DAILY MEMORANDA.

AUCTION SALES. Tuesday, May 5 Messrs Matson, Cox and Gi., at the Tinwald Saleyarda—Stock Wednesday, May 6 Mr Thoa. Bullock, at Alford Forest- Farm and Stock

MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS, Em a*™.- Saturday, May 2. IPakantiL Road; Board, at Road Board office. Moor© street, at 10.30 a.m. Oddfellows’ H*U— Phrenological Lecture, at 8 p.to. Tuesday, May 5 Ashburton Permanent Building and In- Test mant^Spciety— ‘Subscriptions due Wednesday, May 6 Orange Hall—Star of the East, 1.0.G.T., meeting at 8 o'clock r Monday, May 11. Borough Council, at Borough Council at 7.80 Arcade Chambers—Star of Ashburton, U.A.0.D., jet 8 o’clock Fbiday, Jons 5 ishburton County Council —At Council Chambers, 11 a. m. Lonbgeach Road Board at Road Board Office. .

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit SATURDAY, MAY 2, 1885.

The weekly parade of the Ashburton Rifle Volunteers was held in Mr T. H. Zouch’a grain store, West street, last evening. There was a large attendance and several recruits >yere placed under a Sergeant to, receive the necessary training for the ranks. corps was put through manual and firing exercises, company and battalion drill by Capt, Douglas and Lieut. Fooks, and at a com mittee meeting held after the parade it was decided to procure a supply of new uniforms.

Last night a very pleasant entertainment was given by the Lauriston School Com mittee in the schoolroom in aid of the children’s prize fund. The performers were mostly ladies and gentlemen from Bakaia and Ashburton, and in addition to being clever performers they were also very numerous An Ashburton gentle man had charge of the programme, the items of which comprised vocal and instrumental muaic, and elo cutionary efforts. The vocalists were Mesdames Gates and Dunn, Misses Young, Bruce and Dent, and Messrs Lowe, Thomas, Sloane, Barrett, Gates, Bevan and several others whose names we did not catch. The reciters were Messrs Gerald L. Dillon and J. Mac Lean Dunn, the former’s rendering of “ Shemns O'Brien” and “The controlling influence of Drink ” —a temperance poem full of deep but humorous sarcasm—was a great treat, and much entertained the audi ence, which, considering the night, was very large. The Mcßae family, to the piping of Mr Ross, gave some Scotch Terpaichorean performances—otherwise, the Highland fling, with much acceptance Among the songs given were two in char acter by Mr F. Bevan, which were much appreciated An excellent piano duet was played by Misses Johnson and Dent, and Mr H. A. Oates kindly acted throughout es accompanyist. Owing to a misunder standing about the architecture of the building the audience were prevented from enjoying the performances of the ce’ebrated Roselle Brothers on the tra peze and Roman rings. The gentlemen attended, bat owing to the above fact were unable to treat the audience to a display of their athletic powers. It is seldom indeed that a great many per formers are available at a country con cert, but last night those in charge of the entertainment had no less than nineteen names at their disposal, and one way or another they were all made use of. After the concert a dance was held, at which the youth and beauty of the district “ chased the glowing hours with flying feet” until an early hour. The Ashburton performers came home in Mr 'dcHae’s four-in-hand, reaching the town shortly after two o’clock. Mr Megaon having retired from the contest, Mr Lill has been declare duly elected as representative of No. 3 Ward on the Wakanui Road Board. It is understood that Mr Mayo does not intend to contest the representation of No. 1 Ward.

Our Chertsey correspondent writes : A meeting of the Blue Ribbon Gospel Temperance Union was held at Chertsey last evening (Friday) in the schoolroom There was a very fair attendance, and the meeting was cordially supported. Ad dresses in advocacy of the cauie of tem perance were delivered by Messrs Stuart and Reycraft, from Bakaia, and appro priate songs and recitations were rendered at intervals by Misses Arnold, Lobb, and Ritter, and Mr Shepherd, who repre sented the Rakaia branch of the Union. In response to the appeal made during the evening, seven or eight individuals took the pledge. The annual meeting of the St Stephen’s Temperance Society was held in the Sun day School room, Burnett street, last evening. The Rev E. A. Scott, Presi dent, occupied the chair. here was only a small attendance. The Chairman read a statement of receipts and expendi ture, also the report of the Committee, showing the Society’s work during the past twelve months. A small liability still existed, which, however, was nearly extinguished by the members present. The election of officers was then pro ceeded with, and resulted as follows : i resident, Rev E. A. Scott ; Vice President, F. T Mayo; Hon Sec., Mr J G. Rose; Committee, Messrs A. E. Prit chard, J. Permain, A. Cook, and J. Littlecott. It was resolved to hold a public meeting in about a month’s time, and a sub committee was appointed to carry out the details in connection there with. After transacting some other routine business the meeting adjourned. Last evening the Rev T. W. Dunn de livered a lecture on “ Faces we meet and how to read them,” in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Wills street. There was a large

attendance, and the Rev A. M. Beattie occupied the chair. The Chairman hav ing briefly introduced the lecturer. Mr Dunn delivered a most interesting address upon the science of physiognomy, illus trating his remarks by reference to well executed charts. .Mr Dunn treated his subject in a very pleasing manner, and succeeded in thoroughly interesting his audience. At the conclusion of his address he essayed to read the characters of four gentlemen who volunteered to undergo the ordeal, and he created con siderable amusement by his revelations. Mr Dunn will lecture again to-night and we can thoroughly recommend h s enter tainment to those appreciating a few hours’ intellectual amusement.

The first practice of tho new Volunteer Fire Brigade was held last evening, the Captain (Mr J. A Caygill) and eleven other members being present. From a report of the proceedings at tho annual meeting of the Wakanui Road Board, appearing in another part of this issue, it will be noticed that Mr Joseph Megson contemplates retiring from the positions ho has for sometime occupied in our local bodies. Mr Megson’a retire ment will be very sincerely and widely re gretted.

