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Phases of the Moon for AugU3t.

Mail Notices.

Mails close for the following places, as uader, subject to the necessary alterations. THURSDAY, Aug. 28. For Northern Ports and Westport, per Eotomahana, at 6 p.m. FRIDAY, Aug. 29. For Northern Ports and Westport, also Australian States (due Sydney Sept. 3rd), and South Africa, per Warrimoo, at 10.30 a.m. SATURDAY, Aug. 30. For Australian States (due Melbourne Sept. 6th), India, China, C9ylon, Straits Settlement, Japan, South Africa, etc, also Continent of Europe and United Kingdom (due London October 12th), via Brindisi, at 12.30 p.m.

Mining.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Dunedin, August 28 To-day's sales—Alexandra Reer, 14s 3d; Old Dunstan 4s 6d; Riley's Beach 265, 255; Unity, 13s, 13s 3d.

Commercial

London Markets.

London, August 26

The quantity of wheat and flour afloat for the United Kingdom is 2,155,000 quar ters, and for the Continent 1,020,000 quar ters.

Australian Markets.

Sydney, August 27 Wheat—Chich, medium, 4s lOd to 5s ;. prime, ss; milling, nominally, 5s Flour — £9 15s to £10 per ton; Mani toban .£l2 10s to £15 Oats — Feeding Algerian 33 8d; New Zealand and Tasmanian 3s 9d to 3s lOd Barley, Cape, 4s 3d to 4s 6d Maize—Local, 5s Bd, Argentine, 6s Bian —Is 8d Pollard-Is 7d Peas—Prussian Blues Bs. Potatoes—Tasmanian, £7 to £7 10s per ton, New Zealand Derwents to J26 10s, Early Kose £7 10s to £7 15s. Onions—Victorian £7 to £8 per ton, N.Z., £4, 103 to ,£5 5s per ton. Butter —Is 7d; New Zealaud best to isGd. Cheese, N.Z. prime loaf 9d to 9|d Bacon—9-Jd to iOJd. Melbourne, Aug 27 Wheat—Firm, 4s 7d to 4s 7^d. Flour to £9 15s per ton. Oats—Algerian feeding, 3s 3d to 3s 5d Barley," 4s 9d, feeding 3s 1 Id to 43 Id Maize—os-Ud Bran—ls 7d Pollard—ls 7d Potatoes- M 15s to £6 Adelaide, Aug 27 , ■Wheat-4 9d Mour— £d 10s per ton Bran-Is 8d Pollard-Is 8d

Addington Live Stock Market.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Christchorch, August 26 Cattle. —At Addington to-day there were large entries in all kinds of stock. Fat fattle totalled an entry of I'JB, mostly use ful stores and heifers, with a few extra prime. Bidding was not quite so brisk as last week, but prices were well maintained. Prime beef 26s to 30a per lOOibs, other 22s to 25s do. Heavy steers realised from £0 to £13, others £6 2s 6d to =£8 10s ; prime heifers <£9 to £11 15s, others £5 12s Gd to £S 10s ; cows £5 to £8 7s 6d. Store cattle were a mixed entry, and a fair sale was effected. Yearlings brought from 275, to 33s 6d, 15 and 18 months £2 to £2, 18s, two year-old steers £4 2s 6d to .£5 6s, heifers £4 to £i 15s, 35 three-year-old steers from Kaikoura brought M Us, heifers £G 15s, dry cows 32s 6d to £k 2s tfd, Dairy cows- Best £7 to .£lO, others £B 10s to £6 10s.

Fat Sheep—About 6500 were yarded, including a few prime heavy weights, and several coarse and badly finished freezing lines from the south. E\ve3 were rather scarce, while the market for heavy weights was easier, there being no buyers for Sydney, and freezing buyers did not appear anxious to operate. Ewes, however, showed improvement, prime heavy weights bring ing 2ls to ?9p, freezing wethers 15s Gd to 19s 6d, light wetkers 14s to 15s, prime heavy. 17s to 19s 6d, others 13s feo 16? 6d, prime merino wethers 17s to 2 Js 6d, others 11s (3d to 13s 9d. Eat hoggets and lambs— 40 spring lambs made 14s to 16s 9d for good, 8s 6d to 11s for small. 350 hoggets were penned, and mostly went for freezing at 10s 9d to 15s. In stor.e sheep the pntry totalled 3881, mostly hoggets, with 685 wethers and ewes, which were passed at Us (3d. The demand was scarcely ad keen as last week, and many were passed, but prices were mostly maintained. Forward wethers made 13s 4d to 14s 3d, aged 3s to 8s lid, hoggets 7s 9d to Us Id. p IGS . —S3t; were yarded, and competition was entirely in the hands of local trade, and prices fell all round. Baconers brought 40s, 555, to 62s for extra heavy, equal to 4d and 4Jd per 1b ; porkers 25s to 36s,equal to 4Jd and od; large stores 18s to 235, smaller 12s to 17s 6d, suckers and weaners 5s to 10s.

Burnside Stock Market.

Dunedin, August 27.

