existence, and that the Council take such steps as they deem necessary to supply the want for the information of pound keepers and others. ” It was resolved to call the attention of the Colonial Secretary to Clause 17 of the Trespass Ordinance, and ask that this Council be furnished with copies of the book. If no book exists, that Govern ment be asked to have one prepared.

THE LIBRARY QUESTION. The Hon. Secretary to the Ashburton Library wrote applying for a grant in aid of that institution. He stated that the Library from 1874 to 1878 had been well supported by the public, but for ; some time it had been so crippled for want of means as to be comparatively useless as a source of in formation or intelligent amusement. He stated also that a general feeling had been manifested in the town of late that some thing should be done to. place the institu tion on a better footing,- and at the last general meeting a committee had been elected who had resolved if possible to carryout the wishes of the community. To do so the committee were of opinion that an endeavor should be made to make the Library ‘ ‘ not only a circulating one for current fiction, but also the repository of works of reference.” The letter went on — <! In a County like Ash burton, where population is so. scattered, it is impossible to supply every country library with books of the more expensive sort, and therefore the committee think that the central library here in Ashburton should be made useful in meeting this want by a collection of books being made there, which could be consulted by the

whole county. If such a work could be carried Out the committe are of opinion it would be of great educational value, and they would ask the Council by a generous grant to assist them in making the institu tion a County Library which would be a source both of instruction and amusement to the'whole community. ” The letter also gave the total number of subscribers to the Library as 150, but added that many of them were in arrears. The. failure to pay was attributed to the general depression and to the inability of the committee from want of funds to purchase new books, but the committee had now a credit balance of L2.

In answer to a- letter from the County, the Secretary to the Waterton Library gave the following information regarding the institution of which he was an officer. There were 34 subscribers, and the funds in hand were L 6 Bs. 6d. grant from Board of Education; L 5 15s. subscriptions,&c. ; total—Ll2 3s. 6d. The building in which the books, were kept was available for entertainments, but had never been rented for that purpose. The Committee medi tated increasing the stock of books as those in use were much worn.

Mr. Bullock in a short speech in favor of the Ashburton Library, moved that the sum of L6O be granted to Ashburton Library, L 25 to Rakaia, and Ll 5 to Waterton. • . .

Mr. Coster thought that LIOO should be voted, and the amount divided in pro portion to the localities. Mr.- Grigg thought they should know what other Counties were doing in ' the matter of Libraries. The funds were dwindling- down, and it would be wise to consider well before money was voted away indiscriminately. Mr. Jackson was in favor of giving money to the Libraries in proportion to the subscriptions raised by them. The Chairman said the time must soon come when the-Council would not be able lavishly and promiscuously to give to every purpose for which they may be asked for a grant in aid, To institutions of this kind, however : deserving they may be, the Council.ought only to give when these in stitutions manifested a desire to help themselves. He believed there was an Act which regulated the Libraries, but he had hot recently seen it. He was not sure that a power did not exist whereby a rate could be levied for the support of Libraries. But there was one thing that should be kept in view. They were not far from a dime when the County funds would be exhausted, and it would soon he necggsary for them to look at their as sets and liabilities. He would be happy to see the Libraries aided, but though he did not fear the large sums that were being paid away for works he did fear the constant demands for small sums that were being made upon the funds of the County. He thought some such principle as that Mr. Jackson had suggested should be adopted in giving public maney. In the matter of these Libraries there were four ill the County, the two from whom letters had been received—one at Rakaia, that had not sent any return of its membership, and one at Alford Forest, of whose, existence the Clerk had not been aware when he wrote to the Libraries for returns.

