SECOND EDITION EPHEMERIS.

Phases of Moon for October

BUN.

THE ASHBURTON TRAIN SERVICES

Trains leave ABhburton daily for— CHRISTOEUROH—at7.2O a.m., 11 a.m., 3.15 p.m., 7 spm. (express) TIMARU—at 10 55 a.m., 350 p.m.« DUNKDIN—at 12 54 p.m. (express) SPRINGBURN—at 4.25 pm. Trains arrive daUy at Ashbnrton from— " CHKISTOHUROH-at) 10.45 ».m., 12.47 p.m. (express), 8 p.m. TIMARU—at 10.35 a.m., 255 p.m. DUNEDIN—at 6.57 p.m. (express) SPRINGBURN-at 9.45 a.m.

Mail Notices.

Mails close for the following places as under, subjecb to the necessary alterations:— THURSDAY, OCTOBER -^ For Australia (Due Melbourne Oou 24), and Taamasia, (due Hobirt Oct 22), per express bo connect with Westralia at Bluff, at 12 30 «m

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1900. THE LICENSING BILL.

The new measure proposed by the Government to remedy some of the ad mitted evils in our licensing legislation has been circulated within the past few days, and is naturally the subject of much discussion. Briefly summar ised, its most inaportaniamendments are as under. It provides for provincial op tion districts, maintaining the present licensing districts under the represen tation Act. The boundaries of the provincial option districts are to be coterminous with the original bounda ries of the provinces. The polls will be taken in the same manner as at presents the first being fixed for the next general election day. Only two questions will be referred to the elec tors—whether licenses in provincial option districts shall be totally prohi bited, or not, If a three-fifths majority decide for total prohibition, then on the 80th June thereafter all licenses shall be at an end in the district where the poll was carried. On the occasion of the first poll the electors will bs called upon to decide by referendum, whether the following poll shall be taken in three years from that time or in six. With regard to the Olutha district, which has already declared for prohibition it is provided that if the Olutha electors by a three-fifths majority declare against Prohibition, then licenses may be granted in the ratio of one to every 700 inhabitants, but unless there is such a majority the present state will continue—viz, Pro hibition in that district. If the pro vincial local option polls are against Prohibition, then licenses in Olutha remain as they are. There is no pro vision for reduction. The Committees are to consist of a magistrate and five persons, the only difference introduced being that in the case of there being ho election of licensing committees the Government shall appoint the Commit tees, and members are not compelled to be all present together when exer cising their powers; We can hardly understand what this means, unless it is to provide for cases where special licenses are applied for, and to obviate the difficulty of getting iti meeting at short notice. Very elaborate provisions are made

with regard to the endorsement o* I licenses. In exercising its discretion 1 the Committee has to have regard to the merits of the case and the moral blame attaching to the licensee. The law of 1881, as to the number of endorsements, disqualifying, «fee, is to be followed. AH publicans' licenses are to authorise the sale of liquor from 6 a.m til) 10.30 p.m, extensions being j as heretofore, at discretion of Com mittees. The section referring to prohibited persons provides that if any person, directly or indirectly, gives or sells liquor to anyone the subject of a prohibition order, such person shall be deemed to be liable to a penalty not exceeding £10. With regard to whole sale licenses the Bill provides that spirits, wines, and beer shall be deemed to be different kinds of liquors, so that grocers, &c, cannot sell two gallons made up of mixed liquors. All prose cutions under the Licensing Act shall be commenced within twenty-one days after such breach. No ordinary license may be granted for temporary premises. One important provision will practi cally do away with tied houses, but it la not quite clear whether all existing agreements in this connection become void on the passing of the Bill. Licenses may not be granted in the King Country by the Colonial Secre tary. Clubs holding charters must be subject to the provisions of the Licen sing Act in respect to the sale of alcoholic liquor, and all Club charters must in future be granted by the Licensing Committee, and no licenses shall be granted unless such Oiub has suitably appointed reading and other rooms. Any person who sends a child under the age of thirteen years for liquor shall be liable to a penalty not exceeding £10. The Bill is probably an honest attempt to meet the difficul ties surrounding the liquor traffic, but we are not surprised to learn that neither of the extreme sections of the public is satisfied with it.

Local and General.

