The Ashburton Herald. AND Borough and County Advertiser (With which is incorporated the “ Evening Echo”). TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1880. The New Council.

The first meeting of the Borough Coun cil since the election was held -last night. If there is any truth in the line that “ Coming events cast their shadows before,” and we are justified in accepting last night’s meeting as only a shadow of those that are to follow, then the future meet ings of the Borough Council are likely to be animated, though the word does not express all our Tears. Mr. St. Hill was more business-like and less talkative than ishis wont, while Mr. Roberts had, as usual, supplied himself with a certain number of “ things to see to,” saw to them, and was satisfied. Mr. Roberts has a happy knack of letting his ideas be known through the direct medium of half-a dozen words. He is a workman who uses no superabundance of tools, but his ora torical work, if not ornate, is very solid. Like the typical John Bull, he goes about his work the shortest way, and does it, anti, like the bulldog, he holds on to any thing be undertake? MU be 4 dene with it

—not till it is done with him. We Were,- well pleased with last night’s work of the two re-elected members ; but we were sorry to see that Mr. Ivess’ recess had ‘not improved him, and that he-had not benefited by his travels since last we heard his monotone in the Council Chamber. We hadhopedthathis unhappy experience, in the Council‘before would have had a sobering influence upon him, and that he would have been careful to to avoid unnecessary and useless clashes with his brother Councillors. But we were disappointed. It must be still-quite fresh in his recollection that he resigned his Councillorship on a previous occasion in a childish pet : ; . that, before, his pet had reached boiling point he had succeeded in rendering himself odious to every member of the Council, and his very name standing opposite a motion was sufficient to prevent a seconder offering. For this state of things he had only to thank his own natural “cussedness” of temper and tem perament and his inability to see that there-were more Councillors in the Ash burton Corporation than Councillor Joseph Ivess. So intense had the feeling against him then become that his name to a project as its promoter wits like'the tirij pot tied to a dog’s tail—its ruin. He must remember all this without effort and know how true are the words we now write. 'He nuist remember, too, that in consequence of the feeling lie needlessly raised against himself while posing as an unnecessarily ultra-radical reformer, and revelling in the Ishmaelitish posi tion he cut out for himself, with his hand raised against every man, and every man’s hand against his, that the talents he ...undoubtedly pos sessed and offered pompously to his fellow townsmen were nullified, and placed out of liis townmen’s reach for benefit. We could go back over the past and call up many instances of how great a failure Mr. Ivess was, how great a waste he made of his talents, but' we know that he is as well aware of these as we are, and that the task is needless. It was therefore with sorrow that we saw him last night open a pro gramme of exactly the same character as that which in the past made his name stink in the nostrils of his , brother Coun cillors, and robbed the ' township , of such help as otherwise he might have been able to give. The en trance of a deputation last night to the Council Chambers was the signal for him to hoist the rover’s- flag,, and go full tilt at the Mayor and Council. The opportunity for display was too tempting for his weakness, and the result was that he created at once an antipathy to him self, and that was his adieu to peace. Even his friend, Mr. St. Hill, was the first to condemn him. Time after time in the proceedings that followed he came to words with the Mayor, whom he ap peared to single out as a target for sparring practice ; but just as often as he made the assault j ust as often had he to eat humble pie, and it was palpable to all that he was a free lance, and not a very jolly one. He made an attack even upon gentle Council lor Harrison, who, however, was equal to him, and knocked him speedily but quietly down, all in one lot. We notice Mr. Ivess’ first Council appearance with regret, but we do it kindly, in the hope that he will avoid in the future any repe tition of the conduct of last night, and that he will be better to the Council and to the township than are our fears, and that he will rise above the littleness of mind he was betrayed into displaying. Only a man with a small mind or a great bilious ness would carp so persistently about minor points of “ order” as he did, while greater matters demanded his considera tion. Possibly, liis new studies' have made nonsuit points, however trifling, an all-absorbsing pursuit with him, and he now follows his all-ruling passion.

