PHASES OF THE MOON.

DEATH.

Morris.— Ab Hinds, on the 23rd inst., Mart Ann, the eldest beloved daughter of David and Mary Ann Morrie, m her 24th year. Deeply regretted.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1898.

"The Houae was still Bitting at 8.15 a.m. this morning." — There must surely be something radi- ALL NIGHT ©ally wrong m a SITTINGS. system that permits, and even seems to render necessary the all night sittings of the House of Representatives. Never before, m the history of responsible government m New Zea land, has there been such a mockery of legislation as the country has seen of late years. The most important measures are invariably debated (if this midnight business can be called debate) at a time when only the toughest and physically the strongest of the representatives of the people are present. The ancients used to entrust the greatest legislative power to, and depend upon, the oldest of their senators But the custom of the present day is to so arrange discussion on great questions, that only tbe young, strong, and enduring of the members of the legislature can be present. For the last few sessions tbe Estimates and all important Bills have been considered only by about a third of the members of the House, and then nearly always between the hours from midnight to daylight, or early morning. What can be expected from such a scandalous condition of things i but crude unworkable laws, and unchecked administration of the public • affaits? There might pons bly be some excuse for an occasional all night sit ting, but there is more business (save the mark ?) rushed through now-a days, ■ after midnight than there is before, with tbe inevitable result tbat might be expected when our representatives are worn out by fatigue and want of sleep. We think the electors should make a determined stand against the continuance of a condition of things which is an insult to tbem and a menace to good and pure adminis tration.

Local and General.

Foundry. — The first ton of iron was run down ab Kilworth's foundry this morning.

Interesting reading matter will be found ou the first page to-day ; on the fourth page Mr David Thomas' report on the Ashburton stock market anrl hin horse fair, also an article headed "Industrial aohoolahipj." Jr/sr Like a Common Person.— A young lady was recently knocked down near Nottingham by a swerving horse, her ank'e being injured. A lady and gentleman at once alighted from an adj icent carriage, and most kindly proffered every potßible assist ance. They proved to be the Duke and Duchess of Portland. The Duchess deftly bandaged up the injured ankle. Curious Legislation. — In order to-keep up the population oi Madagascar, vigorous measures aro to come into force with the beginning of next year, After that date every man of twenty-five yeara who is not a fdthor of a child, whether legitimate or illegitimate, will have to pay an annual tax of 15 francs, while single or childless young women over twenty-five years will have to pay half the amount. Maori Tribute to Sir G. Grey. — A Preßs Association message Bays that at the requesb of the Maori members and a number of other natives who waited on him thia morning, Mr Seddon promised to cable to the Agent-General to place a wreath on Sir G. Grey's coffin on behalf of the natives of New Zealand, and endeavor to get a hma feather interwoven with the wreath as signifying a departed war chief. Anniversary Services — To-morrow will be the " red-letter " day of the ryear, co far as the Baring Square Sunday School is concerned. The Rev. T. W. Newbold, late of the Dunedin Central Mission, is preacher for the day, and the large choir of scholars who have been under Mr W. McDonald's careful training for some time past, will be supported by a number of adult voices, and a useful orchestra. If the school staff cannot command success, they evidently intend to do their part m deserving it. Fjre at Mount Somers — A three-roomed oottag6 belonging to Mr George Pickles was totally destroyed by fire yesterday, and the next building caught fire, but the fl«nes were put out by a few buckets of water before it oaught a proper hold. There was about £200 worth of property belonging to the wool scouring works, wool press, wool sheetp, two traps, and harness m the wool shed. Mr Pickles is m England at present. Ifc>was blowing a howling nor'weßter at the time. Origin or the Dust Storm. •— lb was rumoured m Ashburton yesterday that Con O'Connor, being dissatisfied with his recently acquired settlement up Anama way— threw ib up, and as a strong wind wan blqwing at the time from the nor'- west with a tinge of sou' east m it, ib was supposed that thiß must have cauaed the dusb storm. We are however, m a position to contradict this rumour, Con is too proud of his new possession to throw it up, and besides, it is too heavy.

Land Board.— At a meetitag of the Land Board held on Thursday m Ohristohuroh it was resolved—'* That the Board cannot recommend the Hon. Minister for Lands to entertain any application, either for surren der or for reduction of rent, which necessarily involves surrender, while there are any arrears of rent owing, since such reduction cannot be retrospective, and that applicants who owe more than two payments be notified that unless all arrears are paid within one month, their interests will be forfeited, with a view to the lands being re-offered before the end of the year."

THE STORM..

