MEMORANDA.

MEETINGS.

This Evening

Rechabite Tent, at 7.30, in Yotmg Men’s

Christian Association Rooms. Divine Service in Primitive Methodist Church, Wills-street, at 7.30.

The Ashburton Herald AND Borough and County Advertiser (With which is incorporated the “ Evening Echo”). THURSDAY, MAY 15, 1879.

The finance meeting of the Borough Council on Tuesday night was by y no means wanting in interest, and we must set! down the absence of .four'of the councillors either to private business of more than ordinary pressure, or to the same reason modestly assigned by the Finance Committee in their report for any defects that may appear in their financial statement —viz., inexperience ! Probably' as the honours of office become older to some of onr council lors, and they realise the all-important fact that their election was as much to a position requiring work and attention as to one of honour, they will begin to have a higher opinion of themselves, and the. value to the town and their fellow-councillors of their oresence at the Council meetings, and also of their own deliberative aid in the conduct of the Borough’s business. Without a knowledge of what the town’s income is likely to be, it is impossible to proceed with work on anything like a safe foot ing, and it is at such meetings ns that of Tuesday night, when the researches of the Finance Committee have cul minated in a clear black and white statement, that such knowledge is to be attained—knowledge that might afford food for thought -in leisure hours between one meeting and the next, and, by being well pondered over and men tally digested in the interval, might materially save the Council’s time when they meet again to take action on the report.

The Finance Committee’s report is quite as satisfactory as most people expected it would o; be. No one imagined that the Borough, only a few months in existence, wou d be a wealthy Corporation at the beginning; and when the movement to have the town

ship proclaimed a municipality was first set on foot, the fact was well kept before the ratepayers and the public that expensive works suchas. the Council have in view would require to be undertaken—works that then were looked upon as imperative —-and, in fact, it was chiefly to have the control -ofthese in their own hands that the people desired to have a municipality declared. The important question of water supply, the kindred one of drainage, and others of deep interest to the townspeople, all passed in. review before the.ratepayers; neither were they allowed to rest in ignorance of how they should have to meet the cost of these questions’ solution. The “Town Hall speeches ” of the candidates for office all bore upon those subjects, and almost every speaker expressed a readi ness to lend what aid his' wisdom could suggest in carrying out works that would improve the appearance and healthi ness of the town. Now, a few months after their election, the successful can didates are.brought face to face with the difficulties standing in the way of redeeming their “ hustings’ ” promises regarding works; and those of the councillors who were present at the meeting on Tuesday have resolved to take the only course to overcome those difficulties that seems open —namely, a loan. There is no obstacle standing in the way of execut ing. the works, except the want of funds. Engineering difficulties are absent, and plans of each undertaking are before the Council —the only want is money ; and if this want can be supplied at interest not t6o grinding, then the sooner the loan can be supplied the better. •

The estimated revenue (as given by the Finance Committee) may be fairly looked upon as likely to be fully realised, and as it shows a surplus of p/,1500 over ordinary current expenditure, that could be devoted to interest and sink ing fund, a clear path is opened up to dealing with a loan without calling in the aid of a special rate, though that, perhaps, may be necessary. Still, with even a special rate in view, we have no doubt the ratepayers’ sanction will be readily given to the raising of a loan, so that it be done speedily, and not at too grinding an interest. The motion carried on Tuesday is - “to initiate the necessary steps for the raising of a loan of for the period of ten years, for the construction of the proposed waterworks and outfall drain, on the security of a special rate, to be annually struck to meet interest and sinking fund of loan,” and in the circumstances it is themost practical motion that couldhave been carried. We only hope no time will be lost in carrying out-the good intention. Money is not plentiful just now, but we must be prepared to make some sacrifice on the rate of interest likely to be charged, so that the loan may be speedily raised, the works pro ceeded with, and men kept in the place to execute them who might be other wise forced to leave the district for want of employment. But the dullness of the times is only a secondary considera tion to the urgent necessity existing for a good water supply and an efficient system of drainage.

