Mail Notices.

Mails close for the following places, as under; subject to the necessary alterations:

TUESDAY, Nov. 18. SAN FRANCISCO MAIL,

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 Dec. 20th), per Rotomahana, at 5.45 p.m.

Commercial.

United Press Association—Py E'ectric To'egraph—Copyright Sydney, Nov. 17 At Homebush a small line of New Zea land sheep ranged from 19s to £], Cattle averaged i6IB.

Skin Sale.

There was the usual attendance at the fortnightly sale of skins, etc., held yester day. The following: prices were obtained : — Crossbred -4s 6u, 4s 4d, 4s 2d, 3s 9d, 3s 9d, 3s 4d, 2s 9d, 2s 7d, 2s sd; haUbred, 3s 6d, 3s i Id, 5s Id, 5s sd; merino, 3s 7d, 3s Bd, 4s 7d, 5s Gd, Gs; hoggets, Is 7d, 2s, 2s 3d; black, 2s; merino wool, 7|d per lb y rams, 3-} d per lb; hides, 4s and 6a; fat, 2£d and 2d perlb.

SALE OF A FARM.

Mr P. Grealey has disposed of his farm at Winchmore to Mr Wm, O'Grady at a very satisfactory figure.

Agent-General's Report.

Wellington, Nov 17 The Agent-General's cablegram dated London, 16th, as follows :—" Mutton mar ket is dull; prices are unchanged. Lamb, weak, Canterbury lamb sgd; other New Zealand lamb, ssd. Beef, quiet, New Zea land hinds 4|d, fores 4d. Butter steady. The Whakatane butter arrived in good condition; price, 112s nominally. Cheese is firm and in good demand; price 595, light shipments are expected. Hemp, delivered, "good fair Wellington" .£32; December-February shipments, .£29,

Ashburton Grain Market.

The Aehburton Agency of the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canterbury, Ltd., quotes as follows on Nov. 17th, 1902: Wheat- Tuscan . ... 4s to 4s Id Pearl 4s Id to 4s 3d Hunters 4s to 4s Id Oats —Duns 2s 4d „ Danish ... 2s 4d „ Sparrowbills ... 2s 5d „ Canadians ... 2s7dto2sßd Barley—-Malting, prime 2sodto3s/3d . Inferior ... 2s to 2s 3d Peas—Prussian Blue ... 5s „ Partridge ... 3s 6d Chaff Good oatsheaf ... £4 2s Gd to £1 5s Grass seed Farmers' ... 3s to 3s 6d The above are prices current paid to farmers on trucks at Ashburton.

BIRTH.

Clarke. —At Wills Street, Ashburton, on Monday, 17th Nov., 1902, the wife of Arthur Clarke, of a daughter.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1902.

The circumstances connected with the wreck of the Elingamite are perhaps more pitiable, and even shocking, than any con nected ;vith similar disasters on the New Zealand.coast for many years past. Even the story of the loss of the Wairarapa doe 3 not furnjsh such thrjlling details as are to be found in the tplegrams tnat have been published daily by the newspapers since the EJingumite struck on the rocks of the Three Kings. There have been several instances where greater loas of life has occurred, but we cannot call to mind any tale of the sea more harrowing than that of the second }?aft of the Elingaiujte. It is almost be yond the power of tljose who. have never been to sea to adequately picture f;fye ap palling mental and bodily anguish tha I paor castaways musts have endured during j those long nights of danger, starvation, %v& exposure. Thoir sufferings must have been dreadful, find we can scarcely wonder that some of them'lost theic senses before exhausted nature had quite given up the struggle, But It is a remarkable, and to some extent a consoling reflection —that whenever these awful disasters occur in which the men and women of our nation hre called upon suddenly to face danger, and suffering, and death, they are always to be found exhibiting the grandest and noblest attributes of the race, undaunted courage, patient endurance and heroic self devotioa, Tt was the same in the latest, war in which* the British 'have been en gaged, , We, who stayed behind, hoacd the tales of their heroism times without num ber, and felt pur blood tingle in'our veins with pardonable pride at the recital. And whenever occasion has arisen—in battle, flood, or fire—the same grand qualities have been c,onspiciio\isly displayed by pur countrymen, and by our. women £°o- The history of thpge five fearful days on the raft ia an object lesson to the world. From the first to the last there was none of that wild terror or fighting for self, too often seen under such conditions with men of other races. But everyone calmly accepted the position, made the best arrangements possible, and all loyally abided by them. And when exhausted nature gave up the grim struggle, one by one the poor sufferers passed quietly out to the great unknown. Amongst so many examples of splendid | courage that this latest catastrophe has supplied, it would be invidious to single out any, for it seems to us that everyone of tiiG survivors of that terrible journey on the raft, and all who died on it as well have i given to the world yet another proof jjhat Britons know how to fight—even against the terrible forces of nature—to suffer, and jfco dje. All that we have said applies equally to our countrywomen. The magnificent self devotion of the stewardess of the Wairarapa in giving up to a i^ssen g,er her lifebelt, »n,d with it her chance of li'fo, was nobly emulated by a stewardess on the Eliijgatmte, who also gave away her lifebelt, and although she did not die, her act nevertheless was a splendid one under the circumstances. The other stewardess who died on the raft could probably have J got away in a boat, had she been thinking more of herself than of others, and her ( patient endurance of the horrors of thoge days on the raft, must excite the admira- ! tion as well as the pity of all. j

