The Ashburton Guardian.

Ashbcrton : Monlay, October 10, 1899.

price t One Penny

Vol xxi. no. 4942

PARLIAMENT.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Willtngton, October 13 The Couooil met at 2 50 pm ' THIRD HEADING The third reading of the Gaming tod Lotteries Acts Amendment Bill was carried by 18 to 10 IMMIGBATIOIf RESTBIOTION BILL It was decided to agree to the amendment* inserted by Ihe House of Representative! m the Immigration Restriction Bill SECOND READINGS Th« second readings of the Police Provi dent Fund, Labor Day, and the Native Land Claims Adjustment Bills, were agreed to on the voices IN COMMITTEE The Millers Hours of Labor Bill passed through oommittfte. and the Council rose at 4.40

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wellington, October 13 The House met at 2.30 ] COAL The report of the Cool Committee was presented, recommending that the haulage rates be revised on the principle tf giving relief to those props ties most remote from the ports of shipment; that the system of loading coal by staiths at Westport should be superseded by hydraulic crane system; that Government obtain expert information as to the price at which coal can be conveyed by sea, end, failing the adoption of suuh s^alo by the companies interested, that Go° vcrnment take into consideration the ad vieab'eness of procuring steamers for the purpose of conveying coals purchased by Uovercment at the ports of shipment to the various ports now being supplied from the West Cousf, and opening retail agencies under State control; that legislation be passed providing fur the weighirg of coal by by tho retailer to tho consumer, and afford ing buyers the fullest facility for satisfying themselves aa to the weight of their j.ur chas6«. It was moved that the report he oa the table, and be printed and referred to Government for consideration Mr Duthie opposed tie adoption of the report until memters h*^ had time to debate it, and moved that consideration be deferred till Tuesday next The Pnemier eaid that while tho hard working minrr got only 2* per ton for hew ing coal, and tne consumer paid £2 for it, the middlemen were amassing large fartuuea. It was said that Government were pow^rlcs* to effect reduction rathe price of coal. That might ba tiue of p.*st Government?, but it couid not be said of the present admichtra* lion, who had the power and intended to exercise it if necessary. An important factor m Ihe high price of coal was that a monopoly practically txiated, and it was the duty of Government m lha interests of the people to step m and endeuvor to reduce the cost. If the State could buy coal at l?s 6.1 per tou, why should the poor cottager have to p»y £2 Captain Rusnell contended that S ate interference m such affairs was pr< judicial m the highest ..degree. It was admitted that the cost ot hewiug was not excessive, aud he was certain that capital had not been remunerated, while there was no evidence that the shipping companies were charging too high freights. How were they then going to reduce the price ? The debate was interrupted by the 5 30 adjournment The House resumed at 7 30 BILLS ADVANCED The Pacific Cable Authorisation Bill was read a second time. The amendments made m the Local Government) Voting Rtform Bill were agreed to. The Factories Act Amendment), As signment of Small Debts, The Native Land Laws Amendment, The Trustees Act Amendment, The Pharmacy Act Amend ment, and the Government Life Insurance Act Amendment Bills were read a second time, it being agreed to commit them at a i later stage. { PACIFIC OABLB AUTHORISATION BILL The House went into Committee on the Pacifio Cable Authorisation Bill In reply to Captain Russell, the Premier said all the responsibility incurred by the colony was to pty interest on one ninth the cost of construction. The company pro posed to charge 3s per word for cables, which was the charge now made by the present company; The Bill passed through the Committee after a.brisk debate without amendment. FACTORIES BILL The Factories Act Amendment Bill was committed Mr Lewis moved an amendment) m the direction of allowing a woman or girl to work forty-five hours m five days instead of six if the employer and worker were agree able, and if this were approved by the In* spector of Factories. Mr Seddon objected, on the ground that the amendment was against the principle ol eight hours a day. Mr G. Hutchison did cot think the amendment would be carried, but hoped a division would be taken to show who the narrow-minded members were who opposed the weekly holiday After further debate the amendment was lost by 29 votes to 24 An amendment was moved by Mr Graham to the proviso to clause 2 to add ]*m factories to the exemption This was carried by 30 votes to 19 An amendment to add tho words " used exclusively as jam factories " was lost by 24 votes to 21 A further proposal to add " printing and bookbinding establishments" was lost by 32 votes to 13, and another to add " dairy factories " by 31 votes to 15 A new clause was added defining ' factory' to mean where not Ibbb than two persons besides the owner were employed. The Bill as amended was repotted. FATIVS LASD LAWS. The Native Land Laws Amendment Bill was committed, and afier considerable dis° cusßion progress was reported on the Bill. OTHER BILLS. The Assignment of Small Debts Bill was taken m committee but progress was im mediately reported. The Animals Protection Act Amendment Bill was committed. An amendment that the date of the opening of tho season be Ist April instead of Ist May was loot by 27 to 14. A motion to report progress was carried by 22 to 21. The Trustees Act Amendment Bill was ■ommitted, and progress immediate'y after reported. SILLS PASSBD. The Pacific Gable Authorisation, and the Factories Act Amendment Bills were read a third time i»nd passed. The House rose at 3.30 a.m.



