Commercial.

United Press Association—By Kleetrio Telegraph—Copyright , London, Nov 7 For the Antwerp wool sales, from the 13th to the 220 d, the catalogue consists of 22,870 bales, mc'uding 1410 from the Cape and 1255 from Australia. The wheat and flour »float for the Unittd Kingdom is 2,190,000 quarters, for the Con tinenr 1,060,000 quarters. At the tallow Auctions 1425 casks were offered, and 1125 sold. Mutton, fine, 28*, medium 26s 91; beef, fine 27s 9J, medium 26s Mblbouritb, Nov 8 j At the wool sales there is good competi tion, but prices show a distinct decline, ' except for fine quality merino. The drop is most marked in fair average wool.

THE HOME MARKETS.

Messrs Dalgety and Co. report under date London, November 6:—.«• The wheat market is steady without change in prices. The tallow market is steady at last q i-'a:ions."

CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKETS.

Quotations are as follows :— Wheat—Hunter's, pearl, and velvet 2s 4d to 2s 4}d, and Tuscan 2s 5d to 2i s}d Oats (nominal)— Canadian Is Si, short feed Is 8d to Is B£d, Duos la 7d to Is Bd, and Danish Is 7d to Is 7£<J. Barley (nominal)— Malting 2s delivered Beans—2s 4d to 2s Sd Peas—Prussian Blues 2s to 2s 3d, part* ridge 2s 4d to 2s 6d Flour (millers' quotations nominal)— Roller £7, stone £6. Sharps—£3 10s Bran—£3 Oatmeal—£lo Potatoes — Derwente, 27s 6d to 30s, at country stations Oatsheaf Chaff — 45s at near country stations. Buy—£3 5s to £3 10a, delivered ; primest baled £4, fob Seeds—Ryegrass, farmers' lots Is 9d to 2s, prime heavy, town dressed 2* 6d to 3s 3d, Cocksfoot 2|d to 2|d for bright seed, to 3d for extra good, town machine dressed 161b to 171b seed, 3Jd to 4d, cow grass 5d to 6d extra choice 6Jd, white clover 6d to 7|d Dairy Produce—Cheese, dairy 5d to sid, factory Sd to 6d. Butter— factory local lid, 1 dairy 8d to 93, salt, ia boxes 6<? to 7d for prims. Bacon and hams 5H to 6d, factory bacon and hams, id per lb bigger. , I'he above prices, except where otherwise stated, are those paid to farmers, f.o.b. Lyttelton,

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1900. ALL THE DIFFERENCE.

It is both interesting and instructive to note how very different a question looks to some of our representatives when it is regarded from the standpoint of their own interests, and when it is considered as a mere matter of ftbitraot juntice. An illustration of this— amongst the many that could be brought forward—is given In their mode of dealing with two measures Introduced during the dying hours of l&st session. One of these was a Bill to Increase their owa salaries, involving an additional expenditure of some £6000, to be divided amongst) rather more than one hundred individuals* The other was a Bill to provide for a small inorease in the salaries of some of the publio school teachers* Although the additional outlay of publio money for this would amount to not very much more than in the former case, the sum would hare been distributed amengst several thousand persons who are serving the Stake—at least as honestly and usefully as members of Parliament arc. Yefc we all know bow differently the representatives of the people dealt with these two Bills. That whlob increased thtir &mn ifcforlM by ntftrty

twenty per cent was passed, In spite of many suggestions as to the impropriety of the proceeding, especially without consulting the taxpayers. That which the Press and the public—to say nothing of the teachers them* ■elves - have been demanding for years, was promptly postponed, to be dealt with at som* future time. It may be urged against the School Teachers Salaries Bill that some cf Us provisions required more consideration than could be given to them at that late period of the session, Inasmuch as important publio interests were concerned; but obviously the same remark applies equally to the other Bill. What lias happened is quite enough for our argument, namely that the honorariums of members of Parliament have been inoreased as proposed, while the Increases of teaohers salaries have been indefinitely postponed. Yet while the last measure wai urgently demanded In the publio interests, the other would never have been agreed to by the people who have to find the money. We note that a few of those who were a party to this raid oa the publio parse are attempting to justify their action* A taxpayer writing to a contemporary put this question: '* What moral difference is there between the poorly paid employee who helps himself to what is not his own and the far better paid publio servant who helps himself to what is not his own, and why should there be any legal difference ? ' To which a member of Parliament replied— " The writer claims that the taxpayers are masters of members of Parliament, . . * but if he contributes one farthing of the £40, members of Parliament contribute one thousand farthings eaoh, therefore the money is one thousand times more their own than it is hi*, Then a member of Parliament having a thousand times more shares than he has, must be a thousand times more a master*" If other members of Parlia ment share the opinion expressed above, it is, after all, not so difficult/to understand how they came to do this thing which has created such sharp criticism throughout New Zealand and Australia. We can only hope that our representative! will be satisfied with what they have taken, and not take aay more just yet. By the way, one of the most comical features of the debate on the £40 proposal was the fact that more than one member who took.up the position that tk« original honorarium was not enough to live on, had managed previously to live on much less, and will probably have to do so again by and bye.

