WATER SUPPLY ACT AMEND MENT BILL.

Clause IS. Meeting of Longbeach Riding Ratepayers. There was, for the ratepayers of Long beach Road District, quite » "large meeting m the Arcade Chambers on Saturday even ing, between forty and fi fty bein g preset) t. It is seldom, indeed, that Longbeach district ratepayers assemble m such number?, not even the annual meeting calling them out m force. Mr Jamei Bishop oooupied the chair, and seated that, the ratrpevers hnrl been asked to meet 10 cnusidet the Water . v :uppiy Amend ment A ob now before Parliament m its bearing • n the interests of the Longbeach riding of the county. He had, at the Board's instigation, telegraphed to ihe Premier, pointing out how the provisions of the Bill for taking over private water races would affect owners of such m the district, and the Premur had reulied almost im mediately stating that he concurred m the Board's opinion as to Clause 12a of the Water Supply Bill, and that m his opinion the powers proposed to be conferred were dangerous. He had done his best m the House to modify the evil, but waa unable to stop the course of the Bill. In answer to a simitar telegram sent to the Hon. VV. C. Walker, that gentleman had replied that the Bill had been postponed for a week, and he had posted a copy of it to the chairman. Mr Walker asked that the Board's objections m full to the Bill as sent up from the House of Representatives be forwarded to him. The chairman said he thought the Bill con tained provisions which were antagonistic to the intereets of the district, and if the ratepayers were of the same opinion, now was the time for them to give expression to that opinion, and have any wrong done righted. Mr James Crossan said most of the races m the district had been constructed by the ratepayers themselves at their own cost, and ib would be UDJust on the part of any local body to endeavour to appropriate them under authority of an Act of the legislature. There was a movement for irrigation m the districts above, and to meet it, if the move ment came to anything, it would be necessary to enlarge the racss lower down. (This was all very well, but he would like to have kept m view the fact that most of them, at he had done, had had to pay not only the cost of making the races, bub also water oharges upon them, and he hoped this attempt to appropriate those races would not be successful. The Clerk was asked to read the clause of the Bill referred to, which he did, as well as the amendment on clause 18, subsection (1), moved by Mr Seddon when the Bill was m coaimitt.ee on August 10. The subsection as it stood m the Bill when before the House, read— "(l) Oa the writt9n appli cation of a majority of two-thirds of the occupier b, or, m the case of un occupied land, of the owners, of such of the land through which the water-channel runs as is within the district, the County Council or Water-supply Board may by special oider deolare the water channel to be a water-race " Mr Seddon's amendment was that, after the word " may " to add the following words " with the written consent of the owner." Mr Croy thought the ratepayers owed thanks to the Premier for his amendment, and adversely criticised the action of Mr Wright m voting against the striking out of subsection (3) as moved by Mr Mont gomery and carried : — " (3). It Bhall be the duty of each person who for the time beint? is the owner or occupier ot euch land to at all times and at his own cost m all things maintain m good order and keep clear of weeds and other obstructions so much of the water-race as ib within the boundaries of his land ; and if he fails or neglects so to do to the satisfaction of the Council or Board, the Council or Board, by its servants, workmen, or contractors, may enter on the land and cause the work to be done at expense m all things, and may recover the same as a debt m any Court of competent jurisdiction : Provided that, as between the owner and occupier of the same land, any duty imposed by this subsection shall rest on the occupier, and if the owner perform it h9 Bhall be en titled to be indemnified by the ocsupier againat all expenses thereby iucurred." He approved of the amendments that had been made on the Bill whereby the objectionable provisions had been removed, as by their re moval the power to send surp us irrigation water from the irrigation districts above the property of settlers below wbb removed, Mr J O. N. Grieg, referring to the letter of Mr Wright to the Board, said j hat m that letter the words " all the owners " had been made use of, bub neither m the Bill itself as gent to the Upper House, nor m Mr Seddon's amendment as reported m Hansard, did the word "all" appear. He was of opinion that Mr Wright, m his desire to disarm the opposition of the Board, had quoted the clause this way ; but the word made a vast difference to the meaning of the clause. He made mention of the large number of machines on Longbeich that were driven by water power, and pointed out how unfair it would Le to pub it into the power of any public body to control as ib liked the water | ■which the owners of. these water driven 1 machines had purchased with the land on which they were erected. Those lands with all the water rights belonging to them were held under Crown grant, and it would be hard to have to defend those rights m costly law suits. In answer to Mr Harding, the Chairman explained that the amendment introduced as clause 12a, until safeguarded by the Premier's amendment, would, on a two thirda majority of the occupiers, and the owners of unoccupied land, have given full control of all private and natural streams to the County Councils and Water Supply Boards. Mr K. H. Dobson thought the clause had for its object on the part of the member of the district a means of disposing of the Rangitata irrigation water, bub he trusted the Longbeach ratepayers would make a strong protest againat being sacrificed m tbis way. Mr J. C. N. Grigg thought Mr Wright was drawing a red herring across the spent, as ib wa9 absurd that all the ratepayers m the colony should have to hand over their water rights to County Councils for the sake of the Moeraki Downs district. He thought the interests of the district m question could be easily served by a speoial local Act, without including the whole colony. On the motion of Mr Harding a committee waß appointed to draft a letter to be Bent to the Premier, to Hon. W. 0. Walker and Mr B. G. Wright, M.H.R. The commibtee meb and drew up the following letter :— "Ashburton, August 27, 1898. The Right Hon* the Premier of New Zaaland.— Sir,— At a meeting of ratepayers m the Longbeach Road District held m Ashburton on Saturday last, section 18, sub- Bection 1, of the Water Supply Amendment Act, 1898, was discussed. The meeting un animously agreed with your views that the said section was dangerous, and ib was unanimously resolved that this meeting views with alarm the proposal to. interfere with natural streams and watercourses within the county, and considers that no interference should be allowed without the. consent of all owners having land fronting on the water course, and that the Premier be asked to use his influence to have the said section amended as follows :— On the written application of a majority of two-thirds of the occupiers and owners, or, m the case of unoccupied land?, of the owners of such of the land through which the water channel runs as jb within the district, the County Council or Water Supply Board may, with the written consent of all the owners of such land, by special order, declare the water channel to be a water race. —We have, etc., O. E. Fooks A Son, Clerks to the Long beach Road Board. The same loiter was sent to Messrs Wright and Walker.

