A vote of thanks to the Chairman concluded the meeting.

ASHBURTON.

In the evening, at eight o’clock, a meeting of the ratepayers was held in the Town. Hall, and quite a large number attended notwithstanding the uninviting; character of the weather. Mr. W. C. Walker occupied the chair, and introduced the business. He said that the plan as proposed by the Council was calculated to supply every portion of the district, but the meetings already held had resulted in showing that some of the ratepayers did not wish to benefit by the scheme. This choice did not alter the Council’s posi tion, and he felt sure the good to be done by the water would have the effect of inducing those who now objected to the undertaking to ultimately join in it. After the passing of the Bill the scheme could be amended as was found neces sary; but meanwhile it was necessary to have the ratepayers’ opinion before they went to Parliament for the neces sary enabling powers. > Mr. Saunders, at the request of the Chairman,' gave, a detailed explanation of the scheme/the Engineers’ plan of which was displayed in front of the stage. He also recapitulated the his tory of the whole queston, from its first mooting in the County Council to the completion of Messrs. Thornton and Bull’s report and plan, aud the adoption of Mr. Baxter’s plan as then before them for consideration, which took Pudding Hill Stream s as the source, carrying the waterJn earthenware pipes, of large diameter ,at [the source but lessening as they went on. The cost of the scheme, would be covered, by a loan of They desired to go to Parliament for power to raise it, and an area of 240,000 acres was pro posed to be rated at sixpence an acre to meet the interest.

Mr. Saunders, after referring to some of the objections that had been raised to the scheme those specially of Messrs. Cameron and Gould who had already spent a large sum of money on a water scheme for themselves, and did not recognise the fairness of being taxed for a supply of water they did not want and which was unnecessary to them—went on to say that as the lines of road as far as possible would be made the lines of the water supply no homestead would be .much farther away from the water mains than a mile and a .half ..-Being, brought in pipes from a pure source the water would always ; be pure,- which was not the case with either of the two rivers, and coming so near to the town as it did, the supply was worth the consideration of the Borough of Ashburton,. which might lead its iron pipes to the larger earthen ware mains, and thus secure a full and sufficient supply of pure water with suffi cient pressure. In reply to a question by Mr. Maxwell, Mr. Saunders said it would be necessary for farmers to lay their own service pipes to the mains. The latter were calculated to afford a minimum supply of ten gallons a day per acre, to all who were rated, and those who wanted more than that quan tity could be, supplied by means of a meter, but the excess would be charged for at a rate to be afterwads laid down. This course would be adopted to pre vent undue absorption cf water by in dividuals on the upper lands to the possible curtailment of those on the lower.

In answer to Mr. Hugo Friedlander, Mr. Grigg said that in the event of the people near the sea refusing to take tbe water, it would not be lost after it had traversed the system, and means would be adopted to utilise it further up if those in the lower districts would not join in the enterprise.

Mr. Athelstane Parsons desired to know what were the objections of the Council to an open channel. The Chairman said the question of an open channel had been discussed in the Conncil, but it had been shown that the loss by percolation and evaporation would be too great, and the limited fall to be obtained would entail a sluggish flow, so that by the time the water found its way to the lower settlers it would not be in a fit condition for drinking and domestic purposes. The expense, too, was so great as to prevent the idea of an open channel from being entertained. He instanced the Mal vern waterworks as a scheme on this principle. had already been expended on these works without a single ratepayer having reaped any benefit from them, and the most impor tant part of the undertaking was yet to be dealt with. While not aiming at any irrigation scheme, he thought the one proposed by the Council gave all the benefits a water supply could give.

Mr. Saunders had at one time favored an open channel from the Ra kaia in preference to the scheme now advocated by the Council. But the water from the Ashburton and the Rakaia was not always of a quality suitable for domestic use / and, besides, the scheme, according to the engineers, would cost 3 That was a sufficient reason why the idea was not entertained.

In reply to Mr. Legget, Mr. Saunders said the water would be measured to those requiring a larger supply than the Council allowed. This was to prevent any one taking a very large quantity and injuring those lower down, as the scheme was not- one of irrigation. Mr. Wright also referred to the diffi culties attending an open channel scheme, after which he said that it may be ultimately found necessary to modify their present scheme, and the best way

to do that would be-—not to reduce the size of the pipes (as had been suggested by some of the objectors), as that would interfere with the efficiency of the supply, but to reduce the numbers, and instead of having six lines, to restrict the number to three, cutting off the malcontents who do not desire the water.