.. ...^ * Dbar Boy,— TTOFgrfat baby I Are you t> ill mod abou the tiff we had the othcr'nfght Don't keep a grudge over a little'thing like that. I haven't teen him «ir.ce,and next tltn* Ido Til be very cool to him. Will that do! Oome over aiid tee me toon ; my new wheel haearrlvod It'ea beauty* I told yon I was going to get a STERLING,Sand (I have. I'ho more I hear and ice of ie the gladder I am Not a word against it, and all the girli who have ridden one say it is too perfectly lovely. No trouble with repair*. Strong at an irooolad and to dainty m appearance. Ib ila darlicg. Juit call on the agenti>nd they will 'tell you all about the chain and bearing* and thing* better than I can. But Ido hop* you'll get one. I'm sure I'll like your looks best on a STERLING. ToHta lovingly,— NCLUB. NATIONAL MORTGAGE'AND- AGENCY COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. (Limited,} I Capital «£l,oooiooo £200,000 PAID UP. London Office B,[ Great Winohester|gStreet NOTICE W FARMERS XU% are making: ADVANCES on GRAIN, etc., for Shipment on growers accotmt, and, having a thoroughly tficienb Staff ir London, cau ensure clients interests at that end having the best possible attention, while selling and ship ping charges are kept at the lowest possible scale. We are also m a position to secure freight to London at the very lowest current rate by Direct Steamer. Grain received at out Warehouses* Addlngton, and advanced upon if required ; also Grass Seed and Clover?, our machinery for cleaning the latter being of the latest and bestej American patterns. FROZEN MEAT, wo handle m large quantities m both the North and South Islands of New Zealand, employing a special Salesman la London, who has been io our service for sorot> 15 years, and gives special attention to the disposal of c ensign* ments without the intervention of outside Brokers. WOOL CONSIGNMENTS, either for local or shipment, will aiways have our usual care, which has earned Us own , reputation from our position m the Hit of Wool Exporters for New Zealand, while our local salesmen are Messrs Pyne and Co., whose care and attention to the Wool Business is fully recognised by Canterbury Producers. ADVANCES. — We are prepared to make these on Produce placed m our hands for Sale, or pending ultimate ship ment at FIVJE FRK CENT ISTBRKST FrRB Of Advance Commission. GL F. MAETIN MANAGER. In connection with the above|we leg to Intimate that MrFdward Saundeis has been appointed to act as our Sob-Agent m the Ashbarton County, and will afford all information as to charges, etc., on produce placed m the Company's hands for Sak or Shipment, also for the sale of Woolpacks, Corn Sacks, Seeds, etc., all of which we import, or supply. 9 69 ARMERS and Visitors to Aihburton, will find Mrs MoGrkoor's Befreth ment Rooms, at the corner of East and Burnett Streets, the most central and best m town. Hob Luncheons daily from 12 to 2 Tea, coffee and light) refreshments at ail hour*. Confectionery and fruib of the best always m stock. For Bronchial Coughs take Woods' Grea Peppermint Cure—U 6d and2»6d