Yesterday, at the proprietor’s stables, Mr Alfred Harrison submitted a number of horses, the property of Mr Bozenberg, for sale by auction. There was a large attendance of buyers and evpry lot was disposed of at fairly good prices, Tho Ashburton bakers have reduced

the price of bread to 5 i tho 41b loaf. The total amount passed through the totalisator at the recant meeting of tho Ashburton Racing Club was L 2,750. Mr Joseph fvess, J.P., presided at the Resident Magistrate’s Court this morn ing, and fined a first offender 5s and costs, with the alternative of 12 hours imprison ment, for drunkenness. Balmy sleep, good digestion, rich blood, elastic step and cheerfulness in American Co.’s Hop Bitters. Read and believe, '1 hat husband of mine is three times the man he was before he began using “ Wells Health Ren ewer.” Druggists. The N.Z Drug Co., General Agents. 2

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 iheir effects; such as sour stomach, sick headache, habitual costiveness, palpitation of the heart, heartburn, 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 tommies. Two doses will relieve you, 1 1 costs only 3s fid a bottle. Sample bottles, fid,— [Advt, i

LONGBEACH ROAD BOARD.

Board Meeting. The ordinary monthly meeting of this Board was held at L-mgbeach yesterday Present Messrs Grigg (Chairman), Gra ham, Gilmour and Dobson. CORRESPONDENCE. From the Wakanui Hoad Board, en closing resolution of the old Ashburton Hoad Boord with reference to cost of forming the Chertsey boundary.—lt was resolved —“That, this Board contribute its share of the claim sent in.” From Mr Thomas Taj lor, asking that the matter of making a ford on Ford’s road above the boundary be postponed for a time, in order, to give ratepayers in terested an opportunity of inspecting the locality and agreeing or otherwise with the proposal.—The tenders called for the work were not opened, and the Surveyor was ordered to report upon the creeks on Ford’s road between Tinwald and the Boundary road.

SURVEYORS 1 REPORT. The Surveyors’ report was read and adopted as follows:—(1) Oraham’a Road ; The metalling of this road held over pending harvest operations, is now being proceeded with.—(2) Shepherd’s Road : We have inspected this road, and fail to find any place requiring the ford asked for by Mr Oroy at last meeting, and would ask the Board to hold the matter over till Mr Oroy had been seen and the place pointed out. We may say that owing to the late dry weather it is difficult for us to decide this ma ter, and probably suffi cient reasons may be adduced by the ap pTiomt, as there is no doubt a consider able quantity of water comes across this roadduring the winter months.—(3, Long beach Road : The bridge on this road near Frisby’s has been again repaired.— (4) Dawson’s Hoad; As authorised at last meeting a ford has been made in this line of culvert on this road near Mr Kidd’s. B. Board’s cottages. —Wo have to report that arrangements were made with Mr Chapman to paint the cottages. The work has been carried out. — 6 Swamp roads, Lowcliff : We have been unable to tike the level) required, this mouth, but intend doing so soon after this meeting. — 7. Tenders have been called for making ford on Ford’s road just above Boundary road, and also repairing bridge and erect ing dam at creek at Lowcliff —Poplar Toad : The formation of this road from side drain has been reported to us by the contractor as being completed, also the metalling of portion of obbin’s road and other small works in the neighbothood of Lowcliff. graham’s road.

The ?urvejor reported that be had taken levels from Caner’s creek to Gra ham’s road, and that in order to get rid of the water that is at present sent down Gra ham’s road i'. would be nocessa-y to have a now drain starting about 5 chains below the junction of the fence with the creek, and thence to the low place along the line of fence.—The Survej or was instructed to report to Mr Wilkin the result, suggesting that a drain should be out as reported. LONGBEACH HOAD The Chairman stated that Mr McCor mick desired to have the fence repaired at the gravel pit iu his frontage on the Longbeach road.—Surveyor to report. OLD TIMBER. Mr Huon offered LI 5s for old culvert timber on JLongbeach, Beac.fi, and Daw son’s reals —The offer was accepted. GREAT SOOTH ROAD. The Surveyor was directed to write to the County Council re the control of the Great South road running through the Tinwald Town District. DEFAULTERS. It was resolved to sue defaulting rate pavers forthwith. The accounts ware passed and the Board adjourned.

Ratepayers’ Meeting. The annual meeting of ratepayers in the Longbeach district was held at the Road Board office yesterday. Present— Messrs Grigg (Chairman), Dobson, Graham, Gilmour, and others. The Chairman read the annual report as follows - —ln presenting our annual report there is but little calls for special attention. During the year the Board deemed it advisable to strike aema lrate, such as would be sufficient for ordinary work, repairs of roads and general expenses, and thus leaving it to any locality requiring special works to as' l- the Board to strike a special rate for that purpose. There is little doubt that in soma of the wards a higher rate will have to be struck during the coming year, as most of the main roads in the district will require re-metalling. We would point out to the ratepayers that the work of the Board has been done economically this year, the ordinary expenses being considerably less than any previous year, the figures showing a reduction of 32 par cent on last year (1883), 25 p r cent on tho'year 1882, L 9 per cant on the year 1881. As steps have been taken for the purpose of constituting the district south of the Hinds a separate Road Board, the existing arrangements wi’h the Board's officials will terminate, and it will remain for each Board to make any appointments that may be desired. In conclusion, we desire to express a hope that the general conduct of the business of the Board has met with your approval.

Tho Clerk read the balance sheet which, together with the report, was adopted. Mr Frisby referred to the Boundary stated he should like to see some thing done. He was informed that it would be as well if he could come before the Board with some definite proposition as to contributing part of the coat, with other persons interested. This was all the business, and the meeting adjourned with a vote of thanks tho chair.

CAUGHT IN A FOG.

