DEATH.

McKay.— On October 31, at Tinwtvld, Janet (Jet-si' ), thebclovoil daughter of Alexander and Christina McKay. Home at last, thy labour done, Safe aud bleat, the victory won ; Jordan passed, from puiu Bet free, Angela now have welcomed thee.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER, 1, 1898. Local and General.

On the first page to-day will be foun° cab.c news ; on the fourth page commtroial news and an article headed " New Zaaland produce m London."

Registered Letters. — &n order m Coun cil is published m the Ga2ette of 27th October, defining some new regulations te registered letters.

Martini-Enkield F.ifles — Some 2200 Martini- Endeld riflos came to hand by the Tokomatu on Saturday. — Press Association telegram.

That Irrepressible "Prohibit."

Alexander Morrison, a Napier publican, has been fined £5 and costs for permitting a prohibited person to" be on licensed premises. — Press Association telegram.

EARLY Potatoes.— The Temuka Leader

tells of early potatoes of fair size dug las>t Saturday by Mr H. Lee, of the Crown Hotel, Temuka. Though thus early this season, Mr Lee had new potatoes three weeks earlier last season.

Hospital Retdrn. — The Hospital return

iov the month of October is as under : — Patients m Hospital on October 1, 13 ; admitted during the month, 11 ; discharged, 15 ; died 1 ; remaining on Ootober 31, 8. Total for the month, 24. Gorse on Roads. — The Coldstream Road Board, at a meeting held yesterday, resolved to take proceedings at once against all occupiers who have had notice to clear gorße and had not made a commencement at the work. It was also decided to advertise for tenders for leasing Hinds pound for three years from December 1 next. Accident on a Racecourse — C. Ken nedy, trainer of the mare Vanilla, while exercising on Monday fell over a sheep on the oimß.ru racecourse* He was picked up badly injured about the head and face, and taken to the hospital, where he died at nine o'clock this morning. — Press Association telegram* Superstition.— At a small township near Tircaru a short time ago, it was suggested that the churchyard be used as a burial ground. This was objected to on the grounds j that woman would be afraid to pass the spot after dark. One individual at least expressed hia opinion strongly m favor, and said with regard to the women being frightened, " A vorygrod job too. They would then stay at-, home, instead of everlastingly attending meetings.''

Advance m Steam Fares. — The Union

Company and the Huddart Parker Com pany have decided to advance their inter colonial and a few of ■ their coastal fares. The reasons given are that the scale of fares tint ha? been m force during the last three years has been unremunerative for the high class ship 3 now employed, par ticularly when taken m connection with the increase made last year m the rates of wages paid to engineers and crews, aud the ad vance of one shilling per ton m the price of Newcastle coal, which is to take effect at the end of the year. The Companies claim that on the basis of the amended rates fares will still be considerably below one penny per mile.— Press Association Telegram.

Sudden Death.— Mr C. Hulke, master of NewtowQ School, one of the best known teachers m Wellington, was found dead m bed yesterday. His death ia supposed to be due to heart disease, bub his friends were not aware that he had any weakness of the heart, and it wa3 his boast thab he never had a days' illness all his life. He was seen about ia his usual health on Sunday after noon, but two visitors who called at hia house tha*; night could got no response to tlieir knocking. The appearance of the body points to his haviug had a seizure of some kind. — Press Association telegram.

I Beading Room Thefts —At the meeting of the Borough Council lasb night (Jr. Paul mentioned that a system of robbery h\d been going on at the public reading room. Some thief or thieves had been m the habit of walking off with such of the magazines as they favored, and also of tearing leaves out (of others. This is a despicable kind of thef b. and ifc goes without saying that should discovery of the culprits attend the steps to be taken with that end m view, prosecution will follow mercilessly, and the punishment inflicted will be exanap'ary.

Pitcairn Island. — During a recent visit to Pitcairn Island, on which reside the descendants ef the Bounty mutineers, Mr Hamilton Hunter, stipendiary magistrate at Suva, made a thorough and exhaustive irquiry into the state of affairs politically and socially at Pitciurn. It ia understood his report will be to the effect that the islaud is too small for the population, and that owing to intermarriage the state of morals on the island is the reverse of what it should be, and that it is to the benefit) of the Pitcaimers that some portion of them be removed to some other island where they will not be bo confined.

The Cycling Track— Cyclists are com plaining that the track m the Domain is nob m such good order as it should be, the oinders being unevenly distributed and the effects of the recent rains are more apparent than they should be m making the track rough. There can be no doubt that although no blame can be attached th the curator — who is doing all he can with the means at his disposal — the complaints of the cyclists are not without foundation While on this subject it may be mentioned thata good many oyclists are of opinion that the abrupt edges on the inside of the track might be sloped off as is the case elsewhere, Che turf being grassed to the edge as before. In that case the liability to accident would be much diminished, as cyclists on the inside could easily run off to the left.

