MAIL NOTICES

I* Mails close at the Ashburton Post Office, DsGaa follows For Christchurch and hi orth at 5.30 a. nr. oa. m., and sp. m., daily. ; For Chertsey Rakaia, &c., at 10 a.m. -. arid 5 p.m. daily. For Dunedin, Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, [v'i Coldstream, Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, * and Geraldine', at 10 a.m. daily. ; For Temuka, at 6 a.m. and 10 a.m., daily. For Timaru and South, at 6 a.m., 10 a.m., and 4.20 p.m., daily. For Greenstreet, - Ashburton Forks, Mount Somers, and Ashburton Gorge, on Tuesdays and Fridays, at 10.30 a m. For Ashton, Water ton, and Longbeach, r - 'at 4.30 p.m. daily. For Wakanui, Elgin, and Seafield, on Tuesdays and Fridays, at 0 a. in. - y- Mails arrive at the Ashburton Post Office— From Christchurch and Rakaia at 10.2 b • 'a.m.. 4.35 p.m., and 7.50 p.m. From Chertsey, Ac. at x 0.25 a.m. ciauy-. • From Dunedin and intermediate places: , at 5.35 p.m. daily. . Fr*ra Temuka and Tima.ru at 10.15 a. m. 5.35 p.m., and S.lo p.m. daily. From Greenstreet, Ashburton Fork". Mount Somers, and Ashburton Gorge, or; Wednesdays and Saturdays at 3 p.m. .From Ashtori. VV»corton, Mia i.<>ne: A. beach at JO a. a.. dwlv From Wafoigi; Elgin, and Scandu a

The Ashburton Herald AND Borough and County Advertiser (With Which is incorporated the “Evening Echo”). TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1880.

The R. M. —Mr. Guinness is under orders to proceed to Collingwood, but owing to indisposition is unable to leave Ashburton for a day or two. Drunk. —Richard Smith, for being drunk and resisting the police, was fined ss. and costs. Michael Murphy was fined 10s. and costs for drunkenness and dis orderly conduct.

Unburied Carrion. —James Ross was fined 10s., with LI 16s. costs, for neglect ing to bury a carcase, which, however, had been put under the sod since the in formation had been laid. Ivess v. Martin. —The case of Ivess v. Martin is apparently assuming Tich borne-like proportions. Mr. Ivess was again non-suited this morning, and on leaving the box facetiously remarked that “ when doctors differ the patients die.” Mr. Branson rejoined that “ the man who’s his own lawyer has a fool for his client.” Recognition op Services.— At the Borough Council meeting held last night, several Councillors expressed their appre ciation of the time and labor which Mr. Weymouth Roberts had placed at the dis posal of thq Borough during the recent ceremony of opening the waterworks. This is not the first time that the ap parently reticent Councillor has illustrated the maxim that “ actions speak louder than words,” as on a previous occasion, when the Governor of the colony paid ! Ashburton a visit, Mr. Roberts was to the fore, and at that time showed he was a workman needing not to be ashamed in the capacity of “arch” building. The Council showed that they were not want ing in appreciation when last night they passed a hearty vote of thanks to Council lor Roberts for his gratuitous services during the recent celebration. We have no doubt the burgesses will re-echo the sentiment. The Cricket Club. —The Ashburton Cricket Club opened the season on Satur day with a scratch match between sides picked by the captain and vice-captain. Very fair form was shown for the com mencement of the season, but owing to the bumpy state of the ground, and the rustiness consequent on the winter’s want of practice it would be unfair to criticise the performances of the players. The match was played in a paddock kindly lent by Mr. Hay T. Smith, and a fairish pitch was found, the match resulting in favor of the Captain’s side. We must congratulate the club on the greater energy shown this year by its members, auguring we think a successful season. The first “ foreign ” match takes place next Saturday at Mount Somers, and for the trial of skill a toler able team has been picked, made up of the following grit:—Denshire, Wix, Eyton, Westenra, Mainwaring, Hodder, Foots, Andrews (Captain) Sliury, Curtis, Eagle, Baldwin, Marsh, and Price. The team will practice during the week on the Domain Ground, and any of them who are unable to play in the match are requested to intimate so to the Secretary as soon as possible, so that their places may be sup plied. The team will start from Shear man’s hotel at fire o’clock sharp. Fairfield Estate. —It is rumored that another portion of this excellent estate is shortly to come into the market, when, doubtless, should the sale come off, prices eqially satisfactory to those obtained before will be realised. It will be remem bered that some 600 acres of the estate were sold by Messrs Matson and Co. on a previous occasion, when prices ranging from L 4 10s. per acre to L 35 were ob tained, only two acres, however, fetching over the latter sum. Since the sale many of the lots disposed of have changed hands at greatly increased rates, and in one case a large section, that was bought at auction for L 5 10s. per acre, has been sold at no less than Ll 4 per acre. Fair field estate is within very easy reach of Ashburton, and would make most admirable villa and cottage sites. Most people have a very erroneous notion about the land in that quarter. Part of it is no doubt acknowledged to be somewhat inferior, but it is quite good enough for building purposes, while the greater portion of the estate is much better land than most people are aware of, and it is only now that its value is being found out, and as a consequence, we are beginning to hear of numerous inquiries being made about the sections available for purchase in that locality.

