School Committees.

Householder*' Meeting 1 *

ASHBURTON.

There was nob a large attendance at the annual meeting of householders. Mr Charles Braddell (chairman of the Com mittee) was appointed chairman it the meating. The annual report, which was congratulatory to the teachers on the successful year's work they had done, was read. The balance sheet showed a credit * balance of £29 18a sd. After a short discussion fcne report and balance sheets were adopted. The following was the result ©f the householders' vote for Committee mem-

The first nine were eleoted. THE BIBLE IN SCHOOLS. Before the vote was taken each candi date stated his opinion on the Bible m schools question, and after the ballot was taken Mr Kelr moved a motion vrifch the objeob of enabling the meeting to give expression to its opinion on the question, bub an amendment that a discussion of the question was undesirable, was passed by a majority of two, and the matter was shelved; 3HB AIXENTON SITE. A letter was read from the Board Secretary stating that Mr R Marshall, an AUenton resident, had written to the Board, complaining tbat the site recom mended by the Committee for a school at AUenton was too close to the hospital, too near the Borough Bohool, and not suffi ciently handy to the factory where the greater body of the population resided. After a discussion on the subject, m which the bona fid** of the letter was questioned by most of the speakers, and the statements it contained were denied, a motion was passed endorsing the com mittee's recommendation of the site, ad ding that the writer of the letter was not known to anyone m the meeting, and that his statements of distance and locality were not m accordance with the official map. T*AN*S. The usual votes of thanks to the teachers, the Committee who were re* tiring, the Chairman, Seoretary, and scrutineers (Messrs McGregor and Gideon Scott), ihe meeting closed. Mr David Macpherson was elected Chairman of Committee.

HAMPSTEAD.

There were abont seventy present, and Mr Crooks was chairman. The Secretary read the (Annual report of the Chairman aa follows : — So far as the general progresa of the school is concerned, the report I hare to submit this evening is little more than a repetition of t he favorable accounts I have had the pleasure to give you on the laßt two occasions. The number en the roll has increased from 395 to 405, and the average attendance has been greater still m proportion to the roll number, vfz , 350 as against 332, a satisfactory improve ment, but still . there are numbers of children who fail la attendance, and if the parents will not do, their duty and send them to school, any committee you may elecs on the present occasion will have to consider the necessity for enforcing the compulsory classes of the Education Act, * v hjbwever disinclined they may feel to take such stringent measures. As to the standard work the Inspector reports that "It is gratifying on the whole, and testifies to laudable effort on the part of individual teachers, ably sup ported and directed by the headmaster," and further comment on my part is unnecessary. Staff— During the past year the school lost a third and a first year s pupil teacher, and- as the number had been m excess of that allowed by the regulations only one other was appointed. In June last the infant mistress, Miss Shirtcliffe lefb to take another appointment, and Miss Fawcett, the first assistant), was appointed Infant mistress, and MUs C. R. Andrews, to the vacancy left by Miss Fawcett's promotion The increased attendanoa entitling the school to further assistance, the certificated staff was further streng thened last month by the appointment of Miss Marjorie Williamson as assistant teacher. The Oddfellow* 1 Hall being burned down, it was a question for a while whether any entertainment could be successfully held to provide a prize fund, but) the trustees of the Drill Hall having kindly promised the uae of their building, and the assistance of many other friends being offered m various ways. A concerb was held, the net proceeds of which amounted to £10, part of which was expended on prizes and the balanoe m paying an instalment on the piano. The prizes were awarded for attendance and proficiency; and the Committee Resolved to make a recommendation to ■ the incoming Committee to give sewing prizes immediately after the Inspector's examination. On the occasion of the visit of the Australian squadron to Lyfctelton, about three months ago, ' some members of local school committees, ably and energetically assisted by Mr Dickie, of Wakanul, after considerable trouble and giving a guaran tee of £80, suoceeded m getting an excursion train run to the port, to enable the school children of the district to see the warships. The Harbor Board kindly gave the use of their tug, and the trip was a complete success, and the sum of £258 odd was handed over by the Com mittee (wko had- undertaken the sale of the tiokete) lo the Railway Department, who, notwithstanding this handsome result had refused to pay the advertising expenses, some £7 or £8 Great dis-. satisfaction was naturally felt by all con cerned at this refusal, but as m spite of all representations, it was persisted m, the Committee resolved on getting up a concerb to defray this expense, and when the late terrible disaster occurred at Brunnerton, It was further decided to hand over any surplus to the relief fund ; and you will no doubt have seen by the Eapers that the concert held on Friday ist had been well attended, and there would be a balance of perhaps £7 to go to the relief fund after paying expenses attached to the excursion.