Tinwald

A van was blown over a fence at Tinwald } last evening during the gale and landed J wheels uppermosb m the road. Several J treea were blown down In and around j Ashburton. I

Mayfiald.

Our correspondent writes as follows :— ' A strong wind Bpraug up early on Friday j morning, and gradually increased iv violence I until about mid-day, when ib reached its height, Long before this time however, the d'stricb was smobhered m duab from the paddocks whioh have lately been wotked fine, and many farmers have lost oonsider- j ably m grass seed aud grain, aa well as Boil. ] Noticeable airong the worst local visitations were the Mayfield estate, Mr Bailantyne's Ruapuna estato, and Messrs Twentyman, G. Sewell, and C. Cameron. Towards even ing bhe wind blew itself oub, and about Bun down heavy showers of rain began to fall towards the hills, and gradually worked i downwards towards Lismore diatrict. Dur ing the afternoon distinct thunder was heard rumbling away back amongst the ranges, and jusb after dark ib thundered tremend ously, continuing for aboub a couple of hours. I have not witnessed so much or so vivid lightning on the plains before, flash succeeding flash, about every five minutes, and seemed to extend for a second or two, wibh blinding glare, m one broad band from Alford Foresb to Geraldine. There seemed to be much rain falling about Hakatere and Lake Heron, and I expect the rivers will ahow a Burpluß for bhe nexb few days from the melting snow as well as the rain.

Mount Somers.

A correspondent wribea : — "A howling nor'wester blowing yesterday haa done greab damage to the crops."

Springburn.

Our correspondent says : — Yeßterday's nor'wester was the etrongest ever ex perienced m the Hills district, ab times rising to a hurricane, and ab others to a oyelonic gale. Much damage has been done to ploughed fields which towards Mount Somers and Alford Forest, havo been stripped to_the bottom of the furrow. In the plantations large trunks of trees were suddenly snapped off, and some of con siderable BIZ 9 torn out by the roots. The atmosphere was completely filled with fine dust, aud ab times ib waa impossible to see a few chains ahead. A heavy and violent thunderstorm, with vivid flashes of lightning, accompanied by a very heavy shower of rain set m last night, and through the night the nor' wesb turned round and a web southerly wind is blowing.

Forks District.

The full force of the gale was felt at the Spreadeagle and Forks. Paddooks were blown, and many of the fences levelled, the cropaand green grass having suffered severely The appearance of the recently ploughed fialda at Alford Forest (Mr Herring's) was certainly remarkable. Gorse fences could be only jußt seen, being banked up and almost covered by soil, and gates had to be dug oub to permit of their being opened.

Timaru.

A strong, parching, aud dust-raising nor'-wester sprang up early yesterday, reaching Timaru about 10 a.m. The display of lightning to the north-west was wonder ful, lighting up tho whole of tho ranges and surrounding country. About 8 o'clock a meteor shot across bhe soubhern sky, and the effect aa seen through a bank of grey cloud was very weird.

The T.m-iru //erafds&ys : — The passengers who came down by the express tram yester day afternoon had a no el experience. The train ran through a terrific dust storm between the Rakaia and Ashburton, the dust being so denso that tho passengers could not recogni c one another m the train. The experience waa similar to that m a train going through a tunnel, and one man on tho train actually struck a mutch m order to recognise his mate, lhe passenger?, among whom were several who had travelled extensively, never saw any storm like it before or had such an unique experience..

Northern Districts

From 9.30 a.m. on Friday the whole of this district (writes the Press Malvern corres pondent) wa? enveloped m an immense storm of dust, raisorl by a nor'-west gale from the cropped land and riverbeds. All outside labour was most effectually stopped, and travelling was an impossibility ou the roads. The du-it inside the houses is a sight, and will take hours to remove. It ia feared that a great deal of damage will be done to crops, but this cannot yet be ascertained, as there wus no sign of the storm abatiog when the mail left, a few yards being as far as can be seen m any one direction. The duab storm is the worst experienced here for many years.

Owing to the gale and dust storm the mail coaoh to Bealey waa unable to leave Springfield yesterday. Heavy rain was falling ab Bealey.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

United PreßS Association— By Electrio Telegraph — Copyright Received Wakapuaka Sept. 24, 9 44 a-m, Guardian Office 10 30 a-m Train Wrecking*. London, September 23 Two further attempts to wreck I trains m England have been frustrated.

Australian.

