He specifically, emphatically, and wholly darned every on® of the allegations made against him by the Minister of Lands. Evidently Mr McKenzie himself knew nothing of the transactions in connection witb the Horowhenua Block, and he h*d been unwittingly misled by others. Sir Walter Buller proceeded at great length to explain his transactions in connection with the block. He had acted for Major Kemp with tha full permission of Mr Ballanc©, who was then Premier of the colony. The only part of the block in which he was concerned was Block 11, and the whole of the money expended in the case had come oub of his own pocket. He absolutely contradicted the Minister of Lands' statement that he was con cerned in the sale of the blook for the purpose of raising money for himself. He read the judgment of the A ppeal Court In connection with the block, under

which the 143 owners were reinstated on

their ancestral possessions. This, he contended, was entirely due to his efforts on behalf of the natives

After speaking for an hour, Sir Walter Buller was asked and answered a series of questions relating to his transactions in connection with the block, which were submitted to him through the Speaker by Mr McKenzie and other members. When all these had been answered, the Speaker asked Sir Walter Buller to withdraw. while the House deliberated on the matter

The Premier said that he thought the motion itself was sufficient punishment, and he did not propose to ask the Hous« to go farther in the matter. However, there was one statement made by Sir Walter Boiler that he took exception to. namely, that under similar circumstances he would do the same thing again • but as that remark waa probably uttered in the excitement of the moment, he wocdd not ask the Houae to take further notice of ib. Sir Walter Buller having expressed regret at having committed such a grave breach of privilege, he (he Premier) did not think that he would be doing hi, duty if he asked the House to proceed further He therefor* moved to that effect

Sir Robert Stout said that he thought that the Minister for Lands should now apologise to the House for the language he had nsed

Mr Mc&en_ie maintained that every word he had uttered bad been proved in Sir Walter Bailer's statement, and he had nothing therefore to apologise for

Mr Bell said that he had intended to add to the motion that Sir Walter Buller had cleared his character, but afier the decla ration of the Minister of Lands he dared not do so

MrG. W. Russell said that the Minis ter a charges against Sir Walter Bailer had simply melted away before that gentleman's explanation. That, he be lieved, would be the opinion of nearly every member of the House on calm reflection

Mr Hone Heke considered that Sir Walter Buller had entirely cleared hia character, and the House should say so

Mr Earnshaw, Mr G. J. Smith, and Mr Pirani also thought) that the Minister should take back his words The Premier said that his colleague was to be commended for the stand which he had taken in this matter in the interests of freedom of speech and the privileges of Parliament. His action ought to be appre ciated by every member of the House The Premier's motion waa put and agreed to on Ihe voices. Sir Walter Buller, having been again brought to the bar, the motion was communicated to him by the Speaker, who concluded thus : - ' You are therefore discharged from any further attendance on this House' THE SPKAKBE The Speaker said that he wished to address the House on a personal matter. He had not anticipated that the session would last so long, and he had made airangements to be in Auckland on Wednesday, and in Melbourne the follow- Ing week en route to the Old Country, where he had not been for forty years. He fahould take it as a great favor if the House would relieve him from attendance for the remainder of that evening, and next day he had arranged for the Chair man of Committees to take the chair in his absence

The Premier moved that the Speaker be relieved from hia duties for the rest of the session. In doing so he wished Sir Maurice o*Rorke 'Gcd speed' and a pleasant visit tothe Old Country The motion was agree-d to unanimously public securities bill After further delate the Pu!lie Securi ties Bill was put through its final stages BILLS DISCHAKOED The Bills which the Premier mentioned last week, were fin_ll^ struck tff the Order Paper LOCAL LOARS The Local Au' hortties Loans Conversion wpill was put through its final stages A GOVERNMENT DEFEAT Mr Ward moved the second reading of the Customs Duties Reciprocity Bill to ratify the reciprocity treaties with Canada and South Australia. He asked the House to accept the Bill in a broad ipirit, and briery reviewed its provisions No debate took place on the Bill, which was thrown out by 28 to 26 The Houbo rose at 1 15 %,m.

