The Ashburton Herald AND Borough and County Advertiser (With Which is incorporated the “Evening Echo”). THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER, 1, 1880.

Bluelight. —The well-known sire Blue light lias been sold by his owners to a gen tleman in Waimate, for the sum of 150 guineas.

A Haul. —lt is stated that Mr. G. D. Branson intends to hand over the ten pounds that he recovered in the trespass case on Tuesday to the Library.

.Wakanui School Committee. —Mr. W. McLachlan, of Dunedin, has been ap pointed to the mastership of Wakanui School, which position Mr. Guinney re cently resigned. . ’Wheat Sales.— Messrs* Friedlander Bros, report sales .of Ashburton wheat, in London, ex Mai’aval, Arethusa, Piako, and. Inglewood, at 465.., 475., 48s. 6d., and 48s. 9d. per quarter. In Bankruptcy. —A meeting of the creditors of John Logan,; farmer, Rangi tata,' is summoned' for Friday next, at 11- o’clock, in Messrs. Branson and Purnell’s offices, to consider bankrupt’s application for discharge. Vestry Meeting. —At the monthly meeting of St. Stephen’s vestry yesterday afternoon, which was pretty fully at tended, a special resolution approving of the business transacted at the last special meeting was passed, and one confirming the payment by the churchwardens to Mr Paige of twenty guineas. It was decided to hold a continuation of the gift auction on the show day of the Agricultural and Pastoral Association, the members of the vestry forming a committee for the ar rangements, Mr. Gundry scting as secre tary—the auction to be held in the Town Hall. To consider the financial condition of the parish and parochial district, and the best course to follow to im prove it, Messrs. Fooks, Grigg, Walker, and Ward were appointed a sub-commit tee. It was resolved to ask permission of the Church Property Trustees to use the two vacant sections on the church site, and to authorise the Churchwardens to have new seats made and placed in the transept so soon as a number of sittings sufficient to warrant it have been applied for. On the motion of Mr. Bullock, seconded by Mr. Gundry , s it was decided to warn' holders of unpaid sittings that such, if not paid for before the 20th, inst., would be let' to parties who had applied for sittings. •> Ashburton Rifles. —On Tuesday even ing last the Ashburton Rifle Volunteers held their annual meeting, in the Somerset Hotel Sample Rooms, Captain T. Bullock being m the chair. The Treasurer’s state ment showed that the Corps had to their credit at the bank the sum of L2O 11s. 6d., and had paid away during the year (in cluding cost of uniform for band) over LB2. A committee, consisting of Captain Bullock, Lieut. Douglas, Sub-Lieut. Fooks, and Color-Setgt. Dolman, was appointed to select a suitable site in the Borough for a drill shed, and to ask the Government to reserve the same for that purpose ; the same committee was also instructed to procure, if possible, a site for a range, which is much needed in the district. The following members were elected as the Management Committee for the ensu ing twelve months :—Captain Bullock, Lieut. Douglas, Color-Sergt. Dolman,- Sergts. Nelson and Truckle, Bandmaster Savage, and Pvt. Felton. Pvt. Felton was elected Honorary Secretary. A vote of thanks was unanimously passed to Corpl. Vaughan for his services as Secre tary during the past year. It was re solved that the night for parade be Tues day, instead of Thursday as heretofore, commencing on' Tuesday next. A resolu tion was carried, to the effect that the fines on page 55 of the rules be most rigidly enforced ; it is hoped that this will have "the effect of making the members turn up more regularly at the parades— we may add that such fines, as well as un paid subscriptions, are recoverable before a magistrate. The entrance fee to the company was fixed at 25., and the subscrip tion at 12s. per annum, payable monthly. The Captain intimated that a meeting of the Management Committee would be held on Tuesday, 14th inst. Three new mem bers were elected, and the meeting ad journed.

Births, Deaths, and Marriages. The.births this month, in the Ashburton district numbered 31, a falling-off of six as compared with last month. The deaths were five, ene more than last month ; while four marriages have been celebrated, three more than last month. Repairs. —Farmers in this district have often felt themselves at sea during harvest time, when their reapers and binders went sick. A physidan expert in the healing of reaper and binder diseases advertises that lie has commenced practice at Hessey’s old foundry, Peter street. The doctor is Mr. W. R. Dunn.

