MINING

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph

PUNEDIN Oct 11

Today's Sales—First Chasee ss, 53; Golden River 12 parcels at 8?; Great Central 4s; Leaning Rock 17J 91. 17s 6d, 4 parcels at 17s 3d; Manuherika 30 <; Monte Christo 33a 6d, 345; Olrig Bs. 7s 9d, 7a 91

Ths directors of the Electric Gold Dredging Company havedeo'ared a dividend (the llth) of 3s per share.

Commercial.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph —Copy right*

London, October 9

The wheat and n* ur afloat for the United Kingdom is 2,100,000 quartern, and for the Oontiuent 1,630,000 quarters

For merinos there was good competition amongst H»me and Continental buyers; Orosabreds were unchanged, The Moor&k clip brought fl| \, Grassdale and Mangatoro 4|), Hikateramea 8§ I. The first Buries of wool sales in 1902 f.pen on January 21st, and the aenond on March llth, Both sales will be limited to a quitter of a million bales. The third Bales open on April 29tb, the limit being 400,000 bales.

HORSE FAIR.

Messrs Priedlander Bros, Ltd, report upon their usual monthly horse fair held at their West Street Auction Murt on 10th October, 1901. The total entry comprised 112 head of all descriptions, good young Boris sailing well ; the attendance of farmers and'others was good* The following sales were effected :~Dr»Ußhts £530, £23, brown geld ing 7yrs £43, £34, brown mare syr% £41, £28, £26, £41, £23105 e £36 10*. £33, £21, bay mare in foal *&5, £35, £32, £32 10•, brown mare7yre, £45. bay mare* 9y>B, £46. b«y gelding 4yrs, £45105, £29 10i, £39 10«, £32, £25 10a, £28, £29, £25, £35, £38, £33, £3110 a, £32, £33, £26, £35 10i, £19; barneys horses acd hacks, bay mare 7yra £23. bay hack £9, £12, £9 10?, £10, £15, £18, £14, £6, £16 10s, £7, bay getding4yrs £26, £20 lOe, £7, £17, £15.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1901.

If anything were needed to prove the good generalship of Lord Kitchener in every possible exigency, his act of establishing small garrisons in block bouses along the railway lines might be pointed to as a crown to all of his magnificent work. He has never yet filled. His marvellous ability as an organiser is recognised everywhere. As a fighter and leader of men in action he has exhibited the splendid qualities of prudence, courage, and dash, and (despite wh»t has been said of his callousness) a due regard for his com rades in arms. A stern disciplinarian be happily is, but a man who c*res not a jot for the opinions cf incompetent critics, one who makes duty his polar star, from which nothiog will turn him aside, and who considers all tbings as secondary to it. Every thing depends upon the blockhouses, and only one of them as yat has been rushed by the brigands, who ire now in the field. Very little is heard of Kitchener's methods j if th?y were less p^ifust the contrary would be thu case. There has never probably been & more crucial or exicting demand made upon the endurance of an army, and of oouree its leader?, than at the present time, The world outside the theatre of the war loses interest with the filling off of the reports cf imposing battles skilfully drawn by witnesses, of tha spectacular displays of armies in collision. From the nature of the war fire, the methods af Lord Kitchener cannot now provide these. Small divisons of men spread over an immense area in pursuit of evasive bodies who burrow in holes, and to whom every barrow is known, and in a hundred different directions each twice as far apirt as from the extreme point of the North, to the extreme point of the South Island of New Zealand, give go room for the graphic word painters, who supply the daily pabulum in the papers. Yet every day is one of hard work, and often of scanty food to the noblemen who per form it, and of wearing anxiety to the man whose master mind directs the operations. Yet these have the grati fication of knowing that in this thank less work they make headway. They are unlikely to have opportunities as in properly fought battles for earning distinction, V.C.'s or special honours, and they are not even stimulated with words of encouragement from their countrymen outside, as most that is said is of a pessimistic character. The average captures for some months have been two thousand per month, and it is not probable that these men have been brought in to be let loose again, on the initiative of Kitchener. Already they have fought, aurrmdeied, been allowed to go free on parole, fought again, md are now surrendering once more to take a rest until something turns up Kitchener and his army deserve the gratitude of their country. Those who still advocate treating the banditti now out, as belligerents, and accepting sur renders on any terras, are not helping to aid Kitchener to complete bis arduous task.

The British Empire has now over three hundred thousand men, spirt from the Indian Army, who b»ve received their baptism of fire from the magazine rifle, and have acquired tn experience of fighting under conditions most strange and trying. Every qualify of intelli gence, and individual initiative, which tenches soldiers to act as they often have to do, independently, rather than as mere machines, has been drawn oat, and officers without previous experience have learned the science of transport and movement upon which so much depends, Their ideas too of soldiering have boon transformed. Truly no text book teaching or manoeuvring: could give such a tiaining, and the liberal education of the Army during the past two years, mußt prove a very valuable asset to the Empire, one too which will last beyond the present generation. The know ledge of this fact to some extent consoles as for tho great loss of blood and treasure this wretched struggle has

caused.

Local and General.

Weather Forecast — Captain Edwin wires:—Moderate to strong northerly winde; glass fall,

Personal—Mr JA I Keiile, manager of the Dreaden Piano Company, DunediD, arrived in Athbarton today, and will st*y for a few days

Bright Hours' Children — Ticket holders for the Bright Huttrs' Children entertainment In the Oddfellows' flail tonight are notified that they will hi admitted at 716. The reserved seat ticket holders will enter by the side door, and the others by the front door.

