more especially had the underground water risen to the surface, which was quite suffused over large areas, necessitating the putting m by the owners of several furrow and artificial j drainß near th« commencement of the creek j lines. The Council will observe that the proposed flood drain along road known as I Tiznaru Track would be calculated to give a / large amount of relief to the districts along Creeks Nos. 1 and 2, and to some extent to Shepherd's Creek also, but it is apparent that the projected improvement of Shepherd's Creek from Flemington to Winslow should extend to point marked A on map m order to give any appreciable relief to those districts, beoanse the diversion of about half the quantity of flood water which circulates through the district is traceable to that point, and any overflow which takes place m that oreek higher np is intercepted by the eapacions natural water-course which joins it at point marked A. Any further infor mation may perhaps be beat given by allusion to the map. Irrigation Farm : As the Committee decided io give the crops one watering before harvest ing, this was done during the laat week of December and m the early part of this month. A considerable portion of expense inoorred was for making the necessary inlets and furrows. I calcnlate that the watering was equal to a depth of about 3 inches over entire surface, and the oost for actual distribution was about 4s per aore for oats and 2s 6d per aore for cowgraas. For the latter, furrows were cut along the ridges, whioh rendered the distribution so much the easier. When men get acoustomed to the distributing of the water over larger areas, Ihe cost per aore is likely to be considerably lets than the above. — The oats on the un irrigated portion, whioh were sown a month earlier than the other will be ready for reaping next week.— The caretaker will finish the irrigating of the mangels to morrow as directed. WATXK RACES AND STOBM WilBR, In reference to the Engineer's report M to storm water being turned into a water race on the Hinds-Hackthorne road, IBs Chairman said that If the Council Allowed one matter of this kind to pass It was impossible to say where it might and. .". After a abort disoasalon the matter was jpoitponed till later m the day. "" • DEFECTIVE FORDS. A brief diaoussion took place m regard to the defaotlve fords referred to by the Engineer In his report. The control of water race fords was some time ago dele gated by the Council to the several Road Bosrdr, who expressed their willingness to look after the -fords, at the expense of the Counoil. The particular fords referred to, tbe worst of whioh are near Lauris tori, were In the Upper Ashbarton Road District and had been repaired by the Council. It wai reiolved, after discussion, "That the Upper Ashbutton Road Board having undertaken to look after the water race fords be requested to co so thoroughly and promptly or relinquish the charge." BTOBX WATER. Mr Harper here took his sea*, and being the member for the district affaoted, thereafter of storm water being turned Into race on Hinda-Hackthome road was again considered. Mr Harper explained that the storm water formerly did a great deal of Injury to about five miles of the road. The road was now proteoted and no harm whatevar wai done to the race which ran through dry country or to anyone on its line. After a detul'ory discussion it was re solved " That the Upper Aehburton Road B>»rd be informed that the Council will hold that Board responsible for any damage whioh may accrue through their turning atorm water Into the race. It was farther resolved that notice be tent to all the Road Boards within the county not to remove culverts over water raoes In future without the written con- Bent from the Council be first ottalned. AHSMTANT WATER BANGER. la reply to Mr Brown, tha Engineer \u25a0aid that the appointment of O. Fawoett m assistant water ranger was only ienc. porary. ASBBURTOH TSATTW BRIDGE The Engineer's report and a quantity oQ correspondence on this matter were read. The Borough Council wrote In refer eroa to fires which had taken place on the bridge, and suggesting that a supply of bucket* and chains should be kept on *he handrails of the bridge, acd also request ing payment, o' expenses of Brigade m Attending fire. Mr Job a Holmes said that he had notfo to give of a motion on this matter. Iha fires which lad occurred, and the damage done by traction engines indicated to him that a care'aker was necessary. He recognised, however, that fully one-half of the ratepayers never used the bridge, and it would be unfair to saddle them with the «xpens9 of maintaining a caretaker, which should be borne by the persons who caused the damage — traction engine drivers and the rascals who set .fire to the decking. In order to make there latter pay it would be necera&ry to establish a system of tolls, and he would give notice to move at next meeting— "That % toll-gate be placed on the new bridge over the Asbburton river, and tbat tolls be levied on all persons using such bridge, m order to raise funds to keep the bridge m repair without expense to County ratepayers, and to pay tbe wages of a caretaker." Mr tried lander moved that tbe Borough Council's suggestion m reference to the Jbuckets be given effect to. ' Us Brown seconded the motion, which, after discussion, was carried. Some desultory discussion followed. Ultimately Mr Coster moved— "That the Aehburton Borough Council be asked to take control of the bridge at their own expense." Mr Holmes seconded the motion. The Chairman thought suoh a motion unwise. The motion was withdrawn. Mr Friedlander moved, " That a Com mittee consisting of the Chairman, Messrs Grigg, Holmei, Brown and the mover be appointed to enquire into the worklogr of the existing by-laws respecting the traffic, maintenance aad care of the Ashbarton Traffic Bridge, the Committee to report to tile next meeting of the Council," Mr Harper eeoonded the motion, which waa carried, RANGITATA TRAFFIC BRIDGE. It was reaolved, '' That notice be set up •t eaoh end of tha bridge that the bridge Is unsafe for traffic, and that traction engines be not allowed to cross the bridge, and tbat the Engineer report at next meeting as to cost of repairs." FLOOD WAT^R. Consideration of the paragraphs m the Engineer's report In reference to flood water on tbe south side of tbe river, and of a letter from Mr W. Stoddart on the came subject was deferred till next meeting; Before finally resolviog on the post ponement, Mr Brown said he thought tbat the only satisfactory way m which tbe matter could be dealt with would be by constituting the district a drainage district. He moved " That the Connoll ftdvise the ratepayers of the Ashbarton riding to present a petition defining a drainage dUtrlot, ai provided by section 269 of tbe Counties Aot v " Mr Harper seoonded the motion. The Chalrmm thought the motion rather prejudged the case. The Cm nittee appointed to report on this matter had not been able yet to bring up its jeporfc owing to certain requisite loforma- Mon having only now been obtained by ihe Engineer. Beslder, the member for the district was absent and had expressed • hope that the question would be deferred till next meeting* : Under these circumstances Mr Brown consented to withdraw his motion, and farther consideration of the matter under discussion was deferred, M.BIGATION FABM. ft The following report was read :— Messrs ' Grigg and Harper, two members of the Irrigation. Firm. Committed, accompanied

