ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Ashburton County Council was he'd to-day. Present Messrs W. 0. Walker (Chairmai ), 0. J. Harper, H. Friedlander, ">&. G Wright, Jai- Brown, J. Jackson, aid J; Grlgg. An apology for the absence of Mr John Holmes was received. chairman's statement. The Chairman in a few well chosen words returned thanks for the honor the Council had done him by re-eleotlng him Chairman. The Chairmen said :— The Count il will have observed with regret that the pro posed rabbit fence in South Canterbury htajnot yet proceed beyond the deliberat ve stage in spite of the urgency of the case, the' large interests both colonial and pro vincial at etake, and the expressed opinion of experts io favor of ttie fence. The Council, if of this op r nion, might help materially by passing a resolution assuring Government that it is most desirable that ihe work should proceed. All the rate notices for the general rata have been issued, and the sum of £160 14s 8d on account of this rate has been paid to the Council's credit — Tbe manager of the Union Bank informs the Council that the rate to be charged on the Council's over draft will be 7 per cent for the ensuing half year. — The Tinwald Town Board asks permission »o bring a eupply of water from creek on Fraser's Road, to be used for fire prevention purposes for the township. •—The s-elwyn County Council writes enquiring if this Council is io fuyour of continuing tbe ford at Dobbins, tno period rfor whioh this Counoil apr < \ to pay ' towards this ford having teim:nated on the .Slat December last —Tho Mount Somers Road Board draws the Council's attention to the dangerous state of Booth's Cutting, oaust'd by the construction of the tramway*, also forwarding a letterf rorn Mr D. Pot's on this subject, and su.gests the erection of a fe oe in the dangerous parts of tbe cutting. — The Committee appointed by the Council to coneid<-r the byelawa of tbe Ashburton Traffic Bridge have met, and will piesent tneir report to day — 1 be Haropstead Town Board has app'ied for a water supply for fire pie vention. This subject came before the late Conncil and the KSngioeer reported on it, the report being furnished to the Town Board. ENGINEER'S REPORT. The Engineer's report was read as follows . — Ashbarton-Bangitata Water Supply : Tnis service has been very well maintained during last month. The sources of supply at Hinds gorge and Limestone creek have been gradu ally decreasing and care has new to be exer cised to distribute the supply evenly. Occu piers are now giving more attention to the question of maintenance and the only interrup tions whioh have occurred recently have taken pleos through the blowing in of tussocks Which has more or less been the case annually at this Beason of the year. —For the Wheatstone distriot some minor repairs were •xeeuted recently, and a good service has been kept up in all the raoes except small branches H5 and H6 which will have little or no water till No 2 creek there is cleaned out. Some Of the settlers at Waterton have a short supply solely on account cf their not oleariog Out a portion of upper end of races which falls to be maintained by them jointly. The Jiortion referred to is in the vioinity of gorse ence drain. It would appear also that Wheeler's ereek whioh communicatee with this drain has been tampered with to some Client. Plains Water Supply: The repairs at Padding Hill have been executed with the exception of pitching at by-wash whioh will be pat in hand Boon. The boulder protection at Drayton has been completed and the sluice at Mount Harding will be erected in a few days. Several fords have undergone repairs during the month and the races have been kept well supplied. Threshiog machines are now at work in the distriot and these will have to be closely watched and owners prose rated when waste or tampering occurs. The service in Wakanui flat has been fairly kept op. The inlets at creek and river require a good deal of attention on account of tbe foul condition of the former and shifting nature of the latter. There is now a good supply in the race near the river, but some of the occupiers, along the course are very dilatory in the matter of maintenance. Wakanui Creek : With reference to the im provements which I reported on as necessary In the vicinity of outlet for main for Wakanui Flat, and also from Smith's road upwards to the Canterbury Flour Mills, I understand the owner of the mills is prepared to defray half the cost of both these sections. In the interests of tbe water supply especially, the lower one should be undertaken first, and this of itself would give a certain amount of relief for tbe upper seotioc. You will observe •lso from the accompanying letter that the increasing accumulation of silt is assuming a serious aspeot so far as the mills are con cerned. Traction Engines : Farther damages have ' been occasioned by these during ihe month OB Ashburton traffio bridge, bridge at Digby's and Upper Bangitata bridge. In the latter ease engines were prohibited from crossing altogether. Upper ßangitata Bridge: As requested, I have prepared an estimate of re-decking 800 lineal feet at south end of bridge. This, inoluding the necessary renewals of a proportion of tho longitudinal bearers, and the using up of 100 spare planks now on the ground, would amount to £850. That portion of tbe bridge will not be safe for engine traffio until this is done, and even for ordinary dray traffio thore is considerable risk in the present deoayed condition of that portion of the bridge. The extent of repairs or renewals would of course, depend on tbe amount which may be ren dered available for effecting them. South Approach Bakaia Gorge Bridge : I have prepared specifications for retaining walls, etc., for the above, and tenders will be placed before you to-day. Wheatstone Main Drain : Materials have been supplied for the maintenance of bridges for publio road over the drain at Wheatsheaf, and the LoDgbeach Boad Board askß for materials for re-decking corresponding bridge at end of Terrace Boad. Irrigation Farm : The oat crop3 are now all stacked, and the caretaker awaits instruc tions as to threshing. The cow grass which was irrigated is growing luxuriantly, and sheWi a marked contrast to the other. WATER RACES. It was resolved that ihe Engineer be glrtpttd'to fake prompt action iu all cases of negleot of oleaning raoes after du,s feetlca has been given. W>RANDI CRBfK, Mr C. W. Tomer wrote stating that la ft short time the mill would be unable tc work if the silt went on lucreas'ng in the ereek. Tbe Engineer had previously reporter! that relief would be given by straightening the oreek for about 17 chains below Smith's road and from Smith's road t' Sooth road deepening and widening th< creek. The coat of these "t orks would b< £24 and £17 respectively, Mr Brown asked if it would hi necessary to shut cfl the water when'th< works were undertaken ; if so, grrat hard •hips would be caused to the settlers win were dependent on the creek for the! •npDly. The Engineer said that it would not b necessary to shot eff tbe water to doth work mentioned in bis report. This wouh give relief, and tbe other work could atam Over till later in the season. •• It was resolved that the Eoglneer hav Instructions to remove tbe silt ab'ov Smith's road, as pointed out In his repot §jte> that Mr Turner's offer to pay half th 6oitbe aooepted. \u25a0 "«• • • RANGITATA TRAFFIC BRIDGE, - Consideration of the report of tb Engineer was deferred till next meeting V " ASHBURTON TRAIFIC BBIDQB. The Committee appointed to cooslde the* regulation of traffic on the brldgi submitted a report containing a nambt 0* luggestlors to be embodied in by-law Concerning the crossing of traction engini s'nd machinery of various sorts. Thei Were several, alterations to the' exist ic by-laws. T.he proposed' amendments wei footed, by tbO <7Q\jqo|l || follows. |-