Leaving thb District -Having pur* chased a northern property, neoeseic&ttng an immediate removal, it should ba noted that the whole of Mr J*r. Biker's furniture and fancy goods must ba sacrificed at any cost. AH outstanding accounts are to be settled forthwith

Transfer of License—The application for transfer of license of the Commercial Hotel to Mr John Moffat appears In this issue Mr Moffit is well and favourably known as former proprietor of the Olareir don Hotel in Christchnxch, and also at Cnlverden.

The Mails—The mails by the Sierra, which left Auckland on September 7th, arrived in London on the 7th insfc,, four days late. The colonial mails, which left Melbourne per Orizaba on September 4 h, arrived in London on the Bth inst., due date.

General MaoDonald—Major Gen. Sir Hector Mac Donald arrives at Inveroargill on the 21tt, and is expected In Danedin a few days kter. Ths Scottish Booleties in Dane din will unite in giving ' .Fighting Mac' a cordial reception. .Steps will be taken to enable the whole community to join in doing honour to thia gallaib aoldier of the Empire,

Cbiokbt -An opening match we.c played in the Domain yesterday afternoon, between the AshburtOQ Cripket Club Eleven v School Eighteen (certain teachers included), re suiting in & win for the latter by 21 runs. The schools' highest scores were—Salmond 12, Turner 10, Watson 10 j and P Otv alone scored double figures for the other side

Railway Staff Oharofs—The change of stationmasters at $Vinslow, referred to by us some time ago, will take place next) week, when Mr Smart, who haa been there for some ysars, will go to Orari. He will be succeeded at Widblow by Mr Hill, who is at present stationmaster at K'rwee. Me Andrews, atationmaster ab Orari, comes to Ashbttrboa as chief clerk.

CHAiNiiKSS Bicycle—At Mr W. Stonyer's premise?, Arcade, he haa received one of '.he lat<eb Envoy ohainless bicyo'ea. la place tf the ordinary bevelled gear, the new machine has patent rollers, by means of which the working and wearing parts are constantly interchanging* Those interested In bicycles should Inspco 1; the sew miflhiae.

The Djeffncb E!sTimaie<j—A trial of strength on the Defence Estimates is to take place immediately. The first item will be reached, probably, on Tu«sday night next. Mr Meredith intends to move that the teem should be reduced by £5 as anindicatl n to Ministers that they are to take back the Defence Estimates, and reduce them by the sum of £50,000.

Chbistmas Compoets foe Troops — The General Committee of tha New Zea land Post and Telegraph Officers' Fund has, after consulting the principal sab committees throughout the colony, voted a sum of £100 to the Mayor's fund to pro* vide Christmas comforts for the men at the front, on the understanding that ifc is to be for the benefit of the New Zealand Contingents aa a whole, ami nob for the Wellington men only.

Kebcsknb—How is It done ? Orir readew will «cc by our Advertising columns that FiiETGKBB Bros, are selling best; karoseoe ab 3s 9d per tin, or 7s 6d per case, whereas 16 is being Bold (aot 130 miles from Ashburton) ab 4s 6d per tin, or 9s per cafe, or 20 per cent higher than Fletcher Bros,' price. Either Fletcher Bros must be making a loss or someone ie making ft b'g profit)

Found Dead—An Auckland telegram states that an elderly man named Reese Williams was found dead in bed at Tftames on Thursday Ha retired to rest the previous night in his usual state of health, and his wife discovered on Thursday morning that he had died daring the night. Medical assistance was called in, and pronounced death to be due to apoplexy.

Masonic—After the ordinary meeting of t>he Ashburton Lodge, No 1811, EC, lesb nighS a presentation of Past Masters' jewels was made. The Dhttiob G M, Bro R1) Thomas and the Deputy G M, Bro W H Gundry, and several of the Grand Lodge Offioara from Ciristchurch, were present, aba Bro Dougal, the newly elected DGMof the S O for the Canterbury District, and a targe number of brethren from tha Thistle Lodge. The presentation of the jewels was performed by the District G M t Bro Thomas, assisted by tha Deputy GM. Bro W H Gundry, to tha following P M's :—Bros Oambddge, Kilworth, Crooks, Meddlos, Vesby, Cvwsey, Brook, and Hardley. A bacquet follows I at which the usual toasts were honoured, and several songs and reoi tationn rendered. The banquet) was laid in Bro Stoddarb'a beat style, and gave every satisfaction.

Message From Mars—• BBBRW was a cods message that was iacladed in the famous message from Mar?. The interpreta tion of this code message has puzs'ed the eminent astronomers of Europe for nearly a year. It Is evident they are as up to date in Mars as in New Zealand, for th6interpretation is 'Britain's Beet Bicyolo, the Budge Whltworth. I—R1 —R D Johnston, Agent

Fletoher Bros, 1 second Tea Competition closes February 28th. First prize, handsome marble clock and broDze, also 19 other prizes. Consumers of their well known Teas should save all coupons.

LECTURE.