Town Hall Company. —The annual general meeting of the Town Hall Com pany announced to be held last night fell through, the necessary quorum not being present. An advertisement elsewhere in timates that the meeting will be held to night.

Inquest. —An inquest was held at Quill’s Hotel this afternoon on the body of Catherine Sullivan, who died suddenly yesterday afternoon, when a verdict was returned of, “Death from natural, causes,” with a rider that the coroner be requested to strongly reprimand Suliiyan for his brutal treatment to his wife, as disclosed by the evidence. The evidence will appear to-morrow. Streko Lighting. —The Gas Company , ai uounc :d to the Borough 0< uncil'yester day that they had reduced their, charges or; ga,s 10 per cent. In connection with this Mr. St. Hill suggested that a further saving to the town could be made by re fraining from lighting the streets during the four months of short summer nights. He further suggested that the darker places of the outskirts might be lit with kerosene, and pointed out the unfairness of the more frequented streets being let with a blaze of. light while the back settlement people had not even their darkness made visible. 1 lie matter was referred to a C tmmitiee. Tub Channels. —It. cannot be with o; her than a sense of pride that Ashburton residents look upon the concrete channels that now carry such a full stream of clean water down the margin M their principal streets. The water has been flowing for a week, and the channels are new ; but already there are signs about that the channels must receive more attention than is ;it, present bestowed upon them, if they are to be kept clean, sweet, and clear of rubbish. Here and there, all the way down East Street, little accumulations of shingle have collected in the channels, and little hillocks of sand have gathered in some of the side streets. These ob structions ought to beperiodicallyremoved, and whoever has charge of these matters ought to see to its being done. If the ac cumulations of mud, paper, shingle, or stray potatoes, and the thousand-and-one kinds of refuse that somehow or other get into tlie channels, are not kept in their proper places by judicious attention to the concrete channels these aids to sanitary superiority will be worse than want in time. From the post-office to the south end of the East street chan nelling there is not much danger of a blockade, because of the fall that exists, but from the post-office to Quill’s there is just enough fall to give the water a hint as to the direction it should flow, and though by no possibility could the stream flow backwards unless the channel were stopped altogether, still, the flow need not be impeded by shingle nor the stream be polluted by filth. The sooner a proper “squeeze” is set to work on the chan nels occasionally, the better. The Railway Management. The Wellington correspondent of the Press, telegraphing on Monday night says : Many rumors were afloat on Saturday as to impending departmental changes, but I was assured by Ministers that nothing was definitely settled. To-day, however, a decision was finally arrived at, and was given effect to immediately. It has been decided to abolish the office of Commis sioner entirely as quite unnecessary. The commissionerships of both islands are therefore to be done away with altogether, and Mr. J. P. Maxwell, who at present acts as assistant to Mr. Blackett, engineer in charge of the North Island, will be placed in charge of working railways as General Manager, while Mr. Hannay, District Manager for the Uamaru section of the Amberley-Kingston Rail wav, who acted as substitute for Mr. Conyers while he was suffering from his accident, will be Assistant- General Manager. Both gentlemen are said to be sufficiently qualified for the duties. The present Commissioners of Railways, Messrs. Conyers and Lawson, will retire on compensation allowance, and notice has been given them to that effect to-day. A considerable saving will be effected by the changes,' as the abolition of the commissionerships will involve dis pensing with the expensive staff of clerks, &c., attached to the respective offices. Messrs. Maxwell and Hannay will also receive smaller salaries than those paid to Messrs. Conyers and Lawson. It was currently rumored to-day that a similar change was to be made in respect to the engineer in charge of both islands, and that Mr. Blackett would probably retire, but I am authorised to give this repoit a distinct contradiction, no steps of the kind being in contemplation. An Eventual Trip. —The following events, we learn from the Melbourne Age, occurred on board the Tararua on her late trip from New Zealand to Melbourne, one of which, unfortunately, was of a fatal character A steerage passenger who embarked at Dunedin was missed on Tuesday morning, the 14th, and though every search was made, and the whole of the passengers mustered, no trace of him coidd be found. From documents found in hia pocketbook his name proved to be Michael Carr, lately a resident of South bridge, Canterbury. He was last seen by a fellow passenger in his bunk at 10 o’clock on Monday night, but was not missed until 6 next morning. _ Carr had been suffering from neuralgia. It can only be surmised that the deceased went oil deck during the night and was precipi tated overboard, as a heavy sea was run ning at the time, and a hard gale was blowing from the south, causing the ship to roll heavily. During the time be was on board he appeared to be a steady re spectable man, but rather reticent. A noticeable event also was one which ter minated very happily—viz., a marriage, A gentleman, who by accident was carried on from Port Chalmers, gained the affec tions of a young lady, who, with her parents, were passengers en route to Eng land. Such was the devoted attachment of the young couple that a special license was obtained at the Bluff, where they Avere married, the young lady returning Avith her husband to Dunedin. Rasher Pointed. —“I believe in a personal devil,” said Mr. Moody, at a revival meeting held in a remote Western City. “That’ttrue —that’s true ; you’re right there stranger,” said an old farmer, rising from his seat in liis earnestness. Whereupon a calm-faced, placid-looking woman rose from the other end of the pew, took him by the ear, and slowly led him out, and the assembly knew then for the first time that the old man’s mind Avas filled with domestic thoughts instead of 1 the hereafter.

