POST OFFICE NOTICES.

M' Mails close at the Chief Post Office, Christchurch, for the following places (subject to necessary alterations) as under: — Friday, March 5. For Northern Ports of New Zealand and Australian Colonies (via Sydney), per Wakatipu.

The Ashburton Herald AND Borough and County Advertiser (With which is incorporated the " Evening Echo”). THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 1880.

St. Stephens. —lt is officially an nounced in the “ New Zealand Church News ” that the resignation by the Rev. W. E. Paige of the incurabency.of this parish, will take effect on the 31st of this month. It is uncertain to what cure Mr. Paige will be appointed. Unclaimed Letters. —The following is a list of letters from places beyond the colony received at the Ashburton Post Office during the month of January and remaining unclaimed on Ist March, 1870 : —G. Appleton, Henry Marlartic, H. S. Ball, James Payne, David Crawford, Walter Staff (2), W. Hayward, Walter Williamson, James M‘Avoy—care of John Small,—W. Jones (2), A. O. Weston.

Ashburton High School Board.—A meeting of the High School Board was held at the County Council offices at 1 p.m. yesterday. Present —Dr. Trevor (Chairman), Messrs. Saunders, Wright, Walker, and Grigg. The Board decided to apply to the Wakanui Road Board for the payment of Ll 4 for shingle taken out of mat amount t.o~be re-payable to'lvin Carter for compensation for surface dam age. Dr. Trevor and Mr. Walker were appointed a committee to arrange for lend ing the Board’s funds at the rate of 8 per cent., and it was decided to plant the re serve on two sides, a width of half a chain, and to let it by auction for five years.

Forks Protection Works. —The vari ous contracts on the protective works at the Forks are reported as completed, with one exception—that of Mr. Sutherland, which had the time extended over harvest. Rakaia Gorge Bridge Approaches.— On two of the contracts for these ap proaches the earthworks are about half finished, and in a third the formation is complete. The Ashburton’s Bridges —The County engineer yesterday reported the comple tion of the bridge over Taylor’s stream, and tenders were ordered by the Council to be invited for the approaches, in order to make the bridge available for traffic at an early date. With regard to the Mount Somers bridge over the South Ashburton, the engineer in his report said Mr. Butt, the contractor, had made a good start, and a steam pile driver was now putting the piles down satisfactorily to the re quired depth. Two piers were already driven, and a large quantity of the bridge material was on the ground. At Digby’s bridge, the work had been at a standstill owing to a hitch as to cartage of timber, but this had been overcome, and there was a probability that the l ridge may yet be completed within the extended time.

South Rakaia School Committee.— The South Rakaia School Committee held its ordinary monthly meeting on Tuesday evening. Present—Messrs. C. Tucker (Chairman), Sharp, Hartnell, ana Cox. The minutes of the previous meeting, and also of a special meeting, were read and confirmed. Correspondence from the Board of Education was read, informing the Committee that the block of five acres, bounded by Mackie, Normanby, Cudland, and Dunford streets, on which the present school buildings stand, was reserved by Government as a school site. The resig nation of Miss Jack, assistant mistress, was received and accepted. The Chair man said ho had advertised for an assistant mistress, but had no applications. It was resolved to extend the time, and hold a special meeting on March 16th. A bill for L 5 15s. 6d., for timber supplied to a former Committee was received, but its consideration was deferred. Mrs. Gainey wrote, asking to be paid L2 3s. 4d., for two months’ cleaning the school. It was resolved that Mrs. Gainey be paid for one month’s cleaning. The Chairman was authorised to have certain fences cut. The schoolmaster’s report was read and considered. It was resolved to recommend John Hale for the appointment of pupil teacher, subject to his passing the Fifth Standard. It was resolved to allow the school to be closed for a week during the time of examination for teachers’ certifi cates, to allow the master to attend the examinations. Christchurch Tramways. After a great deal of trouble the tramway rails have been got into proper order, and as soon as the line has been passed by the Government traffic will com mence.

TELEGRAPHIC.

TO-DAY’S CABLEGRAMS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE

Further Rise in Wool- London. March 2.

At the wool sale to-day 8,400 were offered, making a total of 1,25,600 bales catalogued since the opening. The market to-day was firm, and there was an active demand for all discriptions. Prices have further advanced -|d. to Id. all round. Three per cont. consols on change at 97|; 5 per cent. New Zealand loan, 102 ; 4-i New Zealand loan, 96 L Fall in Wheat. Adelaide wheat has declined one shil ling, and is now quoted at 59 per 4961b5. ex warehouse.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Reuter's T elegy am s.)

