PARLIAMENTARY

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Wellington, October 22 At 2.80 p.m., the Council resumed, and put the Government Life In surance Act Amendment Bill and thp Railways Authorisation Bill through their final stages. The Banking Bill, after a shcJrt discussion, was read a third time and passed. The Un claimed Lands Bill, the Land and In come Assessment Acts Amendment Bill, and the Little Barrier Island Purchase Bill also passed their final stages, and the Oouncil adjourned at 5 o'clock. The Council resumed at 7.30 when the native Bills and several others were committed and then passed their final stages. THROWN OUT. On the motion for the second read ing of the County Vehicles Licensing Bill, Mr Richardson moved an amend ment that the Bill be read a second time three months hence. After a short debate the amendment was carried by 17 to 11 and the Bill was thus thrown out. At 9.30 p.m. the Oouncil adjourned till next day at 11 a.m. Wellington, October 23 The Council met at 11 a.m. Several Bills having been put through all their stages,one dealing with the number of men to be carried on a traction engine was read a first time and subsequently put through all its stages. At 12.45 the Council adjourned till 2.30 p.m.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wellington, October 22 The House resumed at 2.30 p.m. Captain Russell continued his re marks on the Pomahaka purchase. He strongly condemned the whole trans action, and laid stress on the fact that there were circumstances connected with it that should undoubtedly be cleared up by the Minister of Lands. Mr Thompson, as Chairman of the Committee, said that every facility had been given to Mr Scobie McKenzie to prove his charges, but he had failed to do so, the Committee being unanimous j in acquitting the Minister of Lands of all blame in the matter. Messrs Collins, Eraser, Button, Hall, and Oarncross also spoke. Mr Bell's amendment, disagreeing with the report, was put and lost by 41 to 15. The Premier and Mr Pirani having spoken, Mr McKenzie replied. He spoke in refutation of the various charges made by the Opposition in connection with the purchase, and said that if he had not asked for an enquiry he would have been accused of cowardice. Time would show whether the Pomahaka estate had been pur chased at too high a price, but he pointed out that ho himself had no thing to do with fixing the price. That was done by the Land Purchase Board. He thanked the House for the oppor tunity of defending himself from the charges of corruption levelled against him. The motion for the adoption of the report and its inclusion in the Journals of the House was put and carried on j the voices. The House rose at 5.30 p.m. The House resumed at 7.30 p.m. Several Bills passed through Com mittee, and with light amendments ■were read a thir<i time and passd. NATIVE LAND VALIDATION BILL. The Premier moved that the amend ments made by the Council in the Native Lands Validation Bill be agreed to. He said that he should have to submit to the inevitable, as the Council had inserted an amendment that native land court judges should be bar risters. The motion was agreed to. INCOME TAX BILL. The Income Tax Bill was introduced and read a first time. Mr McKenzie (Clutha) asked whether the Treasurer would give an assurance that income tax would not be collected in less time than twelve months from the time it was last paid. Mr Ward said that the usual course would be followed unless special circumstances warranted a departure being made from that course. He could assure the House that he would make every effort to have the tax collected 12 months from the last date at which it was paid. The Bill was passed through all its Stages without amendment. INTERCEPTING SUPPLY. On the motion to go into Committee of Supply for the consideration of the public works estimates an amendment by Sir Eobert Stout dealing with the report of the Public Petitions Com mittee respecting three men in the Defence Department who claimed compensation, was lost on the voices. COMMITTEE OF SUPPLY. The House then went into Com mittee of Supply, when various items passed without interruption after very little discussion. SUPPLEMENTARY ESTIMATES. The Supplementary Estimates passed without alteration, none of the votes causing much discussion. The House rose at 5.30 Wellington, October 23 The House met at 11.30 a.m. HOEOWHENUA NATIVE LAND BILL. Mr Seddon moved the second read iag of the Horowhenua Native Land BilJ, to protect the rights of equitable claims in respect of certain portions of the Horowhenua Native lands. The debate on the Bill occupied the whole morning, the second reading being carried just before the luncheon ad journments

LABOR

Sybney, October 27 Murphy, Virgin, Lean, Jones, Gra ham, Osborne, Kerr, and Montgomery, charged with being concerned in the Grassmere riots, were sentenced to three years' imprisonment, Coleman to two years and a quarter, and Bolger to two years. McOld, Olsen, Sullivan, and Wylde, for participation in the Tolarna out rage, received eighteen months' each.

