The Ashburton Herald AND Borough and County Advertiser (With Which is incorporated the “Evening Echo”). TUESDAY, JULY 27, 1880.

New School. —Mr. J. E. Buchanan, in another column announces that he has taken over Mr. Davidson’s educational establishment, and is prepared to receive pupils.

Hood’s Crossing Bridge. —We learn that the bridge over the South Branch of the river at Hood’s, Mount Somers, is complete, and only waits the Engineer’s approval. A short time will suffice to complete the approaches, and the bridge will be opened for traffic.

Wakanui Library. —An entertain ment, with a dance afterwards, will be given in the Wakanui School on Friday evening, in aid of the local library. A full programme has been prepared, and the entertainment, apart from the object, ought to be an attractive one. Friends of the institution ought to see Mr. A. G. Earle about tickets. R.M. Courts. —Pursuant to section 47 of the Counties Act, 1876, His Excellency has declared the R.M. Court, Asburton, to be the R.M. Court for the Ridings of Mount Somers, Upper Ashburton, . and Ashburton, and the South Rakaia R.M. Court to be that for Mount P'Hutt, and parties aggrieved with the rolls for these ridings must apply for relief to these Courts.

The Library Readings. —The next reading of the course in aid of the Library will be given on Thursday evening in the Town Hall. The vocalists are Mesdame3 Craighead and Dunn, and Miss Permain ; and Messrs. Craighead and Dunn, and songs, duetts, and glees, will be given. The String Band will play three pieces, and the readers will be the Revs. A. M. Beattie, and B. J. Westbrook, and Mr. T. A. Gates, while recitations will be given by Messrs. Minnis, Rowe, and Twomey. Parish Meeting. —A meeting of the parishioners of St. Stephan’s was held in the Library last night to elect two Vestry men in place of Messrs Boyle and Felton, resigned. Rev. Mr. Hands occupied the chair. Mr. Ward raised the question of the legality of Mr. Bullock’s acts as Church warden, seeing that he had not been con firmed in the office by the Bishop. Rev. Mr. Hands said Mr. Bullock had been verbally confirmed by the Bishop, who had promised to send a confimatory letter, but had evidently forgotten to do so. Ultimately it was resolved that Mr. Hands write to the Bishop asking him to give a formal confirmation to Mr. Bullock’s appointment. A question as to the Yestry men having a voice in the control of the Church’s finance having been disposed of, the election of two gentlemen to fill the vacancies on the vestry was proceeded with. Messrs Joseph Hunt, F. Mayo, and R. Bean were proposed. All three gen tlemen were highly spoken of by the pro posers and seconders, but eventually Messrs. Hunt and Mayo were elected. Mr. W. C. Walker in the course of some remarks on the representation of Tinwald at the Yestry said he would be pleased to see a resident of Tinwald holding a seat. Mr. Fooks desired Mr. Carter to stand, but that gentleman declined. After the election of Vestrymen, and Mr. Ward had stated his willingness to attend to the interests of Tinwald, the meeting ad journed, and a meeting of Churchwardens and Vestrymen took place.

To Correspondents. —Several letters are unavoidably held over. Robbery. —At the R.M. Court this morning, before His Worship the Mayor and Mr. C. P. Cox, William Maddon was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment, with hard labor, for stealing the sum of L 5 from a man named Henry Cross.

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE

Shipping. London, July 24

Arrived —Ada Wis well, from Lyttelton, March 25 ; Str&cathro, from Lyttelton, April 24. The Orient steamship Sorato sailed to day for Australia.

AUSTRALIAN

Ned Kelly. Melbourne, July 2G. Ned Kelly was brought up at the Police Court and remanded. The Victorian Parliament. Parliament has been opened by his Excellency the Marquis of Normanby, and his speech on the occasion referred to the decrease of revenue, and hoped that a satisfactory solution would be arrived at in regard to the Reform of the Constitu tion Bill. Measures would be introduced in connection with railways, water con servation, and amendment of the land laws.

Railway Locomotives. July 27.

Government have accepted the tender of the Phoenix Company, of Ballarat, for the construction of twenty railway loco motives, at a cost of L 59,490. Mr. Higinbotham. Mr. Hinginbotham took his seat on the Bench for the first time yesterday, as Judge of the Supreme Court.

