EPHEMERIS.

Phases of Moon for October

SUN,

THE ASHBURTON TRAIN SERVICES

Trains leave Ashburton daily for— OHRISTOHUROH—at 7.20 am, 11 am,

3.15 p m, 7.5 p m (express) TIMARU—at 10.55 a ra, 3.50 pm DUNEDIN—at 12.54 pm (express) SPRINGBURN-at 4.25 p m

Trains arrive daily at Ashburton from— OHRISTOHUROH—at 10.45 &m, 12,47

p m (express), 8 pm TIM ARC—at 10.35 am,265 pm DUNEDIN—at 6.57 p m (express) SPRINGBURN-~at 9.45 a m

Mail Notics.

Mails close for the following places as under, subject to the necessary alterations; — 1 TUE3DAY, OCTOBER 16 For Northern Ports and Westport, per Tarawera, at 6 30 p m

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18 For Australia (Due Melbourne Oot 24), and Tasmaaia, (due Hobarb Oct 22), India, China Straits Settlement, South Africa, also United Kingdom (specially addressed cor respondence only) and Continent of Europe via Brindisi, per express, to connect with Westralia at Bluff, at 12 30 a m

For Northern Ports, and Australian CofonieKdue Sydney Oct 24), per Mokoia, at 2 50 pm

SECOND EDITION Commercial.

ASHBURTON GRAIN MARKET

The Ashburton Agency of the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canter bury, Ltd, quote as follows on October 15, 1900:- Wheat— Prime milling Pearl _. 2s 2d to 2s 3d „ „ Tuscan... 2s 3d „ „ Hunter's 2« Id to 2s 2d Oats —Duns ... Is 5d to le 6d Danish Is od to Is 6d Canadians Is 7d Sparrowbilla Is 6d Barley—Malting, prime 2s Inferior Is 6d Peas—Partridge, 2a 3d Chaff—Good oatsheaf 47s 6d to 50s Grass Seed—Old pa&ture, 2s to 2s 3d New „ Is 6d to Is 9d The above are prices current paid to farmers on trucks at Ashburton.

RISE IN NEW ZEALAND MUTTON.

WOOL IN BRISK DEMAND.

United Press Association—By Rleotrio

Telegraph— Copyright

(Received October 15, 922 p.tn)

LOKDON, Oct. 14

Meears Dilgety and Company have do* elated a dividend of 4s a share, and carried forward £36,062. All classes of New Zealand mutton and lamb have risen |d on htab week's quotations. River Plate heavy and light are b>th at 3^d. New Zealand beef is unohangei. Ats the rabbit Bkins sales, 1418 bales were offered, and 1362 sold. The prices were irregular, but showing an advance of £d to Id. The lead imports for the month are 15,024 tons, including 4103 tons of Australian. Tne exports are 3724 tons. At the wool sales, 47,650 bales are on the catalogue to date; 44,954 have been Bold. All classes are in brisk demand, and prices are very firm. Continental buyers are eagerly competing with the British for merinos at the highest priced. The Restland clip sold for 16|i,

ASHBURTON STOCK MARKET.

The usual weekly stock sale was held ab the Ashburton yards to-day. There was a fair attendance. The entries of cattle and sheep were still limited. 16 head of cattle with half a dczan yearlings and calves made up the entries in that department, no prime beef being included. Fat cows made good rates, fetching £4 15-3 and £7 10s, Heifers .brought) £6. £5 2s 61, #6; springers made £4 10 jj dairy cows £2 10s for poor quality ; dry oowe £3 15a; vealers 20s ; calves 31s t and yearlings £2 7s. The sheep yarding comprised aboub double the entries of laib week's sale,

the bulk being ewes with lambs. Only nine pens of butchers sheep were yarded, and as a result met with good sales under brisk competition. Messrs Friedlan' der Bros, D Thomas, E W Hanmer, and N.Z. Farmers' Co»op, cleared the various lines at 17s lOd and 22s 6d for crossbred wethere, 19a 6d and 21s 3d, for crossbred ewes. Merino wethers Bs, half breds 13s 6d.

In store sheep good oompebition resulted, and prices maintained a high level. The Farmers' Cooperative Association sold 62 crossbred ewes and 45 lambs, all counted, at 10a 2d ; 97 ewes and 105 Jamba at lls B<i; for a line of 532 crossbred wethers, off tussocks, 14s 6d was realised, 75 merino wethers making lls 3d. Meesrs Friediander Bros bad good sales in 19s 3d for a nice line of crossbred wethert, well forward, whilst another lot of halfbreds made las Zi ; for crossbred ewes with lambs they obtained 12a 4d, 9a 7d and 8» 6d, all counted. Merino wethers in backward condition, numbering 200, were passed in at 5s Bd< Mr D Thomas realised 11s 7d for ewes with well grown lambs, and the auction sb a whole proved very gatisfaotory to vendors. As intimated in our advertibing columns, the nexb Tinwald sale will take place on Monday, the 22nd, instead of Tuesday ,

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1900. THE POSITION IN CHINA.