i That a responsible person ahoind Or j appointed who is to ba notified of the I ; intention to cross and to accompany trac.ion et g'ues over the bridge, and without whose permit and attendance no ergine shall cross- Engines and mrcMnery exceeding 12 tons to bave a special permit from the Engineer. Each tractior. engine to pay a fee of 10s. Times of oro3sing for traotion engines— daylight to 8 a.m, 12 to 1 p v m. and 6 p. re. to dark. All precautious against Gre to be takeu to the satisfac ion of the official. A man with danger flig to cross the bridge ahead of the engine so as to stop wheel trtffio while engine is crossing. Rite of speed of engine to be uniform and not more than one mile an hour. Portable engine* reapers and binders (>xoept thoße on ihelr own carriage) and o her machines exceeding lift in width shall be subject to tbe saran restrictions as to notice of crossing attendees of officer and man with danger fhg but the fee shall be 2s 61 and they shall give! way by stopping for other traffic. It was decided to take tha necessary steps towards bringing the new by-laws into operation. The Committee were instruoted to make arrangements to engage the official to superintend traotion engine traffio. IRRIGATION FARM. Mr Harper, for the Irrigation Commit tee, reported ss fol'owa : — On Thursday the IQ'h, I visied the farm ia company with the Chairman and Mr Fritdlander, and found that the portion irrigated had derived much benefit. The cutting of tho oats on the porti <n not it righted wan pro ceeding, 1 instructed the oare taker to give tho oats and tbe green crops another watering, which was done tie fo'lowng day ihe irrigated portion of the oat crops has been cut and will shortly be iu stuck, when the benefits of the irrigation of this crop will be seen. The irrigated clover, potatoes and root cr ps show a most maiked d.ff renoe as compared with the nun- rrigatoi porion. Mr Harper asked what the Council would au horisethe Committee to do, now that tbe outs had been cut After a lengthy conversational discus sion it was resolved that the Committee hive power to hkim plough what land they deem "dvs»b'e, and th.t they briiig up a report as to what work they tuiuk necessary for next year. Mr Brown's name wee added to the Irrigation Committee. TBACTION ENGINES AGAIN. The Wakaoui R»ad Board pointed oat t v e danger to ordinary wheel traffic, aud i the pn bible damage to bridges through there being do restraint to truotion engines travelling the distriot. They asked the Council to make certain bylaws, an outline of which -hey append, appl cable to the Road l-istrict, if it was not deemed desirable to make them apply to the whole County. The letter was referred to tho Com mittee who were appointed to cods der the regulation of traffic on tbe bridge. RETURN Pursuant to notice vlr Brown mov.d, "That a return be Drepared, showing up to the 31st March, 1888, the who o of the moneys pa : d away as grants, and the who'e of the moneys expended on wor^s within tho boundaries of each of the eeven ridings as they are nov define^, and showing the acrengo of the freehold land in each riding, and the rateable value of each riding ; also the total cost of the waterworks in each of the three districts, and the mi'eage on which water rates have been levied in each of the districts, and the number of mi'ex of water races which have been made wholly by private individuals at their own expense, dis tinguishing those which are euppl ed with water free of charge from the County waterworks." Mr Wright seconded the motion, which was carried, POSTPONED. Consideration of the notices of motion standing in Mr Holmes' name was poot poned till next meeting because of tbe unavoidable absence of Mr Holmes. PAVMBSTS. Accounts were pissed for piyrcent. THK METHVKN SLAUGHTERHOUSE. With reftrjnee to the application for the renewal of tholicdnßn for thes'aughterhouse at Methven, consideration < f which had been deferred from last o.eetiog, Sergeant Feltoo, the loppactor, reported very favorab'y, stating that the y<trd and house were very clean, aud that he oould offar no objection to a renewal being granted, Tbe renewal of the license to John Baker was grvited. f. f' -'Hinß.l

