COUNTY COUNCIL.

The following completes our report of yesterday's meeting :— DISTRIBUTING BACKS Tenders ior the distributing races were ordered to be invited for next meeting. BESERVE 223 Ratepayers at Doric petitioned for the changing of the purpose of reserve 223, so that the reserve could be used as the site of a public hall. Mr Lambie explained that the Doric people were in great straits for a place to hold public meetings in, and wanted this bib of land—five acres—declared a Domain and a Board appointed, so that they could build the hall on it. Fuu<ls had been provided for the erecbietTof the hall. The Road Board had been interviewed, and there would be no difficulty about getting a reserve for shingle to replace this reserve. The prayer of the petition was granted, and the Council decided to take the first steps to change the purpose of the reserve. BOKOUQH WATEK SUPPLY The report of the Committee on the Borough Water Supply was read. It stated that a drafb agreement had been prepared and considered, and the Committee recom mended that it be forwarded to the Ash bur ton Borough Council. The agreement was read in open Council and considered. Mr E. G. Wright wired approving of the agreement, but suggesting that if the Borough objected to the extended period for firfit notice the County Council should not insist upon what was practically a two years' agreement, as it was of no real importance to the County Council, while it wa3 con trary to the understanding arrived at with ihe deputation The agreement was agreed to with slight amendments, and ordered to be sent to the Borough Council. THE METHVEN CREEKS. Mr Purnell was empowered to prepare a drcib agreement embodying tho County Council's proposals in regard to Mr Cameron's creeks, and to forward the same to Mr Cameron's solicitors ' ACCOUNTS Accounts to the amount of £936 14a 10J were passed for payment ASHBURTON BRIDGE. Mr P. Stewart wrote, pointing out that he had paid £6 6s in sif weeks in fees for cross ing the Ashburton bridge with his traction engine, and asking for a eefoate. The Council decided that according to the by laws it had no power to make any con cession MAKKEV'S BRIDGE The Hampetead Town Board again approached the Council with & view bo get ting Markey's bridge widened, or a foot bridge placed at the si^e A motion by Mr Johnston was carried that the Hampstead Town Board be informed that Markey's bridge is not under the control of the Council, This was carried again3t an amendment) by Mr Williamson that the engineer report at next meeting on the coat of a footbridge THE QBNEBAL ELECTION Steps were ordered to be taken to hold the general election of the Council on the day appointed by the Act, and arrangements made for the polling as usual, with an extra polling place at Eiffelton TENDERS The following tenders were accepted :— John Dsvery, extension of race (No, 7 contraob, Buapuna) £113 4s. Leases of reserves were granted to Messrs Heseltine, Jamas A\lm } Ashburtoa Saleyards, C. W. Syrnons, W. Elmslie, O. A, M. Jkckley, B. G. Wright, N.Z.A.L. Co,, and Mrs Paly, CONTRACTS Mr Williamson moved for the introduc tion of a clause in the contract* of bhe Council empowering the latter to take over the work after the expiration of contract time WATER CONCESSIONS Several water concessions were granted. The Council then adjourned.

THE TABERNACLE.

Reception of the New Pastor. The public welcome to the Rev W Lamb took place at the Baptist Church on Thurs day last and was a very aucceseful and pleasanb gathering, A large number attended and partook of the tea provided. One table was the gift of the Young People* Society, and on.o the gift of Mrs Henry Osborne ; the others were provided by the ladies of the church and congregation .uxiifcod. The large staff of waiters were kepi busy for a good hour and a half. The evening meeting «?ai largely attended. Mr E Williams, the Chairman, ioated tb<s circumstances which led up to that meeting, and on behalf of the church tendered to Mr Lamb a hearty welcome, asking him as pastor to bake the chair for the evening. Mr Lamb gave an earnest address, stating that fry God's help he hoped to carry forward the work and teaching which had been so faithfully dope *by his predecessor. Mr H Sbeele also gave Mr Lamb a hearty welcome on behalf of the Sunday school and Young People's Society. The Key 8 A Harris, of Lincoln (repre senting the Canterbury Baptist Association) and Rev W Barnetb gave wiaa counsel to pastor and people. Mr WGreenslade, on behalf of the church, thanked all those who had helped to make the meeting a success, and especially those who had helped in carrying on the work while the church had been without a pastor —both .the preachers and those who had so fteely opened their homes to accommodate the pulpit supplies $?fe§ii they came from a distance. During the evening solos were gwe# by Mr and Mrs Garner, Mrs H Steele, and Miss Harding (Willowby); also two quintets by Mr and Mrs J Wheeler, Mr and Mrs T Wheeler, god Miss Harding were much appreciated:

Tasmanian Politics.

Hobart, October 7 The want oi conscience motion was carried by a majority of one. Sir EC N Braddoo will not resign till Wednesday in order to deal with the Transvaal contingent. Mr Meil Lewis' name is mentioned as Sir E Braddon's suc cessor. J

Ashburton Guardian MAGNA EST VERITAS ET PRÆVALEBIT. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1899. Local and General.

