ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL.

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Ashburton County Oouucil was teld to day. Present —Messrs W. O. Walker fciuiirman), Harper, Coster, Mcl-ean, Jackson and Megsan. APOLOGY. An apology from Mr Taylor for his ah aenoe was received.

CHARITABLE AID. A letter received from the Charitable

Aid Board, Christchurch, forwarding statement of accounts in connection with ■/. tile institutions under the control of the Board, for the .year ending March 31, 3.885, was received and laid on the table. BAIRS

A. list of oatstanding rates was also sab' mittsd.

chairman's statement. The Chairman stated the Government baa put under the control of the Ooumdl the old buildings now in the way of the approach of the proposed traffic bridge over the Ash barton river. I have also authorised the Engineer to call for tenders for that ap proach which will be considered by the Council te-day. I have placed the Donn ell's aeal on the agreement with the Go vernment respectiug the grant towards the bridge, as requested by ,the Minister lor Public Works. The Government has been {applied to for a refund _of the amount of contract for the Redcliff road, and also for their share of the sums to be ; paid in connection with the contract let for main roads. I should like the Council to consider at this meeting the question of additional planting, and also whether poisoned wheat is to be distributed this season or not as heretofore. The Selwyu * County Council has asked for this Coun cil's opinion as to whether it considers the rabbit nuisance so great In this part of the country to make it necessary or desirable to liberate the atoata and wea sels recently imported. A letter from the Government will be read, enclosing copy. of a letter sent to the Selwyn County Council, stating that the mainte nance of the Bakaia Gorge Bridge should bq retained in the hands of the Govern ment for a time at le-st. The Tinwald Town Board has drawn the Council's at tention to the sanitary condition of the shingle reserve adjoining the County Stock and tialeyards Company’s property at Tinwald, which is vested in the Council, and the dangerous state of the road ad joining the reserve and state the Board would be glad to take control of this re serve. The Longbeach Bead Board has written about this Main South road

through the TLnwald Town Board district Bad asked for opinion as to what body has control of it. The solicitor’* opinion in this matter will be placed before you. Amount of rates for 1884 paid to date is L 4 692 IQs lOd. Since March last Ll«2 13e 4d has been paid, leaving outstanding L3BL Energetic measures will be con tinued to get this amount in. The •mount of L6418s fid, Wakanui protec tive works, has been paid ; the sum of X 62 15s 3d Is still ontstandiog, and «»«an» vriU be token to obtain the balance. The Water Supply Committee has met wltma last meeting, and will present their report as to the matter of size of gates required along water-races at this meet ing. The Wakanui Protective Works Oommittee his else met and considered Mr Patterson’s request for remission of rates. Their report will be put before the Council to-day. bboihbxb’s bbfobx.

The Engineer’s report was read as fol lows :

Road, Blackford to Redcliffe; The contrac tor is malting good progress with the first sec tion of this road. 'Hie formation between Blackford and Little Hirer being now aim ‘St complete.—Main roads • The work in the Ashburton Gorge is proceed! g satisfactorily, ami the shingling on the Alford Forest-Rakaia Gorge sec-ion is also in progress That sec tion of the road in the terraces forming the sooth approach to Gorge bridge is blocked up te a considerable extent witoearth -and stones , from the precipitous slopes of road, and I would suggest that some portion of the ImianCe remaining from to' bridge and ap ■ proacbcs fund be made available for these re jarrs amt for the maintenance of this section of anam road.—Sooth road; As requested by Council, I have&keh levels over the section of this road, situated between Winslow and a distance of 13# miles, and will daring the month, prepare the necessary plans and sections in duplicate with estimates, to for ward to Wellington with application for gr mt under the Roads and Bridges Construction Ar+ For a similar purpose I have also pre pared r lanc for the restoration of that portion of the Beach road, Wakanui, which K-*c destroyed through river encroachment. Traffic Bridge, Ashburton; The contractor has ' now come forward with a quantity of material, stud will be prepared to start the work next .—As authorised by yon I have invited tenders for die north approach to this br dge, and these will be placed before vou to-day.— Taylor's Stream Bridge : The south approach to this bridge is threatened through the wear ing a wsre of the brinks of channel dm ing floods, and the strong groan will be necessary to • prevent further encroachment there, one on upper side and one on lower side of bridge. The total coat would be about 145. —Weir Pudding Hill : All the iron piles for support ing this weir have now been driven, and the materials for making it up are in course of preparation. The small groin for diversion of water towards the inlet is also in progress. — Water Supply: This supply has been fairly maintained durinr last inoath. The contractor has made good the most defective places, and after this month he ' would he prepared to undertake the mainte nance of that portion of the district situated to the east of the railway line, in terms of the pro visional danse fin contract as to this sections. Tenders will be laid before yen to-day for the proposed branch for Maronan road to Ashbur ton Borough endowment, the expense of which will he Wholly defrayed hy occupiers.—Planta tions: The contractor is now engaged filling up the gaps In plots planted last season, and the * whole of them will be filled in a»fiw«r the month. Stormwater Channel, Mount Alto; The Council having agreed to dehay half I|b cost of proposed work, on coodnioo that Rsngitata Road Board defray other half, I shall invite tenders for the work as soon as the Utter body gives consent.—Level Crossing and Bridge over Main Drain, 'I in wald:—The Railway Engineer is prepared to have this crossing put in on the conditions ’ mentioned in his letter of 10th June last, copy i of which is attached. —Ford’s Creek ; Having an' interview with toe surveyors of toe Longbeach Road Board, 1 find that while toe y»*tw« from Remington downwards would not contribute towards the huger scheme pre pared by a Committee of the Council for relief from storm water, they are nevertheless pre pared to contribute in the proportion stipu lated for by the Council, if only that part of the scheme r presented by toe widening and improving of rood’s creek is carried out, that Is to say that they will bear two-sevenths of the cost of that section of the work which was estimated at Ll6O, This at any rate would * givfc relief over that portion of the district which mast requires it—Plains Water Supply: The annual clearing out of races has been un dertaken in several sections during toe month, ' and'has on the Whole been carried out satisfac torily. Several occupiers have preferred & thevbrk to be done by the Council’s 1 -Omi. but at their cost, and 1 have pre- ShE ogredA Statement showing toe refund due toe fconodl from those liable. The races in Wakanui and Wheatstone districts, and also Ifcose iri Mount Somers district, will be closed ife . c. -dffmirir in about ten days.—Wakanui iff L Protective Works; As requested by the Coun- Ifc cilthat portion of the bulwark which recently Ife scour is being made up, and ffiKr.Wi rife. W fll be driven there, same as toe j I find the depth of scour at the ; and other sections of the river j decided now. I should feel Connal , » iagfr act * w in th,s woam> thftl application be m th* Selwyn fjor thf amount ««u»red ■■nplf

