The Sydenham Licenses.

MR BEETHAM'S JUDGMENT.

Christchubch, August 22. At the Magistrate's Court this morning Mr Richmond Beetham gave judgment in Armstrong v Radfield, which was a c*se brought to test the validity of the licenses held in the Borough of Sydonham by Hadfield, Money, and Traynor. Had field had been charged with supplying a flask of brandy to informant, not; being at the time a person licensed to sell spirits. After dealing with the argument?! addaced at the hearing Mr Beetham said "If this Court holds on the facts before it that the certificate and license were illegally issued, then I ought to convict. I see no possibility of arriving at any other con clusion, aided as 1 have been in the matter by the judgment of Justice Denniston. If it be contended thsfc a conviction had been obtained on technical grounds, it Is open to defendant to have the decision reviewed. As this is a test ease there is no necessity to inflict a heavy fine." Hadfield was convicted and fined £6 Is with costs. Mr Harper gave notice of appeal on behalf of Hadfield.

The Liquor Question.

Auckland, August 21. The largest and most representative meet ing of the liquor trade ever held here took place to-day. An association was formed, and details arranged in regard to combined action for all the forthcoming elections. It was resolved unanimously that the meeting strongly disapprove of several clauses in the Liquor Control Bill, two-thirds of the electors on the roll being, in the opinion of the meeting, the lowest fair majority. The meeting considered that a question dealing with such large interests, and a measure affecting the constitution of the colony, should first be referred to the people for their deoision before any measure is brought in by Parliament. The brewers here and many of the publi cans complain that Mr Kidd's views do not express the opinion of the trade on the Gov ernment Liquor Bill, which the? thoroughly object to in respect of its drastic provisions, and assert that if the measure be passed it will cause serious complications.

At a meeting of representatives of Christ church, Sydenham, St. Albans, Woolston, and Rangiora Prohibition Leagues held last night to consider the Government Licensing Bill the fol'o'v ing resolutions were passed: —(1) protesting against the proposed electoral districts for licensing purposes, and adhering to existing liconsing districts ; (2) that the proposal as to three-fifths of a majority being required before local prohibi tion could be obtained was violating the democratic principles upon which the Government of this colony is established ; (3) condemning the clause as to the Foiling of half the votes on the roll, as all licensing questions should be settled by a majority of the votes polled; (4) that club, wholesale, and all forms of licenses should come under the direct popu lar Vote, and that no appeal from the deci sion of the people should be permitted; (5) objec'ing to the provision extending the period of new licenses for three years; (6) regretting that the checks and safeguards embodied in the Government's proposals should be framed in the interests of public house property, and in opposition to the in terests of the people; (7) that Sir Robert Stout's Bill is best calculated to effect reform in the traffic, and is in harmony with the democratic spirit of the- age; (8) urging Government to adopt Sir Robert Stout'sßiH or give Sir Robert Stout every facility to pass it.

The French Elections.

PIE FB2SS ASSOCIATION.

Paris, August 20. There are over two thousand candi dates for the French elections. The Koyalists are dowucast, but the Bona parfcists are enthusiastic. It is believed that a clear majority of supporters of the Kepublic is assured even at this stage. All the Ministers have been re-elected. (Received August 16, 11.15 a.m.) Paris, August, 21. The results of 510 elections in France are known. The Republicans h&ve returned 309, the Radicals 14, the Conservatives 44. The Republican gains so far are 46.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

[PXB TSXSS ASSOCIATION.

Tke Xiffrfct«l'lag'er«d Onei, Wellington, August 22. A number of the occupants of the dress circle in the Opera House last night, had their trousers pockets cut while leaving, and the contents stolen.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

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(Received August 22, 11.15 a.m.) SHIPPING. London, August 21. The Tongariro left Plymouth for Wellington and Lyttelton on Saturday.

H.M.S. HOOD.

H.M.S. Hood, fourteen guns, re places the ill-fated warship, Victoria, on the Mediterranean.

THE INDIAN CURRENCY.

Government allows half the Indian salaries remitted to England at the rate gf Is 64 p«r rupee,

CANADA-NEW SOUTH WALES

The Premier of New South Wales has invited a Canadian delegation to visit Australia about the middle of September. The invitation will pro bably be accepted, and Mr M. Bowell, Minister of Trade and Commerce, will most likely be the chief delegate.

ELECTIONS.