1.0. R.—A meeting of the Tent of Re chabites will be held to-niglit.

Primitive Methodist. —The Rev. Mr Glover will conduct Divine service in the Primitive Methodist Chapel this evening.

■ The New Magistrate.— Mr Frank Guinness, the new R.M. for the district held his first sitting to-day. -After dis posing of a drunkard or two he took up the case of the bankrupt Maddox, which occupied the greater portion of the day, and on its adjournment civil cases were taken. His Worship will sit again to morrow.

A Sell.— There was a good “ sell ” at Helen sville the other night (says the “ Auckland Star”). A wire was stretched il la Blondin from the window of Hand’s Hotel across the road, and a notice stuck up that “ at 8 o’clock p.m. there would be a grand ascension. ” There were two pro prietors in the concern, one acting as agent, bellman, &c., and the other as “ walker.” At the appointed time the latter ascended, and walked about six feet on the wire and returned to the starting point. The agent then went round with the hat and collected the money from the crowd. Mr. “Walker” announced from his perch that lie found the wire too slack and would descend in order to tighten it. He came down, and although the people .were patient and expectant, he did not re appear. It then dawned on the public that they had been sold, but the “ biter was bit,” for early in the morning the agent cleared out with the money he had collected and left Mr. Blondin to make his way to Auckland as best he could. Ho vows vengeance on the agent.

A New Zealander in Trouble. —At Melbourne City Police Court on 18th April, a woman of shameful notoriety, named Anne Britten, was brought up charged with assaulting and robbing a horsedealer, named Doyle, a late arrival from New Zealand. The prosecutor, who appeared to be suffering from the effects of intoxication, stated that he was drink ing in the parlor of the North British Hotel, Bourke street, on the night of Monday 18th April, when the prisoner, he alleges, who was accompanied by a male companion, knocked him down, and deliberately robbed him of £l7O, in notes issued by banks in New Zealand, together with a bank draft for £IOOO. Mr. In spector Montfort applied for a further remand for a week, in order to obtain the attendance of Mr. Mulcahy, the landlord of the above-mentioned hostelry, who, Doyle stated, could throw some light on the matter. The prosecutor subsequently conducted himself in such an extraordinary manner in ..the Court as to warrant his committal to the cells on a charge of drunkenness. It may be mentioned that his name came through the cable to New Zealand as “ Dr. Bryan Doyle.”

TO-DAY’S COURT.

Before Mr. F. Guinness, R.M.

drunks. Gilespie, Knowle, and Hogan, drunks, were fined 10s. and,ss. each, for the Mag istrate stated his intention of putting down drunkenness. FRAUDULENT BANKRUPTCY. The case of Tlios. Maddox, for fraudu lent bankruptcy, was heard. Mr. Purnell appeared for the prosecution, and Mr. Ireland for the defence. Mr. Sando, the creditors’ trustee, stated that he had given Maddox notice to supply him with a list of his goods, but he had not done so. Went to the accused’s house at Tinwald to take possession of the goods, but found nothing in the house worth seizing. There were only a few empty boxes, and some bedding. Gave no permission to have any goods removed. Asked Maddox, what had become of the goods mentioned in the schedule, and Maddox replied that all he had >was what he saw in the house. Asked what had become of 20 fowls referred to in the schedule, and Maddox said he had killed and eaten them, as he was unable to obtain meat. Next morning, in conse quence of a note received from another creditor, went to the Railway Station. Saw about ten boxes, besides furniture and other luggage. One of the boxes appeared to contain clothing. Should value the furniture at about £8 or £lO, and the boxes at ss. each on an average. Recognised some of the boxes as those seen in bankrupt’s house on the occasion when he (witness) visited it. Saw no address on any of them. Demanded pos session of the gocds as trustee, but the stationing ster refused possession. Got a warrant to seize the goods, and took a policeman to the station, but the master still refused, and the goods went on to Dunedin. Neither Maddox nor his wife was at the station. In the course of a general conversation with Maddox had said he would be glad to see prisoner obtain work. Gave Maddox no permission to go either to Dunedin or to Timaru, and prisoner had not said he was going. Mr. Hurrell, Clerk of the’ Court, pro duced the jiapers in the bankruptcy. The date of Maddox’s declaration was the'4th of March. The statement cf assets, veri fied by affidavit, contained an item of £lO for household furniture.