During to-day's privilege debate, further letters that had parsed between Sir Walter Buller and Mr Seddon were read. In answer to Sir Walter Bailer's first letter Mr Seddon replied on Saturday, stating he deprecated personalities, and the use of strong language. He went on to say it- was quite unnecessary for Sir Walter Buller to ask him whether Mr McKenzie's remarks had the authority or approval of | himself and colleagues, for Mr McKenzie i •was the last man in the univerte who | would ask his colleagues for authority as to what he was to say, or for approval or otherwise of what he had said. Mr Seddon further declined to be drswn into a quarrel. To this letter Sir Walter Buller replied, declaring there waa not t& particle of foundation for the serious accusations which Mir McKensjie had made {n relation to his dealing with the Horo whenua block He challenged Mr Mc- ICeDSsie to meet him in the open and prove his words, not before a Royal Commis sioner of his own creation, but before a jury In the Supreme Court. That was where he claimed his right to meet his tradncer face to face. Mr Seddon replied to thia letter, objecting to ba placed in a false position, and declining to be drawn into a controversy over the matter. The Speaker also announced thal? he had received a letter from Sir Walter buller, asking that he tonight be heard at the bar of the House, fftit a<« the matter was one for the Honse to deal with' he could not accede to the reqneßt.

AUSTRALIAN ITEMS

Sydney, October 28 Rofe, the solicitor convicted of con spiracy in connection with the Butler divorce case, was sentenced to five years, but the sentence is to be suspended under the First Offenders Act, on prisoner finding sureties to the extent I of £2000 to observe the provisions of i the Act, j _ Sydney, October 25 j The Marine Board found the Captain i of the steamer Indiana, -which collided with the American stip Alamedia, from Puget Sound lesponsible for the accident and has cited him to show cause why his certificate should not be suspended. Newcastle, Ocober 28

The Barque Paths has arrived from Rio, with three of her crew suffering from smallpox. Th© vessel has been placed in quarantine. Melbourne, October 28

At the reception to-day, Lord Brassey, in referring to the Russo Chinese treaty said the news from the East proved the value of our imperial union. The ■ colonies might not specially be concer ned with regard to any arrangement between Russia, and China, but they were most seriously concerned in the maintenance of free access for British trade to Chinese ports. It is clear he said, that in proportion as the British Government speaks, and speaks evidently to all the world, with the knowledge that it speaks with a united empire behind it, so it is certain that! the representations whioh the empire j may find it its duty to make, will carry j weight, and receive attention.

The military commandant, when interviewed, said the situation was serious and the present was not the time to reduce the Australian defence forces, but rather to increase them. I Me added that in the event of possible complications Australia must be pre pared for war. Perth, October 18 Tho Customs house at Fremantle, and large storage sheds on the wharf adjoining, containing an immense quantity of spirits and produce, were completely destroyed by fire. The damage is estimated at £6000

Booth on Slums.

Hobart, October 28 General Booth w»s enthusiastically welcomed on his arrival here from the Bluff, Addressing a public meeting he said similar conditions to the slums in London existed in Melbourne, and in a less degree in the cities in the other colonies. If care were not taken to check it, it would bring the colonies such a "harvest as they had not dreamed of. The various Governments would have to take the matter up.

A decision of interest to volunteers was given on Friday by the Invercargill Magis trate, Mr Poynton. The commanding officer of the Bluff Naval Artillery sued John Hunter, a former member, to recover his uniforrli or its va'ue, together with £2 damages, for detention. The Court ruled that it had no jurisdiction, as particular punishment was provided for by the De fence Act for refusing to deliver such articles, and no alternative civil remedy was given by making it a criminal offence for a volunteer to retain such articles on quitting the force. The legislature had taken away the op-ion of the commanding officer to sue civilly. The plaintiff was non-suited with costf^