%* On the first page bo-day will ba found Mr David Thomas's report on the Aahburton stock market, and Parliamentary ; on the fourth page the continuation of the story " Nada, the Lily." I Unclaimed Letthr.—A letter addressed to Gordon Jones, from beyond the colony, was received at the Aehburton Post Office daring the mouth of July, and is still un claimed. The Legislative Council. —Ib is currently reported io parliamentary circles that government intends to reappoint all the legislative councillors whose term of office expire next week. — Press Association telegram. The Rakaia Railway Accident.—Ab the civil sittings of the Supreme Court, (Ohristchurch, yesterday, Mrs Shead was awarded £750 damages for injuries in the Eftkai* accident,, and her husband £500 compensation for expenses and loss of his wife's society. Hanson was awarded £450 for injuries received in the accident. Thk Tanna Mubdeb.—A Dunedin resi dent who has just returned from a trip to Norfolk Island states that it is not at all likely that the Rev. h\ L. Patcon is one of the victims of the Tanna massacre, as he met the rev. gentleman at Norfolk Island, acd learned that he was then on his way bo Sydney.—Press Association telegram. Serioob Assault on a Constable.— The Commissioner of Police has been informed that Constable Heriihy, of,Wakaia, Ofcago, ia in a critical state, as the resuit of a savage assault made upon him by a man named Early on Tuesday last. The constable was struck a terrific blow on the head with a bottle.—Press Association telegram. Sunday School Soirme—On account of Wednesday next being proclaimed a public feoliday instead of Thursday, the Wesleyan Sunday School tea and concert will be held on Wednesday, and not Thursday as previously advertised. Ticket holders are especially requested to note this alteration ot date. The Oeanoemen.—L.o.L., Ho> %$, held their usual monthly meetiog in the Orange Hall on Thursday. Paat Grand Master Bro, S B Nelson installed ths following officers for the year: — WM., Brother Robert Thompson; W D M., Bro. Chalmers; Secretary, Bro. C Bennett; Treasurer, Bro. S Brown. Ankiversaby Celebration. — Services connected with the anniversary of Baring Square Sunday School will be conducted to morrow by Bey. William Baumber, of Chriatchuroh. A final reheanjal of the festival hymns took place last) night, deft fingers will this afternoon decorate the church, and there appears every probability of this year's services being as pleasing ami profitable as any of its predecessors. The Selwyn Seat.—Mr John Lambie announces his iptention not to contest the Selwyn seat, and the reason he gives (though aot in his public announcement) for doing sn U creditable to him, and will no doubt be appreciated by most men with he*.r£ and head. Before entering upon a campaign in which he was almost certain of success, he consulted his aged father in the Lake dis trict. The old gentleman is ia his eighty ninth year, and bis son has that strong filial affection for him that ia characteristic of his race. Mr Lambie, sen., was averse to his son entering the arena of politics, or joining in the hurly-burly of a contested election, Ia deference to his aged father's wishes, Mr Lambie at once gave him his promise nob to enter the contest His withdrawal will open the way to Mr C. A. C. Hardy, who will no doubt obtain a large measure of support in - the district, and it is understood that Mr 1 Hwcly will announce himself immediately, .

Beware the Parrot.—All who value their cycles will do well to avoid leaving them even for a short space only within the reach of the pet parrot. Only this week one of these pets duriug his investigation ot cork handles and Dunlop racing tyres pub them to a severe test. All the cotk was clean stripped from the handles and the band on the outer cover of a racing machine bore lasting traces of pretty Polly's beak. Elgin Sunday School.—A concert was held at Elgin on Thursday evening in aid of the Sunday school priza fund. The Rev. Mr Inglis presided, and gaveashort addrese, as did the Rev. Mr Raine. An enjoyable programme was submitted, the following giviug assistance in the way of songs and | recitations :—Mrs Raine, Misses Coohrane, I Protheroe (3), Smith, Messrs Oraighead, Jt-ff <on, and Smith, and Masters Smith (5). At ihe cloae refreshments were handed round, and a collection made, which resulted ' in a fsubstantial amount being realised. Arbttuateon Court.—On the Supremo Court, Wanganui, resulting Mr Justice Edwards said he felt bound to correct cer tain statements attributed to the Premier by papers which appeared to infer that there has bean undue delay in the business of the Arbitration Gourt. That delay was attri buted to himself as President of the Court. Ib appeared to him undesirable that an erroneous impression should exist in the matter, and thought it proper to say the Hon. Premier oould have made no statement ntended to impute Avoidable delay to the Court, because he was aware that the vacancy of the office of chief justice for some weeks, and the resignation of Mr Thomson, a member of the Courb, which created a vacancy not yet filled up, had effectually precluded the sitting ot the Court in the South Island, whence the complaints came, since last sitting in March. He thought it proper to say that it was a delusion to suppose the Arbitration Court was in any way under control of Government, The Pre sident of the Arbitration Court was ap pointed for a fixed period and with him rested the control of the business of the Court, and he could be subjected to no interference whatever.—Press Association telegram,

THE CHRISTIAN SOCIAL UNION.

