The Ashburton Herald AND Borough and County Advertiser (With which is incorporated the “Evening Echo”). MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 1880.

The Borough Council are notoriously short of funds, and such being the case they are not very powerful to do anything in the direction of improving the drainage of the town. This is to be regretted for several reasons, but more especially that the lower parts of the town are made a depot for all the sewage of the upper parts. At last meeting of the Council a deputation appeared, and stated a griev ance regarding Burnett Street that has been so frequently stated, without remedy applied, the sufferers must be pretty well heart-sick with hope deferred.. But not only are the residents in the immediate vicinity of the source of the nuisance sufferers by the faultiness of the drain, but all along the line of the street where the channel is supposed to run the inhabi tants are subjected to the disagreeable and dangerous influence of the rotting sewage, until the Town Belt is reached. In the street itself, to some extent — though to be sure a very limited one—-the slight fall helps to conduct a certain por tion of the offensive liquid away ; but at the Town Belt the fall ceases, and as a result the residents there are treated to an accumulation of (as a correspondent bluntly and perhaps somewhat hyperboli cally put it last week), “a discharge at their doors of all the sewage of the town.” The injustice is at once apparent of making one portion of the town the depot of the liquid refuse of all the others, and it is to be hoped that some steps will be taken to remedy the evil. Some time ago a raid was made by the then Inspector of Nuisances upon the hotel and boarding-house keepers with a view to abate the nuisance in some measure, but the prosecution fell through owing to the badly prepared state of the evidence adduced, and the miscarriage left things in statu quo. Ever since, com plaints have been made of the state of the drinage, but more especially that of Burnett street, which, from its low-lying position, is perhaps the most difficult street in the town to keep sweet in the absence of the outfall drain of which we heard so much some time ago, but memories of the Council’s discussions on it are now only called up by the smell its absence regales us with. There can be no doubt as to where the nuisance in Burnett street takes its rise, and until that is stopped, or the outfall drain made, the greviance complained of must con tinue. The proprietor of the Somerset Hotel, in a letter to the Council, pointed out that every day he sent a large volume of clean water down the Burnett street channel, and otherwise did his best to purify it. Had the outfall drain been in working order this flushing would be in valuable, but, as it is, the flushing is an addition to the grievance of the Town Belt residents, for it gives volume to a stream of sewage that might not other wise be persuaded to travel more than a chain or two, and as there is really no out let, the flushing, while it may help the dwellers in the street, is an injury to those at the end of it.

Whatever the consequences, some thing must be done with the drainage if the town is to preserve its good name for health, and already the number of houses in Burnett street that have been empty this summer show in what esteem that locality is held; An in jury is being done to the Burnett Btreet property that sooner or later proprietors will kick against, and they have no more right to be saddled with the filth of East street than the Town Belt has to be made the depot of the township’s sewage. In fact, so far as justice is concerned, unless an outfall and flushing are provided they would be acting as fairly by others as others are acting by them were they to dam the channels, and force back upon the originators of the nuisance the sewage that is forced down upon them. We trust action of some sort will be taken early. If the channels can by any possibility be put to rights and a free course provided for the sewage away from everybody, danger will be removed, and the present nuisance abated. This is the duty of the Council, and we hope they will make a move in that direction at the first avail able opportunity, even if it be only by some temporary if efficient make shift until they are in a position to lay down a per manent scheme.

Post-office for Winchmore. —Efforts are being made, by the preparation and signature of a petition to the Postmaster- General, to have a Post-office opened at Winchmore, on the Rakaia and Ashburton Forks railway. The office will be a great convenience to many in the district, who at present are many miles away from the nearest office at Barrhill. Doubtless the Hon. John Hall’s knowledge of the dis trict will be an item in favor of the probable success of the petition. Hyde’s Gems. Hyde’s company of burlesque actors, who visited Ashburton during the race week, and were so popular all through their short season, drawing as large houses as ever were brought together in Ashburton, are again to pay us a visit, and have selected Thursday and Friday next for the evenings of their appearance. Sporting. —A match was arranged to take place on the racecourse on Saturday afternoon between Mr. E. Saunders’ g g Gaffer and a bay pony of Mr. J. Carter’s, owners up, and a tolerable number of horsey men attended. About 7 p.m. the two competitors put in an appearance, and after the usual preliminary canter, Mr. J. L. Crawley piloted them to the starting post, and effected a good start, the bay having a little the best of it. Mr. Saunders drew up at the turn and ob tained a slight lead. Coming up the