Donejhn, Last Night. The barque Yillalta, on her voyage from Wellington, had a narrow escape. Or the morning of April 30, during a fog) Captain Thompson stood in for what he took to be Blueskin Bay. Finding he was abreast of a lighthouse, and obtain ing no response to his signal, he stood out to sea. The wind becoming light and the fog thicker, he stood in again, keep ing the lead going, and he then distin guished the roar of the breakers. Haul ing off, a lift in the fog revealed a bright white light, instead of the red light at Taiaroa Heads which he“expected. The anchor was dropped. When the vessel was getting out again, she had to pass on the verge of Fish Reef, and within 100 yards of the sfrore, her case was almost hopeless in consequence ol the light wind.

METEOROLOGICIAL READINGS.

FEMINGTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

The outlook on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning was rather gloomy for the ancceas of the tea meeting, which was to celebrate the opening of the Pres byterian Church at Flemington. Rain, however, kept off during the afternoon of Wednesday, Mid, although a little after the appointed time, things soon bore the animated appearance of the crowded scene of the last annual gathering. Convey ances of various kinds conveyed the visi tors to the schoolroom from all parts of the surrounding district. The tea, sump tuously provided by the ladies, having been done justice to, the scene by the labor of many willing hands was trans formed into that of a public meeting. The Rev a. Blake presided, and began by apologising for the absence of Revs R. F. Garbett and A. M. Beattie, He referred to soma indications of progress. The membership had increased by fifteen, and they had obtained a new elder, but would lose the services of Mr Wallace, whom they would follow with best wishes to his new sphere. The undertaking in connec tion with the new Church building had been carried out, notwithstanding the difficulties of various kinds, with uukroken harmony and without having recourse to certain other methods of rais ing fund-, He acknowledged the readi ness of all to co-operate, and concluded by expressing a hope of deeper life in the congregation. Mr George Gilmour, trea surer, spoke of the progress of the con gregation with regard to finance, and thought they had reason to feel gratified They were mat to celebrate the opening of their new church, an undertaking which should have been carriea out years *go, but through lack of either spirit or money, perhaps both, the scheme foil through. The matter had been taken up again lately by some or tbeir own mem bers heading the list with L 25 and L2C and smaller amounts, so that with the hol[ of some good canvassers they had to accomplish the task. Among these h< would name Mrs McConnell, who hat been instrumental in raising L4O ; Mr J Shearer, L4O; and Mr Thomas Taylor the modest sum of L7O. Among the public men in the county he would men tion Mr E. G. Wright, Mr Andrew Orr and Mr Grigg, M. U.R., who had aided with sums of L 10; the last named gentleman having in a generous spirit enabled them to secure the site on which the church is erected. They were indebted to Mr Bird for ser vices rendered as architect at a merely nominal cost, and Messrs Barnes and ,«mith had completed the work in a sub stantial and workmanlike manner. Tin plans had been prepared by Mr Kdwir Blake free of cost. The contract sum foi building was neatly L 269, and the preaen liability LSO. In addition to this thi ladies were raising a sum of Ll 5 to moe the expanse of interior furnishing, and one of the young men attending th< church had presented a handsome Bibb and Hymn Book. Excellent and effectivi addresses were delivered by Revs R Stewart, of Bakaia, and T. W. Dunn, 01 Auckland, the former illustrating the need and value of enthusiasm by severs! well-told anecdotes. The Rev Mr Dunn spoke on congregational work, keeping the audience well entertained throughout, Mr Harding followed on the advantage! and disadvantages of a permanent minis try, giving some valuable advice. Th< choir, which received a share of attentioi from the speakers, was led by Mr Joht Dunn, and tendered in a vary pleaain; manner a variety of sacred music. I vote of thanks to the ladies who provider and presided at the tea was moved by M Andrew Orr and seconded by Mr Hogg A vote of thanks was ffien moved by M Thomas Taylor to the choir, includin' Mrs Harding, who presided at the har monium, and the speakers. Hp likewiai desired to bo permitted to move a vote o thanks to their pastor, not only for pre siding at the meeting, but for his worl while he had been among them, and hi could say that there w*s good being done These votes having been fcarried by accla mation, a most enjoyable meeting wsi closed with prayer. The tea was prov dec by Mesdames Donaldson, Croy, Shearer Bell (Flemington), and Kidd; and at thi bachelors’ table, Misses Williamson Mc.deikin, and Fechney.

YESTERDAY’S LATE TELEGRAMS.

I Auckland. The law examination is not yet com pleted. The following have passed, and their names have been forwarded to the Chief Justice: —Messrs Lonisson, Killen, Kerr, Nicholson, H. Humphreys, Farqu har, M'Rae, Skene, Bathgate, Blythe, Clayton, M'Callum, McDonald, Anderson and She>rett. Several candidates did not pass. The case of two candidates is under consideration. The twelve hours’ walking match be tween Raynor and M’Cune, comes off to-morrow. Raynor this time gives M’Cune 3£ miles. Wellington. An action, Wellington Meat Preserving Co. v Shaw, Savill and Co., claim L 1,700, will be heard at the next sittings of the Supreme Court. The plaintiffs shipped by the Coptic on her last voyage some 5,500 carcases, upon which a value of 5d perlb was set, but when the consignment reached Home the meat only realised 3i per lb, owing, it is alleged, to injury through defective freezing machinery. The evidence of witnesses on board the Coptic has been taken before the Regis trar. The Colonial Treasurer has received a cable from the Agent-General, announc ing that the amount of loan converted to date was L 3,643,100

uatu wan Dunedin. Four hundred feet of space has been applied for in the homo industry branch of the Industrial Exhibition. The num ber of exhibitors is forty. There are ten applicants in the art branch. The New Zealand Agricultural Com pany’s homesteads, etc., at Waimea, did not elicit a.bid at auction to day. At t,he opening of the University, which passed ' off with much leas disturbance than tho previous year, it was announced that the jneilical students we e making arrangements for an ambulance corps, open to all members of the University. , Mr Booth’s reception meeting was crowded, uni he was welcomed by the Mayor and others. Mr Gillies, has received in-

timation from the Minister of Public Works that an attempt would be made to make the reduction in the grain rate com mence on May 1.

