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Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 1899.

The Napier Teljgraph has the follow ing : —We are not advocates of un -15 anted gambling, or THE TOTILISATOR of gambling at all. It is one of the greatest curses under which the colony labors. But we object lo the totali sator monopoly because it has by its existence led to a vast increase of gambling, and because under the law which allows it one section of the com inunity may be prosecuted for doing what may be done by another section under Government protection aud en couragement. There is not a single reason which can be advanced in favor of the totalisator as an adjunct to the racecourse which could not be urged for its presence on the bicycle track, the cricket or football field, the swim ming bath, or at any other arena where contests of strength or speed take place. The old plea of the necess ity for improving the breed of horses is ridiculous nonsense. And if it were not, it could be capped by. arguments in favor of improving the breed of men by encouraging gambling in connection with athletic contests. To sum up, the law in relation to gambling is a dis grace to the colony as it stands, and it is to be hoped that the question now raised in lJunedin may ha-e the effect of directing the public mind to the need for sweeping reforms

Local and General.

Plague oj? Caterpillars.—A private letter received in Wellington state* that the Aotea district, Auckland province, is suffering from a plague of caterpillars, which completely eat off the grass wherever they ai pear. Wir-lkss Telegraphy.—Daring experi ments made in the Wellington Post Office with M-irooni's system of telegraphy by means of electrical waves, Morse signals have been successfully transmitted through two brick wal'a at one time. The Wakanoi Cbebk. — The deed of ag cement between the mill-owners and the County Council was completed to-day by the signature of the Chairman of the Council being attached thereto. The creek will now, therefore, in terms of this agreement, be under the absolute control o! the CounclU The Dairying Industry. — The Dairy Commissioner has decided that all butter and cheese shipped to Australia and Fiji shall be dated at ihe time the grading is done. This is because produce is often held for some time after grading without cool storage, and deteriorates in consequence.— Press Association telegram. Potatoes. — According to the Hawera Star, the potato yield will be exceptionally heavy in the Hawera district. Digging the mail crop has not yet started, but it is estimated some returns will be over twenty tons t~> the acre. Some pf the tubers have grown an enormous B;ae, and potatoes X2in to 15in in length are quite commou, and five and six pounders have already been un earthed. A Can hid Fkibnd —The New Zealand Times, a strong supporter of Mr Seddon's Government, thus refers to the present Ministry :-—" Should ho (Mr Seddon) sur vive the session, it would be like courting defeat to go to the electorates with a Ministry some members of which do not command public confidence. It the Government ia to survive, it must have an infusion of fresh blood. The tail must not wag the head, of course ; but it ought lo ba able to wag itself. I Ashburton Poultry Society,—A meet ing of the committee of the Ashburton Poultry Society was held last evening, there i being a good attendance. The date of the show for the coming season was fixed for Friday and Saturday, the 14th and 15th July. It was decided to give three trophies, 3 guineas, one each to be allotted to heavy breeds and light breeds of poultry, and one to pigeons. After transacting some routine business the Committee adjourned. Bank Noth Robbery.—The London correspondent of an American contemporary says that a scandal has arisen out of th« robbery of notes to the value of £70,000 from Parr's Bank. " Qne man offered information to the Bank to enable the recovery of the balance of the notes, £40,003 of which have already bepn returned. He wan informed that the Bank authorities werß already in possession of all needful information and it is believed that the whole sum has been secretly recovered by the Bank, which places it under suspicion of having compounded a felony." In recent London files mysteriously worded reports were published, which aro summed up in the words that "somebody in the Bank knows more than he cares to tell." False prophets and charlatans have wroughb much mischief in all ages. The public press ia often mada their "hippy hunting ground." But those who have been deceived so often by the " cackling hen," and all who read this advertisement, may yet find tbe " golden egg " (if a golden coin may be so termed). Wo have just; imported a large assortment of new autumn and winter Goods including a fine range of the famous Portree Tweeds, made on the Isle of Skye, Scotland. These suitings are quite up-to date in style and strength, and our prices are lower than those of the leading firms ia Christehuroh for the same quality goods. We always guarantee good fit and workman ship. Our motto is satisfaction j and in order to test the value oF a plain unvarnished Announcement in the Guardian we will give half a*sovereign to every cash shop customer who produces a copy of this advertisement to us on any Saturday during April, 1899.— Craighbad and Bbkryman, the Leading Tailors and Outfitters, Ashbuc ton. —A DVT. Cricketing is one of the healthiest exercises amongst our British sports, but it can only be excelled in by men possessed of a sound constitution. Even then oare must be taken to keep up the strength and elasticity of the frame by a judicious course of training. The beat aids in this direction are Hollov ay's Pills and Ointment. The former invigorate the system and purify the blood, whilst the latter strengthens the muscles, takes the stiffness from the joists, and ia a certain cure for sprains, bruises, and | contusions. Thousands of testimonials have been received from all parts of the world, giving evidence that these wonderful remedies will cure almost any complaint which afflicts humanity. Full instructions are given te each purchaser.

