The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 1891. CURRENT TOPICS.

The want of water is still the fore most topic " when drouthy neebors, nee bois meet." The wells in the middleof the town that have been sunk to a depth of upwards of forty feet are giving mud -—not water. "Whether this is the normal state of the liquid in that, stratum, or whether the mud is being stirred up by the pipe-driving that is going on all over the town we cannot say. We do say, us we have said be fore, that the only way of obtaining a sure supply of water for domestic use is for the corporation to bring in a comprehensive scheme. But the Coun cil pays no attention to the wants of the inhabitants—not even to the extent of placing the water-cart at the service of the many who would willingly pay for water, as suggested by Rev Mr Scott.

The inevitable destiny of large estates is about to. be., exemplified by the cutting up for sale of the. Anania estate. For years it has been famous for its sheep and wool, both of -which were always at or near the top of the market in their respective classes. The ■land is to be dealt with iv a way which will offer every inducement to settlers. Good-sized holdings for farmers, small sections for village settlers, and a church and school site will all tend to convert a sheep run into a thriving settlement. There have been rumours trom time to time, within the last couple of years, of other large pro perties in the county being similarly dealt with ; perhaps the success of the Ana ma sale, of which there is no room for doubt, may hasten similar operations elsewhere.

Much is being made of the penal clause of the new Land Bill, which makes it an offence, punishable by five years' in>prisonment,to own more than two thousand acres of land, pastoral lands excepted. The section (85) reads " It shall not be lawful for any person to acquire or be the holder under any tenure, other than under Parts V. (small grazing runs), and "VI. (lands held for pastoi-al purposes) of tins Act, in any part of the colony, of any land whereby, together with any other land ho may be possessed of at the time of making his application, whether such land was acquired by purchase, lease, marriage, or under a settlement or will, or by virtue of an intestacy, he shall become the holder of more than two thousand acres of land in the whole, inclusive of not more than six hundred and forty acres of first class land." This is certainly open to the construction that present holders of more than two thousand acres would be Kibble to punishment under the proposed law, but the side heading to the section shows that this is not the intention of the fram.ers. It reads—" No person can be a selector under any tenure whereby lie owns or occupies more than 2000 acres in the colony." The section is very badly worded, but the present large land owners need not be under any ap prehensions of being imprisoned. They will nob, howevor, be able to transfer more than two thousand acres to any one holder. By the way the maximum term of imprisonment for a breach of the Act has been reduced by the Crown Lands Committee to two years.

LOCAL AND GENERAL

. Antwerp is the latest Salvation Army opening on the continent of Europe. The vital statistics for Ashburtoii for the month of July are:— Births, 22; deaths, 12; marriages, 6. There was a severe and prolonged shock of earthquake in the North Island about six o'clock tliis morning. A party of Salvation Army Officers have started a " trek " of 1000 miles by bullock waggon to Mashona-land. They are armed : witu rifles for the purpose of killing game to provide food for the journey. Letters from places beyond the colony addressed as follows were received at the Ashburton Post Office during July and arc still lying unclaimed :—Mrs R. Nichols, Mrs Piggot, Dr Ross, Miss 13. McKay. General Booth has recently interviewed the President of the Swiss Republic. The attitude of hostility hitherto assumed by the Swiss authorities towards the Salvation Army has given place to amicable relations. The stone-laying ceremony in connection with the building of a new Salvation Army Barracks in Dunedin tak^s place on August 8. The foundation stone of the new barracks at Mosgiel was laid on July 23. Preparations are on foot for the erection of barracks at Tiinaru and Geraldine, At the special meeting of ratepayers in the Wakanui Road District to-day, the resolu tion of the animal meeting to discontinue the maintenance of the roads by day labour was virtually confirmed by the rejection |of a motion by Mr Brown that the meeting saw no reason to discontinue the system of maintenance by day labour. An Ohio congregation has adopted the novel plan of accomplishing what in secular affairs would be styled "raising the wind." It has been resolved that the plate shall no longer be passed in the first Lutheran Ckurch of Springfield, but that member.: shall be "assessed according to their in comes." In Indianopolia an old man wished to marry a young girl, aged 16, with whose father U'e loaded. The old man being wealthy, the girl's family favoured the; match. Rather than become his wife the' girl poisoned Ihe old man, together with her father and mother and two brothers, all of whom died. , A dreadful accident recently Occured during a Sunday school fete at Whittington Moor, near Chesterfield. Children to the number of KjQO had assembled in a field to see the May Queen crowned, .Suddenly a platform upon which 100 persons were seated collapsed, killing two children, and J seriously injuring twenty children and I adult*. It is proposed to form a swimming associa tion for the colony, and the Christeliurch Amateur Hwimining Club has decided to affiliate. One of the members mentioned that Messrs Motley and Co., pf''North ■ Carolina, would give a championship cup for New Zealand provided there \vm an association of affiliated clubs. The general manager for the Colonial Bank lately applied for a shire in the Government banking business, and the Secretary to the Treasury wrote informing him that the matter was under the con sideration of the Government. Nothing further has boeu heard of the matter. True economy. To purchase Countess Tea for two shillings.' Freo from ahy* ex cess of astringehcy *

