DAILY MEMORANDA.

MEETING?, AMUSEMENTS Etc. Friday, May 7. Ashburton County Council— U Council Chambers, 11 a. m. Longbeach Road Board Office—Meeting of ratepayers »t 3.30 Mon day, May 10 Royal Polace Circus at 8 o’clock Monday, may 17 orough Council, at Borough Council Chambers st* 7 30 _

FIRST EDITION.

In order to ensure despatch by the afternoon trains and coaches the first edition of the Guardian is occasionally published without revision. Ris un necessary lor correspondents to call our attention to nnntera’ errors; if they should be of importance they will be corrected In the subsequent issue. Additional matter appearing in the second edition will appear in the first edition ot tne following day.

NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS.

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The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas, et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, MAY, 7, 1886.

The Colonial Secretary has addressed a circular letter to the various County Councils in the colony, inviting the members to suggest amendments in the Codlm Moth Act of 1884, which might assist in providing machinery for the eradication of the codliu moth peat. This subject, we are informed, has lately occupied the serious attention of the Government, who wish to adopt some line of action which may have the effect of checking the spread of the nuisance The Codliu Moth Act of 1884 coutaina provisions wh.cii might meet the case, but they cun only be set in motion upon the application of the owners of infected orchards, and, as the first result of such applicaliou would be to impose upon the petitioners a tax for the eradication of the pest, the Act has practically proved a i dead letter. Persons taking an interest in this matter should communicate with the Chairman, or with one of the officials of the County Council.

Regulations for the formation of village special settlements on perpetual leasing have been gazetted. They provide that the laud to be se ected shall be held on perpetual lease for the first term of 30 years, and for sbbsequeut terms of 21 years without any right of acquiring freehold. The rental is based on the capital value of the laud, and in no case is it to be less than 20a per acre, and no greater area than 20 acres will be allotted to any one applicant. Arrangements will be made for advancing small sums to assist selec tors. The annual rent will be 5 per on the capital value, together with 5 per cent on the moneys advanced.

The annual meeting of ibe .'outh Can terbury Athletic Club was continued yesterday. The sports passed oil success fully. The principal winners were Messrs LoUien, Grierson, (Julian, F. Fish, and R. {Smithson. The Ashburton County Council has determined to offer a reward of L2O lor such information as will lead to the conviction of the person or persons who have recently tampered with the water race sluices at Padding Hill. Mr Ivess, M.H..R , mot his political supporters at Flemington last evening. A meeting of the Uamstead School Committee will be held this evening. A meeting of the shareholders of the

Ashburton Cheese and Batter Factory

Company will be held at the Arcade Chambers to-morrow at 3 p.m. for the purpose of confirming a resolution with regard to the roluntary liquidation of the Company.

The members of the Ashburton Farmers League are invited to attend at the

Arcade Chambers to morrow afternoon at 3 30.

A meeting of ratepayers of the Hamstead, Netherby, and Trevor ton districts will be hold ut the Hamstead schoolroom on Tuesday evening to consider the name (dakatere) given to the new town district. if thought advisable by a majority of the ratepayers steps will be taken to change the name.

At a meeting of the North Canterbury Board of Education yesterday some discussion of a conversational character took place as to the advisableness of building two small schools at Rangilata instead of one larger one; finally the Board decided to obtain further information on the subject. A special meeting of the members of the Ashburton Fire Brigade was held at the Fire Brigade Station last evening for the purpose of presenting a long-service medal to late-Fireman W. H. Sando. There was a fair attendance of members, and the Captain, Mr G. F. Scott, occupied the chair. The Chairman, in making the presentation, complimented the recipient npon his long and creditable connection with the Brigade. The Chairman also referred to the medals, the property of the Brigade, held by Mr J. C. Dolman. He said Mr Dolman’s conduct in withholding medals from those entitled to them was most reprehensible. It was difficult to understand what object Mr Dolman had in view in defying the law and the authorities, but be might be quite sure that the obstinate freak would not redound to his credit or advantage* Mr Sando, in acknowledging the presentation, also referred to the medals held by Mr Dolman. He staled Mr Dolman bad boasted tbat ha (Mr Sandoj should not receive a raedil; but, thanks to the exertions of the Brigade, the contemplated injustice had been averted. A vote of thanks to the Chair man concluded the proceedings.

