DAILY MEMORANDA.

AUCTION SALES. Tuesday, April 14 Messrs Matson, Cox and C>., at the Ashburton Saleyards—Stock MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS, Etc. Monday, April 13. Borough Council, at Borough Council Chambers, at 7-30 Arcade Chambers —Star of Ashburton, U.A.0.D., at 8 o’clock Tuesday, April 14- St Stephen’s Schoolroom—Tea and Concert Ashburton School Committee— Monthly Meeting, in the Schoolroom, aty.ou Wednesday, April 15 Tiawald Annual Races Friday, Ap .il 17 Masonic Hall—Concert, at 8 o’clock Wednesday, April 29 Ashburton Racing Club—Autumn Meet ing Friday, May 1 Ashburton County Council—At Council Chambers, 11a.m.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prevalebit. SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 1885.

The Wakanui Road Board have given notice that traction engines wid cross bridges and culverts in the Wakanui Road District at their owner’s risk. The Rev E. A. Scott will conduct ser vice in the Seafield schoolroom to morrow at three p.m. The Canterbury Frozen Meat Company have decided to increase the capacity of their present freezing works by one-half The usual monthly meeting of the Mount Somers Road Board will be held at the Board’s office, Mount Somers, gon Monday next. Acceptances for the handicaps at the Tinwald races must be made to the secre tary, Mr J. Heseltine, at Scott’s hotel, Tinwald, by 9 o’clock this evening. The Marlborough Expre s, under the heading “ A faithful minis r er,” says The three years pastorate of the Rev D. McNicoll, Wesleyan minister in the Blenheim Circuit having ended, he leaves on Tuesday next for Ashburton, to begin au equally long, and we trust equally successful, period of Christian work. Blenheim loses one of her ab'est and most liberal-minded citizens, and the Wesleyan Church loses a zealous, and kind hearted minister, whom it will be difficult to re place. His three years term has been memorable in the history of Methodism. During that period, and owing a great deal to Mr McNico’l’s personal exertions, the new Wesleyan schoolroom has been erected, and a sum of no lees than L 1,700, or about Lll per week, has beon raised in donations and collections, Methodism is now housed in a sanctuary worthy of so distinguished a branch of the Christian Church ; and not only the church itself, but the numerous religious, moral, and so cial agencies that c'uster around it, are each and all flourishing like a green bay tree. Whether in the pulpit, the class, the Sun day school, the prayer meeting, the lec i tura, or in that social intercourse which plays so great a part in Methodistic'work, Mr McNicoll has'left the imprint of his devoted labor of love. As a private citi zen he will be missed in Blenheim in many channels outside the groove of c'ericil work. In the Art and Industrial Society, tho Literary and Debating So ciety, and the Blue Ribbon < ni n—di verse fields of action—Mr McNicoll has 1 done the community considerable service; ' and the loss of his practical common sense from the managing bodies will be sorely felt. Many of us will lose, when Mr McNicoll goes to Ashburton, the counsel and co-operation of a, valued and attached friend. Clergymen of an independent tone of thought, and of a breadth of view upon public questions, are not so numer ous that we in Marlborough can afford to lose or undervalue one of them We heartily and sincsrely wish the Rev Mr 1 McNicoll God-speed, prosperity, happi ness, and usefulness, wherever he may be. We remind our readers that a tea meet ing and concert will bo held in connection with St Stephen’s Church, on Tuesday evening, in the church schoo'room. An admission fee of Is will be charged to the concert alone, which will commence at 8 ' P- m - TheComrnittee of the Ashburton Racing Club met at the Club's Room list even ing. Present —Messrs C. W. Burnell (in the chair), Harrison, R. Friedlander, Fooks, Crisp, and Drs Leahy and Ross. The Secretary reported that he had re ceived the nomination of Mr R. Alexan der’s Cranjner for the Harvest Handicap, subject to the approval of the Committee. Cranmer, although owned by a resident within the County, was being trained in Christchurch. On the motion of Mr Friedlander, seconded by Mr Fooks, it was resolved —“ That the Committee re gret that their rules prevent them i coopt ing the nomination of Cranmer for the Harvest Handicap. A prolonged dicus sion took place in reference to the sale of privileges and it was ultimately deter mined to instruct Mr Thomas Bullock to sell the usual privileges, excepting the gates, on Saturday, April 18. The gates will be retained by the Club. Arrange ments were made for working the totaliaa tor, and on the motion of Mr Harrison, seconded by Mr Fooks, it was resolved— “ That a Committee, consisting of the Chairman, Dr Ross and the mover, be appointed to make enquiries and report as to the best means of supervising gate keepers and regulating passes.” The Committee then adjourned West street has beon lined with loaded grain drays during the greater part of to-day. At one time no less than 36 drays were waiting to discharge their freight. Yesterday Messrs Matson, Cox and Co. took upwards of 1,400 sacks of wheat into their stores, and that quantity must have been considerably exceeded to-day. Wo learn by telegram from Christ church, that Edward Marfc'n was arrested by Detective Jones, on the arrival of the morning train from South at Addington, on a charge of stealing LlO from Matthew Brown at Methven. Flies and Bugs.—Beetles, insects, roaches ants, bed-bugs, rats, mice, gophers, jack-rab bits, cleared out by “ Rough on Rats,” The N.Z. Drug Co., General Agents. '3 Drowsiness, biliousness, pains and aches, and ague, Hop Bitters always cures it made by American Co. Read. The Bad and Worthless are never imitated or counterfeited. This is es pecially true of a family medicine, and it is positive proof that the remedy imitated is oi the highest value. As soon as it has been tested and proved by the whole world that Hop Bitters was the purest, best, and most valuable family medicine on earth, many imitations sprung up and began to steal the notices in which the press and the people of the country had expressed the merits of 11. 8., and in every way trying to induce suderlng invalids to use their stuff instead, expecting to make money on the credit ana good name of 11. B. Many others started nostrums put up in simi lar style to H, 8., with variously devised names in which the word “ Hop ” or “Hops ” were used in a way to induce people to believe they were the same as Hop Bitters. All such pretended remedies or cures, no matter what iheir style or name is, and especially those with the word “Hop” or “Hops” in their name or in any way connected with them or their name, are imitations or counterfeits. Beware of them. Touch none of them. Use nothing but genuine American Hop Bitters, with a bunch or cluster of green Hops on the white label, and Dr Soule’s name blown in the 1 glass. Trust nothing else. Druggists and j 1 rhemists are warned against dealing in imita J tions counterfeits. | 1