Sporting. —The public meeting of sport ing men regarding the November events is to be held on Friday, as advertised, and we learn that far greater interest is this year being takenin the matter than ever has been taken before, so that a meeting of some importance in the list of sporting eyents may this year. be. expected to be held in Ashburton.

Unclaimed Letters..-— -The following is a list of letters from places beyond the colony, received at the Ashburton Post Office during the month of July, and remaining unclaimed on- Ist -September, 1880:.—Anderson, Alexr. .(2) ; Bensen, Julius ; Corcoran, Michael; Duffy., Dan ; Gilchrist, John R.; Green, William ; Hamilton, William; Hartland, G- Howard; Horsefall, Miss Olive; Jelfs, William ; Maultsaid, Thos.; ‘ McQreanor, James ; McPeak, Pady; O’Connell, John ; Palmer, Mrs. W.; Picknic, Mrs. James ; Quick,- Michael ; .Roberts, .. William ; Sharp, James ; Soulshy, R.; Staff, John ; Wellsman, F.

Local Industries Association.

At a meeting of the above Association, held last evening in the upper room of the Town Hall, there were about twenty members present. His' Worship the Mayor occupied the chair." The Secretary’s report "was read,- which contained sugges tions for the consideration of members regarding manu facture of straw plait, parchment, paper, glue, colza oil, , bone into knife, handles, &c. Ten new members were proposed and elected. Correspondence was read from Mr. Walker, suggesting wattle-planting for tanning purposes to the consideration of the Association; and from a gentleman in Christchurch relative .to the manufac ture of nails.

On the motion of Mr., Ward, seconded by Dr. Trevor, it was decided that future meetings of the Association should be held on' the second Wednesday of each month, at 7 p.m. An- amendment pro posed by Mr. Bullock; that the meetings be held at 2 o’clock in uhe afternoon was lost.

The following resolutions were then put to the meeting and carried, the sub-com mittees in each case to report at next meeting : ;c ;: Proposed by Mr./;Ward, seconded by Mr. Bullock, that the .following gentle men, namely, Messrs. ,-A. H. Sliury, W. H. Zouch, F. Guinness, J. R. Steel, and C. Homersham, be . a sub-committee to obtain information re leather factories.

Proposed by Mr. Ward, seconded by Mr. Mayo, that MesSrsi- John Grigg, J. Hunt, .and J. Clark be a sub-committee to obtain all necessary information re estab lishing cheese factories,"and to report at next meeting, v .’ it -

Proposed by. Mr.. Eyton, seconded by Mr.. Braddell. that . .Messrs. Jacobson, Grigg, Hodder, J. Hunt, and J. Young be appointed a sub-committee to obtain in formation re : establishing a factory in connection with linseed ; also, making oil cakes, &c. Proposed by Mr. Pavitt, seconded by Mr. J. R. Steel, that a sub-committee consisting of Messrs H. Moffat, G. Jame son, J. Carter, and Dr, Stewart, be ap pointed to obtain all information re estab lishing oatmeal mills. ■ Proposed by;Mr. Mayo, seconded by Mr. J. R. Steele, that; a sub-committee, consisting of Mr. C. P. Cox, S. Saunders, Joshua Tucker, J. Potter, and F. Pavitt be appointed to investigate the mineral resources of the district‘d the approximate outlay required to utilise the same, and all other information in connection there with, and to bring up a;-full report to next general meeting ; and that it be a recom mendation to the committee to obtain in formation re sand for glass making. Proposed by Mr. Ward, seconded by Mr. Bullock, that the following gentlemen be appointed a sub-committee to obtain all necessary information' re the establish ment of a woolen manufactory, namely, Dr. Trevor, Messrs. Braddell, Joseph Clark, and S. Re vans. ■ Proposed by Dr. TreVor, seconded by Mr. Pavitt, that the following gentlemen be appointed a sub-committee to obtain information re the-establishment of a beet root sugar factory, nameljy, Messrs. Eyton, H. Friedlander, D. Williamson, Joseph Ward, and 0. Purnell. Proposed by Mr. Braddell, seconded by Bradley, that the following gentlemen be a sub-committee to obtain information re establishing a starch factory, namely,. Messrs. John Orr, J. Bullock, F. Mayo, and F. Harrison. - ''

Mr. Jacobson spoke warmly in favor of establishing a woollen manufactory, and held that they should not confine them selves to one branch of the industry, but manufacture several articles..

