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Ashburton Guardian, Volume IV, Issue 1067, 6 October 1883, Page 2

A meeting of the Committee appointed to prepare evidence to place before the Mount Somers Railway Commission was held yesterday in the Borough Council Chambers. His Worship the Mayor occupied the chair, atid there were present Messrs Ivess, Tucker, Jameson, Harrison, Leggett, Sealy, and A. Orr. Mr Albert Roberts wrote stating that he declined to act on the Committee, and Mr 0. P. Cox’s name was added. It was re* solved that a sub-Committee, consisting of the Mayor and Messrs Ivess, Thomas, J. Orr, H. Friedlandor, A. Harrison, and J. Tucker be appointed for the purpose of

collecting evidence, and that the Committees at Mount Somers and Alford Forest be communicated with, asking if they could meet the Ashburton sub-Committee on the 13th to consult on the matter. The Town Clerk was instructed to communicate with the Minister of Public Works, asking him when the Commission would be in Ashburton, Gorged Livers, Bilious conditions, constipation, piles, dyspepsia, headache, cured by " Wells’ May Apple Pills.” 5d and is boxes at druggists. Moses, Moss and Co., Sydney General Agents fer Australasia, 3

The lonic will take 5,000 carcases of frozen mutton from Wellington, and the Triumph about 4,000. At the next meetin; of the Now Zealand Rifle Association, in Auckland, the amount of prize money will be from LSOO to L6OO. This is less than half the amount givenjast year. The Methven contingent of the Canterbury Yeomanry Cavalry passed through Ashburton to-day, en route to Timaru, where the usual drill of the regiment will commence on Monday.

It i? intended, if possible, to hold a large Volunteer review at Wellington next Easter. The Colonel in command of the district will wait on the Defence Minister on his return from Kawhia to ascertain what assistance may be received from the Government. The annual balance sheet of the Canterbury Farmers’ Association (Timaru) just issued to the shareholders shows a net profit on the year ended September 20th, 1883, of 26£ per cent on the average paid up capital. The amount of assets over liabilities is stated at L 14,904. Aropeta, the Murimotu native, was brought before the Resident Magistrate’s Court at Wanganui yesterday and remanded till Monday, on the application of

the solicitor for the defence. The charge is for stealing a theodolite of the value of L 25, the property of J. A. Thorpe, surveyor. Aropeta was liberated on bail, himself in LSOO, and two sureties of L 250 each. ,

A squad of the Ashburton Volunteers went.out this morning at 5 o’clock for the purpose of target practice. The strong wind which blew across the range prevented anything like good firing, and the scoring was consequently smill. The distances were—2oo, 300, 400 and 600 yards, and the following scores were made :—Private Jephson, 45 ; Sergeant Vaughan, 45; Private Ashton, 36 ; Private Gates, 31; Private Fyfiold, 24 ; Bugler Savage, 23; Corporal M'Donaldi 8. Sergeant Vaughan was in charge of the party, ■

An inquiry was held yesterday by Mr Lundon, collector of Customs at Wanganui, into the stranding of the St. Kilda whilst encering the river early on Thursday morning. The evidence showed that insufficient water was on the channel for the St. Kilda, but that the pilot allowed the steamer to enter thinking she was the Oreti, a vessel of much lighter draught. The St. Kilda received no damage whatever, and got off easily on the next flood time. The depositions and the report were forwarded to Wellington. Mr Joseph iPetrie, member for Greymouth, addressed a large meeting of eleclast evening on the work of the session and his share in it. Be spoke about two hours. He had a good reception, and expressed his confidence that the East and West Coast Railway would be made within the next five years. No matter what Government would be in power, they would not bo strong enough to refuse it. He also thought that the majority of local bodies now borrowing under the Roads and Bridges Act would not meet their payments, and that Government would have ultimately to do it for them. At the close, of his address he received a unanimous vote of thanks and confidence. One of the most successful concerts ever held in the district was given in the Flemington schoolroom last evening by the Flemington Tonic Sol-fa Glass under the leadership of Mr Dunn. There was a large attendance, the schoolroom being crowded to excess. The class rendered several anthems and choruses in grand style. Mrs Harding presided at the harmonium. A great number of songs and duets was also given by Mrs Dunn and Mrs PeaterS, Miss Anderson, the Misses Howland,? Mr and Mrs Dunn, and Messrs Thomblen, Dacress, Mitchell, Addas, Stockdale, and Master Hunt, all of which were loudly encored. The usual votes' of thanks and the singing of the National Anthem brought a* most enjoyable evening to a close. A meeting Was hold by the Flemington School Committee on Wednesday, the members present being Messrs Dunn, Dacres. Smith, Holland, Cowan, and Fleming. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. An. account for cleaning the school of L2 2s was passed for payment. Mr Smith said the trees wanted cleaning, as they were choked with grass. Mr Dunn and Mr Dacres agreed to clean the trees and erect a gymnasium at a fair charge. With regard lo p izos for the coming season, Mr Smith inquired how much was expended in prizes last year, and it was ascertained that the amount was eight pounds. It was resolved that prizes be given and a tea meeting be got up to cover the cost of prizes A meeting of the Mount Somers Road Board was held on Tuesday last. The members present wore Messrs Peache (Chairman), Walker, Edson, and Mcßae. The former minutes were read and confirmed. Mr Herring, of the Alford Estate Company, Limited, interviewed the Board re the alteration of the road through the company’s estate, running from Taylor’s stream to the North Ashburton river. It was resolved that the ordinary