, On Sunday evening last, at the invitation | of the Diocesan branch of the Christian , Social Union, the Rev. R. A. Woodthorpe, MA, preached a speoial sermon in St. Stephen's Church to a very large congrega tion on the objects and work of the Society. He took for hia text Matthew v-17—" lam not come to destroy, but to fu'fil " He eaid that in these worda our Lord stated the true principle of progress. Old ideas pass away, and give place to new ; old institutions are transtormcd or replaced by others more perfectly adapted to the changed needs of a new generation ; (he future is the outcome of the past. la epit-e of the social changes jf the laat 1800 yeate, and the disappearance af nvtny time-honored institutions, the shurch of Christ still remains—ever mani fenting her vitality by (he teaching of the] highest ethical ideala, and by the exercise of her wonderful power of transforming to moral ends (he most stubborn and intractable institutions and customs of human eoaiety We are now passing through an a^e of transition. We see problems of difficulty and prospects of hope. In every large centre of population we are confronted with the problems of poverty, distress, crime, intemperance, gambling, reckless commercial speculation, and a number of difficulties incidental to the massing of large populations in the contracted limits of the great cities. Then there are the problems induced by the complexity of the industrial arbß. Every new invention raiaes a problem for our social life. Try to imagine the life of a man who is doomed to do every day a small piece of mechanical work. He has to live in a back atreeto in a crowded city, and breathe an atmosphere laden with dust and smoke. His occupation is mechanical. He has to make with great rapidity a small part of tome complicated piece of mechani m. What is the > ffact of such a narrow life lived under ■uoh oonditiont t Or think, again, of the difficulties presented to individuals by the growth of mechanical appliances. Ib haa been stated that by the introduction of some kinds of new machinery, for every twenty skilled men only one unskilled laborer would be required. Can wo wonder that men would be apprehensive of the future under such conditions ? Then there are the press ing problems in some countries due to the growth of great monopolies and the accumu lation of capital in the hands of small bodies of men ; and as a consequence there is a great alienation of interests. You have class arranged against class, institution against institution, and a want of sympathy between individuals, due to the increasing impersonal character of our modern industrial life. On the other hand there aro many hopeful signs. There has been a great development in material prosperity, and the standard of living among various classes in the com munity has been gradually raised. The spread of education and the diffusion of literature have naturally made all classes more sensitive to the difficulties of our national life; and this feeling of unrest has been strengthened by the extension of popular government. As we look at our modern life, there are four methods by which ita problems way be dealt with :—(1) We have the men with the abstract ideas They think they are going to solve all questions by the adoption of some abstract scheme. Take an abstract principle like "fraternity" or '• equality." Fr^aoh it apart from its historic relations, and jou may have a French revolution and Bee the sorry spectacle of men killing each other in the name of their common brother hood. (2) Then you have the empiric—the man who collects facts and is full of statis tics. He will speak of the laws of political economy as if they were mechanical instru ments, quite forgetting that statistics re quire a logical interpretation to render them of value. (3) The histories method. Ib recog nises, connects, and explains the facts it has to examine. It traces how one institution arises from another, and what are the causes that have given rise to certain conditions. (4) The philosophic, which examines the human mind, and carefully traces the way in which the human spirit hae> exper ienced itself in tho different stages of its history. It is by the combination of these cwo methods—the historic and the philoso phical—tha.b we gain an insight into the development of our human life. The aim of the community must be to develop strong and vigorous men and women, who will seek the common good, the national well-being. Modern political science distinguishes between the despotic and the democratic state. la the democratic state as we find it in the Engliah-speakiug communities, the authority of the State, as well as the author ity of law, rests upon the will of the people. The will of the people is the expression of its tnmd, When the people in a given territory consent; to obey the State, the State has thereby rhe power to exercise authority over its members. It differs from all other societies or institutions within it as having final authority. The mind of the State ia formed slowly, and finds expresion in law. Hence the vsius < f public opinion, »nd the need for each oit'aan to repognise his duty towards the shaping and maintain taiuing of that b dy of moral sentiment which is expressed in public opinion. To day all great thitkers recognise that the State has an ethical end. It exists for the national well-beug, i c-, the good of the people aa a whole. Bluntsohli, the great German thinker, defines that end as '• the development of the national oapaoitiea, the perfecting of the national life, and finally its completion." The Christian Social Union is a, body of churchmen, who recognise two principles—(l) Thai) the State has an ethical end, and ia bound by moral laws as much as individuals are, (2) That Christ works through His Church for the chrigti»nmiDg of the State, i c. t the church has to guide and sustain the moral conscience of the people, and to inspire ib with Christian motives. The Christian Social Union was founded in the University of jOjpford some years ago, and has spread into the great centres of England, America, and the colonies, It ia essentially a body of educated churchmen, and is naturally strongest in the Univer sities and in the large commercial eitios. Its President is the Bishop of Durham (Dr Weßtsott), the ablest, most cultured and learned prelate of the Anglican Communion. The Union has done a remarkable work, and has been warmly commended to the Angli can Communion by the Bishops who were presenb at the last two Pan-Anglican Con ferences. It is a body of earnest churchmen, whp strive to study social anc} economic questions in the light of Christian principles, and who hops in this way to guide and help the social r«'ad of the .church. Its method is study, and it has done * very valuable work by maintaining the Economic Review (the pioneer in England in the economic sciences), and by publishing the studies of its members in books, mono graphs, and pamphlets. The Union consists oi of the Church of England who fjaye the following obiacts at heart:—(l) To claim for the Ciiristkn law the ultimate authority to rule social practice. (2) To study in common how to apply the 'moral truths and principles of Chriatiapity to ihe social and economic difficulties of the present time. (3) To present Christ in practical life as the living Master and King, the enemy of wrong and selfishness, the power of righteousness and love." At the conclusion of the sermon the preacher made an earnest appeal to the young men of Ashburton to take a rational interest ia tho of their country, and to uphold' the of the

