ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL.

Special Meeting.

A special meeting of the Borough Council was held last night, to consider the best moans of supplying the township with a water supply. Present—His Wor ship the Mayor, and Messis. Robinson, R. Friedlander, D. Williamson, St. Hill, W. Roberts, E. i Saunders, and A. Orr. The Borough Engineer, Mr. C. E. Fooks, was also in attendance. ~ , ..... -- v ,- r < r

The Mayor said he had asked Mr. Fooks to attend the meeting to explain the de tails of the scheme if necessary.

The report of Mr. Fooks was then read, recommending the construction of con crete side channelling in the main streets of,.the towuship, the erection of a wind mill pump for the purpose of filling a con crete tank in Baring square, and the exca vation of a temporary outfall drain on the S.E. town [belt.;-; The scheme, however, did not provide for more than a certain delivery . equal to 1000 gallons per hourgbUt his) information on that point was 'not satisfactory, as the windmill pump would only give an intermittent. supply. A daily supply of 24,000 gallons would be sufficient for flushing the side channels, and the cost, exclusive of windmill pumps, would be LIOOS ss, ~ . f

His’Worship said that after considera tion he was fully. prepared to admit that Mr. : Saunders’scheme was by far the most practical, and the cheapest, as the process of raising the water by wiudinillß was not satisfactoiy nor to be depended on. The next question was how to treat the side channels—whether to concrete them or not; and it was worthy of consideration on the part of the Council whether to make the scheme they might then decide upon a portion of the permanent one, by putting in concrete channels, or to leave them as they are. It was possible, by striking a special rate of Is., to raise LI,IOO, which would carry out this work and it would fit in with the permanent scheme. He would ask Mr. Saunders to state 'his'ideas oil the matter.

Mr. Saunders said his scheme was a very sirnpie and practical one, and would commend itself to all. The one laid before them by Fooks was a useful one, and contained a deal of infor mation. The object before, the Council was to 'get- rid of the filth in the side channels; and he was perfectly certain that the clay in the water channels was tough and tenacious enough to do away with the necessity of putting in concrete channels. His proposal was to tap the mill race and bring a portion of the water down Winter’s road, and then down the creek through the domain into a reservoir. Taking everything into con sideration, he thought L2OO would do all the work necessary. All the members had been over the ground, and Mr. Fooks also, and all must be satisfied, as practical, common sense men, that his scheme was a practical one, and sure to be successful. He would call the attention of members to the fact that Mr. Joseph Hunt had carried out similar works successfully on land having a heavier fall. Some discussion then took place as to details on the question. Mr. Williamson said he was so satisfied of the scheme,- that he could see no ques tion about it. The only thing necessary to be obtained was the consent of the Upper Ashburton Road Board to bring the water down Winter’s road. Mr. Saunders detailed certain informa tion regarding the levels of the township. He showed that the work was of the simplest nature, and could be done at the lowest possible cost if they used tem porarily the iron pipes they had recently received for their projected permanent water supply. Mr. St. Hill proposed— ‘ c That the Council visit the proposed works in a body on Wednesday morning at 7 a.m.” He considered that a little common sense was wanted to be imported into the scheme in the place of so much science and levelling. Mr. Saunders seconded the motion, and the Council adjourned till 10 a.m. to morrow.

THE ASHBURTON HERALD.

f Tuesday, March 2,18 So.



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Ointment at*d Pills.— Ifvdfitudes suffering under a complication of disorders might obtain relief through these healing and purifying remedies, which should be employed without a clay’s delay. When the weather is variaule and colds and influenzas are prevalent, this Ointment, well rubbed upon the throat and chest, gives the greatest ease, and checks all tendency to inflamation in the lungs and other organs. The Pills assist the curative action of the Ointment, inasmuch as they purify the blood and so quicken its circu lation that congestion is rendered almost im pcssible. Holloway’s treatment deals most successfully, too, with that very troublesome and often tedious aliment, indigestion, which is the bane of thousands from overwork and fast living in the present day.— Advt.