straight it was hard to say who was lead ing, but when the pair got within a couple of hundred yards of the winning post the whip was going on Gaffer, who responded gamely, but the bay was too good and won by three quarters of a length. Had Gaf fer been called on a little sooner the re sult would have probably been reversed. Both horses were mounted by riders fit for any kind of country. An impromtu trot was then got up, and six horses of various calibre were entered, and were duly handicapped, but the distances given by the two “ scratch horses ” varying from 200 to 350 yards in a mile and 30 chains were too much for Mcßae’s roan, Mr. Saunders’ bay mare with 150 yards start passing the three ahead of her and winning easily. Primitive Methodist Church. —The following list of ministers of this church in the colony, with the stations to which they have been appointed for the ensuing year, will doubtless prove interesting to our Primitive Methodist readers —New Plymouth, Josepli Sharp, and one to be obtained ; Wellington, Daniel Dutton, F.R.A.S., William S. Potter, William J. Dean, supernumerary; Auckland, Joseph Long, John Nixon ; Invercargill, Chas. E. Ward; Timaru, John Dumbell; Thames, Thomas W. Adamson ; Dunedin, Josiah Ward, David G. Ford, George Smith ; Greendale, James Guy ; Ashbur ton, Arthur J. Smith. Missions —Christ- church, James Clover ; Manawatu, Peter W. Jones, James H. Luke ; Geraldine, Thomas Sadler ; Oamaru, Chas. E. Bar ley ; Waimate branch, one to be obtained. From a statement laid before the District Meeting, we cull the following interesting statistics of the church : Travelling preachers, 19; local preachers, 118; church members, 1067 ; Sabbath scholars, 2804; value of church property, L 24,252 Bs. Id. A periodical, principally devoted to disseminating connexional intelligence, is published quarterly ; and a book-room in Wellington, under the supervision of the Rev. W. J. Dean, is, we understand, working very successfully.

Trial of Reapers and Binders at Ashburton. —A trial of these machines will be held in the paddock of Mr. H. T. Smith, under the auspices of the Ash burton Agricultural and Pastoral Associa tion, on Wednesday, 28th inst. The matter is, of course, one of great interest to the county, and no doubt there will be a large attendance of farmers and others interested. Gold medals are offered for the best wire and string binders, and it is expected at least seven will compete. Each machine will have to cut an acre of heavy, an acre of medium, and an acre of light grain, or three acres in all, and we congratulate the Association on having determined to put the competitors to such a thorough test. A shilling will be asked for an entrance fee to the ground, as the Society are not any too rich, and. the trial will be a considerable expense to them. Strength, simplicity, lightness of draught, quality of w r ork done, and shortness of cut are amongst those things which the judges are requested to take into consideration in awarding the prizes.

Ashburton Court House. —The Go vernment Inspector of Works visited Ash burton to-day, to consult with the R.M., and to examine the site for the new Court House. The building is proposed to be erected on the reserve next to the Town Hall, fronting Havelock street and East street. The Court House is intended to be of wood with a' corrugated iron roof, and will contain a 40ft. by 25ft. court room ; judge’s room, and jury room of 12ft. x 12ft. each ; a room for the Magis trate of the same size, a clerk’s office 17ft. x 10ft., bailiff’s office of the same dimen sions, and a room for the lawyers, 14ft. x 10ft. The police will also have a 14ft. x 10ft room, and two cells for the prisoners will be provided. There will be two entrance lobbies, and the space for the public in the court room will be 25ft. x 12ft. The style of architecture will be Italian, and the whole will be an excellent addition to East street.

TELEGRAPHIC.

TO-DAY’S CABLEGRAMS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE-

{Renta's.) St. Petersburgh, Jan. 16. Russia Repudiates.

