SECOND EDITION EPHEMERIS.

Phases of Moon for October

SUN,

THE ASHBURTON TRAIN SERVICES

.Trains leave Ashburton daily for— OHRISTOHUROH—ab 7.20 a.m., 11 a.m., 3.15 p.m., 7 spm. (express) TIMARU—ab 10 55 a.m., 350 p.m. DUNEDIN—at 12 54 p.m. (express) SPRINGBURN-at 4.25'p m.' Trains arrive dally at Ashburton from— OHRISTOHUROH—at> 10.45 9.m., 12 47 p.m. (express), 8 p.m. TIMARU—at 10.35 ».m., 255 o.m. DUNEDIN—at- 6.57 p.m. (express) SPRINGBURN-at 9.45 a.m.

Mail Notices.

Mails close for iho following paces as under, subject to the necessary alterations: - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 For Northern Ports, per Flora, at 10 30 a m For Northern Ports and Westport, per Tarawera, at 6 30 p mj

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1900. PEACE CELEBRATIONS.

_ * The proposal that the peace celebra tions in this colony shall take place everywhere on the same day appears to be not altogether satisfactory. It is all very well to contend that a general display of enthusiasm throughout the whole country on a given day, will mark that day as an epoch in history, and so forth. From one standpoint that is a very taking idea. But when we come to consider how it will affect the smaller centres of population, if does not seem quite so attractive. For example, people in the country districts of Canterbury would naturally Ike to see the demonstration made in Christchurch. On the other hand if they are to do so, they cannot witness any of the displays made in the smaller towns, such as Timaru, AshbartOD, &c. If therefore, the demonstration be j fixed for the same day in every par. of \ New Zealand, the display will be | practically confined to the seaport towns. It would be useless for any others to attempt anything of the kind. ! Even supposing that some people j wished to be loyal to their own local centres, tbey could only be so by de priving themselves of the pleasure of witnessing the metropolitan pageant. In view of these points, wo doubt whether the country towns would con sider it worth while to make any effort to celebrate the end of the war, which does not appear to be at all desirable, particularly when ifc is remembered that although a considerable number of the inhabitants in the rural districts would go to Obristchurcb, Dunedin, Welling ton, or other larger cities if tbe celebration should be on the same day throughout the colony, there would certainly be many more who could riot go so far. Kono of these, therefore, could take part in any demonstration. Reviewing all the circumstances, we believe that it would be in every way more satisfactory if each centre were to choose its own day for the celebration, which is really a show, We would not think of holding the agricultural and pastoral shows on the same day in Christchurch, Ashburton, and Timaru. The absurdity of such a course would at once condemn ifc On the contrary, we are always very careful to provide against there being any clashing of dates, and we so manage that people can attend all the shows if they wish. It seems to us that the peace demon strations should be provided for on the same principle. At any rate, we advise the committees formed some months ago to arrange for an Ashburton demonstration to fix a day for the local celebration that will not clash with any other, and forthwith proceed to carry it out;

Local and General.

The Weather—Captain Edwin wires:— j Strong north to eas>b and south easb winds, J glass fall ]

A Big Spread—Ten tons of strawberries »nd 30 gallons of cream %vere ordered for the Queen's garden party at Buckingham Palace.

Show Privileges,—Wq may remind our readers that the te.dnrs for the privileges at the forthcoming Ashburton Show close tomorrow at noon.

Peace Demonstration. —An important meetiDg of ihe Committee formed some time ego to arrange for a demonstration to oelebrate the end of the Boer War, is convened for this evening ia the Fire Brigad. rooms .at 8 o'clock. Personal — A very pleasing ceremony took pace iv tho stutionmaster's office this morning, when Mr Q T Bryant, on the occasion of his approaching marriage, was presented with a handsome clock from the Ashburton railway staff.

Worth Reading.—The matter on our first and fourth pages to-day is well worth reading. "My Lady's Satchel contains extract, from the very besb authors on flowers, the opinions of Home papers on the "New Zealand Budget" are given, also articles on the "British Han est Prospects," and other matters of interest to the general reader.

Enterprise—The Fairfield Freezing Com pany will next week commence to bore for an artesian water supply for the use of their works. The here is to be pub down within 10 feet of the lake and opposite to the engine room, and it is expected that a plentiful supply of water wilt be struck ab from 3£o to 400 feet fro m the surface. The derriok and engine are already on the grounds, and when the other part, of the gear arrive aocive operations wilt commence. Should this undertaking prove successful, a new aspect of the Ashburton Water Supply question will be presented.

A New Tourist Route.—Mr John Mc Neile who has been engaged on behalf of the Government for aboub lour years in survey ing and opening up a track for tourists be tween Lake Te Anau and George Sound, has completed his task and returned to Dunedin. He describes the scenery on the way as being splendid. The rivers are all crossed by suspension bridges, and at the edge cf bhe Sound a Government tourist house was last year erected ; while a whale boat has been provided for trips on the Sound itself The whole journey can be accomplished from Te Anau in nine hours without greab fatigue. If preferred, the route can be changed by taking steamer to the Sound, the scenery of which is beautiful enough to sat' isfy the mosb fastidious.

