ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL.

The usual fortnightly meeting was held last night. Present—His Worship the Mayor, Messrs Friedlander, Williamson, St. Hill, E. Saunders, and A. Orr. On the minutes being read, Mr St. Hill objected to the item of the Clerk being retained for twelve months, as the under standing was that three months’ notice should be given. THE MAYOR’S STATEMENT. The Mayor regretted having to state that he had heard from Mr Wright that Government would not grant any further endowment, and he hoped that the pre sent Government would see their way to grant to those boroughs which had not re ceived fair endowments a something in the shape of compensation. Mr Fooks and himself had made arrangements with the contractor for the East Belt, to make approaches to the level crossings on the railway. Had also seen Mr Lowe, and bad agreed with Mr Trevurza to fill up the hole near the Railway station. No com munication had been received re the amount due to the Borough for the land fund, and he anticipated soon to receive the 20 per cent due since the formation of the Borough. The committee appointed to interview Mr Fooks reported that he had acted very generously, and had agreed to forego four months’ salary, any work done by him in the mean time to be paid for. The Mayor would ask the Council to decide upon the action the Council would take re the reserve of 422 acres on the Hinds ; and he would recommend the immediate lease of • it. A good deal of outside talk had taken place in reference to the leasing of the reserves within the borough, which would also have to be considered. Ten ders would be submitted for the valnation of the Borough. PUBLIC BUILDINGS. A letter was read FromW. Montgomery, Esq., M.H.R., stating that he would be happy to give his support to a reasonable amount being voted for the erection of public buildings . in the Borough. I HE BOROUGH ENDOWMENTS. The following letter was read From E. G. Wright, Esq., M.H.R.— “ Wellington, 20th Oct., 1869. “ Dear Sir, —I find upon investigation that you are absolutely precluded by the Municipal Corporations Act Amendment Act of last year from obtaining any other portion of the 2000 acre endowment by any means short of the repeal of that Act, which is not likely to be sanctioned. “ Failing in the above, I have requested that Crown Grants may be issued to the Corporations for all the reserves now nominally vested in the municipality, (see copy of letter enclosed). Had I seen a possibility of obtaining the balance of the-2000 acres you may be sure I should not have abandoned the effort.

“ Yours faithfully, “ Edward G. Wright. “ Thomas Bullock, Esq., “Mayor of Ashburton.”

The following is the enclosure referred to :

“ Wellington, 20th Oct, 1879. •*' Sir, —On "behalf of the municipality of Ashburton I have the honor to request that you will sanction the issue of Crown Grants to the Corporation for all reserves within the Boroughs which are now merely placed at the disposal of the municipality, but are not absolutely and indefeasibly vested in it.

“ I have, &c., “ Edward G. Wright. “The Honorable the Minister of Lands, “Wellington.”

BOROUGH RESERVES TG BE CROWK GRANTED. “Wellington, Oct. 29th, 1879. “Dear Sir, —I have much pleasure in forwarding the enclosed letter from the Minister for Lands for your information, as it will place these reserves beyond the risk of any act of spoliation. “ Yours faithfully, “ E. G. Wright. “ T. Bullock, Esq., “ Ashburton.” \ “ General Crown Lands Office, “ Wellington, 28th Oct., 1879. “Sir, —I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 20th inst., requesting that the reserves within the Borough of Ashburton may be granted to the Corporation, and in reply to inform you that the necessary steps will be taken to vest the reserves as you desire. if I have, &c., “Wm. Rolleston * ‘ Minister of Lands. ‘ ‘E. G. Wright, Esq., M. H. R., “Wellington.” The Council considered the reply very satisfactory. . INSPECTOR OP NUISANCES’ REPORT. ' “ The' Inspector reported that in refer ence to Mr Mossman’s letter, re the drain on the east side of Tancred street, and had seen Mr Shearman, of the Somerset Hotel, who had since flushed the channel, but in the absence of concrete channelling the water is liable to remain stagnant, thus causing the obnoxious , smell. This would be very difficult to remedy until proper surface drains are provided. There are several similar drains at hotels and boarding houses, and the proprietors have promised to use every endeavor to keep them clean. “ I am, &c., “ Harry Friedlander, “Inspector.” EIRE BRIGADE SITE. A letter was read from the general Crawn Lands office, stating that the re serve applied for for fire brigade pur poses, was a school site, and that the Go vernment had no power to grant the ap plication of the brigade, and recommended the Council to apply to the Education Board. The Mayor said this had been disposed of at last meeting. • I .Mr John Cambridge wrote stating that he had been instructed by the officers and members of the fire brigade to have re serve 502 granted in place of No. 434 for their shed and tower site, and stating reasons for the proposed change. THE SCAVENGER. Mr R. J. Hughes wrote stating his ob jection to the terms on which the Council were willing to release him from his scavenging contract. Mr S,t. Hill stated that the work was not being done.

