EPHEMERIS.

Phases of Moon for October

SUN.

THE ASHBURTON TRAIN SERVICES

Trains leave Ashburton daily for— CHRISTOHUROH— at 7.20 a»m., 11 a.m.,

3.15 p.m., 7 spm. (express) TfMARU—at 10.55 a.m., 350 p.m. DUNBiDIN—ab 12 54 p.m. (express) SPRINGBURN—ab 4.25 pm.

Trains arrive dally at Ashburton from— * CHKISTOHUROH—ab 10,45 ».m., 12.47

p.m. (express), 8 p.m. Tf MAR(J—at 10.35 a.m., 2 55 p.m. DUNEDIN—at 6.57 p.m. (express) SPRINGBURN-ab 9.45 a.m. ■>

Mail Notices.

Mails close for the following places as under, subject to the necessary alterations: — SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13 For Northern Ports and Westport, per Tarawera, at 6 30 p m MONDAY, OCTOBER 15 For Northern Ports, per Kotorua, at 10 30 a m THUR9D*Y, OCTOBER 18. For Australia (Due Melbourne Oot 24), and Tasmaaia, (due Hobirfc Oct 22), per express to conneob with Westralia, at Bluff, at 12 30 am

Commercial.

ASHBURTON GRAIN MARKET

The Ashburton Agency of the New Zealand Farmers' 00-operabive Association of Canter bury, Ltd, quote as follows on October 12, 1900:— Wheat- Prime milling Pearl ~. 2a 3d to 2s 4d   Tuscan.„ 2s 3d co 2a 4d „ „ Hunter's 2a 2d to 2a 3d Oats—Duns .«. Is 6d Danish' Is 6d Canadians Is 8d Sparrowbills Is 7J Barley—Malting, prime 2s Inferior la 6d Peas—Partridge, 2a 3d Chaff—Good oabsheaf 47s 6d to 50s Grass Seed—Old pasture, 29 to 2s 3d New  Is 6d to la 9d The above are prices current paid to farmers on truoks at Ashburton.

CHRUSTCHURCH GRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKETS.

Quotations are as follows : — Wheab—Hunter's, pearl, and velyeb 2s sd, and Tuscan 2s 6d Oats(nomiual)Oanadianls9Uolslod,short feed Is Bid to Is 9d, Duns Is Bd, and Danish Is 7d to Is Bd. Barley (nominal)— Prime malting 23 to 2s 3d delivered Beans—2* 4d to 2a 5d Peas—Prussian Blues and partridge 2% to to 2s 3d Flour (millers' quotations nominal)— Roller £7, stone £6. Sharps~-£4 Bran—£3 10?. Oatmeal~£lo Potatoes — DerwontP, 27s 6d bo 30s, ot country stations Oatsheaf Chuff — 45j to 47a 6d ab near country stations. Hay—-£3 5s to £3 10s, delivered ; primesfc baled £4, fob Seeda—Ryegraßs, farmers' lots Is 9d to 2a, prime heavy, town dressed 2i 6d to 3a 3d,' Cocksfoot 2£d to 2|d for bright seed, to 3ri for extra good, town machine dressed 161b to 17ib seed, 3Jd to 4d, cow grass S'l to fid, extra choice 6Jcl, white clover 6d to7£d

Dairy Produce—Cheese, dairy 5d to s£d, factory 5d to 6d. Butter— factory local lid, best dairy 8d to 9d, salt, in boxes, 6d to 7d for prime, Baoon and hams s|d to 6d, factory |d per Ib higher. The above prices, except where otherwise stated, are those paid to farmers, f.0.b., Lybtelton.

TIMARU GRAIN MARKETS

The grain market during this week has afjain been very quiet, and there have nob been many Bales. Shipping has also been quieb, the week, in fact, being the least ac tive for some months. We understand, how ever that arrangements are pending for the shipment of a good deal of wheat. Last week's quotations remain unchanged

PROPERTY SALES

Messrs Maling and Shallcrass, Geraldina report tho sale of block V 298 acres, and block XII 564 acres, of the Opuha estate, on Recount of the executors of J R Lyaaght, at a satisfactory figure

CONSULTING OPTICIAN

Mr Ernest M. Sandstein, DB O A.', F  M.O, whi has lately returned after six years' special study in England and Con* tinent, may be consulted ,on all cases o defective eyesight Daylight not) necessary, artificial light being :ÜBed. Doctors' pre scriptions prepared. -Fees moderate. Con suiting rooms, Cashel Street W;, over M, Sandstein, jeweller, Cbrlstchuroh. 930 to 1, 2 to 6 daily.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1900. THE IMPERIAL ELECTIONS.

