The Ashburton Herald AND Borough and County Advertiser (With Which is incorporated the “Evening Echo”). TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 1880.

The Late Borough Cricket Clue. ■ — The Secretary hints at paying up by mem bers in arrears, so that a final squaring up may take place.

Proposed Horticultural Society.— We are very much pleased to notice that steps are to be taken to form a Horticul tural. Society in Ashburton, a meeting of those favorable being called for Thursday evening in Quill’s Sample Rooms.

Suez Mail. —The outward mails for the United Kingdom, Ac., via Suez (for specially addressed correspondence only) will close at the local Post Office at ten o’clock on Thursday morning. R. M. Court. —Two cases, the evi dence in which, we hold over, were heard in the Court to-day. One was ad journed till Monday—a case of obtaining money under false pretences—and the other was a case of assault, in which the accused was fined L 3, with heavy costs. Cricket. —A match will be played on Wednesday afternoon, between sides chosen respectively by the Captain and Deputy-Captain of the new Club. Mem bers are requested to be on the ground to commence play at 2 p.m.

Visitors. —Among the visitors to Can terbury just now is a gentleman well known in church circles in Australia—the Rev. J. G. Turner. Through partial failure of health a few years ago he relin quished his ministerial charge in Mel bourne, and has since then, while travel ing through the colonies, been represent ing, the Australian Mutual Provident Society—well known as the wealthiest and most successful of our life assurance societies. He will be but one day in this district, and is announced by advertise ment to lecture on life assurance in the Good Templar Hall on 'Thursday even ing next. As so many of our leading residents are members of the Mutual Provident Society and express themselves as highly gratified with its operations, we have no doubt that the snug little hall will be well filled with a fairly representative audience.

Firewood. —In a bare country such ,as our plains are, the chance of obtaining cheap firewood is not to be lost, and in the course of forming roads and drains on the Laghmor Station -near the Hinds, a considerable quantity of old forest was exposed. This'has been freely taken away by residents in the locality, and Mr. Donald M £ Lean now warns them that the appropriation of the firewood is stopped, and trespassers will'in future be prosecuted.

The Interprovincial Cricket Match —Canterbury v. Otago. —This match commenced on the Dunedin ground on Saturday, ■ and was resumed again yester day. In their first innings Canterbury made 189, while Otago only succeeded in making 105, and followed on with their second innings, securing in it only 99. With 15 to win Oanterbuiy went again to the bat, and got the requisite member with the loss of one wicket. The match throughout was an excellent display of cricket, and 1,000 people attended to see it. Canterbury is to be complimented on their success.

I.O.G.T.—The usual weekly meeting of the Dawn of Peace Lodge was held last evening. About 50 members were pre sent. After the usual business, the Lodge was thrown open to hear matters of im portance from the liev. 0. Turner, of Sydney, agent for the Mutual Investment Society'. The rev. gentleman intimated that he would deliver a. lecture in one of the public halls .on an early date, and gave the Lodge a short address on total abstinence.- A vote of thanks was ordered to be recorded on the minutes. Bro. Ashwood ’gave an account .of -the works of Tempi ary in the Nelson and Wellington districts, fraternal greetings having been sent to the Lodge by all the sister lodges in these cities. Bro. Hamil ton spoke of the work in the Oamaru district in high terms. The vote of the Lodge was taken, on the motion of Bro. Poyntz, re application- for charter for instituting a Degree Temple. The motion was sustained. . Bro. Ashwood tendered his resignation as Superintendent of the Juvenile Temple. After harmony, the Lodge closed. Professor Wallenburg. —An adver tisement in another column contains an announcement of Professor Wallenburg’s intention of spending ten days in Ashbur ton. We are given to understand that the engagements of the Professor prevent his stay being extended over that time under any circumstances.' A perusal of the extracts given from the Southern press will at once show how wonderful have been many of the cures-of deafness, blindness, and diseases generally of the eye and ear, that have been ejected by Professor Wallenburg, and those who may have the misfortune to be afflicted apparently beyond cure with any of the diseases the, treatment of which Professor Wallenburg makes a specialty, would do 1 well to inquire for him during his stay.