The Library Readings. —The next of the series of Library reading takes place in the Town Hall, to-morrow. In Bankruptcy. —Mr. Pavitt has been appointed trustee in the estate of Joseph Bryant. Wakanui School. —A public meeting to consider “ ways and means ” is to be held in the Wakanui School-room on on Tuesday, September 28, at 7 p. nr Lecture. —We would remind our readers of the Rev. Mr. Beattie’s lecture on the “ Five Senses ” in the Presbyterian Church to-night. Cricket. —The following is the pro gramme as far as yet decided on by the Match Committee of the Cricket Club : October 2nd, A to L v. M to Z : October 9th, the Club v. Mount Somers : October 16th, Eleven v. Twenty-two; October 23rd, return match with Mount Somers ; October 30th,'Mamed v. Single.

A Gauge of Character. The Premier’s visit to the Maori prisoners on board the Hinemoa at Wellington does not appear to have made a very favorable impression upon them. After his depar ture Captain Fairchild informed the natives who their visitor was, explaining that he was the “ big minister,” the “ boss of the whole crowd,” but the Maoris’ view of Mr. Hall was that he was “ no good,” inasmuch as he had not presented them with either tobacco or biscuits, and therefore in their eyes he had no qualifications for the office which he holds. The Colossean Pantascope.— An ex hibition bearing the above title, is to be exhibited in the Town Hall on Thursday evening. The concern ought to be some thing worth seeing, as it had for its foster parent the renowned Bachelder, of pano rama fame, who always shepherds a good thing. The scenery will be chiefly Ameri can, and will show out Mormon life to the Tull, while numerous Australian scenes will also be exhibited. Chalet, who has made a sonthern name as a second Arte mus Ward, will do the lecturing, adding some ventriloquial trifles.

The Irish Pilgrim. —Mr. J. P. Arm strong, who is well spoken of by Southern papers as a humorist, is to give one of his entertainments in the Town Hall to-night. Mr. Armstrong dod3 not seem to have satisfied the highly critical taste of the two Christchurch morning papers, but the Satur day Advertiser, quite as good an authority, thus speaks of him—At a time like this, when maudlin lecturers are so plentiful, and who only succeed in making their hearers as stupid as themselves, it was really a great treat to listen to Mr. Arm strong for an hour and a-half last evening. The high praise bestowed on the lecturer by such a man as Judge Chapman, who lias spent a lifetime in literary pursuits, is no little reward to Mr. Armstrong. It was, in every sense of the word, a great treat.

Coofj-jr’s String Binder. —Owing to the difficulty in finding a spare reaping machine, Cooper’s string binding' attach ment was not exhibited on. Saturday at Rakaia, but will be at a future date. The Borough Waterworks. The inaugural ceremony at the Borough water works has been fixed to take place on Monday next, when it is probable the stream will be turned on by the lady of the member: for the district, Mrs. E. G. Wright, and some sort of a demonstration will take place at the’reservoir. The day may possibly also'be" made a. holiday in town, as the event is looked upon as of sufficient importance to be so marked. •The Mayor will give a banquet in honor of the occasion, and altogether the opening of the water works w r ill be a rod letter day. The Camera Obscura. —Mr. .Dimant, the proprietor of the 'camera obscura, has erected his pavilion opposite the post office, on the vacant piece of ground near the railway engine-shed, and we can con fidently recommend our readers to avail themselves of the opportunity of visiting this highly entertaining exhibition. Our usually well-conducted citizens will do well to be extra cautious in their actions while the camera obscura is being shown in Ashburton, for at any moment an un seen spectator may be gazing upon their doings. • This wonderful piece of mechan ism produces to the life both animate and inanimate objects, and when the peculiarly interesting sight is witnessed on the canvas of an angry matron chastising her child, or- two lads engaged in a most energetic pugilistic en counter, as was witnessed by our repre sentative on visiting the show this after noon, there will, we are sure, be no need to repeat the caution to our readers to be careful of their doings while thi3 Argus eyed wonder is in our midst. We are not going to expose that warm-tempered lady, or those very pugilistic juveniles, but if they wish to see the eccentricities of .'others, and in their turn have a little fun, a visit to Mr. Dimant’s exhibition will repay them for their outlay of six pence or a shilling, as the case may be.

Wesleyan Sunday School Anniversary.