His Worship advocated the manufacture of beet sugar as an industry which was worthy of consideration, and Mr. Ward read a letter by Sir Julius Vogel, addressed to the Premier, on the subject, and after a short discussion on matters of intei*est to the Association, the proceedings terminated.

The Wakanui School.

{From a Correspondent.)

A meeting of the Wakanui Presbytei’ian Church Committee and members of the Wesleyan Church was held in the resi dence of the district schoolmaster on Tuesday evening, August 31st, in order to consider what aetion should be taken upon a most singular communication, dated August 12th, which had been re ceived from the Wakanui School Com mittee, conveying the information that from the above date “a charge of three shillings would be imposed for each time the schoolroom should be used for religious purposes or otherwise.” No reason was assigned for the charge being made, nor were the representatives of the churches conducting services there allowed time to place the matter before their properly constituted church courts, so that the notification had rather a queer aspect about it.

After careful consideration, and as the School Committee were assembled in the school for the ordinary business, the church representatives unanimously sent a courteously written request to the local body that the former resolution should be rescinded, on the ground that they be lieved the householders of the district would strongly object to tax the very services which they themselves had. sought. There was a feeling expressed to the effect that if the school funds needed support it would have been a far more be coming thing for the Committee to have suggested that donations would have been acceptable, and not have gone about their work in the roughshod, assumptions manner they had done. However, the School Committee very quickly and curtly sent answer that they adhered to their former resolution of making the charge. In consequence of this determination, a meeting of householders is to bo called for Thursday, September 9th, at 7 o’clock p. m., that they may express their opinion on.the propriety of shutting out religious services in such an autocratic fashion.

Plans for a Presbyterian Chuch were laid'Before the meeting, but it is doubtful whether building will be gone on with until ■ the financial condition of the district improves.

ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL.

The usual monthly meeting of the Ash burton County, Council was held yesterday. In the absence of Mr. W. C. Walker, who was unable to be present, Mj>. John Grigg was appointed Chairman, and the following were the other members present —-Messrs. Alfred Saunders, E. G. Wright, Julian. Jackson, Duncan Cameron, Thomas Bullock, and E. S. Coster. chairman’s statement. The usual statement by the Chairman was.read by Mr. Grigg. It enumerated the business done by Mr. Walker during the month, and that to come before the Couneil that day. engineer’s report. The Engineer reported as follows : 1. A T orth Ashburton River Bridge, Pudding Hill. —Messrs. Thomas and Hill have just completed the erecton of this bridge. The work has'been executed in a very satisfactory manner, and three months within the specified time. Mr. Boyle is making good progress with the approaches, having nearly finished all the earth work on the south side of the river and the formation on the north side. I have, as requested by the Council, examine! into the question of protective woiks required for -Pud ding Hill stream, with a view to the preserva tion of the north approach, and the. securing of that portion of the river bed, situated between the north terrace of river and the- bridge. If protective works are, undertaken along .the bank of this stream, they would require to extend as far up as the stream adjoins the road, a distance of about 25 chains, and 'the works would be of an.expensive character, on account of (he great declivity of the channel towards the road, its height above the line'of roadway, and the lowness and shingly nature ofthe bank of the stream. ’1 he cost of a bulwark extend ing the above length would be about LSOO, and there would still be the risk of overflow, in the vent of further banking up of shingle in the bed of the channel. lam of opinion that in stead- of making any protective work here, it would, be better to allow the stream to fall into the main river, at a point of table land about 20 chains higher up. This could be done at an expense of about L7O, and as there is gteat fall there, and also great capacity for any shingle carried down by the stream, there would be more facility afforded for the channel keeping itself clear, and for flowing, in a defined course, at a considerable distance from the bridge and approach. This latter scheme could form an addition tp the contract for the approaches, if the Couucil decide that this proposal is to be carried out. .