United PreßS Association — By Electrio Telograph — Copyrighb Received Wakapuaka Sept. 24, 9-30 a.m, Gvabdian Office, 10-30 a.m, Queensland Premier. Brisbane, September 24 Mr Byrne, the Premier, is suffering from bronchial pneumonia, and his condition is serious. The Strathmorton Mystery. Melbourne, September 24 The body found m a sack at Strath morton has bf en identified as that of a farm hand named Mathews, recently employed at Kilmore. A man named Jackson found lying on the road near Kilmore m a daz?d condition has been arrested on suspicion.

ROUGEMONT'S INCREDIBLE TALKS.

Golden Areas. Untold Wealth. United Press Association— By Eleotrlo Telegraph— Copyright Received Wakapuaka Bept. 24, 9.44 a.m, Guabdian Offioe 10-30 a-m London, September 23 A syndicate has been formed on the strength of Rougemont's statements that goldfields of great wealth exist m unexplored portions of Australia. He declares it is intended to apply to the Government for a reward for the discovery of three distinct fields. These areas the syndicate assert surpass any thing previously discovered m Australia. 'mmmmwmmmmmmmmwmmmm^^m

THE SATIIEKLEY MYSTERY.

United Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph Wellington, September 23 Petersen's Btory is m effect thab he, with a friend, had a quarrel wibh Sabherly m a Blenheim hotel, and afterwards followed the deceased when he left the premises, coming up to him near the river about a mile away, where Petersen's friend again assumed the aggressive and suddenly struck Satherley on the head with something, pro bably a stone. Petersen thon went through the fallen man's pockebs, and his friend next rolled the body into the river and the two decamped, It will be noticed thab the 11 friend " played a chief part m the alleged tragedy, probably because Petersen was fully aware thab the reward of £500 was offered for such information as would lead to the conviction of the murderer and a free pardon bo any person, "nob being the principal offender," who gave such informa tion. The Jnvercargill prisoner, however, is careful not to fix any date for the alleged perpetration of the crime.

September 24 The police have received word bhab the man implicated by Petersen although nob actually m gaol was under police sur veillance m Auckland all the time, and it is impossible he could be conoerned.

CRICKET.

FLEMINGTON CRICKET CLUB.

Ab a meeting of the above Club held m Flemington Sohool on the J2th iasb. the following officers were elected «— President- Mr W. Anderson ; Vice-Presidents— Messrs Bond, Dunn, Donaldson, S- Anderson, Milner, Prebble ; Capbain— Mr Timma ; Vice-Captain— Mr Duun ; Secretary and Treasurer—Mr F. Jones j Committee- Mess Hill, W. Smith, J. A. Anderson, W. Dunn, A. Donaldson. Meaars Smith and J. A. Andereon were appointed to select bats, eto. The membership fee was fixed at 33. The President is to be asked for the lo^n of ground to play on. Ib was decided bhab the season be opened wibh a soratoh match on the 21 ab insb. The Ciub tender their heartiest thanks to Mr Grigg for the use of pit paaqoolt last season,

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. United Press Association -By Eleotrio Telegraph Wellington, September 23 ! The Council im_t at 2 30 p.m. BILLS ADVANCED The Native L*ml Laws Amendment Bill passed the Committee stage. The se.-ond reading waa agreed to of the Gaming and Lobteriea Aob Ameudmenb Bill, which doals wibh the Bupresaion of Btreet betting. The second reading of the Tramway Act Ameudment 8.1 l was agreed to. Tbe debate on bhe second reading of the Separate lustutions Bill was adjourned, and the Couuoil rose ab 4 45.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE.

