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Commercial.

TEMUKA STOCK SALE.

Ab the sale yesterday there was a repre sentative entry in all classes, and bidding was spirited for best iinee. On the whole, the market was on a par with lace sales and nearly every line w«a cleated. Sheep sold well and the demand for cattle and pigs was of on encouraging nature. The follow ing are quotations -.—Sheep—Fafc wethers and maiden ewes, 16s, 17s 6d, 17s 8d to 18a t and 189 td ; store wethers, Isj ; hoggets, 13a to 14s; ewes, (old) in limb, 9s; ewes. (4«tooth) in lamb, 18-s. Pißa—Baconers, £2 to £2 63; porkers, 25s to 29a; weaners, 9s 6d to 12?.

MARRIAGE.

Brows—Smart.— On September 10, at Chiiatchurch, J. L. Brown, Builder, Aahburton, to Bella Smabt (nee McD >nald).

Ashburton Guardian Megna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12. 1900. AN "INDIGNATION MEETING."

Our readers will have noticed an, advertisement in our columns within j the past day or two, calling upon the j rats payers in the H&mpstead town district to attend an " Indignation meeting to pretest against the published reports on the sanitary condition of Hampstead." Some members of the Town Board duly attended at the Borough School—the place of meeting, when the chairman (Mr H McElrea), opened the proceedings by apologising, on the ground that there had been insufficient notice—at least not so much as he intended to give. Probably he was dissapointed because more of the Fampstead residents bad not thought it worth while to accept his invitation. However, that ie neither here nor there. Quite as many attended as he could have reasonably expected, and at least em-, whom he •iid not expect, in the person of the Health Commissioner himself. Mr' McElrea, in a very lengthy speech— he ia noted for long speeches, by the way—made aa angry attack on this paper, because of a leading article we published on the 6th mat., commenting on the report of the Health Commis? sioner. Mr Mcßlrea devoted a con siderable time to an attempt to show that our attitude towards Hampstead had always been hostile, and that at tacks like the one voder notice would depreciate property in that district, Did anybody ever hear such nonsense? For the information of those of our Hampstead readers, who may not have perused this dread ful leading article Mr McElrea ia so sore about, we reprint—not the whole article, but—every word that referred to that district. "1 he condition of a.anitary matters in Hampstead, to which we haye several times drawn

attention, h«« called forth some very severs criticism from the Health 0om? miseioner. In fact, nothing could be much stronger than the following;— | ' The condition of Hampstead was

deplorable, and he saw so little work ia sanitation that he strongly sus pected the Government would step in. He was sorry to learn that there was not much prospect of Hampatead being amalgamated with the Ashburton Borough. At a public institution at

Hampstead he found reason also for

complaint.' Surely our Haropstead friends will not wait for Government interference, jbufc at once proceed to amend their ways," We certainly pan not see any attempt to injure Hatnp^ stead in the editorial comment given above ; neither will the majority ef the people of that locality. It may he newa to Mr McElrea, and the members of the Town Board, who are entirely

responsible for the state of things, criticiwd by Dr Syraes, to learn that

we have been frequently thanked by Hampstead ratepayers and residents, for our occasional efforts to induce the members to look after the sanitary condition of their district better than they have been in the habit of doing. Their mistake—a not un common one with persons having to do with matters they know yery little about—is to set up their opinions against those of an expert. Naturally thfcy look foolish when matters come to be explained to them, That is just what Mr McElrea did when Dr. Symes gave this explanation, which the meeting voted was satisfastory, His ' explanation ' amounted to a much more severe criticism of the absence of sanitation arrangements in Bampsttad, than the few words centnintd in his rep rttotbe Borough Council, as will »c seen on reference to our account of the proceeding! at the indignation meeting, published in another column. We need offer bo comment this timp. We venture to say that the ratepayers of Hampstead will want to know why their representa tives on the Town Board have per mitted this public reproach to be brought upon them. The inhabitants I would doubtless have been only too glad to do what was possible in the way of sanitation, if they had been advised by their Board what was desirable. But what could be eipected from that quarter, when one who is now a- candidate for a s^at s asked the doctor—" What there was to drain ; what is the use of drains 1" However, we are inclined to think that this " indignation meeting" will have a good effect, although not exactly in the way Mr Mcßlrea and the Board seemed to expect; It has enabled the Health Commissioner to put before the people of Hampstead much more forciblly than he was able to do in the Borough Council Chambers, the manner in which the Town Board of the district has for yearn neglected the sanitation of the place ; a neglect which appears to excite the doctor's astonishment, seeing that Tiewald with half the population had successfully dealt with this very vital question. Although the number of those present at the " indig nation meeting" was small, and the promoters themselves must hare repre sented a large proportion of them, they had the good sense to refuse to pass the ridiculous motion proposed, condemn ing the action of Dr Symes, and the attitude of this paper. They treated the Board the way Balaam treated Balak, and it is aot at all improbable that a further expression of the views of the Hampstead ratepayers will be given in the same direction at the forthcoming election of members for the Town Board.