Mr. Grigg thought a most exceptional request had been madp in the Ashburton Library’s letter, in regard to making that institution a central one. The Council did not pit there to grant favors, but to dispose advantageously and fairly money that did not belong to themselves but to the ratepayers, jn considering such a re quest, it would be well to bear in mind that there were large districts outside of Ashburton township—districts that raised in rates some thousands of pounds each, while A.shburton raised only L 1,200 ; and these large outside districts ought to have some consideration before a request like that was entertained. Mr. Cameron said they would soon have a library at Methven, and it, too, should have some consideration in the giving of public money. He thought the Ashburton Librarv Committee did not make the best use of 'their building. The Library Hall had been in his recollection the only pub lic meeting place in the town, and then it had been made use of and rent paid for it. He desired to know if it was still rented for any kind of meeting. , After some ‘further discussion , the matter was postponed for consideration at a future meeting. J ' ‘' " . .f. DOMAINS. . - On an application from the Ashburton Board for a grant in aid, Mr.- - Coster said L4OO had been granted to the Ashburton Domain Board, Ll5O to Tinwald, and L7O to Chertsey. About L 350 remained of the special fund from which these grants were made, and he hoped the Chertsey vote would be made up to Ll5O, the same as Tinwald. ‘ The Chairman was to a certain extent favorable to Mr. Coster’s request, but he had a hankering notion that there was no hurrw on paying much attention to these ' outside domains mntil there was popula tion sufficient to-, make uso of them, or it had increased so as to require them and

enjoy them. He had an idea that they should improve and beautify the Ashbur ton Domain, as it was the central one of the County, and could be utilised as an airing ground for the convalescents at the Hospital. It would materially conduce to its success if it were made a sort of

nursery, from which young trees could be sent to other parts of the County ; and it ought also to be made useful as the centre of out-door amusement for our young men. After some further discussion, it was resolved that LSO be granted to the Ash burton Domain Board out of the special fund at the County’s disposal, and Ll5O to the South Rakaia Domain Board.

THE borough’s SHARE OP THE LAND FUND.

The Mayor of-Ashburton, as a deputa tion from the Borough Council, waited on the County Council, asking for the Borough’s share of the last moiety of the impounded land fund, accrued before the township of Ashburton was declared a Borough. He explained that the Borough had received its share of the first and second moieties paid to the Ashburton Road Board, before the division of that body into two Boards. On applying to the Longbeach Road Board for the share of the last moiety, Mr. Grigg, Chairman of that Board, had referred the Borough to the County Council, as the matter had been spoken about in the Council when the division took place. The Borough held a written promise from the Chairman of the Ashburton Road Board to pay the full share of the last instalment of the fund as soon as it had been allocated by the County Council, but the division of the Board had divided the moiety falling to the Ashburton Board into two parts, and it had become necessary to deal with two Boards in trying to procure the Borough’s share. The Wakanui Road Board had paid their share, but the Long beach had referred the deputation to the Council. The Borough’s claim, according to the basis of the previous division of the fund, was close on L6OO, of which sum L 297 odds is owing by the Longbeach Road Board, and this was the sum the Borough claimed. The Chairman said the last division of the land fund had been made upon acreage, and by it the outside Road Boards had got perhaps the lion’s share. The object in view in choosing the acreage basis -was to enable the Road Boards to carry on needful works in their still un opened country, such as roads, etc., many miles of which were required. If the Borough claimed on this principle, there would be but a small proportion coming to the Borough. The Mayor pointed out that it would be a most unfair thing to apportion the Borough’s share on a principle of that kind, seeing that there were only a few acres in it altogether. He urged that in regard to the land sold the land within the Borough was many times the value of any sold outside of it, and a quarter-acre was in many cases equal to the value of ten or twenty, and even as high as 200 acres. He contended that this fact should have been kept in iew in the division. Mr. Grigg said the Council wished to meet the Borough fairly, but much of that money bad accrued since the Borough had been proclaimed. It only had a right to this money in virtue of its having been a part of the Road Board, and when it be came a municipality it abdicated that position and any further right to land fund since accrued. He hoped the Mayor would supply them with all the returns he could, and doubtless the Council would meet them fairly,

Mr. Cogter desired to know, if, claim ing on the basis of rates, the Borough founded on its present rate roll or upon the roll previous to the municipality being declared, as the township had largely increased since it became a municipality. The Mayor said they claimed on the old roll. Mr. Bullock said the Borough was en titled to a share of the fund accrued from the sale of sections within the Borough since it had been proclaimed. Mr. Giigg said that the sections sold in the Borough were scarcely a criterion, since reserves were left proportionate to the extent sold, and those came to the Borough. It was ultimately decided to postpone the matter, and in the meantime the Mayor would prepare a return of amounts obtained for all land sold within the Borough.

The Mayor’s application for a grant fox planting purposes was also held over for further consideration.