Wellington, September 23 The House meb at 2 30 p m. RETURNS Several returns on various subjects were ordered. QUESTIONB In reply to questions Ministers stated that Government intended giving the House . an opportunity to diacuas the desirability of I following the trend of Imperial legislation respecting the abolition of compulsory vaccination ; that Government waa prepared bo give every assistance towards the estab lishment of the Royal Humane Socieby m the oolony. FIRST READING. The Aid to Publio Works and Land j Settlement Act Amendment Bill was intro duced, and read bhe firsb time. The House adjourned at 5 30 p.m. The House resumed ab 7 30 p.m. THE OLD AGE PENSIONS BILL. The Old Age Pensions Bill was further considered m Committee. Clause 8. — Neoessary Qualifications. Mr Waßon moved to strike out the provision that claimant is residing m the colony on the date when he establishes his claim to a pension. He considered that the provision was unnecessary as the clause im mediately previous contained a similar pro vision. Other members contended that if the provision were deleted it would be possible to grant a pension to an absentse. The position of sailors, shearers, and other migratory workers was referred to. The Premier intimated that he would look into the matter with a view of making provision for such cases. The amendment was withdrawn. A lengthy discussion ensued on an amend ment proposed by Mr Buohao.au to strike out the word •• twenty " from the provision, j " thnt before a person Bhall be entitled to a | pensiou he muat have resided continuously for twenty years." An amendment by Mr Lang, thab the ' word " continuously " be struck out, was negatived by 40 to 20. Mr Taylor contended that the term should be 25 years, and Mr Lethbridge moved m this direction. Agreed to by 37 bo 25. Mr Moore moved to amsnd the definition of oontinuoua residence by substituting two years instead of eighteen months as the average period m which a person could be abaent . front the colony withoub breaking continuous residence. Agreed to on the voices by 30 to 26. On the motion of Mr J. Hutchison the following provision waa inserted — that con tinuous residence Bhall noi be held to be intcrrnpted m the case of a Beaman by hia absence from the colony whilst serving on board a vessel registered m and trading to bhe colony, if he establishes the fact that during such time hia family or home were m the colony, Mr Rolleston moved an amendment m the direction of making a pension payable as supplementary to those receiving beuefis from friendly societies. o*pt*in Ruseell suggested that the clause should be postponed until clauses could be framed p-oviding for a contributory system of pensions or annuities. The Premier objected to thh question being raised at this stage of the BM, aB there were fifty member., m the House opposed lo an annuity scheme. Ab 120 a m. Mr Kelly moved that pro gress be reported Negatived by 29 to 27. Wellington, September 24 After the telegraph office closed the con sider a! ion of Mr Rolleaton'B amendment to clause 8 on the Old Ago Pensions Bill, providing for a contributory scheme was continued. After further discussion ib was negatived by 35 to 21. Mr Kelly moved to report progress, Which wae negatived by 31 to 27. Mr Duthie moved an amendment to dispense wibh the necessity for continuous residence on the part of commercial travel lers m order to qualify for pensions. After a lengthy discussion, and at 4 30, tha amendment waß negatived by 36 to 16. Mr Montgomery moved thab progress be reported. Negatived by 28 to 25. Mr Hemes moved that horse trainers and jockeys be exempted from continuous residence m order to qualify for a pension. At 7.30 a.m. the amendment was negatived on the voices. Captain Ruasell said he hoped that progreßß would be reported, and pointed oub bhab the Opposition had no desire to stone wall the Bill. Mr Seddon said thab the last amendment had bsen moved simply with the intention of blocking business. Ab 8.30 a motion to report progress was under consideratien. Mr Soobie McKemsie and Mr Herries claimed 'that the Opposition were nob responsible for the position they had got into. The amendments carried showed that their proposals were not trivial. Ab 9 a.m. the Chairman lefb the chair for half an hour. ' At 1 p.m. no progress was made, and an adjournment took place till 2 p.m. It is understood the proceedings will go on till midnight.

HORSE PARADE.

The annual horae parade of the Ashburton A. and P. Association was he'd as usual this afternoon m Moua Square. The parade c*rd showed a liat of thirty-eight nnimils — the record entry eince the Association came into existence.,' Draughts were carded to the number of '2s, Ma.nnlicher was the ouly thoroughbred eutered, and the reminder ! were roadsteisoud carriage horses, that claea preponderating which haa been called into existence to meet the large and growing demand for trotters. The Committee com prised Mesßrs M. Stitt, John Smal, R. Millar, J. Shearer, C. Reid, J. Gilmour, and Denis McKendry — the Secretary, Mc i VV. Simpson, being of course the indispens able and übiquitous controlling agency of the whole. The weather was delightful m comparison with that of the day before, the soft air beiog spring-like and genial for an outing, and as a consequence there waa a large attendance of both bown and country people, while very many farmers and con tractors from a distance were presenb, m bhe hope of picking up something good m draught stock, and seeing what was to be seen at a horse parade that has steadily every year for same years past being adding to ibs importance as a fixture for bhe display of Clydesdale and trotting entires. DRAUGHTS. Thia distriob could hardly aupport twenty five draught aires, and the explanation of that number coming forward waa that a fair number la for sale.

First on the liat was Protection, by Extinguisher — Maggie. Mr Drummond's grand black was looking better this year than last. His stock are well known for the power, strength and quality they display, and he himself was looking all over the grand horse he is.

