ASHBUKTON COUNTY COUNCIL

■ -•' ■ ■•■■-• — ♦— The ordinary monthlj meetiDg of the Aahburton County Council was held at the Chambers, Baring Square, yesterday. Present— Messrs W. O. Walker (chair man), D. MoLean, G. W. Leadley, K. S, Coster, J. Jackaon, C. J. Harper. chaibman's statement. The Chairman said— Mr Hawdon reports that he has replaced, as agreed on, the trees j destroyed by fire m the plantation. Ab authorised by the Council I have arranged for the supervision of the Mount {tamers Water Supply by the appointment of i Mr £. B. Cooper, Clerk of the Mount Homers Boad Board, as ranger, at a salary of £10 per annum. The Commissioner of Property Tax in forms the Council of the payment of £239 4a 3d and £483 5s 5d on aocount of subsidies, particular* of these payments are placed on the table fer the inspection of the Counoil. The Geraldine County Council writes to Ray that it concurs with this Council's Engineer's report re repairs to the groin south side of the Bangitata Traffic Bridge, and forwards copy of Messrs Meason and ifarcJhant's report on the enoroaohment of the Bangitata river, for the consideration of this Council. The brand book has been sent to the Inspector of Sheep Offioe, Christchuroh, to be revised, and has been returned duly corrected ft) date, I have accepted Mr Hughes' tender for the tolleotion of the small amount of outstand ing rates, and he has been authorised tc eouect the same. A letter from Mr Peter, Auama, referring to the damage complained of by him by the water race, mil be read at thiß meeting. The Committee appointed to inspect Digby'c Bridge, has visited the bridge since last meeting, and will present its report at thii •Meting EOtJTINB. A number ef documents of a routine nature were laid on the table. SKCHNBEB'S REPORT. The Engineer reported as follows : — Plains Water Supply : The supply m this distrust has been fairly maintained during the month, except that portion of E 10 race, through the suburban allotments and town ship of Bakaia, which has been subject to continual interruptions from the falling m ■nd treading of the race, to prevent which almost daily supervision would be necessary. The race aloßg the street lines requires im provement m several places. — The enlarge ment of F race to th.c Irrigation Farm is m progress, and will be completed next week. The owners of B.S. 22486 refused to allow the contractor to do the work through that Motion, on the plea that while they were quite willing that the race should be enlarged to any extent for the purpose of a drinking ■apply, they would not allow it to pass through lor the use of the Council's experimental Ir rigation Farm, nnless they were them them selves allowed to nse the water when they required it for irrigation purposes, As the Counoil were not likely to delegate the con trol of the water to them, I arranged with the Chairman's permission to have the race made en the road line there, to save time and trouble, though the Council could otherwise hive enlarged the race as they saw fit. . Aahburton-Bangitata Water Supply: The mains from South Ashburton river are now being thoroughly overhauled, and for this purpose the water has recently been shut off irom them, and at the same time some of the occupiers have cleared the distributing races. It appears, however, that no appreciable im provement has been effected over more than about one-third of the extent of these races. By next month, however, I hope to be able to present a more favorable report on the condition of the races m this district.— For next meeting tenders might be called for the works of the proposed auxiliary supply from tmall stream near Mont alto. This work was previously authorised, but was postponed till spring, so as better to suit the getting m Of the concrete work. — You will observe the ranger for this district asks the Oounoil for the use of 5 acre Reserve, on which he pro poses to erect a room for himself, as he iB enable to find a residence at any other con fenient place. Flood Water, Wakanni Flat : With re ference to the petition on this subjeot which the Counoil asked me to report on, I have visited the district, and now append map Showing the natural fall for outflow from the river, and for flood water generally m that dißtriot, as well as the diversions which take place more or Icbs on the occurrence of every flood through these waters being de lected by fence lines and road out of their natural course. In fact, Wilson's road is converted into a huge Btorm water ohannel for conveying all the water which should discharge into the gully or natural water course from B.S. 14869 downwards, Heavy damage is thus occasioned to said road line along its whole extent, and to every settler m its vicinity. All the surface water coming on to Wilson's road to the north of Clephane's Should pass into said big gully at L.S. 14869, and for that purpose the road and fences should be opened up at the points marked respectively A B and C, and capacious