EPHEMERIS

SUN.

Phases of the Moon for September.

Mail Notices.

Mails close for the following places, as under, subject to the necessary alterations. SATURDAY, Sept. 13. For Northern Ports and Westport, per Rotomahana, at 6 p.m. SAN FRANCISCO MATL. TUESDAY, Sept. 1". For Northern Ports and West Coast, also Samoa, Hawaii, Philippines, Japan, United States, Canada,. etc, also Continent of Europe and United Kingdom, via San Francisco (due London Oct. 18th), per Rotomahana, at 5.45 p.m.

IN MEMORIAM.

Tn loving remembrance of Ellen Sturgeon, died September 12th, 1901 ; aged 43 years. A precious one from via is gone, A voice we loved is stilled, A place is vacant in our home, Which never can be filled. God in His wisdom has recalled, The boon His love had given ; And though the body lingers here, The soul is safe in heaven. —Inserted by her loving husband and children.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1902.

A good deal has been said and written lately about the prospects in South Africa as a field for emigrants from elsewhere, and there seems to be a general agreement that just now things are not looking very bright, especially in the Transvaal and the late Free State. A very graphic description of tho state of Johannesburg at the present time is given by the Special Correspondent of the " Sydney Morning Herald," who states that it is probably the most unsettled city in the universe. It is full of disbanded irregulars and unemployed civilians, and is in a stiite of absolute chaos. The cost of living there is enormous, it being almost impossible to exist for less than 15s per day. Notwithstanding the number of ixuem ployed, great difficulty is experienced in working the mines, there being only 35,000 hands now, whereas when hostilities broke out 150,000 native boys were employed. This labour problem is lik«ly to become a very serious matter, for the mine owners will not pay white men the wages they require so long as native labour can be got at a much lower rate. Even the blacks will not work at the old rates for they had m ride quite a harvest during the war, and do not take kindly to the altered conditions. Some of the mining companies have entered into an agreement with the Governor of Mo zambique, enabling them to recruit native labour from 11 at county, aud about 000 men have already arrived at Johannesburg from there. " There is no doubt," siys the " Herald" c >rrespondsnt, " that Johannes burg, in the near future, will be the'fieldTof ,>ue of tin-; largest fights yet waged between capital and labour, and with the class'of mKti now on the field we may expect tha .struggle to be severe and determined. 1' He goes on to say that "robbery and murder are the order of the day, and since the advent af pence the Rand has averaged .iver two murders per weok. Sandbagging 13 a nightly occurrence — even tho police themselves have suffered from this form of attack—and a skilled clique of burglars effect with impunity several robberies daily in various parts of tho city." [t )3 very ovident that under present cir cumstances ths Rand, at any rate, is not a desirable place to go to, and any young men in New Zealand who may have contempla ted leaving here just now would act with more prudence if they wait for a whi'e before taking that step./ There is no doubt, however, that the Transvaal is a country of vast resources, and a great revival there is only a matter of time.

A.N interesting article in " The Pilot" of July 2(3, by Mr F. H. Kitchin, deals very fully with the shipping tradr with trade of South Africa. south Africa. He considers that the

Americans and Germans have got a good start of the British in the race for the control of this trade. , He points out that for years past it has been in the hands ofc a ring of " Conference " 1 ings/ who have tied the shippers to them selves by means of a system of deferred rebates on freights, with the practical result that the ring could charge what it chose. An attempt has now been made to broak this ring, and in July last Messrs Houston and Co. and the Prince line besran an independent freight service from 2sow York to South Africa, and have forced the American section of the Conference lines to reduce their freights to about 103 a ton in order to maintain the competition. Although this rate cannot pay the shipping companies it has given American manufacturers a great advantage in the fight for the South Afri can trade. Fortunately for the British shippers, the Messrs Houston have now inaugurated a service from Liverpool to South Africa, and the freight war has been extended to the British side, and.rate* are coming down vapidly. We cannot foresee how it will end, but while it lasts it will benefit manufacturers on both sides of the Atlantic and South African consumers as well. The disturbing element from the shipping companies'standpoint, would seem to be the difficulty of getting return car goes, and this is one of the reasons why the New Zealand Government has so far foeen unable to arrange for a steam service to South Africa. Another ten son is, of course, ths present abnor mally low ratfi of freight between Great Britain and South Africa and between the United States and South Africa, which we have referred to above. It is not at all unlikely that the old condition of things jji&y be reverted to, and that tho ring will fee enlarged and strengthened. At anyrate, it Is'olaar that the shipping trade with South Africa is in a yory unsettled gtate at present.

Local and General.

