SHIPPING.

PORT OP LYTTELTON. Arrived. Yesterday Mahinapua, 8.5., from Dunedin, via Oamaru. _ Lota, barque, from Oamaru (in tow of Mahinapua). Banffshire, barque, from Calcutta. Rotorua, s.s., from Nelson, Picton and Wellington. Glaucus, s.s., from Newcastle, via Auckland. , Sailed. Yesterday. Croydon Lass, schooner, for Waitapu. Mahinapua, s.s., far Wellington and West Coast. Rotorua, as,, for Akaroa and Dunedin. Grafton, s.s., for Oamaru. SHIPPING TELEGRAMS. Auckland, Yesterday.

Sailed Tarawera, for the South ; Ringarooma, for Sydney ; Cygnet, f. r Tonga; Saucy Kate, for Napier. Wellington, .Yesterday. Sailed—Penguin, for Lyttelton.

DAILY MEMORANDA.

AUCTION SALES. Tuesday, January 13. Messrs Matson, Cox and Cl, at the Tinwald Saleyards—Stock

MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS, Exo. Monday, January 12. Woodyear’s Circus, at 7.30 Monday, Januaky 19 Borough Council, at Borough Oounci Chambers, at 7.30 Friday, February 6 isnburton County Council—At Conner Chambers, 11a.m.

Saturday, February 7. Fakanui Road Board, at Road Board office, Moore street, at 10.30 a.m.

BIRTH.

Cape-Williamson — On January 1, at the schoolhouse, Flemington, the wife of H. Cape-Wiiliameon, of a son.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 1885.

An error of a description—for which, happily, we have not often to crave in dulgence—found its way into our yester day’s report of theimeeting of the County Council. Referring to the discussion in reference to dog r a gistration we stated that a resolution proposed by Mr Coster, and seconded by Mr McLean, (to the effect that the registration fee for sheep and cattle dogs should be 5s and for other dogs 10j) was adopted. As a matter of fact, an amendment to this, moved by Mr Harper, and seconded by Mr Megson, fixing the uniform rate of 10s, was carried The mistake) arose in horridly conden sing our reporter’s full notes. The ordinary meetings of the Con ty Council will in future be held on the first Fiiday in each month at 11 a m. There will be no meeting of (he Waka nui or Longbeach Hoad Boards next monthJboth holies having, with a view to avoid interfering with harvest operations, adjourned until March. The Surveyor-General has requssted the Ashburton County Council to expend a sum of L3OO in the formation of a better road from Black’s ford to Redcliffe, so as to open up for settlement a small block of Crown land on the Upper Rakaia river. The H ngineer has been directed to report to the Government on the work. The annual meeting of the District Grand Lodge of Canterbury takes p'ace at the St Augustine Masonic Hall, Christ church or- Thursday next. The election and investiture of officers, to receive the District Grand Registrars annua! report, and a quantity of other business will be brought before the meeting. The debenture, in (ouuection with the lorn from the Government‘lnsurance De partment to the County Council for pro tective work-, wai amended for the third line at the Council meeting yesterday. A man named John Bell, in the employ of Mr Leonard White, Rakaia, fell from the top of a load of hay on Thursiay last and broke his left wrist. He had the bone set at the Christchurch Hospital the same day. At the Resident Magistrate’s Court this morning a first offender was fined 10s with the alternative of 12 hours imprison ment, for drunkenness. Mr Thomas Bullock, J. P., presided.

At the conclusion of the bankruptcy business at the Dls'rict Court this morning Mr Purnell, for the Deputy Official a view to elicit the Judge’s ruling on a somewhat ambiguous portion of the Bankruptcy Act, suggested that under clauses 23 and 24 of the Act his Honor should delegate to the Clerk of the Court power to adjudicate and fix dates for public examinations His Honor considered the delegation was unneces sary.

Dr Nedwill, who resigned his posi tion on the Christchurch Hospital jtaff in consequence of an alleged breach of the rules in Dr Stewart performing a serious operation without consultation with other members* refused to attend a meeting of the staff to whom the matter had been referred for enquiry by the Hospital Board. A special meet ing of the Board was held yesteyday, when a etter from Dr Nedwill was read, protesting against the s f aff conducting tne enquiry, and requesting the Board to hold one itself. Dr Turnbull proposed to re fer the matter to the Government for Dr Grabham to report. Ultimately the Board decided to hold a public enquiry on Tuesday next. A number of new advertisements appear in this issue.

We publish a telegram this evening announcing that tenders for the New Zealand loan of 1,000,00) was opened in London yesterday. The total amount applied for was L 3,980,000, and tenders at t 99 6a 6d will receive thirty per cent, of the amount applied for. Tenderers above that price will reco ve the full amount cf their applications. Hop Bitters strengthens, builds up and cures continually, from the first dose. Be sure and sec.—[Anvr.]

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DISTRICT COURT.

