BIRTH.

Sales—On May 3, at Montifiore House, Peter street, Ashburton, Mrs I. Salek, of a son.

TO CORRESPONDENTS.

“ Wakanui Ploughman " and D Oliver.”—Many thanks.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit. TUESDAY. MAY, 4, 1886. Mr Walker at Methven.

Mr Walker is to be congratulated upon the tone and matter of the speech he delivered at Methven on Saturday evening. The early post-sessional ut terances of the member for Ashburton were characterised by a too ready acquiescence to the policy of the Government with which he is identified. As an eminently faithful partisan he permitted some of his higher political virtues to be temporarily obscured. But on Saturday he re-asserted his individuality. While giving a loyal and perfectly consistent support to the policy of his leaders, he ventured to state, in precise terms, his own views upon several important questions which are likely to occupy the atten tion of Parliament during its next session. His remarks with regard tot he operation of the Hospitals and Chari table Institutions Act are of special importance, coming, as they do, from a gentleman who has had exceptional opportunities to form a well grounded opinion upon the subject. Mr Walker approves of the main principles of the Act, but objects to some of its details. He thinks the districts defined by the present measure are too large, and is of opinion that, if this defect were remedied, the minor difficulties of finance and administration would be speedily removed. Mr Walker’s ex planation with regard to the attitude he assumed in the H»use towards the petition of a certain section of the ratepayers, praying lor the constitution of a new counity, was frank and com plete, That the object of the peti tioners was defeated by the passage of the Counties Act Amendment Act was no fault of the member for Ash burton. Possibly, the ratepayers of the Mount Hutt district would have displayed greater wisdom and more courtesy if they had entrusted their petition to their own member, instead , of placing it in charge of a gentleman I who was not responsible for the pro tection of their interests. Mr John Holmes says he was away from the House when the clauses defeating the prayer of the petition were passed and therefore he is not to blame. We are not keepers of Mr Holmes’s conscience, but we are quite sure Mr Walker would not have been away from the House under similar circumstances. Mr Walker paid a well merited tribute to the indomitable energy and peculiar tact of the present Native Minister, and gave a concise history of the labours that have placed the East and West Coast Railway project in its present satisfactory position. We readily agree with Mr Walker that it would be “ exceedingly difficult ” to effect any j material saving in our Civil List ex penditure; but this is no answer to the assertion that a saving should, and could, be effected. The member for Ashburton was not original when he attempted to make the excellent and economical management of our Post and Telegraph Departments ex cuse the abuses of our over-grown Civil Service. The administration of those two Departments was specially commended by the now historical Civil Service Commission, and no one, so tar as we fcnow, bas seriously sug

gested that a considerable reduction might be made in the cost of either of these branches of the services. The condition of other Departments is widely different ; and we are glad to learn that Mi Walker will, at least, oppose any general increase in the salaries of the Civil servants.

The following is a list of letters received at the Aahbur >,u Post Office from places beyond the colony during the month of March, »nd remaining unclaimed on May 1, 1880:—J. Garben, J. Maouanie, WG. Martin, and F. Waddiogton We understand that Mr F. B Smith, at present at Wanganui, an accomplished teacher of drawing and painting, will shortly commence the practise of his profession in Ashburton. A meeting of the Committee of the Ashburton Hacing Clnb will be held at the Club’s room this evening. Shortly after one o’clock this morning it was discovered that Messrs Quinton Brothers’ Alford Brewery, on the north west town belt, was on fire. The fire bells rang out an alarm, and the members of the Fire Brlgrde wt-re promptly in attendance at the station. Unfortunately, some delay took place in obtaining the engine, owing to the door of the shed being locked and the custodian not being on the spot. Ultimately the doors of the shed were broken open, and horses ob lained from Mr Q- F. Scott’s stables. On arriving at the scene of the fire it was found impossible to do anything to subdue the flames, and the building and its contents were completely destroyed. The origin of the fire is unknown. The insur ances are' —On the building (in the South British Office). L 220;0 0; on the plant and stock (in the Victoria Office), Ll6O. We trust the delay at the Fire Brigade station will be made the subject of a thorough investigation. A similar hitch occurred on the last occasion on which the services of the Brigade were required, and the difficulty, whatever it may be, should be removed.

There waa only a small attendance at the Town Hall last night, when Madame Summerhayss and her talented company appeared in their musical and operatic entertainment. Madame Snmmerhayes again gave a pleasing and marvellous exhibition of her skill as a pianist. Miss Lulie Anderson and Mr Fitz-Nigel Nicholls were successful with their con tributions to the programme ; and Mr du Vernst won considerable applause- Offenbach’s operetta, " The Blind Beg gars,” concluded the performance. Mr Joseph Ives*, M. H.R., met a num ber of his |o i i leal supporters at the Templar Hall. T vVd, last evening, for the purpose ol : i mg a committee to support his caiuimature for the Wakanui constituency at the next general election. Replying to questions, Mr Ivess promised to exert himself to obtain various con cessions for the electors of Tinwald ; and a committee was appointed te canvass the district in the interests of the present member The following tenders have been re-

ceived for the Mount Somers extension

eontraot: Aooejted : Winsley and Bignel, Oamaru, L 2245, Declined ; J. W. Thomas, Ashburton, 12357; Mackenzie and Son, Dunedin, 12379 ; Barnes and Smith, Ashburton, L25L3 ; W. Stock, Christchurch, L 2595 ; R. Carmichael and Son, Christchurch, • 2813 ; Roberts and Norman, Ashburton, L 2817 ; Luke and Way, Chrisichnrch, 13125 ; A, Swanston, Christchurch L 3503.