A new element seems to have been introduced into the situation in China, and it doss not improve matters. On the contrary, it seems not at all un likely that if the rebellion against the present Imperial dynasty in Ohina, which now appears to have taken definite shape, is not very soon quelled, a general upheaval of the population of that vast country will result. And should that occur, who shall foretell the end ? We must not lose sight of the [enormous resources of China, the inexhaustible supplies of man at her command, If her people would only pull together, or even if the masses would only support one party there, as for instance the present rebelfy what could the Powers do with the forces they now have in that country % Their few thousand troops would be simply overwhelmed, and although they might make a gallant defence they could not bold their own. The success of the allied Powers in Obina would seem to depend almost entirely upon the dis sensions which prevail amongst the political parties amongit t&e Qhiaese themselves; We are not at all sure, however, that all these outward signs pf disagreement are genuine indie*- 1

turns of internal strife. If the previous I dealings of the Chinese with the wes- ■' tern nations may be taken. as a guide to their present proceedings, we should I Bay that all we are told about rebels,and so forth, may as likely as not be mere masquerading to deceive the Powers, The Chinese authorities would think nothing of causing a few hundreds or even thousands of people to be slain to assist in any such scheme. But whether the present so-called rebellion against the Mancbu dynasty is a real movement or not, the gravity of the situation is distinctly influenced by this uew element. It ia interesting in this connection to read Henry Norman's views on' the future of China, In con cluding his " Travels in the Far East," he says that there is " no such thibg as •• China," at all—this country of rag tag and pig tail will be a partition among the nations." , , " I think," says Mr Norman, " that ahe will ulti mately go to pieces, under the pressure of the coofiictißg interests that focua upon her." This Chinese question is a momentous one. A distinguished French traveller has said, l( It is in Asia once more that will be decided the destinies of the world. In Asia will be founded, and will increase great empir.es, and whoever succeeds in making his voice heeded in the Far East, will be able also to speak in dominating accents to Europe," If this be true, and who shall say it is not, we may await with expectation and interest of no ordinary kind the con clusion of the British elections, when we are assured the Imperial Govern ment will formulate a decided policy for the Far East.

Local and General.

Btoteb—Hubbsrd, Hall and Co., Christ church, are prepared to give 7d per 1b at Ashburton for fresh Dairy Butter up to end of February for any quantities.—(Advt.)

Th» Mails—The Mokoia, from Mel bourne and Hobart, arrived at ihe Bluff yesterday morning. Her mails should arrive this evening.

Good News,— Our cables this morning from London contain good news for farmers, mutton and lamb having advanced £ i, while wool is in brisk demand, and prices firm*

A A C & A o—Tho annual meeting of this Club will take place this (Tuesday) evening at 8 o'clock, and all those interested in amateur sports are requested to attend.

Thb A, &. P. Show. — Entries for the Ashburton A. and P. Association's annual show, to be held on Tuesday next, 23rd mists, cloße with the secretary (Mr W. Simpson), at the Arcade this (Tuesday) evening, at 6 o'clock.

Invalided Troofebs—Troopers E Willis (Ashburton) and J Clark (Greenstreet), are expected to arrive in Ashburton this evening by the last train. Two troopers wont through by the express today to their homes in the south.

A Good Sbason—General reports through out the Ashburton county indicate a great growth of feed. L»mbs and other stock are growing apace, and the promiie of a highly satisfactory season through the whole district is apparent.

Gardening Reminder —See to success ional Bowings of all leading vegetable crops The main crop of carrots should be sown by tbo middle of the month, tcarlet-ronners and French beans about the end. Fill up blanks in any sowings and hoe and weed constantly. Plant herb^sow celery,vegetable marrows and pumpkins

Volunteers— Lieut. E F Nicoll, of the Guardß, who attended the recent examina tions by the fiouth Canterbury Military Board, at Timaru, has been notinad that he succeeded in obtaining a commies on its a subaltern. Hia figures of merit were 84.

Winchester Fishing Notes —Up to last Thursday broken heavy weather stopped all fishing BJDoe when local men at off times got 187 fish soiling 102 lbs with fly 46 of these by two famed Oraii anglers from the Opihi. The fish are small but in fine condition. Bo far there are few anglers from a distance but prospects for all who come along are decided'y good, both for fly aneTminirosF, as the letter will be affected by an irflux of whitebait now in evidence.