Tho Burnside market was held to-day. Fat Cattle, — 172 head of fat cattle were yarded, and prices ruling were about the same as last week. Bqst bullocks dBiO 103 to .£l2, medium £8 to £9 17s 64, bjsst cows and heifers £6 10s to £7 15s, me4ium M 10s to <£6 ss. . Sheep.—24oo sheep were penaed, prices ruling firm at last week's rates. Best wethers 18s to 20s, extra heavy 235, medium 160 to 17s Gd, best ewes 16s to 18s, medium 13s9dfco 15s. Lambs.—l 94 were penned, all selling w«U ?-t ,np to 14s 6d for best, * others 7s 6d to 9S 6d. | Pigs.—l 37 were yarded, paoep ruling .about the same as last week. Suckers 10b , to Ms, slips 15s •to 18s, stores 21s to 235, porkers 27s (.o 38§, bacpners 40s to 60s, heavy pigs 69s to 80s,

DEATH.

Bonneb.—On August 27th, at the]residence of his mother-in-law, Mrs Anderson,' The Pines, Methven, George T. Bonner, the beloved husband of Helen R. Bonner, in his 43rd year, after a long and painful illness, borne with great patience. His end was peace.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, AUGUST 28, 1902.

Somk of the Parliamentary correspondent of the Christchurch and Dunedin papers have been anticipating a short session, and no doubt there has been some ground fo r this expectation. But it is just as well not to be very sanguine about this matter, seeing that although Parliament has been nearly nine weeks in session, very little has been done in the way ot legislation. The Loan Bill is the only Government measure calling for debate, which, so far, has passed both Houses, and there are still a good many others which have been promised since," either in the Governor's Speech or by Ministers, that have not yet been debated. Yet some of them are of con siderablo importance, and will certainly occupy some time in going through their various stages —that is, of course, if they are to [be proceeded with. The Electoral Bill is one of these, and as it provides for a second ballot, there is no doubt it will hare a prstracted p,as3age through both cham bers. The Eating on Unimproved Values Amendment Hill, and the Referendum Bill, will certainly take up a good deal of time, while the Old Age Pensions Amendment Bill will undoubtedly afford an opportunity for a great number of addresses to members' constituents. The Railways Bill and the Shipping and Seamen's Bill, no win the hands of a Select Committee, will keep members of both chambers pretty busy for a while. Then we know that since the session began Ministers have promised to introduce several measures which havo been asked for, but which are sure to meet with op position and delay. Probably the discussion on the Public Works Statement will occupy more time than usual this session, as it will certainly be taken full advantage of by members seeking for public expenditure in their own districts. It will thus be seen that unless the annual slaughter of the Innocents is this time to become a down right massacre, the hopes of a short session are not at all bright. There is another matter in this connection which must not be overlooked, and that is whether Mr Sed don desires to get back to New Zealand before the close of the fourteenth Parlia ment of New Zealand. We notice that some of our contemporaries have given cur rency to a report that Mr Seddon will re turn with the New Zealand Coronation Contingent, and if that is correct he should reach here early in October. It is not at all unlikely that the closing hours of this Parliament may be more interesting than such last hours generally are.

Local and General.



A report of a meeting of the Upper Ashburton Road Board will be found, on the fourth page to-day.

Weather Forecast. — Captain E iwin wires: — Moderate winds from between south and east and north-east; glass rise ; frost to-night.

The Sheep Tax.—Sheep owners are re minded that unless the sheep tax be paid on or before Monday, September Ist, a penalty of ten per cent, will be added.

Export of Tuknips,—There is a good demand for Swede turnips for shipment to Sydney, and as the supply is not large the price is well maintained. Sales have been made at equal to 17s 6d per ton at Dunedin.

The Potato Makket. — The Dunedin potato market is very firm, especially for prime Derwents, which are in short supply, and worth £4. r Unless deliveries come forward nionj freely there is every pro3pect of a further advance before the week is out

Tinwald School—A meeting of the Tinwald School Committee was held last night to consider the applications for pupil teacher. There were six applications, and Miss Campbell was finally recommended for the position.

King Dick and King Teddy.—The Lon don correspondent of the "Otago Daily Times" says: — Some New Zealand humour ist has been playing a joke off upon the British Post Office. He addressed a letter to: " King Dick, C/o King Teddy, London" The G. P. 0., however, was equal to the occasion. On the envelope was marked, "Try Mr Seddon," and for the New Zealand Premier the letter turned out to be.

Eangitata.—During the winter months the married folk of Kangitata have been invited by the spinsters and bachelors respectively to spend a social evening together, and a right good time they have had on both occasions. The benedicts have now decided to return the compliment, and mean to do it in first-class style. The schoolroom will have a temporary addition making it nearly twice its .ordinary dimen sions. A competent M.C. has been engaged, also first-class musicians consisting of cornet player, pianist and violinist, Mr Budd is to be caterer. An energetic and most enthusiastic committee has been formed, and the liberal support already met with guarantees the undoubted suc cess of the function.