The Prize Cantata for the Melbourne Exhibition. Melbourne, March 3. There have been 190 Cantatas received in competition for the prize offered for a cantata to be performed at the opening of the Exhibition.

TO-DAY’S TELEGRAMS.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Pleuro-Pneumonia. Auckland, March. 4.

Mr. Whitaker’s secretary, in reply to a communication irom the Cambridge Farmers’ Club, said the weight of pi*ofes sional testimony went against the exist ence of pleuro-pneumonia in Auckland. Mr. Kinloch, Y.S., commenting on the letter emphatically reiterates that the dis ease does exist. The Irish Relief Fund. Subscriptions are still coming in for the Irish Relief Fund. Disputed Insurance. Graham,stown, March 4. The case of Driscoll versus the Norwich Union Insurance Company, claiming LSO, part of amount of insurance money, was concluded, after two days’ sitting, last night. Judgment was given for plaintiff. Considerable interest was taken in the case, and the evidence was very conflict ing, the agent of the company swearing positively that he had not received the renewal premium. Three witnesses swore as positively to the contrary. The address of counsel occupied nearly four hours. Other cases are likely to result from this one. Scarlet Fever. Scarlet fever is spreading. Rowdy Councillors.

There has been a stormy meeting _of the County Council, members accusing each other of malpractices in the sale of the balance of the iron imported by Go vernment for the large water race sold by the County. London Wool and Grain Markets. Wellington, March 4.

The N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency report, under date London, 2nd Maich— Wool sales progress firmly.__ niey corn closed. 26,000 bales have been sent to the manufacturing districts. Direct sales will close on the 12tli. Up to date 121,000 bales have been sold ; the princi pal advances have been in crossbred, superior greasy, superior combing, washed, and scoured. Competition by both Home and foreign buyers is active. The next sales will commence on 29th prox., 350,000 bales being admissable. Tallow market is quiet, best mutton being worth L 37, and best beef L 35 10s. per ton. Foreign arrivals are light. Wheat—Ade laide is worth 605., and New Zealand 575. per 4961b5. The leather market is flat. Another Blasting Accident. A report has just reached town that one man has been killed and another seriously injured by a fall of gravel in a ballast pit at Featherston. Typhoid. Typhoid fever is prevalent in some parts of the city. Horticulture. The flower show to-day is a great success. The Foxton Railway. The deputation appointed at the recent public meeting interviewed Government on the necessity of pushing on the Wel lington-Foxton railway. The answer was that the matter will be considered by the Railway Commission.

Presbyterian Harvest Thanksgiving. Dunedin, March 4. The Dunedin Presbytery has appointed a thanksgiving day for the bountiful harvest.

Chiniquy Throws Down the Gauntlet. Chiniquy challenges the Roman Catho lic Bishop of Dunedin to show that the persecution laws of the Church of Rome have ever been repealed, and that he (the Bishop, is not pledged by a solemn oath to exterpate all Protestants as soon as he has the power to do so. Railway Inspecton. Mr. Conyers left to-day on a visit of inspection to the West Coast. A Boy Drowned. William Mitchell, aged 14, was drowned in the Taierie near the ferry yesterday while bathing. A younger lad who was with him got frightened and ran away for assistance. Juvenile Thieves. At the City Police Court, two boys, aged 13 and 14, were sent to the Indus trial School for two years, for petty larceny. Two other boys, charged with escaping from the school, were remanded as the master was absent from town.

LAST NIGHT’S CABLEGRAMS.

BRITISH & FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE

(Reuter's Telegrams .) London, March 2. England and Persia. With reference to the statements made last month that Persia proposed to occupy the Province of Sistan, it now transpires that Persia has abandoned her intended expedition into the Province. It is further partially confirmed that the British Government will not permit Persia to oc cupy Herat. New Blood for Australia.

Two very valuable pure bred bulls have

been purchased at Oxford by Mi. McCul loch, for shipment to Australia. No Meaning Politically. ConstANTiNorLE, March. 2.

The recent attempt on the lives of the Russian officials connected with the Em bassy at Stamboul, is proved to have been without political significance. Imperial Handshaking. St. Petersburg, March. 2.