The Right Rev. the Bishop of Christ- \ churoh will preach to-morrow in St Stephen's Church at the morning and evening services. In the afternoon, at 3 p.m., he will administer the rite of confirmation to young men. It will be noticed in an • adver tisement Hiat only men and youth* .will be admitted to the afternoon service. - * />» The Bishop of Christchurch will deliver "a lecture entitled "Outcast London" oft] Monday next,, at 8 p.m. in the Oddfellow's Hall. Admission is fixed at 2s and' I^. Tickets may be obtained from Mr Edward Stephens^Mr L. F Andrew «i, and Mr It M. Jones. All ticket holders will headmitted between 7 and 7.30 p.m., to the front seats, through the side door, and to the back seats | through the main door. The doora will be . open to the general public at 7.30. p.m. A very successful eutcrrainmeut was given in the Cl'eitscy Schoolroom on Friday even ing. July 2-1, in aid of the Sunday School ' prize fluid. I'hc Rev J. I*. Riddle presided, .■Hid after a few opening remarks introduced the performers. Songs were contributed by j Misses Bruce, Todd (2), Gardiner, and Mr Clark ; recitations by Mrs Clark and Miss Langfbrd ; and two humorous Scotch pieces by Mr Grant were received with rounds of applause. Recitations and dialogues were i given by the following members of the Sunday School in a very creditable manner : —Sarah and Maggie McDowell: Lorenza, Kate, and Edith Dunstau ; Edward, Walter, and Edgar Duns tan'; John and Geo. Mc- Dowell; and W. Cadman. During the interval a bountiful supply of refreshments was handed round by the following ladies who had kindly provided the same ; —Mesdames Wells, Scarlett, McDowell, and Dunstan ; and Misses Doig (2). At the conclusion Mr McDowell called for thanks to all who, in one way or another, had assisted to make the gathering a success.—[The foregoing report was sent to us the day after the entertain ment, but the copy was mislaid. —Ed.] SANDER AND SONS EUCALYPTI EXTRACT.—In protection of the world wide fame our manufacture has acquired all over the globe, we publish the following : Hazard, M.D., Professor of General Patho logy and Diseases of the Mind and Nervous System, says in an editorial published in the "Clinical Record":—"We have examined half-a-dozen specimens of different manufac tures ; the preparation of Sander and Sons was the only one that proved to be reliable and corresponding t6 scientific tests." Another concoction called " Refined Extract of Eucalyptus" has made its appearance since. This product stands, according to Dr Owen, foremost, in causing injurious effects. That gentleman communicates, at a meeting of the Medical Society of Victoria, that a child, living at Fitzroy became most seriously indisposed through its use. In another case a lady states on the strength of statutory declaration that she suffered cruelly from the effects of the same concoction. To guard the high reputation of our manufacture we feel warranted in expo ing the above facts, and desires the public to exercise care and precaution when buying, SANDER and SONS (Advt.) 7

POLITICAL.

(i'BOM, OUK PAHLIAMENTAIIY CORRES PONDENT).

''Wellington, July 31. The Public Trustee affair lias been hung up by .the Public Accounts Committee for a few days. EVENING BUSINESS. A good deal of business was got through | this evening. The Auctioneers Bill was passed, and the Selectors' Lands Revalua tion Bill met with an unexpected recep tion, being received with general favoi- on both sid<>.s or the House, as giving much needed relief, and it passed the second reading without a division. The Counties Act Amendment Bill followed. The one ni'in-ono-vote principle was the chief feature of the debate, and it was con demned on all .sides, hardly anybody speaking in favor of it. NAT'VE LAND BILL. The- jSUtive Land Bill, to be introduced by Mr Cndman, proposes to sweep aw.iy the whole past; native legislation and appoint a special Court with full power to issue titles. Technical mistakes and in-o<rukiities can.be/sefc aside, and the Courts can sanction all hona fide irausac Lions enured into in equity and £*on<l 'conscience, and issue a permanent title for each (dock after the ownership has been ascertained by the Court. Natives will appoint a Committee of five or six with power to lease or sell, the purchase money and rents to go to a;. Government officer, who will distribute is to the natives found to be owners. It is understood Mr Cadman's proposals meet the approval of Messrs Carroll and Rees, recently Land Laws Commissioners. THE-■PREMIER'S-' HEALTH, The Premier is still unable to appear in the House,' consequently the Taxation Bill is still held back. the chamber; ■' Members suffer a good deal from the draughty chamber, and bronchitis, low fever, etc., seem to be becoming epidemic. Attention to this was jailed very emphati cally in the House to-day, and it is under stood one or two members talk of resign ing their seats if the matter is not attended to. Mr Seddon intends to take immediate action. "■■ This afternoon, on the motion of Mr Rhodes; the Stock Driving Bill was re ferred to the Stock Coimnistee. FEDERATION. Hih Minister of Justice moved, that the discussion on Federation take place on Monday night at 7.30. Many members took violent objection, and nothing but loyalty to their party took many into the Ayes lobby at the division, on the Min ister promising that this should not be a preccedent for Mondayf-sittings, Many member! too objected that the subject was quite uninteresting to this Colony. A ; further motion of the Minister pf Justice, thatGovernmenfc business take precedence of private on Thursdays, brought up Sir George Grey in anger and reproach, stig matising it as v tyrannical eftbrt to crush out the liberties and aspirations of young; members, and averred that the greatest measures would always originate with private members, instancing the abolition of the slave trade, which no Government would have carried out. He said he de spaired of Parliamentary institutions almost, and felt both shame and sorrow as he asked plaintively whai, became of his Law Practioners' Bill and Friendly Societies' Amendment Bill? Was the colony b-j be altogether at the mercy of the Union Company ? Voice, attitude, and gesture were at times remarkably effective.. The Government gained their point, however, and no soreness was left. . After 1 last night's battle royal the air had cleared, and all parties beem satisfied, 1 T;A^f) LEGISLATION. '■ ' Over §00 Maoris »net last'night at the Royal Hotel to consider the land legis lation proposals, and a deputation was ap pointed to boo Mr Cadman and the Premier. ELECTRIC LIGHT, The opinions expressed arc generally in favor of theJElectrie Light Billi It was to have been the occasion of a long after noon's battle but Mr Fish's motion to adjourn it. saved the House from this in fliction. This Bill is the sensation of the hour, however, and there is to be a great tight over it. The Committee report in its favour. Messrs Fisher and McDonald bot^ skilful debaters, have sworn ti slay it.

