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The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1892. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mr John Barnett, an old resident of Christchnrch, aged 71, died suddenly at Sumner on Monday. John Richard Baxter, aged 80, stickmaker m Rattray street, Dunedin, committed suicide on Tuesday by cutting his throat with a razor. He had been m depressed spirits for some time. Dr Donaldson, the surgeon of Arrowlown Hospital, has caused a writ, claiming £2000 damages, to be served on T. McDonnell, a trustee, and D. Dickenson, a warder, for alleged libel. A large number of the Dunedin unem ployed waited on the Mayor again on Tues day. They pointed out thai, widespread distress exists through want of work. The Mayor telegraphed to the Minister of Public Works, stating that between 300 and 400 men were out of work, and asking fo* a reply as to when they may expect work. A new industry has just been establied at Nelson (says the "New Zealand Trade Review"), Mr William Houlker having erected there a shot tower for the manu facture of leaden shot of all sizes. The imoort duty of 10s per cwt is thought to be a sufficient margin on which to work the enterprise. Under a recent regulation an opportunity is to be afforded for a limited time, i.e., twelve months, from September 24, to effect registration of all births of persons born m the colony that have been neglected to be made m the usual %vay, no evidence being given and such proof as may be necessary of the time and place of birth and {& payment of a fine of 20s. In the six matches played m their gold fieldi tour the Dunedin football team put together 331 points, or any average of 55 points a match, while oot a single point was scored by their opponents, only two force downs —one at Lawrence and the other at Roxburgh- being registered against them m the whole of the trip. The total of 831 points was made up of 44 goals kicked from tries, 1 goal placed from a penalty kick, 1 goal from a mark, 2 potted goals, and 48 unconverted tries. In regard to the reporters' table which is not m the Arcade Chambers, we are in formed by Mr Bullock that the chamber has not been let for payment for a public meet ing for nearly two years, and that during all that time the room has not yielded him a penny of rental. All the meetings that have been held m the chamber have been held rent free. The table that was previously used by the reporters was taken away (with permission, of course) for use m the Co-operative Society's office, on the same landing. But meanwhile the un fortunate recording angels have to and use the mantelpiece. At the Police Court this morning—Mr Bullock, and latterly Mr Rees, on the bench-^ a first offender who had been found drunk was dismissed with a caution. Prank Gribben was charged with having been found illegally on the premises of John Kelly, m the Royal right-of-way. He pleaded not guilty. The evidence of Constable Cleary was to the effect that complaints had be frequent about Gribben, who had no fixed place of abode, sleeping out m places. He had found Gribben at half-past two that morning sleeping m Kelly's outhouse. Kelly came out and said he wanted no man on his premises, and told the constable to take Gribben away. In consequence of this he took accused to the station. Kelly, m evidence said he gave Gribben liberty to sleep there, and denied i having told Cleary to lock the man up, The case was dismissed. A comical story reaches the "Timaru Herald" from Sandietown. An elderly woman who kept a number of fowls was surprised. o.ae evening to find her rooster with his" toes turned' up, not Jo, 'the. daisies but to the sky, This discovery lead to a search for the liens and they were all found m the same condition and position stupid and helpless. There was grief m that small family, and muttering for civil action for the uncivil action of the Levels Road Board m laying poisoned wheat around there. Ihe helpless iowls were picked up and coddled and put to roost, but they were too weak to hang on, and the only position m which they seemed at all comfortable was lying on their backs with their claws jcfrawn ijp. $Jext morning, however, they, were all'running a&qut as' lively as'ever. 4.n investigation showed tfcaj; th.6 birds had, been not virulently poisoned but dead dimnk, from pisking up the drags of a. barrel of gooseberry wine. The monthly meeting of No 25, South Rakaia L.O.L. was held on Saturday evening There was a good attendance of members and W.M. Brother Haslett occupied the chair. After the routine business, the secretary read the balance sheet which showed the lodge to be m a sound financial nqsjtjon, Correspondence was read an'cj deal* with. E.M. Brother Oromie, fisted by Brother Haslett, installed th* Mlq'wjng p £cers-W M. ? . Jrother $ Shannon^ M.^rother G. Smi h; Treasurer, Brother to- PFPtnjp i SW^Ef. B«>th.f W H. Shepherd; Chaplain, IJrotUap A. Haslett; Inner Guard, Brother ]? Saunders; First Committeeman, Brother W. Cromie. A vote qf thanks was paased to the install* £g offices and to the ongoing officers for the very able manner W which they had conducted the business. One member was initialed and one proposed. The "New Zealand Herald " supports a proposal that aa Art BfomW to raw} prohibiting the removal from the colony pf &11 Mapri carvings and antiquities. The feori^and fhpijf woffcs. we nagsjnff may There are no panpes made no^, ancPfhe. art of carving amongst the Natives has become a" lost 'ar£ We finelvrcarved canoe p W ws Snd Btorn*. ftn4 <*« beautifully stained boxes and comb? and spears cannot be added to The carved houses are also disappear ing a fine one having gone off with Lord Onslow. As showing how already the system of taking away has operated, it was found by Mr Mackelvie that the only way m which he could get certain Maori curiosities for preservation m New Zealand w» to purchace them m London and send &oi t here. This is artna ly 4 precede^ SiST m New? -Zealand ■ fof. prohibiting •pfStion Vp^claniatioh-ivas'isßuea'by ■SPSoi&r bftfcw South Wales, m th.c &wS » e W jurisdiction over New HJFLfeing' any perpgn jro.ffl **" • •'KaTTNG'S POWDER ' destroys unrli? FAS MOTHS, BEETLES, and •FSi^Stcts whilst quite harmless^ 1 pther insects, ext? ] miaating Beetles domestic aniinais. ; -^.ordinary, the success of See tfie p i« ijerfegtly clSe^ - KEATING'S," as .apticls you P^g^nd ineffectual. Sold