In connection with the South Canter bury Jockey Club's Racss, to be held at Timaru, on IGth and 17th instants, Satur- I day return tickets will be issued from Christchurch, Oamaru and intermed’a'e i stations on the 15fli, 16th and 17th in stants, and will be available for return up to and including the 20th instant. Mr Ballance, Minister of Lands and De'ence and Native afftirs, accompanied by Mr Butler, Private Secretary, arrived in Christchurch yesterday morning During the afternoon the Hon Colonel Brett, the Mayor, and Mr R. J. S. Har man, officers of the Canterbury Reserve Force, had an interview with him, but the proceedings were private. He leaves on Tuesday next for Oxford, Ashburton, Timaru and Waimate, in order to see what amount of really good land is avail able to be set aside for the special settle ment scheme. Mr Ballance received a telegram in Christchurch yesterday from Hone Tami hana, a son of William Thompson, the “ king maker,” repeating his offer of 200 Waikato natives, and agreeing to drill them for service in the Soudan or else where. This morning Mr T. F. Fa-ley, stationer, of East street, received over 100 new books from his Melbourne and London agents for the Public Library. The order appears to have been executed with Mr Farley’s usual promptitude and caro, and will prove a very welcome addi tion to the shelves of the Library. Bv an accident on She A Kurd Forest road last night, a valuable hoiso the pro perty of Mr Stilt was killed. Mr Mc- Oandish was riding the horse towa-da Winchmore, and when opposite the Wool len Factory (was run into by a trap, The shaft of the trap entered the flank of the horse and killed it, but the rider esciped without injury. At the poll of ratepayers of the Boron ;h of Akarua held on Tuesday under the Licensing Act in respect to local option, one solitary resident recorded a vote. The vote was adverse to any more licenses being granted. Arrangements have been made for the construction of a bridge across the Wakanui creek on Smith’s road. The costs will be shared between Mr 0. W. Turner, the proprietor of the Canterbury i Mil s, and the Wakanui Road Board. A letter from “ J. W J.” will appear in our nest issue.

By instructions of the Defence Depart ment the local police have to day been engaged taking the names of persons be tween the ages of 17 and 30 years liable for service in the militia.

On Thursday evening Mias Johnstone, who is leaving the Methven district, was presented with a vary handsome silver locket and necklet by the members of the Star of Methven Lodge, 1.0.G.T.

In Thursday’s issue we noticed that Mr O. Martin had been roughly handled after a meeting of householders held at Wins low, on the previous evening, for the pur pose of electing a School Commitiea for the district. We have since received further particulars, from which it appears that the assault, although not a very serious one, was of a most cowardly character. Mr Martin may be said to represent the minority in school matters at Winslow, and holding such a position it is rot unnatural that he should have incurred soma odium during the public meeting. At the conclusion of the pro ceedings Mr Martin, while returning to his residence, was pelted with seds by three of his opponents. Mr Martin, who for some time with great good humor dis regarded the attack, was at last provoked to turn upon his sturdy assailants, whin they immediately fled in great dismay and found the shelter of darkness.

Holloway’s Ointment and Pills.—Coughs, Influenza. —The soothing properties of these medicaments render them well worthy of trial in all diseases of the respiratory organs. In common colds and influenza the pills, taken internally, and the ointment rubbed over the chest and throat, are exceedingly efficacious. When influenza is epidemic, this treatment is the easiest, safest, and surest. Holloway,s pills purify the blood, remove all obstacles to its free circulation through the lungs, relieve the over-gorged air tubes, and render respira tion free, without reducing the strength, irrita ting the nerves, or depressing the spirits ; such arc the ready means of saving suffering when anyone is afflicted with colds, coughs, bron chitis, and other chest complaints, by which so many persons are seriously and permanently afflicted in most countries.

CHURCH MEETING, RAKAIA.

[From Our Own Correspondent ] The annual meeting of parishioners was held in the Library on Thursday evening. The Rev E. 0. Chambers took the chair. Only' a small number besides the vestry men were present. The meeting opened with prayer, and after the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed, Mr Pyke, the Parish Churchwarden, read the annual balance sheet as follows ; Receipts. £ s d Offertories for the year ... ... 60 7 7 Subscriptions for the year ... ... 139 5 3 Special subscriptions on -ccount of the Methven Church 4$ 19 9 Subscriptions paid in advance to March 31, 18S6 46 14 o Total ... ... ~,£286 6 7 Expenditure. Stipend ... ... ... ... 212 10 o Investment Association ... ... 22 3 6 Church Property Trustees ... 43 10 o Sundries (insurance, Verger, etc.) 48 3 4 Total 6 10 Assets. Outstanding subscriptions... ... 40 o o Liabilities, Bank overdraft 183 7 I Church Property Trustees ... IJ 5 6 Permanent Building Society ... 15 o o Sundry charges 63 I 7 Total £276 14 2 There ia also a very considerable amount owing to the Church Property Trustees on the building, the payment of which ex tends over a number of years, ropresont inpTabout L6O per annum. In consequence of the financial position of the parish the Incumbent’s resignation has been accepted by the Bishop, and he will proceed to Lyttelton on duty. It was resolve I to endeavor to manage without a clergyman for twelve months, or until such time as the greater portion of tire liabilities now existing were paid off.