and that the Engineer bo instructed to prepare an exhaustive report on this matter for their information. TAYLOR’s STREAM BRIDGE.

The Chairman stated that the means f< r the protection of this bridge, suggested by the Engineer, were absolutely nece-s»ry, and several residents ia the v cinity had interviewed him in the m»tter If

nothing were d->ne the Council would have to face the expenditure of another span.—lt was res- ived—“ That the work, as suggested by the Engineer, be carried out. ” ASHBURTON-RANGIT\TA WATER SUPPLY. A letter from Mr P. Fawcett requesiing an alteration in his payments was read, and it was resolved that his application be granted; also on the motion of Mr Meg son, seconded by .Mr Harper, it was carried that Mr Fawcett be allowed to undertake the supervision of races to the east of railway, and south of Ashburton, in terms of provisional clause of his con tract. LEVEL CROSSING AT TIN WALD.

It was resolved that the matter be left in the hands of the Chairman to arrange with the Chairman of the Tinwald Town Board. WAKA'UI PROTECTIVE WO«KS.

There was a large amount of discussion touching these works, and it was arrangeo that the matter be deferred until the ter mination of all other business before the meeting, and if required a special meeting be called for the purpose of discussing this question. ford’s creek. It was resolved that as soon as pro mised contributions are paid in the work be advertised for. CLEARING WATER-RACES. A petition was presented by Mr Meg son, signed by a number of ratepayers on the north side of the Ashburton river, praying that the resolution of the Council to let the clearing of their water-races by contract be rescinded.

Mr Jackson also presented a petition, signed by a number of ratepayers of the South Rakaia and Wakanui Road District, complaining of the irregularity of the supply, and expressing their belief that a large quantity of water was wasted, suggesting an improvement by appoint ing additional rangers and by a strict enforcement of by-laws, and praying that some improvement be effected ait bout delay. It was resolved that the prayer of the petitioners be granted so far as post poning for six months the letting of con tract for keeping races in repair. HINDS soon BOARD. The Committee appointed to consider petition from ratepayers re formation of Hinds Road Board; recommended that the prayer of the petition be granted, and suggest the name of the Coldstream Road Board for the Road District, and that there be five members and no subdivision. Mr Jackson moved, Mr Harper seconded —* That the report of the Committee be adopted. ’’ —Carried. WAIBR SUPPLY. The Committee appointed to consider petition presented by Mr Megsen handea in their report, recom'i ending the Council to inform petitioners that strict instructions have been given to the Engineer and Bangers to enforce by-laws, and to request any ratepayers, having reason to com plain, to communicate at once with the Council's officers.—Resolved that report as read be adopted. LEASE OF BBSEBVB3.