Last evening the annual teameetingtook place, followed by a public meeting. The providore for the tea was Mr. A. O. Aitken, whose maiden effort in this direc tion gave great satisfaction. Amongst others who were noticeable for the very energetic manner in which they were dis . pensing the good things were the Misses Hodder (3), Misses Andrews (2), Misses Davis, Jones, Long; Mesdames Hop kins, Ling, Knight, Sargeant, Bayliss, and G. Andrews. 011 the tables-being cleared, the public meeting commenced, and after the Rev. W. Keali had made a few intro ductory remarks, Mr. T. R. Hodder, the superintendent of the school, took the chair. Mr. Hodder made a brief speech, in which he took occasion to-refer to the hearty sympathy shown by other denomi nations, as manifested by--their attend ance that evening. The Secretary, Mr. G-. W. Andrews, then read the report and balance-sheet for the' year.•q .iThe report showed that there -were on the books at present Male teachers, 10 ; female teachers, 7 ; total, 17. . Average attend ance of teachers, 13. Scholars—Male, 72 ; female, 67 ; total, 139. Average at tendance for past four months, 77. The good attendance had not -been secured by the attractions of tickets or prizes. The scholars had collected a sum of L 6 towards defraying the cost of . a new mission ship the John. Hunt; the children themselves had also contributed the sum of LI (mostly in pennies) in aid of the ,Home Mission and library Funds. Reference was made to formation of a class for young men,.under the leadership of Mi\ J. E. Buchanan, and to improve ment in the children’s singing attain ments, under Mr. Weeks’ tutorship. The balance-sheet showed the pleasing condi tion-of a credit balance of Bs. 4d. The Rev. A. M. Beattie then addressed the meeting on “ New Things,” and was fol lowed by the Rev. E. Best, who, in a speech characterised by much native humor, considered the colony was far from being faultless. There was a ten dency, especially amongst the young people, to going too fast. Mr. Best- con gratulated the school on the gratifying condition of its finances, in so far that while thej’’ were not rich they were with out debt. It was the first school he had come across in the colony which had not the burden of debt. In fact, wherever he "went in the colony, lie'' found that the School, Church, and State were not with out debt, and the whole three institutions could unite in singing, “Come on, my partners in distress.” Wherever he went in the colony, he was pleased to see the healthy children, who also had the ap pearance of being intelligent and smart, in fact he thought sometimes rather too smart. Taking all things into considera tion he considered there was a good future for the colony. Speaking of the Sunday school, Mr. Best said that’although he was not prepared to yield to all Brother Jonathan’s claims to pre-eminence, yet in regard to Sunday school work he felt the Americans . took the foremost rank. Especially was this noticeable in the way in which pei’sons of high social standing threw their energies into Sunday school work. From the wife of President Hayes downwards in the social scale, the people were willing to take their part in the labor of Sabbath school teaching. In conclud ing a most interesting and forcible address, Mr. Best paid a high compliment to the success which attended the labors of lady workers in Sunday schools, and fol lowed up Mr. Beattie’s speech with an appeal to the children to obtain a “ new ” heart. Mr. Smith, wh® spoke briefly, suggested that a “ new ” name should be given to Sunday schools. He remarked that many lads hacl not very pleasing recollec tions of school, a.fact, which our readers may imagine, evoked a smothered assent from the lads. Mr. Smith thought the Sun day schools would be more appropriately designated churches for the young. In concluding, lie moved a vote of thanks to the choir and their leader for the manner in which they had acquitted themselves. Mr. Westbrooke spoke on the “ work” of teaching, and seconded the motion of the last speaker. Mr. Keali followed, and referred to the hearty assistance which he had, as pastor of the church, received from the organist, and made allusion to friends who had contributed what was sometimes more valuable than money labor. He apologised for some little irregularities which had been observable during the tea, and proposed a vote of thanks to the Rev. E. Best for his atten

dance both on Sunday and that evening. The Rev. E. Best responded, and after singing the Doxology, the benediction was pronounced, concluding the mosc 'satis factory anniversary celebration of its kind held in Ashburton.

Resident Magistrate’s Court.