Parliamentary

(PER, PRESS <8Sl»OIATION.) Wellington, October 11. LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. NAVAL AND MILITARY BKTT.T.ERB LAND BILL. The Naval and Military Settlers and Volunteers Land Bill was committed. The principal amendment, made was one restricting the benefits urtaer the measure to persons who advanced ckim* for defence of the nolony at a period befor3 Ist December, 1868. The Bill was reported with amend ments, and passed all its lmal stages. . MINING COMPANIES BILL. The Mining Companies Act Amend ment Bill passed all its stages PUBLIC WORKS APPROPRIATION BILL. Speaking to the notion for the second reading of the Public Works Appro priation Bill, Sir P. Buckley thanked the Council for the great assistance they had eiven him under what he regarded some what peculiar and trying circumstances. A new era had dawned upon the con stitution of the colony by the Council having to elect its own Speaker, and by the time Parliament met next year he hoped th*t the Government would b« represented by at least two members of the Council m that Chamber. The Bill then passed its final stages, and the Council adjourned to 2.30. THE APPROPRIATION BILL. The Council passed the Appropriation Bill without debate, and adjourned at 6.45 p.m.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

The House met at 10,30 am. I QUESTIONS. Replying to Dr Newman, Mr Seddon said that"the Government would give full consideration to the Charitable Aid question during the recess. Replying to Dr Newman, Mr Ward said that he should look into the matter \ of extending the radius of sixpenny telephone messages for bureaux outside cities from six to nine miles. Replying to Mr Fisher, Mr Reeves said that the Government would carefully consider the Libel Bill during the recess. Replying to Mr Rolleeton, Mr Seddon said that the question of consulting the Opposition next session before appointing the usual Sessional Committees was worthy of consideration and the Govern ment would consider it. At the same time he could not agree with Mr Rolleston that that course had been usually followed by other Governments, but his position, when he was m opposition, may have been such that he was not informed of it. BIIX PASSED. The Mining Companies Act Amend ment Bill, which had been 'aid aside by the Council, was re-introduced, com mitted, and' the amendment withdrawn that had been sent up to the Council. The Bill was then read a third time and passed. THE APPJROPRIATION BILL. On the motion for the third reading of the Appropriation Bill, Mr Rolleston said that the House had just had a striking ex emplification of the propriety of the course taken by the House last night, and it showed that the Opposition were justi fied m insisting that the Appropriation Bill should be the last Bill considered, m order that no other business could be pos sibly brought forward. He hoped, how ever, that the last day of the session would not be the occasion of sending members to their homes leaving any angry feelings behind them, but they should all do their best during the recess for the good of the colony. He referred to the Legislative Council appointments, and sfciongly condemned the action of the Government m having sought the inter vention of the Secretary of State m this mattfer. It was a course calculated seri ously to interfere with our loc tl Govern ment, and was not likely to create ?> go^ii impression m the colony. Referring to the Land Bill, he thought that it Tvas no improvement on the land law of the country. It tended to create dummynm and foster speculation m all directions. He ventured to think that it would cause a revulsion of popular feeling from one end of the colony to the other. As to the Electoral Bill he considered that the action of the Government had been sub versive of all political morality, Mr Scobie McKenzie had spoken strongly on the Rill, and he (Mr Rolleston) agreed with him that it revealed an extraordinary state of political duplicity on the part of the Government. He was one who was opposed to the women'.j franchise, but he confessed that the Electoral Bill had been made a play ground for political dishonesty and chic anery. After referring to other proceed ings m connection with the Electoral Bill, which he regarded as discreditable m the extreme, he regretted to say that the days of chivalry appeared to be qver. Both s}des' p,f the 1 Ijoqse had accused the Government openly of treaohery, and it was impossible to fitly characterise their, action over the Bill from first to laste Their Civil Service Bill had gone to fcha wall, although it had been made s prominent subject m the Governor'l speech. The fact was that the Civi Service suffered at present from a reiga of terror, and no man m that service dared to call his soul his own unless he were of what was termed '* the right colour." He thought that thab W-as. greasy |<q be regjretfed, ajritl he Wft.Y-n.ed the Government f;hat they were pursuing a very dangerous, course m thus allowing rh.e service to be demoralised. He ra ferred at some length to the Native question, and considered the .Native difficulty by no means likely to be settled by the present Government. What was wanted was to wipe oufc all existing Native land laws, and make a fresh start altogether. It was simply a mockery to pass such a Bill as. the Native I^and \JaUdstfon of Tides Bill. Tiie whole question of; Native land' purchases' was' in' a m.qst unsatisfactory "state*, a^d Lu.hdon.'s, transactions wjth the (jcoy.crnm.ent wqujcj, be the talk of the firesu^e, a,nd wqujd. n.ot rajse th,e Government \n the estimation of the people. A£ the same time he con gratulated ths Premier on. the, passing of i}\6 West Coast Settlements Bill. Re ferring to the conduct of the business of the House, he said that the acting Premier could not resist his old habit of stone walling, and two whole nights had, been occupied by Mr.§?dd9» m blCClung Bills, on tht Oi'uer Paper. He had already that morning spoken of tfye fl£cessitv o$ some ofyancje being made m tire constitvi tipfj §f Committee's* appointed by the Gfovernnqent. T^ere V<evs v was an, oc casion, when, Bil]s submitted to the House were so loosely and oarelessly drafted as m thia session. They had verbal draft ings which nobody could understand, and which would lead to trouble m the future. He asked the House to look at the legis lation they had passed, and see how much of it was necessary and how much was local. The whole of the legislation this isession necessary to be done by the centra^ legislature might have !tbeen x con tained m eighV'or ten-Bills', so that the session had been prolonged for near}y.four months instead ot being finished m five>jr six weeks. He considered that Ministers t^pent far tog m.U.c.h tin^e. d,usfin.g Vh"a recess an the platform, to the neqlegfc of their departmental work, and this accounted for the ignorance of the Government on many of the Bills which they had brought down. With respect to the course taken by the Government on the Public Works State ment he said that it was extremely wrou«' thut the House should have been kept to the last moment before the Statement was brought down. He had spokeu O n tfye

