MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close at the Ashburton Post (Mice, as follows : _ . The next mails for the United Kingdom, &3., via San Francisco, will close at Ash burton on 16th July, and will be due m Lon lon on 31st August. < For Christchurch and North at G a.m. 9. a.m., and 5 p.m. .daily. "For Chertsey Rakaia, Ac., at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily. - T ,. ' For Dunedin, Tmwaldj WmslowyHmds, Coldstream, Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, and Geraldine, at 10.15 a.m. daily. For Temuka, Timaru, and South at 6 acjn-aapd, 10.15 a.m. daily. • For~Greenstreet, Ashburton Forks, Mount Somers, and Ashburton Gorge, on Tuesdays and Fridays, at 10.30 a m. For‘Ash ton, Watcrton, and Longbeach, at 3.15 p.m. daily. .- ; , -pc. - For Wakanui, and Seafield, on Tues days and Fridays, at r 6 a.m.. _ r . . .... , , Mails arrive- at the. Ashburton Post Office — From Christchurch at 10.35 a.m., 4.50 p.m., and 8.15 p.m. .daily. , . -i - • ' Froth Chertsey,. Rakaia, &c. at 10.35 a.m. daily. From Dunedin and intermediate places at 5.25 p.m. daily. FrVrn Temuka and Timaru at 9.25 a.m. and 5.25 p.m. daily. :.F From Greenstreet, Ashburton Forks, Mount Somers, and Ashburton Gorge on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 3 p.m. From Ashton, Waterton, and Long beach at 10 a.m. daily. From Wakanui and Seafield on Tues days Arid Fridays at 2.30 p.m.

W. St. .G- Douglas,

Postmaster.

The Ashburton Herald AND Borough and County Advertiser (With which is incorporated the “Evening Echo”). WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, 1880.

A Contested Election. —Mr. Alfred Harrison is not to have a walk-over for the vacant Borough seat. Mr. Thomas Quill, in response to a numerously signed requisition, announces his intention of standing for the honorable position. We hope to see and hear both candidates on the stage to give an exposition of their ideas shortly.

r Sudden Death. —A woman named Walsh, residing near Saunders’ mill, was found dead in her bed last night lying beside her husband, John Walsh, the latter being in a state of intoxication. A man named Michael Murphy, who resides on the premises, gave information of the fact to Constable Neil, who, instructed by Sergeant Felton, proceeded to the house and arrested Walsh on a charge of man slaughter. An inquest is to be held to morrow at one o’clock, at Quill’s Hotel, when the whole particulars of the case will [be brought out. • The Fire Brigade. —The usual monthly meeting of this Brigade was held last night at the Borough Chambers, nearly all the members being present. The Treasurer reported the balance in the Bank as LIG Gs. 2d. Correspondence was read from Superintendent Harris, Christchurch, and Messrs. Cuff and :Graham. A copy of the Fire Brigade Bill now before: Parliament, was received from E. C. J. Stevens, Esq., M.H.It. It 'was resolved that, tha Secretary write to the Borough Council on the subject of ap pointing a Fire Inspector under clause 272, of the Municipal Corporations Act. An account of L 7 125., being further pay ment for uniforms, was passed. One new member was ballotted for and elected, and the meeting adjourned. In connec tion with the above, we have been desired to state that the Brigade wish a few more householders, to .join their ranks, and that the Secretary, Mr. W. Adams, will.be glad to receive the names of gentlemen desir ing to do so.

Raikes Centenary. —The local Sunday school workers, conbined with others who sympathize with the praiseworthy efforts put forth every Sabbath for the moral and religious training of our young people, intend next Sunday to commemorate the centenary of the establishment of the Sunday school institution by a united gathering of the scholars and teachers in the Town Hall. The children will meet at their various schools at two o’clock, so as to arrive at the Hall by 2.30. The meeting will be addressed by the Revs. Beattie, Smith, and Keall, and appropriate hymns will be sung at intervals. The public are invited to attend, and it is expected a most successful meeting will take place, as the promoters are very enthusiastic over the matter. On Friday evening at six o’clock, the teachers of the various Sunday schools will take tea in the Cameron street Church, after which, .the evening will be spent in conversation on matter? relating to Sunday schools, and in devotional evercises. Similar cele brations have been held in various parts of the colony recently, with very great success, and it is to be hoped the modest attempt made by the local institutions to keep green the memory of the recognised founder of Sunday schools Robert Raikes—will be equally gratifying.

