MAIL NOTICES.

Mails clone for the following places as, uader,3ubieol to I he necessary alterations :— WEDNESDAY, Oetobcr 12- For New South Wales and Queensland per express (to connect with s.s. Taieri at Bluff), at IS3O pirn. ; late fee, letters, guard's van express, 6.55 p.m. For Northern Ports, per Rotorua, at 6-3O a.m. For United Kingdom and Continent ol Europe, via Brindisi (specially addressed correspondence only), Point de Galle, India, China, Japan, etc., and also for Australian Colonies, per express (to connect, with s.s. Manapouriat Port Chalmers), at 155.30 p.m.; late fee letters, guard's van, express, 12.53 p.m. For South America, United Kingdom, and Continent of Europe (specially addressed correspondence only), per s.s. Copsic, as follows : — Ordinary letters, books, and newspapers, at e".SJ<"» p.m. ; money orders, at 3 p.m. ; registered letters and parcels, at, 5 p.m. ; late fee letters, mail van express train, at 6.55 p.m. This mail will be due in London November 22nd, 1892.

ENGLISH MAILS.

Ar&wa, sailed September 15, due in London October 25. Aorangi, left September 29, due in London on November 9. OUTWARD —DIRECT MAILS. HOMKWARD —SAN FRANCISCO MAILS. Left Auckland September 10, due London October 12. The next mail leaves Auckland October 8, due London November 9. HOMEWAKD—DIRECT MAILS. The letter-box will be cleared for des patch of correspondence from Ashburton Post Office to the under-mentioned !places as follows :— For a.m. p.m. p.m. Burnham and Dunsandel (daily) . . ... ... 31° Chertsey and Rakaia (daily) 6.30 3.15 6.20 Christchurch and North (daily) 6.30 3.15 6.20 and on Monday 3, Wed nesdays, and Fridays... 10 30 Droirore (daily) 6.30 Eiffelton and Willowby. Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays 10.30 Elgin, Wakanui, Seaview, " Seafield, and Kyle, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays... ... 6.30 Flemington Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays 4^45 Geraldine (daily) 10.3 a Greenstreet, Winchmore, and forks, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays 6.30 Lismore, Tuesdays and Fridays 10.30 Methven (daily) 3.15 Mt. Somers, Springburn, Bushside, and Alford Forest (daily) 4-0 Mayfield and Buapuna, Mondays and Thursdays 4 0 Newlands, Tuesdays and Fridays 11.0 Timaru, Dunedin, and , South (daily) 12.30 Selwyn (daily) 6.20: Temuka & Timaru (daily) 10.30 12.30 and on Tuesdays, Thurs days and Saturdays ... 3.15 Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, and, Waimate (daily)... 10 30 and on Tuesdays, Thurs days, and Saturdays ... 3,15 Wheatstone, Ashton, Waterton, and Long beach (daily) 4.45 N.B. — Letters containing anything of value should be handed to the Postmaster to be registered. Letters containing coin, if posted un registered, will be compulsorily registered and clmrged double registration fee.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalkbit. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1892. THE SESSION.

The record of the Parliamentary session which is just at an end is not one to be regarded with pride. It has been one of the longest sessions of recent years, and the most unsatis factory. The key-note to the failure of the legislative machinery of the country has been the determination of the Opposition, in both House and Council, to prevent by direct or in direct means the passage of the Ministerial policy measures; and this attitude in turn has been based upon the refusal of the Governor to make the appointments to the Council which were recommended by the Ministry prior to the meeting of Parliament, so that the Opposition and not the Government have really held the reins of power, and the Ministerial Bills have been treated by the Council in a manner that was a mockery, Next session the Government wi)l be in a position to enforce some degree of respect being paid to their measures in the Upper House; but they will then labor under the disadvantage of the near approach of a dissolution, which may render legislation as diffi cult to effect as it has been in the last session. Not that the excuse is valid that the country should be asked to express an opinion on the measures on which the two Houses, have disagreed. The principles of the Electoral Bill— one-manrone-roll and woman's suffrage; of the Land Bill—that no more land be alienated from the State, and that dummyisra and the accummulation of large estates be prevenled, while bona fide settlement is promoted; of the Workmen's Lien Bill—that workman's wages should be secured to them ; and of the Industrial Conciliation Bill— that statutory means should be pro vided for the prevention or settlement of disputes between Capital and Labor —were all endorsed by a vast majority qf the electors at the last general election, and the country has to thank the Opposition," conscious of its over whelming power in the Council, that these measures have been either not at all or only in a mutilated form placed on the Statute Book. The treatment of the respective Bills has? been of a mo^t extraordinary nature. The Elec toral Bill-—the'm^st [mportant measure of the session—\vas aime<J ajb placing boii} sexes on an equality a? regards tty3'Parliamentary franchise, but the Council gay,q a stone instead °f bread by conceding fchs vote fco worsen buj; insisted that it should be exercised in an exceptional manner—a stipulation which could not fail to upset the whole system of carrying out elections —and by persisting in their puerile amendments they caused the loss of the HIJ. j$Q wifch the Conciliation Bill ; every prbyigibirj that tended to make it effective was. sfcrugk ' (Jut,' an' 4" the measure being thvw rendered valueless, Ministers had no alternative but to drop it. The Council amendments to the Land Bill were also of a retrograde character, plainly showing that if the members of the Upper House had their will the oid''''prtttrtiwe^ q£ gridironin| and dummying would be reverted po, an<"l the land'would soon be in the hands o^ the capitalists and!'specula jfco^,' Shop' Assistants Bill was ren(jiereqi Vocally inoperative; ;m# W PB tlpng foe yl»oje line. Many