HOSPITAL COMMITTEE. The report of the Hospital Committee, which included a further report and plans by Messrs. Fooks and Son of im provements necessary on the Hospital building, was considered, and it was de cided to carry out the alterations sug gested, Mr. Fooks to call for tenders for the work, and the Hospital Committee to pelect the most suitable. HOSPITAL SURGEON. The County Clerk having written to the three medical men in the township for suggestions as to the medical supervision of the' Hospital, Dr. Stewart and Drs. Trevor and Ross wrote in reply. The former recommended the appointment, from amongst the local medical men, of a visiting surgeon, with a certain amount of control over the whole establishment, and that a salary should be be paid for this work; and also that, two honorary con sulting surgeons should be appointed, whose services would be available in cases requiring their aid, but without fee. Dr. Stewart recommended the appointment of a visiting surgeon for a definite time—say twelve months, when that officer might be reappointed or his place taken by one of the others. Drs. Trevor and Ross con jointly recommended the appointment of a fully qualified!, medical man, who would devote his whole services to the hospital, with the further appointment of the local medical men as visiting and consulting surgeons : or they would suggest the appointment of one of the medi cal men as surgeon in charge, the appoint ment to be for a certain specified time —say twelve months—the medical charge and general supervision to rest with him, with authority from the Council to look after the interests of the Hospital. In such case they did not recommend the appointment of visiting surgeons or physicians. Either of the courses sug gested, they thought, would be suitable, but'the latter would be move economical, and : had been adopted at Mcaroa, Wai mate, and till very lately a'. Timaru. Mr. J. E.. March wrote, giving the salaries paid in connection with the Akaroa Hospital as follows Medical officer,

with private practice, LIOO per annum ; master and matron, Ll3O and found; nurse, L3O, do. The average daily number of patients during the past twelve months had been as near as pos sible three. Believing that the circumstances of the Waimate Hospital were the best parallel to those of Ashburton, it was decided to write to Waimate for information, and to defer action in the appointment of medical supervisors until a reply has been received, after which the Hospital Committee, if the information were satisfactory, would offer the appointment to Dr Trevor. PAYMENTS. Accounts to the amount of L 2,725 12s. 6d. were passed for payment. TENDERS. Tenders were accepted for the Tinwald drainage works from Messrs. Lockhart and Anderson for LlO9 ; for the drainage extension at Bell and Dawson’s road, near Wheeler’s, from Mr. Sullivan for L 34, provided the consent of the landowners be obtained. METHVEN POUND. A special meeting was then held, at which the charges for Methven Pound were adopted. . LEAVE OF ABSENCE Was. granted to Messrs. Saunders and Wright during the session of Parliament. LITHOGRAPHIC PLANS. The fixing of prices for lithographic plans of the County wa* postponed until next meeting, by which time the exact cost would have been obtained. ! THE ANNUAL BALANCE-SHEET. The annual balance-sheet was signed by the Chairman, and approved. The County Council then adjourned.