; administration of the Government in no | upirit of acrimony, but he felt that he ] should not be doing his duty if he had not put his views clearly before the Govern ment, as it was only by so doing that he could hope to cause them to amend their ways for the future. He admitted that the position of every Government Avas a difficult one, and specially was that the ease with the present Government, since the loss of their chief. He claimed for . tho Opposition that they had acted all through with a desire for the welfare of the country, and with no idea of obstruct ing the business of the House in any way, so that the charges made against his party in that respect were wholly un founded. He had the greatest faith that the popular will would work out its own destinies, but he condemned the introduction of revolutionary mea sures. He regretted that some of the politicans Avent about the country preach ing aboui abolition of the Legislative Council, and against the rights of those who were termed " social pests." That was gieatly to be deplored. They should strive to look for higher results. He hoped that now they were about to part for a season, the efforts of our public men during the recess would not be to preach discontent to the people of the colony, and endeavor to set class against class, but that they would all work for the good of the colony as a whole. Mr C. H. Mills, Mr Guinness, Mr Bruce, Br Newman, Mr Buick, Mr R, H. Reeves, Mr Richardson, Mr Macin tosh, Mr G. Hutchison, Mr O'Connor, and Mr Buchanan also spoke on the Bill. The Bill was read a third time. On the motion that the Bill do pass, Mr Seddon regretted having to undertake the task of replying to the speeches of members, especially when the cause of that was the illness of the Premier. He felt sure that the House would heartily endorse the wish that Mr Ballance would soon be restored to health. The duty cast on him (Mr Seddon) was not sought by him, and if any snortcomings had occurred in his leardership it was not wilfully done. Respecting the con stitutional question and the Council appointments, he agreed with Mr Rolleston that it had a most im portant bearing, but the effect of it had been to restore to the people the rights which they had been deprived of for years. He denied Mr Rolleston's con tention that the Government should have made these appointments before refer ring the matter to the House. He contended that the Government were correct in asserting their rights, as they had d<;ne. They had to thank the Secretary of State for s.jme of the great measures passed by the House Such a spectacle, he hoped, would never occur again as that of the leader of the Government in the Upper House pleading to a large hostile majority to pass the Government measures. As to the charges made against the Government on the Electoral Bill, he denied that the Government had been guilty of any treachery in the matter. He held that the Council were to blame for the whole thing. The Government had been true fco their principles, and if there had been treachery it came from the other side. Had Sir John Hall and Mr Rolleston ex ercised that influence which they could have exercised, the Electoral Bill would now have been the law of the land. The fact was that in the Lower House there nad been obstruction, and in the Upper House destruction. Mr Rolleston told them that he regretted that the Civil Service Bill had not passed, and had ques tioned the sincerity of the Government in the matter. But the Government had done the best they could in drafting the Bill which had been before the House, and was now before the country, so that next session a perfect measure would be brought down instead of an imperfect one. The Government had dropped the Bill at the instigation of their supporters, and they would not consent to pas* any measure at the dictation of the Opposi tion. With respect to Mr Rolleston's jtiic.iu'j- 'hi i!ij Xmlivo .Department, that gentleman must admit that the Government had put a careful adminis trator at its h,ead, and as to sweeping away all existing laws, that was a very, large order which would not tend to a satisfactory settlement of the Native land question. He recognised Mr Rolleston's admission that the Premier had done good service in passing the West Coast Settlements Bill. As regards ex-Judge Edwards' position, he said that the Government li»d dealt with that question in its various stages. After it had been decided by the Privy Council, it was not for the Government to take the initiative. It was not for the Government to run after Mr Edwards and ask him what action should be taken about his case. Respecting Mr Rolleston's state ments that Mr Lundon's transaction would ring throughout the country, and xiot to the credit of the Government, he asserted that if the Whyte scrip transactions were dealt with in the same manner it would not redound to the credit of the late Government or to the late Minister of Lands. (Mr Richardson : The honourable gentleman is stating what is absolutely contrary to fact.) Well, he should take an early opportunity of lay ing the papers on the table. (Mr Rich ardson : Let the honourable gentleman lay on the table all the papers.) He went on to refer further to other scrip transac tions, and said that a member of the. House was implicated, jn, 'if. (Mr Rok leston: The honourable gentleman is making accusations which he dar«? not make if the member referred to were present). Referring to the administra tion of the Government he asserted that it compared very favourably with that of previous Governments. (Mr Richardson : Self-praise is no recommendation.) That was his opinion any way. Mr Rolleston hud complained that Ministers had spoken too much on the platform., but;' the Go vernment intended' to continue that course, whidn' had done so much good for the people of the colony. The only chance for the Government putting tfcefr whole policy before tfye (jo.ujatr.y was by the, platform. v" \^ith, fesp.ectf to the. complaint th,a,t the Public Works Statement h^d been brought down so la.te in the session, his reply to that was that when it did oome down it was perfeot, and Ministers had broken the record by having their estimates reduced by only £2, (Mr Richardson: Why not admit that the Statement had fco be cor rected tQ the extent of <£960Q) A T%e member for Mataura. tf£,§ yejjy. good ajt figures, but ha, |M[r $edd;on), asserted. tlfcat fh.e. Pu,b}ip^.'Wor|s!S,ta't^ment 4iid W& mv se.i'ioqs criticism,. He $e|en,de4 the policy pf the G,ovsrnipd§nt. The fegisla- t^o,n which i tl\ey h#d brought in had been o,f iv niost moderate character. The Government had not gone round the aolony either inciting the people or intro ducing violent legislation. The time was coming when Government must of necs sity see that in the interests of the country some change was needed in the Council; He believed that if that C^a^be'if." had contained some Labp.ur members their Bills would siof'ha've been rejected there. I (Mr Buchanan : Why did you not put j them there.) They had taken the proper course in what they had done. As, to ths assertion of the member f.o| Wajfcotara, that this was, th,e Tjfcffit session, tbey had |ye:p witnessed, hq pointed out that ihey had p?*ssed the Bankruptcy Bill, the Workmen s Lien Bill, the Jjfind Bill, and the Land and Income Tax Bill. Would anyone call the session which had seen those Bills passed into law the worst they had had. Mr Hutch^ had also told them that ths women's' suffrage would be fate,l ijo the Ministerial party, and that that Was the reason it had been dropped. But "•'there was no mem-. 1 bef uvtta: jßfcUse who Ije&red. t|e> vvo#r\'a,'