OUR RIVERBEDS.

Wr have good reason to believe that oar remarks in recent issaea upon the folly of encouraging the growth of goree and broom in oar riverbeds, have directed more attention to this matter than had previously been given to it. It has been persistently asserted by those who inaugurated and supported this policy that it was the only success ful way of confining the streams in narrow channels. But these rivers running from the mountains to the sea through shingle all the way, can never be permanently confined for long be tween narrow limits. Every consider able flood flows over those channels, and avails itself of the wider expanse between the proper banks provided by natuial causes. We have already shown how the accumulation of years of fresh; s and small floods hnve been arrested and retained by the gorse and broom growing in the riverbeds, and we now learn that the effects of this above Digby's bridge were so serious as to cause an extensive over flow where ther.B had never been one before. We are assured by an old resident on the banks of the Ashburton that the last flood was not so high by fully three feet as the record one of 1868 ; yet in that occasion the river did not br^ak over. The Bame authority expresses the opinion that if the present condition of the river bed is maintained, the next heavy flood will ciuse the water to be diveit^dinto a uew channel that will carry it through part of Ashburton. This is not by my means * reassuring prospect, and, the subject seems to us to be of sufficient importance to demand more than cursory notice, and individual criticism. We think that the whole ques ion of protect ing our river beds should be dealt with by the local bodies or the Govern ment. That it is a very argent one, the constant references to overflows and obstructions in channels, that are made at the meetings of the OountyOouncils and Road Boards, abundantly prove ; and if we are not mistaken the State will be compelled to take the subject up very shortly. Even the willows that, properly employed in river pro tection would have been serviceable and in every way advantageous, along the banks of the rivers, have been per mitted to grow,—if they have not actually been planted—in the very places where they positively contribute to increase the danger they were sup posed to avert. With willows and strong rooting trees and shrubs grow ing on the natural banks of our river beds, and no noxious plants between then?—thousands of acres of excellent feed would be available, where now nothing grows that stock can live on. On many grounds therefore, it is evi dent that this is a matter deserving: attention.

Local and General.

The Fbdbbal Delegates—The Premier, the Hod. J 6 Ward, and the Hon. W» Hftli-Jonee will represent the Ministry at the Commonwealth Inauguration at Sydney.

Clearing Sale at Winslof—Mr D Tho mas holds a clearing sale of % contractor's plant, on acoocnt of Messrs Wilson and Mor ris at Winslow on Thursday, Daoember &h. The sate takes plaoe in the paddock opposite th« Winslow hotel.

Recsptiok To Costjngents —The Premier informed the Mayor of Chrlstchuroh on Wed nesday thai) he would see that the Mayors of the different towns were notified when the men of the contingents in South Africa were returning, in order that the arrangements for their reception can be made.

Tobacco for our Soldiers. —We an? derstand that tobacco may be sent by Parcel Post to Soaih Africa aubjecfc to the ÜBnal Custom dutieß. which will, however, be remitted when a parcel is addressed to officers and men on active military service.

An Impbovbmbmt.—An attachment his been made to some of tha tracks on the railway to save the doors from destruction when they are let down—as they always are—with a bang. A couple of stoat bars of iron project downwards below the frame, and the doors fall against these, and the breaking strain on the hinges Is greatly reduced.

Thb Traffic NoßTHyrAjrtDS—The stream of tiraffio northwards still continues. (Chars* day evening's express oarriel a full com plemenfc of passengers, an.d the night train from Danedin, which passed through at 6.30 yesterday morning, was po crowded that extra carriages had to be put on to accommodate passengers booking here. Ih« 7<20 train wai alio wslji patronised.

Withodi His Consent.—A well-known | Ashbuhon sport, who was attending the V trotting meeting at Christohuroh yesterday, was relieved of the sum of £16 without his consent being first obtained. The polioe are making enquiries.

Purchase of Fa* Cattlk.—The Christ church Meat Company have bought all Mr G E Rhodes'i fat cattle which were shown at Addington, with the exception of the first prizetaker in the three year old olass, which Mr Rhodes intends to keep for showing on future occasions. The Company also bought Mr J Sowden'« first prize steer.