So far as they have been cabled, the results of the Imperial elections are very much on the lines of the last general elections at Horn*l. The total number of members of the House of Gommons is 670, and in July, 1895, when the last general elections were held in the United Kingdom, the state of parties was given as follows :—Con servatives, 340 ; Liberals, 177 ; Liberal Unionists, 71; and Nationalists and Parnellites, 82, Now we have 560 seats filled, which leave 110 still to be decided, and the position of parties is thus far as under :—Conservatives, 306; Liberals, 140; Unionists, 59; Nationalists, etc, 74. Counting the Unionists with the Conservatives, aB they will presumably go with the Government —at anyrate, until all matters of foreign policy cease to bulk so largely in Imperial politics—the present Ministry are 94 ahead in the electorates. Perhaps the state of parties up to the time of writing can be conveniently compared with that existing at the close of the last general election, by the following figures :—ln 1895, the Conservative Unionist majority was 152 on the full House. If the present relations of parties be maintained till all the members are returned, the Govern-' mentshould have a majority of about 171. So that the voting in this election has been on the whole much more even than some politicians expected. Indeed we confess we are rather surprised that the Government have not received a greater measure of support in view of the unbounded enthusiasm with regard to Imperialism that seems to have pervaded the British Isles for many months past. However, we know' that there is always in every country a certain ciass of people who never allow any considerations except those which concern their individual interests to influence them. Such men may be depended upon to vote solid for those interests though the heavens fall; and no sentiment of national expansion or imperial unity can affect their views in the smallest degree. Such are the men who voted for the Gladstone Ministry after the death of Gordon and the retro-cession of the Transvaal; and we may rely upon it. that these men will continue to vote with a single eye to local interns. They are a pretty solid body, and as there are a good many of them to poll yet we should not wonder if the final adjustment of parties leaves them in no worse condition than they were in 1894. It, appears practically certain, however, that the Conservatives will have a substantial working majority, bub we doubt whether that majority will bo as large as the circumstances would seem to warrant, and as moat patriotic Britons would desire to see.

Local and General.

Show Prize.—ln tie list of prizes Mr Charles Reid is ehown to give a priz) for the boat tramway horse, this ehould read for the beet cavalry horee.

Ashburton A. & P. Show. — Intending exhibitors ab this show are reminded fchab entries for all o'asaea close with bh« Secretary (Mr W, Simpson), at the Arcado, on Tuesday next, October 16j ab 6 pm.

Frost—There was a sharp frost on Thurs day evening, and mosb of the potato plante thas were above ground have suffered eeverely

Plenty of Room yet. — The total area selected in Queensland lass yo^r w.s 3,350,442 acres, leaving 12,400 753 acres open for k sel ction.

"Navvies Progbes;ing.— The Victorian railway navvies have formed a union to advance ihelr industrial, social, and political interests.

Donald Maodonalb—lb is alrnosb need loss to remind our readers thab Mr Donald Macdonakl will give the eecond series of hia marvellous word-pioturea of the war, at the Oddfellows' Hall on Monday evening; The box plan is ab Mr H. M. Jones. Voloanic Activity At Taupo.—Accord ing to the Fielding Star, the volcanoes in the Taupo districb have been particularly aotive Ngaruhoe espeoially so. Large columns of smoke are being ejecbed by the crater, presenting an imposing spectacle.

A Land Boom In Taranakj.—Another instance o? the riss in the price of land in Taranaki was given at a recent auction sale by the Crown Lands Department, when a section, consisting of about eighteen acres, whs knocked down for £122, the upset being £36

Fobnitube Sale —Mr Henry Stephenson has received instruction from Mrs Todd of Tanored Streeb to sell by public auction on Thursday October 18th the whole of her household furniture Sundries & etc. The sale commences at 1 o'clock sharp. See advb

Deer In Otago.—The North Olago Times is informed that deer are very plentiful in the back country this season- They can be seen in numerous herds of 20 to 40. In the direction of Wanaka deer are also to ba seen In large numbers. On the Blue Mountains, near Tapanui, fallow deer have become a nuisance, so numerous are they.

A Chestnut.—The Glasgow Mail in a recent issue revives the following wall known incident:—ln Southern New Zealand, colo nised in the main by Scotchmen, a man withoub a Scotch-eounding nama haa no chance of getting a contract from the muni cipal councils. Ab a meeting of one of these bodies it w:is announced (says the Daiiy Chronkie) fchab Sandy Macpherson was the successful tenderer for a certain contract, and he was requested to oome forward. In response to the invitation an almond eyed, pig-bailed, bland and smiling heathen Chinee rose from the rear of the hall and stood be fore the speechlasa councillors with the brief exclamation, "Me Sandy M'Pheraon,"

Letters From the Fbokt— Trooper O E Smith, of Tinwald, who went to South Afriaa with the third contingent, writes a letter from Bathelem to a Tinwald friend, abating that he has been down with fever, and will be coming home soon.--Trooper P. Oooksoß, who wenb to South Africa in the Ormazm, and joined Kitchener's Light; Horse, wribes to his parents in Ashburton, stating that he has been laid up in Mafeking hospital with diphtheria* and rheumatiem. Trooper Cooksoo was in Mafeking during the cyclone which was so destructive to that bown some time ago. He describes the effacb as something teri-ific

New Strawberries^ - The new straw berry, Sfc Anthcny of Padua, Is, says the Gardeners, Chronicle, a very vigorous, compact grower, and the fruit Is by far the largest of the new hybrids. It is pronounced a mosb valuable kind, and a greab future Is prophesied for ib. Ls Con atante d'Automne will be the besb of the Sb Joseph race, a very finely-flavoured berry and a grand bearer in autumn. Trafalgai ia a magnificent strawberry, and Lord Kitchener, if a bib acid, is a grand bearer and valuable foi; preserving, Amongst older varieties Dr. Hogg is the moat delicious, while British faeen and Count* ess are only a neck behind. Queen of Denmark is an immense cropper and a most valuablejsorb.

