DEATH.

Kstant— On November 24th, at the Store Alford Forest, Hbnhv Knight Aged 57. Deeply regretted.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1897. SOCIAL LEGISLATION.

One of the most irksome accompani ments of modern civilization, is the general belief that things which are not of themselves unlawful must be made so because of the propensity to practise them to excess. It has been acknowledged that there is nothing I sinful in the use of alcoholic liquor as a beverage; but owing to the evils which have been inflicted upon the | community as a - whole by the excesses j of a few, drastic legislation has been I considered necessary, which is found more or less irksome to the bulk of the people. Similarly, there is no absolute wrong done to anybody when two or more persons agree to risk a portion of their own property upon a matter oi chance—the marks on a card, or the spots on a ivory cube. But the ruinous results to reckless and simple md i idualßj,by the constant indulgence of this amusement, have induced that influential section of society which accepts the mission of reforming humanity to pass laws, whereby it is made absolutely unlawful to indulge in games of chance. This question, how ever, is such a large and much vexed one, that we are not disposed to discuss it here, although we may say in passing that we firmly believe no - reformers will ever succeed in edu cating tbe people to think that the State should interfere between them and the gratification of their own pleasures and tastes, provided these do not interfere with the rights and privileges of other people. This, how ever, is merely mentioned in explana tion of the fact patent to all, that since the days when King David, danced in a most undignified manner before the Hebrew hand maidens; or Romulus and Remus gambled with vultures for the sovereignty of Rome, drinking intoxicating liquor to excess, and speculating upon chance for valuable consideration, have been ingrained in the dispositions of a portion of the human race. This being so, it strikes most unprejudiced thinkers that any attempt on the part of the state to make that an offence against the laws of the land which ia not in itself a moral wrong must result in failure. We have oniy to point to the liquor question and tbe gambling laws to illustrate this. Some people will bet and some people will drink. They have done so since the interesting events recorded above scandalised or astonished the world ; and they will continue to do so, we have no doubt, until Professor Corrigan's planet puts an end to mundane a flairs Not that we condemn prudent legislation on these matters, but the practice 90 common, especially in New Zealand, of adopting crude and drastic measures, which merely serve to irritate law-abiding people, and drive those whom it is proposed to reform into open hostility to the law. It is not our purpose to : draw illustrations of this front amongst ; those for whose good the liquor laws were made, but we desire to point out 1 the effect of the recent legislation, intended, we presume, <o minimise the [evils cf gambling. That the tendency [of New.Zealand legislation in this [direction has had exactly the opposite effect, no observant person can deny. Years ago, before the totalisator came into use, and before layers of ' tote' odds were heard of, few persons outside of the comparative'y limited circle of men whose associations were naturally of a sporting character, indulged in betting except as a pastime, to be enjoyed when out for the day at a race or sporting meeting. Then the betting fever did not spread, and in a general way only people " in the know " ventured much in betting on horses. A small section of tbe community might certainly be found risking a spare guinea now and then on the consultation sweeps, then not illegal here, but the totes and grand motherly legislation have changed all that. The sporting man, it is true, still makes his '!straight out" bet with the bookie, but the bookie has not the seductive attractions pf the tote. Qe is not always in evidence, except on the racecourse, and is not such an ever present tempta tion to the youth of small means and limited experience, as is the machine which he flatters himself cannot cheat him, or trade upon his want of know ledge. The fever of tote betting, caught probably, the first time a young man visits a race course, is almost in? purabk. And even if he could put it away from him in his cooler moments, he is constantly running up against notipes of coming race meetings, and the layers of tote odds, and it follows unfortunately for him that the tempta tion to risk a few shillings or pounds is irresistible. He bets, aid it does not require much sporting knowledge to be able to affirm that the odds are against him. Now, if only men who have something to spare were exposed j to these temptations we should have nothing to say. What concerns all of us are the pernicious results which have followed the efforts of the legislature to 'check the "gambling evil.: ■We assert that the condition of affairs is infinitely worse now tfyan it was fifteen or twenty years ago. Then we could not find hi every small town d^ens of youths of both sexes betting thejr weekly or monthly earnings, withouteven gojng to the races —betting in cold blood, with the most systematic regularity, and the most pitiful persistency. Everybody who knows what is going on regrets to see this spirit of gambling taking hold of our young people at a time when we are pluming ourselves upon our wise laws for putting a stop to the evil. We have nothing to say ajgains't tfoose who lay the tote odds. It is difficult to see how they can be blamed for doing that which Enables them to make money in a manner . not forbidden by law. What we do condemn is the hypocritical system which, while pro fessing' to put an end to the evils of gambling, 'has brought about a state of things without parallel ia the Au.s«