Mutual Improvement Union.—At the weekly meeting of the Baring Square Mutual Improvement Union, held on Tues day night, Mr H. M.eyenberg gave a very interesting account of his experiences in New Guinea. Mr Meyenberg was for some time employed as engineer on a launch trading up one of the rivers of New Guinea, and consequently s,aw a good deal of the country and the habits of the natives. A number of photographs were exhibited through the magic lantern manipulated by Eev: Thos. Fee, and Mr Meyenberg's valuable collection of curios was not the least entertaining part of the evening's proceedings.

The Inspection op Meat—A Conference of Government veterinary surgeons is being hold in Wellington, one of the objects of the Conference being to have uniformity all over the colony in the inspection of meat.

Obituary.—Mr George F. Bonner, whose death is recorded in another column, was for some ten years manager of Mr Brown's estate at Highbank. Mr Bonner came to New Zealand from Tasmania, and has relatives there.

Proposbd Congregational Chfrch. — A movement is at present on foot for .the establishment of a C mgregational Church in Ashburton,and with the object of making inquiries into the feasibility of the scheme the Rev. D. Burford Hooke, of London, Secretary of the Colonial Missionary Society, who is at presont in the colony, will visit Ash burton on Monday next. Mr A, W. Beavun, of Messrs Andrews and Beavan, Christchurch, and Mr Hendry, of Messrs Hallenstein Bros, Christohurch, will accom pany Mr Hooke.

Presbyterian Chuech.—The Eev. G-.-B. Inglis concluded his winter course of weekly lectures in the church last night. The object of the lecture was meant to be a summing up of what had been aimed at during the winter, to have Christ ruling in the heart, home and life. Young people were urged ask themselves what they were living for—Christ wants people to live for him; there are plenty willing to die for him. Forcible reference was made to home relationships, and it was pointed out that honour and obedience were duef romchildren to their parents, and that the best of every thing that was good should be utilised for home consumption. The life _must be regulated by a regard for the will of Christ, and then everything would tend towards perfection of character. Mr Inglis thanked the young people who had attended the course, and hoped the time had been spent in a way that was profitable to all.

Mrs Harrtson-Lee.— Mrs Lee addressed a well attended nnd most attentive meeting in the Dromore schoolroom last night. At the close of the address a number of ques tions ware asked and answered apparently to the complete satisfaction of the audience. One gentleman wanted to know whether we should be able to manage with fewer police men if No-license were carried. Mrs Lee replied, undoubtedly, and pointed out that as a result of the closing of 300 odd public houses in Liverpool during the last eleven years, the force had been reduced in that city by 100 men, thus effecting a saving of £8,000 per annum; and that, although the population of Liverpool had increased in the same time by nearly 100,000 people. Mrs Lee will deliver an address this evening in the Oddfellows' Hall, as advertised. The subject will be—" Seven men who can render a reason." The lecture will begin at 8 o'clock. The doors will be open at 7.30. Admission free; collection for ex penses. Those who like a good seat should be at the hail early.

Catholic Literary Soctety.—The usual weekly meeting of the Catholic Literary Sooiety was held last evening, when there was a large attendance of members. A let ter was received from the Rev. Dr. Kennedy, who is now residing at Akaroa, and much regret was expressed by members at the loss of Dr Kennedy, who had been an en thusiastic member of the Society. The de bate for the evening was" Should Baring Square be sold for building purposes." Messrs D McDonnell and J. Moison took the affirmative and negative sides respectively, and a good debate ensued, after which a vote was taken, which resulted in favour of Mr Moison's side by a small majority. The meeting then adjourned till Wednesday evening next, when a lecture will be given by Mr A. J. Muller.

Cycling.—The great Warnambool-Mel bourne Road Race will take place on Satur day, and cyclists throughout New Zealand are keenly interested in this event, as four New Zealande; s—Kalston, Forbes, Calder, and Chalmers are amongst the competitors, the two first being on the scratch mark, Calder and Chalmers having fifteen minute 3 start, and there are about 140 com petitors. Messrs Gates, Lowry and Co. have arranged to receive cable messages during the day showing the position of the leaders at Camperdown, 43 miles from the start, Geelong 119 miles, and the final result at M elbourne, 165 miles from Warr nambool.

A Motor Car Journey.—The appear ance of a locomobile in the streets af Wellington on Monday attracted a good deal of public sttention (says the "New Zealand Times"), The motor is propelled bj steam, and travels quite noise lessly. Mr and Mrs Henning came through from New Plymouth, via Wairarapa, on the machine, and have had a very enjoyable trip. Their most trying experience was in crossing the Rimutaka in the teeth of a north-west gale, but the locomobile stood the test extremely well. Mr and Mrs Henning had an adventure on reaching an nnbridged creek in the vicinity of Kai toke, owing to their machine jamming amongst the boulders in the bed, and then threatening to float down stream. Mr Henning was obliged to jump overboard and remove the stones before the locomobile could be induced to make for dry land again. Coming down the Wairarapa Val ley the car ran at a speed of up to thirty miles an hour, but along the Hutt Eoad the pace was very different, although many teams were passed resting on that thorough fare. Mr Henning projects returning to Auckland by way of Napier.

Shocking Railway Acci dent.