Banker, by Young Banker—- Princess Royal, was shown last year. He was m excellent fettle then, and caused a great impression indeed. This year he appeared ' to even better advantage. He a bands on a fine pair of legs, and he will no doubt get a lob of patronage this year. Cavalier, Mr Rogers' horse, we have now had the pleasure of noting ab two parades, and bobh favorably. He has come through the winter well, and deserves this season again all the compliments we have paid him m, previous seasons. Prince Alexander (Sb Alexander — Darling) and Craigielee (Craigievar— Miss Rose), both entered by Mr R. Clarke, ate promising three-year-olds, of which no doubb more will be heutd aa the seasons roll and the horses furnish out. Their breeding is very aristocratic, and aa blood always tella they are bound to do honor to their breeding. Top Gallant, (Mast Head — Jess, out of Early Morn). This is the fine four-year-old Mr John Giltnour has chosen to fill bhe tracks of the celebrated Kelvin, who fiuiahed by death this winter a stud career that has never been bettered m the county. Kelvin's influence will be felt for many generations of draught stock here, and the horse that now occupies his stable promises to be a top roper also. He is a beautiful rich bay, with fine legs, graceful m build all over, ond looking the very picture of the strength and quality he undoubtedly possesses. Workman, Alexander's Heir, and Contrac tor were the Longbeach contingent. The first-meutioned is a prizetaker and has a repubation that has been earned by sheer merit, and for v. hich he -ia not beholden to the name of his breeder or any other acci dent of popular connection, Contractor, a a(»n of Workman, iB a promising colb out of an Iddes'eigh mare, and will very probably be inquired for by breeders. Alexander's Heir, the other colt shown by Mr Grigg, ia by Sc Alexander— Pearl, a Lord Salisbury I mare.

Middle Rigg Prince ia the same model Clydeedale horse this year he was last year, when he was shown a grand horae, healthy, sound, a fine mover, color and form faultless, a good doer and well done by. The Prince is well known aud deservedly popular m this county. Emperor, by General Gordon— Je^s, shown by Mr Cranfield, is as good a horse as ever, aud is looking well. King ri Qjality (Lion King— Queen of Quality) shown by Mr George Grice. This horse was brought to the district lest year by Mr Roberb Gawn, of tha Taieri, and sold for a stiff figure to Mr Grice. In the parade ring here laat year the merits of the horee were greatly canvassed, and many larmera were of opinion that the name given to him was well deserved. He is a magnificent horse, looking [better this year than ever. He has furnished out well and his feeding and grooming have been even better re sponded to m development thia year than | they were lasb, when his picture appearance so won the applause of many. His record for the year has been a satisfactory one. Black Douglas, Mr T. Nee's horse, has left a good record, aad has sired some fiae useful stock. Lord Stanley, Craigiavar's four-year-old son, was looking brighter and fresher than ever, full of life ,and vigor as of grace, and doing honor by his magnificent style to the sire who gob him. Mr Denis McKendry should have a good thiug m Lord Stanley.

Dick Seddon is the name Mr John Small haß given to a handsome colb by Vanquisher, whom he showed m handsome condition, and full of promise of becoming a great horse as he furnishes.

Break o' Day, an Early Morning colt, who Joins m his blood strains of the celebrated Banker and Luok'a All, is another and the latesb addition by Mr John Small to the Clydesdale stock of the county, and the colt m no ways disgraces him. Mr John Shearer has a Etring of two — the popular Craigellachie, by Craigiovar, look-, ing better than ever with hia other year of grace and beauty added to his many good points, and he waa the same popular horse to-day he was lasb year. .Mr Shearer's other one-^Grand Duke, a nice colt by King's Pride (the latter just sold avay to Oamaru) was much admired. i Wallace is another of the many colts J shown at this parade — a Cavalier — Diamond j sample of good Clydesdale breeding, shown by Mr George McConnell. I Banker's Pride, another three-yoa^-old. j by King's Pride— Jess, waß ehown by Ms J William Croy, Lord Cranley 11. was missed last year, bub pub m an appearance thia time m good con dition, and looking all over a niae colt, i Temptation is a Vanquisher colb, out of a Young Taieri Tom mare, shown by Mr Joseph Choak. Sir Colin (Lion King— Duchess II ) This is another of Mr Gawn'a importations, and ia brought for Bale. He is a nioe bay, standing on a grand pair of legs, moves sweetly, and is all over just such a sample of bhe Clydesdale as one would expecb this celebrated breeder to bring along. Torrance King is a good looking well bred horse, of a stamp that ought to command popularity.

Prince Charlie, a well set up light bay, by Prince, dam Darling, waa an extra exhibit, shown by Mr J. Brawley, and waa cer tainly not without his admirers.