Inoculation A oainst Tym-Oid.— The "Engli&h Mechanic and World of Science," in a recent issue, contained an article wherein it was stated that over 2030 men were inoculated against typhoid on their proceeding to India, and that in no case did any bad or unfavorable symptoms follow tha operation. Only five or six of those inoculated contracted typhoid sub sequently, and with one exception the disease wa3 of a mild character, while in two of tbe cases the disease was in the stage of incubation when the operation was performed. It was further stated that, from experiments which have been care fully made It has been conclusively proved to the satisfaction ef those who are best competent to juc'ga of the matter, thab anti typhoid inoculation, when properly carriodout. achieves animmanlty equal or greater to lhat which accrues to a person who undergoes, and recovers from an atlack of. that disease.

A Reminder—We wish to remind all who may require utw suits &c, " before tha Show," that we have a'ready opened oub a large vjiiiety of New Goods for the Spring and Summer seasons, comprising the most; "up to tkte " best quality worste suitings, &a, imported direct from the manufacturers. For a number of years we hive always had such a•• Rush" of orders just before this hniidayp, thvfc we found it impossible to execute all by the required time. We would therefore respectfully urge all our friend (both o'd and new) to kindly c*ll and favour us with thair esteemed orders aa early as possible to prevent disappointment, and hlige Craighead & Berryman', the leadiuj Tailors end Outfitters, Ashburton

A Desperate Affair.

[ Ihe'following account of the affair at I Roode Kopjes by L3mce Corporal Ryan of tho Third Contingent is the best description | of thab desperate fight we have sr ; ._. ''We take it from the Lyttelton Times :—At the first discharge, Perham, of my troop, riding just near me, pitched oub of his saddle, apparently Btone dead, with an expanding bullet through h;s head and another throueh hiß stomach. Corporal Richard's horse dropped, and he daried under a rock and bo wards the Boer lires. The horses of Graham, Lusk, Heasley, and Tomlison were all shot down under them* Heasley made a dash for it on foot, bot went down imme diately, with three bullets through his legs. All thia took bub a moment, aud, seeing Richard's wounded horse jump up to gallop away, I made a tush for him, when he bore in against Mr Bradbourne's. As I leaned over to catch him, I noticed Mr Bradbourne pulling his horse aboub in a curious way, so glanced up ab hia face and judged by his expression that he waa hit, bub neither of us spoke. Stopping the wounded horse was easy enough, but he absolutely refused to leai bick to where the Boers were blezing away at a distance of aboub 300 yards, so all I could do was to turn both horses end on to the fire, while Graham and Lusk ran towards me. We were then the only near objects left to fire ab, and how they missed us is a marvel. Graham got on to the wounded horse, and Lusk climbed on behind me, whereupon we bolted amongst a shower of crackling, expanding bullets^ Aboub 300 yards further on we found Mr Bradbourne lying wounded beside his horse. We all dismounted and lifted him up on hia horse, bub he was too bad to help himself, so we were going to carry him to a Boer house near, bub he pointed to where he was wounded, in the s'omaohand bridle hand, and said ' Leave me, Ryan, for God's sake ; you only draw their fire by stopping, and g?t the doctor.' So I pub a handkerchief on his head to keep the sun off, und we cleared out. Dr Godfrey wenb out immediately to him, regardless of the Boer bullets, which were still dropping about. Tomliaeon, who was on the left, crawled down a donga and escaped, and later on the ambulance went oub for poor old Perham's body, and brought Heasley (wounded) and Richards unhurt. The escapes of many of us were marvellous, for, in addition to what I've told you, Richards's horse dropped dead as soon as he had been riddefa in, Wheeler's horse was shotthrongh the back. He himself gob a bullet through his tunic. Sergeant Neave gob a bulleb iv the heel of his boob and one through hia horse's chesb. Neave had the oil sheet on his eaddlo ehol through, Very few escaped unscathed.

A Model Time Table

The time table for October just issued by the railway aubh jritiea is somewhat different from its predecessors inasmuch as every second page represents an advertisement. Any person who may have occasion to hunt amongst these advertisements for information will doubtless fully appreciate the humour of the following notice, thab he will accidentally strike in the course of his researches. "The advertisements in this time table are under sole control of the Department, which has taken over the advertising in order to insure the publication appearing in a form which will make ib a valuable souroe of information and atbraobive to the public' The Department probably hopes that the valuable and attractive read' ing now to be found in bhe railway guides will acta as a check upon the purchase of "yellow back novels" and similar literature, The public will no doubt be grateful for this philanbhropio action, but the bookstall owners may nob be quite satisfied, Probably it) is intended to give them the price of the ' ads' by way of compensation,

SERVICE OF SONG.

" Laddie."

This was given last evening at the Wesleyan Church on bhe occasion of the j Sunday School Anniversary, by the choir and Sunday .chool scholars, ably assisted by an excellent orchestra. The Rev# T fi'ee occupied the chair and Mr Dixon gave the connective readings. The meeting opened in the usual way, with a hymn and prayer. The Chairman asked the children to conduct themselves as they dtd on Sunday, and they certainly could nob be better behaved than they were on that day. This was remarked by many who n&w them then. He then called on the Secretary, Mr J. E. Purchase, to read his report, which was very satisfac tory. Tho Chairmen called for a hearty vote of thanks to the teachers and office bearers, which was responded to. The story of "Laddie"'is told in very pathetic language, which was done full justice to by the reador. The soloists .were:—Misses Sbeele, Williams, Jones, and Mr Oliver. A feature of the evening was the singing of the children under Mr W. McDonald, whtoh ib would be difficult to beat anywhere. The Chairman said he feib proud of them. The benediction waa pronounced and the meet ing closed,