Parts, August 21. The result of eighty-six elections are known, and t^irfcy-aix second ballqts, Including 14 Lockroy, Moquet, Goblet, and Andrieux. M M Brisson and Clemenceau have been returned. M Drummond was defeated

AUSTRALIAN.

(Received August %%, 11.40 a.m.) GRANGE AND THE NEW HEBRIDES. Sydney, August 22. Letters from the New Hebrides state emphatically that a strong representa tion has been made to the Frenph Go vernment to declare a protectorate over the group. Within the past few months the French Government have made a grant of £1500 to the French New Hebrides Trading Company, with a view to promoting settlement and encouraging trade.

DECREASE.

Melbourne, August 22. The Railway Commissioners report that the railway reyenue for the ye.ar Shows a decrease o! £1 $6,000 as com wired with lo»t yeaj,

THE DAVIES-MILLEDGE CASE.

Mr P*nton, magistrate, explains that the Minister of Justice refused an order to issue summonses against Sir M. Davies and Mr Milledge on the grounds thai no fresh evidence was forthcoming.

The Weed in Early Days.

The use of tobacco, either to smoke in pipes or cigars, to chew or take as snuff appears to be a purely American practice in its origin. Columbus ob served it on his first voyage, and it extended from the far north to the tropical parts of South America. Cabral in 1515 noticed the Indiana of Brazil chewing tobacco; and snuff mortars, carved like the pipes of the mould-builders of the Ohio, into the« shape of animals, are common in Peru and Chili. Research has shown that tobacco was a sacred herb with the red men, and its use was in some sense a religious rite. Originally the pipe was only employed by the medicine man or sorcerer, to whom it was a means of communication with the unseen spirits which animated all nature, and also of curing disease, which all savages regard as the work of evil spirits. Tobacco was also used as incense, and as an offering to the unknown powtra who controlled the fate of the Indian. Moreover, the calumet or peace pipe was the imple ment of his diplomacy, a symbol of peace, a flag of truce, a seal of the most solemn engagements. Hence arose the calumet dance to express parti cular frendship. Presents of tobacco and pipes are still regarded by the Indians as special marks of goodwill. There were other sacred pipes besides the calumet which were used in elect ing chiefs, or the ceremony of adoption into tribes, or in beginning hunts, going to war, and so on.

The two shops owned by Mr Bullock, and occupied by Mr Lublow and Mr Mr Hampton until their recent destruction by fire, are being replaced by an imposing and substantial brick edifice, which is already on a fair way to completion. The following will represent Ashburto* in their match with Waihi on Saturday at Winchester s—H. Curtis, Wilson, Pritchard, A. Stewart, Moses, Upton, Cromie, Baird, Burke, Pauling, Cow, Todd, Fooka, Matson, and Hefford. Emergencies — Clarke, H. Stewart, Purchase, and Houston. The team will leave by the express. The Secretary has also been instructed to challenge Christ church College to a match with Ashburton.

THE ASHBURTON GUAEPIAN: TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 189S