Town Edition.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by oar correspondents) ASHBURTON FREEZING WORKS. TO THE EDITOR. Sj K) I have waited in the hope that some reply would have nppeared to the letter of " One interested," wh.oii appeared in your ieeue of 27th inst., and that hope having been dispelled, I also have the same question to ask (with your permission) as your cor respondent. We hnve, eir, in a remarkably Bhorfc space of time contributed the capital for the Ashburton Freezing Works, and in obedience to the dictum of the directors, solely from the Ashburton county. Now, considering this is so, is it not only just, not to say generous, to give to the Ashburton builders, etc., a chance to peruse the plana, etc., for the purpose ot tendering. Yet, forsooth, we are to be excluded from the happy few, as it appears almost forbidden for an Ashburton man to enquire for plans, etc, at -Christchurch, as though only Ch r is t church builderß know anything about plans. Why, may I ask, are they to receive the sole right to tender for Ashburton money 1 Aud this leads up still lurther to the grave question, namely, "Is it cut and dried for one favored Christchurchbuildnr." Now, sir, I contend thab architects should have no favorites where tenders are in con sideration, especially for public money, bub give a free field and no favor. Ib has been hinted that there are no building contractors here with capital enough to go on with the job should an Ashburton man's tender be accepted. Surely this hint was not made in earnest. If so, the person who made it is Badly ignorant. But lam sadly afraid that so far as these works are concerned our looal tradesmen must take a back seat in favor of a Chriatchurch man. Trusting you will excuse the length of this letter. — I am, etc., Another Interested. Ashburton, August 29, 1898.

MUNICIPAL MATTERS.

United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph. Wellington, August 29 A deputation from the Municipal Associa tion waited on the Premier this morning, and placed before him the resolutions of the recent conference, and brought under his notice the provisions m the Water Supply Act Amendment Bill declaring that boroughs must obtain the consent of the County Councils before taking water from streams m a county. Reference was also made to the rating of Government insurance buildings. Mr Seddon, m reply, S'ud he would go through carefully the resolutions of the conference, and place them before his col leagues. Tha result would be seen when the Municipal Corporations Bill was before the House. The Water Supply Bill was at present before the Council ; bub if it again came before the House ho would attempt to alter the provision complained of, and which he also objected to. He did not Bee how the deputation could reasonably select one class of G ;vernment property for rating pur poses ; and if all were to be rated, Govern ment wou!d withdraw the subsidies from local bodies. It would be a breach of faith with policy holders if rates were paid, as exemption from the payment of rates had been seated as one of the advantages of the Government office over others.