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

On the first page to-day will -be found Inter provincial News, and on the fourth page a summary of a speech delivered by Sir J. G. Ward at Winton last night, also South Africa news,

Weather .Forecast. — Captain Edwin wires:—Gale from between west and south west and south; glass rise; rain and colder weather.

Personal. —His Lordship Bishop Grimes leaves by the express to-night for Christ church.. The social to be held on his be half by the Catholic Literary Society has been postponed. The ordinary programme will be held on Wednesday evening -

uauriston and Lyndhurkt Spokts.— Entries for horse events for the Lauriston and Lyndhurst sports close with the secre tary not later than 8.30 p.m. on Saturday, November 22nd.

No-License Campaign.—The Eev. G. Millar, of Milton, will address a public meeting in the Oddfellows' Hall on Friday. Mr Millar is well acquainted with the Clu tha District and is a man whose judgment can be relied upon. If anyone is curious to know the truth about No-License in Clutha, Mr Millar will be able to give them the most reliable and up-to-date information. The Eev. G. B. Inglis will take the chair.

Furniture Sale. —Mr David Thomas advertises a clearing sale of superior house hold furniture, etc., on account of Mr S. Gordon, manager of the Union Bank, who is under instructions to remove to a North Island branch. The sale will be held in the Arcade on Saturday next at 12 noon, where tho furniture will be removed for conveni ence of sale.

New PußiiiCATroN.—We are in receipt of the first issue of " The Democrat," a new weakly.journal published in Wellington. It claims to be an iridepenoTentrlabour journal, and is produced by the promoters of the New Zealand Co-operative Printing Co., Limited, which is now inviting applications for shares. It is a fair specimen of that class of journal, and there is no reason why it should not secure a fair measure of support amongst those who are dissatisfied with the ordinary newspaper.

The Late Gale. — Our Mayfield cor respondent writes :— The gale on Friday morning was the worst experienced here for many years. Fortunately it was not of long duration while at its height, and was followed by heavy rain. Crops of oats, rape, turnips, and grass have suffered very severe ly throughout the district, especially those newly rolled. A stable at Hekeuo was part ly unroofed, and the Shepnrd's Bush wool shed is also unroofed, which is particularly unfortunate so close to shearing. Many large trees were blown down, and the roads, which were very dry and dusty, have been blown free of dust, leaving nothing but shingle. Very heavy rain fell on Sunday, which will do a great amount of good.

U.A.O.D.—The half-yearly meeting of the Star of Ashburton Lodge of Druids was held in the Templar Hall last evening. The Lodge was opened by the A.D. Bro, Browman, and there was a large attendance of members. A considerable amount of correspondence was disposed of, and one candidate was initiated into the Order. The nomination of officers for the ensuing half year then took place, the election and installation of whom will take place nest Lodge night. It was decided to provide refreshments to members an,d visitors after the instalation on that occasion, also to in vite the members of the Ladies' Lodge. The usual quarterly accounts, together with sick pay due, were passed for payment After transacting routine business, the Loc?ge was closed,

Weight Guessing. — The five Down wethers bred by M r J, Deans and used for the weight guessing competition at the recent Canterbury Metropolitan Show, were purchased by Mr J. Knight, butcher, Christchurch, and yesterday morning they were weighed in the presence of the secre tary of the Association, and several others interested were also present. The five turned the scale at 6061b. Out of 95 guesses, Mr C. Stevenson, Southbrook, with 5051b, tied with Mr J. T. Bundy, Lyttelton, with 5071b, and divided the first and second pri««R__Jlr J—Bonifant^oLAsliburton, was next with 507£1b, The guesses ranged from 3G9lb to 637£1b. The bullock will be v/eighed to-day at the Chrigtchuroh Meat Company.-* Cashel Street shop.