Unequalled and Invincible—Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for Coughr and Colds, Is 6d ftnei 2s 6d

Tinwald Stock BALB.~The Aehburton County Saleyards Company notify that in consequence of the A & P Society's anru»l Show having been fixed for Tuesday the 23nd inst the sale at Tiawald that week will be held on Monday the 22nd inst

Krtjgbb And Bobs,—The Taranaki News is responsible for the following, The follow ing was heard in New Plymouth ;— • An 1 is it Generals ye calls 'em ? In my opinion, if it hadn'6 bin for auld ' Bobs, ' Kruger ud have bin preachin ' in St Paul's Cathedral by this time. "

Mansk LiBRABr. Qubsiion. —This .week's Oulnolfr ' contains approving reference to tin Rev- W Gillies' proposed overture to the General Assembly in favour of each congre gation making a special year grant to pro vide aj>erm&nent manse library. The " Out look " cills it a " novel proposal, "and if self adds another: that as books are tools of his tr»do to a minister, his expenditure on books should be deducted from his income, in making up his income tax liability;

Cricket—A special general meeting of "The Imperial Crioket Club" was beld in the Templar Hall last Thursday, there being a good attendance. It wag decided that the Olub affiliate with the Sports Association at the rental of £12, and that the cricket season dpen on Thursday nexb, The following new members were elected :—R Boyle, W Brook, 1 Adams, E Barretb, Taylor, D Church, F King, A Anderson, C Denshire, A Pritchard, and E Parsons. A.special vote of thanks was passed to the following gentlemen for donations :— Messrs D Thomas, H Davis, O Reid, and Dr Bolger. Mr POrr was elected captain, and Mr I'Baigent vice-captain, and the following were elected to fill their places on the committee :—Messrs R Boyle and F Pritchard. Mr Northcote was also elected on the committee, and in reply thanked the members for electing him, stating that he would be pleased to offer the Club two bats and half a dozen balls, which was received with cheers. It was decided that the Club'a colours be altered to red, white and blus. Messrs H Amos and P Orr were appointed delegates to the Sports Association. A vote of thanks to the chair concluded the meet ing.

A Reminder—We wish to remind all who may require new suits &c, "before the Show," that we have already opened out a large variety of New Goods for the Spring and Summer seasons, comprising the most "up to date " best quality worste suitings, &o, imported direct from the manufacturers. For a number of years we have always had such a " Rush " of orders just before the holidays, that we found it impossible to execute all by the required time. We would therefore respectfully urge all our friend (both old and new) to kindly call and favour us with their esteemed orders as early as possible to prevent disappointment, and blige Cbaighead & Berryman, the leadiug Tailors and Outfitters, Ashburfcon

Interprovincial.

The Appeal Court has reserved its judg ment in the case Commissioner of Taxes v Bank of New Zealand. Gisborne, October 12 Three hundred and eighty-one applications from 104 apploaats have been received at the Giaborne Lanfl Office for the twenty sections opened in the Nuhakablock. Many applications have also been received at Napier. The ballot will take place at Wairoa on Tuesday next. Dunedin, Octobor 12 An adjourned inquest was held to-day on Mary Ann Roas, a youag woman, who died at her parents residence, Kaikorai. The evidence of the medical meu who made the pest morteiu t was to the efLcto thab they found a slight spiculum of bone growing from the dura mater, which caußed conges tion of the brain, and w<iß sufficient to causa death. This also accounted for the ucusu&l Gyrnptons. Ib transpired that deceased had been consulting a joiner who said he went into a hypnotic stale and diagnosed general aneurism, for which ho gave a prescription con'ainicg acetate of lead. This man said [ the prescription was given while he was in a | hypnotic condition by a personality whom be trusted. Pressed as to the personality he said it was Dr Web.itcf of Oinoiaotti. The medical evidence showed th&b th 3 quantity taken by deceased dil no harm, but a continuance would produce lead poisoning: | The jury returned a verdict; of death from I natural causes, and added a rider that steps should be taken to prevent unlawful prc ecriptiocs being given by spiritualists.

ST. JOHN'S, METHVEN.

Ihe New Presbyterian Church

Sb. John'?, Methven, was dedicated for Divine Worship on Friday, the 28oh of September. Punctually at 2.30 the Pastor, the Rev. B. J. Westbrooke, F.G.S., announced the hymn—-" Bafore Jehovah's awful throne," which was heartily sung, after which he offered the dedication prayer. While the choir sang the hymn "Glory be to God the father" the rev, gentleman left the pulpit, which was then entered by the Rev. R. Erwio,D.D., of Chriatchurch, who conducted the remaining part of the service; during whijh he dolivored a very able exposition of Rev 22-2. The Benediction by the Rev. J. Skinner, M»A., brought this parb of the dedicatory services to a close. The service, which wa? & very impressive one, was well attended. Mr Westbrooke, when officiating in the early parb of the service, wore a beau iful Geneva pulpit gown, which was a present from the ladies of the congregation. The singing was led by a good choir, under Mr E. A. Lock.. The congregation was a large and representative one. The soiree in the evening was held in the school and, as regards comfort, was marred by the weather, which was the worst known for a long time. At the same time the sohool was crowded to its utmost capacity. Three long tables were loaded with almost every imaginable luxury known to fche confectioner, and were very elaborately decorated. One of the tables waa presided over by Mrs Cameron, of Springfield, assis ted by her daughters and gueats, mosb'y musical friends from Christohurcb, who were most diligent in their attention to the wants of their patrons. Another table was presided over by a Committee of the ladies of the congregation, while the bachelors table had the advantage of ft number of young ladies, who had made this table truly a work of artl, the brunt of the work falling to the Misses Alexander, Patton, and Millar. After the tea a eaored concert was given by a number of Udiea and gentlemen, the guests of Mrs Cameron, who had been invited from Chriatchurch by that lady to take part ie these interesting celebrations, Ib is seldom that such an excellent concert is given outside the chief cities of the colony. Mrs Burns was in the programme for three items, but such was the enthusiasm of the audience that she sang nine times, and did so with gieul cheerfulness. Mrs Beswick, Mies Julius, and Mra Denniabon also assisted with voo*l and instrumental items, which were received with hearty appreciation. The talented' 1 manner in which Miss Asser played the accompaniments contributed greatly to t-h'o success of the concert* The Rev. VV; J. Gow, of Kaiapoi, and the Rev. Jae. Skinner gave short addresses during the evening,