[per press association.] Wellington, August 1, A deputation has been .unpointed by the Natives to wait on the Government to oppose the Native Land Settlement Bill, Major Kemp, We Parata, We Pete, and other well-known Maoris will fqrm the Reputation. ■••,'■

COURSING.

! OOfAHU jgjIAMPIOX MEETING. ,fX-^ — (m oy&lvtJK eoij}u e< pondbnt. ) i$ £ > «;Tfc v_ "Oamaru, July 31. The foUo^lnq; are thft results of to-day's coursing .-j- 4- 1 '- '"■, BfecrNn.—Redwood beat Blue cap, Aimee *,be«it Irony, Lady Lynton heat Black wood, Cobweb beat Stirling Maici,-.-^Stormy JJiight beat Belvidere, J ewboy a" bye. J '" Third Round. -Redwood beat Aimee, Cobweb beat Lady Lynton, Stormy Night beat J ewboy, Fourth Round.—Cobweb beat Red wood, (Stormy Night a bye. Final.—Stormy Ni rj;])c boat Cobweb. Redwood (Mr J. McCann's) thus takes third money, £9.

Potato Shipments to England.

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Wellington, July 31. In the House to-day the Hon; Mr McKenzie read the following letter he had received from Mr Cunningham, of Christchurch: —"lam this morning in receipt of a cable from Berry^ Barclay, and Co., regarding the shipment of pota toes made by me with a view to ascertain practically what the result would be of shipping potatoes to London. The result is unsatisfactory." The cable is as follows :- ' Potatoes have arrived in fairly good condition, but will r iiot nettj you, after paying freight and all 'expenses on this side, more than 22s 6d per ton.' Whether this includes price of sacks I cannot make out from the cable. If it means 22s 6d without sacks, the loss will be about 7s 6d per ton on the inarke.t price at time of shipment. If sacks aye , included the loss would be 13s per ton, .although I only paid 20s per ton for them at country stations, so that it is quite evident we cannot hope to get any pro fitable market for shipping potatoes to England, The many thousand tons that are still in the country induced one to make this experiment, but I could hardly ' recommend anyone to follow my example. The total shipments I have made amount to about 140 tons. I sent them in three steamers and had them stowed in parts of the hold where they ought to carry fairly well. There is so much interest taken both north and south in reference to this matter that I think it would be advisable if you can make this informa tion public through the press."

The "Thirds" Question.

The following circular luis been sent to the various Road Boards in the Ashburton county, with reference to the manner in which they propose to expend the *' thirds " derived from deferred payment and village settlement lands:— Crown Lands Office, Christchurch, July, 1891. To the Chairman of the rr-^-^-Road Board. «By instructions of the Surveyor-General I have the honor to forward you the attached, schedule of 'f thirds " dde to your Board, which I understand are to be expended in water supply and irrigation works for the benefit of the sections which furnish the "thirds." lam directed to request your Boar:! to be good enough to propose the irrigation works which they deem of most urgency and for the benefit, of the said sections, specifying the several works, their location, character, cost, and the sections benefited which are to provide "thirds" as their share of the cost. The other. Road Boards in the Ashburton county have also been requested to make proposals for irrigation works in their respective districts. It is suggested that unity of action is essential, and that the several Road Boards should unite to work on a comprehensive aiid general scheme, which shall be capable of expansion as the requirements of the settlers and the district may require.. I forward plans showing the sections which provide the "thirds," and shall be obliged if your Board will, when forwarding the proposals, include the whole -of " the sections and have the plans marlfecl so as to represent the location and extent of the several works, as well as the sections which furnish the money for each work, care being taken that no " thirds" are diverted to work which the settlers might fairly object to as not the work oft most material benefit to them. J. W. A. Mahchat?t, Commissioner of Crown Lands. I» connection with this questicm a system has been adopted by some of the North.lsland counties of capitalizing their income from this source—-in other words, borrowing from tlw' treasury a sum equal to the estimated amount of the thirds for ft stated term of years, the thirds being applied by the Treasury in payment of interest and sinking fund on the loan. The County Councils, who alone have the power to so d§al with the thirds, are thus enabled to carry out works of importance for the advantage of the settlers, and it might be worth the while of the Road Boards; and settler^ in this district bo con sider whether it would not be wise to take this method of obtaining a complete water supply. Of course it would have to be done through the County Council the Road Boards have not the power to borrow on the security of the thirds in this manner,

TWO "BIG ESTATES."