The rise in the prise o! wool and the firm state of the London market will mean in creasing returns of many thousands of pounds for the farmers of Canterbury alone this year. Aa a natural consequence, following the advanced cost of the raw material, alb the principal manufacturers of woollen good I have recently issued revised price lists show ing a considerable rise in the prices of all r£wes<?8> Coatings, Vicugnas, &c. Messrs Craigiiead .& Berryman of this town, how ever, with their'usual foresight, took time by the forelock, and cabled Home direct early in May for a large shipment of the most fashionable Suitings for the approaching Spring season. They also secured large pwroja's from the principal New Zealand mills jaat before the rise, and will give their ! customers the full benefit of their timely contracts. Messrs Crakjhbiao &±h> Bjskry man invite an early inspection of the'if New Goods. Their leading line of Men's Suits to measure for £3 10s, made up in their well- i known style vis'd Jit, should convince the most sceptical of their stealing values

THE TRANSWALL.

Cape Dutch Petition to the Queen. Mr Chamberlain's Reply Reported British Negotiations for Lorenzo llarquez Krugcr Not Allowed to Fight United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, Oct. 6 A Heuter's message states that Presi dent Kruger has forbidden the invasion of British territory, and enjoins the troops to act upon the defensive. Forty-eight Dutch members of the Ctope Assembly petitioned the Queen to relinquish interference in the internal affairs of the Transvaal, and proceed with a joint enquiry. They expressed themselves ac convinced that an ade quate franchise would be forthcoming. Mr Chamberlain replied that Great Britain sought en behalf of the non- Dutch residents in the Transvaal similar rights to those the Dutch enjoyed at the Cape. Every considera tion bad been shown, and he deeply regretted the failure of peaceful efforts. He was unable to accede the request. Sir Redvere Bullor has gon« to Bal moral to take farewell of the Queen. Sir Edward Reed, in a letter to The Times, protests against a section of the Liberals supporting a monstrous tyranny, Mr Gladstone and the Boers themselves, in 1884, never imagined that Great Britain's paramountcy had been surrendered. Pretoria, October 6 President Kruger declared that the Transvaal aspires to be totally free. He complained that the Executive would not allow him to participate in the fighting, Mr Beitz declares he awaits Great Britain's proposals. Capetown, Oct 6 Mr Schreiner offers to mediate further. Mr Hofmeyr and Mr Koizi support the demand for Dr Ley da' recall from Europe. The women aud children have quitted Newcastle. It is officially announced that there is no immediate cause for alarm, Durban, October 6 Major-General Sir Archibald Hunter has arrived in Natal. The arrival of Indian contingents has made the situation secure. Washington, Oct. 6 Me McKinl«y intimated that he would mediate only if both parties re quested him. Paris, October 6 The French anticipate that the quarrel between Great Britain and the Transvaal will somehow be settled. It is reported in Paris that Great Britain is secretly negotiating with Portugal for the purchase or annexation of Lorenzo Marques In the event of such action, France and Russia are likely to ask for compensation. St. Petersburg, October 5 Considerable importance is attached to the movements of Count Muravieff, the Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs, who visited the Portuguese Ambassador yesterday.

The Australasian Contingents.

Melbourne, October 6 Victoria sends 250 men to the Transvaal — half infantry, and half mounted infantry. The Commandants Bat again, and prepared an amended scheme in accordance with Mr Chamberlain's suggestions, which has been forwarded to the Governments. Two large orders have been placed for tinned meats and rabbits, and other big orders are pending. The steamer Viking has sailed with large consignments of wheat and flour for the Oape, The Minister of Defence is en deavouring to secure joint action in shipping the troops by one transport if possible. Hobart, October 6 Four hundred have volunteered for the Transvaal. Adelaide, October 6 In the Assembly the Premier moved a resolution for sending 12(5 infantry to the Transvaal, and paying the transport charges, the cost, including supplementing the Imperial pay, to be about £10,000. Mr Gringer considered the position did not warrant Australian interference. Great Britain could manage the Boers alone, and the money would be better spent in sendipg pro duce and nurses to the Transvaal. Mr Glynn interjected that the Premiers were making a theatrical display for sympathy. Pbrtm, October 6 In th« Legislative Assembly, the Premier moved a resolution expressing ! loyalty to the Queen and sympathy with the jmperial'.Goyernmentjand that the colony .co-operate with the others in sending a contingent to the Trans vaal. The leader of the Opposition, who was supported by several members, opposed the motion as unnecessary. It was carried amid applause.