Thk remarks of Dr jßov»i<, the well known Victorian Congregationaliet

PRESBYTERIAN SACERDOTALISM.

m'nister, regarding the growth of sacer dotalism among the

rresoyterians, ap pear to have given considerable offence in Sydney, where the Coctor has been lecturing lately. Om? Presbyterian ciergym-in, thinking that Dr Bevau had in his mind the action of the New South Wales Moderator, who has been vUiting the various Pre3byferiau con gregations, vigorously, repudiated tbe cliaige of sacerdotalism. Dr Bevan,in reply, stated:—"l was not referring to Presbyteriauisru here, and I am very glad to know that the Moderator (Or Bruc>) is visiting the congregations of the Presbyterian Ohurch throughout the colony - a very proper duty for a Moderator, and of course quite free from any suggestion of the sacerdotalism to which I have referred. My refer ence was to the change which has come over the fashion of worship in some of the leading churches of the Establishment in Scotland. For ex ample, in the St, Giles's Cathedral, of which Dr Cameron Lees is the minister, a form of service is being introduced very different from that with which we are familiar in the Presbyterian Church generally, and innovations in the direc tion of a sacerdotal readiDg of tbe Communion service are being found in other Churches. During my visit Home I was told that, suppose dis establishment should take place in Scotland, the disestablished Church wouid probably divide into two parts, one portion of which would join the other Presbyterian Churches, while the other part would very probably unite with the Episcopalian Church of hcot land, which is probably one of the most sacerdotal in doctrine and ritual in form of all the Churches in the Anglican Communion. It was to this tendency that I referred. I do not know that there is anything of the kind in these colonies, and 1 made no reference to the Presbyterian Ohurch here,"

An interesting survey of the actual condition of affairs in California is

contributed to the Deutsche Rundsclum by Mr Albrecbt

THECALIFOIINIAIT CIT¥.

Wirth, founded on personal observation and inquiry. He describes its population of 1,700,000 as a singularly composite one, coin prising 200,000 Germans, 113,000 English, Irish, and Scotch: 60,000 Scandinavians, 33,000 Jews, 20,000 Italians, 15,000 Portuguese, 12.000 French and French Canadians, 40,000 Chinese, 10,000 Japanese, and a fair sprinkling; of blavs. Many of the Chinese own farms and mines, and employ European workmen, and both Germans and Mexicans are described as marrying Chinese wives. Owing to the spoils system in politics, corrup tion appears to be terribly rife in the public life of California, both pttrties Otiiia equally tainted with it. No appointment, even that of a State schoolmaster, can be either obtained or retained except by political influence, and the system of public instruction leuves very much to be desired. There are, it ia stated, 20,000 children in San Francisco who can ne.ther read nor write; while those who are being taught in the primary schools have no idea of the geography of their own coun try. On the other hand, the superior end secondary schools are praised as being fully equal to the best*in Germany. The State University, wilh its endow ment of £1,650,000, is attended by 1500 students, while the Leland- Stanford University, at Alto Palo, endowed by its founder with the munificent sum of upwards of £2,000,000 sterling, has 1100 students on its books. With its biological laboratory, its school of arts, its museums, and picture galleries, it is one of the noblest institutions in the United States. Mr Wirth speaks in hi«h terms of the intellectual progress of the Oalifornians, He says they are developing a school of painters, a literature, and a style of architecture, which are original and racy of the soil. The dramatic art is cultivated in no fewer than eight theatres in San Francisco, and as there is so large a Ge;mau element in the population, a taste for music is widely prevalent.

