DAILY MEMORANDA.

AUCTION SALES. Satcbday, May 30. Messrs Matson, Cox and Co., at Tatter- Ball’s —Live and Dead Stock Tuesday, Junj? 2 Messrs Matson, Cox and oj., at the Ashburton Saleyarda —Stock

MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS, Sto. Wednesday, Mat 27 Orange Ball —Star of the East, I, O. G. T., meeting at 8 o’clock _ Ashburton Guards—Meeting at Mr i. i±. Zoncb’s grain store, at 7 o'clock Thursday, Mat 28 Town Hall—Rinklng Club, at 8 o’clock Friday, June 5 isbburton County Council —At Council Chambers, 11 a. m. Lonbgeach Bead Board at Eoad Board Office.

Saturday, June 6. tfakfttmi Road Board, at Road Board office, Moore street, at 10.30 a.m. Monday, June 8. Arcade Chambers —Star of Ashburton, U. A. O. D., at 8 o’clock Borough Council, at Borough Council Chambers, at 7.30

MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close at the Ashburton Post Office follows: —

For Christchurch and North at 6 a. m. 10.30 a.m., and 5 p.m., daily. For Ohertsey Eakaia, &c., at 10.30 a.m. »nd 5 p.m. daily. For Dunedin, Tinwald, Winslow, Hinas, Coldstream, Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, and Geraldine, at 10 a.m. daily. •Tor Temuka, at 6 a.m. and 10 a.in., For Tinuu'u and South, at 6 a.m., 10 «.m., and 4.50 p.m., daily. For Grwenstreet, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 10.45 a.m. For Wakanui, Elgin, Soaview, Seafield, and Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, at 6.30 a.m. For tdount Somers, daily at 4.30 p.m. For Mayfield and Ruapnna, on Mon days and Thursdays, at 4.30 p.m. For Ashton, Waterton and Lougbeach, at 4.30 p.m- daily. For Flemmgton, on Mondays, Wednes days, and Fridays, at 4.30 p. in. For Newlands, on Tuesdays and Fri days at 10.30 a.m.

TWftilw arrive at the Ashburton Post ■Jtfioe— From Christchurch and Rakaia at 10, lo *.m., 4.85 p.m., and 7.20 p.m. From Chertsey, &c. at 10.15 a.m. and 4.86 p.m. daily. From Dunedin and intermediate places at 5.3'* “i.m. daily. ■ Froixx Temuka and Timaru at 10,40 a.m. B.dO p.m., and 8 p.m. daily. From Greenstreet, Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 10 1. m. I rum Mount Somers, daily at 10.5 a.m.

From Mayfield and Bu-ipnna, on Wed nesday a and Saturdays, at 10.5 a.m. From Ashton, "Watorton, and Long beach at 10 a.m. daily. From New lands, on Tuesdays and Fri days, at 2.30 p.m. From Flemington on Tuesdays, Thurs days, and Saturdays, at 10 a.m. From Elgin, Wakanui, Seafield, and Kyle on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sat nr iays. at 4,45 pan.

ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL.