Invercargill. Tho Chamber of 0 ipmorce has resolved to ask Government to make the experi ment of low farqs on Mr YaUe’e scheme on the Bluff line.

WAKANUI ROAD BOARD.

Ordinary Meeting. The ordinary monthly meeting of the Wiikanui Road Board was held at the Board’s office, Moore street, to-day. Pre sent—Messrs Mayo (Chairman), Walsh, Cole and Megson. defaulting ratepayers. The Surveyor reported that after con sultation with the Chairman and Mr Walsh, he had acceded to a request made by a number of ratepayers to aDstain from suing for rates until after the present meeting. Many of the defaulters were engaged delivering their grain, and until they received payment would not be in a position to pay the amounts owing. CORRESPONDENCE. The following correspondence was read: —(1) From Mr D. H. Brown, on behalf on Mr C. W. Turner, enclosing cheque for L3O contribution towards the bridge on Smith’s road. —(2) From Messrs Dun can, Ootterell and Martin, (acknowledging receipt of the Board's April 13, in respect to Mr Smith’s claim upon the Board.—(3) From the Ashburton County Council, stating that it had incurred no responsibility in reference to the River road.—Mr Megson announced that the County Council had resolved to apply for a grant under the Roads and Bridges Construction Act for repairs to the road. This action would render the Coun oil liable for the maintenance of the road. surveyor’s report, j he Surveyor’s report was read as fol-

l. Wakanui Road : The large culvert 1 on this road a short distance below the junction with the Milton road having broken down at the side we have had it repaired temporarily, but as it is becoming unsound in other places we should recommend a concrete culvert re placing the old one..— 2. Jones’s road : A cul vert on this road having given way, we have had it taken up, and the place filled in, a cul vert not now being required there. — 3. Wil son’s road :We are having th : s road repaired between the School road and the Beach road as recommended at last meeting ; we have also had a dangerous hole just below Mr David Wilson’s fenced off. 4, River road ; A passable track has been made for the bene fit of ratepayers at the protective works on this road where the breach occur-. It requites blinding with clay in order to. make a good track, but as it is not exactly on the line jot road, and a doubt existing it this is within the Board’s province, we have refrained from doing this.— s. Tenders have been called for reforming Cochrane’s road as authorised, and also for erection of con ere’e bridge on Smith’s

road.—6.- Wakanui School road: With re ference to the complaint made by Mr Smith of the insufficiency of pipes across the road to carry away water from the gully on his land, we have since learnt from him that the river when in fresh comes down this gully from places other than reported by us last month, such being the case probably the Board would re-consider the decision arrived at by them at last meeting. WAKANUI ROAD. It was resolved to call for tenders for a concrete culvert on the Wakanui road, as recommended by the Purveyor. WAKANUf SCHOOL ROAD A letter was read from Mr J. Smith, complaining of the insufficiency of pipies across the Wakanui road to convey the water from his laud.—The matter was re ferred to Mr Cola and the Surveyor with power to act. TENDERS. The following tenders were accepted:— Bridge, Smith’s road, J. Crum, L 67 ; Cochrane’s road, H. Harper, 3s lid per chain. PAYMENTS.

Accounts amounting to L 32 16s 2d were passed for payment. rule’s road. Mr Silcock waited upon the Board with reference to the completion of work com menced on Rule’s r iad.—lc was resolved that the Board would pay for the work at contract price on the satisfactory comple tion of the same. ADJOURNMENT. The Board then adjourned to Saturday, June 6. Annual Meeting, The annual meeting of the Wakanui Road „Board was held at noon to-day. Present —Messrs Mayo (chairman), Meg son, Walsh, and Cole. chairman's report.

!■ The Chairman said:—ln laying before [ you our statement for the last financial ' year, no special comment is required on my part with reference to the expendi ture, the system of wards is a sufficient > check against extravagance, and I believe your representatives on the Board are ! fully alive to the necessity of economy now that the ratepayers are taxed In almost every conceivable form. But in keeping the rates down we must not loose * sight of the fact that traffic is increasing, ■ and that roads are constantly requiring re-metalling, bridges and culverts repair [ ing, and though the work done may ssem insignificant compared to the first outlay 1 of forming a road or building a bridge, * yet the constant attention and patching 1 soon runs into a considerable sum, and we would wish ratpayers to bear this in mind The Board have as much desire as they have for a small rate, but having a duty to perform they desire to carry it out in the best possible manner combined with economy. In alluding to our working expenses, these havegbeen reduced to the lowest scale commensurate with efficiency, a reduction of L§o less than last year having been effected. We trust therefore that the ratepayers will be satisfied by the manner in which conducted their affairs during the last twelve months, BALANCE-SHEET. The Surveyor read the annual balance sheet as follows : No. i WARD. P pPE'Tn'rc

