The Premier could not accept the amendment, which was Withdrawn. The Premier moved to insert the worda "wno is carrying on business as a brewer." Sir Robert Stout objected to the addi tion, as it opened a door to all sorts of evasions of the law. Mr Fish protested against the Premier's addition. The Government were perpe trating a gross injustice in preventing brewers, etc., from sitting on committees, whilst in another part of the Bill they allowed others persons, who were equally interested, to have seats on them, The Premier's addition was rejected on the voices. > Mr C, H. Mills moved that the words " maltster and distiller " be struck out. The amendment was lost by 36 to 24. I Mr Tanner moved that no person in the employment of a brewer, etc., should be qualified to sit on a licensing com mittee. The amendment was lost by 47 to 10, and the clause added to the Bill. Clause 6—Constitution of Licensing Committee. Mr Earnshaw moved that a committee consist of seven members, instead of nine. The amendment was lost by 34 to 26. Clauses 6 and 7 passed without material amendment. Progress was reported, and the Hous9 rose at 1.55 a.m.

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

London, August 22. Mr Chamberlain's amendment to the proposal to apply closure to the report stage of Home Rule Bill was rejected by 201 to 162.- The Premier's motion was carried without a division. Mr Chamberlain said that the action of the Government was uprecedented, md it was impossible to rely any longer upon the sense of equity or the honor of the majority, owing to the votes of priests, moonlighters, and illiterates, whom the Parnell Commission had convicted of conspiracy to destroy the Kingdom. The Premier replied that the motion was intended to secure the liberty and efficiency of Parliamentary discussion. It is expected that Mr Mac Arthur will be elected chairman of the Australian party in the House of Commons. In moving theapplication of closure, the Premier pointed out that the House had already spent seventy-four days on the Rom* Rule Bill, which was more than double the time which any important constitutional measure had ever occupied. It was the duty of the Government to prevent the Conservative party paralysing parliament.

THE HARPERS' BANKRUPTCY.

MR GEORGE HARPER CRIMINALLY PROSECUTED.

[PSR FBKSS ASSOCIATION] Chrlstchubch, August 23, Befoire MrH. W. Bishop, R.M., George Harper, solicitor, was charged on the in formation of the Official Asignee in bank ruptcy, Mr G« S. Greenwood, with hav ing, prior to hU bankruptcy on March 9, 1893, contracted debts to the amount of about £10,946, without reasonable expec tations of being able to pay the sime, Mr Strinirer appeared for the Orown, and Mr Wilding for the accused. Mr Stringer said tho information was laid under section 137 of the Bankruptcy Act, and sat out the case which the Grown intended to establish against Harper and Co. He would lead evidence to show that in January 1892 the firm was hope lessly insolvent with at leasb £146,000 deficiency, and' the . present infor mation made January 1892 the time at which to start, as chen there waa no possible doubt of the insolvency of the firm. Since that date debts' had been contracted, and money received on deposit had been appropriated by being paid into the firm's bankrupt account, which was overdrawn : and securities had been transferred to the bank. The in formation was confined to only bankruptcy offences. A, B. Bloxam, registrar of the Supreme Court, Christchurch, produced George Harper's declaration of insolvency on March 9,139?. R. M. Olliver, accountant in Ohrist churflh, investigated the books of the firm of Harper and Co., and made up the balance sheet to January 31, 1892. It ihpwed a deficiency of £146,296 18s 4d. A. Miller, formerly accountant to the firm, gave evidence generally referring to transactions between the firm and various client.. - ; After hearing further evidence Mr Harper was committed for trial.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

PBA PEKSS ASSOCIATION. (Receir«d iuguafc 23, 11.10 a.m.) 0 HOLER A, Losdon, August 22. $he deaths from cholera in Smyrna, in Asia Minor, average fourteen daily. The disease continues to in creMe in Hungary.

THE McKINLEY ACT.