A bmbnian Atrocities —While the atten tion of the European Powers has been concentrated on China, the "unspeakable Turk" has evidently taken advantage of the opportunity to commit further outrages in Armenia. An article on 'the fate of Spag hank* which appears on our fourth page, th< w.-s that the 'sick man' has lost none of his lust for blood. On the same page orickt* ters will find some interesting'mems' and ad mirers of General Buller will find an article in hia favour on the first page. .

Thk Cycling Track —At the meeting of the Domain Board held last evening, the Board, on the motion of the Chairman (Mr Friedlander), agreed to advanca the cost of asphalting the Domain cycling track, pro vided the Sports Association pay the amount collected and give a satisfactory guarantee to find the balanoe within twelve months. Ac the Board has recently spent a oonstder able sum in banking up the track the offer of immediate assistance should be satisfactory to the Association, and enable the work to be begun without any more delay.

Welcome Home—The usual quarterly social of the "young peoples own" society in connection with the Baptist Church, was held on Friday evening. The gathering took the form of a musical evening and "Welcome Home" to the Rev Mr and Mrs W Lamb; The president opened the meeting in a few remarks, after which readings, recitations, and speeches were well delivered by members of the society. The choir rendered some excellent pieces, much to the appreciation of all present. During the evenidg refreshments were banded round, and altogether an enjoyable evening was spent.

Mb Maodonald—Owing to the aocidenb to the express, mentioned elsewhere, Mr Macdonald did not reach Ashburton until nearly teno'olock, By that time a number of those who had come to hear him had given him up and gone home, but there still re maiued a couple of h Dad red or so whom Mr Macdonal determined not to disappoint, and accordingly he addressed them for about an hour and a quarter, with the result that the opinion waß unanimously expressed by the audience they were well repaid fur waiting. It m»y be mentioned that whjle the audienoe was waiting for Mr Maodonald, Mr Mackenzie very kindly played a number of pieces on the piano, which helped to pass away the time very pleasantly* Mr Mac donald appears in Christohurch this evening.

The Rangitata Mouth—Referring to a paragraph which appeared in our isßue of Friday stating that Mr Boyd Thompson and party had made an unsuccessful attempt to open the mouth of the Rangifcata a corres pondent writes:—l can't^help thinking that ibis a bit of a canard as from what I can gather, the mouth of the Rangitata has not been closed in the memory of man( White) and nothing has been heard of it > here (Winchester). Mr Frank Brown who lived at its mouth was here only a few days ago,- and his question was, have recent rains altered its outlet. Shortly before, ib had been some half mile from a direct ouflow with a longish lagoon.

THE SOUTHERN EXPRESS TRAIN DELAYED.

The Engine Breaks Down.

! When it became known lasb evening that the express from Dunedin had broken down, considerable interest was shown, »nd much speculation was indu'ged in &b to the cause and nature of the accident. The reason for a good deal of tho enquiry was because of the fact that the celebrated lecturer, Donald Maodnnald, was aboard, and a prospective audience wanted badly to know whether he would lecture on arrival of the belated train. About 7.30 p m it became generally known that the engine drawing the express had oome to grief between Hinds and Winslow, and that the train would not arrive in Aahburton until the engine belong ing to the 8 o'clock train from Chriatohuroh went to ita assistance. To make matter! worse, the train from tha north arrived fifteen minutes late, and the engine, having bo coal and water, did not atart south until 8.45. She, however, did the trip in fairly quick time as she arrived baok, with the disabled engine and train, ad 9.25. From passengers we learn that before leaving Timaru the engine was working badly and shortly after leaving Hinds the train gradually slowed down lind came to a stand etlll, the steam boxes of the engine having blown out). Three different attempts were made to oome on but when Winslow was reached instructions were received to wait the arrival of a relief engine. (The passengers did not relish the delay but it was-a case of Hobson'a Choice, and they made themselves aa comfortable aa possible by a visit to the dining oar. The train runner alao ottme in for a share of extra patronage, a good deal of his literature being required to fill in the time. The train wan a long one consisting of six oars all well filled, a good many being passengera returning from the Dunedin races. The express from the north yesterday was ftlao delayed for a short time through one of the axles of a car heating. The oar was put off ab Bakaift.

INQUEST.