Tree Planting Experiment. —When in Japan, Mr. Tiffen, of Napier, on behalf of the New Zealand Government, pur chased 50 hardy orange trees, 100 persi mons, 200 assorted kiaki, 50 pear-shaped plums, 1,000 very large kind of chestnut, 200 bamboos. He also obtained a number of fruit tress with Avhich to. experiment in his own garden. All the trees will be shipped in December next, which is the proper season in Japan.

“Save This One.”—A little five-year old friend, Avllo was ahvays allowed to chose the prettiest kitten for his pet and playmate before the other nurslings were droAvned, Avas taken to his mother’s sick room the other morning to see two tiny rieAV twin babes. He looked reflectively from one to the other for a minute or tAVO, then poking his chubby finger into the cheek of the plumpest baby, he said decidedly, “ Save this one. ”

Resident Magistrate’s Court.

Tuesday, October 5,

(Before Mr. F. Guinness, R. M.)

The following cases Were given in plain tiffs’ favor by default of defendants’ ap pearance :—BaldAvin A r . Murray—Claim L 23 13s. 6d., costs, LI 17s. Tisch v. Forbes —Amount of a dishonored cheque, with costs, 19s. Allsopp v. Cleland— Claim L 23, costs 255. The case of Ivess v. Martin, a renewal of the case that has been already fought in the R. M. and District Courts, and on both occasions Mr. Ivess Avas non-suited, was again before his Worship. . The plaintiff gave evidence, similar in the main to Avhat he had previously given, but Avas ultimately nonsuited on the plea that has already proved fatal to the case —namely, that the amount was beyond the Court’s jurisdiction. In the District Court the claim dwindled down to L 6 odds—too small a sum for his Honor to trifle Avith. Now it appears more than LIOO is involved Avhen the case comes before his Worship—too much money for the R.M. to deal Avith. Mr. Ivess said he would take the case into the Supreme Court, and an appeal for that purpose AA’as allowed.

(Left sitting.)

Wreck at Wellington.

Wellington, Oct. 4.