THE ASHBURTON HERALD, THURSDAY, JUNE 3, i 8



Edmiston, Gundry & 00. r FOR SALE, BY PRIVATE TREATY. THE undersigned have for sale by Private Treaty, the following Pro | perties : —• ( R.S. 28216, 7,8, 9, containing 686 L acres, which will be sold in farms of 100 acres and upwards. This • property is within 4 miles of Ashburton township, is very good land, and will be sold on very reasonable terms, viz, 10s. per acre cash and the balance at a low rate of interest on a term of years, 210 ACRES on Gould and Cameron’s run. This property is partly fenced with gorse fences. 128 ACRES at Chertsey, all securely fenced, and is at present sown with turnips. This property will be sold at a low price on easy terms. 125 ACRES at Greenstreet, securely fenced with live fences, and sub divided, and a permanent stream of water. 285 ACRES at Greenstreet, to be sold or let on a purchasing clause in one or more blocks. This is excellent land, and laid down in English grass, and well watered with creeks. This would make a capital farm, and will be sold on very liberal terms. 210 ACRES close to the township I of Ashburton, with good dwell ing-house, stable, granary, &e. This property will be let for a term of years at a low rent. 500 ACRES at Orari, in one or more blocks. 160 ACRES at Tinv aid. A capital farm, being all fenced and ready for cropping. There are three creeks running through this pro perty. 160 ACRES at Ashton. A well com pact farm, together with house, stables, &c. Price very low. 800 ACRES at Mount Possession. 1500 ACRES near the spread Eagle Hotel. T.S. Vo 879, Ashburton. T.S. 801, 802, Burnett-street, Ash burton. T.S. 247, Kermode Street, Ashbur ton. T.S. 182, 188, opposite Church, Tinwald, a bargain, &c. EDMISTON, GUNDRY, & CO., Auctioneers and Estate Agents. Agents for the gOUTH BRITISH FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. Capital £1,000,000. Risks taken on all kinds of Property, Growing Crops, Grain in Stack, Thresh ing Machines, &c. EDMISTON, GUNDRY, & CO., East Street. 106 Alfred Harrison. SATURDAY, sth JUNE. 12 o’clock. Alfred harrison win sell by Public Auction, at his Rooms, a consignment of gg AKAROA CHEESE, Weighing'from 301bs. to 551bs. each. A truly fine sample. ALFRED HARRISON, 525 c Auctioneer. SATURDAY, sth JUNE. 12 o’clock. ALERED HARRISON has received instructions from the trustee in the estate of Johu Smith, Wakanui, to Sell BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At his Yards— -4 Horses 2 Drays 3 Sets Harness IS. F. Plough 1 \ Tank 1 Chaff-cutter Etc., etc., etc. The beautiful little Farm of 200 acres will be advertised and sold at a later date. ALFRED HARRISON, 526 c Auctioneer. Business Notices. EVERETT BROS. AND CO., CHEAP DRAPERS, HAVELOCK STREET, ASHBURTON. E. B. and Co. are now showing their w EVERY NOVELTY IN EACH DEPARTMENT. NEW GOODS ARRIVING MONTHLY. 505 c Ball programme cards .in very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, printed at the Herald Office, East street, near Railway Station, INTER JQR APERY, Comprising



Public Notices. m] o w n h a fl; l. FRIDAY, 4 TH JUNE. GREAT ENTHUSIASM CROWDED HOUSES! THE AMATEUR DRAMATIC COMPANY Will perform that splendid drama of Black-Eyed Susan, WHEN MISS FLORENCE COLVILLE (MRS. HOSKINS) Will appear in the title role , supported by the FULL STRENGTH OF THE COMPANY. The whole to conclude with the screaming farce of John Smith. Prices of Admission : s. d. Dress Circle (up-stairs)... 3 0 Front Seats ... ... 2 6 Back Seats 2 0 Stalls 1 0 £33"- BOX OFFICE for Dress Circle up outside staircase. 517c-9080



Business Notices. TREVORTON BUTCHERY, BE/. CH ROAD. T T A S K E R t begs to thank his Customers for their support since commencing business as above, and begs to state that he is prepared to Supply Meat of his usual quality, which requires' no comment, aB cheap as any other Butcher in Ashburton, for Cash. J. TASKER, 515 c Butcher. DENTISTRY. R, J. P. ARMSTRONG Surgeon and Mechanical Dentist. (From Dunedin) Can be consulted, for the present, at Quill’s Commercial Hotel. Mr. Arm strong will meet Patients at the Rakaia Hotel every THURSDAY until furthe notice. 513c-907g About six miles from Ashburton, on the Wakanui Estate. FOR SALE OR TO LET, WITH A PURCHASING CLAUSE, 450 ACRE FARM 45Q Well watered on Longbeaeh Run. Also, ACRES 165 Ashburton Forks, now in grass. For Sale, cheap dwelling house of seven rooms, near the Parsonage, East Town Belt. To Let, two shops in East Street. Also Office in do. Two-roomed house with lean-to, in Mona Square. Two-roomed cottage near Mr. Hay T. Smith’s Also, That old established blacksmith and wheelwright’s workshop, and Dwelling House in Ashburton, centrally situated, close to the Somerset Hotel, and now in the occupation of Mr. H. J. Edwards. For full particulars Apply to 453 b T. BULLOCK.