Monda.y, September £O. (Before Mr. F. Guinness, R.M.) DRUNKENNESS."' \ A man named James Franklin, from Rakaia, was fined 15s. for drunkenness. Tuesday, September 21. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY. .Edsvard Jones was charged with a breach of the Canterbury Police Ordi nance, with being drunk and disorderly, and with disturbing the peace by knock ing at a door at 12 o’clock at" night. Ac cused pled guilty, and was fined, in all, LI 10s. THE INEVITABLE. Henry Hamlin, who had been allowed a week to endeavor to get medical treat ment for his eyesight, was again brought before the Bench. Sergeant Felton read a letter from Dr. Wilkin, addressed to a gentleman in town, which stated that accused was, in his opinion, insane, and that any treatment to his eyesight would be futile, as the injury which lie had re ceived rendered accused hopelessly blind. His Worship, in accordance with his opinions expressed last Court day, sent Hamlin to gaol for six months. unregistered dogs. Henry Manson, for having an unregis tered dog. in his possession, was fined LI. William Stalker, defended by Mr. Ire land, was charged with having an un registered dog in his possession. Mr. Ireland explained that accused admitted having in his possession an unregistered dog, but at the time the information was laid, the animal was only a fortnight older than the three montns. Fined LI. AN UNREGISTERED CHILD. James Skillen, charged with neglecting to register his female child, pled guilty. Mr. Ward, the Registrar, did not press for a heavy penalty, and his Worship in flicted a fine of ss. ALLEGED NUISANCES. Brown v. Quill. —This was an informa tion laid by the Inspector of Nuisances against Mr. Quill for allowing offensive matter to run from his hotel on to Peter street. William Brown said that on the 13fch of the month, he saw dirty water, grease, tea leaves, etc., running from Mr. Quill’s drain into the street. Witness had seen the same thing happen previously, and a month since had supplied a written notice to accused.

By Mr. Quill — There was offensive matter. Knew that the water came from your sink. Can swear it did not come from flie windmill pump. Have seen clear water running when the windmill was going, and have seen dirty water running when the windmill has been stand ing.

George Tutty remembered cleaning out the channel in Peter street, and saw a lot of dirty water running from Mr. Quill’s drain, which proceeded from his back yard. The water was discolored ; it was offensive matter. Have seen the dirty water run ning before. Mr. Quill made a statement, the pur port of which was that the water flowing from his premises proceeded from a pump and windmil on the premises. The chan nel was flushed every morning with clean water, but there being no properly con structed drain in Peter street, the water, instead of being carried away, settled in one spot and became stagnant. John O’Connor, an employee of Mr. Quill’s, said he had received instructions to flush the channel every morning with clean water, which had been done. No offensive matter passes through the drain.- The house slops are put in the ash-pit. Some of the tea-leaves might be putin the drain, but the water would flush these away.

By Mr. Purnell—On the day the men were at work there the drain was not flushed. I sweep it out every morning, about 9 or 10 o’clock, and I then flush it. Cannot swear what is put in the drain during the day. Mi-. Quill said he had spent about LIOO in the erection of a windmill for the pur pose of flushing the drains, and had done all he could to prevent a nuisance exist ing. His Worship said there was no doubt an offence had been committed, but as Mr. Quill had done what he could to obviate the nuisance, he considered there was no wilful nuisance created. He had no alternative, however, but to enter up a conviction, and fined accused ss. Mr. Purnell applied for professional costs, but his Worship would not entertain the ap plication. James Cotton was charged with allow ing offensive matter to run from his pre mises on to the side channel. The Inspec tor of Nuisances gave evidence that soap suds, cabbage leaves, and generally offen sive matter had come through the drain. George Tutty corroborated the evidence of last witness. Mr. Cotton said that there was no yard in the town which was kept cleaner than his. Fined ss. CIVIL CASES. Quill v. Stalker—Oll the application of Mr. Ireland, for defendant, the case was adjourned for a week. Stalkir v. Hawkii > —This ca: o w.is also adjourned for a week. Holmes v. Baldwin.—This was an ad journed case from last Court day to allow time to Mr. Baldwin to obtain evidence from Dunedin. Mr. O’Reilly for plaintiff. Mr. Baldwin stated he had no further evidence to bring, but wished the plain tiff to be put in the box to give evidence. Holmes repeated the substance of his evi dence given on a previous occasion, which vva3 to the effect that he had given an order to Baldwin to receive the sum of L 5 ss. on his (plaintiff’s) behalf. Mr. Baldwin wrote the order, and took pos sesion of it.

By Mr. Baldwin—Cannot say to whom the order was addressed, but think it was addressed to Mr. Cameron.

Mr. Baldwin stated he had applied to Mr. Cameron, and he had replied that no order had been presented to him. Hi 3 Worship said there was no evidence before him to prove what were the con tents of the order, arid would only give judgment for the amount admitted by Mr. Baldwin, namely, L2 19s. 83d and costs. Sutherland v. Patterson.—On the appli cation of Mr Branson, house service of the summons was granted.