For Sale. TO PRINTERS. • MACHINE FOR SALE. For sale.— • One Second-hand Double Demy Tape Printing MACHINE, in thorough working order, with rollers, moulds, &c., pppiplete. This machine hag been replaced by a Double Royal Wharfpdalp, which necessitates repipval pf the Dpuble Demy fprpierly used fpr printing the ff Herald ” and “ Guardian,” for hand or steampower. Can be seen and all par ticulars obtained at our office. For a Country Office this Machine suits admirably, as it cap easily be turned by bapd, for which we have fitted a fly wheel arid handle, Pjricb £?0. : ;i| WEEKS & DIXON. Ashburton» January 14,1870



Alfred Harrison. CONTINUATION OF SALE OP BANKRUPT STOCK. THURSDAY, 4th MARCH. 12.30 Sharp. ALFRED HARRISON has received instructions from the Trustee to Sell by Public Auction in the estate of K. Sando, a bankrupt, THE REMAINDER OF THE STOCK, &C. Comprising : Tins of Sweets, Biscuits, Churn, Saucepans, and miscellaneous Hardware, Shop Fittings, Sets of Scales, A large quantity of Useful Crockery and Glassware, Large Looking glass, also sundries too numerous to particularise. ALSO THE BOOK DEBTS, Full particulars of which can be obtained at the office of the Auctioneer. Sale at 12.30 sharp. NO RESERVE. ALFRED HARRISON, 118c-565g Auctioneer. Acland, Campbell, and Co. THURSDAY, 11th MARCH. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, COWS, TRAP, HARNESS, &c. Acland, Campbell, & co., are instructed by Mr. Gaukrodger to otter by public auction, on THURSDAY, 11th MARCH, All his Household Furniture, Cook ing Utensils, Milch Cows, Trap and Harness &c., &c. Also, A large quantity of good Oaten Straw, all hand tied. The Auctioneers beg to draw attention to this sale of Furniture, as it is all new, only having been in use for twelve months ; and also that as Mr. Gaukrodger intends leaving this province, every lot will be sold without any reserve. ACLAND, CAMPBELL, & CO., 94c Auctioneers. Public Notices. NOTICE. RATING ACT, 1876. WHEREAS at a sitting of the Assess ment Court for the District of South Rakaia, held this twenty-first day of February, 1880, at South Rakaia, be fore me, Frank Guinness, Judge, it having been proved that no valuation list had been prepared as required by the said Act, 1, therefore, under the provisions of clause 28 of the said Act, order that a valuation list be prepared, and I appoint FRANCIS GEORGE PARRY LEACH to be the valuer for the said district. I do fix THURSDAY, the 11th day of March next, the day for the completion and inspection of the said list, and the last day for delivering objections thereto shall be MONDAY, the 29th day of March next. The Court will sit at two o’clock p.m. on Monday, the sth day of April next, for the purpose of hearing and determining all objections to the valuation list for the said district, FRANK GUINNESS, 551g-108c Judge. LABOR MARKET. REGISTRY OFFICE FOR MASTERS AND SERVANTS, AT THE ‘ EVENING HERALD ” OFFICE. Farmers requiring hands can engage men through the “Evening Herald ” Registry for 1/- each, prepaid. LABORERS REQUIRING 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 i !-, ENGAGEMENTS will be POSTED UP 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 additional in advance, for each issue. Further Particulars on application at the “EVENING HERALD” REGISTRY OFFICE. SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, EAST ST., ASHBURTON. WANTED, those in search of employ ment, to call and enter their names at Herald Registry Office, on pay ment of Is. LABOURERS requiring work can secure first opening by applying early at Herald Registry Office, on pay ment of Is. SERVANTS requiring situations, call O ancl get yoqr names eutered in the Registry, Is, EMPLOYERS requiring any kind of laborers can engage through Herald Registry Office, on payment of Is. in ad vance, TEACHERS can obtain the MULTI PLICATION TABLES, printed on gummed paper, in any quantity at the Herald Office, East street, near the Railway Station,



EdmistdirPßros. & Ghradry. VALUABLE SECTION IN TIN WALD. Messrs, edmiston bros. & GUNDRY have received instruc tions to offer for sale by Public Auction, at their rooms, East street, on THURS DAY, the 4th inst., SECTION No. 2, TIN WALD. This section is fronting the railway line, and is a good business position or site for a GRAIN STORE. Terms at Sale. Sale at 1.30 p.m. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY, 115 c Auctioneers. TURNIP SEEDS. SALE by the undersigned — Green Top Yellow Aberdeen Purple „ „ Devonshire Grey Stone Mammoth Purple Top White Stone Stubble Grass and Clover Seeds. White Clover Red ~ Timothy Alsike Lucerne Gorse Italian Rye Cocksfoot Perennial Trefoil &c., (Sic., Ac. Building Material. 100,000 FEET OF ASSORTED TIMBER White & Black Pine Black Birch T. and G. Flooring V.D.L. T. and G. Lining Totara Kauri, Ac., Ac. COALS AND FIREWOOD IN ANY QUANTITY. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY, East Street. Agents for the SOUTH BRITISH FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. Capital £1,000,000. Risks taken on all kinds of Property, Growing Crops, Grain in Stack, Thresh ing Machines. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY, East Street. EARMS FOR SALE in blocks of 50 to 100 acres. Price from £2 15s. per acre. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY, East Street.



