Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1897. THE LITE LIEUTENANT BAILEY.

All doubts are now set at rest as tp the identity of the young lieutenant named Bailey, who met his death m the night attack on Oolonel Jeffreys' camp at the Rotnbat Pas?, on Septem ber 15. The young man was Lieuten ant Arthur Welleeley Bailey, of the 138 h (Dogra) Regiment, Bengal In fantry. The cablegrams never, of course, go into details to any extent on any subject, unless it be of very much more than ordinary interest, so that the particulars transmitted are neces sarily meagre, not alone as to the cir cumstances surrounding the death of thig young soldier, bub of the war it self now being carried on against the tribesmen on the north western frontier of our Indian Empire. But sufficient has been cabled to enable the deceased to be identified as the eldest son of Colonel Bailey, of the Kouth Canter bury yoluntee? district, and m.aki? ua

aware of the fact thafc he died at his post afc the head of his men, and m the faithful and honorable discharge of a soldier's duty m combat with the enemies of his Queen and country.; The cablegrams tell us that m the attack he and a brother officer } Lieute nant W. E. Tomkins, 'exposed them- I selves while leading their men m the successful defence of the camp, that j the camp fires' light enabled the am-, bushed enemy to tako, alas, too true aim, and a r.fle bullet from behind h rock f,und its billet m the body of the gallant young officer, while another from the same ambush dealt death to his equally gull.ant comrade. .-\ soldier, of course, takes his life m his hands when he faces the foe, and to die on the field of battle is but the fortune of war, a fate that may be the lot of any man engaged ; but there is always a satisfaction—a grim one no doubt, but the satisfaction which is a stern joy to men of a warlike race and with warlike instincts mtthemm—m the knowledge that one's relative and friend has fallen like a soldier, m the front of the battle, and m the place which duty assigned him. But rising above warlike instincts, and over shadowing them for the time being, will always be the loving paternal and fraternal feelings, and the death of young Biiley must naturally be a sad, blow to his gallant father and the other members of the family. Still, time is a great healer, and when the immediate wound has been healed, there will re main to cover the cicatrice, the comfort and the pride that he died honorably and as a soldier should. The \olun tears of Ash burton, both past and present, doubtless have profound sympathy for the gallant Colonel m the loss of his brave and promising sen, cut off m the bud of what pro mised to be a meritorious and even a brilliant career. From our Timaru contemporary we take the following sketch of Mr Bailey's brief but bright military career :—He was the eldest son of Lieutenant-Colonel 0. S. Bailey, late of Her Majesty's 11 ih (Devonshire) Regiment, and was bom at Faisabad, m India, on the 30th August, 1867. After the family came to New Zealand he was educated at the "Waitaki High School (Oamaru) and the Timaru High School. His connection with the profession of arms began when he was very young, for he served as bugler to the Ist Punjab Volunteers from 1875 to 1879. He was a private m the 2nd Punjab Volunteers from 1880 to 1882. Lieu tenant of the Timaru High School Cadets, 1888; Lieutenant of the Timaru Rifle Volunteers, 1889. In the following year he was gazetted 2nd Lieutenant m the 2nd Battalion of Her Majesty's Middlesex Regiment (77th Foot), after a competitive ex amination m which he came out first. This commission was one of two which are offered annually to be competed for by officers of the colonial forces m S New Zealand, On 17th February, 1892, he was gazetted Lieutenant of the Middlesex Regiment, and on the 2nd June m the same year, haviug joined the Indian Staff Corps, he was gazetted Lieutenant of the 88th (Dogra) Regiment, Bengal Infantry. Lieutenant Bailey served with the 38th Dogras m the 2nd Brigade of the Waziristan Field Force m the Waziri expsdition on the North-West frontier oi India, m 1895 ; served with the 38th Dogras m the 2nd Brigade of the Malakand Field Force m the relief of the Malakand garrison, oo the 29eh July, 1897, and again at the relief of Ohakdara, on the 2nd Angus', 1897 Finally, as has been already related, he was killed m the course of last week m a night attack on Colonel Jeffrey*' carup at the Rainbat Pass, Altogeher Lieutenant Bailey served for seven years and five months from the date of his first commission m Her Majesty's Middlesex Regiment, a.id it will be seen that upon several occasions latterly he was m action with the brigades to which his regiment was successively attached. It was a com paratively short career, but entirely creditable to the young soldier who has now found his laab resting place under the shadow of the Indian frontier ranges.