The Barristers’ Room at the Court house.—Recently, for the convenience of the unembers of the Ashburton bar, one of the- small front rooms of the Templar Hall was set aside for their special use during the sitting of the R. M. Court. Previously that room had been made a passage way into the Court by the public, who have not'yet apparently got to under stand-the purposej to which it is no w devoted. To-day’ it was crowded by the public—three or four is a crowd in its cramped space —and Mr. Branson called His Worship’s attention to ~the fact. Those in the “ bar ” room were at "once ordered out. It would be well for visitors to the. Courthouse to remember that only the open hall is available to them, if they are not barristers or clients.

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents.

To the Editor.

Sir, —I notice in the - report of the County Council meeting of the 7th inst., that Mr. Price has applied to the Council for a reduction of the rent he pays for the pound, and the plea he urges for '. this is that other pounds are being established j thereby reducing the numbefJof-stock'that may be driven to his pound. m-Y.uluu : • Mr. Price, as well as .the other ten derers, knew when they tendered, other pounds were in course of • erection in various parts of the county. I notice the Council intend to consider the application when the other pounds are opened, and I do not think this the correct' course to follow. If Mr. Price considers his rent too high he has only himself to blame. He informed the Council that he-had kept a pound for some , years up North, and. surely he must have known something of what a pound is worth, taking busy and slack time together. I consider the Council, in justice to other tenderers, ought not .to entertain the application, but if Mr. Price is not satisfied with his. lease they ought to call for fresh tenders, and give those who know the value of the pound a chance, and bind the lessee down to fulfil the terms of his lease, not . allowing any one to keep the ppund during four of the busiest months of the year, and then give it up. —lam, &c.,

A Tenderer.

To the Editor.

Sir, —Would you allow me a small space in your valuable paper, just to ask the Borough Council if they could not do something towards getting rid of the drain at the lower end of' Havelock street, where we have all the drainage of half the town let go right l at our doors, I think it is a great shame that there is not something done towards it. The}'- come round asking, people to pay rates, and then we have to put up with the stench of half the town. I suppose that is for the interest of our money. The people out of the town belt can pat up with anythin", I suppose, • but they like cs much , for their money as anybody else, and I think it is a great shame in the ’ hot weather. There is no telling what may happen through the like of such a smell we have to endure from the drain. They must recollect that there are a good many children down in this part-. I saw, my self,- only a few weeks back in one of the papers that what I consider less than the drain caused diphtheria to break out. If they were to have a doctor’s opinion on it he would tell ; them the' same, for really it is a disgrace to anyone that has anything to do with the Ashburton. I am, &c.,

T. Wilder kins

ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL.

The usual fortnightly meeting was held at the Borough Chambers yesterday. Present —His Worship the Mayor, Coun cillors Parkin, Saunders, Robinson, R. Friedlauder, St. Hill, and Orr. The Mayor made his , statement which referred to the action taken by him dur ing the fortnight, commented on the cor respondence to be laid before the Council that evening, and gave a digest of the financial position of the Municipality. the circus. The Rev. W. Keall wrote complaining that the circus had been allowed to pitch on a Sunday by his dwelling, disturbing his quiet, and inducing trespass by boys and others upon his ground, destroying his quick fence and vegetables, and gene rally damaging his rest by the barking of a herd of dogs. Mr. Robinson thought a bye-law had .been passed prohibiting dogs from bark ing. Mi. St. Hill thought the letter an in sult, and proposed it be returned. The Mayor stated he had instructed the. the clerk to reply to the letter in question as follows : ‘ c - Ashburton Borough Council, “Ashburton, Gth Jan., 1880. “ Sir —lam instructed by his Worship to reply to yours of the loth, and to ex press" his regret than any annoyance should have been caused to Mr. Iveall. Permission had been given to pitch the circus on a reserve two sections distant from his property. The Mayor had no power t n prevent the'circus from breaking in upon the Sunday quiet, more especially as the Government shifted them from Christchurch to Ashburton on that day.” The Council approved of the reply sent by the Clerk. COURT HOUSE.. Mr. E. G. Wright wrote re his a-ction in Parliament in reference to the Court House. The Mayor explained that he had inter viewed Mr. Wright on the matter, and he had stated that if it were left in his hands the Borough would not fare badly. the fire brigade. The Insurance Association -wrote, stating that they could not subscribe more than L 25 towards the Fire Brigade, which was in proportion to the amounts subscribed to other districts. Mr. George Parkin thought the amount subscribed a miserable one from so large an Association. Mr. Saunders considered it ought to be pointed out that the amount was inadequate to the requirements of the Brigade, and as the town had in creased the expenses of the Brigade had proportionately increased. He would move that the Insurance Association he communicated with, ( pointing out the necessity of supporting the Brigade, and requesting them to re-consider the amount of their subscription.