THE WEATHER.

ALFORD STATION. The following is ths meteorological repoit for the week ending August 26, 1898 : —

COMMERCIAL.

United Press Association — By Electrio Telegraph— Copyright Sydney, August 28 Heavy locil supplies have eased the potato market. Tasmanians are quoted at £8, and New Zealand at £7 15a to £8 ; locals, £6 5s to £7 10 3. Onions, prime, £15.

Latest Items.

Dunedin" Supreme Court. — The criminal sittings of the Supreme Court, Dunedin, opened to-day, 'lhe calendar was light, which fact was remarked upon by Mr Justice Pennefather. Joseph Whitby, for larceny, was Bent eighteen mouths to prison ; William Gray got six months for theft from a dwelling ; John Russell Morrison got three years for forgery.

Funeral of the Late Mrs Maiiood. — The funeral of the late Mrs E. Mahood, which took place on Sunday, waa very largely attended. Being a Salvationist, the funeral of deceased was conducted by that body, the members of which, m force, with their band preceded the coffin, which was borne on an open bier, and covered with wreaths of flowers. Then followed the brethren of the Order of Oddfellows m a strong body, who attended m compliment to their brother, deceased's husbaad ; and after the brethren came the general public m a long line of vehicles, a number of horsemen bringing up the rear. The services at the grave were conducted by the local officers of the Salvation Army.

News in Brief.

An important advertisement of Messrs Scaly and Co. is unavoidably held over till next issue. Owners of stud horses would do well to order their cards early, as already several enquiries have been made this season as to pedigrees, etc. In another column Messrs Dineen and [ Elston announce that they have decided to starb business m Tinwald as bakern, etc., and will supply goods on and after Septem ber 1.

THE ASHBUBION GTJABDIAtf t MONDAY, AbGUST 29, 1898.