While Guard Snowdon was making up a train at Lyttelton at 10.30 yesterday morning, he was run over by several trucks* and was cut to pieces. A shunter named Tredennick had a narrow escape. The train was standing on one of two parallel set? of rails, and a train of coal waggons was going towards the tunnel on the other. Snpwdpn, apparently not seeing the ap proaching train, stepped on to the line, and in spite of the efforts qf Tredennick to save him, was knocked down The body was terribly mutilated, the head being almost cut off, and both legs severed. The body was removed to the Casual Ward, where it awaits an inquest. Deceased leaves a wife and grown up family.

News in Brief.

Messrs Friedlander Bros, will sell at their West street matt on Thursday, September 4th, a number of draught horses, also the Clydesdale stallion Prince Charlie.

Previous to alteration of premises, Mr H. C. Percy, tobacconist, East street, is hold ing a clearing sale of all lines in stock. Smokers who require pipes, cases, holders, or requisites of any kinds should not fail to rake advantage of this sale.

Messrs Northcote and Hefford announce that their clearing sale of boots and shoes has been a great success, and that they are disposing of the balance of their stock of footwear at wholesale prices.

Captain A. Morrisby, of the Tasmanian Rifles, has a memento of the- South African campaign which is, perhaps, unique of its Tdnd. On the back of his card are the autograph signatures of " H. A. Macdonald " and "Louis Botha."" '

Excessive indulgence in cigarette smok ing was said to bp'responsible for £&c"de velopment of a remarkably bad temper in boy who was charged in a Melbourne court the weok before last with assaulting his sister. The accused was remanded for medi cal examination.

CABLE NEWS

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.

CRUMBLING ST. PAUL'S,

London, August 26 Alarming cracks have made their appear ance in the southern portico of St Paul's Cathedral, and extensive underpinning is necessary, at a cost of between £40,000 and £80,030. . INTERNATIONAL PARCELS POST. The British Government is co-operafciug with the American Express Company for j the establishment of a parcel post in the United States in September. A DROWNING- EPIDEMIC. An epidemic of drowning accidents has oc curred in Great Britain, 22 fatalities having occurred during the past six days. THE CORONATION. The British Government has abandoned the idea of charging part of the cost of en tertaining the Indian Princes to the Indian Exchequer. WOOING SHIPS FROM MORGAN. The British Government will handsome ly subsidise the Cunard Line on condition that it remains all British.

FROM CALAIS TO DOVER IN FORTY FIVE MINUTES. A turbine steamer has been ordered for

the Channel traffic, and will cross from Calais to Dover in forty-five minutes.

BRITISH TRADE WITH FRANCE. Paris, August 26 "Le Temps" says Britain is France's best, customer. Her transactions leave a balance in favor of France of twenty-four millions sterling.

PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT ON TRUSTS

Washington, August 26,

President Roosevelt's speech on the re pression of trusts, while increasing his popularity, has alarmed the Eepublican leaders, lest the great financial and trans portation corporations should reduce their contributions to the Presidential campaign funds.

A WEALTHY ESTATE,

London, Aug. 27

The late Mr Daniel Cooper's estate has beeu sworn at .£150,000, including £137,000 personalty, and £5000 devoted to Sydney charities and public institutions. THE " COMMONWEALTH BANK." The leading Anglo-Australian bankers ridicule the banking amalgamation. Sir Edmund Barton, when in London, made some preliminary enquiries with regard to the consolidation of Australian loans. RUSSIA AND GERMANY. St Petersburg, August 27 The Russian Government has apologised to Germany for the Loreley incident, and has reprimanded the Commandant at Odessa. THE VENEZUELAN TROUBLE. New York, Aug 27 The Venezuelan revolutionists hold Cuidad , Bolivia. The gunboats Bolivia and Restau | rador bombarded the town, firing 600 shells. An attempt to land failed, and many were killed. The British residonts have applied for a war ship to be sent to protect them.

THE KING OF ITALY,

Berlin, August 27.

The King of Italy, accompanied by I Signor Prinetti, crossed the Swiss frontier and were warmly welcomed. They are proceeding to Potsdam to visit the Kaiser. * ARREST OF ANARCHISTS. Twenty-three Italian anarchists have been arrested on suspicion of being con cerned in a p]ot to derail the King's train to Wisen. GENERAL BOTHA. The Hague, August 27 Dr Leyds refused Botha's request to ac count for a large sum, alleging that the Secretary disbursed it to assist the Boer cause. Botha sells his homestead at Vry heid to settle in the Transvaal, owing to Vryheid being annexed to Natal. A RAILWAY DISASTER. Capetown, Aug. 27 A shunting locomotive collided with a train full of refugees at Johannesburg, and several women and children were killed. RAIDERS CAPTURED. Constantinople, August 27 Sixty-seven armed Macedonians, who raided Turkish territory, • have been cap tnred in the Vitosha Mountains. RECOGNITIONS OF UNIONS. Sydney, August 27 The Railway Commissioners have hither ' to declined to recognise the Railway Men's Unions. The Attorney-General has ex pressed the opinion that the Arbitration Act imposes on the Commissioners the duty of fully recognising the Unions, notwith standing any departmental practice to the contrary. N.S.W. RAILWAYS AND TRAMS. The railways, after payment of interest and working expenses, show a deficit for the year of £33,000. The tramways also show a loss of .£7900. ISLAND NEWS. News from the Bismarck Archipelago re ports the massacre of several Chinese by natives, and the loss of a number of small craft during the recent gales, without loss of life.