A FEW INCHES OF PLAIN ENGLISH

Nowadays men are doing all sorts of wonders by means of electricity, both in mechanics and in chemistry. I see by the papers that they expect to be able to produce real diamonds by it. Perhaps they may ; marvels never cease. But we will wait till they do before we crow over that job. Up to this time, anyway, everything that i 3 both valuable and useful is the fruit of hard work. Even diamonds are mostly got out of rocky mines. And, within reasonable limits, it is good for us to have to work. Ten shillings hoDestiy earned is better for a man than twenty in the shape of a legacy The best condition of things for any oountry would be when fair wages could be earned straight along, without loss or deduction for any reason. But in the present aspect of human affairs this is impossible. Whose fault it is we cannot now discuss One source of loss, however, ia plain enough, and some remedy for it ought to be found. In England and Wales every work ing man averages ten days of illness per year, making the total loss of wages from this cause about £16,000,000 a year. We are talking of the average, you see. But inasmuch as all working-men are not ill every year, this average does not fairly show the sufferjng and loss of those who are ill. In any given year many will lose no time at ali, while others may lose individually from tea days to six months each. No charity, no savings, no income from clubs, etc,, can make up for this—even in money alone, to say nothing of the pain and the misery Alluding to an experience of his in 1888 Mr George Lagdon says, »I had to give up my work.' How this came to pass he tells us in a letter dated from his home in White House Road, Stebbing, near Dunmow. August 24, 1892. He had no inherited disease or weakness, so far aa he knew, and was always strong and well up to April of that year—-1888. Then his strength and energy began to leave him. He felt tired, not aa from work, but as from power gone out of him through some bodily failure. He sat down to his meals, but not with his old eagerness and relish There was a nasty coppei-like taste in his mouth his teeth and tongue were covered with slime, and his throat clogged with a kind of thick phlegm, difficult to ' hawk up ' and eject He also speaks of a nagging pain in the stomach, flatulency^ and much palpitation of'the heafct as having been among his symptoms. As the ai_menn--whatever it was—progressed he began to have a hacking cough which, he says, seemed as if it must ' shake him to pieces. He could scarcely sleep 'pp account of it. One of the most alarming featutes of his illnes., however, were the night sweats, for the reason that they Bhowed the existence of a source of weakness which must soon, unless arrested, end in total prostration. In fact he was obliged to I give up his work altogether. To him—as to any once active man —this w„s like being I buried alive One doctor whom Mr Lagdon consulted said he was consumptive, and it did indeed look that way. ' For twelve weeks,' he says, I went on like this, getting weaker and, weaker, and having reason to believe that it would end in my taking the one jaurney from which no traveller returns It was now July—summer time, when life to the healthy is so pleasant aud full of hope. At this time my sister-in-law got ftom Mr Linsella (Stebbing) a medicine that I had not tried yet. After having used one bottle I felt better, and when I had used the second *I was cured, and have not lost an hour's work since.' The reader will notice that between the data of his taking this medicine and the date of his letter there is an interval of four years. We may, therefore, infer that his qure was real and permanent. The medicine, by the way, was Mother Seigel's Curative Syrup. 'It is not likely he will forget its name nor what it did for him. His disease was indigestion and dyspepsia, the deadly enemy of every labouring man or wornahimder the sun, ho matter what they work at or work with—hands, brains, or both Is it necessary to draw a 'moral '—school book style—from these facts? No, it is not, We have talked plain English, and that is enough.

OBITUARY

Mr» William ISintUiliaw.

On Saturday afternoon her friends laid to rest in the Ashburton Cemetery all that was mortal of one of our very oldest settlers, and one whose countenance was familiar almost to every man, woman, and

I child in the county from Ashburton to Rangitata. Mrs William Bruckshaw had, with her husband, been resident on the