On the motion of Mr Hardy, seconded by Mr Chapman, tho report and balance sheet were adopted. It was resolved that Mr Chapman be recommended to the Bishop for the ap pointment of Minister’s Churchwarden, and the Chairman was requested to for ward the recommendation. Mr 0. A. 0. Hardy was unanimously elected Parishioner's Churchwarden. It was resolved that the following be ap pointed Vestrymen :—Messrs Lyttelton ; Coster aud Pyke, representing Rakaia ; Messrs G. H. Allinpton, Reynolds and Morgan, Mothven : Messrs 0. S. Mackie and D. Eurat, Barrhill ; and Messrs Wilkinson and Maugham, Ohertsey; Messrs Hardy and Chapman acting ex officio. On tho motion of Mr Hardy, seconded by Mr Chapman, it was resolved—That in consequence of the great distances be tween the churches in the parish, that the Mothven, Chertsey, Rakaia, and Barrhill be formed into separate church districts with power to elect sub-committees for the purpose of assisting the vestry ; each sub-committee to have the disposal of the offertories for the maintenance of their several churches, and to render a quarterly account when sending in their subscrip tions towards the payment of the parish debt and ordinary expenses.

A cordial vote of thanks was passed to Professor Cook for his past services as Synodsman re presenting this district. Mr Edward Chapman was declared duly e’ected as Synodaman for the Rakaia dis trict. A cordial vote of thanks was passed to the lay-readers, and they were earnestly requested to continue their services. This they undertook to do. Proposed by Mr Chapman, and se conded by Mr Pyke— f< That as the in cumbent is leaving the district, a very heirty and strong vote of thanks be passed to him as well as to Mrs Chambers, who, with her husband, hid materially helped the work of the Church in the district during the past four years.”—Carried unanimously. Several others present having spoken very kindly of Mr and Mrs Chambers and wished them every success in the future, the reverend gentleman responded. He much regretted leaving so many friends and hoped to be often here again, he thanked those present as well as many who were unable to attend for the great kindness and consideration ever shown to him. A vote of thanks to the Chairman brought the meeting to a close.

METEOROLOGICAL READINGS.

The following are the meteorological readings at Alford Station for the week ending Friday, April 10, 1885:

ACCIDENT TO THE S.S. RUAPEHU

Welll'Gton, Last Night. While the Ruapehu was being brought up to the wharf, Pilot Sims, who was in charge, hugged the shore too close, with the result that the steamer grounded c ose to the Te Aro Baths. It being high tide at the time, the engines were re versed, and sail set, but the steamer did not move. The Union Company’s Tara wera was sent to render assistance, but was unable to move her. The Ruapehu remained fast all the afternoon, and to wards evening the freezing hulk was taken alongside, and a portion of her cargo, consisting of 1,000 carcases, is to be taken out of the fore hold. It is fully expected that the steamer will be floated ofi successfully when the tide makes be tween midnight and one o’clock. She is not likely to have sustained any damige, as there is a sandy bottom, but divers have b en sent down to examine the hulk- The Hinemoa has been ordered to render what assistance she cm. A preliminary enquiry into the grounding of the steamer was held this afte'noon. The pilot, in his evidence, admitted that all his orders were promptly carried out, and that ho hugged the shore a little too close, and that he was alone to blame in the matter. 3 a m. An attempt wan m de at one o’clock by the Wakatipu and Hinemoa to tow the Ruapehu off, but it was unsuccessful. (by telegraph ) Wellington, To-day, 10.18 a.m. All attempts to fl >at the Ruapehu on last night’s tide failed. Her cargo u ati being taken out, and on midday’s tid another attempt will be made, in whic the steamers Hinemoa and Grafton will assist. 1.19 p.m. The steamers Grafton and Hinemoa have just succeeded in towing the Rua pehu off into deep water.

WAKANUI ROAD BOARD.

The ordii ary monthly meeting of the Wakanui Road Board was held at the Board’s offici, Moores rest, this morning. Present—Messrs Mayo (chairman), Walsh, Cole and Meg .on. correspondence The following correspondence was read; disclaiming liability for the sum of LI 6 3s, being half amount due by the old Ashburton Road Board to the South Rakaia Board for forming part of the Boundary road. The letter pointed out that the old Ashburton Road District was sub-divided into wards, and this amount was payable by the ward in which the road was situate.—On the motion of the Chairman, seconded by Mr Cole, the Surveyor was directed to write to the South Rakaia Road Board and ascertain further particulars in respect to the mat ter. (2) Prom the Ashburton County Council in reply to a letter addressed by the Board to the Council with reference to the rate proposed in connection with the Road Bridge —(3) From the same, calling attention to the need of repairs to the fence around the plantation reserve No 2249. It was resolved to do the work required, also to effect repairs to the fence of plantation near Mr Lamb’s, Wakanui —(4) From Mr M. Wilson, portioning for repairs to River road.— Mr Meeson reported that the Engineer of the Ashburton County Council had been directed to report upon- the road, and it was resolved to defer consideration of the matter till next meeting, the Surveyor in the meantime to make repairs urgently required.