The accounts and balance sheet of the Committee have been audited and certi fied as correct), and show receipts (Includ ing balance from last year £24 10s lid) £896 8s 2d ; expenditure £861 16s 3d, leaving a balance on March 31 last of £34 11s lid, out of which current expenditure foe the quarter hid to be paid, so that the balance at the present date is £22 odd, out of which some small liabilities for repairs to roof of master's house, etc, have to be provided for. The report, etc., having been adopted, the meeting proceed with the ELECTION OF COMMITTEE, which resulted as follows : —

There was no discussion of any kind, and after the usual votes of thanks the proceedings closed. . Mr Crooks was re-elected Chairman.

TINWALD.

There was a very fair attendance. The chairman of the late committee gave a report of their proceedings during the year stating that the present roll number was 150. Jthab Mr Lewis had resigned during th^year huh on the Committee urgently representing the difficulty of carrying on the school, owing to the nature of the building, the Board had sanctioned the appointment of t mistreis m place of a pupil-teacher, and after careful consider ation of the applications the Committee had appointed Miss Donds. The school , had been examined m November by Mr Wood, and the report was of a satisfactory nature. After giving details of the re pairs carried oub, he said that the Com mittee had obtained two sections of land adjoining the school for a girls' play ground. At the beginning of they*ar there was a credit balance of £17 16s 4d. £54 Is 8d had been received from the Board for incidentals andafterallliabi: ities had been met there was a credit balance of £10 10a lid. The meeting having passed a vote of thanks to the outgoing Committee proceeded to the election of new members. The following was the result of the voting :— J, A. Clothier ... , 17 , James Hampton 15 Stephen Giles 14 John Stevens 13 Rev J. Blackburn 12 James Gudsell ... 11 Charles Hooken 11 J. M. Hampton 10 F. Leggett 10 The first seven were elected. At a meeting of the new Committee held after wardu Mr J, Clothier was elected Chairman.

SOUTH RAKAIA.

The largest attendance, of householders reoorded for many years assembled. For some weeks past a mischief-making agitator has evidently been afc work endeavoring to stir up mud, and to get several of the late Committee ousted. There was no general complaint about) the late Committee, who worked without any hole or corner business, and the result of the ballot was the return of five of the old members. One did not seek re-eleection, and the seventh was not elected. There were 103 voters m the room, and, after the outgoing Committees report, the Inspectors report, etc,, had been read and adopted, Messrs Wilkinson, R. Sharp, J. Shannon, and W. Lewis were appointed nerntineern. The result] wan as follows • —

The first seven were declared elected. The committee met, and unanimously elected Mr Hardy chairman It was decided to meet at 8 p.m , at Mr Oxley's office on the first Monday m each month. The caretaker's contract was renewed for another year. Messrs Cromie and Oxley were appointed a sub-committee to have some sanitary alterations made, and the meeting closed. *

WAKANUI.

The attendance was very meagre, only thirteen householders putting m an appearance. Mr P. Stewart was voted to the chair, and as Chairman of the Committee read the report and balance sheet, which showed buildings, grounds and fences of both Main and Side schools to be m fairly good order. Regret was expressed at RUsa Williamson's resignation, and some comment was made on the Board's action with regard to filling up the vacancy. The inspector's reports weie read and considered satisfactroy. The Committee fhad a balance to credit- of £14 6s lid with no outstanding liabilities. Nine nominations were received, and the ballot taken resulted m the following gentlemen being elected:— P. Stewart, G. Clephane, J. Chambers, W. Jamiespn, C. Hill, F. Hampton, T. Pitt. At a meet* ing held immediately afterward* Mr P. Stewarb was re-elected Chairman*

EIFFELTON.

There was a small attendance. Mr Cullen was m the chair. The balance sheet showed a small oredib balance. The whole of the outgoing Committee were re-elected, and Mr R. B. Luscombe was re-eleoted ohalrman.

ASHTON.

Mr Mitchell, the teacher, was voted to the chair. Mr T. Taylor, the chairman of the outgoing Committee, read the annual report, which was adopted as very satis faotory. Mr James Oroy moved a hearty rote of thanks to the Committee for their services. This was seconded by Mr Robert Gilmour, and carried. Nine householders were nominated and the ballot resulted m the election of the following : — Messrs James Jamießon, James Crossan, Thomas Taylor, John Shearer, Robert Gilmour, John Bell and Wm. J. Brown, The new Committee unanimously re-eleoted Mr T. Taylor Chairman.