ASHBURTON BEAUTIFYING ASSOCIATION

A meeting convened by the Mayor to consider the question of forming a Beautify ing Association for Ashburton was held laßb evening, in the Borough Council Chambers. There was a fair attendance, inoluding one or two ladies, and apologies were read from Captain G Coleman and Cr Timmins. The Mayor, in opening tho proceedings, said he had called the meeting at the request of the Borough Council, but he noticed that, with the exception of Cr Willis, none of the councillors cared to go any further. Those who had travelled ab all would have, doubt less, noticed thab other nations, more particularly the Americans, sought to make their towns as attractive as possible. The latter especially were a wide-awake people, and they recognised that the travelling public were icifiaonced by this sorb of thing. He (the chairman) said the Domain was creditable evidence of the desire of tho Ashburton people to make their town as attractive as possible, but he thought more mighb be done ia thab direction, and he believed the presenb movement was a step in the righb direction. Baring Square east and west and the plantation righb through the town m'ght all have a good deal done to them to improve the appearance of Ashbur ton. It was a pity to see only trees and wild undergrowth on these reserves, He asked those preseut to make some proposal thab the meeting mighb consider. The Mayor here read an offer from Captain Coleman to contribute a handsome donation if an Association were formed, and offering several suggestions* (Or H M Jones here entered the Chambers) Mr Bullock said he was in thorough gym pathy with thia movement. He had had his attention drawn to the advantages of such a movement in any centre of popula tion fully six years ago, on a visib to Dunedin, and he referred to the improve ments made by Mr Arthur ab the railway station, Dunedin; There were a number of spots about Ashburton whioh offered any amount of scope for improvement in the direction proposed, and he thought those presenb should at once proceed to form an Association which would take up thab work. He hoped ako the ladies of Ashburton would take part in this enterprise, for they were, as a rule, well qualified to do bo. He moved " Thab it iB advisable to form an Association, to be called the Beautifying Association of ABhburtoD,:'

Mr Colliaa had great pleasure in seconding the resolution, which, he considered, was a step in the right direction. As the ohairman had said, a movement of this sorb waa notiooable throughout the civilised world, especially iv America. Ho thought they were somewhat backward in making a start in this matter, for the squares had long been in a neglected con. dition. Ib would nob take much to pub Bering Fqoarein a better conditkn. Mr Jones thought all were agreed thab something should be done, nob only to the pquarea, bub to the belts. It an Association should come into existence, he presumed it would work under the Borough Council and with the Domain curator.

Mr Collins suggested that the operations of the Association should bs confined to bhe Borough. Mr Bullock demurred. He wished tho

/ Association to turn its attention to the suburbs later on. Ha would ba inclined to c.tend tha scope of its operations rather than otherwise.

The motion was then pub and carried unanimously. Mr Witiia thought tho next step gliouM be to prepare rules or a constitution, and draw up a schema ot oparatious,. Ho would move " Thab a committes be appointed to draft a constitution for the Association and for mulate a schema of operations.'

Mr R Friedlander seconded the motion. He had nob the slightest doubt aboub this being a move in the right direction. They should acb quickly, aod the sooner a scheme of operations ie drafted the better. Those presenb showed thab they weie in earnest in this matter, and he felb assured their efforts would meet with general approval and sup port. Some discussion took place on the proposal, Mr De Beer being _of opinion that such a oourse would be premature before ascertain ing whab financial support oould be obtained, and Mr Collins recommending that the motion should include thab all of those presenb form a committee to draft a con stitution.

The Mayor did [not think that would do, and preferred the form of the motion. A very largo committee would be very incon venient. It was absolutely necessary to draft a constitution and get some idea of the work the association intends to take up. Ib did nob follow thab anyscheme formulated must be adopted. He understood that was the objeob of the mover of the resolution. 'Mr Willis said that was his idea. He should, however, be pleased to accept sug gestion* Eventually the motion was passed in the following form. *'That a committee of five be appointed to draft a conatitution for tha Association and bo formulate a scheme of operations—to report on Thursday next." Ib was resolved thab the following be the committee :—Mra Dodds, Messrs Bullock, Collins, Smith and Dr Trevor. In reply to an enquiry Mr W W Smith said ib was nob too late to plant trees and shrubs this season.

This concluded bhe business and after the usual vote to the chair, the meeting ad journed. The committee met immediately afterwards

Sporting.

0.J.0.'S JUBILEE METROPOLITAN

MEETING,

The following weights have been declared for the

Stewabds' Handicai", of 500 soys; six furlongs—Advance 10 6, Blazer 9 13, Boreas 912, Jabber 912, Goldspur.9 8, Renown 95, Benzoin 810, Dundaß 89, Oinga 88, For mosan 88, Jupiter 86, Miss Delaval 85, Autaia 8 4, Glenogle 8 3, Military 8 3, Osbiak 83, Paladin 82, The Shannon 8 1, Chasseur 80, St. Denis 713, Spider 78, Paphos 78, Cherrystone 7 7, Kissmary 7 7, Hermosa 7 7, Romanoff 77, Pampero 74, Brisa 70, Formula 70, Cavalry 70, Hengisb 70, Apollo 611, Garmoran 610, Robin Adair 67

Lancaster, tho Melbourne Cup favourite pulled up lame after a good gallop at Oaul' field, and has been knocked back in th* betting to 20 to 1 Malster, Severity, and Merriweo are now equal favourites for the big Flemington event ab 14 to 1.

Sydney has been scratched for the District Handicap ab the Ashburton Trotting Club's Spring Meeting.

