MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close for the following places as un ler, subject to the necessary alterations :-- TUESDAY, September 19. For Northern Ports, per Flora, at eSOpm WEDNESDAY, September 20. For Australian Colonies, and also specially addressed correspondence, per Oiient steamer, for the United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, per express to connect with Mana pouri, at Port Chalmers, at 152.30 p.m. Dae in London November 8.

Note—On and after October 1 the parcels post system will \ c established between New Zealand and Ne v South Wales at the same rate of postage as to the other colonies.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1893. WHAT WILL SHE DO WITH IT?

A curious misconception of the logical effect of admitting women to the franchise exists in the minds of a good many people. A candidate for a seat in the next Parliament assured us the other day that "it was all nonsense about dragging women into politics and so forth. Women were not com pelled to vote, and as a matter of fact only those would, as a rile, vote who liave been all along demanding the right—and these were mostly person ally interested in the suppression of the liquor traffic." We fear that if our friend knows as little about politics as he does about women—or about hun an nature, male as well as female—the less he meddles with public matters the better for everybody. According to thfc view entertained by him, and by a great many of the general public also, only those women whose domestic happiness has been marred by the bibulous proceedings of male relatives will, as a rule, avail themselves of the right to have a v>ice in selecting ropresentatives for Parliament; and they intend, we are told, to suppress the liquor traffic. But surely a moment's consideration will suggest the extreme improbability of the female friends and relatives of those concerned in this traffic refraining to

exercise their right to vote in opposi tion to that policy. The fact is the right being conceded must be exercised by all, or at any,rate by the majority of women in the community; other wise one or more sections would secure an unfair proportion of power, and the " shrieking sist3rhood " —as some of our contemporaries rudely describe those most prominent in the agitation — would probably initiate an efc*, of spasmodic and sentimental legislation that would astonifch the world. The sooner we realise the fact that under the new order of things women eligible to vote must not only register but record their votes the better. There is another strong reason for enforcing this view of the caee upon everyone, besides that which we have mentioned above, and it is this. It is generally admitted that in the great majority of eases married women will vote with their husbands, and even single girls living at home will usually assist to increase the family voting power. Consequently the change would not materially affect the relative strength of parties in any given locality, were it not for the votes of widows, deserted wives, and single girls over twenty-one who might be on the roll. These, although not necessarily independent of the parties previously represented, may presumably be so. They there fore will hold the balance of power for some time to come, or at least until women themselves shall have received some sort of education on matters political and the duties of citizenship. The position seems to us to be one that cannot fail to create some apprehen sion. For it seems very likely that the result of the elections in many of our manufacturing centres, many hang upon the rotes of factory girl S| barmaids and others, whose training is certainly not calculated to enable them to act with judgment and discrimina tion in voting for a Parliamentary candidate. Bye-and-bye the state education may include some of the fundemental principles of political economy, and then the girls^—no matter what callings they may follow —will not be so entirely ignorant as they nearly all are now of the business they are about to take part in. As it is they are at the mercy of the qleveri attractive and persuasive candidate— particularly of that one who can make large promises. And we should not be surprised to see, when the numbers are posted on that fateful Bth December, more than one statesman of age and experience relegated to private life by the votes of the single women in some of our centres of population. We believe that all the women eligible for a vote will exercise a wise discre tion in having their names placed on the rjU as soon as the law allows them to do so. For it may be taken for granted that svery section of the com munity having interests to serve wi]> endeavour to enroll every available vote. For purposes of attack as well as of defence, this couiso is practically imperative.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

There aie thirty-two cases of measles en [ board the steamer Jroya at The prosecution of the directors and officials of the Mercantile Bink has be gun. It is reported that the Indian Govern ment-, are issuing £5,000,000 of Treasury bills, At the Auckland Charitable Aid Board a Setter was read from Inspector Hickson, who desired to have nine children placed in Industrial Suhools through the neglect o* parents. The Chairman said that the Bsard were paying £1000 a year for the mainten ance of children. The Board could no) stand increasing the expenditure which should be borne by the consolidated revenue Fresh legislation was necessary to punish parents who shunted their children on the Board. The Bjard decided to opposed the action of the, inspector, j The enormous profits accruing from a successful illustra<ed journal are suggested by the results of a sale the other day at the Mart. Sir" J. Whittaker Ellis was the auctioneer. It appears that the executors of the Hon A. G. Tollemache had put on the market Nos. 197 and 108, Strand. These premises, leased to the proprietors of the "Illustrated London News," were now bought in by them for £20,000. No. 194, Strand, now occupied by the "Daily Graphic," was bought by the proprietors for £11,650. In Maorilard, nowadays, an economical I Government lets out the back of postage stamps for advertising purposes. The gum med eide of the stamp (says the " Bulle tin ") doesn't hold ink very well, and if you lick it too carefully the advt. comes off. Recently a patient, while waiting his tata to sea a doctor concerning some chest affec tion, employed himself abstractedly in link ing a stamp ard putting it on a letter. Then he was called in and promptly instructed to put out his tongue. He did so, ani oo it the doctor deciphered with some difficulty, printed backward in blue ink, the word* ' • Stop that cough ! Use -, 's pectoral." Then the doctor sized him up as a particu " larly offensive bagman in the drug business, and rushed him downstairs into the street with violence and actionable language. Miss Braddon has turned upon her re viewers at last. In some notes on " Furni ture in Fiction" in"Silas Journal," she declares that there is perhaps no subject; in which the superior critic and the average novel reader are more widely opposed than in their appreciation of detail in fiction. The critic considers all still life in a Hovel as superfluous and impertinent; he cannot tolerate on occasional page devoted to buhl cabinets (Mr Sala himself would say boule cabinet 3), Indiau dcapories, Dresden china, and Axminster carpets. He perceives innate vulgarity in the writer who expatiates on the rich surround nga of a millionaire com moner, or who tries too conscientiously to paint the rural manor house, the nobleman's Elizabethau mansion, the snug and well- j formed rectory, or the shabby Bloomsbury lodging. All this bore 3 and angers the fin, de-sieclo reviewer. This is not literature, he declares. Miss Braddon is of a different opinion, and she quotes Homer, Richard son, Misa Austea, and Balzac in support of hep view.