Lagmhor estate for thirty-one years, and their lives had flowed on in one uninter rupted stream of happiness. In fact tht affectionate regard that subsisted between them was proverbial, while the unvarying I kindliness of Mra Bruckshaw's nature was a household world, Both had done their fair share of the hard work of early settlement, but th© simple and regular habits of their well-spent lives had been their own reward, and, beyond a slight defect in hearing, there are few women j of her age who presented a more healthy appearance, or whose physique was more indicative of a long life in store than did Mis Bruck-haw. But the most healthy appearance ia some times the moat decep tive. In our issue of Friday last we had the sad duty of chronicling the death ot Mrs Bruck-haw, which was painfully sud den On the af.ernoon of Wednesday Mr Bruckshaw lefc his cottage about one o'clock. His wife was then in her usual

cheery frame of mind, and apparently en joying robust health. But at the close of his day's work, when he returned to his home, he found her dead on the sofa. A blood vessel in her head had burst, and s c had passed away painlessly, silently, suddenly, and alone She had evidenily been taking a rest on the sofa, in the interval of some work for her church, and when found the paper she was reading had fallen from her hand, while the spectacle.. on her face were undisturbed. Under the circumstances, of course, an inquest was

necessary, but the evidence of Dr Green wood which wag to the effect we have stated, made the inquest a purely formal one. The sudden death cast quite a gloom over the district, and the funeral «»f the deceaced lady was largely attended by the older settlers, many of whom had come long distance to pay their last tri bute of respect. Had the notice given been longer, as it could hardly have been, the funeral procession would have been one of the longest ever seen in the district. The funeral service was conducted by the Revs. G. B Inglis and John Skinner, of the Ashburton and Tinwald Presbyterian churches. Daring her comparatively short life—she waa only fifty-four yeara—the deceased had earned the highest esteem of all who knew her, and naturally enough Mr Bruckshaw has the deepest sympathy of all in hi. sad and sudden bereavement. I

CYCLING

Adelaide, October 28 Zimmerman, in an interview, said he had been suffering severely since Thurs day, and was very weak. He would not have taken any pare in the Carnival, but did not wish to disappoint the public Parson, he considers a splendid rider, but though he did not want to detract from the former's victory, he was confident that when he got into proper form he would be able to turn the tables, This, he thought, would be when he met Parsons in Sydney.

Parsons also was interviewed. He ad mitted thab Zimmerman waa not at his best but expresses the opinion that he can beat the American even when the latterisw.il. Parsons was presented by his admirers with several cirques, includ ing one of £50 from Mr Ware and one of £25 from the Ausral Wheel Agency

Zimmerman declared his intention not to compete in handicap races. Sydney, October 29

In the handicaps for the tirst day's rac ing under the auspscies of the Whee'men's League Zimmerman was placed 60yds behind scratch. In the Sydney Wheel Race, two miles, Parsons and Megson are on scratch. The only other race in which Zimmerman is . ngagod Is the champion ship of Australasia.

SMALLPOX

Sydney, October 29 _he Board of Health has been advised that another ship has arrived at Newcastle from Rio, with three cases of smallpox on board. The vessel has been quarantined.

The Unemployed Ques tion.

Wellington, October 28 A deputation representing the labour organisation in the city waited on Messrs Seddon and Reeves this evening, wi_h reference to the unemployed difficulty.

Dr Chappie, who acted as spokesman, urged that if there were established village settlements near towns, the casual laborers in towns would be more easily able to supply themselves while out of work.

Mr Reeves said Government had been working out the unemployed problem for years, and since it had been in office it had put several thousands of people on the lands, He asked the deputation to diaw up some scheme and wait upon him duiing the recess.

Mr Seddon said the expressions of confidence and the promises of assistance to the great work Government had under taken were very encouraging. The unemployed, despite all that could be done, were always on the increase. This year six hundred more men were em ployed on co-operative works than last year. Wherever practicable. Govern* ment intended to introduce the alternate system iv connection with co-operative works. Dealing with the unemployed question was almost like shovelling away at the foot of a sandhill- the more that was shovelled away the more sand CJtne down. Ha thought some system was wanted by which the work required might be equalized throughout the year, aud he hoped the day was not far distant when the payment of a living wage would be universal.

Mr Reeves said that in reference to a living wape a Bill had been introduced earlier in the session, but had to be dropped, as from the whips he learned there was very little chance of its being; passed.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

INew Sou tin Wa'cs

Sydney, October 29 The large meeting of civil servants approved of the principle of the Public Reform Bill, but demanded more con- ] sideration in regard to the superannu- j ation clauses. It was resolved to' establish a permanent association for the purpose of protecting the interests of public servants. Sydney, October 29

The New York Life Insurance Company has appointed a resident board of directors in Sydney with power to issue policies and pay claims without reference to headquarters. Mr Purves, the Melbourne manager of the Company, has been appointed general manager for Australia.

