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Ashburton Guardian Megna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 8, 1893. THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION.

It is not often we have so large a field as seven for the annual borough" event," as racing men would say. Not seldom it has been with considerable difficulty that enough nominations have been obtained to go round the vacan cies, and there are instances on record in which two candidates have had a walk over, and an extra election has had to be hold to supply the third place. In such cases there has usually been more interest taken by the rate payers in the extraordinary election than in the main one which should have claimed their first attention. In the present instance the nominations have come for the main event, and not for the " hurry scurry," and it is pleasing to note from this that rate payers are taking healthy interest in the public affairs of the borough. Of the names before the electors two are of Councillors seeking re-election— Messrs Scaly and Paul. The former has done good work on the Council in several directions, and no member of the borough's »• Nine " has been more persevering in his ,encleayor# to secure what have long been desired by t\m j public—the establishment of ,a railway crossing at Moore street, and the com plete clearance of all buildings o#' the railway reserves from the railway st#-, tiou to the bridge, the substitution, Q$

tree 3 instead, with one long unbroken line of plantation forming the north west side of East street. To Mr Scaly \ the ratepayers are indebted for good work done as a member of the Domain Board, and bis practical advice in con nection with both the Domains con trolled by the Board has been valuable. Mr Paul is a useful man generally, and has had very considerable experi ence in municipal affairs. Perhaps the readiest'speaker the Council h»s ever had, he is not afraid to let his voice be heard when he differs from his fellow- Councillors, although no one will accuse him of being a carper, and it was only last meeting that he showed he had the courage of his opinions and voted solus against the reduction of the day laborers' wages by sixpence a day. Mr Rudolph Friedlander is an old councillor, and an ex-mayor. His usefulness in the past, and the good aervice he has done the borough both at the head of the table as mayor, and at its side as a private member ought to ensure his return, and as a uatter of fact that may be looked upon as certain if his friends and supporters will only remember that the last thing that has to be done for a candidate is to vote for him, and if that is not done, everything else done in his favor may be very well left undone. On the occasion of his last contest he was left out in the cold by too many of his friends accepting his return as a fore gone conclusion and devoting their attention to the return of someone else. Mr Andrews has made several ineffectual efforts to secure a seat at the Council. He is certainly a very fluent speaker, and a very willing one. The gift of oratory is a great gift, but there is a possibility of having too much of a good thing, and there are too many ratepayers, we fear, who fancy that the Hampstead Demosthenes is in this category, for°Mr Andrews to find his way into the Council. Yet he is capable of good work, and in a team that would work with him, and he with them, would be a useful practical man. Mr Collins, too, has unsuccessfully wooed the suffrages of the burgesses, and has many good qualities to recommend him, but we fear the railway reserves question, in which he is so largely interested, will militate against his return. Mr H. H. Stephens is a young man, but one with a level, practical, business head. If new blood is wanted in the Council he ia the man to supply it, and there can be no doubt he will receive a large ! measure of support. A man with energy and push, who once taking up a purpose, carries it out to the end —a useful man, and one that can be depended upon to do the work he undertakes. Mr Thomas Welch is the chairman of the local Co-operative i Association, and we understand makes a very good one. He is an old settler, ! but has never, that we remember, sought municipal honors before, or any public position. Besides, most people look upon his candidature as not being earnestly meant. Out of the seven it should not be difficult to find three good and true men to fill the vacan cies.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mr Samuel Brown, of Wakanui, was the successful bidder for the Ashburtoa In dustrial Society's £300 appropriation, the drawing for which took place last night, Mr Brown's bid was £56. News from Bundaberg, Queensland, states that a tribal fight, in which 200 Kanakas, representing thiee islands, took part, has occurred in Barolin paddock, near Pember ton Plantation. Bows, spears, and guns were freely used, with the result that islanders were brought to the hospital seri ously wounded. One had his skull smashed, and is nofc expected to recover. Several others were more or less injured. It is interesting to recall the fact that three years ago, when Admiral Tryon was commanding a fleet during the maoceuvrea, he made the signal to carry out an evolution identical in every respect with the one which led to Buch a fatal result the other d&y. On the former occasion, however, Rear- Admiral Tracey, who headed the other line, refused to answer the signal, and, after waiting about fifteen minutes, it was annulled by Sir George Tryon and hauled down. A few months ago during a flood in the Ashburton river, what had previously been only a stream, about three or four chaißS from the Tinwald end of the railway bridge, increased considerably and has kept in creasing since till now it \n» developed into an important branch of the river. This uew branch bids fair to absorb the water which has hitherto been flowing along the south bank and if so it will ensure the safety oE the south land from en croachments in time of floods. An awfully sudden death occurred dur ing the services in St Mathew'a Church, at Albury, recently. The service was being conducted by the Bishop of Goulbourn, and the church was unusually crowdcJ. When the congregation was rising from the first prayer, a women named Knoble, a wife of Mr Michael Knoble, a farmer residing on the Murray, uttered a sharp cry, and fell down in hnr pow. She was carried outside, and on the arrival of the doctor, she was pronounced quite dead from apcplejcy. The Under-Secretary for Mines (siys the "Sydnoy Morning Herald") recently re ceived a novel consignment from the forest ranger at Picton. It consisted of a card board box, containing two animals about the size of largo rats. Both woro dead. One was apparently a young hare or rabbit, or a cross between the two. Tiro fur was Jong and brown. lt« companion had short hair like that of a, ret, both in color and length, but the animal itself was more like a very small puppy. The ranger, in the letter accompanying tUo boy, says :-"lhe two young rabbits or hares woro found alive on the Abbotgford Estate, in burrows about three feefc dcop. In tho burrow in which the larger one (tho long-furred one) wan found there were three others similar, and in the burrow which tho smaller one was found there wer<? four others mroilar. If so, it dis poses of the theory that hares do not burrow, and hivyo only two yourig o»oo at a lima." Ho suggested that thoy should bo forwurdod Vt the 'wrat^r'pf tho Sydney Museum for, jdeatiiicatio^