AbH BURTON —To-day,

(Before His HonoT Judge Ward )

In Bankruptcy— irdeus of Discharge, Be R. S. McKerrow. Mr Purnell ap plied for the bankrupt’s order of dis charge.—His Honor remarked that the application was not accompanied by a certificate from the Assignee or the reso lution of the creditors, required by the Act.—The • fticial Assignee stated that the

books in connection with the business of the firm of McKerrow and Co. were in such a highly unsatisfactory state that the services of the I ankrupt were required to elucidate them —Mr Purnell submitted that notwithstanding the debtor’s dis charge his services would still be availab'e to the Assignee. He (Mr Purnell) had relied upon his Honor’s ruling in the case of Poymz, when an application for dis charge was made under similar circum stances, and although the application was not granted in consequence of the bank rupt having failed to surrender an annuity to which he was entitled, the merits of the case were gone into.— After argument

the further hearing of the application was postponed, at the request of Mr Purnell,

for two months. Patrick Daley —Mr Oaygill for the bankrupt.—Order granted. Be John Beecher.—Mr Crisp for the bankrupt.—Order granted. Be Thomas Woolley.—Mr Crisp for the bankrupt —Order granted. Be J. Sorimgeour.—Mr Russoll for the bankrupt/—The Deputy Official nwigaeo opposed the application on the grounds that the bankrupt had within one mi nth of his filing misrepresented his finamial position to his priucipd crediior, Mr J. K. Johnston.—The bankrupt, examui d by the Official Assignee, said that he lud

dictated a list of his book debts to Mr J R. Johnston. The bankrupt believed the list produced was the one written by Mr Johnston, but it was not correct—To Mr Bussell : He had obtained no additional credit from Mr Johnston after the inter view referred to.—The order was sus pended for one month. Re C. W, Ireland. —Mr Crisp, for Mr Branson, requested that the application might ba postponed until next Court day. —Granted. ORDERS FoR COSTS. Re Patick Daley.—An application by Mr Caygill for paymeht of solicitor’s coats out of the estate was granted. Re J. Scrimgeour.—A similar applica tion by Mr Russell iu this case was post poned, the necessary affidavits not having been filed. PUBLIC EXAMINATION. Re G. A. Vincent. —Mr Crisp for. the debtor. —Their being no creditors present, the examination was declared closed.

ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL.

Owing to the late hour at which the Council rose yesterday, we were compelled to hold the following portion of our re port over: FIN/VNCE The following is the full text of the re port submitted by the Committee ap pointed to report on the Council’s finan cial position;—“ The Committee append to this report an estimate of County re venue and expenditure for the current year, which they instructed the Clerk to make out on the lines of the present revenue and expenditure of the Council. According to that estimate the revenue for the current year will amount to L 4,185 14s Id, and the expenditure for the same period computed on the same scale as last the year, including all sums fi r , works voted by the Council, and other liabilities will amount to L 4,372 13s 3d, showing a balance against the Council at , the end of the present year of LlB6 13s 3d. The Committee, under the belief ; that the Council does not intend during the present year to undertake works on 1 such a seals as would necessitate any general rate, are of opinion that consider able modification- of the staff and its duties, and reduction in salaries and office expenditure may be effected. They beg to t recommend that theßngineer be requested t to enter into a now engagement at half ‘ the present salary in return for half his 1 time being devoted for the service of the 5 Council, in consideration of the great re > due!ion in th) amoun. of work likely to 3 be necessary and placed in his hands. They also recommend that the Clerk bare -3 engaged at a salary of L 225 per annum - and free residence, on t the understanding - that hs undertakes all clerical work what -1 ever connected with the Council’s busi ness, including copying rolls and rate j lists, collection of rates and dog tax, act -3 ing as returning cflioer for County, Road j. Board, or Licensing Committee elo itions, a or any other work connected with the , County as the Council may from time to time consider expedient to be undertaken ‘ by him. But in order that the clerk may 8 have as many uninterrupted days as may 3 be necessary to enable him to overtake the work included in the above-mentioned 9 duties, or whenever he has to be absent fro.n the office on duties devolved on him 7 by the Council, the office shall be closed % to the public, tay three days in each week I or as many other days whenever special 8 business requires it, as the Council or 1 chairman may direct. The committee would recommend the Council to levy a 8 water rate sufficient to cover the expenses f of maintenance and ordinary repairs to 5 water-races during the year, as was the r intention of the preceding Council. A * vote of 10s per minimum length 20 chains and on each additional length of 20 ,- chains, • according to the by laws, will ,1 bring in an amount sufficient for the pur d pose: changeable that is in full on all races t constructed entirely out of County funds, t to the amount of one-half on those races d constructed half out of County funds and a half out of private contributions, and re y mitted entirely in the case of those races ;- contracted by the ratepayers themselves. , Considering that last year a water rate was not levied, and that the necessary ex e penditure was met out of general revenue d such a charge cannot be considered ex i- cessive or unreasonable by the ratepayers r who enjoy the advantages of the water e supply. The Committee would also re y commend that the water rangers he in structed to assist the Clerk in the collec r tion of the dog tax and rates, and in the distribution of dog collars, but would not advise the continuance of the system of ’ paying a commission on collection of dog -7 tax, cow that it is proposed to collect it by * the Council’s salaried officers. It the foregoing recommendations of the Com mittee are adopted by the Council the financial result may be estimated as fol ? lows: 1 s. d. Estimated expenditure as in ap -1 p nded statement 437 2 7 4 J Proposed reduct ons Engineer’s half i Clerk’s salary ... ... 25 ; 3 Half Engineer’s travel- , . ling expenses ... 15 / • Chairman’s honorarium. 100 Sundries, rate collecting 50 ! Printing, etc 25 v Water supply expenditure 655 [ 1120 o o 1 Total revised expenditure ... 325 274 Estimated revenue ... ... 4185 14 1 1 Add com nission dog tax ... 75 o o Total revised revenue ... ... 4260 14 1 Showing a balance in favor of , Council of ... ... ... 1008 6 9 The report was adopted by the Council. CORRESPONDENCE. The following correspondence was read: —(1) From the Public Works Office, Wellington, stating that with reference to the Council’s application of June 30th, last for a grant of LG,9OG, under the Roads and Bridges Construction Act, the ■ sum allocated to the Council by Govern ment had been L 1 ,125. —Ic was resolved that the Mount Somers Road Board be consulted ms to what work should be done. (2) Prom the Wakanui Road Board, asking that in all cases where water races are taken along the sides of ro>ds provision would be made for the levelling accord ng to the contour of the road, of the earth taken out of ra«es, etc, instead of making a bank between the road and the race, which was detrimental to efficient drainage and traffic. —The Engi neer recommended the Council to veto the formation of water-races alongside roads. The races in the Wakanui flit district, ho added, were placed on the roads at the urgent request of the rate payer and with the consent of the Read Board.—The letter was acknowledged.— (3) From the same, requestin' the Coun cil to place pipes under the water-race running on the lower side of Rule’s road. 1 —The Engineer w us authorised todeal with : the matter.—(4) Prom the Ashburton Sale- * yards Company applying for a lease of the j reserve of 28 acres recently granted by the , Government as an addition to the pr sent ‘ site for a stock market. The letter stated 1 that if the lease were granted the dorr- t pany purposed having the land t cultivated and divided into paddocks, for f the accommodation of farmers and erock- f owners.—lt was resolved that the Council c not having power to let the reserves ' except by public competition, the lease of * the property for the same term as the , cattle market reserve be offered by auction. —(5) From Mr Edward Chapman, . asking the Council to fence off the cmcr. te / channel which conducted the water from Podding Hill, as numbers of sheep were 11 now, in its present exposed state, being p drowned therein,—lt was resolved to refer C