? by Mr Baxter, visited the farm on to i 2'6-d of D cerab9r, and found the crops of 1 outs, cow grass, mangolds, and carrots ;/ io 4-ing fa»ry well, also the potatoes. | Attera thorough inspection they instructed ! - Mr BaxU r to tnrn water on one-half of I ih3 crops whic'i was commenced the fol lowing day. On ieeember 31st Mr Har • per, witb Mr B xter, visited the farm, and found that the water had been sue cesßfulJy led over one-half of the crops. The season havisg become so very hot and dry, your Committee anticipate yery beneficial results from the portion irrigated The effect of this watering will very ehortly be apparent, and will, we trust, demonstrate the advantages to be obtained by such treatment of crops on light land. FINANCE. The following resolutions adopted at a special Committee meeting', held to con sider the Gmneial position of the Council, came up for confirmation : — ''That ihe Committee recommend to the Council to strike a water rate m ac cordance with the existing by-laws to be made payable March Ist, 1888" 11 That m future no part of the cost of clearing and maintaining the water races shall be defrayed out of the general rate." "That it is recommended that the Clerk of the Council be Returning Officer for the Conucil, and that the resolution appoint ing Mr Braddell as returning omVr be rescinded^" "That it be a recommendation to the Council to revert to the report oE the Committee presented on the 26th IV o vena ber, 1884, acd adopted by the Ctuncil on January 9tb. 1885, stating that the Engin eer should b 3 retained at £250 a year for half bis time." 11 That the salary of the Clerk be at the rate of £225 per annum with free resi dence, the duties to be aa heretofore also those of returning officer without fee." " That the cultivation of the irrigation farm be limited to the growing crops, unless otherwise specially ordered." "That no new works be undertaken after the expiry of clx months from thii date uutU the Council's overdraft be paid, except special works In strict accordance with clause 152 of the Counties Aot." "That the Committee recommend that the dog tix be a uniform tax of 10a for the next year." The resolutions were confirmed. Mr Brown thought that it would be better to make fresh arrangements as to engineering and Mr Holmes objected to the clause m reference to dog tax, It was resolved that the resolutions m regard to the officers of the Council should take effect on March Ist. BOUNDARY KOAD, Extension of time to next meeting to report was granted to the Committee to whom was referred the question of oppor tioning the control and cost of maintenance of the Boundary road between the South Rakaia and Wakanui road districts. \u25a0WAKANUI WATEB SIPPiY. Pursuant to notioa Mr Brown moved "That the resolution of the Council, deciding to adhere to its determination ; 1 that fences In the line of watercourses m the Wakanui dißtriot be removed,' be rescinded " The motion was aeconded by Mr Frled landtr pro formi, end after being dla oassed at length was lost. Mr Brown withdrew two notices of motion m reference to the water races m the Wakanui district as the BUjply of water had now been resored. KANGITVTA STOCK BBIDQB Mr Friedlandor, by request, handed In to the Council, a letter which had been received from tha Minister of Publio Worka m reply to a petition by settlers that a fctock bridge be ereoted over the north branch of the Bangltata rivor. The Government were of opinion that the work was one for the County Councils to carry out. Shoald however, the locil bodies find the amount required £600, Government would have the work carried oat. The lettor was received and ordered to lie on the ÜbK PAYM NTS The usual monthly accounts were passed for payment. (Left sitting)