Resolved—“ That separate tenders be invited for lease of reserves in bed of Ashburton river for next meeting. . POSTPONEMENT. Mr Megson's notice of motion t*e ba lance of money for the Ashburton bridge was postponed to next meeting. WAK4.NUI PROTECTIVE WORKS. The Committee appointed recommended that the Engineer estimate how much land Mr Paterson has lost on* of the original area from the action of the river, and that a rate be charged only on what acreage at present exists. Alsohat thi a Engineer take steps to protect the pre sent works.—Report adopted. accounts. The usual monthly accounts were passed far payment. ASHBURTON TRAFFIC BRIDGE It was resolved —«hai Messrs Harper, Taylor, and McLean and the Chairman be appointed a Standing Bridge Commit tee. It was resolved—That the Clerk be paid an additional L 25, to be charged to the bridge. OBJECTION.

A letter was received from Mr D. Fitzgerald, objecting to pay Wakanui protective works rate, as the river was encroadbing on his land worse than ever, and urging that something should be done to stop the encroachment. —Consideration postponed for the present. RIVER ENCROACHMENT. A letter was received from Mr Dudley, drawing attention to the dangerous state of the river on south bank on the HonJ. McLean’s property, and suggesting remedy.—Resolved that the letter be re ported upon by the Engineer at the next meeting. CLOSING HOAD. The Mocnt Hutt Road Board wrote informing the Council that the ratepayers in the district wished certain roads closed. —lt was resolved that the roads be dosed. MAIN SOUTH HOAD. It was resolved That the County Council consider that the road in question is under the jurisdiction of the Tinwald Town Board. HIDINGS. It was resolved that the Mount Hutt Riding consist of Mount Hutt Road Board; Mount Somers Riding to consist of Mount Somers and Anama Road Board. WILLOW PLANTING. It was resolved that willow planting be done in connection with present protective works, and that the Engineer report at next meeting as to what he recommends.

ASHBURTON BRIDGE. It was resolved that Messrs McLean and Walker bo appointed to sign the accept ance of tender for Ashburon bridge.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE. The Chairman was granted leave of absence during the meeting of Parliament. PLANTING, It was resolved that no planting be done this year. POISONED WHEAT. It was resolved that no poisoned wheat be obtained this year. TRAFFIC BRIDGE. \ number of tenders (eleven) were re ceived for the northern approach to the traffic bridge.—The Engineer was am powered to accept one of the three lowest tenders. WATEB-BaOE, mabonan. Mr Siloook’s tender of Js 2d per chain, and L 3 17s 6d fords, was accepted. ADJOURNMENT. The Council then adjourned till the first Frinay in July.

YESTERD AY’S LATE TELEGRAMS

Haw bra

Maj r Atkinson met about twenty settlers at Uuhotu yesterday, re native affairs. These were merely a repetition of the general statements made before, which went to show that the settlers were subjected to petty annoyances, but no one anticinated anything in the maanlima of an outbreak M»j >r Atkinson s» d settlers in native disirio s, unfortunately, must expect little annoyances, but ho sympathised with them, and strongly con demned the removal of the Constabulary as tending to intensify the delusions of the natives that the land was conning back to them. Ho would do what he could to get hotter police protection in the dis trict.

Auckland

Major Waddell laid the foundation stone of the Free Public Library and A.rt Gallery to-day, in the presence of 2,000 spectators. Sir G. Grey, Sir F. Whitaker, and Sir M. O’JRorko delivared speeches. The latter expressed the hope that the Auckland members would stand together and bring back from the Assembly the requisite funds to erect the Auckland University buildings. A guard of honor of Volunteer.' was present, under Colonel Ljon. The Mayor gave a banquet in the evening, at which City Councillors, all ex-Mayors, and representatives of public bodies were present Sir G. Grey pro posed the toast of '* Success to the Free Library and Art Gallery.” Well inton.

The following are the amended regula tions under the Fisheries Conservation Act:—Paragraphs 2, 10, 11 and 12 of old regulations are revoked, and the following substituted: (2) Nothing in these regula tions shall be deemed to prevent any Maori from taking oysters or indigenous fish (exclusive of and other amphi bious mammalia) for consumption of him self and family and not for sale; nor shall they extend or apply to the taking of indigenous fish with rod and line. (10) The mesh of every net or seine used for the purpose of taking fish in tidal waters shall measure diagonally when prepared for use, wetted and stretched, eot less than 2in, unless such net be a bona fide garfish net or herring net, and used for taking garfish or herrings only. (11) The mesh of every garfish net shall measure diagonally when prepared for use, wetted and stretched, not less than lin. (12) The mesh of every herring net shall mea sure diagonally, when prepared for use, wetted and stretched, not less than I^-iu. Mr Booth opened his temperance mis sion here to-night in the theatre, the building being packed. The chair was taken by the Chief Justice, who, together with Mr E. Wakefield, M.H.R, delivered addresses.

A man named Nicholas Brierston threw himself off the railway wharf, and refused say assistance to help him out, declaring he was tired of life. He was, however, ultimately got out, and locked up, but subsequently was removed to the Hospital er medical aid.

The body of a man round near the re frigerating works has been identified a* Peter Fleming, formerly employed as cook on one of the Government steamers.