RIVER ROAD ACCIDENT

A letter was read from Mr Hugo Friedlander, Actimr Coroner, enclosing the following rider adopted by the Coroner’s jury chosen to enquire into the circumstances of the death of the late Mr John Bennett, viz:—“ That the Beach Road in its present state is not safe, and that the Road Board should have pro-

tected the dangerous place before now.” The Chairman said that before the road up-m which the accident occurred was de clared a main r ad the Board had bar riers erected, and also inserted notices in the newspapers cautioning persons against travelling on the road ; but since the protective works had been taken in hand by the County Coun cil, tho Board had assumed that in ac cordance with the Roads and Bridges Construction Act, the road was under the control of the Council, inasmuch as the Act stated that “construction” meant the working of any road or river work at a main road and over which the Council

had the same control as over county roads. He might state that before this melancholy accident took place the Board, at the request of the ratepayers, had con tracted at a small cost to make a tem porary way for the convenience of persons carting their grain. This work had since been done, and it was the intention of the Board to apply to the Council for a refund of the cost

Mr Walsh said that extraordinary dam ages to main roads were dealt w>th under t‘" e Roads and Bridges Construction Act. and in the instance under notice the Council had procured a loan to effect the necessary river works at the point where the accident occurred. He had under stood that such being the case the recon struction of the road was out of the B lard’s hands; in fact that the Conn fl had taken possession of the road. The road had been expressly declared a main road to enable the Council to raise a loan for the requ si e work. He had, there fore, been much surprised that the Coun cil when undertaking thep otec ive works had ndt reconstructed the road. He moved—“ That the Council be requested to make immediate arrangments to have the river road, being a main road, recon structed where extraordinary damage has been done."

Mr Cole seconded ;heresulution, which, on being put to the inaetmg, was carried unanimously. BKIDGG SMITH’S ROAD. Mr D. H. Brown, manager for Mr 0. W. Turner, of the Canterbury Mills, waited upon the Board and stated that his principal had authorised him to offer L 25 towards the construction of a bridge across the Wakanui creek at Smith’s road.—The Chairman stated that the Board had intended to require the half cost of the bridge from Mr Turner, but if Mr Brown would retire the Board would consider his offer. Mr Brown having re tired, Mr Walsh said he thought the offer made on behalf of Mr Turner was a very fair one considering the immense advan tages conferred upon the district by the water. Mr Megson thought the Board would not be justified in accepting less than L3O from Mr Turner, one half of the estimated cost of the bridge. There was no doubt the Board could demand the whole cost from the proprietor of the mill. Affer some further desultory discussion it was resolved that the Board would accept L3O from Mr Turner towards the construction of the bridge, and re lieve him of all further liability. Mr Brown was recalled, and signified his acceptance on behalf of Mr Turner of the terms, on the understanding that should the bridge cost less than L6O Mr Turner would be required to pay only one-half of such cost.—lt was resolved to charge No 1 Ward with one-half the cost and Nos 2 and 3 with one-quarter each., TRACTION ENGINES. It was resolved to publicly notify that traction engines would cross bridges and culverts in the road district at the risk of the owners. BRIDGES. The Surveyor was directed to report to next meeting upon the condition of the bridges, etc., crossing tho Wakanui creek. surveyors’ report. The Surveyors’ report was read as fol lows ;

(i) Wakanui Flat Road: Tenders were called for work on this road authoiised at last meeting, but none were received up to due of closing. We hive since received a tender which we would recommend the Board to accept, it being reasonable.—(2) Beach Road ; Tenders were called for making concrete cul vert on this road and one out of five tenders accepted. The work is being pushed on.—(3) Smith’s Road : The ford on this road having again silte in order to prevent accidents we have had it cleaned out. We understand the Board’s solicitors have received a reply from Mr Turner, with reference to the erection of the bridge.—(4) Bridges in District: We in tend malcing an inspe tion of the bridges in the district, some of which it is doubtful will bear such large weights as traction engines, etc , we would ask authority if required in 1 either strengthening where necessary or erect ’ ing notices at such bridges as will not cany ; above a certain weight.—(s) Thistles on roads: i We have had some of the principal roads in 1 the district cleared of thistles.—(6) Cochrane's road : Ratepayers on this road between Beach ‘ and»Elgin roads are anxious that it should be ■ reformed —{7) Innes’ road : Owing to the silting up of the race at the Wakanui Mill the ' water from the creek dams on to this road and 1 makes it very inconvenient for traffic.—(■) ’ Wakanui School Road: We have inspected this 1 road having reference to ffie e nbankment made across the gully issuing from R.S. 14690 (Mr T. Smith’s). We find that this gully is at the r south-west corner of Mr Smith’s land and is at 3 present perfectly flry, and judging from the growth of grass at the bottom of the gully, it would seem that water only comes here in time of flood. It is well know that before the pro tective works were erected at the River road, large freshes in the river caused a considerable 1 quantity of water to flood this flat, and naturally the gullies received most of this ; this particular gully no doubt received more than its share, as the stream which would flow down 1 the River roa 1 during these freshes emptied it self into the gully at the intersection opposite Mr S. Thomas’s. The embankment on the 1 road has 12 inch pipes to convey the water, this is not sufficient for the exceptional over flows that have taken place lately, but as the protective works now erected are meant to prevent this, the present pipes would probably suffice. If there is an > chance of the river break ing in again, we think it would be advisable a and more economical to make a ford in lieu of a culvert.—(9) Corbett’s Road: We think it . would be desirable to have a drain on the lower , side ofthis road, the water in times of heavy rain hangs considerably, the cost would be small. WAKANUI FL4.T ROAD. It was reso’ved to accept the tender of g James Allen for shingling and repairs to j the Wakanui Flat road at Lll 18s. J smith’s road. 5 The Surveyor was directed to inform I the Board’s solicitor that it had been ar -3 ranged with Mr Turner to erect a bridge across the Wakanui creek, Smith’s road. 3 Cochrane’s road. 3 The Surveyor was directed to call for s tenders for the work required upon Coch -3 rane’s road. , lkatham’s road. The Surveyor was directed to erect post r and rails on Leatham’s road where re , quired to protect gullies. INNIS’s ROAD. l The Surveyor was directed to write to the local manager of the Bank of New [ Zealand, calling his attention 10 the dam age occasioned to Innis’a road by the , Wakanui mill race, and requiring the ( Bank to clerr out the race where required. corbbtt’s road. * The Surveyor and Mr Walsh were authorised to have a drain made on the lower side of Corbett’s road, the cost not to exceed L 3. WAKANUI ROAD BOARD. The Surveyor was directed to send a copy of his report to Mr Smith’s solicitors wilson’s road. The Surveyor was directed to have the necessary repairs effected upon Wilson’s road, ACCOUNTS. Accounts amounting to L2i 8s were passed for payment. ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting was fixed for Saturday, May 2. AUDIT. The Surveyor repotted that the Board’s accounts had been examined by the Provincial Auditor and certified to as cor rect. The books were laid on the table. DEFAULTING RATEPAYERS. On the motion of Mr Megaon it was re solved thaf every seventh ratepayer whose rates are ou T standing be sued. ADJOURNMENT. The Board then adjourned till May 2.