It ia stated that the Powers interested ia j Samoa have decided to transport Mataafa to the Marshall Group. I At a meeting of the Auckland University Council on the motion of Miss Edgar, Pro fessor Aldjs' engagement was extended for six months, Sir M. O'Rourke being the only dissentient. Mr McKellar declined to vote. Rumoura have been current that tke New South Wales Government intended to make further appointments to the Upper House, but at a Cabinet meeting, it was announced that they had no such intention. | Captain Elwin reports that indications show heavy gales, with rain in most parts of the country between September 21 and midnight on September 24. The equinox occurs about midnight on the 21st, The case of blood poisoning and erysipelas, which we mentioned a few week* back, has been successfully treated in the hospital, and the patient, Mr Sturgeon, of' Tinwald, is now convalescent and has left the hospital. On Friday next there will be a social and dance in the Kyle Schoolroom in aid of the School fund, and aa our Kyle frienda have prepared one of those excellent musical pro grammes for which they are so celebrated, the affair should meet with general support. The latest development of newspaper enterprise is a return of the old coaching days. It appears that the proprietors of the "Weekly Telegraph," a Sheffield journal, have arranged to run a coach to be called the " Weekly Telegraph," three days per week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from Sheffield to Manchester, by way of Ashopton, Snake, and Gloasip. The opening meeting of St Andrews Band of Hope was held in the Oddfellows' Hall, Rakaia, on Monday evening, the Rev. P. J, Riddle presiding. The hall was packed to the door. The chairman st ted briefly the object of the Society, and gave a short address. Ac excellent programme of re citations, songs, etc., was gone through and several hymns were sung and at the close ot the meeting a number signed the pledge. The opening ruin of the Ariel Bicycle Club takes place to-morrow. The Club will assemble at the post office at two o'clock, and, after the usual opening ceremonies, will proceed to Tinwald, where the Club's road race will start. Unattached riders are in vited to take part in the run. The follow ing are the handicaps for the road race— F. Clarkson, scr.; J. Forbes, 4mins ;£. J. Craighead, smins; A. Craighead, 7mins; J. Wilson, 7mins; A. MacKay, lOuiins j C. Henry, lOmins; J. Burn?, 13mins. Mr Uenniker Heaton, M.P , has done a service, by a letter he has written to the papers, letting this little cat out of the bag, viz: —Don't register your letters, but post them without prepaying the postage ; but mind and enclose the 2d they will be sur charged to your correspondent; The G.P.O. will take every care that your letter is delivered safely to the right addre3B, for the sake of the 2(3, and you will save » penny. The anniversary services in connection with the Wesleyan Home Mission and Church Extension Fund of New ZeaHnd were held at Ashburton and surrounding districts'ou Sunday last. The Rev. C. E. Beecrof t, of Timaru, preached three sermons, and is holding a series of meetings during kthis week. Cn Monday evening a large and enthusiastic meetiug was held at Willowby. ihis evening at eight o'clock a public meeting is to be held in the Baring square Church, when addi esses will be given by Mr Beecrof I; and olhera. Mr Beecrofb has a considerable reputation as a speaker, and on mission work is able to Epsak from experi ence The Gnirlay-Walton company's " line " k laughter, and for those who go to the theatre to be amused, their bill cf fare ie sure to bo the right thing They open on Thursday in the Oddfellows' Hall in 11 Skipped by the Lighbbf the Moon," which has been described by an Auckland con temporary as a very skilful combination oi highly farcical comedy, clever burlesque, and elevated variety entertainment,.with a constant supply of airy and lively music. There is not much of plot, but what little is lends itself to fun, and the laughter be gins within five minutes of the curtain's rising and never stops. The two principals are highly spoken of as entertainers. Mr Gourlay toured New Zealand many years ago as a member of " The Gourlay Family;" the rest of the company we believe are strangers. Mr Gourlay is described as a comedian of ineffable humour, and Mr Walton is also excruciatingly funny, and moreover ia a remarkable dancer.