Local and General.

%* Interesting reading matter will be found, n the first and fourth pages of this issue

Telephonb Messages—Six hundred and seventeen millioa telephone massages pats o^r the wires in the United Kingdom every year.

Borough Elections—A meeting of can didates for 3eats in the Borough Council will be held ib the Orange Hall this evening at 8 pm, The Mayor will preside

Wbather—Captain Edwin reports :— "Strong northeast to east and sonbh winds, glass fall."

Hampstkad Town Boabd.—Some of the oandicUtea for electiou as commissioners of this Board, addressed the electors aftor the indignation meeting at Hampstead school last evening.

An thkr Chinese Cable—The Telegraph Department has received advice from Berne notifying that the British Government have announced that as the result of an arrange ment entered into between her Majesty's Government and the Etstern Extension Telegraph Company, a cable has beem laid and opened for international traffic between Chefoo and Wai-Hai-Wei, The rate is the same as for Chefoo.

Sale of Privileges—The following are the prices realised for privileges for the County Racing Club's Spring Meeting, sold by Messrs Friedlander Bros, on Tuesday ;— Inside booth and luncheon room £11 per day, outside booth £9 per day, Innuheon outside £1 per day, cards 11s 3d per dozen, horse yards 26) per day, for the right to charge admission to stand, 10a per day*

A Post Offick Prizes.—An ingenious ad* dress was recently placed on a letter forward' ed to the old country from Pietermarituburg by a private in the East Surrey Regiment, The letter bore on the envelope the present menb of a wheel followed by the letter R, Then the picture of a cottage. Beneath was a roughly drawn bridge to which led a road flanked by trees. Finally, there was the head of a young woman. The postman took the letter rightly to Mr Wheeler, of Elder Cobtag«, Bridge Road, Maidenhead.

Volunteers —There was a good muster of Rifles last night under Lieutenant Hayes. The men were instructed in physical and manual drill in whioh they are making good progress. Lieutenant A Clarke wss also present.—There was a very fair muster of the Guards at the asial weekly parade under Captain Spanow The evening was chiefly devoted to guard mounting

The New Army Unifobm -—An expert committee has for some months been contem plating the question ot the British military garb, and a proposed uniform was inspected by Her Maj-Bty at Windsor in July. The now uniform has not yet baen finally appro? Ed, and, in view of that fart, the authorities did not feel themselves at liberty to offer any description of it. Thiß much, however, was gathered--that the material is a drab serge, slightly darker in the shade than khaki and of much better texture, with a fine rib, note wholly unlike a diagonal ploth. Those who have seen the dress speak most favour ably of it), and regard id as very serviceable It is suggested that there should be threa textures, «o that all climatic conditions may be mot. The tunio is of the Norfolk jacket pattern, with side pockets and belt, and shoulder straps*

TRANSVAAL WAR.

United Preeß Association—By Eseobrio Telegraph—Copyright) London, September 11 The resistance to General Buller'a progress is so feeble that Botha taunted the Boers with being cowards in abandoning their strongest position since that occupied at Tugeia Finding the bush veldt uninhabitable .the Boers in the vicinity of Warm Baths are negotiating for surrender in order to save their, herds The Boers heliographed to General Bulier protesting against annexation until Botha had been conquered Many prominent burghers are urg ing Kruger to surrender Major General Baden-Powell has been appointed Chief, of the Transvaal Police.

INVALIDED TROOPERS

United Press Association—By Eleotrfo Telegraph

WILLINGTON, Sept) 11 Troopers Bennett and Dolorre we passen gers by the Monowai, which has arrived from Sydney,

SCHOOL COMMITTEE.

Asliburton.