Wabhikgtow, August 22. Mr Wilson, Chairman of Committee of Ways and Means, is drafting a bill providing for the repeal of the Me. : Kinley Act, and replacing \t with *n , entirely revised tariff. Thle financial crisis is passing, and many of the large works are resuming operations. The Secretary to the Treasury states it WOi)ld cost a hundred an,d thirteen mil lion dollars to recoin the currency at the proposed ratio of 20 to 1. The supporters of silver are unable to reply to this statement.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Received August 23,11.30 a.m.) GOLDSBOROUGH, MORT & CQ. ]yi^optNfS, August 23, The JBupre.tr:e ObuH of Victoria has the reconstruction scheme $f Goldsborough, Mort and 00.

HOME MAILS.

The Premier in reply to a question in, the Yictoria.n legislative Assembly said that when new contracts for the carriage of mails between England and that colony come under review, Go vernment intend to stipulate for a service under thirty days.

DAVIES-MILLEDGE.

The Solicitor-General has written to Magistrate Panton, censuring his action with regard to the Mercantile Bank cases. FIRE. Adelaide, August 23. A fire in Messrs Brook and Brooker's ironmongery store at Port Adelaide caused damage to the extent oUIOjOOO,

The French Elections.

I FUR TRESS ASSOCIATION. Paris, August 22. One hundred and fifty-five second ballots will be taken on September 3. M. Itienne was re-elected, but MM. Olemenceau and Decassagnac will have to await a second ballot. The Right has suffered a complete defeat, and also the Boulangists and the men who sought to make capital out of fchej Panama scandal. Among the latter, was M. DeLahaye, ,who first brought the charges of corruption before the Chamber. M. DeMun defeated M. Rouvier. MM. Delouele, Bourgeois, and Wilson, ex-President Grevy's son in-law, were elected. Ther 1* is little excitement over the election. The Republicans have gained 63 seats and lost none, while the Royalists have lost 50 seats. (Received August 23, 11.10 a.m.) Paris, August 22. Ihe results of the French elections up to the present are—Republicans 312, Radicals and Socialists 30, Rallies (a section who accept Republicanism as inevitable) 13, Conservatives 56.

CRICKET.

London, August 21. The attendance on the Warwickshire ground aft the match between the Aus traliansand the Second Class Counties was moderate. The weather was fine, but m consequence of recent rain, the wicket was not in good order. The Counties total was 147 ; Quaife 47, Bain bridge 18, Hulme 16. Giffen took 7 wickets for 43. The Australians hare lost 6 wickets for 89 ; Trott 33, Gregory 14, Bruce not out 28, The Australians began badly, the early batsmen getting out through some Very pnor strokes. Hulme and Davidson disposed of Banner ;man, Lyons, and Giffen for 7, but Trott and Gregory then made a stand. The former obtained moat of his runs by neat cutting, Shilton bowled very well. (Received August 23, 11.10 a.m.) London, August 22. Rain prevented the cricket match, Second Class Counties v. Australians, beine resumed to-day.

COMMERCIAL.

Sydney, August 22. Messrs Montefiore and Josephs, ono of the leading firms of importers and ship ping agents, have suspended payment). Particulars are not yec available. (Received August 23, 11.10 a.m.) London, August 22. Three months' bills are discounted at 4§ per cent.

A Temperance Story.

A young countryman in the north went to pay a visit to his uncle and aunt and cousins, who were reputed strict teetotallers. During his first Sunday meal at his kinsman's house the young man commented on the absence of spirituous liquors. " We are a' temperance folk here, ye ken," said th« old man ; " nae liquors are allowed to enter this h003e." After dinner the old man went upstairs to take his uaual nap, and the girls went to the Sabbath school and the boys away to smoke in the stable. As soon as the aunt found they were alone flic put her initial finger to her lips to enjoin silence on the part of her nephew. Then going to the pantry, she drew therefrom a little black bottle, and, filling a glass, held it to him and said, " Here, John, t&k' a taste o' that. Oor guidman's sic a strict teetotaller that I daurna let him ken I keep a drap in the house—just as a medicine. Sac dinna mention it." A few minutes later the old man cried, " Are you there, John ?" The nephew went upstairs, and the head of the house promptly produced a gallon jar of whisky from an old box under the bed, and, pouring out a dram, said " Teetotallin' doesna stop me frae keepin' a wee drap in case o' illness or that; sac here, lad, put that in your cheek, but" (confidently) " no a word about it to your auntie or the laddies." Strolling out of doors soon after this second surprise, and entering the stable yard, the cousins beckoned their relative into the barn, where after fumbling about in the straw for a few seconds, they handed him a black bottle with the encouraging remark: " Try a sook o' that, cousin ; yell find it gude; but no a word to the auld folks, for twa mair infatuated tee totallers were never born."