The Liquor Trade at Home. —The outcry against strong drinks from some of our most eminent doctors and scientific men seems to be exercising a very marked effect upon the liquor trade of the country (remarks the European Mail). Last year the consumption of wines, spirits, and beer showed a falling-off to the extent of over L 14,000,000, thus reducing the drink bill to an amount below .that of any year since 1871. Doubtless some of the de crease is owing to the badness of the times, but it is not wholly attributable to this cause, as some people have suggested. If i it was, the consumption of other things, such as tea and coffee, would also have shown a decrease ; but, while in toxicating drinks fell off to the extent of 9-8 per cent., the consumption- of tea, coffee, and cocoa increased 2'3 per cent., clearly proving that the reduction in the former case did not arise from the crippled resources of the people, but from a change in their habits, due to the spread of temperance truth, to the establishment of coffee-houses and to improvements in the general legislation of the country. Special. —Owing to the present enormous demand forthe Wanzer’s Improved Sewing Machines in Dunedin and throughout the colony, and anticipating that the present large stock will soon be disposed of, Mr. A. J 3. Sidford has this day sent the under mentioned Telegram for 300 Machines : [Copy.] Telegraph Office, Dunedin, July 3, 1880. Received from Mr. A, B. Sidford, 4 Royal Arcade, Dunedin,- the sum of £3 14s. sterling, being the cost of telegram se'nt this day to Messrs. R. M. Wanzer and Co., America, for 300 Wauzer’s Im proved Sewing Machines. —(Signed) A. J. Vincent, 0. C. (Pro Telegraph Office). Advt.

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE

(By cable from Reuter's Agency.) The Markets. London, July 5. Five per cent. New Zealand 10.50 loan, 105 ; 5 per cent. New Zealand loan, 18S9, 104£ ; 41? per cent. New Zealand loan, 1879 to 1804, IOOi-; Adelaide wheat, per 4961 b., 485.; New Zealand wheat, ex ship, 4Ss. The Australian Cricketers. The match, Australians'against Eighteen of Middlesborough, at Middlesborough, was commenced to-day. The Australians went in first, and were all disposed of for 307 runs. The Home team then went in, and when the stumps were drawn had lost four wickets for 21 runs. The San Francisco Mail. London, July 6. The homeward mails via San Francisco,, which left New Zealand on May 25, were delivered here yesterday. Indian Finance. In the House of Commons, the Secre tary of State for India made a statement concerning the Indian finance. The war expenditure exceeds the estimated amount bv L 0,000,000, the present deficit being L 3,000,000. Compensation. A Bill has been read a second time for giving compensation to the Irish tenants under certain proposed conditions.

AUSTRALIAN

(Reuter's Telegrams.) Highly Necessary. Melbourne, July 6. A committee has been appointed to inquire into the conduct of the police when engaged in the capture of the Kelly gang- Sugar. Sugars are quoted at -|d. higher. The Elections. l In the elections winch are now going on Messrs. Gibb, Service, Ramsay, anu Duffy, are unopposed, but most of the others are opposed, including Sir John O’Shannassy.

NEW ZEALAND.

(Per Press Association. ) Rich Gold Discovery. Auckland, July 6.

A very rich gold discovery is reported, near Mataiki Creek, by two brothers named Martin. They are reported to have found seven reefs or leaders in sand, all containing gold. They are identical with the discovery in Mataiki Creek in 1852. Messrs. King obtained very rich specimens from Mataiki Creek, but no payable reef has ever been discovered by the companies hitherto started for pros pecting the vicinity. Further driving on the reef shows a strong body of stone eighteen inches to two feet wide, with gold intermixed. The claim is on properly belonging to Mrs. Macintosh, from whom a lease has been secured. Drowned. Dunedin, July 6. James Marks, ship-keeper on the Star of the South, fell out of a boat alongside Rattray street wharf last night, and was drowned. Another Fire. A four-roomed cottage and shop at South Duuedin were burnt down through the explosion of a kerosene lamp. Buildings

were insured for L3OO in the South British.