The usual fortnightly meeting of the n Ashburton Borough Council was held at t the Council Chambers, Library Build- j ings, last evening. Present—His Worship a the Mayor, and Crs Jameson, Harrison, „ Bird, Quill, Thomas and Sealy. mayor’s statement. . t The Mayor stated that the Bank over draft was L 1,558 7a 2d. The amounts re- { ceived since last meeting ware - Dog ( licenses, L 3 ; Library account, 9s ; Bo- } rough seal, LI Is ; rates, 1884, L 4 10s ; t rates, 1886, Llll lls • total, Ll2O 11s, ] CORRESPONDENCE. The following correspondence was read: , —(1) From Mr John U. Baker, Chief Surveyor, stating that he could not seed a ] surveyor to survey the blocks for planta tion purposes, but would accept Mr Fooks’s survey if, before making it, he would apply to the survey office for in structions relative t > the way the street lines were to be fixed in the survey.—(2) From the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board, forwarding a statement of the re ceipts and expenditure on Hospital and Charitable Institutions, under the control »f the Board, for the year ending March 31, JBBS. —(3) From Messrs R. Wilkin and Co., enclosing cheque for LI Is, coat of obtaining consent to transfer of reserve from Jeff to R. Wilkin, —(4) From Mr Joseph Miles, accepting appointment as Fire Inspector, (5) From Lieut. Dolman, asking for an increase of salary as engine cleaner.—Referred to the Fire Brigade Committee. FIRE INSPECTORS. The Clerk was directed to have Messrs Caygill, Fooks, Miles and Dolman gazetted as Fire Inspectors. ENGINEER’S REPORT. The Engineer’s report was read as fol lows : “ Protective Works : All the , groins are now completed, and we have some willow logs, fascines and cuttings remaining, which we propose to use for the protection of the low land below that protected by the groins. We have ob f tained ail the willows used in the protec tive works, except some fascines from the Council’s plantation, by the kindness of Messrs Brown of the Canterbury Mills, D. Williamson and T. Quill. —Mr Lancas -1 ter’s Drain . The Works Committee in * spooled the premises, and have directed the present culvert across Kermode street to be lemovect and a new one put down, ' which will improve the flow of the water. Owing, however, to the greasy nature of the liquid refuse, the principal thing ne -3 cessary is plentiful flushing and constant ’ sweeping of the channel. The Labor Gang has been engaged in finishing off 5 the protective works, scooping, etc., at a head of the mill race, forming Havelock * and Cameron streets, spreading £hin.'le, B attending to water supply, etc.—Chan -1 nelling . The Works Committee have had under their consideration the condition of - the Domain water supply, especially as to i the distribution in the side street chan nels, and have resolved to recotn c mend the Council to entertain the f advisability of extending the concrete - channelling considerably, and as soon 1 as possible. The grounds on which - they have formed their opinion are Y the difficulty and expense of keeping the , drains not concreted property clear and in i good condition, together with the fact f that the ground on which these channels i run is becoming thoroughly saturated a with water and refuse that cannot get a away as in the concrete channels. It is e needful only to ment on this to suggest a . possible danger to the health of the town. f —We have prepared, for the information I of the Council, lists showing the lengths ■ of streets formed to the proper level, and » those requiring forming or re-forming, a also the amount of channels done and 1 that remains to be done." f PROTECTIVE WORKS, a Or Harrison suggested that the groin a at the protective works should be ex i tended r Or Bird said the extension suggested by r Cr Harrison had been considered by the engineer, who had ultimately decided 1 upon the plan now adopted. 1 WORKS AND LOAN. 1 Or Bird, referring to the concluding - clause of the Engineer’s report, said the i Works Committee had considered, at s soma length, the position of works in the ; Borough, and although they were cot t unanimous on the subject the propriety of a raising a small loan had baen generally - admitted. The amount of concrete chan a nelling required was 600 to 700 ? chains, which it was estimated would cost 1.3,000. If L 6,000 were borrowed, the 7 overdraft, say L 1,500, could be paid off, making with the channelling L 4,500, leaving L 1,500 for formation and other r necessary works. To pay off the L 6,000, 3 it was calculated that by putting aside ) L7OO annually, interest at 6£ per cent and a Sinking Fund sufficient to extinguish • the principal in fifteen years, would be . provided. The income for the present b year was estimated at L 2,570, and the • expenditure it was proposed to distribute • as follows:—Charges for hospital, salaries, gas lighting, printing, interest on over draft, L 647 ; maintenance, formation,_ water supply, planting, etc., L 1,923. j The sum of L 1,923 included LSOO for channelling, L2OO for broken metal, and ? LIOO for improving the water supply, so that L 1,123 yet remained for maintenance 1 formation and sundries. The annual cost ’ of maintenance of streets and water supply was about Ls' 0 If the L 6,000 ' w .re borrowed, and L7OO per annum de -1 voted to interest and sinking fund, a sum * of L 1,300 per annum would still be avail ’ able for works, or LSOO over and above the cost of maintenance ; the interest now paid on overdraft being saved Mr Bird submitted statements of the street for mation and channelling required within the Borough and moved that they should be submitted to the Finance Committee, 1 with the proposal to raise a loan, to report upon. Cr Har ison seconded the proposal, but said he was opposad to a loan. The re legation of the matter to the Finance Committee might result in some feasible proposal being made. Or Jameson thought the present a bad time to undertake channelling.—Cr Bird said the Works Committee did not propose that the money should be expended until the suitable season for concrete work arrived.

The Mayor failed to see the utility of referring the matter to the Finance Com mittee. The whole matter would have to bo redisouhaed by the Council, He moved as an amendment —“ That a spec ial meeting of the Council bo held on Monday, Juno 1, to consider the pro posals of the Works Committee re works and loau.

Or Quill thought it unnecessary to refer the matter to the Finance Committee. They would either have to stop their ex penditure or negotiate a loan, or their bank overdraft would speedily reach L 4,000. Or Thomas seconded the amendment, and the motion having bean withdrawn, it was carried. AUDITORS. The Returning Officer reported the re election of Messrs W. H. Gundry and J. 0. Duncan, unopposed, as Borough Auditors. THE DOMAIN. Or Harrison moved—“ That whereas the Domain is a public reserve situated within the Borough of Ashburton, which Borough is called upon to pay a portion of the expense of keeping the said Domain in order, this Council is of opin ion that the Borough of Ashburton should be represented upon the Domain Board by the Mayor and two Councillors, who shall cease to be members of the said Board upon going out of office as Coun cillors. J hat the present method adopted by the Government is unjust to the bur in vo fas w burgeasQa have no

control whatever over life members as at present appointed. That this Council in nominating two of its members to ait on the said Domain Board did so under the impression that it nominated Councillors and not life members. That this Council make the proper representations to Go vernment in the hope that this injustice to the burgesses be removed. Or Harrison said he had already ex pressed his views at some length upon the matter, and ho would be pleased to hear what other Councillors had to say on ihe subject. If the Domain were ever to become what it should be, the Council would have to contribute towards its maintenance, and they would not be justified in so contributing without adequate representation on the Board. Cr Bird seconded the motion.

Replying to Ot Qaill, Or Harrison re cited the circumstances connected with Mr St Hill’s election to the Domain Board, which have already been reported. Replying to Ors Quill and Bird, the Mayor said Mr St Hill had never been asked to resign his seat on the Board. Or Bird thought if Mr St Hill were asked to resign he would do so. The Mayor thought it would be beHe to consult the Oouuty Council before moving in the direction indicated by the motion. He did not think the interests of the Borough bad suffered at the hands of the present Board. Cr Harrison was surprised to learn that the Mayor could see no injustice in the Council having so small a representation on the Board. The burgesses’ money should be spent by gentlemen amenable to them.

The Mayor said chat not a single penny of the burgesses’ money had been spent unon the Domain.

Replying to Cr Thomas, the Mayor said the income of the Domain was about L 49 par annum, and the expenditure LSO per annum.