The brigantine Hannah Broomfield, from Hobart Town to Wellington, Avas Avrecked while beating into harbor this morning. A strong N.W. gale was blow ing at the time when the vessel Avas off Inconstant Point. About half a mile inside the lighthouse she missed stays and drifted on a reef. She soon sprang a leak, and in ten minutes was full of water. Captain Highfleld reports that the Hannah Broomfield left Hobart Toavii on September 24th, and until making Cape Farewell had a strong, southerly gale. Wellington Heads Avere made at tAvelve o’clock last night, and she commenced to beat in against a stiff N.W. gale. Everything went Avell till 6 a.m., Avhen about half a mile inside the lighthouse, as the vessel Avas going about, she missed stays, and before the anchor could be let go she struck on a reef and filled. A boat was then lowered to be in readiness, and Captain Higlifield set the men to make the sails fast. Pilot Holmes Avith his crew arrived shortly after to render any assistance, but finding nothing further could be done, Avent ashore again. The crew of the brig Avere left on board to watch by her. The vessel is lying across a ledge of rocks, and is expected to be a total Avreck. The water is up to the main deck, and she filled so quickly that the captain Avas not able to save anything in the cabin. The cargo of the vessel consisted of 47,000 palings, 15,000 feet of hard wood, 5 tons coals, and a quantity of fruit and jams. The insurance agents left in a steamer this afternoon for the scene of the wreck, to ascertain if anything could be done in the way of saving the vessel or cargo. Tho Hannah Broomfield was a brigantine of 134 tens register, and was insured in the South British for LI2OO, L 350 of which was reinsured in the National, and L 350 in the Victoria. Her owners, Messrs. SteAvart and Co., timber merchants, value her at LIBOO.

October 5.

The Hanr.ah Broomfield is a total wreck. The cargo Avas sold by auction to-day for L 65.

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE.

Per Reutei ’s Agency. The Australian Cricketers.

London, Oct. 4,

The Australian cricketers were enter tained at luncheon at the Holborn Via duct Hotel to-day, by a number of colonists and others. Over 120 persons were present. After the usual toasts had been drunk, Mr. Sargood, of Melbourne, presented Murdoch with a silver loving cup, and the other members of the team Avith silver tankards, in commemoration of their tour. Aquatics. The sculling match between Laycock and Blackham, for LIOO a-side takes place on tho Thames to-morrow. The course will be the usual one, between Putney and Mortlake. The betting is 5 to 4 on Blackman. Garibaldi.

Rome, Oct. 2,

General Garibaldi lia3 gone to Genoa, in connection Avith the arrest and im prisonment of his son-indaAV, Signor Canigio,

AUSTRALIAN.

Pet Reuter's Agency. Victorian Politics. Melbourne, Oct. 4. The Age states that an intrigue is on foot to oust the Berry Government after the recess, and Sir John O’Shannessy and Mr. Murray Smith are combining Avith that object. The Markets. The market for NeAV Zealand oats shows an improved tone. Feeding sortg are quoted at 2s. 4d. ; milling, 2s. 7d. The Exhibition. The attendance at the Exhibition on Saturday Avas 6,500. Arrivals. The P. and O. Company’s Hydaspes, Avith the inward Suez mail ; and Money Wigram’s steamship Somersetshire have arrived here.

Adelaide, Oct. 4. The Orient Company’s steamship Acon cagua has arrived from Plymouth. A Prosperous Quarter.

The South Australian revenue for last quarter amounted to L49G,000, being an increase of L 87,000 as compared Avith last year.