Mr. St. Hill seconded, and the resolu tion was carried. THE MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION. Mr. C. T. Hick, Mayor of Christchurch, wrote, stating that there was only room for 15 persons to sit in the room' pro posed to be rented. The Mayor explained that Mr. Bullock liad advised him that it would be better to hold the meeting after; harvest was over. Mr. G. M. Robinson thought delay only meant aggravation of the evil, and it would be more difficult to get a full meet ing in one, two, or three months than at present. - * -■ A-< Mr. G. St. Hill Would move that the meeting be postponed for a month, in consequence of the'busy season. -

His Worship would like to consult the Council as to whether it would be possible to advise other Boroughs as to the preli minary business, and as full harvest operations would not commence for three weeks, it would'perhaps be advisable to delay the meeting for. a time. It was finally resolved, on the motion of Mr. St. Hill, ■ that the meeting be held on Wednesday', the' 28th day of January. ' ;

Mr. Geo. Parkin’ proposed, and Mr. Orr " seconded, “ That the Mayor and Mr. Thos, Bullock be delegates from the Ashburton”'Municipality to the .Con ference.” which was carried. ■ His' Worship-.'tkanked the meeting for the' honor conferred upon himself and Mr. Builock, and asked the Councillors present to bring forward any matters of interest to the Borough. PROfefeSSIONS. Mr, St. Hill brought forward the sub ject of public processions, and asked that the delegates would make it imperative that they should be authorised by Govern ment. " MESSRS., ROOKS-AND SON’S ACCOUNT. Messrs. C. E. Books and Son wrote, stating their account Was for work entirely Outside the terms of their agreement for the work of the Board. Mr. Friedlander stated that he was one of a Committee appointed to inquire into this account, and as Mr. Books, senr., had not returned, he hoped the account 'would ■be allowed to stand over uxrtil his return. It"was ultimately resolved that, as prior arrangements had been made in reference •to the account, it be paid. WORKS COMMITTEE. Mr. Parkin, Chairman of the Works Committee, reported' that the footpath at Butler’s Hotel had been completed, and a well sunk in the Borough property. The report was approved of. A BROKEN LAMP. Mr*. Friedlander reported a lamp-post having been broken by a runaway buggy. His Worship stated that the owner of the buggy had- expressed his willingness to pay for the damage. iiardley’s well. His Worship said the Committee could not report fully on this matter at present as they intended having a further trial. SLAUGHTERING LICENSE. An application from Messrs. Robson and Co. for a slaughtering license was left in the hands of the Mayor. FIRE BRIGADE ACCOUNT. The Fire Brigade, applied .for-thd sum of LSI 15s. due iby-the Council, -. And re ported that after some trouble they had succeeded in sinking a well competent to supply the engine at Saunders’ Build ings, but could not draw the tubes of the old well. Mr. St. Hill would like to know who passed this tube well at Saunders’ Build ings '? It had cost L 32, and nothing had been said about it, and it had proved utterly useless. Mr. Friedlander said he had' fully ex plained at the time that the cause was the depth of the water at that part of the town. Mr. Parkin corroborated this statement, and pointed out that the present well was a success. DEPUTATION. Messrs. J. Ivess and E. Mossman here attended as a deputation in reference ■to the Burnett street drain. Mr. -Moss man stated that he had suffered incon venience and ill-health from the effects of the nuisance, . and proposed certain remedies. He pointed out the cause as being easily discoverable, and the neigh bors were willing to take legal measures to relieve themselves of the .nuisance, but thought it better to -first consult the Council. •'