Business Notices. m mm m §OBB HR m _ •• 1 11 ISAY! ISAY! I SAY!—HOY! HOY! HOY ARE YOU OFF? WHERE ARE YOU OFF? CANNOT WAIT ! CANNOT WAIT ! GOING TO Q TX X m, 3L’ S FOB Port, Sherry, Whiskey, Brandy. Pronounced by the MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS the ONLY ESTABLISHMENT in Canterbury WHERE THEY CAN BE OBTAINED GENUINE. A Guarantee as to Genuineness with every Article purchased from OUILL’S. QUALITY UNSURPASSED ! CHARGES MODERATE ! 527



T. E. HODDER & CO. HAVE much pleasure in announc ing to their friends and the public generally, that their stock of WINTER DRAPERY, MILLINERY, MEN’S AND BOYS’ CLOTHING HATS AND HOSIERY, BOOTS AND SHOES, IS NOT TO BE SURPASSED FOR QUALITY AND ASSORTMENT, Each Department being replete with everything suitable for the season. JUST TO HAND — A Very Large Assortment of Melbourne Clothing, MADE ESPECIALLY TO ORDER. T. R. HODDER & CO. having been encouraged by their greatly increased trade in the Clothing Department, have ENLA RGED T HEIR PREMISES, Enabling them to keep a Larger and More Varied Assortment. Tailoring In all branches by most experienced hands. SUITS, RIDING TROUSERS, HABITS, &c., made on the most im proved pi'inciple, at the shortest notice, and as cheap, or cheaper, than any house in Canterbury. T. R. HODDER and CO., seeking to Encourage Local Industries keep a well assorted stock of Kaiapoi, Roslyn, and Mosgiel Manufactured Goods. Boots and Shoes, Imported and Colonial make, from the best Christchurch and Dunedin Manufacturers. T. R. HODDER & CO., while not pro fessing to sell everything at COST PRICE, are prepared to meet EXISTING COM PETITION and to encourage all Cash Purchasers. An experience of twenty six years Colonial storekeeping has taught our Firm the value of a Cash Grocery Business, which they have found succeed so well in Ashburton since bringing down the prices of many leading commodities, which course they are still prepared _to continue and shoxv their preferring PROMPT CASH, rather than risk long credit with large profits. Ironmongery AND Crockeryware AT LOWEST PAYING RATES. Sole Agents for Singer’s Sewing Machines Sole Agents for Wanzer Sewing Machine. Agents for Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. T. R, HODDER & CO. 407 c LATEST STYLES FROM LONDON & PARIS. CRAIGHEAD & CO., Merchant Tailors, TANCRED STREET, (Next Orr & Co.) PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. 982a-445a e o m TON CO., HORSE CLIPPERS, 24 Years’ Colonial Experience. HORSES BROKEN IN TO SADDLE .AND HARNESS. | -• -Moderate- Charges. Apply. Baldwin s Hotel, or-'Brighton Boarding House, Triangle 842g-450c



DON’T! PLEASE! DON’T! STOP! DO STOP! TOP before you give your next order for a Suit of Clothes. F you want Style, Fit, and Quality, try the Undersigned. FAD the following, then call and in spect the Goods. (YARDS READY 1 350 T 0 350 f CUT. ) JUST ARRIVED—The best Stock of Winter Cloths to be got for money SUPERIOR in quality to anything ever yet shown in Ashburton. ( SAMPLES )> ■ 70 - 70 f SELECT FROM) Comprising the following German Cloths, plain and fancy, the most fashionable Beaver Cloths, suitable for Winter Scotch Tweeds, assorted Mosgiel „ „ Kaiapoi ~ ~ West of England Cloths Bedford Cords Irish Frieze, &c., &c., &c. CALL and inspect this Splendid Assort ment before you order. MOTTO: Small Profits and Quick Returns. Terms—Cash. and Finish second to none. E (£1 Is. Cash for a Pair CONOMYI of Trousers ) £3 15s. Cash for a Tweed ( Suit. The Address is— G. J. F. LUBLOW, THE TAILORING DEPOT, Triangle, Ashburton, Between Post Office and Baldwin’s Central Hotel. 782g-390c



BEST NEWCASTLE COALS LA.MBTON COLLIERY. 50s. PER 1 A PER CENT. DISCOUNT f or CASH. SPRINGFIELD .COALS 40s. PER TON. 10 Per Cent. Discount for Cash. To be delivered in my yard. Accounts to be paid monthly. 359C-773G C. PERCY COX. All Hot! All Hot! Hot Pies, Hot Tea, Hot Coffee, AjT ALL HOURSJ T HOM A S fjl AYLOR’S, BAS C STREET. 492 c