2. Dam, 1-udding Hill. —The contractor has made satisfactory progress during the month, and about two-thirds of the entire work has now been completed. I have made arrangements for the execution of the outlet works, and the sluices are now about to be fixed. Should the Council decide to go on with the concrete channel for the initial main, this work might he tendered for at next meeting of Council. 7. South Ashburton Bridge—Mount Somers. —'t he contractor for the approaches has started work on the south side of the river, and has made satisfactory progress so far. . 4. Filter Basin, Belmont, Methven. —Mr. Soland commenced work here about a fortnight since, and has stripped a considerable portion of the area required. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Compauy have given permission to enter on the ground, pending the execution of deed of conveyance.

j. Fencing Contract, No. 2, Rakaia Gorge Approach. —A considerable quantity of fencing material has been prepared, and the erecting will be commeuced without delay. 6. Winchmore and Methven Drainage. —The various contracts are now complete, ,with the exception of a few floodgates on No. 3 section, and the road for Mr. David Morris. Mr. Anthony Thomson now offers to give a quarter of an acre of land for the road, for a sum of LiOi exclusive of fencing, and if the Council agree to these terms access may be obtained at once. With reference to tlie question of connecting Mount Harding Creek* with the drainage just executed I find the best method of. doing this is by catching .ft at the point where it runs on to the surface near R.S. 24404, and carrying it in a line parallel to the main road, and chains distant from it into a large gully which connects with No. 1 contract, at a point about miles from the north end of said contract. The length of new cut would be about 122 chains, and the cost I estimate at Ll3O, exclusive of ford for main road, which would cost L 25. 7. Floodiuater, Methven Township.— ln order to prevent j damage to the Methven town ship and district, it will be necessary to, lead Chapman’s Creek from a point nearly op posite Mr. Holmes’ house, down past Devery’s old stable into the Dry Creek. The distance is about 105 chains, and the cost would be nearly Lioo. The proposed line is shown in blue on accompanying tracing.

S. Forks Protective Works. —The willow planting has been continued during the month as requested by the Council. A further quantity of 3,200 plants have been put in, in the Forks districts. The last lot to planted is from Digby’s tipper boundary for a distance of 30 chains up the river. Near this the liver is gradually encroaching towards the road; indeed, at one point there is not more than the full width of the road left now. The river strikes nearly at right angles the river bank there, which is very low, and so liable to be broken through if the current continues to flow against if. I may here state that the question of river protection in the Forks dis trict along the south bank ot the north branch is assuming a serious aspect, more especially from Mr. Church’s upper boundary to the Winchmore crossing, and in a lesser degree from the latter place to the crossing below Digby’s bridge. The river bed is silting up to an enormous extent, and is now so much higher than the adjacent district to the south, the low banks cannot much longer resist the pressure of repeated floods against them, especially as there is such a declivity outwards, in the direction of the South Ashburton river.

The works erected by the Council have given partial ralief to the district, and have checked the outward tendency of the river in a consider able degree, but part of an embankment at upper end has also been swept awaw, and judging from the manner in which the river is changing, it would appear as if a bulwark and embankment would be required, not-at points merely, but over the whole distance nearly for a mile; and a half down from Mr. Church’s upper boundary. The places I have referred to, are the most dangerously affected of any. I have had an opportunity of examining, but I am informed that considerable encroachment is taking place on other parts of the river also; and 1 beg to bring the subjcet under the notice of the Council, so that they may have an oppor tunity of considering how the question of river conservancy is to be dealt with. It seems to me that, under present circumstances it would be very desirable, in the first place, that an inspection of the various places be made by a committee of the Council, ,as this would no doubt be the best method of leading the Council to a decision as to what .steps, if any, should be taken in the matter.