THE GRATEFUL PIKE

When the lata Dr Warwick resided at Durham, the ?e»t of the Earl of Stamford and Warrington, be was walking one evening in the Park, and came to a pond where fiih, intended for the table, were temporarily kept. He took partlcu'ar notice of a fine pike, c-f about 6'b weight, whioh, v.hen it observed him, darted hastily away. It doir.<j so it struck ha head against a tenter hook, In a ton (of which there were several in the pond, placed to prevent poaching), and as It afterwards appeared, fractured its skull and turned the optlo nerve on ona side, The anguish evinced by thefish appeared most horrib'e. It rushed to the bottom, and, borint' Its head into the mud, whirled itself roond with such velocity that It was almost lost to sLht, for a short Interval. It then plunged about the pond, and at ! length threw itself completely out of the water on to the bank. Tbe doctor went and examined it, and found that a very email p; rtion of the bfaln was protruding from the fracltra in the skull, He oireluily replaced this, and with a small sliver toothpick raised the indented portion cf the skull. The fish remained still for a short time, and he then put it again ioto tha pond. It ap peared at first a good deal relieved", hot iu a few mlnu'es it a^ain darted and plunged about vjatir it threw itself out of the water a spcond time, A seomd time Dr Warwlok did what he could to relieve i', and again put it into (he water. I r . continued for several times to throw i silf out of tho pond, aud with the astls tance of the keeper, the doctor at length made a kind of pillow for the fish, which was then left in tbe pond to its fate, Upon making his appearance at tbe p>nd on the following morning the pike oarae towards him to the edge of the water, and actually laid its head upon his foot. The doctor thought this mist extraor dinary, but he examined the fish's skoll and found it going on all right. He then walked backwards and forwards a\ong the edge of the pond fov some time, and tbe fish comlnued to swim up and down, turn ing whenever he turned ; huh being bltnd on the wounded side of its skill', It always apprared agitated when it had that side tc wards the bank, as It could not then see its benefactor. On the next day he took some young friends down to see the fish, which came to him as bef jrp, and at length he actually taught the pike to omo to him at his ' whistle aad feed out of his hand', With ' other persons it continued as shy as fhh ' usually are, ' Dr Warwiok thought this a most re markable instance of gratitude In a fish for a benefit received ; and as It always 1 came to bis whistle, It also proved what > he had previously disbelieved, that fi«hes are sensible to sound.

appear to be m very bad state at Invercargill. A correspondent of a Southland paper just to hand writing' thus d^pponfleutly : -— **T- think we Ought to taveV publio meet* j ing md discuss the situation. The very pick of our citizens are leavinp üb— our farmers [ pQ»e?liiß-~ow. tradesman ilwoet io do^iir.