FOOTBALL.

United Press Association—By Eleobrie Telegraph—Copyright London, April 17 A football competition, undar the British Association rules, for the Association Cup, waa played at the Crystal Palace. The final was won by the Sheffield United team Seventy-four thousand spectators were pre sent. Mr Balfour presented the prizes.

COUNTY COUNCIL.

The adjourned meeting of tho Ashburton County CouDcil was held yesterday. Present Mr E G. Wright, M.fl.R , (chairman), and Messrs Rcrrinf*, lamb: e» Johmton, Williamson, Ctnpuian, Harper, and Stitt. | SPKOIAL OREEIIS 1 he special order levying a special rats of l£i in the pound for the pajiDgof merest and sinking fund on the loan of £1000 for the Ruapuna Sab-division No. 2 of the RangitaU water-race district was adopted,, and ordered to be brought up for confirma tion at a special meeting to be held on next available Tuesday, after being advertised in accordance with the Act. It was decided to take the nscessary steps to levy the No. 1 Buapuna subdivision rate of l£d in the £ to provide interest and siakimft fund on a lon of £5000, payable on Ju'y 14 next. NEW ROAD. Petitioners in the EUling and Rangitata districts, tor the opening of a road along the railway line from Eahng joining the road at the end of the plantation, were told that the Council would offer no objection to the Road Board interested opening the road petitioned for. RACE CROSSINGS AND SHEEP BRIDGES. A resolution regarding water race cross ings and sheep bridges on roads leading to Fairfield freezing works was forwarded by the Wakanui Road Board, as was also a communication regarding reserves. The former was referred to the Engineer for his report, and the request in the latter was agreed to. The matter of contribution towards cost) and maintenance of culverts on Wakanui Greek was alao referred to the engineer. CLAIM FOB DAMAGES, Mr Muirlieid wrote (per Messrs Wilding and Lewis) claiming damages to the amount of £15 for oveifbw on his land on the Wakanui Creek while culverts were being laid down. The engineer's and » ranger's notes on the subject were read, and copies o! these an 1 the correspondence on the matter wore ordered te be sent to the millowners. HIGHBANK BOAD The Department of Lands and Survey and the Crown Lands Board wrote, enclosing agreement for the payment and expenditure of £500 on the formation of Highbank road. It. was resolved that, as the Council has not charge of the roads in the County, it be suggested to the Department to communicate with the Mount Hntt Road Board. SLAUGHTERHOUSE BYLAWS It was decided chat the new slaughter house by-laws oome into force on May 8, DAIRIES AND ABATTOIRS The minutes ul the Conference on dairies and abattoirs, and the sale cf meat, for warded by the town e'erk was read ((as already published) and the Council approved the action of the Conference in proposing to constitute Fni'fisld freezing works a central abattoir for the borough of Ashburton, Tin wad, Hampstead, and Allenton. The Agricultural Department's circular was read in which the Department intimated its intention to put in force section 5 of the D^iry Industry Act, and take control of the inspection of all dairies and cows from which the public supply is drawn. The matter wis held over for consideration at next meeting, and meanwhile the officers of the Councii would make inquiries. WATER CHARGES REMITTED Ha'f water charges were remitted to Mr W. J. Alien, Ruapuna, In consideration of having no supply ia^t yeir. COUNTY BRIDGIiS Mr Hering wrote drawuig attention to th" by-laws regulating the traffic on Digby's bridge, by which tho loads of wheat on drays were limited to twenty-six Backs, Ha sug gested that a heavier load might be per mitted, which would greatly reduce the cost of grain carriage from the upper dis trict. It was pointed out that all the bridges we: c under the same by-laws and any altera tion for one would require to be applied to the others, and to comply with what Mr Herring suggested would entail considerable expense in strengthening the bridge?. Mr Wright gave notice to move— 11 That the engineer be requested to report as to the oost of substituting an embankment for a length of 600 ft of the Ashburton bridge at southern end. Consideration of Mr Herring's letter was held oven OUTSTANDING WATER CHARGES It was decided to 'take immediate steps to recover arrears of water charges still owing on May 1, selections of twenty for prosecu to be made by ballot. WATER CONCESSIONS Water concessions were granted to peti tioners on the Mitoh am Road—H. iStr'cg fellow, J. He?okine, P. Lysaght, James Wilson, John Matheaon, and William Wil cock—on the understanding that petitioners provide funds to take the race to the rail way and half eo»t of two culverts Across the line. NOTICE OF MOTION Mr Wright g*ve notice to move—"That clause 1 of the report of the Committee! appointed by the Ashburton County Council to consider the present financial position of the Rakaia-Ashburton water supply account, which in to the effect that the sum of £600 charged to the Rakaia-Ashburton water supply in connection with the storm channel Methven district) should be trans ferred from the water supply account, and charged to the general account, and which was agreed to at the Council's meeting on April 7,1899, be rescinded."