! Mr Alfred Ham Son SPECIAL ENTRY. SATURDAY, AUGUST 26. 3Y CASES ORANGES. QfJ Good sound Fruii:. ALFRKD HARRISON, 8 148 Auctioneer. mrwmn ihiimmiii—mui— mijii ■ i iw—iwji Miles and Co., Ltd. . __________ Mil RESTELL'S Clearing Sale will take place TO-MORROW at twelve o'clock. MILES and CO., 8 151 ISW Zealand Land Association. ' Mr T. Bullock. ' Saturday, august 26! 2 t-jwn sections, 2 together with Dwelling, Ac, well situated in Moore street, by Order of the Mortgagee. "I NTENDING purchasers are reminded X that the Sale of the above property will take place at the Arcade on SATUR DAY, at 11 30. T. BULLOCK, 8 149 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, AUGUST 26. By Order of the Mortgagee. _94J^ ACRES. 194^2 SEAFIELD DISTRICT. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions to sell by Public Auc tion at the Arcade, on the above date, on account and by order of the Mortgagee — R.S. 26650, containing 1941 acres. 1941 situated as above, fenced and cultivated. The Mortgagee has decided to sell this at a sacrifice, make a loss, and be done with it. Thoie on the look out for a cheap property are invited to inspect and attend the sale. Sale at 11.30. T. BULLOCK, 8J124 Auctioneer. Friedlander Bros. THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 189? ! CLEARING SALE OF FURNITbRE AND EFFECI'S. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., instructed by Mrs VV. Malcolm, will sell at her residence, The Manse, Trevor ton, the whole of her HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, Comprising— Dining, Sitting end 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. Entertainments. PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. A GRAND EVENING CONCERT WILL bo given in the Oddfellows' Hall on WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 13, when Miss Venie Flower, late of the Royal College of Music, London, will make her debut bbfore 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 • . 4 ashburton Caledonian Society. AN INGLESIDE In connection with the above, will bo held in the ODDFELLOWS' HALL, ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 25, At 8 o'clock. Members free. Non-members—Gentle men, 3s; Ladies, Is. CH\B. REID, B+l2o Hon. Secretary. THE BEST Family Medicine CURE SICK HEADACHE, CONSTIPATION, Dyspepsia, Liver Troubles .EASY TO TAME PURELY VEGETABLE The delicate sugar-coating of Ayer's Pills dissolves immediately on reaching the stom ach, and permits the full strength of each ingredient to be speedily assimilated. As a cathartic, either for travellers or as a family medicine, Ayer's Fills are the best in the world. Prepared by Dr. J. O. Aver & Co., Lowell, Majs., U. S. A> Every Dose Effective. |y Beware of cheap imitations. The name— Ayer's Pills— is prominent on the wrapper, and is blown iv the glass of each of our bottles. "■^■B WISE IN TlME.— Consider your Healtu. W^ —1» cases of Weakness, NervousneM, 111 ■ Palpitation, Incapacity.Debility. Loss n ■ of vital Power, Impaired Health or 1111 Strength, Severe Pains, &c. (iv eithw ■■■■ sex), no matter how chronic ov severe, J~ FARE'S ELECTRIC BILLtH.ES are the grandest, nfo'sf speedy, and powerful remedy on earth. One package Is sufficient in'even tlis weakest, the'olde'st, and most shattered, to avouk a MiiiACii?. Being 'perfectly harmless, they leave no bad aftor effects. Guaranteed!, never to fail. Eu^pflrtiwlarsfrco, under cover, from the Bf. Z. sole agents— DRUU SUPPLY 00- So* 60, Hunedin. Farr'S EWSCTHIC PjLijUX<BS ure warlh their weight in gold and act lite madia, giving instant reUef.and working a oertaiu ana speedy, pe?»an«rt auw-U* «Y»ttf «*se. Trf thtm*



Public Notices. TENDERS. WANTED Tenders for G-orse Cutting. Particulars, Mail Office. 8U52 H. H WRIGHT. riNWALD,— Wot S<*le sections num bered 17 and 18 fronlidg the Main South Road and Railway, capital site for cottage. Apply to T. BULLOCK



O7AITING Engagement, thoroughly Experienced Ploughmen. Station and Fam Hands, Station and Camp Cooks, Married Couple, experienced Orooms and jobbing Gardeners. —South Canterbury Labor Exchange, Ashburton



SEED. SEED. SEED. SPLENDID SAMPLES of Canadian and Danish Oats ; also prime Tuscan and Hunter's Wheat for Sale at lowest prices. JOHN G. RESTELL. 8 59



FUNERAL NOTICE. THE friends of Mr James Baker are respectfully informed that the funeral of his beloved wife, Emily Jane, will move from his residence, Havelock Street, TO-MORROW (WEDNESDAY), August 23, at half-past two o'clock after noon, for the Ashburton Cemetery. 8*143



& A « I T.N.0.T,G.A.0.T.U. ASHBURTON MASONIC LODGE, No. 1811, E«C. THE Members are requested to attend the Funeral of the late wife of Bro. Jambs Baker. The Funeral starts from his residence, Bavelock street, at 2.30, WEDNESDAY, August 23rd in stant. White gloves and ties only. THOMAS E. KILWORTH, 8 146 W.M.



LAND SALE. CHEVIOT ESTATE. NOTICE is hereby given that in October nest about 35,000 ACRES OF FIRST-CLASS AGRICULTURAL LAND will be offered to ths public in sections of from 5 acres up to 640 acres each. Prices and terms will appear in a future advertisement. Preliminary plans may be seen at all Post Offices, and copies may be obtained ' on application at the District Land Offices, Auckland, Napier, New Plymouth, Wel lington, Blenheim, Nelson, Hokitika, Christchurch, Dunedin, and Invercargill. JOHN McKKNZIE, g 143 Minister of Lands.