Mr J. B. Kirk announces that he will open a hairdresser's shop in the Arcade to-morrow, when he will be glad to Bee his old friends. A boy named Harold Cowper waa found drowned in a tank at Mount Eden. He had returned from school, and was sailing a toy boat in a large concrete tank and fell in. His eldest sister was drowned in the yachting accident at Manukau two years ago. A fire took place early on Thursday morn ing in a shop and dwelling in Auckland. A portion of the premises was occupied by a lady named Agnes Harvey, 81 years of age, lan invalid, who was burnt to death. The remains were found in the debris. Sne lived alone in the house. The police believe they have a clue, through the clothing, to the discovery of the I mother of an infant placed on Wednesday j night on the verandah of the house of Mr I Tames Simkin, coal dealer, Auckland. In I the darkness Mr Simkin thought the bundle waß a dog, and was going to kick it off the verandah, but found it was a baby, A decided curiosity was seen by a Patea gentleman recently while travelling in the backwoods of Ngatimaru, Taranaki, says the "Patea Press." Coming upon a slab house away in the heart of the bush, he was most hospitably treated by the bush ' man and his wife, and waa shown by the said buahman the whole of the first chapter of Genesis and six verses of the second, written on a piece of paper the size of a shilling; it contains over a 1000 words. The bushman was at one time a draughtsman in the Survey Department, Wellington, and wrote the specimen by hand in his leisure moments. There was a fair attendance at the Odd fellows' Hall on the last appearance of Pollard's Liliputs, and the two pieces pre sented went with a hearty swing. Miss Marion Mitchell, as " Mabel," was in better voice than on either of her previous appearances and sang charmingly. For several of her numbers she was repeatedly encored, but perhaps more so for the pretty song "Poor wandering one." The other parts were well filled. The satire "An Adamless Eden " was very amusing, and the young players went thoroughly into the spirit of it, and the audience were quite in sympathy, so that the piece afforded a very enjoyable hour. The parliament of ladies, presided "over by the " Duchesß of Breeks," was a very amusing scene. It was announced the other day that the Amateur Athletic Association of Canada had approved of the proposed Pan-Britannic meeting in London. The festival, as it is called, will probably take place in the Henley Regatta week. This idea is to ex site the Bpirit of emulation which existed in the Olympian >nd Hellenic games in Greece. Though the chief aim of the pro moters is to give an impetus to, and raise the standard of, athletics, it will by no means be limited to that, for conferences will be held upon social, scientific, and in dustrial matters affecting the Empire. The President of the United States will be the chief gueat, and a special military review will be held by the Queen, upon whom will attend a body-guard repiesenting the whole of the Home, Colonial, and Indian forces. It is intended by means of this periodical gathering to encourage and cement that felling of brotherhood which ought to exist amongat members of the same races. Donald Dinnie whose name had been a household word in Scotland for many years, is at the head of a small Variety Company, who are giving entertainments in Timaru, and will appear here on Monday evening. Donald Diunie is now turned 66, and naturally is uofc the man he once was, but he still retains a large share of the unusual strength and agiiity which made him so long the champion in various Highland games, and he, takes part in the entertain ment by showing feats of strength. The specialty of the rest of the company is step dancing and other fancy-work on the " light fanastic toe," with the songs usual in the variety company. The " Timaru Herald ' gays the company lately, what with one thing and another, have not had the best oi luck, and there suroly are enough fellow countrymen and admirers of Dinnie to ex tend to him a helping-hand. The following team has been selected by the New Zealand Amateur Athletic Associa tion to represent New Zealand at the first of the Australi in championship meetings to be held at Melbourne on November 9 and 11 : i —220 yards, and 440 yards flat, W. A. Low, Duuedin; 440 y&rds, and 880 yards flat, N. L. Gurr, Napier; half mile, one mile, and three miles flat, G. B. Beere, Auckland; one mile and three mile walks, G. Galloway, Dunedin; weight putting and hammer throw ing, MacCormack, Wellington; high and long jumps, B, Gore, Wellington, 120 yards and 440 yards hurdles, weight putting, high and long jump, W. J. Moir, Canterbury. With a view of selecting a sprinter to strengthen the team F. Gaudin and J. H. Buchanan, Auckland; L. W. Harley and J. Nathan, Wellington; W. Hay ward and E. A. Robinson, Canterbury; D. Matson, Ash burtoh; H. W. Postlewaithe, Timaru; and J. Taiaroa, Dunedin, have been asked to go into training.

Parliamentary Notes.

(from ouk own correspondent.)