Press Co. v. K«avanagh.—Claim L 6 lls. 6d. Evidence in this case was taken on behalf of the defendant, for whom Mr. Branson appeared, the evidence of the plaintiffs being taken in Christchurch.

Ashbnrton Borough Council.

The usual monthly meeting of the Borough Council was held in the Council Chambers last night. Present His Worship the Mayor (presiding), Messrs. Roberts, Robinson, Friedlander, Parkin, Ivess, Williamson, St. Hill, and Harrison.: HIGHER ASHBURTON. A petition from twenty-nine ratepayers in Wills, Peter, and Cox streets was pre sented, praying for immediate steps being taken for the drainage of those streets. Owing to the filthy state of the side channels the locality had become un healthy. The footpaths in Cox street, too, it was pointed out, had not yet been formed. , Messrs. Leggett, Pavitt, Duncan, Wood, and Cookson waited upon the Council as a deputation from those who had signed the petition to urge its prayer upon the members. Mr. Joseph Leggett desired more especially to call the Coun cil’s attention to Peter street, which, through the refuse that flowed from Quill’s Hotel, was in a very bad state. It was so bad at times that he ; could scarcely live in his own house, and people very often avoided the street altogether. Mr. Wood could support all that had been said by Mr. Leggett. There was no out let for the offensive matter in Cox street, where it collected from Peter street. Mr. Fred Duncan also spoke in favor of the petition ; and Mr. Cookson spoke strongly against the state of the street behind Saunders’ Buildings. He had drawn the attention of the Inspector and of the Mayor, and of several Councillors to the nuisance.

His Woi'ship said his attention had been called to it, as Mr. Cookson stated, and the Council had had the. matter of nuisances generally under their considera tion. The By-laws would now be put in force against all those owners who allowed nuisances on their premises. Mr. Duncan said that all the work that had been done in the quarter the deputa tion came from had been done by the Road Board, and nothing had been done by the Council, except the filling up of a small gully. Mr. Cookson said that he attributed the recent death of a child of his to the un healthy state of the locality in which he lived. He was a large ratepayer, and he thought that even one year’s rates he paid would be sufficient to remedy the evil he complained of. Mr. Ivess, in a lengthy speech, spoke strongly against the apathy displayed by the head of the Council in this matter. He hoped the Council would not be con tent to see a body of gentlemen who had taken the trouble to attend personally put aside in this manner by a simple assurance that the by-laws would be en enforced. He was not so well acquainted with the borough’s finances as he hoped to be, but he recollected that it was intended to remedy nuisances existing in the town ship as soon as the funds were available. The crying nuisance at that time was Burnett street, and now that that was put right, he hoped *the others would be undertaken. The question of nuisances had now become an alarming one, and he was saddened to see the apathy displayed, especially when pestilence and death were stalking over the town. He for one would take every opportunity to advocate the removal of these nuisances.

Mr. St. Hill defended the Council against the accusation of being apathetic in the cause of sanitary reform. He would remind Mr. Ivess that at a recent meeting of the Council it had been de cided, to take the worst streets first. Bur nett street had been completed, Peter street would; follow, and then the next worst street to that.

His Worship was sorry to see personal matter introduced into the Council dis cussion, especially by a new member, and on his first attendance. He would assure the deputation that their remarks would have the fullest consideration, and the Council would'do their best to meet their wishes. The deputation then withdrew. mayor’s statement. His Worship, in his opening remarks, said that the credit balance at the bank was LG9 Is. lOd. ; the rates collected since last meeting amounted to L2 4s.—■ previously, L 1,025 12s. 9d—making in all L 1,027 16s. 9d. Rents had been paid amounting to L 6 4s. ; dog licenses Ll— previously, L 126 ; while a refund for re pairs to streets had been received from the Gas Company of L 4 15s. Bd. He had ar ranged with the Borough’s banker for an overdraft of L 750 to the 31st March 1881, by which time the new roll would be struck, and the Council would then pro bably be in a position to pay it off. In regard to the subsidy he hoped to be able to secure a certain proportion of the sub sidy which was supposed to be lost. He had explained to Government the reason why it was impossible to have made the application for the subsidy at the proper time, and he had a hope that the applica tion now made for a proportion of the subsidy would be received. His Worship then referred to the water supply, which had been successfully tested, and in , the course of his remarks highly eulogised the care and attention Mr. Fooks the engineer had bestowed upon the work, and also the close application of Mr. Brown to the works at a critical time when they wanted much looking to. After a re ference had been made to the letting of the reserves, hi 3 Worship took occasion to remark upon the speech of Mr. John Orr, one of the defeated candidates, in the recent elections, regard to the latter’s state re ent that he had spoken to councillors, on the subject of sanitary matters, but had been put off with a reply that they could do nothing. He took this occasion of giving the councillors an opportunity of stating what conversation they had had with Mr. Orr on the subject. Messrs. Parkin. Robinson, and others denied having had any talk with Mr. Orr.