The WEA'ftfJStt.—A heavy fall of snow was experienced' in Ashbur£on during last night, and this morning nearly a couple of inches lay on the ground, The fall was very slight towards the hills, where only a slight sprinkling was felt.

i The Suspected Plague Patient.—A Wellington telegram states that a specimen f r,om the body of the man at Lyttelton who ].s suspected of being infected with plague jvvas examined fft the head office of the | Health Department, bu,fc gave a negative I result, showing no evidence oi plague. \ This, however, is not conclusive evidence that ifre pase is something otlicj? than plague. Swine Fever.—The pepartment of Agriculture states that although ewin£ fever has been reduced to a minimum, and \ there has been no outbreak for some time, j the Government does not feel Justified in ! saying it has been entirely stamped out in the-colony. A proclamation in last-night's ''Gazette," extends the prohibition as regaeds New South Wales to March, 1903.

Every person who has tried TUSSICUBA says the same thing. It is absolutely infallible in all cases.

Weather Forecast. — Cjptain Edwin wires:—Moderate to strong easterly winds; glass rise; frost to-night.

Warden's CoxrßT.—The application of Edmund Ford, Christchurch, for a prospect ing warrant for 100 acres at High Peak, adjourned from last month, was to-day granted by Major Keddell, the Warden.

Band Concert.— The Ashburton County Bra«s Band advertise that their third popu lar concert will be held in the Oddfellows' Hall on Wednesday, September 24th.

Sheep Worrying.—Mr A. E. Peache, of Mount Somers, is offering a five pound reward for evidence leading to the convic tion of the owner of the dog that ha 3 been killing his sheep. He gives notice that .he will shoot any stray dogs found on his property. Sale of a Station.— Mr A., McFarlane, of Springburn, has disposed of that grand draught stallion, The Labourer, by Work man, to the Assets Company, at a satisfac tory figure. Fumigation ojl Schools.—Every school in the Wellington district has now been fumigated, by direction of the Health Department. A Press Association telegram states that measles and scarlatina are still prevalent among the children. Crueltt to a Fowl.—-At the Dunedin Police Court yesterday a man was fined i>3 and costs for cruelty to a fowl. He had twisted the bird's neck, but evidently had not broken it, as when he went on plucking, the fowl continued, to show that life was not extinct.

Change op Business.—Mr Matthew Gil monr announces that having purchased the old established business of Mr H. A. Flower he is now supplying confectionery from the foremost makers and pastry from the best ingredients. Ho is prepared to cater for parties and weddings, and makes a specialty of wedding and birthday cakes. He wants 2000 dozen eggs.

Another New Plough.—At Donald (Vic toria) a few days ago a large number of far mers witnessed the trial" of a recently in vented six-furrow skim plough, with seed sower and fertiliser attached. The imple ment, which was drawn with ease by three horse?, gave every satisfaction. It is to be exhibited at the Royal show in Melbourne this month. Scarcity op Teachers.—The South Canterbury Education Board still find it difficult to get teachers to fill vacancies, and at a meeting of the Board yesterday the chaiimau said it was only after strenuous efforts and much difficulty that some of the smaller schools had been kept staffed. Sodden Death. — A Press Association telegram from Wellington states that Mr E, G. Walsh, a storekeeper of Blenheim, complained of illness as he was walking along Lambton Quay yesterdny morning, and died in a few minutes, beforo medical assistance could be obtained.

A New Gas Lamp. — Among the many new improvements in acetylene gas lamps is Lucas's latest Luminator Gas Lamp. This new lamp is exceptionally neat in design, and most economical in regard to tho quantity of carbide used. It differs from the ordinary lamp, in having a spring bracket also a powerful magnifying reflec tor, covered with flint glass, thereby doing away with the trouble of a burnt reflector; Messrs Oatea, Lowry, and Co., Burnett street, are the local agents.—(Advt.)

Sedition in India'. —An echo of the Indian Mutuny has arisen in Bombay, say 3 a telegram to a London paper of July 19. At Lucknow a Yogi has boen arrested for preaching sedition to a Rajput regiment. He is believed to be a chief of Shankarpur, a bold and bitter rebel leader, whose record of crime is surpassed only by Nana Sahib. When crushed by General Grant, the chief fled to Nepaul with a price on his head. Ho recently quitted his asylum, and was arrested, as stated above. He has been seat to Shaukaujrar for identification.

An Evangelical Move jib nt. —Dr Torrey, the evangelist, in reply to a question by a '-' Lyttelton Timos " reporter, stated that a very strong evangelical movement wag taking place all over the United States at present. There were many people who took np Christian Science, but ib now geemed to him to have spent its force. The churches with the largest congregations were those which were thoroughly ortho dox. A Unitarian newspaper recently sent a reporter round the churches of Chicago

i to see which had the largest attendances I and the largest proportion of men. The j award was given to the Unitarians. The cause of Christianity, he added, was making rapid strides in the universities of the States. Without speaking definitely, he would say that about 75 per cent, of the students were members of ths evangelical churches. A Generous Attitude.—Moore whose sentence for writing threatening letters to ! Sir J. Q-, Ward was remitted, was enter. } tamed ab a dinner prior to his departure ! for South Africa on Saturday last. Be fore leaving he received from the Acting* Premier the following letter, which was read at an impromptu smoke concert:— "Dear Sir, -Your father and brothers have asked mo to oblige them by giving you a note in case it may be necessary for you to have n,y opinion when in South Africa. I can only say that I believe you to be an able and a capable man, and 1 have no doubt in my opinion, that the sending of your letter to me, and which has occasioned you some trouble, was done impulsively, j and without any evil intent. 1 shall be I pleased to hear of yoir success in South I Africa. Yours faithfully, J. G. Ward." ', Moore ?aid that Sir Joseph had done all j that was possible on his behalf with great | promptitude. In fact, he could not have I done more for his own brother. He had i received a full pardon and was not obliged fco leave Iho colony. He did so from choice. He left the colony 3atitfied that his work upon the frozen merit industry would re ceive full attention, being now before a