Tho usual monthly meeting of the above^ Committee wm held in the Schoolroom on Tuesday evening. Present—Meearn Phaup (chairman in the absenoe of Mr Craighead), H M Jonas, H G Berryman, McCallum, G F D dds, and F Steel. OORRISPONDENCB Correspondence waa receives—- From the Board stating that Labor Day would be a school holiday,—Agreed to. Froji Mr Jenkins, AHenton, aakfng the Committee for leave of absence for hia daughter on aoo3U'>t of ill-health.—Granted. THB CARETAKER A Utter waa received from Mrs Burns resigning her position aa caretaker of the sclioo). The reeigcation was accepted- Mr Jones moved that a bonus of £5 be nranted to Mrs But neon the expirat:on of her term, as he was certain that she had been considerably under paid for 'the work that had to be done in connection with a school of that Bißt. Mr Phaup said that the funds of the Committee would not allow of the boons mentioned by Mr Jones, and that as acting Chairman he would not take the responsi bility of granting it. Messrs Phaup, Dodds, and Jonas were appointed a sub-committet to draw np a schedule of duties for the new caretaker and lay them before the full Committee as soon as possible for inspection. THB ANNUAL EXAMINATION The examination reports were received from the Board, and were of a highly satisfactory nature. It was rcßolved that the teachers be accorded congratulations for the very excellent reports received upon the laat examination. master's report In forwarding the usual monthly report I regret to state that owing largely to the unsettled weather lately our attendance for the past fortnight—that is since the holi days——haß not been as good as it should have been. The strict average is 3118 out of a roll number of 425. It is to be hoped that with fine weather, we may again be well above 351. With regard to require* merits there is nothing speoial to note, exoept that; some means should be devised of arriving at a more sanitary condition of affairs in connection with the infant sohool urinal. The Works Committee have in spected the place, and will doubtless have some suggestion to make this evening. The mistress of the Allenton school reported as follows :— In forwarding the usual monthly report I am pleased to be able to note an improve ment in the working average, viz., 60 as compared with 56 for last month. My present roll number is 68. The highest) attendance during the month waa 65. The pomp has been repaired and everything is now in good order. NEW MEMBER Mr Chapman was appointed a member of committee in place of Mr Jolliffe, resigned. VISITING COMMITTEE'S REPORT The Visiting Committee's report was not altogether satisfactory, as Mr Jones pointed out tnat the urinal belonging to the infant school was sadly in want of repair. A committee wat appointed to inspect) the plaoe with power to act. It was resolved to commence the work of building a new urinal and to write to the Board, asking for assistance In the matter of finance. Messrs Jones and McCallum were rel appointed Visiting Committee for the ensuing month. ACCOUNTS Aftor passing accounts amounting to Jll4 78 2d, the meeting adjourned.

THE CRISIS IN CHINA.

United Press Association-—By Eleobrics Telegraph—Copyright

London, Sept 10 The Standard's Shanghai corre spondent telegraphs that Singfair, the Manchu Viceroy of Yunnan and Kwei chow, hag started northwards, with a large fore?, with the object of rescuing the Emperor, who is reported to bo at Esuen Konfu, in the north of Pe~chi 3i. A Renter's despatch aays that Prince Ohing ie returning to Pekia, and that it is expected that he will produce the Emperor. Hong Kong, September 10 The Empress Dowager, on quitting Pekin, intended to take up her resi dence at Jehol, 140 miles north-east of Fekin. Six thousand troops are at Shanghai, besides an available Naval Brigade of 4000.

Germany sends an additional 80§0 troops to China in October.

The allied commanders recommend a partial withdrawal from Pekin before the winter owing to the difficulty of procuring supplies.

Replies to the proposal lor with* drawal from Pekin show that Count yon Waldersee's report on the situa tion ia awaited before a definite conclusion is arrived at. Adelaide, Sept 11. ' The Government is advised that the! gun-boat Protector has arrived at j Hong Kong. Thursday Island Sept 11 An official rebort of the capture of Pekin, received by the British Consul at Shanghai states that the attack was begun by an artillery fire, obstinately resisted by the enemy, who held the walls, The British and Americans were on the south side of the Tunghow Canal, and the Russians and Japanese on the north side. The Yung-chiang and Ohabiung gates, on the east side of the Tartar city, were blown up by the Japanese, while the British and Ameri cans entered by the Tungpen gate. At once a detachment was sent to the Legations, and all were found well. The Japanese lost 100 men, while the Chinese lost 400 killed.

It seems that the whole of the French, German, Austrian and Italian contingenti were, after the engage ment at Yangtsun, recalled, in order to strengthen the garrison of Tientsin, upon the report of the approach of a large Chinese army from the south east.

There are conflicting reports about the movements of the Imperial Oonrt, I but it is believed, however, that they left on, the 11th of August, all the Ministers of State accompanying them. They wera escorted by a body of troops under the command of General TuDg Fuh Siang. Fuagyue, tutor <jf the Heir Apparent, is said to have gone to Faotiogfu. The notorious Kangye has disappeared, but in what direction is unknown. Paris, September 11 A Yellow Book shows that M Delcasse, at the end of March, proposed a naval demonstration in Chinese waters to compel the Tsung li Yamen to repudiate the action of the Boxers, but th& Powers rejected tho proposal.