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NlcolK,Bros. [ISLINGTON FERTILISERS [for GARDEN USE MAY be obtained m Cwt. and half Cwt Bigs from NIOGLL BROS., District Agents NEW SEASON'S SEEDS, RAPE, Ciover»,, Ryegrass, Oook»foot, Cowgrass, etc, ab lowest market prices. NICOLL BROS., East Street FREEZERS. FREEZERS. T7IARMERS wishing to consign Sheep on their own account can book space ab any time to suit their own convenience, by com manioating with as. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. 8 \jrfElj*E~o7sH BUYERS OF FAT SHEEP lAND LAMBS! AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES. NICOLL BROS, East Street, Awhburton. mHE CHRIS'I CHURCH MEAT CO X Limited* ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any ot her crop, and to suit any description of soil. GREATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE Nicoll Bros, store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive proinpr attention. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS J. L. HIGGS, ART DECORATOR & SIGN WRITER, TT7ISHES to intimate to the Ladies o Ashburton that he has made a Special Study of COLOUR during the last Seventeen Years, and is therefore prepared to give the GREATEST SATISFACTION] IN HOUSE DECORATING. Tbbhs Moderate. Workmanship Beook to None. Apply early to avoid the rush! for SPRING CLEAFINGr J. L. "HIGGS, TANCRED STREET. CLOTHING FACTORY. Hew Goods. Hew Goods TyrOW OPENING UP. 50 dozen 50 MEN'S AND BOYS' STRAW HATS ALSO,— LATEST & MOST FASHIONABLE PATTERNS IN TENNIS SHIRTS & TIES. Large Assortment to choose from, New Zealand CLOTHING FACTORY. F. H. BEOKINGSALB, Manager. MISS CARSON. mEACHER of Pianoforte and Organ, _L For terms, etc., apply at Residence Corner of Wills and William Streets near Wakanui Road East. 19$ WANTED Known-That now is the time to make selections of Costumes for the Summer, Full ranges of choice materials m Novelty Colorings. See ours irst.—MiTCHELL & Turner i.



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~~~ MISS GRAHAM, ARCADE CHAMBERS. f^ ENERAL and Legal Copying, Teat'" \X moniala, Circulars, Specification*, and Documents of all descriptions promptly and accurately copied on the Typewriter. Agent for Typewriter and supplies. Pupils by special arrangement. 8 298 Licensed to sell Stamps. OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER * EXPERT (Late of London), TTISITS Ashburton and surrounding V Districts every four months "-vie. March, July, and November. ORDERS may be lefb with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Muslo Studio, Arcade Chambers, Aahburton . *r a Commercial Hotel 25 FINEST Strain Mangold Seed, 9d per lb; finest selected Carrot Seed from 2s 6d per lb; Turnip Seed from 7d per lb, at Fletcubb B?os,, Cash Supply Stores.,



LOOK OHBAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT SOMERS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled during the la twelve months. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. This Coal Is the Best and Cheapest Steam \nd Household Coal m the market. Used m the Woollen Factory and Cant* bury Floor Mills. GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES so G. T. PARK, | MOUNT 3O M K.R.S,



OWISG TO THE tNfXP CTtiD AtUUVAIi OP 30 CASES 30 OF New Goods per s.s. lonic, TTTHIOH were intended for oar Nsw Building, we have taken TEMPORARY PREMISES, (BELOW MR BURNARD'S) WHERE WE INTEND MAKING A GRAND DISPLAY OF Oilcloths, Linoleums, & Curtains, MITCHELL & TURNER. Ashburtou Furniture Warehouse. — WICKEE AND ' FANCY CHAIRS — i|^fc^^Mw t'| With and without In New [and [Choice Cushions, Designs at &t PriC6S t0 BUib Reduced Prices. itom 5^6 eacll' Linoleums, Carpets, f''r i?-";- t- f@fei§i^sl^^f3^ff^y A choice assortment Rugs, Tapestries, g^'/ >^^^"S^s"^y'lS [*^ \zi o* CrctoDn6B, for Cretonnes, Mats, ir/ j^iT^^w^P^ffilSSS ToiledJ Ware, etc. :I^-^^S^^Ss^SM Cushions, to choose :^;'?"fsi^?^fjii;-;rt~f^3-v^S? from, FI"TJRINIXXJft*L! o all hinds ma-fe on the Premiaes* Large £ tucks of BEDSTEADS always on hand and arriving direct from Makers. T. H. UIN DRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANCRED STREET, opposite [Aboadb, GARDEN SEEDS 3dpetpMk6\ 12..Packeta for;2e[Bd CtA.RDEN SEEDS NIMMO A3SD BLAIR'S CELEBRATED; VEGETABLE SEEDS. —■^—■—— i. j NIMMO AND BLAIR'S STANDARD FLOWER SEEDS Id — PER PACKET — Jd GARDEN TOOLS, GARDEN TOOLS, SPADES, SPADES, FORKS, FORKS, RAKES, RAKES, HOES, HOES, OF EVERY DESCRIPTION AT LOWEST PRIOEB. SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS. MARKET HOUSE, BUKNETT STKEET, ASHBURTOH Telephone No 53