A. report furnished to the Bombay Government by the eminent bacteri ologist, Hankin, has TYPHOID, induced the Medical Press to assert that there ia ground for confident expec tation that a discovery made by a young Parsee doctor named Ghadialli " has opened up a field full of brilliant therapeutic prospects " m the treatment of typhoid. During a series of years this you'kful physician examined with the microscope the living organisms m many different samples of water, and noted that one particular bacillus was never present along with that of enteric or typhoid fever. The question then naturally arose whether the newly-discovered raicrococcus killed the typhoid organisms, Of Vice versa ; but a series of experiments showed that, under favorable conditions, the strangers always concjaered m the struggle for supremacy. Rabbits a»d guinea pigs were then subjected to the severe test of having the new bacillus injected into their peritoneal cavities, with the object of finding whether the strange organisms might not be as hurtful to- life as those which they displaced. The animals subjected to the experiments showed no signs of any injurious results from the micro organism. Then was applied the crucial test of inducing a man to swallow water having the "Micrococcus Ghadialli," as it has been called by Hankin, and the discoverer's obser vations convinced him that the new bacillus was harmless to the human subject. The proposed method of attacking the typhoid ba,eillu«? presents features m striking contrast to { the successful treatments suggested by bacteriology for other diseases. For instance, diphtheria m children and anthrax m sheep and cattle are brought under control by means of "attenuated cultures " —liquids containing rpal disease germs, which have been awake&ed by passing them through ! uncongenial' prosefs or through the ! blood of animals having $ resistant energy ; but m the campaign which ig now to be commenced against typhoid > open warfare to destroy the bacillus is to be tried rather fcban the indirect method of weakening by inter-bre@ding, The method is analogous to that by i which eoio|i of tfee peajei pn fruit troj

have been exterminated m certain places through the introduction of the Oahfornian ladybird, that preys upon them, and breeds faster and faster so long as the tree has any scales left.

Current topics appear on our first page to-day; and on the fourth page will be found the ChrißtohuroQ grain aud produce market reports, f^uim.*.

Local and General.