Mr. Ivess corroborated Mr. Mossman’s remarks, and further stated- that on Thursday last disinfectants had to be resorted to to relieve the nuisance. He hoped the Council would take measures to redress the grievance. The Mayor said the Council would endeavor to meet the vie\ys of the deputation to abate the nuisance, hut difficulty of drainage precluded the entire removal of it. : .<■)- THE - FIRE BRIGADE ACCOUNT. This question was resumed. Mr. St. Hill wanted to know if the cause of the pipes not being drawn was not from the. .fact, that they i had been driven so hard that they had been beaten up like an octopus.. • Mr.. Parkin said every endeavor had been made to draw the pipes by.-levers and tackles, and all attempts were unsuccess ful. Mr. Friedlauder j. proposed that the pipes be allowed to remain where they are, which was carried. It was resolved, on the motion of Mr. Friedlauder, —“ That the sums of—L2s, Insurance Association’s grant ; Ll 5 155., special grant by the same for fire-bell ; and £25, grant by the Borough- total Ls6_lss. —be paid to the Brigade, and the balance of the LSI- when the Borough is in funds.” The report of the Brigade was then re ceived and adopted. DEFECTIVE' DRAINAGE. The Inspector of Nnisance reported on several streets, which were a nuisance, in consequence of defective drainage. Considerable discussion took place on the matter, and it was resolved to put a man on specially to keep the water chan nels clear, Burnett: street to receive par ticular attention.

His Worship said the subject of the drainage of the town was a large one, and he was only- waiting for the return of Mr. Fooks to go carefully into some defi nite scheme. At present he did not see how the evil could be cured. - He could inform the Council the pipes for the water scheme had arrived in port. It appeared on explanation that it was not by any means certain if the pipes belonged to the Borough, as they were consigned to the County Council.

SUNDRY WORKS. Some work in connection with the im migrants’ cottages was referred to the Works’Committee. SHARE OF SUBSIDY. Mr. Friedlander brought forward the subject of the share of the subsidy due to the Borough from funds now in the hands pf the Longbeach Road Board. His Worship was appointed to wait on the Board in reference to the matter. The question of a necessary culvert in Y7est street was left to the Works Com mittee. The clerk was instructed to apply to the Upper Ashburton Road Board for pay ment of the balance of cost of the con struction of the North East 1 own Belt. THE BYE LAWS. The Borough solicitor’s account was submitted, and complaints were made as to the unfinished state of the bye laws. His' Worship explained that Mr. Crisp had offered to retire from his engagement, but as Mr. Foots, would soon return and make arrangements for the building clauses of the bye laws, it would be ad visable to continue the engagement. UNPAID RATES. It'was resolved to instruct the collector to sue at once for all unpaid rates. VALUATION LIST. A committee consisting of Messrs. Fried lander, Saunders, O.rr, and St. Hill was appointed to inspect the valuation list. The pay sheet was passed, and the Council adjourned.

MOUNT HUTT ROAD BOARD.

The usual monthly meeting of the Mount Hutt Road Board was held at Methven on the Bth instant. Present— Messrs. Allington, Jackson, Pannett, and M‘Millan, " Mr. E. Chapman -wrote, apologising for his unavoidable absence, and was re-elected Chairman for the ensuing year. Mr. Allington was voted to the Chair for the present meeting. • THE WATER SUPPLY COMMITTEE. The Committee appointed to inspect and report on the best means of obtaining a water supply for the Plains, asked < for and were granted an extension of time. WATER CHANNELS ON ROADS. The Overseer was instructed to attend to all watercourses emptying on, roads, and to turn off all water likely to flow .down any roads and thereby damage them. POUND. Mr. John. Grigg wrote to the Board, offering a site on his land, in any con venient position, for a public xiound. It was decided to choose a site adjoining the Road Board premises, and recommend the same to the County Council. THE RAKAIA AND ALFORD FOREST RAILWAY. It was resolved that Mr. M‘Millan should accompany Mr. E. B. Passmore over the Itakaia and Alford Forest Rail way,, and point out all crossings, &c., con sidered unsafe for traffic. BROOM PARK ROAD," No tenders were received for formation or open crossings on Broom Park Road. GRAVEL PITS. The Board resolved that where gravel pits were taken on private lands, an area of one acre should be taken in all cases, and that the pits should be fenced before being opened. ■ .

SUNDRY BUSINESS.- The Clerk of the County Council wrote, offering a safe for sale. The Board con sidered the one offered too large for their requirements, and decided not to purchase one at present.

Mr. Robert Patton applied for a cul vert on the coach road. Granted, pro vided the applicant carted and erected the same.

The pay-sheet was passed, and the Board adjourned.

TELEGRAPHIC.

TO-DAY’S CABLEGRAMS,

LATEST FROM EUROPE

(Reuter's.) London, Jan. 12. Arrival Home.

Arrived—Ship Chili, which left Timaru August 27th. The Trouble in Ireland.