Received Wak»pu»k» Oct. 7, 9 48 urn, GtrAR»UN office 10,50 a.rn) Sidney, October 7 The Commandant is disappointed with Mr Chamberlain's decision and considers it would havp been much better to send the larger force recom mended by the Commandants. It could then have acted separately. He will probably recommend Government to send a battery of the permanent field artillery with their guns to make the strength of tfre lancer contingent up to 125. It is expected thprp will be considerable opposition in Parliament to the Bending of the troops.

JB^issAsrg, Oct 7 Lieutenant ■ Colonel Riearde will command the Queensland contingent and will join the Imperial army as major, still retaining his rank in the local forces. Perth, October 7 Government has decided upon the immediate equipment of 125 infantry. Melbourne, October 7 Government has asked Mr Chamber lain to allow certain of the Victorian permanent officers to join the head quarters staff in South Africa. The military heads consider that £30,000 will be sufficient to cover the expenses of the Victorian contingent for six months, by which time it is expected to be back,

Boer Brutality.

Women* and Children Struck, Refugees at Lorenzo Marques. Free State Unprepared. Hofmeyer's Visit to Pretoria Abandoned. (Received Wakapuaka Oct. 7, 930 a.m Guardian Office 10.10 a.m) Pretoria, October 6 The Boers are behaving in a frenzied manner, like semi savage?, towards refugees travelling by the trains; pointing rifles at them, striking women and children, seizing babies in order to provoke the fathers. Thousands of destitute refugees have made their way to Lorenzo Marquez. A transport is being sant to convey them to southern ports. An impression prevails that the unpreparedness of the Free State levies and commissariat difficulties are de laying the Boer advance, Mr Reitz declares the prospects of peace are vanishing, President Kruger, in an interview, said the Boers would nob advance unless the British massing at the front and sending heavy reinforcements con tinue. Boer women are practising shooting. They show a bitterly hostile spirit, John Mcßride, an agitator, in appealing for volunteers for an Irish Brigade in Pretoria, said this was a glorious opportunity to retaliate on Ireland's ancient foe, England. Capetown, October 6 Mr Hofmeyer, after an interview with Sir Alfred Milner, abandoned bis proposed visit to Pretoria.

Wellington, October 6 Negotiations are practically completed ; between the Government and Shaw Saville Co. for the charter of the steamer Waiwera to convey the New Zealand contingent to the Cape. Bhe is expected to leave between the 29 h and 30th insb. The Waiwera is at present lying at the Queen's wharf, Welling ton. All her cargo ia to be discharged and the work of converting her into a troopship will be undertaken immediately. Besides the contingent!, the Waiwera will take to South Africa three thousand tons of produce shipped at southern ports. Some of the Canterbury members of the New Zealand contingent arrived to-day, and with fifteen of the Heretaucga men will go into camp at Karori to morrow morning. The Waiwera, which ia to convey the N.Z Contingent to the Cape, Bails, on the 26th.

SOCIAL COLUMN.

[The matter contained in this column is paid for, and is net necessarily in accord with the views advecated by this paper,l

Remember the Sabbath Day to Keep it Holy.

