open 25



DAVIS’S Cheap Clearing Sale NOW ON. £ s. d. Bedroom furnished complete for 6 6 0 Chest of 5 drawers, for ...200 Suites in Leather, for ... ... 14 0 0 Suites in Hair, for 14 0 0 Every other article equally cheap. Must be Sold to make room for our CONSTANT MANUFACTURE OF FURNITURE of all kinds. W. DAVIS, Cabinet-maker and Upholsterer, EAST STREET SiJU C , Ashburton 9 1729



d o 43 ■<4 S w n Fancy and hoisesy COUNTER. Four - Button - Length Suede Gloves, Is lid ; Six do, 2s lid ; Ten-Button do, 3s 3d. A beautiful assortment of Jersey Silk, Lisle and Taffeta Gloves; also the new Elbow Glove, Gauntlet Kid, Dogskin and Housemaids' Gloves, Is 2J. India Muslin, 7|d ; Scarf Net, all colors, Ijd; Children’s Sox, 4£d; Linen Buttons, Id per card ; Dress Steels, 6|d set; Tailor's Thread, 3d reel; China Tape, 4d£ doz. MANCHESTER COUNTER. d Q •J 48 < SJ W d u 43 -a (3 m Handsome Lace Curtains,3s lid; Pampadour Prints, dark colors, 4|d ; Ginghams, Galatea Stripes, s|d; Orewdson’s No. 2 White Calico, 4s lid doz; Horrock’s, 3s lid.; Heavy Grey Twill Calico, 4£i ; Grey Twill Sheeting, 9|d ; Harvard Shirting, 4|d ; The New Unshrinkable Saxony Shirting, B|d, worth Is; Welsh Flannel, Bfd ; Saxony Welsh, Cotton Diaper, 7£d ; Slate Selisia, 4|d ; Forfar, strong, for aprons, G|d ; Honeycomb Quilts, only 4s lid; Brown Holland, 4|d. CLOTHING ROOM. Men’s Tweed Trousers, 5a lid, 7s lid, 9s 6d, 10s Gd ; Men's Trousers and Vest, Os lid, 9s lid, 12s 6d, 15s ; Men’s Tweed Coats, 5s lid, 9s Gd, 12s Gd, 15s ; Boys’ Tunic Suits, 5s lid, 6s 3 d, 8s lid, 10s Gd. Men’s, Boys’ and Youths’ Kaiapoi Clothing. Men’s Harvard Shirts, Is Gd, Is lid, 2s Gd, 2s lid; Men’s White Shirts, 2a lid, 4a Hd, 4s lid, 5a lid ; Men’s Hard and Soft Hats, la lid, 2a lid, 3a lid, 4a lid. Sox, Ties, Collars, Scarves Braces, etc. d o 48 >H a TAILORING DEPARTMENT. In response to hundreds of en quiries for a good pair of Trousers and suits made to order at a rea sonable price, we have at last de termined to supply the long felt want. We guarantee satisfaction and a Perfect Fit. H. E. May & Co.’s QASH SYSTEM Is now acknowledged to be far the best both for buyer and seller,



1884. Victoria House. 1885. gPR IN G ANli SUMMER SEASON. Prints, Dress Stuffs, CoiTUJiks, Trimmings, Fancy Ties Hosiery, Millinery, Men’s, Boys’, and Youths’ Clothing, Shirts (assorted), Hats, Ac., Ac., Of newest designs, super-excellent makes, and durability, selected and offered for the especial purpose of well and worthily recommending Victoria House as . pre-eminent for variety, quality, liberality, and incomparable value. Ttssr Laches’, Men’s, and Children’s BOOTS, &c., at “ evil again ” price*. Patterns of Kosljn, Mosgeil, and KaiapoiTVVE ,DS receive! weekly, from which Men’s Youths’, and Boys'Garments aro promptly made to measure, fit, finish, and fashion perfect. Charges strictly r asonable. Dimant and Coe. Ready-Money Drapers, Clothiers, Ac, East and Tancred streets in premises lately occupied by Orr and Co.



Special Advertisements. Dimant and Coe, ARE authorised LOCAL AGENTS for Singer’s SEWIITB M A OHINES, and are prepared to receive PAYMENTS and afford all information in connection therewith. Treadle and (land Machines on Time Payments. A’supply ■ £ Machine extras on hand. CORNER EAST AND TANCRED STKE TS, ASHBURTON. 11 2181



ALL THE Kaiapoi Exhibits (Amounting to £525), AT THE ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL SHOW, ASHBURTON, PURCHASED BT ANDEEW ORR At a Great Reduction, and will be sold AT WHOLESALE PRICES. Support Local Industry. 11 2155



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