(Fhi Bots' HIBTBSf — The Ashburton County Council notify that Mr Kennedy, the poundkeeper, will receive small birds'eggs and heads every Wednesday, commencing from the 14th inst;

Homeward BOOND.—A train with ex hibited stock from the Metropolitan Show arrived here at 12.45 this morning. At 115 a.m. the night train from Uaristohuroh for Dunedin passed through. The train Was an extra long one, and was, crowded with excursionists returning fiom the Christ - church caralvalt

Bohoz.abshim.—Tb* Board of Governor* of the Ashburton High School announce that they will offer for public competition six scholarships, open to children resident in the County of Athbnrton, except those in attendance at the Ashburton High School. The conditions under which those scholar ships are offered Will be found in our ftdvertis* ingoolunms. Thi Hok John If ackihbib,—A despatch has been received from the Secretary for State for the colonies, stating that her Majesty has been pleased to approve of the retention of the title of ♦« Honourable ." by Mr John M'Kaozle, he having served more than three years as a member of the New Zealand Executive

Farmers' Club — Special attention ii directed to a notice in a recent iteue calling » meeting of farmers ip the Methven Public Library, »t 3.30 p.m. on Monday next, for tha purpose of considering the propriety of forming a Farmers' Club. As this is cer tainly a step in the right direction, it in to be hoped the meeting will be well attended.

ThKj New Post Owice—lb is understood that the question of altering the arrange ments for a main entrance to the new Post Office building, suggested in a recent article in this paper, is under the consideration of the authorities. It would probably .assist in bbc settlement of this question it those of our citizens who have had much experience of the prevailing winds and weather in this town, would give the post offioe authorities the benefit thereof,

An Aebolitb—A Renter telegram, dated Madrid, August 24, stated that twelve fragments of an aerolite fell on the boundary of the provinces of Jaen, Cordova, and Granada. The fall was preceded by a series of loud detonations. One fragment weigh in? aboub a pound, which was picked up at Val, in the province of Jaen, was of hexagonal shape, grey on the surface, and of a greenish colour inside.

The Cabli Sbbvioi — The Postmaster informs us that New South Wales observes Monday the 12th for the Prince of Wales Birthday, when the telegraph hours will be 9 to 10 a,m , and 6 to 7 p.m , except the •mailer tffices, which will cose at 10 a.m. An officer will be in attendance at Sydney all day. The Australian cable will be open as usual. Victoria aod South Australia are also observing Monday as the holiday.

Pbtnci of Walbs' Birthday. — Fine weather favoured the holiday, and at a consequence moat people spent the day in the open air, Several parties wenb to the beach and to the hills, and a good many " Disciples of Wftltoo " plied their rods on the Rakaia, Aohburton, and Rangitata. For thoee who did not go out of town the Domain wai the favorite resort, and cricket:, bowlinj, fetid orequet was freely ndulged in. Lost His Passage.*- I well known Ash barton draper, who «v a passenger by yesterday morning's 7.20 train for the north by some meaniT fell off bfce train between here and Faiifleld. He lei oat a tremendous yell at he fell but the officials took no heed, and the train continued on its journey. The gentleman in question picked himself and patcel op, neither apparently the worse for the sadden exit, and hurried after the train with all epeed, but slow as oar railway horsea are he could not overtake it, and thus lost his passage;

Frib Passes To Volunteers.—The Premier, on being interviewed by the Mayor of Chrittchuroh on the subject of issuing free passes on the railways to all volunteers who are able to attend the Jubilee celebrations here, said that the matter was so important one and worthy of the favourable consider* ation of the Government. He thought that on such occasions every facility should be afforded to the volunt.era to attend, but the matter was one which the cabinet) should deal with, and he would take the earliest opportunity of laying it before Ministers'. The Bankbwptcy Act—Mr Creisweli, a Napier solicitor, add re** ing & Supreme Court jury on behalf of a man charged with frau dulent bankreptcy, said that the Bankruptcy Act on the Statute Book of this oolony was the most pernicious Act ever placed there and the public did not know it. It) should be called an Act for the E«sy Manufacture of Criminals, or an Easier Method of Bend ing an lonooenfa Man to Gaol. Under toe Bankruptcy Act of 1892 there were no fewer than two hundred and thirty ways of sending a man to gaol. Any man In this colony who was not absolutely independent was liable to be brought under these two hundred and thirty ways of getting into gaol. An Arbbst—Mounted Constable Crawford arrested at Tlmaru on Thursday a young man named Michael Goffey, formerly of Kakaia, on a charge of failing to provide for the future maintenance of his nnborn illegitimate child. The accused bad been knocking about Timaru for a week or two, and from » description of him published in the New Zealand Felice Gazette of July last, Constable Crawford made the arrest. Accused will be brought before the Magistrate at Timaru to-d»y and a remand to Ashburton will be asked for.