An inquest was held yesterday afternoon before R. A'oorn, Esq., coroner, as to the cause of death of Ada Moore,- aged 47, who died in the Ashburton Hospital on Sunday afternoon. Thefollowiog jury was empanelled —Messrs H Gates, F Clark, W Shearman, J 0 Bell, James Mellor, and H A Flower. Mr J 0 Bell was chosen foreman.

William Moore said his wife had been bad and ailing for years, and when he went home on Saturday night she had collapsed, bub he did not take much notice of it, as aae often used to have fainting fits. On Sunday morning he heard deceased breathing very hard. Got up and went for Dr Trevor. When the doctor arrived he told witness that hit wife was dying, and that she was to b» sent to the hospital. The police took deceased up to the Hospital. Had not had a dootor in the house for years. Deceased had not been confined to her bed at all of late.

To Sergeant Barlow—lt would have been better if be had got someone to clean the house out. It was seven weeks since she was able to clean the house out on account of bad legs. Was at home every night. 1b never struck him that deceased wanted a woman to attend to her wants.

To the jury—She took her usual meals up to the last. Had, mostly tea to drink. She took a drop of beer every day, and nothing stronger, or at least, not more than once in six months. Thtß was nearly all the nourishment sho had had for the last aeven weeks. Had often told her that she was not eating enough to keep herself alive. She would not have a dootor in the house. She would have breakfast in bed. Thought it was his duty to have seat for a doctor when he caw his wife was not taking sufficient nourishment, but it did not strike him at the time. Thought he was in a proper state to see if she waß eating enough to live on. Had done all he could to keep his wife alive. Had not illtreated her since she had been bad.

Maggie Moore, daughter of deceased, saw deoeasM on Saturday night and Sunday morning. She was fairly well on Saturday afternoon, bub was worse is the evening, with bronchitis. Had had it for BOtne weeks, but wan able to be up and about. She turned veiry ill on Saturday evening, and went to bed after dark. Did not know what time her in ther o&tne homo. Deceased said she felt very ill before going to bed. WitnessgoD up early in the morning, and got her mother a cup of cocoa, tihe had plenty to. eat, but could not eat it. Did not heat deceased say anything about seeing a dootor. could not speak very Well on Sunday morning* To Sergeant) Barlow—Witness slept* with deoeased and her father in the same bed, and alao on Saturday night;, Did not then hear deceased express a wish to see ft doctor. Father and mother got on happily together of late, since she bad been ill. Dr Trevor deposed—Oa Sunday latt he was sent for to Bee deceased, and went immediately after breakfast. She was con- Bcious, but hardly able to speak, and almost pulseless. < Considered she had only a few hours to live, and considering the surround ings, had her removed to the hospisal. (The home wh in snob a bad insanitary oomHtion that he considered it his duty to oommuni cate with the Mayor, which he did. Uhe deceased was removed to the hospital in an ambulance stretcher. Directed that the patient should be taken to the fever ward, as he thought il was not fair to the patients of tho female ward to allow her to be pub there, aa she was in euch a dirty state. Directed the nurso to wash her, which was done. She died a few hours afterwards— about 4 o'clock* Made a pest mortem exami nation of the body that day, and found it was somewhat emaciated, Th«re were no external maiks of violence, Opened the chest, and found an old standing disease of the left lung, which was practically useless ; probably it had been so for many years. The base of the right lung was acutely congested. The heart was weak and flabby. There was a little fluid in the stomach of an uncertain nature. The liver was diseased. Found signs of alcohol drinking, what is called in England gin liver. The cause of death was congestion of the right lung and hearb failure To the jury—Medical attendance would have been uo good in the state that she had been living and the mode of life which Bha adopted. Had she b«en sent to the Hospital a few weeks ago she might have lived a few weeks longer, but with a liver In Bich a state ihe could not have lived very long. Alcohol was the only thing she oared for or ever would have cared for*

Louise Bennett, a nurae at the Hospital, deposed that deceased was brought) to the Hospital about 12 30 on Sunday. She was in a very dirty state, and in a lemi conscious condition, clawing a,- her throat a good deal with her left hand. Pat her to bed »nd gave her some whisky and soda. She did not recover at all, and died At tea minutes to fouri She w&b very oold.

The jury returned a verdict that) deceased died from congestion of the right lung and heart failure, aooentuated by the filthy condition of the surroundings.

Interprovincial.