T- Bullock. THE undersigned has the following PROPERTIES to LET with a pur chasing clause, or FOR SALE on liberal terms of payment— "| £Cf\ ACRES good WHEAT LAND, AeJv/ all ploughed and ready for cross ploughing for wheat ; situated about three miles from the township. f*T7 ACRES, near the above ; also good Ol WHEAT LAND, ploughed once? and ready for cross-ploughing. ACRES, partly improved, near Wins low. This will be sold very cheap, and on very liberal terms. TOWN PROPERTIES. T 7 ALU ABLE BUSINESS SITE in Bur » nett Street, being T.S. 177, next the “ Mail” office. PART of T.S. 139, Peter Street. This will be sold cheap, and on liberal terms. TO Railway Employes, Mechanics, and Others.—FOß SALE, cheap, Lot 78, situated on East Town Belt. Terms, £5 cash ; balance by monthly or quarterly payments. T. BULLOCK. R. JOHN LLOYD CRAWLEY, Auctioneer, Stock, Land, and Commission Agent. Farms, Town and Suburban Sections, for Sale and to Let, J. LLOYD CRAWLEY, AUCTIONEER, Offices, Saunders Buildings, Ashburton. 737 a w early. ASTE PAPER for Sale, 3d. per lb. at the Herald Office. Apply 59a FORMS PRINTED “To Let” and “ For Sale ” —can be obtained at tlia Herald Office. F ULL of Reading Matter is the Herald every Evening.



Exhibition. A SHBURTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. President —E. G. Wright,Esq., M.H.R. Vice-Presidents —J. E. Trevor, John Grigg, W. C. Walker, and Alfred Saunders, Esqs. Treasurer —A. H. Shuiy, Esq. Secretary—Stephen E. Poyntz. The First Show of the Society will be held on SATURDAY, MARCH 6th, At the TOWN HALL. Admission up to 1 p.m. 2s 6d. ~ After 1 p.m. Is. Competition for prizes open to the Public. N. B. —lt is particularly requested that all those who have articles suitablo for competition, or exhibition only, will bring them forward, in order to make this, the first show, a success. ENTRIES. All exhibits for exhibition only, free. Entries for competition—Members, free ; non-members, Is. per exhibit. SPECIAL NOTICE. All exhibitors must give notice to the lion. sec. of the number and class of their exhibits, and space required, on or before noon on March 3rd, so that arrangements may be made for staging same. STEPHEN E. POYNTZ, 437g-43c Secretary. Business Notices. TINWALD BOOT AND SHOE SHOP, C. HAWKINS. CH. begs to inform the inhabitants of , Tinwald and surrounding districts that he has taken the Boot and Shoe Shop adjoining Mr. S. Stephens’, saddler, and hopes by strict attention to business to obtain a share of public patronage. 7420 937 a



G PERCY COXj L AND AND ESTATE AGENT ANT VALUATOR, ASHBURTON. MONEY TO LEND ON APPROVED FREEHOLD SECUBITY Agent for Union Insurance COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. 717 ANSTEE’S DINING ROOMS, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. mHE Proprietor begs to inform visitors 1 to Ashburton, and the travelling public generally, that the best accommo dation for Boarders in Ashburton is to be had at the above establishment. A LIBERAL TABLE & MODERATE CHARGES. MEALS AT ALL HOURS ... Is. BEDS Is. BOARD & LODGING ... 18s. & 20s. PRIVATE REFRESHMENT ROOMS FOR LADIES. PROPRIETOR, J. G. ANSTEE. 985 a PAPERHANGING WAREHOUSE, TANCRED STREET, Ashburton. J. R. CHAPMAN PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, SIGN-WRITER, Em, Has much pleasure in stating that, owing to the large increase of Business, he is now Importing from the Manufacturers- PAPERIIANGINGS, WHITE LEAD LINSEED OIL, WINDOW GLASS, BRUSH WARE, And all the necessaries of the Trade, and is therefore in a position to compete with any house in Canterbury for price and quality. Every description of work in the trade executed under personal superin tendence. Competent workmen sent to all parts of the country. ESTIMATES GIVEN. 41a