J. SEALY AND CO. NEW SEEDS! NEW SEEDS! NEW SEEDS! FOR THE FARM— lncluding Clovers, Byegrass, Cocksfoot, Turnips, Eape and Peas. NEW SEEDS FOR THE VEGETABLE GARDEN In any Quantity Required, or m3d acketß NEW FLOWER SEEDS IN Id PACKETS OR 3d PER DOZEN PACKETS ASSORTED. NEW|GARDEN REQUISITES~IN ENDLESS VARIETY. ——.Qwj ■ ■ ■■■ ■ WHEELBAND'S BLIGHT 9PROrFIO.—Oae dressing according to direotio t will thoroughly eradicate Scale Blight from fruit trees. TREE LUCERNE EB'fSr«d J. SEALY AND CO. 8 52 WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. X AM now>aking|LlßEßAL CASH ADVANCES,*;FREE OP,. COMMISSION, upon all W OOJLj'placed m my hands for Sale oither m kshbutton, Timaru, or for Shipment. —-— This Season's WOOL SALES for CANTERBURY hay« been fixel as under, viz :— CHRISTCHURCH-November 23, 1899; December 14, 1899; January 18, 1900 February 9, 1900. TlMAßU—December 1, 1899; January 5, 1900; February 7, 1900. \ WOOLPACKS and all Station Requisites supplied at Lowest Market Rates. ' D. THOMAS, Ashburton. -PUKEJEEDS- I HAVE lately erected, regardless of Cost, the MOST COMPLETE Seed Cleaning* .Plant South of the Line, and I now a-k intelligent Farmers to inspect the same at Work, lamVnow prepared to CLEAN for Farmers any Description of SEEDS & GRAIN And will GUARANTEE to give them SATISFACTION. I c*n Supply Best RYEGRASS and COCKSFOOT, locally grown; tlm, B«9b CLOVERS Dressed by my own machines, the purity of which must be [eeeu to be appreciated. / Aho-HuBST and Son's Best ENGLISH CLOVERS, .TURNIPS, RAPE, [LUCERNE, TREFOIL, Etc. DAVID THOMAS, W. H. COLLINS & CO.. A RE now landing ex "RUAHINE/' at Lyttelton, a very Choice Selection of i rtistie Wall Papers just m time for the SPRING CLEANING, THESE Papers have all been selected by Mr Ooluns, who is atfpresenfc m England, and therefore intending Customers can rely on getting something really GOOD at W. H. COLLINS & COS., PAINTING & PAPERHANGING WAREHOUSE, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Tei.kphon -14 & J5. P.O. 80x—35. BABT HTBEET H. M. JONES. _(x)~ Orickoting& Lawn Tennis Material. "I" M PORTED direst from the bsafc London makers. Bats, youths and men'e, «'»peci»Hy JL selected." The excellent Union Driver Champion, and othero. Bsllb, Stumps, Glovee, Pads, Shields, eto. RACQUETS.—-The London, The Popular, The Champion, Victoria, Sampson, snd others. TENNIS BALLS.— Slaymjers, Wiadena, and The Silverton. —SEWING MACHINES.- — AGENT 3 FOR MIJ-NER AND THOMPSON^ — PIANO — By Brinemead and Sons, Hopkinaon, Gobb and T)"r A IVT/^Q „ KftllmaD, Wagner, Collard and Oollard, Broad- X xiili V./O wood, Haake, Spaethe, Channell and Sou, Lipp — PIANOS — and Sohn. — OUGrAIVS— By Beli and Co, Smith, and fche Needham Company, f\T2f^ A "XTQ Willcoxand White, Mason and Hamlin, the Chicago Com- V/JLivXiiLlAI O pany, Palace Organ Company, and other makers. — CJ>JfcCGr.AIN»— From d3fc* lOs to £50. OIKG-A.NS Fbom ... .- .- .« ... .„ LOs per month JPIAJNOW -. ... . m »Og,, „; LALL INSTRUMENTS GUARANTEED. - Best Cash Valub Obtainable Latest Books by every Mail, at Published Prices for Oash, Magazines and Periodicals. at LOWEST CASH PRICES m all Departments. Equal to Ohrintchurofa and Dune din Bouses. Do your Bußinens here and keep the Trade m the District) INSPECTION INVITED. h. m.""Jones.