NEW ZEALAND

(Per Press Association.) Will be Satisfied. Auckland, Oct. 4. TAventy-six employees on the Auckland raihvays have mutually agreed to leave the service and proceed to the Cape unless their wishes regarding the adjustment of Avages are complied with. Criminal Sessions. The Supreme Court criminal sessions opened this morning. Judge Richmond, in his charge, commented on the small ness of the calendar, but there Avere some heavy charges. The crime of murder by a NeAV Hebrides nafive occupied the fore ground. The murderer Avas an utter stranger to his victim. The cause seemed to be an outburst of ferocity. It was rarely that a Nerv Zealand settler was brought u.) charged with such a crime. The prisoners charged Avith this offence were generally of a foreign or inferior race.—seamen and other visitors. Com menting on the growth of larrikinism, he supposed one principal cause Avas that boys were too early apprenticed, and the de mand for labor Avas so great that they ob tained high wages. There Avas also less home restraint than in England. In church and school the teachers’ powers fail to reach them, and the only effectual means was to bring them under the penal code. He and other judges had resorted to this, but there Avas a dread risk in intro ducing boys to associates Avho Avould destroy their chances of reformation. The subject raised points in morals, public policy, and religion which that Avas not the proper place to discuss. At the Supreme Court criminal session George Wm. King, for selling arms to natives, Avas sentenced to one day’s im prisonment. The Judge thought the prisoner, being a new arrival, did not know the law respecting the sale of arms. Fatal Fall. At the inquest to-day on th©young man named Murphy, avlio was removed from the police station to the hospital on Satur day, a verdict Avas returned that death resulted from a fall from a cab through a collision with another vehicle. The jury were of opinion that no blame Avas to be attached to the police, and they thought that it Avas riot advisable to bring in a rider to this effect. No accusation had been made against the police. Coal. The out-put of coal at the KaAA r akaAva mines for September avrs 5,000 tons. Pleasant Pastime. At the football match, New Zealand v. the World, Cook, of the World team, received a kick in the ribs which knocked him doAvn and he had to be helped off the field. Henderson, the captain of the New Zealand team received a gash over hia eye which Avas an inch and a half in length. Clear Out. The schooner Edith brings news from Samoa to the 4th September. Sir Arthur Gordon has issued a proclamation pro hibiting Walter J. Hunt from being Avithin the Samoan Islands for two years, on the ground that his presence is danger ous to the peace and good order of the Western Pacific Island. The proclama tion AA'as issued on the depositions of a number of persons. The Lincolnshire Settlers. Auckland, Oct. 5. Captain Steele, agent for Grant and Foster ; offers 30s. an acre for a block of 17,500 acres of land at Te Aroha. The Board offers to sell at 405., with condi - tions regarding residence and improve ments. Captain Steele offers to intro duce forty five Lincolnshire farmers as an instalment, and to folloAV with more. The Waste Lands Board have fixed a high price oAving to the alleged auriferous character of the land. A compromise is probable. The Auckland Murder. Joe, the New Hebrides native charged with wilful murder, pleaded guilty at the Supreme Court this morning, before a jury Avas empanelled. Mr. Justice Rich mond explained, through the interpreter, Mr. Thurston, brother of the Colonial Secretary of Fiji, that he could withdraw/- the plea'if he liked, when the jury was em panelled. When this was done the prisoner again pleaded guilty, making a statement to the effect that he was under the influence of drink, and that Sankey’s boys irritated him. He was sentenced to death. School Inspection. Mr. Hislop, Under-Secretary for Edu cation, is inspecting schools. Wife Beating.

Numerous cases of wife beating are coming up at the Police Court. Gold.

Westport, Oct. The United Alpine’s (Lyell) amalgam Avas melted last night, and yielded 7500z5. of gold for a month’s work. The Maori Prisoners. Dunedin, Oct. 5. Twenty-five of the Maori prisoners, in cluding William Kingi, the well known chief, left this morning en route for Tara naki, Avhere they will be liberated. Shipping. Arrived —Barque Lurline, from Lon don. Volunteer Capitation. Invercargill, Oct. 5. The local Volunteer officers, have re received information to the effect that the half capitation will be paid on the basis of six Government inspections and six com pany parades betAveen April 1 and De cember 31 of the present year.

Holloavay’s Pills.—-At the change of seasons many persons feel oppressed without knowing why they are so—they arc aAvare something Avithin them is wrong, though they cannot detect the defected organ. A- few doses of these powerfully purifying and eminently cooling Pills will restore regularity to every part of the system —will cast out all impurities lurking in the frame, and will throroijghly expel the last traces of disorder, however obscure its cause. With Holloway’s medicine belief is insured without risk : erroneous action is rectified without disturbing natural regularity, health is re-mstated, and with it return the cheerful feelings Avhich unmistakably tell the invalid that all Avithin is right again.

Ashburton Borough Council.