The commandment placed in the middle of the ten, and between the precepts that relate to God and those that relate to mam, is of great moral and spiritual significance, and is worthy of more consideration than it appears to receive. At present there is a growing tendency to be less scrupulous in regard to Sabbath observance, and this sec red institution is being dese crated under the pretence of serving the best interests of all. It is well, how ever, at times to pause awhile, and ask ourselve°, whether we are really a law unto ourselves or whether we are keeping the laws of our beneficent Creator. There are few who would cate to deliberately bVp in destroying the Christian Sabbath, and yet bow few seem to realiy help in maintaining it, and yet is not this a duty when we consider the Sabbath is made for man not for men to do as they choose, but for their rest, for their highest good. In these d*»ys when only those are thought to be broad and liberal minded who are tolerant of almost everything, and who have always an apology for every human folly, those who ven ture to challenge a person's right to do what is contrary to the teachings of the Scriptures ars thought to be narrow-minded religious bigots. But they are our best friends that seek to keep us nearest to the Divine Ideal, and that is, that we shall " remember the Sabbath Day to keep it holyi" And this cannot be done by those who go picnicing, and out for long bicycle rides. There is a great danger of the colonial insatiable greed for pleasure or for gain leading to the Sabbath being almost universally desecrated and for gotten. There are few in this colony, with its eight hours system, and its half-holiday (besides & large number of other holidays) that can justly say they have no time for pleasure without in fringing on the saerednes» of the Sabbath. The much used argument that after a week's confinement a complete change is wanted in the shape of a Sunday drive, or picnic, or cycle trip, counts for very little, for as a rule those who indulge in this way return more fatigued on Sunday evening than on kny day in the week. But what about the moral in^uehce of all this If those parents that go' away to 1 the beach and such place?, taking their children with them, would only think of the moral efleet of all this on their offspring, they surely would refrain from a practice which trains them up to be irreverant, and helps to make them godless^ and is in every way p'rejudical to/ their and^ the nation's best interest*. In this''polony we have no Bible instruction in the day schools there is the greater need j that the Sabbath should be more earnestly observed. At some periods of Jewish history the Sabbath fell greatly into neglect, but these were times of general decadence, and of lapse into idolatry. The Scriptures everywhere assopiate the Divine favor oV displeasure, the rise or faU of a peo ople, with the observance or otherwise | of the Sabbath. The attitude of Ohrist to i the Sabbath is worthy of notice. While He denounced that Pharisaical rigidity which made the day a burden rather than a privilege, aud which directed attention to minute details of its observance, rather than to its highest significance, neither His example nor His teaching took away from its sacredness, or diminished its obligation, except when opposed fco works of necessity or mercy, or of direct service to God. The physiological necessity for a periodical interruption of toil, whether for man or beast, is clearly affirmed in the Scriptures, and is veri fied by all that we have learned by the constitution of living things: it is

confirmed by the experience of all thoughtful m n and of ali nations. A nation without a Sabbath must fall to , a low ebb of civilisation and efficiency, or its people must become prematurely old and worn ou*;. It scarcely needs any special intervention of Divine justice to inflict en those who disregard ;he Sabbath the psnalties denounced by the Hebrew, prophe's. Those who would take away the day of rest from the working man on any pretext are not his friends, If history proves any thing it proves this—-"That the nations which are so unwiso as to sacrifice the day of rest find that in stead of promotng their wealth and happiness they have involved them selves in hopeless slavery. In view of all this, and much more, it should be one of the highest aims of Christiana to guard it for its highest uses. It is clear that inattention to the aacredness of the Lord's day and inability to enter into the inward peace and rest which it represents, are besetting evils of oar times, and hindrances to our attaining to the highest type of Christianity. Then let all those who teach the young urge upon them the importance of " Keeping holy the Sabbath Day," let all preachers and Christian workers speak with no uncertain sound a word of warning against the growing evil of Sabbath desecration, and let all those who make a profession of religion be come examples of God's law to tthers who make no profession, and all those who have at heart the 'highest good of the race and the preserving of those principles which go to un.ke up a strong and mighty people remember the great fact that " Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord." Let all those who wish to hand down to posterity the privileges and blessings which make man's lot so pleasant *s it is, form themselves into a league for the suppression of every form of amusement which destroys the spirit ; of God's Sabbath.

PARLIAMENT.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Wellington, October i Continued frtm fagt /. IMMIGBATIOK RESTRICTION BILL Mr Seddon moved the second reading o' the Immigration Restriction Bill, Captain Russell disapproved of the prin« oiple that a man should not be allowed to come into the colony unless he could read and writs. M»ay desirable colonists who could neither read nor write were more useful than tboee who could do ao in wielding the pick and shovel. Mr Herries condemned the proposal to ship back to the port whence they oame any undesirable immigrant, «c being costly Co the colony. He would Bupporb the second read ing I Mr Sligo stigmatised the Bill as mean and tcurvy. Half of the best people in the colony would have been excluded if the Bill had been in force thirty years ago. Mr Crowther pointed out that under the Bill many meritorious people would be pre vented from coming to our shores who might nob be able to read or write. He objeoted also to the provision to pay the expenses back of the people who oame Mr Bcobie Mackenzie also opposed the Bill, characterising it as the most loathsome that had ever been attempted to be put upon the Statute Book. If the Bill was aimed at Chinamen, why nob say so ? He was ashamed even to discuss a 810 which was to enable the Premier to go on the platform with poll* tical garbage Mr Taylor said we bad in the colony thermal springs that no doubt thousands of people would yet flock to be cured of disease, and yet they could not under the Bill land 3n our shores* He approved of many features of the Bill, but others were too drastic Mr Pirani considered there was nob the remotest possibility of the Bill pasaing this i session, therefore he thought time should not be wasted upon it to the,disadvantage of other more important measures 1 Mr Hogg said the Bill merely intended to ! exclude Asiatics. Some cities in the colony were simply reeking with Chinese Mr Massey personally disapproved of several of the provisions of the Bill, which he would endeavour to amend in Committee. Mr Buchanan opposed the Bill Mr Seddon contended that a const ruction had been put upon the Bill that was tot warranted. The Bill was intended to pre vent Chinese, Assyrians, and Japanese from coming to the oolony in large* numbers, and he contended that it would effect that pur? pose without prejudicing our own rape. The Bill was a copy of a similar measure passed by Natal and several of the Australian colonies, and oertainly it did nob warrant tho opprobrious terms that had been applied to it, The Bill did nob exolude the people of our own race because of inability to read or write, as they were specially exempted. On bhe other hand, it) would prevent Mew Zealand from being made the dumping ground of the rejeeta of otb.tr colonies The seoond reading was carried on the voices WAGIS PROTECTION BtLL The House went into Committee on the Wages Protection BUI Mr Q. Hutchison moved that in the definition " employer " the Crown should be included Lost by 29 votes to 25 Mr Pirani moved an amendment to olause 3 in bhe direction of allowing a mutua agreement between employer and worksr for joint insurance against) accident! for whion bhe employer was nob liable by law, provided such agreement was approved by bhe Stipen diary Magistrate The Premier admitted that there were many just employer* who paid either the whole or part of the insurance premium, but bhe legislation waa to guard against bhe unjust employer Mr J. Hutoheson said all a man wanted was to get his money without deduction, and be left alone to do as he pleased with it. Mr Sl{go said if he thought the workers were in favor of the Bill as it stood he would agree to it, bub be did nob believe that even a majority were in favor of ib Mr Pirani's amendment was carried by 24 bo 23, and the Bill was reported with amendments LKJBN6ZN& fOLL BBGtfLAMOK Hl* The Licensing Poll Regulation Bill was considered in Committee, reported without amendment 1, read a third time, and passed The EEouse rose at 2.30 am