On the first page of to-day's issue wiil be found a report of the examination of the Elgin School, also the Tinwald Presbyterian Sabbath School, and interprovincial news. The fourth page contains a report of the Aldington stock market and Mr B. Thomas 1 weekly report.

Local and General.

Mr W. Dickie, who for some years has been master of the Wakanui Main School, has sent in to the Board of Education notice of his intention to resign his position in three months, and the Board has accepted the same.

We regret to lestrn that Mr Henry Knight died yesterday at Methven, at the com paratively early age of 57. The funeral takes place at Methyen on Friday next at three o'clock.

The Birmingham police have just pre sented a young woman with *. half-hoop diamond ring and a whistle bearing appro priate inscriptions in recognition of the girl's plucky conduct in going to the assist ance of a constable who was being ill-treated by a crowd.

The matron of the Hospital acknowledges with thanks the following gifts for the use of the patients :—From Mrs J. C. N. Grigg, Longbeach, a large quantity of old linen aud numerous useful articles ; also a number of copies of the Canterbury 7ivies from'Mies Bishop, Alford Forest Road.

The Wellington Education Board has a proposal before it to examine teachers in singing. Mr Lee, an inspector, says that formerly teachers did not teach drawing, and they can be as easily iuduced to take up singing as they were drawing. The Board will consider the proposal.

Writing in the Century, on the increasing duration of human lfe, Lady Gleneak quotes General Cunningham Roberts, who stated chat his aunt, Miss Elizabeth Gray, who died in 1858 within 22 days of her 108 th birthday, was one of a family of 20. Of 11 who survived, 2 died respectively I at the ages of 91 and 92 j 2 at 87 and 2 at 86 ; 3 others at 77, 80, and 85 respectively j and 1 at the comparatively early age of 70 I

Captain Edwin's forecast yesterday was i— \ " Wind between N. and W\ and S. W. ut all j places south of New Plymouth. Barometrr \ rise at all places touth of Napier. yea ( moderate. S rong winds from the westward j at all places south of Opunake. ' Mr Patsulio, of Dunedin, made a decided i hit (says the Manawatu Standard), in re ■ sponiling to the toast of '* The Judges," as j the Palmerston North ■-•how dinner. Re- i ferring to th« fact that two of the sheep he ! had judged were named John McKenzie and j Richara Seddon, he said that he could claim ' to have "pulled the leg" of tho Right Hon. Richard Seddon, and to have tweaked the noso of the Hon John McKenzie—an unique record in the history of the colony. In connection with the recent killing of horses a good deal of uneasiness exists round 1 about Ricoarton. The Press says thab at ] 11.30 p.m. ou Tuesday the men living at '. Mr Wood's stables, Riccarton, were aroused by a disturbance among the horses which were loose in the adjoining paddock. One of tha hands upon seeking the cause saw a man in the paddock, who made off towards a in the fence, and was immediately followed. He was caught by the leg *nd he and his captor rolled over together. Upon both regaining their feet he administere ' a severe kick to his captor and made off before any of the other employees could get to the assistance of their, mate, who was a long time before he recovered.

A judgment, of interest to many mine shareholders in Ashburton was given re cently by the Warden at Greymouth, Mr Stratford. An Ashburton syndicate, follow ing the lead of Barrytown No 1, secured first water rights from Canoe Creek, to gether with a special claim which they designated Barrytown Company No 2. Sub sequently the Waiwhero Company was formed in Christchuroh, and having obtained second water rights from Canoe Creek, sought by an appeal to the Warden to up set the syndicate's water rights. Mr J. C. Duucan, on behalf of the syndicate, ►hen brought a suit against the Waiwharo Com pany to show cause why the second water rights should not be cancelled. After a lengthy argument, the Warden gave judg ment for the syndicate with a penalty of £21^ of which £1 was to go to the Crown, and £20 to the syndicate to defray the ex , penses of the suit.