LATEST GABLE NEWS.

(per press association.)

(Received January 33, 1 45 p.m.)

MANSLAUGHTER OF A FATHER

Mblbodrhe, January 13. Clancy, who shot his father at Kerang, has been ccftfraitted for trial for manslaughter. '»'\u25a0>

IMPORTED DRAMATISTS.

A French Dramatic Company r is to be imported to perform during the Ex hibition, the cost of bringing them out has already been defrayed by subscrip tion.

SHIPMENT OF GOLD.

The R.M.S. Britannia takes coin and bullion valued at ,£140,000.

SCARLET FEVER.

Bbisb\ne, January 13. The B.S.N. Company's steamer Balimba has arrived here from Thurs day Island. There are 30 cases of scarlet lever still on board, and the passengers have been landed at the quarantine station. The vessel will be quarantined till the crew are free from disease.

SUICIDE AT SEA.

Hobart, January 13 Arrived-~Shaw Saville and Albion Company's s.s, Arawa from Plymouth, with 24 passengers. During the voyage a third-class passenger ,named McNeill jumped overboard. :

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

Tho Waverley.

[PJSR PRESS ABSOCIAIION.]

Paiea, January 13

The s.b. Waver) ey was successfully launched at 8 40 this morning and is now coming op to the wharf.

A caution to Pi Inters.

Wanganui, January 13.

For publishing an early closing canard, entitled " Dan't shop," without attaching an imprint, Messrs Jones and Son wore this morning fined £5, the lowoet possible sum under the Act. The evidence showed tbat the imprint had been omitted m the harry of getting up, there being no in tention of breaking tbe Act, and the E.M. Intimated that he would take steps to lav the case before the authorities with a view to getting a refund.

A Stolen Yacht Recaptured. Chribtchuroh, January 13 The yacht Dido was captured abonfc 10 o'clock last night, A telephone message was received from the beads at theLyttel ton police station that -the yacht was two miles outside the heads. Sergeant M»i ~>r Mason and Constable P. MoOorralck went out m a steam launch; When the men on board the yacht heard the engine they ex tinguished the light and altered their coarse, but the launch was too near. Two men, brothers named White, were on the . yacht. They cast off tbe tow line several I times but did not offer other resistance.

i Supreme Court. At tbe Supreme Court Greve Bran, oonvioted of •raoa, w&5 sentenced to seven f •»» penal servjtHd.e,

Divorce Court.

\l';Unei>in, Jmaarv 13. Iq the DivorcO;;Couri a rule nisi was granted on the petition of Sydney Wolf, of Ticaara, agaiast M*bel Wolf and Dr Ross, formerly o ( Aflhburton, with full coats against thepo-reepor>dfnt.

ANOTHER PLOT AGAINST THE CZAR

(per press association.)

Vienna, January 10.

The " Allgemeine Zeitung " reports the discovery of a plot to murder the Czar and the arrest of officers said to be implicated m it.

Lat r

The discovery of a plot to murder the Czar has been confirmed, but no details have transpired. His Majesty has abandoned his projected visit to Merv, and will remain at Gatschina.

TRAGEDIES IN AUSTRALIA

(Per Pbess Association).

Bkisbank, January 12.

Mr Fitzgerald, a resident of War wick, a municipal town situated on the River Ccndarmine, has died from the effects of poison, which, it is believed, was administered on Christmas Day. Mrs Fiizgerald, his wife, and her daughter are believed to be implicated, and have been arrested on a charge of murder. «•

Two youths, named Ross and Riutz, of respectable parents, were found shot at sundown yesterday at the North Toolburra Station. From the position of the bodies it is supposed that Riutz accidentally killed Ross, and then m desperation shot himself. The boys were schoolmates, and were spending the holidays together.