There have been great festivities in this city to-day in honor of the anniversary of the accession of the Czar. Great enthu siasm was displayed by the people, and the Czar has received a letter from the Emperor of Germany, containing con gratulations and expressions of lifelong friendship.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Reuter's Telegrams. J The Victorian Ministry. Melbourne, March 3.

Mr. Service is busily engaged forming a new administration, the personnel of which will be known to-morrow. The fol lowing have been named as being likely to form part of the new Ministry : —Messrs. Murray Smith, Cooper, Bent, Kerford and Sir C. G. Duffy. Sir C. M'Mahon is spoken of as likely to be appointed to the Speakership. Australian Cup. ’ Darriwell and Caspian are firm favorites for the Cup: ' Wheat. The shipments of wheat which have ar rived have been sold at an advanced price. An Outrageous Black Fellow. Campbell, a notorious aboriginal des perado, has shot a black tracker in the arm. Castaway. The barque Gazelle has brought to Bris bane eighteen of the crew of the ship Meta, which has been wrecked on the Solomon Group. She also brings a family named Treleaven, who were on board at time the vessel was wrecked.

THE MORMONS IN AUCKLAND.

[by TELEGRAPH. I Auckland, March 4. A large number of applications are being made for separation orders by married women. Some singular facts have come to light in connection with the recent Mormon scandal. Mrs. Rucky, the wife of a fisli hawker, who tried to bolt with Elder Pearce by the mail steamer, says she was very unhappy at home, owing to the harshness of her husband. She appealed to Pearce for advice at several prayer meetings held by the Mormons, whh recommended her to pray for guidance. She alleges she saw the Virgin in the night, and an angel told her to go to Utah. Mrs. Jackson, Christchurch, a widow and three children, accompanied Elder Pearce to Salt Lake.

TO-DAY’S SHOOTING AT NELSON.

(by telegraph.) Rifle Camp, Brightwater,

March 4.

The eleventh match is just completed. The remaining scores are—Dalziel, 71 ; each 68 ; Rogers and Purnell—each 67 ; Richardson, 9 ; Price, Norris, M‘Kee, and M'Kenzie (Blenheim) —each 66; Lieut. Adams, Milne, and Thornburn— each 65; Christie, Monk, E. Smith, Lieut. Ballinger, Stagg, Sopper, Menzies, and Mair—each 64 ; Kening, Skinner, R. Bannister, and Appleby—each 63; A. Ballinger, Cumming, and Harkness—each 62 ; Ross, Winton, Fenton, Badger, Sergt. Doige, and Griffiths—each 61; Beach, Hutton, Des Farges—each 60; Marshall, Downie, W. Adams—each 59 ; Coventry, Wemyss, and Dady —each 58 ; Haines, Hitching, Pink, A. Sutton, Gilchrist, and Peach—s 7; Hutch inson, Lever, and Martin— each 56;,Sergt. Ballanger, 54 ; Taylor, 53 ; Stafford and Fox each 52 ; Capt. Thompson, 51 ; Rutherford, 61.

WAKANUI ROAD BOARD.

The usual monthly meeting of the Wakanui Road Board was held to-day. Present—Messrs. Friedlander (Chairman protem.) J. Hunt, and J. Brown : AN OPEN RESERVE. Mr. William Rose wrote, objecting to pay the rent at which he tendered for a reserve, owing to the gate being left open for the purpose of contractors taking shingle out. It was resolved that Mr. Rose be allowed to withdraw his tender, and the reserve was then let to Mr. Wilkie at 10s. per acre. A NEWSPAPER ACCOUNT. The proprietors of the “ Lyttelton Times ” wrote, asking for payment of LI 175., for subscriptions due by the old Ashburton Road Board. The letter was referred back to the applicants. GRAVEL PITS. Mr. George Roberts applied for pay ment of L4O for two acres of land at New lands taken for gravel pits. It was resolved to offer Mr. Roberts Ll 5 per acre. Mr. B. Hampton wrote, demanding payment of L2O for an acre of land near Cambridge. The Board decided to adhere to their former offer of Llo for the land and L2 10s for the crop destroyed. Mr. F. G. Steadman, Registrar, Can terbury College, asked for payment for shingle taken from reserve 739, in the occupation of Mrs. Gibson. It was resolved to pay lid per yard for the quantity taken. FENCING. Mr. E. M'Girr wrote claiming for half cost of 17 chains of fence between his property and a Road Board reserve. The consideration was postponed for a full meeting of the Board. RATE DEFAULTERS. It was resolved to at once take proceed ings for rates. FINANCIAL. The Chairman reported that he had in terviewed the Longbeach Road Board re specting the adjustment of accounts, and there would be a settlement made before next meeting. The pay sheet was passed for payment. MLSCELLANEOUB. It was resolved—“ That all the main roads be cleared of thistles, and to repair the Wakanui township road.” The Surveyor was instructed to report on the state of the Road Board cottages. The Board then adjourned.