Or Thomas said that so long as the Borough was not called upon to contri bute towards the maintenance of the Do main, it did not matter to them who was upon the Board. The Mayor was there to watch their interests. Cr Jameson thought it was the inten tion of the Government that the town and country should each have representation on the Board, and had therefore provided for two members to be nominated by the Council. If Cr Harrison would agree to amend his resolution so that action would be taken in conjunction with the County Council, he (Cr fameaon) would support it. The amendment suggested by Or Jame son was made, and on being put the motion was lost. For : Cra' Harrison, Bird, and Jameson. Against : His Wor ship the Mayor, Cra Thomas, Sealy, and Quill. PLANTING COMMITTEE. It was arranged that the Planting Com mittee should meet, and report at next meeting. MINISTERIAL PROMISES. 'The Mayor said the Cameron street railway crossing had not yet been com menced, nor had the river-bed reserves been gazetted, as promised by the Minis ter for Public Works The Mayor said he would again communicate with Mr Richardson in reference to there matters. ATTENDANCE. The Mayor remarked upon the small attendance of Councillors at late meet ings, and hoped to see an improvement in this respect, particularly at next meet ing, when the loan proposals would be discussed. in spector’s report. The Inspector of .Nuisances reported as follows : Since last meeting of the Council I have the honor to report that Mrs Woodley, of the Ashburton Hotel, desires me to ask the Council if anything can be done to the channel in South at-eot, as she has no convenience for water coming from the pump which runs through the yard, and stands stagnant on the footpath. There have been pipes connected with the channel in East street which are now useless. I hrre referred this matter to MrFooks, as Mrs Woodley was under the impression that the Coun cil would concrete say a chain of the channel in South street if she would pay half the cost of same, which she is willing to do. SIDE CHANNEL, ASHBURTON HOTEL. After discussion it was resolved, on the motion of Or Quill, seconded by Or Har rison, to refer the Inepeotor’s report in reference to the side channel, Ashburton Hotel, to the Works Committee, with power to act. LIBRARY REPORT. The report of the Chairman of the Library Committee was road as follows : —I have the honor, on behalf of the Library Committee to report that owing to the want of a quorum no meeting of the Committee has been held fora month. £ have to report that new files tor the papers have boon procured and are giving satisfaction. The reading desk authorised is much needed. Arrangements have been made by which the Otago Daily Times is laid on the table each evening. Many complaints have been made of young boys using the reading room for playing draughts, etc, who make more noise than there is any occasion for, thereby causing inconvenience to those reading. I would ask that definite in structions be given to the Librarian in this matter The urinal requires to be closed iu by a gate or door, as the yard is in such a state of filth as to be a nuis ance. It would be advisable to draw up a short code of rules, to be pasted in the books, .as at present there, is no authority to enforce fine) or rules.— R. Fried lander, Chairman PAYMENTS. Accounts amounting to L 122 Is lid were passed for payment. NOTICE OF MOTION. Hr Thomas gave notice that at next meeting he would move—“ That the whole expenditure within the Borough be at on e curtailed so as to bring the expen diture somewhat iu unision with the in come.”

ADJOURNMENT, The Council thou adjourned till Mon day, June 1.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit. WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 1885. A Borough Loan.

For some time past the members of the Ashburton Borough Council have realised that they must either consider ably curtail the municipal expenditure or largely expand the municipal re venue. This alternative was brought prominently before the Council last evening, when the Chairman of the Works Committee, Mr R. Bird, sub mitted a return ot the works urgently required in the Borough, and moved for the appointment of a Committee to report upon his statement and to con sider the propriety ot negotiating a Borough loan. From the remarks made by Mr Bird we gather that he advocates the procuration of a loan of L 6,000, which, he informs us, would be sufficient to pay off the existing Bank overdraft, about Li,500, complete 600 or 700 chains of concrete channelling, which it is estimated would cost 11,3,000, and leave Li,s° o f° r f° r " mation and other necessary works. It is suggested that the L 6,000 should be borrowed at 6 per cent, and made repayable in 15 years; this would re quire the allocation of about L7OO annually from ordinary revenue for in terest and sinking fund. The revenue for the current year is estimated at La,570, of which amount about L7OO will be ab sorbed by salaries, gas-lighting, interest on overdraft, and incidental expendi ture, leaving Li,Boo for maintenance, formation, water supply, planting, and other works. Ol this balance, at least Lsoo will be required for the mainten ance of streets and water supply, and the Council have already proposed to expend LSOO in channelling, L2OO in broken metal, and LIOO inimprovements to w?ter supply, leaving only LSOO for other new works and contingencies, even if it be determined to forego any attempt to reduce the present formid able bank overdraft. Mr Thomas, with a view to the reduction of the present liability to the bank, has given notice that at next meeting of the Council he will move for a material reduction in the Borough expenditure. The adop tion of Mr Thomas’s proposal would mean, perforce, the practical suspension of all new works except those already referred to, for twelve months a municipal abnegation, which, however heroic in theory, would be found in practice highly inconvenient, and) we think, unjust. Many ratepayers have contributed largely to the Borough revenue without receiving any equivalent local advantage ; they may with great reason protest against the cessation of expenditure until their too evident wants have received some at tention. It must also be remembered that much of the Council’s expenditure has been upon permanent works, such as are absolutely necessary in newly develooed districts ; and the principle that such works should be undertaken out of loan, made, if its opponents prefer to put it that way, a charge upon posterity, has always been recognised as equitable and convenient. It will pro bably be objected that the loan would not only largely anticipate the revenue of the Borough, but would entrust its expenditure to a Council which repre sents the present, not the future rate payers. There is some weight m this argument, but on the other hand it may be urged, as we have sug gested, that the future ratepayers have already received a quid pro quo , by wa\r of benefits, for any little risk they may run in having their privileges arro gated by the present Council. A special meeting of the Council will be held on' Monday next to consider Mr Bird’s suggestions, which demand the very earnest attention of the gentlemen entrusted with the management of our municipal affairs. It is not our inten tion to anticipate any part of the dis cussion which will take place at that meeting, but we have no doubt Coun cillors will see the advantages of ex tending the period of the loan, and we feel confident, with the security to be offered by the Borough, a far more favorable rale of interest than that in dicated could be arranged. If a ma jority of the Council decide in favor of the loan, a poll of the burgesses will have to be taken upon the subject, and every ratepayer will then have an op portunity to give expression to the views he holds upon, what would cer tainly be, the most momentous proposal yet made by oui Borough Council.