other measures of value were dropped because members either could not or would nob consider them, and we f«ar there is little hope for the passing of many of them by this Parliament, though several of them—-the Criminal Code Bill and the Libel Bill for in stance —have been before Parliament for years and are admittedly required by the country. The number of Bills introduced was far above the average, somewhere about 160, but the Book of Statutes of 1892 will be a thin volume and a meagre result for a session of nearly sixteen weeks' duration.

LCOAL AND GENERAL.

The Ashburton Band will play ths following programme in Baring Square East 'on Thursday evening, beginning at eight o'clock :— Ma*h, Ta-ra-ra-booi-vder-e, F. Linter, Polka, Hit or Miss, P. Linter. Waltz, Gefallene Bliitter, V. Keller. Schottisete, Al Flesco, T. H. Wright. Fantasia, Les Amoureux, C. Leibert. Quadrille, Galatea, H. Round. Galop, First and Last, T. H. Wright. A meeting of the Aahburton Rifle Club ia called for Wednesday evening in the Templar Hall. A severe earthquake shock was felt at Dunedin at 11.13 on Saturday night, direc tion north to south. There was also a sharp shock felt at Oamarun at 11.10 p.m., direc tion east to west. We regret to learn that Mr John Lambie, of Kyle, has just lost, from congestion of the brain, a promising boy of seven years, after a short illness. The funeral takes nlace on Wednesday at half-past two—the place cf interment being Kyle Cemetery. At Galway a man was sentenced to 15 years' penal servitude for tearing off all his wife's clothes, and then turning her out of the house naked at night, leaving her to die in the snow. An old man, whose name is unknown, called at a house in Melbourne and begged for food, offering to chop wood in return. After his meal the poor old man began his task, but he .-fgll dead on the wood heap. * The Canterbury Liberal Association have telegraphed to the Hon W. P. Reeves expressing satisfaction at the Government's remaining firm in refusing the Legislative Council's amendments to the Electoral Bill as these amendments destroyed the principle of the ballot. The. Kaiapoi Wollen Manufacturing Com pany have closed their financial year with very good results. The board have decided to recommend the payment of a 5 per cent dividend for the halt year, making 9 per cent for the year, and have a substantial balance to carry forward. The final social gathering for the season in connection with St. Stephen's Church will be held this evening in the Church School room at a quarter to eight o'clock, the doors being open at a quarter past seven. A good programme of music, etc., has been pre pared. The Railway Commissioners in New South Wales propose to plant water lilies in the tanks in the country set apart for supplying the railway engines with water. In very dry and hot weather in the interior these tanks at times become dry, and the Commissioners believe that the water lilies will tend to stop the evaporation that takes place. Attention is directed to an advertisement in another column by Mr H. Zander, who has just received a large consignment of new season turnip and other seeds, embracing varities specially suitable for growing in district. In addition to a consignment of seeds, Mr Zander has received a stock of new season's teas, sheep shears, woolpacks, etc. At the meeting of the newly formed Musical Society in Gates' music room last evening, there was a good attendance, of members, over fifty being present. The special business for the evening was the election of a conductor, and Mr D. Booth was unanimously elected, being the only candidate. It was decided to pro'uee Handel's " Messiah " about v, waek or ten days before Christmas, the actual date to be fixed at next meeting. The two anglers whose take at the Rakaia we reported on Friday, joined company again that evening. One of them, who had remained at the mouth of the river while his companion took the first basket to town, had by that time taken another seventeen nice fish, and that and the following evening the two rods toc4c a dozen more, the average of the whole being about 6ibs. Messrs Shury, Simpson and Temple also got nice baskets from the same water. At a large meeting of cyclists held at Christchurch last night it was decided to form a cash amateur bicycle club, to invite a team of the best riders in Melbourne over to Cbristchurch, and to hold a race meeting on December 16. Great enthusiasm was shown. As the formation of the Club means that the Bicycle Touring Club, the largest in Shristchurch, severs it 3 connection with the New Zealand Cyclists Alliance and joins the cash amateur clubs, some of the Pioneer Bicycle Club's members joined. Thirty of the principal racing men in Christchurch intend doing likewise. This morning before Messrs Aicorn, A. Harrison, and Williamson, Charles Herbert Baker was charged with the larceny ol a £5 note from a hut at Lowcliffe. He pleaded not guilty, and the police asked and got leave to withdraw the charge, as they had found he was not the man wanted. Accused was further charged with being an idle and dis orderly person, without sufficient means of support. Constable Lewis, Rakaia, who arrested the prisoner, and Sergeant Moiler gave evidence that accused had no money, but false dice and marked cards were found in his possession. He gave an unsatisfactory account of his late doings to the bench and was sentenced to 24 hqurs imprisonment; and warned that he must find work or be treated as a vagrant. At the Council meeting last night Or Cuthbert&on raised a question about what public meeting rooms were "public build ing " under the Municipal Corporations Act —that is, what buildings let for meeting purposes were liable to pay license fees? The question is to be referred to the Borough solicitor. But there is one ques tion in regard to the Arcade Chambers we would like to see referred to somebody who would do more than give an opinion—the question ef providing another table in the Chamber. The chairman and secretary of a meeting have to use the only table in tha room, and four? reporters have to eld their work" as the' children 'of Israel ate the passovef—•" standing, " with their loins girded, and their staff in tlieir hand"—the only thing in the shape of a table being an inch-thick-with dust mantel-piece.

