MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close for the following places as, under, subject to the necessary alterations :— WEDNESDAY, September 28. For United Kingdom and Continent ot Europe, (specially addressed "per Orient steamer " only), Point de Galle, India, China, Japan, etc., and also for Australian Colonies, per express (to connect with s.s. Waihora at Port. Chalmers) : —Ordinary letters at 15.30 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 Aorangi, as follows : — Ordinary letters, books, and newspapers, at O.«<"> p.m. ; money 1 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 m London November 9. THURSDAY, September 28. For Northern Ports and Westporfc, and also for Australian Colonies (except Tasma nia), per Mataroa, at 6.50 p.m. • lata fee letters, van, express, 6.55 p.m. SATURDAY, October 1. For Chatham Islands, per Kahu, at 0,80 p.m.; late *cc letters, guard's van, express, at 6.55 p.m. WEDNESDAY, October 5. For the United Kingdom, Continent of Europe, and America and West Indies (via San Francisco), Sandwich Islands, etc., and also for Northern Ports ef New Zealand, per Takapuna, as follows:— Ordinary letters, books, and newspapers, at 6.15 p.m. : registered letters, at 5 p.m. ; moDey orders, 3 p.m.; late fee letters, guard's van, express train, 6.55 p.m. This mail will be due m London on November 9. j j j

ENGLISH MAILS.

HOMKWAKD—DIRECT MAILS. Doric, sailed August 18, due London September 28. Arawa, sailed September 15, due m London October 25. Aorangi, leving September 29, due m Londoa on November 9. OUTWARD—DIRECT MAIM. Rimatuka, sailed August 20, due colony October 3k HOMEWARD—SAN KRANCISOO MAILS, . Left Auckland September 10, due London October 12. '«, The next mail leaves Auckland October 8, due London November 9. OUTWARD—SAN fRANCISCO MATLS. Left London September 3, due October 5. The letter-box will be cleaned for des patch of correspondence from Ashburton Post Office to the under-mentioned places as follows; Tor »>m- V m" P' m- Burnham and Dunsandel (daily) ... ... v . 3.15 Chertsey and Rakaia (daily) ~ 6.30 3.15 6.20 Christchurch and North (daily) 6.30 3.15 6.20 and on Mondays, Wed nesdays, and Fridays... 10.30 Dromore (daily) 6.30 Eiffelton and Willowby. Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays 10.30 Elgin, Wakanui, Seaview, Seafield, and Kyle, ■ Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays 6,30 Flemingfcon* Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays 3>5 Geraldine (daily) 10.30 Greenstreet, WiDchmore, and Forks, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays 6.50 Lismore, Tuesdays and Fridays... 10.30 Methven (daily) 3.15 Mt. Somers, Springburn, Bushside, and Alford Forest (daily) 4.0 Mayfield and Buapuua,: Mondays and Thursdays 4 0 Newlands, Tuesdays and Fridays m 11.0 Thnaru, Dunedin, and South (daily) 12.30 Selwyn (daily) ... ... 6.20 Temuka fc Timaru (daily) 10.30 12.30 and on Tuesdays, Thurs days and Saturdays ... 3.15 Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, and Waimafce (daily)... 10 30 and on Tuesdays, Thurs days, and Saturdays ... 3,15 Wheatstone, Ashton, Waterton, and Long beach (daily) 3.45 N.B. — Letters containing anything of value should be handed to the Postmaster to be registered. Letters containing coin, if posted un registered, will hecompulsorilyregistered a/ni cliarged double registi ation fee.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalkbit. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1892. THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS.