suffrage more than Mr Hutchison did. j As members wished to .leave by the 1 steamer he should not detain the House much longer (Mr Thomas Mackenzie : Why, you'll stonewall the steamer ) He , referred at some length ro Mr Hutchi son's political career. With respect to die Government Railways Bill, which had been dropped this session, he asserted that it was an absolute necessity that some change should be made m the management of the railways. The Bill had now been circulated, and next session he hoped lo see it become law. The finances of the colony "were m a sound condition, and a degree of prosperity cx i isted m the country that did not exist when the Government look office. i The Bill was passei on the voices. THE I'KQROGmON\ The Housti adjourned for a week, and will b-? prorogued by Commission.

THE MARKETS.

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION. London, October 11. English wheat is Is and foreign wheat 6d dearer. At the wool sales the selection offered is poor and irregular. Prices for faulty wools are m buyers' favor. Sydney, October 11. There was a good attendance at the wool sales and competition was spirited, greasy sorts bringing up to 7fd ; scoured, llfd to Is Id.

TELEGRAPHIC.

HOME AND FOREIGN

PEK.PBESS ASSOCI4TION,

STATE OF MELBOURNE.

London, October 10. A letter m the " Daily News" des cribes Melbourne as m an awful plight, and says that the poverty is paralleled 1 only by that to be seen m London. THE THRONE OF HANOVER. The Duke of Cumberland declines to abandon his claim to the throne of HannvAr

TENNYSON.