Thomas Bradford, carrier, who did not give his evidence very freely, said he had known the accused for two years. Accused had net told him he had failed, but he knew it from the papers. Went to Mad dox’s house on the 2Cth March to take some goods to the Railway Station. Maddox asked him to go. Took his express with him. Maddox said the goods were to go by the train. There were some boxes in the house, some bedding, and a cupboard. The boxes only were loaded on the cart, and Maddox assisted. At Maddox’s request, stopped at Mr. Hall’s house, and left one or two of the boxes. The rest went to the Railway Station. Was ordered to call again at two o’clock, and to carry Mrs. Hall’s goods to the station. Maddox gave the order. Went at two o’clock, and took the boxes from Mrs. Hall. Mrs. Hall, Mrs. Maddox, and Maddox himself were present. Maddox went to the station with him, and assisted both at loading and unloading the express. Did not see Maddox sign the consignment note at the station, and did not see him writing. He could have done so without witness seeing him. Maddox told the man in the shed that he wanted the goods to go by the train as soon as possible. The cart used was an ordinary express waggon, and there was about a load and a half of goods altogether. Mrs. Maddox, when the second load was leaving Mrs. Hall’s, said—“ Mind and address them to T. ” Prisoner replied—“ All right.” Did not see Maddox sign anything, or put any mark on the goods. He took aside Scott, the railway porter, but witness did not hear the conversation. At Mrs. Hall’s request, drove her, Mrs. Maddox, and two men to the Hinds. Started at 9 o’clock. It was dark. Met prisoner-at Winslow, and he went with them to the Hines’ Railway Station, where witness left them, and returned to Ashburton.

By Mr. Ireland : Prisoner removed the goods openly. Mrs. Hall said the second lot of goods from her house were her own property. Thomas Scott, railway portev, sworn, said —On the 2Gth March,-prisoner brought a quantity of luggage and furniture to the railway station, Ashburton. There were five boxes, four cases, a child’s cot packed full, and five packages. One package con tained kitchen utensils. One box con tained clothing. Prisoner got me to fill up a consignment note for him. Invoiced the goods as a quantity of luggage, and prisoner signed the name T. Turner to it. I produce the consignment note. He told me to address the goods to T. Turner, Dunedin. The actual weight of the goods was 14 cwt. I should not think the goods worth £lO judging from the outside. The goods were sent to Dunedin next day. Prisoner said that all the luggage did not belong to him. No one else gave any orders about it. He said nothing about Mrs. Hall.

Mr. Purnell asked for an adjournment, owing to the absence of a material witness, Detective Neil. The Magistrate adjourned the case till 11 a.m. to-morrow.

[Left Sitting.]

COUNTY COUNCIL.

Wednesday, May 14,

Present—Messrs Walker (Chairman), Coster, Cameron, Reed, Saunders, Jackson, and E. G. Wright. The meeting was a special one to consider the question of Water Supply for the Plains between Rakaia and Ash burton.

The Council went into Committee on the matter. The Council resumed busi ness, and the Committee reported. Mr. E. G. Wright moved—“ That the En gineer be instructed to prepare a schedule of the laud included for rating purposes within the lines laid down on the map before the Council, and ex tending one mile beyond the outside lines of the mains. Seconded by Mr. C Reed, and earned. ' - The plan referred to in the resolu tion is one showing the proposed lines of the water races on the whole of the Plains between the Ashburton and Rakaia Rivers, from the hills to the ?ea.

-After a long discussion on the ques tion of whether the land already watered should be taxed, it was resolved that land along’ the Wakanui Creek and part of Messrs. Gould and Cameron’s land within a mile of the source, should be exempted from taxation for the water race.