RAKAIA SPORTS.

On Thursday evening the stewards of the Rakaia Boxing Day sports and races sub mitted their programme to ft general meeting, held in the Library, Mr Wi Cromie occupied the chair. The programme, which arranged for prize money to the value of over £90, was adopted, despite the efforts of one or two discontented and unsportsmanlike indi viduals, who desired the races altered to suit their personal ends. The programme is an excellent one, and, in horae events, provides for one district) flab race and one district Maiden Trot, each of £8 j the other races being open, irrespective of district, or previous winnings, and comprising Ladies' Bracelet, of £15 ; Farmers' Plate, of £11; Hurry Scurry, of £5 ; and two Trots, of £15 and £11 respectively. In athletics, the men's professional events are all open, and not confined to any district, and comprise flat races of 100, 220, and 440 yards and one mile, and an old men's race of 60 yards. The sum of £10 has been alloted in prizes for these events. The amateur events com prise flat) races of 100, 250, and 440 yards, and six children's races are included in the programme. Given a fine day, on Boxing Day, it ia anticipated that the annual * gatheringwwilt! t this year, be a record one,

PARLIAMENT.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

United Press Association—By Electric ' Telegraph Wellington, Oct 12 The Council met at 2.30 p.m., and decided on its rising to sit to-morrow at 11 a.m. > Mr Walker obtained pesmission to intro- ( duce the New Zealand Institute Surveyor's i and Board of Examiner's Bill, which was read a first time. On the amendments m ade by the House of Representatives in the Workers Com pensation for Accidents bjjl Mr Bonar thought the .provisions of the new clause (20a) were absolutely monstrous. | The clause reads—" Every policy of acci dent insurance issued after the coming into operation of this Act, shall contain only such provision as may be approved by the Governor-in-Oouncil. The Minister explained the clause simply meant that all conditions of accident in surance policies were to be appointed by Government, not that all individual policies should be submitted to Government* ' Amendments were agreed to by 17 votes to 14. The Public Works Act Amendment Bill and Representation Bill were read a first time, The reporting debates and printing com mittee had no recommendation to make with regard to the publication of a Daily Hanstrd, which would entail an extra expense of £38 per week. The Animals Protection Act Amendment Bill was committed, and clause 2 amended to provide for the aeaaon for native or imported game throughout the colony commencing on May 1 and closing on July 31, with a proviso for a restriction or earlier closing on application to a society. Clause .4 waß amended by the addition of the words "to provide that the first triennial close year for native pigeons, pnkaki, and kaka, shall commence three years from May 1, 1901. The Bill was reported, read a third time and passed. The Council adjourned at 4.20 p.m. to 8 o'clock. The Council met at 8 p m and agreed to the amendments by the House in the Old Age Pension Bill and then adpurned at 8.10,

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Welitkgton, Ocb 12

The House met ab 2.30 p.m. On the motion that the Crown Tenants Rebate of Rent Bill be read a second time on Tuesday Mr G W Russell divided the \ House—Ayes 38, noes 17. . , j The Westporb ftaakawan Railway j Extension Acb Amendment) was read a first time. The Public School Teachers Salaries Bill was read a first time. Several memberß ! complained that the scale of salaries had not been circulated for consideration by the Boards of Education. Mr Seddon eaid the scale would be by regulation for this year, but in the meantime the scale would be circulated for considera tion by the Boards, etc., and embodied in an acb next year. During the discussion Mr Pirani said the hon, member for Motueka was repeating a slander' against himself circulated by the Premier, who called upon Mr Pirani to withdraw the statement, but he refused, and the matter was reported to the Speaker. The Premier moved that the House expresß its regret ab the words used by Mr Pirani and ab his refusal to withdraw the words, and that he be ceiled upon to with ! draw the words before further action be taken Mr Pirani again refused to withdraw the ata jemetib when called upon by the Speaker to make the retraction. Mr Pirani having withdrawn a discussion on the motioa proceeded and Mr Pirani having returned to the Chamber referred to the provoc%tion he had received as being such tint no man who valued hia self respect could withdraw the words. On the Premier's motion the member was suspended for the remainder of the sitting. The Bill waa rea<? a first) tim», as was also the Railways Authorisation Bill. 'J he House adjourned at 5 30 p m The House resumed at 7 30 p m Technical amendments in the Oid Age Pension Acs Amendment Bill were brought down by Governoi's message and agreed to. An amendment in o&nse 40l the Animate Protection Acb by the Council fixing different dates for opening the season in Otago and Southland' were disagreed with, and Managers were appointed to confer The amendments made by the Council in the Municipal Corporations Aob Amendment were considered and Manngera were appoin ted to dtaw up reasons for disagreeing with some of them The Premier intimated that he did not agree with the amendment in the Private Industrial Schools Regulation Bill and would take a straight out vote of the House as to whether or not private industrial' schools should exist. He further stated that ha hoped to be able to get through the business by Tuesday night. On his motion it was resolved that the House on rising meet; at 2.30 tomorrow* : Amendments made by th» Council in the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration BUI were agreed to, with exceptions, and managers were appointed to confer. The Rlghb Hon R J Seddoa moved to commit) the Maori Linda Administration Bill. Although late in the Bession, the Bill had practically been before the House for three years. The divergence amongst the Maoris as to the contents of the Bill had been so great that they could nob deal with j the measure last sessloni Under this Bill the nabives could voluntarily surrender land to a board for administration, instead of making the surrender compulsorily* The Bill was purely in the best interests of the Masris, and aimed at preventing Maoris beenming landless and paupers. Experience showed that once a Maori gob a pieos of land which he could call his own he made a good settler. The communal life was the ruin of the natives.