An Enthusiast

Auckland, July 7. Vincent Walters, a religious enthusiast, who declared he had been converted by a visit from the devil, wa3 charged at the Police Court this morning with deserting his wife. The Magistrate said the defen dant seemed to require the doctor rather than the lawyers.

ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL.

The usual monthly meeting was held in the Council Chambers to-day. Present —Messrs. W. C. Walker (Chairman), J dhn Grigg, Thomas-Bullock, Duncan Cameron, and Julian Jackson. THE CHAIRMAN’S STATEMENT.

The Chairman read his customary state ment. The Hospital Committee met last Friday,' and will report to you to-day that they have accepted tenders for fencing and for the additions to the buildings authorised at your last meeting. . They also, in accordance with your instructions, offered the appointment of hospital sur geon to Ur. Trevor. That gentleman was communicated with at once, and, having intimated to me his acceptance of the ap pointment, and also having expressed his deiii’e that the Hospital should be opened at once for emergency cases, I authorised him to advertise that the Hospital was ready to treat such cases. I have placed the Hospital under his control, and all communications respecting its manage ment will come through him. I would suggest that the present Hospital Commit tee, or another one appointed for the pur pose, be constituted a permanent Hos pital Committee, to receive and consider all matters relating to Hospital manage ment, with power to act whenever imme diate action is desirable, in conjunction with the Surgeon. I have instructed the Clerk to prepare a statement showing the liabilities and assets of the Council up to date, that the Council may be in a posi tion to consider any further applications involving heavy expenditure. The agent of the Union Bank here informs me that the London Board have collected the sum of L 636 16s. as insurance on the shipment of bridge materials per Knowsley Hall, which amount has been placed to your credit. The reserve for the cattle market has been duly gazetted, and I liave written to the Government, asking if it is their intention to place this re serve under . this Council’s control. The reply of the Government to your letter forwarding correspondence from the Chairman of the Wakanui Road Board, re the invalidity of the roll of that road district has been sent to the Road Board for their information. The Go vernment under advice received from the law officers of the Crown, stated that the Governor had no power to interfere under section 68 of the Rating Act, 1876. The Akaroa County Council has consented to act in conjunction with you in endeavoring to obtain the money stopped out of the impounded land fund. I have written to the Government, protesting against the action proposedand also to the Akaroa County Council requesting it to assist you in this matter. The reply from the Selwyn County Council as to the fencing required on the road leading to the Rakaia Gorge Bridge will bo before you to-day. engineer’s report. I have the honor to submit the follow ing report on the works which have been under construction during the month of June : 1. —Bridge over South Ashburton River at Mount Somers. With the exception of fixing the plank ing over four spans, and some other minor works, the erection of this bridge is now complete. Tenders for the approaches will be placed before you to-day. 2. —North Ashburton River Bridge, Pudding Hill. Twenty piers have been driven to the specified depth, and the trusses and other work pertaining to the superstructure have been erected over nearly half the length of the bridge. The greater part of the timber required is now on the ground, and, if the contractors maintain their present rate of progress, the erection of the bridge will be complete a month hence. 1 beg, therefore, to ask the authority of Council for calling tenders for the approaches to this bridge in time for next meeting of. Council. j. — Dam , Rudd’no Hill.

The foundations have been cleared out and the concrete wall put in to a height of 5 feet for nearly half the required length. With reference to the suggestion of the Council, as to discontinuing this work during the/winter season, you are aware of the circumstances which have led to the work being carried on so far—viz., that the contractor had incurred consider able expense in preliminary works, which would have been entirely lost had the work been stopped at that stage, and the weather and state of the river during the month of June have proved favorable for prosecuting the work. .4 short time now would suffice for laying the foundations over the whole length, and it is important, in view of the continuous freshets that may be expected in spring, that all the underground por tion of the work be got in without delay. Meantime the contractor has run short of cement.

Proposed Filter Basin, Mount Hutt District.

As requested by the Council, I have carefully examined into this question, with the view of deciding on the best site. I now find conclusively that all the flood water from Patten’s creek runs towards Dromore on the general line indicated on the accompanying tracing, and does not go to augment the volume of floodwaier which passes near Barrhill, as the evi dence previously obtained went to shown The distribution of floodwater from the said creek is such that comparatively little damage is done along its course, and the question, therefore, mainly resolves into tapping at as high a level as possible the flow which discharges in various directions from Mount Hutt downs, and concentrates at the point A, from which it runs in a tolerably well defined course down the plains past B;irrliill, I should, therefore, propose that the first filtering basin be placed near point marked A. Trial pits are being sunk in that locality, apd I expect that a suitable site can be got, with pure shingle, about two feet below the surface. Under these circumstances, I have not yet called for tenders for the work, but will do so for next meeting, if the Council consent to tho alteration of site. I

South Approach ta Rakaia Gorge Bridge.