It'was resolved to hold public meet ings to lay the scheme open for discus sion at Chertsey, Rakaia, and Ash burton ; and at Messrs. Passmore and Pannetts. Members promised to attend to explain. The Chairman and Messrs. Wright, Coster, and Saunders were appointed a Committee to confer with Messrs. Garrick and Cowlishaw respect ing the proposed Bill for the water supply. They were also empowered to fix the dates of the various public meet ings. ' .

TO-DAY’S CABLEGRAMS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE-

( Reuter's Telegrams .)

London, May 13. In the House of Commons last night, the Secretary of State for the Colonies, made a statement concerning the Boers to the effect that on the 18th of April their camp was broken up and they had dispersed quietly. (Special to the Association.) London, May 14. Greece insists on the complete ful filment of the Berlin Treaty respecting the frontier. The settlement of the question is delayed. Sydney, May 15. In the Assembly last night, the Council’s message in reference to the differences between the two Houses on the Parliament Privileges Bill came under discussion, and on the motion of Sir Henry Parkes was expunged from the records of the House. The motion was carried by 28 to 10. A dead lock between the two Houses is anticipated.

TO-DAY’S TELEGRAMS.

The Governor. Auckland, Thursday. The Municipal Council has voted £s° for the reception of Sir Hercules Robinson. Defaulting Contractors. The City Council has decided to register a list of contractors who have failed or may fail to carry out munici pal contracts, and prohibit their being engaged directly or indirectly on public works. Building. Owing to reduction in the price of timber, activity prevails in the building trade.’' ■■ 5 . -■ - -Assault. Ci Four sailors of the barque Fanny seriously assaulted Messrs. Mayne and Smith, . the first and second officers. The police promptly arrested them. The mutineers were brought up at the Police Court and remanded.. Schoolmaster Johnston’s Case. The Newton East Committee have completed its inquiry into’ the charges against Head-teacher Johnston, and his counter charges against the under teachers. The matter is now remitted to the Education Board. Fatal Accident. * Timaru, Thursday. The man Payne who was jammed between two surf boats at George-street Landing Service, oh Tuesday, died last night from his injuries. His age was 24 years, and he leaves a wife but no children. An inquest will be held to morrow. Orange Meeting. The half-yearly meeting of the Grand Orange Lodge of the Middle Island was held here yesterday, the R;W:G.M., Bro. Revell, presiding. About 120 re presentatives from various lodges in the Middle Island were . present. It was stated that the erection of a new Orange hall at Christchurch has been deferred on account of the tightness of the money market. The- question, of issuing a journal in the interests .of the Orange Lodge was deferred till next meeting of the Grand Lodge, on ac count of funds, being at: rather ,a low ebb. The Timaru Evening Telegraph was appointed the official organ of the Grand Lodge in the . Middle Island. The dispute te the Orange Hall Com mittee was referred to the Grand Lodge Committee. Bro. Buchanan (Tuapeka), moved—“ That the Grand Lodge offers no objections to any private: lodge availing itself of the establishment of a benefit society in connection with the same.” The motion on being put to the aieeting, was declared carried. It was decided to open up communica tions with the President of the Triangle, County of Canada, Grand Lodge, the North Island to be asked to co-operate in doing so. On the motion of Bro. Mulligan, it was resolved that next meet ing of Grand Lodge be held in Dunedin. The meeting terminated at 10 p. m., after votes of thanks had been passed to Grand Lodge officers. At the meeting of the Borough Coun cil last night a special rate of is. in the £ was struck, in order to pay interest on to be borrowed to com plete the waterworks. -

The usual number of men employed upon the scavenging of the streets in Ber lin is 700. But during almost the whole month of January last it was found neces sary to suplement the regular staff by a corps of about 1,400 assistants in order to clear away the snow. During January over 100,000 cartloads of snow were car ried away, and yet a great number of the streets remained impassable and about 250,000 marks (£12,500) expended on the scavenging of the streets,

Thursday, May 15, 1879.]

THE ASHBURTON HERALD.