United Press Association—By Eledtrio Telegraph

Weljjnkjton, October J5

The District C roner, Mr J, Ashorofb, who has been lately directing attention to certain aspects of the condition of public morality, particularly in regard to the declining birth rate, has arranged for a conference of ministers and various meetings to discuss the matter. A conference was held to-day, and ifc was decided that another meeting be summoned, and also a conference with the medical practitioners Ab the inquest on the remains of John Wolknd, who was fonnd on the beach near Kaiwarra, a verdict of accidental death was returned. No evidence was forthcoming as to how deceased managed to get into the water, but it is surmised he fell off the train at high water. Blenhbisj, Opt 15 Ihe Hospital Board has appointed Miss Fanny Gordon, nurse at the Dunedin hospital, as matron of the Wairau hospital. There were sixteen applications,, from »H parts of the colony Napibk, Ootober 15 j There died to-night, at. Ihe residence of her son-in-law (Mr N Kettle), Mrs You Tempsky, widow of Major Yon Tempsky, who fell ab Ngaruru, Taranaki, and eisfcer of Mr Napier Bell, C.E. g« »ge ffu 77,

Ballooning Extraordinary.

Received Wakapuaka Oot 15, 910 a m This Office9ssam PAEIB,Oct 14 The War Department is giving much encouragement to ballooning.

THE CRISIS IN CHINA.

United Press Association—By Eleobcio Telegraph—Copyright. VICTORIANS FOE THE FRONT.

MISSIONARIES F@T KILLED,

(Received October 15,930 pm) Hong Kong, Get 14

A hundred an fifty of the Victorian naval contingent are included in the Paotingfu expedition.

Melbourne, October 15

The Secretary of the Ohina Inland Mission has received a cable contradict ing the previous announcement of the deaths of Misses Chapman and Wray. (Received October 16,12.20 a.m) Hongkong, October 15

The Mahommedan rebels at Shaogsi are delaying the Courts' arrival at Singanfa. ■;. V f Count Waldersee complimented the British force included in the Paotingfu column en their splendid appearance. Two Russian torpedo boats collided at Hanhaikwan and one sank.

, The aut! - Manchu rebels hare defeated an imperial Brigade at Kwangoing, in the province of Kwan tang, killing 60. They captured six towns, bat did not loot. They declare that their only wish is to overthrow the Manchu dynasty. London, October 15

France and America are agreed as to the Russian proposals to submit the question of indemnities to the Powers in China to arbitration, in accordance with the international agreement adopted at the Hague Peace Convention in the event of the allies disagreeing.

THE OUTLAWED BLACKS

A POLICEMAN WOUNDED

THE PURSUIT OF THE

GOVERNORS.

JIMMLY WOUNDED.

Received Wakapuaka Oct 15, 617.p.m, This Office 7 25 p m Sydniy, October 14

The Governor* approached the hat where the two civilians were lying in wait at Forbes river. The blacks made off and the civilians opened fire, Jimmy Governor was hit in the stomach, bat both succeeded in getting away. The pursuit is now hot, Received Oot 16, 1253 a m, Jimmy Governor dropped when shot. Joe fired half a dozen shots, keeping the pursuers at bay while Jimmy, who fell several times, got away. Darkness stopped the pursuit. A blood stained track was left.

CABLE NEWS.

United Piess Association—By Electric

Telegraph—Copyright

Paris, Oct 14 The bubonic plague has broken out at Tamatave, in Madagascar.

Owing to complaints regarding the administration of the French possession of Oambodia, M. A. E, E. Ducos, the Resident, and another official, have been re called.

(Cambodia ia a province in Upper Cochin China, on the southern borders of Siam.)

London, October 14

The London house of Mr H, H. Asquith, M.P, has been burned, and a fine collection of pictures destroyed. Berlin, Oct 15 The Empress Frederick hub rallied.

Transvaal War

FRENCH AND RUSSIAN SPIES

THE ROYAL PARTY INVITED

TO CAPETOWN.

LEYDS STILL SCHEMING.

(Received October 15, 9 pro)

London, October 14

Five Frenchmen and a Russian have been found in the Transvaal with apparatus for tapping the telegraph wires in their possession. Many Boers have also been discovered with dyna mite detonators in their possession. Capetown, October 14

Lieutenant - General Sir Foreatier Walker ia Deputy-Governor at the Cape during the absence of Sir Afred Milner at Pretoria.

The Sooth African League has decided to invite the Duke and Duchess of York to call at Capetown en route for Australia. It is also urged that a preferential tariff be arranged with Great Britain.

Paris, October H

Dr Leyda is supporting the National ists' proposal that Ex-President Kruger should land at Marseilles Dr Leydft has gone to Hamburg.

THE COLONIALS IN LONDON

SHORT OF FUNDS.

(Received October 15, 9 30 p m.)