NEW ZEALAND.

The Intercolonial Boat Race. Auckland, July 2G.

A committee was appointed at the meet ing on Friday, to arrange for the repre sentation of Auckland in the Champion Outrigger Race at the Intercolonial Re gatta to be held here in 1881, and it was decided to send an order for a boat to Swaddle and Winship, Newcastle-on- Tyne, England. The boat will be suit able for twelve-stone men, without pro vision for a coxswain, and have all the latest improvements introduced, including swivel rowlocks, sliding seats, self-steer ing gear, etc. An Heir to a Fortune. Timaku, July 27. Charles Jonas, formerly waiter at the Melville Hotel, was remanded by the Bench till Friday next on a charge of obtaining a diamond ring from a local jeweller by falsely representing that he was heir to a fortune, and was to have re ceived a remittance by last mail. Other charges of a similar nature are pending. Sunday Traffic. Dunedin, July 27.

Mr. Oliver, in replying to a memorial complaining of Sunday work on the rail ways, in running goods trains and ballast ing, says he is as anxious as the memorial ists for work not to be done on Sundays, and lias given immediate instructions accord ingly.

THE SAN FRANCISCO MAIL.

Summary of News.

Auckland, July 27.

The City of Sydney arrived at 10.30 this morning with the following passen gers :—Mrs. Longmore, Mrs. Moore, child and nurse, Rev. Mr. Anderson, Messrs. Hunt, Kelfer, Wilds, Lovewill, and Page. England. England is making numerous and im portant additions to the torpedo fleet. A statue of Robert Raikes has been erected on the Thames Embankment.

A great uproar occurred at the Protes tant Reform Society meeting at Exeter Hall, held to protest against Catholic appointments. Home grown wheat shows Is. decline in price. The steamer Humboldt, at Liverpool, from New York, took fire, and every bale of cotton was thrown overboard. A strike of the Lancashire cotton hands is threatened.

At Dublin a bl®ody riot occurred between the people and the police. Several were seriously injured. Redpath, the New_ York Herald corres pondent, condemns Irishmen for indiffer ence to their distressed countrymen, and says that, while Australia and New Zea land subscribed L 55.570, America L 5,658, Canada L 3,348, In,dia L 3,750, and England LIO,OOO, there was no Irish subscription raised. Mr. Parnell’s Bill proposes to take L 200,000 from the Irish Church fund. Mr. Forster said lie must oppose it, as doing more harm than good. The Government Irish Land Bill is strongly opposed by the Conservatives and condemned by the press, which denounces it as confiscation. France.

The execution of decrees against the Jesuits and unauthorised religious bodies led to most exciting scenes. The Jesuit chapels in the provinces were thronged, and meetings held to protest against the decrees. Riotous conduct prevailed in and around the building, and the mob hooted tho priests, and the Rue DeLavre priests locked themselves in cells, which the police broke open. Thirty-nine estab lishments, with 454 members, were broken up. Archbishop Avignon offered hospi tality to a number of expelled Jesuits, but received a peremptory telegram from the Ministry of Worship, which caused him to request the Jesuits to leave with out delay. The Spanish Government granted numerous applications to establish Jesuit colleges in Madrid. All the Judges and Public Prosecutors of Versailles re signed, rather than give effect to these decrees. Some of the expelled Jesuits have purchased the old Neville Estate, in England. Several duels have occurred, chiefly with journalists. French firms are fulfilling orders for China.

Germany. The Ferman Church Bill'has passed by 203 to 202. Bismarck said the Bill was drawn up by himself, and he would not permit its ventilation. He avows his in ention to forsake party fighting, and devote his attention to foreign affairs

The general opinion is that the Vatican has got the best of the Chancellor in this church fight. Austria. The leading Austrian journals express the belief that the end of Turkey i 3 at. hand, and advisb Austria to take as much Turkish territory as possibe. Russia. It is believod the Czar intends a inor ganic marriage with a princess by whom he has had thirteen children. Russia is disgusted by Colonel Gordon’s visit to China. The Russian floating battery Kromlin, while going to the Pacific, collided with a Danish steamer, and was so crippled that she had to put into Hellingsford for repairs. Admiral Tessoki has been appointed' chief commander in the Paciffic. Turkey. The Sultan has expressed a desire for the completion of all reforms. “ Lloyd’s ” agency at Salonica has been blown down. Several officials were severely wounded. The Sultan i 3 alarmed at the secret designs of other powers, and proposes to render the Dardanelles impregnable by torpedoes and forts. A despatch of tho 3rd July says the Porte ha 3 proclaimed a state of seige throughout all the provinces on the Greek frontier.

ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL.

The Borough Council held its usual fortnightly meeting last evening. There were present all the members except Messrs. Robinson and Bullock. Mr. Alfred Harrison, the newly elected coun cillor took his seat for the first time, and received the usual congratulations. FIRE INSPECTOR. Before the reading of the minutes, hi 3 Worship desired the appointment- of Fire Inspector to be reconsidered. Personally, he was not in favor of the Fire Brigade captain being Fire Inspector, but thought the captain of the Fire Police should hold the position, as the latter was an insurance agent. Mr. St. Hill hoped the Mayor’s sug gestion would not be entertained. He would oppose it in every way. Mr. Parkin said the brigade would not work under the control of the Fire . Police, and as for the in surance agents none of them turned up at the last fire until nine o’clock next morning. Mr. R. Friedlander denied Mr. Par king statement about tho insurance agents ; and Mr. Parkin explained that they did not appear officially. Mr. Williamson having pointed out that the discussion was irregular before the minutes of the previous meeting were confirmed, the matter dropped. The minutes of -the previous meeting were then read and confirmed. mayor’s statement.

His Worship, in his opening remarks, stated that the balance in the bank wa3 L 344 93. Gd.; dog taxes, L 5 ; total col lected, L 990 14s. 9d. With reference to Mr. Crisp’s salary, that gentlaman had consented to a reduction of ten per cent. The by-laws came into force on Saturday last, and several applications for licenses had been received. One of the carriers had interviewed him regarding the hard ships which they would be liable to in having to pay for their licenses now, and then again in two months. A Crown grant, at a cost of L 3 35., had been re ceived of reserves in the Borough. Several applications had been made for these reserves. THE WATER SUPPLY. In reply to a telegram, the Town Clerk of Timaru wrote, informing the Council that tho Timaru Borough Council had their waterworks plant on hand, but should it be found that additional pipes were required, further communications would be made. Mr. F. Mainwaring, Clerk to the County Council wrote, forwarding the following resolution re water pipes, passed by the County at its last meeting : —“ Resolved —That the County Council approves of the coui-se proposed in the Mayor’s letter, and that from all pipes sold the proceeds be placed to tho water supply vote, to be operated upon by cheques signed by the Chairman and the Mayor.” a verandah. From Mr. R. Bird, asking permission to erect a verandah in front of Mr. Har rison’s auction room, Havelock street. Referred to the Works Committee. THE BRIDGE APPROACHES. The Clerk to the County Council wrote, forwarding copy of a letter received from the Assistant-Engineer, Railway Depart ment, referring to the very bad state of the approaches to the Ashburton bridge, and asking the Council’s immediate atten tion to the approaches at the northern end. Mr. Mainwaring’s letter also in formed the Council that the gates at the commencement of the bridge were likely to be removed to the foot of the ap proaches. The matter was left in the hands of the Mayor. POSTS FOR HORSES. From the Clerk to the County Council, asking permission to erect two posts, with cross-rail, for the purpose of tying up horses opposite the County Council chambers. Referred to Works Committee, with the suggestion that poßts be allowed, but no cross-rails. RESERVES. From Messrs. Poyntz and Co., asking what rent the Council required for that part of R.S. (1642, No. 502) abutting on T. S. 505, for a term of twenty-one yeai-s. To be replied to, to the effect that the re serves would shortly be put up to auction. A WITHDRAWAL. From Mr. S. Porter, withdrawing his tender for the cottage on Reserve No. 1689, in consequence of his being misin formed as to which cottage out of two others the Council wished to dispose of. To be laid on the table. A COMPLAINT. From Mr. J. Mcßae, drawing the at tention of the Council to the fact that Richard Bird had applied for a license for a hansom cab, of which he was not the owner, and that such cab was the pro perty of Charles Royle, who had been sentenced to three months’ imprisonment for vagrancy, and intimating that the said cab was used for driving about dis reputable characters. Consideration de ferred. ■ PETITIONS. Mr. Harrison presented a petition from ■the carters and carriers of the township complaining of the hardship entailed on them through having to pay for their licenses at once and then again in two months. Mr. Harrison pleaded with the Council on behalf of the petitioners, as he