The weekly market reports issued by Mr John Matson, of Christchurch, are generally excellent loading, They are often wonderful specimens of literary roountebankisrn, but are sel dom without a savour cf good sonnr] sense, and frequently contain very interesting and valuable information. This week's report should go to all the ends of the earth. Incited thereto by the doubts of some Queenslandcrs as to the agricultural powers of pro duction of New Zealand, Mr Matson has made enquiries, and from a host of statements received has selected two, one of a company and one of an indi vidual, for publication. The Company (which it needs not a; second guess to identify as the New Zealand and Aus tralian Land Company), upends money and employs labor to put under crop 6QQO acres of wheat, 5000 acres of oat's, 10QQ''acres'of barley,' and 18,000 acres of turnips, sells 40,000 fat ; sheep a year, and freezers from 20,000 to 30,000 sheep a year. Mr Matson con cludes that it cannot be said that such a Company is otherwise than a blessing to the country. We.ll, we will say that considering the dealings of that Company in land at the Levels, it is open to argument whether it is not to a very considerable extent the reverse of a blessing. We give the Company full credit for farming its land to the best advantage—better indeed than mqst qther companies in New Zealand; but we qannot look upon it§ qpera r tjons otherwise thfin having often' been such as have retarded 'settlement, and therefore it had been better- that this instance had not been cited in the present case. Now, as Mr Matson says, f6r the individual, namely, Mr John Grrisrg, and the Longbeaoh es tate. Longbeach is the pride of every body in the Ashburton district, and every " old identity " can confirm the | •tatemont that whaty was oxice a rough '

swamp and very rough country, by the expenditure of money and good farm ing is now one of the finest lioldiag^, iv the Southern Hemisphere, and its' power's of production are certainly most extraordinary, Mr Grrigg him self says in answer to Mr Matson's request for particulars as to Iris " bit of a farm":—"l know that your object in asking me} the. questions in your letter is; in order that .you may place New "Zealand in a favorable light before persons in the other .cpjoiiies, and I Jiave only the same feeling in my willingness to reply £0, your questions. lam willing to run the risk, of a, false construction on »iy motives rather than hide the fact that New Zealand is the finest country in fie world for the agriculturist. 1. My average in grain this season will be— Wheat, 3000 acres; other crops, 1420 acres; 2100 acres in turnips and rape. 2. Mr McLean has 3500 acres iv turnips. 3, The acreage of my farm is 15,000. 4. My crop of grain 1889-1890 was 230,000 bushelsf; iv 1890-1891 just one-half that quantity, owing to the drought. 5. Stock con sists of fixed flock of about 10,000 crossbred ewes. I use only Shrop shire Down rams, and for the past two years, 1889 and 1890, I have sent more than 10,000 fat lambs frozen to London. .6... My lambing. vveiss for three years 123, 127, and 125 per cent. 7. I have also 2000 pure bred ewes, Shropshire, Lincoln, and Leicester. 8. I fatten from 10,000 to 15,000 bought sheep, principally upon rape and turnips. 9. Other stock, about 700 head of cattie, 500 horses, 1000 pigs. 10. I have now about 60 plough teams,, with double Hnd treble furrow ploughs, harrows, &c, at work. 11. Crops of potatoes I have had up to 24 tons per acre. 12. A good crdp pi turnips will fatten about 20 sheep to the a::re; rape, &c., front 10 to 12 sheep. 13. My contribution to the' railways for the past three years has been £4783, £4111, and £4561. : 14. I have an average of 150 men always employed. My men save and place in the banks over £5000 a year." Mr Grigg goes on to animadvert upon the taxation proposals, and expresses his particular aversion to the £3000 exemption, which he says will exempt all city and town properties at the expense of the country. Mr Grigg is beyond question the man who has done most for New Zealand and we have every sympathy with him in his views of the proposed incidence of taxation. 1 Still we maintain that both his and the company that Mr Matson has cited are exceptional cafces; and in saying this we have in View. the operations of Mr ■'Herring, ' Alford Estate ; Mr Cameron, Springfield; Mr Firth, formerly of Matamat.\, Auckland ; Mr Smith, Greenfield, Otago; Mr Ellis, Five Rivers, Southland; and a few others who have gone in for " high farming." We are of the opinion that such men should not be taxed for the improvements which they have effected upon the lands they hold. The improve ments which they; -have- made are far beyond what small capitalists could have effected, and labor has been unstintingly employed, and iv most cases, '-liberally paid. Mr Sauuders' amendments to the Taxation Bill have evidently been [ drafted with these instances in view, and these men are the few righteous men of the Cities of the Plain who have been fo and to save the large* landowners from the,; inci dence of the tax on improvements. We write in ;tlie full conviction that Mr Sauttders' amendments will be accepted by the Government. The popular idea of ■" big; estates " is that they are occupied by a hundred thousand sheep and: five; shepherds. That in a thing of the past. 'The frozen meat trade—which might have died but for Mr John Grigg has changed all that. Nowadays, sheep are worth feeding with something better than tussocks and turnips ; rape, oats, barley, and other fodder have to be cultivated—all employing labor, Put ■as heavy a tax as parliament chooses 'on unimproved land, but do not tnx improvements, whicli add • ito the earnings of the working class ahd to the prosperity of the country.