‘ Mr. Hugo Friedlander, in a short speech proposed that “This meeting cordially agrees to the proposal of the County Council to carry out a scheme of water supply for the Ashburton and Rakaia Plains, and is willing to be rated to pay interest and sinking fund on the proposed loan.” Mr. James Gardiner seconded. In reply to a question the Chairman said the Bill would be drafted on the model of Gas Company Acts, which usually took power to enter private land for the purpose of laying down pipes. Mr. Friedlander’s motion was carried unanimously. After a vote of thanks to the Chair man, the meeting adjourned.

THE ASHBURTON HERALD,

[Ti Mav 28, 1879



New Advertisements. I. O. O. F., M. U. ,: LOYAL ASHBURTON LODGE, No. 6003. THE Members of the above Lodge are hereby Summoned to attend their •Lodge on FRIDAY NEXT, May 30, At 7.30 p.m., IN THE TEMPLAR HALL. Business : Election of Trustees, Consideration of Anniversary Celebration, and other very important items. General Rule 59 Strictly Enforced. By order of the Lodge. THOMAS WILLIAMS, 921 Permanent Secretary. BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. RATING ACT, 1876. “VT'OTICE is hereby given, that in pur- J_\j suance of the above-named Act, an Assessment Court will be held by me in the Town Hall, on MONDAY, the 9th JUNE next, for the purpose of hearing and determining all OBJECTIONS to the Valuation List of the Borough of Ash burton. (Signed) F. GUINNESS, Judge. Ashburton, 26th May, 1879. 922



TO CONTRACT PLOUGHMEN. TENDERS Wanted Immediately for CROSS PLOUGHING several hun dred acres on the Springfield Station. For particulars, apply to 923 GOULD & CAMERON. TO MR. G. H. St. HILL, Dear Sir— WE, the undersigned Ratepayers of the Borough of Ashburton, beg to re- ! quest that you will allow yourself to be nominated for the vacant seat in the Council, caused by the resignation of Councillor Shearman, and we pledge our selves to use our best endeavors to secure your return. J. Ward William John Crooks J. M. Cambridge R. W. Shearman R. Minnis Wm. Sparrow William Gavin Joseph Ivess J. H. Pass Thomas Taylor A. Orr J. R. Steel. Ashburton, 20th May, 1879. TO J. WARD, ESQ., AND THE OTHER GENTLEMEN SIGNING THE ABOVE REQUISITION. Gentlemen,— I HAVE much pleasure in complying with your request, and if returned, I will use my best endeavors to further your interests and the Town of Ashburton. I remain, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, GEORGE St. HILL. Burnett Street, May 23rd, 1879. 925 Tenders. MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited by this Board for the following works : No. 19. Forming and Shingling about two miles of the road from Shep herd’s Bush to the boundary of the district. No. 20. Forming’and Shingling road near Graham’s, Alford Forest. Tenders to be sent in, addressed to the Chairman, on or before noon of FRIDAY, 6th June. Specifications, &c., will be seen at the Road Board Office, on applying to JAMES FRASER, Clerk, &c., to the Board. Mount Somers Road Board Office, 17th May, 1879. 892 TENDERS. ASHBURTON COUNTY HOSPITAL. BUILDERS desirous of Tendering for the Erection of the above are re quested to send in sealed tenders, duly endorsed, and addressed to the Architect, on or before Wednesday, the 28th May. The Drawings and Specifications may be seen at the Architect’s Office, Ashbur ton, up to Saturday, the 10th May, and after that date at the City Council Chambers, Christchurch, and at the office of Maxwell Bury, Esq., Architect, Dune din. J. STANLEY BRUCE, C.E., 792 Architect.