THE ASHBURTON DRUG COMPANY, LIMITED, DIREqT IMBOETEEB OF DRUGGISTS' MERCHANDISE, HAVE JUST TO HAND A LARGE STOCK OF Patent Medicine*, AND ARE SELMN.Q A* ™« FOLLOWING REDUCED PRICES. Holloway's, Cockle's, Norton's Camo mile, Beecham'a Pills and ethers Is 3d per box, Steedman's Powders Is 3d packet. Siegel's Syrup 2s 9d bottle. Enoa' Fruit Salt 3s bottle. Irish Moss Is bottle. Painkiller and Tricopherous Is Jd bottle. Pears' Soap. 6,d cake.. J. m] CAMBRIDGE, 8 150 Manager.



Puolic Notices. £*J K& —Lot; 48, containing 1 rood ' *-)*j» well situated fronting*ha railway, Hirids township, for sale at the above figure. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE at a low figure, half nn acre first class land fronting Oxford Street, Hampstead. Easy terms. T. BULLOCK. [a. card] MR H. C. ORBELL, SOLICITOR, ASHBURTON. Office : Montgomery's Buildings, Corner East and Burnett Streets. |__ 8+127 I [a card.] § i i « i I a. Miss "Venio 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 1 Sale. IN consequence of continued ill health I have decided to DISPOSE OP MY WELL SELECIED STOCK OP; TOBACCONIST AND FANCY GOODS, REGARDLESS OF COST. The Sale will last for FO;UR WEEKS ONLY, In which time ALL GOODS MUST BE FOLD. My Ehirdressing and Shaving Saloon will be OPEN during the sale as usual. HARRY FRIEDLANDEP. 7 Spectacles! Spectacles! "rTAVE Your Sight Tested, and use only PROPERLY FITTING SPEC TACLES t§. SAJCEK, 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, JV,^. — Do not risk spoiling your eyesight hy earing badly fitting Spectacles. A large Stock of Double Eye Protectors. Smoked Glasses of various shades with straight ox curled sides. Gold Spectacles, Gold Folders and our Gold Astigroatio Folder Clip. S SAL.EKJ OCULIST-OPTICIANSJ AGENT, 6 115 — just ol^eTnedT^ r. lcmsden, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, AND OCULIST'S OPTICIAN. BEGS to inform the inhabitants o Ashbuiton and surrounding district that he has commenced business as above in TANORED 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 Ghristchurch 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. SITISFACTION A CERTAINTY. Sole importei of the famed — PAUSODONOPTIC SPECTACLES- Best Glasses in the world. To be had only from ft liVTMSDEtf R. L. has ijust 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 nstrumenta,



(^^j^ TO MAKE ROOM NEW SEASOH>S SH!p- V^^^^^^^^^^^)ex "Duke of Devonshire tbe balance of IS BEING OFFERED AT Large Reductions FOE PjOURTEEN DAYS, W. H. Collier, " The Corner." A BAKGAIN! —FOR SALE CHEAP, A MEST CLASS SAFETY PNEUMATIC BICYCLE (Nearly New), Clincher Tyres, Lamp, Bell, etc, ■— ALSO,— CYCLING WATERPROOF CAPE. CRAIGHEAD & BEESYIAN, THE, LEADING TAILOKS AND OUTFITTERS, ASHBURTON. W. H, COLLINS & CO. XT AYE JUST LANDED, ex Coptic, Pakeha, and Duke Devonshire I | magnificent assortment of FENDERS, FIRE IRONS, FIRE BRASSES, AND » TILED REGISTER GRATES. 5 Bales of Paperliailginga 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 ft. of Seasoned Flooring and Lining. W. H. Collins and Co., MERCHANTS AND IMPORTER 8] ("Royal Insurance Company. AGENTS FOR^ Grey Valley Coal Company. (.Springfield Pottery Company, WILLIAM SPARROW, Tailor and Outfitter. HIGH-CLASS "WOBKMANBHJP GUABANTEED. H ESTABLISHED REPUTATION FOR PERFECT FIT AND STYLE —A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF^ TVYERDB AND COATINGS SERGES, MELTONS, And FANCY TROUSERINGS, - OVERCOATINGS, &o. WATERPROOF OOATS IN STOOK AND MADE TO ORDER MEN;S UNDERCLOTHING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. •ALL THE NEWEST STYLES IN HATS AND SCABYES. WILLIAM BPARKOW, EAST BTBRBT, ■ ftext to J, SEATiT & CO., Seed Merchants.