It is not yet decided by Government who will move or second the Addresses-in- Reply in the House of Representatives or the Legisla'ive Council this session, but it is probable that Mr Sevan, M.H.R. for Hokitika, will move the Address in- Rovly in tho House of Representatives ; and should a Ounumuoul Buppmaei be returned for Sydenham, he will be asked to second it.

Nominations for tbe Sydenham seat will be made on Wednesday next, and the election takes place a week later. Mr G. S. Graham will ba a condidate for re-election on the Government Insur ance Board.

The agricultural statistics for the county of Ashburton have been published. The following are the gr ss cereal returns : Wheat, 38,034 acres, 764 722 bushels ; oats, 34, 165 ac»., 762,250 bushels; barley, 4,490£ acres, 97,21> bushels, <)ur usual tables ia connection with the statistics are in course of preparation. The following gentlemen have been nominated for election to the Mount Somers Road Board ;—Messrs William Kdson, Thomas Harrison, Edward Her" ring, Andrew McFarlaue, Thomas EMck MeTae, I' d ward Alfred Peache, and Wil Ham Campbell Walker. A poll for the •lection of five of these candidates will take place to-morrow. Polling places— Road Board office, Mount Somers ; and Schoolroom, Alford Forest. The annual meeting of the members of the Ashburt m Debating Society was held 1 1 the Orange Hall last evening Them waa a fair attendance, and the President, Mr J. A. Caygill, occupied the chair. The annual statement of accounts

was submitted, and showed the Society to be in a souud financial position. The following officers were elected :—Presi dent, Mr J. A. Caygill ; Vice-Presidents, Messrs D. Thomas, D. H. Brown, and W. J. Steward ; Secretary and Treasurer, Mr E. Dimant ; Committee, Messrs Hoag, Craighead, Moss, Keir and Paul It was decided that the session should be inaugurated in the usual manner by an address and concert, for which the Com mittee will make arrangements. Holloway's Pills. —Weary of Life— Derangement of the liver is one of the mfi. dangerous of diseases, and the most proloj source of those melancholy forebodings whoh arc worse than death itself, A few doses io

these noted Pills act magically in dispelling loe spirits, and repelling the covert attacks made on the nerves by excessive heat, impure atmos pheres, over-indulgence, or exhausting excite ment. The most shattered constitution may derive benefit from Holloway’s Pills, which will regulate disordered action, brace the nerves, increase the energy of the intellectual faculties, and revive the failing memory. By attentively studying the instructions for taking these Pills, and explicitly putting them in practice, the most espondiug will soon feel confiden of a perfect recovery—fAdvf

ACCIDENT TO THE GOVERNOR.

Auckland, Last iNight RisPxcelloncy the Goveruorleft by special train to night for Onehunga to join the Hinemoa, In going down the Onehuoga wharf he got blinded by the wharf lights and walked over the wharf into the sea Me Nobel, the mate of the Hawea, wfcLh steamer was lying alongside,jumped iu to his rescue, but the Governor caught hold of a stringer of the wharf and was hauled op by the aid of a rope, apparently un injured. Fortunately It was Hood tide at the time. His Excellency want on hoard the Hinemoa, which sails at 8 o’clock to-morrow morning. Lady Jervois and party were on board the Hinemoa at the time of the accident.

ASHBURTON BOROUOH COUNCIL.

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Ashburton Borough Council was held at the Council Chambers, Baring Square, Ust evening. Present: The Mayor and Cri Thomas, Roberts, Sealy, Craighead, C. Reid, Williamson, Bird, and Harrison. MAYOB’a STATEMENT. The Mayor said the debit balance at the bank was L 1,278 19a 6d. The amounts received since last meeting were . Library account, 5i ; dog licenses, L 5 10a ; rates, 1886, J 57 7a; earth, LI 10s. Total, L 64 Is 2d. The meeting with regard to the proposed stock saleyards had taken place, and a resolution had been passed which he had been asked to present to the Council, and this he would do when the proper time arrived. COIUIBSPONDBNCB Correspondence was read as follows: (1) from the Resident Engineer, at Christ church, with regard to the barbed wire around the Courthouse fence, asking if there were any by-law in force in the Borongh in reference to barbed wire. From the posi sion in which the wire was placed no damage could result to any person except he intentionally came into contact with it —A. short discussion took place, and the Mayor undertook to see if a by-law affecting the use of barbed wire in public places were In force, and reply to the District Engineer. The matter was left in the hands of the Mayor accord ingly. (2) From Mr James Uavidsou, of Dunedin, with regard to the Council's iron pipes.—The Mayor said he had been negotiating with Mr Davidson with a