fords made at each. The diversion of flood water by the fence line between B.S. 7796 and 7797 haß been the means of denuding a large - area of the adjoining property belonging to Mr Meredith Wilson, and a passage for the natural flow should also be made m that fence line at the point indicated. It appears to me . m the general interests of the diatriot, the Counoil should take steps to insist on the fence lines bsing opened up and flood gates erected at the points mentioned, and the Boad Board would no doubt make the neces sary fords. During excessive floodß an over flow of the river withont a large outlay is ftlmoßt inevitable, and the plan referred to is, m my opinion, the only one which will prove equitable, and be the means of reducing the damages to a minimum. North Weßt Approach Biver Bridge at Digby's: The Committee appointed to deal with this matter will send m their report to day. Inlet Ashburton Mill Eace: Haviug ex amined the present mode of leading water from the river into thiß mill race, it appears to me to be the only feasible arrangement m the circumstances, and it is not calculated to interfere with the general condition of the banks of the river. The supply is taken from the stream near the north bank, which stream is lower than the general level of the riverbed and the temporary embankment of sand bags, which is not higher than that level, serves to turn m only the comparatively small supply required for the mill raoe. The ease would be different if a barrier sufficiently Strong to resist floods were raised across any considerable portion of the riverbed and above the general level of it. Tenders: Tenders will be placed before yon today for cleaning out Wheatstone main drain, and for fencing Plantation Beserve 5673. Plantations : The ploughing of 25 acres of Plantation Eeserve No. has been com pleted, but not to speoified depth.. The ground was very strong. The contractor for planting is now filling up the blanks m plantations where trees failed. There has been some cattle trespass lately m Plantation Beserve 1775, which the poundkeeper has attended to. That plantation would require thinning soon. Mount Bomers Tramway: The contractor is making fair progress with the rail laying, 4 miles of which is almost completed. Blaokford Bedcliffe Boad : As requested, I went with Mr Jackson and Mr Coster over the line of this road, to inspect the damage done by storm water, daring the heavy flood which ocoured on 7th July last, and the Chief Sur veyor, who,' on behalf of Government had to paes the works done, also accompanied us. He has certified for the amount spent under last vote of £300. The amount required for repairing the breaches on the various portions of the road, and making it fairly passable throughout, may be set down at £100. Upper Bangitata Bridge : With reference to the boulder protective, work which I sug gested m the vicinity of the bridge on the south bank of the river, it appears the work which the Geraldine Council had some time ago proposed would be situated censiderablj higher up the river, and would be more oi the nature of a general system of protection lor the river banks and distriot, than for the bridge specially. I do not think that the Council should defray the cost of any workc m the Geraldine County so far from the bridge, and the Geraldine Counoil apparent!; had no intention of asking this Council to dc * Minor Works : Several minor works have been executed during the month, such as con struofaon of creek bridge at Drayton, repain Taylor's stream bridge, clearing out chaane 'gear Mount Harding, bU>.

\ IRRIGATION ITABM The action of the Engineer, as set fortl m his report, m fakii.g the race for th< irrigation farm along the road for par of the way, was approved of. I WATER RAKSER. j The application of the water ranger foi the Ashburton-Rangitaka district, to be allowed to erect a room on Gravel Re serve, near May field, tvaa granted, aubjec to the Koad Board having access tc gravel. CLEANING WATER RACES. Mr Leadley moved — " That it be an inßtrnction to the Engineer to see that the vrhoJe of the water race system ia placed ia thorough repair dutirjg next month, with a view to the summer requirements." Mr McLean seconded the motion, which was carried. A long discussion took place m regard to the most efficient system of cleaning the races, Mr Harper drawing special attention to the necessity for cleaning the fords, a work which he said had been negleoted m the past. Ultimately Mr Harper moved, " That the Council communicate with the various Road Boards and ask thsm if they will look after the fords at the expense of the Council. " This waa seconded by Mr Coster and oarried. RIVER OVERFLOW . The Engineer went into details m regard to the clause m his report having reference to the overflow of river at Wakanu l , It was resolved that the Engineer's report be adopted, and that owners be notified to remove fenceß or other ofcstrnc tlona on the line of natural water