CRICKET.

London. September 17. The " Observer " advises that another Australian cricket team should not be sent to England until fresh talent is de veloped.

The Christchurch Basso.

PRESENTATION OF A PURSE TO MR MILLAR.

Friends of Mr A. Millar, the Chrufc church baeso, whose singing so delighted the audience at Miss Venie tiower's concert last week, will be pleased to learn that; Mr Millar was the recipient of a purse of one hundred sovereigns, pre sented to him at the Liedertafel concert on Friday last. In making the presenta tion, Bishcp Julias said that it was his .pleas ins? duty on this occa&i >n to act as the representative of the many friends of Mr Millar He supposed that to every man in the world the c was given gifts in a larger or smaller degree. Many persons were unconscious of the possession of fhese gift*, some were too lazy to de velops them. Then there were others who, forgetting that the gifts they possessed belonged to humanity in general, developed them and used them for selfish purposes. There was a smaller number who, developing the gifts they possessed, gave them for the benefit of their fallow creatures. In this latter class he placed Mr Millar. (Cheers.) He had great gifts, and instead of using them for his own advantage he had given them for the enjoyment of the people of CUristchurch and elsewhere. There was scarcely a musical society or a society of any kind that hid not at some time or the other made a demand on Mr Millat, and he (the Bishop) did not know of an occasion when Mr Millar was able to respond that hehad notdoie so. (Cheers.) There were times in a nun's [life when he \ wanted more than at any other to feel j that he possessed the [sympathy and respect of his fellow men, and it seemed to him that the many friends of Mr Miller whom he saw there, in add tion to those who were not present, had chosen a good time to express their sympathy and congratulations on re covering from his severe illness. Mr Millar had passed through tines of sick ness and times of anxiety, but now his friends had gathered round him, they wished him Bishop) to .'»y h,9V thankful they were to him for the manner in which he had used his talents co as t# give them gratification. They wished him health, strength, and prosperity for the coming year.

"The Good Samaritan."