Considerable agitation prevails, owing to contimied , ejectments of tenants. Several serious riots occurred on Friday and Saturday, resulting in conflicts between the police and the mobs. ISTo fatalities on either side are reported. The Tay Bridge Calamity. Diving for bodies at the scene of tlia Tay Bridge disaster continues.

INTER PROVINCIAL.

TO-DAY’ 3 TELEGJR AMS.

(Association Special.) Auckland, Jan. 13. Morrnonism at. Auckland. Three Mormon missionaries, are creat ing some excitement in Auckland. On Sunday;, .they delivered several discourses at, Cook street Friendly Societies’ Hall. Wellington, Jan. 13. A Grave Offence. At the Police Coiut this morning two young men were charged with stealing three coffins from the yard of an auc tioneer. The cases were dismissed,- as it was proved they were a New Year’s Eve joke. The Naval Brigade Affair. : Sub-Lieutenant Lea y, of the Wel lington Naval Brigade, has resigned, in accordance with the finding of the Couit of inquiry, held to investigate the charge made against Leary’s conducj. The Native Affairs Commission. It is understood the Royal Commission on Native Affairs will consist of Sir Francis Dillon Bell, Sir. W. Fox, and Mr. Tawliai. Westport, Jan. 13. _ Perjury. Another perjury action, J. Johnston v. E. J. O’Conor, was commenced at the R.M. Court to-day and adjourned, owing to the latter’s absence at Karamea. Ap plication for the arrest of O’Conor, on the ground of tampering with witnesses with intent to evade the service of the in formation, was refused. The perjury case, O’Conor v. Johnston, is now pending in Reefton Court. The litigation between the two persons, which commenced over three cattle, has so far cost some LSOO, and is not yet finished. Invercargill, Jan. 13. Prints Claim.

The proprietors of Printz claim, Long-

wood, have resolved to throw it. into a company. The number of shares. and their nominal value- will be published shortly. i :

. Gold Shipment.' s •«' ; The National Bank yesterday shipped 8750z5. gold for Melbourne.

AUSTRALIAN.

LAST WIGHT'S CABLEGRAMS.

( Reuter's 7 eleg rams.) Brisbane,'Jan. 11. The ship Scottish Knight, bound from Gladstone (Queensland) to London, struck on a shoal at Sandy Cape on Friday last. According to latest reports she was in a sinking condition and had been beached to save the lives of those on board.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

LAST NIGHT’S TELEGRAMS.

Dunedin, Jan. 12

The quarterly attendance at the schools during the quarter ended December was 16,679 at the beginning., 17,784 at the end of the quarter. Average, attendance —7,732 boys, 6,905 girls, which is an in-, crease of 1,236 on the previous quarter, and the highest ever reached in Otago. C. Bode, hairdresser - and tobacconist, was drowned in the harbor yesterday by the upsetting of a dingy. O amaru, Jan. 11. , Harvesting prospects are splendid. Harvesting will commence' in about a fortnight, Young Gleeson, the pedestrian, walked 60 miles in 11 hours 50 minutes. Ti. uarti, Jan. 11. In more than one field,of oats this year the stalk is between 6ft. and 7ft. long, with a correspondingly large head. Har vesting of oats will be general in another week.

CANTERBURY CORN EXCHANGE

The adjourned meeting of subscribers to the Com Exchange was, pursuant to notice, held at the rooms, Cashel street, Christchurch, on Saturday afternoon. The meeting was well attended. The.chair was occupied by Mr. Thomas Bruce, who briefly explained the objects for which the meeting had been convened, viz., the receiving and consideration of the auditor’s report, and the election of a committee of management for the present year. Most of those who were present at the last meeting would no doubt remem ber that the wish was generally expressed that the new subscribers should have the power of electing the committee. He had much pleasure in stating that since the previous meeting the names of 160 members had been recorded at- the Ex change alone. [Hear, hear.'] The lists from the outlying districts had yet to come iii. The list of 160 subscribers referred to included more new names than old ones, and this, with the additional incoming support from the country districts, was a most favorable beginning. He was glad to inform the meeting that in reference to the debit balance against the Exchange of Lll 4s. 6d., several subscribers had paid their last year’s subscription, and that the liability had in consequence been reduced to L 3. [Hear, hear. ] He hoped, in order that the Corn Exchange might be a success, the members would act more unitedly than they had hitherto done. The bad cropping of last year had con siderably militated against the Exchange, and generally' speaking, the force of cir cumstances had, Teen much against the farmers. Before concluding his remarks he asked those present to remember the good old maxim that “Heaven helped those who helped themselves,” and that “ those who would be free must them selves strike the first blow.” [Applause.] He then called on the secretary to read the minutes of the previous meeting. The minutes were read and confirmed, after which the secretary read the follow ing report : . , The undersigned, who were appointed by the subscribers to. audit the accounts for the past year in connection with the Corn Exchange, hereby certify that they have examined the same and find them perfectly correct as shown in statement appended to this report. The auditors wish to remark that, considering the past is the first year, your secretary has brought considerable business experience and tact to bear in dealing with the affairs of the C orn Exchange, and has, in our opinion, acted in every way to promote the best in terests of both buyers and sellers.