INTERESTING AND USEFUL INFORMATION.

HOW TO COOK OLD FjWIS A writer in the "ix Z F*rm r " in an artlole entitled *' how to cci k an old hen," says that the bird ehoud be etewed gently for four hours, then left in the water until it Is cooled down aud on the following day roasted in the ordinary manner. By this means fowls considered of no use are rendered of value for the table. A RECEIPT FOR PEAR MARMALADE Pe^l and cat some pears and macerate them twenty -four hours, with three quarters of a pound of white sugar to every pound of fruit. 801l them an hour at most, adding tbe juice and thin yellow peel of lemons to taete. The lemon peel should be cut very small, and be out from fresh lemons. 7HB OALIFORKIAW TBIBTLE At a meeting of the W»tt*ki Oounty Council the other day Mr Thompson said the Oalifornlan thistle had been growing at Kakanui for the last 16 years, there , being about 20 acres on Teschmaker's quite solid,, also an island in the Kakanui covered with It; When sinking afwell the roots were found to a depth of 10ft. \u25b2 MARKET FOR NEW ZEALAND MUTTON. Tne " Wanjtanui Herald " states that Mr Gerse has received a letter from a brother la Antwerp, in whioh the writer mentions the existence of two stores, one In Antwerp and the other in Oatend,. for the sale of New Zealand mutton. He had on several ooo*sions had samples from both these store*, and he describes the meat as being " vory good," though on one occasion a quarter that he got was rather fat. Tbe price at whioh the meat Is sold there is about 7 1 per lb for legs and 6& 1 for shoulders. A RABBIT D SEASB, The London correspondent of the " O ago Daily Tim^s " says that a gentle man restdent at Wianipej; has informed 'he Agent-General that a destructive epidemic ha3 attacked the rabbits In Ouiada, killing them by thousands. The caU'6 is not known. He wrote asking if assistance could be given him in sending out diseased specimens for examination. Sir Frauds replied certainly not— his objeot being to prevent, n >t to facilitate the introduction of any disease into the colocy, — but if the gentleman chose to empl y % competent expert to determine the oaose of death he would help to defray the txpen3e. Sir Francis has written out to his Government strongly disapproving of M Pasteur's remedy. ADVA TAG E OF DAT.R* FACTORIES. Tt.e f il)o*lag (sjys the " Hawera Star") »ho»s the advantage of selliag milk versus selliog butter, and Is of Itnportaaca to dairy fa r me;B residing. in the vicinity of a dairy factory, Mr 0 Masliu, who is a supplier to Mr Ohew Obong'a da'ry faoto y at Eltham, in seven days sold 57>b and kept for private use 10 b i i butter — total 67ib, at 41 per lb, £1 2* 4d ; and for a liK*|p?rlod «old 239gala 6b of milk at 2* 1 per gallon — £2 10*, and hud returned 207u:al* 9 b of skim milk at £i per gallon , —8a 9d, leaving a balanoe of £2 Is 3d ' obtained for milk agalnet £1 2< 41 obtained for better ; which leaves a balance of 18s lid in favor of supplying the factory, and also saving a vast amount < f labor which heretofore counted as hothine in the production of butter. And a first class article v,f unifoim quality is turned out, which is bound to sell if there is any market for batter whatever ; for who would have bad butter when go d la obtainable at a reasonable figure 1 It may bo exp-c ed that the manufacture of butter by tho old-fashioned way will, hi f >re many year?, be a thing of the past so far as commercial purposes are con cerned. Underground rifle ranges are the late t suggestion in London. Experiments were recently made in some wine vaults 200yds long. At 100yds one of the experimenters fired ten shots in 723e0, and made a soore of 48 out of a possible 50— pretty good for i gaslight. Tbe proposal to establish several ranges, nevertheless, says the " Globe," is rather startling. The dangers of tho streets are quite sufficient already, without the chanoe of having a Martini-Henry bullet popping up under one's feet.

WHAT DAVID SAID.