Tt is said that m Scotland there are 146 .p.iruheß wiih no paupera, poor rates, or public-houses. A meeting of the Rakaia Sports Com mittee is called for to-morrow evening at eight o'clock m the Library, Settlers all t>ver the Taied County are making a determined effort this year to oope with the Bmall birds' nuisance. Jonea says that if he had a racehorse he would name it » Money," because money is " the fastest thing to go that he knows of." Only 951 cases of vaccination are reported throughout New South Wales for 1896 though the births numbered 36,613, On dit thitsM approaching octogenarian of Marlborough political fame has just led to the altar a blushing bride of 27 summers. It is understood that the Old Age Pensions Bill will be re-introduced this session. Is operation will be limited to persons whose annual income is under £50. Weasels are becoming a nuisance m the Ohinemuri district. Fourteen weasels were destroyed m a Paeroa garden a few days ago. The Woodville Examine)' states that at Matawhero the other day a Lincoln ewe .Rave birth to five lambs, which are healthy and well. His Lordship (after a heated discussion): " What do you suppose I'm on the bench for V Smart Counsel; •• Ah, my Lord, you have me there. Among the applications for registration of patents notified, m the Gazette is one by William Tyree, of Lambton Quay, for an improved acetylene gas generator. According to the Otago Daily Times, it is hinted that the Hon Dr Grace will be a candidate m opposition to the Hon H. J. Miller for the position of Speaker of the Legislative Council. It is stated that Ben Tillet will contest a New South Wales seat at the election —an accommodating or, perhaps, despairing Labour member surrendering his chance of election for the purpose. Little Urchin (m draper's shop): ' please, sir, save you any clean wite shirts ?' Draper : 1 Yes, my little man, plenty.' Little Urchin : ' Well, why doan't cher put one on, then !' And the youngster was half way down the street before the draper recovered from the shock. King of Quality, Mr R. Gawn's draught stallion, was to have gone south yesterday, but at the last moment Messrs Friedlander succeeded m placing him at 350 guinea?, Mr George Grice being the buyer, and the horse will thus remain m the Ashburton county. According to the furnished returns, the total quantity of wool produced m New Zealand last year was 132,299,6071 b. The quantity exported was 129,333,7691 b; the local mills of the colony purchasing 3,989,9341 b, as against 3,299,9321 b for the previous year, thus proving that local manufacture is considerably upon the increase. The Avondaie (Auckland) Jookey Club's Meeting on Saturday was marred by an un fortunate accident, io which Harry Tonks, who was riding Fore and Aft m the Hunt Club Cup Steeplechase, had his collar bone broken, and the animal its off hind leg broken, necessitating its being shot. An aboriginal monument is to be erected at Adelaide, the grave to be so graced being that of " King Billy of Ercildoune," the last of the B&llamt district blacks, who died last spring. The memorial is to be con structed m granite, m the shape of a mia mia or native hut, and is to be surmounted by a spear, the "coat of arms" of the deceased monarch. The farmers m Kansas have been so hard pressed for harvest hands to gather the wheat crop that they have been haunting the railway yards and capturing every tramp they could lay their hands on. The travellers were given a chance to work at good wages. and if they icfused thty went to gaol as vagrants, Kansas has been the moat un popular State on the continent for the real tramps during the last few week*, I The Dunedin Star says that though there ■ has been a great deal of indignation ex pressed m the Australian colonies against the imposition by New Zealand of the tax ' on commercial travellers, whose occupation ib has been stated would be gone if the | impost) were not repealed, there does not appear to be any material diminution m the number of these agents of outside business houses visiting tne colony, who demon stratively are m keen competition with our own citizens. If we did but recognise the fact, the farm is full of barometers, more certain than the best almanacs ever concocted. Before the rain comes the dog is lazy and wants to sleep, the cat washes its face, and the horses are restless and easily frightened. The geese are noisy, the poultry seek their roosts, ant-* are m a hurry and skurry laying m supplies, spiders crowd together on the wall, toads, and snails and slugs are^on the garden paths, and birds cry " weet, weet," the frogs croak, and peafowl become very excitable and talk ative. Asses' milk is pronounced by the medical faculty a most excellent reviver for persons suffering from pulmonary complaints and o>her weakening diseases. During the last illness of the late Mrs Astor three milch asses were kept at Cliveden for her use. Some people believe that the milk is also good for the complexion, and society beauties m London use it regularly. There is one dairy of donkeys near London. Heie twenty milk asses are kept and milked. They give an average of two pints every twenty-four hours, and the milk sells at 63 per quart. The Qamaru Mail says that Lieutenant Bailey, who was killed m action the other day m India, will be remembered by all the old Waitaki High Schpq.l boys, as he was one of the earliest scholars of that insti tution, and remained there as a boarder for some considerable time. Having decided to adopt the profession m which his father had earned distinction, he served his probation ! m this.colony, and then went Home between two and three years ago and obtained a commission m the Imperial Army, He was sent out to India as an officer of the 38th Bengal Infantry, and there hia career has I been brought to an early termination while I nobly doing the duty of an officer regardless ! of dai*g«j?. I Inventor Edison is having a bad time with the inhabitants of the New Jersey town of EdiaoD, which is named after him. He has a huge factory and ironworks there, and is working on an idea of some sort, on a mouD tain rich m magnetic ore, called Ogdon Moun tain, AU about its circumference haye been planted telegraph poles upon which insul ated wires are fixed formjug a circle more than four miles m extent. Since the erection of this enormous magnet, electric storms have been exceptionally prevalent m the neigh bourhood, and a great deal of damage has been done by lightning. It is siid that there is not the slightest possible doubt but that the electric disturbances which have been sat up by this artificial means have been the reason for the increased number of thunder storms, and one'man has even contemplated suing the famous lnyehtsr for damages. To the Deaf and those troubled with Noises m the Head or other Aural Troubles. Dr Nicholson, of London, the world famed aural specialist and Inventor of artificial ear drumi,'has just issued the 100 th edition of his illustrated and descriptive book on Deaf ness and Aural Troubles. This book may be had from Mr F. Shaw, 160, Adelaide Road, Wellington, N Z., on receipt of stamps. Mr Campbell, of the same address, was greatly relieyed of his deafness by Dr. Nicholson's system, and takes pleasure m spreading the news of the great specialist m New Zealand. A littlebook on the cure of Rheumatism, Corpulence, Lumbago, and Indigestion by the same author, may be bad itQtti Mr Shaw on recejpb of stamps,

BOROUGH COUNCIL.