E. H. Banks, \ . / j. w. SAWL E ;) Auditors - To the Chairman and Directors of the Corn Exchange. Accounts referred to :

The Chairman said that the item of L 5 18s. Bd. was for the railway charges paid on consignments of produce to the Corn Exchange for sale, which were still held. Mr. Charles Bourne moved, and Sir Cracroft Wilson seconded —“ That the re port be received and adopted. ” Carried nern. con. The next business was the appointment of the directors. Mr. Mißeath expressed himself as being in favor of the re-election of the old com mittee. The chairman could no doubt testify to their ability, and perhaps better men could not he got. The Chairman, in reply, stated that he would sooner leave that point for the members present to settle. [Laughter.] Mr. Allan said he thought that before the directors were re-elected, the rules had better he framed and adopted. He understood that it had been left an open question at the last meeting. Mr. Bruce thought the matter of the rules had better for the present be left to the directors. After such had been duly considered, they could be submitted to the subscribers for approval. After a little further discussion, Mi\ Charles Bourne proposed, and Sir Cracroft Wilson seconded —“ That twenty one members constitute the board of management. ”

Mr." Peryman asked the chairman whether the number of the old committee was twenty-one or twenty-four. The Chairman stated that the number was twenty-one, although a larger one would more generally, he thought,, repre sent the interests of the various districts. After suggestions from several of the members relative to the number of the committee, - The Chairman continuing, said that the Corn Exchange would also become better known to the outsiders by having a large and mixed committee, it would be well for each district to be well represented, so that their views might have weight in political circles, and make--themselves heard and known as farmers, who were sturdy men and were not to be worked about as the Government of the, might think fit. The motion on being put to the' meet ing was carried. ‘ ' Mr. M‘Beaih proposed, and,Mr. George King seconded—“ That the old Committee be re-elected, and that: the names of Messrs. Hancock and H. Overton take the place of Messrs. E. Amyes and Merton.” “q Mr. Sawle moved as an amendment, seconded by Mr. Banks—“ Tliat the mem bers be elected seriatim.” ' ' ' The amendment was carried. Mr. Banks asked the Chairman whether all the members who had been proposed were subscribers. . . . ' , The Chairman replied in the affirmative. The; following gentlemen were then elected a Committee of. Management for the, current year : —Messrs. Bruce, John Overton, G. King, E. H. Banks, W. Hy.ji Peryman, W. Henderson, Charles Bourne, F J. J. Herrick, Jas. Gamniack, Laidley, H. J. Mathias, Toosey, Attwood, Hy. Overton, Alex. Paterson, G. B. Wood man, David Dick, Robert Patton, Rev. O’Callaghan, Samuel Bailey,‘. and H. Allington. Mr. Charlesßourne stated that although < the Committee of Management only con sisted of twenty-ojie members, he fqdt sure the feeling of those elected was that the views of any of the subscribers -would be gladly entertained at any time .when the Board was sitting, as the object of all concerned was to pull together. (Hear, » hear.) . .' . _ ■ T Mr. W. H. Peryman' proposed a vote of thanks to the Chairman (Mr. Thomas Bruce) for the unremitting attention he had bestowed on the cause of the Corn , Exchange. He (Mr. Peryman) felt sure that the farmers of Canterbury had de-. rived considerable advantages from the establishment of the Corn Exchange.