g. Timm/d Drainage. —The earthwork of main drain is now nearly complete, as is also the bridge for Maronan road. 10. .Approaches, Hinds River Bridge — Stir, vevors Road. —The earthwork of .these ap proaches is in progress, and will be finished in about a fortnight. ' //. Wheeler’s Drainage. —The contract for this work has been completed, and an extension has also been made to Spicer’s Creek. 12. Water ton Drainage. —The Wheatstone drainage scheme has now been executed, and cuts off the floodwater from the large area below the Wheatstone road. With reference to my report of sth November last, and others, on drainage questions, you will observe that relief was proposed.to be given to the Water ton district by dealing with Spicer’s creek and the gorse fence drain. These have been already tapped at the points D and E respec tively, so as to divert at these points any over flow from said sources into Bell and Dawson’s line of drainage. What now remains to be done is to provide sufficient waterway at the lower end of Spicer’s creek, from F, where it leaves the gorse fence, to where the present outfall is, at G. The channel from Fto G would average 12 feet wide, feet deep in the solid, with the excavations disposed of in floodbanks, in a uniform manner. The present bridges at II and K on Waterton and Beach roads should each be raised about 2 feet. From F to E is the line of an existing drain, known as the “gorse fence drain,” Spicer’s creek joining it at the point L. Several portions of this drain are too narrow and two shallow, but by judiciously scouring and enlarging it, an expenditure of five shillings per chain for excavation on the portion from E to F would render the drain of sufficient capacity to serve the purpose lequired over that length of miles, if the owners first cut and trim the gorse fence along the line of drain. I estimate the expense as follows : —Scouring and enlarging gorse fence drain, E to F, L7O ; new cut near present Cieek from F to outfall, including raising of bridges, Waterton and Beach road, L2SO ;-field crossings, &c., L 50 —total, L4OO. The “wholly artificial’* channel as recom mended by the surveyor to the Longbeach Road Board, on red line A B, will cost upwards of L2,0c0, to include excavations, price of land, severance, new bridges, stanks, floodgates, &c. What I should propose, therefore, is, generally t o improve the course of the present waterway. By following this line, no water rights would be interfered with, and the discharge would be directly near Mr. Davies’ mill dam, just as at present. As contributing in no small degree to augment the damage at Waterton, and as causing the water to flow over the top of the main road-there in .several places,. .I may mention the very insufficient culvert' accommo dation provided near Waterton Hotel for the floodwater which discharges from the side ditches of Bell’s road directly on to the main road. The outlet there should be at least four times as large as at present, and should connect with watercourse at M. This is a matter, however, which, I presume, should be carried out by the Road Board, and this item of cost is not included in my estimate. 13. Stockyards, Ashburton. —The various contractors are getting on well with the work. The caretaker’s house will be finished in a few days. The erection of cattle yards is in progress, and nearly the whole of the material for.these is on the . ground. The gates for the sheep-yards are all made, and the shingling of the space to be occupied by yards is being .carried on simultaneously with the other works. Tenders for pig-pens will be called for at once, as requested by the Com mittee.

i.f. Approaches, Ashburton Railway Bridge. —At the request of the Ashburton Railway Engineer, I met him to explain the Council’s wishes regarding the shifting of the level cross ing gates to the other ends of approaches. He quite concurs as to the desirability of the alteration, and.he. will,further recommend to the head of his department the widening of the approaches. 16. Certificates. —I have granted certificates of work done by the various contractors during the month.

William Baxter, County Engineer. THE PLAINS WATER SUPPLY.