Business Notices. NEW BUSINESS. O-OPERATIVE BREAD AND BIS CUIT FACTORY. TRIANGLE, ASHBURTON. WILL OPEN ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2. All orders, town or country, punctually attended to. Wedding Cakes made to order. Dinner, Ball, and Pic-nic Parties sup plied on reasonable terms. All other Confectionery made to order. 98Ga A. THIELE, Manager.



MEDICINE . ASTRINGENT, a certain cure for Diarrhoea in Children or Adults, Is. 6d. and 2s. 6d a Bottle. CAMBRIDGE’S BLACK CUR RANT COUGH ELIXIR, Is. 6d. and 2s 6d. a Bottle. CAMBRIDGE’S ORANGE QUIN INE TONIC WINE, 2s. 6d. and 4s. 6d. a Bottle. CAMBRIDGE’S EXTRACT OF BARK, CURES SORE, TENDER, and CRACKED NIPPLES. CAMBRIDGE’S ESSENCE of RENNET, 3 Drops will turn a pint of milk into delicious sweet curds, Is. and 2s. 6d. a Bottle. J. M. CAMBRIDGE, Chemist, MEDICAL lIALL. N.B.—Teeth carefully Extracted. 2s. 6d. TO FARMERS, LIVERY STABLE KEEPERS, SPORTING MEN, AND OTHERS OWNING HORSES. GEORGE KIDD, Moore Street, BEGS to announce the fact that the PRICE for SHOEING hacks and light draught HORSES is now REDUCED to 7s. per set, and that all horses of this description will be specially attended to by himself. Horses liable to cut are shod on a prin ciple of George Kidd’s own invention, which has proved an effectual cure for brushing. All kinds of blacksmith’s work, and repairs to agricultural machinery of any description done on the shortest notice. GEORGE KIDD, 75c-526g Moore street, Ashburton. JOSEPH WARD, FAMILY BUTCHER, PETER STPEET, (Opposite Journeau’s Smithy) BEGS to inform the Public of Ash burton that he will Open the Shop lately occupied by G. Pike, c n JANUARY 3rd, as Family Butcher, and trusts by supplying none but agood article, to merit a share of public support. Families waited on daily for orders, which will receive prompt attention. JOSEPH WARD, 892 a Butcher.



ASHBURTON COPPER, ZINC, IRON, & TIN PLATE MANUFACTORY. JOSEPH HYDE (Late Foreman at the Malvern Works . England, and the Canterbury Works, Christchurch, New Zealand) BEGS to thank his friends of Ashbur ton and surrounding districts for the liberal support accorded him during the past two years, and to intimate that he has opened NEW BUSINESS PRE MISES in Moore street (next Mr. Neate’s chemist shop) where he is prepared to execute every description of Plain and Japanned Tinware, Lamps, Gas Reflec tors, Chimney Tops, Portable Washing Boilers, Baths, Cheese Vats, etc. LOCKSMITH, BELLHANGER, GAS FIT TER. Artesian Wells, Beer Engines, Pumps, <fcc. Steam Kettles, Hot Closets, made on the premises. Estimates given for Spouting. All work done under J. H.’s personal Superintendence, and guaranteed. J. HYDE, Moore Street, Ashburton.



PUBLIC NOTICE. BOOTS! BOOTS! T. CHAMBERS THILE THANKING the public of Vy Ashburtsn and surrourding dis tricts for past favors, begs to inf» rn them that he has received, and to arrive, at his place of business, East-street, a WELL-ASSORTED STOCK LADIES’, GENTLEMEN’S, AND CHIL DREN’S BOOTS AND SHOES Of all descriptions. T. C. also calls special attenth 1 to the Measure Department, and incites the gentlemen of Ashburton to inspect the superior class of Sewn Boots and SnoES he is now making. Riding Boots, Shooting Boots, Walking B«ol;s and Shoes, Cricketing Boots and Shoes, and Running Shoes. WORKMANSHIP UNSURPASSED. A PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED T. CHAMBERS, PROSPECT BUILDINGS, Next to Montgomery’s, East-street.