EfflCTivb Lmhting — Meisrt Hardley Bros, are to b 0 congratulated upon their lighti»R of tl»« 9»qnpftesd Bohookoom ab the indignation meeting last night; A ipeeiaj installation of acetylene gas had been made; and the three lights suspended over the centre of ihe room formed a steady, bright and effeobive lighting, and a vote of thanks w»i paiied to Hardier Bros, for tame,

SANITARY MATTERS.

Indignation Meeting at llampstead

, An indignation meeting was held ab the Hasr.pstead Public School last evening, llih inst., when Mr H. McElrea presided. He apologised on behalf of himself and the clerk of the Town Board, with respect bo notice of meeting. They had advertised or given bheGcABDIAN authority for four successive advertisements, but these had only bean published twice. The Clerk had given written instructions, and whether the omis sion was accidental or otherwise be di<? not know, He did nob know that: Dr. Symes was to bo present that evening; however, it was well he was i there, aa he (Mr MoEirea) did not care to { strike below the belt or behind hit back t He Apologised for the absence of Mr G ■ Andrews, who was of opinion that what | T>r St meg said was uncalled for. fie, (Mr , Hoßlrea), who was present) at the Borough Council and heard Dr Symes, and went on to refer to the report of the doctor's address, published in the Guardian, which report he thought wai a fair one, bub they disagreed with the doctor. He then read portions of a leading article in the Guabdian of Sep . tember 6th, and added that every time this I paper got a chance it had a knock atHamp i stead. To his mind this continued defatna* ' tion of Hampstead, nerved to doorcase the i value of property, and if they wished to • leave he would like *o know who was going sto bay their places. After having aa I j interview with the members of their Board, I they had decided to moye in the matter of I the liootoi'a report. Only a short time since the Government appointed experts to visit Hatnpstead, and they went from house to j house, and they had asked the inspector to • go round wi'h them, and they afterwards | expressed agreeable surprise, adding that ; hearing of the b«d state of the place, they thought it right to ask the inspector to accompany them. They thought Hampst.ead , in 100 per cent better condition than the Borough, and 150 per cent better than AHenton. The speaker referred to tko short notice Dr Symes had given of his former inspecVon, and expressed his surprise that all the doctor wanted to see was where the drainage and storm water went to. The doctor had nob sp nfc more than two hours in the place and the speaker failed to make one what he oould see from a covered cab and in that time make out his report. la the Doctor's visit to the borough he made an inspection of the Hospital, giving various returns, but to the speaker's mind his ohief complaint was that he oould not get a case from Hampstead. He pointed out the I Doctor's failure to see the objectionable cess pit at the Hospital although he had spent some time there. He (the ipeaker) thought this a fair statement of what had occurred, and he left those present to deal with the Doctor. Mr Tasker asked if all the aiaughteryards had been inspected. Mr MoEirea replied—" Only three." As for Rule's place he (Mr McESrea) did not know anything about id except from heresay, as he had heard that Rule met the Doctor and took him down when things were all right. After seeing the newspaper Mr McElrea asked Mr Jvess to go round fhe district and report fairly: He does not flatter anything and perhaps the people be rubs down may net like !»-, but he (the speaker) thought that though they might be no better in Hampstead than other places, they might be no worse and their greatest trouble was that) they were poor ; but very few gentlemen living in Hampatead. Mr Joseph Taylor moved the following resolution :— •• That having heard the re marks of the Health Commissioner (Dr Symes), as reported in the Ashburfeon GUARDIAN and a leadsr in the same paper reflecting on the sanitary condition of the Hampstead district, also the report of the Police Inspectors on the Eame subject and t he statement of the chairman of the Banip stead Town Board, as to the very hurried and imperfect inspection made by the Health Commissioner; thio mreting it of opinion that the remarks of the Commissioner and Editor are altogether unwarranted. Fur ther that it was the duty of the Commissioner to have forwarded any report he had to make, to the Government!, instead of pub lishing impressions which he appears to have gat hered from the statements of ou'side and interested persons, rather than from his own obsetvations." Mr George Bright here erquired as to comparisons between the Police report and the Doctor's. Mr Si cock, in supporting the motion, replied to last speaker, that one was compe tent, the other not so, and he thought th&b he could prove Dr Symeu' report unfair, and unjust or incompetent, although the dootor had highly praised the hospital, and gone into statistics there,he had yet not observed the objectionable cesspit}—but on coming to Hampstead, the first thing he asked was, "Where is your drainage." After all the slowness of Hampatead, the speaker yet thought it could give the Borough points. At the hospital the objectionable cesspit, when unable to carry more filth and microbes, was filled up, and another hole opened up. He (Mr Silcock) thought it no wonder the dootor enquired why fever was so prevalent, and he also wondered why the fashionable locality for residences, etc,, should be near the hospital. He referred also to the doctor's report upon the Old Men's Home and his elaborate grand plan for pumping oat the drainage, and distributing over the old men's glowing vegetables, adjoining which pro perty, he pointed oub, they had their Borough School. The foregoing remarks of the doctor's, he added, had been made by an incompetent and unjust man. The speaker proceeded to draw comparisons between Hairpstead and other properties, when the chairman interfered, and said the speaker must conGne the discussion to Hampstead, and not draw invidious com parisons. Mr H A Pickford strong'y supported the motion which be had previously seconded. Mr Hardley here suggested that before the resolution be pub, the dootor should be asked for his explanation, and his motion to this effect, seconded by Mr Crooks, was put to the meeting and carried with only one dissentient voioe. Dr Symes expressed his agreement with the suggestion. Referring to the Hospital (statistics and the absence of complete records and further, as no effort had been made in drainage in Hampstead &c, the public might naturally be influenced, and thus blame the place unduly. Mr Crooks here pointed out that locals in the paper had stated that two children from Hampstoad School had had scarlatina The Chairman (Air McElrea) here made reference to the Hospital of a damaging character, adding that no one would go there who was not obliged. Dr Symes continued, that the ptinci-1 pal object in establishing drainage, was to carry away objectionable house j slops, and he repeated his (remarks on; the danger of throwing these out india'i eriminately, as already poicted ont in his former report. Be stated he was much obliged to the meeting for allowing him to gpeak, and he regretted he had not more time to prepare his address and to criticise the remarks made at the meeting. He was much surprised, when he heard that there was to be an ' indignation meeting,' and he thought a good deal of misunderstanding had arisen about the whole matter, as it waß far from his desire to say anything disparaging of anybody or anything. He was there to assist the Boroughs and diatrfots on sanita tion and reporb to the Government, and hit present mission was to prepare reportu for It, respecb to his report on Hamp stead, he had taken a cursory view of it a waek or two ago,' bub that >isft was not made with the purpose of enquiring infeo the condition of the houses at all, but only to see what arrangements were made for drainage, as he *wasaS the presenb time visiting all the towns in Canter* bury for thai special purpose, and he had to thank their Chairman and the Board Clark to their help. Oa a future occasion he would be glad to go with them from house to house, and report individually. When he finished his address at the Borough Council ha mentioned it was impossible to address the suburbs, and as some of the suburb members were presort, at the address, he got permission to say a few words to them, and what he then said wai tkat he considered jb ft deplorable matter th^t no attempt seemed to have been made to cope with the drainage subject. Comparing the step* taken by Tinwald, with its 533 inhabi tants, no attempt bad been made ab Hamp •bead in tbi» connection, but) be now pointed