A quantity of lata telegraphic matter has compelled ua to abridge out report of last night's meeting of the Ashburton Borouftb Council and to curtail other local news. The Ashburton Guards will drill this evening in Mr T. It. Zouch’a grain store at 7 o’clock.

A service of song, entitled “ Minnie, or the sunshine of a sister’s life,” will be given in the Presbyterian Church on Thursday, June 4. Tho Ashburton Debating Society will meet at the Orange Hall, Burnett street, to morrow evening, at 8 o’clock. The question for discussion is “Is the foreign policy of Mr Gladstone worthy of sup port?'’ Mr J, A. Caygill will open in the affirmative, and Mr W. B. Moss will reply in the negative. The Gospel Temperance Society re sumed its meetings in Fleraington last evening, when a largely attended meeting was held, the Rev A. Blake in the chair. Mr Kilworth in his address pointed out j that the loss to the country through drink was more than the loss of so much money, and urged the use not only of moral suasion but of legislative action, Mr •Scott, of Ashburton, also gave an inte resting address. Miss Williamson gave, with fluency, the difficult reading Tenny son’s “ Northern Cobbler," Mr H. Milner and Mr Dakers contributed songs, Master Robert Cri>y two recitations, and the choir gave several sacred songs, and the musical part of the gathering concluding with a capital trio, “With ..Laugh and bong,” well rendered by Mr and Mrs Dunn and Mr Daksrs, Mention was made of Mr Booth’s visit to Ashburton, and after the s'gning of pledges and distribution of cards the meeting closed. The Presbyterians of tho Hill districts have taken steps to provide their new minister, the Rev Mr M’Niell, with ahnrse and buggy. Nearly the full amount o: the purchase money h»a, we understand, already been subscribed. Tho congrega tion i« to be commended for its prompt ness in providing tho necessary means of locomotion, and thus probably saving the minister, on his newly arriving in the district, much trouble and delay. To avoid misunderstanding, we have been requested to state that—with the exception of a limited number of reserved seats —no charge will be made for admis sion to Mr Booth’s lecture on Friday night. A collection will, however, be made to defray tho expenses of the mis sion. Tickets for the reserved seats are obtainable at Mr H. M. Jones’s shop, Montgomery’s corner. Mr R. W. Shearman has become a Ufa honorary member of tho Ashburton Rifle Volunteers. In forwarding his cheque for three guineas, Mr Shearman expresses the warmest good wishes for officers and members of the Corps. A correspondent has sent us the follow ing in reference to the Kyle concert and dance, briefly noted in our issue of Satur day : —A most successful concert took place in the sch olroom at Kyle on Friday evening last. The room, which was taste fully-decorated for the occasion, was filled to overflowing, many visitors being pre sent from Rakaia and Ohartsoy. really excellent programme was gone through, and every item was received with marked approbation. Songs were contributed by Mias Harrison (Kyle), Misses Young and Sowman (Bakaiu), and Miss Hedmiyne (-■eafield), and the accompaniments were i principally played by Mrs E. S. Lowe and Misses Bruce, Sharp and Lambie. Mr J. 0. Reycraft and Mr Midgelly (Uakaia) gave valuable assistance with songs and duets. Son.a were also ren dered by Messrs R. McOandless, Kelsey, G. Harrison and J. Lambie, the quartette singing Mr Vincent Pyke's “ The Old Flag ” Recitations ware delivered by Messrs McCanclera and Heron, and also by Master Percy Gorton, who gave the “ Death of Napoleon.” On the conclusion of the first part of the programme, . :r Robert McOandless, the late schoolmaster at Kyle, was presented with a purse con taining L 25. Mr J. Lambie, the School Commissioner, made the presentation on behalf of the subscribers, and accompanied the present with a few appropriate re marks. Three hearty cheers having been given for the recipient, Me McOandless suitably acknowledged the gift, referring i in feeling terms to the kindness ha had at all times received from the settlers in the district. The second part of the pro gramme took the form of a promenade concert, and a most enjoyable evening c included with a dance. The Now Zealand Shipping Company have received the following cable, dated I ondon, 23rd in*t R.M 8, Rimutaka sailed from Plymouth for Auckland, calling at Tenerifl’e, Cape of Good Hope, and Hobart. The following vessels have sailed :—Nerbudda, for Auckland; Scottish Admiral, for Wellington ; City of Canton, for Lyttel ton. The following vessels are loading at London . —Wanganui, for Auckland ; Otaki, for Wellington ; Waikato, for Lyttelton ; Waipa, for Otago ; Alcestia, for the Bluff ; Ganymede, for Timaru. A boy, nine years old, son of Mr Thos. Carter, assistant pilot at Lyttelton, died suddenly yesterday. He was a strong healthy little fallow, and had been unwell for two or three days, when yesterday, from no apparent cause, tetanus set in, and he died in a few hours. Tho Canterbury Acclimatisation Society have fixed the season for trout fishing in North Canterbury from October Ist to March 31st. They have also decided to communicate with kindred Societies, throughout the colony asking them to assist in endeavoring to obtain a Govern ment grant towards sending Home for another supply of salmon ova next season. Mr Donaldson, Chief Gaoler at Ad dington, complained yesterday in the R.M. Court, Christchurch, of tho diffi culties the gaol authorities had in dealing with persons who were committed to gaol when suffering from lunacy from drink. He said that he had at present five such cases, in which the men concerned were raving mad—in fact tho gaol was trans formed into a regular Bedlam, and the enforcement of proper discipline with the present staff was almost prevented. Mr Beetham, R. M., advised Mr Donaldson to telegraph to Government for more as sistance.