view of effecting a sale. If successful, he would report at the next mooting of the Council. The matter was left in the hands of the Mayor. (3) From Mr T. Holmes, agreeing to the conditions with regard to one of the Council's reserves. BOROUGH LEASE. Mr John Orr waited on the Council , with regard to the lease of a Borongh | reserve held by him. | After briefly stating the circumstances of the case, Mr Orr withdrew, APPLICATION. | From Messrs T. Bullock and GJ. F. , Lublow, applying to have the footpath , in Tancred street, from the Union Bank ' corner to Timtuo’s boarding house—a distance of about two chains—asphalted, , »“d agreeing to contribute hatLoost of j the same. —-r Biid moved, “That the application be granted.” A long dlscna r sion ensued. Ultimately Cr Williamson moved, as an amendment, “That the footpath between East and Gass streets be asphalted on the usual conditions.” Cr thomas spconded the amendment. Or Bird withdrew his motion, and that of 8 Or Williamson was carried. r LIGHTING,

Mr C. W. Baker wrotwatating that the removal of the lamp from the site of the old Fire Brigade station was a great publio inconvenience—a number of streets meeting at that p tint, and the nearest lamp being a considerable distance away. The Mayor said that when he replied to Cr Harrison at the last .meeting of the Council that a lamp was near at hand he was under a misapprehension. It was ultimately resolved, on the motion of Cr Harrison, to re erf ct a lamp at the point Indicated by Mr Baker, the details of fixing to be left in the hands of the Lighting Committee ENOINEEk’3 report. The Engineer reported as follows : Extension of outfall drain : Messrs Brown and Phelps’ tender for earthwors, at 6£d per cubic yard, was accepted by the Works Committee ; they have commenced work, but have been stopped by the recent wet weather. All the pipes have been placed on the ground ready for laying, and all necessary preparations made for beginning this part of the work. Ws have advertised for tenders for labour 10 (He sumps, and mould ask the Council to authorise the Works Committee to accept one. The labour gang has been engaged in carting pipes to and making preparation for extension of the outfall drain, clearing side channels, attending to water supply, etc. Some discussion took place with regard to the new outfall drain. Or Reid asked if 'he pipes were large enough to carry off any storm water that might accumulate after heavy rain. The Mayor said that the Engineer had given his opinion that the size of the pipes was ample to carry off any water that came down the channels. Cr Bird said the ordinary supply that ca ne from the reservoir could be shot off at any time that the channels ware over taxed with storm water DEFAULTING RATEPATEKS. The Kate Collector forwarded a list of ratepayers who had failed to pay their rates since 1879, and who could nut be found, It was resolve! to take the necessary steps to recover the amount of the rates. FIRE BKIOADB LAMP. Cr Thomas drew attention to the lamp at the Fire Brigade station. It was of no use whatever for lighting purposes Ifafew inches of the coloured glass at the bottom of the lamp were removed its usefulness wonld be improved without Impairing its efficiency as a mark of the site of the Fire Brigade station. The matter was referred to the Fire Brigade Committee. In reply to Cr Harrison, the Mayor said that the matter of letting the cot tage on the Fire Brigade site was in the hands of the Committee. A DARK LOCALITT.

Or Harrison mentioned the need of a light of some sort in that part of the town near the corner of Grigg and Wills streets. He said that several people had come to grief on dark nights at the corner in [question owing to the absence of a light Ho was aware that the gas main did not extend so far, but residents would be satisfied with a kerosene lamp, and, he was sure, would undertake to attend to its lighting and cleaning themselves. He moved, “That steps be taken to erect a lamp, either kerosene or gas, at the corner indicated.” Cr Williamson seconded the motion pro foniui. A desultory discussion ensued, in the course of which Cr Thomas suggested that a dozen kerosene lamps should be erected In various parts of the town in order to ascertain if that mode of lighting were cheaper than gas. Several councillors objected to a gas lamp being erected at the corner of Wills and Grigg streets as suggested by Cr Harrison, but said they would support a proposal for a kerosene lamp. Or Harrison's motion was lost, but one subsequently moved by Or Bird, that the Lighting Committee bring np a report on the subject, was carried.

Cr Thomas moved to the effect that a doz3n kerosene lamps be erected as an experiment, but there being no seconder the motion lapsed. SPECIAL MEETING It was resolved to hold a special meeting on Tuesday next at 3.30 p.m., to consider the auditors’ report and the balance sheet COMMITTEE. The Council wont into Committee on the subject of Mr John Orr’a lease, with reg td to wbiph that gentleman had waited ou the Council at an earlier stage of the meeting. It was decided to adhere to the firmer resolution on the matter. THE PROPOSED STOCK SALEYAED S, The Mayor presented the motion which had been carried at a public meeting on the 30 h instant, to the effect that the Council should take steps to erect stock saleyacds within the Borough. Cr Bird thought that the mattei was a too weighty one for the Council to under take, seeing that the district was well servded (a the natter f yard*

