The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xxi. ho, 4888

Ashburton : Saturday, September 2, I^9.

pbice : One Penny

COUNTY COUNCIL.

— -♦ The following completes our report of yes terday's meeting :■— BAKAIA WATER SUPPLY AOOOCNTS. Mr Holmes moved the motion, given notice of at a previous meeting, consideration of which had had been postponed till this meeting, to rescind a resolution of the Council rejecting a report submitted by the Committee set up to consider the condition •f the R&kaia water supply distriotjb accounts The resolution desired to be rescinded was one moved by the Chairman rej -c irq the •* preamble " of the report, and Mr Holmeß made a lengthy speech, pointing out that, the •• preamble " of the report was simply a statement that certain facts we■( facts, and he went over the whole history of the storm water channel at Methven, the cost of which had bren unfairly, he m effect stated, and induced by an incorrect report, charged against the Rakaia water supply |icoounti. He held that the cost (£600) had been fraudulently charged against that district. L'hree men on the south side and one from the north side had mare the report—the three men being m fact judges of their own case, and as a result the Rakaia district had been burdened by the debt of this £600, Mr E G Wright wrote asking that the motion be postponed till his return from Wellington, but on the motion for postpone ment being put it was lost. Mr Lambie seconded Mr Holmes' motion m a f«w word*. Mr Harper s»id it was a question, of how the members read (he meaning of the word "jpreamble." The resolution moved fa/ Mr Wright was simply one giving the members an opportunity, under the name of the " preamble " of dissenting from the whole report, which opportunity they took. The " preamble " was neither here nor there; the kernel of the whole thing was really to be found m the notice of motion given by Mr Wright, which would doubtless be moved when he came back to the Council, which was as to the legality of what Mr Holmes wanted them to do. The solicitor was against them on this matter, and Mr Wright wss a gentleman who had a large ex perience m parliamentary ÜBage, as well as m county matters. He would have been here, but for the fact that he was far from well, and had told Mr Harper so. He feared this matter would have to be fought out m the Supreme Court, and he hardly thought they were aa considerate aa they ought to be to Mr Wright over this matter. He had served them well m the past, and it would have been well, he thought, had they left the matter m abeyance till he could be present. Messrs Chapman and Stitt having spoken the motion was carried. PAYMENTS. Accounts to the amount of £1185 17s Sd were passed for payment. WATER CHARGES. Mr Harper moved, pursuant to notice, that the water charges m No. 1 Ruapuna water supply distriot be not charged. He pointed out that the work now being done would not be of any benefit to the settlers for some time, while at the same time they were payiDg interest on the loan. When the meetings were being held m the distriot on the subject of irrigation the people were assured that there would be no double rating on thn water question. Ihere was only about £40 involved. Mr Stitt seconded the motion. Mr Holmes thought the members for the district interested and adjoining should eettle it among themselves. Ihe motion was passed. Cameron's creeks. An important letter from Mr Cameron, Springfield on the suljsct of the creeks on his property was taken m committee. On resuming, the Chairman reported that the following resolutions had been passed m Committee : — That Mr Cameron shall give up the rigbt of using any water for irrigation purposes ; that Mr Cameron shall transmit the water he receives to the settlers below m such manner as the Council shall direct, and free j of charge ; that Mr Cameron shall have the right of using a quantity nob exceeding one tenth of the water from the present nuin race free of charge for a period of seven yearß from September 1, 1899 ; that m the event of Mr Cameron soiling or letting any of his lands, the use of any part of the one tenth shall not apply to bit assignees or lessees ; that an agreement be entered into with Mr Cameron carrying out forthwith the above resolutions. BANGIIATA CONTRACT, NO. 3. Mr David Johnston wrote asking for concessions on his contract, owing bo the j unexpectedly loose character of the land. I The engineer added a note, pointing out that the contractors were liable for all slips, and tho letter should not be entertained at the present s^age. — The letter was ordered to stand over for the present. HINDS SETTLERS I The engineer was authorised to arrange j for a meeting with the deferred payment and perpetual lease settlers m the Coldstream road district, with a view to a water supply. APPOINTMENTS. Mr C W Purneil forwarded official appoint* menfc documents for Messrs Alington and Oxley as dog registrars under the County Council; Constable Stanley at slaughter house inspector at Rakaia ; and Mr R S Lowe as ranger for the impounding of cattle m the riverbed SUBSIDIES On the question of the department's recent action m refusing subsidy on other than general rates levied by road districts— payment of which had been made for the last eighteen or twenty years—the corres pondence on the subject was ordered to be sent to the member for the Aihburton district and the member for Selwyn, with a request to endeavor to have the difficulty adjusted this session. i SLAUGHTER LICENSES. The slaughtering license of Mr Alexander Harvey, Mount Sotners, was transferred to Mr J T Andrews PLACING £5 was voted to the Alford Forest Domain Board to spend on the planting of native trees (totara and birch) inside a belt of pinus insignus, RESERVES Tenders were ordered to be invited for the lease of several reserves, and it was resolved to offer present tenants of planted reserves an opportunity to re-iease. WATER CONCESSIONS A number of water concessions were dealt with, several being de erred for the engineer's report TENDERS The tender of Mr P Norman, £457 7s 6cl, for headworks, was accepted ; that of Mr C Stewart for a reserve at Fairfield, was declined OUTSTANDING BATES It was decided to sue all rate defaulters without distinction SPECIAL ORDER The special order levying the usual rate m the Forks protective distriot was con firmed The Council then adjourned