, Not many notes need be added of a parade , at whioh there was shown very many excellent aires, horses that have had a long list of good seasons to justify their retention as stallions, as well as many colts that have been retained, nob for service m this county, or even m thia isladd, but for sale m the Melbourne and Sydney markets, where the Ashburton name stands high, and to which many colts have already gone, and fetched high prices. Some of bhe youngsters shown to-day will doubtless find location on the j other side, bub there were covetous eyes cast upon one or bwo by Ne* Zealand visitors, and ib may be bhab some may nob leave the colony, but may go to improve stock nearer home. Mr Taylor's Clansmen 11, was not shown, his owner nob oaring fco face fche journey from Waterton this morning m tho drenching rain. B THOROUGHBREDS. J There was only one shown m the thorough bred claas, the beautiful and ettractive Mannlichor by Maxim— Sapphire, looking every inoh a sire and a racehorse. ROADSTERS AND CARRIAGFa HORSES. The entry m the above claßsea comprised twelve really good horses. Coolgardia is <=» magnificent horae, well topped, and a good mover. He is sired by Camol, and is shown by Mr J. Cass. < Experience is tho same grand horae that all samples of General Tradey's are, and Mr ' McKendry has no reason to be ashamed of - him. < The American, shown by Mr Thomaa, is alio 004 that ought to b« popular here,

1 . . -. Black Prince, a Blackwood Abdallah Bcion, wa9 Bhown m splendid fettle by Mr Beach, and will nob belie bhe fame of hia sire. General Sbandish, auatty Tracey— out of Grey Steel, was looking fib and well, and had many admirers. Berlin Mao, oub of a Quickeilver mare, wa<» m good condition, and ought to make a name for himself thia year, as his looks were thoae of a great horse. B.<lt,imoi,e haa not had the full attention bestowed upon him thia year that Mr Jaima McConnick usually gives a aire uuder hi* charge, but a few daya will pub bhis ail righb, and this son of Blackwood will then be looking his be3t New Yoi k is known m the district, and is no disgrace to it, and Mr F. Trevmzi will probably find him m demand. ] New Urleans is a great horae, 17 hands of i him, a dark bay, and well developed, and | looking even better now than he did lasb j year, when he was shown as a three-year-old. Viking is new to the district, a grand horse thab ought to be very largely patron ised. He is about as attractive looking a sire as haa ever been shown m the county, and his pedigree is just right. Specification will doubtless be as popular as ever, and his looks at the parade showed that he had done nothing during the winter to forfeit the good opinion formed of him m the past.

Black Cave is the son of the veteran Abdallah, shown by Mr M. Friediander, and was quite up to his paat form.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright. Sydney, September 23 The Meagher and Norton cases were adjourned for a week. Adelaide, September 23 The Children's Protection Bill now before Parliament is of the most drastic character. Ohildren under thirteen years of age found m the streets after certain hours will be arrested, and any person showing an indecent publication to a child under eighteen will get six months imprisonment and be fined i £50. The same penalty is attached to I anyone allowing a boy or girl under eighteen to sing, act, or beg m pnblic. j Anyone selling or giving tobacco or cigarettes to a child under fifteen years will be fined £10. The Bill raises the age of consent to seventeen years. Hobart, September 23 A local miner, writing from Klon dike, says that Dawson City is crowded by thousands of disappointed miners, who are selling their outfits to raise sufficient money to get away. He states that they have to leave to avoid star vation, and strongly advises Austra lians not to go there.

Influensa. Prevalent.

INCREASING MORTALITY.

Oflb'.al statistics show that considerably over one death per day from influeEsi ia taking place m .o.S.W. alone, and that ib la equally m evidence m the sister i colonies onr contemporaries there dis close. Deaths from influenza have, ai_d are playing no small p»rb In swelling the mortality liat. Very frequently thesa deaths are m Ul9 firtt place due to carelessness, for the primary cause of , it fluecza is cold In the chesb and longs. If these simple ailments were attended to m time, the trouble would possibly end there, but cold m the head and lungs, - unless carefully watched, bring on fever and debility ; fever and debility lead to prostration and heart disease, and prostration and heart disease lead to death. No wonder is it tbat et many inquests lately the coroner's verdict has been • death resultant from inflaensa.' Having explained the evil after-effects of this dangerous ailment, wj have now to. chroniole their cure. MrTite, of ' Ithie-i Cottage, Illawarra Road, Marrickvib, will tell vs :— t ♦Influenzi,' says Mr Tate, 'was the ma'ady with which I had to struggle. Prior to this I had never experienced sickness at any time In my life. Bub, after 1 hirty years' immunity from trouble, inflaerza gripped me pretty tightly. Without warning, I suddenly became ilk 1 always had a first-class appetite ; ib left me altogether. Positively I could eat nothing ab all. Heavy headaches attacked me, and they continued to increase m violence. A spasm shot across my chest, and an overpowering weight oppressed me there. I felt a sickening contraction of the skin, and an ominous gathering of phlegmatic mattes that checked free respiration. My who's, chest, once firm and sound, became sore* tender and irritable; I found myseif unable to sleep, whilst on tip of all thea strange and unaccountable sensations came a sharp and persistent cough, that sucke I up all my strength and stirred the phlegm, but failed to move. Dull, heavy, restless, fainb and aching, I went to work and got through somehow. How I got through, aud how I felb afterwards, yoa can imagine ; I- can remember. 'Take a few boxes of Dr Williams* I Pink Pills fou Pale People,' said a frienK 'and you'll be saved.'