(IMPORTANT TO INVESTOR", IMPORTANT TO FATHEES AND MOTHERS, IMPORTANT TO EVtfRYtfODY. ~P\O YOU WISH for a good Investment! Then be wise and purchase a HOUSE and SECTION. You cannot go wrong; in buying land at a reasonable price, which increasing in value, and becoming lcS3 in quantity every week. Everyone should possess a home that he can call his own, and the properties such as are now offered should not be missed. Young man, you m;ij feel free and independent now, I<ut yon will want to settle down. Be wise and purchase a House and Section by instalments of payment that you will not feel the loss of. Saving leads to wealth; yet many people go on paying house rent all their lives, and are either unaware how oaatly they may become house owners instead of rent payers, or singularly neglectful of such opportunities as F. FERRIMAN offers. Do without luxuries for * little while, buy a Section and House. What you are now pa} ing for rent will soon pay the of your property. No more landlords, no more rent. Anyone In active employmet of any kind can save enough to pay the instalment by cutting down expenses. Win many spend in cigars and beer, horse-racing and cards, would buy a House and Section. Don't hesitate because your earnings are small; nuke roar expenses onl a little less than now. Many will be ready to take it off your hands at * profit. Is is an axiom in political 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 wealth, Like drops of water, grainb of sand Tfcat make the ocean and the land ; The penny saved to sovereigns grows, - • -• What poor men hope, the rich man knows. —fiofor. MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON EXTENSTON, "foVvn Qalo 1 ACRE of GOOD GROUND; capital frontsge» lul Cs«lt> — on Beach Road. Upon the land fs built a oomj fortable*Dwelling of five rooms, Shop andJStable. A good opening for any smal* business, Poultry Farm^etc. f\ F£RRIIHAIir. -FJOE JSALE AT HAMPSTEAD, a Comfortable Five-Roomed How*, with Scullery and good Outbuildings. Situated upon two tections of land of first-class quality. Well planted with choice fruit trees in full bearing ; an abundant supply of water ; exotl lent frontage ; on Main Road^'near School, and within sight of Railway Station ; clear title. ... F. FERRIMAN. A HOME jYOU MAY WELL BE PROUD OF, TOGETHER WITH LASTING AND SOLID SECURITY. WHAT MORE can mortal man desire than Lota 137, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, about 1| ACRES of rich, highly productive Land, with Brick Dwelling of Five Rooms, close to Schools, and few minutes walk to Post Office Savings Bank. For with this pro* 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 a week rental for the above Banks go vp, Banksjgo down,* hut this may stand for ever.~!Tfo above has been sold. ' • • ..'' % F. FERBIJLAN. — FOR S'Aip— • A VALUABLE BUSINESS SITE of J-ACRE, opposite the new offioe of the' Building Society, in Tancred Street.— Since Sold. F. FERRIMAN, .-.-. FOB SALE — HAVELOCK STREET, $-ACRF. Capital corner, close to centrel of towa Comfortable Villa of five rooms, with Outbuildings ; good parden, well sheltered ; must be sold ; owner leaving for North Island. He may wish himself. in his old home again. Many that leave ABhburton would like to return. If yon buy this home you will want more cash to get you out than owner will take for yoll sad yours 4 fgo'in.—■ The foregoing Property has been disposen o/ F. FEBBDCAN; -FOR SALE TO THOSE who study sanitation the Alford Forest Road offers all that you can desire. I have for Sale | ACRE and good House opposite Mr John Orr'a resi dence. This property will suit any one living in town or working at the Woollea Factory. Price low. F. FERRIMAN. —FOR SALE sbction and HOUSE near Canterbury Mill. A safe investment; good home for little money j easy terms. , ; . F. FFRRIM4N. —FOR SALE — THAT CAPITAL FAMILY RESIDENCE known as Troyford Villa, srwated on the Wakanut Road, containing Large Dinning Room, Drawing, Six Bedrooms, Kitchen, Bath Room, and Pantry. The ground consists of flower Garden, Lawn, Kitchen Garden, Stable,'and with back entrance ; the whole forming a most desir able property. ,-, ■ ' , F. FERRIMAN.