The usual meeting of the Ashburton Borough Council wag held on Monday even ing. Present—The Mayor {presidiug}, and Councillors Bird, Orr, Davis, Paul, JBaker, Collins, and Hanmer. WNANOJJ. The Mayor reported the debit balanoe at the Batik to be £1656 7s ?A, and the amount received from all sources aince last meeting had been £90 19s 6d. SUBSIDY. The Treasury notified the payment of £46 17s 6d subsidy to the credit of the Council. CEMETERY RirSEKVE. Regarding the proposed dosing of a road to the old cemetery, it was decided to ask that the land be vested m the Council. TOWN BELTS. The Hampstead lown Board wrote forwarding a oopy of a resolution passed by that body, to the effect that the work on the North-East belt would be done more satis factorily by tender, and only considered itself bound for payment of £25 as its share of the coat, on condition that the whole length as far as Bridge Street is completed. The Clerk stated that the work had been going on for a week, Cr Orr said he had had an interview with one of the members of the Town Board, and from the conversation that ensued he learned that the objection of the Town Board to the mode of procedure was that the work could be done far more cheaply if done by tender. Sis understanding was that owing to the ragged nature of the work it was difficult to draw up specifications on which tenders could be based, and therefore recommended that the work be done by che labor gang of the Council. He moved to suspend the work, and charge the Board with one-half of the work that had been done. The Clerk said the road from the railway to the end of the belt was one of the most difficult m the tnwn. Cr Bird spoke on the subject, as also did Crs. Baker, P<*ul, and Davis. Cr Collins aaid he thought he knew where the shoe pinched. There were a good many ratepayers m Hampstead who possessed teams, and they would like to have a share m the payments. i Cr Orr said he was of opinion that the Board really was not prepared to have the work done, as they wanted it done for £50, of which they could pay half, and it would cost a great deal more than that. The motion was carried. A letter from the Board to the Clerk and Engineer was read, asking for an estimate of the cost of forming the East belt from Wakanui Road to Havelock Street, and thence to the top of the terrace by the old cemetery. The letter also asked that no more soil be removed from the East belt until such time as it is being formed. The Council declined to furnish the esti mate, as it was outside the duties of the Engineers, who, however, could do so m the range of their private practice, and the Board could pay for the work done. winter's road culvert. Spme residents m Allenton wrote calling attention to the fact that a little boy had been swept through the Winter's Road culvert, and asking that it be put m a con dition of safety to the public. The matter was remitted to the Works Committee, with power to act. INTENSION OF LEASE. The lease of Mr G. Worner of a paddock m the riverbed was renewed for a year, so that all the leases of these paddocks should fall m together. foreman's house. An application for repairs was referred to the Works Committee. engineers' bkpobt. The Engineers' report was only formal, and dealt wholly with the work of the labor gang. ASPHALTING. Cr Orr asked why the asphalting was not being proceeded with. Mr Fooks said the weather had not been suitable for the preparation of the material, but there wai a good heap ready now, and the work would be proceeded with at once. TRAINING SHIP. The circular of the Canterbury Chamber of Commerce was read, advocating the ■ establishment of a training ship. Cr Orr moved that the Council tender its sympathy with the movement to the Chamber of Commerce, and Cr Collins seconded, the motion being carried unani mously. ACCOUNTS. Accounts to the amount of £60 wrre passed for payment, and the Council sat as a DOMAIN BOARD. The Secretary of the Uangiora Friendly Societies wrote asking for the use of the Domain m which to hold a picnic on October 7.—The request was granted, subject to a charge of £2 2s to pay the cost of clearing up the Domain after its use by a couple of thousand people, The request of the curator for the use of [some old hose lying at the fire brigade I station was granted. | Tenders were opened for the gate posts at I the main entrance, and that ot Mr Strange for £20 was accepted. This was all the business.

THE BLENHEIM MYSTERY.

Suspicion of Foul Play.

1 Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

Blenheim, September 20 The i>ost mortem on the body of Satherly was concluded yesterday. It is stated that the examination revealed a deep wound m the fore part of ihe head. Thirteen shillings m silver were found on the body, and one of the pockets was turned inside out. The police, made a search of the river and the locality where the body was found, bub it did not reveal anything fresh. Ihe com munity ia m a ferment of excitement, the conviction being entertained that Satherly met with foul play. An inquest was com menced to-day. The evidence has not, elucidated the affair to any extent. Ten witnesses have been examined, and it is expected that the inquest will extend over the next two days. The medical evidence will be taken to-morrow.

THE TASMANIA WRECK ENQUIRY.