THE NELSON PRIZE FIRING.

(By Telegraph.)

Rifle-camp, Brightwater, March 3. The following are prize winners is'No. 1 Match :—Smith (Dunedin), 78 ; Moiris (Oamaru), 77 ; Milne (Patea), 75 ; Lieut. Bennett (Wellington), 74 ; Ellis (Thames), 74 ; Rogers (Blenheim), 74 ; Fenton (Thames), 73 ; Buckley (Christchurch), 73; Hood (Blenheim), 72 ; S. France (Blen heim), 72 ; Doidge (Nelson), 72 ; Cum mings (Wanganui), 72 ; Mackenzie (Blen heim), 72 ; Robinson (Wellington), 71 ; Crossman (Nelson), 71 ; P. Arslaw (Thames), 71; Weir (Thames), 71; Cole man (Waikato), 71 ; Fox (Christchurch), 71 ; Moore (Nelson), 71 ; Armstrong (Nelson), 71 ; Oakey (Taranaki), 71 ; J. Moore (Nelson), 70 ; Thomas (Thames), 70.

The winners in the fourth match arc — Purnell, Okey, Taylor, Monk, Webster, Richardson, Sergt. Doidge, Lieut. Rogers, Hunter, and Turner; Harding, Lieut. Adams, Hostings, M‘Kie, Christie, Hood (Blenheim), Griffiths, Hitching, Cummings, and Hooker. The eleventh match has been com menced, and, together with No. 10, will be gone on with in the morning. The scores in No. 11 so far are—Buckley, 72 ; Capt. Wilson, 72 ; R. Sopf, 71 ; Acheson, 71 ; Hood (Blenheim), 03 ; Turner, 68 ; Payn ter, 66 ; Hood, 66 ; Haycock, Cooper, Okey, Sergt. Hay, and Harding, each 65 ; Howell, Hall, Crossman, Miller, and Cochrane, each 64 ; J. Bost, Hunter, T. M'Kenzie, Weir, and Corporal Haslett, each 03 ; Hooper, 62 ; D. Burn, A. Brad ley, Hoskins, and Sergt. Haslett, each 61; Hutton, 60 ; Maddox, 59 ; Lyon, 58 ; Parker, 57 ; Sutton, 56 ; Fairs, 55 ; His lop, 54 ; Croucher, 53; J. Doidge, 47 ; Capt. Crowe, 49.

ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL.

The ordinary monthly meeting of the County council was held at the Council Chambers yesterday. Present—Messrs. W. C. Walker (Chairman). E. G. Wright, A. Saunders, John Grigg, Thos. Bullock, D. Cameron, E. S. Coster, and J. Jackson. chairman’s statement. The usual statement by the Chairman recounted the business done by him during the month and gave a rcsumd of the business to come before the Council that day. Amongst other matters he said the Returning Officer had reported the elec tion of Mr. T. Bullock as a member for the Upper Ashburton Riding in place of the late Mr. C. Reed. Mr. Higginson having advised the Council that he was awaiting definite orders from the Govern ment as the extension of the Rangitata traffic bridge, the Government have been asked to supply Mr. Higginson with such instructions, as the commencement of this work at this time is import tant, the river being low, and the material ready for use. Steps had been taken to place the Rangi tata ferryman in the ferry house during the remainder of his lease. engineer’s report.