Gr Reid thought the proper course would be to appoint a Committee to con sider the cost and details of the scheme Be moved, “ That a Committee be ap pointed to consist of the Mayor, On Roberts, Harrison, Williamson, and Sealy. ” Or Williamson thought all the members of the Oouooil should be included in the Committee, and that a month should be allowed in which to draw up a report. If that were done be would second the motion. He would give the scheme his hearty support if it could be shown that it would be a benefit to the town. Or Thomas did not think it was in the Council's sphere to erect saleyards. The expense of erecting suitable yards would be about L2ooo, and if the Oouncil entered into competition with the present company he knew which body would come to grief. Or Sealy thought the proposal should have approached the Saleyards Company and endeavoured to get it to remove its yards within the Borough. He spoke on the matter at some length, and ultimately moved, “Jhat the present Saleyards Company be communicated with in such a way as to ascertain if it is in favour of removing its stock saleyards within the Borough."

Or Thomas seconded. The Mayor spoke in favour of Or Seaiy’s motion. Or Harrison also spoke in favoar of the motion He did not think the Ooanoil would be wise in going into the business o/ erecting and maintaining stuck yards. He fe!t sure that if the work were undertaken by the Oouncil it would result in a loss to the ratepayers. After eom« desultory difcnasion the motion was withdrawn, and the amend ment, on being put, was carried unani mously. PAYMENTS. The usual monthly accounts, amounting to L 69 16s 3d, were passed for payment, and the Counoi) adjmrned

WAKANUI ROAD BOARD.

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Wakanni Road Board was held on Satur day. Present—Messrs M. Bruce (chair man), Walsh, White, Oole, and Lill. CORRESPONDENCE. The following oorreapondenoe was read: —(I) From the Ashburton Borough Council, enclosing account for L 3 13a expenses of Fire Brigade at Lancuter’a fire. The amount was ordered to be paid, subject to the Town District not being gazetted.—(2) From the Electors’ Protection Association, stating objects, etc, of the Association. The members considered the Association desirable, and would individually assist in carrying out its objects (3) From the Borough Poundkeeper, asking the B oard to appoint him Ranger, in order to prevent persons grazing stock on the roads. Also stating the application was made at the request of owners of property. Referred to the Incoming Board.—(4) From Mr G. W, Laadle/, calling the attention of the Board to the loss he had incurred through persons allowing their gorse cuttings to remain in the drain. This debris had collected and flooded his property, and had also broken away the panels in the drain. He asked to have swing panels erected in the place of the fixed ones. He also asked the Board to strictly en force thv clause of the Public Works Act relating to the obstruction of drains, and to compel the ratepayers to clean out drains past their properties. Mr Leadley further asked the Board to reopen drain on Christie’s road. The Surveyor was authorised to have the necessary works done, and to write to persons fronting the drain that if they should fail to keep the drain clear of gorse, the Board will take legal proceedings.—(6) From Mr N. Fitzgerald, in reference to overflow of drain on bio land. Received. smith’s road.

Mr White pointed out the need for certain repairs on this road and at the bridge. To be attended to. Christie's road (charing cross.) It was resolved to have a short length of drain made to relieve standing pools on the road. WATER RACES. The Surveyor was authorised to have planks put across water races where desir able. surveyors’ report The Surveyors’ report was read as follows : authorised some time ago, and by repre sentations of the member for the Ward as to the necessity of the work, we have had the footpath of Cambridge street leading from the Beach road to the Side School metalled ; tenders were duly called and that of W. Munro (at Is 8d per yard) accepted. —(?) Hampton road : The contractor is progressing with the forma tion of this road. —(3) Bridge, Beach road: As directed at last meeting, we have forwarded notice of the state of the decks of this bridge to the Bank of New Zealand. Since then we have examined it more carefully, and find that the bearers also want renewing; we have advised the Bank on the nutter.—(4) Maintenance : The maintenance man has been engaged on various roads (a the dis trict, and bis diary lies on the table. The report was adopted, and the Board adjourned.

RANGITATA ROAD BOARD

Annual Election.

The following is the result of the poll, held yesterday, for the election of five members of the Rangitata Road Board:— Mr 0. Strachey 51 Mr G. Burgess 49 Mr (J. J. Harper 44 Mr J. Doyle ... ... 43 Mr W. S. Peter 41 Mr E. G. Wright 35 Mr D. Morrow 34 Mr J. Coskerie ... .. 24 The Returning Oflicer declared Mesare Strachey, Burgess, Harper, Doyle, and Peter duty elected.

WAKANUI ROAD BOARD.

Election for No 2 Ward. A poll for the election of two members to represent No 2 Ward on the Wakanni Road Board took place yesterday. The following is the resalt;— Mr James Brown 60 Mr George Cole 22 Mr Thomas Walsh ... ... 19 The Returning Officer declared Messrs James Brown and George Oole duly elected.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE’S COURT.