Notes of a sermon preached by Bro. the Rev James Cocker at the annual service attended by the Ashburton Friendly Societies The rev, brother chose for his text the parable of the Good Samaritan, and pointed out that as in the days of the Saviour men were continually changing their religious profession, au&running after aomo new thing, bo it was now. s 00-vda ran after John the Baptist, and to one gathering he addressed the question " What went ye out for "to see." A lawyer, similarly pur suing the novel, interviewed Christ, and his first question—a reasonable one, and the outcome of the religiousinstiactinman--was, " What shall I do to inherit eternal life ?" "What does the law teach?'" siid the Saviour. The reply was " That I should love the Lord with all my heart and soul, and my neighbor as myself." "This do," said the Saviour, " and thou shalt live." Thia man was fonder of talking about religion than practising it. He could talk better than he could walk religiously, and wishing to beat a graceful retreat he, like a lawyer, asked for a defini tion of the term "MY NKIOHBOB." The lawyer would have defined the term in a narrow sense, as referring to his relations, his intimate friends, and the man who lived next door ; and in a religious sense to the man who worshipped in the same synagogue. To explain fully what he meant the Saviour gave ihe parable of the Good Samaritan—a parable which attracts the attention of child hood, and only increases in beauty and interest to the student with increasing years. A closer study of the parable will do no harm. The road from Jerusalem to Jericho was a dangerous one. It was simply a rocky pass, and in some parts the road was rough with large stones, in others the loose deep sand made progress quite as alow. The hillsides were rocks and beetling bluff*, honey-combed wih caves which were at once the dwellings and the ambush of robbers, who % ere continually on the watch for such trave-lera as appeared to be worth making victims of. When any such came along the robbers rushed forth, robbed him of all his possessions, and left him either dead or dying. These robbers were either outlawed Jews who had taken to the mountains and become professional thieves, subsisting on the booty they obtained from the robbery of their fellow countrymen; or Roman soldiers who, guilty of some military fault, preferred adopting the highw*yman's life to facing the punishment which the stern Roman discip line imposed. The latter formed dangerous and savage bands, and so frequent had been the robberies and murders on this Jericho road that Josephus terms it the red or bloody way. Hot the protection oi travellers the Romans built a fort in the pass, so that the soldiers could defend the travellers from attack. The rev brother then drew a vivid word picture of the attack upon the Jew of the parable, his woful plight after his assailants had left him, and of the cruel selfishness of the handsome priest who passed by on the other side. After a somewhat severe criticism of the priestly passer by, the rev. brother Baid— (< If you help a person do it in a loving not a proud spirit. Don't go to him with your kid gloves and lavender water and your haughty manner, and stoop down, and in a fashionable way help the poor. The poo/ who have got any spirit will not thank you for your condescending manner. 11 would almost as scon starve as be helped in Ruch a manner. That is not a loving but ■■«. proud and ostentatious spirit,and the help ia only given for show. Therefore break down ail the barriers of caste and be a neighbor, and ihe poor will bless you for your help. ' 'Jhe preacher w&a severe on the sacerdotalism whic'i was too holy and sacred to work among the poor, and who failed to ir.ake the services attractive. The conduo of the, Levite also was scathingly criticised, *nd the heirers were asked what they would think of a British, soldier who refused to aid a wounded comrade, of a vessel in mid ocean withholding aid to another vessel in iistress, or of a friendly society doctor re fusing the benefit of his skill and aid to a -suffering member. Yet these would be in she same platform with the priest and Lsvite, and his hearers would condemn the two. But had they never passed by suffer ing humanity when it had been in their power to help 1 How of ten had they been appealed to in the public press for aid to a family bereaved of their breadwinner, and could have helped, but preferred to turn over the paper and read something else, passing by on the other side. Or it may be ' on a cold winter's night, on going home, by some lonely spot they found a drunken man lying in the gutter. Ml they lift him up and remove him to shelter, or did they pass him with contempt and leave hjm exposed to the weather and the danger of catching illnes3 that may finally kill him 1 The Lord does cot hold such Priest and Levite-like conduct guiltless. "You talk about the" police never being there when wanted, but when they are there, they will mostly do their duty.' But then there came a third person. "Who is he? Look at his broad features and the good tempered expression on his face. Listen to his voice ijnd accent when he speakd to his ass. He is*a Samari tan. He will never stop and help the Jew. The Jew« had no dealings with the Samari tans -no business with them—no worship ping in the Bame temple with them—no inter-marrying with them—they were hogs in the eyes of the Jews, and the hog was the most hateful of living things to the Jew. To the Jew, Samaritan and devil were synony mous, and to kill a Samaritan wa3 no sin. There was national and religious bitterness to break down. " How will the Samaritan act? Does h& preach the Jew a ssrmon about being content where provi dence has placed him ? Tlje idea of kicking a man into the gutter and then telling him providence has placed him there ! Yet this is what society is doing with many a man, robbing him of character or work, and when he is down preaching contentment to him. £t was not tha will of providence that this man should He suffering on the Jericho road, and I don't believe it ia the will of provi den c that there should be the amqunt of suffering in this world that there is. It is one part of the world that knocks the other down, and then professes to pity their fallen state. He did not tell him he would help aim if he would own that the temple at Gerizim was b@tter than the one at Jerusalem, and he must promise to oorfje to his church when he got better. There ia much charity which is bestowed in the name of religion which is only shown in the interest of the church to which the charitable person belongs, and is given more to secure the recipient for the church than in pity for his suffering. The Samaritan did not say, 'You are cot of my creed.' Supposing my neighbor is a Roman Catholic, and his house is on fire, and I refuse to help him because his catecijis.m is different from mine. Should Ibe a man if I aefcad in this way ? No- A man may be above or below his creed. He may have a good creed, but it he does not practice it, his creed is no good to him. I would rather have a man who professes no creed and lives well than the man who has a creed only, no matter how beautiful it may be. The Samaritan forgot alUbout creed and nationality, and became a friendly society in himself. He became a doctor and bound up the Jew's wounds. He placed him on his own beast and walked by his side. He found him a home, a d promised to pay the innkeeper all expenses until the m%u was well. That was sick pay ] |\.n4 now who was the man's neighbor ? Not the r^bbbps — fchey. left him half dead. Not the Priest—he refused to help him. Note the Levite—he passed by on the other side. It was the Samaritan-r ---he showed mercy and helped the nr.ua in the time of his sorest need. And the teaching of the parable is that the true neighborly spirit breaks down all class distinctions, and help 3 suffering humanity anywhere, realising that all men are neighbors and brothers," HUMAN LIFE IS FRECIQUV This is one of the features of Christianity distinguishing it from heathenism, Cujtured and classic Greece taught the survival of the fittest, and killed off sickly and deformed children, But since the days when Christ took them in his arms and blessed them and declared that of such were the kingdom of heaven, children have been valued, audtM mm who, in a Christian 'country, wouldMl a child, pays the penalty with his own life, •v witness fche recent tebv farming W9I