I&ls ABBBORTOfI 6UABDIAK..' WEDNESDAY, AtJGtfST S3, lft&l



f Tenders. LONGBEACH ROAD BOARD. HHENDERS are invited for re-forming ■*- side of Longbeach Road, about 87 chains. Specifications may be seen at the Board's Office, Ashbuiton, where tenders are to be sent in not later than 4 p.m. on SATURDAY, August 26th inst. 0. E. FOOKS & SON, Surveyors to the Board. August 11. 8 126 TENDERS. | T^TANTED Tenders for Qorse Cutting. » ™ Particulars, Mail Office. 8M52 H. H WRIGHT. Friedlandor Bros. THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 1893 , CLEARING SALE OF FURNITLRE AND EFFECI'S. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., instructed by Mrs W. Malcolm, will sell at her residence, The Manse, Trevorton, the whole of her HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, Comprising— Dining, Sitting and Bedroom Furni ture, and also a quantity of Kitchen and other utensils. As Mrs Malcolm is leaving for the North Island, the whole of the above are for absolute sale. Sale at 12.30. THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 1893. R. FRIEDLANDER, B§l2l Auctioneer. "WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30,1893. PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT. UNDER DISTRESS FOR RENT. MESSRS Fbiedlander Brothers will offer on WEDNESDAY, the 30th inst, at the Hinds Saleyards — 235 Crossbred EWES and LAMBS. 4 RAMS, 14 COWS. 3 PIGS. 6 CALVES. For full particulars see future advertise' ment, R. FRIEDLA.NDER, 8+156 Auctioneer. ASHBURTON RACING OLUB. RACE PKIVILEGES. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, are instructed by the Ash burton Racing Club, to Sell by Public Auction, ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 26, The Undermentioned PRIVILEGES, For the Spring Meeting, to be held on September 6 and 7, 1893. I—No. 1 Publican's Booth and Luncheon Room, under grand stand 2—No. 2 Publican's Booth, under shilling stand 3—Refreshment Booth, under shilling stand i 4—Right to Charge Admission to Shilling Stand s—Right to Sell Oysters 6—Horse Yards 7 —Race Cards Sale at 12 o'clock afc the GRAIN AND WOOL STORES Of Messrs Friedlandor Bros,, West street, Ashburton. R. FRIEDLANDER, 8* S> "Auctioneer. Entertainments, CT, QTEPHEN'S /CHURCH. PAROCHIAL TEA IN THE PARISH ROOM. TO- STT« H T. —JMLusloal Profframme.- The accomplished ar.d popular Vocalists MISS MABEL BELL, AND MR AND MRS LE BRUN, Assisted by some LOCAL AMATEURS, Will go through a Musical Programme consisting of 16 NUMBERS. Tea on the Tables afc 6.30 p.m. Admis sion to Tea and Concert Is ; Children 6d. 8112 PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. A GRAND EVEKINC CONCERT WILL be given in the Oddfellows' Hall on WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 13, when Mtss Vunik Flower, late of the Royal College of Music, London, will make her debut before the Aahburton public, assisted wholly by leading vocalists and instrumentalists from Christchurch and Timaru. Full particulars and programme in future announcements. Orchestra leader ... Mr Richard Wood. Pianist Mr Llewellyn Owen. Business manager ... Mr H. G. Flower. , 8 138 i.0.0.F.M.U. T OVAL WATERTON LODGE, will -" celebrate their Twelfth Anniversary on August 25, at the Library Hall, Waterton, with Tea, Concert, and Ball. Tea on the tables at 5.30 p.m. Tea and Concert, 2s; Ball, 3s 6d ; Ladies free. Music by H. Gates and Party. Refresh ments provided. Newman's Drag will leave the Somerset corner for Waterton at 6 30 p.m. ; return faro 2s 6d, 8§95 ISAAC READ, Sec._ t ODDFELLOWS' HALL. WEDNESDAyTaUGUST 30. A»1IHU11TO\ fIBAS§ BAUD TN aid of the New Initrlment Fund. Double Tickets, 2s 6d ; extra ladies, Is. To conclude at 12 p.m. R. S. ELSTON, 8 105 Hon. Sec. \\f AITING Engagement, thoroughly ™ ™ Experienced Ploughmen. Station and Fa'm Hands, Station and Camp Cooks, Married Couple, experienced Grooms and jobbing Gardeners.—South Canterbury Labor Exchange, Ashburton. " SEED. SEEd7~SEED. " OPLENDID SAMPLES of Canadian and Danish Oats ; also prime Tuscan and Hunter's Wheat for Sale at lowest prices. JOJJNG, JlisTJ)J4<. 859