ASHBURTON- To day. (Bjfore Mr H. C. S. Baddeley, R.M.) The following persons were each fined 10s and costs for having unregistered dogs in their possession:—John O’Brien, Catherine Nolan, Edward Bright, George Cox, Thomas Harrold, and Geo. Robbins William Brooker was fined 20s and costs for having two unregistered dogs in his possession.—lsaac Sargent was fined 40s and costs for four dogs.—Thos. Bradford, for whom Mr Onthbertson appeared, was fined 20s and costs for two dogs,—William Sutherland was fined 3Ds and costs for three dogs. An information against Samuel Bayle, for keeping three dogs, was dismissed. CATTLE ON STREETS. Charles Hmyihe and Joseph Ward were [ charged on the information of W. B. I Oompton, ranger to the Ashburton j B rough Council, with grazing certain cattfc on « public | treat, Mr Crisp k

appeard for the Council, and said that M the by law under which the information was laid had not been enforced before, ha would only ask for a nominal enalty. It was the Connell’* Intention to pat a stop to the practice, and in any future cases he would ask the Oourt to inflict the heariest fine allowed. The fine of 5i and costs in each case was inflicted. CBtJELTT TO A DOO. John Gilchrist was charged with ernelly illuslng a dog. The accused, for whom Mr CuthberUon appeared, pleaded not gnilty. The following evidence wee taken: —Henry Thompson said that about half past ten o’clock on the night of April 23 he saw the accused dragging a dog by a string and kicking it very hard In the riba* The accused continued to kick the dog for about ten minutes.—By Mr Cuthbertson— Witness could not swear the accused wat the man he saw kicking the dog; bat be thought so because of a peculiarity in Gilchrists walk—Subsequently in reply to the Bench the witness said he waa certain the man was Gilchrist

Morris Mayo, gardener, stated that about half-past ten o'clock on the night of April 23 he was In Borueett street, near Dr Boss’s, when he saw the accused Gilchrist kicking a sheep dog which ho was dragging by a string tied tightly round its neck. The dog was almost strangled by the strap, and had not power to stand up. Witness remonstrated with the accused on bis conduct, and the accused replied, “ Whit have you to do with it 1 ’ Witness saw .the accused continue kicking the dog for seven or eight minutes. Did not know how much longer he continued, for witness went in search of the police.— By Mr Outhbertson: Witness was positive the man he saw waa accused. The dog waa so injured that it was hardly able to cry {out. Edward Griffin also saw the accused kicking the dog in the vicinity of. Dr Ross’s house. The animal, which was being dragged by a string, waa not stand ing up It did not cry much, because it was too mnoh hurt to do so. The soenaed was kicking the dog as hard as he waa able ; quite hard enough, witness thought, to break the animal’s ribs. James Purchase stated that on the night in question be heard a sound like a (log choking, on coming out to the street ha saw a man dragging a dog in Bornett street over the railway line At frequent intervals the man k oked the dog violently. Alexander Burns gave evidence similar In effect to that given by previous witness. The evidence of Constable Beddek having been taken,Ur Cntbbertson opened the case for the defence by calling the accused.

John Gilchrist, drover, said ha had been driving cattle for twenty yean and ha 1 bad a great deal of experience with dogs. Last Good Friday night he went np the Alford Forest Road, and had a dog with him. ( The animal was produced in Court.) He was leading the dog, and as It was unwilling to come he would occa sionally twitch the rope which caused the dog to howl He did not kick the dog, but occasionally “ hit it with the side of his foot.” The string wan tied to the dog's collar, and not in a slip knot. The dog was not hurt in any way. He bad another dog at home. It was not injured in any -way —ln reply to the Bench, Gi christ said that be had formerly owned a third dog, but that about a fortnight ago he sold it to a Christ hu*ch drover whose name he did not know. James Maben knew both of the ao cosod’s dogs and had seen them lately, neither was suffering from any injuries. Gilchrist was not a cruel man with his dogs ; in fact he was too easy with them. This was the case for the defence. The Magistrate said that he considered the case had been amply proved. The accused it was evident was a man of a most heartless and brutal nature fie was proceeding to pass sentence when Sergeant Felton said he had Just re. ceived information that the dog which the accused was charged with illtreating had died from the effects of its injuries, and that the a’M>n<vl exhibited in Court was an entirely .i ff .rent one. He called Thomas Bradford, out this witnesss'a evidence was of a hearsay character, and could not accordingly be taken. Sergeant Felton applied for an adjourn* ment till 4 p.m. when he could produce another witness The magistrate said he would grant the adjournment, aa the case wsa one that required sifting to the bottom. Mr Outhbertson had no objection to the adjournment, which was granted. The Court resumed at 4 p m. and after taking further evidence sentenced the accused to 4 month’s imprisonment with hard labor. The Court then rose.

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold ourselves responsible for th opinions expressed by oar correspondents.

TINWALD SCHOOL COMMITTEE.

To the Editor. Sir, —Be letter signed Mr Oorrlgan of Ist inat. Being requested by Chairman to count the votes in connection with the adoption of the annual report, kindly allow me to state that there were 18 voted for and 9 against. The resolution as to who should vote for the election of new Committee was carried by the “ cast* ing vote of the Chairman.”—l am, etc., Jakes Gudsell. Tinwald, May|3rd, 1886.