Back Again.—Mr Adam Edgar arrived at Rangitata on Saturday last, after a seven months' trip to the Old Country. He is looking bale and hearty, and having had a good voyage, ha enjoyed the trip immensely. Mr Edgar visited bi« native county of ,Berwick»hire, after an absence of 38 year*, ■pent in New Zealand. He speaks highly of the kindness which ha received in the Old Country* and more especially in Scotland, where, the fact that he hailed from New Zealand, always ensured him am enthusiastic reception, Indeed says Mir Edgar, "so proud are the people of Scotland, of the men We sent to the war, that thsy are fib to carry shoulder high any New Zealander who may visit their country. THH LyTTELTON PoCKET-PICKING—A* the Lyttelton Po ice Court on Thursday John Kelly and Roberb Johnson were charged with having, on November 1, an the Lyttel ton railway station, stolen from the person of Mrs Frederick Norris, a pane containing six sovereigns, oae sixpenny piece, two or three pennies, one half-penny and one copper token, value about £6 3s o£d. After hearing evidenoe both acoueed were committed for trial. The two accused were farther charged wjth having, on November I, stolen from the person of Harriet Schneider, of Tlnwald, a purse oontaining three Bovereigns, two one?pound note*, some silver and coppers, and two first-class railway passes, to the Value of £6 17a. The Bench dismissed the case, as the 'evidence did not connect) either of the accused with tho charges—John Jtelly was then charged with having escaped from legal custody on Nor. 1, and was committed for trial. Mr J. Wilson, house decorator, has been | fortunate in securing the agency for Ash burton and district of the now famous " Hall's Sanitary Washable Distemper " or Water Paint, as used for renovating all the principal hospitals, hotels, etc., throughout Great Britain and the colonies. Before renovating the Ohristchuroh Hospital some time ago, a competition was held to decide upon what kind of distemper or paint would be used for cleansing and decorating the buildings. After exhaustive tests and trials •'Hall's Water Paint" was considered by far the best, and has been used in the institution ever since. It is very suitable for applying fco walls and^eilingt of kitchens, whether wood or plaster. It has an advantage over oil paint, inasmuch, as insects cannot) live near it. Jto is very easy of applloaaia*t~by simply adding hob or oold water, it is ready for immediate use, and in three weeks' time is washable. Mr Wilson has a shipment jmfc to hand,—(Adyt) 11

Enooobage Swimming.—The Evening Pest kays :—The Education Department is sending out a circular to each Board of Edu cation in the colony, asking for suggestions us to the best method of expending the £300 voted by Parliament recently for the encouragement of swimming in public schools

Nioi Pobk.—While having his breakf ast afc au hotel in the city the other morning, a gentleman noticed that a slice of pork on his plate did not appear too healthy looking and he showed it to a Government veterinary Hurgton, The latter unhesitatingly pro* noonced it to be a large tubercular nodule which had been cub through. This is an argument for the erection of a public &bit' toir,— Press

A Fobidnk-Telling Cask—At the Christ church Magistrate's Court 00 Thursday Madame Deniae was charged with telling fortunes in the Exhibition Buildings, and was fined 2(K Mr Beerham, SM., said he considered the Exhibition Committee should refund the £5 the defendant had paid for her stall.

Cigabbttb Smoking.—Fitzslmmona, the famous pugilist, should be a good card for the Anti Cigarette League to play. He h»s a perfect horror of this *' universal unneces sary." " I would as soon learn to crochet he said, "as to smoke a cigarette. In fact I'd rather crochet. If a man - criticised me for doing that I could give him some kind of an answer, or, at least, give him a punch f»r criticising. Bat if he oanght me smoking a cigarette I'd have to confess that I'd gone wrong."

BsAUTi»yii»o Association.—Mr John MoLaohlan, M.H.R. bai donated the sum of three guineas to the funds of the Association which is a very handsome subscription when it is remembered how 'many sails there are upon h« liberality. Mr MoLaehlan, con' ■iders that objeots of the association deserve encouragement, and he expresses the hope that its efforts wilt be appreciated. The many similar opinions that hare been given by gentlemen nub living within the sphere of operations proposed by the Association will jonbtlen stimulate thoße who should bestir themselves in assisting the laudable efforts of the Association.