Mr. Sawle slated that if the mover would kindly include the directors as well in the resolution, lie would have much pleasure in seconding it. ’ ( . Mr. Peryman thought as he was one of the directors it would scarcely be con sistent for him to move a resolution ih their favor. ' V ’

Mr. Sawle therefore moved a hearty vote of thanks to the Chairman and retiring directors for the voluntary atten tion which they had) for the past twelve months, given to the management of the Corn Exchange. To obtain the great advantages derivable from such an insti tution, it was necessary that the members should do all they could to gain converts to their cause. (Htear, hear.)

Mr. Jenkins seconded the vote of thanks, which was carried unanimously. Mr. Bruce, on behalf of his co-directors and himself, returned thanks. He hoped the directors for the present year would be more assiduous than some of their predecessors, as it was very hard for the willing ones to be regular in attendance, and have besides to bunt about for others to form a quorum. (Great cheering.). The meeting then terminated. . 1 ■

The Comus.

The following description of the Comus, which has been ordered to look for the missing ship Knowsley Hall, is taken from the “London Daily News;” of Oct. 23 :—“ The steel corvette Comus is to be Commissioned at Sheerness to-day, and will proceed at once to sea c particular service. ’ Considerable interest attaches to the' new vessel, not only because she is the first war ship constructed of steel, but because she is one of a long series, all cf precisely the same type.',, The Canada, Constance, Carysfort, Cleopatra, Curacoa, Champion, Cordelia, and Conquest, will all of them be steel ships of similar dimen sions, and may be considered, identical Avith the Comus. They are unarmored ■' A 7 essels, destined to fulfil duties similar to those which devolved! upon tne frigate class at the beginning ,of this century, and and Avill not only, take care of distant Colonies, but ensure the safety of the seas. In case of war with a maratime power cur commerce would no. doubt be harassed by vessels of the Alabania type and the safety of our ships would be jeopardised in all probability by privateers lightly armed and poAverf ully engined, Avhich would only fight when pretty sure of a prise. It is to check any such action on the part of an enemy that Ave are forming a fleet, of steel. corvettes, of which the Comus is.the fore runner, Their speed, .Avith the guns, and stores on board, Avill be, it is hoped,- that of a mail steamer—namely, some 15 or 16 miles an hour ; Avhile their .armament is heavy enough to render a good account of any craft less formidable than an ironclad. Most of the cannon on board are 64- qounders but each corvette will carry besides a pair of heavy guns to be used as boAV or stern chasers. Of the nine steel corvettes, six are already built and fitting for sea, while the others are ill the course. of construction r.t Chatham anti Ports mouth. The Comus, like its consorts, is a ship of 14 guns, 2383 tonage/ and is fitted Avith engines of 2300 liorse-poAver. ”

Tee Cape. —A telegram of the 10th states that Sir Garnet Wolseley’s depar- tare from the Cape Avill probably be de-J« : layed, owing to the state of a Taira. Thev Boers have intercepted despatches be tAveen Pietermaritzburg and Prettoria, and Kruger, a prominent opponent of the annexation, lias been arrerted. y

Illness op Bismarck. —Several eminent physicians declare Bismarck to be suffer ing from a mild form .of small-pox. The latest news is that he is worse. "■? .

St'ate op Ireland. —Government have been warned that Feniamsm is spreading throughout Ireland. A crowd plundered a number of provision stores at Cork. The. Mayor of. Dublin staves that the British Colonies ate nobly responding to the appeal for aid. .

Tuesday,.-January i 3» 1 SSoJ

THE ASHBURTON HERALD.



LIABILITIES O TO s. d. To rent to pay ... ... 50 0 0 ,, Outstanding creditors ... 51 6 9 £101 6 9 ASSETS. £ By Balance at Bank, £169 3s. 9d. less £79 11s. 2d. s. d. cheques not presented ’... 89 12 7 By Outstanding accounts' 5 18 8 By Balance deficit ... ... 5 15 6 £101 6 9