Auction Sales. WEDNESDAY, MAY 28tli. Messrs acland, Campbell * and Co. are instructed to sell under Bill of Sale and Agricultural Lien BY PUBLIC AUCTION, ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 28t1i., At Ashhurton, 5 Cows in milk 1 Springing heifer 10 Yearlings 1 First-class Draught Mare in foal 1 Draught Mare 1 Draught Gelding 5 2-year old Fillies and Geldings. 1 Foal and 1 good Hack 1 Dray and Tilt 1 Trap and Harness 5 Seta Harrows Harness, &c. Sheep, Pigs, Turkeys, Fowls, Ducks, Empty Bags, Quantity of Oats, Sheepskins, &e., &c. ACLAND, CAMPBELL, & Co., 875 Auctioneers. Public Notices. LICENSING ACT, 1873. LICENSING ACT, 1873, AMENDMENT ACT, 1874. , PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that a Quarterly Meeting of the Licen sing Commissioners for the Licensing District of Ashburton and Mount Somers, will be held at the Court House, Ashbur ton, on TUESDAY, the 3rd day of JUNE next, at noon, for the purpose of con sidering all Applications under the provi sions of the aforesaid Acts. C. CAVENDISH HURRELL, Clerk of the Court. Resident Magistrate’s Court, Ashburton, Ist May, 1879. 813 THE UNION FIRE AND MARINE IN SURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. SHAREHOLDERS are hereby informed that in accordance with clause No. 8 of the Articles of Association, the directors have decided to postpone the due dates of calls No. 7 and 8 on the shares of this Company, which calls would have been due on June Ist and October Ist, next respectively. The usual formal notice will be given at such times as the calls are made. W. DEVENISH MEARES, General Manager. Christchurch, May Ist, 1879. 832



ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. IN pursuance of “ The Municipal Cor porations Act, 1876,” and “ The Regulations of Local Elections Act, 1876,” I hereby give notice that an election to fill an extraordinary vacancy caused by the resignation of Councillor R. W. Shearman will be held on THURSDAY, the Twelfth day of June next, at the Town Hall. Nominations will be received up till 12 o’clock noon on FRIDAY, May 30th, at the Borough Council’s Office. CHARLES BRADDELL, Ashburton, Returning Officer. May 21st, 1879. Nomination papers and necessary infor mation may be obtained at the Town Clerk’s Office. 894 Tenders. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited for FENCING about 15 chains at the Pound, Ash "burton. Specifications and conditions are on view at the Council Offices, up to 1 o’clock p.m. on Monday, 26th May. Tenders endorsed “ Fencing at Pound, I Ashburton,” and addressed to the Chair man, will be received at this office up to 4 p.m. on Monday, 26th May. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By order, F. MAINWARING, Clerk. Ashburton, May 21st, 1879 896 ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for the following works : 161. Shingling Chertsey Road, 670 chains. 162. Shingling Gardiner’s Road, 145 chains. 163. Shingling Milton Road, 56 chains. 164. Shingling Mill Road, 40 chains. 165. Shingling Leadley’s Road, 180 chains. 166. Formation Corbett’s Road, 140 chains. 167. Formation Seaside Road, 160 chains. 168. Formation Leatham’s Road, 50 chains. IG9. Formation Le Breton’s Road, 560 chains . 170. Formation and Shingling Grove Farm Road, 55 chains. 171. Drains near Waterton, 95 chains. 172. Widening Surveyor’s Road, 220 chains. 173. Widening Boundary Road, 247 chains. 174. Shingling Boundary Road, by Willowby School, 35 chains. 175. Formation Fitzgerald’s Road, 120 chains. Tenders addressed to the Chairman, and endorsed with the number of the work tendered for, will be received till 10 a.m. on MONDAY, June 2nd. All tenders to be accompanied with a deposit equal to 5 per cent, on the value of the work tendered for. By order of the Board, 925 JAMES WILKIE, Surveyor. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for the under mentioned works : 25. Forming, Metalling, and Bridging Corbett’s Road. 26. Forming a portion of the old Timaru Track past Harris’s. Tenders to be addressed to the Chair man on or before noon on TUESDAY, June 3. 893 R. D PULLAR, Clerk to the Board.