Mr Chapman’s letter to the Provincial Planting Board, the proper body for deal ing with fencing work.—(6) From Mr John Grigg, of Longboach, asking the Council to refqnd the sum of 15 lls 4d paid by him for poisoned wheat, which his manager, under a misunderstanding, had procured from Mr Ferriraan, thinking that the latter was under contract with the Council for a supply of poisoned wheat.—lt was resolved “ That the appli cation be not granted, as Mr Grigg should have taken the wheat when offered to his manager; but if he will apply when another supply has been procured, he will receive his due quantity. slaughtering licenses. The following slaughtering licenses were granted R. Lancaster, W. F. Polmun, James Tasker, O. 1/igby, J. Gorotn, W. Turton, Ashburton ; J. D. Richards, Maronan; J. C. Wason, Barr hill ; W. T, Smith, Springburn ; W. Wil kinson, Cbertsey; T. E. Mcßae, H. Knight, Alford Forest; 'A. Jackson, Ealing ; G. Grice, Tinwald ; W. Hart nell, South Rakaia ; W. Morgan, Meth ven.

The Council then adjourned till Friday, Feb. 6th.

METEOROLOGICAL READINGS.

The following are the meteorological readings at Alford Station for the week ending Friday, January 9, 1885:

THE DROWNING OF CAPTAIN MATHERS.

Wellington, Yesterday,

Tho following is the chief officer’s re port of the drowning of Oapt. Mathers:— “ At seven bells on Sunday, the 4lh inat, the master, Captain Mathers, came on deck. It was my watch at the time. He had a sextant in his hand, and he re mained conversing with me for some time. He had been ailing for several days, and complained of pains in his chest. At about 1 p. o. the same day he came to me and said he would lie down, and de sired to be called at dinner time. At 4 p m I did so, and he stated he felt worse and told me to go to dinner without him. After dinner I went to his cabin, and found him worse. He was up and dressed. Seeing that his mind was affected I got him to bod, and then left him id charge of tho chief steward, in order to get some medicine. At 655 p.m. he got up and dressed. At 7 F <m - he Wonfc forward closely followed by the steward. He reached the forecastle head, and suddenly tried to jump over the starboard side but being prevented, he said he would go quietly. After hearing the c»ptain had left the cabin I ran out, only retching the after hatch in time to sae him leap from the forecastle ladder on to the starboard pig stye, and then over the side. I immedia ely gave the necessary orders, an 1 rushed on to tho poop, seized the after starboard lifebuoy, and threw it within a foot or two of him I then superintended the loweting of the lifeboat, which was in the water in four minutes. The captain was pic'rod up. about a quarter of a mile away in ten minutes from the time he was first in the water. Mr Campbell, second offi cer, who was in the boat, states that Captain Mathers was under the water herd down when picked up. Everything was done to bring him round, but I con sider life was extinct when he reached the ship. In faint hopes, however, of restor ing life, I had him rubbed with hot blan kets for over two hours and a half. At 10 45 p.m., being certain that life was extinct, I had him washed and laid out.” Captain Mathers was a gentleman long and favorably known in Wellington, hiving made several trips here. He was thirty-seven years of age, and leaves a widow and small family in Scotland. No reason can be assigned for his jumping overboard, but it is believed that illness hud deranged his mind. It was noticed for a fortnight previously that the de ceased was far from being in his usual state of mind, though his condition was not considered to be serious. The body of Captain Mathers was brought ashore this afternoon, and taken to tne morgue. An inquest will be held to-morrow at ten o’clock. (by telegraph). Wellington, To-day, At the inquest held on the body of Captain Mathers the evidence showed that deceased had been ailing afor some ten days previous to jumping overboard. A verdict of temporary ins nity was re turned.

THE LOAN.

[reuter’s telegrams—copyright.] (Received January 10, 12 40 a.in..) London, January 9.

Tanders for the New Zealand Go vernment loan of Lt,000,000 were opened to-day. The total amount ten dered for was L 3,980,000. Tenders of of 6i 6d will be allotted in full. (By Tblhoraph.) Wellington, To-day. The Government have received the following cablegram te loan—“ The loan has gone off most successfully. 700 tenders,amounting to L 3,980,000. Tenders at L 99 6s 6d receive 30 per cent over that price in full."

GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE BOARD.