with their tragic finale. Heathenism offers human sacrifices upon its altars. Christi anity teaches that human blood shall not be shed iv sacrifice. Heathenism teaches that { some lives are ncore precious than others, and atthadeatb of theheathen chief hundreds are mercilessly slain that they may accom pany him to the happy country hereafter. Christianity makes no distinction, but de clares that all life is equally precious -from the king on the throne to the outcast wanderer. The rev. brother tpoke in severe terms of the treatment to which the abori gines of Australia had been subjected by their neighbors and the whites, and re marked that even our treatment of the Maori could have been improved upon, add ing that the greatest wound we had been able to inflict upon him was thrasting strong drink upon him that he might drink him self to death. FRIKNDLY SOCIETIES have caught the Good Samaritan's spirit, and realised .that human life is precious. To sufferers on their sick beds they send a doctor with remedies to care their disease if possible ; and at the some time supply the family with sufficient money to keep them from starvation while the bread-winner is sick. And by laying down the principle of peace and brotherly love among their mem bers they banish quarrelsomeness and the physical dangers that sometimes follow upon the giving way to anger. "It is better to heal wounds than to make them. Even in society the man who restores peace between two persons does a better work than he who by miserable whispering separates friends. The nurse of the Red Gross, who binds up the soldier's wounds, performs a nobler act than he who makes the wound. It is better still to prevent the making of wounds than to heal them after they are made. We ad mire the able'and victorious general, but far more humane and admirable is the work of the Commission whose arbitration settles a national trouble and averts war. A loving heart will enable us to look upon and treat all men as our neighbors. Never did the Samaritan spirit exisit so much a* to-day. The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has caused even the merciless man to regard the life of his beast, and that noble institution the Royal Humane Society, which gives its medals ior the saving of life, bestows an honor that most men art proud to earn and to wear, Hospitals and in firmaries for the efficient treatment of the sick, almshouses and refuges for the aged and infirm charitable aid organi sations for the relief of the needy all these are born of the Samaritan It is this spirit which has caused the missionary societies to be formed, and millions of money to be spent in dispelling the darkness and superstition of the heathen Ie is this which inspires the missionary to lay down his life in trying to bring men to Jesus. He realises that " barbarian, Scy thian, bond, or free, "—they are his brethren. And when the true Samaritan spirit has laid hold of the nations of this earth, the battle flag shall no longer flutter in the breeze, and men shall beat their swords into plough shares and their spears into pruning hooks; nation shall not life up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. Members of the Friendly Societies, yours is a noble woik. You are following out the Scriptural injunction '■ bear ye one another's burdens," and they that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak. When, sick and weary, a brother lies in life's high way, you are the good Samaritans who help to bind up his wounds, and replace him on his feet. Your principles of peace and love, and the unity that "dwells in your midst have shown that if all men were members of your orders the angel of peace would wave the olive branch over all the earth, and the angel's song heard on the plains of Bethlehem would re-echo over the world, and the brotherhood of man would be practically seen, btjtJ Good as it is to be a true member of a Friendly Society this will not save your soul. You must be a member of Christ's kingdom. You must be born again, Aud the rev. brother concluded with an impas sioned and stirring appeal to members to accept salvation.

CABLE SUMMARY.

The silver men in the Washington Senate wilt stonewall the Sherman Act Repeal Bill. Upon the advice of Sir H. Loch Lobengula has withdrawn his warriors from Fort Victoria. During his recent visit to Alsace- Lorraine, the Emperor was guarded by fifty or sixty detectives. The " Standard " alleges that France has offered Russia Obok in the Red 3ea, and Saigon in further India, as stations in the far East. The enforcement of martial Jaw has caused serious riots at Prague. The troops came into conflict with the mob and many of the latter were bayouetted. Owing to the visit of the Russian fleet to Toulon it is reported that the British fleet will join Italian ships at Naples. Preparations are being made for a,cordial reception. Mr Huddart is waiting the arrival of Sir 0. Tupper, the Canadian Com missioner, befqre interviewing the Government on the question of a sub sidy to the Vancouver line, There is some prospect of the Government granting a subsidy to Messrs Huddart Parker and Co. The Premier, in reply to a communication from the Premier of New South Wales, stated that it was intended to ask Parliament to vote £5000 per year. The Socialist Congress at Vienna was opened with much enthusiasm. References were made to the extension of their doctrines all over the world, including Australia. Eerr Bebel, the president, said that universal suffrage alone would put an end to the power of the purse, and the era of magazine rifles. A sensational shooting case occurred in Sydney on Saturday night. West, the cashier at Anthony Hordem's big establishment in George street, shot a salesman named Liddle dead. laddie was annoying Wtst in some way, and the latter pointed % revolver at him. The weapon went off—West alleged accidentally —with fatal results. The verdict at the inquest upon the body of the man Liddle was " shot by mis adventure." Mr Teece, the actuary for the Aus tralian Mutual Provident Society, having enquired into the British and American systems, is proposing radical changes in the colonies. The Institute/ of Actuaries believe that the result will be increased stability and popu larity. Mr Teece explains that the referees devised a method of valuation, giving automatic effect to a gradual reduction in the rate oi interest assumed in the valuation until any required minimum. The result would be a margin of profit and remain con stant. Replying to Sir T. Mcllwraith's tele gram announcing that he would ask Parliament to subsidise the Vancouver line on condition that tha vessels called at Brisbane and Keppel Bay, Sir G. Dibbs wired " One port or other, but not both." Mcll wraith's rejoinder was curt, v * Both or nqne.?< Dibbs retali ated in monosyllable, f'Nope,?' The upshot of the difference between the two Premiers is that the Miowera leaving Sydney to-day will not call at Brisbane. The passengers and mails had to be ssnt to Sydnp.y by train, and the steamer was detained till they arrived, i

Parliamentary Notes.

(FKOM OUU OWN COKRIWPONDBNX.)

Wellington, September 18.