The Mayor said no complaints had not been made, and he was inclined to let him off his contract.

Resolved that Mr Hughes be requested to carry out the work and that fresh tenders be called for the work at next meeting. Mr St Ilill moved that the scavenger collect his own fees. —Carried.

The proposed Municipal Association communications were react from the Ran giora Borough Council stating that they had considered the proposal to form a “Municipal Association of the Provincial District of Canterbury, and had deemed it advisable not to co-operate. ” ... From the Waimate Borough Council on the same subject, advising that the matter had been referred to their Bye-Laws Com mittee.

From the Sydenham Borough Council, cordially agreeing with the suggestion of the Ashburton Borough Council. From the Akaroa County Council, agreeing to the advisability of united action being taken by the various Muni cipal bodies. No replies had been received frem Christchurch or Timaru, and Rangiora was the only Corporation that had sent a negative answer to the Council’s request for co-operation in the Municipal Associa tion movement.

SIDE CHANNELS ELOODED. Mr Alfred Harrison applied for a pipe to be inserted under the footpath to draw the water from section 228. THE UNPAID RATES. The Rate Collector wrote regarding the collection of outstanding rates, and suing defaulters. He asked the sum of £l2 10s for the work of recovering the outstanding rates. The arrears were stated to amount to £3OO. VERANDAH. An application was made by Mr W. Birtwell for permission to erect a verandah in East street.. MUD HOLES J. H. Lowe, Esq, wrote stating his ap proval of the arrangement with Mr T. Tureurza, contractor, for filling up the hole opposite Quill’s Hotel, at the rate of 6d per load. Regarding the filling up of a similar hole opposite Mr Lancaster’s shop, the Mayor suggested that a price be obtained from a contractor and the same submitted to the engineer for appoval. IMMIGRATION- COTTAGES —RESERVES. James Taylor wrote concerning the number of broken windows in the immi grant cottages. The Mayor expressed a wish that the Government would give the Council power to give long leases of these cottages, and he would like to see them removed so as to front on the street, and each cottage have a quarter acre, belonging to it. The mat ter dropped. RETRENCHMENT COMMITTEE. The consideration of the report of the committee appointed to consider the re duction of expenditure was then taken, and led to a considerable amount of dis cussion. The item in the report referring to the clerk being retained and his duties to include the collecting of rates without extra pay was approved of. Mr Fook’s offer, that as soon as the works in hand were completed, he would be willing to re tire for four months without salary, was considered satisfactory, and it was further agreed on the expiration of the four months to give or take four months notice. It was resolved to dispense with the In spector of . Nuisances, and combine the duties with those of the Foreman of Works, and to retain the Borough Soli citor till the end of his term. Mr Friedlander asked how it happened that the report of the Retrenchment Com mittee had appeared in print. Mr St. Hill acknowledged to having had something to do with making the report public. WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT. The Works Committee reported that the contractor for the North Town Belt had nearly completed his work; that ar rangments for filling up the gully near the railway station had been made with him on favorable terms and sundry minor works were dealt with in the report. VALUATION OR THE BOROUGH. Tenders were opened for valuing the municipality, and the following were sub mitted :

The consideration of the tenders led to a large amount of discussion, and several resolutions and amendments were pro posed, His Worship pointing out that to accept a low tender for work of such a nature as this was that there would be a probability of repeating the mistake made last year by which the Borough was at present minus about £3OO of uncollected rates, owing to a number or properties being charged to “Owner” and cautioned the Council against accept ing a low tender, as in his opinion it meant a heavy loss. Mr Saunders was of opinion that none of the tenders should be accepted without a substantial guarantee, and reminded the Council that the Finance Committee had pledged themselves to have a rate struck and collected as soon as it could legally be done, and if the roll did not pass the Judge of the Assessment Court they would have no rates to collect during the ensuing year.

Mr St. Hill proposed, and Mr Anstee’s tender be accepted. Mr Orr stated that he had known Mr Anstee for a number of years, and con sidered they were bound to accept the lowest tender.