Melbourne,' January 12

A murder surrounded with circum stances of a most painful character is reported from Kerang, a post town of Gunbower, about 195 miles to the north-west of the metropolis. A man named Clancy was beating his son, when the latter's sister remonstrated with him, when the father at once turned on the girl and thrertened to kill her. She ran for protection to an elder brother, aged twenty- five, who seizing a gun, fired twice at his father, the shots taking effect and the wounds proving fatal, The son who had fired the shot at once sought medical aid on behalf of his father and also informed the police authorities of what had happened, when he was at once arrested on a charge of murder.

THE STAR OF BETHLEHEM.

Some months Bgo paragraphs went the rounds of the papers announcing that the Star of Bethlehem, whioh makes its orbit once m 400 years, would return In 1888. We have not heard of is having been Been an yet by Few Zealand observ r • bat It would appear from an extract from a letter received by a gentleman m 4.uckland from a brother residing m 'hi UnUed States, publiihid by tha " Bell,' that the astronomers were right m their calcula tions: The writer Bays :— " 'The Star of Bethlfchom ' has at laat arrived. Bright, beautiful, and glorious It gleams m the morning eky, and though its brilliancy is eclipsed as the &un rises and the day opens it is yet still distinct, and visible far Into the morning. Some say thay have seen the atnr at noon, I have not done that, but I have seeen it about hilf-paat nine m tho morninp, almost overhead and with ao unclouded nan."

THE DIMINISHING USE OF ALCOHOL.

We share tbe satisfaction of all our contemporaries m reflecting on the signi ficance of a lees expenditure on alcohol. The expenditure on drink In 1886 was £122,905,785 as compared with £123,258.906 m 1885, or £363.121 less. Ten years before, la 1876, the highest ex penditure was reached — viz, £146,288 759, or £4 9j per head, as against £3 7a 81 m 1886. It is deeply to be regretted, however, that the diminution io one year is not more than £363,121, la spito of all the teaching of medical science and personal experience. Not only Is the diminished amount drank still enormous, bat It is drank by an ever-diminishing number of peraons. For there is an ever increasing number of perrons who elihar totally abstain or drink exceedingly little. It Is drunk, too, m a wrong way. All casual drinking— drinking on an empty stomach — la bad, and makes directly for disease. We mast be thaukfal for any Improvement, however slight. Bat the disease Implied m the consumption of nearly 123 millions of moneys worth of alcohol is enormoas. A recent retarn to Parliament shows a steady and large decrease of alcohol consumption m work houses. In the year ending Miohaeloaas, 1871, ihe total coat of Intoxicants used In workhouaes In England and Wales was £82,554. The cost for ISBS wao £44,820. In some workbouees with a large number of inmates, as Wandswortb, Lambeth, and Betnnal-green, no lntoiloanta at all were nsed. Similarly with several provincial workhouses. It cannot be too much impressed on guardians that there should be no interference with the medical officers m regard to tho prescription cf aicohol for the sick, nor upon the medical offioerß that thelre is the responsibility of prescribing it with oare. The Parliamen tary returns show that iv workhouse practice, as In private, tbe profession Is alive to Us reßpoDaibiliUqa'--" Itfnoet," April 0

JHE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY; JANUARY 13, 1888.



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. H. Mfttson and 00. H^JMLatßon & Co,, ASHBURTON. TO THOBE IN WANT OF KEAPEES AND BINDERS, Don't purchase until you see the Buckeyej CHAMPION OP AUSTBALIA, The Lightest and Best Machine yet before the Public Vide teoount of Public Trial«, STYX AND ASKBURTON. D. THOMAS, 12 151 Agent, Adhburlon, WE ABE APPOINTED £olb Agents From Baka'a to Baugitata FOB MURTON AND WHITE'S Prize Sheep Dip. Placed Ist by the Canterbury A. and P. Association after an exhaustive trial. _ ! H. MATSON&CO. , Aahburton. Agricultnral Implements. WE ABE APPOINTED SOLE AGENTS IN ASHBURTON ro» Messbb BOOTH, MoDONALD ft GO'S O»r1yle Implement Woiki, OhrtetQhuroh. SiLWFLB ImPIiEMEKTH ON HAND. Inspection Invited, H. MATSON&CO. Aohburton, GARDEN & FIELD TOOLS. We are appointed SOLE AGENTS m Ashburton for the PLANET JUPB. HORSE HOE AND OULTIVATOB, COMBINED, GABDEN PLOUGH AND DBILL COMBINED. H. MATSON & CO. Aahburton. WE HAVE FOB SALE BINDING WIRE ANOHOB AND WHITECBO3?. Binding Twine, Hales' best Manilla Binding Twine, Hales 1 Double ply Hemp. Qualitt First-class, Pbioes Lew. He Matson & Co*, Aihburtea,