The report of the County Engineer, on the works in progress and completed, was read. It was prepared with Mr Bax ter’s characteristic care and exhaustive ness, and an extract referring to the county drainage scheme is given in another column, while further information sup plied by the report will be found else- DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS. Mr. Wright considered that before any distribution of funds was made by the Council, a statement should be prepared showing the amounts already expended by the Council in roads, bridges, and drainage in each riding, so as to make a fair distribution of the funds to all parts. The Longbeach and Wakanui dis tricts had had as yet no share of the county funds for such works, and he did not think the Council ought to take action before having a state ment laid before them. So, to bring the matter to an issue, he would move— “ That L 2,800 be granted to the Longbeach Board, and LBOO to the Wakanui Board, for drainage from Butterick’s to the sea, and no further allocation be made till the statement is prepared. ” This would have the effect of doing justice to all the ridings in the country. Mr. Grigg seconded. He considered it wa3 only fair that these grants should be made, as LIO,OOO had been granted for a water supply on the plains, and LSOOO for the same purpose in the borough. Mr. Bullock said, before putting the motion, he desired to point out that several districts were left w'ithout any pro vision for such special works. He would instance Upper Ashburton and Mount Somers, they were not taken any notice of in the resolution. He did not ■wish to oppose it, as he considered works there necessary. After some further discussion, the fol lowing statement of the financial position of the Council was read by the Treasurer : —There was L 17,000 in the hands of the Council, irrespective of all appropriations, and the L 13,000 for distribution among the Road Boards. There might be LIOOO less, on account of the works on the Ran gitata traffic bridge. It was therefore clear that there were sufficient funds to carry out all the work in the Engineer’s report. He would say in answer to Mr. Bullock that, he represented the upper district conjointly with him, and would remind him that the Rangitata bridge was in that part of the county. Mr. Cameron suggested that the Engi neer should be instructed to inspect other portions of the county with a view of laying out other drainage works. The motion was then put and carried. DRAINAGE OF THE BOROUGH.

The Mayor of Ashburton wrote, re questing a sum to be voted in aid of drainage purposes in the borough. . On the motion of Mr. Bullock, the con sideration of the letter was postponed till next meeting, THE PIKE BRIGADE. Mr. James Wilkie, Captain of the Ash burton Fire Brigade, wrote, asking a grant in aid of the brigade’s funds. Ml’. Saunders considered the letter deserved consideration, as the members gave their services gratuitously. Mr. Bullock also spoke in favor of a donation.

Mr. Grigg said the question was, were they justified in granting any money out of the county. The brigade might be looked upon as capable of doing work outside the borough. Mr. Saunders pointed out that the application was made on the ground of protecting the Council’s property, and deserved consideration on that ground.

Mr. Grigg proposed:—“ That the sum of LSO be granted to the Brigade, on the understanding that the operations of the brigade are not confined to the town, and also that the resolution be submitted to the Council’s solicitor, as to the legal powers of the Council to make the grant.” The motion was seconded by Mr. Bul lock and carried. WATER FOR THE TLA INS. Mr. D. G. Holmes, and 38 others petitioned as under:—“We, the under signed ratepayers of the Mount Hutt Road District, being of opinion that the. pudding Hill stream could be brought down the plains through a creek known as Washpen creek, thence into the creek past Mount Harding to Methven, and thence distributed through the district by a system similar to that of Messrs. Gquld and Camerons’. We therefore beg that you will ascertain the cost of such work, and carry out the same if within the limits of our fair share of the LIO,OOO now allotted for supplying the plains with water.” Mr. Grigg thought the consideration of the application should be deferred till the Engineer’s report was made. Mr. Wright objected to this work being done, as it was a branch scheme, and it was necessary to carry out the main drain age and water supply first. The dam at Pudding Hill stream was an absolute ne cessity in any case as an intiative work, before any water supply works could be proceeded with. So long as this applica tion would fit in with the permanent scheme he would not object to it. Mr. Grigg pointed out that the applica tion applied for a portion of the LIO,OOO granted for the main works. Mr. Cameron said it was necessary to construct some substantial work, but it must be understood that there was a pro bability of the applicants getting a great deal more water than they wanted in flood time. It was all very well for them to apply for this stream in dry weather ; but there would be a probability of a deal of damage by overflow. Ho did not object to the scheme, and thought it would do a deal of good. Mr. E. G. Wright then proposed “That the engineer be instructed to pre pare plans and specifications for the requi site dam, weir, and off-take from the Pud ding Hill stream, to divert the quantity of wr ter requisite to supply the water pipes which it is proposed to lay down on the Rakaia Plains, and that tenders be in vited for the works for the meeting of the Council.” Mr. Grigg would like to know if the Council were decided in the opinion as to the proper source of supply. Mr. Wright said he was of opinion that Pudding Hill stream had been decided upon, as the source of supply and the Bill provided for taking two thirds of that stream.