Wirth's Circus. —There was a vory good attendance at the performance of Wirth's Circus last evening. The weather was not of the best kind for people to venture out in, but a circus has moi'e than ordinary attractions about it. The long and varied programme was gone through to the evident satisfaction of all present, who expressed their appreciation by fre qnent applause. Some of the acts wore amazing in the extreme, especially the Howard Bros, in their sensational act, which completely mystified the audience. The performance by the wild animals was wonderful, and the serpentine dance on horseback by Miss Marizles was gracefully executed. Master Lionel Wirth was quite at home in his barrel act, balancing with both hand and foot. The equestrian acts were acceptable items and were well le ceived. Several new and startling exhi bitions were given, including a performance by three Bengal tigers under the direption of Mons. Ragoul. The performance was brought to a close with a number of well traine4 monkeys in an amusing ride round the ring on horseback. The company pro ceeded south this morning.

Election News.

MR STUDHOLME AT DROMORE.

Mr John Studholme, jnr., addressed the electors at Dromore last evening, in the schoolroom, find notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather there was a large attendance of both ladies and gentlemen. Mr Syme occupied the chair, and tLe speaker was frequently applauded. Mr James Allen proposed and Mr A. C. Max well seconded a hearty vote of thanks, which was carried with applause.

MR McLACHLAN AT LONGBEACH.

Mr McLachlan addressed<-a large meeting of the electors in the Longbeach schoolroom on Monday night. Mr Gollins occupied the ' chair. The address was on the lines of that given by the same gentleman in other piaces,and was evidently much 1 appreciated. At. the close a number of questions werfl asked and answered in a satisfactory man ner after which a hearty vote of thanks on the motion of Mr J. Watson, seconded by ]Vlr J. McLauchlan, wag accirded to the candidate. A similar ypte of thanks i>o the chaipmaii concluded the meeting.

ME AGER AT TINWALD.

There was a good attendance at the Odd fellow's Hall, Tinwald, on Monday evening to listen to Mr Ager's address. Mr Meharry was voted to the phair. Mr Ager spoke for fully an hour and received a very attentive hearing. Ho was frequently applauded} and at the close answered a long series of questions. Mr Clark in a very complimen tary speech proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mr A ger, and hoped to see him head the poll, which was seconded by Mr Moody and carried by acclamation and hearty cheering. A similar vote to the Chairman closed tjie meeting. '

The Selwyn Electorate.

MR J. IVEvSS THE GOVERNMENT

1 CANDIDATE. (By Telegraph). , Oxforp, Noyoinber 17 Mr Ivess addressed the electors at Wood stock on Saturday night, Mr James Purvog in the chair. On the motion of Mr T. 8~. Glarkson, secqncled b,y. Mr James Allen ? a vote of thanks was tendered. Mr Ivess was nominated yesterday as a candidate for Selwyn. The Premier has communicated the fol- j lowing message to Mr Ivess :—" Your can- j didature has the approval of the Govern ment, and you are at liberty to atate that you are the Government candidate. This selection has been arrived at after reference to many of the Liberal leaders of the dis trict. I hope you may be successful, and you are at liherty to make any use you like of this,—E. J, Seddqn ; " . -'

Musical Entertainment.