LONGBEACH ROAD BOARD.

The usual monthly meeting of the Longboach Road Board was held at the

Board’s office, Longbeach, yesterday. Present—Messrs Grigg (chairman), Dowd ing, Dobson, Graham and Gilmour. correspondence. The following correspondence was read; —(1) From the Ashburton County Coun cil, requesting the Board to assume con trol of the Waterton and Hinds pounds, in accordance with the Impounding Act, 1884 —The Surveyor was directed to pro cure a copy of the Impounding Act and information from the Council in reference

to the maintenance of the pounds.—(2) From Mr Robert Wilkin, with reference to the water flowing at the side of

Graham's road. The writer, while express ing readiness to comply with the wishes of the Board, expressed an opinion that the

water was an actual advantage to travel ling stock and did no damage to the road. He feared the water could not be forced

into Carter’s Creek, but offered to pay the cost of tho necessary survey.—The Sur veyor was directed to reply that the levels would be taken, and the

resulting information supplied to Me Wilkin.—(3) From Mr 0 W. Purnell, solicitor, re cost of exchange of road lines.—The Surveyor was - directed to

make application for the amount of fees for titles, from persona who had received titles to their land through the instru mentality of the Board.—(4) From Mr Thomas Taylor, to the following effect: —“I have the' honor to acknowledge receipt of yodr letter, enclosing resolutions re proposed Traffic Bridge over the Ashburton river, and in reply to say that if I can see my way clear without prejudice to the bridge interests, 1 will endeavor to give effect to the Board’s wishes.”—(s) From the Upper Ashburton Road Board, stating that that body intended to take no action in respect to the Traffic Bridge rate until the amount of the special rate to be: levied was made known.—(6) From the Ashbur ton County Council acknowledging receipt of resolution in reference to the special rate for the Traffic Bridge. surveyor’s report. The Surveyors’ report was read ai fol lows : (i) Boundary road : We have inspected the bridges on this road. The one near the.junc tion with McLennan’s road is in a dangerous state for anything but very light traffic;' the large quantity of water coming down in times of flood has scoured away the sides, and-being only a mud-sill bridge it is likely to drop down at any time. As it is at present only supported by a small ledge of ground it re quires to have piles put re, sides boarded, and wings made, estimated cost L30.—(2) Water ton road : With reference to the broken, culvert on this road, near the Waterton store, from what we can learn there is never a large quantity of water coming through the culve t, and this, from our inspection. of the place, could evidently be diverted down the large drain at the point it \leaves the original drain by making a stank there —(3) Ford’s road ; \Ve have had the Dad places on this road, from the Flemington School to above the Boundary road, repaired with shingle. In ■ ■ inspecting that portion near the Boundary, road, we should say that a large quantity of water that ■ should go down Gidding s Creek and is now diverted down Ford’s road, could be. sent into its proper channel by making a ford across Ford’s road at this junction, and a drain made to Gidding’sCreek. The cost would not be large, and would benefit those who suffer from the undue quantity of water sent down Ford’s Creek. —(4) Ford’s Creek: We have interned the per sons interested in the widening of this creek from the sea to W. Aderson’s with the ercep iion of two, who have been written to, and from whom no reply has yet been received. All above the Beach road have expressed their willingness to contribute in accordance with the County Council’s letter of 6th instant.—(S). Poplar Road: The contractor is proceeding with the work on this road.—(6) Beach Road, Lowc’iffe: The bridge on this road near the Homestead has suffered considerably lately, and is dangerous for traffic, the bed of the creek has been scoured about 18 inches deeper; the only way we cm see of prevent ng this continually goi -g on is by making a concrete dam on the lower side, thus preventing the continual scour. The sides of the bridge will almost requi-e re-planking.—(7) McLennan’s ; Roid: We have again inspected this road, and .v cannot see that it requires much doing to it— the outfall to the creek might be cleaned out, but it is not very ba ', and the approach to the bridge we have arranged to b: do:e. ’ Mr McLennan complains, we belive, that the water backs on to his land in time of flood. This is a common occurrence in this dist ict, and to prevent which would entail a consider able outlay to the Board for years to come. In this instance a good outfall has been provided to the nearest creek, but as it is not sufficient in fliod time, Mr McLennan requires a bridge over the road in order to utilise the drain'en the lower side.—(B) Culverts and. Bridges ; Culverts on tire Great South and Longbeach roads, and bridge on Graham’s road, have broken down. We have had the same repaired without delay, as the places were very danger- - ous. We believe very shortly a good many of the culverts and bridges in the district will re quire repairing. As this will be a considerable , expense, it would be well for the. Board to take this into consideration when striking their next rate. The following action was taken in re- ; spect to the report: Claueel The Surveyor r> was directed to post notice that the bridge, was dangerous.—2. The Surveyor xu authorised to have the work recommended done.—3. The Surveyor was directed to have a ford constructed where the creek crosses the road just above the junction with the Boundary road —4 The Sur veyor was directed to communicate with the County Council with a view to expe dite the work,— 6. It was resolved to have the work recommended by the Surveyor done.—The balance of the report was adopted.