Magistrates' Court—At the C»urt, this morning, an application was granted for a prohibition order, A A O & A C—The annual meeting of the Club will take place on Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock, and all those interested in amateur sports are requested to attend. Butter—-Hubbard, Hall and Co., Christ churoh, are prepared to give 7d per Ib at Ashburton for freeh Dairy Butter up to end of February for any quantities.—(Advt.) A Splendid Failure—An article on our fourth page shows that the Paris Exhibition has been a huge failure, and various explana tions are given for this state of affairs. Prosecution of Forsune-Tbllers —Ib is understood that a summons has been issued against one person ab least in Christchurch, calling upon bhe person to answer to a charge of having undertaken to tell fortunes* Fishing Season.—The commencement of the fishing season this year has been very unfavourable as regards waather. The water in both the Ashburton and Kakaia rivera the | last two or three days has not been what might, be called suitable for trout fishing, but it is improving fast. Messrs Preston and Pilbrow, two enthusiastic ABhburton anglers, secured a good bsg at the mouth of she Rakaia within the past d&y or two. They caught altogether 23 fisb, weighing from 41b up to 9 1b The fish are on view in Jewiu's window. University Extension Lectures—Ac cordiDg to a Press bslegram from Wellington, the V;ctoria College Council are considering tha question of inaugurating extension lectures in various towns in the middle districts, such as New Plymouth, Wanganui, Palmeraton JNorth, Napier, 'Masterto'n, Blenheim, Nelson, Hokitika, and Greymoutb. The lectures aro intended to be of real edu cational value, bub the Council at present is aomswhat ab a loss for suitable persons to deliver them. Old Men's Home—The inmates of the Old Meu's Home were entertained on Friday evening by Mr Timminsand the.Rev Mr Fee, when a very successful exhibition of lantern pictures was givon by these two gentlemen. The acetylene gas was used as an illuminant, the apparatus for generating the gas being set up in the room in a. few minutes, and the simple means by which this eplendld ligub was obtained was a i subject of keen interest to the inmates, the majority of whom had no*) sesa it) before. The inmates expressed thsir appreciation of the entertainment by heartily applaudiug the operators for their kindness. St John Ambulance Soozetv—The sixth and last lecture of the session was given by Dr Bolger on Saturday last, the subject of ] the lecture being " Application of Local j Remedies " several illustrations of which the ! doctor showed, including fly blisters, leeches, etc, »nd although the doctor said he was willing to apply these remedies to any of the students, none of them were sufficiently enterprising to take advantage of the oppor tunity. At the close of the lecture Miss MoAndrew (who has throughout the session given so much help to tha Society), showed that although it may seem to many the easiest thing in the worli to make a poultice or fomentation, there really is an art in making them properly, so as to give ease and comfort to the patient. The examination will be held in the Borough School on Saturday the 20bh, at 3 30 p m, aud will be conduoted by Dr Hunler. A Sad Case.—-A very sad case of death from destitution and neglect oocurred yesterday. Mrs Moore, of Peter Street East, having been ailing for some time, a neighbour called in on Buuday with some thing for her,;found her in a dying condition and the house in such a state that it appeared desirable that some immediate stepa should be taken to afford relief. Mr R Aloorn and" the Mayor were consulted and they, after j visiting the house, arranged for the immediate removal of the children to a neighbour's, and the mother was taken to the Hospital, Notwithstanding that she was conveyed there with the utmoßfc care in an ambubnee by Constables Eade and Hammond, she succumbed about two hours latsr. Mrs Moore had resided in Ashburton for many years. An inquest was proceeding at the time we went to press. Flemington Presdyteeian Ohukch-—The usual tea meeting in connection with the Flemington Presbyterian Churoh waß held iv the schoolroom on Thursday evening. There was a large attendance, there being visitors from all parts of the country, and the financial results were eminently satisfac tory. The tables presented a very pretty picture, the ladies of bhe congregation hav ing spared no pains in making them attrac tive. They were presided over by Mis Lidston assisted by Mrs S Donaldson, Mias Kidd, Miss McKay and Miss E Taylor ; Mrs Donaldson assisted by Miss Wilson, Mies L Taylor, Miss Watson and Miss A Donald eon ; Mrs Johnston assisted by hlka Johns ton, MUs Anderson, Mies Corbett and Miss Rasby ; Mr Mitchell's table waa presided over by Mrs W Taylor, assisted by Mrs W Anderson, Miss C Taylor, Mias A Taylor. Tea being over all assembled in the Churoh, where a very interesting programme was gone through. [The Rev Mr Hninner pre sided. Interesting addresses were given by the Revs, Jory and Inglis, Mr MoKenzie and Mr Chapman. The choir uu3er Mr Wheeler rendered a number of anthems, and Mrs W Anderson presided at the organ. The usual votes of thankß brought a very pleasant gathering to a close. Mr RD Johnston advertises that he has received from the manufactory a full stock of Eudg6"WhUworth bioye>'* CONSULTING OPTICIAN Mr Ernest M. Sandstein, DBOAJ, F  M,O, who has lately returned after six years' special study in England and Con tinent, may be consulted on all pases o defective eyesight* Daylight not necessary, artificial light being used. Doctors' pre scriptions prepared. Fees moderate. Con suiting rooms, Cashel Street W., over M. Sandstein, jeweller, Chrisbohuroh, 930 to !,2to6di»Uyi i

Longbeach Road Board.

The usual mothly meeting of the Long beach Road Board was held on Saturday. Presenb—-Messrs J Bishop, W T Lill, A Wilson, and G W Body. An apology was received from the chairman for non-atten dance owing to illness, and Mr Bishop was appointed to the ohair. A petition. A petition was received from a number of ratepayers drawing attention to the trafGo by traction engines on the Longheaoh Road. Consideration of the matter was deferred till nexl) meeting. PERMISSION TO ERECT A OATH. Mr R Mudford waited on the Board to ask for permission to erect a gate across the road fronting his property. Permission was granted, providing renb was paid for fche use of the road and that the gate be removed immediately upon notification from the Board to that effect Mr J Hampton's bender was accepted for forming the road through R,S. 6429, CONTRACTS It was resolved bo notify the contractor for forming road through R.B. 737 to immediately proceed with his ooatraot otherwise the contract would be cancelled and freah tenders called. CLEANING DRAIN. Resolved to notify Mr MoLennon that unless immediate steps were baken bo clean bhe drain fronting his property the Beard I would do the work at him expense. TENDERS' Tenders were ordered to be called for shingling the Windermere road. Tenders bo be in in a fortnight's time. | Some minor works were ordered to be i carried out, ACCOUNTS. After passing accounts amounting to £30 8a 9j the Board adjourned.