The copy of a treaty between Great Britain and the Republic of Uruguay for the extradition of fugitive criminals is gazetted. New Zealand war medals have been issued to the following : —Sergt. Aveling, Armed Constabulary ; Sergt. Lawson, Napier ; Sergt Pini, Native Contingent; Bugler Downer, Armed Constabulary; PV'vate Bishop, Taranaki; Pr vate Brewer, Taranaki; Private Cunningham, Taranaki; Private Erskine, Armed Constabulary; Private Fraser, Hawke’s Bay ; Private McDonald, Taranaki; Private Piripi Pauro, Native Contingent ; Private Hemi Rakau, Native Contingent. The Civil Service literary prize of L 25 for the best essay on “ Land laws and their effect, social and economical, etc., upon the condition of the people ’’ has been awarded to Mr Edward Gordon Allardyce, lately of the Electric Telegraph Depratment. The election of Messrs Hislop and Sheehan, M.H.B.’s, is gazetted. Gretmouxh.

Mr Guinness, M.H.R., addressed a large meeting ot his constituents at the Public Hall this evening (the Mayor in the chair), and spoke over two hours in reviewing his own actions and the work of the session. He was listened to attentively throughout, and received a hearty and unanimous vote of confidence at the close. An amendment of no con fidence was proposed, but only one band was held up fcr it. Nelson. At the annual sitting of the Licensing Committee all the eleven o’clock licenses were granted. Mr J. Harl y made an important representation. He said the Committee had police reports for their private perusal and guidance, and he urged that such reports might be inspected by those interested. He said thoreport might state that a house was indifferently kept without going so far as making an objection, and that such report would in finance the Committee. He urged that owners of houses and others interested might have the opportunity of seeing these reports, and so be able to insist that they be properly conducted, thus pro tecting their interests. After a deal of argument the Committee stated that the police reports could be inspected as asked for. „ Dunedin. A farm manager named MoOormachie bad his leg fractured by his horse shying at a trap, in which were Mr Fulton. M H.R., and his daughter. The horses in the buggy also took fright and bolted, the buggy going over an embankment, Mr Fulton and his daughter escaped with a shaking. Mr Fulton got another trap and drove the man to town.

COURSING.

ASHBURTON OODESINO CLUB

The following ara the results of the concluding courses of the second meeting of the Ashburton Coursing Club :

Puppy Stakes. Third Round. Riogwood beat Maid of the Valley Calmut run a bye

Final. Ringwood beat Calmut, and won All-Aged Stakes. Final. Abercorn beat Hazel, and won.

SPORTING

THE DERBY.

(rBPTEB’S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT. 1 London, June 3. The Derby, a sweepstake of 50 sots each; half forfeit. Colts, Oat; fillies, Bst 91b ; one mile and a half ; second horse, 300 sots ; third, 150 sots ; 190 subs. The above race took place at Epsom to* day, and resulted as follows : Lord Basting’s b o Melton, by Master

Kildare—Vio'et Melrose. 1 Captain 0. Bowling’s k o Paradox, by Sterling—Casuistry 2 Mr Cbildwick’s b c Royal Hampton, by Hampton—Princess by Tom ... 3

CABLE NEWS

LATEST FROM EUROPE.

I ÜBIITMI's T'.-.I.BOKAMS Monetary and Commercial. London , June 4.

Consols have further declined J-d, and are now quoted at ex div. New Zealand securities maintain pre vious quotations. There is no altera tion in the market rate. The Bank rate is 2 per cent, being 1 % higher than the market rate. Colonial bread stuffs are unchanged. Tallow —Aus- tralian fair average quality beef, 295; mutton, 31s. Leather and copra re main at last quoted prices. (Roc-iived June 5, 145 p.m )

London, June 3

Three per cent, consols are y'% lower being gSJi. The market rate of dis count has risen /«> and is now per cent., or iji below the bank rate. Breadstuffs are unchanged. Adelaide wheat, 35s ; New Zealand wheat, 28s to 345. Tallow —Beet, 295; mutton, 31s

(Received Jnno 5, 12.80 noon.) A Treaty. hsKUK, June 4

It is understood that a treaty has been concluded between Germany and the rebel chief Lano, and that Ger many has demanded that the Sultan of Zanzibar shall discontinue hostilities towards that chief. The Nord Deutsche Zeitung, a semi-official organ of the Government, referring to the question, disclaims all designs on the part of Germany to acquire territory in Zanzi bar, but expresses a hope that Eng land will induce the Sultan to desist from provoking Germany. (Received June 5, 1 p.m.) The Kaikoura Rio De Janeiro June 3.

The N.Z. Shipping Go’s R.M.S. Kaikoura arrived here this morning homeward bound. The meat cargo is in good condition.

AUSTRALIAN.