The question At issue between the Governor and the Ministry has been decided m the only way m which it could constitutionally be settled—by his Excellency being informed by the Secretary of State for the Colonies that he roust m the circumstances accept the advice of his Ministers. The Government have, therefore, justi fied their insistence upon the principle of colonial self-government, and Lord Ripon has endorsed the opinion of Lord Knutsford upon the duty of a Colonial Governor m such cases. Not that there was a parallell between th« Atkinson appointments and those sought to be made by Mr Ballance ; the former were made by a Ministry that had just sustained a most disas trous defeat at the polls and already having a majority m the Council, while the latter were proposed by a Government possessing by far the largest majority m the Representative rf "Be that had ever been held by a New Zealand Ministry, but powerless m the Council m «»* ~th^ cause of the appointments °J \ a™* predecessors. The appointments will?! 1 the Governor will now make will not place the Government m a majority m the Upper House, but £hey will secure reasonabls consideration qi Ministerial measures, and prevent their being either thrown out from malice aforethought or mutilated by stupid amendments. The nominations may be made at once, or they may be deferred until after the close of the session ; m neither case can the claim of the Opposition to be informed of the course the Government propose to take be upheld, though there i? lfttlp doubt a Ministerial statement,on %s matter will be made to the House. The decision of the Colonial Secretary is a severe disappointment jt# the Opposition, and they allowed it to be seen m the ungracious manner m which they received the intelligence, Their demand that the Government should lay before the House the confidential message from the Colonial Secretary to the Governor was a characteristic example of the execrable temper that is at present displayed by the Opposition m their endeavors to embarrass the Government and .Obstruct the progress of public business.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Entries for the Ashburton Horse Parade cloae at live o'clock this evening. A general meeting of Ashburton Athletic and Cycling Club is advertised for Thursday evening. An indication of the approach of summer is shown by the announcement that the Longbeach coach will next Monday begin.to leave the Ashburton Post Office at 5 p.m. The " Hawke's Bay Herald " inserts the following notice to correspondents:— " Pahiatua.~The editor of the •• Herald " is not desirous of following Mr Haggen to gaol." The Ashburton Cricket Club are compelled by the wet weather to postpone the opening match until Wednesday, October 4. Prac tice will, however commence on Friday afternoon. It is said (says the "North Otago Times") that a quarietr of grain speculators m Canterbury have, amongst them, lost about £100,000 this year m grain dealings. They made about a, similar amount last year, and the ups and downs of grain dealings are exemplified m these facts. A learned gentleman m Napier quoted m Court the meaning^ of a certain word as denned m Wetister's dictionary. Counsel on the opposite side said Webster was not much ot an authority, judging from his definition of "wicket-keeper" who, he said, waa " a player m cricket who stands with a bat to protect the wicket from the ball.' The meeting on Monday evening m con nection with the production at Christmas of Handel's "Messiah" was fairly well attended, fully thirty ladies and gentlemen facing the bad weather. Several choruses from the oratorio were rehearsed and went very well, and then a business meeting was held at which a resolution to form a society was adopted, and a Committee appointed to report at next meeting. The Committee comprised Mestirs Owen, Williams, H. A. Gates, Booth, and Kempthorne, One of Sir Wilfrid Lawßon's latest stories ia of a parent who could not decide what to do with his son just emancipated from school. With a view to ascertaining the natural bent of the boy's mind he locked him into a room m which had been conspicuously placed an apple, a£s note, and a Bible. The result of the experiment decided the father to make the lad a politician. When he entered the room after the lapse of a quarter of an hour he found that the apple had been eaten and the £5 note pocketed. The Bible had been used as a footstool to enable the boy to reach the other things. In the Westminister County Court lately an action was brought by a lady named Kendal against the proprietor of " Flashes " newspaper, to recover a silk dress or its value. The evidence of the plaintiff showed that on March 28 an advertisement appeared of tea at 2s per lb, and the plaintiff bought 61b, for which she paid 12s. The person who sent m the largest number of coupons was to have a new silk dress. Plaintiff was told by the defendant's manager that Mrs Kendal had sent m the largest number of coupons, as no one else sent m any at all. The dress was never given. His Honor, gave a verdict for the plaintiff for £5 damages and costs. Mrs Abner Taylor, the wife of the millionaire Chicago Congressman, has initiated a stanLngly unique fad It has been customary m Washington for ladies to secure the autographs of senators, repre sentatives, and high public dignitaries m albums. Mrs Taylor's ambition has out grown the album stage. There is passing through the house of Representatives one of Mrs Taylor's undergarments, known to the fair sex as a petticoat. A neat little note from Mrs Taylor is appended, addressed to the representatives, requesting each to write his autograph upon the garment. She explains m her note that it is her purpose to embroider the names m silk, with a view to possessing, when the ornament is completed, an autograph petticoat of the present Cdiii gress. A San Francisco paper records a comical Chamber of Commerce episode at Oakland (Gal) A Mr Q. R. Porter drew up a document to which he obtained the signa tures of 123 "leading citizens" by which the signers bound themselves to do all m their power to advance Oakland (here lay what the paper calls the " joker ") to pay a subscription of twenty-four dollars a year, m monthly instalments tha said subsidy to be collected by the secretary. The work of collection was attended with considerable difficulty, the leading business men being somewhat sore at the practical joke that had been played upon them j but there was no escape. One citizen, a Mr Joyce, went so far when called upon by the ingenious Porter for his monthly two dollars as to call him a " blackmailer " and chastise him m the rear with his boot. Result —an action for battery and proceedings for defamation* The Melbourne Distress Relief Committee have expended £8999 17s 3d, as follows :— Expenditure m relief, £7320 19s 6d; expen diture m relief works, £10215s 2d. The fund has been administered by the Central Com mittee through 18 different societies, and over 2600 families have been relieved per fortnight. Although the distress m Mel bourne m many cases is not less acute than it was m July, it is felt that most of the recipients should now be required to help themselves. Indeed almost every district society has reported that a large number of people who were at first averse to receiving aid had quickly overcome their scruples, and were now relying upon the periodical pay ments instead of looking for work. So strongly has this fact been impressed on the societies that a feeling is growing that the relief should stop absolutely m order to prevent the permanent pauperisation of the people now on the books. The Wills' Surprise party, who had such a successful season of two nights m Ashbur- j burton a short time ago, are to give another performance m the Oddfellows' Hall to morrow evening on their way to Welling ton. They played m Dunedin on Saturday evening, and again on Monday evening and last evening. The " Otago Daily Times "of Monday has the following regarding their Saturday night performance :~" The Prin cess Theatre was crowded downstairs, while m f>h,o dress gircie, there were few vacant seats Qii Saturday evening, when Wills' Surprise Party went through the same pro gramme as on Friday evening, and with quite as much success. As many imagine the season will be continuedlongerthauwasorigin ally stated owing to the success ach ie ved by the company, we are requested to state that such is impossible, owing to the fact that arrange itieDts had been made some time ago for their  appearance m Wellington immediately after leaving here, The season, consequently, will only extend over to-night and Tuesday eyeniug. Anther entire change of pro gramme' is announced fo» thesa twp, evenings, and the l.arße 'attendance ViH" doubtless continue to the end qf fche aealsoh/l $he programme for to-morrow at Ashburton is to be quite new from top to bottom.