LONGBEACH.

There was a very small attendance. Mr Watson was voted to the chair. The retiring chairman's report showed a oredit balance of £10 0a 4d> It also showed thab the school had passed a -good examination. Aboub £6 had been spent m prizes, and the present roll number of the school was 53. The report) con gratulated the teachers on the success attained by the school. The report was adopted. The following gentlemen were declared elected the new Committee : — Messrs J. Read, N. Match, R. Meroer, F. Soal, Thomas Gollics, A. MoLauohlan, William Lidstone. A vote of thanks to i the chairman closed the meeting of i householders.

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j PER PRESS ASSOCIATION. I THE MAYOR OF VIENNA. ( Vibnna, April 27. The Emperor of Austria gave an audience to Dr Lueger, who was recently again elected Mayor of Vienna m defiance of Government, It is expected that Dr Lueger will abandon his claim to the Mayoralty m favor of a prominent follower of the Government. The Times' Vienna correspondent says this is looked upon as a triumph of the Anti-Semitic party. THE FRENCH GRISTS, Pabis, April 27 M. Sarrien, the member (not General Sarrien) who was summoned by the President to form a Ministry, declined. It is reported that M, Meline will be sent for. ABYSSINIA. Rome, April 27 The Tribuna'6 correspondent at Adigrat sends proof that Menelek and the Khalifa are allied. THE VENEZUELA QUESTION. London, April 27 Sir J. Panceforte, British Minister at Washington, has been authorised to negotiate upon the whole question with the Venezuelan Minister, Mr Smalley reports that the American Government is williog to use its influence towards the acceptance of direct negotiations.

The Death of Sir Henry Parkes.

Sydney, April 28 Some years ago £9000 were subscri bed by the public, of which Sir Henry Parkes received the .interest. The amount will now be divided according to the terms of the trust between the children of the first marriage, con sequently the children of the second marriage and the present Lady Parkes are left unprovided for. The eldest child of the former is twelve and the youngest three.

London, April 27 The Times says that Sir Henry Parkes was the most striking figure m public life m Australasia, and helped m no ordinary degree to impress the English character on the community.

Industrial Building Society.

. — • — — The third annual, meeting of the Industrial Building Society was held on Friday last. About eight shareholders were present, and Mr Henry Zander (Chairman of the Directors) presided. KEFORT AND BALAKOB SHEET. The annual report and balance sheet were read, the report reading as under : — In submitting the third annual report and balance-sheet, it affords your Directors great pleasure m announcing another successful 1 year. The subscriptions and repayments of loans are almost up to date, and on referring to the balance-sheet, you will observe that the arrears are only £22 11s, whereas last year they amounted to £149 Is ; this result muse be considered gratifying to all con* oerned, more especially to our worthy Secretary. Your Directors have exercised the greatest care m the question of securi ties, and while being as liberal as possible, the interests of the Society have always been considered of the first importance. It will please the members to observe that the Society has now. appropriated to the Bubscribers, money, by way of loans, to the extent of £5700. The balance-sheet shows i a profit of £492 11s lOd, being an actual premium of 16a 5d per share since the Society's inauguration. Your Directors are pleased to Btate that the Society holds no shares. During the year just closed, 23 shareß have been forfeited, but they all were applied for readily and sold. The meeting has to appoint four Directors m the place of Messrs J. Scaly, T. Scaly, A. A. Fooks, and the late W. Mitchell; the names of the members who offer themselves for election to the vacant seats arc posted m the office of the Secretary. The meeting will also have to appoint a shareholders' auditor. The Chairman, m moving the adoption of the report, congratulated the shareholders on the success achieved by the Society, and m comparison of its financial position with some other Societies whose balanoe sheets he had been able to peruse, placed the Ashburton Society m a very favorable light. The Society had made more profit) during the short period of its existence than any other Society he knew had done during any similar period. The report was adopted, and the b&lance shett with it. ELECTION OP OFFICERS. Four Directors being required to fill vacancies caused by eißuxion of time, and by the lamented death of the late Mr William Mitohell, an election took place, resulting m the return of Messrs A, A. Pooka, H. C. Turner, J, R. Chapman, and John Wilson. Mr Charles Braddell was re-elected shareholders' auditor. THANKS, ETC. The Chairman acknowledged m t feeling reference the services rendered to the Society by the late Mr Mitchell, to whose family the Directors had passed and tendered their vote of condolence and sympathy at their meeting held on March 5. A recommendation to the Directors was passed to vote a bonus to the Secretary m recognition of his valuable servioes during the year. A vote of thanks to the Directors con» eluded the meeting. At the Direotori' meeting, held after the general meeting, Mr Henry Zander was re elected chairman.