THE MARKETS.

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION. London, October 9. The English whoa 1; market has a strong tone, bub prices are unchanged; the Continental is inclined to buoyancy, and the Americau steady. Up to date 370,000 baks wool have been sold. Biddings are animatad. The series closes on October 12.

Anniversary Meeting s.

FLEMINGTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

The eighth anniversary of the Flemington Presbyterian Church was celebrated last week. The Sabbalh services were conducted by the Rev H. Adamson, when there were good congregations. The tea meeting took place on Wednesday evening in the school room. Four tables were laid, loaded with a varied supply of good things. A very large number partook, there being friends present from the various districts round. The tables were provided by Mrs Henry Anderson, : assisted by the Misses Anderson (2) and Miss Cook; Mrs Crcssan, assisted by the Misses Crossan, Lusk, and Taylor; Mrs Fechney, assisted by Miss Nellie Fechney and Misj M. Heron; Mrs Prebble, assisted by Miss McMeikm and Miss Mackay. After all had heartily partaken of an excellent tea, an adjournment was made to the church, which was crowded. The Rev A. Blake presided, and on the platform was a choir of about thirty, under Mr John Dunn, Miss Henderson being at the harmonium. The chairman said they had been favored with times of refreshing, and he was glad to know that during his enforced absence they had not grown cold, and that the good work was still going on. More important than any question of church connection was the possession of the Holy Spirit. Raised up as he had been from a serious illness, it was his desire to spend and be spent among them, and for them his desire was that they might be ready for every good word and work. Rev Mr Farley's subject was "TheHo-ne." The foundation of all that was good was laid in the home. The memory of a praying mother was always fondly cherished. He had no respect for a boy or girl that had not learned to obey. Young ladies some times desired too much liberty, thinking they should be allowed to go anywhere. He would advise them not to go out alone at night even to religious meetings. Rev Mr Gray took as his topic " Pulpit Themes." He alluded to the inspiration of Scripture, the fatherhood of God, and the brotherhood of man, as subjects regarding whi«h no uncertain sound should be given from the pulpit. He believed the union of the churches was coming, though he could not say what the name of the church would be, or that he would live to see it. The chairman here adverted to some practical proofs of the friendly relationships between him and those who had just spoken. The Rev Mr Giilie3, of Timaru, claimed to be an old friend of the chairman, having taken part in his induction in 1868 to the charge of the Otago Maori Mission. He then proceeded in easy humorous style to describe a farmer's life in Otago in the early days. Forty years ago Dunedin was not so large as Tinwald is now, and he greatly prized a certificate he carried in his pocket book, received from three farmers, being second prize at a ploughing match. He was sorry to learn that the friends of temperance had failed this time to exclude strong drink from the grounds of their annual cattle show, but advised them to be of good cheer and try again. He had himself succeeded in excluding liquor from the grounds of the West Xaieri cattle show by bidding at the auction of booths and buying the privilege himself. In addition to temperance beverages there was a bookstall. Many a warm handshake he" received from grateful wives and mothers, Instead of spending the money in drink, fathers bought nice presents of books for their children, and thus whole families were happier than they had. been for years on that day. He agreed with Mr Farley, but he would go further, and give the young ladies this advice (gratis)— to ask any suitors —Ist, for their church certificate ; 2nd, for their temperance pledge; 3rd, whether they had a policy of insurance on their life. He concluded by wishing the chairman success and prosperity in his wi-riv. Several pieces were rendered by the choir, as well as a solo and two duets by members of it, the items given reflecting credit both on the singers and their con ductor. The usual votes of thanks were given at the close, and a special one, moved by Mr John Dunn, to the chairman, was heartily carried. Mr Dunn expressed the general feeling of joy at the chairman's return to health, and the hope that he would be long spared to labor among them.

MOUNT SOMERS SABBATH SCHOOL.

The anniversary of the Mount Somers Sabbath School was celebrated on Friday evening by a sacred concert and social. The evening was all that could be desired, and the object being a worthy one the schoolroom was crowded. The chair was occupied by Mr Watson, superintendent of the school, who reported very favorably of the progress that l;ad been made during the year. The number of officers was six, and the average attendance five. The number on the school rolls was fifty-four, made up of eighteen boys and thirty-six girls ; the average attendance of the same being forty-two. A ■high comp>iinent was paid to the teachers for their zeal in the work of the school, and special mention was made of Miss Annie Brown who had, during the year, removed to the North Island, and deep regret was felt for the loss of her services. A lone; programme of hymn iQusio was successfully rendered by the children, under the leadership of Mr Joseph Price. Mrs C. Davis, of Ash burton, presided at the har monium, and recitations, etc., were also given. Able and earnest addresses were delivered by the Rev B. J. Westbrooke, the resident minister, and the Rev Joseph Gray, of Willowby. During th,e evening light refreshments;, wbjph had been plentifully supplied by the parents, were handed round, and were not by any means the least enjoy-, able part of the programme. The usual votes of thanks were Qarried by acclamation.