Wellington, September 8. ESTIMATES. The fact that the Jlistimatea have been put at the top of the Order paper of the Souse to-day seems to indicate that Ministers feel their rebuff in the Council acutely, and leads to the belief that an early close is contemplated. THE LIQUOR BILL Mr Buckley anticipates effecting a com promise with the Council over the Liquor Bill by providing for an elected committee tf eight members, with the resident magistrate as chairman. Such a com promise, he thinks, would be accepted by the House* THE ELEOTOBAL BILL. The Electoral Bill stands at the top of bhe Order P&per of the Council,

The Baby Farmings Cases

Sydmsy, September 7. A man named Knorr and a woman supposed to be his wife were arrested in connection with the supposed baby farming cases. Acting on information from the Melbourne police, XCnorr has been released from custody, but tlie woman has been detained on a charge of wilful murder in Melbourne. Melbourne, September 7. A post mortem examination of the bodies of the children discloses the fact that death resulted from strangulation. The police are now searching frousps formerly occupied by the woman nainod E norr alias Thwaites.

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

London, September b. The House cf Lords was packed to day in anticipation of the debate on the Home Rule Bill, and presented a brilliant ecene, many ladies being present. Intense interest was taken in the proceedings, many Peers being in attendance who had not put in an appearance for years. Several minis ters and a large number of members of the House of Commons were present. Earl Spencer moved the second reading contending that the Bill main tained the supremacy of the Imperial Parliament and protected minorities. He implored the House to pass the measure. The Duke of Devonshire recalled Earl Spencer'a old opinions in favour of union and the protection of land lords. He taunted the Government" with playing fast and loose with their promises. The Duke of Norfolk, Earl Cowper, and the Marquis of Zetland opposed the Bill. Lord Brassey gave a cold support to it. j In the House of Commons, Mr Glad stone's motion to devote the "whole time of the autumn sessien to Govern ment business was carried by the aid of the closure, but not until some im portant modifications had been at tached. Several sections of the Gov ernment supporters were much in censed at their claims and measures being ignored, and the Irish members were angry at the Bill dealing with evicced tenants being postponed until next year. The Premier said that the House had arrived at safety after a feast of contention, and he hoped that it would now become practical. In committee of supply to day in the House of Commons, the legislative 'vote was under discussion. An amend ment was moved to reduce the amount for salaries of officials of the House of Lords by £500. Government opposed the amendment, but on a division they were defeated, and the amendment carried by a majority of eight, Three hundred and fifty peers at tended the House of Lords yesterday. The Duke of Argyle delivered a bril liant and scathing speech in the House of Lords, declaring that Mr Gladstone was the Mahdi of Home Rule. Lord Ashbourne and the Marquis of Londonderry also made powerful speeches on their side. Lord Playfair and the Marquis of Ripon replied to the attacks on the Bill. Earl Spencer, in moving the second reading of the Home Rule Bill, said that during the last eighty-seven years, on an average one Coercion Act or renewal thereof had been passed each year, while the sentiments, feel ings, and customs of the Irish had been totally neglected. He urged the Lords to cast aside prejudices, and em brace the peaceful opportunity of con ceding the demand of the Irish instead of reducing them to despair. The Duke of Devonshire contended that the Bill would arrest prosperity, enslave the loyal minority, and dis unite the Empire. London, September 7. The Duke of Argyle said that he did not blame Er Gladstone for his strong language, because he was a pure fanatic. The country expected and demanded that the Lords should reject the Bill to enable it to consider the measure.

Girls' Friendly Society.

Notwithstanding theunfavorable weather and various counter attractions, ihe social he d by the Girls' Friendly Society in St. Stephen's schoolroom was eery well at tended, and a most enjoyable evening was spent. The room was prettily decorated for the occasion. Small tables scattered about and furnished with games, served to break the company up into groups. Near the entrance stood a etall fir the sale of work, and near it a handsome Christnias tree resplendent with toys and illuminated with colored tapers /During the evening a number of musical selections were played and sung, and refreshments dispensed—Miss Twentyman and her flock having spared no pains for the entertainment of their guests. Great credit is due to all concerned for the suc cess attained by self-sacrifice, zeal, and enthusiasm. The following contributed numbers— Misg Barclay, Miss Wheeler, Miss Inglis, Miss Berg, Mr and Mrs Le Brun, Miss Shirtcliffo (recitation), Messrs Broad, Hartle, and the Rev T. A. Hamil ton. The Incumbent made a short, speech stating that the "G.F.S." was intended to draw together young girls who were scattered from their homes in many callings ; to shield them from temptation ; to supply through the aid ef sister women some of the home love and home guidance which in many cases would be wanting but tor this help. The Society took its rise in England in 1874, at the instance of a Mrs Townshend, the objects in view being to promote friendship and sympathy amongst girl workers, and to preserve purity and to encourage fidelity in ser vice, dutifulness, and thrift. In 1889 140,000 women and girls had joined various branches in England and Wales alone; and if Scotland, Ireland, the United States, Canada, Newfoundland, Australia, New Zealand, and Indh were accounted for, no thoughtful person could deny that the " G.F.S." is a great fact— a phenomenon worthy of seijoua atten tion. It may be defined as an association of Christian women and girls of all ranks and occupations and denominations, from the Queen downwards, pledged to purity of life, and united to carry out the motto of the Society—" Bear ye one another's burdens" Associates may be either married of unmarried women, but must be members of the Church of England. Members are all unmarried, and may belong to any denomination. No girl need complain of loneliness where such a Society exists, and shpuld a member re move, say to Ohristohurch, she js pro : vided with letters gommendatory winch secure for her an introduction to those who will befriend and assisl her in every way. Mr Hamilton congratulated the bcal Society on its Nourishing condition, and the evident friendship and happiness existed in their midst. He re minded them of the sympathy and friend ship of Jesus Christ, and urged them to keep together, the stronger in will and character showing an example to jthe weaker, finding a true basis of friendship in .attending divine worship; and in the constant approach to the altar of God, and with prayerful intercession for one another. Thanking the friends for their attendance, he asked those 'wild CC'M «ye time to join tfie Society and help, and those who couia pot 1 to/assist by'giving money or making the pause known to others; that all would remember the Society in their prayers, asking that He who is the Great Head of che Church would teach them to wisely minister to one another, as members of one body in Him, I