ooarsea. RANGITATA TRAFFIC BRIDGE. The clause m the Engineer's report dealing with the question of protecting the RaDgitata Traffic Bridge was read, and also a letter, enclosing copy of Engineer's report, from the Geraldine : County Council. After considerable discussion, it was decided to leave the matter m abeyauce for the present. DIGBX'S BRIDGE. The Committee appointed at last meet ing to consider the best means of coping with the damage done to the approach at Dipby'a bridge by the recent flood, sub mitted the following report : — BEPOBT ON DIGBY'e BRIDGE. The Committee appointed to inspeot and report on damage done to Digby's Bridge and approaches by late flood have met, inspeated the damage, and beg to report as follows : — They find, as reported by the Engineer, that the river is at present running through the gap on the west approach to the bridge, and that the present tendency oi the river is to press heavily on that bank. They think it advisable that further water way should be provided than the old bridge allowed, and would therefore recommend an addition of two new spans 20 feet each, estimated to cost £150. They further recommend that the approach be made up and protected by a groin and willow planting connecting with the west bank, estimated to cost — Earthwork' £70 Protective work, etc 80 Estimated cost . . . . £150 (Signed) Donald McLean, W. C. Walkeb. The report was adopted, and the Engineer was instructed to call for tenders for the work at as early a date as possible. PUDDING HILL BBIDOE. In accordance with the suggestion of Mr .Tankunn \t. wnn rtanirinri fhah -f.ha nnrf.h

approach to the Pudding Bill Bridge be farther planted with willows, the Engineer to attend to the matter at once. PAYMENTS. The monthly accounts were pasred for payment. BESBEVB, A seven years' lease of gravel reserve 1022, containing five acres, was granted to 'A W. Smith. GREEK. Mr E. Chapman, Dray ton, again wrote with regard to injury being done his property by oreek. Messrs Coster and Jackson were asked to report on the matter. A QUESTION OF DAMAOE. The Hon, W. S. Peter wrote expressing surprise that the Council should, without having inspected the place, have deolded that the damage he complained of at laßt meeting had not been caused by the Council's works. He had no doubt that the damage was being caused by the Council's works, and if he could get redresß m no other way, he would be compelled to take legal proceedings. It was deoided that Mr Harper should report on this matter. HAMPSTEAD WATER SUPPLY. Messrs Andrews and Fawoett, as a deputation from (he ~Hampatead Town Board, -raited on the Coo noil In regard to the question of a water supply, chiefly for fire prevention purposes foe the Town district. They asked the Council to take into consideration whether they oould lead irater to the Wakanhi Road from whence the Board could undertake the work of distribution. The Engineer explained tho details of a scheme which some time ago he reported upon, for taking a- supply from the Wakanui Creek above the mill. It was decided to communicate with the Borough Council, In order to see if a scheme of water supply for the Town District could not be arranged for. PROTECTIVE RATE. Mr D. Fitzgerald waited on the Council m regard to the Wakanui Protective rate. He asked to be exempted because the protective workß were of no benefit to him, and he was losing land day after day. The Oococil decided that It could not make any reduction. SLAUGHTERING LICENSE. A slaughtering license was granted to W, Hartnell. SENDERS, The following tenders were accepted : Wheatutone main drain, Fawoett, £24 18a 6d ; fencing Plantation Reserve. Fawcett, £62. The Council then adjourned. ,

THE RANGITATA SEAT.

MR PALMER AT THE BINDS. DISGRACEFUL TREATMENT.

Our own correspondent at the Hindß, dating yesterday, writes to us as follows : — " Mr Palmer one of tho candidates fot the Rangitata seat, came to address the electors at Hlnda last evening, but, owing to his application having miscarried, he could not get the use of the schoolroom. About 8 p.m he explained to those pre sent the cause fot the postponement of his address, when he was set upon by tome scoundrels who pelted him with eggs, and flour. He (Mr Palmer) was at their mercy. They followed him along the road, and every now and then dipped tussocks m water and soused him with them. The poor fellow was exhausted and thereupon B»t down saying " Well, if you want to kill me, do bo," I believe the men are known, and only most earnestly wish they may have to answer for their conduct. Sorely this la a case for the police to take up. Another corres pondent says that "as Mr Palmer was leaving, he was chased by about a dozen horseman who covered him with showers of eggs, flour, and mud. He had to use stones for self-defence. 1 ' We entirely agree with our correspondents In con demning such cowardly proceedings and : think it is high time the police interfered for the protection of candidates.