considered their complaint was certainly one worthy of the Council’s considera tion. The petition asked that the Coun cil would not claim the fee until the next Gscal year commenced, and would remit the fee now payable, on account of the very indifferent state of business. Mr. St. Hill questioned whether the Council had power to remit the fee. Mr. Harrison thought it would be hardly legal to charge twelve months for two months.

Mr. Parkin said, through the Coun cil not having tho By-laws in operation, the carriers had received the benefit of the roads of the Borough while it had been in existence. The ratepayers had had to pay rates, and he could not see why the petitioners should be exempted from paying the fee. His Worship said the Council had the power to inflict penalties, but he did not know whether they had the power to re mit them. Mr. St. Hill suggested that if the peti tion were complied with, possibly the merchants might put forth a similar plea for the remitting of the kerosene tax. Mr. Harrison considered the cases were not parallel. Mr. Williamson was not inclined to entertain the petition, but if any indi vidual carrier showed the Council he was in a destitute state, then it would be time enough to discuss the question. Mr. Friedlander said he thought the carriers ought to be thankful to escape paying their fee for the previous year. If the By-laws had been in force, instead of having to pay L2, they would have had to pay L 3.

Mr. Orr coincided with the remarks of the last speaker. 'Mr. Friedlander proposed, and Mr. Parkin seconded charge the carriers and carters the fees laid down in the By-laws.” Carried, Mr. Harrison being the only dissentient. § A petition was read from residents "on the West side of the town requsting that the Borough would take into consideration the advisableness of planting the reserves in that locality. His Worship thought that in the present state of the Borough’s finances the matter could riot be entertained, but if the gentlemen signing the petition would consent to pay half the cost, then the matter might be referred to the Planting Committee. Mr. St. Hill, although a resident in the locality referred to, and one of the petitioners, felt that he could not urge the work to be undertaken. Mr. Parkin questioned whether, even if the residents were to pay half the amount, the Council could supply funds for the other half. Resolved—That the Council cannot, in the present state of its finances, under take the work. engineers’ report. Water Supply. —The water was admitted into the race on Wednesday evening, and has been running since then without interruption. Finding, however, from the amount of absorption, and the . large quantity of water required to fill some of the basins in the gully, that the stream admitted was not making headway beyond a certain point, we cut a channel across the To7ra Belt, ana brought in about double the volume. This has made a considerable difference, and filled a length of about fifteen chains of the gully to a depth of from 2 ft. to 3ft. The water has not, however, made any progress since Saturday, and we propose to try the effect of putting a few loads of clay in some of the thirsty-looking spots. From the experience of Messrs. Saunders, in bringing the water for the mill along the Wakanui Creek bed, we consider the filling of the reservoir in Wills Street to be only a matter of time and patience. The daily flow into the gully we now calculate at about 1,600,000 gallons. We are now completing the permanent works at the intake, deepening and strengthen ing the main channel, and constructing concrete dam.