The Russian Government, replying to a representation from Germany, has officially denied the reported affray between Russian and German officers at Kairsch, and has also denied the statements made regarding massing Russian troops on the German frontier. Bombay, Jan. 16. Affairs at Cabul. It is officially announced from Cabul that the appointment of General Sir Fred. Roberts as military governor of the city has been abolished, in order to give con fidence to the Afghans that England de sires a peaceable settlement of affairs in the country. Wali Mohammed has been appointed administrator of the City of Cabul. London, Jan 16. Serious Railway Collision and Loss of Life. A serious railway collision took place to day at Ormskirk, Lancashire, by which seven persons were killed and thirty seriously injured. Reported Defeat of the Russians by Turcomans. Reports have reached here of renewed fighting between the Turcomans and Russians. The latter are said to have been defeated, and compelled to abandon Schikslart, the place from which a Russian expedition to the Turcoman country originally started. ° Paris, Jan. 16. French Politics. The new French Ministry has announced its programme for the present session. The measures to be introduced comprise laws for the control of the press and a new Eduoation Act in place of Jules Terry’s law. Changes are also to be proposed in the Customs laws London, Jan. 16. London Markets. Three per cent Consuls, 97§. Adelaide wheat, per 4961b5., ex warehouse, 58s. 6d. Australian tallow, best beef, 365.; best mutton, 395. Gd. (Age Special.) London, Jan. 17. The Afghan War. The British defeated the Afghans at Dared.

A Warlike Prospect for Europe. The “ Cologne Gazette declares that hostilities with Russia and Germany are possible and likely to involve England, France and Austria. The “ Times ” declares the Berry em bassy wholly inexcusable. The “ Pall Mail Gazette contends that Berry signally failed to carry out his liberal programme, disappointed his friends, and disgusted his supporters.

TO-DAY’S TELEGRAMS.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Auckland, Jan. 19. Sad Case of Drowning.

Two young girls were drowned while bathing in Waioni Creek, yesterday. Their names are Sarah Jane Harrow, 15, and Agnes Fairley, 12. The Late Prince of Tonga. The “Herald” has received a cable gram from the Rev. Shirley Baker, of Sydney, stating that a German man-of war will be sent specially to Auckland to convey the body of the late Prince 4 of Tonga to the Friendly Islands. Fatal Wharf Accident. A steward of the Lalla Rookh, named Thomas Joseph Smith, fell overboard at midnight from the staging at Onehunga wharf, while getting water. His head was split open by striking the piles of the wharf, and he was killed. Deceased was a steady, sober man, and leaves a wife and family at Mangere. He had only joined the Pride of Onehunga Court of Foresters on Monday night. Boat Accident. A boat accident occurred at Whangaroa harbor by which Heighton, engineer, and Hewitt, a fireman, narrowly escaped losing their lives. Their boat was capsized through one of them climbing up the mast to clear the halyards. They were rescued by a man named Bonnatyne, who put off in a boat. Grahamstown, Jan. 19. Chiniquy. Father Chiniquy preached last night in the Theatre Royal to a very full house. He collected L2l. Gold. The total gold received during the pre sent month from the Alburnia was 1133 ozs., and shares are getting up to the old figure. The Distress in Ireland. A meeting is called by the Mayor re the Irish distress. Nelson, Jan. 19. Wife Desertion and Larceny. A man named A. Palmer, who was stated to have been convicted on two charges of larceny at Christchurch lately, was sentenced to six months’ hard labor to-day for larceny. It was stated he had deserted his wife and family, who reside in Christchurch. Wellington, Jan. 19. Fire. A fire broke out this morning in a shed at the rear of Levy’s grocery store, Cuba Street. The fire commenced under the floor, but no cause is given or origin assigned. Damage to the extent of L2O was done before the fire was extinguished. Another Kati Kati. Mr. Yesey Stewart has purchased from the Government, under the Land Act of last session, the Te Puki block of 15,000 acres, 12b miles south of Tauranga, for establishing another settlement on the Kati Kati system.. Nonsuited. The Supreme Court in Banco granted a nonsuit with costs in the case of Richard son v. Bank of New South Wales. The grounds were the mis-direction of the Judge, and that the verdict, which was for LI7OO, was against the weight of evi dence.