HoLloway's PiLM -vnd Ointment.—Whilst the inhabitants of our great cities suffer from the effects of overcrowding and all its attendant evils, both physical and moral, the more robust and energetic emigrant will iv his turn be liable to suffer in his new home from the want of ready skill and the great r^ediqal resources of liis native land always a,t command.' The best advice a friend can giy.e is for him to take a supply of these wdl-khown remedies as part of his outfit, for by atten tion to the easily understood and yet simple directions which accompany each box and pot he will never be at, fault when taken ill or under any adverse sanitary con ition of life. riNWAWW^or Sale sections num bered 17 and 18 fronting the Main South Road and Railway, capital site for cottage. Apply to T. BULLOCK TPOR SALE—Good quiet Cow. Will JJ (jalve -within a week. Can be highly recommended. —G. Meddins, Alford Forest Road. 8 157 ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL NOTICE is hereby given that all BOROHGH RATES now due must be PAID before the Ist September prox. Rates remaining unpaid after that date will be sued for without further notice. OHAS. E. FOOKS, Town Clerk. Ashburton, August 15, 1893. 8 115 ASHBURTON DRUG COMPANY, LIMITED, DIRECT IMPOBTEBS 0? DRUGGISTS* MERQHANPISE, HAVE JUST TO HAND A LARGE STOCK OF Patent Medicines, AND ARE SELLING AT THE FOLLOWING REDUCED PRICES. Holloway's, Cockle'B, Norton's Camo mile, Beecham's Pillaand others Is 3d per box, . Steedman's Powders Is 3d packet. Siegel's Syrup 2a 9d bottle. Enoa' Fruit Salt 33 bottle. Irish Moss Is bottle. Painkiller and Tricopherouß Is 3d bottle. Peara' Soap 6d cake. J. wT. CAMBRIDaE, 8 150 Manager.