Tie Captain and Third Officer's Certificates Suspended-

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph,

Auckland, September 21. The decision of the Court is that the Tas mania was wrecked through careless and negligent navigation on the part of Captain McGree and the third officer McGrath. Their certificates are suspended for six months, the captain to pay the costs of the enquiry not exceeding £100.

CABLE NEWS. Home and Foreign.

Press Association — JJy Electric Telegraph Copyright.

Victorian Wines. London, September 19 The Central Wine Association of Victoria has been awarded the Grand Prix, at the Btussels Exhibition, and three gold, four silver and two bronze , medals have also been awarded to other Victorian growers. Duty on Cotton Goods. September 20 Great Britain has cancelled the Tunisian treaty with France, on the understanding that the duty on cotton goods shall not exceed 5 per cent until 1913. British Troopers Stoned. ' Cairo, September 20. A. party of British mounted troopers were hooted and stoned at a village near Cairo. Several of the offenders were arrested.

THE SITUATION IN INDIA.

Smart Fighting-

Message from the Queen-

Surrender of Mohman&s.

Prisoners Burned by the Betels.

Arrest of a Native Editor*

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright.

Calcutta, September 20. Colonel Jeffreys, after a smart fight on Sunday, drove the enemy to the hills and burnt their village, besides capturing a large quantity of supplies. The Mohmands lost heavily m the engagement. London, September 20 The Queen has cabled to Lord Elgin, expressing her grief at the loss of so many lives and her admiration at the conduct of the troop 3 m the recent encounters on the North-western frontier. Received Wakapuaka Sept. 21, 9.50 a.m., Guardian Office, 10.30 a.m. Calcutta, September 20. The Lower Mohmands have agreed to surrender their aims to the British and pay a fine. General Blood has been ordered to chastise the Mamundi tribe. General Elles is advancing with a view to dispersing 10,000 Upper Mohmand tribesmen at Yacobi. i In the fighting at Fort fSaragari 180 tribesmen were killed. The forces under Generals Blood and Elles established connection on the 116 th. Brigadier - General Westmacott's Brigade has crossed the Nshaki Pass. Two Sikh cooks captured by the rebels at Fart Gulestan were burned to death. The editor of a Moslem paper m the Deccan, India, has been arrested m Bombay and sent into exile.

Labor Questions.

The Engineers' Strike

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph.— Copyright. London, September 20 The Board of Trade's intervention m the engineers' strike proved fruit less, its recommendations not being acceptable to either side. The strike is now extending to Bristol and Otley. Four thousand men are idle at Gray's shipyard, Hartlepool, and a thousand at Denny's, Dumbarton. Acute dis tress is being experienced at Bolton. The funds of tha Amalgamated Union of machine and general laborers are exhausted.

TURKEY AND GREECE.

The Conditions of Peace.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph— ■ Copyright. Athens, September 20 The Greek newspapers consider that the conditions of peace with Turkey are very onerous, and will cripple the independence of Greece. They state that the public are sorrowfully resigned to their fate.

FEDERAL CONVENTION.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. Sydney, September 20 The Committee m the effort to And means for preveuting deadlocks seems to have raised deadlocks on its own accowat. It devoted the whole day to going over precisely the same ground covered by last week's debate. The discussion developed into a fight, large versus* small states, with a conspicuous absence of the much talked of federal spirit. As the Committee got more and more mixed the debate waxed warmer. My Lyne was particularly warm m the defence of local interests, amidst ironical laughter. JVtiiiLAiDE, September 20 The Women's Christian Temperance Union adopted a resolution regretting the injustice shown towards the women of Australasia by the Federal Conven tion delegates who voted against adult suffrage, and the disloyalty displayed by seven of the South Australian dele gates towards the women of their own colony, Received Wakapuaka Sept. 21, 10.35 am. Guardian Office 11.45 a.m. Sydney, September 21 After sitting till a late hour the Federation Committee carried an amendment by 25 to 20 that before there could be any application of the referendum on the question of the two Houses sitting together there should be a simultaneous resolution that there could not be any dissolution of the Senate during the last six months of the life of the House. An amendment fora mass referendum was negatived by 36 to 10. Sir Q. Turner's amendment to provide for a dual referendum was lost by 27 to 17, The further discussion was adjourned until this morning.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright.