The discussion after this became very irregular, a number of amendments being put, and the resolution was lost by the Mayor’s casting vote, the voting being as follows :—For the motion—Messrs St. Hill, Orr, and Williamson. Against— Messrs Saunders, Friedlander and the Mayor. A proposition was then made that fresh tenders be called, with a proviso that securities be found for the due per formance of the work. Another that the Clerk be paid £29 extra for compiling the roll. Another that Mr Anstee's tender be accepted, providing he found sureties for £2OO, followed by an amendment that the sureties be £IOO, and the Mayor refused to put either of the latter, as they

were out of order, and finally Mr St Hill proposed, and his Worship seconded, “ That Mr H. Friedlandev’s tender be accepted.” Motion put—For : The Mayor, and Messrs St. Hill and Orr. Against : Messrs Friedlander, Saunders, and Wil liamson. The Mayor gave liis casting vote with the Ayes.

Accounts ammounting to £53 19s 6d were passed for payment, and the Council adjourned.

LONG BEACH ROAD BOARD.

The usual monthly meeting of the Long beach Road Board was held at Willowby school on Saturday at 2p. m. Present— John Grigg (Chairman), Joseph Clark, and Thomas Taylor. Correspondence was read from the Colonial Secretary’s Office, stating that the subsidy due would shortly be paid.and. that the proportion of the £IOO,OOO due from the land fund could not be paid until the loan was raised. From the Bank of New Zealand, re ex tension of the overdraft. The Manager informed the Board that the Bank would would grant the accommodation asked for upon the security of rates and grants ; all amounts collected to be paid to the credit of the Board at the Bank of New Zealand to meet the overdraft. The overdraft in cluding payments due and payable at this meeting amounted to £1,482 16s Bd. On the motion of Mr Clark it was resolved that the thanks of the Board be recorded to the Bank, aud the . terms offered ac cepted. From the County Council, advising the Board that the name of the district had been altered from Lower Ashburton to Longbeach. From the same, enclosing copy of En gineer’s report on drainage at Tinwald, with a request to forward the same to the Upper Ashburton Board after considera tion. It was resolved to forward that portion of the report relating to the drainage affecting the railway to the au thorities, and to authorise the Chairman to ask the County Engineer to draw up a fresh report and forward the same to the Railway department, also to forward a copy of the same to the Upper Ashburton Road Board drawing their attention to the urgent necessity of the work, and asking them to make similar application to the Government. From John Black, asking the Board to consider the extra quantity of gravel he was compelled to put on Bell’s Road. The Surveyor explained his action, and it was resolved that the contractor should be compelled to adhere to the specification. From Mr E. H, Dobson, re state of the main road to Hinds, pointing out that the district between Hinds and Ashburton had had a large number of main and cross roads formed and metalled, and mention ing some instances where roads had been formed where no traffic existed, and call ing attention to the necessity of forming and making passable roads near Lowcliffe The Chairman pointed out that roads at Lowcliffe had been made at Mr Dobson’s own request, and it, was resolved that the Surveyor report on the matter and reply to Mr Dobson that no money was avail able.

From Mr G. Raymond, asking for lease of reserve 1412 at Tinwald.

It was resolved, on the motion of Mr Taylor, that the; Chairman write to the member for the district (Mr Wright) ask ing him to endeavor to arrive at the posi tion of the Road Board reserves, and that he endeavor to get a Bill passed empower ing the Road Board to grant leases, and give them other privileges in connection with same.

From John Bell, re purchase of land at for gravel pit at Water ton. —To be en quired into. From Railway Engineer stating that a railway crossing would be put opposite Graham’s road. ' The surveyor was author ised to procure a new level. From Joseph Sloan, enclosing account for work on Longbeach road. Resolved to pass it. From W. Reed, asking for a crossing on Bel] ’s road. A discussion took place as to the liability of the Board to construct bridges over drains, and it was resolved that timber be supplied by the Board, and the ratepayers do the work themselves in such cases.

Tenders had been opened by the Chair man since last meeting for a drain at Longbeach, and that of James Croy at £39 had been accepted. The Survejmr’s report was read recom mending the letting of the maintenance of the roads by contract, lie reported that the office, &c., was nearly completed ; and recommended that the deposit account at the bank N.Z. be discontinued.