PuDhe Notices. £*V —Lofc 48 < containing 1 rood / eJO. well situated fronting the railway, Hinds township, for s»la afc fc^ie above figure. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE at a low figure, half nn acre first class land fronting Oxfoid Street, Hampstead. Easy terms. T. BULLOCK^ [a card] MR H. G. ORBELL, SOLICITOR, ASHBURTON. Office : Montgomery's Buildings, Corner East and Burnett Si reels. . 8t127 [a card.] j I I V ft I x o. Miss Venie Flower, X ATE of the Royal College of -" Music, London, is prepared to give instructions in the above art. Terms upon application. Residence, Cox Street. Lessons will be given in the Oddfellows' Hall. 8 139 GREAT | Clearing: Sale. IN consequence of continued ill health I have decided to DISPOSE OF MY WELL SELECTED STOCK OF: TOBACCONIST AND FANCY GOODS, REGARDLESS OP COST. The Sale will last for FO;UR WEEKS ONLY, In which time ALL GOODS MUST BE SOLD. My Hairdressing and Shaving Saloon will be OPEN during the sale'as usual. HARRY FRIEDLANDEB, 7 Spectacles! Spectacles! "LTAVE Your Sight Tested, and use only" PROPERLY FITTING SPEC TACLES N. ft iI, ETC, JEWELLER, Is Sole Agent for Ashburton for N- LAZARUS & CO., OCULIST - OPTICIANS, OF SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, AND CALCUTTA. A very complete set of trial lenses and frames for tasting—ensuring perfect vision and comfort. N,B, — Do not risk spoiling your eyesight by earing badly fitting Spectacles. A large Stock of Double Eye Protectors. Smoked Glasses of various shades with straight oi curled sides. Gold Spectacles, Gold Folders and our Gold Astigmatic Folder Clip. S SALEK^ OCULIST-OPTICIANSj AGENT, 6 115 — j v s~r^¥¥~Ei)~ R. LUMSDEN, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, AND OCULIST'S OPTICIAN. BEGS to inform the inhabitants o Ashbuiton and surrounding district that he has commenced business as above in TANURED STREET, four doors from Collier's Corner. SPECIAL.— R.L., being a thoroughly experienced (thirty years) workman, Customers can confidently rely upon him executing all work efficiently, quickly, ani at VERY LOW CHARGES NOTE CAREFULLY.-No need o send your Watches, etc, to Christchurch for Repairs. Any and all kinds of Watch Work personally attended to by R-L The name of Lumsden is a guarantee of reliable Workmanship. S iTISFAOTION A CERTAINTY. Sole importer of the famed -PAUSODONOPTIC SPECTACLES- Best Glasses in the world. To be had only from It IjIMSDEM R. L. has just returned from London, where he has made a special study of Optics under one of the best oculists and has with him a superior stock of Spectacles to suit all defects of vision. Sights accurately tested by latest optica nstruraejits, ,



oW^Bk TO MAKE ROOM J^^^^^&f/^ HEW SEASOM'S SHIP" Ex "Duke of the balance of IS BEING OFFERED AT Large Reductions FOR F|O URT EE N DAY S. W. H. Collier, "The Corner." A BAEGAIN! —FOR SALE CHEAP, A FffiST CLASS SAFETY PNEUMATIC BICYCLE (Nearly New), Clincher Tyres, Lamp, Bell, etc, — ALSO,-- CYCLING WATERPROOF CAPE. CBAIGHEAD & BEBBYMA& THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS, ASHBURTON. W. H, COLLINS & CO. Duke U AYE JUST LANDED, ex Coptic, Pakeha, and Devonshh. i S magnificent assortment of FENDERS, FIXE IKONS, FIXE BRASSES, AND TILED REGISTER GRATES. 5 Bales of PapCliiang'inga of Choice Patterns and Splendid Quality. The above goods are direct from the Manufacturers to our order, and will be sold at lowest possible prices. NEW GARDEN TOOLS NEW LAWN MOWERS, TIMBER ex " Glencairn" and "Gisborne" 60,000 Ct. of Seasoned Flooring and Lining. W. H. Collins and Co., MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS] ("Royal Insurance Company. AGENTS FOR] Grey Valley Coal Company. V.Springfield Pottery Company. WILLIAM SPARROW, Tailor and Outfitter, HIGH-CLASS WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. AN ESTABLISHED REPUTATION FOR PERFECT FIT AND STYLE —A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF— TWEEDS AND COATINGS SERGES, MELTONS, And FANOY TROUSERINGS, OVERCOATINGS, Ac. WATERPROOF 00ATS IN STOCK AND MADE TO ORDER MEN;S UNDERCLOTHING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. ALL THE NEWEST STYLES IN HATS AND SGAEYES. WILLIAM SPARROW, EAST STREET, Lflext to J. SEALY & CO.. Seed Merchant*.