Auction Sales. WEDNESDAY, 28th May, At 12 o’clock. MU. ALFRED HARRISON has re ceived instructions from Mr. Jacob Mooar, East Street, to sell by public auction on the premises, the whole of his HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND. EFFECTS, Including Bedsteads and Bedding, Wardrobe, Sewing Machine (Treadle), Crockery, Carpets, Clocks, &c., &c. Also, STOCK-IN-TRADE, Oysters, Fish, Confectionery, Scales, Cider, Etc., Etc. A number of handsome Books, includ ing Dickens’ Works (half Morocco); 1 Good Trap Horse, 1 Two-wheeled Cart, and Harness. At 12 o’clock, WEDNESDAY, May 28th. ALFRED HARRISON, 915 Auctioneer. Public Notices. NOTICE. ALL ACCOUNTS due to the Estate of Thomas Hicks, Ashburton, must te Paid at Once to the undersigned, at Messrs Pass and Co’s, or at the Road Board Office, Ashburton. Accounts re maining unpaid will be sued for without further notice. J. H. PASS, 'law*., 454 C. B. BRANSON, } TrUsteeSl WANTED KNOWN—That the cheap est and neatest CARDS may bo had at the ASHBURTON HERALD OFFICE East Street North. DIARIES. —A Few Commercial and Scribbling Diaries on Sale, Cheap, at the “ Herald ” Stationery Depot, East Street North, near Railway Station.



Business Notices. A USEFUL NOVELTY, Most Favorable OPPORTUNITY TO SAVE MONEY.



VA PER CENT. VA



DISCOUNT of SEVEN AND A HALF Per Cent, -will be allowed to all CASH CUSTOMERS Friedlander Bros., EAST STREET. 828 GEORGE LADBROOK, (Near the Station, Winslow), HAS in Stock a Good Supply of Gene ral Stores, which he can supply Wholesale and Retail at the lowest current rates. Educational. MUSIC TUITION, VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL. % , Terms, per Quarter or per Lesson, on appli cation to the Principal. SUPERIOR LADIES’ BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL, Oxford Villa, Burnett St., Ashburton, Conducted by Miss Steane. Private Lessons in French, German, and Latin, twice weekly ; Music, and Drawing in Various Styles. Preparatory School for Boys. Inclusive Terms. JUST ARRIVED, Albums, Desks, Workboxes, &c. H. M. JONES, Stationer, Baring Square. 473 a Envelopes, notepaper, en velopes, N OTEPAPER. —The cheapest ever offered in Ashburton, at the Hekald Office,- Wholesale Stationery Depot, Saunders’ Buildings. 55



Auction Sales. THURSDAY, 29TH MAY, 1879. TO MECHANICS, RAILWAY EM PLOYES, AND OTHERS. VALUABLE SECTIONS ADJOIN ING SAUNDERS’ MILLS. Messrs, bullock & co. have been instructed by Mr. J. Walsh to sell by public auction, at their Roomß, East Street, on THURSDAY, 29TH MAY, 40 QUARTER-ACRE ALLOTMENTS, Adjoining Messrs. Saunders’ Bros. Mill. The above valuable property needs no recommendation, being so well known ; and as the proprietor is desirous of afford ing every facility to purchasers he will sell on most liberal terms, viz. :—lO per cent, cash, the remainder at long dates, bearing moderate interest. Mechanics and others would do well in giving this their attention. Sale at 1.30. BULLOCK & CO., 578 —865 Auctioneers. BULLOCK AND CO., AGENTS FOR THE SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINEJINSURANCE COMPANY [of NEW ZEALAND. CAPITAL ... £1,000,000. Insurances effected at the lowest current rates on all kinds of Buildings, Threshing Machines, Crops Growing and in Stack. J. DRUMMOND McPHERSON, Manager, Christchurch.



BULLOCK AND CO.’S ABSTRACT of SALES. THURSDAY, MAY 29. At our Rooms in East-street, 40 quarter acre allotments adjoining Saunders’ Mill. BULLOCK AND CO., Auctioneers.