Mr. Wright moved a resolution as fol lows —“ That no works except those under contract be proceeded with until the votes of the ratepayers be taken on the main question.” He objected to any further works being undertaken, except such as were under contract, until the consent of the ratepayers were obtained for the whole scheme. To take the water to any part of the district before the general consent was obtained would put that part of the district in possession of the water and at the same time enable them to oppose the scheme with impunity if they chose, and thus pre vent others from obtaining a supply. Mr. Wright took occasion to speak of the Water Supply Bill, and explained some of its provisions. He stated that 1 the basis of rating had been altered from 6d. per acre to 2s. per £. He had had to consent to this or lose the Bill, as .the House held that the former basis was antiquated. He also referred to the reduction of the bor rowing powers from LIOO,OOO to L50,0Q0, but was of opinion the sum would be amply sufficient. Some discussion took place on the sub ject, and after the question of an open channel had been spoken of by one or two members, and the power to cut off the water at any time had been referred to by Mr. Grigg, as always being in the hands of the Council, and as likely to counteract any undue advantage any ratepayers may take of the fact that they already had the water, the resolution was carried. Mr. Coster moved, and Mr. Cameron’ seconded —“That the Council proceed to take the votes of the ratepayers on the question of the loan being raised for com pleting the water-works scheme as pro posed, at the earliest possible date. ” This motion was carried. WINCH WORE DRAINAGE. It was resolved that Mr; Thompson’s offer for a quarter acre be accepted, pro vided he agrees to accept L 3 for fencing. PUDDING HILL PROTECTIVE WORKS. Mr. Coster moved, and Mr. Bullock seconded a resolution that half cost be paid by the Council and half by the Mount Hutt Road Board, and the work be carried out by the Council provided the Mount Hutt Road Board agree to these terms.

RIVE It CONSERVATION. In reference to a remark made by Mr. Grigg, Mr. Bullock said that all the work done in the direction of protective works bad been done with a view to being ultimately handed over to a Board of Con servators. HewouldmovethataCommittee be appointed to examine the river and report to next meeting as to the worst points. Mr. Grigg was of opinion that action in 1 this direction ought to take its initiation from those who had land upon the river bank. -

Mr. Bullock pointed out that the Coun cil had taken up the question of sur face water drainage at Waterton. . He was sure that more damage was done by' the river than by the surface water, and if it was right for the drainage question to be dealt with it was also' right to take.' action in the matter of river protection. Mr. Grigg explained that the two. questions were different. The river touched only those holding land upon its banks, while, the surface drainage ques tion affected all who held land, whether on the rivet banks ®r at a distance from-k them. The subject of protective works at the Ashburton Forks was postponed till next meeting. Mr. Bullock’s motion for, a committee having been withdrawn. k WATERTON DRAINAGE. ;. >, *] It was resolved that the Engineer’s esti mates of L4OO be approved, of, and .ten ders be called for the work. harding’.s creek and floodwater at METHVEN TOWNSHIP. The recommendation in the Engineer’s report was' approved, and lie was in-f structed to call for tenders. A REQUEST. . •. - , Messrs. Thomas and Hill, contractors for.the erection of the North. Ashburton bridge applied for an allowance in con- . sideration of having completed their con?' tract before the contract time, and also for interest on their deposit. The interest only was allowed. . , . A DIVERTED STREAM. ■ r. • Mr. C. W. Ireland, for Mr. Anthony Thomson, wrote stating that a' stream of water running through Mr. Thomson’s q land had been diverted by the Council,-fix and asking for its restitution or for com pensation. ' • , Mr. Cameron explained how the diver sion had occurred, and ultimately the ob-, struction was ordered to be removed.- THE WAKANUI ROAD BOARD RATE ROLL. . , The Wakanui Road Board wrote ask-.'; ing to be relieved from paying their share of the co3t of the County valuation, inas much as, by their acceptance of their roll which was an inforihal one, they would be unable to levy rates this year. • -• Mr. Wright explained that the Board were not in the position their letter stated. He had consulted' the Solicitor-General and the Hon. Mr. Dick, and they had informed him that the opinion for warded to the Wakanui Road Board as that of the Solicitor-General, which sus tained.the opinion of the Board’s solicitors, •• had been drawn up by the assistant, ,in the absence of tire Solicitor-General him self. This had been overruled, and there. , was no w nothing to prevent the Board from levying their rates and recovering them ink* a Court of justice if necessary, .. ; The Board’s application was* mot'enter* tamed. . \ lv .\ ..jV , THE LAND FUND. " k The Secretary to the Treasury wrote. , informing the Council that L 602 11s. 7d.; ; balance of the surplus land fund had been paid to the County Fund Account. Sir. Coster moved that it be divided amongst the Road Boards in the samh proportion as the previous division -of L 13,404 had been made—which was car ried. EXCHANGE OF ROAD. , It was decided to hold a special meeting'' aftir next ordinary meeting to .consider the question of closing a road. in the Mount Somers district, in exchange for which a new road had been opened, ten days’ notice to be given. BURIAL GROUNDS. Mr. W. T. Chapman wrote from Alford Forest enclosing a tracing of eligible sites for burial grounds in that district, and asking for a grant towards fencing and lay ing off' ten acres marked on the tracing, It was resolved to ask for further infor mation. . . PLANTATIONS.. Mr. Bullock /thought a sum of LIOO might well be .devoted to planting the shingle reserves at Upper Ashburton and Mount Somers. .These reserves were not now used for grjvvel purposes, and they could be utilised to good purpose for plan l tations. He would move accordingly. ! The Chairman thought it would be in judicious to spend money in that way, on small plantations that would be costly to plant. , ... Mr. Wright seconded the motion pro forma , and after a lengthly discussion .it was lost. . accounts. Accounts to the amount of L2;859 were passed for payment. •, A REFUND WANTED. The Secretary to the Treasury wrote forwarding a statement prepared by the Receiver of Land Revenue, Canterbury, in which it was shown that since 30th June, 1878, the date of the constitution of the Borough of * Ashburton, the sum of L 3,476, 14s. had been received from sales within the Borough. The Receiver had shown in the accounts rendered by him to the Treasury that the lands referred to were situate within the County, and in consequence the County had peen paid in error twenty per cent of their proceeds. The amount of L 695 6s. 9d was therefore asked to be immediately refunded by the Council to the Public Account.