Hampstead Town Board.

I « The firab meeting of the newly elected Hampstead Town Board was held on Friday evening last). Present—Messrs E Thomas, J Taylor, W Sllcock, and G W Andrews. CHAIRMAN On the motion of Mr Thomas, seconded by Mr Taylor, Mr Andrews waa unanimously elected chairman. Mr Andrews thanked the Board for the honor done him, and said he did not believe in the Chairman taking too much on himself and doing everything without) reference to the Board, and he hoped to have the cordial assistance and support of all the members. LEAVE OF ABSENCE. Leave of absence was granted to Messrs Hardy and McElrea for thejtneeting, SLAUGHTERING BY-LAWS. Mr Andrews (in viaw of pending legis lation) asked leave to withdraw his motion in reference to drafting and adopting slaughter house by-laws. Mr Silcook thought that as tha existing licenses expired in December, a sub committee should be appointed to frame by laws (which would then be ready if wanted) and report to next meeting, Mr Burnard here took his seat. After a long discussion, and numerous suggestions had been made, it was ultimately agreed that the matter of slaughtering by laws be lefc in the hands of the Chairman to call a special nveting for consideration of the subject" when a copy of the new Slaughtering Bill was available. N.E. BELT. The Ashburton Borough Council forwarded a copy of a resolution adopted'by that body recommending the formation of the N.E. Belt from Wakanni road to Dob3on street; also a petition received by the Council asking for the work to be done. Mr Silcock thought there were other works much more urgent. There were only two houses at the couth end and the place was all firm grass land, BhowiDg no evidence of traffic. Moreover, tha signatures to the petition were principally thoae of persons who had no interest whatever in the Belt. No one appearing disposed to move in the matter, the Chairman enquired if anyone would propose that half the work be dove. Mr Thomas remarked that the estimated cost, £150, probably meant £200 : was the Board in a position to expend so much money oa this work ? After another appeal from the Chairman to members to move in the matter, Mr Andrews proposed " That the Borough Council be informed that this Board is nob in a posi'ior; to jim in doing the whole work, but ia willing to baar half the coat of forming half of the length proponed, from Wakanui Road southwards, towards Havelock Street. This was seconded by Mr Taylor, aod carried. LEASES Mr Thomas Andrews wrote, accepting the Board's terms for lease of sections on BjS. 14380. The Clerk stated that a half year's rent had been paid in advance by Mr Andrews ; ako by the Rev Tliob Fee for sections in Trevorton. WATER SUPPLY Mr Silcock proposed that application be made to the County Counoil for a water supply.' Mr Andrews pointed out that the County Council had now full power to deal with this matter, and it could give them water through the borough at any point; the proposal for an independent supply to be broughb in at Wakanui Road was nob feasible, and in any case would only serve part of the district). Mi- Thomas enquired if there was any outfall for the water from BUmpafcead, The Chairman said there were two outlets, one down Trevor's Road and another through Mr Chalmer's farm. Mr Uarnard cperied if Hampstead would owe to take the dirty water and drainage from the borough. Mr Taylor moved "That the County Council be a?ked to receive a deputation from this Board, consisting of the Chairman, Mr Thomas and tha mover, to discusa a proposal to provide a water supply for Hampstead district, This was seconded by Mr Barnard, and carried unanimously. SANITARY Mr Silcook gave notice of motion for nexb meeting " That the localities between East | Belt and Oxford Street, from North-Easb Belt to Princess Street, and from Beaoh Road to the terraco at the back of Suffolk Street be proclaimed a scavengering district." WORKS COMMITTEE, ETC On the motion of Mr Andrews, seconded by Mr Thomas, it was unanimously agreed | that the Works Committee consist of the J whole Board, any three to act. The Olerk was instructed to apply to the Railway Department So fill a hole on cross ing opposite the mill; also to advertise for offers of teams to work when required. KATI Mr Andrews gave notice to move at nexb meeting, that a general rate of £d in the £ ] be made for the year ending March 31st, j 1901. ! officers j Mr Ball's appointment as clerk, collector, returning officer and registrar, were con firmed ; 6 Cooper was reappoiatcd day man and Inspector of Nuisances. FINANCIAL The Clerk was appointed Treasurer, and authorised to sign cheques with any two members. Accounts amounting to £20 6a Id were paß&ed, and the Board sab as a BOABD OS 1 HEALTH The Inspector's report was read, and the Clark was instructed to write to one of the butchers respecting the unsatisfactory con dition of his premises.

THE CRISIS IN CHINA.

S United Press Association— By Elaotrlo Telegraph*—Copyright. Hongkong, October 12 General GaseJee commands 5000 Allies in Fekin, and Major-Genera! Bailloud, of the French force, has 5000 Allies in Tien-tsiu. Both forces will effect a junction near Paoting-fui The two forces contain no Ameri cans, Russians, or Japanese. Major General Baihoud's force includes Golonel Campbell's British Horse Artillery, a pom-pom, some Australians, Indians, and the Hong Kong regiment* After functioning aad arriving at Paoting-fa, the.

supreme control will devolve on General Gasdee.