HOUSE BREEDING.

The question of the deterioration* of our horse stock is being raised again with considerable force, m both Canterbury and Otago. It is asserted I that the average stock now is not so good as it was ten years ago, and it does not seem possible to controvert the statement. Carelessness m breed ing is assigned as ths main cause, but we do not think that breeders have been less careful than they ever were; we rather attribute it to the depletion of our stock of good horses of all classes by the wholesale exporta tions to Australia of eight to ten years ago, which left farmers without mares of any stamp to breed from. The void has been gradually filled during the last five years, but it will be some years yet before a good average stan dard /is again reached. Good stud horses have always been available at moderate prices, but the class of mares has been such that good stock could not be produced, no matter how good the horse. The mares left behind by Australasian buyers were as a rule the progeny of some cheap horses, some weedy screw of a racehorse or mongrel draught, that travelled at a nominal fee, with as one writer on the subject says, "their attendant liars and apologists for defects that should have relegated the horse (as a gelding) to the fish-cart and his leader to the treadmill." Had sound, substantial sires been used the case would not have been so* bad, but weeds continued to succeed weeds as sires, and the consequence was that a class of wretched things were bred and sold at any price that was bid for them, to the detriment of the breeder of sound use ful stock. The extinction of these pernicious travelling stallions was the aim of the Agricultural and Pastoral As sociations who advocated a system of licensing stallions, and there is no doubt that this is the only means by which the evil can be put an end| to. Unfortunately, however, at an early period of the agitation the obnoxious word " taxation" took the place of " licensing," and though it is proposed that the proceeds of the licensing fees shall be devoted to improving the breed of horses by providing prizes for stud horses at the agricultural shows m the district from which the fees are derived, the word has been, so far, effective m raising opposition that has prevented the statutory inspection and licensing of stallions from being carried into effect. Nobody, except those who profit by the immunity with which the class of horses complained of are allowed to deteriorate the stamp of horse stock, can object to the proposal that the Legislature shall be called Jon to pass an Act to prevent any unsound horse from being used at the stud. The Agricultural Conference at Christ church resolved unanimously—"That no stallion shall be used for breeding purposes unless 'his owner shall have first obtained a certificate of heredi tary soundness from a duly qualified veterinaay surgeon appointed for that purpose," but a not inconsiderable minority voted against the taxation proposal. It should be possible to meet the views of both parties, and carry out the desired inspection with out imposing a tax; If a properly qualified veterinary surgeon were ap pointed for each stock district, to at lend at tiie most- important towns throughout the district on stated days for the examination :of stud horses it would be found that a fee of one guinea for each horse, that was granted a certifi cate would pay all expenses, while the amount would be within the means of every owner, Heavy penalties should be imposed for the use of uncertificated horses; indeed, the suggestion that such should be either added to the list or destroyed, is the best security against their being surreptitiously used. It would not be diffioult to lay down a schedule of defetts which should dis qualify a horse; the report of the Royal Commission on Horse Breeding m the United Kingdom of five or six years ago contains valuable evidence on the subject, and the action that has been taken on the recommendation of the Commissioners has already had beneficial effect m England and Ireland. Indeed, this report, which! we believe can be obtained from the j Agricultural Department, Wellington, should be studied by every breeder of horses. Everybody knows that of the great number of horses now at the stud, there are several m every district that are hereditarily unsound and should not he allowed to perpetuate their defects. One such animal will do more injury m a district than can, be effaced m a decade, and if breeders will persist, m the exercise of the '.' liberty of the subject," m the use of such brutes the owners of genuine horses, and those who are interested m the production of good stock, should take the matter up for the good of themselves and the country, and we believe that if the " taxation " proposed be dropped, that providing for inspec tion and licensing will speedily receive the force of law. Meantime breeders who have a doubt of the soundness of a horse whose services are tendered must decline to be tempted by a nora|na} fee.) and m.ake use, of a horse beyond suspiqion. It may be mentioned that it has been held that anyone making misrepresentation re specting the soundness of a horse, m writing, is liable for damages to the owner Qf any mare served.