THE ENGLISH ELECTIONS

United Press Association—By Electric

Telegraph—Copyright

London, Octcber 11 The following members ware elected after a contest :—

Pudsey Diviaion, Yorkshire, Mr George Whiteby (Liberal) ; Barnstaple Division, j Devonshire, Mr Soares (Libsra!) ; Lancaster Division, Lancashire, Mr Herlme (Liberal) ; Otley Division, Yorkshire, Mr iThircan (Liberal) ; In the Cardiff district, Sir E J Reed (Liberal), who was defeated at the last election, on this occasion was returned with 9342 votes, as against 8541 secured by bis opponent Mr J Lawrence ; Cork County, Sottth-Easfc, Mr Croan (National ist) ; For Dublin County, South, Mr Mooney (Nationalist) was elected, with 3663 votes, the Hon H A Plunketb (Conservative), the sitting member, obtaining 2654 votes, and Mr TSall 1533. The landlords ran an inde pendent candidate, owing to Mr Plunketb appointing a former Pamellite to a secre taryship in his department, and showing generally a conciliatory spirit towards the Home Rule party. The following districts re-elected tbe sitting members :— Ayr Burghs, Mr O L Orr-E"?n* (Conser vative) ; Buoks North, Mr W W Carlile (Con servative) ; Wellington Division, Shropshire, Mr A H Brown (Liberal Unionist) ; Dumbartonshire—Mr A Wylie (Conserva tive) ; Elgin and Nairn Counties—Mr J E Gordon (Conservative); Leigh Division, Lancashire—Mr C P Scott (Liberal); Eccles Division, Lancashire — Mr O L Clare

(Conservative); Heywood Division, Lanca shire—Mr 6 Kemp (Liberal Unionist); Accringfcon Divisiofi, Lancashire—Sir J F Leeee (Liberal); Enfieid Division, Middlesex —Majar H F Bowles (Conservative); Renfrew West—Mr C B Renshaw lOon r servative); Lei trim North—Mr P A MoHugh (Anti-Parneilite); Kirkcaldy Burghs—Mr J H Dalzlell (Liberal), In the Stirling Burghs District the Right Hon. Sir H Campbell Bmnerman (Liberal) was re-elected, polling 2715 votes His opponent, Mr Duke, polled 2085. In the election for the Romford Diviaion of Essex Mr Sinclair (10,450 vote.) was elected, defeating Mr Holland (7385); The gains to both parties are now equalised, and the state of parties is as follows :— Conservatives 298, Unionists 58, Liberals 130, Nationalists 74,;

(Received Wakapuaka Ocb. 12, 9 55 a m, This Office 10 30 am) London, October 11 I The following have been elected after a poll ."—Conservatives—Northampton, South ern, Fitztoy; Tyneside, Smith; Hyde, Chapman. Liberals — Caithness, Lionel Harmsworth of the Daily Mail defeating Clark ; Radnor, Frank Edwards. The fol lowing have reelected the late members :— Lichfield, Eastern, Perth Easb, Orinstead, Roxburgh, Ashburton, Kirkcudbright West, Aberdeen, Linlithgow, North Eastern Derby, Robheram, Antrim East, Truro, Seven Oakß.

A BRITISH HERO.

The article "How Public Schools Honour their Dead," appearing in the July "Windsor Magazine," will appeal to every Briton at the present moment." Perhaps the most interesting of all the memorials, illustrated is the tablet erected in Glenalmond School to the"memory of Alexander Russell. "I'or, till Time shall be no more, there can be no grander deed in every sense done by mortal soldier—let alone by a boy just oub of school, a mere lad of seventeen, who yet waa an officer in the 74th Highlanders, now the 'Highland Light Infantry.' Everybody knows the story of 'The Loss of the Birkenhead' — bow'the troopship struck upon a rock; how the soldiers were formed in ranks to die, whilst the women and children were being saved; how the whole force, officers and men, stood sb the salute, whilst—

Still inch by inch the doomed ship sank low, Yet under steadfast men. Russell was ordered into one of the boats carrying the women and children, for the purpose of commanding it, and ho eat with dimmed eyes in the stern, some w&y off the doomed ship, watching the fornvi of his beloved comrades and fellows standing upright there.

"He caw the ship go down, carrjiog with it bhe hundreds of brave heart.. He saw those fearful creatures of the deep seizing their prey, and heard the screama of scores of human boinga torn to pieces by sharks. Then, just when all for him was safe, when to him was given (with honour) life, ambition, and gory, ho saw a f-ailor's form rise close to the boat, and a hand strive io grasp the side. There waa not loom in the craft for a single person more without great risk of upsetting ihs boa*. Bui: as the sailor's faco rose clear at tha boat's side, a woman in the craft called oat in agony, Save him, Save him 1 He is my husband?

"No room in that boab for one more" Bub Russell looked at that woman, then at her children, then at that sailor strugg ling in the waves, with his eyes beseeching help, then at the dreaded sharks feasting on every hand. Alexander Cumie Russell rose in the stern of the boab. With a bold plunge, he jumped clear of it, and helped that sailor into what had been his own placa - and safely. Then, amidst a chorus of Grod bios, you ' from every soul in the boat, the yonng officer—a lad of seventeen mind!— tarried round to meet his death. And thoae in the boat sbub their eyes and prayed. "When they opened them again, Alex ander Cumie Russell was nowhere to be seen "

CABLE NEWS.

United Picas Association—By Eleotrlo Telegraph—Copyright

Lg-Tdon, October 10 Forty one militia battalions, twelve artillery batteries, and six engineer corps are to be disembodied immediately. The Thtßaily Express Cairo correspondent states thab Lord Cromer has|been summoned to London.