gelect Parliamentary Committee. A Terrible Experience.—An opossum trapper named Barton has (says an Aus tralian paper) ha 3 a terrible experience on the Upper Clarence, and survives to tell a tale of endurance that is almo3fc unique. While encamped ia a remote part of the bush, he got both his feet severely frost bitten, and for a remedy placed them in hot water, which turned them completely black as far as the ankle joints. The pain subsequently experienced was intense. After suffering for some days he made his way to the residence of a Mr McPherson on his hands and knees, crawling some miles. He was on the verge of starvation when he arrived at the homestead. Consta ble Dowser conveyed Barton to the district hospital, 30 miles distaut. His condition ,was terpible. The flesh had fallen from his feet, leaving the sinaws exposed view. A Perfect Bicycle.—Any person con templating buying a bicycle should not fail to examine the latest Budge-Whitworth machine, which is undoubtedly the neatest, strongest, and easiest running bicycle in |he marked Easy terms arranged, and •eeooncbhiud machines''tHken' as' part pay ment.—B, D. Johnston, a^ent, Burnett street. ' PUS Tailoring.—We have just received our first two shipments of new summer goods comprising the most up-to-date suitings as now worn at Home. We always encourage .customers to select from the web which is far more satisfacjbory than ordering from small patterns. We have a yery large istock to select from. We employ first class tradesmen-every garment made on our premises. We guarantee aU our work, fit and style at prices thai; will compare favourably with those of any leading New Zealand city firm. We respectfully invite customers to kindly order early to prevent disappointment in the "rush before the ; »Jio,w£ Craighead and Berryman the ' leading tailors Aspurtoa. [Advt.] ( How they deal it out foChma, j She can't have a say at all ; j Her position's very mmor Among the nations one and all. Like a man v*hos,e health is breaking, j Days are numbered and get fewer, ; TJ»tei for cough or .cold he?s taking' W. 13- -WO9PB B4 T Peppermint Core. * STANDJtSH AND PRBEGB Photographers under the Royal patronage drthe Prince and Princess of Wales. Studio Hiph Street, Christchurch.

Correspondence

[We do not hold ourselves responsible for 3 opinions expressed by our correspondents] f

HORSES SOLD BY AUCTION.

TO THE EDITOR.

Sik,—Will you kindly allow me through your columns to draw the attention of the farmers of Ashburton to the excessively high commission they have to pay to the auctioneers for the sale of their horses by auction, I think all will agree with me that 5 per cent, commission with 2s 6d yardage added on the sale of horses with the prices now ruling is unreasonably high. I would not mind paying 2s 6d when a horse is not sold, but when this amount is tacked on to the already high commission ii is altogether unfair. Fancy having to pay £2 2s 6d for the sale of a .£4O horse. Is there any wonder that the farmer is a poor though a hard working man. T can not understand why the Farmers' Co-op, has not taken up this business here, as they have done in Timaru, where they sell I believe for 2\ per cent, commission, with Is [ yardage, which I think is fair to buyer and j seller as well as themselves. Hoping the I farmers will wake up to their position in the matter and speedily bring pressure to bear in the right quarter.—l am, etc., Farmer.

Early Closing.

United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph Wellington, Sept 11

A deputation to the Acting-Premier urged that uniformity for the colony should be arrived at in the matter of early closing, dealt with in the Bill now before Parlia ment.

Sir Joseph Ward, replying, said that the difficulty of inserting a compulsory clause for the whole colony was that there were different conditions in different parts. For that reason any decision arrived at should have reg'ird to local conditions, so that the people could regulate their own closing. The matter, however, would be investi gated.

Football.

The return match, North v South Canter bury, was played at Temuka on Thursday afternoon, and wa3 won by South Canter bury by eleven points to five.

A Charge of Manslaughter.

United Press Association—By Electric " Telegraph Napier, Sept 11 At the Supreme Court to-day, John Cul shaw was charged with manslaughter in, having killed a man named John Hutchison on Coronation Day, August 9th. The evi dence showed that Culshaw had gone, to where Hutchison was in conversation with some friends, and, calling him aside, had struck him on the eye. The bio? caused Hutchison to fall, with the result that he fractured his skull, which caused his death. For the defence it was alleged that Cul shaw had struck the deceased bgcause of an insulting proposal which the latter had made to a woman with whom Culshaw was living. The jury returned a verdict of " Guilty," with a strong recommendation to mercy, on the ground of provocation. Sen tence was deferred until Saturday.