Received Wakapuaka Sept. 21,9.50 a.m., Guardian office, 1030 a.m. Spain and the Vatican. Madrid, September 20 The Spanish Ministry h<a.s appealed to the Vatican respecting the excom munication of the Minister of Finance, though it does not approve of eyery act of the Minis' er. The Minister of Finance has resigned. Hooky's Chinese Loan. London, September 20 A syndicate formed by Mr K. T. Elooley has agreed to advance to the Chinese Government £2,000,000 for the construction of a railway between Shanghai, Suchan, and Hanking; and an additional £3,000,000 for the extension of the line to the Province : of Huaan,

Australian.

Press Association—By Electric TelegMph— Copyright. Received Wakapuaka, Sept. 21,10.15 a.m., Guabdian Office 11.12 a.m. Appeal to-the Privy Council. Melbourne, September 21 The Victorian Alliance intend to ask the Government to appeal to the Privy Oouncil against the decision of the full Court m Mr Lormer'a case. Victorian Finance. The revised estimates show that the year closed with a surplus of £66,000 or £12,000 more than was stated m the Budget speech. After providing a quarter of a million for Treasury bunds this brings tho year's debit balance down to £184,000. Killed by Electricity. The Jury found that Truesell's death was caused by his grasping a faultily insulated electric wire, and added a rider blaming the Company who erected the plant for not properly insulating it. The Government In spector stated that ie was quite possible if a telephone wire by any means came m contact with a faultily protected electric wire that serious results might be caused to anyone using the tele* phone.

EASTERN NEWS

(To September 3.)

A Tragedy of the Sea.

Press Association —By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. Received Wakapuaka Sept. 21, 10.15 a,m. Guardian Office 11.12 a.m. Sydney, September 21 The engineer and ten of the crew of the steamer Ching Hye Teng have arrived at Niagpo. They report the loss of the vessel m a typhoon. Oaptain Scott discerning that the destruction of the vessel wag inevitable blew out his brains as he disappeared below the sea. Foar European officers and seventeen members of the crew were drowned. Ihe survivors suffered terrible privations, drifting about for four and a-ha]f days m an open boat without food or water. Eventually they were picked up by a Chinese junk.

FOOTBALL.

The following team has been selected to play against Spriaeburn, at Springburn, on Thursday, 23rd inst.—Burns, Baxter, Birch, Brown, Hefford, Hepburn, Smith, J. McTigue, Childs, A. Hauaton, Purchase. Porteous, Pilbirow, McKee, and Jonas. Drag to leave Somerset corner at 10.30 a.m.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves responsib'e for the opinions expressed by our correspondents

ACETYLENE GAS.

TO THH EDIXOB, Sir,—The lectures of Mr Knotfc on the advantages of acetylene gas, have caused some discussion amongst those of us who have had gas bills to pay, and we are naturally anxious to assure ourselves on two important points before venturing upon the experiment Mr Knott invites us to try, and these are the questions of risk and expense. As to the former, I need not discuss that here, since the settlement of it rests chiefly with the Insurance Companies. But as to the latter, I should like to ask how Mr Knott can make out that acetylene gas m cheaper than coal gas, if the figures he gives are correct. Ho says that calcium carbide costs lOd alb, and that one pound will make five cubic feet of gas, that one burner will burn half a foot per hour at a cost of Id. One burner for three hours would cost 3d. This would come to 7s per week a minimum for only one burner. Compare this with the present charges for gas. lam only using Mr Knott's own figures.—l am, efcc -> Enquirer.

THE MUNICIPAL FRANCHISE.

TO THE KDITOB. Sir, —I observe that a correspondent) ha*. m your issue of to-day, taken you to task for a leader which appeared m your paper Borne time ago. Ie would be interesting to know who are thoae " not Conservatives '* who hold that universal suffrage is "re pugnant alike to common sense and justice," But passing to the main argumenD. A Muni cipal Council is very far from being a joint stock oompany, and your correspondent admits as much when he says that the former expends rates for the common bene fit. Joint stock companies do not expend profits for the common benefit. Moreover every person who buys a pair of boots or purchases any article whatever contributes to the rates which should be expended for the common benefit; for the business man will take good care that he will sell his goods at a price that will give him a profit over such expenses as rates, rent and insur ance. These profits are drawn from the body of the people. Everyone, then, con tributes to lighting the town, to keeping the Btreets. Mr Purnell's argument, that only those who contribute bo the cost of those works should reap the benefit of them, is quite right; bat he has an altogether mis taken idea as to who does pay for them. His view of the argument pushed to its logical conclusion would prevent a large proportion of people from walking the public streets. The objection, that to con fer the municipal franchise on adults would result m the return of members pledged to lavish expenditure, is superficial; it is the same which was raised before the granting of universal suffrage m parliamentary elec tions, and yet the country is more prosperous now than ever it was. It further supposes : that ordinary caution m the affairs of life is tho sole possession of the opponents of the extension of the suffrage. But since all contribute indirectly to the rates, a rise m the rates would mean an increase m the cost of living; a matter which woold affect all mdismminate'y. Here then we have an ever present ohfeck on the lavish expenditure so much dreaded. It is to be hoped, then, that Mr Eurnell will join the ranks of the sensible people" and see things m their proper light~t am, etq, H f 4ai?bpN ? September 30,1887|