[REUTER'S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT. ] Reward Offered. Melbourne, Yesterday. A reward of L 550 has been offered by tbe National Bank of Australasia for such information as will lead to the arrest and conviction of the men who assaulted and robbed the officials of the Simpson’s road branch. The police are actively prosecuting their investigations into the Simpson’s road robbery, but up to the present time have been unsuccessful in their endeavors to obtain a clue. Shipping. >sydnbv, Yesterday. The Union Company’s Hauroto sailed this evening for Wellington. Hobart, Yesterday. The Shaw, Saville and Albion Com pany’s lonic arrived early this morning, and sailed at 10 a.m. for New Zealand. [Received June 5, 2.30 p.m ] Queen’s Evidence. Melbourne, To-day. It is understood that the prisoner Ross, who is in custody on a charge of being concerned in the Horsham Bank robbery, has offered to turn Queen’s evidence against the other prisoner, Miln Smith, and that the offer has been accepted by the authorities. Shipping. Arrived—Wairarapa, s.s., from the Bluff.

(Received June 6, 1 p.m.) The Bank Bobbery. Melbourne, To-day. Further particulars regarding the Bank robbery show that the robbers were seen by passers-by to leave the bank and drive off in a cart. Several money-bags have been found empty in Studley Park.

The Parliament. Adelaide, To-day. Parliament was opened yesterday by His Excellency Sir Wm. Robinson. The Test- In the House of Assembly last even ing the Hon J. W. Downer, who was Attorney-General in the Bray Ministry gave notice of a vote of want of confid ence in the Ministry, after which the House adjourned. The issue of the vote is considered doubtful.

TELEGRAMS.

fPKH PRRRH tHfIOOIAUON. '

Licensing. Blenheim;, To day,

The Awatere Licensing Committee un animously refused a new license on the Middle Renwick Road on the gromd that another hotel was not required in the district. This was the only license applied for in the whole of Marlborough. Suicides.

Chkistuhukch, To-day,

A farmer named Godfrey Leaohfield. residing at Papanui, committed suicide by cutting his throat yesterday. Frank Nicholson, architect, committed suicide in the Terminus Hotel yesterday, by shooting himself in the bead. Mr Montgomery. Mr W, Montgomery, M. H. R, for Aka roa, addressed his constituents last night and received a vote of thanks and confi dence, In his speech he declared himself a supporter of the Government, with the right to oppose any measures he did not approve of. Sudden Death. Dunedin, To-day. G. F. 0. Brown, former!} M PO. for Tuapeka, died suddenly of heart disease at Lawrence. Mr Pyke. Mr Pyke received an enthusiastic vote of confidence at Tapanui. A Defaulting Bankrupt. At the instance of the < Ifficiai Assignee a warrant has been. forwarded to Mel bourne for the arrest of Stephen Stamp Hutchinson, the Gas Engineer. A con stable was despatched yesterday.

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The report appearing in the Lyttelton Times this morning, that the in spection of the Ashburton school was delayed until the appointment of a new inspector, is not correct. Mr Pery* man's motion to that effect received no support as it would have been a violation of the engagements of the Board. Mr Weston’s was carried, requesting the Chairman and Secretary to appoint, with Mr Edge, some competent person not committed to any previous impression or I opinion on the merits of the matter at. the school. “Stating” Power. —lt will be interest Ing to athletes, and to all who value the power of physical endurance, to know that at “ home ” and in the sister colonies an article has of late years come into general use, which is very strongly re commended as. being an exceedingly plea* sant beverage, and which yet imparts, in an unusually large degree, what is expres, sively known as “staying power,—in other words, nutriment and strength. We refe? to drttaqr'v “



In Bankruptcy. IN BANKRUPTCY. IN the District Court of Ashburton (being a Local Court of Bankruptcy), holden at Ashburton. In thti matter of the Bankruptcy Act, 1883 «.nd the Act amending the same. Notice is hereby given that I, WIL LI \M STJKWaRT, of South Rakaia, in the County of Ashburton, in New Zealand, farmer, have this day filed in the said Court at Ashburton a petition to be ad judged a bankrupt. Dated this 4th day of June, 1885. WILLIAM STEWART. Wilding, Lewis and Caygill, Solicitors for debtor. 6 905 IN BANKRUPTCY. IN the District Court of Ashburton (being a Local Court of Bankruptcy), holden at Ashburton. In the matter of the Bankruptcy Act, 1883 Notice is hsreby given that the first meeting of creditors of WILLIAM STEWART, of South Bakaia, farmer, will be held at the District Courthouse, Ash burton, on Tuesday, June 9th, 1883, at 11 o’clock in the forenoon. And the public examination of the bankrupt will take place at the sitting of the District Court at Ashburton on Friday, July 10th, 1885. Dated this 4th day of Juue, 1885. J. C. BELL, 6 897 Deputy Official Assignee. To Let and For Sale. FOR SALE, —From 8 to 10 tons of very fine Clover Hay. Delivered any where in the town at L2 per ton. Apply, M. Healey, near County Sale-