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Borough Council was held last night, when there were present his Worship the Mayor (presiding), Messrs. Roberts, Robinson, Ivess, R. Friedlander, Williamson, Par kin, Harrison, St. Hill, and Bullock. mayor’s statement. His Worship the Mayor, in summarising the business of the evening, stated that the credit balance at the bank was L 22 13s. 3d. Rates collected since last meet ing, L 4 10s.; previously L 1,027 lGs. 9d. —L1,031 6s 9d. Dog fees received since last meeting, L 3 10s.; and L 127 pre viously, making Ll3O 10s. Refund, Ash burton Domain Board, share of fence, L 5. Deposits on application for licenses, L 4 ss. Sale of By-laws, Is. Since the last meeting the waterworks had. been opened, and he wished to bear testi mony to the kindness which Mr. William- | son had shown in granting his ground for the purposes of the waterworks, a matter which the Mayor regretted ho had omitted to mention at the opening ceremony. His attention had been drawn to the very dis-' graceful manner in which the pipes had been laid from the railway station to the post-office. One matter, amongst others which the Council would have to consider, was what reserve prices were to be placed on the reserves. He concluded by asking the Council to suspend No. 6 of the standing orders for the time being, as he wished to bring before the Council an ac cusation that Mr. Ivess had made against him at last meeting. Leave was granted by the Council to suspend the standing order accordingly. A BOIL OVER. The Mayor said it would be remem bered that at last meeting Mr. Friedlander had asked a letter to be read, and as the said gentleman was his brother, it might be thought that the matter had been pre-arranged, a sus picion which he (the Mayor) entirely de precated. In the course of the evening, when a vote of thanks was proposed to himself, Mr. Ivess had made some offen sive remarks, with reference to giving a vote of thanks to those to whom it was due. His Worship then detailed the cir cumstances, and read letters referring to obtaining the Borough’s subsidies, which plainly showed that he (the Mayor) had taken an active part in the steps for ob taining the subsidy. He certainly ob jected to sit in the chair, and be told he was sailing under false colors. He was always willing to give credit where it was due, and as it could not be denied that he was the originator of the matter of the subsidies, he claimed the credit of .obtain ing them. Mr. Ivess still adhered to his opinion that the merit did not lie at the door of the Mayor. He would withdraw nothing, as he contended that Mr. Wright was the person to whom the honor was due. He did not wish to deny any little honor which the Council liked to confer on the Mayor if it in any way fed his vanity. It was an empty honor at the best. Mr. Robinson thought it was the Mayor who had been the mainspring in the matter, and the letters read by the Mayor would show who had done the work.

Mr. Harrison designated the remarks of Mr. Ivess as “ rubbish,” and deprecated Mr. Ivess’s action in continually driving at himself. He was averse to wasting the time of the Council, and contended that proof was before the Council that his Worship was the gentleman by whom the honor had been earned.

His Worship replied, in a few words, condemnatory of the tone of Mr. Ivess’ remarks. The business was then pro ceeded with.

STREET LIGHTING. The manager of the Gas Company wrote intimating that from the 16th September last a reduction of 10 per cent, would take place. Mr. St. Hill suggested that the lighting expenses should be curtailed by not light ing the lamps four months during the summer period of the year. He also would like to see the outskirts of the town lighted with kerosene lamps,as he did not think it was fair that the more public streets of the town should be lighted while others were left in total darkness. It was resolved to defer con sideration of the question. THE COUNCIL’S LEGAL ADVISERS. . Messrs. Branson and Purnell wrote, explaining the terms of their agreement, which was to the effect that their agree ment was in the nature of a retainer for twelve months ; but it would not prohibit the Council from obtaining other legal assistance should the Council see fit. The letter intimated the fees which would be charged, and concluded by stating that no charge would be made for any legal advice which they might give to the Council. Mr. Ivess thought the Council now understood their position with Messrs. Branson and Purnell, and he would move that the services of those gentlemen be retained in terms of the agreement. Mr. Robinson seconded, and the motion was carried. BURNING TUSSOCKS. Edward Reddin wished for permission to burn tussocks on his sections. Mr. St. Hill said he thought, in grant ing such permission, applicants should only be granted leave on condition that a certain amount of discretion be shown in the burning. He thought it was very dangerous to burn tussocks on such a day as it had been that day. His Worship reminded Mr. St. Hill that at last meetii g he had moved a resolution to the effect that permission be given to burn tussocks during a certain period, ■without any proviso as to from what quarter the wind might blow. Mr. St. Hill wished to add the words— “ Except when a N.W. wind was blow ing,” to the end of the resolution passed at last meeting, but this his Worship would not allow, as it was out of order. Mr. L’ess, after a “ breeze ” with his Worship, moved—“ That the permission be allowed to the applicant, except when a N.W. wind is blowing.” Mr. Parkin seconded the motion.

Mr. Harrison considered tliat frequently the S.E. wind wss as dangerous as the N.W. wind.

Mr, Robinson objected to tussocks being burned ■while standing, and applir cants should guarantee to have the tussocks pulled lip and burnt in heaps. Mr. Bullock considered, after the motion passed at last meeting, there was no necessity for any person to ask permis sion from the Council. He was opposed to ihe resolution passed at that meeting, as tussocks 'were now exceedingly dry, and he thought permission should only be

granted during the months prior to Octo ber, and after the end of February.