ALfIKED MAKIIN, JOBBING, PLASTEEING, AND BRICK WORK DONE. Ranges and Coppm set. Orders strictly attended to. Address— | Mr Young's Cottage, Cox Street, Ashburton. 10 _________ PIANO TUNER ft EXPERX (Late of London), TTISITS Ashburton and surrounding V Districts every four months—vi«. March, July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Mntio Studio, Arcade Chambers. Aehbnrton, or at Commercial Hotel. 6 252 bT^wThakmer. NOTICE OF REMOVAL TO NEW [PREMISES. HAVING exchanged premises with the Farmers' Co-operacive Association, have much pleasure m stating that m future I shall carry on my business at the offices and store lately occupied by the above A* sociation at the corner of West Street) and Havciock street (the Loan and Mercantile old premises.) STORAGE AT LOWEST RATES. CORNSACKS AT CURRENT PRICES, 1 132 E, W. HANMKR,



Wanted, POULTRY BREEDING. — Now is time for farmers to get good stock Cockerels at the Pklham Yards, Ashbnrtoa WANTiiD Known -That the Sale of the Age is now on ab Morthoou and Hefjord's, The Corner, WANTED— A down smart Ladies to try our new kangaroo call Shoe.— Mbllob's Zealandia Boot Store. \\T ANTED Known—Good vaiue for littl V V money at Mkllob's, Zealandia Boot Store. FOR Sale, Cheap—sooo pairs of Ladie and Men's Boots and Shoes.—Apply to Mkllob,,Tanored Street nnENDERS wanted for the sale of 600 .L pairs of boots.—Apply to Mkllob Zealandia Boot Store. T7IOUND—In Tancred Street, the cheapest JD and most reliable Boot Shop.— Millob'b Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED— Sixty strong men to try the new Kronio (Bluoher).—Mkllob's Zealandia Boot Store. 171 OR "Bftie, Cheap—Six Dozeh ' Children's ankle straps.—Mbllob's Zealandia Boot Store. FOR Sale, Cheap—A lob of Men's Bluchers only 4s lid*—Mkllob's Zealandia Boob Store. mENDERS wanted to wear out 1000 JL pairs of Mbllob's Indestructible Boots. Wear like brass.* I AM now opening a lob of Blanket, Flannels, and other Woollen Goods bought before the rise m the Price of Wool, which I am offering at former prioes. A nice lot of Men's, Youths', and Boys' Suits made to special order. Orders for Bolts taken-Fie and Workmanship guaranteed. Covert Coats from 30a ; at R. Alcorn's. WANTED Known-Ladies' Pretty Walking Shoes tn great variety at Mbllob's Zealandia Boot Store.