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It is gratifying to note that two Ash burton lads, sons of Mr John Buchanan, of the High School, have won consider able distinction in connection with the recent scholarship examination. In class B, Master Alfred Buchanan tied with Miss Hilda Lewis for first place, beating 36 o‘her competitors. In class 0, in which the-o were only three competitors, Master Bdgar S. Buchanan was first, and secured the only scholarship. These yonng geu'leraen left the High School some months ago, and entered at the Ashburton Borough School in order to make themselves eligible for this exami nation. Their distinguished success r> fleets the very greatest credit upon the tutors of the High School and upon their own industry. We trust their example may be emulated by the youth of the district. In the course of a discussion at a meet ing of the Ashburton County Couccil to day Mr E. S. Coster stated that a trout weighing over 21bs was taken out of a water race below Lauriston, about 20 miles from the intake, a few days ago.

The following are the prices quoted In the Corn Exchange report to-day:—Wheat, Prime Tuscan, 3s 5d to 3s bid ; Pearl and Hunter’s, 3s 3£d to 3s 4u. Oats— Bright milling, 2s to 2s Id ; short feed, la lid to 2s ; Danish and Tartarian, Is 10J to Is lid. Barley—Prime malting, 3s 3d to 3s 6d|; fair malting, 2s lOd to 3s Id; feed, 2a 2d to 2s 3d. Peas—Prussian blues 3s lOd ; feed sorts, 3a to 3s 3d Beans, 2s lOd to 2s ltd. Bye Grass— Machine dressed, 6s 3d to 6s 6d ; farmers’ parcels, 3s 9d to 4s 6d. Cocksfoot— Extraordinary heavy and clean, 3fl to 4d; medium, 3|i to 3£d. Derwent Potatoes, 47s 6d to sl)a. Dairy Produce—Prime tub butter, 9d to lid ; inferior, 4d to 6d. Cheese—Loaf shape, 6d to size, 6Jd; large, 4sd to sd. The above prices are those paid to farmers and delivered f.o.b. Lyttelton. The Wellington City Council last night decided to postpone for three months the striking of a threepenny rate fc Hospitals and Charitable Aid purposes, in order to ascertain whether it is possible to raise the requisite amount by voluntary subscrip tion. They also decided to agree to the resolntim of the Christchurch Council, objecting to advertising on telegraph poles in the city. Mr W, H. Messenger, who for some time was lessee of His Lordship's Larder in Christchurch, has been arrested in Vic toria on a charge of wife desertion. The Defence Department have secured the services of a man thoroughly conver sant with laying submarine mines, and in a short time he will enter on bis duties as Instructor to the Torpedo Corps in that special department. With regard to the New Guinea ques tion, it is understood that the New Zealand Government is willing that Queensland should undertake the ad ministration of affairs in that Island. At a conference of representatives of School Committees in the Otago district, it was resolved to recommend Parliament to abolish cumulative voting. A number of other alterations in the machinery por tion of the Act were recommended. We remind intending purchasers that the privileges in connection with the Autumn Meeting of the Ashburton liacing Club will be sold at Mr Alfred Harrison’s auction rooms to-morrow at 2 p.m. As the meeting promises to be the most successful yet held by the Club, and a largo attendauce is expected, the various lots should realise full prices. A motion for the division of the Ash burton riding of the Ashburton County into two ridings will be dealt with at the next meeting of the County Council. Holloways PiLas.—Nervous Deilitby— No part of the human machine requires mote

watching than the nervous system—upon

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RESIDENT MAGISTRATE’S COURT.

ASHBDRTON- To day. (Before Mr H. C. S. Baddeley, R.M.) DRUNKENNESS. Charles Massey was charged with having been drunk in East street on the 6th instant. The accused admitted “ the contravention of the regulations of the statute in such cases made and provided,” As he bad evidently not quite recovered from the effects of his buut be was re manded until the following day. CIVIL CASES. Warne v Fowler, claim 15s. This was a case which had been adjourned from a previous day in order that a witness might be called to support the defendant's con tention that the money had been paid. K, Hill was called and gave evidence, after which judgment was given for the amount claimed. Bevan v L>. McKenzie, claim Bs, De fendant did not appear, and judgment was given for plaintiff, by default, for the amount claimed and costs. Dolman v Meaolam, claim 6s Bi. Mr. Caygill for plaintiff. Judgment lor amount claimed. Sharp v Hoult, claim IS 11s Od. The plaintiff stated that he had been employed by the defendant for 21 days, and the amount h'e fined for was the balance of bis wages. The defendant admitted having employed the plaintiff, but disputed the time ho had been at work, aid said he had only arranged to give him 5s a day. ile stated that he owed him a balance of 18s. After evidence had been taken judgment was given for 30s without costs. The Oourt then rose.