Mr Napier regarded the Bill as an hone*t attempt to settle a much vexed question. Legislation affecting naive lands had hitherto been degrading alika to native and European, In 58 years the House had passed 44 Native Land .Acts, which had proved failures: A provision, however, should be made for subjecting these lands to laxation similar to ordinary land, and care should be taken that the unearned increment consequent upon public expenditure should be the property of.the State, Mr Kaihau said the provisions of bhe Bill had been considered by his people, and meb with their approval in the main. He advocated that the Bill should be given a trial for a year at any rate, Mr ALD Fraser disapproved of the Bill. He deprecated the statement by Mr Kaihau that the Bill had the support of the natives, who had not even had time to consider it. He contended that the moment a native pub his land in the hands of the Board it was gone from him for ever. Ha oondemned the actionof the Government in resuming the pre-emptive right of native land, which had done more to pauperise the natives than any other measure.

The Hon J Carroll said the Bill was not perfect ; but its defects could be cured in committee

Mr Heke said it was the wish of the na tives to obtain the means whereby they could improve their lands, and so become good settlerß. They did not wish to leave their lands, because with capital they could utilise them to better advantage* He advised the natives not to take advantage of the judicial function of the Board ; bub maka use of the Native Land Courts for that purpose. The only way to encourage the natives in ways of thrift was to enable them to improve their lands Mr Wi Pere supported the Bill in the be lief that ifc would be approved by the great { body of natives, who wanted an absolute stop to the sale of their land*. He h»d be come an old man in his efforts to get satisfac tory land lawa passed for the nativeß, and he believed, with minor alterations, the Bill would prove a good measure The debate on the committal of the Maori Lands Admiatrabion Bill was continued. Mr Field objected to the hurried way in which the Bill had been introduced, urglag that the committal ba postponed, to enable him to propose amendments. Mb Atkinson characterised the Bill as cruel and contradictory in character. (The motion to go into committee was carried on the voices. 1 A proviso wai added to clause 37» that

where lands are leased to a European they shall be subject to local and special rates levied by local bodier. The Bill as amended by the Native Affairs Committee was reported with amendments, read a third time, and passed. The Maori Councils' Bill was committed, reported without) amendment, read a third time and passed. The House rose at 8 30 a m till 2 30 p m.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press 'Association*" By Eieotrio Telegraph—Copyright) London, October 11

.An action has been commenced by Mr Chamberlayn, a theatrical manager, against Miss May Yohe, otherwise Lady Francis Hope, claiming fifty thousand dollars for breach of contract. Sydney, October 12

A BUI to amend the libel law, intro* daced Into the Assembly, provides that do criminal prosecution shall take plaoe without an order from a Supreme Court Judge. Ib establishes privilege for the publication in good faith of reports of certain proceedings for public h f rrnation. Thus proceedings in Parliament, of all Courts, preliminary or otherwise, official inquiries and reports are privileged. In actions In inferior Courts the verdiefcmust exceed 40s, and in the Supreme Court not less than £30, before carrying costs, unless there Is a special finding by the jury on the subject. Security for costs must be given by the plaintiff.

A fire did £20,005 worth of damage to the business part of Clerraont.

John Sleigh has been sentenced to death for the marder of Carran, near Bombala.

THE CRISIS IN CHINA.