AUCTIONEERS' REPORTS

Messrs H. Matson and Co. report upon the live stock market for tho Aehburton district, for the week ending August 30lh, as follows : — On Tuesday, at the Tinwald yards, we held our usual weekly sale of sheep, oattle, and pigs. There was a medium entry of sheep, mostly butchers and freezers, which were j fairly oompeted for. In cattle a fair entry i and a better demand for fat oattle, but springers and storeß met a very indifferent market. Only a few pigs oame forward, which were quitted at satisfactory prioee. We sold a good line of fat crosabrods, mostly wethers, at 12s 3d *, fat crossbred ewes and wethers, 10s 10s 6d, 9s lid ; crossbred ewes, lambed and lambing, 7s lid ; crossbred hog gets, 6s 6d ; small lambs, 5s 5d and 4s lOd. •In pigs, sows m pig, 36s '. m cattle, light I weight heifers, £3 to £4 18s ; Btore steers, j £2 14s to £3 9s ; calves, 10s to 15s. I

Mr Peter Williams (lor Friedlander Bros.) reportß for the week ending Tuesday, 30th August, 1887 :— On Friday, 26th fnst, we held our fort nightly sale of sheep skins at our East Street Horse Bazaar. Aboutr 300 skins were brougnt forward, and the following prices were obtained : — Best crossbreds, 4s, 4s 2d, 4fl 6d, 4s 9d, 4s lOd, and 4s lid ; medium, 3s, 3s 6d, and 3s 9d ; good merinos, 3s, 3s 4d, and 4s 6d; medium, 2s; lamb skins, Is sd. On Saturday, the 27th inst, we held our weekly sale of horses at our East street Horse Bazaar. The entry oonsisted of 30 horses, out of which 20 were sold. On aooount of Mr Robert Gawn, of Deer Park, Mosgiel, we sold 10, they being the most valuable lot of pedigree brood mares ever offered by public auction m the Aehburton district ; also the 3-year-old oolt ''Conqueror," by Lord Salisbury. These horses were very much admired by breeders and farmers, of whom there were a great many m attendance. The first on the list was " Damsel," a chest* nut mare m foal to Lord Salisbury, which fell to the nod of Mr Quigley at 38 guineas. The next was the chestnut mare, " Liz," Mr Quigley again becoming the purchaser at 35 guineas. A roan mare, " Young Jewel," now appeared on the scene. This mare was con sidered the gem of the sale. She was started at 30 guineas, and after very spirited compe tition fell to the bid of Mr Erisby at 46 guineas. Mr Frisby also became the pur chaser of the bay mare " Jess " at 25 guineas. The 2-year-old filly, " Darling," was knocked down to Mr John Grigg at 19 guineas. •' Flora," a bay mare, rising 4 years, of great sice, possessing grand bone and hair, con sidered the second best m the yard, was the next to be submitted, but as she did not reach the owner's idea of her value, was withdrawn, but subsequently became the property of Mr Doig at 40 guineas. "Maggie" rising 3 years old, a very promising bay mare, was bought by Mr Hampton for twenty-seven guineas. " Dinah," another 4 year-old fetched £25, and the. bay mare " Miss Boyd," who had unfortunately met with an accident, fetched £13 10s. Last, but not least of Mr Gawn's lot, was the entire colt " Conqueror." He is a bay horse rising 3 years old, has great strength of bone with fine flowing hair, and shows quality all over such as is rarely to be seen. His &ire is that renowned stallion "Lord Salisbury," the property of Mr Gawn. As he did not oome up to the vendor's reserve under the hammer, he was withdrawn ; but we so6n foand a purchaser privately m Mr Thomas Langley, at £350. Thus ended a most successful sale. Mr Langley is to be congratulated upon hiß acquisition, and the farmers of the district, both upon securing so excellent a lot of mares, and upon having available the ser vices of a sire descended from the premier strains of Clydesdale blood, Conqueror's bloon being equal to that of any entire ever brought into the district ; also, on account of other vendors, good useful draughts, £23 to £32 10s ; medium, £14 to £18 ; hacks and light harness horses, £6 to £12. I