Clothing Establishment. ENCOURAGE NEW ZEALAND INDUSTRIES. TO THE PEOPLE OF THE ASHBURTON DISTRICT. MESSRS. JJ ALLEN STEIN jg R OS. Desire to inform you that a RETAIL BRANCH of the NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, IS NOW OPEN IN THE NEW BRICK BUILDING ASHBURTON, (Next Bulloch & Co.’s Rooms) To effectually introduce their Goods and drive out the imported article they have decided to sell a SINGLE GARMENT AT THE WHOLESALE PRICE. All goods are marked in plain figures, for net cash only. Any article purchased and not approved of will he exchanged with the same courtesy with which it was sold, or, if desired, the money will he returned. The Successwhich has attended the New Zealand Clothing Fac tory’s Retail Branches in Auck land, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, and other towns, leads the Proprietors to believe that there exists a praiseworthy desire on the part of the public to encourage New Zealand Indus tries, especially where superior advantages are offered, and your support is solicited on this understanding only. WILLIAM SPARROW, Manager 467 Ashburton Branch.



Chemists. HERBAL MEDICINES. PERSONS suffering from liver com plaints, coughs, colds, worms, skin diseases, &e., are invited to try Nature’s cheap and universal remedy, “HERBS.” J ames Neil, importer of Herbs, and Bo tanic medicines, George street, Dunedin, has appointed MR. J. M. CAMBRIDGE, Chemist, Ashburton, Agent for Ids highly 7 extolled medicines, Composition Powder for colds, Dandelion Coffee and Dandelion Pills for liver com plaints, Headache Pills, Botanic Cough Syrup Worm Powders Stomach Bitters Blood Purifier, &e. Roots, Herbs, Barks, &c. of every kind. . 370 CAMBRIDGE’S ORANGE-QUININE TONIC WINE IS acknowledged-to be the mostagreeable and efficacious Tonic Stomachic yet pro duced. J.t contains the valuable Tonic proper ties ofl’eruvianßark (“ Quinine”) with the Stoma/due properties of the Bitter Seville Orange, so combined as not to be objec tionable to the most delicate invalid ; and, as a,i “BITTERS,” is £ar superior to all other preparations. Invaluable to all suffering from loss of appetite, indigestion, general debility, ner vous ’affections, tia, ague, and derange ment of the system. When the stomach has become enfeebled or disarranged by disease, excess, or irregularities, or the appetite is impaired by mental or bodily exertion, or from any cause whatever, it gives a regularity and tone which is not obtained by any other medicine. One, two, or three wine-glass fuls may be trken during the day by persons suffering from the above com-, plaints, with the greatest benefit. It is highly recommended by the mediefil pro fession to be taken whenever Cod Liver Oil is ordered. By pouring the required dose of the oil into half a wine-glass of the “ Orange Quinine Wine ” scarcely a flavour of the oil is and the wine materially assists the oil. in its beneficial operations. Price, 4s. Gd. per wine bottle, and sent (carriage free) in cases containing one dozen, at 48s. Sold retail by all Chemists, and manufactured by J. M. CAMBRIDGE, , MEDICAL HALL ASHBURTON. 3GO Business Notices. :QEO RG E ALLEN, COLLECTOR, HOUSE, LAND, AND COMMISSION ■:fV AGENT, ' J ' ; ■ Saunders’ New Buildings, Ashburton. CERTIFICATED ACCOUNTANT IN gBANKRUPTCY.



Business Notices. T. R. H ODDER & QOMPANY’S Direct Shipment of Winter Drapery, &c., Ex Coriolanus, HAS NOW ARRIVED, Consisting of Dress Stuffs, Calicos, Sheetings, Quilts, Towels, Clothing, Carpets, Druggets, Etc., Etc., Etc. 374 and Socks. DOZEN Morley’s Hosiery, con sisting of Hose, Pants, Shirts, Crewdson’s Calicos, No. 2 to No. 6, direct from the makers. 90 31 58 PAIRS BLANKETS, from the Best Manufactory—Witney. PIECES FLANNEL, from the Manufacturers, Rochdale. DOZ. Cambric HANDKERCHIEFS from the Manufacturers, Belfast. QA PIECES .<j f j TWEED, from the Manufactory, Huddersfield. Horrocks’s Long Cloth, direct from the makers. Heavy Scotch Shirts, from the Best House in Glasgow. ALSO, A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF Crockery, China, Glassware, Paperhangings, Hardware, Cabinet Goods, Cutlery, Electro-plate, &c., &c., &c. The whole of the above bought by their London agents, on the most advan tageous terms, with best discounts from manufacturers, will be Sold at the SMALLEST POSSIBLE PROFIT.