Business Notices. VALUE EXTRAORDINARY. THE Great Bargains OF THE SEASON. GREAT CLEARANCE SALE FOR THIRTY DAYS. 088 AKD CO. HAVING resolved to clear out the Balance of the Bankrupt Stocks purchased by them during the Season (amounting to over ten thousand pounds) regardless of cost so that they may commence the Autumn Season with en tirely a new Stock, - ; ; U/l»V '?* -r V, ORR AND 00. Will also oiler several cheap lots pur chased by them during the late depression. Special Bargains. 90 Pair Twilled Kaiapoi Blankets at 4s. under the usual price. Kaiapoi Flannel at Is. 4d., ls. 6d. to 2s. English Flannel at Is., Is. 2d., Is. 6d., to Is. 9d. . Prints at sd. and 6d., worth 9d. Brown Hollands, 7d. to Is. COSTUMES. 56 Costumes at 215., worth 355. 6d., a Baigain. 04 Print Costumes at 7s. 6d. to 12s. 6d., wortli 20s. 1700 yards Dress Goods, Alpaccas, at Bd., lOd., and Is. MILLINERY. Trimmed and Untrimmed Hats at half price. -,.f • ••• • • 2 Boxes Flowers; sold at 6d. per spray. Ladies’ Underclothing at very much under usual prices. * 20 Dozen Stays at 3s. 6d., 45., 4s. 9d., to ss. 6d. CLOTHING. Men’s Suits at los. under usual prices. Boys’ Suits at 15s. 6d. to 355. Youth’s Suits at a little over half-price. Braces, Ties, Collars, Socks, and Shirts, unusually cheap. 20 Dozen Harvest Shirts at Is. 6d. to 2s. 6d. BOOTS. Men’s Boots still sold at Bankrupt prices. Youth’s Boots in great variety. Ladies’ Kid Boots at old prices. •' 1 Case Children’s Boots at Is. and Is. 6d., a bargain.



TAILORING DEARTMENT. WE HAVE MUCH PLEASURE IN ANNOUNCING TO THE . PUBLIC THAT A Tailoring Branch. HAS BEEN OPENED IN CON NECTION WITH OUR CLOTHING DEPARTMENT, HAVING MADE ARRANGEMENTS WITH MESSRS. CRAIGPIEAD AND CO. (LATE OF EDINBURGH AND SAN FRANCISCO), PRACTICAL TAILORS, TO MAKE UP ALL ORDERS EN TRUSTED TO US IN THE VERY BEST STYLE. A PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. SCOTCH, ENGLISH, and COLONIAL TWEEDS IN GREAT VARIETY. THE CELEBRATED BLARNEY TWEED (CORK) KEPT IN STOCK. FANCY COATINGS IN GREAT VARIETY. SUITS from £4 4s. DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT. Dresses, Costumes, and Jackets made up to order, under the superintendence of a first-class Dressmaker. WEDDING & MOURNING ORDERS PUNCTUALLY ATTENDED TO. ORR AND CO., IMPORTERS ASHBURTCN AND RAKAIA



Business Notices. JU ST ARRIVED, CHOICE ASSORTMENT OP OFFICE AND HOUSEHOLD STATIONERY, PAPER; BAGS, : ACCOUNT BOOKS, ; " DIARIES, &c. To Meet the Requirements of the County of Ashburton, WEEKS & DIXON Are now Importing, direct from the makers. Every description of Commercial, Law, and General Stationery, which they are in a position to supply, wholesale or retail, at prices that will compare favorably with any house in the Colony. The Goods now being opened up include a Choice Assortment of Plain and Fancy Note Papers and Envelopes, and some very superior kinds. 10 2 CASES STATIONERY BALES PAPER IQ 2 Commercial and Law Stationery Notepapers in great variety Envelopes of the newest styles Inkstands and Bottles Pens and Penholders Pencils and Pencil Cases Account and Pocket Books, Etc. Biscuit Bags Flour Bags Milliners’ Bags. Wholesale and Retail. LIBERAL DISCOUNT FOR CASH. BOOKS (SCRAP, ALBUMS, &c., &c.) We have a small lot of the above, and being desirous of clearing out these articles, we shall be glad to dispose of them at VERY LOW RATES, so as to make room for incoming consigments of General Stationery. WEEKS AND DIXON! Saunders’ Buildings, E A S T S T RE E T, ASHBURTON.