Potatoes. F o E, BLUE DERWENT POTATOES, 6 886 GEORGE J 4 MESON, Ashburton. FOR SALE OR TO LET.—Comfort able DWELLING-HOUSE, con taining 5 rooms and scullery, with out buildings and well cultivated garden and fruit trees of choice value, situate on Trevor’s road. For full particulars, ap ply to J, WARD & SON, Arcade Chambers. Also For Sale—A Smith ORGAN, 9 stops, knee swell, and grand organ ; quite new. 4 546 Meetings. next Government Inspection I Parade of the Ashburton Rifle Volunteers is ordered for Monday, 15th instant, at seven o’clock. The men will wear full-dress on this occasion. 6 900 I. O. O. F M. U ASHBURTON LODGE. The Annual Anniversary SOCIABLE will be held in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Wills street, on Friday evening, June 26. Tickets, 2s 6d each. R. MINNIS, 5 816 Secretary.



Mr Walker JNVITES THE ELECTORS OF ASHBURTON TO MEET HIM AT SPRINGBURN SCHOOLROOM, OK SATURDAY, JUNE 6, At 8 p.m, 6 877 ————l Tenders. CANTERBURY PLANTATION BOARD. TENDERS are invited for Cross Ploughing, Sowing with Wattle Seed, and Harrowing 40 acres of Reserve 1770, near Dromoie; and 40 acres near Mr Coskerie’s at Mayfield. The specification of the work may be seen upon application to Mr Mainwaring, at the County office ; or to Mr Dillow’s, Mayfield. Tenders to be sent to the undersigned not later than Monday, the Bth June. EDWARD G. WRIGHT, 6 874 Chairman.



CANTERBURY PLANTATION BOARu. TENDERS are invited for 130 Chains of FENCING, between the Rakaia and Banksida. The Specification may be seen at the County Office, Ashburton, or at the Road Board Office, Rakaia. Tenders to be sent to the undersigned not later than Monday, 15th June. EDWARD G. WRIGHT, 6 895 Chairman. AND FOR CROPPING. The undersigned' invites Tenders for Cropping the following blocks of land 100 acres, R.S. 27035, Dromore 100 acres, R.S 28023, Lauriston (the above has been cropped once only). 125 acres down land, North Hinds 165 acres ditto ditto (these two blocks are in turnips, now being fed off ) Tenders to be sent in not later than Wednesday, June 10. 0 881 EDWARD G. WRIGHT. Canterbury plantation BOARD. TENDERS are invited for Ploughing, Harrowing and Planting with Pines 25 acres of Reserve 17(17, Wakanqi, formerly leased by Holmes, The specification may be seen at the County Office on and after Thursday, the 4th, and tenders must be sent to the undersigned not later than June 10. EDWARD G. WRIGHT, 6 882 Chairman.



Stock Sales. Rakaia Sales. WE beg to' intimate to oar clients that for the future the SALES of STOCK, IMPLEMENTS and SUNDRIES will he held at the Rakaia the LAST THURSDAY in every month. NEW ZEALAND LOAN AN 1 ' * OANTILE AGBN'"’ MEf 7 WQ| ***"" .x COMP AN I



WANTfcD— A good General i-ervant. Apply to Mas Lucas, Tarcred street. 6 904 Puneral Notices. JpUNERAL NOTICE. The Friends of Mr James McKeage are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of his late SON, James, to leave bis resi dence, Lowcliffe, at 11 a m., on Sunday, for the Waterton Cemetery. J. MEEOH, 6 902 Undertaker. Auctions. SATURDAY, JUNE 6. SPECIAL ENTRY. MR T. BULLOCK will Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, I Family WAGGONETTE Sale at 1 o’clock, 6 878 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. SATURDAY, JUNE 6. TREES. TREES. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions to Sell by Public Auc tion, at the Arcade, on the above date, 4,000 FRUIT and FOREST TREES. Sale at L o’clock. 6 887 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer.



SATURDAY, JUNE 6. SPECIAL ENTRY. MR T BULLOCK has received in* structions from E. A. Peache, Era., to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on Saturday, June 6, Brown GEL ING, Lucifer Brown MARE, Sea Bird J Chestnut FILLY, Stella J Chestnut GELDING, Vampire Sale at 1 o’clock. 6 888 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer, MR T, BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr A. Smithson to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on SATURDAY, JUNE 13, Lota 18, 19. 22 and 23, fronting Manse street, Trevorton, and not far from the Town Belt East, being part of R.S. 4883, and on which is erected an iron building with concrete floor, etc, suitable for a slaughtoryard.