Sydney, October 15 The cable that a number of colonial invalids are stranded in London hag caused considerable annoyance. The New South Wales and Victorian Governments were unaware that the men were being allowed to proceed to England, the understanding being that if invalided, or when the war was ended, they returned to the colonies. The War Office has been asked to keep the colonies better informed of their movements, and the Agents- General have been instructed to look after the men.

A SKIRMISH.

SOME CASUALTIES,

BQERB ACTIVE.

Received Wakapuaka Oot 15, 11 pm, Xbii office 1220 am London, Oct 15 During a skirmish near Mafeking' two New South Wales Bushmen and four Boers were killed. , A dotachweat of the Weit K«nt

Regiment surprised a laager at Frank- ] fort, killing 7, wounding 9, and! capturing 18 Boers The Boers are extremely active in the Lindiey district. A party disguised in khaki killed two officers out scouting, Privates McKellar, Obeline, and Pehey, New Squth Wales Bushmen, | have died of their wounds. Three' Taemanian Bushmen have been wounded at Reitfontein

SUICIDE AT PAEROA.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Auoklahd, October 15

A young man namocl Ernest Billens, a baker at Paeroa, committed suicide by hanging on Saturday evening. The de ceased tied a string to the outside handle of * door, brought the string over the top of the door, stood on a chair, pub a strap attaohed to the string round bis neok, and then kicked the chair away and strangled himself. The door was foroed by a con stable. All efforts to restore life* proved unavailing. At the inquest a verdict of suioide during temporary irs -ify wai returned* The deceased was a native of Akaroa, and his father resideo at Palmerston North. The deceased was a member of the Salvation Army.

BOROUGH COUNCIL

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Borough Gounoii was held on Monday evening! Present—The Mayor, Cra Scaly, Davis, Davisoo, Willis, Clark, (Eimmins, Andrews and Jonee. TIKAHOB The Mayor stated that; the Back balance was debit £28410s 2d; the amount received from all sources was £67 18a 3d. GOBRISPOHBBNOH From P, H Cox, m nuisance near back premises, of which he had previously oom plained,- -Held over for Inspector's report. From the Mayer of Dunedin, re reoogni tloa of Mr Pitcher's services to New Ze&landers at the front, and suggesting « colonial oontribution.

Cr Willis said he thought the time was opportune for this, Council to express Its recognition of the servioes of Mr and Mrs Piloherby a formal resolution.

The Mayor thought the Council should first deal with the letter of the Mayor of Dunadin,

On the motion of Cr Davis, it was resolved that subscription lists be opened for a fund to mike a presentation to Mr and Mrs Pilcher.

Mr Willis* motion " That the Council desires to place on record its appreciation of the valuable services of Me and Mrs Plloher to the mesubent. of the New Zealand Con tingents and nurses," was then seconded by Mr Clark, and carried. From the Secretary of the A & P Associa tion, asking the Mayor to declare Tuesday, October 25, a public holiday from 10 a.m.

The Mayor said in View of the fact that the townspeople did not seem to take any notice of his recommendations with regard to holidays, he had declined to accede te the request. Cr'Sealy moved that the action of the Mayor in this matter be approved of. He was of opinion that closing before twelve o'clock waa a mistake and an injustice to the country people. Mr Timmins seconded the motion^ He considered the application abaurd, and his firm had no intention of closing before twelve o'clock.

The motion waa carried. From TurnbuU & Jones, enclosing a report re electric lighting. The Mayor had had copiea of the report B*mfc to each Councillor, but aince then he had had a table drawn up by the engineer, showing cost-, &0., and a copy of that would also be senb to Counaillors.

Or Davis (Chairman of the Lighting Com mittee) asked that the report be referred back to the Lighting Committee for further consideration, as it showed an elaborate scheme that required more looking into* Ha moved to that effect*

Cr Clark seconded this.

After discussion the motion was agreed to. From Mr Dolman, custodian of the Fire Brigade station suggesting alterations in buildings—Referred to the Work's Commit* tee with power to act

From Mr Purueil pleases and enclosing forms of same

The Mayor suggested the appointment of a email sub-committee to go through the leases

Cr Andrews moved that the lease be re ferred to the Work's Committee

Cr Davison thought the lease had already been considered by the Reserves Committee.

Cr Scaly favored the appointment of a Committee consisting of the Mayor and Or Davison, and moved accordingly.