£47 to o I'have audited this acconnt and have compared the items with the vouchers and with the rate accounts: and find it correct. J. OLLIYIER, Provincial District Auditor. On the motion of Mr Megaon, seconded by Mr Cole, the report and balance-sheet were adopted for submission to the annual meeting of ratepayers. Mr Megson said he could not let the opportunity pass without expressing his sincere thanks to the Chairman for tho courteous consideration he had at all times extended to the members of the Board,' and to himself (Mr Megson) in particular.' He (Mr Megaon) had taken part in public matters for upwards of 40 years, and without desiring to' flatter their Chairman, he mast say that he had never been associated with a more pleasant colleague or more impartial Chairman than Mr Mayo. It was im possible, and perhaps undesirable; for public men to be unanimous on alt points, bat they should always respect the opinion of others and give one another credit for honesty of purpose. With the exception of one, the Chairman’s rulings had always met with his (Mr Megson’s) cordial ap proval. He was about to retire from public life, as he felt that advancing years and the infirmities of old ago com pelled him to make room for.younger men, and he thought this a moat fitting occassion to move a hearty vote of thanks to their Chairman. The vote was carried by acoiamatidn. The Chairman briefly thanked, the Board for the kindly manner in which they had referred to him. He had made some blunders, but they , were, ho could assure them, the blunders of inadvertence He had always desired to do hia duty to wards the Board and the ratepayers. ■ Mr Megson also acknowledged the in dulgence he had received from the other, members of the Board with whom.be bad always worked with the greatest pleasure and harmony. Mr Walsh said he-was sorry to lose the services of Messrs. Mayo and Megson on the Board. They had both shown them* selves to be energetic and intelligent public men. He urged the Chairman to re-consider his determination to retire from the Board. The Chairman said he had quite made up his mind to retire.

Ratepayers Annual Sleeting.

The annual meeting of ratepayers of the Wakanui Road Board district was held at 1 p.m. to day. There was a fair atten dance, and Mr Mayo, the Chairman of the Road Board, presided. - The annual Report and Balance Sheet having been read, were, on the motion of Mr Allen seconded by Mr Meg«on, adopted. On the motion of Mr Lill, seconded by Mr Allen, a vote of thanks was accorded to the Board for the opposition they bad offered to the special rate in connection with the Ashburton road bridge. Several questions, in re?pect to the business of the Board, having been asked and satisfactorily answered by the Chair man, the proceedings terminated with a vote of thanks to the members of the Board. ‘ ' ’

ATTEMPTED INCENDIARISM.

[By Telegraph.] Dunedin, To-day. What has the appearance of an attempt at incendiarism was made about lialf-past two yesterday morning. A quantity of coarse waste, taturated with strong smell ing oil, and placed in the corner «f an inner room in an empty house at Burke’s, belonging to the trustees of the late J. Marshal. The Burke’s stationmaster was returniug home about 240 o’clock in the morning after passing a special train conveying the Kaikoura’s mails over the block signalling section, when he per ceived the flickering light through ft casement of the house which adjoins the one occupied by him for the first time that day, and in which his little son was asleep. On looking in he found satur ated waste alight in the corner, and in stantly kicking it out and stamping on it, hurried into the next house, and snatch ing np his boy placed him beyond harm. tJ e then with water from the creek put out the fire. •

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, MAY 2, 1885,



The read ini' endin'; following are the meteorological a at Alford station for the week Fri ay. May 1, 1885: — Shade Date. Min. Max. Max. Observations. Aprils'; Tv 69. 120. Fine „ 26 3« 69. 120. Fine .. 27 5 2 - 73- 85- Fine, nor’-west wind if 2S S6. 69. 72. Rain .. 29 S6. 64. 64. Rain, sou’-west wind >> 3° S7- 63 63- Rain, sou’-west wind May 1 48. 70 114. Fine .Rainfall for Apri , 2.55 inches.



KECI April I, 1884. :ipts. £ s. d. Rates ... 98 14 3 Rents 3 19 O County Council refund 9 3 O Sports Association IS 0 O Timber told 0 3 4 Soil sold (Hampstead) 4 12 0 Balance 120 18 8 £252 10 3 EXPENDITURE. April 1, 1884. £ s. d. Balance T . 61 0 I Wakanui Road 1 ... • 7 ii 6 Mill and Seafield Road 4 S 0 Smith’s Road . 8 7 6 Trevor’s Road . r 16 O Great South Road ... ... 4 10 0 Innes’s Road 3 S O Smithfjeld Road ... 34 1 0 Prince’s Road ... 0 5 0 Hampstead Road ... 45 15 7 Trevorton Road ... 10 17 i Beach Road 3 10 0 Roads, R.S. 4904 ... 4 13 0 Inspector Nuisances 2 IS 7 Salary 28 4 O Advertising, printing, stationery, postages, insurance, legal, re- pairs to cottages and offices, stamp and sundries ... 14 0 7 Interest S 11 O Bird Nuisance ... n 13 4



Assets. £252 10 Rates ... 89 16 4 Rents ... 8 0 0 Soil (Ifaiqpstead) ... 4 12 0 County Council ... 2 10 4 ,£104 18 8 Liaeilities. Overdraft ... ... 120 18 8 Bridge, Smith’s road limes’ road ... ... 15 0 O 3 0 0 Sundries ... ... 5 0 0 £i43 18 s No 2 WARD. Receipts'.' Rites ... i.. ... ... 312 3 9 Rents ... 9 3 0 t imber sold 0 3 4 Council refund - 9 3 £330 <2 iI