Terms at Sale. Sale at 12 o’clock. G 889 T BULLOCK, Auctioneer. SATURDAY, JUNE 13. Town Sections 489 and 481, Havelock street, with Batcher’s Shop and Dwelling House thereon, FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mrs Martin, to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on the above date, T.S.’s 480 and 481, each having a fron tage of 66 feet on Havelock street, on which is erected a Butcher’s Shop and Dwelling-house of seven rooms ; also stable, shed and other buildings ; also at the same time and place, a Sausage Machine. This property is situated only a few chains from the County Council Chambers and Railway Station. To persons de sirous of starting the butchery business this affords a favorable opportunity. In spection invited. Terms of payment liberal. Sale at 12 o’clock. 6 890 T, BULLOCK, Auctioneer. SATURDAY, JUNE 13. Improved Farm OP 131 ACRES 131 Situated close to the COUNTY SALEYARDS, TINWALD, FOR SALE.



MR T. BULLOCK (in conjunction with Messrs Friedlander Bros.) has re* ceived instrnotions from Mr James Hamp ton to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, His Improved Farm of 181 acres, being R.S.’s numbered 19997, 20866, 20367, 23368, close to the County Saleyards, Tinwald. The land is divided into five paddocks, with live fence. There is a three roomed dwelling-house erected on the property, also stable, stockyard, piggeries, etc. Persons desirous of procuring a free hold are respectfully invited to inspect this property. It is centrally situated, being only a few chains from the Sale yards, and within a few years ought to materially increase in value. Will be sold on very lioeral terms of pay ment, declared at sale. Sale at 12 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 6 886 Auctioneer SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 12 o’clock. ALFRED HARRISON is instructed to Sell by Public Auction at his



Yards, IbTACK CLOVER HAY, contain ing about 20 tons (more or less); standing on R.S. 27088, situated about 1$ miles from Dromore Bail* way Station. ABSOLUTELY WITHOUT RESEVi- Further particulars of ALFRED HARRISON, 6 891 Auctioneer. UNDER BILL OF SALE. SATURdIy7 JUNE 6, 12 o'clock. ALFRED HARRISON has received instructions to Sell by Public Auc* ton, at his Yards, J Bay GELDING, Punch Roan GELDING, Prince -I REAPER and BINDER (McOor mick) J Ditto ditto (Wood) DRAY and FRAME Ditto ditto Set Four-lesf Iron H ARROWS Cambridge ROLLER J 400-Gallon TAN* all kinds Quantity of WHEAT and OATS I 6 876 A. HARBISoN, Auctioneer



Public Notices fg'O SHEKP OWNERS in SeafieJd and J diatriot.—Dipping done at moderate charges. H. STROUTS, 4 582 Seafield. aKAN ui road district. Public notice is hereby given that por tion of Smith’s Road, running through R.S. 680 u (McLean’s) is STOPPED against traffic, pending the erection of Bridge over the Wakanui Creek. FOOKS & SON, 5 755 Diatriot Surveyors. , THU THE ELECTORS I OF WAKANUI.



Gentlemen, —In response to the request from a large number of the electors of the Wakanui district, I have the honor to announce myself as a candidate for the vacancy which has just occurred by the resignation of your late member—Mr J. Qrigg. I shall take an early opportunity of meeting you in the various centres, and fully explain my views. In the mean time 1 may state that I come before you as a supporter of the present Government. NA M A ROAD BOARD NOTICE is hereby given that, in ac cordance with Gazette No. 33, dated May 21, 1885. an Election of Five Persons to form the Anama Road Board, will be held on Saturday, the 13th day of June, 1885, at my house, Mayfield, as provided by the Local Elections Act, 1876. Nominations in the form prescribed in the 2nd schedule of the Regulations of the Local Elections Act, 1876, will be re ceived at 12 o’clock noon at my house, Mayfield, on Saturday, the 6th day of Jane, 1885. Forms of nomination can be obtained from the undersigned. Ashburton, June 6 JOSEPH IYESS. 6 897 JAMES BRAKE, Returning Officer. Mayfield, May 26, 1885. 5 835



v - fWf *■ JpROPERTY ASSESSMENT. Applications are invited from thoroughly competent VALUERS who are willing to act, as Assessors for the next triennial assessment, which will be commenced on or about Ist August. A memorandum stating the nature of the duties to be performed, and forms of ap plication, may be obtained by applying personally or by letter addressed to the Postmaster at any Post Office which is a Telegraph or Money Order Office. Re ferences will, in all cases, be required. J. bPERRY, Commissioner. Property Tax Department, Wellington, 4th May, 1885. 6 70 PROSPECTUS OF THE Ashburton woollen manu- FACTORING COMPANY (LIMITED). (To be Registered under the Joint Stock Companies Act, 1882.) Capital LSO.OOO (with power to increase to L 60,000), divided into shares of L 5 each.



