Correspondence.

(We do not hold ourselves responsible foi opinions expressed by our correspondents.)

REPLY TO "A FEW QUESTIONS."

TO THE EDITOR,

Sib,—l notice in your Saturday's issue a letter signed "True Woman," imploring women at this election to vote for Mr Studholme, on account of his birth nnd education. I have yet to loam that birth and education are the most essential quali fications for our representative t^ possess. Granting education is useful, experience, and a. practical grip of the necessities of this electorate aro qualities to l>e preferred to exalted birth and education. "True Woman's" weak appeal on the plea that the preseut Government are strong, and Mr Studholme's return would not matter, is purely sent mental trash, and will m->t hold water with the sensible women who hold liberal views. Suppose every other constituency adopted similar tactics, vye liberal women, would be represented in Parliament by a Conservative member —the last person we would have to misrepresent us. I think that the great mass of the women electors of this constituency know too well what the Seddon Government has j done for them and theirs, and I would be sorry to see that they did not show their confidence and appreciation by returning the Government nominee at the head of the poll on Tuesday next.—l am, etc., Sensible Woman.

TUESDAY'S POLL—A FORECAST.

TO THE EDITOR.

Sib, —From conversation with a large number of electors in various parts of tho County, the following is what I anticipate will be approximately the result of the poll on Tuesday next: — McLachlan ... 1800 Studholme ... IGQO Brock ... ... 850) Largely Ager ... ... 250 f Prohibi ) fcion votes Result:—The Prohibition party respon sible for sending Mr MeLaohlan as their representative to Parliament. Had these votes been given to Mr Studholme the latter would have been elected.—l am, etc., , Consistency.

NO LICENSE.

TO THE EDITOR.

Sin,—Can "Top Liner" think he is telling the truth when he tells us every woman will vote for prohibition. If so, I think he will find out his mistake. He must know when people are pestered at their homes with canvassers, some make them believe they will vote for them, when they never intend to do so, others have told them straight out " No." Now, sir, I have seen a good amount of Home and Colonial life, and I am certain there are far worse places to visit than a well conducted hotel. Many tell you that when a young mm takes his first drink he is on his downward course, but I know that is not true. My father was a heavy drinker, but o\it of a family of seven, not one ever hurt either their constitutions or pockets through drink. I have now visited hotels forty five years, and I can safely say for the last twenty years my intoxicating drink bill does not amount to twelve shillings a year, although we always keep brandy in the house, and I should never like to be without it, for I have seen the great amount of good it has done in many cases, although I never like to see it used out of moderation. —I am, etc., Under Liner.

POLITICAL REFLECTIONS.

TO THE EDITOR.

Sib,—A perusal of the nominations for the colony clearly shows that the present administration will again be returned tc power with an overwhelming majority, and the workers of the colony may bo prepared for a still further reduction of their averags earnings, with a proportionate increase of taxation' during the next three years. The earnings of those engaged in manufactures was in°lß9o, £74 per head; in 1901, £71 per head, with increased cost of living, and con siderably more per head of taxation, but undnr the guise of liberalism, such results are hailßd as evidences of prosperity. It is, therefore, not in the least astonishing that in this electorate no proposal or suggestion of economy has been made by any of the would-be Liberals. In fact, it ?eems to be all tho other way, one candidate, Mr Brock, apparently b-ising his claims for support upon the suggestions that the Old Age Pensions should be made universal, and raised to 10s per week. This would entail upon the State an annual payment of no leas a sum than ,6797,000. Such a proposal can only be either a bid for votes or else must show an utter want of reflection upon the part of the candidate. I prefer to think the latter, as it is impossible to imagine any man outisde the walls of a lunatic asylum, seriously making such a proposal, especially as 75 per cent of the present recipients are either quite capable of earning their own living or should be supported by their relatives. The Old Age Pension, as at pre sent administered, is without doubt the oraiteafc imposition and frand upon the : working classes that has ever been in-1 vented. Judging by the support given to all candidates who propose any scheme j for spending money, one can only sup pose that a very small percentage of the population really realise the manner in j which the colony is drifting towards des truction. We heard a great deal about the enormous cost of the Boer war, how it had raised the national debt of England to £800 000,000. This looks very startling, but divided by the present population is a' small fraction over <£20 per head. If we are 1 to take Sir .Joseph Wards figures as correct (and 1 know no reason for not doing bo') the present debt per head of the popu lation in this colony is a fraction over .£7O i-'the gross, debt' being^-54,000,000. Taken at*tffirsame ratio,' the 'debt' of England wWd be £2,800,000,000, but we are in still a wdrse plight than' would appear, because the interest on the colonial debt is now a little over £2,000,000, and that has to be sent out of the colony, whereas the interest on England's debt is owned by the' people In that country. * should have been.glad to have seen a proposal to reduce both tho number of members and the salary. Surely twenty-five members for each island are enough to govern our present populatioD, and .£l5O per annum would debar no one on the plea of poverty, whilst it would ex clude a whole tribe of carpet-baggers and faddists. But I am afraid nothing will awaken the people until the stump comes, and there will be ruotions.-I am, etc., Crown Tenant.

THE ELECTION DAY HOLIDAY.

TO THE EDiTOTC.