Wellington, Yesterday. The following are the total number of votes polled in the Government Insurance

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TRADES AND LABOR CONGRESS.

The following is the c institution of the Congress as fully passed (l)This Con gress shall be called “ The New Zealand. Trades and Labor Congress.” Constitu tion (2) The New Zealand Trades and Labor Congress shall consist of delegates representing bond fide Societies, Trades and Labor Councils, and similar bodies by whatever name they may for the time being be called. The objects of the Con gress shall be—(l) To promote the better organisation of the working c'asses. (2) To carefully consider all matters affecting their interests, and promote a’l such mea sures as will better their condition. (3) To take all steps possible for passing into

,aw such measures as shall be conducive

to their interests. (4) To use every legiti mate means of obtaining a proper repre sentation of labor in the Legislature of the colony. Representation Every Trades and Labor Council and every Trade Society or similar lodge shall be entitled to send one delegate to meetings of Congress ; over 100 and under 200 members, two delegates ; over 200 mem-

bers, three delegates. But no Society shall be entitled to send more than three members. Trades and Labor Coun cils shall be understood to reckon their numerical strength by. the number of contributing members. (5) All Societies represented at the Congress by delegates shall contribute for every Trades and Labor Council and for every other Society Is per year per member, to be paid quar terly in advance, (fi) The time and place for holding each session of Congress shall be determined at the previous session. (7) The affairs of the Congress shall be managed by the office-bearers and Exe cutive Committee. The office-bearers of the Congress shall be a President, two Yice-Preaidents, Secretary, Treasurer, and three Trustees, who shall bo elected at each Session of Congress. The Exe cutive Committee shall consist of seven members, who shall likewise be sessionally elected. The office-bearers and Executive Committee shall hold office until their successors are appointed. (8) The duties of the Executive shall be to deal with all business connected with the Congress when it is not sitting, and to furnish a report of their work and of the Congress’ proceedings to the next Congress. At the Trades and Labor Congress yesterday the following motion by Mr Howland, of Christchurch, was carried by a large majority after an interesting de bate—“ That with the view of fostering and encouraging local industries in New Zealand a duty of not less than 20 per cent be placed on all f >reign manufactured goods that can be made successfully with in the colony, and that all raw materials for such manufactures be admitted free of duty. At yesterday’s Evening Sitting of the Trades and Labor Council Mr Kimber, of Timaru, moved —“ That all existing Political Associations in New Zealand shou'd amalgamate, with a’ bead centre in Dunedin.” This was lost by a con siderable majority. At a later hour Mr Farnall, of Auckland, moved the adop tion of suggestions made by the Auckland Liberal Association in favor of forming “ a strong coalition of the various Demo cratic Societies throughout the colony, as would ensure united, vigorous and con nected action in the interests of their cause, and; enable them to make their, weight effectually felt at the next Parlia mentary elections.” There were also a number of other suggestions, including one to petition Parliament for a land tax; to consider the propriety of retaining the services of a sound. liberal journal, and to establish a New Zealand National Reform Association to break down those iniquiti ous monopolies which create an unjust distribution of wealth. The adoption of these suggestions was carried in globo. A petition for a land tax was then adopted. Mr Hogg read a pager on female labor, for which be received a vote of thanks The Congress resumed its sittings to-day, and this evening a grand procession and monster public meeting will be held. On Monday the Congress have invited the Premier and Mr Macandrew and others to address them.

ROAD BOARDS.

Wakanui.

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Wakanui Road Board was held this morn ing. Present—Messrs Mayo (in the chair), Megson, Bruce, Welsh, and Cole- UOKRESPONDBNCE. The following correspondence was read: —(1) From C. W. Turner in reference to the overflow of water from the Wakanui creak. Consideration deferred.—(2) From J. Daly, renewing an application for payment for extra work done on the Hampstead roads. The application was not entertained. rule’s road. W. J. Silcock, the contractor for work on Rule’s road, interviewed the Board with reference to extra work done, The Surveyor was directed to examine the road and report upon the value of the extra work. surveyors’ report.

The Surveyors’ report was read as fo lows :

(i) Leadley s road metalling : The port! of this road let at last meeting has been coi pleted. (2) Corbett’s road formation ; Tl work is just upon completion. (3) Hampb road formation : The contractor is at work 1 this job, and is probably completed ere th (4) Maintenance of roads: The contracts f keeping certain roads in repair in the vario wards expired on December 31st. Most the roads are in fair order. The contracto for Nos, 2 and 3 wards are| still at work, ai until the roads requiring attention at the e pirathn of their contract time are put in cot order, a portion of the balance due on fin certificate will be withheld. (5) Ford ov Wakanui Creek at Milton roal : This ford in a very bad 'state, and in view of the cartir that will be done at the forthcoming harves we would suggest that, to mitigate the presei inconvenience farmers are put to, the ford 1 raised so as to prevent the deposit of silt. Th could be done as the banks are high (at th place. WAKANUI FLiT ROAD. On the motion of Mr Walsh, the Sat veyor was directed to report to next meet ing of the Board upon the condition c the Wakanui Flat road, botweei McLeary’s and Corbett’s. | bkach road. The Surveyor was directed to have th< necessary work done to the Beach road. ACCOUNTS. The usual monthly accounts were passed for payment. smith’s koad. The Board went into Committeejto con sider the expediency of erecting a bridge over Smith’s road. On resuming, it was reported that the Committee recom mended that notices re the dangerous state of the ford be published in the local papers, and that a notice to the same effect be displayed near the ford. |boundary road. It was resolved jto app’y to the Long | beach Road Board for their share of the liability in respect to the Boundary road. EIVEB HOAD. The Surveyor reported that nothing had yet been done towards repairing the River road, as ho had thought it advisable to first be assured of the permanency of the protective works. BATES. , The Surveyor was directed to'giva one month’s notice that all rates not paid at the expiration of that term would be sued for. ADJOURNMENT. The Bdard then adjourned until Satur day, 7th March, 1885. ( Don’t Die in the House. “ Rouugh on dats ” clears out rats, mice, beetles, roaches, bed-bugs, flies, ants, insects, moles, jack rabbits, gophers. The N.Z. Drug Co., General Agents. 1

Longceach.