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- ■■■'♦. _ ) RANGITATA ROAD DISTRICT. THUNDERS are required for forming— w 1. About 20 chains of Road near 8B Mayfield 2. For Metalling about 60chalnBon May field-Rangitata Bridge read 3. For work on Gawler Downs road . Specifications at County^Oouncll Office. ~" Tenders to be sent to Chairman by September 17th. O. J, HARPER, 9 21 Chairman. * . ■ ' George Jameson ;■ CLOVER SEEDS {j TUST landed, ex steamer "Kaikoura,', d my first shipment for the season of EED CLOVEE, 5 COW GEASS, WHITE GLOVES, AND ALSYKE. These Seeds have been carefully selected , and are the best obtainable. j I HAVE ALSO~IN STOCK— Machine-dressed Ryegrass and Cocks- foot, also Linseed, Peas, Barley, Oats Wheat, Potatoes, and all kinds of ; STATION AND FARM STORES. George Jameson, ABHBURTON. Faiifield. THEEE THOUSAND AOEES OR THEREABOUTS, ; IN BLOCKS OF 200 to 1000 Acres, TO LET EOE CEOPPING o mENDERS are Invited up to 31st iiignßfc X next, for the right to grow one Turnip Crop and one Grain Crop on the Fair field Estate, adjoining the ABhbarton. Tuwnshlp. The land has not been under crop for seven years. Entry for Ploughing will be given on let October next. PUns of the Estate may be seen, anal particulars obtained, on application to ME GEOEGE JAMESON" ASHBURTON. 6t105 A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clock abarj. •—Horses, Cattle, Figs, Prodnoe »nd Merchandise. FOR SALE— Farming Implements, and Vehicle! of all kinds constantly m Yards on view for Sale. Clearing Sales held m Town or Country as required, and most liberal terms arranged with both Buyers and Sellers. Bents collected, and the business of absentees managed with care. Valuation made of Properties or Mer- chandise on easy terms. Advances made instantly on Goods delivered at the Storeß for Sale. Ag«nt for the Norwich Union Fire In* suranoe Company, Agent for the] MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION O . , ALFRED HARRISON T. Bnllock FOR SALE, A quantity of LAMMAS WHEAT for Late, Spring Sowing. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TINWALD. ~~ : . ' TO LET at a low rental, Cottage well situated, fronting Graham's Road. . T. BULLOCK. T)UILDING SITE near the Woollen * X) Factory For Sale, being Lot 47, Con- taining about 1 acre, fronting the Alford Foreßt Road, and next to Mr Wlldsmith'a property. A large proportion of the money can remain on Interest at 6 per cent, per annum.— Apply to i T. BULLOCK. TO LET or for sale a Farm of 233 acres near Waterton, Loagbeach Koad Board District. There is a dwelling- house of 6 rooms erected on the property, also Granary, Stable, &o. Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. "TvOUBLE-SEATED American Waggon, Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE,— Central Site, being par of TS 177, containing One-eighth of an Acre, having a frontage of 33 fee on Buifn ett Street, and adjoining the 11 Mai Office. Very liberal terms of payme i will be accepted.— Apply to T. BULLOCK, TINWALD. ~~" TO LET— A Four-roc mcd House with Shop, adjoining Mr Heseltine'B pro- perty, and near the Railway Station*, A e«r rental will be accepted. T. BULLOCK. : ■-r-'i • mO LET,— At a low rental, Property 1 JL Tancred Street, recently m the occupation of Mr Dolman, on whloh I ereoted Shop, Stable, etc, — Apply to T. BULLOCK FOR SALE. nUKAL Section 27429, containing. 118 li acres, 2 roods, m its native Btate, about 3 miles from Ashburton, fronting tha main South Road. Apply to T. BULLOGK. NOT having sold by auction on Saturda RS. 25334, containing 100 acre Wakanui Road Board District, I am prepared to receive offers for same. Very liberal termj of payment. T, BUtiLOGK