Mr Clark said that his experience was. that in fine weather the maintenance of roads by contract was very satisfactory both to the Board and the contractor, but in wet weather the reverse was the rule, and he thought that no fixed specification could be drawn to meet the difficulty. The Chairman endorsed Mr Clark’s remarks and pointed out the difficulties which would be experienced by the con tract system. It was resolved not to move in this matter at present. On clause 2 the Surveyor was instructed to prepare an estimate of the cost of the works suggested at the Road Board offices, and it was decided to close the deposit account. A number of account were passed for payment and the Board adjourned, the next meeting to be held at the new offices.

The Chinese. —The Chinese Immigra tion Bill of the Grey Government is to be introduced by the Hall Ministry.

At the Melbourne Horticultural Show each visitor received a present of either a plant, bulb, or packet of seeds. Many of these gifts were individually -worth more than the entrance money. Holloway’s Pills. —A certain cure for Headaches, Bile, Loss of Appetite, and Low ness of Spirit.—These Pills can be taken with out danger from wet or cold, and require no interruption from business or pleasure. They act mildly on the bowels, strengthen the stomach,'and promote a healthy action of the liver, whereby they purify the blood, cleanse the skin, brace the nerves, and invigorate the whole system. They effect a truly wonderful change in a debilitated constitution, as they create a healthy appetite, correct indigestion, remove bile, giddiness, headache, and palpita tion of the heart. Plain directions for the use of this medicine, at once so mild and efficacious, a. re affixed to each box.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE’S COURT.

■ «*- . ASHBURTON, Monday, Nov. 3rd. (Before Mr F. Guinness, R.M.) civil CASES. Grigg v. Orr &• Co.—lnterpleader case. Mr Crisp for plaintiff and Mr Branson for defendant. For £3B 7s 7d for goods seized under a warrant in re Orr & Co. v. Heron, and to compel restitution of same. C. B. M. Branson, bailiff of the Court, produced a warrant taken out against the goods of James Heron by Orr & Co. Certain horses and goods were seized under the warrant a list of which was read. The goods were seized on Heron’s farm, Longbeach, by Henderson, and as sistant bailiff. They were seized on Oct. 23rd. Witness did not know of the exist ence of the warrant until the day after the seizure. Went to Heron’s on the 25th, and took possession of the goods then. Removed the goods under the warrant to Ashburton. Have since had notice from Mr Grigg that lie had a claim on the goods. James Heron deposed to have been v. orking on Mr Grigg’s land for some time. Gave up possession of his farm in April last, to Mr Grigg. Had some horses, drays, &c. , which I sold to Mr Grigg. The goods described in the list produced never belonged to me, except a grindstone which was a fixture. Was present when the bailiff seized, and told him the goods belonged to Mr Grigg. Since I sold out to Mr Grigg I have been working for him. Examined by Mr Branson : I bought some land from Mr Grigg about three years ago. I never had a title or agree ment. 1 signed over my claim to it, as I was not able to keep it up. I got £1 for giving it back. I owed him about £6OO. I owned horses and ploughs about that time, 5 horses and a quantity of harness. I sold all the property to Mr Grigg. I got a cheque from Mr Grigg for the value of them, and paid it back to reduce 1113' debt. After a deal of hesitation witness said —I paid the cheque in Christchurch to Mr May, the agent for Longbeach Station. I yaid it voluntarily. I stayed on the land afterwards, and got horses and gear from Mr Grigg to work the land— about two months after I sold my horses. I was to work the farm with them. There is no agreement between us. Mr Grigg could now turn me out without paying wages. I get what goods I require at the station. Orr and Co., and Jameson Brother’s both refused to give me a double-furrow plough on credit. John Grigg : I am proprietor of Long beach, and know Heron’s farm. He had got about £6OO behind in his payments, and as he had taken the crop off, I gave instructions for him to abandon the land, which was done, and he has since been farming it for me, and I have found everything necessary to work it. The goods described in the list are my pro perty, and were never Heron’s. Gross-examined by Mr Branson : I have no definite agreement with Heron as to payment. The amount I will pay him in April next will be according to results. I should say he lias now a balance to his credit after paying his store account. Ido not stand in the position of a creditor now, but as a debtor for labor. Mr Branson drew his Worship’s at tention to the fact that the terms of the Act had not been complied with. Judgment by consent for plaintiff, without costs, the goods to he returned to Mr Grigg. Mr Crisp applied for a new trial. James Heron was then put in the box, and swore he had never been served with a summons lon which the judgment was obtained. Mr Orr came to my place, and pointed out a summons he had taken out for iiie, but he did not give it to me. Mr John Orr said Heron came to his office and stated what his liabilities and assets were, the latter being nil, and I banded him a summons, but I don’t think he took it. Application refused.