Contract No. 1 is now finished, and a temporary road has been formed from the north end of this to the river bed, as ordered by the Council. Contract No. 2 will be finished in a few days. Contract No. 3 is complete, and the improvement of the old road near the upper end of this contract is in hand. These various contracts, with some small extras which were necessary, will amount to upwards of L 1,500. This sum is ex clusive of the fencing of No, 2 contract. That item was left over when tenders were called for, but it is nevertheless an important one, both on the score of safety to the public, and for preventing damage to the slopes by the travelling of. stock along the road. I shall, therefore, feel obliged by instructions from the Council as to this matter. Jllcth. cn Pound. The shed and yards are now nearly finished, and the pos: and wire fencing is t,o hand. Winchmore and Met/.ven Drainage. Contract No. I—The earthwork, to the extent of about two-thirds, has been satisfactorily completed. The contractor for No. 2 section has delayed too long in making a commencement, and has now got over about 30 chains only of the work. Mr. Boyle, the contractor for sections Nos. 3 and 6, is now on the point of finishing No. 3 section. Devery and Pfuntz will be finished with No. 4 section in a few days, as will als> Mr. Sheppard with his No. 5 section. I have arranged some of the crossings for owners along the line of drainage, and a few more will be necessary. Tinwa.ld Drainage. The contratcors for earthwork have only lately started this work, but are now pre paring to push it on. Wheatstone Drainage Extension..

The earthwork of this contract is now nearly complete. Drainage near Bell's Road. The crossings as authorised for this line of drainage are being put in. At some places between Bell’s and Dawson’s Road the capacity of the channel of creek, as lately cut, requires to be somewhat in creased. This can be done at small expense, and I hope the Council will authorise it. Drainage near Wheeler's. With reference to the proposed drain age in that district, the owners along the line have not all consented to a free right of-way, and as the tender accepted was subject to this condition the work there is still in abeyance. Willows. Tenders will be placed before you to day for the planting of willows at various places along the course of the North Ashburton River. Certificate'. I have granted certificates for all con tract work executed during the month of June.—l have, &c., William Baxter, County Engineer THE PUDDING HILL DAM. The Chairman said that he had consulted with the Engineer on subject of the Pud ding Hill works, and had allowed the contractor to proceed with the works. Mr. Bullock asked if the frost would not be a hindrance to the concrete work. The Chairman said he believed the work would not be injured by the frost if proper precautions were taken, but if it were delayed the contractor would be a loser to a considerable extent.

The Engineer’s suggestions re tenders for Pudding Hill approaches were approved of, as also the Chairman’s action in the matter of the dam and weir contract now being worked by Mr. James Wilkie. STORM WATER—RAKAIA PLAINS. Mr. Cameron said that during the recent rains the water had rushed in great volume into the railway well at Methven, but immediately fine weather ensued they could not get water out of it to supply tlie engine, for the well was dry. He fancied that a few shafts would take a great deal more water than they now believed. Several of the members agreed with Mr. Cameron, and it was determined to try a surface basin, as the Engineer recom mended. RAKAIA GORGE BRIDGE APPROACHES. The Chairman of the Selwyn County Council wrote as follows :—“ I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of the County Engineer’s letter of the 2Sth inst., 1 representing the necessity of fencing a portion of the south approach to the Ra kaia Gorge Bridge, the cost of which will raise the total expenditure for approaches on your side of the river to L 1,580 when complete. In reply, the Council has re quested me to draw your attention to your letter of the 11th ult., in which you stated that, after careful consideration, the Council concluded that L 1,500 had been allotted to each side of the river, but that, should there be a surplus, your Council would be glad to see it expended in the manner proposed by this Council. Acting on this letter the Council has made arrangements with the Lake Coleridge Road Board for making an approach from the westward, on receiving the balance of the Li,500 allotted to this side of the river, and such further sum of any as might be unex pended, from your share of the grant under those circumstances. I regret that the Council is not in a position to authorise any payment in excess of the L 1,500 for the southern approach. I beg to enclose cheque for L 451 3s. 4d., in favor of the Lake Coleridge Road Board for your signature, and I shall be obliged if you will return it when required — Memo. —‘‘Expended by Selwyn County ,0 this date (30th June, 18S0), LIO4B 16s. l ßd. Balance, L 451 3s. 4d.—L1,500. Edward J. Lee.” It was resolved that the Chairman represent the matter again to the SeJwyn County. WINCHMORE DRAINAGE. The Engineer and Mr. Cameron were appointed a Committee to inquire into the matter of owners’ access to properties in connection with the Winchmore drainage, and to report to next meeting. WHEATSTONE BRIDGE. The Engineer was instructed to inspect the Wheatstone bridge, with a view to ascertaining the capacity Gf the channel under it, and to report to next meeting. bell’s road. The Engineer’s proposal re the damage on Bell’s road was approved. ASHBURTON BRIDGE.