Laab evening, at Bfc Stephen* sohoo'room, Archdeacon Harper, of Timsru, delivered an interesting and Instructive lecture upon his travels in * Normandy and Brittany, 'illus trated with photos taken with his kodac, the views being manipulated by Mr 0 Knight, ot Timaru, by means of an oxy ether lantern. Oae of the noticeable features of Bretoo scenery was the gigantic Ptone figures peculiar to the district and relioa of pre historic ages. Stories and superstitions had gradually gathered round these colossal stone figures until they were regarded with awe and reverence. Toe Bretons, he said, were a very religious people, mixing their religion with every sphere of life. He showed a sketch of the peasant women in their quaint costume, whiob he admitted having photographed on a Sunday afternoon —{laughter)—but they must remember that with them Sunday was oa'y supposed to extend to the afternoon, the balance of the day being given up to amusements. He exhibited views of the various Cathedrals, excellently photographed by himself on his tour, and mentioned that) unless prevented by illness everyone attended church. Deal ing with Normandy, the rev. lecturer Intimated thab wb of Britain owed the Normans our instinct of progress to a great extent. The inhabitants ha stated were thirsty characters as after negotiating an excellent lunch at a small hotel the pro prietress seemed disappointed that he would not consume the usu«l 3 pints of cider and ask for more. (Laughter). The birth place of William the Corqueroe was shown and rf fersnoa was made to the inscription to him, to the effect that it was he who made the Eleventh Oeufcury. A feature of the ex hibition ino'uded views of the celebrated embroidery, which the reverend lecturer described in an interacting manner. At the c'ohb a very hearty vote of thankc was moved to the lecturer, by Dr Trevor, and in reply the Archdeacon stated he would be pleased to give ths audience a further entertainment if desired at a later date* (Applause); Mrs Cbridge presided at the piano, and with the assistance of an orchestra, supplied ft couple of overtaseft

CABLE NEWS.

(Jolted Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright London, Oob. 9 A 6 cond trial between HMS Hyacinth and Minerva demonstrated the saperioritj vi the cylindrical boilers Lloyd s Agency is equipping a num ber of Marconi wireless telegraph stations throughout the world. St Petersburg, Oct 9 A petition to the Ozar which has been signed by half a million Fin landere, protests sgainst the edict enforcing military service on them. Hong Kong, October 10 The members of the Triad Society «t Swatow heve been dispersed. Nkw York, Oct 10 As the Oriffel was on the point of leav. ing Now York for Danedin » fire occurred in her main hatch, which was flooded.

Paris, Oct 10

The Civil Tribunal of the Seine has ordered the liquidation of the estates of the Jesuits and other unauthorised bodies.

London, October 10

Daring heavy weather the plttes of tha destroyer Orane buckled in amid ships owing to an old defect. She returned to Portsmouth and was put out of commission for repairsj The Brazen ftteo sustained a bre»k down at Forts mouth.

Adelaide, October 10

The State Treasnrer estimates that the revenue for the year will be £3,417,000, and the expenditure £3,414,000.

Federal Tariff

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Brisbane, October 10 The Brisbane Courier states that the tariff confirms the conviction that the sugar industry is doomed Great excitement prevailed in the North, as many will be utterly mined by the combination of the tariff and the Kanaka Bill

Serious and forbearing men around Cairns are now angrily talking of forcible resistance, and a defiant atti tude is most pronounced Sydney, October 10

The leader o£ the Opposition gave notice of motion that in view of the tariff proposals of the Commonwealth Government the financial proposals of the State Government were unsatis factory. The Premier declined to de lay the business by adjourning, and challenged Mr Lee to proceed with his motion. The debate is now going on.

Melbourne, Oct 10

Mr Reid presided at a large meeting" of the' revenue tariff' party, at which it waa decided to move a motion of want of confidence in the Federal Government. If the motion is unsuc cessful the party will fight every item to the death. The motion will pro bably be moved on Tuesday

(Received October 11, 10 57 am) Melbourne October 11

It is hardly likely the censure motion will be successful, bat it is expected that it will materially aid the position in the task of the Committee in ad justing the tariff to the revenue needs of Australia.

The Freetrade Party, who dominate the Senate, are talking of demanding a direct vote on the tariff,

Received Oct 11. 1.34 p m Sydney, Oct 11

T«»b duty, equal to ono shilling a bunefc, placed on btnanas, presents a serious out look for F j planters, who only h *ye New Zsaland to look to for a market.

The Assembly is still sitting, diseasing the vote cf oensurr.

SOUTH AFRICA.

CASUALTIES AMONG NEW

ZSALANDERS

MARTIAL LA.W AT THE CAPE

KRUGBR BREAKING UP

United Presit Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright London, October 9 During the fighting on Sunday General Walter Kitchener's force lost three killed, while ten were wounded. Botha has retired northwards, Two hundred Boers were defeated at South Heilbron on the 7th, after a sharp engagement, the Boers retreating southwards.

Immediately Sir J G Sprigg returned to Capetown from the conference with Lord Milner, martial law was pro claimed in the districts of Capetown, Wynberg, Simonstown, Port Elizabeth, and East London.

A letter written by Dr Kran<se described England as a monster, the British as arrogant, miserable wretches, and Lord Milner as an arch scoundrel, Dr Krause repeatedly incited Forster's murder.

October 10

Sergeant G A Dungan and W Sraitb, of the Seventh New Zealand Mounted Riflee, were killed at Gelulrsnek. Fri vates W Campbell and W Rutherford, of the same corps, were wounded at Fend wan'a Hill.

Sergeant Major E Lockett, of New Zealand, has been awarded the dis tinguished conduct medal.