LAST NIGHT’S CABLEGRAMS.

BRITISH & FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

(Association Special.) London, Jan. 16. Mr. Childers has held an interview with Mr. Selwyn-Ibbotsen re postal rates. The Kalioz fracas has caused diplomatic notes to be exchanged between Germany and Russia. January 17. The u Times” approves of Mr. Ser vice’s suggested reform to make finality certain without resorting to revolutionary changes. Mr. Berry’s conduct will only retard a settlement, as the Imperial Par liament will not sanction a plebiscite •against the wishes of a large proportion of the colony. It is generally believed that Lord Lytton will soon return from India, Lord Dufferin succeeding him. (Renter's Telegrams.) London, Jan. 15. Wool is active. The arrivals amount to 40,000 bales. January 16. The First Lord of the Admiralty stated at a Conservative meeting at Sutton, that their Affghan policy was to adhere to the Gundumuk Treaty, so as to avoid annexa tion, and by holding stragetical positions, secure influence. Calcutta, Jan. 16. Bright reports having attacked and dis persed Mohmud’s force of Kohistanis at Alburghan with serious loss. The British loss was trifling. Berlin, Jan. 16. Germany has complained to Russia in consequence of the affray between some Russian and German officers at Keiglish during a political discussion at dinner, which ended in a wrangle. St. Petersburg, undated. A nobleman nearly killed the editor of a newspaper in a duel. Nightly riots are occurring at Pesth in consequence of the populace attacking the Nobleman’s Club. Several have been killed and wounded.

LAST NIGHT’S TELEGRAMS.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Timaru, Jan. 17.

William Riley and Robert Robertson, two strangers from Dunedin, v ere arrested at the Washdyke for robbery with violence. There are three charges against them of bailing up drunken men in Timaru, and taking money and valuables from them. The prisoner’s were remanded till Wednes day. John Coll, for fraudulent insolvency,

was also remanded. Bail was allowed, liimself in L2OO, and two sureties in LIOO each.

The violence of the thunderstorm yes terday was so great that two telegraph poles at Otaio were broken, and one splintered. Two vivid flashes passed through the lightning guards in the Timaru Telegraph Office, with reports like pistols, but without doing any damage. The heavy rain of the last day or two has done scarcely any perceptible damage to the crops in this district. The wheat and oats on the plains are looking splen didly, and the harvest will be general in five to ten days. The barley crop Is rather patchy. It is anticipated that the Albury railway line will be taxed to its utmost to convey the grain to the sea port. The country for forty miles from Timaru to the foot of Bourke’s Pass is one vast sea of rapidly ripening grain. Auckland, Jan. 17.

Mr. Luudon, M.H.R., in a speech de livered at Kawakawa, stated that the Go vernment were far more liberal than he expected, and placed L 156,000 more than he asked for on the estimates for North Auckland, and he thanked Mr. Oliver, and had come to the conclusion that he was the biggest fool in the House for having voted against ihe Government.

Mr. Firth successfully placed 70,000 white fish ova in Tarawera, 25,000 in Takapo, and 25,000 in Okutairi lakes. Mr. Mclvor, owner of Grey Momus, was brutally assaulted at Cambridge on the evening of the races, having been set upon by several half-drunken men, knocked down, and brutally kicked. His right arm is broken, and one of his eyes injured. It is stated that Winiata has recently been amongst the Ngapuhis in the North to sow dissatisfaction and get fresh con verts to Hauhauism and Tawhiao. It is also reported that in the event of strife taking place portions of three Waikato tribes are likely to take arms against us and on the side of the Parihaka fanatics, but whether at Waikato or at F arihaka is not known. News from Wangaroa states very large numbers of logs were washed down by recent floods in the rivers. The mills are active. The invitation of new tenders for the railway station reclamation works is delayed, pending the authority of the Minister of Works. The Native Lands Court at Te Awamutu was adjourned. The Natives claim that the Government should remove liens off their lands, on which LSOOO were ad vanced, and allow them to sell to private purchasers, the LSOOO being refunded to the Government. The proposed railway runs through part of the land. Major Mair telegraphed to Mr. Bryce for in structions. Wellington, Jan. 17. The Hinemoa, after landing the white fish ova at the Bluff, proceeds to the Snares to ascertain whether there are any traces of the missing ship Knowsley Hall on those islands. Colonel Scratchley made another in spection of the Wellington harbor to-day. A fatal accident occurred at the Kai warra rifle range this afternoon. A man named Francis Donald, who was marking at the butts, put up the danger flag and ran out from the marker’s house just as a shot was fired, which struck him, killing him instantaneously. No blame is attri butable to any of the volunteers. Donald was a married man, and leaves a family of young children. Oamaru, Jan. 17.