Provisional Directors — George H. Greenwood (Chairman) T. Bullock, J.P. B. G. Crisp, Geo. Coleman J. Chalmers O. T. Dudley, J.P. O. Dii by H. Friedlander.J.P. JohnGrigg, M. H.R. C. J. Harper, J. 0. G Hawdon, J.P. A. Harrison G Jenkins Geo. Jameson on. J. McLean J Orr C. W. Purnell Dr Rosa G. Fcott D. Thomas i- . G. Wright D. Williamson J. Ward Robert Wilkin, J.P. Bankers—Bank of Australasia. Solicitor—C. W. Parnell. Secretary—Alfred Bunting. The Provisional Directors, having ar ranged fur the purchase of the land, buildings, and woollen manufacturing machinery lately belonging to the Ash burton Woollen Factory Company, have decided to form a Company for the jpur pose of completing the work and com mencing the manufacture of woollen goods as early as possible. (a) The section of land on which the buildings are erected faces the main road from Ashburton to Mount Somers, and contains seven acres of freehold, distant mites from the Ashburton radway station, and in every way well suited to the purpose for which it has been selected. ( b) The buildings, which are of brick and exceedingly well built, include engins-houae, boiler-h mse, drying room, main mill-room (200 ft x 80ft), mechanic’s shop, woolshed, dyehouee storerooms and offices. (c) The machinery includes 36-h.p. en gine and boilers, wool-scouring ma chines, scribblers and condensers, muies, twisting frame, looms, milling and finishing machinery, all quite new and of the latest English design.



The land, buildings and machinery are offered to the public for L 5,500 (being LB,OOO less than the actual original coat) To connect the shafting with the engine and machinery, which is now being done, aud to put the whole into thorough work ing order, a further expenditure of LI,OOO may be required ; the Oompany will then have a Factory complete in every respect, fitted with the most modern appliances, at two-thirds less cost than any other Com* pany in the colony ; the total cost not ex ceeding L 6,500. Mr Greenwood, who is at present acting as chairman, has had large experience in the manufacture of woollen goods in Eng land and is well acquainted with the re quirements of the colony. Under his supervision the machinery is, being placed in position, to be ready for active opera* tions when the next clip of wool comes t« band in October next. Other * actories in the colony, started under much less favorable auspices, a> e now paying with regularity dividends of 10 per cent, as well as placing substantial amounts to the r respective reserve funds. It is, therefore, with much confidence the Provisional Directors recommend the un dertaking to the public as a thoroughly sound and safe investment. The Provisional Directors have already subscribed for LIO,OOO worth of shares, and now invite applications for the re mainder. Five shillings per share will be payable on application ; five shillings per share on allotment; and the balance will be called qp as occasion may require, at the rate of fivo shillings per share, at intervals of not less than two months. Applications for shares will he received by any of the Provisional Directors, the Company’s bankers, or by the Secretary. 5 867



A, Harrison, Alfred Har-; son A SIOC K RESTATE ** AGENT. VEJJKLY SALE every SATURDAY, at 12 o’clock. Horses, Cows, Poultry, Pigs, and Merchandise. AGENT for THE NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. OOR SALE—One treble furrow plough, r by Reid and Gray; one double* T tIOUBh A&BS“imK(W.



Matson Oox and 00. T O F A E M E E B. WE ARE Cash Buyers or WHEAT OATS AKD BABIBY. 617 MATSON, OOX 4b 00. Eakaia.



w E bare mncb pleasure la to our clients and others In the Rak-'ia District that we hare made It ran rmenta to attend the Regular FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK There, and wo hare every confidence in soliciting a share of their patronage. MR L. OXLEY, RAKAIA, fiaa kindly consented to receive entries for the present. 413 MATSON, OOX A 00. Matson. Cox & Co. i UCTIONEERS & VALUATORS, LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED ax LOWEST RATES aim on MOST FAVORABLE TERMS WOOL, GRAIN, SEED AND GENERAL MERCHANTS. We have now on hand for sale Woolpacks and Gornsacks of all sixes, Barbed Green and Yellow Tanored Turnips Skirvin Swedee and other Turnip Seeds of all descriptions Mangolds, eta Clover Seeds of all descriptions Cocksfoot Rye-grass Tea in boxes snd half-chests Bran, Oats,



AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY— REAPERS AND BINDERS, Ac. Wool Purchased uABGE OB SMALL QUANTITIES OB CONSIGNED TO THB CANTERBURY WOOL SALES, OB XHB HOME MARKET. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MADE ON CONSIGNMENTS. WEEKLY SALES OF HORSES, COWS, PIGS AND ALL KINDS OF STOCK AND PRODUCE ON SATURDAYS AT 11 O’CLOCK SHARP. FORTNIGHTLY SALES ON STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND UNWALD Alternately. NEXT SALE ASHBURTON YARDS ON TUESDAY, JUNE 9 rjQ BACON PIGS. AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency Co Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co. Robey’s Threshing Machines. MATSON, OOX, & GO WEST STREET,



Atißßrarow 7<) WE HAVE FOR SALE-CHEAP, DRAYS STRIPPERS PORTABLE WHARE ALSO Howard’s Twine Binders. Manilla & hspap twine COLZA, NEATBPOOT & CASTER OILS CORNSACKS, Largs sice. Everything of the Best Quality and make and at tho Lowest Prices. Matson, Cos \ Co.