MAYFIELD.

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ANNIVERSARY SERVICE. Rev A. Bruce Todd, of Geraldine, preached the Presbyterian anniversary services in Mayfield, la the morning and evening, and the afternoon atßnapnna on Sunday last. AH the services were well attended. The collections were specially in aid of the church extension fund. The anniversary social meeting takes place en first Friday evening, when we are to have a full muster of ministers, four of whom have promised to come and Apeak, also a contingent of friends from Ashburton are to come and help with the musical pare of the programme. SMOKE CONCERT. A boat thirty young men met in Mr Doak's shed on Saturday evening to bid farewell to Mr James Samuels, who goes to settle at hia new home at Waikakahi. Mr Reid was called to the chair, and explained tha object of their meeting together. He said that during the time Mr Samuels had been amon? them he had always been tha leader in all social functions in the district, and had endeared himself to all fey his good fellowship. He echoed the sentiments of all present when he wished him success in his new venture After prolonged applause, and the sing ing of "For he's a jolly good fellow," with three times three, Mr H. Brlen presented Mr Samuels with a handsome silver mounted pipe in case. Mr Samuels feelingly replied. Two hours were spent very merrily with songs, recitation*, step dances, and speeches. Liberal refresh* ments were distributed during; the evening, " Auld langsyne " being sung as a finale. Mr Samuels was then carried shoulder high through the township to musical honors. THE WJBATHEIt. During the past five nights sharp frosts have been experienced here, but the days have been beautiful. I don't think I ever noticed so much grass about at this season of the year, and turnips are a very plentif al crop.

SCULLING.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, April 18 Wray has challenged the world to a sculling match, Sullivan or Gaudaar being preferred.

CORRESPONDENCE.

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A SUGGESTION.

TO THE EDITOH. Sir,—-Allow me to suggest to the Borough Council, through your columns, that the iron posts at street corners be painted white. It ia true that occasionally at night: there is a small glimmer upon the tops of some cf them, but still they are a source of danger to foot passengers. While oo the job, the " Lemon treos " mij{ht be treated the same for a height of say 7 feet.—l ana, etc., Little Billek

NO BETTING ALLOWED.

TO THE EDITOR. Sib,—la last night's issue of the Guardian appears a notice fiotn the secretary of the Ashburton County Racing Club giving . warning that no betting will be allowed on the coarse on Thursday and Friday. The notice seems very vague, neither speoifyiag ! whether bettiog through the totaliaator (except through the secretary) or straight out betting is implied. If straight-oat betting is meant, it is indeed strange that. the Canterbury Jockey Ciub (whose course ia vested under similar conditions to the Aohburton course) are powerless to prevent betting outside the paddock, while suoh power prevails in Aehburton. At any rate under the notice, it is evidently illegal to wager a pair of gloves.—l am, etc., Sjobtsman.

THEORIES VERSUS FACTS.