THE FEDERAL TARIFF,

Melbourne, August 27

The Senate has agreed to mo?t of the modifications made by the House in their suggested reductions in the tariff, but in sists on reduction in the tariff on bacon and hams. AN ORDER FOR RIFLES. An order has been placed by the Com monwealth for .£25,000 worth of Army pattern magazine rifles.

South Africa.

United Press Association—ByElectric Telegraph—Copyright

London, Aug. 27 Mr Chamberlain, replying to a corres pondent, stated that it was impossible to feay when the permit system would be relaxed in South African ports. The " Standard's" Johannesburg cor respondent spates f;hat a strong force of constabulary are posted in Swaziland. It is surmised that a protectorate or annexa tion is contemplated. Lord Boberts and General French have received the freedom of Canterbury, Mr Eeitz, interviewed in Paris, admitted that he had parted company with the Boer. Generals since they disagreed in their tactics on important matters. He accused the British of destroying fifty thousand houses and farm buildings, and estimated" the damage at twenty millions sterling. j The Hague, Aug 26 j Mr Kruger is going to Mentone. It is reported that he retires from the leader ship of the Boer people, as the result of a conference at Utrecht, Botha succeeding.

THE KING

I-ONPON, Aug. 27. The King's yacht has arrived in the Clyde. His Majesty visited Brodrick Castle, and will probably enjoy a day's shooting in Arran before continuing the cruise by the west and north coasts to Aberdeen. He considers that his health is so thoroughly re-established that he will be able to indulge in ordinary outdoor recrea tions.

Mr Seddon in 'Ireland.

United Press Association—By Electrip Telegraph—Copyright London, August 26 Mr and Mrs Seddon visited Belfast. They also were the guests of Viscount Chailemont, the father of Lady Eanfurly, during their visit to Tyrone.

Drought in Australia.

LOSSES OF SHEEP,

- Sydney, August 27

An expert estimates that of the sheep alive in December last, 38 per cent "ftave <lied. He'predicts a" shortage of 27&Q00 balesi Qf wqol,

PARLIAMENT.

Legislative Council.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

Wellington, Aug27. The Council met at 2.30 o'clock.

The Dunediu Town Belts Roads Closing and Regulations, the Masterton Trustees Empowering, Gore and Mataura Represen tation, and Hawera Borough Betterment Bills, were read a second time.

On the motion of the Hon. H. Feldwick, the Chemists' Payment of Secret Commis sions and Rota of Atteu dance Bill was discharged from the Order Paper, the mover saying that, looking at the late period of the session, he thought the Bill had little chance of passing. Besides, he thought the attention already attracted te the Bill would be productive in removing the evil which the Bill proposed to remedy. The adjourned debate on the motion for the second reading of the Wellington Har bour Board Empowering Bill was resumed, the motion being carried on the voices. The University of Otago Empowering Bill was committed reprinted without amendment, read a third time and passed. The Council rose at 4.45 p.m.

House of Representatives.

Wellington, August "27

The House met at 2.30.

Mr McGuire moved that the amendments made by the committee in the Hawera County Electric Lighting Bill be agreed to. Mr EU complained that under the Bill there was no power of resumption by the four local authorities concerned until after a lapse of twenty-five years, and that evea then it would require the consent of nil the local authorities for the work to be resumed. He moved that the Bill be referred back to the committee for con sideration.

Mr G. J. Smith said that twenty-five years was fixed because the installation, would be very expensive, and would require , a lot of capital to carry it through. After considerable discussion, Mr Ella motion was rejected by 47 to 8, and the amendments were agreed to. The Bill then passed its final stages. The Fisheries Conservation Bill, to extend the Act of 1885, was introduced by Governor's message and read a first time. In reply to questions, Ministers stated that a start had been made in some parts of the colony with classes of instruction f&r teachers, and the drilling of public school cadets ; that the Government would erect a monument to the memory of returned troopers who had died, and had been buried in Wellington. The Land and Income Tax Bill was in troduced by Governor's message, In reply to Mr Massey, Sir Joseph Ward '-■ said that in addition to the usual machi nery clauses in connection with land and income tax, the Bill reduced the mortgage tax from one penny to fd, which repre sented a rebate of J325,G00. This reduction, he added, was indicated in the Financial Statement.

The Bill was read a first time, The House rose at 5.30.