It is difficult to say how far the Afridi looks upon stealing and thieving as moral offences, but the following story, if it does , not throw a light into the dark recesses of the Afridi mind, at least testifies to its .power of retort. A certain officer whose duty it was to suppress the parties of ma rauding Afridis on the northern frontier, while interviewing one of tbe headmen of the tribe, showed him his family crest, a spur and feather. Asked to explain the meaning of it the officer, with no little pride, pointed oat his descent from a Scottish border family, and explained the custom of serving np a dish on whioh lay a spur and feather, the sign that the larder was empty and that food must be foraged for, and, warning to his subject, he enlarged upon the courage displayed by his ancestors on these ma rauding expeditions. "In fact," retorted the headman,''you are proud of that in your ancestors which you are here to prevent me doing." And it was part of this officer's duty to report officially the conversation that takes place at interviews of this kind. Let us hope that particular tfneial was not devoid of gifts to make the most of their incident.

ASHBURTON MAYORALTY.

Animal Election.

Considerable intere-t was taken in the contest for the mayoralty, aod in ail exactly three hundred ratepayers recorded their votes, so that the returning officer, Mr H. H. Fooks, was kep fairly busy. Supporters of either candidate were confident of the result being in favor of the man of their choice, hut, as the sporting man says, one is never sure until the numbers are up, and when the numbers in this case were put up by the returning officer, which he did at half-past six, they showed Charles Reid 181 W. H. Collins 116 Majority for Mr Reid 65 Informal votes ... ... 3 The returning officer, after reading out the state of the poll, declared Mr Reid duly elected Mayor of the Borough. Both candidates addressed the knot of ratepayers who had gathered in front of the Town House, Mr Reid expressing his . appreciation of the honor done him, and ' returning thanks for the position he had ; been plaoad in, as well aa assuring the ratepayers that he would spue no effort to deserve the honor conferred upon him. Mr Collins also thanked those who had voted for him, and though unsuccessful this time was not without hope that, on another occasion when he sought their suffrages, he would hold a better position than the one that had been allotted to him that day. A vote of thanks moved and seconded by the candidates was passed to the returning officer and the proceedings closed.

KAIAPOI.

J. L. Wilson 185 Wm. Doubleday ... ...95 SYDENHAM. James Forrester ... ...510 N. K. Bowden ... ... 284

THE LUMIERE CINEMATO GRAPHE.

Mr Wybert Reeve's Lnmiere cioeinato graphe was exhibited in the Oddfellows' Hall lust evening to a fair audience, wholly composed of townspeople. This is accounted for by the fact that Mr Reeve had not ma:le the fullest effort possible to apprise the country people of the fact that he intended ho exhibit his really excellent series of kinematograoh pictures in the town, so that people at a distance from Ashburton knew little or nothing about it. An opportunity, however, will be given them this evening, when twenty fresh pictures will be displayed. Last night the scenes thrown on the screen were all nearly life size, and the special feature of excellence about them was the absence of the scratches which in most of the kinematographs previously shown here ran perpendicularly over the face of the pictures, and gave the idea that the photographs had been taken in a steady downpour of rain, not withstanding that the sun was e\idently shining brightly among the popular pictures shown last night were the reproductions of a couple of women burning weeds, A wonderfully lifelike reproduction was effected, the manner in which the smoke impressions were given beinc admirable. A very picturesque seascape, ' Sea and its breakers,* was shown, and its charm was enhanced by Miss. Hope Nation singing ' Rocked in the Cradle of the (Deep' whilst the ocean billows breaking on a dangerous looking rocky shore were being reproduced on the canvas, A scene at Diana's bath, showing the champion divers ab work or at play, met with a very favour* able reception, and was loudly encored. Several Jubihe pictures were shown, the most striking being that part of the procession occupied by the princes and foreign ambassadors. This picture is claimed to be the longest ever manufactured for a kinematograph, containing over 2000 films. It was very clear, everything being brought out with great truthfulness, the waving chain nf gags suspended, over the street especially evidencing the perfection to which the photographic camera has been brought. Another vey 'fine picture was that of the Czar's entry into Paris. The . Russian dragoons at jumping practice fairly brought down the house; and in the picture showing President McKi,uley addressing the ponulac^ i in Washington after his election the audience were given a good idea qf American crowds and election, enthusiasm, and also one of the best instances of the capabilities of the kinematograph. A number of humorous pictures were also shown with such faith fulness that the audience, were fairly con vulsed with laughter. In addition to those, we have mentioned,, there were many other, pictures equally admirable, but we nave said sufficient to indicate t}ha general; worthiness of Mr Reeve's exhibition.