Eighteen Boers, after a sharp en gagement near Donnybrook, thirty miles from Queensfcown, were captured.

Boer advices from Holland represent Kroger as breaking up. Wolmarans and the other delpgates are exercising all the authority. Dr Leyds is their subordinate, and practically a nonen tity. The delegates organised at the Hague a commemoration of the out break of the war. Three clergymen dwelt on the evil wrought to the Boers by the British policy. Prayers were offered for Kruger, Steyn, and the Boers in the field, also that Great Bri tain emerge from her blindness to see the injustice of the war.

HIGHBANK

(Fiom our own Correspondent)

Saturday last -."as a lovely spring day, everything looked bright. The crops and grass green, and the goree fences with their yellow blossom making a splendid spring picture. We retired to rest afser another week's toil with the intention of an extra rest on the Sabbath morning. But when we got up the ecene was changed, and it looked I ke a midwinter one, with 4 inches of snow on the ground. A bright sun, however, Boon sent the snow away without doing much damage. Mr F Ricbarda lost two foals that were foaled in the snow.

There has been a lot of mortality with ewes. Some give the caase aa too many turnips, and not enough green feed ; but 'gome which have died were without the turnips, and had a fair amount of grean feed and which had not been overstocked.

The sheep and lambs are looking well new, aa we have plenty of feed, The young grass is oominjf oc splendidly. AH the oats are not in yet, so that harvest will be a bug one this time, if wa may judge from the first sowing to the last. Mr MoConnall has sold out his 400 aero farm to Mr Waterworth, ft gentleman recently out fiom England, Mr McConnell will be greatly missedt He was an office bearer in the Presbyterian Church, and also a member of the Domain and Cemetery Boards.

We are sorry that the Rev Mr Beavan, the ourata for this pinah, is leaving an for a church in the Nelson province. Ha is a gentleman well liked in the pulpit and amongßb the people, But our loss will be bis gain, and we all wish him sucoess in his new parish. We have been well supplied with concerts during the winter, as many as three having beeu held in a month. The last three have been an Irish Concert, a Ladies' Concert, and lattt Friday a Scotch Concert. All of these hove been largely attebdei. The next is to be an English Concert for the Piano Fund. The School Committee are going to have a big one at the Hoisting of the Flag. This is to be a general half half-holiday, and there will ba an evening concert and dunce. The Committee mean to make this a big aff ur. Then a ooncert is to be got up iv aid of the Public Library, The Committee of the Library at Highbank hf b only been elected six months, and they have just added the second lot cf new books to the library, a good number of the settlers having become subscribers, The Farmers' Union does nob seem to be well understood by the settlers, and it would be a good thing if the President, Mr Leadley, could come and give us a talk in the school room some evening on the fubjsot.

Southland Hospital and Charitable Aid Beard

United Press Association—By Elootrto Telegraph

Inveeoaegill Oct 10

The foundation stone of the wing for the accommodation of children under the charge of the Southland Hospital and Charitable Aid Board at Lome Farm, en the North road, about five miles from the town, was laid today by the chairman, Mr Andrew Bain. Shortly after the Board was instituted in 1895 ie built a home for the aged in town, ab a cost of £1780. The building has since b«en enlarged, the cost of the property being £4500. The building was badly deaiimed. and as the inmates increased the Board bought Lome Farm, built on i^ and moved all the people capable of doing a little work to 1% Now it Is proposed to close and sell the town home and concentrate the wards of the Board at Lome, where thn old people are bunging the place into oulivation, The first rate struck by the Board was a farth'ng in the £. Ithassicce gone up to 3d, and this year 2d. When the Board commenced to dispense outdoor relief the annual ex penditure was £1600 Now the income is £10,556, and the expenditure £9570. The cost of the Lome buildings, roughly speaking was £6000 The inmatea of the home in 1887 numbered seven, the number now all told ia niriety three. The Bsard'a credit balance is now £512?. Of fifty seven and a hi'f acres aii Lome, fifteen are in oats and gras3, s'x acres garden and po atces, and there are also 240 fruit trees, Tha surplu* produce is now being sold, and a great deal of ground improvements have baen effected.

Alleged Thefts.

United Press Assooiat'oa—By Eleobrio Telegraph NblsoNi October 10

On Tueadsy a young man nanaed Howard aged eighteen, was apprehended in town, and today another named Albert Walker, aged twenty, was arrested in a very wild country at the haad of Peloroa Valley. It la alleged that for several months the socuaed li&vj been committing thefts of provisions, tools, etc., and packing them to the back country, where they were sup posed to be prospecting. Constables Kemp and Dunbridge have been oat since Monday after them, and one day they walked over fifty miles of rough country. The accused had two camps, and it Is stated they had sufficient stores for nearly two years. The constables effected a very c?ever capture of Walker at ihe secret camp in the heart of the mountains, and about thirty miles from Nelson.

Collision at Sea

Ab about half past ten ©Vook on Wednes day eight the schooner Lily, when about twenty four or twenty five miles from the Heads, on her voyage to Greytnouth, came into collision with the steamer Indradevi,

The latter vessel was coming from Welling ton to Lyttelton. and the third officer was in charge. He states that he saw nobbing of the schooner till about ten minutes before the collision. Captain Boom, of the Lily, says that his vessel was ia charge of the mate, and he himself had gone below about an hour before he was roused by the collision

The mate reported that he had SRen the Bteamer's red light for about twenty minutes aha appaared to be moving very slowly, bub suddenly changed her course and came across the schooner, which struck her, with the result thab the smaller vessel's stem received some injuries, and her bowsprit and jibhoom were carried away. The steamer sustained no appreciable damage, On the accident oocuring, Captain Trotter commander of the Indradevf, took the schooner in tow and brought her back to Lyttelton. A nautical enquiry will probably be held.