The House resumed at 7.30 o'clock,

Sir Joseph Ward moved the committal of the East Coast Native Trust Lands BUI, to provide for the postponement of sale'by the mortgagees (Bank of New Zealand), of cer tain lands held upon trust for the natives, and to make other provision relating thereto, and to other lands held in trust for natives upon the East Coast of the North Island. He asked the House to treat the Bill as one of urgency. It referred to matters that had been the subject of litiga tion for some time past,and under the order of the Snpreme Court the sale of these lands had been fixed to take place on Friday next, and it was necessary to pass the Bill before that date, or the sale would have to proceed. The colony had no res ponsibility and no liability in connection with the Bill, but if the sale were carried out on Friday a wrong would be done to a large number of native beneficiaries. He explained that the Trustees had no personal interest in any of the properties mentioned in the Bill, and they had not received any remuneration while acting as trustees. It was proposed to defer the sale till the 31st of August, 1904, and in the meantime the aim would be to pay off the mortgage-due to the Bank, and with that object, the Bill gave power to include other lands as security to obtain tho money. The titles held by the Bank wero beyond question, but it was proposed to give an indefeasible title in tho truest sense of the term to all lands under the Bill. All the parties con cerned had agreed to the proposals con tained in the Bill. Sir Joseph Ward said ifc was only right to explain that none of the lands in which Wi Pere was personally con cerned were included ameng the lands men tioned in the Bill. The position in a nut shell was this : the amount of money ad vanced by the Bank had grown to a very large sum, and as the properties had become in a sense an unwieldy estate those res ponsible for the management to the Bank felt it to be their duty to realise -upon the securities. On the other hand, however, the lands were owned by a large number of natives, and as they would probably lose their reversionary interests if the sale took place on Friday it was proposed to defer the sale for two years so as to give the natives an opportunity by offering further ■lands as security to raise the sum necessary to pay off the mortgage. Mr Jas. Allen said that not many years ago this estate had oweji the bank £58,05), now the debt had risen \$ 41i38,(KJ0, and hj considered the House ought to 'get an explanation of £he figures. He objected that there was noprovision for the settling of the lands. He urged that Clause 4, which gives a clear title, shcjuld apply not onlytqthQßanifbuttqthqtruste.es. Mr HoheiEeke said the native benejj ciaries had not yeeeiyecl a single penny of the money now owing to the Bank. He did not consider the proposals contained in the Bill wisa proper step to "take to relieye the native o'vraers, for unless'ey.erythjdg w^s favourable during t|ie next two years they would not obtain vepy much relief. ]\|r Napier would like tq spe the prqvi; Sforjs of the Land Act, 1892, applied f;o these, lands so that they could be settled undep the lease in perpetuity system. He thought the State should have exhibited more courage and taken over these lands and dealt equitably with all parties concerned. Mr Monk said the debt had been piled up by litigation, for which the Bank was in no wise responsible, but for which certain people wero to blame, Mr Mas.sey supported the Bill, as ha considered it the only means by which anything could be saved to the native owners, If a good board was appointed ho was convinced that at the end of the two years there would be a very considerable margin left to native beneficiaries, but under an incompetent board the last state of affairs would be worse than the first. Mr R. Thompson said that he thought that now that lands were realising top values in the colony, the land should b« realised as soon as possible after the Bill had been-passed;, and the bank paid off. The Bill would be a serious blow to a' number of people who had been living on the Natives. Mr G. W.Russell said that the bank's position in regard to its securities would be very much improved by this Bill. It was sadly wanting in one respect, however, that it fixed no time in which these lands were to be dealt with.

Mr Pirani said that he looked upon the Bill as an honest attempt to rescue for the Natives some portion of their property. Mr Hogg; in supporting the Bill, sug gested that' the power' of sale, should he. struct cut of the Bill, and that the land should be disposed of on lease. Sir Joseph "Ward, in replying, said that some of the suggestions offered in the debate, if carried into effect, would have exactly the opposite result intended. The Bill was then committed. On tho motion of Sir Joseph Ward, Clause 8 was excised, and in its place a clause was insorted providing that the Board shall 1 have full powers of dealing with the lands by way of sale or lease, borrowing money fijr their improvement, or to redeem the mortgage to Bank and so on. The other clauses pissed with the amend ments made by the Select Committee. l' Oa th,e nibtiongf Sir. Joseph. 1 "Vfcwc^

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P. FERRIMAN, | ~ FOR SALE. FARM ROAD, ALLENTON. I AVERT Desirable Property comprising: ! 5 aores good land, with ' family residence. Situated within easy distance of the Public School and Woollen Mills. Immediate occupation oan be given, and easy terms of payment arranged. F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. FOR SALE ALLENTON. A DESIRABLE little property compris ing nearly i acre of land and a Dwelling of three rooms with double brick chimney. The property is for immediate sale and possession. * F. FERRIMAN, Land and -Estate Agent ______ BURNETT STREET WEST. I HAVE received instructions from the Executors of the late James Haw acnts to sell Town Section 645, containing £-&ere, situated -in Burnett street West, adjoining the property occupied by Mr D. Leitch. The improvements consist of a w«il-built four-roomed house. The property ia well situated, and is in close proximity to the centre of the town. My instructions are to effect an imme diate sala. Easy terms can be arranged, and prompt possession can be given. Further particulars can be obtained on application to F F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent



FOB SALE. AITKEN STREET, ASHBURTON. A VERY Desirable little Home, replete with every convenience, compris ing five rooms, pantry, bathroom, and detached washhouse. Water laid on from ■windmill to washhouse and bathroom. The land is nicely laid out in gardens, and well stocked with fruit trees. Easy terms and immediate possession can be given. F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. ~~ FOR SALE Near the Alford Forest Road. A FOtTR-ROOMED HOUSE and Section planted with Fruit Trees. Price .£l3O --*■—^ F< FERRIMAN. F§lr§ALE. AN" excellent suburban property contain ing 10 acres, with good dwelling house andstablea. The property is one which will grow into money, and from its convenient size, its admirable position and increasing valua, is well adapted for a farmer who wishes to retire from active life. ■■•• ... Fall particulars on application. F. FERBIMAN, / , Ashburton. ~ FOE SALB, 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. FERRIMAN, , Land and Estate A gent.