A Compensation Case.

United Pre--s Association—Hy Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Dunedin, September 11

The Arbitration Court heard a compen sation case this afternoon in which Susan North claimed £250 from the Refrigerating Company for tho death of her husband. Deceased was engaged conveying.paunches whea he fell over an embankment of 10ft, receiving concussion of the spine. The defeuce was that deceased, who was sub ject to epileptic fits, had fallen while in a fit. The Court considered the evidence fell far short of proving the deceased had a fit when he fell, and gave judgment for ,£233 4s Bd, with 15gs costs.

News in Brief.

Umbrellas to the value of £ 17,476 were imported into New Zealand last year, Mr F. Nokes distributes with this issue a circular stating that he is holding a sale of boots and shoes. During the currency of this sale, all goods will be reduced, and genuine bargains will be given. Mr J. Wilson notifies that his new season's wall papers have arrived. They wilt'be found quite different to anything of the sort before imported into the town, and are chaste designs. > It is proposed to establish a Subsidiary High Court for New Zealand of tho Ancient Order of Foresters, and a conference of delegates is to be held at Napier. A disease which is causing serious losses to the farmers of the district has broken out among the stock at Sassafras, Tasmania. Numbers of pigs and cattle are dying, pre sumably from the same disease. The Eiffel To we is to be eclipsed by a gigantic globe, which will be the sensation at the forthcoming World's Fair, to be hgld in St. Louis, United States, America, tfhe globe m question is to be 700f<; in height, and will "contain a roof garden, theatre, circus rings, and an observation

tower. A wealthy tea planter has determined to establish fox-hunting in India, and has asked Mr George B. Gordon, of Melbourne, to undertake tho commission of supplying

the foxes, which are to be let loose on the planter's grounds. A Brisbane paper says that it is believed that the Queensland Government propose to float another loan at a comparatively early date, The indications point to the loan being £2,000,000, but it may not be raised at one time. The " Wairarapa Daily Times" recalls the fact that it was thirty-four years ■ onj' j Saturday last since the battle of Te Ngutu o-to inanu (" Beak of the Bird") was fought, when Major Yon Tempsky and a number of officers were killed, and the British sustained such a heavy reverse at the hands of the Maoris.>

CABLE NEWS

United Presa Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, Sept. 10 The rescued miners from the Union Pit were able to walk. They never lost hope, and prayed mostly. They lost count of the time. They had no food, but were able to obtain water. The King has approved of a second war medal to be awarded only to those who were serving on January 1, 1902, and had ooin pleted eighteen months' service in South Africa. The Miwaru jettisoned 26,000 carcases. The contents of her other holds were dis charged in excellent condition. At the instance of the butter trade and the Agricultural Societies, Mr E. W.Han- , bury, the president of the Board of Agri culture, has agreed to amend the But terine Bill to prohibit the sale of butter contain ing more than 20 per cent of moisture. Butter containing between 16 and 20 per cent must be labelled " adulterated butter The editor and publisher of the " Irish People " have been summoned under the Crimes Act for intimidation, Paris, Sept 10 " Le Matin " semi-officially announces that the political attitude of the Marquis de Montebello, the French Minister at St Pet ersburg, has caused his recall. It is untrue that the Czar resents this action. Suva, Sept 11 Madame Melba find the new Governor of Fiji are passengers by the Miowera, which has arrived here. London, Sept. 11. The King and Queen visit the City on October 18th, returning to Buckingham Palace via South London. They attend a thanksgiving service at the Abbey on the 19th.

The Eoyal Commission on the war con sists of Lord Elgin, Lord Esher, Sir D. Taubman-Goldie, Field-Marshal Sir Henry Norman, Admiral Hopkins, Sir John Edge, and Sir John Jackson. Professor Dewar, addressing the British Association for the Advancement of Science at Belfast, declared that Germany was two generations ahead of Great Britain in gene ral education, training, and specialised equipment. Kilauea, Stromboli, and two Alaskan vol canoes are in active eruption. Marconi is communicating perfectly be tween Cornwall, Gibraltar and Spezzia. Pekin, Sept. It

M. Lessar, Russian Minister in Fekin, advised the Russian Commander in Man churia to expel the British officials conduct ing the Chines 6 postal work. Melbourne, Sept. 11 The Government intended to renew the term of the Factory Act. The Act now lapses by reason of the dissolution, and with it the statutory minimum of wages ceases to exist. The elections have been fixed to take place three weeks hence. Adelaide, Sept. 11 Splendid rains have commenced falling in the northern areas. Sydney, Sept 11. Tho Chief Inspector of Collieries, in his evidence, said he found gas in various parts of tho Mount Kernb 1 a mine after the ac cident.

The Australian Workers' Union has de clared the shearers strike off. The mem bers ai-e instructed to accept the Pastoral ists' Union agreement. Want of funds and the legal proceedings are given as the rea son for their action. - Norfolk Island Sept. 11 A whaleboat, in charge of Byron Adams, had made fa^t to a whale, when another whale came up and struck the boat. Adams was killed, and another of the cre^r was slightly injured.