TO THE KDITOK. Sir,—-The missionary spirit is still alive in Aehburton, but whether or not it is a life of vigour It is not my present purpose to aay. However ardently the large congregation gathered together in the Baring Square Church on Sunday evening may desire the triumph of the Gospel, it is well to look facts in the faoe. If you will kindly find apace for the following extract, you will supply a large section of your readers with some valuable information. In the Upper Nor* wood Wesleyan Church on January 30 last, Mr W. Percy Hicks said:—"Of the ultimate triumph of Chriastianity I have no more doubt than of the fact of my own existence. No one can doubt whose aoul has been enlightened by the Sun of Righteous ness, and who believes the Bible. Neither do I give place to any in admiration of the , glorious victories of Gospel work daring the past century, nor in love for home and foreign missions of the present period. But what are the facts meeting U3 to-day ? The population of the world is now about 1500 million. Of these 874 million are classed as heathen, 195 million aa Roman Catholics, 173 million as Mahomedane, 135 million as Protestant Christians, 85 million as members of the Greek Church, 8 million as Jews, etc. What is the outcome of all the preaching and the Gospel work upon these 874 million of heathens! Mr Reader Harris, the eminent Chrtßtian barrister, declares that while in the last century two million of heathens have been converted, the heathens in that time have increased 200 million. Not only ao, but while we have in England a Christian preacher to every 400 of the population, in India there in only one to every 478,000; in China, one Christian preacher to every 400,000; and in the other heathen and non-Protestant countries, one to every 162,000, so that it haa been calculated that, taking the spread of Christianity in its ratio of the past, it would take 144,000 years to christianise the world, or twenty-four times as long as the world has stood since Adam was created. Then, what is the state of the two most Christian nations on the earth to-day- England and America? Augustine landed in England in the year 597—over 1,300 years ago -* and to-day we have 25,000 churoh clergymen, 38,000 noii-oonformist minister*, 118,000 Sunday school teachers, and 100,000 local preachers and mission worker?. Yet it is estimated by Prebendary Webb Pep'oe, and other emioent men, that in Great Britain five men out of seven never go to a pluce of worship. So that practically in Bng'and five-sevenths of the men are in the sight; of God as the heathen. The London City Mission Committee declare that) while in London there is sitting accommodation for 30 per cent ot the population, yet never more thau 14 per cent are found in the service at one time on Sunday, Again, I have taken a rough estimate of eharoh members among the entire population, using the estimated number of church members as given in the several reports of the churches, and, allowing a liberal margin for non members who attend, I find that no more than a quarter—some" estimate it at a fifth— of the entire population of this socilled Christian land ever attend a place of worship. And this is not the worst feature of it. There has long been an outcry from all parts of the counti y of diminishing congregations, of an awful lack of spiritual life, and of the rarity of conversions. The Bishop of Manchester, addressing the Archdeaconries of his diocese at Preston on January 24, said he had found in visiting parishes of hia diocese, that the churches were not nearly ao well attended aa was the case twenty years ago, and that this neglect arose not from formal and avowed infidelity, but primarily from devotion to amusements. Amusements, selfishness, and indifference! These are the outstanding features of modern life in England—saoh -of them the antipodes of Christianity. The Rev. Dr Rigg and the Rev. J. Morlais Jones have each had sadly to confess that the churches were losing their hold upon the masses of the people. . . . Europe to-day is a gigantic armed camp, spending 250 million pounds yearly in armaments. All the nations ever aeeking new devices to slaughter human lives, and diplomatists are finding it increaaingly difficult to keep in check the ' dogs of war,' which, once loosed, would cause havoc and ruin to millions of homes. Scarce a day passes without aome new international cria's. . . . They must be strangely unfamiliar with the ambition, commercial competition, and unquestionable greed of territory of the nations. There is tittle hope of anything practical from the Czir'a idealism. Instead qf swords being beaten into ploughshares and spears into pruning hooks, there ia rather th« danger that we shall be crying ' Peace, peace,' when there is no peace."—l am, etci, Symokt Goodboy,

COURT ASHBURTON NO. 6729, A O.F.

The ordinary meeting of the Court Ash burton No. 6729, A.0.F., was held on Mon day evening, when a fair number of members were present. One member was reported to be on the sick list. The new revised rules were received from the printer {Ashburton Publishing Company), and much satisfaction was expressed at the manner in which the work had been done. The Secretary was instructed to forward one copy to each mem ber. The valuation report was before the meeting which showed the Court to be in a prosperous condition, there being a surplus of over £4 10s per member in valuation. Two candidates were initiated, this making an average of one for every meeting this year. It was decided to hold the annual .social on Friday, May 5, and a committee was appointed to make arrangements. The valuation report by the Government actuary is a most satisfactory one, and points not only to a light mortality rate amongst the members for the last five years, and a much lessened roll of sick, but also to careful and business-like management, t The actuary says the average deficiency per member has decreased during 1893-97, and during that period the rate of interest credited to the siok and funeral fund was less than four per cent. The sickness experience was less than the expectation both in amount and value.