PARLIAMENT.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

* Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph— Wellisgton, November 24 The Council mci at 2 30 p.m. ASSETS REALISATION BOARD. On the motion of Mr Stevens, it waa agreed that Parliament should be presented with a full report from the Bank of New Zealand Assets Realisation Board. i SECOND READING.

The Otago Harbor Board Loans Consoli dation Bill was read a second time. IN COMMITTEE. The Education Boards Election Bill was ) amended in Committee to the effect that, in | the event of an equality of votes being cast for a csodidate, the returning officer would decide the election by lot; the secretary of the Board to decide in a smaller manner a tie in any election of a chairman. The Bill was reported as amended. Iv the Supreme Court Act Amendment Bill the age at which a judge must retire was raised from 65 to 75. The Bill waa reported as amended, and the Council adjourned at 4.10 p.m.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wellington, November 24. The House met at 2.30 p.m. A BANQUET. The Speaker read an invitation to the members of the House to attend a banquet at Woodville on the occasion of the com' pletion of through railway communication between Wellington and Napier via Waira rapa. Mr Hall-Jones intimated that tbe line would be opened between the 13th and 18th Dtdember. \ THK MINISTER OF LANDS AND JUBGI KBTTXI. The Hen. .£•: McKenzie, iv a personal ex planation^cotpphuned that Mr Buchanan had excised from)J&dnuud tbe remarks made against the appointment of Mr Barnes, ef ' Wanganui, aa a valuator, to whioh remarks he (Mr IdcKenzie) had replied. Aa the , record in rijvmard now stood he (Mr McKenzie) appeared to attack Judge Kettle without any reason, which reason wonld have been supplied in the portion of Mr Buchanan's remarks whioh did not appear in Hansard. His remarks respecting Judge Kettle had been represented in the press of the colony as being his own opinions, while they were a quotation from a letter sent to the Minister by Barnes. Referring to the resolution on the subject from the Dunedin Chamber of Commerce, he said that those who had passed it were his private and - political enemies. The Hon. Mr Rollescon thought that the Minister of Lands had intended expressing ' his regret for the remarks whioh he had made against Judge Kett.e. It was im possible for anyone to hear the charges made against Judge Kettle by Barnes without coming to the conclusion that the Minister had adopted tbem, and such an attitude on the part of the Minister waa entirely opposed to that which should be taken by a Minister of the Crown. He (Mr Rolleeton) had ascertained that Judge Kettle had no account at the Bank of New fcouth Wales, and therefore could not, as asserted by the Minister, be under the thumb of that institution. Mr Buchanan said that he had only made ordinary corrections in his Hansard proof. The Minister had certainly conveyed the impression that he was giving his own opinions on the subject of Judge Kettle's connection with the Bank. He stated that he had quoted strictures made by Judge Kettle on Barnes which did not appear in Hansard. Mr McKenzie said that he had not tampered with the report of his •peach, and informed Mr Rolleston that he would not submit to attaoks made on bim by Judges. OCEAN MAIL SERVICE. Mr Seddon gave notice to move a resolu tion respecting the ocean mail service. QUESTIONS. Ministers, in reply to questions, stated that the Backing Bill would be introduced on Thursday and Friday ; that the Govern ment had decided to supply pure calf lymph to public vaccina'ors; th_t it would be in accordance with the rules to pay railway clerks overtime for working on Sunday ; that f the inducements held out to boys to go ro ■ea were not sufficient to warrant tha Government in establishing a naval training ship ; that an amendment of the law relating to charitable aid would be eonaidered during the recess ; that the working of the Presa Association was prejudicial to the best interests of the colony, and that steps would I be taken to prevent a continuance of that state of affairs. The adjournment of the House was moved by Mr Ward, who dealt with the reply given respecting the Press Association. The House resumed at 7,30 p.m. THE ORCHARD AND GARDEN MISTS BILL. The second reading of the Orchard and Garden Pests Bill waa agreed to pro forma and the Bill referred to the Stock Committee. THE OLD AGE PENSION BILL. The Old Age Pension Bill wm further con sidered in Committee. Clause B—Persona entitled to pensions. Mr Smith moved the sub-section declaring that only those whose total income exoJwiv* of personal earning and the pension does not amount to £36 or upwards, should be en titled to a pension. The object of tho amendment was to make it a general pen sion. ~