T. R. HODDER & COMPANY purpose giving every advantage to tlieir new and increasingly large circle of customers, by Selling the above Shipment of DRAPERY AND GENERAL MERCHANDISE, AT WHOLESALE, OR LESS THAN WHOLESALE PRICES, ; FOR CASH, IN ANY QUANTITIES, Especially as Another Shipment is daily expected per :£ Redgauntlet,” and they would rather make a sacrifice of profit than pay too heavily on Insurance Risk. Also just added to stock TEAS AND SUGARS OP SPLENDID VALUE. BREAD, per Loaf, for Cash, at the Store ; 5& if delivered for Cash or Weekly Accounts Only. Flour always on hand in 501 b., ioolb., and 2oolb. Bags. A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF COLONIAL AND IMPORTED Boots and Shoes, FURNISHING AND HOUSEHOLD IRONMONGERY. AGENTS FOR NORWICH UNION Fire 'lnsurance society. HODDER and COMPANY ASHBURTON. 814



General Stores.



Sando & Olsen, GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, East Street, Ashburton. GREAT BARGAINS IN THIS COLUMN Shortly. SANDO OLSEN, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



Sando & Olsen.



JN O T I C E. ALL ACCOUNTS, as rendered, are requested to be paid within fourteen days from this date, either to me or to Mr. W. R. Boyle, Ashburton, to preveot legal procceedings. W. T. CHAPMAN, Alford Forest. May 12tlx, 1879. 853. Y. R. In the District Court op Canterbury, Holden at Ashburton. IN THE MATTER OF the Debtor's and Creditors Act, 1576, the Debtors and Creditors Act 1876 Amendment Act, 1878, and of the bankmptcy .of THOMAS ROUNTREE, of Waterton, in the County of Ashbur ton, farmer, a debtor. NOTICE is hereby given that Thomas Rountree, of Waterton, farmer, has this day filed in the above Court a declaration that he is unable to meet Ins engagements with his creditors. The first meeting of creditors will be held at the District Court, Ashburton, on Wednesday, the 21st day of May instant, at 11.30 o’clock in the forenoon. Dated this 15th day of May, 1879. C. CAVENDISH lIURRELL, Clerk of the Court. E. G. Crisp, Solicitor for Debtor. 856 V. K. In the District Court of Canterbury, Holden at Ashburton. IN THE MATTER OF The Debtors and Creditors Act;- 1876, and of The Debtors and Creditors Act 1876 Amendment Act, 1878, and of a cer tain deed of arrangement by DAVID EVANS, of Waterton, farmer. NOTICE is hereby given, that on the twenty-third day of May instant, at n o’clock in the forenoon, or as soon thereafter as Counsel can be heard, application will be made to the above Court for an order declaring the deed of arrangement filed by the above named David Evans, in the'above Court on the twenty-eighth day of April, 1579, to be completely executed. Daied this fifteenth day of May, 1579. BRANSON & PURNELL, 559 . . Solicitors Tor the said debtor. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. 'IVTOTICE is hereby given that PUBLIC _L_k MEETINGS of ratepayers are called at the following, places, to consider the scheme proposed to be adopted by the Council for watering the' Rakaia Plains, and the district liable to be rated : South Rakaia, Wednesday, May 21st, at 2 p.m.— Town Hall. Mr. Passmore’s, Thursday, May 22nd, at 11 a. in. - Mr. Pannett’s, Thursday, May 22nd, at 3 p.m. Chertsey, Monday, May 2Gth, at 2 p.m. Ashburton, Monday, May 2Gth, at 8 p.m.—At Town Hall. . By order, F. MAIN WARING, Ashburton, Clerk. May 14th, 1879. 857