CORRESPONDENCE.

Wedo not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents.

WAKANUI ELECTORATE.

‘I o tub Editor. Sir, —Does it not seem a good deal like impertinence on Mr Ivess’s part to be stumping the district and trying to entrap electors into [lodging themselves to vote for him at the next election when there is still another session of Parliament to be held? Who can say what the next session may bring forth, or what Mr Iveas’s conduct may be thereat] More over, it is not yet known what candidates will present themselves; and it is unwise for persons to tie themselves up with pledges before they know the choice which lies before them. Mr Ivess seems to trust a great deal more to vigorous canvass iug and "organisations, ’’ than to bis own merits, for the retention of his seat, and therein, perhaps, he shows true wisdom. I am, etc, Elecbor.

ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL.

The ordinary monthly meeting of the E Ashburton County Council was held at the Council Chambers, Baring square, to-day. Present—Messrs W. 0. Walker (chair- * man), B. 8. Coster, E. G. Wright, D. * McLean, and C. J. Harper. i chairman's STATBMKNT. £ The Chairman said:—The Minister of < Public Works has informed the Council that the District Engineer has been 1 instructed to have the painting of the Hakaia Gorge Bridge done, and the expense will be defrayed from the vote at the Bank of New Zealand. The Govern ment has also informed the Council that the question as to the meaning of main roads, asked for with reference to the main road through the Tinwald Town Board District, is not, in its opinion, one for Grown Law officers to advise on. A letter from the Geraldine County Coanoii, on the matter of irrigation, will be placed before the Council to day. Since the police have taken action in the matter of unregistered dogs there has been a great demand for collars ; ths number sold is 969. The sum of 1.856 15s 3d has been paid on account of water charges, leaving LIOO still outstanding. The Commissioner of Property Tax has furnished the Council with copies of the rolls for the Mount Hutt, Raugitata, and South Rakaia Ridings. I hope to have the others shortly and to be able to place before the Council at the next meeting the rateable valne of the County so that the Council can see what rate will be required. A circular from the Colonial Secretary, asking for suggestions from the Council as to deal ing with the codlin moth, will be placed before the Council I have received the petition re proposed Dromore Road District containing fresh signatures, which i will be considered by the Committee appointed to attend to this matter before next meeting of the Council. ROUTINE. | A statement of business done by the ( Chairman since last meeting, the water , ranger's reports aad diaries, and other , documents, were laid on the table. ENGINEER’S REPORT, ’ The Engineer’s report was read as follows: ' Blackford, Redcliffe Road ; The contractor is .stillat work on this road, but has not made much progress during recent wet weather. — 5 Ashburton Gorge Road : I have prepared i specifications eta, for another section uf this road, for which tenders will be placed before you to-day.—Black Mountain Track : Tbe , materials for proposed bridge are still lying