United Press Association—By Eieotrio

Telegraph— Copyright

London, October 11

The Shanghai correspondent of The Standard says that General Yu" has been suspended, because the Dowager Empress discovered that his supposed array of 50,000 men only consisted of 4000. Hong Kong, October 11 A British force is guarding Ohing -1 wanto harbour, near Shanhaikwant The Rev D Kay and hia wife and daughter were murdered at Shanßi on August 80, at the same tims that Miss Way was killed. Received Wakapuaka October 12, il p m, This Office 1245 am Hongkong, October 11 The Imperial edict confirms the j punishments on the instigators of the attack on the legations. It was cabled yesterday that un favorable news had been received from Swatow, near Canton, and a German gunboat has gone to Canton to repress any action by the Chinese against foreigners. Mr Ohaffe reports that Li Hung Chang has demanded that the Ameri cans return loot to the value of two hundred thousand dollars. The British and Italians occupied the summer palace, displacing the' Chinese officials whom the Russians had restored without consulting the Allies. The Germans occupied the palace of the Dowager, which the Russians looted and then restored to the Chinese. London, October 12 Lord Salisbury has accepted the 1 proposal of M Deloasse in principle, bat suggested tbat eich nationality should garrison one place Japan adheres to the principle President McKinley, despite ace 1 serv&tioo, cordially supports the propo sal as a basis for negotiations St Petersburg, October 12 The Czar has presented General Alexieff with a sword of honour, re splendent in gems, inscribed • For victories at the seat of war, Pechili, 1900 A rescript has been issued demobi lising a great part of the Russian troops specially summoned in connec tion with China Hons Kong, October 12 The British are sending an expedi tion to the coal mines ia the hills to the westward of Pekin to investigate the supply

NEW RAILWAY POSTAL VANS.

One of the new railway postal vans for me on the Christchurch-Dunedin express trains arrived by the alow train from Chrittchurch laeb evening on ft trial run. The van ia exceedingly well appointed, and should prove highly suitable for the purpose it was built for. Ja the front of the Tan is a com* partmenr for Blacking the bags of tnaili received ab the varioui stations, then cornea a lavatory, and after that a large sorting room with boxes named after the different towns between Ohristohuroh and Dunedin. Unier these boxes is a table for stamping the letters, etc, while on the opposite side of the van are the newspaper sorting boxes. Along the walls of the remaining portion of this large room brass bag-holders an placed at suitable intervals. The floor is covered with thick mate, which should keep the sorter warm underfoot, while ill' opposite corners of the room two comfortable chairs are fixad. The van is pierced by plenty of windows, and although the lower half is frosted, there will be abundance of light during the daytime, while during the night time there are five gas lampß, which should prove ample for the apace to be lighted. While commending this improvement, there is yet another which the Postmaster-General might favorably consider, namely, tha remis sion ol the late fee of one penny charged on correspondence posted in these vans. We may also express a hope that Mr Ward may see his way to grant & concession suggested in our columns some time before he took office. Our suggestion was that a pillar box should be placed on the a cation, which the railway officials could blear at the last moment, thus obviating the necessity for people having to wait on the platform for the arrival of the train in order to post late letters. These concessions would be a great boom to the business community*

PEACE DEMONSTRATIONS.

! A meeting of the Committee appointed to | make arrangements for the Peace Demonstra tion was held at the Fire Brigade Booms last evening. The meeting was called for eight o'clock by Messrs Fooks and Clark, con veners, bub owing to the meeting being delayed for half an hour a number of persons left. Th« abaenoe of tha Mayor was for. Mr P. Cox oocupied the [ chair, and explained that tome complication appeared to have arisen. Two separate Committees had originally been appointed, ' bat it appeared that those now present combined members of each Committee. The < former intention of holding tha Demonatra* tien on November 9th had now been altered, and the Premier had agreed that thia date would not be suitable. Mr Clark explained that the firework! arranged for would not keep much longer. The Mayor, Mr Cox, and Mr Fooka had all been oonf erred with in respeob to calling thia meeting' Captain Dolman thought that the few fireworks which would apoil would be replaced by the suppliers. Mr Collins moved that the meeting be adjourned sine die. He was satisfied ft suit able date would be arranged later om '

Mr Reg. Curtis thought that) the meeting should now arrange some details, as the notice from the Government might be very short and leave but HEtle time for final arrangement*. Mr Nokes supported the adjournment and the motion was ultimately carried. The Committee, before separating, experimented by letting off some of the fireworks, and the test proved satisfactory.

Canterbury Jubilee Industrial Exhibition.

The following letter hat been addreited to us by the Secretary :— TO THE EDITOB Dear Sir,—From your publio splritedneM you will doubtless like to make known what is to take plaoe during the Canterbury Jubilee and Exhibition season. The follow ing is a rough outline of a few of the itsmi s— The Exhibition, covering over thro* acres, will be opened on November 1 by His Excellency the Governor. A portion of the buildings, the new brick Industrial Hall, in aaid to be the largest concert hall and theatra in the colony, and it is fitted np with the latest modern conveniences. The Carni val season will commence on November 1* The Jnbilee race meeting is fixed for Novi 3, 5, 7, and 10, at which ovsr £10,000 will be given In stakes. The Jubilee agri cultural show will be held on Nov. 7, 8, and 9. The Jubilee celebrations proper will extend from December 17 to 22, and. some 400 Canterbury pilgrims or pioneers are expeoted to join in the procession. 6a January 1 and 2 the Lyttslton regatta is to take place, at which over £800 are to b« given in prizes. A feature also will be the presence of a number of North Island Maories, who are to give various entortwia ments and take part in the regatta. The I art section of the Exhibition will oonUin ■ pictures from various parts .of the colon j including paintings by Murillo, Vandyke, Turner, and other old masters. During the afternoon and ev^niagc there will be varied amusements for visitors. The laterprovin cial Band contest will be held during the Exhibition, at which twelve bands are ex pected to compete. There will also be gym* nastio competitions, and an lnterprovlnoiai Fire Brigades Demonstration As many as 30,000 ordinarily assemble In the Show grounds to witness the Agricultu ral and Pastoral Association's Show, and the ChriHtohurch accommodation will be severely taxed, but to provide for the unusual num ber of visitors expeoted, as their contribu tions towards the various ceremonies Messrs Baker Bros, the well knows estate agents, have generously offered to compile and keep a register of available accommodation, and have received the names of » large number of persons (mostly private families), who will have accommodation to let, and detail! as to locality, tariff and conveniences, Ice, may be had freo of charge on application to the Exhibition Committee or Messrs Baker Bros.' several branches, 198 Hereford Strswt Christchurob, Dunedin, Wellington or Auckland From the visitors guide which is sent under separate cover, you will glean further par* ticulars.—Tours, faithfully, Thos. Gabrabd, Secretary.