Tuesday, 4th November. (Before Mr F. Guiness, R.M.) CIVIL CASES. Fowler v. Baker—Claim, £2 2s 9d. Plaintiff nonsuited, the summons having been served on the wrong person. Deacon v, Moffat—Claim, £8 9s 4d, for wages due for work done sod fencing. Defendant denied liability, inasmuch as he had not engaged plaintiff, and the work was not done satisfactorily. He allowed there was possibly a balance due on the work, but it was due to Bennison, who had engaged plaintiff. The case was adjourned to allow defendant air oppor tunity of producing further euidence, the amount claimed and costs to be paid into Court meanwhile.

Death of the Oldest Gipsy.

Dayton, Ohio, August 31st.

Aunt Mary Smith, the veteran gipsy, died at her home in Harrison township on Wednesday, aged 112 years. Aunt Mary was a native of England, and was one of the first born of gipsy parentage in that part of the British Isles. She came to this country with her son-in-law, Thomas Geffrey, about seventeen years ago, he having returned to England for her. She travelled in the South for about eight years with her tribe, when from want of physical strength she was obliged to retire from the road, and for about nine years she has resided here and in the vicinity. Aunt Mary was quite an in telligent woman. She was the mother of Amelia Geffrey, wife of “Gipsy Tom,” who was, without question, the most in telligent and most cultured gipsy in this country, and who, with, her husband, - died on their farm in this vicinity a couple of years ago, within a few hours of each other. Her funeral was observed with great ceremony. Aunt Mary was related to the Stanleys both by blood and by marriage. Levi, the old chief of the tribe, who some years ago deceased, was her son-in-law. She was a woman of great physical strength when in her prime and she had great mental force. Her funeral was celebrated this afternoon, and her remains were interred in the lot of the Stanley tribe, in Woodland Ceme tery. The tribe being scattered in dif ferent parts of the country, only those who were in this vicinity were present. —Dispatch of “Cincinnati Gazette.”

THE ASHBURTON HERALD

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J. G. Anstee . £15 0 0 E. Wadman 2 4 0 0 H. Friedlander ... 40 0 0 E. Revell 50 0 0 S. Poyntz & Co. ... 55 0 0



Auction Sales. MR JOHN" LLOYD CRAWLEY, lias FOR SALE some valuable TOWN and SUBURBAN SECTIONS in Ashburton. Also, Quarter-acre Section, Timvald, with a good Four-roomed House, lined throughout, and a Garden securely fenced ; also, several other well-situated Sections in the above Township. Some of the above being low in price and terms easy, offer a first-class opportu nity to investors. J. LLOYD CRAWLEY, Auctioneer, Ac. , Saunders’ Buiildings, Ashburton. LFR E D JJ ARRIS ON, AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND ESTATE AGENT, ASHBURTON. Farms, Town Sections, and House Pro perties on the Books for Sale or to Let. AGENT FOR THE TRANSATLANTIC FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Chief Office— Christchurch. *



Tenders. SOUTH RAKAIA ROAD DISTRICT. TENDERS will be received up to Thursday, November 6, for the fol lowing WORKS : 1. Forming about 310 chains of the road near Irishtown 2. Metalling about 155 chains of the same 3. Metalling about 70 chains of Dun can’s road Specifications to be seen, and tender forms had, at the Road Board Oflice, Soiitli Rakaia. Tenders to be endorsed and addressed to the Chairman. A. MAKEIG, G3Oa —15G Clerk to the Board. WAKANUI ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for the follow ing WORKS : 7. Beach Road —Re-forming and Metal ling and making Footpath from Township to Queen’s Road, &c. 8. Beach Road—Supply and spreading of 3,000 yards (more or less) be tween Queen’s Road and Mill Race. 9. Leadley’s Road and Butterick’s Road—Making Drain. &c., from Junction with Christie’s Road to sea. No. 1 section, about 258 chains ; No. 2 section, about 154 chains. 20. Denshire Road—Metalling about 120 chains. 11. Rule’s Road—Metalling about 31 miles. 12. Butterick’s Road—Metalling. No. 1 section, about 198 chains ; No. 2 section, about 115 chains.