Miles and Company, Limited.

The firms of Miles Bros, and Co., of 79, Gracechurch street, London ; Miles and Co., of Christchurch, New Zealand; and Miles, Archer, and Co., of Timaru, New Zealand, have just registered themselves as a limited liability company, under the st.yle of Miles and Company (Limited). Ijjjo shatfes'Vili be offered to, the public., "as the whole of the capital fja's been subscribed by the partners and their friends, and there will be no change in the management. The capital of the amalgamated concern is £100,000 in £10 shares. The first subscribers are Messrs A. Pry or, A. V. Pryor, C. S. B. Hilton, A. l\, M'Donall, E. Pryor, E. A. pas, uM % |\ Reeve. The first cii^.eetQrs are Messrs O, S. 8,. IJilfc&u and R; Pryor, who constituted the London Board; and Messrs F. Banks, F. Archer, E. W, Hanmer, and F. A. Archer, who constitute the New Zealand Board while another director is to be appointee! yy holders of shares 8 to 4007 inclusive,. • T-n,'e directorial is. £10$, "and, the revaHHSratiopj qf the London i^oard. is, iq he paid by the O.qinpany- in general meeting, that of the New Zealand directors being in turn determined by the London Board,

Parliamentary.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

(PER PRESS ASSOCIATION;

Wellington, October 10. The Council met at 11 a.m. THE ELECTORAL BILL. Mr Oliver, in bringing up the report of the Council Managers on the third con ference on the Electoral Bill, explained that they,made every concession within their power, but all their efforts proved useless. Mr Pharazyn confirmed the observations of Mr Oliver, that the Managers bad done all in thsir power to get women's fran chise passed. He expressed a hope that the country would distinctly understand that the Council's representatives had done their best to save ihe Bill. The Colonial Secretary said when the Bill was before the Council he had warned the Council that their amendments would have the effect of killing the measure. Personally he was opposed to woman's franchise, but he could assure the Council that the Government had been and were very anxious that the Bill should pass. Mr Reynolds moved chat another con ference he sought, and that Messrs John ston, Stewart, Whyte, and Reynolds be the Council's Managers. The Speaker ruled that as the Electoral Bill was in the House of Representatives at the present time he could not put Mr Reynold's motion. Mr Stewart suggested that a message be sent to the House intimating that the Council were willing; to assist at still another conference. (Voices —*'Oh! no. That would be degrading.") Aiter further discussion, the subject dropped. OLD SOLDIERS' LAND. The Naval and Military Settlers and Volunteers Land Bill was read a second time, a hostile amendment by Mr McLean being rejected. Mr McLean spoke strongly against the measure on the motion for committal, and said he would do his best to prevent its becoming law. The Council adjourned at 1 p.m. The Council resumed at 2.30. The Naval and Military Settlers and 1 Volunteers Land Bill was referred to the Waste Lands Committee. FINAL STAGES. The Public Works Act Amendment Bill, Offensive Publications Bill, Police Offences Act Amendment Bill, Printers and Newspapers Registration Act Amend ment Bill, North Island Trunk Railway Loan Application Bill were commitced and put through the final stages. LAW PRACTITIONERS' BILL. Sir G. Whitmore moved the second reading of the Law Practitioners Bill (No. 2) relating to the admission ot persons to the practice of law. Mr Hart moved as an amendment that the Bill (which was introduced into the Lower House by Sir George Grey) be read a second time that clay six months. Sir P. Buckley, as a lawyer, protested against the constant attacks which, session after session, were made upon members of the legal tirofession. He felt assured the effect of these endeavors to lower the status ,of the legal profession would eventually be to injure the public. After some discussion, Mr Hart's amendment was carried on the voices. At 4 p.m. the Council adjourned till 10.30 a.m. next day.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wellington, October 10. The House met at 11 a.m. SELECTORS LAND BILL. Mr J. McKenzie stated that the Council did not insist on its amend ments in the Selectors .band Revaluation Continuance Bill. WANGANUI HARBOR BILL. The Wanganui Harbor Board Endow ment Sale Bill was committed, read the third time by 33 to 15, and passed. PARLIAMENTARY MESSENGERS. Un the motion for going into Com mittee of Supply, an amendment by Mr ! Hamlhi that the House messengers receive a bonus of £40 was lost by 36 to 16, Mr Seddon undertaking that the terms of the amendment should be com plied with by Government. THE FACTORIES BILL. Mr Reeves brought up the report of the Committee on the Factories Bill to the effect that an agreement had been arrived at between the two Houses on the Bill. THE ATKINSON GRANT. Mr Seddon said he had unintentionally given the House the impression on Saturday night that he did not intend proceeding with the Supplementary Estimates at that sitting, and he should therefore ask to recommit clause 2, in order that members who wished to speak on that clause could do so. Mr Seddon moved the recommittal of clause 2, Supplementary Estimates. Several members objected to the recommittal on the ground that the particular vote to which opposition Was to be shown was the £3000 compassionate allowance |ox ihe widow of the late S}r H. Atkinson. Mr Rees said as Chairman of' Com mittee he had waited for some little time before putting this vote, on the grounds, firstly, that he was aware of some members wishes to speak, oo it, and also because he thought that a vote recog nising the services of a distinguished statesman should not be allowed to pass without some few words from the Acting- Premier and the Leader of the Opposi tion. Mr Kollesfcon said he hoped the vote would be carried unanimously. He had the assurance of the Premier that ill as he was he would be prepared to come to the House to defend the vote if necessary It was almost needless for him (Mr Rolleston) to say he cordially approved of the vote, and he s&yv- ao.' reason to recommit it under fcfo.© ciroumstances. Mr $ed*iojft said this vote had been iCawiecl in the Cabinet after a careful consideration and ascertaining that the vote met with the approval of both sides, of the House. At the same time \b wast only fair to thoae membe^ wko were absent from the House, oa Saturday night that they sh^ujd have an opportunity of dis^ssiflg the, vote under debate. i The motion for recommittal of the vote was oarried. The House rose at one o'clock. The House resumed at 2.3Up.E&. The House went i^to, Committee of Supply fpj^jirtjkes." 'consideration of the Supplementary Fsfcimates. i Cfcuse 2 (recommitted)— Grant of £3000 to the widow und family of the late Sir Harry Atkinson. Mr Tanker movsd that thfo vote be struck out. He did not T<ish to say any thing painful to, $ny 'body in moving his motion. b.u> it was a high matter of principle with him. He did not wish W t deprecate Sir H. Atkinson's services to '• the colony in any way, but fc& held that Ministers should receive sufficient re muneration to enable them to provide for theii families. Mr Seddon said Government had beei\ influenced in its decision by the cas§ of ' the Featherston family ar.d the Mac- Andrew family, and the Atkinson case was similar to those two. Sir H. Atkin son had rencler-ed good service to the colony, not only as a, statesman, but a<? a soldier at a time when the colony required such, men for its defence ; thss being so, he thought it only rjgftt that t,he colony should make son\« recognition of services of this nature. |f Sir H,, Atkinson had devoted the same ability to his own busi ness that he had to the service of the colony, there was no doubt he wquW have