Tragedy at Bannockburn

_. Dunedin. October 22 1 Blue, _ the murderer, was a lunatic. McKeraie was shot, the upper part of his *kull being litter! clean on one side. The charee of shoe never scattered, being found in one solid lump at the base of the brain. Bue had only been discharged from the hospital a couple of days, and was suffering from insomnia. MoKersie had gone to his hut to attend to hia wants, and having done so he commenced to pan the prospects. Blue, seeing an opportunity, arose from his bed and discharged the gun point blank at McKersie. The motive appears to have been an idea by Blue that McKersie and Wright, hia partner, had taken up an adjaceDt claim, which McKersie held belonged to him. At the inquest on McKersie a verdict was retutned—-" That John McKersie met his death by a gunshot wound wilfully inflicted by Archibald Blue." The inquest on Blue's body will be held to-night. Dtjnedin, October 23 Attheinquest on Mr McKersie, the evidence given was to the effectthat Wright, deceased's partner, went out of his way occupying four hours in reaching the township, fearing he might be overtaken by Blue. Wright stated that MeKersie on Saturday morning said he would go down to see how Blue was getting on. Wright told him to be back by twelve for dinner. Not coming bacK, Wright went down to see what was keeping him, and saw him lying on the floor. McKersie, Wright, Robertson, and Blue had had tea together, but thought there was something the matter with it, and having thrown ounone lot they tried another, which was good until the sugar was put into it. Then it tasted bitter. Guilford on Saturday had a drink up there, and he was affected by cramps. Blue had been bad for some time, and for the past fortnight had had very little sleep. He had been ia the hospital and came out last Wed nesday, but it is the general opinion he should not have been allowed to go by himself, aa he was not capable of looking after himself. He cut off his dog's head before he went to the hospital. McKeraie and Wright had been looking after him, sowing his seeds, cleaning his race, and attending to him in the house, besides giving him his medicine, etc. It was evi dent that Blue had a grudge against the two men for going to work near him, as he considered it was his property, they having to cut through one of his drains to construct their tail-race. Blue himself was found on Sunday in the old Elizabeth tunnel. He was in water between two and three feet deep.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

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St. Petersburg, October 21 The Czar's memory and eyesight are affected. He himself asked that the marriage of the Czarewitch should be hastened, in the hope of being able to witness it himself. Princess Alix is leaving Darmstadt immediately. The Grand Dukes Vladimir, Sergius and Paul, the Queen of Greece and her father, and John of Cronstadt, priest and miracle-worker, have been sum moned to Livadia. The medical bulletin has fallen like a knell on the whole of Russia. The streets of St Petersburg are thronged with excited crowds reading it. Grand Duke George, second sou of the Czar, who is suffering from con sumption, is worse. The Czarina, too, is seriously ill. Prayers wers offered up to-day in the synagogue for the recovery of the Czar, whose condition is unchanged, though it is reported his appetite has improved. London, October 21 The Czar is slowly sinking and rela tives surround his bed. He has not slept for ten nights, and it is not believed that he will be able to witness his son's marriage. The St Petersburg Bourse is para lysed, and that of Paris is excited. The Times correspondent says Paris is plunged in grief and dismay. Stepniak, the Russian Reformer, considers that the Grand Duke Vladi mir is reactionary and unpopular, while the policy of the Czarewitch is an enigma. Be does not believe that the latter is likely to bring in liberal reforms except under pressure. The Pope has wired to the Czar that he does not cease to pray for his recovery. St. Petersburg, October 22 It is reported that the Czar has tele graphed to his relations that, though ve»y weak, he hopes to recover. The audiences in the theatres throughout Russia insist on the anthem " God protect the Czar " being played at each interval. The latest bulletin states that the Czar slept better last night and was more composed; otherwise his condi tion is unchanged. Ih Livadia the newspapers are pre vented from publishing the bulletins. It is reported that the Czarina is suffering from a paralytic stroke. Berlin, October 22 The Emperor has ordered his yacht to be in readiness at Kiel to proceed to St Petersburg at a moment's notice.