BOROUGH COUNCIL.

The fortnightly meeting of the Ash burfcon Borough Council was held last night. Present—His Worship the Mayor I (Mr R. Bird) presiding and Ors Jones, Bealy, Cuthbertson, Orr, Paul, Flower, and Anderson. FINANCE. The Mayor said the debit balance afc the bank was £435 Is 4d, and the income from all sources received since last meet ing had be<jn £12 8s 9d. THE LATE SIR HARRY ATKINSON. Tho Mayor of Ha wera wrote asking the co-operation of the Mayor and Council, (and the formation by them of a sub committee for the purpose) m providing funds for the erection of a national memorial fco the late Sir Harry Atkinson. The matter was left m the hands of the Mayor. MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE. The president of the Municipal Asso ciation wrote stating that a meeting of the Committee of the Association would be held at Wellington on October 3, and submitting a list of business to be trans acted, and forwarding a copy of the Association's rules. ROLL ALTERATIONS. The name of Mr George Meddins was substituted on the roll "for that of Mr Charles Braddell. Mr Stephen Potter's name was substituted for that of Mr H. G. Flower, Mr H. M. Jones' name was substituted for that of Mr R. M. Cuth bertson. CHARITABLE AID. The Secretary to the Charitable Aid Board wrote asking for payment of another quarterly instalment (£18) of the Borough's contribution. Ordered to be paid. FIRS BRIGADE. The names of Lionel Bread and Frank Grant were approved as members of the Fire Brigade. Permission was granted to Frank Daly to tyre wheels m the open air. RESIGNATION. Cr Tweed wrote tendering his resigna tion, which was accepted with regret, not, however, without some remarks from several of the Councillors that, although Dr. Tweed had been a useful Councillor, the position m which he found himself at last meeting over the election of the Council Committees, and of which it was assumed he complained m his letter, had been wholly brought about by himself. Steps were ordered to be taken to supply the vacancy. engineers' report. The Engineers reported as follows :—The Works Committee have personally inspected the streets requiring channelling, and have selected the following which are recom mended for present construction:—South east side of railway—Aitken street, 11 chains; Cox street, 21 chains; Havelock street, 11 chains; William street,.s'chains. North-west side of railway—Wills street west, 18 chains; Cameron street west, 18 chains ; bhort street, about 8 chains. We have advertised for the supply of cement, and for the labor to the channelling. Tenders will be laid before you this evening. It is suggested that the question of fencing the north-west side of Baring square, similarly to the south-east side, be reconsidered. The present fence is m a very dilapidated con dition, many of the posts having rotted at the ground level. The labor gang have been engaged m ploughing and carting grass off streets, shingling footpaths, carting soil, watering streets, clearing sids channels, re pairing traffic bridge, attending to water •upply, &c. The report was adopted. ROLLING BOOTH. Cr. Orr suggested that some change should be made m the locality of the polling booth, as many ratepayers com plained of the awkward st»ir they had to climb. He knew of several ladies who had declined to vote at all rather than climb the stairs. Cr., Cuthbertson knew of two lame ratepayers who had been disfranchised m consequence of their inability to climb the stair. The matter urss left m the hands of the Mayor and Works Committee. THE WATER SUPPLY. Or, Orr was also of opinion that some steps should be taken to prevent ducks and geese from paddling m the water channels, as many people had to use the water for domestic' purposes. The Clerk was instructed to draw the attention of the Inspector of JSuisaaces to the subject. TENDERS. Tenders were opened and the following accepted: Cement—J. S. Horsley, Christ church, agent for Wilson's Auckland made Portland cement, at equal to 15s 2d per cask. Labor at channelling—Fresh tenders were ordered to be invited, and the Works Committee w<jre empowered to accept the most suitable. ACCOUNTS. Accounts to the amount of £54 were passed for payment/ The Council then sat as a DOMAIN BOARD. The Secretary to the Cycling and Ama teur Athletic Club wrote calling the Board's attention to the fact that m February 14, 1891, the Board had given the Club the right to use the Domain for cycling purposes, with two close days, for an annual payment of £5 ss, m considera tion that, the Club made and maintained the track. They were now asked to pay £8 8s per annum and to have only one close day. Some diseussi&n took place on the letter, which, was finally referred to the Domain i Works Committee for reconsideration. A letter (measuring thirty inches m length) was read from the Secretary of the Swimming Club, also complaining of the increased charges. This was also re ferred to the Committee, and after some minor business had been transacted the Board adjourned.