i out tint no remark had been made about the individual houses or their sanitary arrange ments. He oonsidered it was deplorable that H*mpetead should have existed to long, I with its 1240 inhabitants, in thi« e^me ! condition in comparison with Tinwald, and ; he regretted that in the course of 17 years [ no beginning had been made as compared with Tinwaid. Although drainage was an expansive matter he aiiU urged that a commencement should be m»de. He then referred to the history cf Aehburtoa, showing its progress in channelling »• already indicated in his paper. Be would suggest that levels be taken and some plan arranged to carry out drainage before long. They might ask whab did they want with drainage? His reply was the health of the towns depended largely upon it, and »■ the population became more ooncestrated people would nob be able to live without proper drainage. Residents who had lived there a great many years did not know how vhe pUce was progressing, and thought they mighbgoon living for ever without ohaoge. It had been remarked that he spent a great deal of time ab tha Hospital getting returns, etc., bub he would point out that he had nothing bo do with inspecting any individual house, and when he went to the Hospital h§ did not go to examine ib specially. Only when he had time over from the visit to boroughs or towns he then did some house o house visitation. The Government wanted to get a general idea of the borough as a borough, nob upoa the individual' houses, and they wanted to know te what j extent the boroughs had advanced in sanitary mattert, of which drainage was tha mo»t important. As it happened he did find time the day after addressing the Council, to inspect the hospital very thoroughly, and he had seat in his report* As regards any other place, school or otherwise, he would be pleased alto to inepeot them thoroughly. The doctor here went fully into the necessity of drainage, giving statistics, &c, as already reported, pointing out that twenly-five ont of ninety eight deaths was a large preportien of aymot'c diseases. He aek«d, what are we to do to prevenb these dea' tv T They had no right to let one-fourth of deaths which were preventable ooour without taking steps to prevenb them, and while he did not say that bad drainage was the cause of most of these, yet ie was the cause of some, and tke first ateps should be in sanitation, and he had ' therefore begun with the question of drain age. (Mr Silcook : * Barring the hospital drainage.'} Continuing, the dootor said be had already pointed this out in hit report to the Government, and that it was not his business to publish this report, but that they should apply to the ehairaau o f the 1' Hospital Board. He had conferred with Mr 1 Fookß, who had agre d that they »hou!d 1 first take levels for a general drainage 1 ' scheme, and he gave some estimates of the 1 cost of an outfall drain, both closed and 1 open, roughly estimating the coat at from £53 to £16 respectively, end he added that a loan of £500 to £1000 would go a long way to make matters more satisfactory. Mr Silcook here asked another question, ' bub the chairman pointed out that they did | not with for any unnecessary interruption* , to the doctor's address. In referring to the slaughterhouse question, Dr Symes said he bad inspected them aa far as circumstances permitted. (The names of the various slaughterhouses were here called | for by some persons present, but the doctor could not give those without authority.) Mr McElrea here asked that the doctor deal , only with those in this district. ; Dr Sjmsa then dealt with the slaughter-