steps bo taken to carry out the alteration. The overseer’s report was read, and the clerk was instructed to write to several persons who had failed to clear the gorse off the roads, according to the notice advertised by the Board. A letter from the County Council re the Mount Somers railway extension was road Also, one from the Minister for Public Works, stating that it would be publicly notified when the Commission on the Mount Somers railway extension would be appointed. A letter was read from the Property Tax Commissioner re the return of Crown lands liable to pay rates. It was resolved that legal opinion should be taken on the subject; also, that the Colonial Treasurer be written to, asking for a guarantee from him that a halfpenny rate would be paid on such lands as soon as the roll was completed. The usual monthly meeting of the Wakanui Shcool Committee was bold in the main school on Wednesday evening, the members present being Messrs J Kilgour (chairman); T. Dalton, P. Stewart and W. J. Wilson. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. Correspondence was read as follows From the Board, informing the Committee that when"’they received a certified account of expenditure incurred in fencing the school grounds, the account would be paid to their credit; also informing them that the articles asked for the use of the main school would be forwarded shortly. From Mr Angus, side school, stating the number on the roll at the end of the quarter to be 32 ; strict average 22 33 : working average 24 T0. It was decided that Mr Pitt be not charged for the use of the side school for the evening of the 21sb ult, having given the school children a treat on the day following. It was resolved unanimously—“ That Mr G. W. Leadley be appointed a member of the Committee.'’ A discussion took place with regard to the present system of keeping the school book accounts. The Chairman said it would be far less trouble if the masters were allowed a certain amount of books or cash to start with, and at the expiration of their term cf office, to hand that amount back to the Committee. A motion to this effect was proposed and carried, Mr Stewart reported he had had the trees, cleaned and oauks filled up, and gorse trimmed at the side school, It was decided that the amount incurred bo paid. After transacting some further business .of a routine nature, the Committee adjourned. Nothing purifies and enriches the blood and destroys all poisons in the system like flop Bitters. Read.—[Adyt,]

On Wednesday next the new ground formed by the Ashburton Circket and Athletic Sports Ground Co., will be formally opened, as will also the cricketing season in Ashburton. We understand also that at the same time and place the Lawn Tennis Club begin operations. The cricket match will be Twelve v. All Comers. The twelve will consist of A. Fooks (captain), Buchanan, Curtis, Cox, Caygill, Denshire, Kemp, Leahy, Mainwaring, Strachey, Simpson and Vi roughton ; while the All Comers will comprise Thomas (captain), G. W. Andrews, Baddeley., J. Fooks, 35. Fooks, S. Saunders, Prebble, Napier, Jephson, F. Raine, Hogg, Hutchison, Jones, Polhill, Polhill junr, Dobson, B-»ylo, Maples, Makeig, Maclean (2), Field, Crisp, Quinlan, Quano, Mullins, Bradley, Howorth, Johns, Hugouin, L Lee, 0. Lee and all others. Play will brgin at 2 p.m. sharp. The ordinary monthly meeting of the W.aslow District School Committee was held in the new schoolroom on Saturday last. The following members were progent—Messrs Marlin (chairman), Rainey, Wilson, Harris, Lovett and Grace. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. The Chairman read a large amount of correspondence from the Board of Education referring to various school matters, and a letter from the Chairman of the Concert and Ball Committee, stating that the sum of Ll 4 16s 10s had been voted by the Committee as a donation to the incidental fund of the Winslow school. The master’s salary.together with some other accounts were passed for payment. It was resolved that a person be appointed to keep the school clean, the Chairman undertaking to write out the conditions of appointment. It was further resolved that anyone to re i quiring the use of the schoolroom a fee of 10J be charged ; but religious denominations requiring its use for divine service be exempt from this charge— allbeing subject to the approval of the .Chairman* On the motion of Mr Rainey, and seconded • by Mr Grace, it was resolved t’vit a sewing mistress be appointed to the school, and that the Chairman advertise for one. The Chairman said that a pair of candlesticks were required for use at the Committee meetings, which were ordered to be procured. A motion. Was brought forward by Mr Wilson, seconded by Mr Lovett, and carried—“ That the tussocks and thorns be cleared around.the master’s house, and also that a pathway be made leading from the same to the school. The Chairman called the attention of the Committee to the 71st clause, third part of the Education Act, referring to the Treasurer and Clerk being one person, and therefore Mr Harris would either have to act as clerk or resign thf tr-asurership, whereupon he decided to adopt the latter course. The meeting then adjourned. The gross proceeds of the late concert and ball at Winslow, in aid of the school fund, were L2l 11s, the: expenses amounted to L 6 14s 2d, leaving a net balance of LI 4 16s lOd.