Shingle Contract. —Mr. Black has com pleted this contract, and has picked off the large stones, and replaced them with finer shingle. We propose utilizing the boulders as a foundation for cab and carriei’s’ stands in East Street. It would be advisable to get a further supply of shingle to make the work"" complete in East Street, and some now could be used with advantage in the Alford’Forest Road. About 250 to 300 yards would be required irrespective of Burnett Street West, if that should be shingled. Burnett Street Extension. —We expect that this work will be completed this week. The Labor Gang have been principally engaged on work connected with the water supply, also, in stacking and spleading shingle, laying culverts, etc. the water supply. His Worship said he had authorised the extra work of putting down a cuh ert, for the quicker bringing in of the water. Resolved, that the action of the Mayor be approved. Mr. Williamson questioned the wisdom of filling in with loads of claj, and favored putting in a channel through the Domain to bring in the water to the reservoir, Mr, Roberts suggested using the iorn pipes which were at the disposal of the Council. Mr. St. Hill deprecated such a course, and Mr. Harrison suggested that patience was all that was required, and before long there would be an ample supply. Mr. Friedlander cautioned the Council not to interfere with the Engineer who, up to the present, had had the entire control of the work, and the success or failure of the water supply would be on his shoulders. However, the Engineer might be referred to Mr. Williamson’s sugges tion. Both Messrs. St. Hill and Parkin were of opinion that the sump required raising to cause a greater flow of water. The Mayor thought it was not desirable the water should be in the town for the present, as he questioned whether they were prepared for it. SHINGLING. It was resolved that tenders be called for the supply of the shingle, as referred to in the Engineers’ report. ' LICENSES. Mr. Parkin wished to know whether butchers were compelled by the by-laws to take out licenses. His Worship said he was not sufficiently acquainted with the law to answer such a question, but if, on reference to the solicitor, butchers were required to take out licenses, then the latter would l);ive notice given them.

THE BOROUGH MAP. Mr. Roberts wished to know when the map of the Borough would be completed. The incomplete map had been hanging up for a considerable time past, and he be lieved the work had been paid for. The clerk was instructed to request the Borough Engineer to get the map com pleted without delay. ADVERTISING. Mr. Williamson moved the resolution of which he had given notice at last meeting, namely—“ That one of the newspapers in the Borough bo the official paper of the Council for a term of three months, and that the Ashburton Mail be appointed for the next three months, being the oldest established paper in the county. Mr. St. Hill seconded the motion. Mr. Parkin wished to know whether in case of emergency, advertisements could be put in the evening paper. The Mayor explained that the Council would not be prohibited by the motion from giving an advertisement to any of the papers, but the idea principally was to give the public to understand that a par ticular paper was the official paper of the Borough for a given term. MAIN ROADS 'WITHIN THE BOROUGH. The Mayor said he had decided not to bring forward his motion re the control of roads within the Borough, and requested permission to postpone the consideration of the matter for a month, when he hoped that some members of the County Coun cil, who would be energetic in the interests of the Borough, would have returned from Parliament. (Hear, Hear.) The matter was accordingly held over for a month. A BROKEN LAMP-POST. It was resolved that the account for the re-erection of the lamp-post and lamp at the corner of Tancred street be sent in to Messrs. Marsh and Groves. EYESORES. Mr. St. Hill said that if they could not have the reserve on the west side of the railway beautified, lie certainly thought the wliares in that locality could be dis pensed with. The place was becoming a sort of canvas-town. If the people were in distress he would not move in the matter, but he thought it was merely avarice which prompted them to erect such dwellings. He would move—' That the owners of the tents and wliares on the Borough Reserves be ordered to remove them at once.”

Mr. Parkin seconded, and the motion was carried. Mr. St. Hill moved—“ That Messrs. Jameson and Roberts be instructed to at once clear the merchandise, etc., off the reserves belonging to the Borough which they were using.” It was not fair that one merchant should have the use of re serves gratuitously, while other persons had to pay for them. Mr. Roberts seconded, and the motion was carried. FENCING THE DOMAIN. The Mayor said he had seen Dr. Trevor with reference to erecting a post and rail fence at the portion of the Domain where the fencing had been taken down while the waterworks were being carried on, and Dr. Trevor offered L 5 towards the cost. The Mayor said that lie had ac cepted the offer on behalf of the Council. The Mayor’s action was approved. A DUCK-POND. Mr. Williamson complained of the existence of a sort of duck-pond on the Railway Reserve, nearly opposite his premises, in East street. He thought his Worship might be able to get the railway authorities to attend to the matter. His Worship consented to see the Manager of Railways regarding the work. REPAIRING FOOTPATHS. Resolved —“ That the repairing of foot oaths in Cameron street, on the west side of the railway, and the footpath between William street and the East Belt be re ferred to the Works Committee, LAMPS, ETC. It was decided to obtain three or four lamps, and Mr. Williamson suggested erecting a lamp at the corner of West and Havelock streets. A kerosene lamp might be put there, and, in addition to being a convenience to the public, would also be a means of ascertaining which was cheaper —gas or kerosene. The suggestion was adopted. THE borough’s LEGAL ADVISER. His Worship thought it necessary for the Council to appoint a legal gentleman to whom matters might be referred in cases where the Borough was concerned. Mr. Parkin proposed, and Mr. St. Hill seconded —“ That Mr. Crisp be asked to undertake the duties of Solicitor to the Borough.” Mr. Orr suggested that Messrs. Bran son and Purnell should be appointed, and remarked that if Mr. Crisp were to take up actions against the Council, he would not be able to pull the By-laws to pieces, seeing he had compiled them.