The Commonwealth Parliament.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph MSLBOURNEj Oct 10

The Senate, by one vote, disagreed with the House's amendments in the Postal Bill that all newspaper supplements should be printed within the Commonwealth. Of the amendments to the Inter-State Bill, now circulated, the chief is that the Bill should not apply to oversea carriage.

The New Ameer.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, October 10 A Renter's message states that Habi bulla waa proclaimed Ameer of Afg hanistan, his brothers, and Sirdars, acknowledging his accession.

PARLIAMENT.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

Wellington, Got 10 The Legislative Gounc 1 met at 2.30 o'clock ..j,., Oa Mr Ripg'a motion, whioh was opposed by the Minister of Education, l& wai resolved that the Council agree to the resolution of the Joint Lfbrary Committee, that the Premier be asked to secure the sanction of Parliament to the payment of tbe £503 Watscn fine to the Library Fund. Tne second reading of the Royal Visit Expenses Bill was carried on the voices

In Committee on the Money Lenders Bill the definition of money lender with its exemptions as contained in the interpret^. tfon clause was discussed at length, and the clause was postponed Oa Mr Feidwick's motion it was deoided by thirteen votes to tea te report progress, and ask leave to sit again The Charitable Gifts Bill passed through Committee without amendment, and was read a third time on the vcieee, and pasted. The Council cose at 5 p*m

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wellington, October 10

The House mgt at 2.30 p m.

Mr Hail-Jones gave notice to introduce the Hospital and Charitable Aid Boards Bill, Oa the motion of Mr Seddon, it was det oided that the Public Accounts Committee be directed to report oa the petitions of the debenture holders and shareholders of the Midland Railway, and that the report of the Royal Commission on the Midland Railway be referred to that Committee for the purpose of enabling the Committee to deoida In reapeob to these pi litionsl

In reply to questions, the Ministers stated that it waa the intention ol the Government to give an increase of ammunition to the volunteers and rifle clubs of tho colony, the Government being of opioion that the colony could afford the exra allowance; that there was no intention of Introducing legislation to provide that henceforth New Zealand shali be officially styled a • State' and nob a ' colony'; that the 3pvernment recognised that enough was not being doce in the colony in the ray of tree planting, and the Cabinet! would favourably comiier proposals to exempt from taxation lands used for dree planting purposes ; that the question of pro' vidiag for a graduated reoeipb stamp and cheque duty would be considered by the Cabinet; that no agreement had been entered into between the Government and the (hip ping companies regarding the despatch of steamers to South Africa; that it waa hoped proposals would be nude to the House toil session with regard to a regular steamer service to South Africa;

The House rote at 5.30 p.m.

The House resumed at 7 20

The amendments made by the Legislative Council in the Mortgages of Land Bill wers agreed to The Fisheries Encouragement Bill was introduced by Governor's message,. and rewd a first time

Mr Carroll moved the second reading of the Cornwall Park D«ities Exemption Bill, whioh was agreed to on the voices without debate

On the motion for the committal of the Factories Bill

Mr Seddon Raid it was a consolidating measure; He briefly explained the provi sions of the Bill in 10 far aa they differed from the existing law and which nay« already baen telegraphed

gome discussion ensued and the Bill wai then committed

Mr Massey raised a question ■■ to whether a place where two pereona worked should be called a f«otory, and come within the scope of this Bill* fie moved to amend this provision of the measure by fixusg the limit at two persons.

Mr Soddoa saii thab the present law fixed the limit at two pereona.

The word ' two ' wag retained by 34 votes to 21, Mr Maasey's amendment being thus njiQteds Mr G J Smith held thab railway work shops and factories should come under.the Factories Act.

Mr Seddon aat<! the objection to this was the constitutional objection that under this Bill the owner or occupier of premises could bo ordered to expand money. If the Govern ment shops were brought under the Act they would see a funny thing happening, aairtly, a Government servant (the Inspector c f Factories) ordering liia Minister to tpend money*

Mr G W Russell cou'd see no Irgioal reason for f xi'uding Government serranis from tht> operation of the f^c ory legislation. Mr G J Smith wished to move an amend ment to clause 2 witii the objeot of bringing Government factories with c-he scope of this Bill;

M'jor Steward ruled it out of order, as involving expenditure on the parb cf the Grown.

Mr Se3doa said he would be willing to aeoepb an amendment which would give inspectors power to inspect Government factories and workshops, and report. As a matter of fact, ha said they were doing so already* Mr Willis moved to strike out sub section Aof Clause 18 This sub section provides for forty five hours per week for women and young; persons. The motion was lost.

Subsection Oof the came olauae was amended to provide that a woman or young person shall not be employed In or aboub a factory for more than four and a quarter hours continuously without an Interval of at least three quarters of an hour for dinner.

The clause as amended was agreed to.

At clause 20.' rules as to meal times,'

Mr Seddon moved a proviso to sub section 5, so that in cases where four women or young persons or le&s are employed in t> factory the Inspector may authorise them to take their meals In tho workroom and remain there.