Another unfortunate. —Again we must draw the attention of our readers to the fact that a £2,424 stock of Clothing and General Dra pery, in the estate of Dennis O’Connell, tra ding in Lyttelton and Cristchurch, now bank rupt, was purchased by H. E. May & Co., of the Hall, High street, for £954, or only a little over one-third of its value. H. E. M. and Co. are now selling it at half the marked price, which surely ought to secure a speed clearance We know Hop Bitters are above and beyond all as a nutritious tonic and curative. Gen uine made by American Co. Read thoroughly Catarrh ok thk, Bladder.—Stinging .rritation, inflammation, all kidney and similar complaints, cured by “ Buchu-paiba.” The N T .Z. Drug Co., General Agents. 3 Wells’ “Rough on Corns.”—Ask for Wells’ “Rough on Corns.” Quick relief complete, permanent cure. Corns, warts bunions. The N.Z. Drug Co., General Agents. 3 “ German Syrup.”—No other medicine n the world was ever given such a test of its curative qualities as Boschee’s German Syrup, In three years two million four hundred thou sand small bottles of this medicine were dis tributed Jree of charge by Druggists in the United States of America to those afflicted with Consumption, Asthma, Croup, severe Coughs. Pneumonia and other diseases of the fjthroat and lungs, giving the afflicted undeniable proof that German Syrup will cure them. The re sult has been that Druggists in every town and .village in. civilised countries are recommending it to their customers. Go to your Druggist and ask what they know about it. Sample Bottles fid, Regular size 3s. fid. Three oses wU iciieve ceSe*H,<VGVT.J

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Sydney, May 21,

The New South Wales Contingent is ex pected to return on or about June 12th, when a grand parade of all the forces will be held. Th* strength of the permanent

force now amounts to a little over 450 men, and the total defence force, includ ing re ervea and all branches of the ser vice, to something like 10,000 men.

The water supply question still absorbs much attention. The weather continues fine and dry, and the supply in the dams is fast decreasing. Already the city and suburbs are placed ou a strictly inter mittent system, and means are being I devised to bring water by flumes or pipes from Scarborough Park or some other locality. Typhoid is not decreasing, the circum stances being against it. Admiral Tyron considers our means of defence insufficient, and that we should have at command something more than merely local defence ships. The new cruiser, Lusitania, will be taken a trip for gun practice to-mcrrow. A collision occurred in the harbor on Tuesday night between the steamer Aus tralian, outward bound with passengers, and the Port Jackson. The former was considerably damaged, and had to be beached. A collision also occurred in Newcastle harbor on the same night. There is every appearance of trouble at

the Greta Mine, Wallsend, and a ballot is to be taken whether the men will go ont ou strike or not. The Oumpsny’s dispute in the WalliewJ Qollieiy ie oot yet Settled*

THE ORDINATION OF REV DAVID McNEILL.

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The settlement of a minister to attead to the wants of the Presbyterians in the Hill districts took place on Monday, under the favorable auspices of choice weather. At the appointed hour for ser vice in the afternoon the Springbnrn schoolroom was well filled, and there were present friends from Mayfield, Bangitata, Mount Somers, Alford Forest and Meth ven. Mr Andrew Orr, of Ashburton, was also present, and the members of the Pres bytery in attendance were Revs J, Elmslie tbe Moderator of the charge during the vacancy, R. Erwin, R. J. Porter, A. M. Beattie and A Blake. The opening part of the service was conducted by Mr Erwin, who preached an appropriate ser mon, from Gal. 6. 14. The Rev Mr Elmslie then narrated the ateps taken in calling the minister, and specially re marked on its unanimity. He then put the usual questions to the minister-elect, the Rev David McNeill, who gave satis factory answers. By solemn prayer, and the laying on of the hands of the Presby tery, he was then ordained and set apart (o tbe work of the ministry. The Revs A. M. Beattie and A, Blake then addres sed the minister and people respectively, on attending to their duties in an earnest, plain and practical manner. This con cluded, Mr McNeill wasacoordel a hearty welcome at the door by the congregation as they retired. The tea 'was commenced about six o’clock, and ample justice was done to a sumptuous spread. The tables were pro vided, and presided over, by Meadsmes Rutherford, McGregor, Mcßae, Tomlin son, Muirhead, Maofarlane, Morrison, and the Misses Rutherford.