Mr, James Burnett, Assistant-Engineer of the Ways and Works Department, New Zealand Railways, wrote, drawing the Council’s attention to the need of repair at the approaches to the Ashburton Bridge —a coat of metal being required at each

end. The approaches to the bridge gates should be maintained by the County Council, he considered, or some other district body, the Railway Department maintaining the roadway of the bridge. Should the work not be within the pro vince of the Council, he would be greatly obliged by the attention of the proper authorities being drawn to it,'and himself being advised to whom it had been re ferred. ■*' The matter was referred to the Ash burton Borough Council and the Long beach Road Board. A CIRCULAR. The Patea County Council forwarded copy of a circular they had issued, which enclosed a resolution passed by them, em bodying an opinion that it was desirable County Councils should be constituted Land Boards. Being elective, they would be more likely to push the sale and occu pation of Crown lands than the nominated bodies that now existed. The co-opera tion of the County was asked. The communication was ordered to be acknowledged. HINDS BRIDGE —SURVEYORS’ ROAD. The Clerk to the Longbeach Road Board wrote asking for approaches to the tim ber bridge over the Hinds river lately erected by the Ashburton County Council on Surveyor’s road. The bridge was erected at' such a level that the decking was about three feet higher than the surface of the ground on the banks of the river, and therefore impassable for either horses or cattle. The engineer was instructed to call for the earthwork of the approaches. CEMETERY SITE. The Council decided to apply to Government to set aside three acres of Reserve 1442 as a cemetery site, in re sponse to a request by the Longbeach Road Board, but the question of voting money for its fencing was postponed. GRANT TO LIBRARIES. A letter from the Rakaia Library Com mittee raised the question of grants to libraries. The Chairman said they ought to con sider all parts of the County in this matter, as they had done with the domains, and have in view prospective libraries as well as existing ones. He suggested the appointment of a committee to obtain all information with regard to existing libraries, and to divide any sum that may be voted on some regular basis. Messrs. Cameron and Grigg were ap pointed a Committee, as suggested, to consider the grants to public libraries, and to report to next meeting. LITHOGRAPH MAPS. It was decided to charge L2 for a full set of the County maps, and ss. for single sheets from the public, but a re duction would be made to Road Boards under certain circumstances, the prices to be advertised. Copies of the maps to be supplied at LI Is per set to church officer of each denomination.

Left sitting.

Resident Magistrate’s Court.

Tuesday, July G.

(Before Mr. F. Guinness, R. M.) John Orr v. Crosbie.—Case reinstated. Hearing fixed for next Tuesday. INTEREST NOT RENT. Skipens v. Friedlander. Claim L 72 interest on L7OO. Mr. Garrick for plaintiff; Mr. Branson for defendant. George Skipens, laborer, sworn, said he lent on mortgage L7OO at 10 per cent, to one John Moore, Chertsey. The money was lent under the Land Transfer Act, and the interest was payable half yearly. In May last twelve months’ interest was due. Went to Moore seek ing the money. Moore said Friedlander was to have the grain under a lien, and he (Moore) had no money. Gave witness a letter (produced) to go with to Fried lander. It stated that witness had called for the “ rent,” but having no money Moore could not pay, and asked Fried lander to pay the money. Took the letter to Friedlander who read the letter and promised to pay as soon as he got delivery of the grain. Pointed out to Friedlander that it was “ interest ” wit ness was claiming not “rent.” Fried lander said it was all the same, and gave a written promise to pay. Thinking this might not be all right, went and got Mr. O’Reilly to draw out an agreement which, on presenting to Friedlander, he refused to sign and asked to see my mortgage. Ultimately Friedlander refused to pay the money, saying he did not know, when he gave the guarantee, that the claim was for interest and not for rent, as not being the landlord witness could not distrain. Friedlander said he would get the grain in a month.