SPORTING.

ASHBCJRTON RACING CLUB.

SPRING MEETING.

SECOND DAY.

President—E. G Wright, Esq., M.H.R. Tice-Pbksident—o. \V. Purnell, Esq. Judge—Matthew Stitt, Esq. Stewabds —G. A. M. Buckley, Esq., J. C. N. Grigg, Esq., S. H. Graves, Esq., E. Gates, Esq., C. W. Purnell, Eeq , 0. Todhunter, E^q., W. M. Lyttleton, Jisq. Tbfasureb—if. Friedlaad'erj Esq. Clerk of the Scales —R. Friedlander, Esq. Clekk of the Coukse—B.. Ourfcis, Esq. Starter—3. I'owell, Esq Haxdicapper- J. Cress well, Esq. Secretary—E. Saunders, Esq

Ths following concludes our report of yesterday's racing :— Disposal Stakes, of 30 soys. The win ner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, the whole of the pro ceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Weight Bst, Three-quarters of a mile. 16 Mr S. Brown's blk m Lady Styles, syrs ... ... (Buddicombe) 1 10 Mr M. Friedlander's br g Coinage, aged... 2 18 Mr J. McDonnell's eh m Jess, 6yrs ... rM . (0, Cochrane) 3 13 Mr M, Rooneys eh g The Diver, * aged ... ... ... (Mcllrcy) 0 Flyaway was scratched for this race, and The Divar declared 51b overweight. Jess and The Diver took the lead at the scare, and ran close together till rounding the top turn, where Lady Styles and Coinage raced up and displaced the leaders coming up the straight, Lady Styles winning by a length from Coinage, with Jess a good third. Time— l.l 7. Dividend—£3 4s. Mr Friedlander sold the winner by i auction for £21 to Mr Thomas Holmes. Open Welter Handicap, of 35 soys; second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. One mile. 22 Mr H. Redwood's eh c Awarua Rose, 4yrs, 9st 101b (Matthews) 1 42 Mr J. E. Nugent's blk g Stranger, 6yrs, 9st6lb (Derrett) 2 2 Mr J. Harris' eh g Lord Aston, aged, 9dt (Barry) 3 23 Mr H. Lunn's eh h Cajolery, syrs, 9stlolb (Clark) 0 65 Mr J. Loughlin's br h Galtee, aged, 9st 51b (Owner) 0 12 MrW.O. Rutherford's g g Erin go-Br»gb, aged, Bst 111b (Brown) 0 17 Mr P. Butler's b g Master Royal, syrs, Bat6lb (Mann) 0 Jacob Faithful, Fire King, and My Jack were scratched for this race. From a fair start Eringo-Bragh took the lead with Cajolery second on the inside. Coming down the back of the course Lord Aston and Cajolery continued second and third. Coming round the home turn, Awarua Rose came through, and in the straight took first place. Stranger was last coming to the home turn, but raced through and obtained second place, a length behind Awarua Rose, with Lord Aston third, half a length behind. Time—l.47. Dividend— £7 9s.- , Winchmork Handicap, of 35 bovb., second horse 5 soys ; ] J mile, 42 Mr H. A . Knight's br m Nenu phar, 6yrs, 7st 101b (Barry) 1 31 Mr T. Twomey's b g Jacob Faith ful, 6yrs, 7st 61b (Buddicombe) 2 14 Mr M. Friedlander's br g Coinage, aged, 7so 41b ... (0. Cochrana) 3 54 Mr M. Hobbs' b g Lord Zetland, syrs, Bit 101b ... (P. Cochrane) 0 47 Mr S. Brown's b h Warrington, 4yrs, 9sb (MfcConochie) 0 Jack was scratched for this event. Jacob Faithful led around the first turn with Coinage in close attendance, going round the top of tha course Nenuphar raced into second place, Jacob Faithful lying third. In a severe iace round the home turn and up the straight Nenuphar won by a ncsa from Jacob Faithful, Coinage three lengths *\way third a head in front of Lord Zetland, Time—2.lß Dividend—£4, McConochie was disqualified for one month for suspicious riding of Warrington in the Winchmore Handicap, in which he ran last. Flying Handicap, of 40 soys, second horse 5 soys ; five furlongs. 37 Mr R. Ray junr.'s b c My Jack, 3vrs, 6st 101b, (carried 7st 81b) (Buddicombe} 1 28 Mr J, C. N, Grigg's br m Kate (xreenaway, syrs, Bst 6lb (Derrett) 2 60 Mr M. Hobbs' b in Lady Zetland, 6yrs, 9st 41b ... (F. Cochrwie) 3 37 Mr S. Brown's b c Errington, 3yrs Bsb2lb ... ... (Mcllroy) 0 71 Mr J. Harris' eh f Busybody, 3yrs 7stJllb (Bany) G 29 Mr V. Harris' b m Ro&eguard, 4yrs, 7st 51b ... (C Cochrane) 0 1 Mr L. Markey's b m M iria Martin syrs, 6st 131b ... (Johcs) 0 6 Mr P. Campbell's eh m Sheelah, syrs, 6st 131b ... (Pagan) 0 Jack wan scratched, and the owner of Perkin fined £1 Is for being late at scales, the latter did not put in an fcp pearance. The start was an indifferent one from which Busybody got best away with Eirington second. The failing light pre vented a good view of the race until the finish, which was fought out desperately, My Jack winning by half a length from Kate Green away and Lady Zetland the sime distance away from Kate Green away. Time—l.6. Dividend—£6 10s. Messrs Mason and Roberts, who as usual worked the totalisator, only sue-' ceeded in passing the sum of £1222 through the machine during the after noon. Thia, added to the amount handled on tha first day, constitutes a total of £2494, which is £653 less than that at the spring meeting of the Club last year.