Transvaal War

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

Capetown, October 11

Mr Rhodes has advised the Sooth African League to adopt a programme which will recognise the supremacy of the English flag and aik for equal rights, and to show the Dutch no ill feeling London, October 12 Fire [hundred prisoners at Lyden burg have been despatched to Cape town, Lord Roberta reports that De Wet has been driven north of the Vaal, near Yenteratroom. The Boer leader has persistently deluded bis followers by declaring that Europe will stop the war on the 10th. The City Volunteers are returning to London on the 27th. A short thanksgiving service will be held at Bfc Paul's, and the men will then imme diately disband, London, October 12 There are 170 invalided colonial soldiers in England, many of whom are in financial difficulties through from £25 to £115 of the pay due to them being in arrears. The Lord Mayor has arranged weekly loans from a discretionary fund, which includes many Australian subscriptions. Lord Oarrington is secretary of the Com mittee. A South Afrijan patrol of forty, with a Maxim, surprising four hun dred Boers engaged thsm in a running fight in the direction of tfae Sabie River. The Boers escaped, leaving a number of rifles. A fight occurred between Boers and outposts at Bethulie, in which the Boers wounded four and captured twelve British militiamen. The Been took their uniforms and then released their prisoners, A train at Kaapmuiden upset at a diversion over the Kaap River. Three artillerymen were killed and fifteen injured. Lieutenant Hayke had hit leg broken. An engine and tracks conveyed engineer officers, Captain Paget of the Rifle Brigade, and eighteen men of the Vlakonfontein Garrison to ascertain the nature of the damage along the line. The Boers, who lay in wait for them, fired. Captain Stewart, of the Rifle Brigade, hearing the attack hastened with forty men to support Captain Faget, Captain Stewart wai killed, and Captain Faget dangerously i wounded. Six others were also 1 wounded, and eleven captured. All aWle bodied Britishers on the Band will be liable for service. Sir Alfred Miluer advisee refagtti who are not willing to undertake service in the Town Guard, to postpone their return.

CORRESPONDENCE

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LARRIKINISM

10 THE EDITOR Sib,—l wish to congratulate yon upon tha two articles which recently appeared in your journal upon the subject of parental control, and the unseemly rowdyism that occurred itt the vicinity of the drillshed on Monday evening lately. They are both timely and important. One cannot walk tha abreeta of our town at night without it being pain* fully apparent that- there are a number of youths who seem to think they can do jost as they please. Their manner md language are disgraceful. They roam the streets much later than is good for them, and am on the track for becoming disobedient ohil. dren and bad citizens. To ahow bow far some of these youths carry their aril practices, I may mention tha following incident that occurred at Tinwald a week or so ago, During divine service held in one of the churches on v reoeoQ Sunday evening, some youths amused thamtalTcs by peering in at the windows, then getting a horn and blowing it ao load and frequently that It quite disturbed the congregation. Of ooura* they decamped when some of the ohnroh officers went out to see wbo they weni I ; hare been told that some of these said youths have actually gone to thia church and written and drawn filthy things in the books used for the services, Those guilty may not know that severe punishment oas be meted out to suoh offenders. I under stand the church officers will take aotum when they catch the guilty eat*. (Chat nob