The Chief Dairy Expert. — Mr Ruddick, who is coming from Canada to assume the position of Chief Dairy Expert m New Zea land, ia expected to reach Wellington by the Vancouver steamer next month (says the Post). The idea of allowing him to come out via London, m order that he might see some of our dairy produce landed there, was abondoned, because the Department of Agriculture is anxious to have the benefit of hiß services as soon aa possible. One of the first matters he will be called upon to

decide, after he has made an inspection of the colony, will be the locality m which the dairy school m the North Island shall be established. For some years Mr Ruddick was m charge of a Bimilar institution m Canada. The present suggestion before the Department ia that the school be set up m one of the West Coaßt districts. The school is to be equipped m a manner which will enable thorough instruction to be given m all branches of dairying work. Tuapeka Flection. — Mr Seddon's Telegram.— The following is Mr Seddon's telegram m answer to the announce ment that Mr Sim had retired, and asking what course he would recom mend under the circumstances : — •• We all deeply regret the incident. It is a serious blow to the party, and will be heard of with regret throughout the country. I can advise nothing. You may please yourselves as to what you do. The seat is apparently lost; but I should say better have it lost to an open enemy than to an enemy m disguise." The election takes place on Wednesday, and ab present Mr Rawlina the Opposition candidate is expected to be returned. The alleged telegram from the Premier appeared m the Tuapeka Times, The Wellington Post attributed it to the Preßß Association, by whom the statement is authoritatively denied, andaa tothe telegram itself the Government organ m Wellington says — " Another example of Opposition tactics is, by-the-way, provided m a Dunedin telegram abnub the Tuapeka election, which credits the Premier with tome most extra ordinary statements regarding the by eleotion, its probable reault and the Minis terial attitude m the matter. The telegram seems to be a gross fabrication, aD electioneering lie circulated with ft view (o ftfjfsotiPg the ponte»y «

Primitive Methodist Anniversary. — | The anniversary fcervices m connection * with the Primitive Methodist Church last j Sunday were a marked success. The con- 5 gregationa were l^ige all day, especially m J lho afternoon, when many wore unab c to' find standing room. The Rev. G. H. Mann j preached iv the morning from Romans I - 16, and explained t ha real power which the gospel had proved itself tobein theiuflaenao for gooil which it hud exercised on every branch of civilisation ; nnd by argument and illustration showed that Ihe gospel wars unquestionably the greatest moral and qpiriiual f .roa of the ugo. I.j the pver.ine, Mr Mann took for his text, -c-s xxcv—24 --25, end f:om this showed how unreasonable it \v-.8 to regard us a matter of convvuieccc that which is admittedly rev-.onable and right. The preacher, at some length, insisted upon the righteom and legitimate demandß of the gospel. In the afternoon the Wilowby Wesleyan choir, thirty-five persons, gave the servico of song, •' 'I he Battle of Life," under the baton of Mr Wheeler. The hearty singing, and the reciting of the narrative, were the subject, of praise by everyone, and were heartily appreciated by the largo congregation. The 'Anihema euDg by the choir, morning and evening— under the baton of Mr Kerael, Mr Knight presiding at the organ — were a great feature of these services, and added greatly to the success of the anniversary. It is expected that about £40 will be netted for the trust fund— a most satisfactory result.

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

United Press Association — By Electric

Telegraph.

Wellington, October 31 The Council met at 2 30 p.m SECOND READINGS.

The Aid to Public Works and Land for Settlement Act Amendment Bill and the Dairy Industry Bill paaaed their second reading. FINAL STAGES. The following Bills passed their final Btage3 — The Separate Institutions Bill, the Inspection of Machinery Acts Amendment Bill, and the Government Loans to Loc.il Bodies Act Amendment Bill. | WAGES PROTECTION BILL. It was decided, by 19 to 13, to insist on .the amendments made m the Wages Protection Bill.

RECOMMITTED,

The Workers Compensation for Accidents Bill was re-committed by 17 to 16.

Clause 4 was restored to its original shape, providing that the employer be liable for all accidents unless Benous and wilful mis conduct on the part of the employee can be proved negligence not entering into considera tion.