THE ASHBDKTON GOARDIAN : TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1895.



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Public Notices. MODEL YACHT CLUB "ENTRIES for Messrs Brown and ! •*-* McDonald's Trophy—the Cutter "Lady of the Lake"—will be received by Mr W. G. Murray or the Hon. Secre tary up to SATURDAY, November 2, at 4 p.m. For Boats carved out of the solid only. Entrance Is, to be devoted to a Second pr'ze 10 147 £iT. STEPHEN'S CHURCH MEETINGS, Eto. TUESDAY,—Vestry Meeting—s p.m Teachets Meeting and Bible Class—7.3o p.m WEDNES DA V —Men's Confirmation Class and Brotherhood of St. Andrew in the Schoolroom at 7.30 p m. THURSDAY.—Women's Confirmafi.n Class in the Church at 7-30 p.m. (G.F.S. at 7 p m.) SATURDAY.—Confirmatl n Class—ll a.m. in the Church. SERVICES.



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John Orr & Co. IMPORTERS, ASBBURTON i AUR NEW STOOK OF SHEEP SHEARS, TURKEY & WASFITA OIL STONES, to Hand, TATTOO OIL] for SHEEP BRANDING IN Blue, Red and Black, IN One, Two, and Five Gallon Drums. PAINTS, OILS, COLORS, VARNISHES, and PAPERHANGINGS GARDEN TOOLS IN GREAT VARIETY



THE F&M BAY STATE and CHAMPION LAWN MOWERS 12, 14, and 16 inches wide at specially Low Prices. wire, TJbtting 36, x 2, 2d per yard by the coil of 50 yards FISHING TACKLE BY Messrs Joseph Warner and Sons and William Bartleet and Sons. Including— Rods in Greenheart, Bamboo, Cafte. Ash, Hickory, etc.; Lines, Minnows, Steel Wire and Gut Traces, fishing Waders, Gaffs and Gaff Hooks, Flies, Gut, Swivels, Eto, Etc. SPECIALTIKS Electro-.pla.te* Cutlery, Stopoi md Ranges, Register Gyateift, Lamps, Bedsteads and Bedding, Enamelled Ware, Etc., Etc. ; John Orr & Co,



)_____ Business-Notices -■ PA PER HANGINGS j iUR LATEST SHIPMENT of 1895-96 WILL PAPERS have just came \J to hand, and for Quality, Design, and Cheapness, have never been I approached in Ashburton. A Splendid Assortment to choose from, there being upwards of 227 different patterns. The Papers are direct from the famous manufactory of Messes Carlyle & Clegg, London. -. J. WILSON, PAINTER, PAPEKHANGER, AND SIGN-WRITER, Corner of Arcade, Ashburton. 10 177 £50 Reward. IT can be saved by every good housekeeper if you Buy your Boota and Shoea AT MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, the Cheapest and Most Reliable Boot Store in Ashburton. 2000 pound .took to pick from and every pair at Bed Rock prices. NOTE- Men's Good Bluchers 48 lid Men's Strong Shooters 9s lid Maids' Best Kid Shoes 5s 6d Ladies' Best Oanva. Shoes 4s 9d Ladies' Pretty Tan Straps 6s 6d ladies' Neat Walking Shoes 6s 6d 240 pairs of English samples at Cost Price. j Country Customers should Try a Pair of My Patent Depbndabms School Boots It will pay you to call and see for yourself, No one asked to buy. The Goods and Prices speak for themselves. J. M'.jBL.L 08, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE,.