The Mayor moved that the motion passed at last meeting be rescinded. Mr. Harrison seconded the amendment. Mr. St. Hill reminded the Council that a contractor had taken up the-workof clearing and burning the tussocks on the understanding that he could do so at once. It was also a very hard matter to burn tussocks during the winter months on ac count of the undergrowth. On the amendment being put,

Mr. Ivess ridiculed the idea of rescind ing a resolution that had been passed at a previous meeting, and confirmed at its present. He thought such conduct would bring the Council into contempt, and trusted that intelligent Councillors would pause before they voted for such a course of conduct.

Mr. Williamson thought it would be inconsistent to rescind the motion after giving the permission to citizens, and a number of them taking advantage of it. His Worship then obtained permission ' to withdraw his amendment. engineers’ report. The Engineers’ report was then read and passed without discussion, with the exception of that portion which referred to the desirableness of putting in sumps - for fire prevention purposes, when Mr. Bullock advocated the construction . of large concrete reservoirs in different parts of the business portion of the ?own, as a preventative of fire. : ' Mr. St. Hill objected to going in for any wild, visionary, or imaginary schemes, such as the construction of concrete tanks. He was in favor of brick tanks •*> put at the corners of streets with a cast iron top ; and when a fire occurred the. cover could be lifted and the water turned into the tanks. If such a course were taken he thought that even two fire en gines at work would fail to empty them with the snpply of water now running. : Mr. Robinson thought tliat wliat was now considered an advantage, namely, the dirty muddy water coming down, would soon silt up the tanks. Mr. St. Hill explained that the iron top would only be removed, aud the water let in when a fire took place. The clause was eventually approved. the inspector’s report was then read, winch stated that a number of persons had been served with notices regarding nuisances. The Inspector stated that the scavenger had informed him that the reason he had neglected to clear away rubbish was that a number of persons had neglected to pay him, and ho could not get the money. Several Councillors spoke strongly on : the action of citizens in neglecting to pay the scavenger, and the Mayor added that such persons should be informed that the amounts could be recovered under the by-laws The Inspector also asked the Council to take action to prevent boys from throwing stones into the reservoir. - . LIGHTING COMMITTEE. Mr. St. Hill moved—“ That a Oom mittcee consisting of Messrs. Williamson, Roberts, Parkin, and the mover be a . Lighting Committee, to consider the. question of lighting the streets and-to report at next meeting. ” Mr. Harrison seconded, and the motion was carried. POINTING THE GUN. "'‘Pi' Mr. Ivess moved the following resolu-..;,,.. tion, of which he had given notice;— “ That the services of the Town Clerk be dispensed with at the expiry of his present, engagement, and that the offices of Town Clerk be amalgamated, at a salary of L2OO per year. Applications from gentlemen willing to discharge the duties to be invited by advertisement in the Christchurch and Ashburton papers, to be considered by the Council on October 18.” -In doing so. he -- felt that opposition and ill-will would be . entailed upon any person who went in for economizing from those persons against whom that resolution might be directed. However, he hoped the members of the Council would see the necessity for reduc tion. After referring to the loss of the. subsidies as a reason for economizing, the speaker referred to the very unpleasant . duty it was when a public body had to dispense with servants who had served that body faithfully and well. But Go vernment, and other bodies similar to the Council, had had to reduce their expenses, and he felt that the staff of the Borough of Ashburton was too cumbersome. The speaker then compared the receipts and - expenses of the Boroughs of Ashburton and Sydenham. After paying depart mental and other expenses, the sum of L 670 was all that was left the Council to; work on for the year. He was confident a competent man could be obtained to perform the duties of Surveyor and Clerk for the sum of L2H)O. ' Mr. Ivess, in concluding a lengthy speech, hoped in the discussion that might follow, there would be a cordial and amicable feeling exist, and that some mem bers of the Council who were young to ; the work would not be over sensitive. Mr. Parkin seconded. Mr. Sfc. Hill moved an amendment that ' a committee, consisting of Messrs. Wil liamson, Bullock, Parkin, Roberts, Fried lander, Ivess, and the mover, be appointed to consider the question of retrenchment, and to report at next meeting. Mr. Robinson would rather the Council considered the question at once. Mr. Friedlander thought a committee would be better able to go into the ques tion calmly and deliberately, and if such were appointed, it would be better than remaining talking over the matter till all hours of the night. The Mayor questioned the desirableness of employing one officer to do the work of two. The amendment was then put and carried, there being six for and four against. . • THE WATER PIPES. Mr. Ivess’ motion regarding the water pipes lapsed. THE PETRIFIED KIDNEYS. The same gentleman then moved his resolution regarding the heavy shingle on the footpaths in the Borough, and charac terised the footpaths as being a disgrace to the Borough. In many portions of the streets the road was to be preferred to the footpaths for pedestrians. Mr. Parkin seconded the resolution, and said that the labor gang was supposed to ; have cleared the boulders off the footpaths in Moore street twelve months since, . Mr, St, Hill was in favor of the work being done, but hoped Burnett street west would be attended to, - Mr. Williamson said they all wished to - mend their ways, but there was no necessity for a special motion on the i«uht