The matter was referred to the Council’s solicitors. • HOSPITAL. ' The report of the Hospital Committee was read and adopted, and the tenders for. fencing left in the hands of the Chairman to settle. RANGITATA FERRYMAN. Mr. Jackson was reappointed ferryman at the Rangitala. . _ : SLAUGHTER LICENSE. Mr. Murdoch Bruce obtained a license for a slaughter yard at Seafield. pounds. The Clerk was instructed to invite appli cations for the position of poundkeeper at the Ashburton pound, the lease of which would shortly expire ; the Longbeach Road Board to recommend a keeper for the Hinds pound. It was resolved to appoint the person recommended by the Mount Hutt Road Board as keeper of the Methven pound, and on the Board’s conditions. TIMBER. A claim by Mr. Butts for a rebate oii

THE ASHBURTON HERALD, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2,: 1880.



Miscellaneous. PIANOFORTE FOR SALE. A GOOD Strong Cottage Pianoforte for Sale, second hand, price L 35 cash. Apply office of this paper. 641 c 117 ANTED—By a young man, a SITUA- V V TION in an office. Some experi ence. Address “ Clerk,” Guardian Office. 805c-166g W T ANTED YV General SERVANT. Apply at T. R. Hopper and Co.’s Store. 822 c •\TTANTED, by a respectable young W woman, a SITUATION as House maid or Nursemaid. Apply at once, Hiralp office. 832 c £IO,OOO rate of interest. Ashburton. TO LEND,, in sums to suit borrowers, at lowest F. P. O’Reilly, Solicitor, 424c-835g EOUND, on the Ist inst., a PURSE of Money.. Owner can have the same by giving description and paying expenses by applying to A. E. Bean, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. ' 833 c “notice. " • " ALL ACCOUNTS due to the Estate of JOSEPH WARD, Butcher, must be paid to Messrs POYNTZ & CO., forth with, whose receipt will be a sufficient discharge. R. LANCASTER. 826 c Trustee. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. ■'VTOTICE is hereby given that the Ash burton County Council will be glad to receive Donations of Books, Periodicals, Newspapers, &c., for the use of the patients in the County Hospital. Dona tions of old linen will also be thankfully received. By order, F. MAIN WARING, Clerk. Ashburton, August 23, 1880. 793c-158g CHANGE OF PROPRIETARY. FTIHE UNDERSIGNED has much J- pleasure in announcing to the in habitants of Ashburton and district that he has TAKEN OVER the BUSINESS of Mr. J. S. SAVAGE, East street, Ash burton, and respectfully solicits a con tinuance of the patronage so liberally bestowed on his predecessor, trusting by keeping a choice assortment of all classes of FRUIT, CONFECTIONERY, &c., to merit a fair share of the public support. T. BENNETTO, FRUITERER AND CONFECTIONER, East street, Ashburton. 814 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. FOR SALE. A GOOD Brick Four-roomed HOUSE, J\ 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 EDUCATIONAL. MISS S. BARRATT, having taught successfully in the colonies for the last four years, is anxious to join her sister in establishing a SCHOOL in Ash burton. English, one guinea. Extra charges will be made for Music, French, and Drawing.. , Miss S. Barratt intends opening a NIGHT SCHOOL on the sth of SEP TEMBER. Terms—ls. Gd. per week. Apply to MISS BARRATT, Wills Street. SOD FENCING. 711 ENDERS WANTED for putting up JL two or three miles SOD FENCING, plough furrows. , Tenders to be sent in by SATURDAY, 4th September. For particulars apply to DONALD M‘LEAN, 827c-182g Lagmhor. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for the following C WORKS : No. 79. —Metalling 100 chains Rem mington’s Road. No. 80. —Metalling 100 chains Ben Ede’s Road into Lagmhor Road. No. 81.—Erecting Timber Culvert on ',; Remmington’s Road. No. 82.—Forming Roads, Westerfield Township, about miles. No. 83.—Re-forming and Metalling 1£ miles of Road near same township. No. 84.—Picking stones off road from Ninds river to Rangitata traffic bridge. No. 85.—Skim ploughing cross road opposite Greenstreet and Metal ling the same. No. 86.—Valuation of the District under the provisions of the Rating Act, 1876. - Tenders, addressed to the Chairman, to be sent in not later than noon, MONDAY, the 6th inst. Specifications, &c., can be Been at the office. , , 1 ROBT. D. PULLER, 830c-184g Clerk. ,