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Sir, —A gentleman informed us % few days ago that some tailors make suits for about half the regular prices for first-class tailoring and then give an extra pair of trousers over '♦ for nothing !" We frankly admit that we eannofe perform such impossible tricks as those •' wizards of finance" profess. We have every facility for competing with the keeuesb legitimate trade but we never countenance " sweating." We employ fi<-st class tradesmen and pay fair wages. A few of our old customers have tried the so-called " cheap suits," and found them " dear at any price," and many new customers who have admired first-class tailoring on their friends have simply remarked—" I want a suit like you made for Mr ——-." Our turnover for the last six months showa the largest amount of business we have ever done m one season, This fact speaks for itself. We have just opened a splendid assortment of new summer goods m all departments; and by recommend ing only materials we can guarantee, com bined with good fit, best workmanship and style, we have determined to maintain our reputation as " the leading tailors and out fitters." Customers requiring suits for the show are respectfully invited to favor us with their orders as early as possible as we have already a "rush" of orders m hand. Cbaighead & Bebryman. ' " You have ruined your constitution sufficiently by drinking inferior teas, recruit by drinking only Kozie Tba, it is pure and reliable—John Ore & Co, Sole Ag »'*



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I CONFIRMATION CLASSES, WEDNESDAY for Women, m the Church r*<3° p-m- THURSDa7 for Men» ia the Church, 730 p.m. , „, SATURDAY Special, m c Church, 2.30 p.m. WEDNESDAY—G.F.S , 7.30 p.m. THURSDAY—Brotherhood of St Andrew, 8 p.m. FRIDAY—Short Service, 7.30 p.m. ; Choir Practice, 8 p.m. SUNDAY SERVICES. 8.30 a.m.—Holy Communion. 11 a.m.—Morning Prayer. 3 p.m.—SEAFIELD—RevT. A. Hamilton 3 p.m.—DROMORE—Mr T. A. Gates. 6.30 p.m.—Evening Prayer. REV T. A. HAMILTON.



Do/7of£e persuaded/o QHysj&Qfffteim/Mom w*ydwwreandwfio/esome m tM'fostmo/ieyaffd % f mj?r(encec4p fin. a^JgltP BYALLCfIQCERS . Church Services. S"" T. SITEPHEN'S CHURCH Aehburton, TUESDAY—St Matthew'B Day—Holy Communion, 8.30 a.m.



THE FINEST DISPLAY IViR SEEN IN ASHBURTON will now be seen at our branch m the following— MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING, In Newest Tweeds and Serges. HATS AND CAPS, LATEST SHAPES. STRAW HATS, Our Famous " Club make," white & colored. BOOTS AND SHOES, Special Summer makes. TIES. TIES. Nothing m Town to equal them. BOWS. BOWS. Artistic Designs. LINEN COLLARS, See our Latest Shapes WHITE AND COLORED SHIRTS, With Soft and Dressed Fronts. Summer Underwear, Pyjamas, Hose Braces, Gloves, Rugs, Trunks, Hat Bands, Tennis Shirts. THE HEADQUARTERS FOR CYCLISTS. Knickers, Hose, Sweaters, Bags, Racing Shoes, Racing Suits, Belis, Lamps, Oil, Wrenches, Pumps, Saddles, Etc. AGENTS FOR " The Osmond," " Towns end," "Melton/ 1 and "Globe" Bicycles. HALLENSTEIN BROS. & CO., A. G. BARTON, Manager!



Public Notices. 1 NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. WE are now opening up NEW GOODS for SpriDg aud Sumrrer wear m all departments, and the general verdict is that we have more than excelled ourselves m the selection of the latest styles and choicest novelties for this season.