Parliamentary.

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WEUJNSroJ*, September 26. HOUSE, OF REPRESENTATIVES. The House met at 2.30 p.m. SECOND READING. The Naval and Military Settlers' and Volunteers' Land Grants Bill was read a second time. In reply to a question, Mr seddon said that thejje. would be no further schedule of claims this session, but the Government would not object to a reasonable extension of the time for sending' in claims under the Bill. THE COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS. Mr Seddon said that he had an im portant statement to ina^e to, the House on the question oi the proposed Legis lative, 'Council appointments. His Ex cellency the Governor had informed Ministers that he had received a telegram from the Secretary q| J^tate for the Colonies in consequence of which he waived h}s objections to making the proposed appointments,, and that ho was now ready to grant the twelve appoint ments to tne Council, which Ministers advised him to make. Mr Rolleston said it was needless to state that large and important issues were involved in this matter. That being so he trusted Ministers would take an early opportunity of stating to the Ho^ae, wjaat their intentions were in. roppecj to it, and '< not keep them, in, suspense any longer thai* was, absolu,te^y nectary. He hoped also tftat His Excellency would be advised to. lay all the documents and memoranda in connection with this decision on the table of the House, together with any other information with respect to it] Such an assurance, wajs, he thought, only what was dm to the House and country, Mr Sodden said that so for as the Legis.