Mr. Saunders thought that this most important part of the Water Supply Scheme was about to be gone into too hurriedly, as it was one requiring a con siderable amount of engineering skill, and he would prefer to have the plans, &c., submitted to the Council before calling for tenders. Mr. Wright said the amount required for the head v r orks and dam were of a small cost. The Engineer said his estimate for the dam was Ll5O. The resolution was then passed. VALUATION. Mr. Leach, valuator, wrote, pointing nut. to j 0 WOUICt-Uo-Lo their advantage to employ him to compile a roll for 1881, and lie would then be en abled to prepare a most satisfactory valua tion list, which would be a reference for future valuators. He also requested pay ment of 80 per cent, on his contract for preparing the 1880 valuation list. The Chairman said the Judge ordered that the contract price should be paid when the rolls were made.

Mr. Grigg said the Longbeach roll was no roll at all, and he would object to the payment of 80 per cent. He would have no objection to the payment provided there was any security for a roll being pre pared, and their duty was to see that the work was fairly done. There was a doubt as to the ability of Mr. Leach to do the work in the time alloted, and it was com petent for the Judge to appoint a new valuator.

Mr. Wright said a portion of the work had been done, and the valuator was clearly entitled to a payment, and he would be favorable to granting Mr. Leach 50 per cent.

Mr. Saunders considered the Council were the sufferers in the matter, and they were at present placed in a very awkward position. It was an instance of the absurdity of the system of accepting the lowest tender in place of appointing a competent man for the work. The lowest tender was not the cheapest. Mr. Bullock was inclined to favor Mr. Wright’s proposal to grant 50 per cent., and Mr. Wright’s motion was put and carried. THE HOSPITAL INSTRUMENTS. Mr. Wright laid before the Council the invoices of the surgical instruments for the Hospital. The cost of the instruments was L 154 10s. THE HOSPITAL REPORT. Mr. Saunders read a report on the hospital as follows : —The Committee ap pointed to make arrangements for the proper working of the hospital met at the Council Chambers on the 12th February. Your Committee, after consideration of the recommendations by Mr. Pridgeon, late of the Christchurch Hospital, have agreed to recommend a list of furniture. The Committee find that with an elaborate provision for general offices, the present hospital building only provides ward room for ten public patients besides the fever ward, and the accommodation which will be afforded by the north wing when built. Some provision should at once be made for carrying cooked meat from the kitchen to the private wards, for baths and water closets for females and private wards, for escape of steam from laundry, and for more boiler room for heating water for washing purposes, whilst the fever ward contains no provision whatever for the convenience of nurses. As a caretaker is now being found, the Committee would recommend that the whole site be fenced in, and the caretaker employed in prepar ing a kitchen garden for the benefit of future patients and staff. The Committee advise that a suitable married couple be appointed, and that the appointment of further officers should take place as the requirements of the institution may show to be necessary. Alfred Saunders, Chairman of Committee.

Mr. Saunders said that by utilising the Surgeon's room for patients, there would be accommodation for fully thirty patients.

He moved the adoption of the report, which was carried. WATER SUPPLY. Mr. Wright brought up an interim re port on the water supply, detailing the work done by the Committee during the past month, and stating that a new Bill was being drafted by Messrs Garrick and Cowlishaw. As one of the members of the Committee bad been appointed on the Railway Commission, and another on the Civil Service Commission, it would be necessary to appoint other members in their places. Mr. T. Bullock’s name was then added. Mr. Wright called attention to the fact that in advertising the sections affected by the water supply scheme, they had not been compiled in numerical order. WATERTON POUND. The Chairman said the deed of the Waterton pound had been signed. HOSPITAL CARETAKER. Mr. Saunders proposed—“ That appli cations be invited for a man and his wife, without children, to take charge of the Hospital, to act as nurses and make them selves generally useful. Such applications to he made in time for consideration at the next regular meeting of this Council. Salary to be Ll3O. ” Mr. Wright moved as an amendment that the salary be Ll5O. This was seconded by Mr. Coster, and carried. GAS FOR THE HOSPITAL. Mr. Bullock stated that the Gas Com pany were willing to lay gas pipes to the Hospital if the Council would pay one half the cost: or if the Council would vote Ll2O, the Gas Company would lay smaller pipes and do the work. Mr. Grigg thought it would be as well if tenders were called for the work. They would then know definitely what they were liable to pay. Mr. Wright did not think that course advisable, as no other tender than that of the Gas Company would be received. He thought the Ll2O would be a fair sum for the Council to pay. Mr. Coster did not think they should alter their previous resolution to pay one third, as it seemed the Company were going to put down less expensive pipes, and still demand the third cost of the larger ones. The matter was postponed. UPPER ASHBURTON PROTECTIVE WORKS RATE. The total cost of these works was esti mated at L 585, and the special rate was estimated to realise LIOO. It was re solved—That the estimate he published, and 12 days’ notice of the intention to strike a rate was ordered to be publicly notified : and a special meeting was fixed for the 18th inst; to make the rate. TENDERS. Tenders were then accepted for the fol lowing works : Dawson’s drain, D. McLaughlin, L 419 7s. lid. ; Wheatstone do., Cooper Bros. L 39195. Id. ; embank ments. &c., Digby’s bridge, John Black L 164 iOa. ALLOCATION OF LAND FUND. Mr. Grigg proposed the resolution standing in his name relative to the alloca tion of the land fund. Mr. Wright thought the division might be delayed until the return of moneys ex pended alluded to previously had been supplied. Mr. Grigg said he could not agree with Mr. Wrights idea of there being no hurry, as he knew of one Road Board which had no money, but a large overdraft at the 33 a uk. He would propose that the Council do now proceed to the allocation of the money.