at Coalgate Station, but as soon as the state of the river admits of Mr Girard’s carting them to the site the work of erection will be com -1 menced.—Upper Rangitata Bridge ; Several rotten planks have had to be removed from the decking of the old portion of the bridge . during the mouth, and the whole of it is r becoming a solutely unsafe. The cutting at north approach was partly blocked with ’ bou'ders from the slopes—and 1 have had it cleared at small expense. —North Ashburton River Bridge, at Digby’s : The fencing of south f approach has been erected as autuotised, and , some of the planks on bridgeare being replaced. t —Plains Water Supply: All the races have been { supplied during the uonth, with the exception o: E races, supplied from Pudd.ng Hill, he sluices at inlet there having been tampered witn on four different occasions, and all the k water turned down the bye-wash. The mains 8 will require to be shut oft this month for 1 cleaning ; and, as many of the race, are in a 3 foul state, occupiers will then an oppor -2 tunity of overhauling them.—The Mount a Somers and Springburn mains will also be i shut off.—The W.-kanm Flat races are nq.v 8 in good order, the settlers in that district having been at some pains to clear them properly this time. Water is now being let ‘ on to the Rakaii Village Settlem snt races.— ? Ashburton-Rangitata Water Supply : The e branch race near Ealing has been finished, an I water let down the two new races in the Coldstream d strict. . two new lords have e been put in in Shepherd s Bush district, and it one on the Hinds-Maroran Road. lenders e will be placed before you to-day for branch e race for Messrs Ballantyne and others.—The i- Maintenance Conliactor has recently made i- considerable improvements on_so ue sections of a this district, but much still remains to be done, c especially on races R and Q ; also on upper it portions of nT and Tl > been requested by .the Irriga ion Committee to d prepare plans, estimate and report, I have nrw )f done s> by the lines indicated by thorn, an i ). these will be in readiness for thei fust o meeting. 0 OFFER RANGITATA BRIDGE. d It waa .resolved on the motion of Mr t E. ,G. Wright, aeeondei .by Mr 0. J. Harper, “ That the Geraldine County Council be informed that thia Council intends to call for tenders for the decking of the old portion of Bridge.” PLAINS WATER SUPPLY. It was resolved that a reward of L2O h should be offered for information which e would lead to the conviction of the person e or persons who tampered with the sluices e at Pudding Hill, as described in the ” Engineer’s report. 1 lt|was determined that theJmaiae|shonid - bo shut off as proposed by the Engineer. (At this stage Mr G. W. Laadly took his seat at the Council table.) B MAINTENANCE WATER SUPPLY. 1 A letter was read from Mr Fawcett with t regard to hia contract for the maintenance . of water races, and it was resolved “ That . Mr Fawcett he paid at the rate of 24s , for the three months, and that the fords s he attended to where it is necessary. (Mr J. Jackson took his seat at this - stage.) I t CULVERTS — RAKAIA DISTRICT. , Mr E. 8. Coster reported that the South Rakaia Road Board had determined to remove culverts from certain roads and • substitute open crossings. It was resolved “ That the Council approve of the action i of the South Rakaia Road Board in sub- J . stitutlog open fords for culverts on the I i Kyle Road, and that the onlverts be the I property of the Board ” I CULVERTS—WAKANUI DISTRICT. I The Engineer's attention waa directed I to the state of the culverts in the Wakanui I Hoad District: especially to those on the I Beach Road. I WATER SUPPLY. I The report of the Water Supply Com- I mittee was read and adapted. I rakaia water supply. I Mr E. S. Coster proposed “That the I cost of taking the water from the Rakaia I River to complete the system of water I races, be charged to general county I funds." In supporting the proposition j Mr Coster urged that the district I immediately effected should not be called I upon to rate itself for a work similar to I those undertaken in other parts of the j district at the cost of the whole County, j Mr 6. W. Leadlay seconded the motion j 1 and briefly expressed his approval of its I object. I ( Mr E G. Wright said he would be very I reluctant to oppose any equitable proposal I ‘ made for the benefit of a section of the J 8 ratepayers, but he could not possibly give j * hia approval to the motion before the I Council. Clause 19 of the Counties Act, J Amendment Act, 1883 was directly I f applicable to tbe case in hand, and he | r thought the time had arrived when the j I Council sbonld apportion its annual IP income in terms of that clause. He gave I ° notice that at next meeting of the Council j he would move “ That the Council at its I next meeting shall apportion the gross I D income of the year from all sources in the J oi manner indicated by section 19 of the | Counties Act Amendment Act 1885 ” I

Messrs Harper and Jackson and the Chairman expressed their concurrence with the remarks made by Mr Wright, and on being put to the meeting the motion proposed by Mr'Ooatfer was lost, COUNTIES ACT. On the motion of Mr Wright, seconded by Mr McLean it was resolved ‘‘ I hat sections 19, 20 and 17 <1 the Comities Act Amendment Act, 1883, be advertised once iu each of the newspapers circulating in the district, for the information of thq rite* papers.”

PAYMENTS, The usual monthly accounts were passed for payment. DIVISION OF RIDING. Mr E. G. Wright gave notice that at next meeting be would move “ That this Council take proceedings' to divide the Ashburton Biding into two Ridings, north and south of the Ashburton river, and - that such new ridings be named the Wakanni and Ashburton riding r<*BDeo tivoly." CORRESPONDENCE. The following correspondence was read * —(1) From the Geraldine County Coun cil, asking the assistance of the Council in obtaining such an amendment in the Counties Act as would enable the Gover nor, by proclamation, to give Councils power to enter upon lands for all pur poses in connection with the construction and maintenance of water races : It was resolved, •* That the Council will be ready to assist in anything reasonable, bat, at the same time, this Coanoii desires to state that it has bad no difficulty in obtaining the necessary powers from the owners of land, in consideration of the great benefits conferred by the water supply.”—(2) From the United North Canterbury and Ashburton Charitable Aid Board, applying for the county's contribution towards charitable aid, L 1,408 2s 61: It was resolved, “That the Council considers the demand for the whole payment {in one sum for :12 months as unreasonable, and would request the Board to amend their re qu sition by making It for four quarterly instalments.” Tbo Council then adjourned until 2.30 p.m. On resuming the following boslnen was disposed of; DEPUTATIONS, i Mr M. Brace waited on the Coanoii t with reference to the Seafield water supply. He said that, as perhapa the Council were aware, the settlers in the Seafield i district had suffered from a great scarcity r of water daring the past snmmer, an A they were likely to similarly suffer the scheme which had been brought for ward by Mr Coster were carried out. He i bad noticed that the Council at its last meeting had decided that the work, if t carried out, should be a special charge ' upon the district interested. On behalf ~ of the Seafield settlers, he wished to _ protect against this arrangement, for the * schame would be only a completion of e the existing water supply, and put Boa _ field on an eqnal footing with other ,f districts. Besides, that district had n contributed a large share towards county L- I works, and he considered it unfair that it il shou'd be specially rated for the carrying n into eSeot of Mr Coster’s scheme.