Sib, —Kindly allow me to reply to Ur Corrigan’s letter of the Ist Instant. Had Mr Corrigan confined himself to the truth I should not hare troubled yon farther, as it is 1 feel compelled to reply to hia false statements. In the first place lam prepared to prove that the annual report was adopted by a majority of 8, not by the casting vote of Chairman, as stated by Mr Corrigan. Secondly, my duties on* fortunately did compel me to leave the meeting for a short time, as for being cornered Mr C. never made a greater mistake in hia life. I returned to the meet ing and was prepared to show vouchers for every penny spent by the Committee, but the Chairman told me it was unneces sary, as matters were settled satisfactorily. In reference to my receiving a salary for my services as secretary, I stated In i’onrt that the Committee voted me a henna of L 5 at the end of the year, which has been done ever since there has bean a school at Tinwald. Well. Sir, at the meeting held on April 23rd the Committee wlahed to vote me this anm ont of inci dentals, bat I declined to receive It. Also, in reference to items appearing in the of Smith in cash booh Is it not a well known fact, Sir, that cheques for small ' accounts in connection with school com mittees or any other society ate always drawn in the secretary or treasurer's name, and receipts taken for each item, which has been the course followed in this case. And, lastly, 1 can produce the names of my proposer and seconder who wished me to stand for re-elaotion, also the names of several gentlemen who called on me previous to the meeting asking me to stand, but I declined the honor. Regretting having to trouble yo a again in this matter.—l am, etc., J. W. SMITH. Tinwald, Mav 3sd, 1886. P.S.—I am rnibrmed that the son-in law referred oin my letter has recently left the parternal roof of his father-in-law. J. W. P.

THE ABHBUKTON GUAJiIJIAN, TUESDAY. MU 4. 1886.



Wanted. W r ANTED KuiWU V'CW JLHIIUIDg, Westport Co si —McCalldm and Co., Timber and Coal Merchants. 5 671 ■inryANTED Known— Greater reduction VV than ever at the Sale of Bank rupt Stock.— Bayes asp Co.. Arcade. ANTED Known—Mas Adams has Removed from the Little Miop vo Baker’s opposite Auctirn Room. 4 649 XATANTtiD Known—Thomas Hoult, V» Herbal Beer Manufacturer, ha-' re moved to the Bacon Factory, Moore street. 4 561



PRESENTS! ['resents! We are n>w giving Pr> Rents to M a vales of 4s ia the £ to eveiy purchaser of One Shilling and upwards on Drapery and Millinety, etc. For desciiptiou of Presents see Window Dressmaking on the premises. Perfect fit guaranteed. H. <J, t-EGEUS, Melfnrd Douse. T\T ANTED Known.—C Hawkins, Tin- VV wald,is now making Men’s Water tight Boots, to measure, for 18s rivettod, 20s pegged A good assortment of strong boots in atoct, at lowest possible price A call earnestly solicited,



Special Advertisements. EXTRACT from New Zealand Gazette t Bth October, 1835. CLAIMS UNDER FOREST TREE 3 PLANTING ENCOURAGEMENT ACTS. General Crown Lands Office, Wellington, sth October, 1885. Notice.—“ The Forest Trees Planting Encouragement Act Amendment Act, 1871,” and “ The Forest Trees Planting Encouragement Act, 1872,” having been repealed, it is requested that all out standing claims in pursuance of those Acts, and of any regulations made thereunder, may be sent in to the office of the Com missioner of Crown Lands for the district in which plantations have been made, be fore the 31st day of Decemoer next.



Monthly advp. kitsch, issued by Robert Elston, Theatrical I Agent and Bill Poster; terms—4o inch space 5a per month, centra spaces 10 s ; for longer terms special arrangements can bo made ; advertisements should not be later than the 26th ef each month. r ’*' fl WANTED Known—Wortheim sow ing Machines can be had on Time Payments at the New Zealand Clothing Factory’s Branch, East street, Ashburton. ' 2 276 A GRAND White Sugar, 3d per lb; Dried Apples, 6d per lb ; Figs, 8d per box; New Currants, 6d per lb ; New Nelson Jams, 6d per tin; Condensed Milk, 6d per tin ; Sperm Canales, td per lb ; Price's English Sperms, lOd —At Jas. McGbegob’s, Tancred street.



ANTED Known— That R. Lancas ter has reduced the price of meat. 25 per cent —for Cash only. Lamb, 2s and 3a per quarter. 41b Loaf for Free trade for ever. R. Lancaster, Ready-Money Meat Mart, Bullock’s Arcade. 9 632 ANTED Known—To the Ladies of Ashburton and surrounding dis tricts and the public in general. Mr J. Moison, Impermeable Bootmaker, has re ceived a large shipment c£ French, Eng lish and German ladies’ shoes, button op aides, great choice, now for inspection, which J. Moison intends dis posing of at reasonable rates during the coming holidays. His own make always on hand or made to order. Repairing done with care and promptitude. Colo nial boots of all kinds. Next to the Ciub, Tancred street, AshburtuU. 10 880