SIR GEORGE GREY

London, October 21. Sir George Grey, when winter com pels, intends to sail for Egypt or the Cape. He has received a pressing in vitation to visit the Cape.

THE IM STRESS IN NEW ZEALAND

Sydney, October 23 A New Zealander, whose position enables him to speak with authority, combats the statements about the dis tress in yesterday's Telegrayh, The Herald, referring to the influx of pas sengers from New Zealand, con siders it is pretty clear that it has not much to do with Coolgardie or Wyalong, but is the result of propulsion from behind rather than allurement from before.

THE LOSS OF THE RODONDO

Melbourne, October 23 At the enquiry into the loss of the Rodondo, the chief mate said the disaster was due to a hitherto unknown current driving the vessel out of her course, which was correctly set by the captain. The mate made careful ex periments during the voyage, which showed the compasses were not affected by the boiler on deck.

WOOD PAVEMENT

Hobakt, October 23. Twelve sawmills, employing three I hundred hands, are about to start to prepare wood blocks for shipment to London.

THAWING MEAT

Townvii/us, October 23 The chiof engineer of Ross river meat works has made successful experiments in thawing meat. It is exposed to a strong blast of air, at about freezing point, by which means it is restored to the original condition, perfect in color and of excellent flavor,

A. BIG OFFER

London, October 21 Three companies have offered to buy Hie Londonderry mine for half a million.

LYNCHED

Washington, October 22 Five negroes, suspected of murdering a white official in South Carolina, weie tracked by bloodhounds and lynched.

COLONIAL PRODUCE

London, October 22 Sir Westby Perceval, Agent- General for New Zealand is urging the formation of a Colonial Co operative Distributing Company, which shall focus the produce trade in London, and reduce the outlay in commissions. , He proposes that the necessary capital shall be subscribed in England.

THE ASHBUKTOH GUAKDIAN: TtESDAY,' OCTOBEB 23, 1894.



FOE SALE. A CAPITAL H ME for a family, co taining eight rooms, , IJI situate on £ acre of ground, ikst-elass quality and well stocked with good Fruit Tree 1?, good healthy locality and within three minutes' walk of Church, Convent School, Borough School, Bail way station, Post office, and last but not least the Uomain. F. FEBBIMAN. FOE SALF. A Second-hand four Horse Power Portable Ungine by Brown and May—one of the best English makers. Price Low Terms Given. F. FEERIMAN. FOE SALE. One Second-hand Portable Engine, by Buston and Froctor; also one Double Bagger Chaffcutter, price low enough to warrant any farmer buying to keep on his own farm. F. FEREIMAN, Ashburton. FOB SALE. A Farm of Eight Acres, with Four-Boomed House, close to School and Bailway Station. F. FEBBIMAN For £85 you can obtain Over % acre of Land, with a very Comfortable Four-roomed House, fitted with Good Bange and Dresser, there is also upon the land a Large Workshop which could be used for a stable if desired. Why pay lOs a week when you can buy at this price? Title Clear, Terms can be arranged^ Only six minutes' walk to Hampstead School. F. FEEKIMAN. FOE SALE. One Traction Engine, six-horse power, (a bargain) can be seen working at any time. F. lEEEIMAN. FOR SALE. A block of 8J acres of land, owner would erect a house on same and make terms with buyer. F. FEEBIMAN. FOE SALE. CAHOON'S;PATENT BROADCAST SEED SOWER. PRICE JB*. "Will sow^Oats,|Turnip, Clover, and other Small Seeds. ___^__ m . . .. F. FERRIMAN. PAY A VISIT TO S. SALEK'S J^e^wellerjy Establlshmejiit |FOR| Wedding X Birthday Presents and Presentation. mHE LARGEST^ AND CHOICEST STOCK (AT SEASONABLE PRICES) TO SELECT FROM. 1 .. SOLE AGENT FOR IHK Wonderful JMxtt IMxlt IMxit WHITE ME|TAL WATJCHE|S At 2OS to 30s. WEAR AND ILOOK| LIKE SILVER. S[OLE {AGENT TOR MiAztmr*' ■' ■. ■ -S3. ■ SPEOIALITE SPECTACLES AND PATENTED SYSTEM OF SIGHT TE STIN G.