! Thre lived in ' tho Highlands some years ago a minister who was rather alow n paying his d bis Ou <i S'atu'dy night : o despatched b : s " man " across the liver | for a pai.* of thoe J , wLich be bed sent to get mendod ly David, his s':o maker. There happened to be a ep ito m the river, and Donald could not got hack till about mido'ay on Sunday. When be appeared, the minister was conducting service m the oiurch. lie happened to be prenchiog about David, and ju-t as Donald made bis appearance at the door the minister eaid : •'But what did David Bay V" "David aaid," exclaimed Donald, " that he will send you the shoes vhen ycu send the nuney to bim :"

TROUBLES OF ROYALTY

It Is rumored (saya tbe London corres pondent of a provincial p»par) that the Prinoe of Wales Is anxious to remove his eldest son beyond the reach of tbe charms of Prinoess Viototia of Teok, who has | completely taken the young man captive. Her Majesty and the whole of the Princess and Princesses of the Blood Royal are horrified at the possibility of an alliance between Albert Victor and tbe beantlful d*ughter .of the Duke nf Teok The young Prince is obstinate, and it is generally believed that hia enforced absence m Gibraltar, whether he hts been sent, will only serve to make his heart grow fonder of the enchantress, a marriage with, whom Is regarded aa an event not to bethought of by the.** royals" without alarm.

A few evenings ago a party of gentlemen were comparing notes as to the relative importance of husband and wife. "My wife and I are one," elicited the trite observation, "Whioh one?" The quietest man m the room said: "I do better than that; my wife and I are ten." Oa being asked for an expla nation, he rejoined: "She is one and I am the cipher."

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TRK ASHBURTON GUARDIAN; FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1888



H. Matson & Co. Ashburton.



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Placed let by tbe Canterbury A. and P. A sscciation after an exhaustive trial. H. MATSON & CO. Ashburton. Agricultural Implements. WE ARE APPOINTED SOLE A GENTS IN ASHBORTON fos Messbs BOOTH, MoDONALD & Wo Csr'yle Implement Works, Ohristchnrch. Sam- x Impif ments on hand Inspection Invited, H. MATSON & CO. Ashburton. GABPEN & FIELD TOOLS We ar<» appointed SOLE AGENTS m Abbburton for the PLANET JUPB, HOUSE HOE AND CULTIVATOR, COMBINED, GAB DEN PLOUGH AND DRILL COMBINE. H. MATSON & CO* Aehburton. i W^ HAVE FOB SALE BINDING WIBE ArOHOB AND WHITECBOSS. Binding Twine, Hales' best Manilla ding Twine, Hales' Donble ply Hemp. QtfALisrFjffißT-ibL_i.es. Prices Low,



MURTON AND; WHITE'S Prize Sheep Dip.



Tho Lightest and Beat Maohioe yet before thePubl?o. \u25a0 * Vide acoount of Public Triais, STYX AND ASBBUETON. D. THOMAS, 12 IM A goat, Ashburton, WE ARE APPOINTED Folk Agents From Reka-a to Bangitata FOR



) _ H Matson and Gor^ LO.DW AND LANCASHIRE F»RE [ INciURANOS CO.Y,PAINY. WE have been appointed Agents for fhe »bove ompany, a d are now prepared to t;ik« risks on Ruild ngs, Stock, atid Ci-i'-pB at curren' rafes. I H. MA kON & CO., Ashburton. Money to Lend IN I ARG 3- OR SMALL SOM*. Apply . H. MATSON & CO. -\u25a0 i ii m urn I have oeen appointed Agent FOR THE Mercantile Finance Co., CHRISTCHURCH, wb 9 are prepared to advanoe Money upoi. PILLS OF SALE, MORTGAGE OF STOCK. CROP LIENS, or other, Seourlty. P. THOMAS. '



A. •fi&fKKt.Xi. Alired Harrison, UCT T Oti.E?.rt, <3TOOK AND fc.STATif AGENT AND VALUATOR. . A TURD AY SALE at 12 o'clock sharp —Horses, Cattle, Pl:s, Produce and Merchandise. FOR SAL E— Farming Implement?, and Vehicle' of all kinds constantly m .arde on view for Fa'e. Clearing Sales held m Town or Country as required, and most liberal terms arranged with both Buyers and Sellers. Rents collected, and tbe business of absentees managed with oaro Valuation made of Properties or Mer- chandise on easy terms, j Ad\ ances made instantly on Goods delivered at the Store., for Sale. Cant for tbe Norwioh Union Fire In- iurance Company, Agent for the MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION O AUSTRALASIA *LFItED HARRTSON



25 Tons BINDING WIRE, White Crm and Aucbor 10 Tons Pure BTanilla BINIDNG TWINE extra length and quality 100 Drums Golden Maohinery OIL 100 Drum s Olive and Co'zi OIL 50 Oases Castor OIL 3 Oases H»y FORKS and RAKES 10C0 Feet MACHINE OHAIN AND LINKS 10 Doz. BEAPER KNIVES 288 Dcz.. Reaper KNIFE Sections McOormick MAOHINE FITTINGS RIVETS, BOLTS, and WASHERS PERFORATED ZINO for Threshing MACHINES BABBET METAL OIL, PAINTS, and VARNISHES of all kinds PAPERHANGINGS— A nice Assortment ENGINE PACKING, all kinds LEATHER BELTING, l^n to 6!n (lat PRIZE DUNDEE.) I i \u25a0JOHKOBR&CO. .