New Zealand and Fiji.

i United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Sxdnby, October 11 Sir William Lyne announced in the Legislative Assembly that he had I received a cable message from the Imperial Government as follows :— " Referring rto yotir telegrams of October 9th her Majesty's Government are not prepared at present to consider any proposal for changing the political position of Fiji. Inform Governor of Fiii."

Mr Hawthorne asked if the state ment covered the New Hebrides ?

Sir William Lynea said it had no reference to the New Hebrides. He had, however, referred in hia sable message to some other Pacific islands which it was reported New Zealand was about to annex. He supposed the reply covered them. The statement was received with cheers.

PARLIAMENT.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

The Council rose at 8.50 p m.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Wellington, October 11

The Couuoil met at 2.30.

It was decided to agree to (he amend man tt made by th 9 House of Representative* in the Companies Acb Amendment Bill. The Electoral Act Amendment Bill was read a third time and pasted. Mr W C Walker moved the third reading of the Private Industrial School* Regulation and Industrial Schools Act Amendment BilL

The Bill was read a third time and pawed, The Foreign Insurance Company's Depo sits Bill, and the Government Loftiii to Local Bodies Act Amendment Bill, W«ro passed through Committee without amend ment, read a third time, and passed. In Committee on the Industrial Concilia tion and Arbitration Bill, Mr Rigg moved to strike oub " or any," in olann 56, to M to compel all parties to a dispute to axteata « memorandum of agreement bofor* rack memorandum was valid. ' -

This was lost by 16 votoi to 11. Mr Rigg's motion to amend olaaM 67, so as to necessitate all parties agreeing to a memorandum of consent among thomitlvM, where such memorandum it draws opbaforo the Board's recommendation ia filed, was also lost by 17 votes to 10.

The new clause, 103 a, states that if any person prints or publishes anything calcu lated to obstrucb or interfere with, or prejudicially affect any matter before tho Board or Court, be shall for every offenoo bo liable to a penalty not exceeding £50. Mr Rigg moved that where an award ia made by the Court, or an agreement enter ed into by the parties to a dispute, the terms shall be binding on the Crown, or any Government Department, employing wor kers in a simibr industry. Mr Shrimski meed a point of order that the clause was v money clause, and tho Counoil could not deal with it.

Progress was reported, and the Council adpurned ab 4.37 pm, for tho Speaker* rnling at 7-30 p m« The Council resumed at 7.30 p m The Speaker said the clause proposed by Mr Rigg might be held to affect an appro> priation of public money, and, if tho Council inserted it, it would be his dnty to saa it waa so printed, as nob to form part of tho Bill when ib went to the other House

Mr Riga's motion was lost by 17 vote* to 7. The new clause, 100 a, was added, giving to members of Boards and Courts, or their authorised representatives, extended powsra of entry of works and premises for insprttlon or interrogation of persons, any person ob structing or hindering such inspection or in terrogation, to be liable to a penalty, not exceeding £50

The Bill was reported, read a third tim», and pissed

The Animals' Protection Bill waa read a second time

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

WKiiiNGroN, October 11 The House meb ab 2.30 p m Mr Hall-Jones gave notice to introduce to* morrow the Public Sohool Teachers' Salarill Bill.

Amendments in the Representation Aol Amendments Bill were introduced by tho Governor's message, providing for too additional members, instead of six. On the motion of the Premier, tho follow* ing Bills were struck off the Order Paper . —Faobo-iea, Gaming, Police Offonon, Telegraph Copyright Regulation, Shops and Offices, Native Land Administration, Rating on the Unimproved Values of Land Aot Amendment, Limitation of Working Hours, Porirna and Wairarapa Native Truss Reserve, Workers Right of Appeal, ConntiM Act Amendment, Pedlars and Hawker*, Eight Houre, and State School Compulsory Drill. * *

Mr Ward moved that the Housa authorise a temporary agreement with Spreoklea and Co.

The debate on this sul jeot was interrupted by the 5.30 p.m adjournment. The House resumed at 7.30 p m, when tho dibtte on the San Francisco mall service was continued. Mr Ward's motion waa carried. Mr Ward moved the second reading of tha Opium Prohibition Bill, whioh waa agreed to without discussion.

Mr Ward moved that the amendment* made by the Council in the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, with res pec 5 to the dsfini tion of canvassing, be disagreed with. This was carried, and managers wen appointed to confer.

In committee on the Opium Prohibition Bill, Captain Russell said the Bill was an undu<> and unnecessary interference with tho liberty of the individual. They might a* well include the use of tobacco, morphia, or alcohol. ,

Mr Ward pointed oub that the Chinese themselves were in favdur of tho Bill, and from information received, he was oertein thabib was the daty of the State, in the interest of young people, to prohibit the importation of the drug. Mr Wilford strongly, supported the*Bilt» and related circumstances thab showed it* necessity. Mr J Hutoheson supported the Bill, but did nob think it would prove effective anion stepß were taken against smuggling Mr Pirani did not approve tha prohibition of anything. Why was a measure not in troduced, he asked, abolishing the us* of alcohol, which was tan tines mora injurioaa than opium ? He morsd an amandmeat to the effect that the measure do not coma into force in any provincial district until a poll had been taken, and a majority had declared in favour of ib

Captain Russell moved that the Ohairmra lesve tha chair

This was lost by 39 vots* to 14 ? Mr Pirani's motion was lost by 37 veto! to 11

On the motion of tha Premier, who nil ho did not wish business blocked, progress waa reported by 31 votes to IS The Public Woiks Amendment Bill waa committed Clause 6, which gives the Govarnmsnft power to lay off a sbreeb within a boroagh and compel the borough to take it over, was amended to make it apply only to streets open before 1889 In clause 10, (he removal of fencss and obstruction on roads, sub-clause 1 was struck oub prohibiting local bodies from giving authority bo erect a gate or fence across a street and swing gates under Rabbit Aot were exempted.