I AICiDE HOUSR Spring Goods, Spring, Goods. W. W. SPENCER & CO- A RE now showing &ome beautiful NEW and FASHION ABLE SPRING FABRICS, being especially selected for the Ashburton District. We have also a nice Selection of STRAWS, LAOES, FLOWERS, FEATHERS, GLOVES, FRILLING, and OHEFFONS, BOOTS- BOOTS- BOOTS NEW BOOTS and SHOES for the summer weather. Men's, Boys', Ladies', and Children's of all descriptions. clot is lira. clothihg. clothing* MEN'S TWEED SUITS, TROUSERS, COATS, VESTS, &c. SHIRTS, COLLARS, TIES, Ac. SPENCBB and CO, ARCADE HOUSE. SEWING MLACHIJNES. THE WOBLD'S CHAMPION. The J>avis Vertical Feed, IN a contest with all the best machines In the world, at the Paris Exhibition, 1889, obtained the highest award— GOLD MEDAL. THE DAVIS FEED. First Award Dunedin Exhibition ... ... 1889 &90 Melbourne ... ... ... ... 1880 &89 Adelaide 1881 Sydney 1880 GOLD JM.JUDA.I-.. Highest award at the World's Colombian Exposition, CHICAGO. Unequalled for Embroidery and 4rt Work. Its chief recommendation is that it GIVES ENTIRE SATISFACTION TO ALL WHO USE IT, Alf ovelty.— THE NEW~DROP CABINET MACHINE. FREE TRIAL. FREE LESSONS. i Payments arranged to suit purchases. SOLE AGENT jnorsoir & co., 220 COLOMBO STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. AGENTS for Griswold's Knitting Machines. Sewing Machines of all kinds repaired by skilled workmen. 10 76 .... . ■ ~ . . i >, --. . 11 ——..... i i a< SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS. I —, • Reductions. Reductions- For CASH^ ONLY. 701b Bags No. 1 Snowdrop ROLLITT'S Supreme Flour, Sugar 16s 251b 2s, 501b 3s lO^d, 561b Bags No. 1 Snowdrop lOOlbs 7s 6d, 2001bs 14s Sugar 12s 9d Neave's Food lid per tin Caustic Lye, for Soap making, Candles 5-|d per lb, I2lbs for lOd per tin, 12 tins for 8s 6d 5s 3d Marmalade in glass jars 8d Corn Flour (Brown's) 3Jd lb, Choice Figs 6d per lb 12lbs 3s 3d Reck Salt 5s 6d per cwt Edmond's Baking Powder, large 251b " Blue Bell" Oatmeal 2s 6d tins, lid tin, 12 tins 10s 6d per bag, 4 bags 9s lid Cream of Tartar (pure) Is 2d lb, Finest Sago, Tapioca, and Split 121bs for 12 s 3d Teas If d lb, 71bs for Is Baking Soda 3d lb, 51bs for Is Sheep Tongues lOd per tin, 9s 31bs of our noted 2s Blended Tea 6d dozen for 5s Lemon Peel 8d lb, 71b tins 3s 6d Essence Coffee, large bottles, Is New Currants (cleaned) 3£d lb Fine Salt 5s per cwt. Eleme Raisins (cleaned) 4Jd lb White Pepper Is 2d lb, 121bs Dunn and Hewitt's Cocoa 8d lb for 12s Sunlight Soap Is 2d box of six Safety Matches 4d per dozen, 6 Tablets dozen for Is 6d NONE BUT THE BEST BRANDS OF GOODS KEPT IN STOCK. Full Weights Guaranteed. Goods delivered Daily. Nimmo and Blair's reliable Vegetable and Flower Seeds always on hand Sole Agents for Tiger Teas and " Blue Bell l Oatmeal. MARKET HOUSE- . W- H. COLLIER INVITES SPECIAL ATTENTION TO ONE OF THE FINEST COLLECTIONS OF Fashionable Novelties FOR SPBING AND SUMMER Ever imported into the District, The Novelties on view and which Ladies are invited to inspect are Characterised by VARIETY, GENERAL EXCELLENCE AND MODERATE PRICES. THE MILLINERY DEPARTMENT Contains all the very Latest productions of the Millinery Art. THE DRESS DEPARTMENT Is very complete with the Newest WOOLLEN FABRICS, PRINTS, SILKS, DELAINES, PONGEES, SATEENS, Etc., Etc. a splendid" show Of New Choice Goods in LACES, FABRIU AND KID GLOVES, RIBBONS, HANDKERCHIEFS, BLOUSES; HOISERY, SUNSHADES, FLOWERS, Etc. ALL REQUIREMENTS FOB~ BOYS', CHILDREN'S AND GENTLEMEN'S WEAR. Inspection Invited. THE "c'oiHlffJQßt"