Clause 20, which had been struck out was restored. It repeals the sections m the Mining and Coal Mines Acts, which declare all mining accidents to be firima facie evi dence of negligence on the part of pro prietors. The Bill then passed its final stages. The Pharmacy Bill wus committed, but progress reported on clause 46, The Leases and Sales of Settled Estates Act Amendment Bill pissed its final stages, and the Council adjourned at 4 45

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wellington, October 31 The House met at 7 30 p m. FIRST READINGS,

The Workers Compensation for Accident Bill was introduced and reud first time, Mr Seddon intimating that it was not intended to proceed with it this session. The Separate Institutions Bill was introduced and read a first time. SLAUGHTER OP INNOCENTS. Mr Seddon moved, and it was agreed, to strike out of the order paper all Bi la with the exception of twenty. He also announced the course of business for the week, and con sidered there was no reason why the House should not prorogue on Saturday, THE MEMBER FOR MOTDEKA. The member for Motueka was permitted to attend iv his own place and explain his conduct, for which he had been suspended. He aaid that owing to an imperfect know ledge of the standing orders he had insisted on a division being taken on the question that certain words bo taken down, bub hftd had no intention to defy the ohaii 1 or dis regard the House. He expressed his regret that be had acted m opposition to the ruling of the chair.

He withdrew fom the chamber, and on the motion of Mr Seddon, his apology was accepted. Mr Seddon then moved that the motion suspending the member for Motueka be rescinded.

Captain Russell, as an amendment", moved that consideration of the motion be post poned till it is ascertained whether or not the member for Motueka ceased to be a member of House when he handed to the Speaker a document which be was given to understand was his resignation. Captain Russell said that he did not move this amendment as the leader or a member of the Opposition, and he did not ask any member to vote for it unless he agreed with him. He detailed the circumstances under which Mr McKenzie had handed a document to the Speaker, and said that the contention that a resignation could not be recognised until it had been opened did not hold unless it was conceded that the Speaker had power not to allow any member to resign by keep ing the letter of resignation unopened. If power of discrimination were allowed to the Speaker, the House would be conferring a power on the Speaker never contemplated by any Parliament. He contended that Mr McKenzie had nob withdrawn his resigna tion. Hia (Captain Russell's) present action had not been animated by party feeling, but he would not be a party to permitting the Speaker to infringe the Electoral Acb of 1893.

Mr G. Hutchison said that it was not competent for the Speaker to make an arrangement as to keeping the letter for a period before opening it, and there was no power to withdraw a resignation. The Speaker said that when Mr McKeDzie handed his resignation to him, he deolined to receive it, but when it was pressed on him, and m order to get past the member for Motueka, he (the Speaker) had taken the document from that gentleman, at the same time stating that he did sot take it as his resignation. He told Mr McKeii^le if he wanted to resign, he must see him (the Speaker) next morning. Mr Scobie Mackenzie said that there was one link missing m Captain Russell's case, and that was that the Speaker waa nob m a position to say what was m the letter. He considered that the action of the Speaker had been actuated by humane and reasonable motives, and at this stage of the session it would be better to leave the matter alone.

Mr Duthie said that he had no doubt that the proceedings had been irregular, but he considered that it would be sufficient if a protest were entered. The Premier said thab the Speaker was well within his rights m keeping the lettei unopened. Captain Rußeell said that m conformity with a very generally expressed wish, he would withdraw his amendment.

The Premier's motion was agreed to with out dissent, and communicated to Mr McKenzie.

BILLS. Several looil Bills were advanced stages The House rose at 1.20 a.m.

OBITUARY.

William Gilbert Uees.

From Wellington we learn by Press Association wire that the death at B'enheim on Monday morning of Mr William Gilbert Rees is announced. Mr Bees was at one time sheep inspector m the Ashburton district, where he was well known and universally esteemed. He waß also known as the pioneer settler of the Queenstown district m Obago, where he at one time owned and worked a large run. As an officer of the Stock Department, from wnioh he retired owing to ill-health, he did excellent work. He was seventy -one years of age, and was on a visit to Blenheim.

Flagrant and refr<shing~-N<yi Venvs

BOROUGH COUNCIL.

The ordinary meet'ng of the Athbnrton Borough Council was held la?t evening. Presoot— The Mayor (preaidir g), and all the Oouuciliors. FINANCE- Tho Mayor reported that the overdraft now stood at £1724 4* Bd, and the income from all sources r< ceive-i during the fort liighl had been £233 9s 5-i. CHARITABLE AID. The Charitable Aid Board wrote rrgird- I ing m o election of members of tbe Board. — I Received.

ABATTOIRS AND DAIUIES.