This was carried on the voices, and the clause passed. At clause 21, providing for overtime for women and young persona* Mr Millar moved to apply generally the provision that no women nor young children Bhall work overtime for more than four hours without half an hoar for rest) or re freshment.

This was carried on the voices. Mr Millar also moved to apply general!; th<3 provision that overtime shall be paid for at the rate of time and a quarter Instead of applying ib only to women and young person! This was carried on the voices.

The clause^ as amended, was agreed to. Wellington, October 11 A motion to strike onto subsection of Clause 18, wh:ch provides for forty-sight hours per week for women and young persons, waa negatived Clause 23 was amended to provide that payment of wages shall be made in full, at nob more than fortnightly intervale In reply to enquiries, Mr Seddon Mid that Government would s c if they could arrange for payment of railway hands fortnightly or weekly, if the coat was not too great. A new Clause was proposed by Mr G J Bmith, applying generally the provisions of the Bill to premises occupied by Govern ment, was negatives by 28 to 8 The Bill was reported with amendments, which were agreed! toi The House rose at 4,30 a m ... .

THIS ASHBUETOE GUABDU&-: FBIDAY; OCTOBER 11, 190)



BUSINESS NOTICES "M H8 J. LLOYD, MUSIC BELLER AND ri^EACHEB or PIANOFORTE and J ORGAN. Musical Instruments of every description. Litest music by every mail. Pupils thoroughly taught. Ternip, fil la per quarter AGFNT FOR IMPHESS NEEDLE. Designs, Plushes, Wool, S Iks aad Frames, 8(5 OBU&l' Takoiibd Street (nest Ball Herbalist) "MOW IS THE TIME TO INSURE BhOOD MAKES AND THEIR FXPECTED PKOQEKY. An 0 voer can cover the risks on MARE AND FOAL for one month from date of foaling, or cm insure for 12, months including the above risk Fall particulars and rates cf Premium from H. W. BARRETT, District Agfnt, Live Bock Insurance Co. ARCADE, ASHBUBTON UEWELLYN OWEN . " :vl.C.a>M.. CERTIFICATED TEACHER, Local Representative of the London College of Mnaio *nd of the Musical Internationa! College, /~\UART; r:R starting fr^m any data. M u-leDt* prepared for any dxamioittioo held in the Colony Candidatea presented, 107 j average marks obtained 95 per oeab I "TIISTINCTIVE FEATURES OF THE 'STERLING' ARE FLUSH JOINTS, which present a more attractive and up to date appearance than outtide coonsotionp; HANGBK BRACKETS—They are of Special design and manufacture, giving strength and beauty to the ° STERLING. 1 FRONT FORKS-The "STERLING' Fork' ia kDowa as the original ARCH CROWN, which for beauty bcJ strength has never been equalled These sre only a few of the things that go to make tha STERLING the BOBS Machine In the market. There is the Hanger Bearings, Direct Spokes, Pedal?, Sprockets, Ball Retain ere, and the Morse Relief Chain. Tbey all go to make the « BUILT LIKE A WATCH* STERLING THE BEST. Oall and @a«i New Ones—Chain or Cbaialee*, AT Morrow, Basseit 4 Co, Wills Street, AsnnuftroN. M. PR TEST. M«n«ger



First Shipment JOST ABRIVED. To be followed by Regular Shipments direct from Ceylon by every Mail Boat, OF THE RENOWNED CEYLON TEA. THE BiaV\N\ TEA COMPANY, Colombo, Ooylon, have made Bnwfjemen's to send (o New Zealand REGULAR SHIPMENTS OF THFIR CHOICE OEYLON TEAS, feeling sure the Tea drinking public will much appreciate a PURE, OHOIIE OEYLON TEA, Direob from the Grower,, UN TAMPERED WITH. READ THIS— Thess Teas are Packed in Ceyloa, and are absolutely PURE. People rarely consider the DANGER of drinking low class Teas. NIRVANA is the highest grade known to the trade, and is sold by all leading grocers at the same price^ as ordinary Tea. ASK FOR IT. £OH'T FORGET THE NAME. Sole Agent Appointed— J. T. COOCH, Ashlrarton. Free Sample and Pamphlet on application WHETHER YOU ARK ASSURED OR NOT 700 CANNOT DO BETTEB THAN APPLY FOB Combined .Life & Accident Policy, WHICH covers an Assurance payable Iq evenb of Daath from apy oauae in Bpy pwfc of the world, and also Oompensa* tion for Disablement by Accident). This is the Twsnlieth Century SpeelaHiy rflered by the Mutual Life Aaaociutioti [of Australasia. HUGO FRIEDLANDER. Die^riofc Agent JOHN TOTIY, Represenbafcive ior New Businesa, g 5i ABhbur^on ■gjlAßMKiiv.* and otiiers, prepare for the J? Winter, and have your Home made ' cheery and bright with the powerful acetylene lias. Estimates i>i?en by Habdley Bkos i %!/■ AISTICD KNOWN-Mellors Zea » t landia Boot Store is now oho wing a very nice asHnrtnaent of Ladies up to date walking Shoes. The large t stock and cheapest H-.'U&e for foot wear W.'iN I'KI) KNOWN—That, we are dail'v cp^niiig «p NovelMes ftir the Sprii g In pvery D^purtmeDt* Exquisite good' io ( Ladieß* C*poß, IVlillinery, nad uaderciothing.