Sir,—As Jthe're seems to be some differ ence of opinion as to the Taw on closing up bpsvneas places on the day of Election, will you kindly state in' your paper this evening has to be dpne.-T am etc

(c K I?f'ofSelteSlA ct ,19p2 > st t s that every day on which an election takes place shall be deemed to be a public holiday after midday.—Ed.)

ASHBURTON V. CLUTHA.

TO THE IDITOB.

Sir,—ln Friday's issue of the Guardian a correspondent signing himself "A Mf'der ate Farmer" writes under the above head ing As he does not tell us his name we are in the dark as to who or what he is. Tndgin<* by the intelligence shown m his iaW', l&houla say that 3, very moderate farm-pay 4bc(wt'a quarter of g-n acre sn jt 'him: If his grass ip as, green as him fieH—or as he takes us to lie-hpwpnt gq phort of feed—for his fowls-for some time, He is quite a remarkable man in his way. B> didn't meet one drunk at our Show, and therefore,,.of, course, .there weren't any— he gees drunks every day :in the Clutha. He might, tell us. where this moderate farm of his is situated so that he can see such eights. 7 The Rev Mr Kilpatrick — who

trayels over the district a bit-says he has not seen a drunken man in the district for eight years, Mr J. S. Fleming, J.P., says ditto; and your sapient farmer fails to ex plain how it is that we had more than twice as mauy convictions in Ashburton last year — v z 121 -us Clutha electorate has had for tho last eight years. But " No-license in (Jlulha is a failure)" so your correspondent says. lv support of this he says that the continuance vote increased from 400 odd in 1896 to 1400 odd in 1899. If this is a sample of his knowledge—it must be pmdigiius. If he will consult the "Trtde Review " for January 9th, 1902, he will find that the continuance vote to-- ISO 6 was lfiTS, and for 899 it was only 1393. That shows whiit the Clutha po<-pls think of coniimnncw The No-license vote for liSOii was IDS;), whilo, for 1899 it was 2170, and that shows ( what the Clutha people think of Xo-license. " Now any sensible person with a litfcle brain power," to quote your corespondent, can see for himself that the Clutha people are delighted with the results of No-license. \ Your correspondent says he lik'js to see justice and fair play—and yet, liko a I coward, he gets behind the kopje of a norn de plume to shoot at a fellow citizen. He ap peals to the sensible people of Ashburton to use their brains. Well, sir, if his letter is a sample of the way iv which he uses his, his stock in trade must be like himself—very moderate. Sir, the testimony to the suc cess of No-license comes from the whole of the Clutha Presbytery, consisting of 32 men; also from 30 loading citizens of Bal clutha, headed by tho Mayor ; also from the ever increasing vote in favour of No-license, and also from tho editor of the " Trade Eeview " who says " The loss of one small district^ would more than pay the cost of amply contesting two elections and organi sation throughout the yar." Thanking you sir, in anticipation.—l am, etc.,

Thos. Fee,

November 22, 1902,

THE PARLIAMENTARY STEEPLE CHASE.

TO THR EDITOR,

Sir, —The Parliamentary steeplechase for a purse of three hundred sovereigns with perks added, entrance 10 soys ; weight for age is to be decided next week, and as the nominations have closed, a short review of the probable contestants may be of interest. There are four entries, and there seems to be every chance that they will all go to the post. The Domine—Old Age Pension —Hono rarium. Ellesmere Jack — Government Policy— Humbug. The Novice — Pioneer—Days of Yore. The Architect—The Preacher — Specifi cation. Nos. 1, 2, and 4 all hail from the same stable, and I believe the head trainer in Wellington has declared he will win with No. 2, and it is hard to understand his reason in starting Nos. 1 and 4, the only explanation beiug that he hopes to block The Novice at Prohibition corner, and thus give old Jack a commanding lead before the straight is reached. Taking the entries in this order, The Domine is new to the public track, and has, so far, never done anything either in private or public to stamp him as more than an ordinary hack, and certainly nothing to warrant the public backing him to any extent. He may save his stake, but his chance of winning the purse is infinite3 mal. No. 2, Old Jack, is a well known per former, and though some of his victories have been flukes, he was in splendid nick for the last purse, and beat his opponents out of sight. Somehow he does not seem in such form for the coming race, many of his erstwhile backers are deserting him for The Novice, and he is not going in his train ing as well as the backers would like, and it is quite possible he will have to be re stricted to swimming exercise, which did such wonders for him some years ago. I understand there is some chance of the head trainer from Wellington coming down to supervise his training, so his condition is evidently giving uneasiness, but as the head trainer is proverbially known to be as cunning as a "waggon load of monkeys," he may work wonders with him. The Novice is a likely colt, and has per formed creditably in several minor events, notably in the Road Board Stakes and County Plate. There is no doubt he has a good turn of speed, but whether he can stay the course with three others cutting at him is the question. The least known to fame is No. 4, the Architect, and aa he is past mark of mouth and has never done anything of note in public or private, I can only surmise his entry is either to make the pace for old Jack or to block The Novice if an opportunity occurs. To sum up, I expect to see a good race between old Jack and The Novice, the Domine will probably savo his stake, and the Architect will be hopelessly last. Were the race between old Jack and the Novice only, E would go nap on the Novice.—l am, etc.,

A Sporting Contributor. [This letter has been unavoidably held over for some days.—Ed.)

ASHBURTON ELECTION.