MX, JOHN HOLMES. Mr John Holmes, who previously gat for a Christchurch electorate, will contest the Selwyn seat wrh Mr Alfred Saunders. THE COUNCIL. The Council has passed the second reading of the Civil Seivice Officers In surance Bill, the Native Land Court Certificates Bill and the Native .Land Validation of Titles Bill, the two last named measures being referred to the Native Affairs Committee. LICENSING BILL. Ihe Alcoholic Liquors Supply Bill passed its third read>g in the Council toj day by 28 to 10, An amendment to have the measure re-committed with a view to bring clubs under it, operation was de- ' feated. A conference between both branches of the legislature concerning . the Council's amendments will be neces sary. ELECTORAL BILL. The Electoral Bill, together with .a. batch of other measures, which have passed both branches of legislature, will absolutely be presented to the Governor for his signature to-morrow forenoon. That Ministers entertain no doubt that the Royal Assent will be given is proved by the fact that to day they are sending out thousands of registration forms lor circulation in the various diatriofca whioh they represent. LEGISLATIVE OFFICERS. <vu„ ~.„t: t , ~ •• i •*

The motion proposed in Council by D* Pollen, that control of the Legislative Officers is, and constitutionally should re main with Mr Speaker, has been tuper< j seded by an amendment by the Colonial | Secretory for reference of the matter to a privilege committee. The committee, elected by ballot, is to consist of Mr Speaker, Hons. Bowen, Baillie, Stevens, McLean, Oliver, Whitmore, and Stewart. It v reasonabls to assume that a com* mittee bo constituted will report adversely .to Ministerial control.

RAILWAY BILL.'

Ever since ttie House met at 2,30 mem beirs have been discussing the Government Railways Bill. Mr Ssndford led efi bj defending the principle contained in the Bill and deolaring that the serrioe wu undermanned, and that there was an enormous waste of time in the workshops owing to over officialism. The Hon Mr Mitchelson strong'y defended the present management, and said that WhUe the Premier professed to be a democrat he was really an autocrat who intended to seize all power. In the opinion of thii ex-Minißter for Works it would be better to return to politicaFcontrol under which the railway workshops were filled with political touts than accept the present Bill. He advised the Premier to accept a compromise by relegating this question to the country. Mr Earnshaw favored a represjntative" on the Government as against; lureaucratic absolutism, and should, therefore, support the Bill. He declared the recent conference of railway men held in Welling ton had been "rigged" by the Com missioners and their subservient tools. Mr Buckland said that though a Govern ment majority might carry the Bill the country would not approve. At the evening sitting Mr Fisher led off by de claring against tkfi Bill. Mr E. M. Smith warmly supported it. Mr DutLie made out a strong case for the appoint ment of the Commissioners under the present system cf management. Mr Taylor made one of his characteristic speeches in which he sought to hold the Commissioners up to ridicule, Mr Geo. Hutchison contended it was intolerable that three-quarters of a million of money houild be voted away annually wiihoufi -my Parliamentary control. Dr Newman and Mr Biuce strongly supported the continuance of the present management and Mr Hogg unsparingly condemned the retention of Commissioners on the present lines. These were all the speakers up to the supper adj .urnment. Wellington, September 19. From 2.30 yesterday till two this morn ing, the debate on the eecond reading ol tha Railways Hill went on. It had been understood tint no adjournment would be tgreed to till the debitte was ended, bub it two o'e'eck, finding the House in a languid shite, and more speakers still prepared, Mr Duncan moved its adjourn* meniitill 2.30 to-day, which was assented to.. Mr Seddon's desire to put the Bill through all its stages has little prospect of being carried into effect. Just before the House rose this morning the Premier an nounced that, in view of the amendments by the leader of the Opposition to the Railway Bill, he could not fulfil his pro mise to devote this evening to the disbus? sion on Colonel Fox's report. Mr Rol lesfcon protested against his motion being regarded as the Premier was treating it.

ZICENSING BIM.

The Premier, Sir John Hall, and Mr Guinne s have been appointed managers to draw up reasons for diaapreeing with the Council's amendments to the Licensing Bill. ~

THE REVOLT IN BRAZIL.

PEK PRESS ASSOCIATION.

Rio de Janeiro, September 17. The rebel squadron has now com plete command of the approaches to the city. It is proposed to starve it into submission. President Peixot has imprisoned the navy officers suspected of disloyalty, and appealed to the country to raise troops. He failed, however, to elicit any response. The rebels are in possession of thirty warships and merchant steamers.

SPORTING.

GERALDINE RACES.