The poor consumptive pale and Hit Had caught a sudden violent chill, Distressing coughs had made him weak, While hectio flushes tinged his cheek j But what at last has made him strong, When after suffering so long, He now can damp and cold endure, He takes Win. B. Woods' Great Pepper mint Cure.

CABLE MEWS.

United Prett AwocUtion—By Eieotrio Ttl«graph—Oopyrighb London, April 17 The upper floors of an eleven storeyed house at Hyde Park corner were burned out. There were fifty engines on the scene Th<ro were gome exciting rescues of servants, the ladders proving short. April 18 A Reutet's message states that t b.9 Raad of the Orange Free State has authorised a reciprocal franchise with the Transvaal. In the House of Commons the House Purchase Bill was read a second time, Mr Chamberlain has asked the Governor of West Australia to report upon the recent ill-treatment of natives in that colony. Madrid, April 17 As Miss Emma Nevada, the well* known American operatic siager, was singing in a theatre in Madrid, the audience insulted her by taming their backs upon the stage. The Queen Regent afterwards presented Miss Nevada with a braclet. The singer then left Spaio and field to Paris. FBW Yobk, April 18 A young society lady,.Mrs Bent on, has created astonishment in Chicago by going on the stage on behalf of her invalid husband.' Sydney, April 18 Oolonet Hume is inspecting the prisons of the colony on behalf of the New Zealand Government. The Hon J. H. has cabled to the Premier resigning the Attorney- Generalship. Nothing will be done to fill the vacancy at present, the Premier discharging the duties. Melbourne, April 18 Medor has been committed for trial for wife murder, Bjsisbank, April 18 Mr Clement Wragge predicts itrong westerly weather between Hobart and the Bluff.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

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(Received Wakapuftka April 19, 9 30 a.m. Gcab»ian Office 10-34 a.m) Valuable Cargoes. Paris, April 18 France intends to spend £4,000 annualiy in sending two hundred marriageable girls to her colonies, pro vided with trousseau and pocket money. The Irish Party. London, April 18 The Irish Local Councils have passed resolutions in favor of Home Rule, the establishment of a Roman Catholic University, and the redress of Irish financial grievances.

Australian.

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(Received Wakapuaka April 19, 9 50a-ni, Guabdiak Office, 10.49 a-m) The fteild Case. Sy»nby, April 19 In the Assembly the Premier asked the House to withhold its opinions on the Neild case till the result of the official enquiry was known. The debate was adjourned. Tlie Liquor Traffic A Bill providing for the sale of liquor during certain hours on Sundays was read a second time by 37 to 22. TUe Oxjey Murder. Bbisbane, April 19 Wilson, who stands remanded in connection with the murder of the boy Hill at Oxley, wai found guilty of attempting to commit an unnatural offence at Ipswich and sentenced to seven years penal servitude.

Affairs in China.

United Preai Association -By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Hong Kong, April 18 Further fighting has taken place at Kowloon, A. force of Sikhs chased the assailants into Chinese territory.

WAR IN SAMOA.

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London, April 18 In the House of Commons, Mr Brodrick announced that th« British Consul at Samba bad been authorised to sign a joint proclamation calling upon the Samoans to abstain from I hostilities pending the Commission assuming the control of affairs. The warships would protect British lives and property if threatened by the rival factions. Received W&kapuaka April 19, 9-30 »,m, Guardian Office, 10-34 a.m) 'WASHINGTON; April 18. The American cruiser Marblehead joins the Newark, which is proceeding to Samoa. The battleship Texas is also held in readiness to be sent.

I United Press Association—By Kleotrio 1 Telegraph Auckland, April 18 The Government steamer Tutanekai left for Samoa this afternoon, with despatches for Admiral Knutz. She is expected to be back here in twenty days. Captain Post is to place the vessel at the disposal of the British Consul on arrival at Apia. Mr Frank DiUingham, American Consul, states that he sent all his despatches to Admiral Kautz by the Moana.

THE BRITISH BUDGET.