Mr. Coster seconded, and the motion was carried.

Mr. Grigg said he would propose that the money be divided in the proportion Of the freehold land in each district.

Mr. Wright agreed with the basis pro posed by Mr. Grigg, and seconded the motion.

Mr. Bullock considered that where new country was to be opened up such district was entitled to more money for making roads.

The Chairman pointed -out that the basis upon which they received the grants was in the proportion of 2-sths according to the rateable value, and 3-sth on the area. Consequently the barren hills were a larger source of revenue to the Council than the freehold land.

Mr. Wright said that so far as equity was concerned the whole of this money should go to new districts, but he was not going to uphold its expenditure there. The old districts had received grant upon grant, and he wished to know how much had been spent in each when he asked for the return of the funds spent in each Road District.

Mr. Jackson supported Mr. Wright’s contention for delaying the distribution. ' Mr. Saunders said the object was not to look so much to the source of the revenue as the requirements of the district, and he was in favor of recognising population as a basis. As the proposal of Mr. Grigg was in that direction he would support it, and it was natural to suppose that where land had been bought it was necessarily populated, and roads were more necessary there than in unsetted districts. The motion was carried. The Clerk ivas instructed to procure a list of all sections sold by Government in each road district, so as to arrive at the correct acreage. THE MOUNT SOMERS RAILWAY. Mr. Bullock moved—“ That the Go vernment be written to, urging upon them the necessity of at once opening the finished portion of the Mount Somers railway, so as to render it available for conveying this year’s grain to market.” The Council then adjourned till Thurs day, 18th March. The Germans Cloud. Smoking ill Germany last year cost the nation some L 17,065,000. Over 100,000 tons of tobacco were consumed, 29,000 tons being made into cigars and 8000 into snuff, seven milliard cigars being consumed, thus giving a daily average of two cigars to ten million smokers. Holloway’s Ointment and Pills. — A Cure for Abscesses, Piles, Fistula, and Sores •• The many satisfactory cures resulting from the use of this invaluable Ointment in cases where patients have been suffering from these complaints, have induced many medical practi tioners to introduce them into the hospitals and their private practice; and in many instances where the sufferer was considered incurable, Holloway’s Ointment, in conjunction with his Pills, healed the most desperate wounds. These medicaments are unequalled for the cure of scrofula and diseases of the skin. In all cutaneous affections incidental to children, from the simple reel gum to the complicated scorbutic disease, Holloway’s Ointment exer cises a remarkably beneficial influence, cooling inflamation, relieving irritation, and giving ease to the impatient little sufferer.

Thursday, March 4, 18S0.I

THE ASHBURTON HERALD.