FOR SALE A.LFORD FOREST ROAD, NEAR WOOL LEN MILLS. HOUSE of 4 rooms and porch, together ■with one acre and 29 perches of land The property is occupied by Mrs Kissane, and is for immediate sale and occupation. Price and terms may be obtained on application to P. FEERIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. ggg?^- ; — a BUSINESS NOTICES. H GRESHAM, SURGEON AND MECHANICAL DENTIST. By Examination, October, 1897 Tp^IGHT years experience with E. G. and 3rt F. W. Gresham, Dentists, Dunedin »nd Invercargill. Has commenced practice in rooms Ejmtairs from the entrance to Thomas' .action Rooms, Burnett Street. Stoppings in Gold, Amalgam, and Cement, fold and Porcelain crowns made ; also sets t teeth with Vulcanite and Porcelain gums. aa administered. All work guaranteed. Hocus of Attendance—9 a.m. —5 p.m. Private Residence—Care Mrs Gb ant, Wills Street. ___^ \\ ANTED to sell, nearly new Gas Grate, : a bargain.—W. Stonyer, Tancred Street, Paperhangings



Ss 6d in the M discount for Cash FOE ONE MONTH, AT Tancred Street. PICTURES Framed, Windows Glazed, Houses Painted and Decorated. ■Artistic Signs Painted. -ARTISTS' MATERIALS. NOTICE Fish! Fish! Fish! : TO ANGLERS AND ALL INTERESTED. s OUR New Season's Stock of Fishing j Goods just to hand ex s.s. " Whaka tane" from London. Rods, Reels, Minnows, Traces, Casts, Flies. Gut, Minnow Trace and "Worm Boxes, Waders, etc, etc.* Being direct importers from the manu facturers, quality and prices cannot be beaten. Our prices defy competition. Goods at Dunedin or Christchurch price 3. We ask you to ascertain our prices before pur chasing elsewhere, HARDLBY BEOS. IMPORTERS & MANUFACTURERS, Ashburton. Orders by post promptly attended to.



BUSINESS NOTICES. CYCLING SEASON ~ NEW NOVELTIES !! ! MORE TMPI.'OVEMENTS !! ! NEW PATENTS !!! j' Just Landed—Continental Vulcanised Tyres (Dunlop) < A BSOLUTELY the best wearing ;iud lightest running Tjre ever made. Fits any j~sL machine. Price 25s each. Admitted by Experts to be tbo most serviceable Cover ever invented. PUMP CLIPS.—Wo have a grand assortment of all the latest in Pump Clips, Toe Clips, etc. Hill's improved " TNSTANTER," with locking device, 2s per pair. No rattle •whatever, and so neat and light. : linamelling and Plating Department. : Now is the time to have'your Bike overhauled, enamelled, and plate i, etc. Our I Enamelling and PUting Plant ia the most up-to-date in New Zealand, henoa our success ' in obtaining tho highest awards wherever exhibited. Largest Cycle Makers and Importers in New Zealand. Ashburton Branch — Burnett Street.



BOOTS. BOOTS. WE ARE SHOWING Choice ranges in Ladies' boots and shoes, Full stocks in Children's school boots. Smart shapes in Men's Boots Slippers in' endless profusion. TT7E WILL ACCEPT a Very Low Price for a number of ODD LINES of w Boots and Shoes, MITCHELL & TURNER. HUHBUCK'S OILS & CASTLE BRAND COLORS



AS Specified for use by all leading Architects and used on all Board of Education Works. WE USE ONLY THESE : : : All work done under supervision of our thoroughly Experienced Foreman, HE. CHAS. CHAPMAN. I. G JN - W R I T I N G. W, H. COLLINS & CO., Painters, Glaziers. Signwriters, Fapernltngers, Examiners and General House and Art Decorators. S4~H~ir&~Ylk/W For keeping irost off early Fruit. Best and cu«a.peat UiXIJjX in the world. r hew' zealamTl riIHE LEADING Establishment for Well-made Fashionable Clothing. I Eats, Cap 3, Ties, Shirts, Collars, etc. NSW GOOES FOR THE SUB£M3B S3&SO", i Including all the Latest Novelties, WILL BE OPENED EARLY NEXT MONTH. :o: New Zealand Clothing Factory