Expenditure, April i, 1884. , Bal'nce ... 38 13 6 Milton read ... Corbett’s road 5 14 0 4 15 0 Wakanui Town road 6113 Wakanui road 19 12 6 Wakanui School road Christy’s road 18 12 9 3 19 9 Wilson’s road 13 16 9 Butterick’s road ... 2 10 0 Beach road... 28 11 8 Stanley road 3 12 0 Fitzgerald’s road ... ... I lo 0 River road 5 IS 0 Gibson’s road ... 639 Trevor’s road 1 11 0 Cochrane’s road ... ... 13 19.0 Elgin road Walsh’s road ... ... 3 9 0 6 6 O' Leadley’s road ... ... • 3 6 Southfield road ... ... .. 4 16 S Shipka Pass road ... ... 300 Salary 65 5 0 Advertising, printing, stationery. insurance, etc. ... 32 10 0 Interest .. ... . 9116 Bird nuisance ... . 11 13 4 Babnce ,. IS 4 1 Z330 12 I Assets. Rates outstanding ... • 124 IS 7 Rents ... ... ... . »• 20 O O Council, refund ... ... . , 2 10 4' £147 s ** Liabilities. Beach road ... .. 27 0 0 Wilson’s road .. 900 Repairs in hand ... ... . .. 15 0 0 Bridge, Smith’s road 710 0 Sundries 506 £6% 10 0 No, 3 WARD. Receipts. Rates .. 348 irit Rents 7 18 0 Timber sold .. 030 Council refund •• 9 3 0 Balance • 9 9 S £375 6 8 Expenditure. April 1, 1884. Balance ... 84 ir S . Corbett’s road ... IO IO O Seafield road ... 29 9 0 a ( hertsey road s Buttcrick’s road ... • ... 37 17 6 ... 2 10 0 j Stanley’s road I 1 0 f Rule’s toad ... 15 0 0 e Cochrane’s road ... ... 29 17 8 a Boundary road ... 30 16 6 Station road 1 IS 0 Fairfield road ... 419 0 Lead ley’s road ... 3 18 0 Hampton road ... 7 16 9 l. Salary .. • ... 56 11 0 „ Advertising, printing, stationery. insurance, etc. ... 28 2 6 ’ Interest 9 11 6 Bird nuisance 11 13 4 1, A £375 6 8 . Assets. Rates ... 96 18 11 Rents ... ... 20 0 0 Council, refund r . 2 10 4 £119 9 3 Liabilities. Repairs ordered ... S 0 0 1, Bridge, Smith’s road ... 7 10 0 s Rule’s road ... ... 30 0 0 e Sundries ... 5 0 0



SKILFUL surgical operation The American Ambassador at Vienna, Mr Kassoa, has la. ely forwarded to his Govern ment an interesting a count of a remarkable surg'cal operation lately performed by Profes sor Billroth, of Vienna, which, wonderful to tell, cons sted in the removal of a poriion of the human stomach, involving nearly one-third of the organ—and, strange to say, the patient recovered —the only surgical operation of the kind ever performed. The disease for which this operation was performed was cancer of the Stomach, attended with the followingsymptoms; The appetite is quite poor. There is a peculiar indescribable distress in the stomach, a feeling that has been described as a faint "allgone” sensation; a sticky slime collects about the teeth, especially in t e morning, ac companied by an unpleasant taste. Food fails to satisfy this peculiar faint sensation ; but, on the contrary, it appears to aggravate the f. cl ing. The eyes are sunken, tinged with yel.ow ; the hands and feet become cold and sticky -a cod perspiration. The sufferers feel tired all the time, and sleep does not seem to give rest. After a lime the*pafient becomes nervous and irritable, gloomy, his mind filled with evil fore bodings. . When rising suddenly from a recum bent position there is a dizziness, a whistling sensation,' and he is obliged to grasp something firm to keep from falling. The bovVels costive, the skin dry and hot at times ; the blood be cming thick and stagnant, and does not circu late p operly. After a time the patient spits »ap food soon -after eating, sometimes in a sour and fermented condition, sometimes svyeetish to the taste. Oftentimes there is a palpitation of the heart, and the patient fears he may have heart disease. Towards the last the patient is unable to retain any food whatever, as the opening in the . intestines becomes _ close, or nearly so. Although this disease is indeed alarming, sufferers with the above-named symptoms should not feel nervous, for nine hundred and ninety-nine cases out of a thou sand ha- « no cancer, but simply dyspepsia, a disease easily removed if treated in a proper manner. The safest and best remedy for the disease is Seigel s Cnrative Syrup, a veget ble preparation sold by all chemists and medicine vendors throughout the world, and by 'he pro prietors, A, J. White. (Limited), 17, Farring don road, London, E.C.; or the wholesale agents, Kempthorne, Prosser and Co. s ew Zealand Drug Company (Limited), Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, and Auck and. This Syrup strikes at the very foundation of the disease, and drives it, root and branch, out of the system.



; St. Mary street, Peterborough, November 29th, 1881. Sir,- It gives me great pleasure to inform you of the benefit I have received from L eigel’s Syrup. I have been troubled for years with dyspepsia; but after a few doses of the Syrup, I found relief, and after tak ng two bottles of it I feel quite cured. I am, Sir, yours truly, William Brent. Mr A. J. White. „ , OD September 8 h, 1883. Dear Sir,—l find the sale of Seigel’s Syrup steadily increasing. All who have tried it speak very highly of its medicinal virtues : one customer describes it as a “ Godsend to dys peptic peopled* I always recommend it with confidence. Faithfully yours, (Signed) Vin.ent A. Wills, 'C&ea ist-deritist, Merthyr Tydvil. To Mr A. J. White. Seigel’s Operating P Us are the best family physic that has ever been discovered. They cleanse the bowels from all irritating sub stances, and leave them in a healthy condition. They cure costiveness. Preston, September 21st, 1883. My Dear Sir,—Vour Syrup and Pil's are still very popular with my customers, many saying they are the best family medicines pos ible. - ’ • The other day a customer came for two bottles of Syrup ?nd said “Mother Seigel ” had saved the life of his .wife, and he added, “one of these bottles I am sending fifteen miles away to a friend who is very iIL I have much faith in it.” The sale keeps up wonderfully, in fact, one would fancy almost that the people were be ginning to breakfast, dine, and sup on Mother Seigel’s Syrup, the demand is so constant and the satisfaction so great. I am, dear Sir, yours faithfully, (Signed) ; W. Bowker. To A. J. White, Esq. Spanish Town, Jamaica, West Indies, Oct. 24, 1882. Dear Sir, —I write to inform you that I have derived great benefit from "Seigel’s Syrup.” For some years I have suffered from liver com plaint, with its many and varied concomitant' evils, so that my life was a perpetual misery. Twelve months ago I was induced to try Seigel’s Syrup, and although rather sceptical, having tried so many reputed infallible reme dies, 1 determined to give it at least a fair trial. In two or three’days I felt considerably better, and now at the end of twelve months (having continued taking it) I am glad to s y that J am a different being altogether. 11 is said of certain pens that they * come as a boon and a blessing to men” and I have no reason to doubt the truthfulness of the statement. 1 can say truly, however, that Seigel’s Syrup has come as a * boon and a blessing ”to me. I have recommended it to several fellow-sufferers from this distressing complaint, and their testi mony is quite in accordance with my own. Gratitude for the benefit I h .ve derived from e excellent preparation, prompts me to fin ish you with this unsolicited testimonial. I am, dear Sir, Yours ever grate ully, (Signed), Carey B. Berry, Baptist Missionary. A. J. White, Esq. Hensingham, Whitehaven, Oct. i 5, 1882. Mr A. J. White. —Dear Sir, —I was for some time afflicted with piles, and was advised V> give Mother Seigel’s Syrup a trial, which I did. lam now happy to state that it has re stored me to complete health’, —I remain, yours respectfully, 2 (Signed) John H. Lightfoot. K HAVE for sale cheap.