Mr. Williamson reminded the Council that Messrs. Branson and Purnell had somewhat slighted the Council on a pre vious occasion by not making application for the position. Mr. Orr proposed the amendment— “ That Messrs. Branson and Purnell be asked to act as Solicitors to the Borough. ” The amendment was carried. THE SIX-AND-EIGHTPENCE COSTS. Mr. St. Hill wished to know whether a letter written by Miss O’Callaghan, asking for a refund of Gs. Bd. had been answered! His Worship said that such applications could not be entertained by the Council. ACCOUNTS. On the accounts and pay-sheet being presented for approval, Mr. St. Hill wished to know on what ground the Clerk charged Los. 3s, as Re turning Officer. Footpaths and other necessary works were required, and while people were walking up to their necks in mud, and the Council was powerless to alter the state of things on account of the condition of its finances, the Clerk was charging L 3 3s. for a day’s work, in addi tion to which he was receiving his salary as an officer of the Council.

Mr. Friedlander asked his Worship whether L 3 3s. -was the usual amount charged by a returning office!’.

The Mayor said he was of opinion that the amount was not too much when the responsibilities of the office were taken into consideration. He understood that L 3 3s. was the amount usually paid. Mr. St. Hill moved, and Mr. Parkin seconded, that the amount be reduced by L2 2s.

Mr. Friedlander said that if no ar rangement had been come to with the Re turning Officer, the Council should pay the same as other bodies. He moved an amendment that the sum of L 3 3s. be paid. Mr. Orr seconded, remarking that it was not only a usual thing in the colony,

but also at Home for Returning Officers to receive L 3 3s. -

Mr. Williamson would oppose the motion, as the clerk had not had the power of refusing to do the work at the reduced amount. The Council might take action for the future, but they should cer tainly pay the present account. Mr. Parkin rose to speak, when Mr. Friedlander, who had previously been called to order forjattempting to address the Council after having once spoken, wished to know why other members were not like wise prohibited from frequent speaking. His Worship stated that Mr. Parkin was quite at liberty to address the Council, as he had not yet spoken to the amend ment. Mr. Parkin intimated his intention of retiring from the Chamber, if he were to be treated in the manner adopted by Mr. Friedlander ; and after a few remarks the amendment was put and carried. NOTICES OF MOTION. “ That this Council at its next meeting' inform the clerk that his services are no longer required at the expiration of the usual three months.— (Mr. St. Hill.) “ That this Council advertise in the Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin papers for a competent person to under take the duties of overseer of Borough Council’s works, and the duties of the Council offices at present undertaken by the present clerk at a salary of L 225 per annum, said duties to he terminable at three months’ notice.— (Mr. St. Hill.) “ That in all cases when printing is re quired, sealed tenders shall be called for, and he opened by the Council, or in cases of emergency by some two members of the Council appointed at the previous meeting.”— (Mr. St. Hill.) Mr. Parkin also gave notice of a motion to the effect that the Finance Committee draw up a statement of probable receipts and expenditure for the ensuing year, with a view to curtailing the departmental ex penses.

Then Council then went into Committee on the question of licenses, the reporters being requested by the Mayor to retire.

Agricultural and Pastoral Association.