The Chairman said the question waa mainly one of finance. bat the Ooanoil would consider tbe matter brought before it by Mr Bruce.

Mr Brace thanked the Council and withdrew

Mr J. C. Bell, on behalf of the TJowald Town Board, waited on the Council with refer noe to a footpath on the main South Road in the Tinwald Town district. He wished to know if tbe Conncil would form the footpath in question, provided the Town Board undertook the shingling. The Chairman said the question of control of the portion of road in question bad not yet been definitely settled, but, solar as he c *uld judge, the would in no case undertake any work in - connection with the footpath. After a brief consultation between Mr Bell and the Council, it waa decided that it was outside the Council's sphere to do any work to the footpaths. BOUNDARY ROAD The committee appointed to decide the ] proportion of the cost of maintenance of I tbe Great South Road where it forma the I boundary of the Rangitata and Cold* I stream Road Districts to be borne by I each of tbe Hoards, recommended that I both should pay equal shares. I The report was adopted. J OVERFLOW I On thereport of MrLeadly, who had been I appointed lo inspect a d report upon the I damage caused to Mr Juba Corbett’s pro* 1 perty by the overflow of the Wakanai I Creek, it was decided to allow Mr Corbett j the sum of Ll 5, any relief works farther I i ban those carried oat by tbe Council to j be effected by himself. I DIVESTING WATER RACES ] Mr F. Ferriman wrote, forwarding I LlO, the amount of a fine which bad I been imposed on him far » breach of the I water race bylaws, and asking that it I might be remitted. I It was decided not to temit the fine. I STORK WATER. I The Assistant District Engineer wrote I asking that the Council might have a I water coarse at Lyndhuret cleaned oat in I order that storm water might be prevented I from returning to the railway line. I It was resolved to instruct the Engineer I to make a complete survey of the locality, with a view of instituting legal proceed ings against a ratepayer who, it was said, had obstructed tbe water race in question. LICENSES. Slaughtering licenses were granted to E. Thomas and A. Protheroe. TENDERS. The following tenders were accepted: : shburton Gorge Road, J. Carleton, I Llls 32s 6i ; water race at Shepherd’s Bush, VV. Silcook, la 5d par chain. DOG REGISTRATION. It was resolved, on the motion of Mr Coster, seconded by Mr Jackson, “ That the Chairman be requested to get an amendment in the act to give power to tbe Connell to vary the charges on dogs, according to their breeds and utility.” RAKAIA GORGE BRIDGE. The matter of the Rakaia Gorge Bridge was referred to the Engineer. ADJOURNMENT. The Conncil then sojourned till Friday, June 4.

SOUTH RAKAIA ROAD BOARD.

The first meeting of the newly elected Sooth Rakaii Road Board wsa held at the Boaad’s office yesterday. Present— s Messrs Holmes, Coster, Tucker, and i Mulligan. r CHAIRMAN, r Mr Coster was re-eseated Chairman, t WORKS The Clerk was directed to hare a number of trees transplanted, and to hare the water races made through the township. It was resolved that the two calvaria on the first portion of the Great South Road be taken up at once and open crossings substituted. The Clerk was Instructed to famish an estimate for removing the tussocks from some of the roads near the Village Settlement, CHERTS ST ROAD. No definite reply having been received from the Rail tray Department, it was resolved to write again, and ask if the Department would recommend that the piece of road in question be handed over o the Road Board. WATSR BAGS CROSSINGS. The Ciers was instructed to have a number of gratings made for water race crossings. BOUNDARY ROADS. Recommendations were read, from per sons who had attended the annual meeting, with regard to the cost of fotmlng boundary roads. It was di & covered, from the reports appearing inthp Ashburton Guardian some years ago, that a promise had been made hy the late Chairman (Sir G N. Mackie) to share the cost' 1 of road formation.'—lt was resolved that the Board would sheaf the cost of forming Baker’s Road frotjt Normanby Road to the 3-ohain reserve this being a boundary road between Ssttleqiopt atjd i>tfl«r land},

THE ASHBURTON HUAKUI.v N, FRIDAY, MaV 7, 1886.