The public meeting, which proved, in more ways than one, of an unusual char acter, was presided over by the Rev J. Elmslie. He congratulated the congrega tion on the harmony that had prevailed, and urged on them the importance of at tendance at service, co-operation and attention to finance. Ho then introduced Mr McNeill, who, in a few well chosen words, sought the sympathy and help cf the people, and thanked tbe Presbytery for their attendance, and the interest they had shown in tbe district. The Rev Mr Porter gave a recitation. The Rev A. Blake addressed some words of encouragement to the minister and people, and wished them all success, and specially urged the importance of the work of the Sabbath schools, the value of sacred song, using illustrations both forcible and amusing. At this stage a note reached the Chairman intimating that probably something could be done that night towards obtaining, a horse and buggy for the minister. That reverend gentleman found himself in the. novel position of conducting a kind of auction, as one and another in the room got up and asked his name to bo put down for a certain sum, the Chairman stating the amount as it rose. This wont on for a time in a very good uatured way until a total ot L 29 and over was announced. This was thought, a very fair commence ment in the laudable undertaking of assist ing the minister ini his locomotion, and it was moved by Mr Morrow, and seconded by Mr Macfatlane—“That Mr Tomlinson be appointed to take charge of the list.” The Rev Mr Beattie gave an address bn “ Open-handedness,” showing how they could each become rich, and provoke to love and good works. He enforced the truth that it was the prerogative of God to give, and begged they would not; rob their children of the superior blessedness of giving. At this point the wind, which had suddenly risen and was giving rise at times to a loud birring sound in the eaves of the roof, rose to a hurricane blast, and with the counter attractions of various infantile voices would have ■ dismayed most speakers. Mr Beattie, however, concluded his remarks amidst general attention, referring to the fact that Mr McNeill would now be gszsttad as one capable of conducting the marriage cere mony. After this some confusion pre vailed, owing to the increasing noise of the storm aud the uncertainty as to its abating. A vote of thanks was moved by Mr MoFariane t> Rev Mr Elmslie for his labors and attention to their interests during the vacancy. The Rev Mr Erwin moved a vote of thanks to the ladies who provided the tea, and Mr Erwin, who was to have addressed the meeting was asked to conclude with prayer. The meeting was varied by sacred songs by the choir, assisted by Mrs Mao Lean Dunn, songs by Mr and Miss Knight, and a reading by Mr Smith, all of which were rendered in a ve y creditable manner. In the hope that the weather might im prove many remained in the building. Those who went away .acted wiaTy, as the storm increased towards ten o’clock, accompanied with blinding showers of rain, along with gravel from the road. The meeting, which was largely attended, was one of the most successful ever held in the district.

YESTERDAY SLATE TELEGRAMS.

i Auckland. 9 Among the passengers by the City of i Sydney fur England was the Hon James • Williamson and Mr D. L. Murdoch, ? general manager of the Bank of Now 9 Zealand. f The Lumpers’ Union has declined the proposals of the Mercantile Marina Asso ciation as to wording with non-unionists. I Waterhouse Nicholson, aged twenty, the son of the late Dr Nicholson, was acci dentally shot last night at Mount Eden railway station, while holding his oom ' rade’s gun. They had been out shooting * together. An inquest was held, and the jury returned a verdict of “ Accidental death." The gun was a pinfire cartridge gUn * Natxsu. The infant child of Mr Cotleroll, tailor, met its death by the, accidental spilling of some carbolic acid on its body when being bathed. * Hokitika. Mr John Bevan.jM.H.B., has just con cluded a series of must enthusiastic pre sessional addresses throughout the dis trict. Large meetings were held at Boss, Kimu, Woodstock, Kanierl and Hokitika. On one occasion ho received a unanimous vote of thanks and confidence. He eulo gised the actions of each individual mem ber of the Ministry, and the policy now being pursued in advancing the best in terests of the colony, and looked forward at no distant date to a season of pros perity arising out Jof the able and intelli • gent administration of public affairs by the present Government. He referred at great length to the important ,09lonial questions of federation, defence,* e*P a . a * sion of trade, mail services, financial operations and other matters of I°*“ interest. OsITKOUTH. John E. Warner, a well-known solid tor, died this morning after ailing • *9hg time. WKLtiNaxoiir. It is stated that the religious sect known as the Ohristadelpbians are about to peti* tion Parliament to be excused from muitia service as being contrary to their religious principles. Oomplaints are made that a number of Volunteers while returning from the re visw vosterday discharged blank atqniuni tion from the railway carriages. The names of six offender® have been taken d6wn ( and they will be proceeded against under clause 271 of the Volunteer Act, and it is also probable they will be dismissed from.the Volviatw fow*

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 1885.



NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS. 'Advertisements for The Ashburton Guardian must be sent in not later than 3 p.m., with the number of insertion, written plainly on the copy, otherwise they will be inserted until counter manded, and charged accordingly. Re place Advertisements must be supplied the day previous to that on which they are to be inserted. Special notices can be received up to 5.30 p.m., but will be charged double rates. All notices of Births, Marriages, or Deaths must be accompanied by tiie sig nature of the sender, as a guarantee of ood faith. All advertisements and business ieit;-rs o be addressed The Manager; literary communications should be addressed to The Editor.



MRS KENNEDY & MISS CAMERON, DRESSMAKERS, > Compton’s Buildings, Moore street, Ashburton. N.B.—Registry Office for Female Ser- PATTERN DEPOT, Mrs Hodge, DRAPER AND DRESSMAKER, East Bxbebx, near Lancaster’s butchery. Ladies’ Dresses and Underclothing made at the shortest notice. . REGISTRY OFFICE For Female Servants. 7 1413 Mrs Adams, AGENT FOB MADAME WEIGEL’S PATTERNS, HAS now on hand a nice assortment of crewel wools, filoselle, flossette, lace, braids, transfer patterns, new designs, crash, oatmeal and satin cloths for art needlework, five o’clock tea cloths, embroidery frames, etc. THE LITTLE SHOP, East street, (Next Mr Ranger’s, baker). 5 760 JpUBLIO ANNOUNCEMENT. OPENED MONDAY, 27th APRIL, 1855. MESSRS BAYLIS * CO. (late of Orr and Alcorn), have Commenced Busi ness as Family Orecers and Tea Dealers, in Saunders’ Buildings, next to Mr Far ley’s, Bookseller, ou above date. Messrs B. and Co. bog to announce to the public of Ashburton and District, that as they Buy for Cash and in the cheapest markets, they are in a position to Sell at the lowest possible prices, and trust by punctuality and despatch to receive a fair share of the public patronage. 4 684 BAYLIS & CO. WAR WITH RUSSIA.—At the pre sent juncture it would be difficult for any one exe pt a prophet of the highest rank to say whether or not the present negotiations between England and Russia will lend to a general European war, or whether they will end in smoke. The absence of full information as to what is transpiring between the two countries may indicate that the political breeze is blowing harmlessly past; or, it may be the awful silence which generally precedes a storm. In either case, we ought to be ■ prepared for the worst. If a general war breaks out the price of nearly every article of commerce will rise. Among other commodities wool and labor will go up. Now is the'time, therefore, to lay in a •took of clothing, before the general ad vance begins. In order that we may not be caught napping we have just purchased • Splendid Assortment of Winter Tweeds and other materials necessary to a well equipped tailoring establishment, which <re ate prepared to offer at unusually low xioes for cash Regarding style and fit, is almost needless for ns to repeat what everybody know;, viz , that by our scien tific mode of cutting, and the care ezer liaed by us in filing 'he figure, a mis fit .« an impossibility. —' kaighead and Co. , Jailors, 'i adored street.