On the occasion of the visit of His Lord ship Bishop Grimes to Ashburton, a musical entertainment was given yesterday after noon at the Convent by; the pupils. The Bishop was present, and evinced much in terest in the entertainment. There were a good many adult persons present. Follow ing is the programme that was gone through:-Duet (Piano). "Sleigh Bells," Misses Berryman, Cox, McKay, and Dove; Song and chorus," Welcome," senior pnpils; Solo (violin), "A Nocturne," Miss W. Brick; Recitation, " The Beautiful Legend?' Miss Aj Shrimpton; Solo (piano), " Grace," Misses McKay and Dove; Song, "In Groves of Fragrant Larches "; Duet (violin), " The Last Rose of Summer," first violin, Miss Cullen, second Miss McKay, accompanist Miss Berryman; Song and chorus, " Where Shall we Wander," senior pupils; Part recitation from the Martyrdom of St. Sebastian, Misses Mafceig, Dove, Buckley, and Devlin; Solo (violin), "The Mill Wheel," Miss Cullen, accompanist Miss McKay; Song and chorus, "Over the Summer Sea," senior pupils; Finale, " Gloria " (Mozart's 12th), Misse3 McKay, Paul, Reid, and Cox.

His Lordship briefly thanked the children and the Sisters for their excellent enter tainment.

It may be remarked that the items were carefully rendered by the pupils, who showed excellent training.

Ashburton Gas Company.

ANNUAL MEETING.

The annual meeting of the Ashburton Gas, Coal, and Coke Company, Limited, was held at the Company's Offices, Tancred Street, yesterday afternoon. The chairman of directors, Mr T. Bullock, presided, and there were also present Messrs J. Ward, F. Standish, M. Friedlander, F. Loughlin, and D. H. Preston.

BEPORT AND BALANCE SHEET.

The annual report and balance sheet were read, the report being as follows : — The Directors beg to submit their repor and balance sheet for the year endin^ September 30, 1902. After writing £176 Is 5d off, on account of retorts, depreciation is value of meters, "cooking ranges, etc., and adding ,£l5O to the reserve fund, there remiins £934 19s Id, which the Directors recommend should be appropriated as follows, viz : —The payment of a dividend of 6 per centum per annum on the paid up capital, leaving £394 19s Id to be carried forward to the new account. The mains have been extended, and there has been a steady increase in the number of consumers, and in the gas consumed, and it ha 3 been found necessary to erect a new gas holder, which has been cdered from England, and will arrive shortly. We have to increase the capital, which we propose doing to .£15,000, issuing about .£IOOO of the new scrip to the existing shareholders first, at a small premium, Mr W. D. V. Preston having left the district, Mr J. Ward was appointed to fill the vacancy. The retiring Directors, in accordance with the articles of Association, are Messrs E. Friedlander and J. Ward, who are eligible, and offer them selves for re-election. Mr A. Eoberts, the retiring Auditor, offers himself for re appointment. — Thomas Bullock, Chair man of Direotors.

Mr Bullock said that in moving the adoption of the report and balance sheet it would be noticed that there had been a steady increase in the number of con sumers, and the gas consumed. As indica ted it had been found necessary to erect a new gas holder, and this would hold 30,000 feet. The capital would have to be increased, the new scrip to be offered first to the existing shareholders. He had noticed that during last year the Wanganui Gasworks had been sold and transferred to the borough, and the same thing had happened in regard to the Lyttelton Gasworks, and he thought another one bad done likewise, There seemed to be n tendency on the part of municipalities to acquire these sort of works. At Home muuicipalities were going in for the same thing. He could not say whether or, no this was beneficial to the public.

-Mr Friedlander pointed out that there were a lot of outstanding accounts, to which the Chuirman replied that they were only for one mouth's gas less discount.

■ Mr Preston seconded the adoption of the report and balance sheet, which was carried.

ELECTION OF DIRECTORS. Messrs R. Friedlander and J. Ward w&re re-elected directors of the Company.

AUDITOR. Mr Albert Roberts was re-appointel auditor to the Company. I Mr Bullock returned thanks on behalf of the directors. THANKS/ On the motion of Mr Preston, seconded by Mr Loughlin, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the staff for their services during the year. DIVIDEND. Mr Standish moved and Mr Friedlander seconded, that the dividend of six per cent be paid as recommended in the balance sheet.—Carried.

This being all the business the meeting adjourned.

Highbank.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

The hardest wind of the season was felif here on the morning of the 14th. Coming as it did on top of so muoh dry weather, it lifted the soil in many patches, and paddocks that looked green with crop the day before had an altered appearance by 9 a.m. In places it looked brown instead of green, and it would be hard to say were it not for the heavy showers which followed, it would not have been a repetition of the '88 gale. The rain was very much wanted, as the grass was beginning to fail.