The Mayor has called a meeting to take steps to obtain subscriptions in aid of the sufferers by the famine in Ireland. Invercargill, Jan. 17.

George Smith, one of the men injured at the accident on Friday, died this morn ing. The others are progressing satisfac torily.

Ashburton Jockey Club.

The annual meeting of the Ashburton Jockey Club was held at Quill’s Hotel on Saturday evening. There was a very small attendance. Mr. Fooks was voted to the chair. committee’s report. “Gentlemen, —I am instructed by the Committee to report to you as follows : At the last general meeting, held on Aug. 7th, 1879, you will recollect that considerable doubts existed in the minds of the Club as to the wisdom of holding a meeting this season, in consequence of the financial depression existing, and after much deliberation you finally resolved to risk it, leaving all details in the hands of the Committee. They, after considering the question carefully, resolved upon giving the same amount of money for prizes as at the meeting held the previous year, but made some slight alterations in the division of the prizes. The result has been, as the Hon. Treasurer will infoim you in his report, a finan cial success, and two days of very fair sport was provided for the pub lic. Several protests were entered at the meeting, but all have been settled to the satisfaction of the stewards and Com mittee, the principal one having been referred to the C. J. Club for decision. The expenses for improvements on the ground this year have been light. The Club are to be congratulated on having, after many efforts on the part of the Com mittee, succeeded in obtaining a ten years’ lease of the racecourse, on very liberal terms, from the County Council, being LlO per annum, such rent to be expended in plantations on the course. One subject for the Club to consider at this meeting is the best method of leasing the ground.— I have, &c., James Wilkie, Hon. Sec.

The Chairman, addressing the Secretary, stated that he had great pleasure in handing him a cheque for LlO 10s. He was sorry that the Club were not in a position to give a larger amount, but trusted that Mr. Wilkie would accept the amount not so much on account of its value, but as a mark of the very high esteem in which he is held by the Club. He also stated that he had much pleasure in testifying to the ability displayed by Mr. Wilkie in his arduous duties. treasurer’s statement. Mr. S. Saunders, Hon. Treasurer, read the audited financial statement as follows, which was adopted :

Mr. Saunders stated that his business engagements would not permit of his holding the position of Treasurer after the present meeting, and he begged to resign.

The meeting was unanimous in request ing Mr. Saunders to continue in the position he had so long satisfactorily filled, but being firm in his intention his resignation was accepted with regret, and a vote of thanks passed for the efficient manner in which the accounts had beeu kept. Mr. Saunders then proposed, and Mi\ Wilkie seconded, that Mr. Fooks be elected Treasurer. Carried.

Mr. Wilkie then tendered his resigna tion as Secretary, and after some discus sion he undertook the duties till a succesor could be elected. It was resolved to call for tenders for leasing the racecourse fora term of years. One tenth of the first year’s rent to be paid on signing the lease. A vote of thanks to the retiring officers and the Chairman concluded the meeting.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE’S COURT.

Monday, Jan. 12.