THE ST. LEGER.

London, September 6. At Doncaster to-day the race for the St Leger resulted as follows:—lsinglass 1, Ravensbury 2, Lenicham 3. Isinglass vvas kept back till entering the straight, when his rider let him Out and won In a canter.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves responsible (or cue opinions expressed by our co-respondents.)

ASHBURTON LIBERAL ASSOCIA TION.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir, —Whqn a correspondent finds it necefsary to refer by name to private persons, I think common degenoy '- might induce him to attach his own name to his letter. Whoever your correspondent may be, I hope that he by this time feels ashamed of his remarks concerning Mr Carson, Shoeing from behind a hedge has never come to Be. recognised ay a British institution.' Tho Liberal Associa tion have never asked any elector to tote for or against any of the candidates. Tour correspondent, like a good many other people, seems unable to distinguish between direct control by ballot and total prohibition, r" If a prohibitionist Is "one who desires to refuse all licenses, then I am oofc a prohibitionist.' I agree with Sir E. G. vv rigixc, tuau mo ooisi/ remedy f^r the evils of the liquor trafijc is to give tjie adult residents complete control by ballot—a majority o% votes cast to decide for increase, decrease, or abolition. J don't suppose your correspondent thjnkg Mr Wright has a bee in his bonnet on this question.—l am, etc., J« Keih,

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Wellington, September 7. The Council met at 2.30 p.m. THE ELBC CORAL BILL. The E'ec:oral Bill was further con sidered in Cummittee. Mr McLean moved a new c'auKe, giv« ing women a vote on an elector's right. Mr Stewart; caM that the amendment if c rrie i meant th* sacrifice of the Bill. Mr Reynolds supported the new clause. Mr Bicjg said that he intened to voto against the amendment, notwithstanding his objections to granting the franchise to women. Mr Stevens said that he was the author of these electoral rights, snd he would vote for the amendment without any con sideration of the use that might be made ot it in another place. After a discussion lasting the wholo afternoon, the new clause was rejected by 20 to 19. The following is the division list: — For the amendment—Reynolds, Kelly, L. Walker, Richardson, YVhitmore, Bonar, Swanson, Shrimski, Stevens, Eerr, Wahawaha, W. C. Walker, Grace, Feldwick, Bowen, McLean, Holme*, Peacock, Mantell. Against the amendment — Barnicoat, Stewart. McCulloujh, Pharazyn, Rigg, Williams, Bolt, Jennings, Jenkinsou, Dignan, Whyte, McGregor, Montgomery, Acland, Oliver, Qrmond, Johnston, Pollen, Hart, Buckley. '. The Council rose at 5.30 p.m. The Council resumed at 7*30 p.m. In Committee on the Electoral Bill. Eden (Auckland) was added to the list of plaoes at whish the polls close at 7 o'clock. This and a verbal amendment., were the only alterations effected in the Bill in Committee. The Bill was then reported, and the third reading fixed for next day! THE LIQCJOB BILL. i. The Alcoholic Liquors Sale and Control Bill was considered in Committee. I On clause 6, constitution of licensing committees, Mr McLean moved to strike Out the first two lines of the clause In order to test the question whether they should return to the old system of Resident Magistrates forming the licensing benches. This amendment was carried on a divi sion by 17 to 15. The following is the division list: — For the amendment (17) —Reynolds, L. Walker, Bonar, Swanson, Shrimski, Pharazyn, WiiHama, Stevens, Jenkinson, Wakawaka, Whyte, Oliver, Orroond, Bowen, Johnston, McLean, Peacock. Against the amendment (15)—Stewart, Richardson, Kelly, Barnicoat, McCul iough, Kerr, Bolt, Rigg, Jennings, W. C. Walker, Feldwick, McGregor, Acland, Montgomery, Buckley, Sir Patrick Buckley said that this was the most important portion of the Bill; in fact it was the principle of tho measure, aid he wished his honourable friend joy of the amendment. He would have to consider his position, and would, there fore, move that progress be reported with leave to sit again. The motion was agreed to on the ( voices, SECOND READINGS. The West Coast Settlement Reserves Acb Amendment Bill, the Stamp Act Amendment Bill, and the Post Office Act Amendment Bill, were read a second time, BILL PASSED. The Dunedin Garrison Hall Trustees Empowering Rill passed its final stages. The Council rose at 9.30 p.m.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