Hugo Friedlandeiy merchant, sworn— Recolleted Skipens coining with Moore’s letter, but previous to that, did not know whether ho was landlord or only mortga gee. Read the letter’, and seeing the word rent used, thought Skipens was landlord, and gave him the guarantee he sues upon. Refused to sign the agreement he after wards brought, and which was prepared by Mr. O’Reilly, because, having seen his mortgage, I found he was not the landlord. Told Skipens the letter to Moore put me in a false position as it mentioned rent Never said to Skipens that rent and interest were the same thing. By Mr. Garrick—Never °saw Skipens, to my recollection, before he came with Moore’s letter. May have had a conver sation with him on the subject of tin's interest in my shop but have no recollec tion of it whatever. I did not demand the guarantee back because I knew it was no good.

After counsel had addressed the Bench,

His Worship said he was clearly of opinion that the guarantee had-been given to cover the sum sued for irrespective of whether it was interest or rent, and he would give judgment with costs for plain tiffs accordingly. ANOTHER THRESHING CASE. Brown v. Friedlander. Claim L 99 ss. 6d. for threshing 6,500 bushels of grain. Mr. Garrick for plaintiff; Mr. Branson for defendant. ; Samuel Brown, sworn, said he threshed the above quantity oF grain for John Craighead. Craighead wrote a letter to the Friedlander s asking them to guaran ty the price of the threshing. At first Mr.. Friedlander distinctly 'refused to give the guarantee, but next morning, consented, and signed it. The threshing was done on the strength of that guaran

tee. Six weeks later Friedlander refused me the money, but offered to “endorse”— will swear that was the word—Craighead’s bill for the amount. Refused this.

Mr. Branson, in a lengthy argument, contended that the guarantee was not a complete document as the defendants had not been apprised of the intention of Craighead to act upon it. He cited pre cedents to prove his contention, and argued that there was no evidence to show that the Friedlanders knew the pro mise they were giving was to be handed over to Brown. The only matter for his Worship to decide was one of law. Mr, Garrick said this case was another of the many-sidedness of the. Friedlander , character. They were continually trying to repudiate their liability, and it would be a good thing for the farmers of this district when they removed themselves elsewhere. \ After quoting the case . of Stalker v. Friedlander, heard in the R.M. Court, Ashburton, decided in Stalker’s favor, appealed against by _ the defendants, but the judgment sustained by the higher Court, he asked that the bill of particulars be amended to “ work and labor done.” After argument on this question his Worship admitted the amend ment.

Mr. Branson contended that this amendment changed the whole com plexion of the case, and he asked for an ad journment to enable him to consider the case in its new shape. The application was not granted, and Mr. Branson pro ceded to show that no request to Brown for work and labor done had been made. Hugo Friedlander sworn —Never asked Brown to thrash the grain and have re fused to pay him both before and after he had started the threshing. Had no con versation with him after refusing him a guarantee. After Rudolf Friedlander had given evidence, ■ k His Worship said the evidence was sufficiently clear from Craighead’s letter to the Friedlanders, and theirs in reply that a guarantee for payment had been made, and he would give judgment for Brown accordingly. Mr. Branson pointed out that the de cision had been given on the question of guarantee after all. The Court then rose.

Wednesday, July 7. (Before His Worship the Mayor.) ALLEGED MANSLAUGHTER. John Walsh, who had been arrested on a warrant, was charged with the man slaughter of his wife, H. Walsh. Mr. Crisp appeared for the accused. Robt. Neill, constable, stationed at Ashburton, sworn—From instructions received from Sergeant Felton, went to the house of John Walsh, situate near Saunders’ mill, at 11.45 p.m. yesterday in - company with Constable Smart, Dr. Ross, and a man named Murphy. Went into the bed-room ; found John Walsh in bed drunk by the side of his wife, who was dead, and a child was in bed with them. Took Walsh out of bed and dressed him, as he was too drunk to dress himself, and brought him to the lock-up. Did not > charge him with anything, on account of ~~ his being drunk. At the request of Sergeant Felton, ac cused was remanded until Friday, pending the inquest, which, takes place to-morrow at 1 p. m. DRUNK. James Carr, for being in a state of in toxication while in charge of a horse and dray, was fined ss. and costs.

GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Tuesday, July 6.

In the Legislative Council, the Elections Petitions Bill and the Pharmacy Bill were read a first time. The Bank of New Zealand Act Amendment Bill was read a second time without discussion.

In reply to Mr. Mantell, the Hon. F. Whitaker said there was a worm some what similar to the guinea worm existent in some sheep of the colony, but Dr. Hector was of opinion that the true guinea worm was not to be found in New Zealand. The Native Land Court Bill was recom mitted, and the third reading put down for next day. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Tuesday, July 6. The House met at 2.30. NOTICE OF MOTION, Mr. Tamoana gave notice that he would ask if Government intend to bring in a Bill this session to increase the number of Maori members. questions, Replying to a question by Mr. Saunders, • , -, ...... „ , . The Hon. J. Hall said that he proposed.-- asking that the House meet in future'on Mondays, and that in the event of that re quest being carried out the Civil Service Commissioners’ report would be brought on for consideration on Monday evening next. .. . ” ' ”

Mr. Saunders thereon gave notice for . the production of papers and reports rela tive to the working of the lines, the sup ply of waggons and carriages said to have - been defective, both as regards material and workmanship, as also the production', of a variety of information in support of the findings and recommendations of the ‘ Civil Service Commissioners.

Replying to Mr. Whitaker, . The Hon. J. Bryce said that a correct list of officers of militia and volunteers of 'few Zealand would be forwarded to Eng land for publication in the “Army List,” but the roll required revision and purging first.

Replying to Mr. Murray, The Hph. J. Hall said that L 8,169 had been spent for printing Hansard, Parlia mentary returns, statutes, gazettes,/dm.,’: last year. ■' ; ' . r ‘ v

NEW BILLS. "'■““•’’p The following Bills were introduced and read a first time :—Bill to Amend the . Justices of the Peace Act, 1866 ; Married* Woman’s Property; to amend the Mines Act, 1877 (Mr. Finn). THE ESTIMATES. On a motion for going into Committee of Supply, Mr. J. C. Brown moved-'that all machinery and all head and tail races for mining agricultural, manufacturing, apd other° purposes, be exempt from the operation of the property tax.

THE ASHBURTON HERALD, WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, 1880.



Amusements. ASHBURTON AMATEUR DRAMATIC SOCIETY. O W fN HALL. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, JULY 9rn and 10th. FRIDAY —BENEFIT OF ; '' Mr. C. BOURK. Particulars in future advertisement. -irjjJii m-,: . 609 c gg gp^rogiggßigßimßiag Miscellaneous. A DYERTISEMENTS, inserted under the Shilling rate, must be prepaid. Booked, Is. 6d; will be charged. 625 c TO. LET—The finest Premises in Ash burton. For particulars apply Everett Bros. , Havelock street. 627 c * GOOD PIANO on hire, by the evening. H. M. Jones, Stationery and Fancy Goods Depot, East Street and Baring Square. ■J. —— —- WANTED— TENDERS for Purchase of COTTAGE on Reserve 1689 ; to be sent to Town Clerk by MONDAY, 12th inst. 635 c WANTED KNOWN—That C. Haw kins, The Tinwald Bootmaker, has REMOVED to premises Opposite the Tinwald Post Office, where he is still open to Sell ; first-class Boots and Shoes at his usual Cheap Rates. . All kinds of Boots Made and Repaired. 805g—417c /COMPOSITION Dolls, China Dolls, \Jj' Wooden Dolls, Rag Dolls, Toys, China Mugs, Balls,' &c. H. M. Jones, Stationery and Fancy Goods Depot, East Street and Baring Square. £1 REWARD. EOST —From Dudley’s Stable, Ashbur ton, on the 3rd July, a Light Roan MARE, with saddle on. Any person re turning the same to Smith’s Stable, or to Robert :Maxwell, Wakanui, will receive the above reward. 633 c ; PETER CHALMERS. -'*&£ ,: ; PUBLIC NOTICE. IFf you . want a first-class SEWING t .’MACHINE, hand or treadle, either for Cash or Deferred Payment, go at once T. R. HODDER AND COMPANY, STOREKEEPERS, &c., Sole, agents for Ashburton for the world famed “ Wanzers, ” for “Singer’s” superior simple working machines, and “ Wertheim’s ” celebrated. A Large Supply just Received. Orders Promptly Attended to. 636 c is bankruptcy; In ■ -the .District Court of Christ _ church, Holden at Ashburton. IN THE‘.MATTER OF The Debtors Y and pi-editors Act; 1876, and the Acts amending the same, and of the bank ruptcy of NEIL MACLEAN and THOMAS- ALEXANDER WIN TER, trading,in, co-partnership at South Rakaia as Auctioneers and , 5101 "Comiiiissibn Agents, under the style or firm of Maclean and Winter. XTt.QTJCJ?,IS. HEREBY GIVEN that on 'fifteenth day of July instant, at 11 o’clbklcAn ' the ‘ forenoon, or as soon thereafter as Council can be beard, application will be made to the above-named honorable Court for an order declaring the. deed of assignment filed hCbein On 'l'lle 27th day of May last past by the above-named arranging debtors, to be com-- V-lete ly ■ eibc 11 ted. Dated this 6th day of July, 1880. BRANSON & PURNELL, Solicitors for the Trustee. 634 c