The Boer Generals.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph^Copyright. London, Sept. 11. The Boer Generals a'*ked for the retro cession of the territory ceded to Nntnl. They protested against the compulsory administration of the oath r«f. allegiance to burghers, and expressed dissatisfaction fchat there had been no Coronation amnesty.. Mr Chamberlain, decliued to give the Generals an interview until their disposi i ion to re-open the terms of surrender was abandoned. He siated that the Imperial Government would not hinder any gener ous intentions that Matal and the Cape might have regarding rebels. He referred fo Mr Roitz's hostile speeches as justifying his exclusiqn from South Africa. Botha said it was unfair to visit the sing and follies of one man on others; let the offender suffer. He appealed to Mr Cham berlain to trust the surrenderors. Mr Chamberlain replied:—"We trust them entirely until 'hey give reason to doubt." He assured Botha that there would be no compulsory acquisition of land for colonisation without ample opportunity being given for criticism.

The Hayti Incident.

United Press Association—Uy Electric Telegraph — Copy righ 14,I 4, New York, Sept. 11 A cable message from Gonavies asserts that Killick personally fired the magazine of the Crete-a-Pierrot, sinking with the §hip, which was moored to the shore. Two thousand Government troops sur rendered at Aguadulce through famine.

Peculiar Divorce Case.

MISTAKEN IDENTITY.

S^dnet, Sept. 11 A peculiar case was beard in the Divorce Court to-day. Mary Green petitioned for a divorce from William Green, well known in business circles. She alleged that Green deserted her in 1868. The petitioner ad mitted that she had lived in New Zealand under the name of Walker, being under engagement to a gentleman of that name. Her son took the name. She kept the Tra falgar Hotel, in Castlereagh street, a few years ago, her son holding the license. The respondent, who is a married man, denied that he ever knew the petitioner, and satisfied the judge that it was a case of mistaken identity. Petitioner's counsel admitted that a mistake had been made, aud the petition was dismissed with costs against her.

The Worthington Case.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. I ' Melbourne, Sept. 10 ■&ror_thington was before the Court to ! dayV ' Prosecutrix stated that on orieoc | casion she hesitated about paying'£2oo, but Worthington gave her a letter addressed Ito " Isis " and couched in mystical lan guage and she advanced the money. The Magistrate declined to reduce bail. ' Melbourne, September 11 Worthington was committed tot trial. When as.k'ed if ho wished' tb say he said—"There is a great deal t have to say at the proper time and in the proper place."

Victorian Railways

Melbourne, September 11. The report of the Koyal Commission oa the management j^E railways asserts that the experiments of the so-called non-poli tical management of the railways have not been satisfactory, either to the general pub lic or to the employees. The accounts have not been properly kept, and did not clearly represent the results of the work of the Department. The merchandise and passenger rates w ore such as would not be commended by any man of sound business capacity." Thp Minister had" no control id. the management, and his appoirijftne'nt Was ' misleading to "the Department, ajjH a deception to''the public. T;he report're conjmends a commission of three, with tb,e Minister as Chairman, the Minister $o fyave the. power" to veto, the decisions qf th^e Board by a written memorandum* wh'ch would be presented to Parliament with the railway reports, <

PARLIAMENT.

Legislative Council

Wki.lington, Sept. 11 The Council met at 2.30 p.mr

RAILWAYS SUPERANNUATION,

Mr Holmes resumed the debate on the second reading «f the Government Railways- Superannuation Fund Bill. He compUined that there was no provision in the measure for the maintenance of the widow of a man who died soon after becoming superan nuated. '."'.'.",':'.'.

Mr Jenkinson thought a vote of railway servants should be taken before the scheme outlined in the Bill was brought into eperation. . ; After further, debate the Bill was read a second time and referred to a Select Com mittee. STATE COAL MINES.

In Committee on the State Coal Mines Act Amendment Bill, Mr McLean entered a protest against the clause enabling pay. ments to be made by the Government without appropriation. The Hill was reported without; amend ment, read a third time, and passed.

MINING BILL On the motion to go into Committed Ofl the Mining Act Amendment Bill, there was considerable debate regarding the Para para leases. Most of the speakers Agreed with the provision in this connection. Sev« ' eral members, however, objected that the clause would give power to any Govern ment to give effect to some of the worst features of the American trust abuses.... It; was also complained that it was difficult to see exactly what the effect of the <ilaus«* would be. Ultimately the Minister agreed to postpone consideration of the section. Progress was then reported. GOVERNMENT BILLS

The following Government Bills we're read a second time:—Birds Nuisance, Share-, brokers, Fisheries Encouragement, and the Land Transfer Act Amendment. LOCAL BlfiLS The following Local Bills were read a second time:—City of Christchurch Elec tric Power and Loan Empowering Bill, Pah iatua County Council Empowering Bill and Dilworth Trustees Bill. The Egmont County Districts Adjust ment Bill went through Committee without i amendment, and was read a third time. The Council rose at 5 p.m.