Her Majesty the Queen has wired to Mr Hallam Tennyson as follows :-—" I am most truly deeply grieved that a great poet and kind friend has left the world. He was ever so kind to me. I am so full of sympathy and feel so deeply for your dear mother." The Universities and learned socie ties, and the colonial Agents-General will send representatives to the funeral to-morrow. Mr Munro conveyed to the family of the deceased poet the message of sym pathy sent by Melbourne residents. The pall-bearers will be Mr R. Lincola, United States Minister m London, the Marquis of Dufferin, and the Duke of Argyle.

THE COLUMBUS CELEBRA TION.

Madrid, October 10. Spanish, British, and other warships escorted the Queen Regent on her visit to Cadiz and Huelva to witness the fetes m celebration of tbe dis coveries by Columbus. Much en thusiasm was displayed. Washington, October 10. Business m New York is suspended for four days to celebrate the discovery of America by Columbus. DYNAMITE AT CARNEGIE'S. A portion of Carnegie's mills at Homestead has been dynamited, but the bomb was defective and the damage was not extensive. New York, October 11. Another dynamite outrage is re ported from Homestead, m which two non-Unionists were injured.

THE TONQUIN BOUNDARY QUESTION.

Hong jvong, October 10. The Chinese are engaged m a dis pute with the French as to the boundaries of Tonquin. They are in vading that country, burning villages, and helping the piratical bands known as the Black Flags. The position is becoming critical.

AUSTRALIAN.

THE SAN FRANCISCO SERVICE. Sydney. October 11. Sir G. R. Dibbs is stiU negotiating with the Postmaster-General of New Zealand, respecting the subsidy to the San Francisco mail service. As shoe ing the value of the steamers making Sydney the terminal port,, it is stated that during the ia&t twelve months mort than £A\ t QO& was spent m con nection, with, the. vessels.

WANT OF CONFIDENCE.

Adelaide, October 11, Sir J. W. Dowdner has moved to the effect that the House is dissatis fied with the financial proposals of the Government. The debate is proceed-, ing.

BROKEN HILL.

Sydney, October 11. It is understood that the new Union, at Broken Hill is the outcome of Masonic influence.