I at-urewas concerned, it was no fault o • he Government that the House had been kept m suspense, and Ministers were not response for thedelay that had occurred. As to the decision of the Government m the matter, hedid not think Mr Itolleston so unreasonable as to expect the Govern ment to come to a decision within an hour at er the rece.pt of the cablegram sent to His Excellency He (Mr Seddon) had simply stated that the Goveraor had re ceived a cablegram from the Secretary of bcat f and had placed it at the disposal of Ministers, who had communicated the in formation to the Rouse a.; the express wish of the Governor. He had no doubb that on receipt of fuljer information, the government would be willing to state its House 11 °n Wh°l 6 qUe"tion fco the IN COMMITTEK. Bg»vSat2S?as The Mining Act Amendment Bill was further considered m committee Th j ?S U2S adJ°urned at 5.3U and re sumed at 7-30 p.m. The Mining Act Amendmont Bill was pasded through committee with the amendments made by the Goldfields Uommutee, The Bill was reported and the third reading set down for next day. INTERCEPTING SUPPLY On the motion that the House go into Committee of Supply, Mr J, W. g KelS called attention to the superior positioJ of Invercargill over that of other parts of Mr Pish characterised the motion as a '5 £*h ? • in? de< lvat« representation of Southland m the Legislative Council, if[ n/» amendment was put and lost by 42 to 12. Mr Rolleston again referred to the pro posed Legislative Council appointments, and contended that the House should be put m possession of the terms of the cablegram received by the Government from the Home authorities. He would also like to know whether Ministers were m receipt of a telegram from the Agent* General on the subject. This matter was one of the most momentous importance to the colony, and it would be regarded as a precedent of a most dangerous char acter. Ihe question was whether the people of the colony were prepared to divest themselves of responsible govern ment and whether they were willine to allow Ministers to set aside the constitu tion m.the manner proposed by making twelve appointments to the Council. As IV: 7»^l nt; Gl? c.ral there waß reas™ to tear that that official had been at the door of the Colonial Office negotiating m the dispute between the representative of the IwTi "S"^ 8™" He also h°Fed that they would have an assurance that they would not be kept there till such un reasonable hours as on Friday morning last when they witnessed one of the most discreditable debates that had ever oT curred m the House, and one which trusted he would never have toSSnto Sir George Grey said that the action of the Secretary of State was undoubtedly an interference of » most unconstitutional character and one that would strike fear ~ V*? C°iW If twelve men»bem were to be added to the Council, the House should certainly before the senior closes know who they were to be and »,*" thou ght th at t h ey Bl f ould ££ ££*£ lution to the efFecfc that the Secret Jy°f fctate had travelled out of his wav ?n directing the Governor to make those appointments, and that he had inflicted^ Mr Scobie McKenzie said that the House was entitled to obtain possession of the document, which was Vf IS interest to the people of the colony rt was difficult to believe that a bLld tele gram of th l3 kind was sent out to the SXV : ithoUt Al? I^in^tion? If the Governor was instructed m th<s bald manner to comply with the advice o* Minsters, every Ministry m o ffi£ m future would be m a position to make similar demands, and every future Go vernor would feel boundto acWottienl S™ s*ot ''^supposed f^ a moment gat the Opposition would allow the House to prorogue without knowing how many Councillors were to be appointed as there was no reason for th^fithac the Government would sr op T W K appointments. p wem> iSL^ct h° mosi ««"!**• control of thi .u Sd^rn 1 'U r wo'ild»——r Dr Newman and Mr Allen also spofcev Mr Seddon considered that t&Gow vernor had acted m a thorough** con^ stitutional manner, and had shfwi him self to D 6 a worthy representative of Her Majesty. Ministers h»d not seen thl contents of the^telegram received by Hfe Excellent His opinion was that fht action of the Home Government w»ull strengthen the bonds between the colony and the Home authorities, tfotwith. standing what the Opposition said to the r OI} tr"T'n£ c decision ?*™ by the Colonial Office on this question would enable the majowly of the people to the House and country, and had »!««, ust^ all tbat the Government hS Wen contending for without putting tK country to the expense and worr/of » general election which the Opposition b,e^ strmng to bring about. H* ridiculed the idea thai twelve hew Conn? cillors would give tie Government control of the Upper House, and s»id that on several ocipasions this session there was. a ma^ty of seventeen against the, 00-veramentO- o -verament m that Chamber. The Aeent | general- had been very unfairly trSted m tlua matter. Now that tW G Jvl r n ment were about to restore tlie Upper Chamber to a position tl^i would enable the voice of the peopfo ; to be heard, he was astonished &©, he&r Sir George Grey strongly mm the proposal, especiallJ when, itcanl© from th«^, party that had S supported that gentleman for years. The treatment meted out by the Council to several of tl» measures that had come before, ty showed, that tlie necessity had ariaen for a change. COMMITTKfi o.P SUPPLY. On the Housa going into Supply a discussion ensued as to how lofcg the Hous3 should sifc and how many of the estimates should be put through. Colonial Treasurer's Department £44,679.-On item £23,10^^ Land and Income Tax Departa^it, several mem bers drew attention to the unsatisfactory manner m \»fhich v*luations under the LamJ income Assessment Act had , Bfeen made. ; Mr Ward (who was m charge of the estimates) admitted there was room for improvement, and said the matfcsr was receiving the attention of the Govern ment, who hoped to be able to effect a change fop the better. The whole vote was agreed to wifehoufr alteration. xJ>pibHcJl'"s*o®o6 ExpensesAccomrf, £6261.—Agreed to. £109,162.-^B^ \WftfterexU

THE ASfIBTTRTON CUTABOIANt TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER S7, 1893



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The Best Tea IN THE WO&LD, Hysl p[§_ Ceylon. NINIAN HYSLOP, anb CO., Tea Importers, 138 Caahel street, Chiietchurch.