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- Public Notices LONGBEIOE KOAD DISTRICT. ALL Rates UNPAID by September 20th ■will be sued for. BY ORDER. WE have various sums of money to lend on approved Freehold Securities at Lowest Current Rates of Interest. WILDING & LEWIS, Solicitors Ashburton. 117 IB have a Bbipment of good useful KAURI TIMBER, Ex « Notero " from Auckland, Which we are prepared to SELL at I*w Prices, m lines to suit Customers. TUCKER & REBTELL. ROYAL MAIL COACH. ASHBURTON TO KYLE. fTIHE Undersigned is prepared to carry X Passengers and Paroels from Ashbur- ton to Kyle, or any place en route, viz., Elgin, Wakanui, Seayiew, Seafield, Kyle, or vice versa. Leaving Ashburton at 7 fi.tn , on TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS and SATURDAYS, arriving at Ashburton 5 p.m , return journey. Parcels may be left at "Mail " office. P. FAWCETT, 8*53 Mail Contractor. TINWALD. ~~ fi TTAWKINS, \j* XX Who has just replenished his Stock of BOOTS, has also opened up a few lines of useful DRAPERS" (a lone: felt need m Tinwald), which he ib disposing of at Ohristchurch prices. Come and compare Prices and Quality before purchasing elsewhere, as every article is marked at the very lowest Rates for cas a: WILDING* AND LEWIS, OARRISTERS AND QOLIOITOBB, t> _ n F. WILDING, Notary Public. Offices: Next " Mail" Office, Burnett-at; Ashburton. Mr Wilding will attend the o^ the Ashburton Courts on Tuesday an Friday*, «nd may be consulted personall on these days. The firm is now represented m Ash- burton by Mr Clayton, an English Solicitor of considerable experience, who will be m daily attendance at the office o receive instructions and confer with clients -TTTANTED KNOWN.— That JAMES W BAKER has returned to Ash- burton and opened a Cabinet Factory and Showrooms m his own premises, Havelock street, opposite Harrison's Auction Mart. J.B. having a thorough knowledge of the trade is m a position to execute all orders entrusted to his care. By strict attention and moderate charges he will endeavor to merit a share of public patronage. beconb-hand furnitdbe bought, sold, . or Exchanged. Trees Trees Trees NOTICE TO PLANTERS. THE undersigned begi to call ths attention of farmers, settlers and others to his extensive stook of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES, among whloh are about 3,000,000 Forest Trees, inclu ding 200,000 Cuptessus Maorooarpa, oni end two yean old; 200,000 Plnus Insig- nia, one and two years old ; 100,000 Plnus Laricio ; 300,000 Silver Biroh; 10,000 Pinna Austriaoa; all other kindi m proportion. All kinds of Cabbage plants on sale, and a few thousands of very early Strawberry Plants, N.B. — All orders by post, or otherw'i shall receive my best attention. JAMES PORTER, OLIFTON NURSICRY Allenton, Ash^arton HAVES & CO.'S Great Sale, OBLIGE BY READING THE FOLLOWING :— BLACK Straw Hats only 3d Felt Hats were 8s 6d, now la Grey Calico, lsd White Twill, 2|d Blankets, from 2s s£d Lot Velvet Buttons, all iz dozen for Id Cashmere Gloves, from 2d Men's Good Waterproof Coats, from 75,6 d Lace Curtains, 1b Boys' Caps, 4£d Men's Black Felt Hats were'|6s 9d now 2s 3d Heavy Dress Goods, ssd Lot of Wide Ribbons, Id Good Shirtings, 4sd Wool Squares, 6d Tweed Trousers from 5s 6d Let of Diagonal Coats were 21s 6d now 10s 6d A Grand Lot of Overcoats awfull Cheap, and a quantity of other goods too numerous to mention m this advertise- ment. — -» In addition to the above, H. & Co. will during the Sale, give a Discount of One Shilling m the Pound. Only call and see the WONDERFUL BARGAINS at HAVES AND CO. S 6+29 H. Matson and Co. STORAGE. STORAGE. STORAGE. WE HAVE ROOM FOR A L/JBl* QUANTITY OF GRAIN; N O V~e"r MI N. H. MATSON & CO., ASHBFjuTON. WE ARE CASH rURCHASBtf OP Wheat Oats Barley AMU Ryegrasis H. MATSON & CO., SHBUft tf