10 180 ASHBURTON INDUSTRIAL" BUILDING SOCIETY. i APPROPRIATION of £300 will be sold by Auction in the Orange Hall on TUESDAY, 29bh inst., at 7.30 p.m. 10 173 J. O. DUNCAN, Secretary. NOTICE. TF WILLIAM GEORGE COLLINS, J™ son of the late William Collins, of Sprinpstori, farmer, will call on tho under signed he will hear of something to his advantage. Any person knowing the address of the J above William George Collins will' oblige by forwarding same to , F. WAYMOUTff, 191 Hereford Street, Christchurch. 10 146



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Established Over 30 years BEST SELECTED STOCK AND CHEAPEST HOUSE FURNISHER IN KEW ZEALAND. COMPLETE FURNISHINGS FOR BEDROOM _eJLO 10», Comprising-— Beadstead, Spring Mattress and Bedding, Duchesse. Chest, Waehatand, Two Chairs. All Carpets from 3a 6d made and laid Eree of Charge. COLOMBO STREET & -CATHEDRAL SQUARE. A. Marshall, Manager. LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND~ SPECIALITE SPECTACLES. Sole agent for Ashburton District, SCALER, • »*? JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



LAZARUS Patented System ensures comfort and correce sighi. Don't spoil your eyes by nsing badly fitting ; Specfaclea. 5 9 ASHBURTON WESLEY AN SUNDAY SCHOOL. Baring Square. A^NIYEESARY FESTIVAL TEA ANiTIECIURE, TO-NIGHT. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29. , J T ECTURE entitled " Science and the ..L_ Bible," by Rev J. Hosking, and j Special Musical Selections by Scholars S and Choirs. » Tea at 6. Lecture at 7 30. Admission.—Tea and Lecture, la 0d Lecture only, Is. Children half price. 10 75 t A. Lawrie & Co. y SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, ARE now Showing a fall assortment of SPRING ANO SUMMER GOODS, including—



ASHBURTON DOMAIN BOARD, TEN POUNDS REWARD. THE above Reward will be Paid to any Person who will furnish evi dence that will lead to the convic ion of any Per. on or Persons for molesting the water-fowl or stealing flowers within lhe Domain. By Order, CHAS. E. FOOKS, Secretary to the Board. October, 1895. 10 72 Floivers, Flowers. ALL lovers of Flower 3 are reminded that my Annuals, etc., from my first prize strains, will be ready for sending out first week in November, viz :—Asters, Annual Chrysanthemums, Gaillardias, Lobelia, Marigolds, Phlox Drummondii, Petunia?, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias. Also, Geraniums, Dahlias, Chrysanthe mums, Tomato Plants, etc. N.B.—All orders by post or otherwise will receive my prompt attention.



PRINTS, ZEPHYRS, CREPONS, SATTEEN..*, DELAINES, GALATEAS, DRESS MATERIALS in all the Latest designs. Muslin and Linen Aprons and Blouses, Sun Hats, Sun Bonnets, Laces, Kibbons, etc, etc. Men'- and Boys' Straw Hats, Suite, Ties, Shirts in variety. Ladies' and Gents' Tan, Leather and Canvas Shoes. THESE GOODS ARE ALL ENTIRELY NEW AND FASHIONABLE. All other departments are fully stocked with the Best Carefully Selected Goods and will be at EXTREMELY LOW RATES FOB CAS H. A. JLawrie & Co,



JAMES PORTER, Nurseryman and Seedsman, CLIFTON NURSERY, 10 107 Allenton, Ashburton. T. Bullock. rO LET—Dwelling House in Tancred street, Centrally situated near the English Church, containing seven rooms. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE—T.S,s 805 and 806,~eitch containing £ acre, situated at the corner of Grey and East Streets north. T. BULLOOK _____ k E^ AN OFFICE In the Arcade T. BULLOOK "~ "MB~"~T_NWALD. '. ' FOR SALE-^FOUR SECTIONS. One Acre All in one blook. T. BOLLOCK



It will be an agreeable surprise to persoss subject to attacKß ef bilious colic to learn that prompt relief may be had by taking Chamberlain's CoftV, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy„ In many instances the attack may be prevented by taking this remedy as soon as the first symptoms of the disease «ppear For »te by AsuBvTOJ. JDrvs Oommut .