The Hous9 met at 2.30 p.m. BJBFLY TO A QUESTION. Replying to Mr McGuire, the Premier said that on receipt of further informa tion with respect to the active mineral spring said to have been discovered near Mount Egmont, the Government would take some steps in the matter. NOTICE OF MOTION. Mr Shera gave notice to more on going into Committee of Supply that a Committee be appointed to enquire into the native lands transactions in Hawke's Bay between Messrs Cadman and Smith ; the Committee to consist of Mr Beeves, Mr Ward, Mr Rnlleston, Mr Pinkerton, Mr Richardson, Mr Saunders, Mr Wright, Mr Duthie, Mr Earnshaw, and Mr Mere dith. The Home rose at 5.30. From 7.30 last night for twelve con secutive hours, Messrs Fish, Duthie, Buckland, and others persistently stone walled the interpretation clause of the Shops and Shop Assistants Bill, explain ing that their object was in the interests of small traders. Clause 2 finMly passed unamended, and shortly after 8 a.m. the stonewall collapsed, Mr Fish explaining that the opponents of the Bill had decided to accept the inevitable. Then satisfac tory progress was made with the remain ing clauses. Fruiterers and fishmongers were added to the exemptions under the Bill, and provision was made for a weekly half-holiday for all assistants in hotel bars. The Bill was reported with amend ments at nine, and was then agreed to. The third reading was fixed for this afternoon.

The New Viceroy of India

London, September 6. The " Times " considers bir Henry Norman as good a choice as the limited material at the disposal of the Go vernment allowed. The " Standard " states that several ' Liberal Peers refused the vwe-rbyalty, and that Sir Henry Norman wag chosen as an advocate of the masterly inactivity so dear to the Premier. Calcutta, September 6. The "Calcutta Englishman" ex presses unqualified surprise at Sir H, Norman's appointment, since the situation requires the ablest and strongest ruler possible. The Indian newspapers are less hostile to Sir Henry Norman's appoint ment than' the English newspapers are, except pn the score, of age,

I'HB ftP»ntTPw,itt ATTAHPIA^- FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1893.



THIS WEEK G. J. NEILL and Co. ARE SBLlilHG l:SK»."ooas3dpy«d CT l;".rfMPl».HU3ip»rf»td : White Cllco2s IWP«*' Z Heavy Flannelette 34d Cotton Shirting 4W BOOTS- BOOTS. BOOTS. WE STAND Vfi El V^LBp. .WBS£* AT fl, J. NEILL & GO.'S, FRIBDLANDBR'S CORNER, •EAST STREET TERHSICASH. NO DISCOUNT.



WANTED Known.—To make room for Spring Boots I will give ten per cent for cash. Repairs done at once cheaper than ever to stay bad times over at J. Moison, Premier Bootmaker. 8 1c ANTED Known—Some wonderful job lines n Drapery, etc, now oeing sold; also presents to all purchasers. H. 0. Seqebs, Melford House. _^ C\T ANTED Known.—Gents, Summer v v Merino Sock B|d, Cotton Drawers is lid.—Mitchell and Turner. ANTED Known.—Jubt opened Tennis and Summer Hats, Print Shirts, etc.—Mitchell and Turner.



-OOlSONwillTbelaidon Sections 700 JT and 701, Cameron street, after r T-fc T7"IRK, Hairdresser, etc., i S. B. X ArUde, willbe «lad to see old friends on Saturda^^J^* -TTTANTiD"Known.- General Meet- W ing Ariel Bicycle Club, Friday Bth In*, Bullock^readeJ^n !l __^49



Bros., Mfttk«H^!!l___— -—- •tiiihirOyßtei*, Fried Fi*h, Crayfish F and Prime Flounders every mght.- Deep Sea Fishinjr Cumpany, opposite -Zl" office.- J. H. J-wirt, Manager. S 40 , Ladies' Journal for Septem- X ber mw in ; The Same Lord by aC. Grobb ; The Terrible Cz»r, Tolstoi. — nIVL Jones. I~F you want fiist class fruib go to Adams' for F>ji, Tahiti, Auckland and Sydney Oranges, Citrons, Lemons, ttd'. "■ ' :



TjIINGERING Wool 3d, 200 yds Cotton Jj Reels l£d, 400 yds 3d. Enormous stock of Ladies' and Children's Hose further reduced at S. W. Aicorn & Co.'r sale. WANTED Known—For good value in first class Drapery, Millinery, Boots, Clothing, etc., go to Melford House. Beautiful presents now giving away to all purchasers^ WO NDER VU L Satisfaction.— The special nickel watch made for S. Salek, sold at 22s 6d and 25s is the bost.—Obtainable only from S. SaleK, Jeweller. 7 63



BANG 1 Bang ! Bang 1 Guns! Guns ! Guns I by the best makers and 3tted with all the latest improvements. Powder, Shot, Caps, Cartridges, Wads, A nd Cases at J. W. Hardlet's, East Street. Guns repaired. \ l / HO is your Plumber 1 Why, J, W W Habdley, who is * Manufacturer of Spouting, Ridging, Steel Gutters, Baths, Sinks, Tanks, etc., and wh© has n hand the largest stock of Pumps and ipe in town. ■



FRUIT— A fri.Bh and largo flupply to hand. To be sold very cheap. Ctme and ask price* ar d prove for y»ur «lvn. Poultry, etc.-MRH Whwubwi, opposite Mail Office. _. .