House of Representatives.

Wellington, Sept. 11.

The House met at 2.30 p.m,

In Committee on the Electoral Bill, Mr Ell's amendment to clause 6, that an eight per cent, quota shall not be added to the population in any area within five miles of the post offices in Auckland Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin was carried by 34 vote 3to 29. .

Mr R. McKenzio moved an amendment to clause 7, reducing the quota from 1250 to 250, which was lost on the voices. ,

A further proposal to reduce the quota to 550 was carried by 32 votes to 29.

Sir' William K'issell moved that the Com missioners in making any addition to or deduction from'the population shall dimin ish the area of the country rather than sub urban constituencies. This was carried. . . 1 At olause 14, sub-clause 5, Mr E. GK Allan. moved to exempt from disqualification mem bers of the Houso of Representatives acting as Royal Commissioners, who shall be 'paid I twenty shillings per day travelling expenses exclusive of fares.

This was lost by 49 to 8. At Clause 21, how vacancies may occur, sub-clause 5-was altered, disqualifying per son from a seat in the House if connoted of crime punishable by two instead of five years' imprisonment. Mr Tannor proposed a new clause, dis qualifying a person found guilty of a cor rupt practice from having his name placed on the roll during that period for which the disqualification extends. This was lost by 37 votes to 17. 1 The House adjourned at 5.30 o'clock." 1 r The House resumed at 7.30. '-t ELECTORAL BILL.

The House resumed in Committee on the Electoral Bill. ' '•■'■" J

' 4t clause 66, dealing with a supplemen tary roll, Mr Massey moved to add a proviso that a list of all claims for enrolment accepted by the Registrar after the printing of the main rpU shal} bp open to inspection by $h§ public. " Mr Pirani urged that the system adopted, in Wellington, which had proved a great success, should be adopted throughout the colony. ■

The amendment was lost by 35 votes to -26. In reply to Mr Fisher, Sir Joseph Ward said the difficulty regarding the enrolment of members of the theatrical profession was that they were never long enough in any one place to qualify them as electors, but he would insert at the end of the Bill a provision to meet such cases. / At clause 79, Mr J. Allen moved an amendment, the effect of which would be to give electors rights to all, instead of con fining such electors rights to commercial i travellers and seamen.

Sir Joseph Ward opposed the amendment contending that under it there would be no safety or secrecy. It would also lead to personation, and would require an alteration of the whole electoral laws of the •olonyj which could not be done this session. The proposal was rejected by 41 votes to 11.

A further amendment by Mr Pirani extending electors' rights to those who may, on account of il|ness, be unable to attend $, poll, or who' may 10 absent from t^e di§ trict on th.c day of polling, wasjosj;.' " "° Mr Monk moved that any m^xied woman in a country ■'electorate who may, from physical unfitness, or the bad state of roads, be unable to attend on polling day, an&ll be entitled to an elector's right. " 1 I Lost by 36 votes to 23. - . f Mr A. L. D. Fraser moved to include co j operative labourers as entitled to electoral rights. „ Lost by 37 votes to 23. At clause 98, deposit by a candidate, Mr Heke moved to increase the deposit to £25 instead of £10, as provided by the Bill. Lost on the voices, as was also a proposal to forfflit the deposit if a candidate did not poll ono-fourth instead of one-tenth of the number of votes received by the successful candidate. '■'..;

It was agreed, on the voices, that a poll ing booth may be appointed at any place where there are at least fifteen voters.

Mr Miller moved a proviso to clause 108, that any voting machine approved by the Colonial Secretary may be substituted for the ballot box in recounting votes, but, after sojne discussion, the motion was with drawn. ■■..-... ..,.;.

'Clause 114 wap postponed for thepttrnqE^ of. re-drafting the pr.o.yisiq}i to, pre.ve.rjfc >" paid scrutineer from 1 voting.- ; !"' "■ 1 At clause 122, Mr £U moved an amend ment as to the mode of voting^ providing that the voter is to makeacros9, having its centre within a square opposite the name of the candidate for whom he desires |io vote, instead' of marking qut't'he name, of jihe. o^ndida|ie for whom he desfres not to va'te, ' ' ■ '"'■'' ■" • ''■•-" " '""'' '""' "* Clause 137, providing for a second ballot, was struck out without debate, the voting being 35 to 26. Progress was reported, and the House rose at 2.33 a.m. '

THE ASHBURTOh GUARDIAN: FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER ia, I9oa .