TO THE EDITOR.

Sir, —Your correspondent " Vigilant" is evidently one of the crowd of " barrackers " who think that electors have got neither minds nor intelligence. If the electors want a change, let them vote for Mr Brock, who is the only candidate Avith a hope against the sitting member. The women's and temperance vote will go almost in a block to him. Do not be influenced by the talk of " barrackers," but vote straight for Brock. -1 am, etc., Pakeha.

Sir, —I would like to ask " A True Woman " how any woman or temperance worker could possibly vote for Mr Stud holme, who apparently has no views on the licensing question; who would retain the totalisator, and who favoured giving compensation to publicans. Of course, these subjects were omitted from the " Guide to Opposition' Candidates." Let the women of Ashburton vote for Mr Brock,who does know something about these questions, which mar the lives of so many women.—l am, etc., A Poor Woman.

THE LICENSING POLL AND REDUCTION.

TO THE EDITOR.

Sir, —It is hoped that at the Licensing Poll to-morrow, the electors will either vote "Continuance" or "No-license." Either course would be intelligible, but in an eminently sober and temperate community like ours, with a very moderate number of hotels, " Reduction " would inflict a serious injustice and loss upon individuals, and •would be of no public benefit whatever. " Kedin tion " means that the Licensing Com mil t?;p 'must' deprive 1 two ■ ■hotglkeepers of their 'licenses-; in other words, two hbtel keepcrs and their families would be ruined in order to increase the gains Of other hotel lceepers'i ' Supposing that two of the present hotels in the town were closed it would not lesson the consumption of liquor by a single glass. Ashburton is only a email town and -syith four hptels? instead of qix' any person who wanted, liquor would still have no dis tance to gp in order to obtain it. The dif ference wpuld be that there would be less hotel accommodation for travellers and others who require temporary board and lodging; less competition amongst the hotelkeepers, and consequently less incen tive to keep their houses up to a high stan dard, while possibly prices may be raised. It may be that in some parts of the colony hotels are too numerous, and a reduction in their number might be advantageous, but this is certainly not the case in Ashburton, neither in town or country, and I trust that sensible fair minded men and women will not bring ruin upon two or more individuals and their families from mere want of re flection. — I am, bta.i .;- • <i

Efo Reduction

A QUESTION OF DOUBT.

LO THE EDITOR,

Sir, —I have a servant to whom £ give good wages on condition that he gives his undivided attention to the very responsible duties which I expect him to perform. I find however that he hfts been spending

I much of his time and a great part of his energy in seeking another situation where the work is more attractive and the pay lai'ger. Should he be successful in obtain ing this, what guarantee will his new em ployer have that the responsibilities of the nrw ro-ition will weigh any more heavily on hi-j mini »nd onsoienca than the former appear to have done.—l am, etc., Fblitas.

Eelection News.

Mr McLachlan invites tbe electors to meet him in tho Aruadw this evening at 8 o'clock. ?-!f fttu llnJuie spo;iks to-niyht at Water ton. Mr Brock speaks in the Eiffelton school this evening.

THE LATEST. AUSTRALIAN.

United Press Association —By Electric

Telegraph—Copyright

Received Nov 24, 9.55 a.m. Trade with South Africa.

Adelaide, Nov. 24

Mr Gow, the New Zealand trade repre sentative, arrived y the Victoria. He states there is a good opening for New Zea land produce in South Africa. Owing, however, to the protection afforded to the South Africa Company, outsiders are practi cally debarred from establishing cold stor age depots, but considers that ample depots are already at the ports of New Zealand. Butter and cheese are making great strides in England. Plague in Queensland. Townsvi LLE, Nov. 2i> A woman has just died, and the post mor tem disclosed 6ho was suffering from plague. There are three other suspicious cases.

Mr Chamberlain's Mission.

United Press Association—lsy Kloci-ric Telegraph—Copyright. London, November 21 There are persistent rumours iv Cape town that a general amnesty will be grant ed to the rebels upon Mr Chamberlain's arrival.

London, November 22

Mr Chmaberlain dined and slept at Wind sor. He takes farewell of the King to-day.

Received November 2-1, 8.48 a.m.

London, November 23

Mr John Morley, addressing the National Liberal Club, said ha looked with consider able confidence ou Mr Chamberlain's tour. His fitnoss for the task was greater than that of any man. The people of South Africa, would recognise that it' he refused exorbitant demands, nobody else would grant them. __„_____„

PRESENTATION.

On Saturday evening the committee of the Ashburton Lawn Tennis Club met at Mr Wood's private house where a presen tation was made to Mr S. Gordon, treasurer of the Club, who is leaving Ashburton. Mr P. H. Cox occupied the chair, and in a few well-chosen words, referred to the excellent, service rendered tc the Club by Mr Gordon, who especially was mainly responsible for the success of the last tournament: He then presented Mr Gor don with a case of pipes, on behalf of the committee. Mr Gordon briefly returned thanks, and the proceedings terminated.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Association —My Electric Telegraph. Auckland, November 24

The Zealandia arrived this morning from Sydney. She saw nothing of the Elinga uiite's missing boat

GREfMOUTH, NOV. 2i

All interest in to-morrow's election is centred in the Local Option Poll. Both sides are working strenuously, and appear ances indicate reduction.