Wanted. W~f ANTED Known—Greatei reduction than e.var at the Sale of Bank rupt Stock.— Bayes and Co., Arcade. \ RANTED Known—The Gospel will V y be preached every Lord’s Day evening in the Arcide Chambers at. 5.30 p.m. (dv.) Free for all. Wo collection, 5 C 97 % ytANTED KNOWN-Long looked VV for come at last. T. Hoult, having commenced bacon curing, he is able to supply a real good Pork Sausage at 6 1 per lb at the Factory, Moore st, Ashburton. Pigs cured in any quantity dried, smoked and delivered home at One Penny per lb. f. Hoult. X y giving Pr sents to the value of 4s in the £ to every purchaser of One Shilling and upwards on Drapery and Millinery, etc. For description of Presents see Window. Dressmaking on the premises. Perfect fit guaranteed.— U. O. Segbks, Melford House. _ ANTED Known.—C Hawkins, Tin- VV wald, is now making Men’s Water tight Boots, to measure, for 18s rivetted, 2(L pegged A good assortment of strong boots in stoct, at lowest possible price A call earnestly solicited, ONTHLY ADVERTISER, issued by Robert Elston, Theatrical Agent and Bill Poster ; terms —40 Inch space 5s per month, centre spaces 10s ; for longer terms special arrangements can be made ; advertisements should not be later than the 26th ef each month. 7fP WANTED Known—Wertheim Sew ing Machines can be had on Time Payments at the New Zealand Clothing Factory’s Branch, East street, Ashburton. 2 276 9 * GRAND White Sugar, 3d per lb; 3 per box; New Currants, 6d per lb ; New , Nelson Jams, 6d per tin; Condensed Milk, 6i per tin ; Sperm Canales, 6d per lb ; ? Price’s English Sperms, lOd —At Jas > >] cGrkgoh’s, Tancred street. e vXTANTED Known—That B. Lanoas- VV teb. 1 138 reduced the price of meat 8 25 per cent — for Cash only. Lamb, 2s and 3a per quarter. 41b Loaf for 4£d. Free trade for ever. R, Lancaster, Ready-Money Meat Mart, Bullock’s Arcade. 9 632



MR J. H. BROOKS is now receiving Pupils for the Pianoforte, Organ, Violin, Singing, etc. For particulars, apply to J. H. Brooks (Mr S. Wolf s late residence), Wills street, Ashnurton [A Card.] K. M. Cuthbertson, BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR. Offices —H AVELOOK STREET (lately occupied by Mr Branson). 287 Australian m;ercantile UNION INSURANCE COMPANY, The only Company in Canterbury which dib not Raise Rates pek cent on Country Rises . We arc wow, as me have been for the past three years, accepting risks PER CENT. OFF TARIFF. W. B. MOSS, Agent lot Ashburton District. September 22. 1885. 9 615 Trees Trees Trees THE undersigned has FOR SALE a!! kinds of FRUIT AND FOREST Pinos Insignis, Austriaca, Moritima, an.' Macrccirpa, by tens of thousands; other kinds in proportion. All kinds of cabbage plants, etc, on ea.e All orders by post or otherwise shah receive my beat attention. N. B. A grand lot of early strawberry plants on sale. P JAMES PORTER, CLIFTON NURSERY, 574 Allemon. Ashburton. CANTERBURY MILLS, ASHBURTON. IWXLIi be a BUYER of UPWARDS OF 300,000 Bushels MILLING WHEAT THIS SEASON. Also some Large Lines of OATS -AND OTHER PROD DOE. CORNSACKS, Full Size and Weight, at 5s 6d per dozen. O. "w. TURNER. 040 Per D. H. BROWN. »0 LET. Two 4 roomed Cottages. near the English Church.—Apply to - " T. BULLOCK. B LACK, BE TTIE & COMPANY", Criterion House, 201, 203, 205, High street, CHRISTCHURCH. We have the pleasure to advise our ustomers and the residents genera, y 1 the Ashburton District that we aave ow received very large Shipments of NEWEST DRAPERY GOODS >r the Present Season. The advantages hich we possess in being able to buy in 10 Best British Markets, and the icrough experience of our buyer, aables ns to supply all Goods under OCR CASH SYSTEM of business T LOWEST PRICES. We endeavour to sUve our Customers est value procurable, whatever Prices ley may wish to purchase Goods at, and ar Stock is so LARGE AND WELL-ASSORTED lat the most varied waati can be sup lied. We append a list of our Depart ientß, in each of which an immense 'ariety of most Novel and Eashionable oods will be found DRESS DEPARTMENT HOSIERY DEPARTMENT MANTLE DEPARTMENT DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT MILLINERY DEPARTMENT CLOTHING DEPARTMENT JNDERCLOTHJNG DEPARTMEN T tailoring 'department OUSSHOLD FURNISHING DF.PT. We Invite particular attention to our Stodk of >lonial Manufacture from various mils Including LANKETS, FLANNELS & TWEEDS OF ASHBURTON MAN UFACT U RE. Cash System and Cash Pmcts, LACK, BEATTIE & CO. GENERAL DRAPERY WARE HOUSE, T.-1LO: S, RBSSM AKERS, and MILLINERS.