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

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Wellington, 3 uly 31, ■ The (/ounoil met at 2.80. BILLS AbVANCBII. The Bank of New Zealand Bill, the Employers' Liability Bill, and the Adul teration Prevention Bill were read a second time. The Trustees' Bill was read i\ third time.. The Police Offences Bill was further considered in committee and reported with amendments.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Mr Seddon undertook to engage an architect to report on the state of the chamber. '■ THE AUCTIONEEES' BILL. rl lit Auctioneers' Bill was read a third time and passed. The House rose ac 5.30. The House resumed at 7.30, KELECTOKB' LANDS REVALUATION' CON TINUANCE AND AMENDMENT BILL. The Minister-.of Lands moved the ; second, reading of the Selectors' Lane?* Revaluation Continuance and Amendment Bill. He explained that agricultural leaseholders on the goldfieWs" were not provided for by the net oMßßty>which expired in January last, and it was now thought neceswary to continue that act so that those leaseholders might sre£ their holdings reduced" in value. Provision was also made to prnvi.i 0 against trumpery cases being brought before the Land Boards by it being made necessary to pay a deposit on revaluations, which was for feited if the case was not worthy of Atteution. 5 Several members spoke, in support of the bill, baling that it would give relief to many struggling settlers. Three pr four of those who spoke considered the pro visions of the bill should also, apply to tenants of School Commissioners, and other.* thought all people subject to Crown tenancy should have an equal right in che matter of revaluation. The motion was agreed to and the Bill referred to the Waste Lands Committee. COUNTIFS ACT AMENDMENT.; Mr Gadman, in moving the secoiid read ing of the Counties Act Amendment Bill, said the most radical change in the Bill was the introduction of the one-man-one vote principle in country elections. The measure also provided that the County Council may agree with a fire brigade for providing the necessary plant and extra labor for extinguishing fires, arid for the payment to such brigade, out -of the general account, of such remuneration as the council thinks fit. Mr Thompson (Maraden) thought th« Bill a very dangerous one, and if ihe one man-one-votw principle were agreed to, it would destroy local Government al together. He would do his utmost to prevent the Bill passing in its present shape. Mr Bryce felt assured a measure of this kind would produce a most uncomfortable feeling in the . country districts. The one-man-one-vote system would not be a success in connection with country elec tions, as it was essentially a sound principle that more representation in county matters should be given to the men who held a large amount of property than to men who possesscda small amount. Mr Seddon said his opinion was that as long as the present law continued the whole of the revenue would be expended in the Ticinity of large properties, and not for the benefit of the district generally, (jrovernment had well considered this question, and had come to the conclusion that so long as the present system pre vailed, the settlement of the country would not progress properly. A n'u'uber of other members, while | agreeing with thj one-man -one-vote prin ciple when applied to Parliamentary elec tion, could not support the proposal to e^end the system to country elections. The majority of those who spoke agreed that in some respects the , bill was an ad mirable one but some went so far as to say that they would sooner see it thrown out on the second reading than allow the one- j man-one-vote principle to be embodied in it. Sir George Grey swpported the Bill. 1 Mr Rclleston thought that the measure on the whole was a very poor one. He felt that Ministers were acting against their own convictions in introducing the one-man-one-vote clause which was simply meant to catch the gallery. In replyiug Mr Cadnian said that plural voting at present exercised, an jiquiious influence in many, cases and there was a demand fot alteration on accouut; of the the harm it caused. If the second read ing of the Bill was agreed to he bhould put himself Into the hands' 61 Kb* Com mittee as to what course they woald take with respect to the one man o»e vote clause, <■■■ The motion for the second reading waa agreed to en the voices. , ; The House rose at 1.2 a.m. - ,

July 31. The House met at 2.3©.' , questions. Replying to questions it was stated that Government could nob consent to pub a sum on the Supplementary Esti mates for the carriage of exhibits to Launcestoa Exhibition.—The Govern ment recognised the absolute necessity of a ehahge being made in the licensing laws} but there was'no chance of legislating this session. Government, however, woulc take every step to prevent Sunday trading in liquor.-The Railway Commissioners had informed Government that they could not agree to passenger tickets being sold at post offices and other public offices, nor could they agree to the request to issue annual second-olass railway tickets;—lt was intended to exempt Savings Banks from taxation 1 under the Land and Income Assessment Bill. - ' ' ■ '_ FEDERATION. - Objection was taken by several members to Mr <W. P. Reeves' motion that- the Hcuse meet on Monday night next for discussion of resolutions dealing with Australasian federation. The motion was evenbuallycarried by 36 to 17, but several of those who voted for it stated that if a proposal was brought forward to sit every Monday for the rest of the session they would not support it. GOVEBNMENT BUSINESS. , A motion by Mr Reeves, that in future Cjqvernimmt business take precedence on Thursdays, alao provoked a - Icing <Us bussion, Sir George • Grey in jtarfciculiir offering very strong objection, but it was agreed to by 38 to 17. BAD YXNTILATION. Several members called attention to the faulty ventilation of, a:id draughts in, tn? chamber, and hoped Government would attend to tho matter without delay. ; Mr Bryce-remarked 1, that ie wa» usual to adjourn on the death of a member, bub'lie thought they should adjourn now t« prcvfut the aeath of members.