Public Notices. r ABB BURTON OALEDONUN SOCIETY. AN Extra "Ingleside" Meeting will be given at the Oddfellows' Hall ol THURSDAY, 8-h lust., at 7 30 p.m. Memberß will please prod nee tickets. J. O. DUNCAN, Secretary. ASHBURTON GUARDS. ASOCIAL Gathering, consisting of Music, Singing, Dancing, and Mili- tary Exercises, will be held m the Odd* fellowu 1 Hall, on FRIDAY, September 9th. at 8 p.m. Tiokets, 2s 6d each. Ladles free. J. PURCHASE, Secretary. ASHBURTON FORKS RIVER DISTRICT. NOTICE is hereby given that m oompli. anoe with a Special Order made by the County Counoil of the County of Ashburton, the Uppor Ashburton Boad Board will, at its next meeting to be held at the Board's Offioe, Tinwald, on Monday, September 26th, 1887 strike a General rate of Three Farthings m the £ on all rateable property m tbe Aahbur- ton Forks River Diatriot for the year com- mencing on the Ist day of Ootober, 1886, and ending on the 30th day of September, 1887, payable m one , sum on the 30th day of September, 1887. The Rate Book is open for inspeotion at the Board's Offioe, Tinwald, every day except Saturday and Sunday, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and on Saturdays between the hours of 10 a.m. and noon. CYRIL JEPHSON, Clerk to the Upper Ashburton Road Board. 9§13 Miles and Co AB H BURTON COUNTY SaLEYARDS. TUESDAY, 6th SEPTEMBER, 1887. MESSRS MILES AND CO. under instructions from the Proprie- tors of the Lowcliffe Estate, will offer for Sale by Public Auction, as above, imme- diately after the Sheep Sale, the under- mentioned Draught and Blood Entire Horses : — YOUNG MAJOR, Draught Entire, by Old Major (imp.) FOREIGN POLICY, Draught Entire, rleing 3 years, by Lord Beaconsfield, bred by JohnGrigg, Esq.,Longbeach. WJZIRD, Thoroughbred Horse, rising 6 year?, bred by the Middlepark Stud Company, vide Stud Book. ; Thoße Horses can be seen at Mr Jame- son's Stores, West Street, on and after 3ATUBDA*, J, T. FORD, Auctioneer. G. JAMESON, Agent, Ashburton. 3*ll Election Notices BANGITATA ELECTION. Tl g B, BUXTON will address tho Electors jXI as under : — WATERTON— THURSDAY, September Bth, at 8 p.m." Also, — FLEMINGTON— FRIDAY, 9th WILLOWBY— SATURDAY, 10th At the Schoolrooms m each case. Other Meetings will be announced later on J B°l4o Mr Palmer WILL address the Electors of the Bangitata District as under :— MONDAY, Sept. sth-MAYFIELD. Sept. 6th— LISMORE. WEDNESDAY, Sept. 7th. —At the Oddfellows' Hall, Ashburton, at 7.30 p.m. Meetings m each cose at 7. 30 p.m., at Schoolrooms. '•REGULATION OF ELECTIONS ACT, 1881." NOTIOE OF POLLING DAY. IN pursuance of " The} Regulation }[ot Elections Act, 1881," I, George Jameson, Returning Officer for the Elec- toral District of KaDgltata, do hereby give notice that, by virtue of a Writ bearing date tbe twenty-sixth day of August, 1887, under the hand of the Clerk of the Writs, an eleotion will be held for the return of ONE qualified person to serve as a Member for the said Eleotoral District, and that the Nomination of Candidates will take place at the Court- house, Geraldine, at NOON on FRIDAY, the sixteenth day of .September, 1887, and that the Poll, if necessary, will be taken at the several Polling places ol the said District, on MONDAY, the 26th day of September, 1887. The following are the Polling places for the Electoral District of Rangitata :— Courth ouße, G E R ALDINE (principal) Sohoolhouae, PEEL FORKBT „ WOODBURY „ ORABI „ MILFORD „ SOUTH RANGITATA „ WINSLOW „ FLEMINGTON „ WAKANUI „ SEAFIELD „ PENDARVEB Library HalJ, OHERTSEY Road Board Offioo, LISMORE. GEORGE JAMESON, Returning Officer. Ashbnrton, 26th August, 1887. 8 208 " REGULATION OF ELECTIONS ACT, 1881." NOTICE OF POLLING DAY. IN pursuance of "The Regulation of Elections Act, 1881, 1, James Roland Colyer, Returning Officer for the Eleotoral District of Asb burton, do hereby give notice that, by virtue of a Writ beating date the twenty -aixth day of AngUßt, 1887, under the hand of the Clerk of the Writs, an election will be held for the return of ONE qualified person to serve as a Member for the said Electoral Dis- trict, and that the Nomination of Candi- dates will take place at the Resident Magistrate's Courthouse, Ashbnrton, at NOON, on FRIDAY, the 16th day of September, 1887, and that the Poll, If necessary, will bo taken at the several Polling places of the said district, on MONDAY, the 26th day of September, 1887. The following are the Polling places for the Eleotoral District of Ashburton : — Realdent Magistrate's Courthouse, ASH BURTON (principal) Templar Hall, TIN JVALD Road Board Offioe, MOUNT SOMERS Schoolhouse, ALFORD FOREST Road Board Offioe, MBTHVEN Schoolhouse, LaURISTON Town Hall, SOUTH RAKAIA Schoolhouse, GREENSTBEET. JAMES ROLAND OOLYER, Returning Cffioer. Aifcburton, 26fcb. August, 1987* 8*209 ,