Shipping. SHAW, BAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY. LIMITED. FOR LONDON. jfai "OOYAL MAIL STBSA rfplwPHSh^-*-*' MERS, wifchenperloi <wcommod»tlon for all olassee *i^s* of passengers, calling ai Monte Video or Rio, Tenerlffe and Ply. month. Vessel Ton Commanderl From Date. lonio _ 4748 Kempaon Wel't'n Oct. 1( Uothlo «. 7730 Ridley ... Wel't'n Deo *! CARGO STEAMERS. Waiwera.»|6SooSfcaarb Well'toniOob 26 Kumara .J6SOO Scotland — Nov 25 Tokomaru 6232 Maxwell — Deo Mamari „. 135831 — Deo E. W. HANMER. Agent. fT% H E j&kfiM/fi? NSW ZEALAND <jfljjg|l&^SHrpplNo OO.'S LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Vis. MontM Vid«e, Tenerltfe & Flynurata. Best Accommodation for all olasase of PaMengere ab Lewwt R&bea. -—— Bteamen. Toas, Departure. Data. RuaWne 6127 Bluff Oct. 4 Waimate 5610 — Oct 26 Wakanui 5706 — tfov 30 Rakaia 5628 — Dec 28 Paparoa j 6372 ■— jlo follow Jf«r further p&rtloular& apply tie fRIEDLANDER BROS., Lsd. Agents, Atihburten. ~~WHIOH WILL YOU TAKE f A RTIFICIALLY Coloured and adul- JTjL terated Teas from China and Japan— OR BRITISH GROWN . . . . DIAMOND JUBILEE. 4 Irawatteegardeh|) x I DIftHOWDJUBHEEf c i? % I 5 m-fS t: *. "M'KENZIE'S" HONDAI LANKA TEA. Agents : MESSRS SHEARMAN BKOS., Ashburton, and GUDSELL, Tiuwald. Mb Charles Kabdy, Rakaia Messes Hibbs Bros., Methven Mrs Maby Johnson, Chertsey Packed and sealed m Ceylon. Prices : X, la lOd ; XX. 2s ; XXX, 2* 2d ; XXXX, 2% 6d. ~fiHSNRY BTBPHENBON, (ouccosßor to Alfred Harrison.) . Established 2Q years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing gales of Stock, Household Purol* ore, etc., as per arrangement, m any part She county. Advances made en Goods placed m my bands for Sale. Regular Consignments of Colonial Grown and Island Fruit sold privately through the week, and at Auction on SATURDAYS. Agent: Norwich Onion Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PTANOS and ORGANS on time pay msntw from ££O& per month. HENKY STEJPHENSON, AUCTIONEER i ASHBURTONPERMANENT~BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. TEE SOCIETY is now taking MONEY ON DEPOSIT Fixed (Twelve Months 4£' per cent. Full'partiauSars on application. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager. Officer Tanorcd Street THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS " ! «• The Bambler:' i HAVING sold oat of my old stock of these superior Bicycles, I have Jose opened np a fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER/ SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RACERS, & ROADSTERS n ail dzea''and allotted with the ever asting G & J detachable Tyre. CALL AISD INSPEOI THE STOCK. Price Easy, Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK. OTHER MARE 3 FITTED WITH G & J TYRESi r- D. THOMAS.