CASH Advertisements under eh s heading not exceeding SIXTEEN WORDS 1/-. Addresses may be left at this Office. I ADIES' Journals for October. Orders ■AJ wanted for Diaries for 1893. Great Reductions m Books, Stationery, Fancy Goods, Music, etc., to make room for JNew Goods to arrive shortly. New supplies of '* Halma " (four handed),' Palm Leaf Fans, etc.—L. F. Andrewes & Co., Stationers' Hall. t \'U ANTED Known—Grand Display V V of all the newest shapes m Ladies' Summer Hits. Special sample shipment. 1 One of each shape ; at S. W. Alcorn & Cos. WANTED— Ladies to inspect our new and beautiful stock of Sum mer Dress Materials, Delaines, Pongee Cloths, Prints, etc., now open at S. W. Alcokn & Cos. \\/ ANTED to Let—A comfortable six- V'Y roomed house m Tinwald, with five acres of land. Stable and good orchard. Apply to M. Redmaynb, Tinwald. " 6 194 ■ty-ANTED KNOWN. — Ashburton * » Caledonian Society's last dance of the Season, next Friday, September 30, will last till 12 o'clock. Plain or fancy dress. 9§187 BHARPLTN & Company, Springburn Saw Mills, have large quantities of birch and pine building timber for sale, at very cheap rates. Delivery anywhere. ___ 9§176 WANTED Known—New Flannelettes at extraordinary prices ; 3s lid and 4s lid doz. Thirty per cent under pvice.—W. H. Collier. i "GUSHING tackle, rods, lines, minnows, •I- reels, traces, casts, flies, etc, Tennis requeta and balls just imported.—H. M. J OSES. SCHOOL Committees supplied with every requisite. School books, bags, slates, {>ens, pencils, drawing materials and colors. —H. M. Jones, SOMERSET Meat Mart. The oldest, the largest, the best, and the cheap est. Small Goods a specialty. Full weights guaranteed. A trial solicited, —W. J. Siloock. 4t182 HATCH your Chickens early ; Brown and White Leghorns, Andilusians, and Black Spanish eggs. Guaranteed pure strains. H. G. Flower, East Street. WANTED Known—Dr Scott's cele brated Electric Corsets can only be obtained m Ashburton at W. H. Collier's, "The Corner." ANTED Kuown—We are now show ing the most stylisli and best variety of Millinery we have ever had. Come and inspecc—H. C. Segers, Melford House. VV^ANTED— Gentlemen Deiore buying "" their y Suits and Clothing of all descriptions to inspect our stock. £1000 worth must be Bold regardless of cost. — H C. Segers, Melford House. WANTED Known—That Robert Dorm, late manager for James Craigie, Painter, will still continue the Painting Business m all its branches. Any orders left at Messrs John Orr and Co.'s, or at his private residence, Moore street, will be promptly attended to. B*lo4 MRS CONLAIN and Miss Arnotx, , Costume Makers, have removed to Triangle—next Hanrahan, Baker, and are prepared to guarantee perfect fit, and latest Paris fashions. Dresses made from IOsJJd. 7§154 WANTED Known—lf you want good value m first-class Drapery and Slothing for your money go to H. C- Segers, Melford House. Greafc reduc tions now on. ALL Wool Colonial Weed Suits to measure; fit and workmanship guaranteed: from 50s cash. Roberi Alooxn, Ashburton Clothing Mart, Saunders^Buildings^ E tender our sincere thanks to our many customers and friends for their continued support. Having increased our stftff, customers can now rely upon being attended to promptly. Cash given for first class dairy produce only.—Cash Siorb, Havelock street. TTTANTED Known—Pumps, Pumps W Pumps. I have on hand the largest stock m town of Pumps, Piping, Gas, Steam, and Water Fittings. Manu facturers of Galvanised Steel Gutters, Spouting, Ridging, and Down Pipe to any strength, size or pattern.—J. W, Haßjdley, East street. ■'..■ ,; __ HY should we let the rain water off our roofs rot our buildings and run [ to waste when Hartley 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. ' WINDMILLS supplied and fixed. Hot and Cold Water Services laid on. Baths made |bo any *i#e or pattern. Electric Bells fixed, and all kinds of p.* *n.bing work done at iow^fc jrafces. «t , ~" «cnt to all parts of J-he district. ~jwharvL^- yj»Jys,»ndG»sfi<:ter> V? stocked, and having net* -nx Boots and Shoes just arrived, J. Moi&w intends selling at little over cost price, some below cost, for two months. Great Bargains, The stock is the choicest m Anhburton. His superior own make l kept on hand, unsurpassed m New Zealand. A. staff of men kept. All work and repairs under my own supervision, aad done on the shortest notice—. J. Moison, East Street Town Hall shop. Keating's Cotjgh Lozenges cure Coughs, Asthma, Bronchitis. Medical testimony tatea that no other medicine is so effectual m the cure of those dangerous maladies. One lozenge alone gives ease, one or two at bedtime ensures rest. For relieving difficulty of breathing they are invaluable. They contain no opium nor any violent drug. Sold by all Chemists m tins Is %d and 3s 9 each The " Family Doctor of July 16 says :— We have seen hosts of letters from all sorts and conditions of people, m which the writers acknowledge the benefit they have received from the wonderful mixture, which as a curative agent cannot be too highly estimated, since, it cleanses and clears the blood from all impurities and restores it to its normal condition. If the blood is diseased, the body is diseased, and the patient languishes. Clarke's Blood Mixture v a medicine of the greatest possible value, an<i it .has attained a popularity almost unprecedented. It is certainly the finest blood purifier that science and skill have brought to light up to the present time, and we .can witb the utmost confidence re commend it to our subscribers and the public generally.—.{Adyt) 'inn. Best .Remedy .fob Indigestion— Norton's Camomile Pills a£.e confidents recommended as a simple remedy for [ndigestion, which is the cause of nearly all bhe diseases to which w© are subjects Norton's Pills, with justice called £h€ 'Natural .Strengthener of the Human 1 Stomach," act as a powerful tonic and gentlt perient, are mild m their operation, and afe under any circumstances. Sold m bottles, at la l^d, 2s 9d, 11s, by all medicine vendwa throughout, the world. "Don't put off until to-morrow the pleasures of to-day, but ride a Calliope Bicycle at once." Illustrated price list Savilte'q Colombo street, Chriatchurch