The intended expedition to Paoting £u led to the Dowager's decision to move westward.

The Chinese reformer Sun-yataen unfurled his flag at Weichow, on the East River ( hoping that the reformers could easily seize Canton if it was demanded of the foreign troops.

The British at Hong Kong are patrolling Mirs and Deep Bays. j Two companies of Bombay Infantry' are in readiness to proceed to the frontier. London, October 13 2he Times states that the cities in six East Eiver districts are in the hands of rebels. A considerable number of troops are protecting Oanton, with one British and two German gunboats watching.

Hong Kong, Oct 14

General Su reports that an anti- Manchu rebellion is rapidly spreading in south western Kwangsi, and is worse than the Tapping rebellion. Malcontents irom Yunnan and Kwei chau provinces are reinforcing the rebels. General Su's 80,000 troops are inadequate to cope with them, and he asks for 70,000 additional aatn.

A notoiious anti-foreigner, Yachang, Governor of Honan, has been appointed Governor of Hupeh.

I Russia has hoisted her Customs j instead of her Naval flag at Jsew- I Ohwang.

The Germans have occupied R*umi, and resumed construction of the railway thither.

NO DUM-DUMS ALLOWED.

Each of the four private firms engaged at present in manufacturing email arms ammunition for use in China have, says the Daily Mail, received absolutely definite instructions that no ammunition that could be regarded aa expansive or explosive shall be sent to the East. '

The recommendations of the Peace Con ference in this particular at least, are being honourod in the observance.

The British War Office has been buying in Canada £14,000 worth of mocassins for the troops in China. It is thought that they will prove more suitable for campaigning than booti.

Donald McDonald.

Our readers will hardly require to be re minded thafc Donald McDonald will to-night deliver what he modestly c%lls a lecture, but what would be more correctly deaoribed as a dramatic representation of stirring scenes on the battle field• of Natal; We feel confi» dent that those, who were able to be present at Mr Mac Donald's last < lecture,' will go again this evening if they possibly can. In addition to thoBG who have not yefc heard and seen this gifted speaker, but who will doubtless do co this evening, we learn that a good many of the members of the Asnburton Rifles and Ashburton Guards intend going, and to enable them to do so, the usual weekly drill of the latter company has been abandoned. We may again men tion that Mr Macdonald invites any returned members of the New Zealand Contingents to be present as his gueste

THE OUTLAWED BLACKS.

A POLICEMAN WOUNDED

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Sxdkey, October 18 The Governors surprised Constable Harris and a tracker, two of their pur suers, hidden in a hut. Firing between slabs they wounded Harris in the thigh. Several shots were afterwards exchanged and it is believed Jimmy Governor was hit.

Canadian Politics

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Ottawa, Ootober 13. The Canadian Parliament has dissolved. Tho elections take plaoo on November 7th. Ab the elections Sir Charles Tupper, leader of the Opposition, fighta Sir Wilfred Laurier for giving great Britain preferential tariff treatment without receiving a corresponding advantage. A section of tho Liberals attack tfaa Government on the grounds of participating in the South African war.

Sporting.

THE CAULFIELD MEETING.

United,' Press Association—By Eleebrlo Telegraph—Copyright Melbourne, Oct 13 The following are bhe results of the principal events run ab the Caulfield Meeting :— Caulfihld Stakes—Severity 1, Tarquin 2, Paul Pry 3. The starters included th« New Zealand horse Seahorse. Guineas—Kinglike 1, Finland 2 S Malster 3. Toobak Handicap — Lochaber 1, The Idler 2, Barbaroisa 3.

DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB SPRING MEETING.

DuKEDiJf, October 13

The following concludes our report of bhe second day's racing of the D.J.O. Spring Meeting :— Telegraph Welter Handicap—laaritia 1, Edelweiss 2, La Keine 3. Dividend— £3 18«.

Ranfurly Handicap—Pampero I, Jupiter 2, Nihilist 3. Dividend- £8 Bs.

Teial Handicap—Sub Rosa and Waimate Maid dead heat. Dividends—Sub Rosa £1 2s, Waimate Maid £8 6s.

Shorts Handicap—Sb. Denii 1, Aber crombie 2, Vanilla 3. Dividend—£llos.

Second Hack Handicap — Bracken 1, Benson 2, Izal 3< Dividend—£4 16s.

Farewell Handicap — Edelweiss 1, Uanmmft 2, Jupiter 3. Dividend—£l 16s. The public made » demonstration as the horses neighed in.

ASHBURTON TROTTING CLUB

Owners are reminded thab aocepbanoes for all handicaps ab the Ashburton (Trotting Club'a Spring Meeting, to be held on Wednesday, 24bh insi, close to-morrow (Tuesday) evening, at 9.30, ab Devane's Hotel

Steamship Fares From Europe.

A KISE OF TEN PER CENT.

United Presi Association—By Eleotrio (Telegraph —Copyright London, October 12 All steamship companies have decided to raise fares ten per coat from Isth inst, on account of the rise in the price of coal.