(Before Mr. F. Guinness, R.M.) OBTAINING MONEY UNDER FALSE PRETENCES. Alexander Kelly was again brought up on this charge. The evidence in this case had chiefly been taken at a previous sit ting, and the case had been adjourned to admit of the production of a witness. In the absence of Mr. Harris the defence was undertaken by Mr. Stringer. Accused, after beeing cautioned made a statement. He said he met Mr. Blair in July last. Accused was then putting in a crop for himself some fourteen miles from Rakaia. After the crop was in he looked out for more land for cropping, as his team was idle. Shortly after he had an offer of 150 acres at Cannon’s. Meantime the land had been leased by a man at Chert sey of Cannon, who had let half of it to another party. Baton offered accused his half, and led him to believe the other party would let him have his share. Told Paton that Blair had offered to go in with accused if he took the whole lot. Saw Blair, who said he would go in. Went to Christchurch and saw Mr. Cannon. Took the whole of the land. Returned and took the ground. Blair and accused arranged about putting in a crop—Blair to find teams to put in his share and accused also to find a team. Two days later accused sent a team on to the ground, and Rickards, a farmer sent teams to do Blair’s portion. Ultimately arranged with Rickards to plough Blair’s 75 acres, accused to plough the same extent in return for Rickards. The three teams worked away until McKer row and Co. asked for a lien over accused’s crop at Kyle. Should have stated that an offer was made by accused to Blair to divide the paddock or take it in one lot. Mann asked for a lien over the crop as the Bank was pushing for security, but Mann did not then get the lien. A few days afterwards asked Blair if he would be able to look after his share of the land, and he replied that after paying Rickards lie did not think he would have much money left. ' Told him Mann and Buchanan had promised further advances if any were required. This was before the lien was given. Told Blair that if he included his share of the ground in the lien, would be responsible for funds during the harvest, and a settle ing up could be made when the grain was sold. Blair left everything to accused. Promised to sign the lien the following day. Went to Christchurch to raise money the day after the conversation took place. A grain merchant advised doing without a lien till just before harvest, and arrange ments could be made to carry on during that harvest. Came back to Rakaia the same night and signed the lien to Mann and M'Kerrow. Gave the lien to Mann as the Bank wanted security. Mann and M‘Kerrow prepared the lien, and they were told that money was wanted for present purposes—about L4O or LSO. They said that would be all right if the lien were signed. M‘Kerrow declined to be responsible for the LGO, and they went to the house together to see Mr. Mann, who promised the money next morning if accused signed the lien—the money to be paid to accused’s account at the Bank. The lieu was consequently signed. M'Kerrow said he was perfectly satisfied with the security. M‘Kerrow asked for a lien over the horses and dray, but was refused. Next evening told Blair at the farm what had been done, and that they wanted a bill of sale over the horses after

the lien had been signed. Blair said acused had done right. Some days after wards Rickards came to the farm to see how things were, doing, and accused told him he had better give him a written agreement of paatnership, as he had no security, and accused asked Rickards, to witness the agreement. At this time accused had no lease of the ground though it had been paid for. Gave Blair a written agreement the day after the crop was in. A week later accused came to live at Ashburton, and nothing further was heard of the matter till Blair wanted to buy the wheat crop. George Rickard, farmer, knew both ac cused and Blair Remembered agreeing to plough land for Blair—Cameron’s section partly cropped by Blair and Kelly. Went to plough in September. Knew they were putting the crop in together. Was to plough and harrow Blair’s land for 10s. an acre—there were 75 acres of it. Blair has paid part of the money, and is working out the remainder, which per haps may be done now. Agreed to help Kelly with the land, and did about 25 acres of ploughing. Heard a conversa tion on the ground between the two parties to the effect that they should put all the land in together and get a lien over it. Knew that Kelly gave a lien over the crop, but could not say when the know ledge was gained. Kelly said so himself. Counsel then addressed the Bench, and his Worship found accused guilty and sentenced him to one month’s hard labor. Notice of appeal was given.

ALFORD FOREST.

(From our Rambling Reporter.)