WOOLPAOKS, full weights FENCING WIBF- Nos. S.and 9, nt less thancl^ LINS RED, colonial p A TTRKT) WIRE, from L 27 10s to LSP a ton TURNIP & RAPE SEEDS, all descrip tions, guaranteed to grow OATS & CHAFF, largo stock, low prices ENGLISH & OTHER CLOVERS MATSON, COX AND CO. Cadbury’s Cocoa. IJIHE PUREST AND BEST. Should be Used by Everyone, QN SALE AT ORR AND ALCORN’S, Ashburton Agents. To Arrive, n Grand Assortment of Cadirary’s Fancy Goods, comprising— FANCY CHOCOLATED, CHOCOLATE CRE MS, Etc. ORR AND ALCORNS. 4 606



Wanted. WANTED —A correspondent for the Guardian, at Mount Somers. Apply to the Manager. WANTED Known Comfortable Board and Lodgings for two single gentlemen (piano for their use). Apply, D. McFarlane, East street. 5 677 TXT ANTED Known—Before buying W Dress Materials, Dialers, Jackets, Dolmans, Millinery, etc , call and inspect our stock. The cheapest first-class Drapery and Millinery Establishment in Ashburton —H. C. Sboers, ealys’ Buildings, East Street. RE AT Reductions for Cash at Tones and Fradshaw’s. —Good oaten sheaf chaff from 60s per, ton, Is 6d per bag ; prime oat straw chaff 35s per ton, 9d per bag; new oatmeal 4s per bag; good cheese fid per lb ; ffour, bran, sharps, and chickwheat at very cheap rates.



ANTED Known—Wertheim Sew \ V ing Machines can be had on Time Payments at the New Zealand Clothing Factory’s Branch, East street, Ashburton. LOBIOUS NEWS. Andrew Ork lx will give away on Saturday 100 pairs men’s boots at 6s 9d ; 60 pairs can vas slippers at 2s 6d ; 30 pairs cricketing boots at 6a 6d ; 100 pairs Kaiapoi trousers at 11s 6d—every article at half-price. WJ" ANTED Known —Boots ! Boots 1 Vt That Hates and Co. are Clearing a few desperate lines of Boots, etc., to wit, Ladies’ Leather, 4s 6d; Men’s Shooters, Pegged, 10s ; Men’s Elastic sides, 9s, and a lot of odd lines that must be cleared at once. 7 1278 ANTED Known—Umbrellas at. Is lid, six doz Buttons for Is, China Matting at 6d, Ladies’ Hose at 6d, Cor sets at 2a 3d, Shirting at 4£l, Towels 3|d 36-inch Oilcloth 9d, Camisoles 1c 4d WANTED KNuWN—Robert Elston, Bill Poster, Theatrical Agent, etc., Town Hall, Ashburton. Theatrical companies and others visiting Ashburton shonld communicate with the above. Orders by post or telegram promptly 2 276 2 237 Andrew Orr’s Cheap Sale 2 185 attended to. 760



Special Advertisements. jJJ B F. G. THOMAS, SURGEON DENTIST, will visit Ashburton on THURSDAY, 7th May, and may be coniultedat Quill’s Hotel. 4 652 MRS KENNEDY & MISS CAMERON, DRESSMAKERS, Compton’s Buildings, Moore street, Ashburton. N.B,—Registry Office for Female Ser vants. 4 537 Money. SEVERAL sums of Money to Lend on freehold security, at current rates of interest. Principals only dealt with. 3 428 CHAS. W. PURNELL. pOMKSTIC PATT ERN DEPOT. Mrs Hodge, DRAPER AND DRESSMAKER, East Street, near Lancaster’s butchery. Ladies’ Dreseesand Underclothing made at the shortest notice. REGISTRY OFFICE For Female Servants. 7 1413 SELLING OFF B’ANCY GOODS, TOYS, BOOKS, STATION. RY, &c. Must be sold —even if at a loss To Suit everybody at prices that cannot be beaten. Andrewes Bros., Booksellers, Stationers, &c., Ashburton.



Canterbury Mills. rpO FARMERS AND OTHERS. CORF SACKS, K size and weights. At lowest currerh rates, 3 292 G. W. TURNER.