A. and P. Assciation.

THE LIQUOR BOOTHS QUESTION. A special general meeting of the mem bers of the Ashburton A. and P. Associa tion, called by advertisement, was held m the arcade Chambers yesterday afternoon, and was very largely attended, about fifty members being present—several who are but seldom seen at the ordinary busi ness meetings of the Association. The Chairman (Mr Rudolph Friedlander, president of the Association) said the meeting had been called somewhat un expectedly to some of them. He had summoned them together at the request of stvera! members who desired to have a special general meeting, 'rhe rules of the Association admitted of such meetings being called, aud he had complied with* the request. In the advertisement no special business had been specified be cause none had been specified to him ; but general business could be taken at a general meeting, and he would ask the Secretary to read what correspondence he had. The Secretary read a letter from Mr E. ®. Wright, M.H.R., offering » first prize of £2 2s and a second of £ 1 Is for home made bread m which yeast was used, or afc any rate no baking powder. The offer was received with applause. A letter was also read from the railway authorities, stating that the same train arrangements as last year would be made for the Show, with the exception that there would be no excursion fares from Christchurch, as last year these fares were taken advantage of by so few people that the traffic did not warrant excursion rates. The Secretary said he had also written to Mr E. G. Wright on the snbject. THE LIQUOR QUESTION. Mr Leadley said he was one of those looked upon as responsible for the calling of the meeting. He thought they would have been asked to enter specifically into the business for which they had met, and that other business would have been re ferred to the committee. He asked that the petition bearing on the sale of intoxi cating liquor on the Show Ground be read. The Chairman said although the object of the meeting had been well understood, no specific object had been given to him. He had simply been asked to call a meet ing, and he had done so. He had. of course, no objection to the reading of the petition. The Secretary then read the petition which was read at the meeting held last week—praying that no alcoholic liquor bo allowed to be sold on the Show Grounds on Show day. The petition was signed by about 130 persons m the town and county, and the names of the signatories were read after a vote had been takea whether this should be done or not. In response to a question, the Secretary, after going over the list, said there were twelve members of the Association among those signing. Mr Martin Griffin drew attention to the fact that a number of females and children had signed the petition. Hi a wife's initials were the same as his own, and he begged to say that the name appearing on the petition was not his. Mr Leadley said that, m order to put. the discussion on a proper basis, he would move that the prayer of the petition be granted. He claimed and took no responsibility for the petition^ except as a sympathiser with it. It was, not m his writing, he had neither framed, dictated nor inspired it; but; he had been asked to stand sponsor for it there, and he did so wilhogly on this, as on other occasions. It had been sought to throw discredit on the petition because women and children hud signed it. That fact did not depre ciate it m any way. The Association depended upon the public for the success of their Show, and if the ladies had put their names to the petition it was only gallant on their part to receive it. H.e had been charged, with the promoters of the petition, of seeking cheap popularity m this matter. He sought no popularity, but thought it » good sign when it was considered popularity to champion a petition of this nature. Hq held m his hand a document containiag the signatures ot forty-six gentlemen, who guaranteed membership subscriptions to the Asso ciation for two years on condition that the Association permit no liquor to be sold at the Sfeow. The money represented by these, forty-six names was already all m hana or nearly all, was looked up m the safe of a business man m town, and would be available at once if this motion were passed. The question of finance had been, raised, but this document would recoup any loss on that head, and was a fall an <£ sufficient answer to that question. But. he took higher ground thaa the mere question of finance. The, g' flow was m educating medium. They brought their stock and the products of their fields into the grounds, ajyj advertised the district and its capabilities. It was wise to do tlus-^%6 to advertise their good quali ty but not wise to advertise their vices. Grangers came and admired their stock, paying the exhibits their meed of praise ' and then they looked round among th* men, and did not admire the vices, He asked the Association not to advertise the vices of the district, He felt fcb* motion, of his .wouM be lost: he kwsw it would v *v* h£ could tek6 * bating, and when this thing was settled for the time he hoped they would all still work for the Society. He had his feelings I and his opinions about this drink matter and he was, aofe ashamed of them. Mr John Small asked for the names of the gentlemen signing, the document Mr Leadley referred, to* . Mr Leadley read the document and the mJSX^SSS Willowl^seconde* MrG. H. Alington, Mfethven, said it was a great pi ty this. taotkm been introduced B b took it thftfe the K-how was for &c amusement of the public, and if. intoxicating liquor was nofc to be sold,J c hen no other liquors should be soj^ He did nor. see why any one pWernng whisky should be compelled to drink seltzer water. Mr Leadley had read s> list of nrmes of gentlemenwwob o would become subscribing members of the Association if intoxicating liqup;^ Wer^ not sold. If a canvass were mnd e ; fc would be found that as many mem ber* n f the Association would motion were passed. The) Chairman W^^ the Secrefc to read a letter **■ had been from Mr 1. V. PP'^on, stating that if this prohib^n motu Jn were carried he Tfou]<J withdraw frr jm membership of the (Association. Mr Lea^ ley said this was no argument. It cut hijth ways, as temperance men also could \vithdraw., but had more sense thai* do Sf>, *Sx H. H. Secretan, Eakaia, asked tj&e Chairman m what position the Committee would be placed if the motion were car ried ?. They had already committed them selves to the auction of the privileges. The Chairman said the course followed! had been that of past years. The auction eer would, of course, have to be paid his commission, i Mr D. Thomas said tha question was not one of the auctioneer's commission that was a trifling matter—it was whether the alterations proposed could be made this year under the rules of the Associa tion % Whatever they did they should do flegallyv f The Chairman said it was a rery awk ward thing to place on hin shoulders as president the onus of deciding whether or not it was too late to make this altera tion. He would. fcave that question to be dealt with, by that general meeting. Mr Lj*ad>y B^'Jfe TJiobmw had at th<*

THE ASfIBURTON G(TARDIAN i WEDNESDAY, OCIOBER IS, 1893



Tlte Best Tea ! IN CANTERBURY for the money; and free from any excess of astringency. COUNTESS 2s, ASK YOUR. GROffr BS,, When Mr Ql^tjone introduced hi# Howie ! Rule b\H fee declared it had many rivals but n,o,t an,eau&l* Passjng tnoxQ, $he region of politics no domestic life we believe the remark to, be fcyii€> oi Warburton Can't Be Bpsij toftkiog Pow*i«r. Try it.—Advt. The " Family Doctor"' of July 16 says:— W<J n*ve saan hosts of letters from all sorts and conditions of people, in which the writers acknowledge the benefit they have, received from the wonderful mixture, whkh, as a curative agent cannot be too, estimated, since it cleanses and otears the blood from all impurities., aiiict restores it to its normal condition, If the blood is 1 diseased. $&<& wdy is diseased, and the pa,tie^t faiigwishes. Clarke's Blood Mixti^©, i ?s a, medioine of the greatest possible,vq,iu^, and it has attained a popufovite almost unprecedented. It is cer.!sspfc tnie. finest blood purifier that soien.Qg, and skill have brought to light tip, to, the present time, and we can \?itft the utmost confidence re eoxftmend it to our aubaoribers and the public geß,erally.—(Advt) Thk Bkst Remedy fob iKDiGESTroN—. Norton's Camomile Pills are confid,e»ty recommended as a simple remedy for [ndigestion, which is the causs oi nearly all the diseases to >vh\^ we' are subjects Norton's PiLify, justice called the 'Nature^ Sir«B^thenor of t>ie Humw StcTO&oh', v act as a powerful tonic and g«n,tlti perWt, are mild in their ojp.ersvfciQ3«. anc! afe" under any circumst^c^g,. Sold in bottles, at Is ljd, 2s iis,'byall medicine venflors throughiovii tU« vayliX ' CK^o^Nfii^ adwj Digestive Biscuits for Inyalids are unsurpassed. Mads bj