Mr Taylor moved a prior amendment that in place of £36 then be inserted £75. Sir Robert Stout suggested that the Bill should be postponed, and the wheje question he dealt with by a royal commission. The Premier opposed this, and said that the House had tbe benefit of the reports of commissions appointed in other colonies oa the subject. The colony was not prepared 1 to find funds for univeral pensions. Mr Hogg moved to insert that «* hie total income from all sources does not exceed £1 per week." Mr Taylor considered £75 a year was a fair compromise, but thought that the limit of £150 mentioned by the Premier was too high.

After a lengthy debate Mr Smith's amend ment was negatived by 36 to 21. Several amendments were negatived on a division.

The Premier moved to amend the sab section in the direction of entitling those whose incomes do not exceed £15Q per annum to a pension. Captain Russell asked if this would sot have the effect of increasing the total amount necessary for pensions. The Premier said that as the Bill originail provided that a pension would have been payable to a person whose income from personal earning was as large as £1000 therefore the present amendment in excludl ingßuch, in reality decreased the amount necessary to pay all pensions. A lengthy debate ensued. The majority of the sps-tkers contended Hiat the minimum income was fixed at too high a figure. The Premier's amendment waa neMtivmi by 49 to 11. -■•«-»- Mr Taylor moved that theanount he£s(X Negatived by 43 to 15, Mr Morrison moved that the amount be £30. Mr Morrison's amendment to Clave & providing that persons whose incomes exceed £34 per annum shall not be entitled to a pension, was agreed to by 40 to 20; Pro gress was reported and the House adjourned at 4,0 a.m.

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M R EL B RYANI K ING (Kneller Hall, London.) ORGAN,' PIANO, and THEORY. For particulars apply Mb H. M. Jonis, Stationer, Aeihburton. Methyen once a week. 11 150



Tm COLONIAL MUTUAL LIPjB SOCIETY, LJMITEI}. ! NQfICS. TI/r_BBRB HANMER & GRAVES have THIS DAY been appointed as our Looal Agents for the Ashburton County. Policy iieide,rs pr£U j^ease Communicate with them on all business relating to mepewals or any other matters in cenneotion with the Society. (Signed) ARTHUR E. GIBBS, Secretary, Wellington. E. ,C. YO^NG, jDistriqt Agent ,for Canterbury. 11 Is 6 : _^__^_______^____ . . . A- . . j



Messrs Hanmer and Graves have been ap pointed local agents in this oounty for $he Colonial Mjutrial Life Assurance Society, Limited, and the general secretary of the Company, and the district agent tor Canter bury, announce tbe fact'by advertisement in which they intimate that policy holders t must communicate with the new local agents on all business relating to renewals or any other business connected with the Society. 1 he wide connection in the oounty of Messrs Hanmer and Graves ought to bring to the Company a large increase of new business, '' §mke Nrjj Vtnuu



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i Mow to Tr*Mt u> Wife, [ (From Pacific Health Journal.} j First, get a wife; seoond.be patient. \on may have great trials and perplexities ia your business, bat do not therefore, carry to your home a cloudy or contracted brew. X our wife may have trials, which* thoarh of less Mutude. ma, be hard for her to bear. A kind word, a tender look, will do of gloom.-To this we would add arwaye keep a ,bottle of Chamberlain'e Couafc*Rwu»d> m tte house. It is the best isdh STS be needed sooner or later, Your wife will the U know that you reatty wr . f or h „ mi wish to protect he,r health. For sale b_ Ashburton Drug Company. Beau^ifcl New Zealand !: The land over ftnwing with the buttermilk and aasJe-sauo uf prosperity-produces anything and evary thsng, such as petticoat government, unemployed, and couch* und colds veritably 5 but that s not a. dspawbaok, they o*n be owed* taSkis^ i"°ii Wm4> **