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MONEY. MONEY TO LEND on Freehold Security at ourrent rates of Interest. Apply to MRO. W.PURNELL, Solicitor, 4174 Montgomery's Buildings, UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD DISTRICT. ANNUAL MEETINg"oI' RATEPAYERS THE Annual Meeting of Ratepayers of the above district will be held m the Board's Office, West Street, Ashburton, on SATURDAY, May 2, at 12 o'clock noon. DONALD McLEAN, 4199 Chairman. i^TT STEPHEN'S CHURCH Ashbnrton MEETINGS. Tuesday— Teachers' Meatlng, 7.30 pm Wedn sday— Brotherhood of St An- drew, 7.30 pm SERVICES. Friday— Storb Service, 7.30 ; Choir Praocice, Bpm SUNDAY. 11 a.m., Morning Prayer and Holy Communion— Rev T. A, Hamilton 3 p.m., (Greenstreet), Rev T. A. Hamilton 6.30, Evening Prayer— Rev T. A. Hamilton LIVERY & BAIT STABLES. MRS G. F. SCOTT desiies to notify that she has disposed of her business as Livery Stablekeeper, Burnett Street, Ashburton, to mm s. ULOifi*. and rrnsts that he will be accorded the aame liberal amount of support she has , always received. IN REFERENCE to the above I can confidently assure the Public that good Horses only will be kept m my and Traps from a Dog-cart to- a Waggonette, Pony Cart, etc., can always be obtained from me ; also Saddle' Hocaes and Vehicles at a'l hours at reasonable charges. 4137 J. LLOYD. Henry Zander CIAS NOW FOR SALE— Cornsacks (full-sized) Cornsacks Seaming Twine (5 ply) India, China and Ceylon Teas (Direot from the Growers) Mauritius and Queensland Sugars Wines and Spirits x Ales and Stout Manning and Co.'s Colonial Ale GUNS (HoUisJ GUNS Ammunition, Ammunition. ■ Of Every Description Barbed and Fencing Wire Bansomes and Hornsby'6 Plough-Shares Crockery and Glas»w* Etc. Highest Market Prices Paid FOB GRASS AND OLOVER SEEDS, ■ OATS AND OATEN SHEAF CHAFF Clearing Sales Conducted, and Saleyards Begularly Attended under the supervision of Mr David Zander, Auctioneer. " Henry Zander, d o c GENERAL MERCHANT " WOOL, STOCK AND STATION h AGENT ir g ._ )f l " AGENT FOR— San Fire Insurance Office Auatralian Mutual Provident Soolefc