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houses as under. Of No I—lt had a very dirty yard, the slaughterhouse was locked up, but the yard was blocked up with filth, and the drain also,. Ho had visited it again bo'day, but had found such a marvellous change that hs wondered if it waa the one he had formerly visited. The floor was brick whitewash, hut some old tripe waa banging up and some liver and skins. £P«rt of the fl <or was dirty, though the slaughter ing place was clean. No. 2 slaughterhouse) was a very delapid&ted building. Ta» smell waa atrocious. It had no convenient water supply and the ground near it wa« very : muddy. No 3 slaughterhouse was remark* ably clean but the skin room w»« under th» same room as the slaughterhoure, and also ! the gut bench. The wall* were clean but) nob I whitewashed, and the stock pen was nob ' paved The place requires drainage, pig I yards were clean. In No 4 the pigs were. ; close up to the slaughterhouse which wu fairly otaan arid whitewashed. The floor and drainage were very dirty. (Mr McElrae asked were these all in Hampttead, the Dr replied 'I believe so.") No 8. The pig yardi were in contact with the slaughterhouse, aud the pigs were very dirty.The water supply waa fout chains away,w&s only an attempt ba a slaughterhouse which is very far from c omplete, smells awfully, and he file yerj ill from some time after visit. Skins, dirty clothes, fat and hides were on the floor, tools very dirty, bloody water also about. No. 6 was a «ood building, bub only wanted compartments ; wood work dirty, brick toor thoroughly clean, pig yard 2* yards away, water race four chains away; there was a separate place for skins. Then ware all told to him to be in the Eampstead dibtriot. He had two more slaughterhouses to report on, but believed they wer« not in the Hampstead district. He wiahed to make a few remarks on slaughcerhottses, as the" Government were anxious to know with respect to them. He found the majority of eloughterhcuseft generally in & most insanitary condition. [The doctor hare read a piper on model slaughterhouse*.] He pointed out that although it had been found necessary to keep milk placet clean, they had not yet found they ought to keep slaughter houses so. He was glad to have the ohanoe to bring the abattoir question befere them, as the Government was anxious to have them established in towns of more than 2000 inhabitants, which was a matter of public health. Mr Andrew Orr thought that the resolu tion should not now be put, after hearing the explanation. Mr MoElrea, reading the extract from the leading article in the Guardian, asked if it was a fair comment. The doctor believed the article had been written under a misunderstanding. He had said that "Hampatead, as compared with Tinwald," etc, ;, • Mr McElrea, referring to the dootor'e addreesat the BoroughCouncil,»aid the public institution not named was the Hampstead j fohooi, and that it was unfair the Govern ment ehould not put their own house ia order first. . .; . ■ .. : . .■-. :/■ The doator replied that he would report on this to the Government or the Board of Education, and ask it be remedied. The cobs pit at thesahool was most objectionable, and he would do his best to put an end to ir. Mr J 0 Bell, Secretary to the School Committee, explained that aa this would do the school harm, he would point out the school was one of the best building! internally,—that thews* pit was put down by the Clerk of Works of the Education Board, and against the wish of the Committee. He was of the opinion, however, no ill effects could come from the smell, and these remarks were endorsed by Mr MoElrea. Mr Hardky expressed the opinion that as Dr Byrnes' remarks had only applied to drainage, and they all could endorse the doctors' opinion that there wan no drainage whatever, he, the speaker, failed to see the object of the resolution, and he wonld move an amendment " That the explanation of Dr Byrnes in satisfactory," He hoped the papers would report remarks, with respect to drainage/and he admitted they practically had no drainage. This was seconded by Mr Thompson. \L" Silcock thought it was an absurdity to talk about drainage for Hampttead. and was against the amendment, Qn the odafc ' of works, and the financial position of the Board being pointed out to the doctor, he explained that portions only of the work might be dealt with meantime, admitting that a proper system would take a long lime to carry out. What he wanted was to see a commencement made as at Tinwald, and «a blocks fill up, extensions should be made, Mr MoElrea admitted that perhaps all this discussion was raised out of nothing, but ' it was well so. Their Board naturally objected to making channelling where they had no control aa on the Town Belt. He further referred bo borrowing. He also stated . that they had three slaughterhouses pushed on them and they had given notice thsti •fceir licenses; would "nqfc m renewed, A section \( thy goard wasted them out of the pl%oe together, and thay further thought p'g* should *Uo not be allowed n-'ar sirr-ets. «,ud be was now more in favor Of the amendment than of the resolution. The amendment • Ihit the explanation of