New Advertisements. new tailoring ESTABLISH MENT. ' CRAIGHEAD & Co., MERCHANT TAILORS, HATE opened those premises situated in Tancred street .adjoining Messrs Orr and Co’s General Store. A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF TWEEDS, FANCY GOODS, &c., &c., JUST ARRIVED. Mr. Craighead’s experience as Head Cutter in connection with First Class Tailoring Establishments in Edinburgh and San Francisco has extended over a period of ten years, and from the immense success which has always attended his •Sorts to please, he is prepared to guarantee a perfect fit in every case. TANCRED STREET, (Next Orr and Cj.’s.) CRAIGHEAD & CO. 9S2a LOST —From Ashburton, on the evening of 28 Feb., one Bay light draught HORSE, white star on forehead. Had on when lost part of bridle and an old saddle. Thought to have gone Tinwald way. Owner can be found by applying to “ Herald ” Office, or Scott’s Hotel, Tin wald. 129 c UST ARRIVED—English Papersand Magazines, Young Ladies’ Journal, Bow Bells, London Journal, &c., &c. H. M. JONES, Stationer, Baring Square. CAUTION” A NY PERSON BATHING in our /\ Mill Race without our written per mission, will be PROSECUTED. 132 c SAUNDERS BROTHERS. MISS GOODGER has much pleasure in informing the Ladies of Ash burton that she is about to open a PRIVATE SCHOOL, and solicits their patronage. subjects : English, French, Music, Plain and Orna mental Needle Work. Referees : The Very Revd. Dean of Christchurch, and J. P. Restell, Esq. Terms on application to MISS GOOD GER at the Somerset Hotel, Ashburton. For address, see future Advertisement. ’ 1240t-569a WANTED, a good General SERVANT for Hotel. Highest wages given. Apply at once to the Herald Registry. 123 c the shop. Apply Herald and Guardian office. WANTED, a RUNBOY, for the Herald and Guardian. Apply at the office. WANTED— A BOY to carry Parcels, &c. Apply, Everett Bros, and Co., Havelock street. 127 c TA7'ANTED —WASHING, House or » » Office Cleaning, or any kind of General House Work. Apply “ Herald ” Registry. 128 c REDUCTION IN THE PRICE OF BREAD. EDWARD TAYLOR has reduced the Price of his best Bread to sd. Cash at shop, and if delivered by cart, s£d. EDWARD TAYLOR, Saunders’ Buildings, 119 c ASHBURTON.



TO LET. A 5 Roomed HOUSE, with half an J\ acre of garden ground. Lot 41 East end Princes street. Rent 12s. a week. Apply, Herald office. 10l V. R. In the District Court of Christchurch, Holden at Ashburton. IN THE MATTER OF The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876, The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876, Amendment Act, 1878, and of the bankruptcy of THOMAS MADDOX, carpenter of Ashburton, a debtor. NOTICE is hereby given that the creditors having failed to elect a creditors’ trustee I have appointed William Richardson Boyle of Ashburton, certificated accountant in bank ruptcy, to be the creditors’ trustee in the said estate, and that the said William Richardson Boyle has, in writing, signified to me his acceptance of such trusteeship. All proofs of debts to be forwarded to the creditors’ trustee. Dated this fourth day of March, 1880. C. CAVENDISH HURRELL, I loc Clerk of the District Court. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. A S provided in Clause 107 of the Counties Act, 1876, the Ashburton County Council directs the following pub lication referring to cost of Protective Works : Estimate cost of Protective Works ... ... ... £685 10 0 Amount available ... ... £584 18 8 Rateable value on Valuation Roll, Is. in the £ ... 100 11 4 £685 10 0 By order F. MAIN WARIN G, Clerk. Ashburton, March 4, 1830. 181« SERVANTS requiring situations, call and get your names entered in the Herald Registry, Is.



New Advertisements. TEMPLAR HALL COMPANY, (LIMITED). ADJOURNED MEETING-. nnHE Adjourned Meeting of the Share § holders in the Templar Hall Com pany (Limited) is POSTPONED until further notice, the necessary information not having been obtained. W. H. ZOUCH, 126 c Secretary. NEWS AND MAGAZINE AGENCY, STATIONERY AND FANCY GOODS DEPOT. RE-OPENING. HM. JONES begs to inform his , customers and the public generally that he has re-opened the premises lately occupied by A. Weston and K. Sando and Co. for the sale of Newspapers, Magazinse, Stationery, Fancy goods, Toys, &c. English and Colonial papers. Periodicals, &c., by each mail. Licensed to sell Stamps. Lowest prices—Terms cash. Agent for “ Ashburton Guardian,” “Ashburton Herald,’, “Ashburton Mail,” “Lyttelton Times,” “Canterbury Times,” Daily “Press,” “ Weekly Press,” “Otago Witness,” “Australasian,” “Town and County Journal. ” Subscribers to “ Canterbury Times and “ Weekly Press” can obtain their copies at the above Establishment. *l2lc FOR SALE. TOWN SECTION No. 306, Burnett street, on easy terms. Apply to G. M. ROBINSON, 90c* Care of P. Cunningham and Co.