A letter fto:n the Town Clerk, Dauedin, waa read as follows : —

Town Clerk's Office, Dunedin, NZ. 17th October, 1898. The Town Clerk, Aahbur toil. Sir, — In reply to your memo of the 10th mat. requesting particulars respecting the inspection of dairies, I have the honor to inform you that during the past two years the Dunedin City Council has had four inspections made of all the dairies from which milk is supplied to the city — the number being 146, with 2268 cows. At the present time the Council is arranging with the nine suburban boroughs to have joint periodical inspections made, the cost being : divided — half to the city and the other half between the boroughs on a population basis. These inspections are made by a thoroughly qualified veterinary surgeon, and m addition there is the regular threa-monthly inspection of the premises by the local inspeotora of nuiaanees, on whose certificates licenses are ißßued to all sellers of milk. The result of these expert inspections has been that many ! diseased cows have been destroyed, improve ments have been effected to the various buildings, drainage, and general surround ings of the. dairies, and altogether the con duct of the dairies has been put on a more satisfactory footing to all conoerned. The necessity for snob, inspections has been amply proved, and the Council has on more than one occasion had to exercise its powers to enforce needed reforms, though generally speaking it has been found that the dairy men have been quite willing to carry oat suggested improvements. At our first in spection the number of diseased cowa reported was 4.01 per cent, or a total of 84. Since then the condition of the herds has improved, and the number condemned at the last inspection was 35. Reoently, inspections have been made by the Govern ment veterinarians of the dairy cows m the Stirling and Taieri districts, with the result that several batches of animals have been sent to the city abattoir to be slaughtered — m one case 30 coming from the Taieri, In all caseß of infectious disease reported m the oity we enquire regarding tha milk supply, m order to ascertain if it is the oause of the

illness, and if so to apply preventative measures. The Dunedin City Council fully appreciates the importance of a proper in spection of the dairies, utensils, and cattle, and as already mentioned ia taking step 3 to have the same put on a proper footing for the whole of the city and suburban districts. —I am, etc., Wm B. Taylor, Town Clerk.

The whole question of dairies and abattoirs was remitted to a committee comprising Crs Orr, Scaly, Thomas, and the Mayor, to con aider and report. ELECTION OF MAYOR. The solicitor to the Municipal Association wrote m reply to a letter from the Counoil stating m effect that no change m the voting for Mayor could take place till April nexb, when the new Act comes into force. HALP YEARLY BALANCE SHEET The half-yearly balance sheet for the borough was received from the Auditor- General, duly certified. ROLL ALTERATIONS.

The names of Mrs Alfred Harrison m place of her hußbnnd, Mrs John Swanson m place of her husband, and Mr C. W. Purnell m place of Mrs E, A. Brooke were ordered to be placed on the roll. BUILDINGS.

The erection of certain outhouses m iron by Messrs James W. Baker and John W. Biker was sanctioned ; but a shed m East Btreet, also m iron, by Messrs Hardley Bros., was referred to the Works Committee to report. CARRIERS' LICENSES.

The cairier'a license of George Hamilton was transferred, on application, to John Mullaney. On a motion by Cr Davis, ib was decided that carriers desiring to ply as hackey drivers have a weeks grace m which to take out hackney license?. ENDOWMENT RESERVE*

It was decided that the Reserves Com. mibtee visit the Hinds endowment reserve and bring up a report on the question of rent and transfer of lease at next meeting. RESERVES COMiMITTEE.

The Reserves Committee reported as follows ; — 1. Mr J. Tasker's Application. — Your Committee recommend thab Mr Tasker's application to be released from his tenure of late Spillard's premises be acceeded to, and that tenders be called for letting these premises and the paddock adjoining. 2. Application for Reserve, etc. — Your Committee recommend thab the Council should apply to the Commissioner of Lands to vest that portion of land, south of the riverbed paddock rented by Mr P. Norman, m the Borough Council for protective works, and also thab application be again made for certificate of title for the Domain. engineers' report.

The report of the enginesrs for the Worka Committee was read as follows : — 1. Hampatead Town Board, Formation N.E. Belt — The Worka Committee recom mend that the Chairman and one member of the Hampstead Town Board be asked to meet the Chairman of the Worka Committee and Cr Collins, with the Borough engineer, on the ground for the purpose of settling the question of the payment of the balance due on this work to the Council. 2. Duties of Foreman, Water Rangers, etc. — Your Committee have drawn up a a schedule of duties for the foreman and head water ranger, and resolved that the foreman and head water ranger with an aasiatant be appointed now at) the former wages, namely — Foreman £2 2* per week with house, head water ranger 39a per week, and the assistanb at 6s per day, the latter to do other work when required and be tinder the direction of the foreman and engineer! When other men are required m future they are to be engaged with the sanotion of the Chairman of the Works Committee and engineer, and must be ratepayers. The Committee further decided to call tenders for horse, and driving the water oarfc for eight or sixteen hours a day. 3. Upper N.E. Belt— The Works Committee met the Committee of the County Council by appointment on Friday, 21st inst., on the subject of the water race on the upper N.E. Belt, when it was mutually agreed that the race should be run down the water table of the road from Mr Collins to West) Street ; this Council taking no responsibility with respect to bridges and oulverts that may be required for access to properties, nor for damages or accidents that might occur on account of the formation of the raoe.