HoLLOWAV'f* VlhhS ANP OINTJfENT.-rSeif Help.—Prior to fche dj.scoyery of these remedies an easy, ready a»d pgliitWe reznedy £or outward disfigurations and jn»y%rd com plications was practically unknown. W° w* need now be at a loss if they should unfor tunately suffer from piles, ulcers, sores, tumors, boils, bruises, sprains, etc. Envelop ing Holloway's medicines are very intelli gible printed directions for using them, [which sJmM be very attentively studied and iti^nedMU^ followed by all who resort •to ithis l t : reatj,nen,fc. ,§ ( o^r or later tne sufere.r will Assuredly ,tiia^ frtfor Jhe worst diseases, fhe sea«rch.m| 6mtmenfc > disperses »ll those jflaligiUaiitjhuitiours' Whicn aggravate dis-easfls of tj*e g{jin ; prevents the cicatrization of ulcers a^d tendencies m the system, ; Kkating's Cough Lozekres cms (3oiigrjs, Asthma, Bronchitis. Medical testimony tates that iiO other medicine is so effectual •a p/;e cure of those dangerous maladies. fflne'lopeftgii alone gives ease, on™ or W<?, at Jjedtime ensures ptyfo Far relieving difficulty | sjf J^atiinjg %%y .^ i^y/j,laable. They j "witaiu Bo g»piuni hpr apy violent drug, gold v" nil r^mtets m ns I* H'd w* 9f* fiai?h most delicate biscuit l"«Mlfi l«jF d Aulsebrook and Co



4% !IUMt. | CASH Advertisements uucier th s I headins not exceeding SIXTEEN WORDS 1/-. Addresses may be left at Mi is Office. PX)£JND, Overcoat, on Ashburton Traffic Bridge. App'y Thomas Williams, Carrier. 10*65 T" OST, between Dr I /eahy's house and JLJ the Post rffice. Boy's Brown Cape. Finder please leave at the office of this paper^ 10 66 ANTKD. Apprentices to the Dress making. Apply to Mrs Kennedy and Miss Cameron, Moore street. 10§64 BICYCLE EtOA.I> BACE, OOrOBUB 28. 10 61 rpHE Messiah, cheap edition. iNew I Bicycle Song and Chorus, "The Wheel's the life fur. me" ; very popular. Swibner I and Harper's Magazines.—H. M. Jonev _ i ■ 00 D management of Infants and V Young Children, by l>r Saunders, Stamp and Scrap \lbums. New Lines m Note Papers.—H. M. Jones. WANTED, at once, a first class man. Mustbea good hand with horses and have a thorough knowledge of gardening. Apply Leicester Matson, care of David Thomas. 10 *9 SOMERSET Meat Mart. The oldest, the largest, the best, and the cheap est. Small 'xoods a specialty. Full weights guaranteed. A trial solicited. —W. J. Siloock. 4t182 HATCH your Chickens early ; Brown and White Leghorns, Andalusiana, and Black Spanish eggs. Guaranteed pure atrains. H. G. Flower, East Street. ~VTEW Premises will be opened on IN Saturday, October 22. S Salek'n present Stock m temporary premises being sold QHARPLIIS & Company, Hpringburn O Saw Mills, have large quantities of birch and pin 6 building timber for sale, at very cheap rates. Delivery anywhere. 9§176 »» ' lIT ANTED Known—Grand Display V r of all the newest shapes m Ladies' Summer Hats. Special sample shipment. One of each shape ; at S. W, Alcorn & Cos. • > T OSE not the opportunity to buy I j Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery at Greatly Reduced Prices at S. Salek's, Jeweller. _^ V\TANTED— Ladies to inspect our W new and beautiful stock of Sum mer Dress Materials. Delaines, Pongee Cloths, Prints, etc, now open at S. W. !■ Alcorn & Cos. WANTED Known—New Flannelettes at extraordinary prices ; 3s ltd and 4s lid doz. Thirty per cent under price.—W. H. Collifr. WHY should we le* the rain water off our roots rot our buildings and run to waste when Hardley. will find and fix spouting at 4d per foot. Also good Water Tanks, guaranteed, from thirty shillings. Note his address—J. W. Hardley, Plumber and Gasfitter, East Street. WANTED Known--We are now show ing the most stylish and best variety of Millinery we have ever had. Come and inspect.—H. 0. Sbgbrs, Melford House. __„________- A FEW eight and one-day Wooden Striking Clocks, and pretty Man tel-piece Clocks, to be cleared Chsap at S. Salek's, Jeweller. WANTED Known—Dr Scott's cele brated Blecfcris Corsets can only be obtained m Ashburton at W. H. Colmer's, "Thfi Corner." CVTANTED—Uentieroen betore buying »▼ their Suits and Clothing of all descriptions to inspect our stock. £1000 worth must ba sold regardless of cost. — H C. Segers, Melford House. MRS CONLA.N and Miss Arnott, Costume Makers, have removed to Triangle—next Haurahan, Baker, and are prepared to guarantee perfect fit, and latest P*ris fashions. Dresses made from 10a 6d. 7§154 WANTED Known—lf you want good value m first-class Drapery &nd Slothing for your money go to H. C- Segers, Melford House. Great reduc tions now on. ALL WooJ Colonial 'iweed Suits to measure; fit and T/jrknjanship guaranteed: from 50s cash, liopßßi Axcokn, Ashburton 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 pely upon being attended to promptly. oash given for first class dairy produce oniy.—C^flt Siore, Havelock street. W~~I[NDMILLS supplied and fijted. 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 t y \y, 4akdi,ey, Plumber and Gasfitter. nrTANTED Known—Pumps, Pumps ! W Pumps. I have on hand the largest stocfc fn fawn of Pumps, Piping, Gas, Steam, »nd W*ter fittings. Manu facturers of Galvanised $t.eejl Gutters, Spouting, eidginsf. and Down Pipe fo any strength, size op pattern..—J. W. Habuley, East street. WAITED Known — Being over stocked, and having new Spring Bonta and Shoes just arrived, J. ( Moison intends selling at little over cost grice, i some below cost, for two months, kreafe Bargains, The stock is the choicest m Ashburton. Hu superior own. mako v kept on han<2, unsurpassed m New Zealand. L staff of men kept. All work and repairs under my own supervision, md 4ftr» m the shortest notice—. J. Moisrar, J?asjb §fcr/»efc r|'pwn Hall shop.