New Advertisements. TO THE LADIES. [7 ANTED KNOWN—-That MRS. , , ' CARSTENS has always on hand trimmings and lining, and dresses made on the shortest notice. MESA, CARSTENS,' Tancred street, 933 A Ashburton. TINWALD BOOT AND SHOE SHOP. ; \ C. HAWKINS. 50{ 11. begs to inform the inhabitants of Tinwald and surrounding districts that he has taken the Boot and Slide Shop adjoining Mr. S. Stephens’,, sad dler,;>nd , hopes by strict attention to business to obtain a share of public patronage, 742© 937 a ; v , \' -M. h J- ONES ’ GRAND DISTRIBUTION of PRIZES will take place on FRIDAY AND .SATURDAY, . Jan. 16 and 17, .in the Building, adjoining Messrs. J. E. Buchanan and Co.’s Auction Mart,. Have lock street. TICKETS .'one shilling each, to be obtained at the Shop, Baring Square, and other agents. • \ .. EACH TICKET OBTAINS A PRIZE. Prizes vary t in value from £3 3s. to 6d, and include a Great Variety of articles, Useful, Ornamental, and Comical. Handsome Dressed Doll ... £3 3s. ~ Ladies’ Japanese Cabinet 15 ~ Writing Desk ... 1 15, Croquet Set ... IIQ „ Album - ... ... 210 &c., &c., &c., &c., &c. . Doors open from 11 to 5, and from 7 * ' till 9. 1 363g —913a ASHBURTON RACING CLUB. GENERAL MEETING. GENERAL MEETING of the Ash burton Racing Club will be held at Quill’s Hotel on SATURDAY EVENING, at 8 p.rn. sharp. / Business Ist. -To consider the Treasurer’s balance-sheet. 2nd.. To take into consideration the leasing of the course. JAMES WILKIE, 929a-736g , Hon. Sec. NOTICE. A LL SUBSCRIPTIONS in ARREAR, ' due by memb~rs to the late BOROUGH CRICKET CLUB, are re quested to be paid to the Secretary forth with, to enable the affairs' of tne club to be wound up. STEPHEN E. POYNTZ, Hon. Sec. 935 a Lateß.C.C. 'R. C. W. IRELAND having DIS SOLVED PARTNERSHIP with Hr. O’Reilly, will CARRY ON the busi less by himself for the present. No receipts for money now owing to he late firm of “ O’Reilly and Ireland ” All be recognised, unless signed by both jartners. 911 a MR. DAVIDSON’S BOYS’ PRIVATE SCHOOL. mHE SCHOOL 1 TUESDAY, 9 o’clock. will REOPEN on the 20fch January, at 927 a



ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. "TYTOTICE is hereby given that a _TN SPECIAL MEETING- to confirm or otherwise the resolution referring to the levying of ,a special rate in the Forks part of the Upper Ashburton Riding, for Protective Works, will be held imme diately after the next ordinary meeting cf the Council on WEDNESDAY, 'die 4.h day of February, 1860. By order, ' F. MAXNWARING, Clerk. ' Ashburton, January 12, 1880. Copy of resolution, and description oi district liable t 6 be affeclccl. “ That the Engineer be requested io see to this -matter as early as possible and carry out the work recommended, and that a rate be . .levied as requested.”. ...i x Description of district above alluded tot:—All 'that part of the Upper Ashburcon Riding lying between the two branches of the Ash burton. 93Ja jTF you want a CHEAP SUIT OF CLOTHES go to G. J. F. LUBLOW, TAILO RI N G DEPOT. TIIIANGLE, Ashburtok, Between Post Office and Baldwin’s , • Central Hotel. 1 G. J. F. Lublov, importing his own goods', is enabled thereby to make as Cheap a Suit of Clothes, as any tailor in New Zealand, and a First-class FIT is Guaranteed. Terms—Strictly Cash. . 5 per cent. Discount off all Orders Paid IN ADVANCE. 813 a



New Advertisements. MONEY TO LEND. TENANTED to Lend Five or Six VV Hundred Pounds on Good Free hold Security. Apply Box 31, P. 0., Ashburton., , 923 a W'AN TED—ACompetent Dressmaker. Apply at once. T. 11. Hoddek & Co. 920 a "Y^T. ANTED —A First- class Cook. Apply at once; to Butler’s Family Hotel, Ashburton. 905 a 117 ANTED—COOK and NURSE- V ¥ MAID: Apply to Mbs. Bran sou, Aitken street, Ashburton. 890 a "AIITANTED, a good : strong BOY, to V y Milk, and make himself useful at Westerfield. Apply Hebald office. 898 a TY7ANTED, a strong girl, as GENERAL * SERVANT,, accustomed to milking ■ cows. Aipply Mrs. Stewabt, Beach Road, , ...... 928 a A MEETING of those gentlemen in -1 J~\ terested in the formation of a Hor ticiTtural Society, is hereby convened for THURSDAY, at 8 p.m., in Quill’s Sample RoOms, Saunders’ Buildings.' 934 a