4. Labour Gang. — The men have been employed m forming and metalling the S.W. end of Park street, carting rubbish off streets and Band from riverbed, cleaning out water race m Charles street, levelling foot path m Tancred street and tarring same, erecting fence at track m Domain sports ground, making culvert for Tanored street, repairing culvert Charles street, filling up large hole broken away m Burnett street, repairing concrete channelling, making sump and cover for water race m Winter's road, attending to water supply,, and sundry maintenance work. 5. Death of Horse. — We regret to have to report the sudden death of the old horse Jack on the night of Wednesday, 26th inst., and on examination it was found that death was caused by the rupture of a blood vessel on the lungs. 6. Grass m Reserves, etc.— The grass is now growing fast m the squares and planta tion reserves. We would suggest that arrangements might be made for letting portions tor cutting. The report was adopted, and a copy of clause 3 was ordered to be forwarded to the County Council. FIRE BRIGADE. The fire inspeocor reported formally on the reoent fire m Devane's Hotel inspector's report.

The inspector reported that he had given notice to one firm to repair a down pipe, and to another to clean up a back yard — both of which had been attended to. He had communicated with the agent for the proprietor of Jubilee building with a view to having some sanitary improvements effeoted. There were no cases of lerious tiuknepa iq

town. The inspector alao noted the by-law cases that had been heard m Court that day. The report was adopted FINANCE COMMITTEE. The Finance Committee wag granted an extension cf time m which to report. TAR PAVEMENTS. In answer to Cr Maynard the Mayor said I that the cost of the work done iv connection with the new tar pavements bad been kept m detail, WATKR SUPPLY. On a letter fr.;m the Couuty Council ask ing for a friendly conference on the quottif n of the water supply, Cr Thomas moved that the Counc 1 accept the invitation. Cr Collins thought that it would be better to bold a meeting m Committee before they met the County Council. CrOrr thought the notice was too short, and waa of opinion that the conference ahould be held a week hence. Cr Maynard failed to see any neceisity for delay, and Cr Hanmer was of the dame opinion, both thinking that, after a chat with the County - Council an extension could be obtained if necessary. The Mayor thought it might not be wise, having taken a solicitor's advice, to go and act on their own account. Cr Collins moved thab the conference be agreed to, but that ib be held three weeks hence. There was no hurry to settle the question. Cr Paul seconded, advising caution. Cr Davis waß of the same opinion. Cr Thomas said that the Borough Council had claimed to be m the right, and to know all about the water question. The Mayor had lawyers' opinions on the question all over the pace, and bad been more pro* nounced than any other on the Bubject, and they all claimed to be m the right. If thab 9 were so, why ehould the Birough Council 3 be afraid to meet the County Connoil. Ib . would be aaid that they showed the white j feather. 0 On a vote being taken the amendment waa ~ carried, the following being the voting— \ Ayes— The Mayor, Cre Orr, Collins, Pan!, b Eavis and Pauling— 6. Noea—Crg Thomai. [m Hanmer, Maynard, and Scaly— 4. a BEADING BOOM. Cr Paul drew attention to the fact thab j numbers of the periodicals were frequently fc stolen from the reading room, and steps p were ordered to be taken to find out tht * m offenders. c LABOB GANG. [b There were only two applicants for the n position of foreman of the labor gang. _ A long and desultory discussion took n place on the question of appointing a fore ie man, several members thinking that appli f cants should have been sought for further L g afield, and the question of employing rate re payers only was raised, as well as the eub y ject of reorganisation. After twenty  minutes of this, nearly every member having c made two speeches on the question, ■o A motion to elect the old foreman, who )r was one of the applicants, was moved and s supported by several of the members, and an amendment on this waa that none of theappli r j canta be accepted, and that fresh applications r8 be invited m the outside papers. The a . amendment was carried on the casting vote of the Alayor— five voting for and five against, the Mayor'B casting vote gome with )n theayea,

Matthew Smith wa9 selected for the position of head water ranger by the unanimous vote of the Council, out of a lisfa of fifteen applicants From the remainder of the list an assistant ranger was ballotted for, and E. Jeffs was elected by 6 to 4. LICENSES. Drivers' licenses were granted to H Daly J. Daly, W. Lindsay, and A. Dee. A carrier's license to J. Leonard, and aoarriage license to A. Dalley. 6 ACCOUNTS. Accounts to the amount of £79 were passed for payment*

DOMAIN BOARD.