1 did so, and after a few boxes had been taken, I was, honestly, completely, cured. I kept on taking them a little I |o°ger, just to make doubly sure, but there waa no necessity. ' Yes,' he said, deliberately ♦ the marvel has been quicker than ever I had anticipated. Influenza, headaches, sleeplessness, want of appetite, ligtlessness, racking cough, chest pains, weaknesa and phlegm, all disappeared as if under a magician's wand. lam as right, as fresh, as healthy and as high-spirited as I ever was m my life." . * What stronger testimony could we show ? Thousands of sufferers m all parts of the world have been cured of measles, influenza, rheumatism neuralgia, sciatica, sever* biliousness, liver and kidney troubles, anasmia, nervous prostration, indigestion, jaundice, sleeplessness, lum bago, pleurisy, eczema, skin troubles, pimples, St. Vitus' dance, vital ailments, paralyse, locomotor ataxy, debility, &c, &c, by Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale feople. Sold by chemists and store keepers, and by the Dr. Williams's Medi cine Co., Wellington, N.Z. Price— six boxes, sixteen and sixpence ; one box, ihree shillings. This includes postage, ice that the full name— Dr. Williams' . mk Pilh for Pale People ia printed m ed on the white outside wrapper.

I _ A VICTIM OF INFLUENZA..

News m Brief.

lhe services ab the Primitive Methodist -hurch to-morrow will be conducted by lessrs J. L'oyd and J. Trezise m the morn. ig and Rev. G. H. Mann m the evening, he morning service at Newlanda will be inducted by Rev. G. H. Mann. *

THB ASHBUKTON GUARDIAN; SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1898



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The Kinematograph — Owing no doubt to the boisterous weather, the Northcote Specialty Compapy had a very limited but appreciative audience at tho Oddfellows' Hall lasb night. The views Bhown by the kinematograph were m most cases very good especially •' Fausb" up to date, the Univer- siby boat race, Barnum'a performing ele- phants, etc., whilßt the comic scenes caused much meriment. As a shadowgraphiab, Mr Northqote ia exceedingly clever, Mr Morris, the trick skater, is well-known bo Ashburton audienoes, and his exhibition of fancy skating was greatly appreciated. Should the Company pay Ashburton a return visit, and they have notified their intention of doing co at an early date, we trust they will reoeivo the patronage they deserve, and be favored with l?ettoe wither,



CHURCH SERVICES. i ST. STEPHEN' CHURCH, Ashburton. SUNDAY SERVICES. September 25. 8.30 a.m. — Holy Communion 11 >i — Morning Prayer 3.0 p.m.— Soafie.d, Rev T. A. Hamilton. 3.0 pm.— Dromore, Mr Gates. 6 30 p.m — Evening Prayer REV. T. A. HAMILTON.