Wkiaikgtoh, Oat. 12 .After 2 am, consideration of tha Pablie Works Act Amendment Bill was continued in Committee

The Bill passed through Committee with amendments The Representation Acb Amendment Bill was committed Clause 2, increased the number of repre sentatives to seventy six was altered to eighty, exclusive of four native member* 1 A new clause was added on the motion of the Premier, that the Commissioner* carry out the Acb when requested so to do by the Governor A further new clause was added, making the margin in electorates 1250 instead of 850. The Bill was reported as amended, read a third time and passed The Public Work* Act Amendment BUI was read a third time and passed The House adjourned at 413 a m

Great Britain's Policy.

WHAT LORD SALISBURY WISHES TO DO.

HE DESIRES PEACE WITH ALL.

United Press Association—By Elaotrio Telegraph London, October 10 The London Standard, in an artiolt, *ay* the verdict of a united, and enthusiastic Empire will enable Lord Salisbury bo forth* with take a conspicuous direct share, in the question of the reconstruction in the far East. It is understood his reply expreatw tha general objects of France and Germany.

TBE AH-URTOS GtJARDIAfI : FRIDAY, 12, 1900



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ESTABLISHED 1879. j F. FERRIMAN, LAND & ESTATE AGENT, LICENSED LAND BROKER, j 4?Q AA and £500 !o lend oa first class j 3*Ovl/ security cf Freehold Farm I Lauds a 4_ pet. cent j F FKRRI&IAN . I FOR SALE-Brick House, on £ acre, Nelson Street, Hampstead, within easy distance of the School, and in a direct line with the Railway Station ; a sound investment for the price rpquired, £220. Cash or terms F FERRIMAN FOR SALE, Ashburton Suburbs—B acres 32 perches of land, possessing ample frontage on good roads, with substantial buildings, consisting of a good 6 roomed Bouse, Shop, Workshop, excellent Stables, and Oow Sheds; first class orchard well supplied with water. The land is well situated for subdivision F FERRIMAN 1710R SALE— S£ acres at Allentrn, a very . desirable block of good land, capital frontage, and well watered F FERRIMAN * : " ——— ' . _■"■• TppOß SALE—Several Sections at Fairton, F FER IMAM PERPETUAL LEASE FOE SALE at Hinds—An exceptionally favourable opportunily of securing a comfortable borne, with 44 acres of good grez ng land ; small yearly rental. Inspect this property before Wing your home F FEB RIM AN NICOLL BROS. F Nicoll. E F .Nicoll, L A Nicoll. Merchants & General Agents, BUYKFS OF FAT SHEEP & LAMB 4. .GENTS FOR— Christchurch Meat Co., Ltd Islington Fertilisers LltCle's Sheep Dip Ocean, Accident and Guarantee Corpora tion, Ltd United Insurance Co., Ltd. (Fire and Marine.) GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COM MISSION We shall be plea.cd to receive samples from farmers who have parcel, for disposal. Station Books Kept and Audited. We have received sums of Trust Monies, ranging from £100 to £1000, to lend on Freehold Securities at 4£ and b per cenV F R U~I T. We receive regular Consignments from Auckland, Sydney, and the Islands, and have in stock Apples, Peat., and Fruit in season all the year round. S E E D S. We stock Clovers, Ryegrass, Bape, and Turnip Seed of reliable quality. fpHE CHRISTCHURCH MEAT CO,, JL Limited. ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for WHEAT, TOhJSIP , BAPE and.any other crop, and to suit any description of soil. Greatly increased production wherever n.ed» Satisfaction given everywhere. Nicoll Bbos store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities'. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS, District Agents. GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT. * Established 1870. EVERY POLICY GUARANTEED BY THE STATE, EThe two prime reasons which have led to the extraordinary bonuses which this ' olfice has been able to declare have been its ECONOMICAL MANAGEMENT and its EE- \ MABKABLY. FAVOURABLE MOBTALITY f EXPEDIENCE. " The Australasian Insurance and Banking Record" says,—"lt [the N.Z. Government office] possesses the splendid advantage of operating in perhaps the health iest country in the world." To this, coupled with rigid care in the selection of lives, has been due the unprecedentedly low rata of mortality which the office has en joyed. Year by year the actual deaths have fallen far short of what was anticipated, and tha funds thereby saved tove all gone to swell the profits, which at the valuation in 2896 (for three years) amounted in GASH to £225,000 Sterling. Present Funds amount to oyer THREE v MILLION POUNDS. Annual Income exceeds £400,000. J. H. EICHABDSON, 8] Commissioner. HANMER & BKLDGE, AUTHORISED & LICENSED SUR VEYORS, SHBUBTON AND AT 207, HbREFOBD StBEE_» Chbistchurch. "TTTE beg to announce that we have appointed MR A. A. FOOKS to act as our Asjer t in the A ahburton District, Beptemb9r 24, 1900 UPPER ASHBURTON ROATTbOARD TF NDERS are invited for shingling some 70 chains (more or le.s) of the Mitch&m Road, 15 yards of shingle to the chain. Particulars of the abova oca bo hud on application to the Clerk* Tenders to be left at tho Board's Office, West ..Street, Ashburton, not later than 4 p m. on MONDAY, October 15, addressed to ihe Chairman and marked Tender. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. By Order, JOHN DAVISON, 10 91 Clerk — > : _- _____ f You can depend on ridding your childrn ■> of worms with Wades Worm Figs, tbe wonderful Worm Worriers, Is, I