.«KS^J|T-DR!NKERS fej 4jw g - CEYLON - W| S J f3&W' IpS J, T. 0000 HJ 3, Ss^ffiaSß2lE3a^^E^^ Ashbubton. ' I WILSON^ BURNETT STREET. • Painter, Glazier and Paperhanger. * IMPORTS DIRECT FROM THE BRITISH MANUFACTURERS WALL PAPERS Of Every Description- ALSO Genuine White Lead, Mixed Paints, Linseed Oil (raw or boiled), Window Glass, Mirror Glass, Picture Mouldings, etc. I stock everything required for Painting and Decorating Houses. ~KT ~O The Public when buying from me, or having work executed, can thoroughly _l3j «_O® rely upon the GENUINESS of all the material procured or used as the case may be. What I sell and use is the genuine article, made specially for house painters. Buying in large quantities and being a tradesman I. know exactly what is wanted. First-class Tradesmen sent to town or country to execute Painting, iaper hangiiig, and Glazing. . j i • ii. <> Orders by post attended to promptly. Kindly send length, breadth, and height of rooms to ensure correct amount of paper or paint being sent. Sole A gent for Halls Sanitary Watek Paint. Sign W ritrag a Speciality.



G MEDD IN S "OESPECTFULLT requests inspection of the following seasonable articles, just JUV landed, at prices which should tempt all to buy. 1 GARDENING TOOi.S. | Including Spades, Forks, Rakes, Hogs, Travels, Hedge Shears, Ladios' and Boys' Spades and Forks, etc. ,^ T c , ,„ ~ FARMERS' RL-XJUISIIEb. ! T v -m t, a tjoM- r"n-"nq Gor-e Knives, (Martin's, etc.), Gorse Grubbers, PiSSs rSeS d S a^han adS S% M^ Bljstouo, o,ls.^nH* WIEE NETTING-HavtaKiki-se stock on hiin'ci I am selling-Sheep (with centre strldfat 3d pSya^d; Fow° glßin, ?i, «. 1W i M^.^d per yard, smaller me S l. Jm to JsSnSS^i^T?^^^^^Si.™D.T V ■ New Home/ etc., "'itakeTspeSy of CABPENTBB'S TOOLS, and keep the greatest variety Cat the lowest prices in Ashburton. The Peoples Ironmonger, Burnett Street, opposite Arcade.



THAT AWFUL DEPRESSION. ! Hundreds of sufferers from dyspepsia | have experienced that awful depression, but experience fails to teach some people, for they will continue taking noxious nos- I trains, in the vain hope of finding a remedy. I Impay's May Apple cures " that awful de pression," and effects a permanent cure. lijjpey's May Apple is the result of years of study and research, and experimenting with medicinal herbs, roots, and barks, and combines the laxatiy.e principles of the best It? excellence is due to the Scientific way $ \ is compounded and the original method pi' | manufacture. Impey's May Appl,e, the ideal | family medicine, is a safe and positive ! remedy for constipation, indigestion, dye pepsia, biliousness, heartburn, and all irre gularities of the liver, kidney;?, and bowels, It acts promptly, painlessly, and pleasantly, and effects a permanent cure. Sold by all chemists and storekeepeas at 2s 6d per' bottle, or post free from the -wholesale aad c<>» Wellington,



New Life-Saving Costume.—Experi ments were made recently in the Lake of Geneva with a new apparatus for saving life at sea invented by M. Probst, a native of Geneva. The apparatus consists of a kind of diving suit made of india-rubber and opening in the centre so that it can be ( rapidly donned. The legs and feet fit into \ trousers weighted at the ends, and the hands and arms are similarly encased, but otherwise free. Once closed no water can enter (writes the correspondent of a London paper). The apparatus is so buoyant that nearly half the body remains above water. i Airtight' pockets outside the dress contain ; a lamp, matches, etc., stores of food, a ; tr-timt)et, and an instrument to "repel the j attacks of large fish. The experiments j were completely successful. Large crowds watched the novel sight. The in ventor intended passing the whole of Aug ust in the water. He will then go to Havre, remaining fifteen days in the sea, and will afterwards give an exhibition in London. "" TailgriNCS -We have just received our, first two shipments of new summer goods ' comprising the most up-to-dafc smtinps as How worn at Home. We' Always encourage ousfcomsßJ to select from the web which is far more satisfactory than ordering from small patterns, We have a very large stock to select from. We employ first class tradesmen-every, garment made on our premises. We guarantee all our work, fit and style at prices that 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 shows. Craighead and Berryman the leading tailors Ashburton. [Advt.] 1 DO NOT DESPOND. When you 1 feel ffyose sharp twinges of pain, and Walise tfiatfrou are rheumatic or gouty, do not despond. »Ych need nos suta? Fong if you will but accept the suggestion, and try the (Jraat Canadian Seaweed Cure. It expels the excessivp B no acid from the system, and dissolves and eUrmnates % sediments and deposits andeftects a pa* manent cure. Sold by Geo. W. Wilton and all chemists,



If you have Pneumatic Tyrei you must have a reliable article, otherwise they are a constant source of annoyance. Consider ing that the IDEAL TYRE costs no more than the average price, it is hardly to be wondered that this brand has become so deservedly popular.—Advt; Every person who has tried TUSSICURA says the sauie ' thing. It' is ' absolutely infallible in all ca|es. ' Worms undermine Children's Constitut ions, Use Wade's Worm Figs Is boxes.