•"' ml" **-» I been one of the most wealthy men in the colony. He hoped the vote would pass without alteration. After a bhort debate the vote was re tained by 38 to 4. The House rose at 5.40 p.m. The House resumed ac 7.30 in Com mittee on the Supplementary Estimates. Several of the items provoked consider able discussion, but no alterations were effected. THE APPROPRIATION BILL. In reply to Mr Rolleston Mr Seddon said that be would not take the third reading of the Appropriation Bill till 10.40 next morning The Appropriation Bill was put through Committee without amendment. The House was counted oufc at 120 a.m.

BOROUGH COUNCIL.

The fortnightly meeting of the Ash buHon .borough Council was held last night. Present—The Mayor (presiding) and all the members except Cr Flower. FINANCE. The Mayor reported fche debit balance at the bwik at £508 19s sd, with £15 received from all sources since last meeting. KOLL CHANGES. The name of Alfred Harrison was placed upon tib roll for sections 1009-10 in lieu of that of Charles Braddell; that of R. A. Scaly for the late John Boyle for section 252 Moore Street; and that of David Thomas for section 149. POST AND TELEGRAPH OFFICES, The correspondence from the depart ment on the above subject was read, declining to make any alteration this year on the post and telegraph offices. The mayor pointed out that sinc^ these letters had been received, a vote of £260 had been passed in the Supplementary Estimates for the extension and improve ment of the offices. . Cr Thomas said he would like to know what really was to be done to the offices. Cr Cuthbertson explained that a plan had been prepared, and approved by the Post-master at Ashburton, which would be sufficient for all wants. * Cr Paul said the member for the dis trict, Mr E. G. Wright, and Major Steward had used their inflnence in high quarters and had succeeded in securing the concession, LIBRARY BOOKS. Messrs Bell and Bradfute, booksellers and publishers, 12 Bank Street, Edin burgh, forwarded bill of lading and invoices of books for Ashburton Library, shipped by the firm per Rimutaka, to Uouncil's order. The Kimutaka sailed on August 18. The amount of the invoice was £27 Us 6d. FIRE BRIGADE, The Secretary to the Fire Brigade wrote submitting for the Council's approval the name of Mr Charles Beach aa a member of the brigade.—Approved. ENGINEERS? REPORT. The Engineers' reported as follows :— The Woiks Committee beg to report that four (4) tenders were received for labor to the proposed concrete channelling, and they accepted that ot Messrs Crum and Sons at £1 10s per chain. The first consignment of the cement has arrived, and the work was to be commenced to-day. The labor gang have been engaged in ploughing in the domain, carting grass, etc. from streets, clearing side channels, and other maintenance work, grubbing gorse on the belts, and Winter's Road, attending to water supply, etc. The levelling of tne north-east part of West Street has been begun; some of the surplus soil we propose to make available, for the paths in domain, so that the two works can go on together. A complaint, was made by one of the tenderers for channelling work that a higher tender*than his had been accepted. It was explained by Cr Orr that the higher tender had been accepted because the Committee were satisfied the work would be done in a satisfactory manner. The Council endorsed the action of the Committee. NUISANCES. It was decided to take action againsb the owners of a section in Moore street who, in face of repeated warnings, had allowed a nuisance to exist upon the sec tion Cr Thomas called attention to tlie con dition of the river bank just beside the bridge, where a disreputableaui dangerous hill of broken bottles, kerosene tins, shavings, old boots, &nd all sorts of abominations was steadily growing. The Inspector was instructed to find out who were, the offending parties. PUBLIC HALLS. Qii the motion of Cr Cuthbertson, the Mayor was instructed to obtain the Solicitor's opinion as to the liability of several rooms in town, used for purposes of public meetings, to pay license fee as public halls. LIBRARY ACCOMMODATION. It was decided to renew the window blinds of the reading room, and the Library Committee were asked to bring up a report on the advisableness of re moving the library and reading rooms op stairs, with a view to giving the Engineer and Town Clerk more office accommoda tion. RESERVES. The Reserves Committee were in structed to arrange for the re-letting of reserves. BARING SQUARE. The Works Committee were requested to see to the weeds in Baring Square being hoed down. LICENSES. Petroleum licenses were granted fca T>. Williamson and the Co-Operative store ; a carriage license to John Newman ; drivers' licenses to John Newman and W. Choat; a public buildings license to the Orange. Hall. Cr Scaly urged the looking up of de faulters in the dog license list., and the Inspector of ISTusancea was empowered to collect unpaid license fees at a commission of 25 per cent. ACCOUNTS. Accounts to the amount of £148 15» were passed for payment.