This wan seconded by Cr Clark and carried. From Han rah an Broa te erecting shed- To stand in abeyance till next meeting The Mayor said these applications came in so late he had not time to look through them •

From G Meddins re enclosing yard with corrugated iron The Engineer said he did not think the application could be granted Mr Jones moved, Mr Daviion seoonded that the applications be not granted, which was carried

Works Committee report was read ■>» under :—

1 Application for Drainage into Bide Channel.—The Work's Committee have granted the requests from Messrs Tennant, Baker, and Smith, to drain Into the street channels provided the work is done to the Engineer's satisfaction, and as in some oases the work has been done before asking per* mission, your committee recommends that the Couuoil protests against such action, and that in future in any cases when the foot path is broken up without permission having being obtained, that action be taken ai the law direota

2 Asphalt—The first consignment of tar has come to hand from Dunedin, and the Committee has instructed the Engineer to have the half width of the East Street foot* path from Kermode Street to the bridge, which has been authorised by the Council, to be laid with light asphalt by the Coun cil's men

3 Foreman's Cottage—Your committee recommend that tender* be called for the removal of the cottage at the yard formerly occupied by the foreman, and asks for authority to accept a tender 4 Shingle Contract—Mr A Spring baring thrown up the contract for supplying shingle for channelling, the Work's Committee have let the contract; to Mr Thomas Lester, the next lowest tenderer, at 1« 104 per cubic yaid. Your committee recommend in future when a contractor, whose tender has been accepted doe* not take op the contrast, that no tender of hit for any work whatever be considered by the Council for twelve months after the date of hiß throwing up a contract. The contractor* for channelling have commenced work in Kermode Street

5 The men have been engaged during ths past two weeks in forming streets and foot paths, carting soil to sections and clay to cycling track, watering streets, making and fixing bridges, shingling streets and foot paths, attending to water supply, carting rubbish, and general maintenance works.

Re olause 1 referring to the practice of breaking through the footpaths jbefore aßk ing for permission, it %as depicted to insert an advertisement in the papers, notifying that any person so acting in future would be prosecuted Mr Dolman's letter was referred back to the Work's Committee

Olause re contracts, it was suggested that in future contractors failing to carry out their contracts would be disqualified from taking up any future contracts for twelve months in ! addition to forfeiting their deposit ; Or Andrews thought the forfeiture of the contract sufficient penalty Cr Seal? considered it was necessary to take steps to stop this sorb of thing, which often put the Oounoil to serious incon venience. Cr Clark could aftfe support the proposal to debar a man for twelve months. The Mayor showed how this kind of thing was of ben done for I purpose, and ib was certain that if tenderers knew what they had to aspect) bhey would not tender unless they meant to curry out their contracts. Or Davis quite agreed with the Mayor. Cr Andrews moved an amendment that the time be six months instead of twelve

f this was not seconded and the clause wm [ agreed to. , The report as a whole was adopted. The report of the Inspector of Nuisances was generally satisfactory. A ditcussion took place on the complaint of Mr P Cox that the storing of fertjlisere oldie to hia houee was a nuisance, and it wai agreed that the matter be left in the hands of the Mayor. ' The report as a whole was adopted* i The report of Mr Kennedy re the reserve i at Hinds was read and referred to Reserves I Committee.

QUESTIONS Cr Wi'lis asked whether the Government should not be asked how soon it is intended to begin the building of the new Poßfc office, —It was agreed that it would be desirable to communicate with the Government all onoa on the matter, and the clerk was In structed accordingly. Cr Willis asked If the Counoil would consider favourably the question of assisting the Beautifying Association—ik was resolved that* the Council wtll assist the Association as far a< it dan* The question of subsidising the purchase of books referring to Scottish History on account of which some funds had already been collected by Mr I R 0 Graham, WM referred to the Library Committee. SINKING FON» It was decided to purchase and oaneel «■• of the Council's £60 debenture! on account of sinking fund as recommended by the Mayor. UNPAID KATES. It was resolved that ten perjeent be lidded to all unpaid rates. ALLKNTON WiXlB RACKS The Mayor stated what had been done tn the matter of the Allenton water races (as already reported in our columns) and Mid that now the County Council was likely to take the water away from the side of Atford Forest Road the Borough Council would probably be approached to replace the waterl LICENSES It wsa resolved that all periens who may have neglected to take out licenses within fourteen days shall be proceeded against* NOTICE OT MOTION Or. Clark save notice to move at the next meeting—" That the wages of the working staff be increased fromgds to 7s a day, and the foreman from £2 2s to £2 55." NIW-BOTIH««i Or. Jones wished to know whether the men who had, according to law, been compelled to observe Labor Day as a holiday, were to lose their pay for that day. The Mayor said that was so, but at Cr* Jones was chairman of the Finance Oom* mittee he might bring in some sohemei The Council then sat ai a DOMAIN BOARD,

The chairman said the only business wan to consider the request of the Sports Association for a donation towards asphalting the oyole track. .