The ordinary monthly meeting of the •Longbeach Road Board waa held yester day. Present—Me ars Grigg (chairman), Graham, Gilmour, Dobson, andDowding. chairman’s report. The Chairman reported:—The ordinary monthly meeting of the Board to have been held on Friday, November 7th, 1884, lapsed for want of a quorum, only two members —Messrs Dobson and Gil mour—patting in an appearance. As a number of tenders had been called ? that day, however, it was decided that they should be opened and accepted, sub ject to the approval of the members re presenting the Wards in which the work was to be performed. The successful tenderers were—For metalling Waterton new road, T. Kerin, at Is 2d por yard ; for fords on Cowdray road, T. Kerin, at L 23 IBs; for cleaning side drain, Ford's, H. Anderson, at 6s 6d per chain. It was also 'resolved to give 2d per dozen for eggs and heads of small birds, and ask the various schoolmasters to kindly assist in the matter. Tenders were- ordered to be called for forming part of the Poplar road between Islesworth and tbe Bound ’ ary drain, and for cleaning out side drain ! of Dobson’s road. The Cle r k was em powered to instruct the Board’s solicitor 1 to take proceedings to recover the amount ‘ due from the Saleyards Company for L cravel taken but of the Tinwald pit, the ’ Company having refused to pay the price ' demanded, viz, 3d per yard. The meeting J to have been held on Friday, December 1 sth, lapsed for want of a quorum, Messrs * Dowding and Grigg being the only mem -3 hers present. Tenders had been received ' for works on Dobson’s and Poplar road, * but it was deemed advisable to postpone 5 the consideration cf them till next meet * ing, tbe meeting was then adjourned by 1 those present to Friday, January 9th, at 1.30 p.m. a CORRESPONDENCE. f Correspondence was read as follows 8 (1) From Mr Jameson, Chairman of the r Saleyards Company, in reference to gravel 1“ taken from the Board’s pit. (2) From the County Council re birds’ eggs 8 and heads. Received.—(3) From Mr 8 Emerson and others, drawing Attention to ' the necessity for certain works. It was resolved to grant tbe request. 38 AN ARRANGEMENT. - r The Board decided that the arrange y ment with Mr Jackson should be con- 3 ‘ tinued for another year. S WHEATSTONE DISTRICT. w The subject of the expenditure upon the above district was brought upl and it was resolvedHo draw the attention of the a * County Council to the subject, and to * a point out that tbe expenditure bad not 10 been equal to the receipts. ie surveyors’ report. 3 f The following report was read a We have the honor to submit our monthly j report as follows:—(i) Wheatstone Road ;As instructed at last meeting of the Board we :e have examined this road from its junction ■? ‘ with Graham’s road to Shearer’s road, the road l r has been formed by the stuff taken out of the >" larged rain at the side, being composed princi d pally of clay, it consequently cuts up consider* ig ably in wet weather, there are nevertheless 3- places along it in whi :h shingle is mixed'with 13 the clay and has rendered the road, hard and j. sound in those p'aces ; to make any good j r work before any metal is put on, the road * should be re-formed, the formation at present • lying very flat; we reckon that about two a’ thirds of the total distance requires metal.ing, a say with io yards to the chain, which we esS lo mate would cost L 27. —(2) Beach Road near 1 i Davies’: The ford on this road has again been >e repaired by the Council, and is considerably 0 improved. —(3) Beach Road at Hinds: The n acti-g Chairman having reported the danger . ous state of the ford at this place, we have had it same attended to. —(4) Terrace Road 1 There ,f is a very bad place on this road, where the old drain crosses it, it is quite impassable for t wheel traffic; having been (requested to bring .' the matter before the Board, we inspected the ’ place, and should recommend that the drain be 3 filled up, and what water comes along it at ’> present turned down the ditch at the side of tire a road which requires widenin’ fora short distance, a —(5) Graham’s road metalling: The contractor ie started on this work, which was let at last rs meeting, but owing to the quantity of water in the pit near the saleyards could procure but very little gravel fcpm there, and that of an inferior quality. They then tried the pit on Mr Graham’s road, which we condemned at once as being totally unfit fcr the purpose of metalling. Sincet which nothing has been ie done, the contractor being willing to proceed a. when the water subsides. The distance 10 metalied is 24 chains out of 95 chains, and this a before being finally passed will require an ad ditional quantity, so as to make it equivalent , to that required by the specification.—(6) ■*’ Ford’s road : The contractor for cleaning out side drain on this road, between Osborne’s 111 road and Ford’s Creek, has completed his 2) work. We have not as yet called tedders for m metalling the part of Ford’s road near the ie Boundary road, as owing to the water not yet is subsiding in the gravel pit metal cannot be procured.—(7) Poplar road, Islesworth : The erection of bridges over the creeks on this road ■k has been completed. Considerable delay 6c . j curred before this work was started, owing to 4 inability to procure timber, consequently the " • contractor was unable to finish the approaches J ° to the bridges in a proper manner. The 8 amount due for this has been deducted from his contract. We reported at last meeting that it was desirable to form a portion of this road, 1- between Islesworth’s road and ! the boundary drain, and also make a ford over this drain, as m it would open up direct communication with 1- Waterton and Longbeach. Tbe members is then present decided that tenders : should* be n ca'led for this and for e’eaning out Dobson’s n road side drains of watercress, etc.—(B) Main 3. South 'road : The road from Winslow to 'the >r Hinds railway station is not good for traffic is during the wet season, and requires form jf ing, and we would suggest metalling -s from the upper side- of the road. Being d a main road we would suggest that - the : . County Council be communicated with to d make application under the Roads and Bridges d Construction Act.—g. Cowdray road : The x contractors for making fords on this road have s duly completed their work. —Beach road. Low t cliff : The bridge over the creek near the Low * cliff homestead being in a very dangerous t state owing to the washing away of: appro:ches, e timber, etc., the acting-chairman instructed us s to take immediate steps to have the place re -5 paired, which was done and the Work com pleted wi hin a short time of the notification. —ll. Waterton INew road ; The metalling of . portion of this road is being proceeded with.— 12. Dangerous culverts; Three culverts, one p each on the Poplar, Longbeach, and Beach roads, having become rotten and dangerous, 1 with the consent of tbe Chairman we arc having them taken up and fords substituted on Poplar and Beach road.—l 3. Longbeach road : We have had some shingle put on places on this road between Mod dart’s and Campbell’s.—l 4. Diversion of creek at Water ton : Pearson has widened the ditch round his place, through which the creek formerly ran. This should carry the water off in times of flood. WHEATSTONE AND TERRACE ROADS, It was decided to leave the repairs on these roads, referred to in the report, In the hands of the Surveyor and Mr Gilmour BEACH ROAD. The Surveyor was instructed to see the race neat Ashton's re the crossing over the road. graham’s road. The question of metalling on this road was ordered to stand over till after har vest. main South road. It was raiolved to draw the attention of the County Council to the bad state of the road from Winslow to the Hinds station. DEFECTIVE GREEKS AND FORDS. The Surveyor was authorised to see about the bad culvert at the junction of Bell’s and Dawson’s road, and aho the creek at the Longbeach side of the Hindi The Surveyor was also instructed to arrange about a ford being made at the Waterton hotel. DEPUTATION. Mr Martin waited on the Board as a deputation, with reference to the plan of the Winslow Cemetery. He also asked if the reserves were vested fa the (fcanly