DOMAIN BOARD.

¥he Council sat as a Domain Boarct, WORKS COMMITTOK REPORT. The Works Committee reported as follows: — . . , Your Conx^teo, as requested, have had under theip consideration the letters of the Cyo.lj.og; a»d Swimming Clubs, on the subject of reducing the proposed amouat of the 1 annual rent and charges to be paid by these Clubs—and alter full discussion of the matter do not see any grounds for altering fcheii? opinion aa to ths fairness of the proposed charges, and therefore cannot withdraw their jsxqypona recommendation. ! "^lw paddock lying between West Street aud the Sports ground has been ploughed, [harrowed, and scwa with oats and grass seed. This will be finished to-day. Some q£ \he jsaths have been laid out, and levels takenfor the formation, which has . also, been, commenced. I ]\Xr Scaly said the Committee had care fully considered 'cheir report, but had failed to s&e any reason for altering the amounts tb.«jy, had apportioned to the various c^ubs. as rent. The Domain was one of the finest sports grounds in the colony, and not one of the clubs using it i could procure such a ground anywhere in 'New Zealand at tlie figures they wem charged. •; . Mr Thomas contended that; the sealS ,^,n,snot equitable, pointing out that the ■ Caledonian [Society had the holiday of . Boxing Day, for which £25 could be re ceived. That Society had no expense in maintenance, while the Cycling Club had ;to maintain the track.. He thought £10 i for tbe Caledonian Society and Cycling Club would be equitable. Mr Jones pointed out that £250 of the Borough's mQ.ne> had been spent for

THE AStTFUTRTOfI qtJAItDIAN: TUESDAY, OCTOBER Ij, 1898.



The Eosi Tea IN CANTERBURY *>* the money, and free j^oni any excess of asfcringency. COUNTESS 2s. A.SK YOUR GEOC I*B Keating's Cough Lozenges cure Coughs, Asthma, Bronchitis. Medical testimony states that no other medicine is so effectual. ; n the cure of those dangerous maladies, One lozenge alone gives ease, one o ( r two at btedtinie e&surea rest. For reh'evinjat difiqculty j of breathing "iliey" are invaluable. They contain no opium nor any violent d,rug. Sold by all Chemists in tins Is ljd and 3s 9d each The Onslow Biscuit. The latest and most delicate biscuit nmnuf?c;turecl by. 4uJsebro.o,k a^ $Q



SANDER AND SONS EUCALYPTI EXTRACT.—In protection of thg v^ld made timo puv m*ttuiacjtiuie has acquired 1 toll over the globe, we phblisli tlie ;folid wing :— Hazard, M.! D.';. '; Professor' of General Patho logy and Diseases'of the Mind and Nervous system, says in an editorial published in tne " Clinical 'Record " : —" We 'have examined half.a' : dcjgeri soteimeiis of tljWer.|i|^ ma^jif^p tupes; tap "prep Wtj!o.iV^ sadder aiic|'sqns was the only quo that proved 'to. be veliabJe and corresponding to 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 etiects, That gentleman communicates, at a meeting of the Medical Society of Victoria, %\\&t a child livjilg at fifzroy qepa^niqst seriously inctiapejsc.^ lilirqugji iiis use, 1 '; litahbth!6r 'case a' lidy' gtatds' 'on 'the strongth' of 'statutory doolaratiou that she suffered cruelly from the effaota of the same concoction. To guard the high reputation of our manufacture we feel warranted in exposing the above facts, and desires the public to exercise care and precaution when buying, SANDER and SONS.—(Advt.) 1 HOW AllE YOU ? "Quite well, thank you, styee using Aulsebrookfs Arrowroot Biscuits. Ttiey liaVe'made rae so strong."—[AWt '■• ' TO MAKE Nicest Scones, Nicest Pastry, Nicest Cakes, {Jse Aulsebrook's Self-Raism«f I^q^,'