WEDDING PRESENTS, BIRTHDAY PRESENTS, AND PRESENTATIONS. 6 REASONS 6 CTTHY THE ABOVE SHOULD BE PURCHASED FROM S, SALEK'S THE LEADING JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT IN THE DISTRICT. I.—The Largest Stock to choose from. 2.—The Newest Stock from which to make a selection. 3.— The Very Latest Styles and Fashion m Jewellery are to be seen there. 4.__ The Greatest Varie:y of .Novel and Unique Articles suitable for presents is found ia the establishment, s.—Prices charged are the LOWEST, 6.—And Everything is marked m plain figures. S. $ A L EX, THE LEADING WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, EAST STREET,



MITCHELL & TURNER —ABE NOW SHOWING— PER S.S. RAKAIA.2I C.4SESI4 BALES. PER P.S. WAIMATE, 12 CASE-?. \ M. &T. / \ A / PRINTS CARPETS SQUARES MUSLINS OILCLOTHS CREPONS QUILTS BLOUSE GOODS CURTAINS SERGES GLOVES SUNSHADES AND UMBRELLA^ TO ARRIVE SEPT. 6, S.S. AOTEA, 10 CASES, 3 PACK AGES, ~J BA^SS, DEESS GOODS, JACKETS AND MANTLE?, MILLINERY. FOUR TRUNKS CARPET SAMPLES, 1| Yard for the Price of 1 Yard.



OWING TO OUR REMOVAL to more commodius premises, we have determined to hold a Gigantic Clearing Sale. We hold by far the largest stock of Boots and shoes m Aahburton, and to save expense and trouble of removal we will offer our goods at prices hitherto unheard of m this town. Make no mistake, we mean busineis. We want the c*ah. You can have the BOOTS AT YOUR OWN PEICES. LOOK AT THIS:— Men's Strong Watertight Balmorals, usually 10a 6d, now 7s lid. Men's Strong Close Balmorals, good value at 11s, sale price 7s lid. Men's Strong Nailed Bluchers, at 4s lid per pair. Gentlemen's Good Tan Walking Shoes (ill leather), cheap at 8s 6d, now Belling at 7s Id Gentlemen's Black and Tan Canvas Shoes from 4s 6d per p*ir, usual price 69. Ladies' Glacie Rvening Shoes, clearing at 2* 9d per pair. Ladies' Patent Leather Evening Shoes, clearing at 2s lid per pair. Ladies' Fine Quality Calf Skin Shoes, sewn, 83 6d per pair. Ladies' Fine Quality Morocco Shoes, sewn, 83 9d per pair. Ladies' Browse's Carpet Slippers, leather soles, sewn, 2a lid per pair. Ladies' Prunella Slippers, patent cap, 2a 9d per pair. Ladies' Prand'la House Boots, patent wing, 3s lid pec pair. Ladies' Black Velvet Slippers, clearing at Is 6d per pair. Ladies' Strong Leather Garden Shoes, 3s 3d per pair. Ladies' Strong Leather Walking Shoes, with toecap, 5s 9d per pair. Numbers of obhar Startling Lines, which must be seen to be appreciated. Nothing like them ever seen m Ashbutton. Remember the SALE STARTS ON FRIDAY, the 10th inst. Don't miss it. Come early and secure the 'pick of the Bargains. Remember the Sale will continue for a short time only, as we must be m our new premises vithin a month, McDonald & mcdiarmid, BOOT MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS, Manager—J. NICHOLAS. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT GREAT BOOM IN THE BOOT TRADE. MONSTER REMOVAL SALE AT McDonald & mcdiarmid'& COMMENCING ON FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 17, AND CONTINUING FOR ONE MONTH ONLY.



BICYCLES. BICYCLES. GREAT REDUCTIONS W THE PRICE OF WHEELS. "WAVE RLE V:' AND "BRITISH MONARCH "BICYCLES AT PRICES NEVER BEFORE HEARD OF IN ASHBURTON. HAVING obtained thn benefit of the late Reduction Iri Price from the manufacturers we can quote Lower than ever either for Gash or Time Payments. First-class Gentlemen's Machines! with all the Latest improvsmeuta from £18 108, usually gold at £33 10s. We*ein"iupply Seeond-handjtfaohmes'for the use of Beginners learning to ride, and thus save them from disfiguring a new machine. JOHN ORR & CO. LARGE STOCK OF EXTRAS OF ALL KINDS. KEPAIKING DONE BY FIRST CLASS WORKMEN.