Business Notices. FURNITURE ! FURNITURE !!- HH' Made to Order by ] : 'ii v.*; i'l R A D E R, OHARLES g TPRACTICAL CABINETMAKER,. ' ; FURNITURE DEALER,. <S"C. _oi: • (..vl “ . * A . y - :j-yXCi£ Chests of Drawers, 3ft. 6in. x 3ft. 6ul, vs with five drawers, Price 70s. .1 Scotch Chest of Drawers, with six , . drawers, hice £5 10s. >].••? runj Kitchen Cupboard, from 30s. Do. with q Dresser, from 40s. r Venetian and other Blinds, Poles, Oxford and other Picture Frames made to order. Furniture repaired and renovated. GREAT SOUTH ROAD, TINWALD, Beyond Clark’s Grain Stores. For Sale, a Light Waggon, nearly new, in good order, Price £22. A good chance for anyone requiring a useful conveyance -7 cheap. .7,' HALLO! HALLO! QUILL AGAIN. REDUCTION IN PRICES. BOTTLED WINES & SPIRITS. T. QUILL, , SEEING the necessity of a Wholesale r_! Bottling, Wine, and Spirit Store in ..h Ashburton, has determined to supply that ..... want, and therefore begs to submit the following list of Prices, every article, guaranteed to be of the best and purest description. i PRICE LIST. Brandy Flasks, 2s. and 4s. per flask. l l - :rr< ' Fine Old Port, per Bottle, ss. arid 6s. ’ ‘ Superior old Dry Montelado, (old Sherry) ' ' 553. & 6s. .1:-: .y v-no'/ vB Very old Scotch Whisky, per Bcttle ss. Fine old Irish Whisky, per Bottle, 55. ; Superior old Jamacaßum, per Bottle, ss. Fine old Martelle’s Dark Brandy, per ! Bottle, ss. jn o'us Hennessey’s Brandy, per Bottle, 65. : ' u I T - '■ Superior Square Gin (J.D.K.Z.), per Bottle, 6s. i j T ■ vtO'l ~/LL-d Superior Old Tom (Swain Booth’s), per Bottle, ss. I 1 All other brands equally Reduced. QUILL’S Assorted Dozen of Best Wines and Spirits for £3 10s, containing— ' ; 3 bottles Brandy 2 ~ Port 2 ~ Rum 2 bottles Whisky 2- ~ Sherry 1 ~ Old Tom. (Ready packed, and forwarded to any of the County on the shortest notice.) One trial will prove to Quill’s customers the quality of his taps. COMMENCING MONDAY, 26th april. ;L: Open from 7 a.m to 6 p.m. during winter, months. Note Address— T. QUILL’S, WHOLESALE BOTTLING STORES, Commercial Hotel, t: . j;- (Near Railway Station), = Ashburton. 751g-336c ; PRACTICAL WATCH & CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. % • * \.’J 'J ' l o;ur hobt. mureay, MOORE STREET, BEACH ROAD, ASHBURTON, HAVING had over thirty years’ ex perience in some of the leading establishments in England and Scotland, trusts by good workmanship and atten tion to business to merit a share of the patronage of the inhabitants of Ashburton and County. . k A well-assorted stock of Watches, Clocks,* Jewellery, Spectacles, &c. Watch Glasses and Keys, of best quality, fitted. All Watch and Clock Work and Jewel lery repairs executed on the Premises. Specimens of Workmanship by R.M. shown in the window, AT . MOORE. STREET (Next Door to the’ Road Board Office), BEACH ROAD, ASHBURTON. 824g-429c CENTRAL BUTCHERY, (Baring Square, Ashburton). J WARD, 'J . Family Butcher, IN thanking the public for their very liberal support, and in consequence of having so large a patronage, is now in a position to supply the best meat that can be procured at the following reduced prices for cash : BEEF 2d., 3d., and 4d. LEGS MUTTON, PRIME, ... 3d. FORE-QUARTERS,. . ... ... lfd Customers can be supplied at the prices either from the shop or cart. J. WARD, Butcher.