Hollowav's Pills and Ointment.—Self jfjpjp.—Prior to the discovery of these txmodw an easy, ready and reliable remedy for ,o»t^a?d dlsGgarations and inward^ com plications .was jHS^tically unknown. No one need now be at a l<?ss ft they should unfor tunately sufer from piles, ulcer:,, sores,, tumors, boils, bruises, sprains, etc. Envelop i»<r golloway's medieinea are .very intelli gible prittted directions for using them, j which should b$ very attentively studied , and immediately fo^wgd by all who resort; to this treatment.. Sofinjep f)V later the sufferer will assuredly triump*? R«ev the worst diseases. The searching ointment | disperses all those malignant humours whicn ag£ f rava te diseases of the skin, prevents the cicatrization of ulcera and inflammatory ; tendencies in the system. vWhen Mr Gladstone introduced his Home Bute ttU fee delated it had many rivals but not aneqW'Fa^^olll thf F?™,?' politics m damesticHff m .>? hf, ye, "ie remark to be true of WwW*qn jUtt tße Best baking Powder. Try it.-^Advfc. The " Family Doctor " of July 10 wys ;- We have seen hosts of letters from all sorts and conditions of people, in which the writers acknowledge the benefit they have ?eceW from the wonderful mixture, which as a curative iW »t cannot be too highly cstin.ated, sined^ ,ety#«?» and clears ih« blood from all impurities w* f^toroj it to its normal condition. If the bfcoi to leased, the body U diseased an 4 the SSfcftfc languishes. Clarke's Blood Mixture htS&m&Bl the greatest possible value asd it %S fttt f lfi»»d «, popularity a,mos.t N^HJatdwted, P fs.^tSWly Je finest brought to H#Ht W p to fhe present fin^, W^ we San with the »M»«tf confidence re commend it to our »SfW»bw W^ pabiic generally.—(Advt)



CTTT AN TED Known—Pumps, Pumps W Pumps. I have on hand thp largest stock in town of Pumps, Piping, Gas, Steam, and Water Fittings. Manu facturers of Galvanized Steel Gutters, Spouting, Ridging, and Down Pipe to any strength, size or pattern. —J. W. HaKuLEY, East stree-t. WAJNTED Known —Being over stocked, and having new Spring Boots and Shoes just arrived, J. Moison intends selling at little over cost price, some below cost, for two months. _ Great Bargains, The stock is the choicest in A*hburton. Hid superior own make! keofc on hanr 1, unsurpassed in New Zealan4, .1 staff of men kept. All work and repairs uqder my own supervision, and done on the shortest, notice—. J. Moison, East Street Town Hali shop.



A FEW eight and one-day Wooden Striking Clocks, and pretty Man tel-piece Clocks, to be cleared Cheap at S. Salek's, Jeweller. WANTED Known—Dr Scott's cele brated Electric Corsets can only be obtained in Ashburton at W. H. Coijjbr's, "Thfl Corner," CVTANTED—Gentlemen betore buying ▼ ▼ their Suits and Clothing of all descriptions to inspect our stock. £1000 Worth must be sold regardless of coat.— H C. Segehs, Melford House. Aji ES CGNLAJtf and Miss Arnott, JIYJ.. Costume Makers, have removed to Triangle—next Han rahan, Baker, and are prepared to guarantee perfect fit, and latest P*ris fashions. Dresses made from 10s 6d. , 7§154 WANTED Known—lf you want good value in first-class Drapery and Slothing for your money go to H. C- Segers, Melford House. Great reduc tions now on. ALL Wool Colonial 'iweed Suits to measure; fit anJ workmanship guaranteed: from 50s cash. Roberi Alcorn, Ashburfcon Clothing Mart, Saunders' Buildings. WE tender our sincere thanks to our many customers and friends for their continued support, Having increased our staff, customers can now rely upon being attended to prompily. Cash given for first class dairy produce on Iy._LCASH S'xOKE, Havelock street. WINDMILLS supplied and fixed. Hot and Cold Water Services laid on. Baths made to any size or pattern. Electric Bells fixed, and all kinds of Plumbing work done at lowest rates. Workmen sent to all parts of the district. —J. W. Habdley, Plumber and Gasfitter.