. Mr. St. Hill could not say definitely that he had had a conversation with Mr. Orr on the subject, but he did not recol lect. He had had, however, many con versations with ratepayers on this and other subjects, and had ofien said that the want of funds stood in the way of doiim work. THE RAILWAY RESERVES. The assistant engineer wrote in reply to a letter of of the Council, dated 13th inst., to say that he did not aceuse the Council of interfering with the railway reserve near

the bridge, but only meant to say that the formation of the street interrupting the natural outlet caused the waterhole. The railway department did not therefore feel qualified in filling up the hole, but had no objection to the Council's workmen doing it. . •

Letter acknowledged. THE RESERVES. The Under-Secretary, Crown Lands office, wrote, forwarding'Uazetfe with notice of reserves that had been vested in the Council. Mr. St. Hill facetiously remarked that these reserves would give the Council a far greater extent of frontage to the river bed. THE TUSSOCK-CLEARING CONTRACT. Sullivan, the laborer, who undertook the contract for clearing tussocks at such an absurdly low figure, wrote, acknowledg ing his mistake, and asking for an increase. He thought 14s. per acre all round was not too low. Af er some discussion, it was resolved to defer consideration of the matter till the Engineers’ report had been read. THE FIRE BRIGADE. The Hon. Sec. Ashburton Fire Rrigade wrote, asking the Council to communicate „. with the Fire Insurance Association, with a view to an increased grant from that Association in aid of the Brigade’s funds. The Association’s Secretary had written for a statement of the brigade’s expendi- - ture for the past twelvemonths, which' he had supplied, and now enclosed a copy for the Council’s information. The expendi ture amounted to L 222 18s. The Mayor said that he had put the. claim of the Borough’s Brigade before the Association, but he had no hope that the grant would be increased. Mr. Friedlander moved that the Associa tion be written to as requested by the Brigade, urging the Brigade’s claims for an increased grant. Mr. Williamson seconded, and the motion was carried, as also a further motion by the Mayor that the agents of the various companies be asked to repre sent the matter to their principals. THE NEW MEMBERS. The Clerk reported the election of Messrs. St. Hill, Ivess, and Roberts,* and these gentlemen signed the usual declara tions. THE ENGINEER. A letter was read from the Engineer on i the subject of his allowance. His engage ment terminated by notice on the. 9th of - August, but he had continued to supervise . the general work since then. No charge had been made for his services on the o:d nary work, but Mr. Fooks was willing to act until the Council had come to a decision as to future arrangements at a reasonable commission on work that may . be carried out. Work on the water... supply was carried out by a separate ar rangement. - ' ■ Mr. Ivess moved that the Engineer’s letter be not considered till next meeting. He (Mr. Ivess) hp,d a motion to give notice of that night which would materially affect the Engineer’s engagement with the Council. That motion would come on fori discussion next meeting night. Mr. Parkin seconded.

Mr. St. Hill moved as an amendment that the thanks of the Council be given to Mr. Fooks for his able services in connec tion with the water supply, and that his services for the carrying out of that work be retained at the rate per cent he was, at present paid. Mr. Harrison seconded the amendment, thinking that it would be a great loss to the Council if they should let go their hold of the services of such a man as Mr. Fooks. .7- Mr. Williamson paid a high tribute to Mr Fooks’ abilities. Councillors might smile as they liked, but it was a faci not withstanding that he was an excellent engineer. Mr. Fooks had been patient with the Council at a time when the Council was short of funds, and had sub mitted to his services being dispensed with for four months.