f\F VITAL INTEREST TO EVERY READER OF THIS, BBCATJSE IT SAVES YOUR POUNDS BIG VALUE FOR LITTLE MONEY AT HARDLEY BROS. (LATE SPENUBR & CO.) THE REMAINDER OF THE STOCK MUST GO DURING THE NEXT WE HAVE ALREADY ARRIVED A BEAUTIFUL lASSGRTMENT OF NEW GOODS, WHICH WILL BE SLAUGHTERED WITH THE REMAINDER OP SPENCER'S STOCK BEMEMBEB, FOE A FEW MOKE DAYS ONLY. BOOTS. BOOTS. ' WE HAVE SOME OP THE BE9T VALUE EVER SHOWN. COME AND SEE FOR YOURSELF. MILLINERY OF THE LATEST STYLE, Under the Management of Miss Tukkbr, late of Messrs Strange and Co., Christchurch. htafaW H. HARDLEY. Late of Mr Andrew Orr. GLAD TIDINGS G. J. NEILL and 00. HAVE OPENED UP A NEW STOCK OF OTEKAL DBAPEBY, CLOTHING, AND B O O T &. IN FRIEDLANDER'S BUILDINGS, CORNER OP EAST & MOORE STFJBETB. —o— EVERYTHING GOOD. EVERYTHING CHEAP. A special line of 80in. Linen Twill Sheeting worth Is 9d for Is 2d Calicoes, 2s 6d a dozen j FUnnelettes 3s 9cl a dozen Strong Cotton Shirtings, 4|d; Forfar, 36m wide, 6M New Washing Prints, 4*d ; New Dress Materials 4^d Doable width Cashmeres, ail colors, worth 2s 9d for la lUi Men's S^ong Tweed Suits, 25s ; Men's Strong Tweed Trousers, 7s lid Wonderful Bargains m Boys' Suits BOOTS FOR THE MILLION- Men's Colonial-made Nailed Shooters, 8s U Men's Colonial-made Bluchers, 5s 3d Women's Glove Kid Elastic "Boots, 6s lid A large stock of Ladies' Walking Boots and Shoes, cheap Children's Patent Leather Strap Slippers m endless variety, AT G. J. NEILL and GO'S. ES.-MR NEILL^as Manager for W. WfISPENCER >nd 00. for the past four years. New Zealand Clothing Factory FOR Waterproofs, Waterproofs, (Our Own Make), Every Garment Guaranteed. MEN'S AND BOYS' SUITS, HATS, SHIRTS, fcCARVES, MERCERY. Newest, Styles and of Good Quality. AGENT FOR THE WOMAN'S FRIEND STOVE MAT (Something Few). Agents for-WERTHEIMS' CELEBRATED SEWING MACHINE. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY (Temporary Prauises), TANCRED STREET. orE ]VBO OF PW PREUIISES. satuedayToctober 22, »T<i>ir "WATHFTMAKaR & JfiWBLLEK, will show the finest Sto^Tcof SQ^&^Swrewellty SiWer and Electro-plated Ware, Marbje . r* Gold *r*& gljer 61^ 0 Uo and Monowai, there is to band* f°C fcFcf WeddS an^Birthday Pr^^te and Presentation Testimonials, there will be opened up a « some ye choicp Goods? which i-Aft^in any other town m New Zealand. _ 4 OPENING DAY, SATURDAY_OCTOBER 22 --->S. SALBK.