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 1885.



Shade Date. Min. Max. Max. Observations. Jan. 3 Si- 7i- 130. Fine 4 53- 7°- 130. Fine >. 5 53- 78- 133- Fine „ 6 53* 72, 134- Fine 7 55- 78. 112. Fine „ 8 S3- 69. IIO. Fine, nor’west wind .. 9 52- 65. 130. Fine.



Board election : _ Bell 1513 Lookie . 207 isher 1343 Stmrt . 306 Graham 1334 Maginnity .. . 170 John-on ... 927 Kember . 148 Kitchen 843 Afcerne . 148 Mills 843 Phillips . 133 Filzherhert... 666 .-'mith 120 MacDonald ... 462 Haworth 117 Friaer 397 McOredie .. 112 MoDougall ... 391 Dwan . 106 Warren ... 386 Kennedy 87 Bishop 336 Cook... 72 Clark 280 j Augarde 59 Powles ... 280 1



Diinant and Coe, A RE authorised LOCAL AGENTS iV -for Singer's S EWING M A CHINES, and are prepared to receive PAYMENTS and afford all information in connection therewith. Treadle and Hand Machines bn Time Payments. . A supply of Machine extras on hand. CORNER EAST AND TANORED STREETS, ASHBURTON. 11 2181 W HAT IS THIS DISEASE THAT COMING UPON US ? IS Like a thief at night it steals in upon us un awares. Many persons have pains about the chest and sides, and sometimes in the back. They feel dull and sleepy; the mouth has a bad taste, especially in the morning. A sort of sticky slime collects about.the teeth. The appetite is poor. There is a feeling like a heavy load on ihe stomach: sometimes a faint all-gone sensation at the pit of the stomach which food does not satisfy. The eyes are sunken, the hands and feet b come cold and feel clammy. After a while a cough sets in— at first dry, but after a few months is attended with a greenish colored expectoration. The afflicted one feels tired a 1 the while, and sleep does not seem to afford anjt rest. After a time he becomes ner.ous, irritable, and gloomy, and has evil foie odi gs. There is a giddines-, a sort of whirling sensation in the head when rising up suddenly. The bowe's beco i e cos tive ; the skin is dry and hot at times; the blood becomes thick and stagnant; the whi’es of the eyes become tinged with yellow, the urine is scanty and high-colored, depositing a sedime it after standing. There is frequently a spitting up of the food, sometimes with a sour taste, and sometimes with a sweetish taste; this is f equ:n ly attended with palpita t on of the heart; the vision I ecomes impaired with spot, before the eyes; there is a feeling of great prostration and weakness. All of these symptoms are in tun present. It is thought that nearly one-third of our population has this disease in some of its varied forms. It has been found that medical men have mistaken the nature of this disease. Some have treated it for a liver complaint, others for kidney d seasc, ttc., etc., bu none of the various kinds Of tre-Intent have been attended with success, bec-itse the rented; should be such as to act harmoniously upon each one of these organ’, and upon the stomach as well; for in Dyspcp ia (for this is really what the disease is) all of these organs pai take of this disease and require a remedy that will act upon all at the game time. Se'gel’s Curative hyrup acts likea. charm in this class of complaints, giving almost imm diate relief. The following letters from chemists of stand ng in the community where they live show in what estimation the aiticlelsheld. Wholesale agents, Kempthorne, Prosser and Co.’s New Zealand Drug Co. (limited), Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, and Auckland. John Archer, Harthill, near Sheffield : —I can confidently recommend it to all who m y be suffering fom liver or stomach complaints, having the’testimony of my customers, who have derived great benefit from the Syrup and Pills. The sale is increasing wonderfully. Geo. A. Webb, 141, York Street, Belfast:— I fcav.. sold a large quantity, and the parties have testified to its being what you represent it. J. S. Metcalfe 5% Highga e, Kendal:—! have always great pleasure in recommending the Curative Syrup, for I have never known a casd in which it has not relieved or cured, and 1 have sold many grosses. Robt. G. Gould, 27, High Stieet, Andover: —I have always taken a great interest in your medicines, and 1 1 ave rec mmended them, as 1 have found numerous cases of cure from their use. Robt. Laine, Melksham ;—I can well re commend the Curative Syrup from having prove ■ its efficacy for indigestion myself. Friockheim, Arbroath, Forfarshire, Sep 1 . 23, 1882, Dear Sir, —Last year I sent you a letter re commending Mother Seigel’s Syrup. I have Very much pleasure in still bearing testimony to the very satisfactory results of the f.-med Syrup and Pills, Most patent medicines die out with me, but Mother Seigel has had a steady sale ever since 1 commenced, and is still in as great demand as when 1 first began to sell the medicine. The cures which hve corn under my notice are chiefly those of liver com plaint and general debility. A certain minister in my ne'ghborhood say it is the only thing which has bt : efited him and restored him ,to his normal condition of health after being unable to preach for a con siderable length of time. I could mention also a great many other cases, but space wou’J not allow. A near friend of mine, who is very much addicted to costiveness or costipation, finds that Mother Seigel’s Pills arc tluf only pills which suit his complaint. All other pills cause a reaction which is very annoying. Mother’s Seigel’s Pills do not leave a bad after effect. 