Business Notices. IMMENSE ARRIVALS OF NEW GOODS AT ORR & CO.’S. ON Tuesday, 7th Sept., We will show THE LARGEST STOCK OF NEW SPRING G 0:0 D S EVER OFFERED IN ASHBURTON. Ex HALCIONE, AT LYTTELTON, AND f NEW LONDON, AT MELBOURNE. ALSO, ‘ ' rjIHE Stock in the Assigned Estate of Messrs. Edmiston, Gundry, and Co., valued at £2,000, Which will be SOLD at about HALF-PRICE. CONSISTING OF CARPETS, MATTING, BLANKETS, GROCERIES; IRONMONGERY, CHAIRS, MATTRESSES, &c. ORR AND CO. September|lst, 31880.



Miscellaneous. The national mutual life ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRAL ASIA (LIMITED). Established 1869. Actuary and Secretary —J. M. Templeton, F.I.A. The MOST LIBERAL and EQUIT ABLE OFFICE for Life Assurance 'in the Australasian Colonies. The best office for young men. Profits divided every three years. Offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Wellington, and Hobart Town. The New Zealand Branch—A LOCAL INSTITUTION, investing all moneys in the colony. Resident Secretary Thomas Swain, Temple Chambers, Featherston street, Wellington. Agent for the County of Ashburton— S. SAUNDERS (of the firm of Saunders Bros.), Ashburton. •' ' Note the name—The National Mutual. 1690-821 c Y. R. In the District Court or Christchurch, Holden at Ashburton. IN THE MATTER :of the Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876, and the several Acts amending the-' same, and of the Bankruptcy of JOHN GEORGE ' ANSTEE, of Ashburton,' Boarding house-keeper, a debtor. Notice is hereiw given that the Creditors having failed to elect a Creditors’ Trustee, I have, pursuant to section 46 of the said Act, appointed WILLIAM RICHARDSON BOYLE, of Ashburton, Accountant in Bankruptcy, to be Creditors’ Trustee in the said Estate, and that the, said William Richardson Boyle has signified to me, in writing, his acceptance of such'Trusteeship. All proofs of debt to be forwarded to the Creditors’Trustee. - Dated, 'at Ashburton, this 31 day of August, 1880. >-)■ ' ■ •* C. CAVENDISH HURRELL, Clerk of the District Court., 834 c