After some further remarks by members, Mr. Ivess disclaimed all intention of standing in the way of a vote of thanks to the Engineer. Ho member of the Council would be more ready to accord it than he would. He would withdraw his motion with the consent of his seconder, if there was a belief in the minds of the Council that he was standing in the way of a vote of thanks to the Engineer. The motion was withdrawn, and Mr. St. Hill’s motion was passed. BURNING TUSSOCKS. Several residents obtained leave to burn tussocks upon their sections, subject to the condition of being held responsible for all damage done, and the work to be completed by the Ist of November. THE BOROUGH SOLICITORS. An agreement drawn up by Messrs. Branson and Burnell, embodying the terms on which they were engaged .as solicitors for the Borough ' was presented for sign and seal by the Council, but as the members were not wholly satisfied with the wording of the document, a depu*. tation consisting of the Mayor, Mr. St. Hill, and Mr. Ivess, was appointed to in terview the lawyers on the subject of their agreement, and to report at next meeting. THE INSPECTOR OF NUISANCES, Mr. St. Hill said he had been oom. plained to against the Inspector of .Nuisances, who never seemed to be where he wa3 wanted. There were a good many places such as the Triangle, and the boardinghouse locality in Tailored street that had been complained against, to the Inspector, but nothing had been doile on the matter. There ought to have been a report before the Council. His Worship explained that the In spector had taken action and those who caused the nuisances would be proceeded against. The delay had arisen through the agreement between the Council and their solicitors not being complete. THE BOROUGH SUBSIDY. At the request of Mr. Friedlander, the Clerk read the letter written by the Mayor to the Colonial Treasurer on the subject of the subsidies, ip whitjli thi claim of the Borough to a share of the subsidies, notwithstanding, its inability to comply with all the technicalities of the Act, was strongly urged. In it the diffi culties of a young borough were strongly set forth. Mr. Harrison moved a vote of thanks to the Mayor for his action in the matter. Mr. Robinson seconded. Mr. Ivess would give the motion what support he could, but honor should be given where honor was due. It was a little premature to give honor for a work before the work had been brought to a successful issue, but it was a fact that the member for the district, Mr. E. G.

THE ASHBURTON HERALD, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1880.



Tliis Day. DON’T MISS THE OHANCE of Beeing the V , « - j Camera Obseiira, A treat which should be embraced by classes—by the learned arid the young. The result obtained by. this wonder in optics, seeing life to nature, must be seGn to be believed. The wonders of Science are here revealed by sight alone. This Exhibition is limited to Saturday Next, and will be OPEN DAILY, between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m Admission — ONE SHIL LI N G, Children under twelve years, half-price. Special arrangements made in favor of Public Schools, for whom this Entertain ment forms one of the most interesting ' OBJECT LESSONS. 907 c



fjio WN HALL,S ASHBURTON. This Evening. THE IRISH PILGRIM WILL APPEAR IN HIS HUMOROUS ENTERTAINMENT, Entitled — LIFE ON THE AUSTRALIAN GOLD FIELDS IN 1851. Musical Director Mr. W. Leslie. Business Manager Mr. Hastings. MILLION BRICES—3s., 2s. and Is. 236g-917c