The following i 3 the discussion which took place on Mr. Silcock’s paper. Mr. E. B. Passmore said he had listened with pleasure to the paper read by Mr. Silcock, and he felt that they were all indebted to him for having read it. The reading of these papers caused discussion which might perhaps do as much good as the papers themselves. He had- not noted all Mr SiP.ock’s figures as they had been read, but he had noted that Mr; Silcock had set down interest at five. per cent. With this he could not agree. Five per’ cent, was a rate of interest unknown in the colony. If he had taken eight per cent, he would have been nearer the mark, as eight per cent, was the almost universal figure in New Zealand, though frequently a good deal more was paid. Mr. Silcock valued the seed wheat at 3s. 6d., and the wheat grown at 3s. These figures seemed to him (Mr. Passmore) to be inconsistent, and Mr. Silcock had made no allowance for seed barley in the expenses, nor. for turnip seed. He would also take.a slight exception to Mr. Silcock’s allowance for horses. In England one horse was allowed for every 100 acres, and for such a farm as Mr. Silcock was speaking of four horses were to his mind too few 1 .' 1 There were so many things wanted doing at the same time that plenty of horses were indispensable. The land had to be broken up, and if this work were left till late in the season it would be very risky to the crop. Land early broken up in his experience gave the best return. Then the cross ploughing had to be done, and so many other things in the early season that it seemed to him that four horses would not be sufficient. They were very knowing people in England, and though he allowed that in many ways colonial farming was different from that at Home, still, on the main points where the conditions were similar, it was wise to con sider English rules, and ho did not think the knowing people of England would think four hoi’ses enongh. Neighbors of his had got behind with their ploughing, and he had had to lend them teams, so that they might be able to keep up with the season. He thought with Mr. Silcock that the plains land was not to be so lightly esteemed as it had been by some, and he was quite prepared to go the length Mi’.. Silcock had gone, for fairly treated and properly farmed the plains land would give a good return. He thought there ought to have been some allowance made for fencing and planting. Trees at the sale that day had gone dear, and there had not been much inducement to buy ; but if every farmer planted a strip of trees on his north-west boundary he would do a good thing for himself. Trees inhaled and exhaled moisture, and had a wonder ful effect upon the climate. Plenty of trees would tend greatly to neutralise the parching influence of the north-west winds which were frequent in this district. After tracing the course of the north-west winds from Australia, and speaking of the influences they were subjected to in their progress, Mr. Passmore went on to show that planting, while it would be protection against these winds, would also be a paying enterprise for the farmer. The Planting Act allowed L2 per acre for plantations, and this ought to be an inducement, as when these trees had grown, in addition to the money thus earned, they would supply timber for all the purposes of the farm, and which had now to be carried in some instances a great distance. They found in looking over their books that they had to incur a great many expenses they had not calculated on when they first began farming, and it was difficult to se down hard and fiast figures to represen expenditure. Regarding Mr. Silcock’s rotation, he would rather that he had said seven years instead of five. Mr. Silcock—On good land I would say seven —but on plains land five ; that is for grass, because on the plains it will not last five years. Mr. Passmore then apologised for not having prepared a paper as had been ex pected of him, but next meeting he hoped to beJready with one. Mr. Lewis in a short speech referred to what had been said about horses. If a three-fqrrow plough were used, lie should say that four horses were insufficient, though they may be plenty for single ploughs. If four horses were used with three furrow ploughs, he was sure they would be fearfully used up in three months. L2O was all that Mr. Silcock allowed for horse feed, and that was not enough. It cost him (Mr. Lewis), at the rate of L 7 for feeding A pony. Regarding capital, it was calculated in. England that &

THE ASHBURTON HERALD, TUESDAY, JULY 27, 1880.