BEACH BOAD. The Surveyor was directed to inter* view Mr Oroy with regard to the ford the latter gentleman required across the Beach road. dawson’s eoad. The Surveyor was directed to have a ford made iu lieu of the culvert which had been broken opposite Mr Kidd’s. board’s cottages. The Surveyor was instructed to have the Board’s cottages painted. ANNUAL MEETING. It was resolved to hold the annual meeting of the Board on Friday, Ist May. AUDIT. The Surveyor reported that the Board’s books had been examined by the Provin cial Auditor and certified to as correct. The books were laid on the table. swamp bo ads. Mr Dobson applied to have certain road drains made on the Islesworth Estate. As the ward was not in funds, the estate would pay the cost of the work as a special rate. He made the app.ication that the Board’s surveyor m ght take the necessary levels and, prepare specifica tions. .

board’s surveyor. ■ The term of the agreement between the Board and their Surveyor Having ex pired, Mr Fooka was requested to con tinue to act as heretofore till the sever ance of the Hinds and Kangitata districts from the Board had been completed. Mr Fooka consented to act as adjournment. The usual monthly accounts having bean passed for payment, the Board adjourned until Friday, May 1.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 1885.



Shade Date. Min. Max. Max. Observations April 4 32. 67. I3I- Fine .. 5 49. 63- 120. Fine „ 6 56. 67. 151. Fine » 7 49. 70. 133- Fine „ 8 So. 72. I 3 I * Fine .. 9 58. 67. 122. Fine „ 10 53 1 61 122. Fine



SKILFUL SURGICAL OPERATION The Amercan Ambassador at Vienna, Mr Kasson, has la ely forwarded to his Govern ment an interesting a count of a remarkable surgical operation lately performed by Profes sor Billroth, of Vienna, which, wonderful to tell, consisted in the removal of a portion of the human stomach, involving nearly one-third of the organ—and, strange to say, the patent recovered—the only surgical operation el the kind ever performed. The disease for which this operation was performed wai cancer of the stomach, attended with the followingsymptoms: The appetite is quite poor. There is a peculiar indescribable distress in the stomach, a feeling that has been described as a faint “ all gone" sensation ; a sticky slime collects about the teeth, especially in t e morning, ac companied by an unpleasant taste. Food fails to satisfy this peculiar faint sensation ; but, on the contrary, it appears to aggravate the f el ing. The eyes are sunken, tinged with yellow ; the hands and feet become cold and sticky—a cod perspiration. The sufferers feel tired all the time, and sleep does not seem to give rest. After a time the patient becomes nervous and irritable, gloomy, his mind filled with evil fore bodings. Wheq rising suddenly from a recum bent position there is a dizziness, a whistling sensation, and he is obliged to grasp something firm to keep from falling. The bowels costtve, the skin dry and hot at times ; the blood be cming thick and stagnant, and does not circu late p operly, After a time the patient spits 4p food soon after eating, sometimes in a sour and fermented condition, sometimes sweetish to the taste. Oftentimes the eis a palpitation of the heart, and the patient fears he may have heart disease. Towards the last the patient is unable to retain any food whatever, as [the opening in the intestines becomes dose, or nearly so. Although this disease is indeed alarming, sufferers with the above-named symptoms should not feel nervous, for nine hundred and ninety-nine cases out of a thou sand ha e no cancer, but simply dyspepsia, a disease easily removed if treated in a proper manner. The safest and best remedy for the disease is Seigel s Cnrative Syrup, a veget ble preparation sold by all chemists and medicine vendors throughout the world, and by 'he pro prietors, A. J. White (Limited), 17, Farring don road, London, E.C.; or the wholesale agents, Kempthorne, Prosser and Co.'s > ew Zealand Drug Company (Limited), Dunedin, Chiistchurch, Wellington, and Auck and. This Syrup strikes at the very foundation of the disease, and drives it, root and branch, out of the system. St. Mary street, Peterborough, November 29th, 1881. Sir,- It gives me great pleasure to inform you of the benefit I have received from eigel's Syrup. I have been troubled for years with dyspepsia; but after a few doses of the Syrup, I found relief, and after tak ng two bottles"of it I feel quite cured. I am, Sir, yours truly, William Brent. Mr A. J. White „ , September 8 h, 1883. Dear Sir,—l find the sale of Seigel’s Syrup steadily increasing. All who have tried it speak very highly of its medicinal virtues : one customer describes it as a “ Godsend to dys peptic people.” I always recommend it with confidence. Faithfully yours, (Signed) Vin ent A. Wills, Che 1 ist-dentist, Me thyr Tydvil. To Mr A. J. White. Seigel’s Operating PUs are the best family physic that has ever been discovered. They cleanse the bowels from all irritating sub stances, and leave them in a healthy condition. They cure costiveness. Preston, September 21st, 1883. My Dear Sir, —Your Syrup and Fibs are still very popular with my customers, many saying they are the best family medic nes pos ible. The other d’.y a customer came for two bottles of Syrup rnd said “Mother Seigel” had saved the life of his wife, and he added, “one of these bottles 1 am sending fifteen miles away to a friend who is very ill. I have much faith in it.”- The sale keeps up wonderfully, in fact, one would fancy almost that the people we e be ginning to breakfast, dine, and sup on Mother Seigel’s Syrup, the demand is so constant and the satisfaciion so great. I am, dear Sir, yours faithfully, (Signed) W. Bowker. To A. J. White, Esq. Spanish Town, Jamaica, West Indies, Oct. 24, 1882. Dear Sir, —I write to inform you that I have derived g ; eat benefit from “Seigel’s Syrup.” For some years I have suffered from liver com plaint, with its many and varied concomitant evils, so that my life was a perpetual misery. Twelve months ago I was induced to try Seigel’s byrup, and although rather sceptical, having tried so many reputed infallible reme ■dies,'l determined to give it at least a fair trial. In two or three days 1 felt considerably better and now at the end of twelve months (having continued..taking it) I am glad to s y that 1 am a. different being altogether. Uis said of certain pens that they ‘ come as a boon and a blessing lb men ” and I have no reason to doubt the truthfulness of the statement. .1 can say truly, however, that Seigel’s Syrup has come as a ‘ boon and a blessing ”to me. I have recommended it to several fellow-sufferers from this distressing complaint, and their testi mony is quite in accordance with my own. Gratitude for the benefit I h ve derived from e excel'ent preparation, prompts me to fur ish you with this unsolicited testimonial. I am, dear Sir, Yours ever grate'ully, (Signed) Carey B. Berry, Baptist Missionary. A. J. White, Esq. Heiisingham, Whitehaven, Oct. i 5, 1882. Mr A. J. Wl ite.—Dear Sir, — I was for Some time afflicted with pi’es, and was advised to give Mother Seigel’s Syrup a trial, which ! did. lam now happy to state that it has re stored me to complete health’', —I remain, yours respectfully, 3 (Signed) John H. Lightfoot.