To-Night. POPULAR LECTURE. A LECTURE will be delivered in the PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, ASHBURTON, on TUESDAY, 21st., Sept. Subject : “THE FIVE SENSES.” By the Rev. A. M. Beattie, M. A. Chair to be taken at 7.30. Proceeds for Sabbath School. The CHOIR will render some MUSICAL SELECTIONS. 2230-896 c IJiOWN HALL, ASHBURTON, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23rd and 24th. “COLdsSEAN PANTASCOPE.” Including Illustrated Lecture on Mormon ism and Salt Lake City a la Artemus Ward. New York to Australia, illustrating a terrible STORM AT SEA. THE GREAT CHALET, The Master Ventriloquist, will introduce his recherche entertainment. THE TWIN TRAPESE VAULTERS, The wonders. 100 Valuable Presents will begiven away each evening. Prices—3s., 25., and Is. Overture at 8. 913 c Miscellaneous "T'l'TANTED A thoroughly good VY general SERVANT, by middle of next month, for a respectable family in to.wn ; good wages ; none but the above named need apply. Herald Office. 904 c T OST—A large BLACK RETRIEVER | 1 DOG, had registered collar on. Finder will be rewarded by leaving same at Messrs. Fooks and Sons’ Offices. 229g-916c FOR SALE. A GOOD Brick Four-roomed HOUSE, f\ with back kitchen, wash-house, and boiler, all well finished and complete, good out-houses, and every convenience, Quarter-acre Section, nicely fenced, well cultivated, with a number of trees planted thereon; very cheap ; can be had on terms. Also, Quarter-acre SECTION adjoining, well fenced. Full particulars by applying to “P. H. W.,” Herald Office. 798 c KAIAPOI. WOOLLEN MANUFACTUR ING COMPANY (LIMITED ) CAPITAL £IOO,OOO IN 4000 SHARES OF £25 EACH. ISSUE OF NEW SHARES. EORMS of APPLICATION FOR SHARES, with full information, can be obtained of Mr. Weeks, Ashburton Guardian Office, by whom application for Shares will be received. Deposit, 20s. per share ; and 60s. per share on allotment. August 23, 1880. R, In THE District Court of Christchurch, Holden at Ashburton. IN THE MATTER OF The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876, and the several Acts amending the same, and in the matter of the BanVniptcy of JAMES GARDINER, of Ashburton Con tractor, a debtor. I HEREBY SUMMON a meeting of the creditors of the abovenamed debtor to be held at the offices of.E. G. Crisp, solicitor, Montgomery’s Buildings, Ashburton, on SATURDAY, the 25th day of September, instant; at 11 o’clock in the forenoon, to con sider the abovenamed debtor’s intended appli cation for his discharge. - Dated this 21st day of September, 1880. JOHN ORR, Creditors’ Trustee. E. G. Crisp, Solicitor for debtor, 915 c k&M



Miscellaneous. • ' ‘ • • S' ECTIONS—TO LET, for One or more years, Town and Suburban SEC-. TIONSj from one rood to fifteen acres. Also one acre and a half .on East Belt, fenced. . CHARLES BRADDELL, ‘ 9140 - BjirnOtt Street; THE BEST VALUE ./j ' ■; . ' FOR O. ' . ,-‘s . READY -MONEY . IS THE (MEN’S) CLOTHING (AND BOYS’) MANUFACTURED BY rp|HE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING X FACTORY, which can be purchased at their Retail Branches, now established all over New Zealand. The Garments are thoroughly shrunk. The Fit and Style are perfect. The Workmanship i? equal to bespoke. The Trimmings are of superior quality and strength. The Tweeds are of the very best descrip-, tion. The Stock is the largest in the Southern Hemisphere. The tall, short, lean, and stout can be equally well fitted. The Goods are all marked in plain figures. The system of business is to exchange every article that does not give satis faction. And, in addition to all these advantages, you can purchase A SINGLE GARMENT ■AT THE WHOLESALE PRICE. Mercery, Hats, Shirts, Ties, Scarfs, Bags, Portmanteaus, Rugs, and Blankets at Wholesale Prices. THOUSANDS OF DISCERNING CUSTOMERS Testify that the New Zealand Clothing Factory’s Garments are the Very Best Value for Ready Money. Ashburton Branch : EAST STREET. WM. SPARROW, 910 c Manager. Circular. To STATION-HOLDERS, LANDED PROPRIETORS, FARMERS, CATTLE - DEALERS, AND THE RESIDENTS IN ASH BURTON AND SURROUND DISTRICTS.



Messrs. Quill & Co., AUCTIONEERS, STOCK, LAND, & ESTATE AGENTS, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, Ashburton, BEG to announce to station-holders, landed proprietors, farmers, cattle dealers, and residents in Ashburton and the surrounding districts, that they have . COMMENCED BUSINESS in the above line ; and, from, their long experience in the various departments, feel assured that all commissions' en trusted to them will be conducted satis factorily to their patrons. Sales will be held as required, at the Salerooms and Yards in Ashburton, or any part of the district. They will also hold a Regular Sale of STOCK, LAND, 7 FARM PRODUCE, FURNITURE, and GENERAL MERCHANDISE, a t their Rooms, every Saturday, particu lars of which will be duly advertised. The interest and the support of sellers and buyers are respectfully solicited. Cash Advances made on all classes of Goods placed in their hands for sale. THE FIRST SALE Will be held at their Rooms on SATURDAY NEXT, SEPTEMBER 25. For particulars, of Sales please see advertisements. AUCTIONEERS. SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, Ashburton. 238g-918c*