Amusements. T TO-NIGHT. 6 W N H A L L. by special, desire. THE AMATEUR DRAMATIC CLUB Will on TUESDAY, JULY 27, Give a LAST PERFORMANCE Of that grand Spectacular Drama, The Lost Ship. Admisssion—Dress Circle, 35.; Front Seats, 25.; Body of Hall, Is. Fresh alterations on the Stage will enable the Performance to conclude by 10.15 p.m. Doors open at 7.30; commence at 8 sharp. 691 c School-Room, TINWALD. A GRAND OPTICAL Entertainment, Consisting of a largo number of interesting and DISSOLVING VIEWS, BY LIMELIGHT, Both LOCAL and FOREIGN, will be given on FRIDAY, 30TH JULY, 1880, In aid of the Primitive Methodist Church Funds, Ashburton. Several Songs during s the Entertainment, by Miss Jowsey, and others. See Handbills for Programme Prices of Admission — Adults, Is.; Children under 12, 6d. each. Doors open at 7 p.m.; commence at 7.30 prompt. 703 c Miscellaneous A DVERTISEMENTS, inserted under r\ the Shilling rate, must be prepaid. Booked, Is. 6d. will be charged. 625 c X\TANTED —Three or Four Respect \\ able Young Men as BOARDERS in a Private Family ; all the comforts of a Home. Apply, Herald Office. 694 c TTT ANTED —A General SERVANT. \Y Apply Mrs. William Saunders, the Mill, Ashburton. References required. 680-699 c TINWALD. XX7ANTED KNOWN— C. HAWKINS W an d CO., have opened a Large and Varied Stock of Boots and Shoes, and having engaged a PROPER BOOT and SHOE MAKER, can guarantee Good Fit and Workmanship. Men’s Strong Water tights 14s. 6d. per pair. No connection with any other shop. Note Address: Next door to S. Stephens, Saddler. 693 c "TXTANTED KNOWN—That C. Haw- VV kins, The Tinwald Bootmaker, has REMOVED to premises Opposite the Tinwald Post Office, where lie is still open to Sell first-class Boots and Shoes at his usual Cheap Rates. All kinds of Boots Made and Repaired. 805g—417c ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited for Erection of Ist, Cattle}Yards; 2nd, Sheep Yards ; 3rd, Caretakers’s House ; and 4th, Shingling ; separately, or for the whole work. Plans and specifications can be seen at the Council’s office. Tenders addressed to the Chairman will be received up to 11 a. m. on WEDNES DAY, the 4th dav of August next. By order F. MAINWARING. Clerk. Ashburton, July 20, 1880. 679c-62g “ A THING OF BEAUTY IS A JOY FOR EVER.” mHE advertiser wishes to remind the re- X sidents of Ashburton Town and County that his Studio is open every day for the taking of Photographs, and that his apparatus for this purpose is very complete. Carte-de-viste, and cabinet size portraits, views of buildings, landscapes, etc., can be taken in all weathers, and an inspection of his show cases and studio walls is invited. The advertiser is prepared to guarantee a satis factory portrait of the sitter, inasmuch as he has supplied himself with all the latest improvements in the Photographic art. He makes a specialty of COPYING Pictures also, and parties having a por trait of a friend can have it multiplied to any extent. Having secured the services of an artistic colorist, patrons 5 tastes can be satisfied on this point. Prices are reduced to a minimum, and are now within the reach of all. G. F. Henry, PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTIST, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASH BURTON. 73g-702c



Miscellaneous. a GOOD PIANO on hire, by the /\. evening. Jones, H. M. Stationery and Fancy Goods Depot, East Street and Baring Square. PIANOFORTE FOR SALE. A GOOD Strong Cottage Pianoforte f\ for Sale, second hand, price L 35 cash. Apply office of this paper. 641 c NEW INDUSTRY^ ASPHALTING. JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take orders for ASPHALTING at very moderate rates. All orders to be left at the Works, Park srreet. All work kept in repair for twelve months. 695 c EDUCATIONAL. IN retiring from my School Duties, I I beg to inform my friends and the public that I have DISPOSED OF my my interest in my SCHOOL to Mr. Buchanan, who will from this date re ceive Pupils on his own account. DAVID DAVIDSON. Concerning the above advertisement, I beg to say I can take a few more scholars, and shall be happy to receive the names of intending Pupils. JOHN EDGAR BUCHANAN. Ashburton, July 26th, 1880. 710-701 c Alfred Harrison. FRIDAY, 30th JULY. 12 sharp. ALFRED HARRISON has been favored with instructions from Mr. E. A. Garnett (who has disposed of his business) to sell, on the Premises, Cameron street (just behind the Railway Engine-shed), The whole of his FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, Comprising—• Tables, Chairs, Bedsteads, Bedding, Pictures, Crockery, Glass, Plated Goods, Kitchen Utensils, and Sundries. Also, TOWN SECTION No. 698, Cameron street. Sale at 12 o’clock. ALFRED HARRISON, 704 c Auctioneer.