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LOST— Bi;twf.-- U Wakanui Road nn • Catholic Church on Sunday morninr Gold Brooch. Findor rewarded on lenv'Pe , at Mail Office. 8 240 T" OST, on Saturday laat, ft. Carriage Whip. Li Finder please return to Hugo Fried- lander. 8 244 WANTED -A Good General Servant at once. Apply Mrs Fbisby, Zetland Lodge, Allenton. 8 239 WANTKD-A Lad, about 15 years.— Apply Mail Office 8 245 WANTED Known— Great reductions. Flour reducad 30a per ton, Bran reduced 1« per bag, Pollard reduced Is 6i per bag, KeroseDe reduced Is 6i per oaso,. tea i educed 3 ■ Dei lb.— John Orr & Co '_ 8 201 WANTED Kuown— Flour reduced £1 5a per ton ; also startling reductions m Kerosene, Wire Netting, etc ,at FLETCHER Bros , Cash Supply Stores. WANTED To Let-House with four rooms, Havelock Blreet west. Apply Mrs Turton. 8 213 SCHOOL Books for all Standards. Special value m 63 Exercise Books ; 3000 12-inch Kulers, £d each. All Pchool Books at published prices for caah. Excep- tional value m Stationery and Account Books, Acdemy Pictures. — H. -M. Jones. Funeral Notices. FUNERAL NOTICE. ■ THE Friends of Mr Emanuel Jeffs are , respectfully informed lhat the funeral j of his late beloved wife, Ann, will move , from his residence, Havelock Street, East, , on WEDNESDAY, 31st inst., at 230 p.m., ( for the Aahburton Cemetery. ] BAKER BROS., i 8 237 Undertakers, FUNERAL NOTICE. THE Friends of Mr John Gilmotjr, of Wakanui, are respectfully informed 1 that the Funeral of his late beloved son, John, will move from the Ashburton Rail- way Station on TUESDAY, on arrival of the Express from Christchurch, at 1 o'clook, for the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS, 8 242 Undertakers FUNERAL NOTICE. mHE Funeral of the late John Gilmour, I JL junr., eldest son of Mr John Gilmour, l of Elgin, will take place TOMORROW, » startiog on arrival of Express. l Should necessity arise, the Stock^'Sale at l Ashburton Yards will be adjourned between j 1.30 pm. and 2.30 p.m. $■ (Signed) D. THOMAJjf ( 8 238 FRIEDLAjNDER Eros. j Tond<|fs. t ASHRURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. i nnENDERS ardT invited for Enlarging i J. about niny miles of F Race, near j Ashbunton. Spe#ficatioQ on view at Council | Office and Ted Hera, addreaEed to the Chair- | man, o be s&t, m by 11 o'clock a.m. on j FRIDAY, September 2. i i By order. J I WILLIAM BAXTER, , 8 243 y County Engineer ' TENDERS. rtIESIDERS are invited for Building a ' J Four-roomed Cottage, Apply at this Office. Plans nud Spec fixations muy be seen at Mail Office, Burnett Street. Jenders close on September 3, at 5 p.m. The lowest or any Tender not nee .saanly accepted. , 8 208 D. THOMAS. Houses, houses, horsils. ASHBURTON YARDS. TUESDAY, AUGUST 30. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from a Northern Client to Sell at the above Yards, viz : — ■I A DRAUGHT HORSES. This Sale will take place after the Stock Sale. D. THOMAS, 8 227 Auctioneer. IMPOETANT NOTICE. BLUE GUM SAPLINGS, RAILS AND RICKERS. D THOMAS has received instructions a from the Chairman of the Abhburton County Ccuucil to Sell by Public Auction on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1898, On Reserve 1770, close to Dromore, — py fc£ A Heaps of Gum Saplings, suitable I O^t for Rails, etc, £\ £\ Heaps of Pines, In lota to suit purchasers, Sale at 12 o'clock. 8 199 D. THOMAS. ARCADE SATURDAY, Sbpibmbee 10. GRAND SUBURBAN PROPERTY. ME D. Thomas has received instructions from Mrs Sarah Meaclkm to Sell by Public Auction, as above, — HER RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY, Containing 1 acre, situated m Hampstead, fronting Cambridge Street, together with a six-roomed House, front rooms plastered, Wash-house with Copper built m ; also Work Shop, 24 x 12 ; Shed, 30 x 22 ; Stable and Chaffhousa, 24 x 12, etc. Fiom iti position, this must become an exceedingly valuable section m the near future. Also, — ON ACCOUNT OF MR W. FIPIELD, £ Acre, situated m Hampstead, front- ing Wellington Street, with three- roomed Cottage, being Lot 138, D.P. 309, R.S. 6552, and opposite § of an acre with Out-buildings, being part of Lot 84 and 85; R.S. 6552. Sale at 1.30. D. THOMAS, 8 219 Auctioneer, ARCADE. HORSE FAIR. THURSDAY, SEPT. 22, 1898 IITY NEXI HORSE FAIR will be held on the above date, FOR WHICH I AM NOW BOOKING ENTRIES. DAVID THOMAS, 9 22g Au«tioneer,



stnopbis of New advertisement H M Jones — New advertisement Publishing Company — Notice to owners ofetud horses. Baker Bros — Funeral notices Messrs Friediander and Thomas— Notice re funeial of John Gilmour, junr Wanted — Servant Lost — Gold brooch ; also carriage whip Dineen and Elston — Business notice James Mellor — New advertisement Wanted— Lad Ashburton County Council — Tenders Sb Stephen's Church — Services Mrs T A Ha'sall — Acknowledgment ~~ TINWALD BAKERY. NOTICE. MESSRS J. DINEEN and J. ELSTON have decided to starb business m Tinwald as Bakers, Pastry Cooks, and Confectioneera, and will commence supply- ing goods on September 1. They hope by strict attention to business to receive a fair share of support. Cart run daily m Tinwald and Ashburton. Wedding and Birthdf.y Cakeß made to order at moderate charges. Balls and parties catered for. Orders may be lefb with Mr H. A. Flower, East Street, Ashburton. A trial Bolicitedi Full weight guaranteed. Orders promptly attended to. DINEEN & ELSTON,



CLARKE'S 841 PILLS warranted to cure Gravel, Pains m the baok and all kindred complaints. Free from Mercnry. Established upwards of 30 years. In biozes 4b 6d each, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors throughout the world. Proprietor!, The Lincoln and Mid- land Oountiei Drug Company, Llogolj