( Public Notices. i . HEN»Y ZAHOER JT HAVE JUST LANDED ex Tekoa, MY SEASON'S SUPPLY OF Tfiß Finest Turnip Seeds, Consisting of Green Top Yellow Aberdeen Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen Purple Top Mammoth Fosterton Hybrid White Stone Stubble Lincoln Red Skirving Swede, etc. Rape Seed, Bape Seed Mangold Seed, Mangold Seed Carrot Seed, Carrot Seed All of the Purest Quality, and tests can be seen at my office. FEKTILIZERsT IN STOCK. ANGLO-CONTINENTAL GUANO MANUEES. SHEEP SHEAES. SHEEP SHEABS. All the favorite Brands, 8.8.A., 11 A. and 75. TURKEY AND WASHITA OIL STONES Sheep Branding Oils, BLUE, RED, AND BLACK, In one and five-gallon drums. GROUND AND~LUMP RADDLE.: BOILED AND RAW LINSEED | PIL. i Wool JPacks, j WOOL PACKS. Full Bize and full weight. Garden Tools in great variety. GIiOC~ERIES. I am prepared to deliver the Best Quality of Groceries and Provisions at LOWEST ADVERTISED PRICES FOR CASH. WINES & SPIRITS, ALES & STOUT, of Best Brands, in Stock. Henry Zander, GENEEAL MERCHANT AND DIB.EOT IMPORTER. AGENT FOR- Sun Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual and Provident Kociety J T Ford and Co TO SHEARERS. SHEEP SHEARS. 8.8.A. HA. 75's. rpURKEY STONES IN GREAT VARIETY. JOHN ORR & CO- Fishing Tackle. Tennis and Cricket Material, TWST Landed, ex Pakeha, our New d Season's Stock of FISHING TACKLE from Messrs Bambridge and Joseph Warner & Sons, Redditch, England, —CONSISTING OF— Minnow & Fly Rods, Lines & Reels. ALL VARIETIES of MINNOWS AND ARTIFICIAL BAITS, GAFFS, LANDING NETS, WADERS, TRACES, CASTS, GIMP, GUT, BAIT-BOXES, FLY BOOKS, FLIES, Etc , Etc. Fishing Licenses may now be ob tained from us. We are also opening a consignment OF WISDEN'S CELEBRATED CRICKET AND TENNIS MATERIALS and invite the inspection of players to these really First-Class Goods, of i which we hold a large and complete assortment. JOH^ORR&CO IROMONGEKS AND I GENERAL MERCHANTS, j



ASHBURTON Wool Sales. mHE FIRST SALE of the Season will take place at the ORANGE HALL ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30, when large Catalogues will be submitted. D. THOMAS MILES & CO FRIEDLANDER BROS J. T. FORD & CO (in conjunction with Henry Zander ) 10 84 TO LET—Small Shop, with dwelling attached, woll situated in Burnett Street. Good cooking range. T. BULLOCK. A-&.CRE, Capital Building Site, wall situated in Cox Street, being T.Ss 796 and 797 ; for sale on very easy terms of pay ment. T. BULLOCK. £}' I kIAA to lend on first class Free! 3i/I4UU hold security. - T. BULLOCK, "CHEAP SECTION— T.S. 50, Kermode street, west. Offers are invited for this ; very low price wili be accepted. T, BULLOCK.