Sydney, October 14

The agents of the P. and 0. and the Mesaageries Maritime lines have been instructed, that owing to the exorbitant price of coal in Europe, all steamship companies have decided forthwith to raise the [passage money to and from Australia 10 percent. The increase will also apply to intercolonial ports. I

PARLIAMENT.

HOUSE OP KEPKESENTATIVES.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

Wellington, October 13

The House met at 2.30 p m

Mr Ward moved to introduce the Maca wfttu Railway Purchasing Bill, which he explained oonßieted of only one clause designed to empower the Government to enter into negotiations for the purchase of the Manawatu Railway, the terms of such negotiations to be provisional and subject to the assent of Parliament.

The Bill was introduced and read a firbt time.

Mr Ward asked that it be pub through all its stages forthwith. On the motion foi the second reading,

Captain Bussell laid stress on the point that nothing should obtain in connection with the negotiations which would oommit Parliament to any bargain. He agreed that the acquisition of the railway would be a good pieoe of national policy, and he would be prepared to favourably consider any negotiations for its purchase, arranged on a fair and reasonable basis.

Mr Herries opposed the puichvo of this railway while other parts of the colony had no railway at all.

Mr Stevens < considered that if the line could be made to pay by a private company it should pay better under Government con trol.

Mr Hogg believed that as a matter of public policy all railway lines should be in the hands of the State, bat the proposal new befora this House required grava oonsidera- Dion, and negotiations should nob be con duoted with undue haste,

Mr Wilford said there was no question that the purchase of this iina was advisable. He hoped members would not view the matter from a provincial standpoint, but would treat it as a national question,

Mr Hornsby did not object to the Govern meal acquiring the Manawatu line, bub he thought it should be contingent upon the deviation of dangerous porttona of the Wairarapa Una. He wished to impress upon the Government the dire necessity there was for making provision for a deviation on the Waiaarapa line for At preaent dally risks were run by trains and the travelling public alike. Mr R Mckerzie objected to a question of this important character being dealt with in the dying hours of the seision, and moved that the second reading of the Bill be posti poned for six months; Mr F Piranihad always strongiy supported the purchase of the line, but it should only be done with the sanction of Parliament.

Mr Ward, in replying, said that there was no intention on the part of the Govern' ment to make any arrangement which would be binding on the House. He could assure members that the purchase oi this lino would in no way affect railway communication in other parts of the country. Unless the Government entered into negotiations now it would be necessary to give the Manawatu Company an extended tenure. The House oould rest satisfied that the Government would not do anything foolish or extravagant in connection with the Manawatu line.

The second reading was agreed to on the voices.

Mr J H Whitheford moved to introduce the Tire Brigades Bill. He intimated that he did not intend to proceed further with the Bill this session. Hi* only debire was to have the Bill printed' and circulated to that the House And the country would have an opportunity of considering its provisions before next session.

The ißill wan introduced and read a first time.

The report of the Public Petitions Com mittee on thirty six petitions against the sale of alcoholic liquor in the King Country was read* The Committee reported that as a Bill affecting tha matter was now before the Hcuse, it had no recommendation to make.

Mr Duncan moved the second reading of the Crown Tenants Rebate of Bent BUI, which provides for the rebate of 10 per cent on all rent paid within one month of due dnte.

Captain Russell contended that a political appeal was made to Crown tenants in sub clauae 4 of olause 4, which provides that this Aofc shall remain in fores until the expiration of the first session of the next Parliament and co longer. Ho thought that Crown tenants were wall entitled to the rebate proposed in the Bill, and he hoped that in addition to this, tenants who had made the full value of improve ments provided by law should cot have to pay their rents :n advance. MrGWßuasell opposed the Bill, and said it would nob be 10 bad if it proposed to discriminate in favor of back-block settlers or even if it gave the Land Boards power to remit the rents of those people altogether in cases of necessity. Thia measure, ha de olared had been brought down to create ft division of feeling between town and country members, in order that the Premier, having divided the Liberal party into two sections, might be ablo to place himself at the head of that section'which was the stronger of the two, and to enable him to join the moderate Conservatives in the House and the country and leada united Conservative and moderate Liberal party The debate wai Interrupted by the 5.30 adjournment The Home resumed at 7.30 p m Mr Tanner, characterised the Bill ai the most uncalled for and most unnecessary measure evet introduced into .the House, and said his opposition towards it would be persistent and continual. If the readjustment or rebate applied only to the pioneers of civilisation in the North lalaad, the Bill would have the hearty support of all sec tions of the House, but he strongly op posed the violation of the principle which wat contained in the Bill.

Mr Hutoheson moved the adjournment of the debate.'