United Press Association—By Bleotrlo y Telegraph—Copyright. [ Adelaide, April IS The Colonial Treasurer has instructed the Agent-General to cooperate with the other Agents-General, to protwt against the wine duties, and the in crease on the duty on colonial stock, (Received Wakapuaka April 19, 9,15 a-m, Guabdian Office 10.20 a-m) London, April 18 France, Spain, and Italy have protested against the extra taxation of ■ wines by Britain,

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BY-LAWS. Resolved,— That, in pursuance and exer oiae of the powers and authorities conferred upon it by " The Ab kttoirs and Slaughter houses Act, 1894," and of all other powers enabling it in thuS behalf, the County Coun cil of the County of Aahburton doth hereby repeal the By-laws heretofore made by it un-ler the provisions of "The Slaughter homes Act, 1877," and, in lieu thereof, doth, by Special Order, make the following By j laws under the provisions of " The Abattoirs and Slaughterhouses Act, 1894 " :•— la these By-laws, if nob inconsistent with the context, — •• County " means the County of Ashburton, except such parts as are comprised within the limits of the Hampttead Town Pis trio!) and the Tinwald Town District. " Council " means the County Council of the County of Aehburfcon. "Cattle," "large cattle," and "small cattle," have respectively the same mean ing as is given to them in ls The Abattoirs and Slaughterhouses Act, 1894 i" "Inspector" means an Inspector of Abat toirs and Slaughterhouses and Saleyards under the said Act. Words importing the singular number in clude the plural number, and words importing the plural number inolude the singular Dumber, and the words importing the masculine gender include females. 1. Within ten days after the coming into operation of these By-Laws, and on or before the 10th day of January in every year there after, every keeper of a Slaughterhouse with in the County shall register such Slaughter house for the then currenb year by deliver ing to the (Jlerk of the Council a declaration in the form No. 1 in the Schedule hereto or to the effect thereof, and signed by such keeper. 2. Within the period, and at the times men* tioned in the last preceding By-law, every person carrying on the business of slaugh terer, butcher, or purveyor of meat within the County, and supplying meat, directly or indirectly, to the inhabitants of the County shall register himself by delivering to the Clerk a declaration in the Form No, 2 in the laid schedule, or to the effect thereof, and signed by such person. 3. Upon such registration being effected, there may be granted, in the name of the Council, to the keeper ot any such slaughter house, and also to any person mentioned in the last preceding By-law, a license either to slaughter large cattle, or small cattle, or both la rge cattle and small cattle, at the pi cc mentioned in such license, or (as the oise may be) to carry on within the County the business of a slaughterer, butcher,]or pur veyor of meat, from and after the date th rcof and until the 31st day of December I then next ensuing. The license to carry on within the County the business of a butcher, or purveyor of meat-, shall b: in the Form No. 3 in the said p.chedule or to the effect thereof. 4. For every such license as is mentioned in the last preoeding Bylaw there shall be paid the sum of Ten Shillings. 5 No person shall carry on %vithin the said Co*nty the business of a slaughterer, V>utcber, or purveyor of meat, or shall slaughter any cattle within the County (except as provided 5n " The Abattoirs and Slaughterhouses Act, 1894," and its amend ments) unless such person shall have re ceived a license from the Council and paid lh=s fee payable in respect thereof. 6. It shall be lawful for the Inspector at all times to enter into any slaughterhouse, saleyard, or other place within the county wherein are cattle intended for slaughter or the carcasses of cittla which have been slaughtered and to inspect such slaughter house, saleyard, or other place, and the Cittle or carcisses which s-h-Ul be therein, subject nevertheless to the limitation im posed by Section 51 of "The Abattoirs and Slaughterhouses Act, 1894" 7. If the Inspector shall ba of opi ion that any cattle or mean inspected by him arc or is, by reason of disease or from any other cause, unfit for human food he shall deliver to the owner of such cittle or meafc, or to the person in whose custody such cattle or meat are or if>, a notice prohibiting such cattle or meat from being sold or supplied to the ia habitants of the county or any of them, and in case such cattle cr meat ahatl be diseased it shall be the duty of the Inspector and he is hereby authoriaed to have such cattls or meat immediately destroyed. The notice to be given under this By-Law shall be in form No. 4 in the said Schedule or to tho effect thereof. 8 The fers to be paid to the Inspector under section 43 of " The Abattoirs and Slaughterhouses Act, 1894," for th<rinspec tlon of cattle or their skins shall be—in res pect of large cattle sum of Three Pe^ce per head, and in respect of small cattle the eu>n of One Farthing per head for the first eight d zen In any one week and of One-sixth of a Penny per head for any number in excess of eight dozen in the same week. 9. Commutation of the said inspection fees may be paid according to the following scale :— («). For cattle slaughtered in a slaughter house belonging to an establishment for the freezing of meat, the carcasses of which cattle or parts whereof shall be sold by the keeper or overseer of such slaughterhouse for consumption ashumin food, provided that such sale shall be made only to boDa fide employees of such establishment for consumption by them and not for the purpose of resale— Fora period of 12 months, £15. {b). For cattle slaughtered in a slaughter house belonging to an establishment for the freezing of meat the carcasses of which cattte or parts whereof shall be sold by the keeper or overseer of such slaughterhouse to butchers or purveyors of meat for the purposes of re-aale, or to persons other than bora fide employees of such establishment for consumption by them— For a period of 12 months, £30. (<f). Tor cattle slaughtered in a slaughter house belonging to an establishment for the boiling down cf meat no p^rts of the carcases of which cattle Khali be sold for consumption as human food— For a period of 12 months, £15. (il). For cattle elaughtered in a slaughter house belonging to an establishment for the boiling down of meat, pirts of the carcasses of which cattle are intended for sale or for cansumption as human food— For a period of 12 months, £30. (#). For cattle slaughtered in slaughterhouses other than those hereinbefore mentioned in this By-law t Where the slaughterhouse is situated within a distance of three miles from any Borough or Town District— For a period of 12 months, £10. For a period of 6 months, £6, Where the slaughterhouse is situated more than three miles from any Borough or Town Pistrict— For a period of 12 months, £2 10i. 10 Every keeper of a slaughterhouse within the county shall cause all cattle brought to such slaughterhouse for the pur pose of being slaughtered, and confined upon the premises previously to being slaughtered, to be provided during such confinement with a sufficient quantity of wholesome water. 11. The keeper of a slaughterhouse within the county shall not keep, or permit or suffer to be kept, in such slaughterhouse any cattle for ft longer period than is necessary for the purpose of preparing such cattle for the pro cess of slaughtering, and he shall in no Base keep or permitor suffer to be kept any cattle in such slaughterhouse f>r a longer period than 24 houra, 12. Every keeper <t>f & slaughterhouse within the county ahall provide good and sufficient means of drainage therefrom, and