The lowest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. Plans and speciiications can be seen at the Board’s Office, Moore Street, and tenders, endorsed with the No. of the Contract, will be received till 10 a.m. on THURSDAY, November 6th. FOOKS AND SON, 128—598 a Surveyors to the Board.



TO CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS. TENDERS are invited for a COTTAGE at Ashburton. Plans and Specifica tions may be seen at the offices of Messrs Orr and Co., Ashburton, and at the office of the undersigned until noon of Monday, November 3rd, where tenders are to be delivered. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. W. P. HUBBARD, C.E., Architect and Surveyor. Hereford Chambers, Hereford street, Christchurch. 121—687



To Let and for Sale. TO LET, at a. Very Low Rental, TWO SHOPS in East Street ; also, one in Burnett Street. T. BULLOCK. rno LET, at a very low rental —Bakery, 1 together with Dwelling-house and Shop, near the Post Office. 393 a T T IOS. BULLOCK. TO LET, WITH A PURCHASING CLAUSE, OR FOR SALE, CHEAP, 453 ACBES ’ 453 Which would make a very compact farm, situated at the back of Mr. Digby s. Apply to THOMAS BULLOCK. FOR SALE, A GRAIN STORE at South Ashbur ton. Apply to 2—866 a THOMAS BULLOCK. FOR SALE, A COMPACT FARM, well-watered, and really first-class land of about 200 acres, situated on Lone4>each Estate • For full particulars, apply to 6 THOMAS BULLOCK. FOR SALE, Cheap, or TO LET, with a Purchasing Clause, a FARM, of 137 Acres, partly improved, and situated about three and a half miles from the Township. Apply to 5 THOMAS BULLOCK.



Auction Sales. ASHBURTON RACING CLUB. SALE OF PRIVILEGES. Messrs, . acland, Campbell, AND CO. have received instruc tions from the Ashburton Racing Oiub to sell by Public Auction, at the Morse Bazaar, Burnett Street, Ashburton, on THURSDAY, Gth NOVEMBER, The following Privileges for the two days’ racing on 19tli and ,20th November. 1. The Publican’s Booth under the Grand Stand. 2. The Publican’s Booth, to he erected by the Purchaser. 3. .Confectioner’s Booth, No. 1. , 4. Confectioner’s Booth, No. 2. 5. Right of Sports. 0. Right of Selling Cards of the Races. 7. Gate Money. 8. Grand Stand and Saddling Paddock. 9. Right of Erecting Horse Yards. Particulars and conditions can be obtained from the Secretary of the Racing Club, or THE AUCTIONEERS. Sale to commence at 12 o’clock sharp.



158—032 a A GLAND,- CAMPBELL, AND CO., x\_ Auctioneers, Land, Stock, and General Agents. WOOL AND GRAIN BROKERS. Christchurch, Ashburton, and South bridge. We beg to inform our constituents and the public that we have made arrangements with Mr George Jameson to take charge of our Ashburton Branch, and to :ict as our Agent there. Mr Jameson will make arrangements for Sales of Stock, Farms, Ac., and is authorised to receive and pay all moneys on our behalf. The Sale of Horses at the Bazaar will be held Fortnightly, from the Ist Nov., commencing at 12 o’clock sharp. The Fortnightly Sales of Stock, Ac., at Ashburton and Tinwald, will be held as heretofore. Account Sales rendered with care and promptitude. ACLAND, CAMPBELL, & CO. GEO. JAMESON. (s'H)a



Public Notices LOST —Between here and Seafield, this Morning, November 3, a grey ULSTER. Anyone returning the same to W. B. Denshire, Esq., or Herald Office, will be rewarded. 636 a ASHBURTON RACING CLUB. MEMBERS are reminded that their SUBSCRIPTIONS are now DUE, and Pmust be paid before the Spring Meeting to entitle to free access to Course and Stand. S. SAUNDERS, G35a—163 Hon. Treas. A.R. Club. TO HUGO ERIEDLANDER, ESQ., ASHBURTON. DEAR SIR, We, the undersigned Electors of the Borough of Ash burton, request that you will allow your self to be nominated for the Mayoralty of the Borough, and we . pledge ourselves to use our intei-est in securing your return. Donald Williamson James Campbell Weymouth Roberts George Parkin G. M. ; Robinson Andrew Orr R. Friedlander G. D. Branson John Orr W. H. Gundry T. Riches Hodder John H. Pass C., E. Fooks & Son Edw. G. Crisp Alfred Curtis J. M. Cambridge Thos. Chambers William Anderson Robert Anderson James McDonald George Kidd W. Mitchell H. Turner James Bradley Robert Cullen >J. S. Sa.vage H. J. Weeks Chas. Dixon James Wilkie C. B. M. Branson G. Compton M. J. Robinson C. W. Ireland Chas Reid. Harry Friedlander J. F. Butler Daniel Henderson H. T. Winter T. Toppin Alfred Harrison Samuel Hardley