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JBni*(fftii»»» lv 1 BICYCLES. _ Highest Quality, Isitest Designs, For One Month Only OATKP, LOWHY & GO., Zealand!* Cyotn Works, Burnett Streeb, Ash* burton, with the v!«sw of popularising the Zealandia and A'abnta Biqyciea in the A»hbnrton District, have decided to off or 20 \ Cycles i»t) the following very great reductione | in price for one moath only, I Lot I -- OKNTLBMEN'ci ZKALANPIA ROADSTER, 22 inoh triune, 80gear, Twits Roller chain, WVstwooil steel j rima, Dunlop tyre?, Brook's saddle, euAroelled bhok with" gold liuoa. Regular oash prioe £21. Sale priae £16 10. 12 months guarantee! totB~LAD¥'S, 28 inch frame, 66 gear, adjustable handles, spring seat pillar, flexible saddle, Weitwood Bteet rims, Dunlop tyres. Regular caah price £20. Sale price £15. 12 months guarantee. Lot-3 — GKNT'S ATALAWTA LIGHT RCMDSI'ER, 24 inch frame, 80 gear, Brook's 828 saddlo, West wood steel rime, Dunlop tyroH, enamelled black with gold Hutu:. Regular cash price £21. ' Salo prioo £15. 12 montha guarantiee. Lot 4-LADY'S ATALANTA, 22 inch frame, 64 gear, leather gear oaße, Brook's saddle, Westwood steel rims, Danlop lyres, Regular cash price £22. Salo prioe £16 10a, 12 months gu^rustee, Lots — GRNI'S LIGHT ROADSTER, 22 Inoh frame, 60 gear, Kelly adjustable handlebar. Eager 9 xiblo saddle, Westwood B*.eel rims, Dunlop tyres. Regular cash prioe £20. Sale prioe £515. 12 months guarantee-, Lot 6-LADY'S ZEALANDIA, 20 inch frame, 63 gear, Westwood steel rims, - Dunlop tyres, Brook's latest eaidle, enamelled dark green with gold lines an ! decorations, Reyular cash pries £22, Sa'e price £17. 12 months guarantee. Lob -7 — GENT'S ATALANTA ROAD RACER, 24 iooh frame, Twin roller chain, 84 gear, Westwood steel rims, Duulop tyres, Brook's 810 saddle, enamelled black with gold lineej Rpgukr cash price £21. Sale price £16. 12 months guarantee. Lot B—LADY'S, 22 inoh frame, 68 geur, adjustable handS<=s, spring seat pillar, Flexible saddle, Weetwood steel rims, Dunlop tyres, enamelled maroon with gold Hi-.es, Hegalar cash price £20. Sale prioe £15. 12 months guarantee, Lot 9-GENT'S ATALANTA, 24inohframe, Twin Roller chain, 80 gear, Westwood rims Danlop tyres, Brook's 810 saddle, enan elled black with gold lines. Regular cash (rice £21. Sale {trice £16 12 months guarantee. Lot 10 — GENT'S ZEALANDIA ROAD RACER, 24 inch frame, twin roller fihaio, 80 gear, Westwood steel rirrs, Danlop tjres, Brook's 810 saddle, enamelled black. Regular cash price £21; Sale price £16 10a. Albo,— 10 other high class BICYCLES, similar to the above EASY TF RMS CAN BE ARRANGED. All the above Machines are fitted with Daolop Tyres and Wsstwood Steel Rims. Rsmimbsr the Fale is kob One Jttontf* Only, IfflMflW & cq. Largest Makers of Cyc'.ea in Ne«v Zealand. Athharton Braoch, Burnett Street— W« A. SCHWARTZ 10 03 Manager; SPECIAL DISPLAY i • Of SPRING FASHIONS New Dresses, New Millinery, New Hats and Trimming, New Prints, Zepbyra Musline, etc. HEW GOODS A»D NOVELTIES IK AtL DEPARTMENTS. YOU ARE INVITED TO INSPECT. ASHBURTOK DEAPEEY CO. AKT PICTURES OF THE GENERALS, &o, TRANSVAAL WAR Incladinf? IMPERIAL HORSB, CANADIAN DRAQOOJNS, Ac. THE ftbora are Worka of Art and far sarp»sa Anythijg of the kind yet im ported into this Colony. Persona desirous of Secatinf» a memento of the present Wirwitl find the above engravings very suitable, Price 2s 6d each. I haw also to hand »n assortment) of ARTISTS COPIES. which will bo leb But to for any number of d»y». J. WTLSON, Sign-Writer and Decorator, BURNETT STREET. AUTHORISED & LICENSED SUR VEYORS, WrBUBTON AND AT 207, HerEFOBD SIBKET Cnv.ißicuvn.ou. TTTIS beg to announce that we have appointed MR A. A. FOOKS to act; ac our Age°6 in the Aehburton District, September 24,19C0



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PLANTEKOA —IT CU/JES- :~D EAD the following Teetimoniale, and Judge for yourself! 14 IHE DOCTOR SCRPRIBKD AT THE IMPEOVE MENT." Richmond Straebj Petone, September 28,1899 The Proprietors of M Plantekoa." Sire,-—For some time past I have been a martyr to Indigestion, Chronio Liver Trouble, and General Debility. For day's at a time I need to be its agony with pain in the region cf the stomach, and all the medicines I tried gave me no relief. I was attended by the doctor for some time, with no permanent result. Being advised to take your Botanic Remedy, lam pleased to say I aoted on this advice, and One Bottle nan made a complete change in me, My friends (the doctor inoluded) are all remark ing about the wonderful improvement in my appearance, and I can honestly recommend Plaotekoa to all who suffer as I have done. Yours Binoerely, MRS J. SMITH. jjj£Got his Thumb jammed in the door of the Guard's Van, but " Plantekoa" Oint ment) healed ib in a Fortnight. Taita, October 15,1899 Proprietors " Plantekoa." Dear Sirs, —I am writing to inform you that I have used your Plantekoa Ointment with most gratifying resalte. About five montha ago I had the misfortune to get) my hand caught in the door of the guard's van afe the Lower Hutfe Railway fetation* My thumb was badly crushed, and in a few hours it was terribly swollen and as blafck aa my hat. Seme of my friends stated that it would be necessary to have my thumb taken off, and I thought) myself that I would require surgical aid. Having your Plantekoa Ointment in the House (we always keep it}, I had my thumb bandaged with it, continu ing the application for several days. The result was astounding. In a fortnight it was completely healed, and as sound as it was before the acoldent. It is with pleasure I send you this note that other sufferers may be induced to try Plantekoa, Yours truly, WILLIAM WHITTINGTON Ask your Chemist or Storekeeper for it* Agents-AUSTSALBOTANICCo.,EastSfc. and Oaeson k Co, Tancred Street