IMPORT AN T TO INVESTORS, IMPORTANT TO FATHEBI AND MOTHERS, IMPORTANT TO EVJURYtfDDY. ~T\O YOU WISH for a good Investment! Then be wise and purchase a HOUSI *nd SECTION. You cannot go wrong in buying land at n roasoiwlile price, which increasing in value, and becoming less in quantity every week. Everyone ehoukf possess a home that he can call his own, and the properties such as are r.ow offered should not be missed. Young man, you maj feel free and independent now, Lut yt-ii will want to settle down. Be wise and purchase a House and Section by instalment! of payment that ybu will not feel the losa of. Saving leads to wealth ; yet many people go on paying house rent all their lives, and are either unaware how easily th&v may become house owners instead of rent payers, or singularly neglectful of such opportunities as F. FERRIMAN offers. Do without luxuries for a little while, buy a Section and House. What you are now paying for rent will soon pay the of your property. No more landlords, no more rent. Anyone la active employaet of any kind can save enough to pay the Instalment by cutting down expenses. Wlu many spend in cigars and beer, horse-racing and cards, would buy a House fed Section. Don't hesitate because your earnings are small; make ?our expenses oti a little less than now. Many will be ready to take It off your hands at a profit. It is an axiom in politioal economy that should be written In letters of gold— The man who lives up to all he owns Is ill prepared for fortunes turns, But who spends less has home and health, * Long life himself, his children woalth, Like drops of water, grains, of sand Tkat make the ocean and the land; The penny saved to sovereigns grows, What poor men hope, the rich man'knows. " -flafcr. MOORE STREET A6HBURTON EXTENSTON. For Sale- 1 fortable Dwelling of five rooms. Shop and Stable. A good openinc for any samH business, Poultry Farm, etc. [—FOR SALE — AT HAMPSTEAT), a Comfortable Five-Roomed House, with Scullery and good Outbuildings. Situated upon two sections of land of first-class quality Well planted with choice fruit trees in talebearing ;an abundant supply of water' exoel lent fronugej on Main Road.^near JSohool, and within sight of Rtilwar Statkm • clear title. " * w"""r» • F. FERRIMAN, AfflOME YOU MAY WELL BE PROUD OF, TOGETHER WITH LASTINf* AND SOLID SECURITY. WHAT MORE can mortal man desire than Lots 137, 3,4, 5, 6, and 7, about l§ ACRES of rich, highly productive Land, with Brick Dwelling of Five Rooms, elost to Schools, and few minutes walk to Post Office Savings Bank. For with this pn» perty and a small nest egg in cash you can be comfortable now and in the evening of life. Price- £250, which, at 4 per cent interest, is only.four shillings • week rental* for the above Banks go vp, Banks go down, hut this may stand for lever —!%*■' above 7ww been sold. " . . - F. JEBRDIAJL -FOR SALE— A VALUABLE BUSINESS SITE of i-AOBE, opposite the new oflot of the' Building Society, in TancredlStreet,— Since Sold. F. FIRRIMAN. — FOR JSXLE^ HAVILOCK STREET, fACRE. Capital corner, close to Centre'of town Comfortable Villa of five rooi»F, with Outbuildings ; good parden well sheltered I must be sold ; owner leaving for North Inland. He may wish himself in hu old home again. Many that leave Ashburton would like to return. If yon buy this home you will want more cash to get you out than owner will take for yon and yoiife 4 [go'in.— ihelforegoinglProperty has been disposen oj . - F. FERRDCANj -FOR SAL E— 10 THOSE who study sanitation the Alford Forest Road offers all that yotf can desire. I have for Sale | ACRE and good House opposite Mr John Ore's resi dence. This property will suit any one living in town or working at the WooUetf Factory. Price low. F. FERRIMAN. -FOR SALE section and HOUSE near |Canterbury; Mill. A safe laTM lm<n«Kftoo4 home for little money*; easy terms. ■ F. FKRRIMAN. — FOR SALE — lt THAT CAPITAL FAMILY RESIDENCE known as Troyford VUla. staaftai on the Wakanm Road, containing Large Dinning Room, Drawing, Six BedrooßML Kitchen Bath Room and Pantry. The ground consists of Flower (kid^njSawS fwe prop^; n> aWe> WltH bBCk entranC6 '" the Whole formiB ft •»S JSS F FERRIMAN.