Wellington, Nov. '24

The Appeal Court gave judgment to-day in the caso Knight v. Matson and Co. which was an appeal from the decision of Judge Denniston. The majority of the Court were of opinion—appellant having entrust ed an agent with possession of his cattle for sale must be held bound by the terms of the sale which he had effected and that respondents having dealt with appellant's agent, as a principal were entitled, so set off the moneys due them by such agent against the purchase money of cattle received pby them. The Chief Justice dissented from this judgment. In accordance with the decision of the majority of the Court, the appeal was dismissed with costs on the middle scale. The Court then adjourned to Bth November.

Speech by Mr Seddon.

Per Press Association —By Electric Telegraph Marton, Nov. 24

Mr Seddon's speech at Marton was main ly a repetition o£ those delivered in oth( r centres. At the outset he refuted the charges made against the Liberal Aasoeia tion by Mr Hornblow, and dealt with at tacks made on the Government by the Wellington candidates. Speaking about opening new markets, he read communica tions sent to the Government by Lord Milner as follows':—"'Jß'or restocking now colonies we shall need to import on a consi derable scale, especially sheep/ Would the New Zealand Government be willing to as sist * 1 have offers, but there seems a danger of falling into the hands of speculators or of unreliable per sons. This government does not pro pose to purchase itself, but would be willing to give special facilities to imports whose character was guaranteed by the Government, and to undertake that they should dispose of a certain specified number at an agreed price, and to take over itself any which fail to find private purchasers. Should be glad to know the price which good merino ewss could be landed in Durban. Arrangements might subsequently be extended to cattle, but sheep are most pressing. Am also com municating with the Governor-General of Australia.' This was the result of a letter sent to Lord Milner when in Africa, inform ing him that New Zealand was the best country to buy stock in. A vote of thanks and confidence was passed, and cheers were given. _____________

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : MONDAY, NOVEMBER H> J9° 2



Mining? United Prsss Association —By Electric Telegraph Dunepin, Nov 24 To-day's sales-^Porseverance Extended No. 2 31s lOd, Nelson Creek 1245,C0al Creek ,£9 12s, Sheddan's Freehold 405., Otago No. I '255, Otago No. 2 J6s, THE LOCAL OPTION POLL. rf Final No-License Meeting JL before the Poll WILL BE HELD IN THE Oddfellows' Hall, Ashburton, TO-NIGHT, MONDAY, 24th inst,, at 8 o'clock, when a No-License address will be delivered by Mb \r f fes, of. Ghristchurch. ■■'■■ '. MrY'ates is said td be one of the most effective platform speakers in Canterbury. Don't fail to hear him. Collection. II 194 ELECTORS should not fail to see the special lines, just to hand in Quilts Tapestry, Table Covers, Lace Curtains; Art Muslins, Cretonnes, Delaines, Prints; eto.; a# Ready Money Shop, Tanci-ed ■ Street



ASH BURTON LICENSED VICTUAL LERS ASSOCIATION. Letters From His Lordship Rishop Grimes and Father O'ttonnell on Prohibition. TO THE ROMAN CATHOLICS OF ASHBURTON COUNTY. Ladies and Gentlemen I,—



Wanted, I' O-:T from A : lonton -Two Maelr nml J white Hogs. Any ppr.--.on giving any clue that will lesul to recovery of snino will bo lvwurded.—lf. Hkwson. " ) \ T2K WANTF.D Known — Savoy Oabhnge Plauta now ready; nl.-o Tomato Plants. —. G. and C. Ccark, Aehburfon Nursery. 11 227 WANTED —Two j'onnimv;; privntp family ; cr.mfortablo homo : central; torms moderate. For particulars apply Guardian office. 11 229 T OST between Tost Of.ico and Fried- JIJ lanilf-r I.'in^.' «/!!.■■(.!• A Hl.-ick Mroocli with poarl heart. Finder rewarded on leaving at this oflico. I I 23 WANTK.D Known-The Box Plan for Mr Llewollyn Owo:i's Complimentary Concert is at Mr 11. M. Jcmos', East Street. i I 232 NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD ARE now ready to supply their Friends with their NEW MODES COSTUMES and Millinery for the coming- Xmas Season, Ladies ai-e requested to place their orders now, and not to leave it till too late to have . our attention. Lovely Muslins, Pompadours, and French Spots for BLOUSES & SUMMER COSTUMES JUST LANDED—A large assortment of Lidies *md Childreus Sunshades, all colors. '15 Ladies Black Skirts, inado in latest style aud nicely finished, to be sold far below usual price.