MISS CARSON, FTIEAOHER of Pianoforte ami Organ, _L For terms, etc., apply at Residence, Corner of Wills and William Streets near Wakanui Boad East. 193 (THE ART OF SINGING. MRS HEFBEBT STEEL mEAOHER OF SINGING and VOIOB PRODUCTION. Addtess-Havoloek Street West. Terms, &0., on application. 5 175 PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIO. ÜBS TDOWMAN "TO 0 X Member of the Canterbury Sooiety of Professional Musicians, HAVELOOK SXKBEI, ASHBUBTON. upils prepared for Trinity College exam nations. J. L. HIOGS, ART DECORATOR k BIGNWRITER, TT7ISHEB to intimate to the Ladies o Ashburton that he has made a Special Study of COLOUR daring the last Seventeen Years, and is therefore prepaced to give the GREATEST SATISFACTION is HOUSE DECORATING. Terms M operate. Wobkmanshi? Sioov : to Nohb. Apply early to avoid the rush for - ~^_ SPRING CLEANING J, L. "SIG.G Si; TANCRED STREET. A. AGEE, ARCHITECT, Etc. TpHOSE about to BUILD will do welt X pay a visit to my. Oflce m tk Arcade Chambers, where PLANS OF LATEST DESIGNS m Villas, Shops, Cottages, etc., may be seen. « My Extensive Practice as a British Architect for many years m London eoabl < me to iotroduoe the most Useful Housebol Conveniences, combined with Bleganoi an < Economy. A. A GEE, ARCHITECT Etc.



T. H. Undbiij- t [a. ondbill T H UNDfULL AND CO., T7IURNISHING UNDERTAKERS Jf URNISHIISG UNDERTAKERS. TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty. A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreaths m Stock. -—- Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care of Mr T. Andrew*, £>*at Bel*. 3



TEEES FOR SALE, 140,000~~ mus msIGNIS QA AAA MAOROOARPA 100,000 tAROH IK. AAA FRUIT TREES XO,V/UU (all kinds) 1 A AAA ORNAMENTALS JLU,UUU TREKS & SHURBS X AAA CHOICE ROSES 3 AAA WALNUTS AND ,WV/U Spanish Chestnuts. AND THE MANY OTHER PLANTS, ROOTS, ETCi, FOUND IN A LARGE NURSERY STOCK-I SPECIAL OFEEB. All Frnit Trees and Roses that die m Planting WILL BE REPLACED by hav ing new trees supplied to the Purchaser at the Nuriery free of oost. Order early and to secure best selection. THOMAS' SEALY, NURSERYMAN, ETC., RIVER BANK, ASHBUKTONJ Telephona No 80. P. 0. Box 11, Frank Curtis, THE LEADING W aidimaJker, .Jeweller, i and Optician. JUST LANDED: LARGE STOCK of NICKEL and other Watches, being imported direct and manufactured to my own design. These WATCHES will be found to give every satisfaction. A special value line at" £1 is 'well worth inspection. ROTHERHAMS, WATERBURYS, Etc., In all grades and prices. KEEPERS k WEDDING RINGS of my own manufacture—guaranteed 18 carat—kept m ail sizes and designs. AS USUAL—MY BROOCH* S, GEM RINGS, AND STOCK OF JEWELLERY is the Largest and] Best Assorted m Ash barton. Presentation Clocks and Alarms m all prices and designs. REPAIRS effected with my usual prompt ness and exactitude. OLD JEWELLERY Re-made into up-to-date fashions, at moderate rates. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. J. V. DE BEEE, THE LEADING JEWELLER <Sr WATOHMA.KER, IS NOW SHOWING NEW GOODS- NEW GOODS A LARGE STOCK of the INewest, Brightest, and up-to-date Jewkll&bx. f INSPECT. — INSPECT. ""*"" AH articles marked m Plain Figures. Just received a line of Rothkbham's Celebrated English Lkvkss, Made Specially to his order, with Extra Jewels, and very heavy Cases to suit) haid wear. A few Lsdieß' Rolled Gold Waiche«, Ten to Twenty Years' ; very highly recommended. Careen stone is now very fashionj able. A new assortment of Choice Designs. SPECTACLES* SPEC TACLE S. A iull Stock of Lenses, on the inter changeable system. Convex and Concave, both m Blue and White. The Latest Novelty m Eyeglasses, ♦< u THE KkVLUC." Light' and Easy, will^not fall off. SIGHT TESTING A SPECIALTY. REPAIRS Prompt. — REPAIRS fNeat. J. V.DEBEER, ;(Late S. Salek) EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