I Bargains In BICYCLES. Highest Quality, Latest Designs. for One Month Only /^ATKS, LOWRY & 60., Zealandia \J Cycle Works, Burnett Street, Ash' 'burton, with the view of popularising the Zealandia and Atalanta Bicycles in the Ashburton District, have decided to offer 20 Cycles at the following very great reductions in price for one month only. Lot 1 — GENTLEMEN'S ZEALANDIA ROADSTER, 22 inch frame, 80gear, Twin Roller chain, Wcstwood uteel rims, Dunlop tyres, Brook's saddle, enamelled black with gold lines. Regular cash prioe £21. Sale price £16 10?. 12 months guarantee Lot 2—LADY'S, 22 inch frame, 66 gear, adjustable handles, spring seat pillar, - flexible saddle, Westwood steel rims, Dunlop tyres. Regular oaeh price £20. Sale prioe £15. 12 months guarantee, ob 3 — GENT'S ATALANTA LIGHT ROADSTER, 24 inch frame, 80 gear, Brook's 828 saddle, Westwood steel rims, Dunlop tyres, enamelled black with gold lines. Regular cash prioe £21. Sale price £15. 12 months guarantee. Lot 4—LADY'S ATALANTA, 22 inch frame. 64 gear, leather gear oase, Brook's saddle, Westwood steel rims, .. Dunlop tyres. Regular cash price £22. Sale price £16 10s. 12 months guarantee, Lots — GENT'S LIGHT ROADSTER, 22 inoh frame, 80 gear, Kelly adjustable handlebar, Sager flexible saddle, Westwood steel rims, Dunlop tyres. Regular cash price £20, Sale price £15. 12 months guarantee; Lot 6-LADY'S ZEALANDIA, 20 inch frame, 63 gear, Westwood steel rims, Dunlop tyrfs, Brook's latest saddle, enamelled dark green with gold lines and decorations. Regular cash prioe £22. Sale price £17. 12 months guarantee. Lob 7 — GENT'S ATALANTA ROAD RACER, 24 inch frame, Twin roller chain, 84 gear, Westwood steel rims, Dunlop tyres, Brook's 810 saddle, enamelled black with gold lines; Regular cash price £21. Sale price £16. 12 months guarantee. Lot B—LADY'S, 22 inoh frame, 68 gear, adjustable bandies, spring seat pillar, Flexible saddle, Westwood steel rims, Dunlop tyrss, enamelled maroon with gold line?. Regular cash price £20. Sale price £15. 12 months guarantee. Lot 9—GENT'S ATALANTA, 24inchframe, Twin Roller chain, 80 gear, Westwood rims Dunlop tyres, Brook's 810 saddle, enamelled black with gold lines. Regular cash price £21. Sale prioe £16 12 months guarantee. Lot 10 — GENT'S ZEALANDIA ROAD RACER, 24 inch frame, twin roller chain, 80 gear, Westwood steel rirrs, Dunlop tjres, Brook's 810 saddle, I enamelled black. Regular cash prioe £21i Sale price £16 10s. Also, — 10 other high class BICYCLES, similar to the above EASY TERMS CAN BE ARRANGED. All tbe above Machines are fitted with Dunlop Tyres and Westwood Steel Rime. RUMIMBER THE SALE IS FOR One Month Only. OfflUflWM & CO- Largest Makers of Cycles in New Zealand. Asbburton Branch, Burnett Street— W» A. SCHWARTZ 10 03 Manager.



SPECIAL DISPLAY OF SPRING PASHMS New Dresses, New Millinery, New Hats and Trimming, New Prints, Zephyrs Muslins, etc. NEW GOODS AND NOVELTIES IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. ' YOU ARE INVITED TO INSPECT* ASHBURTON DEAPEKY CO. AGER- ~ ARCHITECT. ARCADE CHAMBERS ASHBURTON. TF yoa want a NEW HOUSE, o^Altera tions, or Newest Style of Decorations, CONSULT MR AGER. Call and see the NEW lIBKOSE BLIND Imitation of Venetian, ab half the price. so . _ _ ______ , — . FOUR Acres of land with comfortable dwelling house of five rooms, etc, thereon, situated on Racecourse Road, Allenton Apply to T BULLOOK, Agent. Industrial bulldog society SHARES. fob Tale, UNEXPIRED Appropriation and t» Shares. I £172 repayable by forbnlghbly payment of 19s 3d, extending oyer a number of year without interest, Apply to , VV * ®, BULLOOK .