A. Harrlßon. Alfred Harrison, 4CCT T ONEEii, dTOOK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. ATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clock sharp —Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Prodoca •nd Merchandise. FOR SALE— Farming Implement b, and Vehicles of all kinds constantly m Yards on view for Sale. Clearing Sales held m Town or Country aa required, and most liberal terms arranged with both Buyers and Sellers. Rents collected, and tbe business of i absentees managed with care. Valuation made of Properties or Mer* chandiee on easy terms, Adxances made|[instantly on Goods delivered at tie Stores for Sale. pant for (he jNorwloh Union Fin In* inranee Company* Agent for tha MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION O, AUSTRALASIA *LFRKD HARRTSON T. Bullock T,O LET— At a very low rental, a large building fronting East Street, salt- able for a grain and chaff store. T. BULLOOK. HOUSES FOR BALE VERY CHEAP FOR REMOVAL. I AM prepared to receive offers for the purchase of 3 Houses with verandahs for removal, being part of Block of Buildings known as Court's, near the Engine Shed. T. BTILLOOK. TO LET, nbout 5£ Acres Land, nicely situated on Graham's Road, together with a well-built 2 roomed House, with Verandah, tho property of Mr P. Htland, about 4 milea from Tinwald. A low rental will be accepted from a good tenant. Apply to T. BULLOOK. FOR SALE.— An improved Farm of 245 Acres, being B.S. 27237, situated about 5 mileß from Chertsey. Low prioe and liberal tormß apply to T. BULLOCK. OKff: —Lot 28, Trevoiton, near the <^jUfJ* Presbyterian Manse, contain* ing about with 3-roomed Wovtp tb croon, for sale at the above price: Terms if required. — Apply to T. BULLOOK, TO LET at a low rental .—4- roomed Cottage at Hampstead. T. BULLOOK. FOR BALE at a low price and on liberal terms, 16 acres of land with 2-roomed Cottage thereon, fronting tho Fairfield Bond, not far from the County Saleyards. Apply to T; BULLOOK. TINWALD. TO LET— A Fopr-rccmed House with Shop, adjoining Mr Heseltine's pro* perty, and near tho Railway Station. A c* rental will be accepted. T. BULLOOK, John Orr and Co. JOHN ORE m$ \u25a0 GREAT " CHEAP SALE —OF— SUMMER STOCK, DEAPEEY, CLOTHING, MILLINEEY, MANTLES, &o. Commences on WEDNESDAY, December 88ft. ASTONISHING BABGAINS IN EVERY DEPARTMENT. "OTE l— The Great Bale for tho Season John Orr and Co.'s