/-W&suetf. { CASH Advertisetiiunw, under _ch-S heading not exceeding SIXTEEN WORDS 1/-. Addresses may be li»ft at this Office. v\ i ANThD-Two small Boys for \A' paddock work, Flax Mill, Tinwald. Apply Jambs Uudskll. ]2J*~ WANTED, at once, a first class man. Mustbea good hand with horsea and have a thorough knowledge of gardening. Apply Leicester Matson, care of Davi" Thomas. 49 T7IISHING tackle, rods, lines, minnows, -I- reels, traces, casts, Hies, etc. Tennis requets and balls just imported.—H. M. .Jones. 8~ CHOOL Committees supplied with every requisite. School books, bags, slates, pens, pencils, drawing materials and colors. —H. M. Jones. SOMERSET Meat Mart. The oldest, the largest, the best, and the cheap est. Small 'loods a specialty. Full weights guaranteed. A trial solicited. —W. J. Siloock. 4t182 ATCH your Chickens early ; Brown and White Leghorns, Andalusians, and Black Spanish eggs. Guaranteed pure strains. H. G. Flower, East Street. \"T~EW Premises will be opened on IN Saturday, October 22. S- Salek's present Stock in temporary premises being sold vheap. _____ LJHAK.PLIN & Company, Springbum O Saw Mills, have large quantities of birch and pine building timber for sale, at very cheap rates. Delivery anywhere. 9§176 11 /ANTED Known—Grand Display VV of all the newest shapes in Ladies' Summer H*ts. Special sample shipment. One of each shape ; at S. W, Algorn & (Vs. . ___ LOSE not the opportunity to buy Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery at Greatly Reduced Prices at S. Salbk's, Jeweller. __ . % WANTED— Ladies to inspect our new and beautiful stock of Sum mer Dress Materials, Delaines, Pongee Cloths, Prints, etc, now open at S. W. Alcorn & Go's. __ | WANTED Known—New Flannelettes at extraordinary prices ; 3s lid and 4s lid doz. Thirty per cent under price.—W. H. Collier. WHY should we le*. the rain water off ouv roots rot our buildings and run to waste when Hardlevt will find and fix spouting at 4d per foot. Also good Water Tanks, guaranteed, from thirty shillings. Note his addrets —J. W. Hardley, Plumber and Gasfitter, East Street. \i /ANTED Known—We are now show fY ing the most stylish and best variety of Millinery we have ever had. Come and inspect.—H. C. Segers, Melford House.



GLAD TIDINGS G. J. NBILL and CO. HAVE OPENED UP A NEW STOCK OF MERAX DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND boot c. IN FRIEDLANDER'S BUILDINGS, CORNER OF EAST & MOORE STPEETB. JBVEBYTHINGr GOOD. EVERYTHING- CHEAP.



New Zealand Clothing Factory FOR Waterproofs, W lterproofii, • (Our Own Makft), Every Garment Guaranteed. MEN'S AND BOYS' SUITS, HATS, SHIRTS, fcOARVES, MERCERY. Newest Styles and of Good Quality. AGENT FOR THE WOMAN'S FKIENO STOVE MAT (Something Few). Agents for-WERTHEIMS' CELEBRATED SEWING MACHINE. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY (Temporary Premises), TANCRED STREET. OPKMISrC* OF HEW PREMISES. satuedayToctobeb 22. m riiTVIT WATCHMAKER & JEWELLEK, will show the finest Stock of S. B^2d^SeT™l«y. Silver .and Electro-plated Ware Marble Clocks etc ever seen in the district. Ex Coptic and Mooowai^ there is to hand a yeS large stock of Hi?h Olim Goods, specially ordered from the Home manufacturers Birthday Presents and Presentation Testimonials, *«» «jU be ooened up a MAGNIFICENT STOCK . . T the Silver^and E.P. Ware, there will be shown some very choice Goods, which tax latest Home style and new designs, cannot be found in any other town in New 2eal»nd. OPENING iJAY, i SATURDAY L JOCTOBER 22- S. SALEK,



A special line of 80in. Linen Twill Sheeting, worth Is 9d for Is 2d Calicoes, 2s 6d a dozen ; Flannelettes, 3s 9d a dozen Strong Cotton Shirtings, 4|d; Forfar, 36in. wide, 6M New Washing Prints, 4|d ; New Dress Materials, W Double width Cashmeres, all colors, worth 2s 9d for Is 4|d Men's Strong Tweed Suits, 25s ; Men's Strong Tweed Trousers, 7s lid Wonderful Bargains in Boys' Suita BOOTS FOR THE MILLION- Men's Colonial-made Nailed Shooters, 8s 9d Men's Colonial-made Bluchers, 53 3d "Vfomen's Glove Kid Elastic "Boots, 6s lid A large stock of Ladies' Walking Boots and Shoes, cheap Children's Patent Leather Strap Slippers in endless variety, AT G. J. NEILL and GO'S. RS.-MR NEILL |was Manager for W. W| SPENOER >d CO. for the past four years.



f\¥ VITAL INTEREST TO EVERY READER OF THIS, BECAUSE IT SAVES TOUR POUNDS BIG VALUE FOR LITTLE MONEY AT HARDLEY BROS. (LATE SPENCER & CO.) THE BEMAINDER OP THE STOCK MUST GO DURING THE NEXT JjJciW JLJAxo* WE HAVE ALREADY ARRIVED A BEAUTIFUL (ASSORTMENT OF NEW GOODS, WHICH WILL BE SLAUGHTERED WITH THE REMAINDER OF SPENCER'S STOCK KEMEMBEB, TOE A FEW MOfiß DAYS ONLY. _.—.a— — BOOTS. BOOTS. vVE HAVE SOME OP THE BEST VALUE EVER SHOWN. COME AND SEE FOR YOURSELF. MILLINERY OE THE LATEST STYLE, Under the Management of Miss Turner, late of Messrs Strange and Co., Christchurch. o • ht «-«,• ... H. HARDLEY, Business Manager Late of Mr Andrew Orr.