Mrs Howis.—Concerning Mrs Howie the able critic of the Melbourne Age writes :-—lf she bad not been announced as Maori every* body would have taken her for a handsome Jewess of Spanish or Brazilian lineage. Her voice ia so even, no good, so melodious, and so powerful, and withal so unspoiled that a little pushing training in Europe should lift her to the top of the tree. As it is,she can give points to most of our vocalists. Our readers are reminded that Mrs Howie's recital takes place at the Oddfellows' Hall on Wednesday

Presentation — A very pleasing Httle ceremony took plaoe on Thursday afternoon last, the occasion being the presentation to Mr Albert Roberta of a gentleman's massive gold Albert watch chain, subscribed for by friends, in recognition of that gentleman's set vices as Honorary Secretary to the Patriotic Demonstration Committee and to the general fund. Mr W H Opllini made the presentation on behalf of the committee and in a few well chosen words expressed the committee'! appreciation of the valuable services rendered by Mr Roberta in oonnec tion with the Patriotic Fund »nd Demon stration, which was a great success, a paim taking and energetic secretary being a great factor in the matter* Mr H M Jones and others also spoke in support of ■Mr Collins' remarks. A Blackgfabdly Cabdbiver—The police are handicapped in dealing with the bad characters who are so prevalent in Christ* cnurch jmb now, (says Truth)* by the reti cence of people who have been robbed or assaulted. Some oases have oome nnder our notice which have not been reported to the police. One gentleman, well known in departmental circles, hailing a cab a few nighta ago asked to be driven to a certain street. Presently the cab. stopped, and, jumping out, he found himself in a yard. He demanded what the cabman meant by driving him to such a place, and the latter replied that he had been waiting all night to get a chance at a • blank ' like him, and promptly rushed at him* With commendable pretence of mind the hero of this adventure struck the cib horse • blow across the noeo with bin stick, and the animal thereupon bolted with the oabi The scoundrelly driver was compelled to follow his horse, aad thus was prevented from carrying out his nefarious design

Mb G-. Hutchison Whites.—Letters received this week from Johannesburg ! from Mr G. Hutchison, M.H.R. for Patea describe the j!GoldeD City" as ha founa it | when he arrived there towards the end of I September. It is, he writes, Mmor« like I a city of the dead, with buildings fit for I 100.099 inhabitants, and nob a third of ! that) Dumber here, while thousands upon thousands are impatiently waiting their ad* mission. Moat of tho places of busing are boarded np or sheeted in iron. No outward sign of damage appears beyond a few broken panes which had not been protected. Displays in Bhop windows that were left in a hurry remain with 12 months f'nst upon them—a restaurant, for instance, with a plate of mouldy toast and an egg that has not burst " The mines, he s\ys with perhaps one or two exceptions, are intact) so far as machinery goes, bat some hare been worked and the shareholders thus laid under contribution. The tales about scarcity of provisions are, Mr Hutchison adds, nob to be believed. He intended proceeding to Pi etoria a few days after the date of his letters from Johannesburg BANDIR& SOKS' EVQAVim EXTRACT— Under the distinguished patronage of His Majesty the King of Italy, awarded Diploma at the International Exhibition, Amsterdam, Acknowledged by Medical Clinics and Uni versities all over the globe. That the crude, resinous oils, which are now foisted upon the public nnd*r the name of Euoalypi Extraots, may not be mistaken for Sander & Sons' Pure Volatile Eucalypti Extraot, we state :—lfc is proved by tests made by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Griefswaid (Prussia), that only products that are aatnrated with oxygen and freed of. adds, resinous and other substances adherent to primary distillation, will develop the curative properties possessed by the plant, To avoid the appalling consequences result ing from the applicat on of substitutes, etc., in croup, bronchitis, diphtheria,dysentery, internal Inflammation, etc., iosiet in getting Sandir and Sons' Pure Volatile Euoa lyjpti Extract, and be safe.

SUDDEN DEATH

Sirs McLaren, wife of Mr William McLaren, a farmer at Mayfield, was found dead in her garden yesterday afternoon, So far as we can hear, she has bsen in her usual health, and had not been attended by a doctor recently. The Coroner, Mr Wray, has been communicated with, and an inquest will be held as soon as convenient. -

Mrs McLaren leaves a family of nine children, the youngesb of whom is eight years of age* '

Bowling Notes.

VICTORY OF A WELLINGTON TEAM-

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright) Sypnbv., November 9 A Wellington bowling team, comprising Messrs Veitch, Sneddon, Haybibtle, and Gale, defeated a strong city club by 2,1 to 18.