To Donald Williamson, Esq., and the other Ratepayers signing the above Requisition. GENTLEMEN, Your most influen tial Requisition cannot otherwise but make me accede to your reqiiest, and I have therefore much pleasure in allow ing myself to be nominated for the posi tion of Mayor of our rising Borough. Should Ibe returned, I will use my best endeavors to merit the confidence placed in me. I shall take an early opportunity to make known to you my views on munici pal matters. I am, Gentlemen, Yours faithfully, 149—G2Ga HUGO FRIEDLANDER. REAPERS AND BINDERS. THE Undersigned having been ap pointed agent for the sale o McCORMICK’S & W. A. WOOD’S REAPERS AND BINDERS, is now prepared to treat with those who will want them for the coming season. FREDK. PAVITT, 555a —88 East Street, Ashburton THE “Herald” is published every evening, thus giving every day’s news. This is better than buying a Six penny weekly. The Stud. THOROUGHBRED ENTIRE COLT | Of the Traduce it Blood. •To Travel this Season the ASHBURTON ' AND " WAKANUI Districts, See future Advertisements for Particular’s S. H. FOWLER & CO,, ~ * - " Proprietors, 504a—20 Winslow



Auction Sales. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY 1000 Have on Sale BUSHELS TARTARIAN OATS. 1000 CAPITAL QUALITY AND.PRICE LOW



V r . D. L. PALINGS, PALINGS, PALINGS, rpHE Undersigned have on sale 5 and 6 FEET V.D.L. PALINGS, Of the very best quality for roofing, being perfectly straight and free from twists, which they are now offering at a very low ™ te EDMIST-ON BROS, k GUNTDRY.



EDMISTON BROS. & GUN DRY. AGENTS FOR TIIK SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. CAPITAL , iI^OJ.OOO. Insurances effected at.tin lowiflt eurveet rates on all kinds of Buildings, Threshing Machines, Crops Growing and in Stack.



TO RUN HOLDERS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS. rjIHE Undersigned have on Sale : Fencing Wire No. G to 10. Standards and Stakes. Seeds— White Clover Ited Clover



Cow Grass Alsike Trefoil Lucerne, Arc., Arc. Rye Grass Seed Coal and Firewood Station Storks of Every Description. We are prepared to allow a very liberal discount for cash. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY. East Street. ASIIHURTON Boarding Houses. CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, Baring Square (Near Town Hall). RE-OPENING of the above commo dious and centrally situated Pri vate and Commercial Hotel. T. BROADBELT, PROPRIETOR, Is prepared to give Superior Accommoda tion to Boarders and the Travelling Public on REASONABLE TERMS. Weekly Board and Lodging ... £1 Weekly Board ... ... ... 14s. MEALS AT ALL HOURS. Dinner on Saturday from 11. SO. Beds (single), Is. 6d. Private Room for Ladies. 15S—82a PRINCE ALBERT PRIVATE HOTEL rpHE undersigned having opened th«* Prince Albert Boarding House, in Wills Street, near the Railway Station, under the management of Mr. and Mrs. Lucas, begs to say he is determined to keep GOOD TABLE, and afford Comfortable Accommodation to customers at MODERATE CHARGES.



THOMAS CLARK, Proprietor. 333a—27 ECHO DINING ROOMS, EAST STREET SOUTH, Next door to Messrs. Sando& Olsen, Ashburton. A DUPUIS begs to inform tho inhabi • tants of the County of and visitors that he has opened th* above. Every attention has been paid to making this establishment all that can be desired. Very Reasonable Charges. Tea and Coffee All Hours. Breakfast for early train ; Table d’Hote irom 12 noon to 2 p.m. Tea from 5 A Chef dk Cuisine of considerable expedi ence has been specially engaged for this establishment, and all that the proprietor asks is one. trial. o 4 .A. DUPUIS, Proprietor. V TTTASTE PAPER for Salk 3d. perlb. W at the Herald Office. Apply early. 5$