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 lead 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 dSse, 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. llow 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 we are:prepared to offer at unusually low Jit ices for cash Regarding style and fit, t is almost needless for ns to repeat what everybody knows, viz , that by our scien tific mode of cuLtipg, and th care exer cised by us in fitting ti e figure, a mis-fit is an impossibility.— Ck-.ighead and Co., Ugrghaat Tailots, Tancred street,



Wanted. WANTED —A corresp; ndent for the Guardian, at Mount Somers. Apply to the Manager. WANTED —For Bakaia, a good gene ral Servant. Apply Mrs John Orr, Alford Forest Road. 4 524 WANTED Known-Found a yellow and white Greyhound Slut. Owner can have same by paying expenses. C. Ryell, Alford Forest Road. 4 520 TIT ANTED Known—Before buying VV Dress Materials, Ulsters, Jackets, Dolmans, Millinery,etc., call and inf pact our stock. The cheapest first-class Drapery and Millinery Establishment in Ashburton H. 0. Segers, !- ealys’ Buildings, East Street. REAT Reductions for Cash at Jones v*" AND Bradshaw’s.— Good oaten sheaf chaff from 50s per ton, Is 6d per bag ; prime oat straw chaff 35s per ton, 9d per bag; new oatmeal 4s per bag; good cheese 5d per lb ; ffour, bran, sharps, and ohickwheat at very cheap rates. ANTED Known—Wertheim Sew Vf ing Machines can be had on Time Payments at the New Zealand Clothing Factory’s Branch, East street, Ashburton. 2 276 GLORIOUS NEWS. Andrew Orr will give away on Saturday 100 pairs men’s boots at 6s 9J ; GO pairs can vas slippers at 2s Cd ; 30 pairs cricketing boots at 6s 6d ; 100 pairs Kaiapoi trousers at lls 6d—every article at half-price. IST ANTED Known—Fresh Flounders are daily despatched direct from our own boat, now fishing at Lake Elles mere. Delivery guaranteed within eight hours from time of catching. All orders received at my shop will be immediately executed on arrival of the traim W. C. Page, East street, Ashburton. 11 2161 \\T ANTED Known —Boots ! Boots ! That Hayes and Co. are Clearing a few desperate lines of Boots, etc., to wit, Ladies’ Leather, 4s 6d j Men’s Shooters, Pegged, 10s; Men’s Elastic sides, 9s, and a lot of odd lines that must be cleared at once. 7 1278 WANTED Known—Umbrellas at Is lid, six doz Buttons for Is, China Matting at 6d, Ladies’ Hose at 6d, Cor sets at 2a 3d, Shirting at 4.J1, Towels 3£d, 36 inch Oilcloth 9d, Camisoles Is 4d. Andrew Obr’s Cheap Sale 2 185 WANTED KNOWN— Robert Elston, Bill Poster, Theatrical Agent, etc., Town Hall, Ashburton. Theatrical companies arid others visiting Ashburton should communicate with the above. Orders by post or telegram promptly attended to. 760