TELEGRAPHIC.

HOME AND FOREIGN

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ILLNESS OF DR. DALE.

London. July 30 Th<* Rev. Dr. Dale, President of the International Council of the Congre gational Church, is very ill.' - LABOR QUESTIONS A congress of. the, building trades has failed to effect a settlement of the carpenters and joiners' dispute. HUMAN SACRIFICES IN DAHOMEY. : Father Dorgere, of Dahomey, asserts that the obsequies of the late King of , Dahomey are lasting a year, "and that 4GOO slaves have been sacrificed on the tomb. IRISH AFFAIRS. Messrs Dillon and O'Brien hart been released 'from prison, Mr John Dillon was presented with an address on his rj^e&se from prison. In replying, he declared he would not support Mr Parnell as leader of the Irish party, and would oppose the Liberals unless be was satisfied with their policy respecting Home Rule. Mr O'Brien concurred with Mr Dillon's remarks. ' . London, July 3 Mr Dillon, in referring to the 1 charges made by Mr Parnell that the integrity of a large section of the Irish party had been sapped, characterised them as false and cruel. THE LATE SIR B. W. FOSTER. At St. Paul's Cathedral on Sunday, the Archbishop of Canterbury will preach a funeial service , over the re mains of Sir 8,. W. Foster. ' THE NEW BpDGET The *\ Financial News V* eulogises toe Budge* presented to" the New Zealand Parliament by the BaHance Govern ment. IMPERIAL FEDERATION. Baron Masham (formerly Mr S. C. Lister) was today entertained at a banquet by members of the Freetrade Club. In replying to the toast of the evening, Lord Masham, referring to the proposed Imperial federation, said it would be impossible to carry it out on freetrade lines, and that a system of preferential duties was the only basis, F-G^PT,. ' ft is reported that certain of the Great Powers are endeavoring to induce the Sultan of Turkey to depose Te.vtik Pasha, the Khedive of Egypt, on the ground that he is seeking to loosen the tie between Egypt and Turkey through favoring Edgland. ' • MR GLADSTONE, feiv'W. V, Harcourt has had an.

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I Wanted ___ CASH Advertisements under chis heading not exceeding SIXTEEN WORD'S 1/-. Addresses may be < Wt at this Oitice. ICE Cream oft*. Cough drops on. Un doubtedly the best. H.G. Flower, Confectioner, East Street. WANTED Knowii—Speight & Go's. best Dunedin Ale and Stout on tap at Butler's Family Hotel. 7§lßO WANTED Known.—a line of White Blankets to be sold at 5s lid per pair.—H. C. Segers, Melford House. WANTED Known- —Call and secure bargains of Winter Drapery *t the Great Sale at W. H. Collier's, " The ( Comer." ■ WANTED Known.—That for quality, assortment, and price see Andrew Orr's large stock of Millinery, Clothing, and Boots. No presents, no bribes, but good value.— Andrew Okk. W" ANTED Known-Girls' Boots 2s lie',, Ladies' French Shoos 3s Jld, Gents' Shoes 5s (id; at Andrew Orr's Cheap Sale. 6 214 INEST Cod Liver Oil. Cliest and Lung Protectors. Chilblain lini ments. Brooke, Chemist, Ashburton. ANTED Knowri= -fc>7~wy Axcorn will feel obliged if all accounts owing are paid within fourteen days. WANTEi) Known. —Blankets and Flannels great bargains at Andrew Orrs. ________________ \\f ANTED every man m the County \ V V to have a suit of the Ashburton Tweeds.—Robert Alcorn, Ashburton .Clothing Mart, Saunder's Buildings. WANTED Known.—Great Clearing Sale at "The Corner" of Drapery, Clothing, and Boots.—W. H. Collier. _ WANTED Known—ln consequence of the inconvenience to Customers by the rebuilding of our shop front, we have determind to give some very cheap hies.—H. C. Segers, Melford House. WANIED, every man in the district to order a Kaiapoi or Roslyn Tweed Suit. Also, Boys' Suit.s and Gents' Overcoats in great variety.—Andrew Ork. ANTED KNOWN.--Ifyouhave the Cash, you can save about 6s in every Pound, by buying your Jackets. Ulsters, Dress Goods, Millinery, &c, at e5. W. Alcorn & Coi's Clearing Sale. 6_36 /^1 LORiOUS News.—Just purchased a \JT Dunediu Warehouseman's Stock of 90 Pieces French Cashmeres and Merinos at less than half price. Will te sold during the cheap sale at Is 10_d ; regular price 3s 9d.—Andrew Orr. WANTED Known. —Have secured a Special Line of Cashmeres to be .sacrificed at Is per yard. Colours — Navy, Maroon, Grenat, Brown, Myrtle, &c. — H. C. Segers, Melford Hou^e. WANTED Known.--That if you want real good wearing boots, to keep your feet dry, you can get them in great variety at .John Moison's, the expert Bootmaker, Town Hall shop, EasttStreet 6 73 WANTKD Known.—l have a large stock of Tin and Ironware Goods to select from. Register Grates, Stoves, Portable Boilers, Spouting and Ridging kept in stock.— ,), W. Rardley, East ' treet. 6J202 WANTED Known—ll. Dudley will sink Deep Wells and supply Cylinder Pumps and Piping, and guaran tee water to surface at 3s Gd per foot. H. Dudley, Moore Street. 6§54 j O Meet the Times.—[ am supplying J Galvanised Iron Tanks from 30s upwaids, warranted for twenty years. Fores pumps, deep well cylinders of all descriptions. Inspection invited. — J. W. Hardley, East street. 6J.201 TROUBLE Blankets, and through mis- JIJ understanding double quantity sent from Mill. Have reduced the price os per pair. —Robert Alcorn, Ash burton Clothing Mart, Saunders' Buildings. j^HEAP READING for all Classes,— \.J Hundreds of Back Numbers of Monthly and Quarterly Periodicals at Half Price. Several volumes of Standard Works at Cost Price to reduce our Large Stock. Photo and Scrap Albums, Photo Frames —L. F. Anurewes & Co., Stationers' Hall. Public Notices. «ITANTED—Tenders for breaking up VV about 200 acres of Tussock land at Rangitata. Tenders close on WEDNESDAY, August 5. For particulars apply to H. McCOLL, 8 2 Ealing. WANTED Known.—J. Nicholas (late with J. Moison) Bootmaker, has opened in shop late T. Chambers, East street. All orders for Boots and Shoes, or repairs, will be promptly executed at moderate charges. A trial solicited. 7 165 it En B I H _ ft ! bo h O 3 - rf P g fl | A ,\ "Di S U M W % H | -d 0- MR% ri ft Li S « H<j hi § rt 1 M 9 * ! :