Mr Willis said that in consideration of tht work the Board had recently done on the track, the Sports Association woald, he believed, be satisfied if the Board would take over the amount already subscribed for tht purpose of asphalting the track, and go on with the work at onoe, leaving the balance to be found'by the Association later on. He had hoped the Board would see its way to subsidise the amount collected, bnt under the circumstances he thought the Association and the Cycling Glubs would be satisfied if bit proposal were agreed to. In the discussion whioh followed, tht Mayor, Ors Glark, Davis, and Andrews were on the whole, favourable to Mr Willis* propo* sal. Cr Scaly strongly objected. Eventually, the Mayor moved "That provided the necessary funds be found by the Sports Association, either by way of cash or satisfactory guarantee, this Board agrees to go on with the work at once." Cri Davis seconded, and the motion'was carried, Cr, Scaly dissenting. This was all the business.

A PITIFUL CASE.

At the meeting of the Borough Council last evening, the Mayor said he wished to bring a very unpleasant matter before tbc Council, and he had invited the Borough solicitor and the borough Inspector of Nui sances in order that councillors could ask for any information they might require. He then described the case of Mn Moore, m stated in the evidence given at the inquest reported in another part of thU issue. Tht Mayor said he was of opirion that th« oon dition of the premise* was a menage to tha Borough. He had arranged for the woman to bo sent) to the hospital, and ths children removed * He alto asked Dr Boiger to report on the premises, which he did, (Report read) The opinion of the Borough solicitor "was also read. He (the Mayor) had taken open himself to order the polio* to fasten up the building and premises to that the present oooupier oould not get into them. He had provided for the cooupitr elsewhere* After dealing with all the oiv» cumßtances, the Mayor recommended thai the furniture, bedding, etc, be burned, and the hoasit fumigated., Drs Trevor's and Bolger's recommendation in a similar direc tion was read by the Mayor. Or Vimmins asked if the Council had any means of recovering the expense! incurred in the proposed proceedings. ' Mr PurneU laid not ai the matter stood.

Cr Davis asked if the section wae free hold.

The Mayor said it belonged to someone in the North Island. Gr Davis moved thafc the Council take steps at once to remove the nuisanoe t The sooner it was removed the better*

Cr Jenes seconded, and raid he wai lore the Council approved of the Mayor's action in this matter.

The Mayor laid the Council co«ld nob recover unless a legal notice bt gives. Or. Davison agreed that the nsoessary notice should be given. This proviso was added to the motion, which was carried, and Mr Pnrnell WM instructed to prepare the notioei Or Timmins would like to know why notice had not been given of this oooditlen of things long ago by the Inspector. The Mayor said that the Inspector had often spoken to the people abent the matter. As for the case under notice, he had never in his life eeen a mere pitiful one. Cr Clark moved that the action of fcbe Mayor in this matter be approved, which was seconded by Or Andrews, and oarried.

PARLIAMENT.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

Wxllingtox, October 16 The Couuoil met at 2 50. ,-.

Kb was decided to insist on the amend ments in the Municipal Corporations BUI, and Colonel Pitt, Messrs W C Smith, Eraser, and 35 Kelly were appointed managers for the Council It was decided, by 25 votes to 6, to insist on the Council's amendments in the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Bill, and Messrs Jenkinioa, Bolt, and Rigg were appointed managers It was decided to insist on the amendment! in the Trading . Stamps Aboliti«n an 4 Discount Stamps Issue Bill, and Messrf Bowen, Jones, and Pitt were appointed managers The N Z Institute of Surveyors and Board of Examiners Bills were read a moond time

The Public Works Aob Amendment Bill was committed, and several amendment* made, and progress being reported, the Council adjourned at 4.50 p m to 7.30 p m The Council resumed at 7.30 p m in com mittee on the Public Works Aot Amend* ment Bill.

Clause 10 was amended by the deletion of the words " in general or frequent use for traffic with horses or vehicles," removing a restriction on the kind of roads from which a local authority may order the removal of obstruotions.

In Clause 20, compelling an ownor, when subdividing land for sale or lease to provide »ad dedicate publio roadt. Subsection 2 wm amended to read, " if in a oounty or road district luoh road or street, if not within three miles of the boundaries of a borough, shall be formed and connected with an existing road of street in inch man* ncr and in such position as may be agreed upon between the local authority and the owner«? Subsection 3of the same clause was amended so as hob to make-ib oonv pulsory for a landowner to curb a street if , wibhin a borough or township or within three miles of a borough. The Publio Works Aot Amendment Bill wai reported, with amendments, wad a tblf 4

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