The motion was negatived by 26 to 18

Mr Collins joined with those members who had protested against legislation of such im port aoea and far reaching oharaoter being introduced to the House at this stage of the session. He questioned very much whether the colonyoouldpermanently afford there' bate proposed in a Bill The pendulum might swing back, and they might have a period of lesser prosperity than waa enjoytd at present He contended that the Minister, in bringing down this Bill was virtually going back on the policy of his predecessor in offioe. Mr T Mackenzie supported the Bill, and he objected to & eection of the House attempting by a sidewind to prevent the Bill getting into Committee to*night; He considered the Bill was justified on the ground that rates of interest had decreased since the original rents had bean fixed Mr Seddon pointed out that the Bill was foreshadowed in the Financial Statement, and had been received with applause^ It was not a step in the direction of a freehold, but would tend to popularise the leasing system. He was surprised to find so much objection to the Bill; The opposition was an attempt to block the Land for Settlement Bill in view of a promise he had made, bud if this sort of thing went on he would coasider himself absolved from that promise acd pub the Bill through. Ha hoped, how? ever, that this Bill would be allowed to proceed and be dealt with on its merils in Committee; He refuted the contention that Crown tenants would become a political power in the land, and he could assure the House that no pressure whatever had been brought to bsar ou the Government in this matter by the Crown tenants. Until this Bill was dealt with ho would not ge on with any other business. He had bo intention of ! allowing the Bill to drop Mr Laureneon deprecated the attempt that had been made to set town against country on the question under consideration. It was asking the State too mnoh to ask it to make a wholesale redaction in the rents of Crown tenants, but he was prepared to make a most liberal concession to settlers who had taken up land in inaccessible localities. Mr MoLaohlan strongly opposed the Bill as being totally unnecessary More good would be affected by giving the Land Boards power to reduce or even remit rents in oases of hard ship. At midnight the Speaker left the ohait up til2.3o on Monday

Concert at Lauriston.

From a Correspondent

On Friday evening last a most successful concert and dance was held in the goods fheda at Lauriaton, in aid of the school prize fund. The shed was converted into a first* class ball-room, and was gaily decorated with flags and evergreens* It wai lighted with acetylene gas, kindly given and laid on by Messrs Hardley Bros, of Ashbarton. Long before the' appointed hour for open ing the concert, the hall Was well filled with an expectant audience of all ages and ' assorted ' sexes. Shortly before 8 o'clock Newman's drag hove in eight with a load of Aehburtonites, chiefly performers, and soon a start was made and a most enjoyable evening followed. Gates' band was In great evidence and rendered several inntru | mental selections in its usual floe style. Song* I were sang by Mrs Mareden, Misses Collison, Clark, Leggetb and Fooks, and tha sterner sex was represented by Messrs Schwartz, Oliver, Flower, Lambie, Brook* \na, Walker, SEreaton aad Penny. Mr Lambie gave great pleasure with hit grama* phone. Messrs Schwartz and Trasbon's songs were specially appreciated. The oold wai somewhat severe, but those present did not allow it to detract from their enjoyment of the concert, which was unanimously voted ' one of the best.' The aoootnpani* ments were played by Gates' band, Misi B. Gates, and by Mr W Walker. During the interval refreshments wart ably dispensed by Mr W Buch»n and this part of the programme, it i« necessary to say, was not the least appreciated. The concert over, the floor was olaarad, and dancing was indulged in by the younger members of the community till earjy morn. Great praise it due to the eaergaiio com* mittee for the manner in which all things appertaining to the enjoyment of the rlslbort wai carried oat.

Transvaal War

DEATH OF TROOPER PERHAM.

United Preas Association—By Electric Telegraph

Wellington, October 13

On August 21st last the High Commit. sioner at Capetown reported Trooper Ptisan had been killed. As there was no on* of that name 'in any of the New Zealand Contingents, he was asked to repeat the name. No reply was received, but the last report from Lieutenant-Colonel Bobio •tatei that on August 19th, at Roodekopjes, Trooper Luke Per ham, of the (third Contingent, waa killed, being shot through the body. This was evidently the trooper referred to in Sir Alfred Milner'a menage of August 21at'

The Premier has received the following cablegram from the Premier of Victoria:— " Lieutenant Bosworth, of the Fourth Contingent, and nursing lister S. J. Boat, arrived at Molbourne yesterday by the Warrigal, invalided from South Africa."

The Agent-General in a letter to the Government, reports that there hag been paid out of the Australasian Bushmen Fond raised in London, the sum of £200 toward! the expenses of the New Zealand Bushmen Contingent. This brings the amount raised through the New Zealand Agency London for the New Zealand Buehmen Contingent to £244210 a6d

October 14

The Premier has received a cable messsge from Lord Robeats, intimating that he hopes to be able to allow the New Zealasd Contingent! to return home by December 4th, if not earlier.

Troopers Gubitt (Dunedin), Temgleton (InvercargiH), and Clarke (Ashbarton) were passengers from Wellington by the Tarawera on Saturday. They returned invalided from South Africa by the Wakanui.

AUSTRIA AND THE VATICAN.

Strained Relations.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright BoME,ocfc. 13 Owing to the Pope's strictures on the Emperor Franz Joseph, relation! between Austria and the Vatican ajre strained,

Count Revertera, the Austrian An baseador to the Vatican, has been suddenly recalled for failing to ade* quately defend Hungary in the matter of civil marriages,

THE EMPRESS FREDERICK

SERIOUS ILLNESS

United Press Association—By Blectrto Telegraph

Berlin, Oct 13

The Empress Frederick, whoie health hag recently been the cause of anxiety, has suffered a relapse. She is suffering from an affection of the kidneys. Pro fessor Rearers of Berlin, has been sum moned toKronberg. The Emperor has cancelled all engage ments, and is staying in the vicinity of his mothers residence.