THE STANDARD Fire Sc Marine Insuranoc Company OF NEW ZEALAND. With Unlimited Liability of Shah eiiold khs. CAPITAL—£i ,000.000 -STERLING. TTfHRE and Maritu 1' Rsks accepted-on. "JD fill descriptions of Property and Merchandise ; also Crop, Stuck, and 'Machine RUks at Lowoat Rates of Premium. Fidelity of Persons Houmng Situa tions of Tkust Guaranteed. ARCHIBALD SCOTT, Manager for Canterbury. ROBERT ALCORN, Agent, 114 Saunders' Buildings, Ashburton WILLIAM Y~l ARDNER, ILLIAM -VT ARDNER, GRAHAMK ROAD, ! T I N W A L D, —HAS FOR SALE— FOREST '& FRUIT J?BEES IN GREAT VARIETY. PLANTING DONE AS USUAL. Also jii Hand Ctioice Cabbage Plants* Now ready for Planting Out. 7§83 ; MONEY _TO LEND TITONEY to Lend at LOW RATES OF INTEREST, on Mortgage of FREE HOLD PROPERTY, in sums of £100 TO_£sooo ?or further particulars apply to the Postmaster, Ashburton, or to J. C. PRUDHOE, District Agent. Government Insurance Office, Christchurch. fTHE ASHBURTON FCRWITURE WAREHOUSE OF PICKFORD k IIILL In Tancred' Street IS replete with Superior Furniture in the newest designs, made from well seasoned New Zealand and imported Timbers,. Carpets, Mattings, Floor Cloths, Linoleums, Rugs, and Door Mats of superior quality and great variety in stock. FURNITURE made to order in any design, and warranted to give satisfaction. A good selection of Cretonnes, Tapes tries, and Leathers for Upholstering. Suites, Chairs, Couches, &c, always on hand. • BEDSTEADS AND BEDDING. Buyers, please call andinspect >our Large and Choice Stocks. Venetian Blinds made and repaired with promptitude. 6JBI WJTM.TEETtt -jittttQin TCE.TH. CHRISrCHGRCH DENTAL SURGERY, Corner of Oashel and High streets. S. M YE¥i AND C - SURGEON DENTIST, And at Dunedin an I Westport. fTTE have gained the FIRST AW A RD VV at the Dunedin Exhibition for Artificial Dentures and Mechanical Appli ances for the Mouth, and it is with the greatest confidence that v. re guarantee the highest class work and perfect fit at the most moderate cost i A Single Artificial Tooth, 10s. Complete Set ■ —Upper and Lower— temporary and permanent, £10 10s. Natukal, Durable, Comfortable Artificial Teeth Replaced Temporarily al .Tiost immediately after the extraction of decayed teeth or stumps without extra fee or Gharge, Arrangements can be made for part or monthly payments. , ADMINISTERING NITROUS OXIDE C+AS several times daily for the past ten years, we f oarlessly assert that extraction of teeth under its influence is perfectly painless and positively safe. Fee for Administration ss. Extraction, 2s od. Artificial Teeth and Dentures made by other dentists repaired or remodelled at ewe t rates WINTER GLEAKINGr BALE AT "IB pit" Stock must be REDUCED- jJIOQO —REDUCED BEING much overstocked, I have decided to commence the dealing Sale earlier than usual, to give an oppor tunity of purchasing Winter Goods at Low Prices before the termination of the Winter. DRESS GOODS, usually sold at SH,, now sid. ULSTERS & JACKETS marked very cheap, and the prices must clear them. ' A large lot of WOOLLEN SHAWLS, MITS, & RIBBONS being offered £t about HALF-PRICE. A lob of WINGS & BIRDS at HALF PRICE. Men's Overcoats, .usually .^ys, now 355. Men's Suits, usualy 38s, now 255, Men's rheavy Tweed Trousers 7s lid. e&Lh AT OJTOE AND SECURE THE BARGAINS. W. H, COLLIKB! " The Corner."