1 have much pleasure in commending again to suffering humanity Mother Scigel’s medicines, which are no sham. If this letter is of any service you can publi.-h it. Yours very truly, (Signed) William S. Glass, Chemist. A. J. White, Esq. Thomas Chapman. West Auckland;—l find that the .trade steadily increases. 1 sell more o' j our medicines than any other kind. N. Danoll, dun, Salop:—All who buy it are pleased, and recommend it. Jos, ,Balkwill, A.E.S., Kingsbridge;—The public seem to appreciate their great value. A.- Armstead, Market Stre.-t, Dalton-in- Furness:— lt Is needless lor me to say that your valuable medicines have great sale in this dis trict-greater than any other I know of, giving great satisfaction. 15th August, ISS3. Dear Sir, —I write to tell you that Mr 1- y. Hillier, of Vatcsbury, Wilts, info ms me tl at he suffered from a severe form of indigestion for upwards of four yeais, and took no end of doctor’s medicine without the slightest benefit; and declares Mother Seigel’s Syrup which 1 e got from me has saved bis life. Yours truly, (Signed) N. Weob, Chemist, Cain. | Wxite t I 9 ir A



Wanted. TXT ANTED —Two respectable Boarders ] » » Terms moderate. Apply to office of this paper. 1 54 WANTED A respectable Girl, about 17, as nursemaid. Apply Mrs John Orb, Alford Forest Road. 1 49 WANTED TENDERS Cutting, Tying, Stocking, StacKing, and Thatching 44 acres oats, on Grove Farm. Apply Robkrt B. Jfff. 1 51 GOOD plain Cook wanted, capable of looking after a small dairy. With good references. Apply to Mrs C. T Dudley, Riveradale, Tinwald. 1 23 WANTED Known—2,soo ladies’ straw hats (150 different shapes) bought 'at a great sacrifice, and to be sold about 30 per cent under wholesale prices ; 110 costumes at 3i 9J ; other goods equally cheap; must be sold—come and see them. H. C, Beoers, ;-ealys’ Buildings, East Street. WANTED Known —Great redustions in the prices of Christmas Fruit during this month, at J. McGregors, Cash Tancred street. WANTED Known—That R. Lancas ter starts the new year entirely on his own account with a very light handi cap, which will enable him to sell meat cheaper than ever. With quality, clean liness and civility combined—defies com petition. So rally round to the Ready- Money Meat Mart, Bullock’s Arcade. 1 2 WANTED Known—Fresh Flounders are daily despatched direct from our own boat, now fishing at Lake Elles mere, Delivery guaranteed wittiin eight hours from time of catching. Ail orders received at rny shop will be immediately executed on arrival of the train. W. O. Page, East street, Ashburton. 11 2151 TTTANTED Known—That Jones and Yt Bradshaw, next Mr Lancaster’s butchers shop, East street, are now offer ing Pig Peed, Chick Wheat, Horse Feed, etc., etc., etc., cheaper and of a better class than any other in the town. All goods delivered free of charge in town. 4 752 WANTED KNOWN— Robert Elston, Bill Poster, Theatrical 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 c \\T ANTED Known—Boots 1 Boots ! Y T That Hayes 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 SOMETHING worth knowing.—F. P. CLAYTON, Practical Tailor, pro fessed Coat and Habit Maker, is next Jones and Bradshaw’s, East street. F. F. 0. is too well known as a master of his profession to need further comment. One trial will prove it Gentlemen’s own ma terial made up ; repairs and alterations carefully attended to. 10 1952 WANTED Known—C. Hawkin’s, of Tinwald, having decided to com pete with either Christchurch or Ashbur ton, in price and quility of Boots, will, Ut January, 1835, Sell for Cash Only, at the following reduced rates Men’s Harveifc Bluchers, tips and nailed, 5s 9d; Shooter Boots, 10s 31; Women’s Strong Lace Boots, 8a 6d ; Leather Elastic, 9s 6d; Children's all reduced from Is per pair. Motto—“ Small Pro fits and Quick Returns.” O. Hawexn’s, :: : oot and Shoemaker. 12 2393 WANTED Known—J. Mebcu & Co., are still Selling On and not Selling Off at saleroom prices. J. M. and Co’s Furniture is made for use as well as ornament and not for auction sabs. The boat materials are used, being specially selected, and combined with good workmanship, all goods aro guaran teed of the best quality, and at the very lowest prices. East and Burnett street, Ashburton. 12 23°.2 4 IT ANTED Known—The undersigned VV beg to notify to their customers and the public generally that they have Removed into the premises adjoining Mr Taylor, Baker, East street. By strict attention to business and making a good article, they hope to merit the continu ance of public patronage. Fowke and McEwen, Bootmakers, East street, Ash burton. 10 1973