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Entertainments. TKBBKLLI! JKEBELLF TEE BELLI!!! lIyTDLLE ANTOINETT: TREBELLI, 1 1 THE GREAT EUROPEAN SOPRANC Will m»ke her FIRST and ONLY APPEARANCE m Aehburton IK THE ODDFELLOWS' HALL, ON MONDAY EVEINING NEXQ Assisted by Mjt Akthur Sat,tini (teno; from Danedin), Mr Joh* Pk-jusb (hari tone from Wellington), an Instruments Quintet, and Ms Tbist Seabbll, Acoom paniat. Plan and Tickets on Sale at H. M Jones. Tickets also at the Dreader Piano Company. Tickets ... 3» 2s, It; 4 193 F. VERT. T. Bullock. SATURDAY, MAY 2. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. AN IMPROVED FARM OF 476 acres 470 Not far from the Sprlngbnrn Railway Station ; Mount Somera Road District. MR T. BDLLOOE has received in- structions from Mr William Ullyatt, to Bell by Public Auotion, at tha Arcade, on the above date, JR.Ss. 17760, 17008, 17774,32565,34060. 32718,29581. 34061, 32564, 29582, containing ia all 476 acres 2 roods 31 perches, fenced and mostly culti- vated, and divided into seven conveniently sized paddocks, 70 acres m Turnips, and a large proportion of the balance m English grasses and well-watered. As there have been enquiries for Farms m the vicinity of this property, this aale offers a favorable opportunity to those desirous of purchasing. Further particu- lars on application. Easy terms of payment. Note time of Sale — 1130 T, BULLOCK, 4118 . Auctioneer., BUILDING SITES FOR SALE as follows:— T.S. 732, Wills Street; Capital site for a house, first class land; Price £35. T.S's. 994, 995, half an acre, corner of Walker and Peter Streets, West. Price £20 each. T.S. 875, Grey Street, good land. Price £25. T,S., Aitken Street, East. Price £14 10j. T.S. 860, Grey Street. Price £25 10a. Cottasre and Section well situated m Moore Street. Price £135. T. BULLOCK, TO LET— Shop and Dwelling m East Street, lately occupied by Mr R. Lewis; T. BULLOCK. TO LET. —Cottage of 3 rooms with verandah and Scullery, situated m Grey Street. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE an improved Farm of 156 Acres, divided into 7. Convenient sized paddocks, nearly all m Knglish grasses, all well watered and conveniently situated near a f-chool. Easy terms of payment. For full par* (iculars apply to T. BULLOCK. OFFERS are invited for any of the following Town Sections, each containing £ acre : — 755 Peter Street 818 Aitken Streeb 822 Cox Street 711 Wills Street 842 Corner of Aitken and Caes Streets Liberal terms if required. T. BULLOCK, Agent. " FOE SALE, GOOD SHEEP COUNTRY, QOQ ACRES near Maronan, partly UtJiD Fenoed. Persons desirous of Purchasing a block such as the above, are invited to inspeot. Low Price will be accepted, and exceptionally easy terma of payment. Full particulars on applica- tion. T. BULLOCK. v D. Thomas. CLEABING SALE. MAYHELD. WEDNESDAY^ APKIL 29. MR D. THOMAS, m conjunction with Mr T. Bullock, has received instructions from Mr D. Kellaghan, to Sell by Public Auction (as above), Hla Farm Consisting of — 180 A ORES ]80 CLOSE TO MAYFIELD, Being R.S. 30664, Well-fenced, Well- watered, Good Hon»e, and other im- provements, Land of Good Qaallty. Also,— *The whole of his Live and Dead Stock, consisting of — 8 Good Draught Horses 2 Drays, Two Reapers and Binders, McSherry Drill, Double-farrow Plough, Set Harrows, Trap, Whare, Turnip Canisters, Quan- tity of Hjfcpaess, and a Urge numbegitjff Sundries. 100 Cross^mf Ewes 2 MWr Cows and several Youno T 'Oattle Good Stacks of Oats. Ejtp 2 Stacks of Oaten Sheaves. >'" Large Quantity of Empty Sacks. Luncheon Provided. Sale at 12.30. D. THOMAS. Further entries for this sale are solicited m 4 81 S***£ B O A D B. SATURDAY, MAY 2, 1896 MR DAVID THOMAS has rerolvei instructions from Mug «^»jinn t Sell by Public Auotion on the above dat and fixture, — HER VALUABLE PROPERTY, via :- Dwelling House of fourteen rooms wit! hob and cold water laid on, togethe with half-acre of good land, bein T.S. No. 1219, 1220, corner c Grigg and HaveJook Streets, Asli burton. DAVID THOMAS, i 162 Auotloaeer.



Tenders. ASBBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL mENDERS are invited for the supply 'JL of eight hundred (800) yaids, more or lesß, of Shingle for streets. Particulars may be obtained from the Town Clerk's office, where Tenders, enclosing deposit of £3 will be received till 4 p.m. on MONDAY, May 4 prox. OHAS. E. FOOKS, 4 211 Borough Engineer. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL^ RENDERS are invited for the Lea*S<fo£ *■ the Irrigation Fatm for fivejyeara from May Ist next, which will bejjwceived up to 11 a.m. at the Oq£nty#buncirs Offices, Ashburton, on FRIpAJV May lab nexb, where partlcwlars Are'onjvltw. By oMejg F. MAINMriNG, fjrf Clerk ' Ashburton, April 21, 1896. 4 159 ABHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL, TENDERS are invited for Providing an/ Planting 41,900 Trees, m tWb Contracts. \ / Also for Tossocking, Ploughing, mid Harrowing a strip along Soutfc Road, near Rosedale Village SettlemelijJb, In /one Contract, and f enoing m anotheXCona-act. Specifications on view at Oounojl t/ffice, and Tenders, addressed to Chairfhan, to be Bent m by 11 oVslock a.m. on FRIDAY, MayJ. By Order WILLIAM BAXTER, t *7a County Engineer,



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