Booksellers, &c. NEW BUSINESS. J. Y. WARD, BOOKSELLER, COMMERCIAL AND FANCY STATIONER, HAS much pleasure in announcing to the inhabitants of the Borough of Ashbur ton and County, that he COMMENCED BUSINESS ON SATURDAY MARCH I, 1879, in Messrs. Saunders Bros.’ Buildings, EAST STREET, NORTH, With A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF Professional Stationery, Commmercial Stationery, Household Stationery, Fancy Stationery, &c., &c., &c. LITERATURE— (In Assorted Bindings) COMPRISING ALL THE MOST POPULAR AUTHORS Also, — PRESENTATION BOOKS. SCHOOL REQUISITES IN STOCK. Colonial, English, and Foreign Papers and Magazines supplied to order. WORK-BOXES, WRITING-DESKS, and OTHER FANCY GOODS, AT REASONABLE PRICES. Hamilton’s Library Books on Deferred Payment. Bm_Note the address— J. Y. WARD, East Street North (Saunders Bros.’ New Buildings), ASHBURTON. 440



Drapery. ORR AND CO.’S



BARGAINS!! BARGAINS!! 150 Pairs Ladies' Sewn Kid Boots, at 6s. 6d.; former price 12s. 6d. 230 Pairs Childrens Boots, at 2s. 6d. per pair; former price 6s. 6d. THE ABOVE ARE SLIGHTLY STAINED Through bad Packing. Sale at ORR AND CO/S



763 ORR AND CO., IMPORTERS.



Business Notices. C. PERCY COX, AND AND ESTATE AGENT AND - VALUATOR, ASHBURTON. TO LET OR SELL -680 Acres first-class land (limestone) with good house, large stables, woolshed, sheep-yards, granaries, etc., etc., com plete ; very convenient. 320 Acres reserve, first-class land, part sub-let, sufficient to cover the whole of Government rent, etc., leaving upwards of 200 acres rent free for 2 years. Low price wanted for goodwill of lease, or would be let to a suitable tenant. 2,500 Acres ring-fenced, to be let in one block for grazing, or in blocks to suit purchasers for cropping, with or with* out purchasing clause. Town and Suburban Sections to sell or let in Ashburton and Hindhope. MONEY TO LEND ON APPROVED FREEHOLD SECURITY. Agent for Un ion Insurance COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. 71? Tailors. TAILORIN G' AT MOST REASONABLE RATES, TO MEET THE TIMES. W. L E E (Formerly Tailor to G. Fletcher, of Christ- ’ church), .mcftira, ' BEGS to announce to the Gentlemen of the County of Ashburton that he has commenced the business of Tailoring and Habit Maker, in all its branches, and can guarantee a Good Fit and Superior Workmanship in all orders entrusted to him. Gentlemen’s materials supplied made up in the best style, on the shortest notice. Clothes cleaned and repaired, and made to look equal to new. ALL ORDERS EXECUTED AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE RATES FOR CASH. Address— W. LEE, TAILOR, &c. , Havelock Street, Ashburton. at Hooper, Aitken & Co. 887 NOTICE OF REMOVAL. S. STOKES, TAILOR AND CLOTHIER. BEGS to remind his friends and the public that he has removed his busi ness to new shop near Baldwin’s Central Hotel, Wakanui Road, and would take this opportunity of acknowledging the very liberal support accorded to him here tofore, and solicits a continuance of patronage at his new shop—Wakanui Road, near Baldwin’s Central Hotel. S . ST O KES, TAILOR AND CLOTHIER. 794



Bootmakers. PUBLIC NOTICE. BOOTS! BOOTS! T. CHAMBERS WHILE THANKING the public of Ashburton and surrouiding dis tricts for past favors, begs to inf« rn them that he has received, and to arrive, at his place < f business, East-street, a WELL-ASSORTED STOCK OP LADIES’, GENTLEMEN’S, AND CHIL DREN’S BOOTS AND SHOES Of all descriptions. T. C. also calls special attentii 1 _ to the Measure Department, and incites the gentlemen of Ashburton to inspect the superior class of Sewn Boots and Shoes he is now making. Riding Boots, Shooting Boots, Walking Boots and Shoes, Cricketing Boots and Shoe 3, and Running Shoes. WORKMANSHIP UNSURPASSED. A PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. T. CHAMBERS, PROSPECT BUILDINGS, Nasxir to Montgomery’s, East-street. M. NEALAS, "BOOT AND SHOEMAKER, AND IMPORTER, a AS now on sale a Splendid Assortment of BOOTS and SHOES for Winter, t are of the Best Quality, and will be at very reasonable prices. Note the address— M. NEALAS, ‘.-NEXT TO MESSRS. ORR & CO.’S, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. ,