THE LATEST THE CRISIS IN CHINA.

Fu&isfcma&t of tto L»*di&f Criminal*

United Preiß Association—By Klcobrio Telegraph—Oopy right

(Received Wakapuaka Oct 15, 910a,n), ThU Office 9.55 am) Hong Koks Oct H

Tnogfushiang, and Yushien, two of the chief criminals concerned in the outrages have been emitted „by the Chinese Government from the lilt of those to be punished, It has beta announced to the Chinese authorities that the punishment is inadequate for the enormity of thacrimei and the dele gates of the Ministers of the Pawera ought to execute the penalties awarded,

General Linyungfu with an army of Cantonese blackflags it marching from Hanan to Singafu

THE TRANSVAAL WAR

Kruger Sanguine

Leyds Bribing; French Newspapers

UdedPress Association—By EleotrtoJ Telegraph—Copyright!

(Received Wakapuaka Oct. IS, 9 am, This Office9Man}

London, October 14 Kruger declares that all will come right when he reaches Europe. Lord Roberts hopes the Indian troops will start to return to India in November.

(Received Wakapuaka Oot 15, S am Thii Offiea 9.34 in) Paris, October 14 The reviral of newspaper Anglo* phobia in France* is attributed to tht distribution of Leyds' moneys from the " Transvaal Fund." Receiver! WakapuakaOot 15, 9 am (EhiiOffioegMam: Qavkhows, Ootober 14. The South African League, at the iQitanoe of Rhodes has determined to relinquiih the motion directed against the vie of the Dutch language in South Africa.

THE ASHBtJBTON GOAfiJ)IAN[: MOftD&X, OCXOBEB 15, I9OC



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JBargjaiE&js In BICYCLES. Highest Quality, Latest Designs, Fop One Month Only OATES, LOWRY & 00., Zealandia Cycle Works, Burnett Street, Ash' burton, with the view of popularising the Zealandia and Atalanta Bicycles in the Asbbuiton Districts, have, decided to offer 20 Cycles ab the following very great reduotions in prioe for one month only. Lot 1 — GENTLEMEN'S ZBALANDIA ROADSTER, 22 inch frame, 80 gear, Twin Roller chain, Westwood steel rims, Dunlop tyres, Brook's saddle, enamelled black with gold lines. Regular cash prioe £21. Sale prioe £16 10s. 12 months guarantee* lot 2—LADY'S, 22 inch frame, 66 gear, adjustable handles, spring stat pillar, lexible saddle, Westwood steel rims, Dunlop tyres. Regular cash price £20. Sale price £15. 12 months guarantee. Lob 3 — GENT'S ATALANTA LIGHT ROADSTER, 24 inch frame, 80 gear, Brook's 828 saddle, Weafcwood steel ?ima, Dunlop tyres, enamelled black with gold lines. Regular cash prioe £2,1. Sale price £15. 12 months guarantee. Lob 4-LADY'S ATALANTA, 22 inch frame. 64 gear, leather gear case, Brook's saddle, Weatwood Bteel rims, Dunlop tyres. Regular cash prioe £22. Sale prioe £16 10s. 12 months guarantee. Lob 5 — GENT'S LIGHT ROADSTER, 22 Inch frame, 80 gear, Kelly adjustable handlebar, Sager flexible saddle, Weatwood steel rime, Dunlop tyres. Regular cash prioe £20, Sale price £15. 12 months guarantee; Lot£-LADY'S ZEALANDIA, 20 inch frame, 63 gear, Westwood steel rims, Dunlop tyres, Brook's latest saddle,, enamelled dark green with gold lines find decorations. Regular cash prioe £22. Sale price £17. 12 months . guarantee. Lob 7 — GENT'S ATALANTA ROAD RAOER, 24 iooh 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 handles, spring seat pillar, Flexible saddle, Weatwood steel rims, Dunlop tyres, enamelled maroon with gold lines, Regular cash price £20. Sale price £15. 12 months guarantee. Lot 9—GENT'S ATALANTA, 24inoh frame, Twin Roller chain, 80 gear, Westwood rims, Dunlop tyres, Brook's 810 saddle, enamelled black with gold , lines. Regular cash price £21. Sale price £16 12 months guarantee. Lot 10 — GENT'S ZEALANDIA ROAD RACER, 24 Inoh frame, twin roller chain, 80 gear, Westwood steel rites, Danlop tjres, Brook's 810 saddle, enamelled black. Regular cash prioe £2li Sale price £16 10a. Also,— 10 other high olaua BIOYOLES, similar to the above . EASY TERMS CAN BE ARRANGED. All the above Machineß are fitted with DtsDlop Tyres and Westwood Steel Rime. Rbhembbr the Sale is tob One .Month Osly.