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P. FERRIMAN. T^TOETH BEITISH & MERCANTILE Insurance Company Established 1809. Subscribed capital, £2,750,000. Paid-up capital, £687,500. Hre Department—Funds, .£2,731,183. „ Kevenue, £1,559,002. Fire Insurance Agency. AGENT— , £. FKRRIMAN,



FOR SALE. . A POULTRY FARM, doing a 'good business. Large stock of good, e&lthy. and well bred Poultry. * F. FEKRIMAN. ~~ FOR SALE. THE undersigned is instructed by Mb Mooniß to selLf acre of good land, fronting the Alford Forest Road and corner of Andrew Street. Upon the land is erected a comfortable 4 roomed Cottage. Easy terms. F. FERBIMAN, Land and Estate Agent " -" FOR SALE A GOOD Building Site on the North- Easfr Town Bolt, containing two ; Eoods. The section is well stocked with j fruit treos. ; P. FERRIMAN, < Land and Estate Agent, j



FOR SALE Charles Street near the Woollen Factory , GOOD Building Site, containing two *\ Eoods, planted with 70 fruit trees in full bearing. Easy terniß can be arranged. F. FERRIMAN, _ Land and Estate Agent



FOR SALE ALLENTON. 4 DESIRABLE little property compris ing nearly \ acre of 3and and a Dwelling of three rooms with double brick chimney. The property is for immediate sale and possession. F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent ~ . FOR SALE, CHARLES STREET, near the WOOLLEN MILLS, ALLENTON.



I HAVE for sale a comfortable dwelling house of Six Rooms, situated within three minutes' walk of the Woollen Mills. The land comprises two acres and other improvements _consist of Good Stabling and Poultry Yards. ■ The Property is for immediate sale, and is well worth inspection. Full particulars can be obtained from F. FERRJMAN, Land and Estate Agtnt. FOR SALE. Near the Alford Forest Road. A FOUR-ROOMED HOUSE and Section planted with Fruit Trees. ■ Price £130 ' F. FERRIMAN.



BUSINESS NOTICES. H GRESHAm! SURGEON AND MECHANICAI DENTIST. By Examination, October, 1897 p- IGHT years • erience with E. G. and *".. F. W. Greshain, Dentists, Dnnedin and Tnvercargill. Has commenced practice in rooms upstairs from the entrance to Thomas Auction Rooms, Burnett Street. Stoppings in Gold, Amalgam, and Cement. Gold and Porcelain crowns made ; also sets of teeth -with Vulcanite and Porcelain gums. Gas administered. All work guaranteed. Hoxras of Attendance —9 a.m.—s p.m. Private Residence—Care Mbs Gkant, Wills Street.



£78 IS I £59. j JUST arrived—Case Sample Clothing-, contains Men's and Boys' Suit?, Trousers and Knickers, Vests, Shirts, etc. Bought at 15s in the £, for immediate - gale. Single article at wholesale price. All plain figures. < W. H. PEAECE, j Cash Draper and Clothier. | KEMNANTS and odd lines to be cleared , Cheap to make room for new goods, j ; W. H. PEARCE, Draper. ! Corner Burnett and East Streets. ■ "I" OVELT Laces 4f d and 6f d. Lot! )[ J trimmed Aprons (soiled) from 1 s 4d ; Hem stiched Handkerchiefs 6 for Is. \ W. H. PEAKCEJ Cash Draper & Clothier. | """ "" I OtTR FIRST CONSIGNMENTS OF j !



SPRING :' : : GOODS Are Now Being Opened —:O:—t SOMETHING new in every department, our Prints being especially attractive. 2000 Yards at 4|d per yard, and warranted fast colors One Shilling in the Pound Discount allowed on all Cash Purchases



ASHBURTON DRAPERY (JO ©0 not lie put off with so-cailed Cheap Hoots, but go to Mellor's, for you pet nothing but the very best at the Zealand a. Boot Store. A~ COLLKCTFON of Gems! The choice Paris models in millinery now show ing in Mitchell and Turner's windows 8&4 showroom.



( ______ BUSINESS NOTICES. ' ; NEW GAS_LAMPS. :. rfflHE Grandest Assortment oi Bike Lamps in Ashburton >, JL J ust arrived, — 144 Lucas's Mew Luminator Gas Lamps. The most economical and brightest Gas Lamp in the world. Reiman's Candle Lamps, English Oil Lamps, all at Christchurch prices. Largest Cycle Makers and Importers in New Zealand. i * Ashburtou Branch—Eurnefct Street



IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT, Where to Sho p. A N D bTelv OB B IS OPEZOT& UP A LAEGS ASSORTMENT OS 1 .NEW &OODS Ex Kaijamea. - Tr^e latest Novelties in— Silk Blouses, Costumes, London Millinery, Silk Underskirts, Boleras, Coronation Dress Materials, including Lustres, Voils, Corkscrew, Hopsack, and other fabrics. White Lace, Japanese and Asyrian Curtains, Ladies' Silk Mantles and Jackets ; also Dusfc Cloaks in great variety. Magnificent show of New Laoes, Drosa Nets, Toroluou, and Skirt Laces; Kid Gloves in all shades. DRESSMAKING: Up-to-date ia Fit and Style. Moderate Prices. TAILORING DEP RTMENT: Very busy. Capital Fit Guaranteed. Lowest Prices. ANDREW OUR; EAST STEEET, ASHB fJRTON.