Public Notices. "TTTANTED Tenders for Building a VV Cottage on Grove Terrace. PJans »nd Specifications to bo seen at the offioa Mesara Tucker and Rkstkcl. Tenders cloee on September 10, 1887. TO CONTRACT PLOUGHMEN. rnHE Tender of EDE BROTHERS has JL been accepted for Ploughing, Rolling, aod Harrowing on Buccleuch Estate. W. F. SIMPSON, 9 24 Manager, ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. mENDERS are invited for Ploughing 1 Plantation Reserve 2673, Westerfield, 126 acres. Particulars at Council office. Tenders to be m by 11 o'clock a.m. TUESDAY, 6th September. By order, WILLIAM BAXTER, 9*27 County Eagineer. MR S. B. SEYMOUB, QtURGEON-DENTIST will VISIT ASHBUBTON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, And may be consulted at Mr Kamnitzer's (Chemist) until 4 p.m. 7 49 "VTOTICE is hereby given that the X i Clerk will be m attendance at the' K.M. Courthouse, South Rakaia, on TUESDAY, 6thinst., between th« hours of 9.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. By order, J. R COLYER, 9 25 Clerk of Court. WAKANUI ROAD BOARD. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that it is the intention of the above Board at a Spooial Meeting to be held on SATURDAY, September 20th, 1887, to strike a separate rate, §of a penny m the £ on the rateable value of all property m No. 2 Ward, and a it penny m them £ m No. 3 Ward for the year ending March 31 it, 1888. payable m one instalment on the first day of October, 1887, and that the Rate Book and estimate of such separate rate are open for inspection at the Board's Offices. MURDOCH BRUCE, 9*26 Chairman. AUSTRALASIAN SHEARERS' UNION QHEARERS are hereby informed that )O Mr Jambs Purchase, Ashburton, and Mb William Chapman, Alford Forest, have been appointed agents, where mem- bers can obtain copies of the Rules and pay their contributions. JAMES SLA7TERY, Secretary. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. PUBLIC NOTICE. IN accordance with the Rating Aot, 1882, it is the intention of the above Board, on September 26th, to strike a General rate of One Farthing m the £ on all the rateable property In the Upper Ashburton Road District, payable m one sum on Ootober Ist, 1887, for the period commencing on April lat, 1887, and end- ing on March 31, 1888. And that the Rate Book is open for Inspection at the Board'a office, Tinwald. CYRIL JEPHSON, 9§12 Clerk. TO WORKING MEN. MRS TIMMO, PBOPJEUETKESS OST THH WATERLOO BOARDINGHOUSE, Tancred Street, Ashburton, BEGS respectfully to inform th 6 general pobllo, particularly the working classes, that she has reduced ths ratee for Board and Lodging as under: — Board and Lodging, per week, 16s to 17a Dinners only, per week 4s Board only, per week 10a The cooking Is done by Mr Tlmmo, whoße reputation bb a first-clans chej remains ansnliied, A capital table, and meals at all hours. 7 59 A SHBURTON PERMANENT J\_ BUILDING and INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Monthly subscriptions and other pay- mentß due will be received at the Society's offices, Burnett street, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and from 6 to 7.30 p.m., on TUESDAY NEXT. Depoflita received at the highest cur- rent rates of interest. TABLE Showing the Scale of Repayments adopted by this Society for a Loan of £100 upon first-class security. No of Monthly Amount Total Yea Repay- per Amount ' ments. Annum. Repaid. £s. d. £ h. d. £ s. d. Two ... 412 2 55 6 0 110 12 0 Four ... 210 8 30 8 0 121 12 0 Six ... 117 222 6 0 133 1 0 Eight ... 1 10 2 18 2 0 144 16 0 Ten ... 1 6 4 15 16 0 58 0 0 J. WARD, 3*9 Directing Manager,



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