Public Notices. ASHBURTON BOWLING CLUB. ALL those interested in th 9 formation of a Bowling Club for Ashburfcon are requested to attend a meeting at nay office, Ashburton, THIS EVENING. 10 104 D. THOMAS. ~~mayfield~church organ FUND. A CONCERT and DANCE will be held in the Anama Wool Shed on October 26, at half-past seven. 10J138 Admission—ls. _~_ LOST, ~~ "OETWEEN Springfield and Ash- J3 burton. Light Grey Overcoat, pair of driving Gloves in pocket. Finder rewarded on leaving same at Cookson's Stables. 10] 35



Sporting. \ SHBURTON rpROTTING /^LUB SPEING "MEETING. To BE HELD IN THE AGRICULTURAL SHOW GROUNDS, Ashburton, on WEDNESDAY, December 5, 1894. OFFICIALS: j Patron—G. A. M. Buckley, Esq. Presi dent — Donald McLean, Esq. Vice- Presidents—Messrs F. McCafferty and Daniel McKendry. Stewards — Messrs P. Devane. A. J. Kelly, R. Henry, Dan MeCormick, W. Langdon, H. J. Tasker, J. C. Duncan. Judoe—Mr M. Rtifct. STARTER—Mr A. J. Kelly. Clerk of Scales —Mr R, Friedlander. Handi capper—Mr J, O. Duncan Treasurer— Mr J. C. Duncan. PROGRAMME. 1 p m—Maiden Handicap (saddle), of £15. Nomination 7s 6d, acceptance 7a 6J ; one and a half mile i 1 45 p m—Laghmor Handicap (hainess), of £20; second horse £3 from the stake. Nomination 10s, acceptance 103; two miles 230p m — Ashburtox Club Handicap (saddle), of £25 ; second horse £3 from from the stakes. Nomination 12s 6d, acceptance 12s 6d ; two miles 315 p m—District Handicap (saddle), of £15. Nomination 7s 6d, acceptance 7s 6d; two miles 4 p m —Dash Handicap (saddle), of £15. Nomination 7s 6d, acceptance 7s 6d; one mile 4 45 p m—Novel Handicap (saddle), of £15, the winner to be sold by auction, and all proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Nomination 15s ; one mile and a half 5 30 p m—Recovery Stakes (saddle), of £15. Nomination 15s, acceptance free; one mile and a half. REGULATIONS. NOMINATIONS must be in the hands of the Secretary, accompanied with pedigree and the last three performances, as also with the necessay amount in cash, by 9 pm, TUESDAY. November 20, at Central Hotel, Ashburton. HANDICAPS declared SATURDAY, November 24. ACCEPTANCES will close at the same hour and place on FRIDAY, November 30. All races to be run under the Canterbury Metropolitan Trotting Association Rules. Five per cent will be deducted from all gross winnings for expenses. The DIS TRICT RACE shall be confined to horses the hona. fide property of residents in the Ashburfcon County, and must have been the property of such owners prior to October 1, 1894. DAVID ZANDER, Secretary. Approved at a meeting of the Canterbury Metiopolitan Trotting Association, at Christchnrch, on October 9. 1894.—C. Hood Williams, Chairman Canterbury Metropolitan Association, 10 32



DOLLAR CIGARETTES 8d per packet Tenders. W_ : _ i'IiENDERS are invited to be sent in *- Not Later than 4 p.m. on MON DAY, October 29, for Earthwork in making up Mound on Rifle Range. For particulars apply to, 10 113 FOOKS&SON.



HEALTH TEA is more eponomica than ordinary ea. It undergoes a process whereby the injurious ingre dients are eliminated, whilst it tenders the release of the better properties of the aaf more easy. Henry Zander, Autho fteecl Agent.