Man's Ingratitudb.—We have it on ' Shakespeare's authority that the winter wind is not more unkind than man's ingratitude. In many cases this is un fortunately only too true. There are times, however, when the benefih received is so great that ingratitude becomes impossible. When life is rendered a burden to us by sickness, and someone comes and restores us to health, we should be base .indeed to feel ungrateful. Thus, millions are to-day grateful to Holloway's Pills and Ointment, which have cured them of all stomach and liver troubles, banished headache, flatulency, ' indigestion and low spirits, and cleared j their system of gout, rheumatism, sciatic*, i and all similar ailments,—(ADVT-)



WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. a MHMM T AM now making^LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES, FREE OF ;COMMIBSION, upon all W OOX4 placed m my hands for Sale either m Aihburton, Timara, or for Shipment). ■ This Season's WOOL SALES for CANTERBURY have been fixed ai under, viz :— CHRIBTOHURCH—November 23, 1899; Deoember 14, 1899; January 18, 1900 February 9,1900. TIM ARU—December 1, 1899; January 5, 1900; Febnmry 7, 1900. WOOLPACKS and all Station Requisites supplied at Lowest Market Rates. D. THOMAS, Aahburton. -P UEEJEED S- I HAVE lately erected, regardless of Cost, the MOST COMPLETE Seed < Meaning: Plant South of the Line, and I now ask intelligent Farmers to inspect the aame at Work. «—— :x: lam now prepared to CLEAN for Farmers aay Description of SEEDS & GRAIN And will GUARANTEE to give them SATISFACTION. I o»n Supply Besb RYEGRASS and COCKSFOOT, locally grown; »lio, Best CLOVERS, Dressed by my own maohines, the purity of which must be seen to be appreciated. Also-Hubst and Son's Besb ENGLISH CLOVERS, |TURNIPS,' RAPE, LUCERNE, TREFOIL, Etc. DAVID THOMAS, A.SHBUBTON.



J. SEALY AND CO. NEW SEEDS! NEW SEEDSI NEW SEEDS! FOR THE FARM-—Eluding Clovers, Ryegrass, Cocksfoot, Turnips, Eape and Peas. KEW SEEDS FOR THE VEGETABLE GARDEN In any Quantity Required, or m3d acketu. NEW FLOWER SEEDS IN H PACKETS OR 9d PER DOZEN PACKETS ASSORTED. NEW GARDEN REQUISITES IN ENDLESS VARIETY. tit WHEELBAND'S BLIGHT SPECIFIC.-One dressing according to dirootion»>Ul thoroughly eradicate Scale Blight from fruit trees. TKBE LUCERNE "SST J. SEALY AND CO. 8 52