THE GIBRALTAR FORTRESS

United Press Association—By Electric (Telegraph—Copyright London, November 9 ; Following on the recent visit; of Mr Chamberlain to Gibraltar, the Governor has been empowered to expel undesir able persons from the possession in or der to lessen the overcrowding of the population on British territory, Mr QLamberl^in declined to grant a petition of the inhabitants of Malta for a more liberal constitution. The interests of the fortress, he said, must be predominant

SOCIAL COLUMN.

[The matter included in this column is contributed and paid for.]

Lessons From tto decent Licensingl Committee Elections

By Rev J Cocker, Member of Wan gauui Licensing Committee

Read at Annual Meeting of'N, Z, Alliance, Wellington, May 24; 1900

The subject of this paper is, '• Les sons from the recent Licensing Com mittee Elections " Let me say, in the first place, that I believe that the Licensing Oooam ttee elections ought to be contested by the Temperance party. At the three elections held during the last six years the writer has been a candidate at. each election, having been twice elected and once defeated, the defeat bein<? largely accounted for by the fact (.nab the Temperance party in the district did not enter into the fight heartily, believing that Prohibitionists ought not to fight Licensing elections, cs their aim was nt>t to regulate but to annihilate the traffic, I may say that had I and my companions been elected ! there would have been no licensed hotel at Mangaweka to day.

We maintain that licensing com mittee elections ought to be r fought because—

1. The committee has power'to grant or refuse the transfer of a license Jrom one district to another. Had temper ance committees been in power we should not have had any hotels either at Levin, Mangaweka, and other places, where, by running through the Act of Parliament, hotels have been opened: We know that these licenses are not transfers but are called new licenses; but they really are transfers, and are in direct opposition to the spirit of the Act, and ought not to be granted But until a change can be made in the law the best thing will be to elect committees the members of which wiil not consent to transfers which are in direct opposition to the spirit of the licensing law

2. Then, ag&iD, aa we have the power to vote in favour of men who are pre pared to do their duty faithfully in the interests of temperance avid sobriety, I maintain we ought to use that power. If we do not do so can we complain, or need we be surprised, if the Govern ment takes from us the power we hs.ve refused to use ? By our inaction we give a good excuse for an unsympathe tic House of Representatives to take from us the power we have, and so play into the hands of the liquor party. It is commonly reported that the trade intends to make a strong effort to have . a uniform hour of closing fixed for the whole colony, and that hour for boroughs to be 11 o'clock. We maintain that one of the greatest obstacles in the way of this being done will be the strong vote recorded in favour of ten o'clock clos ing by tho people of Auckland and Wanganui, for such legislation would be iv direct opposition to the expressed will of tie people of these and other towns, H»d temperance committees been elected in other towns it would have been alt the better for jthp tem perance cause, both locally and through out the colony.

3 To have a tenaperaßce~committee in power h*B a good moral effect upon the trade. When the publicans have their own nominees upon the bench they are less careful than when a temperance committee is in power, It is true that a licensing committee has not much power, but they have suffi cient to compel the publicans to respect them. The fact that the opposition is in power has a salutary effect upon the publicans. They am not so cheeky, they don't stand quite so high in their shoes, it takes them down an inch or two, and they are not inclined to brag and boast so much, and strut about as though they were so many kings and the rest of the people were their sub jects.

Again, wherever a temperance com* raittee is elected it gives a disheartening blow to the publicans and brewers, and it advances the temperance cans* in the diatricK In Wanganui we have had proof of this, The publicans won the day at the No License poll in December last, and they were jubilant. They at once declared that they would elect their own committee in March and have U o'clock licenses. They made every preparation for the fight,, Long before the time they had hired [ every cab in Wanganui {or use on the! day of election. They had their cham pion organiser at work \ trade sym pathisers who did not vote at the No License Poll, and whose names had been struck off the roil, had them replaced j men were employed to canvass from door to door; the Wanganui Herald hurled its thunder bolts against the Prohibition party, and 'ravrd-jfbout orank», bigots, fanatics intolerance, injustice, tyranny etc; and the night before the e'ection a' special leader was supplied on behalf of the trade. The publican party made a strong effort to persuade the members of the committee who worked for the return of the Liberal candidate at the last election to work as a committee for them at the Licensing flection. They said —' We put your man in the Housft, now we expect you to help as to put our men on the Licensing Bench ;' but the Liberals didn't ccc it that way. It is true that the liquor party had a good deal to do in. return ing the Liberal candidate, and they expect that he will do as he is told; but the Liberals did not like to be told that .they were ruled by the liquor party^ and they rebailed. The five so called-,* moderate' candidates were all members of the Cosmopolitan Club, hence the publicans counted upon the support of the clubs—and no town in the colony surely is more curwd by clubs than Wanganui. To perfect their organisation, money was spent freely, and nothing that would contri bute to their success was left undone, and the trade felt sure of winning; in fact, tfee Herald in its evening issue on the day of the election, declared that the time ol going to press the election of the 'moderate' committee waa assured. Against this strong combination the temperance party set themselves in battle array and determined upon a frontal attecc, and that they would