Timaru, September 18. The following are the handicaps for Geraldine races: — Squatters Handicap, of 30 sots, one mile.—Palliser9 5, Kat« Greenway 8.9' Frivolity 8.7, Jacob Faithful 7.13, Throne 7,4, Tohunga 7,3, Jack 70, Beach 6.12, Fire King 6,10, Valetta 6.7' Geraidixe Cup, of 50 soys, ]£ mile.— Prime Warden 9.8, Liberator 8.12, lady Zetland 8.6, (raltee 75, Frivolity 7.3, Kilmarnock 7.0, Specton (5.13, Victim 6.9, Coinage 6.7. ■ ' : ' Trot, of .30 soys, two miles.—Contrac tor scr., Elian 15sec, lo'anthe 17, Te YVanahu 22, Mount joy 25, Cars 32, Shel lawel 32, Our Maid 35, Black Duchess 35, Try Me 38, Lallah Rookh 38, Golden Girl 43, Ayrshire Lass 43,. Welteu Hanpiqaj?, 6i 35 soys, seye^ furlongs.—Kitmarnock 11.0, Jacob Faith ful 10.7, Master Royal 10 4, Dunoott9.l3, Victim 9.9, Jack 9.2, Fire King 89, Craighead 8.0. Flyikg Handicap, of 35 soys, six fur longs.—Lord Zetland 8.12, Kate Green awa> P.lO, Galtee § 6, Finetta 7.3, Qars naid6 7. ■ , .' . 5. Beifibid Handicav, of 30 soys, si^c furlongs.—Frivolity 10 10, Kilmarnock 10 7, Victita 10 4, Throne 9.0, Tohunga 8.12, Marten 8.12, Freaborn 8.10, Beach 8.10, Starting 8.7, Aqualate 8.7, Oara maid 8 4, Fire Iting 8.4, Malafcbi «,Q, Kate Craig; 80, Craighead g.Q. r T

TRB ABHBORTON GUABDIAK: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1893,



THIS WEEK G. J. 'TUEILL and Co. ARE SELLING- , Berlin WooUs lid , Beautiful Dress Good's 3d per yard Splendid Plush 1^ 3J per yard White Calico 2s 1U per d- z 55&253 $&&&•*••* gSrS^aMwol"* Twill Sheetiog 9H Heavy Flannelette 3M Ootton Shirting 4|d_ Men's Tweed Suits 17s 6d Boys Tweed Suits 4a lla BOOTS. BOOTS. BOOTS. WE STAND UHBIVA.LLBp.3 AT IG, J. HEIU & COM jrIBDLANDBB'S CORNER, EAST STREET TERMS-CASH. NO DISCOUNT.



ANTED To Lot at o^J~*™£ Shop adjoining my Store. Very low rent.-3. H-TOWjJftnwaj&jUjK TTTANTED.-AU Cy^tTlo"rollup at W Post Office, at 2 p.m. Awf^ morrow. Ariel* to the fa^L——- ~— ANTED KnowX^Jnattached Rider, are invited to take part in the opening raaof th* 9on'__JJf: SPicflL meeting of the Women's franchise League will be held at 3p.m. in the Templar Hall, to»o»ow '20th) AH women desir>m of having ate invited to attend. v AJ< i^UMi"one, Come All.-Old M*ns' KJ Home, Thursday, September 21, 1893. Comic and Sentimental Hn*ertain ment in aid of the LiVaiy Fund, a col lation will be taken up m the room. ••Sister M*ry walks like this, ho, ho^ho^ ANTED Known, that Mrs Jarvm, Monthly Nurse, has removed to • larger house oa Alford Forest Road, near Woollen Factory, where she will be pleased to receive patients. !*« tjferences. Termainoderate^^^j^ 1 B^AZORS Honed arid Set.—Kirks, Arcaie. _______i 3 OSPITAL for Broken Pipes. Good woikmanship.—Kirk's, Arcade 9 107 JT> T7"IRK, Hairdresser, The , 13. i-V- Arcade, wiU be alad to see oldfriendd. Oj^g_^yj^lli^-5 vi HE Good <S_«aarit;an, 2or the Imme- I diate relief of pain.— Lights Cash 8 ore. ' _ WANTED Known—W. H. Collibb'j noted four clasp Kid Glovas, % Bd, have juat arrived in all ewes. BrJITS to measure, during the sale, 495, 65a, 60j, 70a, and 75a. Fit anc workmanship guaranteed.—R. A icons, Saundern' Building 3. HWrANTRD Knnwn.—G«nta, Summei W Merino Sock B|d, Cotton Drawers lit - V>■ i i iV;}» ''jua ._, W' ANTED Known—" The Corner "j* showing a magnificent New Stoci of Drapery and Clothing. — W. H DoJLLIgK. _____ I~F yot. wnntTnisteUss fruio po to Abuw 1 for Fji, T'hiti, Auckland »ndSydn«y (Jiang**, Oitrona, Lemony ■etc. TiAILWAt Book Stall.—A very larg« JLV and choice lot of booka to selecj from. LI9J ANTED Known. —Ju&t opeuec Tanim and Suamer Hats. Prin! Shirts, etc.—-Mitchbll an^ I ___ B' OCRS in great variety to suit al classes of readers, at the Railway BookStaii, -7105 TTSE H. G. Flowbr's Sulphur Tablets, LJ Cough and Eucalyptus Drops, and stop cough'" _ . DON'T Forget to send your Bicycles along to the Old Kindergarten tc 'te repaired, at moderate rates. RESENTS—Beautifal Presents now being given away to all purchasers uf Drapery," Millinery, Boots, Clothing tc—ti. 0. Segjeb3, Melford House. \ \ * ANTED Known.—To make room \V for Spring Boots I will give ten per Cent for ca-*h." Repairs done at ono« cheaper than ever to stay bad times over ■tJ.Moi.-iOX, Premier Bootmaker. 8 18 W' ANTED Known—For good value in first class Drapery, Millinery, Bocts, Ulothint?, etc., go to Mklforu flooss. Baautifal presents now giving •way to all purchasers. iTITAN rED'Kilown—S~ome wonderfa VV job lines n Drapery, etc., now being sold; also presents to all purchasers. H. 0. fc'BGBKS, Melford House. MEOIOAL Coil* made and repaired on tha shortest notice at easy prices at A. J. Walker's, Old Kinder g*rten. SOMERSET Meat Mart. The oldes the largwt, tha best, and the cheap Mb. Small (»oods a specialty. Ful weights guaranteed. A trial solicited. -W. J. Siloock. *tlB2 BOOK 3 in goo-A order and complete bought or taken in exchange. .New Stock arriving evary waek. O'irculatiag Library.—J Maksdbjt, Newsagent. -\I7ANTKD Known.—Special ship- VV ment of Linen Guods, dir9ct from Balfast. Splendid value. See window •b Andrew Orr's^ ANTED Known—That A. J. Walker repairs Bicycle*, Sewing Mwhines, L<*wn Mowers, Medical Coils, ■nd all descriptions of light machinery.^ YOCNG Lidias' Journals (September), J " Review of Reviews,' 1 Weldon's Journals, Ca sells' Royal Academy Pic tures, Btys of England, Volume), Hew G*nies iusludiuit Tiddl«Uy \S inks Is, New Books and Fancy Goods, Boxes Notepvper and Envoloowj, etc.—L. F. Awdkbwbs ako Ct», Stationers' Hatl. - Tlie W©«t Tea IN CANTERBURY for the money, and fruo trom any excass of asbringeuey. COUNTESS &S, 4SV Mffl «?0,. \