HAVE YOU HEARD THE STAETLING NEWS? ;no, what is it '? WHY, THE SALE OF SMITH'S ASSIGNED STOCK IS BEING CONTINUED FOR — A FEW DAYS LONGER — Until their Christchurch Premises are ready for their occupation, TN THE MEANTIME, the Goods are being Sold ab Prices that are Simply PARALYSING. Te enumerate the Prices of the whole of (his First-Ol»»« Stock wonld be impossible, bub a few will show the People of Ashburboo that WE are the People to deal with. There is no need to send your money to Christohnroh when yon can get your Goods as follows : — Sewing Cottons, a few lefb ab .« .- ,„ lOd per dozen Cro Cotton Reels .... .. .... .«, 6d per dozen Ladies' all-Wool Cashmere Gloves from .„ .... 3i per pair Ladies' Blaok Silk Gloves from ... ... ... 6d per pair Yard wide Flannelette, with fancy Border, from ... 2a 6d per dozsn Reversible Plaid Flannelette from ... ,». ... 83 6d per dozen White Calico from ... ~. .« — Is 6d per dozen Oretonnec, choice Patterns, from ... ... , 3s 9d per dozan Colored Drasa Serges, including Navy, from .« ... 10i per yard Men's Colonial Tweed Trousers ... .« ... 4s lid per pair Youths' Colonial Tweed Suits, three garments, from «. 12s 6d Men's Mackintoshes, sewn throughout, ., ... 27s 6d THESE PRICES ARE SX ARTHiIN G ENOUGH» But Come and See us, and you will own, as those who have been say,| thab] our Stock is the Cheapest that has ever been shown m Ashbuiton. ( Don't ITorgret— These Prices only ab the Sale of— SMITH'S ASSIGNED STOCK, NEXT REGISTRAR'S OFFICE, TANCRED STREET. F- S- MALCOLM, Ve ND9 e



- IMPORTANT NOTICE 7= LAST FOURTEEN DAYS OF ANDREW ORRS GREAT SALE OF Drapery, Clothing 1, and Boots. GREATER REDUCTIONS THAN EVER. DRESSMAKING REDUCED DURING .THE SALE ANDREW ORE. TO MY CLIENTS. T AM PREPARED TO DISPOSE OF ANY SHEEP AND LAMB SKINS SENT TO FAIRFIEL© FREEZING WORKS, TO BEST POSSIBLE ADVANTAGE. It would be|well to give me particulars prior to sheep^being forwarded. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON 1



Ashburton Fu ruitare Warehouse. — WICKEK AnF' XFANOY CHAIRS — sl^^^grw 1\ With and without In New and Choice CttsHlbNS, Designs at At Prices to Buit>ll, Esdcckd Prices. flP^^lO^ 'rom 6 Bacl'' Linoleums, Carpets, r A choice assortment Toilet Ware, etc Cushions, to choose JITITJTNII TTJBtIU of all kinds made on the Premises. Large Stocks of BEDSTEADS always on hand and arriving direct from Makers. T. H. SUJN DRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANCRED STREET, opposite Abcabb. j



IS AST HTEEET EL M. JONES. ptiDUDTIOIN BAI^E Prior to STOCKTAKING, to September 30. OHINA, GLASSWARE, & VASES Specially Reduced to Clear. Circulating Library for Sale "^ 1 A C\C\ by Various Popular and Standard Author?, for SALE—CHEAP. A Good Opportunity for any District starting a LIBRARY. AGENTS FOR MILNER AND THOMPSON S — I?lAl>fOiss — By Brinsmead and Sons, Hopkinaon, FGoss and T)'r A "\T/^\Q Rallman, Wagner, Collard and Collard, Broad- JL XxjLxN v^O wood, Haake, Spaetfce, Channell and Son, Lipp — PIANOS — and Sohn. -ORGANS- By Ball and Co, Smith, and the Company, (~W-%(~^ A ~NT^>. Willcox and White, Mason and Hamlin, the Chicago Com 'L/JI\VTxjL.LN O pany, Palace Organ Company, and other makers. -UKGAINS- From £8 lOs to dSSO. ORGANS From ... .„ ... .„ ... .« LOs per month PIAINOS ... ._ S3Os „ „ LALL INSTRUMENTS GUARANTEED. — Best Cash Value Obtainable Latest Books by every Mail, at Published Prices for Cash. Magazines and Periodicals. at LOWEST CASH PRICES m all Departments. Equal to Chnstohurch and Dune din Boussa. Do your Business here and keep the Trade m the Distriob INSPECTION INVITED. h. m."Tones.