This interesting locality, which I lately visited, is distant about 25 miles from Ashburton, and about 10 from the Spread Eagle Agriculture is not a feature in this district, the principal productions being posts and rails and firewood, and the only cultivation is confined to a few patches near the foot of the hills. The land between the “Eagle” and the hills has mostly been purchased by the proprie tors of the Alford run, of which Mr. L. E. Corsbie acts as manager. Some of this land is of a very superior quality, and would be more profitable to the country if broken up and cropped than lying com paratively idle in tussock. -: It was origin ally intended to continue the Rakaia and Alford Forest railway through the centre of this block, but the tightness of the money market, and other causes, com pelled the company to cease operations at Methven, which the landholders on the south side of the north river consider too near the hills to be available for extension towards Alford, without turning back at an acute angle, and this is considered objectionable, as adding to the length of the line without proportionate benefit. As, however, these land-owners are sub ject to be taxed by the operations of the District Railways Act for the cost of the line, they feel that they will be unjustly treated, as at present the difficulty ex perienced in crossing the north branch precludes their making the Rakaia and Methven line of much utility to them selves, and the proposed bridge over the north branch will be too near the hills for them. However, when the tax comes to be inflicted, we will probably hear more about the matter. The roads in this part of the Mount Somers road district are a splendid ex ample of “how not to do it.” The formed and metalled ways are religiously shunned by the travelling public where possible, and the native tussock used in preference to the abortions called metalled roads. Across Taylor’s stream Mr. Butt is busy with the erection of a bridge across Taylor’s stream. The bottom of this branch is very rough, and the pile driving extremely difficult in consequence of the number and size of the boulders. The timber used in the construction is Alford Forest black birch for the piles, caps, and corbels, and Oxford birch for the top work. The latter is of very good quality, but the local wood is not, I think, calculated to. last more than five years at most. The local bush is of a very stunted and meagre description, and only fit for fencing or firewood. Some few years ago Mr. Tisch had a saw mill at work there, but he did not get rich over it. He, however, in tends at some early date to have another try in a block of COO acres which he owns there, and which he described to me as being the best patch in the forest. I trust his venture will be successful as a saw mill generally employs 20 to 30 men about it, one way or another. Alford Forest is remarkable for the moistness of its climate, and it frequently happens—l give this on the sworn testimony of the oldest inhabi tant —that it rains there when it is sun shiny weather two miles nearer Ash burton. If the liberal favors conferred upon this district by the clerk of the weather are to be looked upon as a help towards wealth, then I should say that the dwellers in this umbrageous country ought to be doing well. But for my own part, if I were anxious to make a rapid fortune I don’t think I would endeavor to try it on in that neighborhood. Postal communication is for the future to be kept up by means of a daily mail from Methven, Mr. Tisch being the con tractor for the . service. It is not con templated to, employ more than a two horse coach for the extensive correspon dence the business people there receive. Mr. Alfred Harrison was at Alford Forest during my visit, and was the centre of attraction that day, being busily en gaged in selling the furniture and effects of°Mr. Morgan of the hotel, and the prices realised ought to have been satisfactory to both auctioneer and seller. The sale was the means of collecting together nearly the whole population. The most absorb ing topic .appeared to be the adjourned annual meeting of the Mount Somers ratepayers to be held next Monday, when a lively time is expected.

Monday, lakuarv 19, 1880.1

THE ASHBURTON HERALD.



RECEIPTS. £ s. d. By Balance brought forward 5 3 9 ,, Due from F. H. Digby, Esq 2G 8 0 ,, Annual subscriptions, 50 at £2 2s 105 0 0



,, Nominations, acceptances, &c. ... 125 4 5 ,, Subscription from C. P. Cox, Esq., 1 1 0 ,, Sale of privileges— £ s. d. Sports ... 12 0 0 Gate 55 0 0 Booths... 92 0 0 Messrs Acland Campbell and Co’s, account 13 10 0 172 10 0 ,, Collected at Grand Stand, &c. 5 8 0 440 15 2 By Balance — Due from if. id. Digby, Esq. 26 8 0 Cash 13 10 0 Bank of New Zealand 14 13 10 54 11 10 To collect— Confectioner’s booth 8 0 0 Do 5 0 0 Sale of cards ... 6 0 0 19 0 0 EXPENDITURE. To Secre t ary ’ s petty cash ... 6 13 0 ,, Treasurer’s do 10 0 7 13 0 ,, Printing and advertising— “ Guardian ” & “Herald” ... 31 6 4 “ Lyttelton Times” 6 17 4 “ Press ” 3 6 0 41 9 8 ,, Friedlander Bros., grass seed, tfcc.... 6 18 9 ,, Collector’s commission ... 4 0 11 ,, Labor on course ... ... 6 16 0 ,, Stakes paid ... ... 300 5 0 ,, Loan from S. Saunders re- funded ..'. ... ... 20 0 0 ,, Balance 54 11 10 440 15 2