Wanted. WANTED, immediately A young Msn to Resist in bakehouse, etc Apply, Cookson's Stables, Ashburton. WANTED —Situation as General Ser vant, by a respectable girl, has a good knowledge of cooking. App'y, office of this paper. 5 832 WANTED —A good House Dog. Apply, J. Meech, East street. 5 828 WANTED —A correspondent for the Guardian, at Mount Somers. Apply to the Manager. WANTED Known that B. Lancaster’s Pork Sausages at 6 per lb excels any other in the Canterbury province. Gash buyer of bacon pigs. 11. Lancaster Beady-money Bleat Mart, Bullock’s Ar cade. 5 771 VTSJANTSD, till Tuesday, 26th May— » » Tenders for Ploughing at Wheat stone, 150 acres land, Gin deep, in one chain lands as laid off, to be finished by ist July. Tenders to be addressed to Geo. Giddings, Tinwald. 5 806 TT7ANTBD Known The undersigned vv is prepared to Drill Seed with tieid and Gray’s drill or sow with broadcast sower, on most reasonable terms. Apply to Martin Griffin, Newlanda. 5 730 ANTED Known— That T. Hoult has commenced Bacon Curing, and having purchased a first-class sausage machine, he will be able to supply the wants of the inhabitants of Ashburton with a real good Pork Sausage. Fresh every day. Only good corn fed;piga bought. 5 830 5 711



VTTANTED Known—Before buying Yt Dress Materials, Dlstera, Jackets, Dolmans, Millinery, etc , call and inspect our stock. The cheapest first-class Drapery and Millinery Establishment in Ashburton —H. C. Segeks, ealys’ Buildings, East Street. WANTED Known— Jones and Brad shaw are offering a superior blend nf Nelson, Moate and Co’s Tea, at 20s per box ; Flour, 18s per S'ick ; Chaff, 35s per ton ; Wheat, seconds and crushed, equally cheap, for Cash. \'KJ~ ANTED Known—Wertheira Sew- VV ing Machines can be had on Time Payments at the New Zealand Clothing Factory’s Branch, East street, Ashburton. 2 276 WANTED Known—Boots ! Boots 1 That Hayes and Co. are Clearing & few desperate lines of Boots, etc., to wit, Ladies’ Leather, 4s 6d; Men’s Shooters, Pegged, 10s; Men's Elastic sides, 3s, and a lot of odd lines that must be cleared at once. 7 1278 WANTED KNO WN —Robert Elston, Bill Poster, Theatpical Agent, etc., Town Hall, Ashburton. Theatrical companies and others visiting Ashburton should communicate with the above. Orders by post or telegram promptly attended to. 760 Special Advertisements. 110 SHEEP OWNERS in Seafield and district.—Dipping done at moderate charges. H. STROUTS, 4 682 Seafield. Trees. Trees. Treej. THE undersigned has for sale all kinds of Fruit and Forest TRUES, Pinus Insignia, Macrocarpa, by tens of thou sands. Other kinds, in proportion. Prices extremely moderate. N.B.—All orders by post or loft at the Office of this paper will be attended to with despatch. JAMES PORTER, CLIFTON NURSERY, Allonton, Ashburton. 5 701



ARRIVED. NEW GOODS. Wholesale and Retail. Books by various authors Stationery in great variety Toys and Fancy Goods of every de scription Jewellery, Cutlery, Concertinas, Accor dians, etc. Photo and Scrap Albums, la Tobacconist’s Sundries, etc. Specially low rates to Country Stores. “ The Old Flag” (music and words), by Vincent Pyke ; at published price. K Bevan, SAUNDERS’ BUILDING, (Next Shop to Quill’s Hotel. )5 692 AGRICULTURAL Machine Shop, WAKANUI ROAD. C H ARLES RAY Repairs Engines, Combines, Chaff-cutters, Reapers and Binders, and all classes of macninery. 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 ray estab lishment, and lighten your inward gloom by appeasing your appetite for the beauti ful by inspecting the most delightfully ARTISTIC EASTER CARDS I ever imported into Ashburton (direct from Home). You are then at liberty to in spect the contents of a large case of books personally selected, and just received. I be'iuve it was Lord vVolseley 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 1 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 Perseverance ! Thomas E. Earley's, bookseller and stationer, Saundebs’ Buildings, East St., Ashbubton.