VTTT'ANTED Known—To the Ladies of VV Ashburton and surrounding dis tricts and the public in general. Mr J. Moison, Impermeable Bootmaker, has re ceived a large shipment of French, Eng lish and German ladies’ shoes, button up andJSelastic sides, great choice, now for inspection, which J. Moison intends dis posing of at reasonable rales 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 Club, Tancred street, Ashburton. 10 880 Special Advertisements. Ijt.Oß SALK—T.S. 197 and part 196 ’ (adjoining Mr J. Ward’s) with eight zoomed house and etc lam prepared to accept a very low price for this eligible property. T. BULLOCK MUS MOSS has opened a school for young ladies only at Mr Soaly’s late residence, Beach road, and wishes also a few music pupils Terms ( moderate) on application or may be ascertained ot Mr H. M. Jones or Mr T. F. Farley. 2 242 RAILWAY Refreshment Rooms, ASHBURTON. MR T, QUILL begs to announce the fact that he is still carrying on business at the Railway Station, where he still will retain his former reputation by selling nothing but the BEST of old matured Wines and Spirits. Luncheon will also be supplied ou the shortest notice, and moderate charge. P. S.—The above Rooms are open to the Public from 7 a. m. till after the arrival of last train at night. T. QUILL, 3 389 Lessee. J\o the Ashburton Guards and Volun teers.—THE VOLUNTEER RED BOOK, containing the whole the Exercises in Battalion Drill, fc'quai All, Bayonet Drill, Infantry Drill, Etc, NOW' IN. The above should be perused by all Volunteers and will be found useful to those intending to compete for Govern ment appointments. This book being difficult to procure all iutendingpurchasers had better apply at once to T. F. F AR L E Y. School Committees will do well to con 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 3,600 volumes. School requisites of every description kept in stock. Thomas F, Ear^y, Bookseller, Stationer, Printer, and Newsagent, Saunders’ Buildings, East street, Ashburton. Branch Shop : Town Hall, Ashburton. 1



m rown iron Work s ARMAGH STREET, f a B 13 6 h a r B S ‘) It Christchurch. Portable Panges Burn Wood and Coal —In Four Sizes. PAINTED CORRUGATED I HON IN Font, Five, Sir and Seven Feet Lengths. 40 per cent. Cheaper than Galvanised Iron. 10 1988 Changed Hands! BRANCH SHOP, TOWN HALL, Ashburton. THE BOOK & STATIONERY I Business lately carried on by Messrs H. I 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 bo procured without delay. Orders taken for all news papers British and Foreign included), Public Committees receiving liberal con cessions. . ■ PRINTING. This branch is being fostered, and every attention paid to accuracy, neatness, and promptitude in the execution of ail orders, all work receiving personal superintend ence. 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 remarn applies to Home Papers, Journals, and Periodicals ; also, purchasers may have their Parcels delivered promptly. Wholesale Links Always in Stock. Brown Paper, Grocer’s Bags, Tea Papers, Twine, and 1 radesmen’sgeneral requisites. Bookbinding Okdeks Received. } e u e >' d £. b\ barley, BOOKSKLLER, STATION Eh, PRINTER & NEWSAGENT, Saunders’ buildings and Town Hall, Ashburton. d b e if [> e I. V II o g s 1 I t J STOCK-TAKING, FEBRUARY 1. 1886. W’ E beg to draw our Ashbur ton and Country Custo mers’ attention to the tact 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 Street, Ashburton.