OtS' Ov»n Paper, Girls' Own 1 aper, Young Men of Great Dnta n, Merry B«.)s;'^k'B Eugiwh Libraiy, lfSSi Kove?i ß t, etc-H. &1. Jones.



O to Hahdljby Bros, for Bargains ; * i n Blankets, 49 pairs of large white suitable for double beds only, 16s 6d worth 208. Extra large Grey, only 10s 6d worth 18s 6d, Selliug rapidly.- Uakdley Bkos, Arcade. ifTHEKEdo you gee your Ironraon-' W gery ? At Hakdlev aof course, where We g«t the best value in Sheet Lead, Kails, Locks, Hinges, Ploueh Chains, Bope, Wire Knetting, Gorse Knives, Spades and Forks; Lamps, Fender au<* Fire Iron?, and scything ou require -



TVJEW Bouks Q«cen of the Black JN Hand, The Refugees, A Pair of Blue EyoH, Lilto and Lyricsoof Zealand, by Marie R. Randle.-H. M. JONBS. ■ ,___—



«tYaSTRU— All Uydifets to know ibat WW all kinds of Cycle Extras can be bought at ChtL-.tthurch piioes from H. M. Joyjg. • . ■ •VI t ANTED. All to Bee Mitcheixand \y TußNßn's Print Window. *CI7 ANTKDKnown-^ H. Colubr's W noted four olasp Kid Glonn, 2s Bd, hare just arrived in all si*es. B*^lllXß to measure, dv ing the sale, 49«, 555, 60s, 70s, and 75a. Fit and workmanship guaranteed.-rR. Aicobn, gaiindftT^Jßmh^S^ X^ADIES' Jackets, Mantles, Superior \j Drew Goods further reduced, »s £h must be had. Compulsory Sale at fi. W. AicoKy's^^_^__ fjirrANTED Known-" The Corner " k VV showing a magnificent New Stock of Drapery and Clotting. - W. H COIJLICK. i , P" RESEN^S^Beautiful Presents now j - beina given away to all purchasers of Drapery," Millinery, Boots, Clothing tc -tt. 6 Segkbs, Melfoid House.



W~~ ANTED Known-T. Movvc has fresh Pork Sausages daily, hot Pies, also a good assortment of Jams, I*jckles, Sauces, etc. __^ iTYiJR fi. G. FibwßK's Sulphur Tablets, iJ Oottgh and Eucalyptus Drops, and stop congi->» „ -—T--XirJnßirTSnown-That A. J VV WALKBE repairs BicycleP, Sewing Machines, Lawn Mowers, Medic»l Ceils, and all'deecriptions of light machinery. TaOJNT Forget to send your 1 icjrcKs XJ along to the Old Kindergarten to >c repaired, at moderate rates.



MEDICAL Coili made and repaired on the shortest notice at easy prices at A. J. Walkek's, Old Kinder ftirtcn. TDOOIC 31 in good order snd c< mplete -t* bouaht or taken in exchange. New Stock arriving every week. Circulating Library.—J. Maksden, New^^;__ S~* OMERSET Meat Mart. The oldest the largpfet, the best, and the cheap Mt. Small •Hoods a specialty. Ful weights guaranteed. A trial solicited. •W. J. SILOOCK. 4+182 RAILWAY Book Stall.—A very large and choice lot of books to select from. , Ll^! 3



BOOKS in great variety to suit all cla8»e« of readers, at the Railway FookPtaii,, 71Qjl A \ ANTKD Known —Special ship \\ roent of Linon Goods, direct fmm Belfw*. Splendid value. See window •t Ahdkbw Orb's. Y~~OOKG Ludies' Journals (September), "Beview of Reviews," Weldon»j Journuli, Ca sells' Koyal Academy Hc tured, Hi ys of Enstland, (New Volnnie), JSevr Games inaludinj?TiddUdy Winks Is. Kew Boc-ks and Fancy Goods, Boxes Kotepaper and EnvelopeH, etc^— L, *. nukbwkh amp Ct>. Stationers Hall.



Th« bkpt bbmedT for lNDiGKSTiON—Norton's Owuotnilo PilU »■■ confidently recommended as a •"■Me remedy for Indigestion, which is the o»u ? e of nwrly M the <lwe*«w to which we are snbuct. JvortoVa PiUs,wbich" Justice" called the "fcuturm StreTttt»eaer o£ tl.e Human Stomach," act n« a power- MtaitoffMl untie »per.ent *emitd intueSropera tiou, aud mt% W<l« »•/ otconmstwiCßß. Sold in



-T HE NEW ZEALAND CliOTllllCt FACTOBY ABJS OfBKIIrO fHBIH New Spring Goods TO-DAY. HAT?. HATS. HATS. TIES. TIES. TIES. /"^OME and inspect, whether you \J want to buy or not. HALLENSrEIN BROS., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON



NOTICE. TDLAKS, Specifications, and Estimates JL for any kind of Buildings can be had from Geoiioe W. Andrews, East B^lt. Ageat for Mr W. A, P. Clarkson, Architect, A.R.1.8.A., Christchurch. Specimen plans on hand. Charges moderate. Agent for Watters' Celebrated Ranges and Austin an* Son's Chimney Pots and Glazed Drain Pipes. Orders taken for Brick, Concrete, and Asphalt work. 9Jj? TOWN SECTIONS FOR SALE at reasonable prices, viz :—7OB well situated in Wills street, BL2 and 813 Aitken street, 857 Grey street, 956 Mo»re street, 243 Kermode street, 792 and 793 Cox street, 1016 ard 1047 Perdr street west, 1001 Cox street west, 1050 corner of Walker and Peter streets, 994 and 995 Walker street west, 807 Cox street east, 846 and 847 /iiken street, 820 William street, 797 Cox ttreet, 711 Wills street, 818 \itken street, 689 Cameroii street, 842 Cass t-treet. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE .—Two Sections well situated in Eaton street, Hampsread.



jtfew Jewellery. Slew Jewellery. Wew Jewellery. TUST OPENED UP—A. consignment J from Home of the very latest style and newest designs in Gold and Silver Jewellery, Silver and E.P. Ware, etc. Inspection invited of the very choice and High-clasa Stock, which w 11 be found equal to any in Christchurch and at LOWER PRICES,



A Splendid Selection of .GOODS, 3SPECIALLI SUITABLE FOR PRESENTS. i S. BALBK, WATCHMAKER, Manufacturing Jeweller, -: and :-' OCUUST-OPTICIAN. East Street, Ashburton.



The Establishment for first class Watch and Clock repair ing. Charges as low as is consistent with SOUND % RELIABLE W ORKMANSBIP



Fob a FjbwJ Days CLEARING OUT TBE;REMNANTS AND ODDMENTS 30F ouu HWINTER STOCK AT 3 A GREAT SACRIFICE. Soecial Value ir^BODTS and SHOES. -__ I Jnf^nta' Boots from[9d Boyß'Bfots 4««6d Men's Beota 4s 91 Women's 3s lid



Hardley Bros. ARCADE. 9*14



lIOI.T-oWAj'S PJN'J'MkNT aKO PlU.S.~GoilgllS lullnon/.».—Tlw i]»'vP«l",Ha» «* M^ese medica ments render tliaij w HWoiihy ,*[■ tiii»l i^ (i|l Jisortap of tlio respiratory <>vgai>s, f\\ coninion wid Inflnonza )il)p I'ills takoii itnernallj', and'utdoliittuonjb nibbed ovov titiu pj)O»t ajid throat, aro oxoeedingiy ttllloacinus. When jnflußUjia (a ppidomlo, tHjls treat; moiu is the oasloat, tiafost ami swank, llo)ii)wayVlUl}^ iirify tlio blood, romovii all obstacles to its fre« ou'oi^ ution Uirough tlio lunga, roliovo tho ovoi'-govged air ii'-o? Bud vendor respiration froo, without roducluj> i.l'o slrongih, irritating tho nerves, or depressing tho spirits • such aro tho ready moaua of escaping from iiil'wiiii! whan altliotod with colds, coughs, bronoliiti .• I oiiii othor cheat complaints, by wukdi thb licaJtli of so ' many la «oi'knis)y mill i>i»r t utiue»t]y injured |it) wos ■■ ■■'• ■■ - - ■■



There are ir,vtationsi of Kucalyptl Hxtraqt in th« market now, products' of simple distinction forming cmde resinous oils. In order that these crude oila. may not be taken, Our Pure Volatile Caca« lyntl Extract, which is recognised by the medical division of the Prussian Government to be of perfectly pure origin, as per information forwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne, March 3, 1878, It is proved by tests made by the Mediclal Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Greifswal ■', Prussia, an 4 reported by Pr Schulz, FrofcooE of Eharataooiagy at Bonn, and Professor Dv Mosler, Director o*. th# Medical Olinis at GreifsWald, that only product* that arc saturated with oxygen and freed of anu.3, retinoui and other substances, adherent to primary'distillation, will develop the sanative qualities proper to the plant, SANDER & SON'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT according to these authorities, and according to Pro fessor Dr Lister, of England, and tb Dm Bauer, Mclntire, Wood, Hazard., etc., of Araerica, i* the qafif extract'correspondingto scientific teift^, an* the calf one whioh possessee the'proper therweoUo T«la«i '- All other crude oil* we to be dawed among the turpentines, whioh have, when used a* medicine, no therapeutic effect and are abandoned a«*an internal 1 medicament. Thew so called BooalypM ****■«* i which may have received ditt nctisn at ExhlWtWnii •« commercial articles and we nsed fortoeohwJotl pur* posesonlyar^discfeiuiSlatl-!"' A ... 1. By their de'jfcioiicy'Jnpunrent odour Cwhteh Oii^ product, the only genuine Hucalypti Extrao de velops most freely throngl" its iurplu* of oxy -ci). z. sWgsfft-asj ~^<^ tw ftpncVot resin* and tennatef). IfrhSudTojls, » called euca^ptt extract •», »ppliedbyniistaiota oajes of croup, brbnehitis, diph th?riarintern<tl inflanuMtions. dysentery, wound*, etc. the consequences are most appaUing. For wfety ask ask alwayi *ot Sander a*«rfe«»a< Kacaljjrtt JBxtract and get the old, well-tested and reliable. prenaration.—Sandhurst, Victoria, Auatralla.—