We are on the eve of a General Elec tion. A Local Option Toll will be taken at the same time. I think it my duty to call your attention to the litter. strong ngitnfion is being promoted to secure th" requisite majority in favour of the (.'losing of all or some of the licensed houses, on tho score that such a course would conduce to a higher moral ton«, and would generally improve the condition of the people.^ Not mauy grave men in responsible positions deny that Prohibition is likely to be a cure for the evils attendant on the abuse of drink ; but even if Prohibition were proved to be productive of all the good results that its fanatical advocates predict of it, just minded men would still have to consider the question: "Am I justified in doing wrong, that good may come of it? Am [ justified in confiiscating the property, and destroying the means of living of my neigh bour the local hotelkeeper—in order that the temptation to excessive drinking may be removed from myself and others ?" If the advocates of Prohibition would first try to furnish men with solid motives for self control by basing all education on religion, then, in the unlikely event of failure, they might more reasonably appeal to us for help to enforce their pet remedy. But they will have none of religion in education—except in a form that would make our position more intolerable —with results that .magis trates and judges continually deplore. Nei ther should we have anything to do with their universal remedy for evil—Prohibi tion. If Prohibition be considered a good thing, adopt it by all means, but pay the man whose livelihood you destroy fair com pensation. The : present movement scorns the idea of compensation. For that rea son, in my^opinion, no just-minded man can vote for it, and I sincerely hope no Catholic of thu electorate, will by voting .for Prohibition, give our traditional ene mies ground for repeating the traditional sneering lio that with us "the end justi fies the means." In other words, I hope no Catholic will vote Prohibition without compensation ; that no Catholic will vote for the ruin of his neighbour, the publican, in order to bring about tho doubtful advan tages they tell us Prohibition will bring. We should ever bear in mind that our friends, the Prohibitionists, if successful in their design?, will prevent us from celebrat ing Holy Mass, by depriving us of the opportunity to procure the necessary wine. That the foregoing is not my opinion merely, you can see from the accompanying letter of His Lordship Bishop Grimes, I am, Yours Faithfully, J. J. O'DONNELL.



We excel in Ladies Underclothing and Corsets of all makes. Lace Collars, Collarettes, and Fancy Fronts, Ladies Black Beaded and Sequin Belts (Quite New) j Our usual nice Assortment of CHRIST MAS CAR!» S. To The G-entlemen, Kiudly give us a call for your Xinas Suit, made to measure, we will please you. Also on hand—A now lob of choice shapes in Collars aud very Pretty Ties, Swimming Drawers and Suits for the Bathing Season. BOOTS still going well at under wholesale cost, as we (as pre-^ viously advertised) are in future going to cease keeping Boots and shoes. Mfns' Boater Straws, Harvest Straws, Panama and Felt Hats, to suit all. NORTHCOTE AND HEFFORD, THE CORNET?. Tend^S TENDERS. nnUE Lauriston aud Lyudhurst Sports JL Committee invite Tenders for a Refreshment Booth at the Sports, including Dance in the evening, on December 16th. Tenders to be in the hands of the Secre tary, Luiriston, not later than SATUR DAY, the 29th November. 11230 Government Notices.



My Deae Father O'Donneli-,— I cordially approve of your de cision to give your devoted flock timely ad vice as to their duty in the forthcoming election. The bittnr experience of the past, the recollection of the blind bigotry re cently displayed by not a few fanatical members, whose entrance into the House was materially helped by many of our people, prove to a demonstration the worth of the expressions of good-will so lavishly uttered by candidates for Parliamentary honours on the eve of the election. Following the dictates of their consci ences, I trust your flock, in union with all our Diocesans, will over bo mindful of their duty to God, to themselves, and to our dear children, in the all important work of reli gious education. As to tho oilier question of which you spoke to me during my recent visitation of your district, L need only repeat what I have always held and ever affirmed: 1. That to brand, with the stigma of drunkenness, r.lio youth of Now Zea land, were a gross libel on the gene rality of the youth, and a grievous wrong to our fair colony. 2. That no mere Act of Parliament will ever succeed in making a nation sober. 3. That Prohibition, despite its inquisi torial and statutory penalties, can never effectually prohibit. 4. That it were sheer folly to think that the intemperate language and vio lent methods of faddists or political agitator^ can bring about any real or lasting reform unless the moral as pect thereof be based upon a thor oughly religiouspriuciple—a religious principle well known to, and relied upon by our clergy and people. Finally.—No matter how plausible the plea, never is it allowable to attempt the redressing of one wrong by the infliction of another no less grave. Wishing You and Yours Every Blessing, I Eemain, Yours Faithfully in Christ, f J. J. GRIMES, S.M., 11 217 Bishop of Christchurch.



3 -i 2\ Notice of Polling-Day. In pursuance of "The Electoral Act, 1902," I THOMAS WILLIAM TaYLEE, Ec « turning Officer for the Electoral Dis trict of Ash burton, do hereby give notice that, by virtue of a Writ- bearing date the 11th day of NOVEMBER, 1902, under the hand of the Clerk of the Writs, an election will be held for the return of ONE qualified person to serve as member for the said district: and that the latest day for receiv ing nominations of candidates will be the 18th day of NOVEMBER, 1902, and that the poll, if necessary, will be taken at the several polling-places of the said district on the 25th day of NOVEMBER, 1902. The following are the polling-places for the Electoral District of Ashburton :— The Courthouse, Ashburton (principal) The Schoolhouse, Wakanui The Schoolhouse, Tinwald The Schoolhouse, Seafield The Schoolhouse, Dromore The Schoolhouse, Flemington The Schoolhouse, Hinds The Eoad Board Oflice, Mount Soniers The Town Hall, Staveley The Schoolhouse, Greenstreet The Schoolhouse, Mayfieldgg The Schoolhouse, Lowcliffe The Schoolhouse, Hampstead. The Schoolhouse, Winslow The Scihoolhouse, Euapuna The Schoolhouse, Eiffelton The Borough Council Chambers, Ash burton The Eangitata Eoad Board Office, Lismore The Schoolhouse, Westevfleld The Schoolhouse, Alford I'orest Tho Schoolhouse, Baling Tho Schoolhouse, Lougbeach The Clent Hills Homestead And, in pursuance of " The Alcoholio Liquors Sale Control Act, 1895," and " The Licensing Poll Eegulation A ot, 1899," I do further give notice that on the 25th day of NO YE M BE It, aforesaid, and simultaneously with tho taking of the above mentioned Poll, a Poll of the Electors of the said dis trict will be taken at the several Polling Places above stated as to 1. Whether the number of Licenses exist ing in the District is, to continue, 2. Whether the number of Licenses exist ing in the District is to be reduced, 8. Whether no Licenses are to be granted in the District. Dated the 13th day of November. T. W. TAYLEE, 11 122 Eeturning Officer.