Friedlander Bros., Limited. ~~ FOB SALE~ IV/J OLASSES FOR FEEDING STOCK A mo— AGRICULTURAL SALT, CHEAP, FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lian. Qf\ ACRE SECTION AT METHVEN. VTTE HAVE FUR PRIVATE SALE, 20 Acres of First-class Land, with Dwelling Houae, Stable, and other conveniences, situated m Methven. This property is weH fenced and sub-divided. Full particulars on application to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. T^OI HAVIN.O DISPOSED OF MR HENRY BUTTERICK'S FARM AT SHERWOOD, by Auction, we are prepared co treat privately with iotendiag.purehasers FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lid. F O R _S A L & SEED " ■BARLEY, PERFECTLY CLEAN j FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd._ BELFAST MANURES. "TITTIS^ offer to supply these celebrated Fertilisers at liat prices leas the usual discounts, for quantities of five tons and over, and extra reductions to Freezing cliente We have large Stocks.ron hand, and can deliver ex our Storeß or direct from tbe Factory. FRIEDLANDER Bros. Ltd., \\T& HAVE FOR SALE— Danish Oats, Long Tartarian Oats, Black Tartar Oats, Canadian Oats, All machine dressed and grown m the Oamaru district. TUSCAN WHEAT, perfectly clean and grown at the Forks. A GRAND CHANGE. ALSO- Douhlc machine dressed Rygraap, Colonial Cowgrass and Red Caover, White Clover, Alslko, Timothy, and Cock* foot. These Seeds are all machine cleaned, of finest quality, and" highest germinating power. Wo are prepared to give our Clients very lowest quotations. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED. mmmmmmmmmammmmmmmmmmmimmm.mmmmmmmmmmi MONEY. MONEY. MONEY. IHAVE MONKY m any sums to lend on approved freehold security at lowest rates of interest. Also small sums for short periods. CHAS. J. STYCHE, Arcade FOB ""SALE. A BARGAIN. — Owner leaving the District. HOUBE of fivo Rooms, Scullery, Wash- house, etc., £ acre land, well panted with fruit trees, situate m Tancred Street east. Also— Several Houses to be LET. CHAS. J. STYCHE, 106 Arcade Great Removal i SALE. rpHE PROPRIETORS of the Eclipse Cycle Works Having taken the premises lately openpied by Me R. Henry, m Tancred Street, are holding a GREAT REMOVAL SALE. Two shipments of First-class Frames and Fittings, juat landed ex "lonic" and " Maori," will be included m the Sale. Come and see the New Three arm Cranks and all up-to-date Improve- ments. Every line is to be cleared to save trouble of Removal, EVERY MACHINE GUARANTEED. ECLIPSE CYCLE WOEKS, BARING SQUARE, Ashsurton. NOTICE. /~\UR Stores and Offices will be closed on MONDAY Next, the 26th inst., being the Day of Atonement. FRIEDLANDER 8r,..,, Limited. tm-



JOHN ORR & Co. Ironmongers and General Merchants. :_t; witnTss Taylor's Celebrated Cutlery. BEAUTIFUL SHOW NOW IN OUR WINDOWS. PBICES LOWER THAN EVEB. « New Easy," "F.&N ," ". Columbia," LAWN MOWERS AT STARTLING PBICES. SPADES, RAKES, HOES, FORKS, and all Garden Tools by Bast Makers. She Largest Assortment and Lowesb Prices of any firm m ABiburton. 6.Q00 YARDS FOWL NETTING to be Sold OHEA.P. FISHING lAU TACKLE. WE HAVE Just Opened our Niw Scaao _'c Supply o" lIiHJNG TACKLE,' and requeatjan early ins; ectio i. LICENSES MkY BE OBTAINED FitOM VL\ WE CLAIM FOR THE WAVERLEY BICYCLE FULL EQUALITY WITH ANY BICYCLE BUILT, AT ANY PRICE, AND BY ANY MAKER. Our Third Shipment this Season is Just Landing, and we_ will be able to Bupply Cußtomerß wit hout delay. mmmmmm^mmmmmmm ■_■«■«■ ___■ mmmmm. ___■ ■« ■_■_ — ■■ mmmmmrm^m ___— _ __■ mmmm, w vmmmmmmKmmmmmm^mKmmarzwn^ammmmmmmmmmmmmm EXTRAORDINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. :o; SPECIAL CASH PURCHASE. BLACK and Navy Serges and Fancy Uostume Cloths, ls[|3d, 2s 3d, ' m 2s 9J, bought to sell at Is, ls 3d, ls 9 .'. Black and Colored Melton Cloths, 2i 3i 2i Ud, bought to sell at la 6,1, Is- lid Black Cashmeres, ls 9d, bought to bell at .__ _— -» ... la 3d Black and Colored Velveteens, Is 9d, bought to Bell at ... .« ... ls 4d Ladieß' Macintoshes, all sizeß, 22s 6.1, 23a 6d, 25s 6d, bought to sell at 12s 6d Ladies' Jackets, all sizes, 14s 6d, 15s 6d, 16a 6d, bought to sell at .._. 8s 6d 32in Striped Flanelette, s_d, bought lo sell ab .. .„ ... _.„ 3Jd Striped Turkish Towels, 10_d, bought to Bell at .« ... ... ... 6_d Union Shirtings, ls, bought to sell at „ _, ,„ 7Jd Boxes of 2 dozen Safety Pine, 4£d, bought to. sell at ._. .« ... 3d :x: • IN Conjunction with the above Special Prices* wejoffer to make (m our [beat style and finish) Costemes fro* Cloth specially designed for Coat and Skirt, for 30g oomplete. — (o) — MITCHELL & TURNER. ........ .•-■-'•■•-«"'••