THE ASHBURTON HERALD, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5 , 1880.



v. i: h. : -> y ; ' ■j^OTICE —The “ Ashburton Herald” is a Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors Art* R. In the District Court of Christchurch, . Holden at Ashburton. IN THE MATTER OF The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876, the several Acts amending the same, and of the bankruptcy of EDMUND ALFRED FIELD, of Seafield, farmer, a debtor. THIS IS TO NOTIFY that Edmund Alfred Field, of Seafield, in the County of Ashburton, in the Provincial District of Canterbury, - and Colony of New Zealand, farmer, has this day filed in the honorable Court, a statement that he is unable to meet his engagements with his creditors. The first meeting of creditors will be held at the Eistrict Court-house, Ashburton, on SATURDAY, the 9th day of October, 1880, at II o’clock in the forenoon. Dated this 4th day of October, ISBO. ; C. CAVENDISH HURRELL, Clerk of the Court. Branson and Purnell, Solicitors for the debtor. V. 971 c



Public Notices. TWENTY POUNDS REWARD. TPTE above reward will be paid to any person who shall give such informa tion as will lead to th 3 conviction of any one committing a breach of the Law Practitioners or other similar Acts or Odinances, by preparing Deeds or other Legal Documents, or in any way what ever. BRANSON and PURNELL. F. P. O’REILLY. EDWD G. CRISP. C. W. IRELAND. 853c-198c TEN PER CENT. DISCOUNT AT EVERETT BROS. & CO. HAVELOCK STREET, E. B. and Co. will give 10 per cent. Dis count, or, in other words, will take off TWO SHILLINGS for every Pound’s worth of goods purchased. TERMS-CASH. From this day, October [sth, until further notice. EVERETT BROS. & CO. - 505 c THE BEST VALUE FOB. READY MONEY IS THE (MEN’S) CLOTHING (AND BOYS’) MANUFACTURED BY THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, which can be purchased at their Retail Branches, now established all over New Zealand. The Garments are thoroughly shrunk. The Fit and Style are perfect. The Workmanship is equal to bespoke. The Trimmings are of superior quality and strength. The Tweeds are of the very best descrip tion. The Stock is the largest in the Southern i Hemisphere. The tall, short, lean, and stout can be equally well fitted. The Goods are all marked in plain figures. The system of business is to exchange every article that does not give satis faction. And, in addition to all these advantages, you can purchase A SINGLE GARMENT AT THE WHOLESALE PRICE. Mercery, Hats, Shirts, Ties, Scarfs, Bags, Portmanteaus, Rugs, and Blankets at Wholesale Prices. THOUSANDS OF DISCERNING CUSTOMERS Testify that the New Zealand Clothing Factory’s Garments are the Very Best Value for Ready Money. , . Ashburton Branch : |> EA S T STREET. WM. SPARROW, j 910 c. Manager. 1



Public notices. 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. "i.’he Now Zealand Ri .inch —A. LOCI vL INSTITUTION, invest-ag all moneys in the colony. Resident Secretary Temple Chambers, Featherstcn street, Wellington. Agent for the County of Ashburton — S.-SAUNDERS (of the" firm of Saunders lb os.), A shburton. Note the name —The Natioual Met a-L 1690-B‘.Tc Wanted. WANTED— A good GENERAL StJl- YANT. Must be thoroughly c- na pe lent person with best references. N-mo nf ior need apply, Mrs Alfred Haj- ii- Tav erod street. Apply be we- 10 ;u-i 11. o’clock any morning. " Do 'l'..) TAILORESSES AND OTHI iS. V*7ANTED a few Good PL. IN W SEWERS for the Tailoring I isi ness. Good women will find cons ant employment, and good wages. A ply at-once, Herald office. _i 67c WANTED —One or two young me as BOARDERS, in private farr ly ; 18s. per week. Apply, John Olson, Peter street. 9 23c