The Council then sat as a Domain Board. The Swimming Club wrote, Btating their inability to pay rent for the baths this year, but would be willing to pay the nanal fee for a dose day. Meanwhile they asked for the use of the baths for races to be held free to the public.

The Cricket Club wrote, accepting the Board's terms for the use of the oval. Mr Collins moved that the letter be held over until the motion of which he had given notice had beeo disposed of. Mr Maynard seconded, and after aome discussion, tha amendment passed, the Chairman, not oaring to be accnaed of barking discussion, giving his deliberative vote against the amendment, and his casting vote for it. " °

The patronage of the Board was granted to the Ariel Bicycle Club for their Prince of Wales Birthday sports. The curator reported the receipt of seeds from Mr Beckett, to whom the thanks of the Board were passed. Mr Collins moved his motion given notice to be moved at this meeting to rescind the motion by which the agreement was entered into with the Cricket Club. He contended j that the agreement was unfair to the other clubs, and it was to be feared that the Cricket Club would not be able to carry out the agreement. By it, also, the oval waa wholly given over to the Cricket Club to the exclusion of other cricket clubs. The Board had purchased a good deal of plant from the Sports Asaooiatioß, and much of it was used for the benefit of the Cricket Clab. He thought the motion should be rescinded. Mr Maynard seconded the motion, and spoke strongly against handing any part of j the Domain over to any particular club. Mr Thomas controverted this statement, and ran over the history of the Sports Association and the circumstances thab led up to thia agreement that Mr Qollins Bought to rescind. He pointed out that the whole of the oval would have to be kept by the club, and that the Board was making better term 3 under the agreement than they had before. There was no unfairness to the other clubs, as the maintenance for them was not half what the Cricket Club required. Besides, the other clubs, except theSwimmine Club, were gate money clubs. Messrs Davis and Scaly spoke strongly m favor of the motion, and Mr Orr, m defence of the Cricket Clab, said thab come state ments had been made that were nob m accordance with fact. He used the words "false statements," which brought Messrs Collins and Maynard successively to their feet m protest. The Mayor said that Mr Orr was not out of order, as to the remarks regarding handing over the Domain to anyone were oertainly not m accordance with fact. There was a bib of a breeze, but it ultimately blew over by Mr Orr tactfully getting out of the difficulty. Eventually Mr Collins' motion was lost, % committee appointed to draw up conditions to be observed by the Cricket Club m carrying out their agreement with the Board, and the request of the Swimming Club was acceded to.

The Board then rose.

CRICKET.

The following will represent Ashburton m their Cup match v. Rakaia, to be played on Rakaia ground to-morrow (Wednesday)* tßam to leave by 11 o'clock train:— Danshire.' Beckett, G. Andrews, MarHden, Rustell. Revell, Crisp, Amos, Nicoll, Seymour! Peroy. *

A match was played on Saturday between the Ashburton and Selwyn County Associa tions resulting m a win for Ashburton by 9 runs. The batting on both aides was very weak, the totals being only 39 and 30 respectively. Robertson and Macdonald were the only local representatives to reach double figures and Sinclair with 11 was the [ highest scorer for Selwyn, while Legg and Sinclair divided the bowling on the visitors' side, and Maraden and Lambie got all the wickets for Aahburton. We would urge <m the local men the necessity of observing something like punctuality m starting. The match on Saturday was advertised to start at 11, but it was nearer 12 before a start waa made, and even then four or five of the Ashburton team had not put m an appear ance. ■ Indeed one old offender m this respect did not arrive till half-past twelve. It ib to say the least of it very disconrteoua to the visiting team, besides being most annoying to those players who observe punctuality.