PUBLIC NOTICES. To the Electors of Ashburton Resident in Hampstead. T ADIES AND GENTLEMEN,— I regret that my limited time for addressing the Electors in outlying portions of the district has prevented me from addressing you in your Hchoolroom, and I invite you all to my meeting TO-NIGHT, in the Arcade, At 8 o'clock. John SlcLachlan. 11228 Ashburton Electorate. TO THE ELECTORS OF ASHBUETON T ADIES AND GENTLEMEN,— I regret that the time at my disposal will not Pe?m.i£ 9f me speaking at ALLEKTQN. «folut McLachlan, MR McLACHLAN'S Committee Rooms are open daily up till 5.30 p.m. and from 8 till 9 p.m. in the evening. Ashburton Electorate.



"T HEREBY GIVE NOTICE THAT JOHN AIcLACHLAN, Of Doylesfcon, Farmer," WILLIAM BROCK, Of Hampstead, Schoolmaster ALBERT AGER, Of Ashburton, Architect, John Stiulliolmc, junr., Of Coldstream, Hinds, Farmer, Have been duly nominated as Candidates at the Election for the Electoral District $ Ashburton. V '11,I 1, W. TAYLER, I Returning Officer. If Ashburton, November 15, 1902. li 183 Saioke New Venus



Mr John Stndholme, junr., ■VTKTILL be pleased to meet.the Electors at WATERTON LIBRARY, TO-NIGHT, MONDAY, November 24th. Seats reserved for Ladies. Commence at 7.30 p.m, —.-.-:— T7\AIRTON Sections, viz: — Lots 11 and 12, each containing I acre. and I Lot 81, also ■' 3cv3 :. Apply to' ■'•■■'■ T. BULLOCK^ STRANGE'S 7 Sample Rooms in Burnett street.



'ASHFHJTvTON' NO T.rCRN'SE COUNCIL. What about the Revenue ? Colonial Revenue UNDER. LICENSE - The People pay to the Trade £3,000.000 And the; Trado contributes to the Ifcvfsnue .£600,000 And Keeps ... £2,400,000 The people have nothing, and added costs for crime, etc. UNDER NO-LICENSE ' The People contribute to the Revenue .£600,000 And keep £2,400,000 The trade pets nothing, and has to find something better to do. WHICH IS BEST ? j



Local Eevenue. UNDER LICENSE— Ashburton Electorate (population 10,500) pays to the Trado ... £52,000 The Trade contributes to Local bodies ... ... ... £400 And Keeps £52,100 The people have nothing, and added costs. UXDEE NO-LICENSE— I The people contribute to Local Bodies,£4oo And Keep ... ... £52,100 which they spend in all sorts of profitable ways, improving every useful business and the demand for labour, and increasing the comfort and happiness of their homes. Again. WHICH IS BEST ? Convictions for Briinken j ness per annum,



Under License— In the Colony ... Ito each 95 parsons Under No-License— In Clutha, ... Ito each 1,963 persons And again, WHICH IS BEST ? 11 224 __„ Public Mot ices The TcmiMTiince Question. OATISFACTOEY written answei-3 have been received to the questions placed before the Parliamentary Candidates from the New- Zealand Temperance Alliance from Messrs Bkock, Studholme, ]un., and Agek. Mr McLachlan declined to answer them. E. EAINE, 11 235 Hon. Sec. No License Council. EESULTS BY LIMELIGHT. THE Oddfellows' Hall has been secured by the "No License" Party for To-morrow Night for the convenience of the Ashburton public, when results of the Election both of Local Option and Candi dates will be thrown upon the sheet as;they come in from various parts, the information being supplied by the Maii* and Guardian Office, Open from 8.30. Collection for Hall expenses. 11 234 vVanted, WANTED— Boy about 15; must be able to milk and help in mill.—T. Eollitt, Walranui Mill. 11219