HABYESS, 1888. j TT7E DESIKE TO DRAW SPECIAL ATTENTION TO OUR Immense Stock of all Requisites SUITABLE FOR THIS SEASON'S WOBK IN THE UABVEST FIELD. Having IMPORTED 1 ARGELY we were never In a ' BttTTKB POSITION TO SUPPLY THE WANTS of this important distriot than at present. The following are some of the leading lines we h&ve landing and m stock, and for which we ro'ioit the favour of yonr esteemed orders : —



Offrft —Lot 28, Trevortcii, near the. SZOO* Preebiterian Manse, contain- ing about J-acre, with 3-roomed Ucctf thereon, for sale at the above price Terms if required.— Apply to T. BOLLOCK TO LET at a low rental.— 4~fOomed Cottage at Eampstead. T. BULLOOK. JT'.OR SALE at a low piico and on P liberal terms, 15 acres of land with 2-roomed Cottage thereon, frontir g the Fa rfield Ro id, not far from tho County Saleyards. Apply to T. BULLOOK, ' _ . ' — '-j John £rr and Co.



T. Bullock 1 A A ACRES for Sale, near town, being L\J\J R.B. 27196, corner of Mitcham and South Roads, about 1 mile from the Ooun'y Saleyards. Exceptionally liberal terms, v'z., only £12 10j cash required, balance by ins-alments at a low rate of interest, T. BULLOCK. rO LET— At a very low rental, a large building fronting East Street, suit- able for a grain and chaff ..tore. T. BUi.LO.'K. FOR SALE.— An improved Farm of 245 Acree, being R.S 27237, situated about 5 miles from Chertsey. Low pnce and liberal terms apply to j T. BULLOCK. I



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BAKER AND CO., TIMBEE AND COAL MEECHANTS, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. DESIRE to announce to tho inhabitants of Aehburton a^ Burro -nding dis- tricts, that tbey have opened a TIMBER and COAL YaRD, opposite Mr George Jameson's Grain Store, West Street, and are prepared to supply all classes of BUILDING MATERIAL, m largo or email quantities, to suit purchasers. RED, WHITF, and~BLAOK PINE and TOTARA. GALVANISED CORRH GATED IRON m all lengths, and best brands. MOULDINGS, "ARCHITRAVES. SKIRTINGS. POS.TS and RAILsTsTAKES, and all Fencing Material. COAL: Westport Coal, Newcastle Coal, Mount Somers Coal. Firewood m long or ahort lengths Agents m Ashburton for Wjl-on's Port- land Cement and Hydraulic Lime. Note address, — J3AKEE AND CO., Cppoßite MR G. JAMESON, Grain Ftore West Street. Itlß



And every pair is absolutely Warrantsd to give Good Wear. Sod by Iho leading Boot Dealers and Country Stores throughout New ZoaKt-d, nnd W holesale by LIGHTBAND, ALLAN & CO. CHRISTCHURCH.



None are Genui \e unlosß branded on the Sole



Our Patented "PARAGON BOOT" and " INDESTHUOTIBLE TOES." For Boys and Girls are Fplendid Linet. for Hard Wear.



For substantial wear tbey are the BEST IN THE WORLD. Buy a pair o "ZEALANDIAS" and you will never use aDy other Brand



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W. H. Paget. BLACKSMITH, HOBBE-SHOER, WHEELWRIGHT, AND GENERAL SMITH, Burnett Street, next " Mail " Offiae. BEGS to announoe that he has taken over the Ooaoh Building and Wheel- wright Branch, lately carried on by H. Peat, and will continue all branches of the above business aB before. All kinds of Buggies, Dtays, or Carts made and re- paired. Agricultural Implements repaired promptly. Horses Shod with skill and oare. mw W. H. PAGET. "Zealandia" Boots



Public NoVces. - : WILDING AND LIT WIS, BARRISTERS AN b SOLICITORS, Va WILDING, Notary Pubi : o. Offices next " Mail " Offibe, Barnett st cc Asburton, MR WILDING will attend tbe slltin of the Ashburton Courts o Mondays and Thursdays, and may b consulted personally on those days. The firm ia now represented m Ash bnrton by Mr Claytor), an ErglUl solioltor of considerable experience, who will ba in daily attendance at the office to receive instructions and confer with oliants.