10 873 J BALLaInCK Minister of lands. EAOR Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, ; Asthma, Coryza, Influenza, Con sumption, etc. KAITS Compound of Linseed, Ani seed, Senega, Squill, Tolu, etc, with Chlcrodyne. KAY’S Compound, a demulcent ex pectorant, for Coughs, Colds and Chest Complaints. KAY'S Compound, for Coughs and Colds, is equally serviceable for Horses and Cattle. KAY’S Tic Pills, a specific In Neu ralgia, Face Ache, etc. Contains Quinine, Iron, etc. COAGDLINE Cement for Broken Articles. Sold everywhere. Sole makers—



Special Advertisements. RAILWAY Refreshment Rooms, ASHBURTON. Mr T. QDILL begs to announce the fact that he is still carrying on business Railway Station, where he still will retain his former reputation by selling nothing but the BitSl' of olti matured Wines and Spirits. Luncheon will also be supplied on the shortest notice, and moderate cnarge. P.S.—The above Rooms are open to the Public from 7 a. m, till after the arrival of SBBURTON AND TIN WALD SHEEP DIPS. last train at night. T. QDILL. O 000 Lessee.



The Ashburton County Stock and Saleyatds Company ia prepared to Dip Sheep IN LARGE Ott SMALL NUMBERS, With any material that Farmers may desire. Good paddock accommodation provided free of charge. GEORGE JAMESON, Secretary. rnO the Ashburton Guards and Vo’un- JL tears.-THE RED BOOK, containing the whole of the Exercises in Battalion Drill, Squad Drill, Bayonet Drill, infantry Drill, Etc, NuVt IN. The above should be perused by ali Volunteers and will be found useful to those intending to compete for Govern ment appointments. This book being difficult to procure ail intending purchasers had better apply at once to T. F. FARLEY.



101 KAY BROS., Stocknort, England Changed Hands! BRANCH SHOP, TOWN HALL, Ashburton. THE BOOK & STATIONERY Business lately carried on by Messrs H. J. Wood and Co, of Christchurch, has been purchased by me, and at a price con siderably below original cost; this will give my many patrons an opportunity of ob taining a number of requisites at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. STATIONERY. —Special care is given to all orders. Promptitude guaranteed.



MANUFACTURE of ACCOUNT BOOKS Having made arrangements with a first class firm for the execution of all Com missions as described above, clients may rely upon receiving PROMPT ATTENTION, first class work being made a specialty. LITERATURE. Any book not in stock will be procured without delay. Orders taken for all news papers British and Foreign included), Public Committees receiving liberal con cessions. . PRINTING. This branch is b-nng fostered, and every attention paid to accuracy, neatness, and promptitude in the execution of all orders, all work receiving personal superintend-



School Committees will do well to coa sider the many advantages to be derived from purchasing their prize books from me, as I am now offering prize books at very reasonable prices, in fact, at Christ church prices, and no carriage to pay, whilst my stock consists of about 3,50 u volumes. School requisites of every desciiptioo kept in stock. Thomas i?. J?ar^y, Bookseller, Stationer, Printer, and Newsagent, Saunders’ Buildings, East street, Ashburton, Branch Shop: Town Hall, Ashbuclon.



DELIVERY OF NEWSPAPERS. Customers may rely upon receiving their Morning and Evening Papers safely de livered at their doors, and not upon the front lawn. The same remark applies to Home Papers, Journals, and Periodicals ; also, purchasers may have their Parcels delivered promptly. Wholesale Lines Always in Stock, BrOWU Paper, Orocer’o Uoga, Tea Poporo, Twine, and tradesmen's general requisites. Bookbinding Orders Received. £. P. Farley, BOOKSELLER. STATIONER, PRINTER & NEWSAGENT, Saunders’ Buildings and Town Hall, Ashburton.



STOCK-TAKING, FEBRUARY 1. 1886. E beg to draw our Aahbur- YV ton and Country Custo mers’ attention to *tiie fact that we have reduced the prices of many lines in our well known Stock, notably in MENS’, BOYS’ & YOUTHS’ Clothing, And feel confident that an early inspection will well repay a isit to the NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY’S BRANCH, East Stkeet, Ashbuexon.



Victorian Steam Carriage Works. J. B. STEEL & SON WISH to intimate to the Public of Ashburton and surrounding districts that, having obtained STEAM POWiii-t and other Machinery requisite for the carrying on their work efficiently, are now in a position to meet the demands of the public with a fir'’‘-class article at prices to suit the times. Every dC ,'ption of Carriages and Traps made, Painted and Repaired. Spring Traps from £2O. Whitechapsls from £25. Buggies from £3O. P.S.—Special attention paid to Repainting and Retrlmming. VICTORIAN STEAM IRON WORKS AND GENERAL SHOEING FORGE. J, R, S. & SON, while thanking the public for their past liberal support in this department, beg to intimate tha-, having procured first-class Machinery, they are now la a position to undertake all kinds of Engineering work. Special attention is given to Turning, Boring and the Repairing of all kinds of Machinery, including Combines, Engines, Reaper and Binders and every description of Agricultural Implements. * ESTIMATES given for Contractors and Builders Ironwork. HORSES CABEFLU LY HOD— Draughts, 7s; Hacks, 6a. 8 415 Victoria House. R A K D DISTRIBUTION OF ™ BOHEMIAN GLASS VASES, Etc., To Purchasers of Parcels amounting to IEN SHILL! A O AND ONE POUND. rtlcles io be Exhibited in Wit dc-ws in a Lwdaya. Presents equal to a reduciio of THREE SHILLINGS IN THE FOUND, to be distributed upon arrival, Dimmit and Coe, . , in; Alt 1,-KA l KIU' ; CLOMiHIUS, Kro, SM* • trade. AeisbswtQß- I