News in Brief.

The annual parish gathering in connection with the Church of 8t Philip and James, Waterton, is fixed for November 2. Readers are requested to watch our adver tising columns for Carson and Co's new advertisement, which will appear in ft few in a few days. The Mayor requests the burgesses to observe Wednesday^ ne*t, Iltjh frit., spufeliq holiday, it being Labor Day. An official notice appears in our advertising columns. She Primitive Methodist anniversary on show day promises to be as successful as usual. Preparations are now well forward. There will be the usual tea and public meeting in the evening. Farmers in the county are adrisad of th° fact that Mr R. Clarke's celebrated draught Bins, Prince Alexander and Craigielee, will be available to them this se&son. Both are horses of an excellent stamp, and aristocratio strain, and breeders will do well to have a look at them

THB ASHBUKTON GUARDIAN: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1899



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HARDLEY BROS. I, 1 XTAVE just opened op their newly < imported Stock of ' Fishing Tackle. I FLIES, MINNOWS, I TRACES, LINES, GAFF HOOKS, RODS, IN 3REAT VARIETY. j A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF Garden Tools AT PRICES THAT DEFY COMPETITION Plumbebs, Tinsmiths, & Gasfittebsj Hat and cold water laid en at the shortest notioe. A LARGE STOCK OF TANKS, BATHS, SINKS, PUMPS, Etc, TO SELECT FROM. ESTIMATES GIVEN WITH PLEASURE HARDLEY Bros. |«. 6 Si 03 .S S -I § 2 < Si- •=" B IsR P £ II j 00 ■ *: !s fe S s ' ■ M GO J_ A MASTERPIECE OF SKILLED WORKMANSHIP is The WOO ZEALAND!A I Narrow Tread, Overhanging Sprocket, Patent Head Tube, Butted Tubing through out* OATEg, LOWBY & CO., BUKNETT STREET.