Miscellaneous FOUND, between Tinwald and Wins low, a SADDLE and Paper PAR,- CEL. Owner can have the same by paying expenses on applying to Winslow Hotel. GSSc W. HARRIS. ITT'TOTiT'N' FOR SALE—Second-hand, with case, extra strings, mute, &c.— a bargain; originally owned by one of the beH’violinists in Canterbury. Apply Q. Carstens, Tobacconist, next T. Chath bers. 610 c rnEACHERS can obtain the MULTI- X PLICATION TABLES, printed on gummed papei, in any quantity at the Herald Office, East street, near the Railway Station. - EOOLSCAP Ledgers and Cash Books, Pocket Ledgers, Where is it ? Letter Books, Note, Letter, and-Foolscap Papers, Envelopes, Court, Business, and Official Drawing and Tissue Paper. H. M. Joshs, Stationery and Fancy Goods Depot, East Street and Baring Square. THISTLE MASONIC LODGE, S. C., 627. LODGE of INSTRUCTION will __ be held on THURSDAY, JULY Bth, at 7 30 p.m. , in the Masonic Hall, Tancred street. 637 c By order of the R.W.M. TO THOS. QUILL, ESQ. JE, the undersigned, ratepayers of , • the Borough of Ashburton, request that you will allow yourself to be Nomi nated for the' Seat in the Borough Coun cil now vacant through the retirement of Edward Saunders, Esq., and we hereby promise to you our undivided support. Signed— Donald Williamson . G. D. Branson ' C. W. Ireland Joseph Baldwin Joseph Dolman Henry Britton Charles Reed Wm. Power James Scott Mutch and McKenzie James Wilkie Fred. Duncan Thomas Hicks John G. Anstee And 35 others. To Donald Williamson, Esq., and other gentlemen signing the above requisition:- /"N ENTLEMEN, —I have much pleasure Xx in acceding to your kind request to be nominated for the vacant seat in the Borough Council. If elected, I will use my best endeavors to further the interests of the Borough, and I shall feel proud to be “ RUN IN ” at the top of the poll. I remain, gentlemen, Your obedient Servant, THOMAS QUILL.



SUNDAY NEXT, AT THE T OWN HALL, ASHBURTON. CELEBRATION OF THE CENTEN ARY OF SUNDAY SCHOOLS. ON Sunday next, July 11th, 1880, at 2.30 p.m. , a Public Meeting of the Teachers and Children connected with the respective Sunday Schools, Ashburton, will be held in the Town Hall to cele brate the Centenary of Sunday Schools. Addresses will be given by the Revs. Beattie, Keall, and Smith. President—Mr. Gavib. Interesting pieces will be rendered by the children. Mr. H. J. Weeks to preside at the harmonium. Sunday School Children are requested to bring their Hymn Books. All are cordially invited. 632 c