NEW ADVERTISEMENT. • i THE COMING



PAPEEHANGINGS! PAPEEHANGINGS 1 1 THE Undersigned have just opened up a splendid assortment PAPEEHANGING3, SCEIM, TAPES, TACKS, Also,— WINDOW GLASS (all sizes). W & R LEAD, PAINTS, OILS VARNIbHEB, COLORS, DRYERS, TURPENTINE &o, Just landing, a splendid lot of Honse Coal, ex " Hauroto." McCalluia & Co , RON. TTMBEB, AND COAL MER CHANTS, & IMPORTERS. Agentß for TITAN ond TBIPLEX STRAINERS. 12*10 B



At the Girls School provision has been made by the Teaching Stuff t> give lesions m Musio and Painting to Yourg Ladles no! attending tbe other Classes m the School, who may drsire instruction m theea subjects. Th > Phys'cil T.al ing of tbe Pupils is not overlo >ked. Calisthenics for the Girls, and Military Drill for tbe Boys, are parts of the Sohool oourse. The year Ib divided into three terms. All fees are payable ln advance. For Pupils under 12 years of ape, £'_} 2s per term ; over 12 yeara of age, £2 16s per term ; Musio £1 Is per term extra ; fee for attend!, g musio (only). £2 Sa ; Draw- ing acd Painting (only), £1 Is per term. For further details apply to Mr Buohauan. 1*97



AT this institution pupila of both 'ex-s hava the opportunity of arqnhity! the elements of a liberal edu- oation. The subj os of Stndy are thoie usually taught at Secondary Sohoola ; but the ordinary oourse may be modified to meet speolal cises, it m the Interest of the Pupila suoh a plan is judged advis- able.



bis v: (>*\u25a0 >D utiu a\i iui> ... --_.i_._j-_.-. d, 11111 ASHBDRTOOIGH SCHOOL. ESTABLISHED lSdl. Teaching Stabf. Boys' Fcuool.— Mr J. E. Buchanan, Ist B A. , University College, London. Girls' Sohool. — Miss Saunders, Canter- bury College, Ohristohurch ; Miss Grcbb, Trinity College, Dublin.



Doors open at 7. 30 Commence at 8 3s 2.*, U. T>. ...„_..„ J _._>_.._, „_ \u0084, I „ f„U___, _,_,_! *.:___. _.!_,



MRS GREENWOOD nnd her Daughters will give one of their enjoyable and popular Entertaioments ia tbe Oddfellows' Hall, Ashburton, on the above date.



Pnblic ttotlceg. TBNDKRS. \\T ANTED tendprs ud to February Bth >V for tbo WHEAT AW off 120 Aorcß on Raoecnu a". Apply, GEORGE POCOCK, 1 170 Ashbnrton. M^tS B. MORKI3 DESIRES t > return thanks for lh=» liberal support accorded ber *or the last four years, and bf go to iotimate that she haa ie commenced Business m her o!d sI.OD, TRIANGLE BaKERY, where their future favours are respectfully solicited. 1 16 ~~ ODDFELLOWS' HALL. to-nigeit.""to-night. Great Sncoets Russian Warship blown to a'oms, Robson'a great Spiritualism Frame, GLADSTONE IN REAL LIFE. Reservod seats, 2s ; unreserved, la ; ohildren half-price. Doors open at 730 , oommence at 8. MATlNEE— Saturday afternoon at 2.30 1 168 ODDFELLOWS' HALL, ASHBURTON 1 NIOHT ONLY NIG BT ONLY -I 1 NIGHT ONLY NIGHT ONLY 1 MONDAY, 6th FEBRUARY.



OHDBBS NOW 'i>B^NC BOOKED. | McOALLUM & CO., | I^7o Coal and Timber Merchants. WANTED KNOWN. AT I. SALEK AND CO^., Licensed Pawnbrokers, East Street, \FIRSI-OLABS Watcbmiker and Jeweller is employed on the Premises. Watches cleaned aud and every description of Ji&weller^y mado and Repaired at LOWEST CHRISTOHUROH PR^OEa. MS WATOHES~OLEAN^!U Q& GLABSEg, 6d ; QANDS, 94. WATERBURY 'B repaired f pom 2b 6d. N.B,— Waljerbury's reduced from 13s 6d Wife v m



ROBERT ALCORN, Importer and General Merchant. Coal. Coal. Coal. TO THBESB__I(>~MAO__ISI_ I'ttO- PRTETORS, FABMEKS & OTHBBS. HAVING made our arrangcluentß for this Soason'- COAL fcUFI'LY on exceptionally favorable terms, we sre m a position to rae'-t tho demands of our Customer, most liberally, both as to QUALITY and PBIOE.