F. FKRRIMAN ] BEKGEK'S SHEEP MARKING I COMPOSITION. Tn Three Oolore — Black, Red, Blue, rr'BE finest and most economical Sheep 1 Branding Oil fn the market. Raad the ' pinions ef Leading Sheep Farmers in Ot»go : WB IJSTEKD USIKO IT AGAIN From N. Z. Agricultural Co , Waim : a House, Gore, May 22 1?97 Dear Sirs,~We have found Berger's Marking Oil to be a good and durable Sheep branding matemland intend v ing it again, as being chopper fohan the prep arations formerly used f>r the purpose, P. J. Pateeson, Stafc, Mgr UNDOUBTEDLY MOKE FCOKOMICAL THAN OIL AND XAMPBLA.OK From J M McKenzle, Bnshy Park Estate, Palmersfcon May 19,1£97 Dear Sirs,-~I have great pleasure in stating that Bergee's Sheep Branding Com pound that I received from yon has given me every satisfaction, and la undoubtedly more economical than oil and lampblack. I MAKE A POINT OF BECOjHMENBINO IT From Robert Logan, Muritanga, Hyde, May 10, 1898 Dear Sirs, — I have used Bbbger's Branding Oil for some years, and have found it s > satisfactory that j make a p<>inr of recommending it. The liquid in the drums Is of the same consistency right from top to bottom, and requires no stirring. OSLY TO BE USED TO BE APPRECIATED From James Taylor, Wairuna, Clinton. M*y 5, 1897 Dear Sirs,—l used Berger'B Branding Oil, black and red, last season on my flock, and am perfectly satisfied with the results. To aheep farmers the preparation Is invaluable, being always ready and highly economical. It has only to be ÜBBD TO BE APPBECIATED. GIVEN EVERY SATISFACTION FOR SEVERAL YEABS | From Mr John Elliott, Gladbrook Station, Middlemarch. May 18,1897 My Dear Sirs,—ln reply to your inquiry regarding Bsbgek's Sheep Making Com pound. We have nsed this Compound on \ all out flocks for several years and ib has given every satisfaction. Ie is of even quality, and is ready for use. I find it lasts well, being quite legible on full ' woolled skins It is much more economi* calthan brand made with the old mifcarials (lampblack and oil), as owing to its even quality, there is no waste. j Always ready for use. Guaranteed not to injure the wool. Will wash off on ecouring without leaving a stain. SOLt> BY F. FERRIMAN. Ash burton, N Z.



BUSINESS NOTICES ESTABLISHED 1874* If ¥1(4IT IIH Now thM) 6he 11 a 111 I 111 il woo! m*r^a(ihas ill ii i 9 ''< 11 [11111 aßaume^ vs nor* ill 111 I Ifl 111 I mal state, we can IIA ifUIIiJJJU givemuchbettet &Z CO, value this season £3 10s. Juab Received — Samp'eß Pi TT ITU ft of Choicest TWEEDS ever V] g Iflikj shown Consequently £3 10a l\ I i I i\ Suits are far superior this ill II [\ teaaon. hJ.tJ M M.hJ JUBILEE BUILDINGS 9 104 % g _—-_- __ NEW TAR! FF CHAMPION BLEND OTHER PRICES: .«? Ye Vq t/io z/z 2/4 »/& NO CHINA TEA USED BY US. mHOMAS -UOUNG, BOOTMAKER (of Loeston), DESIRES to inform Mb old Friends in the Wskanui, Msyfield, LoDgheacb, ! end Aehburton District?, that he will start busineei on hia own account la Tanored I Street, Aehburton, during the First) Week in October, when he trusts,' by good work* mtnship and punctuality, to receive a far share of their custom A Large Assortment of Boots, Shoes, and Slippers to select from. Address—Tailored Street, Nexb to Mr Macphereoa, Ironmongers 9 194 SPECIAL NOTICE. THE undersigned begs to inform his numerous Customers and Friends that he has removed from his former residence to a more Central and prominent position on the Main Road, within five minutes walk of bis former place, hia Business having increased so considerably these last few yeara that he found the land inadequate to cultivate stock enough for hia customers. Thanking his Patrons and Friends for their increasing support, and trusting by unremitting attention to their requirements, to secure a o^atinmnoe of their confidence, and the honour of their kiad reoommenda* rioD. James Porter, CLIFTON NURSERY, Allentoo, Ashbutton. FRINGE ALBERT PRIVATE EOTEL, Wills Street, Aehbnrton, HAVING leiaed the above well known and centrally situated Private Hotel, I am prepwed to receivo Boarders, Thn Hot<l has bern completely renovated and refurnished throughout, and is specially adapted for families visiting Aahburton, Home Comforts and coDvenieDceß. Terms MoJerate. A H. FFLLINGHSM, (Late of the W.CjT.U- Cuffee Roonaa, 9183 Uhrißtcburch