V<m Hoaten's Cocoa, |lb, lid ; £lb, Is Oarra way Seeds ... ... Bd'per Ib 93 ; lib, 3s 3d Pimento, whole 1 la „ „ Fry's Cocoa, Jib, B£d ; lib, Is 4|d Pimento, sroand... ... Is 2d „ „ Real Good Candles, 4|d per lb ; 83 8i Mixed Spice l|d per packeL per box PIOKLKS—Hay ward's Mixed, lOd per Parafine Candles, plain and fluted, 6|d bottle, 9s 6d per dozen per lb ; 12s 6d per box Cross and Biackwell's, Is 3d p3r Fairy Night Lights, Is 2d per box bottle Flake Tapioca, 71bs for Is Captain White's, 2s 3d per bottle Peatl, 6lbs for Is Ourry Powder lid per bottle 71ba for la Borax  8d per lb Mixed Peel, Lamon, Orange and Git- Alum .., 6d „ „ ron, Bdperlb | Saltpetre ... ... .., 6d „ „ Lemon Peel, 71b tins, 3a 8d Tartarlo Acid ... ... lalOd „ „ lib Tins Asaorfced Jams, 5d per lb ;4a Carbonate Soa-a, 3d per lb, 2s per doz Iba 9d per doz Whole Linseed ... „.. 3d per lb 21b Jars Assorted Jams, 14s 6i per doz Linseed Meal . 4d „ „ Lea aDd Perrin's Saace, large, 2s 6d MATOHKS-Plalds, 4Jd per do», 4s per bottle fte/M , „, a per gross Mellor's Sauce, Is 3d per bottle 250 s Is 6d per dozen Worcester Same, small, 5d ; large, 91 1000 s 5d per box, 4s lOd per Brown's Corn Floor, 3d per lb dozen Mazlna <M per dozen 5s 6d Bryant and May s Safeties, 83 per Whiting, f b for Is „ dozen Morton's Cream of Tartar, Is 3d per lb Yarmonth Bloaters, 9 for la Preserved Fruit, 2£lb tlnp, 8d per tin, Maconochie's Fresh Herrings, 6£d per 7s 6d per doz tin .English Cut Loaf Sa«ar, 3|d per lb „ Herrings in Tomato, lOd Tomato Sauce* 9.1 per bottle per tin ©olden %uro, 2lb 6d, 41b Is, 561b 11s „ Herrings in Shrimp, lOd 2ft ' per tin Reacle, 21h 6d. 41b Is, 71b Is 9d „ Kippered Herrings, lOd FKwb Raisins 6|dperlb per tin Finest! Sultunas 7|d „ t , „ Preserved Bloaters, lOd Finest Ourroncfl 6d „ „ per tin per case 4fd   Auckland Mullett ... ... 7d per tin Stewing F!*b 7|d „ „ Oysters ... ... ... 8d „ „ French Plcus (choice) ... 1« >* » Sardines, large Alberts ... Is „ „ Stewing Plams 3d „ „ Sardines, large 81 „ „ Finest Muscatels Is )& „  Sardines, small ... 4d „ „ Califomian Muscatels ... Is „,. Salmon, Holly leaf ... lOd „ „ Pates, extra fine, 31b boxes, Is 9d per Salmon, other Brands ... 8d „ „ j,q X OlL—Lucca, 2s 4d per bottle Almonds, Jordan 2s 4d per lb Salad, i pint 6d i pirn 10d Almond-, Valencia ... Is 6d „ „ Castor, | pint 5d I pint 10d AlinMdtf, Sicily Ib 4d „ „ Sheops Tongues, lib Is, 21b Is lOd Barce>,?na Nuta ... ... 8^ »> »» Corned Beef, Mutton, Spiced Beef, 21b Shell Almonds ". ... 10d „,, tin, Is Day and Martin's Paste Blacking, 4^d Crosae and Blackwell s assorted Pastes, per dpz s Per b°fct'e» l^3 6d per dozen Day and Martin's Jar Blacking, 6d per Potted Meats, assorted, 6d per tin bottle Bovrii, 2oz, la lOd. French Blacking, 2d per tin, Is 9d per Leiberg's extract, Is 9d per bottle <j Ol Patent Groats, Robinson's, lOd ; Har- Klxey'a Blacklead, Id aizei, 3d per doz per's, 9d per tin James' Dome Blacklead, 6d per dcz I Mellioa 1 Food, la Bdper tin



ARIEL BICYCLE CLUB. OPENING SPORTS. HALF-MILE HANDICAP. Fibst HEAT-Chas. Willis 1, H. Holland 2. Third Hbat-A. Huston 1, F. Williams 2, Final HALF-MiLE-Chas Willis 1, A. Huston 2. Time, lmin 8 2-sth sees THREE-MILE HANDICAP. Chas. Willis was placed first A. Huston second H. Holland third. ALL THE ABOVE RIEERS WBRE MOUNTED ON THE VAYOURITE WAVERLEY BICYCLE, Which must prove that this popular machine cannot be beaten for racing purposes] —(o)- — M^n JSOLE AGENTS FOB NEW ZEALAND. JOHN ORR & C 0... ASHBURTON, JOHN ORR AND GO'S REVISED LISTw M|| ... m |B <V * , |||, mi 1111-1111--I WE CKim to be the Leading Firm of G.-ooers, Ironmongers, and Crockery Merchants in Ashburton. We import all our Stock from the Home Markets for Spot Cash, and are therefore in the best position tn supply the public with only genuine goodß at the lowest possible price for cash. We guarantee all oar goods faU weight and finest quality. We never charge for packing and delivery, all goods at the Railway Station free. Any person leaving an order »iih us can get a parcel ticket, and therefore always be sure of having their go >Is at tha station in time. No charge for ticket. TUT /^TTT> 6 5a p&r Ton — Jf XJ\J UXV 'PER SACK 133. — SUGAK- J3i«l per ilb wltn Tea /_\ !&lARAVILLA GARDEN TEA— la lOd, 2a, 2a 4dJ-perllb slb Box .w 83 9d, 9a 7d, lla . | 101b Box .» .- .- 16a Bd, 18s 4d, 21a 8d KOZIE TEA — 10!b Box, 18s 4d ; 61b, 9s 7d GOLD LEAF TEA 101b Box, 18a 4d i 61b, 9s 7d -PROVISIONS - FACTORY BUTTER—Fern Leaf and Button's always in stock. CHEESE—Finest Factory, 6d per 1b BAOON AND HAMS — " Lewis'," " Morepork," "D. Mc'Jallum." Mild Cared Hams, Sides and Roils, 7sd. GORE OATMIAL-251b Bag,:2s|6a