•"Orr^TEl} KNOWN,—That I have all f V kinds of Annuals, Dahlias, etc., etc., for sale.—Jas. Porter, Nurseryman, Allenton. 11—23* ] T^TEW Tea Booms—Mrs F. D. Lowe be#s j JJ^ to inform the public of Ashburton I and District that she has opened Tea Booma in Tancred Street, in premises ad joining Mr Stonyer's offices. 11 234 "^T^EESH and Smoked Barracouta, also JLJ fresh Soles and all kinds of fresh fifh by express To-uight.—J. H. Jewitt. Tele \ phone 115. KEROSENE down again, 4s per tin, 8s per case. 25lbs Oatmeal 4s. Sago, Tapioca, and Pearl Barley each 2d per lb. New Christmas Fruits and new season's Teas just landed, at Carson and Co.'s, Tancred street. Tj"<|BEE "Wheels and Coaster Brakes from 25s at the Eclipse Cycle Co., Tancred Street Ashburton. BOYS' Own Annual, Chums, Bo Peep, (new volumes); Temporal Power, The Highway of Fate, Saveta the Fearless, Paul Kelver, The Branded Prince, A Prince of good Fellows, For a young Queen's bright Eyes, A Circular Study, Little Mother Meg. A Large supply of Prize and Keward Books landing from London—Poets, Bibles, Prayer and Hymns, Birthday Books, and a great variety of Leather Goods. —H. M. Jones. A VERY Special Line in Ladies Cashmere Hose. 150 pairs only at one shilling a pair, showing at the door. Also a nice assortment of Blousings, Prints, Muslins, Laces, etc., and a general, porting up of New Lines for the seaqon'^" triage at H. C. Barrett's, •t.'JPha"Ha,il^-East' street.



A POINT worth your oonsid^ktion is , a Cash Discount arrangement w h ere . by you benefit on sniail purchases. Discount at the rate of one shilling in the pound allowed to all cash buyers of niutmence worth and upwards at H, C. Barrett's, Drapery, Clothing, ans Bippt' Warehouse, East street, rJX} O,WJ^BI6S.'6F PHONOGEAFHS^OR GRAPHOPHONES. WE have just unpacked 900 of the New Moulded Colombia Records. A j yery fin?, selection, astonishingly loud and clear. Come early and get a good pick. A. T- Bk WILLIAMS, East Street.



LOUR at Lowest Prices— 251b Bag .. .. 3s 6d 501b .. .. 6s 3d 1001b,, .. ..12s 2001b „ .. .. 2?s FRUIT— ! New Currants per lb ... 0 5 „ Sultanas, per lb .. 0 7 „ Raisins (Eleme) .. 0 5^ „ Seeded Raisins .. 0 7 „ Layer Figs  .. 0 8 „ Cooking Figs . .. 0 7 „ Dried Apricots .. 0 10 „ „ Peach p.? .. 0 9 „ „ Pears ... 0 9 „ „ Apples ... 0 9 „ Prunes .. 0 8 FISH— Herrings (Fresh) per tin 0 7 I „ Kippered „ .. 010 „ In Tomato Sauce.. 0.10 „ Red, 8 for 10 Auckland Mullet, per tin .. o 7 Salmon steak „ .. 10 „ flats „ .. 0 10 » good „ .. 0 8 Oysters, per tin ..08 Sardines, best, patent opener, tin 1 0 Sardines „ „ 0 9 Sardines in tomato Sauce 0 6 Sardines, small tins .. 0 4 Sardines, large .. 0 10 Hudson's Extract of Sap, 14lb box 510 9 Packets for 1 0 Gates' Extract of Soap, per box 0 6 PEEL— Lemon, per lb ..' 0 7 Citron, per lb ..14 Mixed, perlb .. 0 8 Per 71b Tin .. 3 9 CANDLES— Wax, per lb 6id, by box .. 0 6| Colonial, per lb, old, by box 0 5^ Price's (English) per lb .. 0 7 Piano, self-fitting, per box .. 0 10 Sago, Tapioca, Pearl Barley, and Split Peas .. .. 0 2 GOLDEN SYRUP, 21b Tin 7d, 4lbtinls., 71b tin Is 9d, 14lb tin 3s 3d, 281b tin 5s 9d, 561b tin 11s TREACLE, 21b tin 6d, 41b tin Is, 71b tin Is 9d Anchovy Paste, C and B, per jar 1 3 Ham and Chicken, C and B, per jar 1 3 Bloater Paste, C and B, per jar 1 .3 „ Morton's, per tin 0 6 PEPPER,— ilb Tins ..■ .. 0 4 - ilb Tins .. .. 0 8 ! lib Tins .. ... 14 I HONEY, per jar Bd, Is, and .. 19 Hops, per lb ..10 Ginger (whole) per lb .. 14 Brown Sugar, per lb .. 0 2| Corks, per doz .. 0 2 „ per gros3 .. 16 SAUCE, 3 bottles for .. 10 „ Quarts, per bottle .. 16 „ Mellor's, large bottle .. 13 „ L and P, large bottle .. 2 6 „ Tomato „ .. 0 9 PICKLES, assorted, per bottle .. 0 10 Capt White's, per bot 2 fi BLUE, Keen's, per lb .. 0 10 „ Reckett's, bag, per lb .. 010 „ „ square, per lb C 10 Washing Fluid, per bottle .. 0 6 Ammonia, per bottle .. 0 6 Linoleum Reviver, per bottle .. 10 Linoline per bottle ... 10 Tan Oil ... .. 10 Quick Shine, per tin .. •. 0 6 Sand Soap (Pearson's) .. 0 5 „ „ stag, 3 cakes for 1 0 Chutnee, per bottle .. 10 VINEGAR, Champion's, per bottle 010 „ Colonial, per bottle 0 6 „ Draught, per gallon 2 6 Maypole Soap, per cake .. 0 6 MUSTARD, D.S.F, i's .. 0 6 „ -Ib .. 0 10 „ Ib .. 18 „ „ Loose, per lb 13 SALT, Dairy, 71b bag .. .. 0 8 141b bag .. 14 1 Fine, per cwt. .. 4 3 Saltpetre per lb ..... 0 6 Linseed, whole, per lb  0 3 ground, per lb „* 0 4 Lime Juice (ship), per bottle ... 10 Raspberry Syrup t p©r bottle ... 1 3 Lemon Squash, per bottle .. 10 Fruifc Drinks (assorted) , ... 10 Lemonade Crystals | .. 0 9



I JOHN OKR AND CO. i i JOHN OER AM) CO. SPECIAL CASH PRICE LIST. Hams and Bacon, Grain Fed. Best Kerosene^ 4s itertin, 8s per case. Finest Snowdrop Sugar, per Ib 3fd, c 701b bag 14s 6d.