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LABOR MARKET. REGISTRY OFFICE FOR MASTERS AND SERVANTS,, AT THE > ‘ EVENING HERALD ” OFFICE. TTIARMERS REQUIRING HANDS Jj dan engage men through the “Evening Herald ” Registry for 1/- each, prepaid. • LABORERS REQtJIRING SITUA TIONS can engage through the “ Herald ” Registry Office by paying 1/-. SERVANTS REQUIRING SITUA TIONS can get them by applying at the * ‘ Herald ” Registry . Office, and paying j. S,-.' '• " - ' ENGAGEMENTS will be POSTED UE<every day at 12 noon and 4 p.m. , by numbers given to the applicants, who will learn the address on enquiring. SPECIAL or URGENT WANTS will be inserted in the “ Evening Herald ” in the registry column on payment of Six pence in advance, for each issue. - : ' Further Particulars on application at 4, . • the ■ “EVENING HERALD” REGISTRY ip OFFICE. SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, EAST ST., ASHBURTON. T\T ANTED, those in search of employ- VY ment, to call and either enter their names at Herald Registry Office, on pay ment of Is. EABOURERS requiring work can secure first opening by applying early at Hhrald Registry Office, on pay ment of Is. SERVANTS requiring situations, call and get your names entered in the Herald Registry, Is. EMPLOYERS requiring any kind of laborers can engage through Herald Registry Office, on payment of Is. in ad ▼awee. - Tenders wanted for harvest ing 75 acres of WHEAT and OATS at Ealing Four horses found. Tenders to be in ndt later than the 21»t inst. For fall particulars apply to— -945a 1 J. LLOYD CRAWLEY, TO BUILDERS.



TENDERS, are invited for the EREC TION of a BILLIARD ROOM. Plan* and specifications can be seen at Mrs. Butler’s Family Hotel. Tenders will be received up to 7 p.m. on MONDAY, the 19th Jan. 940 a MR. DAVIDSON’S BOYS’ PRIVATE SCHOOL. THE SCHOOL will REOPEN on TUESDAY, the 20th January, at 9 o’clock. ■ ' 927 a MONEY TO LEND. WANTED to Lend Five or Six Hundred Pounds on Good Free hold Security. Apply Box 31, P. 0., Ashburton. 923 a WANTED, situation by a GENERAL SERVANT and HOUSEMAID. Apply Herald Registry. 954 a TITANTED, by Married Couple, EM VV pLOYMENPon Farm. Man can work machine, and wife cook. Apply Herald Registry. 945 a ANTED TENDERS for TYING and STOCKING 47 Acres Wheat, 37 Acres Oats, and ;-2G Barley (more or less), the contractor to find sufficient hands to keep up to machine, and stook as the work proceeds not more than fourteeen or lees than* ten sheaves in each stook, and not to be stooked in gullies. Tenders to be left at MESSRS. FRIEDLANDER BROS. ?! ■ Or JAMES JAMIESON, . “ i Fernside Farm, Ashburton. Tenders 'to close by WEDNESDAY, the 21st inst., at noon. 953 a WANTED, a i RESPECTABLE YOUNG MAN who has a know ledge of Bookkeeping. Salary, LBO for first year, advance according to merit. Apply -Books,”Box 42, Ashburton. 944 a TTfTANTED—A First-class Cook. Apply YY a t; once, to Butler’s Family Hotel, Ashburton. 905 a WANTED, a good strong BOY, to ’".Milk, and make himself useful at WesteTfield. Apply Herald office. 898 a WANTED— A good strong general SERVANT, accustomed to milk. Apply,'Mrs. Macbean Stewart. 928 a OOD Steady BAKER WANTS SITUATION; makes bread, pastry, and small goods. Address, stating wages, “ Baker,” P. 0., Christchurch. 951 a Town hall, ashburton, on THURSDAY & FRIDAY, JAN. 22 & 23, . V J- P. HYDES’ GEM BURLESQUE AND COMEDY COMPANY, FAREWELL PERFORMANCES. 952 a



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