THAVE Becu,res a cjuantity of the sat(iQ tu^ke of Twine as gave .\u25a0'o much satiefaotion laet Season, and as quality is iho true Economy m tbe 'arvett Field, farmers will consult their vn interests by securing a ouffi,oien,t apply early, as lt is likely to be *acaro.o n Season.



Public Notices ST. STEPHEN'S, Ashburton.- Tne Services on Sund»y next will bn conducted by the Rev J Holland. 2*7 FRUfT FOR SALE throughout the Season. Apply A. MACLEAN, 12 171 Windermere. MANILLA BINDER TWINE



MR T. BOLLOCK has received in- structions ta Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, on the above date, on account and by Order of tho Mortgagers. — T. 3. 826, Cox street, on whioh is erected a well built fi-Koomsd Dwo ling house, with Lobby. 7ho laDd ia of first-class quality for garden purposes. This houss was origi- nally built by a Mb, Poorib for himself, I understand with well-seasoned souod timber. Terms of payment exceptionally i libera l , viz , inly £10 cash r.quiied, balance by iostalmont 1 . at a low rate of interest. Sale at 12 SO, , 2f9 T. BOLLOCK, Auctioneer. 1 SATUBDAY, FEBRUARY 11th. DESJR IBL-TPROPERTY. Town Section 744, with 5 Roomed House, Petor Btreet, For Sale by Order of the Mortgagee. MR T, BULLOCK has received in- structions to 801 lby Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, on account and by Order of tho Mortgagee, T S. 744, on wh'ch ie erected a Com- fortible House of 5 Rouns, with boy window and verandth. This property is nicely situ ited wa* the Wakanui Road ; healthy neighborhood. The laod is of first-class quality for gnrden purposes ; m f net, a vtry desirable Properly, these desirous of purchasing a Town Residence would do well to inspect this and attend the sale. It will bo sold on very easy terms. Full par- ticulars eau bo obtained from the Auctioneer. Sale at 12.30. 2°B T. BULLOOK,



Six-Roomed House and Section m Cox street For Sile by Order of the Mortgagees.



Auctions SATURDAY, 4th FdB.OJARY. SPECIAL ENTRY. ON Acoount of Mb H. Hegartt, of Otago,— 4 DRAUGHT M*REB AND i GELDINGS __ 2 HACKS. 2 Sale at 1 o'clock. I. BULLOOK. 2t6 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11m



for sale by alj, chemists druggists; and medicine k '"\u25a0• VENDOR' PROPRIETOR : I A. J. WHITE, LIBJITED, 1 LONDON,



These Pills, being sugar-coated, aro pleasant to take. The disagreeable taste common to most pills is obviated .



Seigel's Operating Pills, prevent ill-effects' from excess m 'eating or drinking. A good, dope at bedtime yenders a person tit for' Business m the morning.



Oftentimes disease, or partially de- cayed food, causes sickness, nausea and diarrhoea. ]f tho bowels aro cleansed from this impurity with a dose of Seigel's Operating Pills these disagreeable efiects will vanish^ and good health will result,



A coated tongue, with a brackish taste, is caused by foul matter m the stomach. A few doses of Seigel's Operating Pills will cleanse the tomacb, remove tho bad taste, and re- store the appetite, and with it bring good health.



The best remedy extant for the bane | of our lives — constipation and sluggish liver, These Pills prevent fevers and all kinds of sickness by removing all poisonous matter from tho bowels. They operate briskly, yet ryildly. vtftii-. O'^t any ' pain. Jf you take a severe cold, and are threatened with a fever, with' pains iv the head, back, and limbs, one or two doses of Seigel's Operating Pills will break up the cold and prevent the fever.



Seigel's Operating Pills are tha best family physic that has ever been discovered. They cleanse the bowels from all irritating substances, and leave them m a healthy condition.



MOTHER OPERATING i ILLu 5 .For Constipatiou, Sluggisli Liver, &c. UNLIKE many kinds of cathartic medicines, do not make you feel worse before you feel better. Their operation is geutlo, but thorough, and unattended with disagreablo effects, such as nausea, griping pains, &c.