B .!. iicy aic oiviisu. jjl iitr.3' are imported direci B "They are beautiful from the world's fashion centres I .V\ c Want You to See Them. B HHEY comprise Exquisite Muslins in exclusive design?, B irtistic Millinery, Hew Dress Goods, and B : Novelties of Every Description. :



(NEVrZEALAHD g NEW GOODS JB^W^a MW Go°m Just Opened. P^^^^^^l JuST OpE^Ea ... . .. ; > Men's Colonial Tweed Trousers 7s 6d Men's Saddle Tweed Trousers 10s gd Men's Colonial Tweed Suits 19s 1 id Boys' Norfolk Suits Colonial Tweed us 6d New Ties, Tennis Shirts, Straw Hats, at prices that cannot be beaten anywhere. New Zealand Clothing Factory,



G. M E D.D I NS "f> ESPECTPULLT requests inspection of the following 7seasonable articles, just jOu landed, at prices which should tempt all to buy. GARDENING TOOLS. Including Spades, Forks, Bakes, Hoes, Trowels, Hedge Shears, Ladies' and Boys' SpadMand>OtH etc' FARMERS< REQUISITES. Leading Plough and Back Cliains, Gorse Knives, (Martin's, etc.), Gorse Grubbers, Ticks, Axes, Hatchets, Saws, handles of all kinds, Bluestone, Oils, Paints, etc. Best Kerosene ... •■• 4s 3d per tin. WIRE NETTING.—Having a largo stock on baud I am selling—Sheep (with centre strand) at 3d per yard; Fowl, 18m, Id; 24in lid ; 3<3in, 2d per yard, smaller mesh |in to 'MACHINES. - I arm Sole Agent for the celebrated " DA¥E¥ ;} Machine, the Cheapest and be.st in the market. Hand-£3 103, Treadle from £T> 10s to & i 10s, mth f years guarantee. Roadies for 'Singer,' ' Davey,' ' Wertheim/ • Davis, New Home, etc., all at 6d per dozen. . , . ,  I make a specialty of CARPENTER'S TOOLS, and keep the greatest variety ,at the lowest prices in Ashburton. The Peoples' .Ironmonger, Burnett Street, opposite Arcade.



. FOR A RTISTS' Materials, White Lead, Genuine Linseed Oil?, Dry Colors, .zjL ematile, Whiting, Tacks Tape, Varnish, Knotting, Terebine. GLASS. Sheet Glass, Mirror Glass, Plate Glass, Glaziers' Diamonds, Hammers, Lacquers, Glue, Painters' Brushes, and Scrim. Signwritei-Sj House Decollators, and Painters.



The Dresden Piano Company's represen tatives (Messrs A. Jackson and W. Bruns, den) are now in Ashburton for the purpose of holding a great clearing sale of pianos and organs, when no reasonable offer will be refused. Being very heayjly overstocked in high class instruments, the Company have decided to hold out very special inducements to intending purchasers for one week only. This is an opportunity that seldom occurs of securing a really first-class piano or organ at wholesale price. Our head tuner (Mr W. Brunsden) will be ju town fpr a few days, and all orders j should be left with ' Mr" Hi Sfcephensqif (Auctioneer), the local agent. ft'.B- -Second hand instruments taken as part payment for new ones, and full market value allowed.—Advt. Sander and Sons Eucalypti Extract— Frider the distinguished patronage of His Majesty the King "of Italy, awarded. Diplo? ma at the International Exhibition, Am? sterdam } acknowledged by Medical Clinics and Universities all over the globe, That the crude, resinous oils, which fire now foisted upon the public under the name of I'ucalypti Extracts, may not bo mistaken for Sander and Sons' Pure "Volatile Euca lypti Extract, we state: —It is proved by tests made by the Medical Clinics of the tfniversiifcies at Bonn and Griefswald )P'russia),! "that only products that are saturated with oxygen and'freed of acids; resinous and othei substances'adherent to primary distillation, will develop the curative psQijertie!? possessed by the plan£. To avoid the appalling cqnsetiu&nces result ing from the application of substitutes,, etc, In'grpup, bronchitis', diphtheria, dysen|e.ry, internal jnnammatipn, etc., insisj; on getting Sander |nd Sons/ Pure VQLATJL.K Euca &TPTJ Extract wd te safe,



YOU'CAN'T THINK STRAIGHT. * With a headache you can't think straight, and no one has a right to take a headache to business. Headache is such a common every-day affair that few people worry ovfcr it, except when the ache is large and last ing, and then a wafer or perhaps a dew from a chemist is invoked to hustle away the ache; others again try the old-time core of tying a handkerchief ronnd, the head. If you take a headache seriously, as you should, you will realise that itis^herwsy the stomach has of warning you that some^ thing; is\wrbnW-^may: be constipation, in digfestionj or'biliousness. It iSa fgcoefn^ hiub to 'you tp take In^pey's MaY Apple^ the ideal' family medicine, and unfailing vegetable remedy for-all ailments of the s.totnach 4 liyer, and kidneys, Sold every where at 2s 6d per bottle, or post free front the Wholesale Agents, Sharland .and Co., Wellington,