from all sheds, yards, an* appurtenances thereto belonging, and in order to render such drainage effioient he Bhall oause the fbora of the slaughterhouse, and of the sheds j and yards thereto belong'ng, to be con si ructed of one of the materials hereinafter, mentioned, that is to say :— («). Concrete not less than 9 inches In depf h, to be composed of one part of gaod Port land cemeut to two parts of clean sand and three parts of clean gravel or broken stone properly mixed, and to be brought to a smooth face on tho surface bo that no leakage shall take place. [b). Good eoucd hard-burned bricks set) on edge in Portland cement on a sufficiently good foundation. He shall also eauao (1) the fljor or pave ment of suoh slaughterhouse to be kept at all times in good order and r pair, bo as to pre vent the absorption thereia of any blood, or liquid refuse, or fiith ; (2) suoh slaughter house, together with the sheds, yards, and i appurtenances thereunto belonging, to be kept throughly clean and free from impurity of every kind, and properly ventilated and lighted; (3) all filth, offal, and refuse of every kind to be removed from the premises once at least in every twenty-four hours; and (4) every part of the interior of the slaughterhouse, except the floor or pave* ment, to be thoroughly washed with hot limewash at least once in every month. He shall also provide a sufficient water supply for use on the premises. He shall not keep, or permit, or suffer to be kept, any swine belonging to him or over which he has control within a distance of two chains from suoh slaughterhouse, And all swine kept for the purpose of being slaugh tered sh%ll be confined in secure sties or other enclosures. He shall at all times keep such slaughter house and the premises connected therewith, and tho appurtenances thereunto belonging, in a clean state and free from offensive effluvia, and in all respects to the satisfaction of the Inspector, and he shall so dispose of the blood, offal, drainage, and other refuse matter therefrom that the same shall not create a nuisance nor be offensive to persons residing or being in or passing through the neighbourhood of suoh slaughterhouse, and he shall not permit any blood, offal, drain age, or refuse matter to accumulate in, upon, or about the same or the premises connected therewith, or to fall, flow, or be thrown or put into any river, stream, drain, or water course. 13- Every slaughterhouse and all build ings and yards connected therewith ahall be properly and efficiently constructed, and, together with all utensils, appliances, and things used therewith, shall at all times be kept in such condition as shall satisfy the Inspector; 14. Every keeper or caretaker of sale yards within the county shall keep the same free from all noxious or offensive f flu via, and shall not permit or suffer to accumulate in or about the same any dung, filth, ot refuse matter. He shall also cause such saieyards to be supplied with a sufficient supply of pure water ; and shall keep them properly drained. 15. No person shall supply, or cause, permit, or suffer to be supplied to any in habitant of the county any meat from a slaughterhouse unless these By-laws are in all respeots complied with so far as they affect such slaughterhouse or the keeper thereof, 16. la every ciee where a joint stock company shall keep a slaughterhouse or carry oa the business of slaughterer, butcher, or purveyor of meat within the county, the manager of the company, or if there ba no irmager, then the person actually in charge of the business or works of the company, shall be deemed to represent the company for the purposes of these By-laws, and shall be personally liable for any breach or non observance thereof by the company. 17. No person Bhall mil, or attempt to sell, within the county for consumption as human food, any meat which has not been supplied from a slaughterhouse licensed, or from an abattoir established, under (he said Act, except* as provided by the said Act or any Act amending the same. 18. Every person who shall eommitt any breach or fail to observe any of these By laws sha 1! for every such offence be liable to a penalty not exceeding £20, and in ovee any such breach or non-observance is of a continuing nature he shall be liable to a psn-ilty not exceeding £5 for every day or part of a day after the first day during which such breach or noa-observaace shall continue.