Watchmaker and Jeweller. TJSMPORIRY PREMISES LT W. 0. DAVIS REFRESHMENT ROOM. Fire. Fire. Fire. MUST BE CLEAEED AT AMY PRICE. MV qTOCKof Electro-Plated and Silverware. Gold and Silver Jewellery, and ofcher hih-class Jewellery, lias to be S'JLD previous to going into new premises, as intend opening with an entirely new stock. Wedding Presents, Birthday Presents, and Presentation Testimonials. Thaw Will be found l^ a bkd" C°ST Watchmaking and Jewellery JRepairing carried on as usual; 9 J9AXiE2K« WATCHMAKER AND JEWBLLER.



New Zealand Clothing Factory FOR Waterproofs, Waterproofs, (Our Own Make), Every Garment Guaranteed. IHN'S AND BOYS'SUITS, HATS, SHIRTS, SCARVES, MERCERY. Newest Styles and of Good Quality. AGENT FOR THE WOMAN'S FRIEKD STOVE MAT (Something Few). Aavm por^-WERTHEIMS' CELEBRATED SEWING MACHINE. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY (Temporary Premises), TANCRED STREET.



OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT- G, J. NBTLL and CO. WILL OPEN UP IN FRIEDLANDER'S BUILDINGS, CORNER 0» MOORE * EA9I STBEETS,| OS SATURDAY, SEPT. 24, A LAKGE AND WELL ASSORTED ItfKW STOCK GENERAL DBAPERY, CLOTHING, AND B O O T S- G. J. NBILL and CO. RS.-MR NEILL was late Manager for W. W. ,«PENOEB and 00. of tilt Arca4e for over four years.



f\t TITAL INTEREST TO EVERY READER OF THIS, BECAUSE IT SAVES YOUR POUNDS. BIG VALUE FOR LITTLE MONEY AT HARDLEY BROS. (LATE SPENOER & CO.) THB REMAINDER OF THE STOCK MUST GO DURING THE NEXT FEW DAibi WE HAVE ALREADY ARRIVED" A BEAUTIFOL ASSORTMENT OF NEW GOODS, WHICH WILL BB SL&WGHTBRBD WITH THB REMAINDER OP SPENCER'S STOCK REMEMBBE, FOB A FEW MOBB DAYS ONLY. BOOTS. 800 IS. WE HAVE SOME 01? THE BEST VALUE EVER SHOWN. COME AND SEE FOR YOURSELF. MILLINERY OF THE LATEST STYLE, Cinder the Management of Miss Turner, late of Messrs Strange and Co., w Chriatchurch. 'mmX-** ... - H. HARDLEY, Late of Mr Andrew Orr.