. .■■ .'- • -*- l *.■■ , i ■ i ii r*i in n■ ■ —'-— take the trenches at the point of the bayonet. Only a fortnight or so b- fore the election did they begin to filth*: but whafc a fight it was. Five candid ates were selected, and it was fully advertised that they were in favour of 10 o'clock license?. We had a platform and we made it known; so that we either lost or won on a straight out issue. We believed this was better than trying to hide the issue from the people. The ladies canvassed, and how they did work! For the three days before the election, some 26 ladies were can vassing from door to door. In all, we had »bout 40 canvassers going in the electorate during the three days previous to the election. Aboat fifteen conveyances were loaned free. Party colour's were Hying. The publican party, representing selfishness and greed took national colours to represent their demoralizing traffic. We maintain that no party is more unpatriotic than the liquor party. We fought beneath oar own colours of blue and white. There was a good deal of excitement daring the day of election, especially " when the remit was made known. How elated were the temperanoe workers! How crestfallen thepublicans and brewers! The No License poll had somewhat disheartened the workers. This victory gave them fresh heart, and it has given the people the impression that there is a prospect that Prohibition itself may be carried in the town in a few years' time. A word of well deserved praise ought to be given to the Wanganui Chronicle for the able and hearty manner in which it support ed the 10 o'clock candidates. Its support was as hearty as any reasonable person could wish for. In the contest we were more than ever impressed with the valuable aid the women can render to the cause/ - Said a brewer, after the election, "Tout - workerß work heartily because their - heart is in their work, and they stem -: as though they can't do enough for their cause; whilst I can't get anyone, to. work for me unless I pay them well, and then I can't rely upon them doin£ their work thoroughly," The womftt worked heartily, and did much to win the election; in fact, we can almost say that the women won the election by their canvassing and their work on the day of election. What, then, are the conclusion* v» have arrived at?

1. That it is helpful totbe temper ance cause in a district for temperance committees to be elected, and that if they only hinder one hoar's drinking each night it is well worth fighting, ai . the statistics clearly prove. 2. That to win a LiceDiiog Com mittee election gives courage and hope to the temperance workers and disheart ens the opposition. After the enemies of Nehemiah saw that he had built the wall of Jerusalem in spite of their opposition, it is s<ud, "They were ranch cast down in their own eyes." Every victory should be fought for if it will make the opposition less confident and gain sympathy for pur cause. We believe that had the Licensing Oomn ittee election been won before the No License poll, wo should have polled some hundreds more votes at that poll. People like to vote on the winning side. 3. That we should never' let an opportunity pass of striking a blow at the trade. Said a well-known brewer to the writer a few weeks ago, "It ii my policy to hit the Prohibitionists whenever I have a chance, and when- _ ever I can I must keep them out of power." It is sometimes wise to learn lessons from the tactius of our oppo nents, We were a!so taught the lesson of wisely timing the attack upon the position of the enemy. Whilst we always ought to be working, yet, in connection with an election, there is a certain amount of excitement and interest necessary, and it is possiple to work this up too soon, so that interest lags and a reaction sets in. Some electorates have suffered from a too early excitement. Our advice is— Work always, work hard, but don't get the excitement of a campaign up too soon. ••■ ■ .. \ : _ '.■■ >, ■-..:.. '■" .■■•-

The Metropolitan Show.

United Pr«N Association—By Eleotrlo Telegraph

Christchvbch, Nov 9.

There wu beautiful weather for thr "people's day" of the Metropolian Show, •ad a very large attendance, whioh will, it is believed, oonatitnte a record, though the exact) numbers have not yet been ascertained. The Governor and rait* and the Premier, the Hone Ward, Dnooan, Gacroll, and . Walker, were present, Thf parade of atock wu very interesting, and the various competitions proved a soaroe of great attraction, the junping event! being the betfe ever seen on the ground. Several undesirable characters were mingling with the crowd, bat were very closely watched by the police. Two men were arrwted on a charge of pocket picking. The day was obierved as a close noliday in town. Large numbers of persons went to the seaside and other places of reaort and the trams and bases did aa enormous business.