Special Advertisements. rjpHE LONDON AND LANCASHIRE Fire Insurance Co. We have much pleasure in informing the_public of Ashburton that Mb sss WILDING, LEWIS & CAfGILL have been appointed AGENTS for the above Company in the Ashburton Dis trict. All risks taken at lowest current rates. LEWIS & GO OLD, 3 328 General Agents for Canterbury. MACPHERSON, FILMER AND CO. (Late A. Hayes) TIMBER, COAL AND FIREWOOD MEROH ANTS, East street, Ashburton. STUDY your Interests, and get quota tions for every requisite for the Building Trade. Study your Comfort and try our PRIME NEWCASTLE COAL, Just landed, ex Candida. Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, Roofing Iron, Gates, Hurdles, &c. On Sale, in any quantities. iBT* WE ARB PRODUCERS And can sail to suit the times. W. H. COLLINS, Manager. gTUDY THE FOLLOWING Quotations AND BEFRIEND YOURSELF s. d. All Wool Welsh Fannel, very heavy, suitable for men’s shirts 0 9| Saxony Union Flannel, fine, suit able for babies’ we»r ... ... 0 83 Scarlet Saxony Flannel ... ... 0 8f Grey Calico, per yard ... ... 0 2 Slate Hlesia, per yard 0 2f Heavy Brown Holland, par yard 0 4£ Forfar, for aprons, per yard ... 0 5f One Yard Wide Forfar, per yard 0 7jj Cotton Tick, per yard 0 4| Turkey Red, per yard ... ... 05| Heavy Twill Cretonne ; this is well worth 15... ... ... ... 0 Reversible Cretonne, usually sold for Is, per yard... ... ... 09f All Wool Crimean Shirting ... 1 3 Warm Wincey Shirting ... ... 0 41- Union Crimean Shirting 0 7| White Blankets, suitable for chil , dren’s bods, per pair ... ... 7 11 No. 2 Quality White Blankets, per pair ... ... ... ... 9 6 No. 3 Quality White Blankets, per pair 12 9 Double-bed Size, per pair ... 13 9 Extra Large Blankets, per pair ... 19 6 See our 21s and 25s BLANKETS They will really astonish you. TAILORING DEPARTMENT. All Tweeds well shrunk. Fit Guaranteed. Charges cannot be beaten. MEN'S CLOTHING To meet these hard times. Men’s Tweed Trousers—3s 9d, 5a lid, 7s’ 6d, 10s 6d Men’s Tweed Trousers and Vest—7s lid, 10s 6d, 12s 61 Men’s Tweed Suits —17s 6d, 255, 30s Men’s Oil Goats, leather bound—lss 9d See our 21s O Y E R 0 O A T. A very special line. H. E. May & Co., THE HALL.



OTICE TO FARMERS. WOOD, SINCLAIR & 00., Millers and Grain Merchants, High street, Christchurch, Are Cash Purchasers of Wheat, Oats, Barley, Beans, Peas, Potatoes, Rye and Cocksfoot Grass Seeds at highest current rates. To farmers desirous of holding their gr«in wo are prepared to offer special facilities for storage. In addition to our large brick granary we have erected a large iron warehouse. This, with the stores lately 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 nnder advance on grower's account or otherwise, as may be arranged. 3 454 rjIHE NEW Z EAL ND Clothing Factory CONTRACTORS To V ■) New Zealand Government Rail ways, Post Offices, Volunteer Corps, &o. &c. isc. Are now prepared to enter into contracts for the supply of NAVAL AND MILITARY UNIFORMS in any quantities, the organisation of the Factory being specially adapted for turning out large supplies in the moat 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 tho Manager of the N.Z. Clothing Factory branches in the follow ing centres, viz:— Dunedin .Nelson Palmerston N. Invercargill Hokitika New Plymouth Oamaru Greymouth Napier Waimate Reef ton Waipawa Timaru Wellington Hastings Ashburton Masteiton Gisborne Christchurch Wanganui Thames Lyttelton Hawera Auckland



victoria Mouse. ITMRESIDE EMPLOYMENT, AMUSEMENT, & INSTRUCTION J FOR WINTER EVENINGS. NOW SHOWING—A Splendid Assortment of Fine Art Goods and Traced Work in Slippers, Cosies, Antimacassars, Tidies, Ladies’ and Children’s Aprons, Brackets, Diapes. Splaikcrs, Nightdress Bags, A Nice Selection of Crewel and Washitig Silks, Ingrain Cottons, Berlin Fingerings. Transfer Patterns, Designs for Jross Stitch worK, &c. Also—A Nice Variety of Homespuns, Ladies’ and Children’s Ulsters, Jackets, Gloves, etc., and a few Parcels of Manufacturers’ samples in Men’s, Youths’, and Boys’ Cloth ing, bought at 20 per cent under the regular prices, and offered accordingly. ... Dimant and Coe. GENERAL DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, &0.. and Tanowd Stmts* Ashburton* Victoria House.



Special Advertisements. Groceries CHEAPER THAN EVER JAMES McGREGOR’S, lakcred Street (opposite the Arcade). Best White Crystal Sugar, 3d per lb by the mat Best English Out Loaf Sugar, 4|rd per lb Box Tea, from 12s 6d per box A grand assortment of new tin Fish — Herrings in Shrimp, Tomato or Tennel Sance j Kippered, Spiced or Devil'd Herrings ; Digby Chicks or Pindon ! Haddocks, at Is per tin Fresh Herrings, 7d. Best Oysters, 6d Moir’s Oatmeal, 3s 9d per bag Salmon, 8d Bast Cutting Brand, 9d Mackerel, lOd Sardines, 6d Full sizes new Figs, 9d per box Cadbury’s Cocoa, Is per tin Fry’s Cocoa, tin or packet, Is (id per lb Biscuits, 3d Cheese, 6d Best Rico, Sago and Tapioca, 3d per lb JAMES MoGREQOR, Tancred Street. 12 2342



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