Auction?. ' SPECIAL ENTRY. At East Street Horse Bazaar, At 1 o'clock. TjIRIEDLANDER BROS, will Sell by Jj Public Auction, — ISeoond-hand MrCormick Reaper and Binder m good order and condition. FRIEDLANUER BROS. PETER WILLIAMS 1*65 Auctioneer. To-morrow, SPECIAL ENTRY. GIG, ALMOST NEW. Sale at 1 o'clock 1. BULLOOK. 1§64 • Auctioneer. SATURDAY, JANUARY 21st. Town Section 876, Peter Street, with Baildlnga thereon. MR T, BULLOCK has received in- structions to sell by Public Auction at the Arcide on the above date, on ac- count and by order of the Mortgagee, — T.S 786, Peter Street, on which is erected two Dwelling-houses, eaob 4 rooma, and appears to be sub- stantially built. The property is nioely situated In a good locality. Inspection Invited ; terms of payment exceedmgly liberal, viz., a small deposit cash, b'alanoe by instalments at a low rate of Interest. Sale at 12 30. l°3o T. BULLOCK, vnctioneer. SATURDAY, JANUARY 14th. Improved Farm of about 370 Acres, situated near the County Saleyards. MR T. BULLOCK has received In- Btraotlona from Mb Wm Grant, to Sell by Publio A notion, at the Arcade, on the above date, his Freehold Farm of about 370 acrea, situated about a mile from the County Saleyards, and being part of tho original FairfieM Estate. The I property Is fenced and improved, and there la a comfortable House erected thereon It has been down m Grasses for a number o( years, and Is now In good heart for Cropping. It is well situated, and will bo sold on liberal terms. Sa'e at 12 30. 1*29 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. SATURDAY, JANUARY 14th. Town Section No. 4, South Street, the original site of Turton's Hotel, with all Buildingß thereon for Sale. MR T. BULLOCK has received in- structions from Messrs Vincent and Co. , to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, on the above date, — T.S. No. 4, South Street, being only one Section from the Aahburton Hotel, with the buildings there- on, originally Turton's Hotel ; they can be sold separately for removal if so desired. Full particulars can be obtained from the Auctioneer. Terms liberal at Sale. Sale at 12,30. 1+24 T. BUJbLOOK, Auctioneer. Public Notices FRUIT FOR SALE throughout the Season Apply A. MACLEAN, 12 171 Windermere. WANTED tenders for *Stooking. and tenders for Forking by MONDAY, the 16th inst , for 820 acres of WHEAT, and 250 acres of OAT? at Dromore, Tenders to be addressed to CLARKE BROS , 1*56 Aehburton Postoffice. ASHBURTOS HIGH SCHOOL, THE Boys' School will re-open on MONDAY, the 30th, and the Girls' School on TUESDAY, the 31st January, inst. Pupils will assemble at 9.30 a.m, JOHN EDGAR BUCHANAN, 1*49 Secretary. MRS B, MORRIS DESIRES to retarn thanks for tho liberal support accorded feer for Ihs last four years, and begs to intimate that she has le commenced Business m her old shop, TRIANGLE BAKERY, where their future favours are respectfully olicited. 1 16 REAPERS AND BINDERS. X HAVE for SALE, just hnding,— 3 HORNSBY STRING BINDERS, with all the latest improvements, the only ones now obtainable m New Zealand. 1*53 G. JAMESON, Ashbarton. ASHBURTON CALEDONIAN SOCIETY. TIIHE Annual General Meeting of mem. JL bers wilt be held at J, O. Danoan's Auction Mart on SATURDAY, 14th inst., at 8p m. Would any Directors who have not already accounted for the current year's Member's Ticket In their possession kindly account to the Seoretary for same. A meeting of Directors will be held at V3O. J. O. DUNCAN, 1*36 Seoretary. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILD- ING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. c rpHB above fooiety pays interest at the _l_ rate of <i per cent, pgr annum ftr Leposita at call, 4£ per cent per annum for 6 months, and 5£ per cent, per annum if fixed for 12 months or over. J. WARD, Manager. Office : — Arcade Chambers, Burnutt street. BUILDERS, UNDERTAKERS, Ac, Corner Wakanui Bond and Class stieet, (Next Gbntrai, Hothi..) Or at Baker and Brown's Coaoh Factory Havelock street 11 Jl Egg* LOOK HERE ! 4gg THE PEEMIEB TAILOE, Town Hall, TS making Tweed Suits m firet-clasa style X from £2 10s Od. Trousers from 18s fid (specialty). Heavy Saddle Tweed Suits, £4 0s Od, GENTS' OWN MATERIAL MADE UP. Troueera, 7s 6d ;" Sao Suits, 35s ; Pagets, 40b, Terms Cash TOW N~H ALL, j EAST STREET,-



Public Notices. 100 AGBES NEAR TOWN. I AM prepared to receive offers for the purchase on vtry liberal torms of R,S, 27193, fronting the Main South and Mitcham Roade, about 1^ mi.'c from tlu County tSaleyards. T. BULLOCK. CRIOKET. " fTIHE Match, Ashburton Woollen JL Factory v Auhburton O.C. will take place on SATURDAY, 14th met. Play to commence at {2 p.m. If 68 LICENSING AOT,IBBI, AND AMEND- MENT ACT, 1882, I HEREBY give notice m accordance with the provisions of the above Acts that the Annual Election for Five Persons to form the Licensing Committee for the Licensing Distriot of the Borough of Ashburton will be held at the Borough Council Chamber, Baring Square West, Ashburton, on MONDAY, the 30th day of January, 1888, Nominations m the form set forth m the second Schednle of " The Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876," will be received at the Town Clork's Office till 12 o'clock Noon on FRIDAY, tha 20th day of January, 1888. CHARLES BBADDELL, Returning Officer. Borough Council Office, Ashbarton, XStl* January, 1887. lp§