SHAG POINT COAL. THE PREMIER OTAGO COAL. UNEQUALLED FOR HOUSEHOLD AND STEAM PURPOSES. mHE SHAG POINT COAL COMPANY A. hereby notify that MESSRS W. H. COLLINS & CO. are their OJNJL.ST Agents m Ashburton for THE GENUINE SHAG POINT COAL. All orders entrusted to them will receive prompt attention. Colliery: Shaft Point. He»d Office: Yogel Street, Dunedio. GEO. R. CHEESEMAN, 18 General Manager. THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS " ! " The Barnbler? HAVING sold oat of ray old stock of these superior Bicycles, I have jaac opened up a fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RACERS, & ROADSTERS In'all sizes'and ali fitted with the ever aating G Sr J detachable Tyre., " XHE JSAMUEULjIiIU.' GALLED INSPEOI THE STOCK. Price Easy. Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK, OTHER MARES FITTED WITH G & J TYRES. D. .T_HOMAS._ WANTED Known—You can now buy all oar well assorted and new Stock at Wale prices,— Northootb and HjJFFOKf).



HENEY STEPHENSON, (successor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni are, etc., as per arrangement, m any part the county. Advances made on Goods placed In my Hands for Salet Kegular Consignments of Colonial Grown and Island Fruit sold privately through the week, and at Auction on SATURDAYS. Agent: Norwich Onion Fire Insurance Company Be, Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay menta from £2On per month. HENRY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER



Shipping. SiMW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMirBD. FOR LONDON. j*^a T>OYAL MAIL BTRA <^iM^^. "^ MERS, with superior B^^ accommodation for all olassea Jm*&BZmm of p asS eEgera, calling at Monbe Video or Rio, Tene*iffe and Ply moabh, t Veßsel jTon Oommauder From Date. Gothio J7730 Kldley ... Wel't'n July 20 lonio «|474BjKemp9oa Wel't'n Oct. 12 ~OARGO STEAMERS. #Delphio,... 8273 Snowden LytTton June 29 J •Aotea ... 6364 Evans — August Pakeha ,„ 4331 Proaeer — August Maori ... 5317 Moffatt | — Sopt |*Garries Third-olaaa Paseengers. ff.JW. HANMEK. Agent. WMrii rpjH E JSmKSI NEW ZEALAND OO.'S LINK ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Xeaerlffs As Plymouth. Best Accommodation for all classes of Passengers at Lawsefc Rates. Port ol Bteamers. Tens. Departure. Date. Rakaia 6683 — August 3 Pap-inui 7000 — August r3l Ruahina 6127 — 28 Wakanui "000 — Oct. 25 Paparoa 7000 " — Nov 23 CARGO STEAMERS. Nairnah re 8000 Lyttelton June 27 Tekoa „» 4050 Wellington July Waikato .- 4767 Lyttelton July For further particulars apply te FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Agents, AahbcrboQ. U~ KION STEAMSHIP Of NEW ZEALAND, Limited BTEAMERy Sill FRCMLITTELTON AS UNDER: For Wesbport and Greymouth—Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailinga see advertise ment m Christclmrch papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Picton, via Wellington- Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are Babject to alteration ; eference should therefore be made to Ohrlsccharch daily papers for dates and hour of sailing For farther particulars apply to P. FEBRIMAN, Agent, Ashbnrton