SCHEDULE. j Fobm No. 1. I of do hereby declare that I am desirous of ob taining from the Ashburton County Council a license to slaughter cattle in the slaughter house and premises owned hy situate at in the County of Aahburton under the provisions of " The Abattoirs and Slaughterhouses Ac% 1894," and the By-laws made thereunder, for the year commencing on the Ist day of January, 189 , Dated this day of 189 , Form No. 2. I, of do hereby declare that I am desirous of ob taining a license to carrying on the business, of a ab in the County of ABhburton under the provisions of '* The Abattoirs and Slaughterhouses Act, 1194," and the By-laws made thereunder, for the year commencing on the day of 189 . Dated this day of 189 , Form No.- 3. "The Abattoirs and Slaughterhouses Act; 1894." of is hereby licensed to oirry on the business of a at hie situated ab in the County of Ashburton. This License shall remain in force from the day of 18 until the 31st day of December nexb ensuing. Dated ab this day of 18 Registered \>y Clerk of the Council of the County of Ash burton.



Form No. 4. " The Abattoirs and Slaughterhouses Act, 1894." f, an Inspector appointed under the above Act for the County of Ash burton, do hereby give you notice that I have this day inspected at in the said County, which is now in your custody, and that the said is unfit for consumption as human food, and you are not to sell or supply such to any person or persons, and further that, under the powers conferred upon me by the said Act, and the By-laws made thereunder, I shall forthwith proceed to have such meat i destroyed. Dated this day of 189 . Inspector* The Common Seal oh the Chairman, Co«n- Edward G. Wright i cillors, and Inhabi tants of the County Chairman, of Ashburton, was hereunto affixed, by the authority of the j#-* ~^^ Council of the Baid >■ / County, by Edward S; George Wright, |j Ls I Chairman of the said v " ' II County, in the pre- \, II BOUC9 of F, Mainwaring, ) Clerk of Ashburton County Council, Ashburton.



RANFURLY, Governor. la exercise of the authority conferred upon him by " The Abattoirs and Slaughter houses Aofc, 1894," His Excellency the Governor of the Colony Iff New Zealand hath this day wi'h the advice and consent of the Executive Council of the said Colony assented to the within By-Laws made by the Ashburtoa County Council), under the provisions of the said Aofc. As witness the hand of his said Excellency this ninth day of March, 1899. 3, S. Andrews, Acting Clerk of the E^aootive Council,



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i ASBBURION COUNTY COUNCIL. TVJOTIOE is hereby given that the fol- X\ lowiug By-Laws have been made by the aboro Council under the provisions of 'The Abattoirs and Slaughterhouses Act, j 1894,' and assented to by the Governor-in- C>.u ci! ; and they will como into force on theßih day of May, 1899. By Order, F. MAIN WARING, ' O'erk of the Ashburton County Council Aliburton, 18th April, 1899.



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