THB ASHBUKTON GOABBtAN ; TUESDAY, NOVEMBER i, 189$



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CHURCH SERVICES. | i T. STEPHEN'S OHUROH; ) Ashburtou. JjEBDAY -All Saints Day. Meeting of the teachers of St. Stephen's School 7 30 p.n» 'EDNESDAY— G F.^. .. 7.30 p. m >nfirm°-i:ion class (men & women) 730 p.m RlDAY— Short Bcrvica .. 7SO p.m Choir practice .. .. 8 p.m &.TURD&Y — Dioceain Examination. Candidates aef.cmble m St. Stephen's Schoolroom . . .. 9 a.m. Confirmation Class  . . 2 30 p.m MONuAY Nl-Xl 1 , 7th inst— Address ou the Maori Kace, by Mr Kohore, m St. Stephen's Schoolroom, at 7.30 pm. All ate invitcl. Admission free. Chairman— Rev T. A. Hamilton. UNDAY SERVICES, November 6, 1898. 11 n.m. — M.miing Prayer and Holy Communion. 3 p.m. — Ureeußtreefc, Rev. T. A. Hamilton 6.30 p.m— Evening Prayer REV. T. A. HAMILTON. Frledianaer Bros., Limited. DT7NEDIN Labor Day Sports. MASSEY-HARRIS O3V TOP. ONE-MILE"fIICYCLE- Humphrey lab, Hamlet 2nd/ two-mijlL wiiEisi- JbiACE— Bennett Ist, Hanlky 3rd, Holland 4th. JT'IVE-MLIL.JES— MIDDLETON lsb, Ralston 2nd, Caolton 3rd, Bumphbeys 4tb. THEY ALL RODE^ M.assey-Harris SILVER RIBBON WHEELS. "MASS^Y-HARBIS , Reapers & Binders, X\jTE ARE NOW UNLOADING OUR FIRST CONSIGNMENT of these CELEBRATED MACHINES, CON- SISTING OF 700 CASES, REPRESEN- TING 100 REAPERS AND BINDERS. FRIEDLANDER Bbos., Limited. FOR bALE, "" ~\M OLASSES FOR FEEDING &03OCK Also— AGBICULTUKAL SALT, CHEAP. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lld. FORSALB SEED "" BARLEY, PERFECTLY CLEAN- FRIED LANDER BROS., Ltd. BELFAST MANURES. TTTE offer to Bupply these celebrated Fertilisers ab Hat prices less the usual discounts, for quantities of five tons and over, and extra reductions to Freezing clients We have large Stocks on' hand, and can deliver ex our Stores or direct from the Faotory. FRIEDLANDER Bbos. Ltd., Henry Stephenson. HENRY STEPHENSON, (oucoessor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc, EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni- ture, etc., as per arrangement, m any part o the county. Advancea made on Goods placed m my hands for Sale. FOR SALE — Second-Hand Bioyole/ nearly new. CHAFF, OATS, WHEAT, FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, ONIONS, POTATOES SEEDS, etc, Sold Dally m Large or Small Quantities. Agent : Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. ' PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay ments from WOs per month. HENRY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER. I — — SPECIAL NOTICE. Henry McEirea BEGS TO ANNOUNCE "that he has secured the Store and Premises lately occupied by the Eclipse Bicycle Company, m Cameron Street, fronting Baring Square, where he will be a ( CASH BUYER OF WOOL, SKLNS, HIDES, PAT, Etc. In any Quantity, giving full Market Values. He will also deal generally m FARM PRODUCE, both as a Buyer and a Seller, and hopes at least to deserve a share of Public Patronage. FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, Eto., Delivered m Town and Suburbs AT? WHOLESALE PRI.GES. 19 *