OlL—Hair Oil, per bottle ... 0 6 Salad Oil, 5d and. ... 0 10 Castor (Morton's), 5d and 0 10 Lucca, C and B, large .. 2 4 AClD—Courts' acetic, Is 9d and 2 II . Tar tarie, perl b . .. 110 Citric Crystals, per lb ... 2 6 STARCH—Beckett's per box .. 0 6 Berger's „ ... 0 6 My „ .. 0 5 Cowman's, loo&e, per lb 0 6 Washing Soda, per lb ..01 '"Whiting " " 0 1 NUTS-Walnuts, per lb V! 0 6 Barcelona „  0 8 Soft-shell Almonds .. 010 Almonds, cooking, per lb 1 2 „ Jordan, per lb 2 4 Jelly Powders, assorted . 0 6 BAKENG POWDER— Edmond's, large tins .. 0 11 Chef, large tins .. 010 Nash's large tin o 9 BLACKING— DandM, per doa .. 04| per tin  0 2 Nuggett, per tin .. l o BLACKLEAD— Zebra, per doz{  0 9 Nixey'e, por doz .. 0 9 Dome, pev doz .. 0 6 Electric Sfcovo Polish, per tin .. 0 6 Enanieline, per tin .. 0 6 Tilazerine, per tin ..05 Egg Preservative, Norton's por tin 1 0 Norton's tins .. 2 6 OATMEAL - Gore, per 251b bag 4 0 Oatina, per bag ... .. lg. Semolina, pur bag  ... 10 Germinia, per bag ... .. 10 Quaker Oats, per packet .. 010 Crown' Oats, pit packet  0 9 Preset veil Ginger, in jars ... 010 „ per lb ..08 Currie P.»w<ler, C and B ' .'. Oil Capers, Cand B 0 11 Carraway's, per lb .. 0 8 | C'JothesPegs, per doz ... 0 14 I CORN FLOUB— Brown and Poison's par lb .. 0 7 Saxon, per lb ..OS Mabena, per lb ... 0 7 Haricot Beans, per lb 0 3J Lent-els, per lb .. 0 31 CREAM OF TARTAR— Morton's, per lb .. 13 Carbonate of Soda, per lb ... 0 8 EPSOM SALTS- Morton's, per 71b box ... 2 0 „ per doz ... 0 5 Extract of Beef (Liebig's) .. 19 Bovril • • .. 19 MATCHES— Plaids, per packet ... 0 4 250's per packet .. 0 10 1000's per box 4d, doz .. 010 Royil, per doz .. 0 10 Safeties, large ... 0 8 small .. 0 3 MACCAEONI, per lb .. o 6 per 41b box .. 1 10 VERMICELLI, ber lb .. 0 6 per 41b box .. 1 10 COCOA—Van Houten's £Ib tin 0 11 3-lbtin 1 9 lib tin 3 3 Auslebrook's, tin 9d, Jib Is fid, and lib 2 10 Cadbury's, }lb .. 0 10 ilb ..18 Fry's Homoepathic, Ub 4|d, ilbS^d, lib ... 1 i,i CHOCOLATE—Cadbury's ilb Cake 0 7 Robinson's Patent Barley, per tin 0 9 „ Patent Groats, per tin 0 9 MlLK—Milkmaid per tin .. 0 7* | MEATS— Corned Beef, Spiced Beef, and Roast Beef, per tin .. 1 o Sheep's-Tongues (Fairfield), tin 1 2 Ox Tongue, per tin .. 3 6 Rabbit andßacon, per tin .. 10 Potted Ham, per tic .. 0 3 SOAP— Best Almond Scented, per bar 0 10 ,08 0 6 Victory, per bar .. 0 6 Toilet, 4 in a box ... 10 Monkey, per lar .. 0 6 Sapolio, per bar ... o 6 Disinfectant Powder, per tin, 9d, Is, and ... i 3 Disinfectant Fluid, 6d and .. 10 Williams' Juno Tobacco, per stick 9d, perlb- .. 5 0 Carriage Candles, 6d, Bd, lOd, Price's per lb .. 10 ESSENCES— C and B, assorted  0 9 Colonial, assorted  0 5 JAMS—lib tins per doz ... 8 Easpberry, per tin .. 0 6 Strawberry .. 0(5 Preserved Raspberry, 2Jlb tins 1 0 Strawberies, „ 10 Tomatoes „ 0 10 Icing Sugar, per lb .. 0 6 Castor do ..06 Rennet (Vissier's) per bot 0 9 i Imperial Cheese* McLaren's  2 Q



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