Special Advertisements, W. Fowke, BOOTMAKER, BEGS to inform his friends and the public generally that he has started business on his own account. He hopes by strict attention to business and making a good article, to secure a share of public patronage. Address—BUßF ETT STREET, In premises occupied by Mr J. Meech. 4 486 jQOMESTIO PATTERN DEPOT, Mrs Hodge, DRAPER AND DRESSMAKER, East Street, near Lancaster’s butchery. Ladies’ Dresses and Underclothing made at the shortest notice. REGISTRY OFFICE For Female Servants. 7 1413 SELLING OFF FANCY GOODS, TOYS, BOOKS, STATION RY, Ac. Must be sold - even if at a loss To Suit everybody at prices that cannot be beaten. Andrewes Bros., Booksellers, Stationers, Ac., Ashburton. Canterbury Mills. fjio FARMERS AND OTHERS. CORN SACKS, hi. size and weights, At lowest current rates, 3 292 O. W. TURNER. Machine Shop, W AKA ism ROAD. CHARLES 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 INWARDLL DIGEST, and to accomplish the above feat, visit'my estab lishment, and lighten your inward gloom by appeasing your appetite for the beauti ful by inspecting the most delightfully ARTISTIC EASTER CARDS ! ever imported into Ashburton (direct from Home). You are then at liberty to in spect the contents of a large case of books personally selected, and just received, I be ieve it was Lord Wblseley who said (he happens to be the moat popular man of the day, and one must squeeze a little popularity into advertisements), “ A man who aspires to great heights should read incessantly, and never forget his news papers; ’ and I say the same ! Read ! Read ! Read ! When both you and my self will be considerably benefited, Not having room to give a detailed list the contents of my shelves, I can only finish ’ by saying—Como and see for yourselves, and if you are disappointed come again.— Nothing like Perseverance ! Thomas F. Farley’s, BOOKSELLER AND STATIONER, Saunders’ Buildings, East St., Ashburton.



Special Advertisements



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



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



25 Branches Now Open 25 j 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, while the large production and increased busi ness enables the proprietors to offer special advantages as to price. Men’s, Boys’ and Children’s Clothing in every variety at Wholesale Prices. SL'.rts, Hats, Hosiery, Blankets, Rugs, Portmanteaux, and every requisite at WHOLESALE PRICES, Note the address — NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, EAST STREET, Ashburton 25 Branches Now Open 25



WOOD, SINCLAIR & CO., 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 grain we are prepared to offer special facilities for storage. In addition to our largo brick granary we have erected a large iron warehouse- This, with the stores 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 under advance on grower’s account or otherwise, as may be arranged. 3 454.



UTU M N AND WINTER. Are now showing their NEW SEASON’S GOODS, Which are well worth your inspection. They comprise the Newest and Best of evdry kind of MILLINERY; DRAPERY, UNDER CLOTHING FOR INFANTS, GIRLS & LADIES. MERCERY. MEN’S, BOYS’, & YOUTHS’ COLONIAL, VICTORIAN, AND ENGLISH CLOTHING, At the Lowest Possible Cash Price. If you will trouble to think for a minute, we feel sure you will be convinced that the way our business is conducted must insure you the best pro curable for money. i WE IMPORT DIRECT > From the Boat Manufacturers I WE SELL FOR CASH Avoiding all bad debts i WE BUY CHIEFLY FOR CASH, Securing all Cash Discounts Our Business is managed personally by j the proprietor in the most economical ! way, thus saving the immense cost of an ' Extravagant Establishment with manager, aub-manager and an expensive staff ; ! therefore we will not allow any house or I company to undersell us. fc>o if they ! should advertise or make a special lead or ; draw of any particular article, we will : give you the same at their price or lower, ; guaranteeing, taking things all round, our Value will bo found by far the beat. 1 Country Orders sent by post will receive special attention, and be sent free of carriage (fcy rail) to ANY PART OF CANTERBURY. H. E. May & Co., H. E. May & Co THE HALL.



Victoria. Mouse. EW SEASON’S ADVERTISEMENT & INTIMATION BE FINE .GOODS, CHEW EL SILKS, INGRAIN COTTONS, TRANFER PATTERNS, <Sio., To appear in our Next. DIMANT il 00E, General Drapers, Clothiers, &0., East and fancied Streets, Ashburton,



Special Advertisements. Groceries CHEAPER THAN EYER AT JAMES McGREGOR’S, Tancbed Street, Sugars—English Cut Loaf- K d per lb Best White Crysta., s|d per lb Best Snowdrop, 4d per lb (Reductions by the mat) Teas, Is 3d, Is 6d, 2s, 2s 6d, and 2s 9d Box Tea from 12a 6d per box Canterbury Cakes, lOd each. Rice, Sd Mixed Biscuits, 6d Lunch Biscuits, 3d Currants, 61 Raisins, 7d New Figs, Is per box Best Sago, 3d New Muscatels, Is 6d Oysters, 6d Cairn’s Marmalade, 8d Peacock’s Jams, 6£d Herrings, 7d Keiller’s Marmalade, 9d Salmon, 8d Cheese, 6d per lb English Pickles, 8d Other articles equally cheap. JAMES McGREGOR, Tancred Street 12 2342



Catarrh of thr Bladder. —Stinging .rotation, inflammation, all kidney and similar complaints, cured by “ Buchu-paiba.” The N. Z. Drug Co., General Agents. 3 Tic-Doloureux, Toothache, or any other neuralgic pain speedily yields to Baxter’s Anti Neuralgic Pills. 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 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 seenre a speedy clearance. August Flower.— -The most miserable beings in the world are those suffering from dyspepsia and liver complaint. More than 75 per cent of the people are afflicted with these two diseases and their effects ; such as sour stomach, sick headache, habitual costiveness, palpitation of the heart, heart burn, waterbrash, gnawing and burning pains at the pit of the stomach, yellow skin, coated tongue and dis agreeable taste in the mouth, coming up of food after eating, low spirits, etc. Go to your druggist and get a bottle of august flower. This valuable medicine has cured thousands and thousands of sufferers, and is known in all civilised countries. Two doses will relieve you. It costs only 3s 6d a bottle. Sample bottles, M,—[Adyt,



Hop Bitters giyes goqd digestion, active liver, good circulation and buoyant spirits* Get the only genuine American’s Co’s. Read. Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, etc., are quickly cured by using Baxter’s M Lung Preserve r .. This old-established medicine is pleasant (to the palate, and highly extolled by members,of the medical and clerical profession. Read ad« vertiaement.