ip : u\. i ertisemeats. ROWN ISON WORKS ARMAGH STREET, Christchurch. Portable flanges Burn Wood and Coal—in Four Sizes. PAINTED CORRUGATED IRON i» Four, Six and Seven Feet Lengths. 40 pec cent. Cheaper than Galvanised Iron. 10 1988 HAVE FOR SALE OHEA P WOOLPAOKS, full weights FENCING WIBF Nos. 8 and 9, at less than & LINSEED, colonlai BARBED WIRE, from L 27 10s to LBP a ton TURNIP & RAPE SEEDS, all descrip tions, guaranteed to grow OATS & CHAFF, large stock, low prices ENGLISH AND OTHER CLOVERS MATSON, COX & CO.



ORR & ALCORN’S Sale ol New Drapery Goods NOW GOING ON. OBSERVE THE ADDRESS, AND DON’T GO TO THE WRONG SHOP.



rjIHE PROBLEM SOLVED. By the aid of mathematical science, and by carefully ssudying the human from in all its varied phases of development, we have long ago reduced the art of fitting to a certainty. But in these days of falling prices, another problem presents itself for solution, and It is this ; to produce CLOTHING TO MEASURE at the,same pricejaa ready made goods so that everyone may enioy the luxury of a Perfect Fitt ing Suit, at the lowest possible expense. It gives us much pleasure to Inform our friends and the public generally that this PROBLEM IS ALSO SOLVED, and we are now making suits in our usual First-class style, at the following prices: £ s d Fair Tweed Suit to measure ... 3 0 0 Better quality ... ... ... 310 0 Good honest Ashburton or Kai apoi Soils ... ... ... 40 0 Fancy Coatings, Broadcloths, etc, in proportion. As no margin is allowed for risk of any kind, orders at these prices will be eie coted for CASH ONLY. Several large shipments of Autumn and Winter Tweeds and Fancy Coatings juok r«rsmvedL Craighead & Co, TAILORS AND OLO i HIERS ASHBURTON.



■MMENSB SUCCESS OF THE UNPARALLELED CHEAP SALE Of Masers Friedlandor Bros’ stock Everybody delighted with the Bargains* Owing to the extraordinary de mand for Drapery, Clothing, and Boots, at this MONSTER SALE I have opened Messrs Friedlan dec Bros’ premises for a few weeks, where the SALE will go on from day to day, as well as AX MY OWN PUEMISES. The pnblio will bear in mind that t is a genuine sale, and that the stock m be cleared out, no matter at what saorifi ANDREW ORR McCallum and Co., TIMBER, IRON, COAL, AND FIREWOOD MERCHANTS, IMPORTERS, SAWMILLERS, AND MANUFACTURERS. TO STATIONHOLDERS & FARMERS W E beg to advise that we have just to baud a Line of Splendid STEEL FENCING WIRE (both Oval and Round.) Also, Best Dominion Steel Barb Fencing Wire, at prices which Defy Competition COAL! COAL!! COAL!!! We are now landing ex Hauroto, G. M. Tucker, and Wakatipu, PRIME HOUSEHOLD COAL, Which will bo sold at lowest rates. All kinds of Builders’ Ironmongery, Oils, Paints, Turnery, Hurdles, Gates, etc, always in stock. Inspection invited. McCALLUM & CO., MERCHANTS & IMPORTERS. i U 7 W. H. COLLINS, Manager.



Orr and Alcorn, EAST STREET, Are now landing Direct from tho Mann- A LARGE AND VARIED STOCK OP furnishing AND DOMESTIC IRONMONGERY, And Respectfully Invite yonr Inspection. 4 592



Enjoy Like —What a truly beautiful world (we life in ! We cm desi cno better when in good health ; but how often do the majority of people feel like giving it up disheartened, dis couraged and worried out with disease, when there is no occasion for this feeling. Green's August Flower will make ' hem as fipe from disease as when bom. Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint are the direct cause of seventy-five pe- cent, of such malad es as Biliousness, Indigestion, Sick Headache, Costiveness, Nervous Prostration, Dizziness of the Head, Palpitation of the Heart, and other distressing symptoms. Three doses of August Flower will prove its wonderful effect. Sold by all Druggists at 3s 6d, per bottle, Sample bottles, i



The greatest appetizer, stomach, blood *L. vier regulator on earth —American Co.’s Hop? Bitters. Look for and read Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, etp., are quick! cured by using Baxter’ “Lvng Preserver.’ This old-established medicine U pleasant to. the palate, and highly extolled by members of the medical and clerical profession, Read id* TVtifCVMt,