Publio Notices ASHBUBTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. "\TOTICE is hereby given that all _±\ BOROUGH RATES 11.>w due. MUST BE PAID before MONDAY, August 10. Rates remaining unpaid will be positively sued fur without further notice. CHAS. E. FOOKS, Town Clerk. ! Ashburton, July 28, 1891. 7 169 ASH BURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. ITENDERS are invited for Leasing 1 Reserve 773, in West Street., being Town Sections 73 and 7* (together or aepamteiy), on Building liease for the term of 7 yesrs. Terms and conditions may be seen at the Town Clerk's office, where tenders are to be delivered on or before SATURDAY, August 29, 1891. CHAS E. FOOKS, Town Clerk. July 25, 1891. 7 156 ' ASHBURTON CALEDONIAN SOCIETY. THE last Ingleside (Fancy Dress) of tb« season will be held on FRIDAY, 14th of Augusr, in the Oddfellows' Hall, at 8 p.m. Members admitted as usual. Non members—Adults, Double ticket, 5s ', Gentlemen single, 4s ; Ladies, 2s. Liberal refreshments provided. J. SEALY, 7 ]83 Hon. See. |T~~~» > » » ■■ » » » » « FOR * ; SPEEDY CURE! CONSULT * DR.T.EABTOE ABBOTT,* 19 QUEEN'S WALK m (OfpttiU Town Hall),* g '■» MELBOURNE. J »—» » * * » * * * Trees. "Irees. THE undersigned has much pleasure in offering a large stock of the follow ing fcrees v plants, etc., which are now j ready for planting:—Apples are all twice graited on blight proof stocks and guaranteed to keep clear of the woolly i aphis blight on roots. Apples, Apricots, Chsrries, Peaches, Pears, Plums • and Quinces of all leading varities ; Goose berries and Currants ; Grape-Vines of the best varieties. Pinus Imignis, 1 and 2 year old, Larch 1, 2, and 3-year-okl, Pinus Laricia, Abies White Spruce, Norway Spruce, Menziesii; also 100,000 Macrocarpii 1 year, a grand line ; and 30,000 2 years transplanted, the best in the district. Come and see for yourselves. All kinds of ornamental Trees and Shrubs, Roses, Camellias, Rhododendrons, Jas mines, Honeysuckles, Araucaria Im bricata* etc. Also the newest and leading varieties in Chrysanthemums. . N.B. Orders may be left with Mr W. C. Davis or Mr R. Alcorn, East street. All ordeis by post shall receive my prompt attention. Catalogues on application' JAMES PORTER, Clifton Nursery, 656 Allenton. Ashburton. "Twleid IMb. "" Boots. Boots, Boots. GOOD NEWS FOR ASHBURTON. Jf. lIINIIOP BEGS to inform the Public of Ash burton and district that he will open the shop at the corner of East, and Moore Streets with the largest and best selected stock of Bwts and Shoes it Canterbury. The goods Avere personally selected by him from the very best manufacturer in England at a large discount for Cash. If yoi wnnt the best Boots in Ash burton for the least money come to the Direct Importer and you will get them.. COME IF YOU WANT CHEAPNESS. COMB IF YOU WANT QUALITY. Don't Hesitate l>ut Come Xti|fflit Away, SEE WINDOWS FOR EXTRA ORDINARY VALUE. THE vSHOF WILL BE OPEN ON ¥ne»day, July 28. 7§130 MR GEORGEIAMEboii - .""""rakua monthly sale. THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 1891. MR GEORGE JAMESON has re* ceived instructions from various owiters, fco sell by Public Auction at his Rakaia Yards on the above date, — "1 A A Very Prime FREEZERS, O^A CROSSBRED HOGGETS p?S\ FAT MERINO EWFS O GOOD SPRINGERS 1 DRAUGHT MARE, 0 years, any trial 1 Single Seated BUGGY, in good order Consignment of Fruit and. Forest Trees, etc, Produce, Furniture, ebi., etc. Also, On account South Rakaia Road Board, — About 20 lot« Blue Gum Timber, suitable for Fencing and Firewood. Sale at J2 noon. ■ .- (i¥>O. JAMESON, fjl J. R. BLAND, Auctioneer. ~~ T. BULLOCK ""HOOSES~AND LAND FOR SALE." jggO—Tjvo Sections i-acre and Cotbige opposite the Woollen Factory. i An implowd Farm of 186 acres, good fciiu 1 with build in *. A Bai "friii.—Must L« aold, -i acre land j tr«ertjt'i-'vith 6-roomcd Dweiling House, ri«T»cbed Wash House, «tc, well situated on Alfortl Forest Road. •21) Acres, Alford F<ircst^ cheap. 500 Acres, Rangitata 038 Acres, Hinds ;: 183 Acres, Wakanui Plains. t?72 Acres, near the County Saleywds. BHBEP COUNTRY. - 800 ACRES Leasehold. JS IMPROVED FARM of 9 ». Acres good land, Farm House, anl other