WANTED, All to see Mitchell and Turkish's Print Window. BANG ! Bang! Bang 1 Guns 1 Guns! Guns! by the best makers and Itted with all the latest improvements. Poirder, Shot, Caps, Cartridges, Wads, and Oases at J. W. Habdubts, East Street. Guns repaired. WHO is your Plumber 1 Why, J. W Habdlby, who la * Manufacturer of Spouting, Ridging, Steel Gutters, Baths, Sinks, Tanks, etc., and wh« has n hand the largeat stock of Pumps and Pipe in town. ■"_ WO DBRFUL Satisfaction. — The special nickel watch made for S. Salek, sold at 22s 6d and 25s is the best.—Obtainable only from S. Sale*, Jeweller. 7 63 TflTHEttEdo you gee your Xronmon- VV gery? At Hardijjy sof course, where we get the beat value in Sheet Lead, Nails, Locks, Hinges, Plough Chains, Rope, Wire Knotting, Gorse Knives, Spades and Forks, Lamps, ■ Fender and Fire Iron*, and anything yon wqniw- t "\ O to Hakolby Bros, for Bargains VT in Blankets, 49 pairs of large white suitable for double b*ls only, 16s 6d worth 25a. Extra large Grey, only 10s 6d worth 18s 6d, Selling rapidly.- Hakdmjy Bros, Arcade. ____ NEW ZEALAND CLOTiiiara Factory itfEW GOODS. Men's Straw Hats from Is New Tennis Hats from 1b lid New Tweed Hats from Is Over 1500 Hat 3in stock. New Washing Ties from 4d New Tennis Shirt* from 3s 6d New Collars, New Shirts, New Studs. INSPECT OUR NEW STOCK. CLOIHING DEPARTMENT: Boys' Sailor Suits from 7* lid Men's Sao eSuits from 30i Men's All-wool Trousers from 9.3 6J. ALL NEW PATTERNS. TULORING DEPARTMEM Men's Suits to measure from 49s 6d Men's Trousers to measure from 17s 6c BOOT DEPARTMENT. Men's Nailed Balmorals, 9o 6d Men's Bluchers, 6 s 6d Boys' Strong School Boots frc m 5s 6d, NEW ZEALAND riLOTHING -CIACTORy. ALEX. HENDRY, Manager. jSoT~YOU KNOVT^"^ T>HAT we are SELLING OFF all out NEW GOODS, and giving a dls count of FOUR SHILLINGS OFF F<7ER¥ POUND FOR CASH, because -we are" OVERSTOCKED, and MUST REALISE. J3T Come and see our Shopfull of New Mercery, Hats, Shirts, Ties, Boots, &c. (all matked in plain figures). Men's Good Tweed Suits to measure during the sale from £2 15s to £3 lO* FOR CASH. CRAIGHEAD& BERBYMAN THE LEADING TAILORS AND CUT FITTERS, Abhburton. 9*62 ACLAND 5 DUDLEY & CO,, AUCTIONEERS, OHAREBRUKERS, STOCK AND STATION AGENTS. MOWEY TO liKND ON APPROVED SECURITIES AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. Farms and Properties from 5O TO 5000 ACRES. 143, HEREFORD STREET, *Hol 0 jtuiggyiKiß.



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