Victorian Steam Carriage Works. J, R. STEEL & SON _ OTISH to intimate to the Public of Ashburton and surrounding districts that, W having obtained STEAM POWER 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 6r r *-class article at prices to suit the times. Every dC Option of Carriages and Traps made, Painted and Repaired. Spring Traps from £2O. Whitechapels from £25. Buggies from £3O. P.S.—Special attention paid to Repainting and Retrimmlng. 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 that, having procured first-class Machinery, they are now In a position to undertake ail kinds of Engineering wort t pecial 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 CAREFULLY HOD—Draughts, 7s ; Hacks, 6s. 8 415 Victoria House. RAND DISTRIBUTION OF BOHEMIAN GLASS VASES, Etc., To Purchasers of Parcels amounting to IEN SHILLINGS AND ONE POUND. nicies to be Exhibited in Windows In a few days. Presents equal to a redno tlo of THREE SHILLINGS IN THE FOUND, to be distributed upon arrival. Dimant and Coe, GENERAL DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, Em. Em* a- A Taoorid Haiti, Aibbairtoa



Special Adveibisements. FOR Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Asthma, Coryza, Influenza, Con sumption, etc. KAY’S Compound of Linseed, Ani seed, Senega, Squill, Tolu, etc, with Ohlorodyne. RAY'S Compound, a demulcent ex pectorant, for Coughs, Colds and Chest Complaints. KAY'S Compound, for Goughs and Golds, is equally serviceable for Horses and Cattle. KAY’S Tic Pills, a specific in Neu ralgia, Face Ache, etc. Contains Quinine, Iron, etc. COAGOLI'N® Cement for Broken Articles. Sold everywhere. Sole makers— KAY BUGS., 101 Stocknort, England ORR & ALCORN’S Sale ol New,Drapery Goods IS NOW GOING ON. OBSERVE THE ADDRESS, AND DON’T GO TO THE WRONG SHOP. I Orr and Alcorn, EAST STRKBT, Are now landing Direct from the Manu facturers A LARGE AND VARIED STOCK OF FURNISHING AND DOMESTIC IRONMONGERY, And Respectfully invite your Inspection. "SSj. 4 692 fjl HE PROBLEM SOLVED By the aid of mathematical science, and by carefully studying 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 lor solution, and it is this : to produce CLOTHING TO MEASURE at the,same pricejas ready made goods so that everyone may enioy the luxury of a Perfect Fitt ing Suit, at the lowest possible expense.



CONTINUATION OF THE UNPARALLELED CHEAP SALE Of Mosers Friedlander Bros’ stock of Drapery, Clothing, AND Boots AMOUNTING TO ABOUT £sooq ANDREW ORR having purchased the »bove STOCK at a iarge reduction from Cost Price, is still giving it away at Unheard-of prices His great object being to turn it into cash, no mutter at whit sacrifice ANDREW ORR



It givss 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 Suits 4 0 0 Fancy Coatings, Broadcloths, etc, in proportion. As no margin is allowed for risk of any kind, orders at these prices will be exe cuted for CASH ONLY. Several large shipments of Autumn and Winter Tweeds and Fancy Coatings just received. Craighead & Co. TAILORS AND OLO I HIEKS ASHBURTON. McCallum and Go., TIMBER, IRON, COAL, AND FIREWOOD MERCHANTS, IMPORTERS, SAWMILLERS, AND MANUFACTURERS, TO STATIONHOLDBRS & FARMERS WE beg to advise that we have just to hand 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 Hanroto, G. M. Tucker, and Wakatlpn, PRIME HOUSEHOLD COAL, Which will be sold at lowest rates. All kit ds of Builders* Ironmongery, Oils, Paints, Turnery, Hardies, Gates, etc, always in stock. Inspection invited. McCALLUM & CO., MERCHANTS & IMPORTERS. i HI W. H. COLLINS, Macagw,



The greatest appetizer, stomach, blood 1.- vier regulator on earth—American Co.’s Hop- Bitlers. Look for and read Now money is so scarce it behoves every ona to be on the alert and endeavor to make her twenty shillings go as far as possible. One glance at H. E. May and Co.’s advertise ment, whieh appears in our columns this even ing, should convince one and all that the pro prietors of The Hell, High street, Christ church, are determined to do their part. The prices quoted for the various items are, we be ieve, lower than on any prew ius occasion, an d hould indue* alt buyers of Dtap t y and Clot Y gto g m