urn, mi & CO- Largest Makers of Cye'es in New Za&land. Ashburton Branch, Burnett Stieet— W» A. SCHWARTZ 10 00 Manager. SPECIAL DISPLAY or SPBING PASHMS New Dresßea, New Millinery, New Hats and Trimming, New Prints, Zephyrs Muslins, etc. HEW GOODS AND NOVELTIES IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. YOU ARE INVITED 10 INSPECT* ASHBURTON DRAPERY CO. AKT PICTURES OF THE GENERALS, &c, TRANSVAAL WAR Including IMPERIAL HORSE, CANADIAN DRAGOONS, &l\ ffiHE above are Works of Art and far X surpass anythiag of the kind yefc Im ported into this Colony. Peraons desirous of Securing a memento of tba presenb W»r will find the above engravings very suitable. Price 2a 6d each, I have also to hand an asaorfcmont of AKTISTS COPIES. tvhloh will be let ont to for any number of dayiei J. WILSON, Sign-Writer and Decorator, BURNEI3J STREET. AUTHORISED & LIOENSED BUR VEtfORS, BHSTOIOH AND AH 207, HhEBITOED BSJBIEf Chbistohuhch. ITTTE beg to announce thab we have ftppolnted MR A. A. FOOKS to aot m oar Agent In the Ashbarfeon Distriot. Bsptembep 24,1900 ' -



DIARIES for 190L—f all supply now to hand, including Roujjh, Soribbling, and Pocket series. Orders now being booked i for Christmas aumbers of Colonial and English papers*—A H Williams, Tanored I Street n "" "~r"1' *""* ""**■ r John Orr & Co. TI^E DO NOT STOOK ELEPHANTS Bab hive a very varied Red "nieful selection or TEUNKS A»d Travelling Boxei, which we are quot ing tit extremely Low Prices, and will be glad to show fco »ny of our customers. JOHN ORR & CO Have a large Stock of LAWN MOWERS FOR CUTTING all kinds of grata. Our latest) patterns, like THE BOERS, move very rapidly over the ground when pushed a little. The gr»BB is out DOWN like magic, Frioea from SOs. JOHN ORR & 00., Ashburton. THE MOST WONDERFUL BABY IN THE WORLD Certainly deaeives R Good Ferambul ator OB Sgall CJart, such sa may be obtained from JOHN ORR & CO, ASHBURTON. 10 45 NICHOLAS & PICKRO TTAVE Just Landed, ex a.B. Waimate, their first shipment of SUMMER GOODS, INCLUDING Ladiei' Oroqaet and Tennis Shoes. Gentlemen's Tennis, Bowling, and Cricketing SHOES & BOOTS, In Canvas, Farramatta, Glace Kid, Bock Skin, and Russian Calf. The Best Assortment ever Shown in Ashburton. Inspection Invited* NICHOLAS & PiCKFORD, BAST STREET. A. AttER : ARCHITECT. ARCADE OB AMBERS AvSHBUETON. TE you want a NEW HOUSE, or^Altera tlone, or Newest Style of Decorations, CONSULT MR AGER. Call and ccc the NEW FIBBOSE BLIND Imitation of Venetiac, at half the price. us FOUR Acres of land with comfortable dwelling house of five rooms, etc, thereon, situated on Racecourse Road, Alleaton Apply to IE BULLOCK* Agent. _ TSDUSmiAL'BUILDTVG SOCIETY SHARES, fokTale, TTNBXPIRED Appropriation and tw U Shares. £Yli repayable by fortnightly payment; of 19a 3d, extending over a number of year without interest. Agplyt° m. BULLOCK FOR Your" Spring Costume try our Dressmaking Department under new management. Style and fit guaranteed—. NoaiHOOM & Uexiqkv, " Tae Corner.',



WANTED KNOWN. J. L. HIGGS HAS Paints, Oils, Turps, Glass, Scrim, &a, also choice Paperhangings. ! PRICES LOW. High Clans Decorative Work a Speciality, Don't forget. —— 7 64 CoiißMAN's Building, Tftncred Street. rpEAOHER of the Pianoforte and Singing. i • Havelock Street. TLANTEKOA IT CLARES- "DEAD the following Testimonials, and Judge far yourself ? •• THE DOOTOB SUB3PBISED AT THE IMPROVE MENT." Richmond Street, Petone, September 28,1899 The Proprietors of •• Plantekoa." Sirs,—'For some time paßb I have been a martyr to Indigestion, Chronic Liver Trouble, and General Debility. For days at a time I used to be in agony with pain in the region of the stomach, and all the medicines 1 tried gave me no relief. I was attended by the doctor for come time, with no permanent result. Being advised to take your? Botanic Remedy, I am pleased to say I acted on this advice, and One Bottle has made a complete change in me. My friends (the dootor included) are all remark ing about the wonderful improvement in my appearance, and I on honestly recommend Plantekoa to all who Buffer as I have done. Yours sincerely, MRS J. SMITH.



Got his Thumb jammed in the door of the Guard's Van, bub '• Plantekoa" Oint menb healed it> in a Fortnight-. Taita, 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 Hutt Railway station. My thumb was badly crushed, and in a few hours it was terribly swollen and as black as my hat. Some of my friends stated that it would be necessary to have my thumb takea off, and I thought myself that I would require surgical aid. Having your Plantekoa Ointment in the House (we always keep it), I bad 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 accident. It is with pleasure I seed you this note that other sufferers may be indaced to try Plantekoa.



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TO THE DEAF—A rich lady, oared of Deafneie and Noiaea in the Head by Dr Nioholnon'a Arfcifioial Ear Drums, gave £500 to his Institute, so that deaf people unable to procure the Ear Drums may n»ve tnem free. Address No. 667 d; (The Nicholson Institute Loofcott. Gunnerabury London



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