GRICULTURaL Machine Shop, WAKAISHJI ROAD. CHARLES RAY Repairs Engines, Combines, Chaff-cotters, Reapers and Binders, and all classes of macnincry. Special attention given to Bicycles, Tricycles and Sewing Machines. Lawn Mowers repaired, sharpened and adjusted. Model work. General repairs. 3 384



Read, mark, learn and INWARDLY DIGEST, and to accomplish the above feat, visit my estab lishment, and lighten your inward gloom by appeasing your appetite for the beauti ful by inspecting the most delightfully ARTISTIC EASTER CARDS ! ever imported into Ashburton (direct from Jtlortie). You are then at liberty to in spect the contents of a large case of books personally selected, and just received I be ieve it was Lord Wolseley who said (he happens to be the moat popular man of the day, and one must squeeze a little popularity into advertisements), “ A. man who aspires to great heights should read incessantly, and never forget his news papers and I say the same ! Read ! Read ! Read ! When both you and my self will be considerably benefited. Not having room to give a detailed list of the contents of my shelves, I can only finish by saying—Come and see for yourselves, and if you are disappointed come again.— Nothing like Petrseverance ! Thomas: F. Farley’s, BOOKSELLER AND STATIONER, Saunders’ Buildings, East St., Ashburton,



Special Advertisements. fJTHE LONDON AND LANCASHIRE Fire Insurance Co. We have much pleasure in informing the public of Ashburton that Messrs WILDING, LWWIS & CAfGILL have been appointed AGENTS for the above Company in the Ashburton Dis trict. All risks taken at lowest current rates. LEWIS & GOULD, 3 328 General Agents for Canterbury.



Timber Timber TO FARMERS and Others about to Build—Buy your timber from the Producers at first coat and Save Money. To Housekeepers who wish to have the satisfaction of burning Good Coal — We are now landing, tx s. s. Tekapo, PRIME NEWCASTLE COAL, which will bo sold at Lowest Rates. Every Requisite for the Building Trade kept in Stock, and Building supplied throughout. *** Farmers would do well to call and obtain quotations. MAOPHERSON, FILMER AND CO. (late A. Hayes). TIMBER, COAL & WOOD MEROH ANTS, East street, Ashburton.



IJIHE NEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory CONTRACTORS o New Zealand Government RaFe ways, Post Offices, Volunteer Corps, &c. &c. &c. Are now prepared to enter into contracts for the supply of NAVAL AND MILITARY UK I FORMS in any quantities, the organisation of the Factory being specially adapted for turning out large supplies in the most inexpensive and expeditious manner. ARMY AND NAVY CONTRACTORS Estimates and drawings supplied on the shortest notice. Head Offices and Factory— DOWLING STREET, DUNEDIN. NOTE -Measures for all uniforms may bo entrusted to the Manager of the N.Z. Clothing Factory branches in the follow ing centres, viz:— Dunedin Nelson Palmerston N. Invercargill Hokitika New Plymouth Oatnaru Greymouth Napier Waimate Reefton Waipawa Timaru Wellington Hastings Ashburton Masterton Gisborne Christchurch Wanganui Thames Lyttelton Hawera Auckland



WOOD, SINCLAIR & CO., Millers and Grain Merchants, High street, Christchurch, Are Cash Purchasers of Wheat, Oats, Barley, Beans, Peas, Potatoes, Bye and Cocksfoot Grass Seeds at highest current rates. To farmers desirous of holding their grain we are prepared to offer special facilities for storage. In addition to our largo brick granary we have erected a large iron warehouse. This, with the stores fcdely occupied by Messrs A. Moore and Co. and now leased to us, enables us to offer to farmers extra facilities for the storage and classification of grain at nominal rates. We are prepared to make liberal cash advances on grain sent in for storage, or will ship same under advance on grower’s account or otherwise, as may be arranged. 3 454



UTDMU AND WINTER Are now showing their NEW SEASON’S GOODS, Which are well worth yo inspection. They comprise the Newest and Best of every kind of MILLINERY, DRAPER 7, UNDER CLOTHING FOR INFANTS, GIRLS & LADIES. MERCERY. MEN’S, BOYS’, & YOUTHS’ COLONIAL, VICTORIAN, AND ENGLISH CLOTHING, At the Lowest Possible Cash Price. If you will trouble to think for a minute, we feel sure you will be convinced that the way our business is conducted must insure you the beat pro curable for H. B. May & money.



WE IMPORT DIRECT From the Best Manufacturers WE SELL FOR CASH Avoiding all bad debts WE BUY CHIEFLY FOR CASH, Securing all Cash Discounts Our Business is managed personally by the proprietor in the most economical way, thus saving the immense cost of an Extravagant Establishment with manager, sub-manager and an expensive staff; therefore we will not allow any house or company to undersell us. Bo if they should advertise or make a special lead or draw of any particular article, wo will give you the same at their .price or lower, guaranteeing, taking things all round, our Value will bo found by far the boat. Country Orders sent by post will receive special attention, and be sent free of carriage (by rail) to ANY PART OF CANTERBURY. H. E. May & Co., THE HALL.



Victoria House. EW SEASON’S ADVERTISEMENT & INTIMATION EE FINE ART GOODS, CREWEL SILKS, INGRAIN COTTONS, TRANFER PATTERNS, &c., Tb appear in our Next. DIM ANT & COE, Drapes, Clothiers, Ao., East »nd labored Streets, Ashburton*



Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, etc., are quickly cured by using Baxter’s ‘‘Lung Preserve 1- /. This old-established medicine is pleasant to the palate, and highly extolled by members of the medical and clerical profession. Read ad vertisement. Holloway 6 Ointment and Pills combine both .sanitiye and sanative powers in a high degree —by the former term is understood their abuity to preserve health, by the latter the r capability to restore health. VVith these reme dies at hand no invalid need be at fault to guide I himself or herself safely through the many trials i to which everyone is subjected during our Jong i and ofttimes inclement winters. Coughs, colds, ulcerated throats, diptheria, whooping cough, can be successfully treated by well rubbing this Ointment upon the chest, and by taking the Pil 's. During damp foggy weathcrasthmatical sullen rs will experience the utmost possible relief from the inunction of the ointment on all tender chested persons will save endless misery by adopting this treatment.—[Advt.j



“Rough on Rats,” —Clears out rats, mice, roaches, flies, *vuts, baJ-bugs, beetles, insects skunks, jack, rabbits, gophers. Druggists The N.Z, D v(j Co., General Agents, 8



«« Buchu-Paiba.”—Quick, complete cure, all annoying kidney, bladder, and urinary diseases. Druggists. The N.Z. Drag Co. General Agents, 2