Thft remit) of the judging at the Canter bury A, and P. Show «v made koown mi Thursday afternoon, and Ashbarton ex hibitors scored as under:—The show of draught horse*, though nob by any mMv the largest that hu been seen on the ground, was nevertheless well up to the standard m regaids quality. Several of the classes wen .exceptionally weak in number, and were no* equal to what was seen at the Jate Ashborton Show. The olm entire* of any age wm the strongest in the section, and oomprited. almoßt the pick of the Canterbury nonet, several ohtmpions meeting in the contest (or honourg. The pride of place wu awarded to Mr J. Prfezalt'a Lawrence Chief, second place going to Mr John Grign'js Alexander* Heir, Mr W Gilmour's MoAlpine being third. The first prire in the two year old olaM wans to Mr John Grlpg's Lord Dairy mple, whio|| secured a similar award at Aahburton. In a claia of four yearling colti, Mr Shfirerwai first with a son of Craigieli&ohie, and Mr J Boftg'a General Bobs being leoood. Mr J Boag and Mr J* Small again met in the brqod mare class, the former sooring with bit well known mare Magnolia, next to her being placed Mr Small's handsome Palmet'a Pride, who for the $r«t aeason has entered the L matron class. There were two good tferee year old geldings from Ashburton shown bj Messrs J Bishop and J Small, and the awards went in that order, the latt«f exhibitor; also taking the prices in the twoj year olds. Two year old fillies formed • strong ejaes, UrWFM Buckley sooctng first and third with two other daughters of Maoarthur, Mr J Shearer being second. Mr J Bishop was the only exhibitor of a pair of geldings, and one of these also scored In the aged class from Mr BRalney's reptsesatatire. In de* mares Mlddlerigg Priooces wm plaoed first, * good seoond being Mr J Shearer's Lwo' Gowrte. Mr J Small's Dr Seddou was the only entire shown with his progeny, ard Mr J Boag'e Pansy won without competition in the mare and progeny class. In cobs and ponies the stallion olass wm , limited to a few exhibits. Mr George King's Budge and Toddy beat Miss Button's Wild

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ASHBU RTON OFFICE "LYTTELTON TIMES" "CANTERBURY TIMES" "STAR" "SPOKTSMAN" WHERE Advertisements and Subscrip tions will he received, and files can be Inspected. E. NORDON. Managing Agent for South Canterbury, BURNBTT BTREET, (Batnnoe to Thomas' New Auotion Mart) __ II 10 EPHEMKRIS I Fhaies of Moon for November D H M full moon — 1 10 30 am Last quarter w 14 2 8 pro New moon .. 22 6 47 pm Fint quarter • 30 6 6 MB SUN. Dale Rl«et Beta November 10 4 35 6 64 „ 11 ... 434 656 «v „ 12 .. 488 667 „ 13 .. 432 658  14 - 481 669 THE ABHBUKTON TRAIN SERVICES Trains leave Aahbarton daily for— UHRISTOHUROH—at 7.20 am, 11 an, 3.15 p m, 7 5 p m (express) TIMARU—at 10.55 am,350 pm PUNfcDlN~afe 12 54 p m (express) SPRINGBURN-nt 4.25 p m Trains arrive daily at Ashhurton from-" CHHISTOHURCH—afc 10.45 *m, 12.48 p m (express), 8 pm tDfMARU—at 10.35 a m, 2 55 pm DUNEDIN—at 6.57 p m (express) BPBIN6BURN-at9.46am SllllTi ; Mail Notices. thursday,"november is For Northern Ports, Weetporfr, and Au» tralia, ladia, China, South Africa, Mauritius, Straits Settlements, United Kingdom, Con* tinent of Europe, via Brindisl (duo London December 23rd), per Mono wai, at 1030 a m SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10. For Northern Ports and West port, per Rotomahana, at 6 30 p m MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12 For Northern Ports and Westport, per Tarawera, at 6 30 p m It hat now been arranged for the Menowai to leave-Wellington on Friday, the 16th tasty making a e'ote connection with the Brindisi mail leaving Sydney on the 29th, and arriving London 23rd December, This will be tha last opportunity for letters to reach London before Christmas. Mails to oonneot with Monowai, will close here on Thursday, 15th inst, at 1020 a m. Important—There will be no despatch of Engliih mails via San Francisco in November, bat arrangements have been m»de for close connections with Federal and Vancouver services. Tne new service, every three weiks, via San Francisco, is expected to start with first steamer leaving Auckland ah oat the Bth December. On account of theie being no despatch of San Francisco mall in November, parcels for United States of America cannot, be Bent until the despatch of mail leaving Auckland Bth December.