John Orr & Co. TI^E DO NOT STOOK ELEPHANTS But have a very varied and "useful selection OF TRUNKS And Travelling Boxes, whioh we are quot ing at extremely Low Prices, and will be glad to show to any of our customers. JOHN ORR & CO Have* large Stook of LAWN MOWERS TOR CUTTING t ail kinds of grass. Onr latest patterns, ! like THE BOERS, move very rapidly over the ground when pushed a little. Tbe grass is cub DOWN [like magic. Prices from 80s, JOHN ORR & CO., Ashburton. THE MOST WONDERFUL BABY IN THE WORLD Certainly deserves a Good F er amlriii ator OR Mail Csirt, suoh as may be obtained from JOHN ORR & CO. ASHBURTON. 10 45



NEW GOODS FOR WINTEIi. NICHOLAS & PICKFOHD XT AYE pleasure in informing their numerous Patrons that they have landed ' ex Mamari * another shipment of Boots, Shoes, Slippers, and E v eni ng Bhoes .FOR WJTOXfBR TBADE Included amongst these are Ladies' Gentlemans', and Ohildreos' Warm Slippers, (A splendid variety,) The whole of our Imported Goods have been purchased direct from the Manufacturers and marked off at the very lowest margin of profit ; and we confidently assert that in no other shop in the district can a better assor« ted Stock, at such uniformly low prices be found. EYENIHG SHOES Upwards of 20 different Styles in Laeiea' Evening Shoes to choose from, prices from 3s to 18s 64 j Gentle mens* Court Shoes in all stylos, and at wonderfully low prices. NICHOLAS ~& PICKFORD, EAST STREET. GONE TO THE FEOHT. MR RACING CYCLIST,—Now that the racing season ia at hand, it is absolutely necessary that you should have the best bicycle. Notice how the riders of RT7DGK WHITWORTHB have been faring. At the 1900 New Zealand Championship Meeting nine out of ten championships fell to riders of the Kudgb- Whitwobth. Did these riders ever meet with such phenomenal success on any other wheel ? Ask them how the Rtjdge-Whitworte stood on the bumpy track at Wellington, and they will tell you that their mounts were full of life when the final struggle oame. The Rudge-Whitworth has only been on the path a few months, yeb it now stands alone as the racing man's wheel. Are you still satisfied to be an !' also started, or will you lead on a R.doe-Whitworth RUDGE - WHITWORTH RECORD AT CHAMPIONSHIP MEETING,- WON HALF, ONE, THREE, FIVE AND TEN MILK CASH CHAMPIONSHIPS. WON HALF, THREE, FIVE AND TEN MILK AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIPS. MR TOURIST,-You want a wheel that is not too heavy, bub strong enough to. carry you over the bumpy streets and rough roads, and, at ihe same time, can show pace when the going is good. The Budge-Whitwobth Answers this description. Whab is England s experience t Tha battle of the high-grade wheels has end*! in a oomplete victory for th ißudge-Whitwokth, which is now right on top in tbe Old Country. Inspection Invited. I!. 11. Mill, CITY CYCLE WORKS. BURNETT STREET.



PLANTEKOA IT CURES-- — T>EAD the following Testimonials, and; Judge for yourself ? " THE DOOTOB SURPRISED AT THB IMPBOVE MENT." Richmond Street, Petone, September 28,1899 The Proprietors of " Plantekoa." Sirs,—For some time past I have been a martyr to Indigestion, Chronic Liver Trouble, and General Debility, for days at a time I uaed to bo in agony with pain in tho region of the stomach, and all the medicinos I tried gave me no relief. I wbb attended by the doctor for some time, with no permanent result. Being advised to 1 take your Botanic Remedy, lam pleased to ! say I acted on this advice, and One Bottle i has made a ccmploto change in me. My ' friends (the doctor included) are all remark ing aboub the wonderful improvement in my appearance, and I oan honestly recommend Plantekoa to all who suffer as I have done. Youra sincerely, MRB J. SMITH. Got his Thumb jammed in the door of the Guard's Yon, but «« Plantekoa" Oint menb healed lb in a Fortnight. Talba, October 15,1899 Proprietors " Plantekoa." Dear Sirs,—l am writing to inform you that I have used your Plantekoa Ointment with most gratifying results* About five months ago I had the misfortune to get my hand caught in the door of the guard's van at the Lower Hutfe Railway Station* My thumb was badly crushed, and in a few hours ib was terribly swollen and as blaok as my hat. Some of my friends stated that it would be necessary to have my thumb taken off, and I thought iryself 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 ib was before the accidenb. Ifc is with pleasure I send you this note that other sufferers may be induced to try Plantekoa. Yours trnly, WILLIAM WHITTINOTON Ask your Chemist or Storekeeper for it» Agents-AUSTRAL BOTANIC Co., East St. and Carson k Co, Tanored Street



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HARDLEY BROS, Ashburton, supply windmill and stand for £12, Well Sinking moderate rates.



TO THE DEAF-A rich lady, cured of Deafness and Noises in the Head by Dr Nicholson's Artificial Ear Drums, gave £500 to his Institute, ao that deaf people unable to procure the Ear Drums may have them free. Addreas No. 667n ; The Nicholson Institute, Lonswtt. Gunne.sbury London



CONSULTING OPTICIAN Mr Ernest M. Sandßtein, DBOAJ, F „ M.O, who 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 used, Dootors* pre scriptions prepared. Fees moderate. Oon suiting rooms, Oashel Street W., over M. i Sandstein, jeweller, Christchurch. 930 to 1,|2 to 6 daily, 9 305 MOTHERS ! Have you delicate children who ire ways taking cold and sub-; eobto oroup! If so, try Tonking. Linseed! Emulsion, which will cure where all other medicines fail. Sold by local chemists and rooers in bottles, Is 6d and 2* 6d, 246



FOR Your Spring Costume try oa r Dressmaking Department under new mancemecb, Style and fit guaranteed— Nobihopm k Hbffobd, " The Corner,B^