BUSINESS NOTICES "CROWN" ROLLED OATS. "TiyrANUFAOTUREU by EVANS AND IVX CO, LTD, »fe their '•Crown Mills," Duopdin, from the best New ZisUcd WHITE OATS, by the mo«b modern Machinery, just imported from America. A TRIAL SOLICITED. To be had from All Grocers, Sole Mannfaotaserß, EVANS AND CO., LTD., Dunedin «od \TimnruJ 9 263 OCEAN ~~~~~| Accident & Guarantee COEPOR4TION, Ltd. Capital £1,000,000 FTIHIS Corporation has ABSOLU TELY NO TARIFF Arrangements with any other COM PANY, and will Cover ALL EM PLOYERS at LOWEST POSSIBLE RATES. Employers Insuring with na can rely on Best Treatment, and Claims Do Not become a Charge on the Consolidated Revenue. Neither will Client! be subjected to the RED-TAPE METHODS inseparable from Government Db~ PAETMEKTAL CONTKOL. Accident and IHneea Insurance World-Wide as to Travel. Nicoll Bros, AGENTS, ASHBURTON. 10 18



J. WILSON USES NOTHING BUT f*i ENUINE WHITI LEAD AND PURE LINSEED OIL FOB HOUSE PAINTING, &c. BEAUTIFUL WALL PAPERS. T HAVE FOR SALE — The Latest) and Moeh C7p.to.dato Farm Machinery Id the market) Fielding Oil and Gas Engines, homnitft! and stationary types, from ]£ hp to 7 hp Iron Standards and Fencing Wi.e (prioa down again) Smoko Sheep bheariog Olutchei Manures ; Twine, (Donaghy's Beet) Standard 0 la for Threshing, Harvester and Binder Machines, Cylinder, Plough and Separator*—After a trial will use no other Vacuum Oils, preatly reduced in price Sheep Shears (Hinemoa); Branding Paint The Woodyalt High Wheel Lawn Mower, (perfeot machine) The Crown Cream Separator and Daisy Churns BICYCLES and all Requisites—The latest model Chain Envoy, beautiful machine for strength, style and finish. The coming michine—Chainless Envoy, no oogn or chain, bub rolls alonsr the easiest running machine in the market; onoe ridden, always ridden, Inspection invitei Dietrich Agent Colonial Mutual Life Association Fire mod Marine Insurance effected Bayer of Oats, Grass and Clover Seeds FOR SALE—Several Good Agricultural and Sheep Farms, cheap, on exceptional terms FOR SALE and TO LET—A few good Town and Country Hotels, cheap, and on any reasonable terms FOB SALE—Firab claaa Brewery Busi ness, doing 50 hogsheads per month ; good reasons given for telling, and must be sold ab once* For particalara apply W. STONYER, ARCADE, Machinery, Grain, Insurance, Land, Esbtte and Commission Agent 9 243



9 « NEW ZEAL&NO CLOTHING EACTQJRY MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING , IN GREAT VARIETY. Men's Colonial Tweed Suits 25a Men's Colonial Tweed Trousers 8j 94 Boys' Bailor Suits 7a Boys' Norfolk Saita 11s Boys' Washing Blooaes 4s Boys' Kharki Suitß 7s NEW GOODS. NEW GOODS. New Straw Hato, Soft and Hard Felt Hate, Caps, Tennis Shirts, Regatta Shirts, Tiei, Braces, eto, eto The Largest Stock of gentlemen's Require ments la Ashburtou NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY LOTHING X AOTOKY



How does a man get in ft funk, And take himneif right off to bunk, Just when a pain with symptoms vague, Will make him thick ne'e oaught the plague. How often does a oough or cold Make cowards of the brave and bold, Until they find the remedy Bare— W E Woods' GreatJPb?? bbmjhj Cprei



GOOD FOB RHEUMATISM Last fail I was taker, with a very severe attack of muscular rheumatism which caused me great pain Mid annoyance. After trying several prescriptions and rheumatic cures, I decided to use Chamberlain's Pain Balm, which I had seen advertised in the Smth Jerseymvn. After two applications of this Remedy I was much better, and after using one bottle, wae completely cured.—Sallie Harris, Salem, NJ.USA, For sale by Aehburton Drug 00. Wades Teething Powders for Babies are soothing, reduce fever and prevent tlotchea ; price, Is Smoke New Yeans |



As the o'osing days of the sale of the D.1.0. in ABbburton are announced, those anxous to try the new washing machines free of all responsibility had better make their application while they have the chance, aa when ocoa their own branch eaves the district, no further trials will be allowed. Testimonials continue to come in freely, the latest being as follows :— Mount Possession, Ashburton Gorge, Sep" 2nd, 1901. The washing machine senb on trial is in every respect satisfactory. Enclosed yon will please Sad cheque in payment, which kindly acknowledge —tours faithfully, TjBGS § JOHNITON







To oill in a doctor every time you hire an attack of Dyspepsia, for if you did joa would ran up a doctor's bill that would paralyse you. And yet you oannot afford to neglect Dyspepsia: to do to Is (o aob criminally towards ycurself, Dyspepsia arises from indigestion, for undigested food ferments and produces putrefying and poisonous gases hence a dyspeptic Buffers from headaches, palpitation of the heard, dizziness, furred tongue ie the morning, rising of soar gas, offensive breath, &c, and life is a burden. And Dyspepsia leads to other complaints, for when indigestion begins the liver gets out of order, uric acid is generated to excess, and then cames gout, rheumatism, kidney and urinary troubles. A very fins prospect indeed. Is it wi°e to risk all this Cer tainly hoc Impey'a May Apple is your best friend vrhin your digestion goes wrong. Impey's May Apple is an ideal family medicine. Chemists and Stores, 2j 6ct>



Wade's Worm Figs are moat effective and not unpleasant; children thrive after taking them price, i«