Special Advertisements. NOTICE TO CONSUMERS OF COAL. THE undersigned are now landing, ex s.s Hauroto, the Best N ewcastle Coal Imported for the season A TRIAL SOLICITED They have also added to their stocks of Building Materials the following lines, viz, V.O.L Timber and Palings Kauri Timber, Flooring and Lining Roofing Iron, Doors and Sashes Lime, Cement,Fencing Materials, Ac., And every requisite for the trade. MAOPHERSON, FIRMER AND CO. (late A. Hayes), SAWMILLERS, TIMBER, COAL, AND FIREWOOD MERCHANTS. East street, Ashburton. OF ANNUALS Boys’ and Girls’ Own Annuals, Chatterbox, Sunday, Quiver, Child’s Companion, Little Folks, Child’* Own Magazine, British Workwomen, British Workmen, Cottager and Artisan, etc. CHRISTMAS CARDS in great Variety and Newest Designs. PRIZE BOuKS i An immense Stock of PRIZE BOOKs ( School Prizes Always on hand. School Committees will do well to pay a visit and inspect for themselves. eib£,kal, ivjlsouunt allowed to all Schools by Thomas E. Earley, BOOKSELLER, STATIONER, AND PRINTER, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton.



Special Advertisements. NEW TWEEDS ! SUMMER SUITS. NEW TWEEDS ! SUMMER SUITS. Perfect Fit Guaranteed in the latest or any style that may be required, Craighead & Co., MERCHANT TAILORS, WE have much pleasure in announcing to our friends and patrons, and all who may feel interested in the general ogress of our times that we have jmt coived a splendid assortment of Tweeds, Coatings, Serges, etc., etc., of the best juality and latest designs—suitable for the season we are now entering. All Goods Supplied at LOWEST CASH PRICE 3. CRAIGHEAD & 00., Taricred street, Ashburton.



“ Veni, Vidi, Vici." pHRISTMAS&NEW YEAR CARDS AT HALF PPICE TOYS & FANCY GOODS GREATLY REDUCED IN PRICE. Andrewes Bros., Booksellers, Stationers, &c., EAST STREET, SOUTH, Ashburton.



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



m Davis’s gURPLUS STOCK OF FURNITURE Now selling off at HALF-PRICE. Mast be sold to make room for NEW STOCK. Parties about to Furnish will SAVE 50 Pek, Cent. BY PUOHASING AT W. DAVIS'S FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, EAST STREET SOUTH, Ashburton 9 1729



COMMENCING TO-DAY. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. FREE GIFTS TO ALL. CHOOSE FROM £IOOO WORTH. LAST Year, we gave, daring December and the early part of 9240 Present i. This year wo have even a larger selec tion, and intend, from to-day, giving every Customer a Ticket equal ‘o ten per cent on the money spent; so that if you spend LlO you can choose anj thing up to LI; if L 5 is spent, a 10s present will be given ; if L 3, a 6s present ; if LI, a 2s present; but if you only spend One Shilling you will get something. And every time you come during this month of De cember and up to January Cth, you will get a present. If you do not wish to spend a lot of money in one day’s shop ping, you can get your tickets for what you have spent, and so on each time you come, and then get one really handsome thing, equal in value to all the tickets you hold. If you want a pretty hat, bon net, useful dress, or anything in house furnishing, we feell confi dent you-will save 12 \ per cant by shopping with us, besides getting a present equal to one shilling in every ten, each time you come. H. E. May & Co



1884. Victoria House. 1885. PRI N G AN 1* SUMMER SEASON. Pbints, Dbbss Stuffs, Costomfs, Tbimminos, Fancy Tibs, Hosxkev, Millinery, Men’s, Boys’, and Youths’ Clothing, Shirts (assorted), Uats, &c,, Ac. , Of newest designs, super-excellent makes, and durability, selected and offered for the especial purpose of well and worthily recommending Victoria House as pre-eminent for variety, quality, liberality, and incomparable value. Ladies’, Men’s, and Children's BOOTS, &c., at “ call again ” prices. Patterns of Rosljn, Mosgeil, and Kaiapoi T WE&DS received weekly, from which Man’s Youths’, and Hoys’ Garments are promptly made to measure, (fit, finish, and fashion perfect. Charges strictly reasonable. JDimant and Coe. Beady-Money Drapers, ulothiera, &c, East and Tanored atreetsjfinjpremlses Htely occupied by On and Go,



Special Advertisements. Cornsacks. £}K(\ BALES of CORNSACKS to arrive ex ship Atlantigue (now due), s'ze 48 x 26£, 2f. Apply, at once, to HAYES & 00., X 1 Arcade, Ashburton.