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SEEDS. SEEDS. SEEDS- j J. SEALY & CO., THE OLDEST ESTABLISHED SEED FIRM IN ASHBHRTON. JO J&t /^/v ARE still to the front, and are prepared to supply their many «O* 06 VjQ« P*»ron» with reliable SKEDS, oi every description, THAT WILL GROW, at lowest market rates. SEEDS FOR THB FARM, VEGETABLE SE«D!S t FLOWER SEEDS, <fe GARDEN REQUISITES of every description, Direot from the Growrbs and Manufacturers- Our Stocks of NEW SEASON'S BEKDS are from the Celebrated Firms, James Gamier * Co, London, and Petkr Lawkon & 80s, Edinburgh, and they are of the but quality obtainable, FRUIT. FRUIT. FRUIT. LA.RQB STOCKS of all Seasonable FRUITS alwayi en hand, at lowirt ratti, J, SEALY & CO. FF YOB WANT A GOOD MACHINE CHOOSE A 111-WHHWOBIH Ml Beyond the sea, in every land, RUDGfc - WHITWORTH Cycles premier stand; M home the same, or far or wide, Ail Nations choose the RQDGE to ride LADY'S, £2JLj_GENT'S, £21. Targe i-took of ACCESSORIES just to hand. Everything NEW and OP-TO-OaTE; No OH took. Bn fnii¥flmiii~ciTY cycle works. m II lllHlVllll BUBNETT STBJSET, I. 11l JllllllOlU.lt LINOLEUMS. LINOLEUMS. r\UE FIRST SHIPMENT FOR THE SPRING NOW LANDED, EX S.S GOTHIO Choice and Novel Designs in all Widths. Remnants of Last Season's Goods at Reduced Prices. CARPETS, CARPET SQUARES, ! RUGS & MATS. I MITCHELL AND TURNER. THE VEEDIOT OF PRACTICAL EIDERS IS IN FAVOUR OF Absolutely Best Built in New Zealand. GENT'S £21 LADY'S £22. *$ n-imlLiil..l BURNETT STREET. THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY TTAVE a few Job Lines thrown out at STOOKTAKiirG,!>hichJ they are Selling at OB EAT REDUCTIONS Men's Hard and Soft Felts Is 63, Is lid and 2a 6d Ladies Sailor Straws reduced to la Brown Moleskin Trousers reduced to 5s lid 1; Men's Beet Orup Corkfaamß 26s 6d for 19a 63 Women's Canvas Shoes reduced to 3s 6i Children's Canvas Shoes reduced to 2s 61 Men's Silk Ties reduced to 6d and Is N.Z, CLOTHING FACTORY, F. H. BBCKINGSALE, Manager. __ Important Announcement to Farmers* —-SOS ■ —■■— /CONSIDERABLE REDUCTIONS IN PRICES OF DRILLS, BINDERS, ETC., IF ORDERED IMMEDIATELY Particulars from REID AND GRAY, ; ASHBURTON.