NICOLL BROTHERS. JNicoll Brothers, g J. F. Nicoll.] [L. A. Nicoll ti AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS. HAREBKOKERS, VALUATORS, LAND vv ESTATE, AND GENERAL AGENTS. C« F CENTRAL AUCTION BOOMS s EAST STREKT, AbHBURTON. WEEKLY SALES OF 3ATTLE, FI(H& POULTRY Every Saturday, at 12 o'clook noon, .n Yards adjoining the Arcade. Entrance by rifjht-of-way, rear of Union Bank. ■ yso of MERCHANDISE, FURNITURE, S and PRODUCE, m our Rooms EVERY SATURDAY, commencing immediately on conclusion of our live stock Bale. CLEAR I A U SALES conducted m any part of the District at loweßt current rateß. ADVANCES made on goods placed |m our , hands for absolute sale. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD OS COM- MISSION. We shall be pleased to receive samples from farmers who have parcels fcr disposal. NEW SEASON'S SEEDS We have been appointed Agents for Messrs Sawtbll, Waohsmann & Co., O iristohurcb, and have now on hand a supply of Colonial Grown Ryegrass, Cockrfooi, Cow- grass, White Clover, Alsyke< Also, Turnips Mangels, Carrots, Rape, etc., grown by Charles Sharpo and Co., Limited, Standard Seed Growers, Lincoln, England* ! WE ARE ALSO AGENTS FOR— i The Cbriatchuroh Meat Company Limited. Milburn Lime and Cement) Company Limited. Little's Sheep Dip. Sharplin and Co., Staveley Saw Mills." Ridley's Reliable Teas. Traveller Bioyoles. FIRE, LIFE, & MARINE INSURANCE RISKS EFFECTED. STATION BOOKS KEPT AND AUDITED We have various sums of" Trust Monies, ranging from £300 to £5000, to lend on Freehold Securities, at 4£ and 5 per cent.J Farms, House Properties, and Building Sections for Sale. Particulars on application. We invite those wishing to dispose of their properties to communicate with us. mHE CHRISTCHURCH MEAT CO. I Limited; ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnipa, Rape, and any other crop, and to Buib any description of soil. GREATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERY WHERE Nicoll Bros, store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL ~BROS , DISTRICT AGENTS FREEZERS, FREEZERS, T7IARMERS wishing to consign Sheop on their own account can book space at any time to suit their own convenience, by com- municating with us. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. 8 39 I " ■■— ■■ .i n Insist upon having- our Pure Teas. Don't be put upon. They are the Best and Cheapest. Absolutely pure. Copied but nevex equalled. Guaranteed Nicer and Better Value than any at 4d per lb. more money. Compare our 3/- Tea with any at 2/4, and our 2/4 with any at 3/- per lb. GREAT DISPLAY OF Summer Novelties NEWEST DREfS MATERIALS m all the Latest Textures and Colour- ings m Serges, Tweeds, Venetian Cloths, etc., etc. Fancy Trimmings, Gimps and Braids bo match. FIRST-CLASS DRESSMAKING AT REASONABLE CBARGES. CHOICEST SELECTION m Town of Washing Fabrics for Summer Costumes and Blouses, Unique Dealgns. Choioe Colourings. PRINTS. . PRINTS. SPLENDID LINE FAST COLOUR PRINTS at .4Jd per yard. CHOIOE PATTERNS. LVIE3T NOVELTIES m BELTS, GLOVKS, COLLARS and CUFFS, LACE SCARVES, UMBRELLAS, SUN- SHADES, VEIL NETS, &c, <feo., &o. A. P. Williamson, CASH DRAPER & CLOTHIER, Tancred Street. A NTBD~KNOWN. —Miss E. Barnes bega to thank the Ladies of Ashbur- ton for past favors, and wishes to say she is now shewing the Latest Styles m Trimmed an 4 Untrimmed Millinery for the coming season, also a good selection m Children's Leghorns, Sun Hats, Etc. Sun Bonnets a specialty. Moderate oharges, quality juwststeed. Utliea' own mrtwfol made up. ,



JOHN ORR & Co. m Ironmongers and General Merchants. & si WIfKESS Taylor's Celebrated Cutlery. BEAUTIFUL SHOW NOW itf OUR WINDOWS. PEICES LOWER THAN EVEK. « New Easy," "F. & N," " Columbia,' LAWN MOWERS. AT STARTLING PRICES. SPADES, RAKES, HOES, FC^^nTUT Garden Toolb by Best Makera. The Largeat Assortment and Lowest PriceaM any firm m Aehburton. g 000 YARDS FOWL NETTING to be Sold CHEA.P. FISHING UUJ 1 TACKLE. WE HAVE Just Opened our Ntw Season's Suip'y of FISHING TACKLE, [a. d request an early inspection LICENSES MV? BE OBTAINED FROM 7J6] WE CLAIM FOR THE WAYERLEY BICYCLE FULL EQUALITY WITH ANY BIOYCLE BUILT, AT ANY PRICE, AND BY ANY MAKER. Our Third Shipment this Season is Just Landing, and we will be able to supply Customers without delay. JOHN ORR° AND CO., ASHBUKTON. BICYCLES. BICYCLES. £20 — Ladies' & Gentlemen's — £20 The Celebrated " CRESCENT " Bioyoles INCLtDIKG MUDGXJAEDS, LAMP, & BELL. :o; ■ ri IHESE MACHINES are one of the Highesfc Grade American Cycles, fitted with I all the latest Improvements, and are undoubtedly the besb value ever offered to the Public. SHEEP SHEARS. SHEEP SHEARS. WE have now to hand our Season's Stock of ? *. O. A. Sc Trades Unionists, And Turkey and Washita Oil Stones. GREAT REDUCTIONS IN GROCERIES. Flour, Kerosene, Tea, Soap, Sugar, IN FACT ALL GROCERIES QUOTED LOWKR THAN OHRISTCHURCH PRICES. Splendid Value given m Plated Ware, Cutlery, Spoons and Forks. CKOCMiBWARE AND GLASSWARE A SPECIALTY CHEAPEST HOUSK IN ASHBURTON FOR GROCERIES, CROCKERY, • BRUSHWARE, TINWARE, AND HARDWARE. SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS AND IRONMONGER^ WINE AND SPIRIT MEPOHAKTS, MARKET HOUSE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. ■elcphone No $3