ISLINGTON Garden Fertilisers (In 561b and 1121b Bags.) MOST of the Annuals and Vegetables which were awarded prizes at the Canterbury Horticultural Society's I Autumn Show, 1899, were grown with this Fertiliser. Elmwood, Papanul Road, Jane, 1899 Gentleman,- I have used Islington's ertili sers for peveral years. ... In the kitchen garden 1 use it fre >ly and find it advantageous for all aorta of vpgetables, As a liquid manure I have nsver used a better for pot plants and vegetables. In fact, I always nave asack of your Fertilise in nsy shed for an immediate use. * JOHN JOYCJD, Gardener* NICOLL BROS. District Agents *•• "| " 2/4 " " " » 2/2 *New Tariff-CHAMP.oN B»»j, 8/j P« J. Our No. lat2- wxUDeNo.II/10 /♦Note-No. 2°No" 8 &Champion are new Blends. "—-~ |H INTRODUCING OUR •Bl*Wedo so with confidence, 0"1"? " _, M to be the firiest quaUty P^«ableaj the price, I HAVE NOTHING ELSE. I AH other Brands not mentioned are reduced NATIONAL MORTO*GS & 4GENO CO. OF N.Z, LTD. TIMARU IMPROVED FARMS FOR SALE. 530 aores Rangitata, 250 acres CSaramont, 250 acres Waitotis, 200 acres Waihao, 250 aores Kingsdown, 1000 acres Otaio, 500 acres Totara, And others of various sizes in Soubh Canter bury Improved Farm* for lease, with right of purchase 1170 seres Fairiie, 505 acre* Totara, and 265 acres SDotara Also unimproved agricultural »ud grazing farms of various sizes on the Raincliffe and Levels Estates, and two well improved Station properties of 7000 acres each 9 3 : FIRST Con sign me at OF nii mi NOW BEING OPENED. SPECIAL : 3000 YARDS OF PRINT, Fast-Cblours, at fc£& Yard. ASHBUSTON DRAPERY CO. ~~ ""tcTlbt. ACOMFORI'ABLE Uottage of two Booms and Scullery, situated in Grey Street, Well sheltered by a marcrocarpa ence F. FERRIMAN. BURNETT STREjST WEBT A COMFORTABLE Cottage ot 3 rooms well situated. Rental—s« 6d y. FEBRIMAN. "TOT7ET, IN TANCBED STREET, \ SHOP, adjoining Mr Hails. F. FBRRIMiN - t~o~iTbl\ CARTER'S TERRACE, TINWALD I^H&T very desirable Property, at present occupied by Mr A tiewson, consisting of 4 acres of land with 9 roomed house, detached waehhouse and dairy, Kood stabling, traphouse etc F FERRtMAN FOR SALE AT ALLKNfON, A First class Block of Land, containing 5£ acres, well watered, long frontage on a good road. The greater portion of the purchase can remain at 5 per cent. Adapted for subdivision. At.yone with a little capital, and half an eye to the future will inspect and secure his block. FERFIMAN. FOB SALE I HAVE received Instructions to Sell _ ootnfortable House of 7 rooms, together with convenient Stables, erected on three quarters of au acre of land, part of which is stocked with choice fruib trees. The house ia complete with copper Bet in and a good range. The property ia situated ia a good locality and has a good frontage £225 will purchase on easy terms F. FERRIMAN. - FOR SALE; ~" In Peter Street, A COMFORTABLE HOME, consistin x\. of 7 rooms, with bath and abundant supply of water, detached waehhouse, J acre of good land, planted with fruit trees, within three mlnutee 1 walk of the railway Btatlon. The greater portion of the purchase money can remain on mortgage. fTferriman. I Estate Agent, Aehburton. npIROSE who desire a convanient house X and up-to-date, should consult Hard •LlT Bros., for «c«l snppl^r of hob and cold witee



1* The Grip wk In that tickling cough of J^]ggy yours there lurks a JObC^^K crouching tig er 1 It's ' vßgV|^Sj|l ready to spring just Vt^P^OSOl the moment you're off sw^^^l^vf your guard. Damp Hnßa|fjflll\ feet, a little more ez- HN%»%I posure, moist air, or Mhlß&fl^S^* some little change, B^jftflfflimM and you are down with %2nßßq pneumonia. Take no |Kgß(Ki\ chances with such a JPy MttZiJ dangerous foe. BVr VW You may not have jP*J^ the Grip hard, but there is \i(r a*ways danger ot pneumonia. elterra pectoral is the great preventive of serious lung disease. It's a prompt and certain cure for the Grip. Your hacking cough stops at once, the soreness in your chest passes awag\ Your escape, from pneumonia is complete. In Large and Small Bottles. A cnr« i« hastened by placing over the chert one of Dr. Ayer's Cherry Pectoral Plasters. Prtpwed by Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co., Lowell, Masa., V. 8. i. THE ASHBUHTON TRAIN SERVIOES Trains leave Asbburton daily for— UHRISTOHUROH—at 720 a.m., 11 a.m., 3.15 p.m., 7 5 pm. (express) TIM ARU—at 10 55 a.m., 3.50 p.m. DUNfcDlN—at 12.54 p.m. (express) SFRINGBURN—ab 4.25 pm. Trains arrive daily at Ashburton from— OHRISTOHUROH-at 10.45 ».m., 12.47 p.m. (express), 8 p.m. TIMARU—at 10.35 a.m., 255 p.m. DUNEDIN-at 6.57 p.m. (express) SPRINGBURN-at 9.45 a.m,