The monthly meeting of the Highbank School Committee was held on Saturday, 15th,~ Present—Messrs J. Driscoll (in the chair), C. W. Smith, T. Richards and E. Crawford. The Chairman stated that owing to the inclement weather, there was no meetiug held in connection with the piano f uud. A reply was received from the Education Board stating that the question of enlarging the school will be favourably considered, pending the report from the Inspectors; The Master^ report showed the nuiribor on the roll to' be 65, and the average attendance 48.6. It %as resolved that the parents be notified that legal'pro ceedings would be instituted if they fail to send children regularly to school. The Inspectors report showed 60 pupils pre sented and 4.7 passed, the failures being attributed to the absence of the mistrest for a short period, and three changes during the year, also through irregular attendance. It was proposed to ask Mrs Ward if she would kindly arrange a concert to augment the fund for children's prizes. After trans acting some routine business, the Com mittee adjourned till December 13th.

THE WRECK OF THE ELINGAMITE.

United Press Association —By Eleitric Telegraph.

Sydney, Nov. 17

Arrived—2.ls p.m., the Zealandia. She saw nothing of the Elingaoiite!s missing boat. The suryivora aboard are welf! Their friends and a large crowd warmly welcomed them.

The Zealandia on her run from Auckland kept a sharp look out. She cruised' about forty miles from North Cape and. ran past the Three Kings close to the scene of the wreck, which sank in thirty fathoms. She saw no sign of the missing boat, or & ves tige of wreckage.

Borough School Committee.

$The ordinary monthly meeting of the A shburtou Borough School Committee was held last evening. Present—Messrs W. Craighead (chairman), J. Kersel, R. McCal lum, H. M. Jones, and W. J. Silcock.

master's report. The master's report was read which stated that the average attendance was still on the improve. Out of jt roll number of 390, 342 \ had on an average attended during the month. Mrs Willis had asked that as the year's sewing was finished, it would be necessary to appoint two ladies unconnected with the school to examine the sowing classes, In Standard $11, the teacher in charge complains of the sun's rays beating down through a new dormer window, and he (the master) suggested certain improve ments to meet the requirements.

FINANCE. The Bank balance wa3 £1 4s 8d to credit. CORRESPONDENCE. Correspondence was read— From the Board of Education, forwarding salaries for October.—Received. «

From same re condition of drain at sohool, and stating that the Clerk of Works wouta report on it.

From same re technical instruction, asking for further particulars of the work in question.

On the motion of Mr Silcock, seconded by Mr McCallum, it was resolved that the letter be left in the hands of the Visiting Committee and Mr Hardie to deal with.

ALLKNTON SCHOOL. Miss Burr, mistress at Allenton School, reported that the average attendance for the month was 65.8, and the total roll number 71. On two half days the atten dance was full. The pump was out of. order again. MISCELLANEOUS. The matter of attending to the pump as mentioned by Miss Burr was left in the hands of the Visiting Committee. The Committee decided to issue instruc tions that all horses found in the school grounds without permission be impounded by the ranger.

The matter of prizes for the children was left in the hands of the Chairman to con fer with the headmaster. -

REPORT OF VISITING COMMITTEE.

, Mr Jones reported on behalf of the Visiting Committee. The only matter of I importance was the bell, which had beea i attended to. He mentioned several matters which required looking into. SEWING.. It was decided to ask Mrs Inglis and Mrs Silcock to inspect the sewing at the school. VISITING COMMITTEE. Messrs Jones, McCallum and Kersel were appointed a Visiting Committee for the month.

ACCOUNTS. Accounts amounting to £4- 8s 6d were passedvfor payment, and the Committee adjourned. . "

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph - Copyright;

Eruption in Guatemala-

New Yore, November 17 Advices from Guatemala city says that a hundred persons perished at Santa Marias by an [eruption. The ashes reached the house tops, and the neighboring estates and sea were conted for miles. The losses in coffee are over five million dollars. Many owners are Germans. The new cone in the centre of the crater at Mont Pelee has grown a hundred metres in height in a month.

Wireless Telegraphy. Berlin, November 17 Wireless telegraphy is being established between Karlstroner and five stations in northern Germany. A Victim Indemnified- The Torte has indemnified Dr. Belek, a German, -who was illtreated in the Van district of Turkish Armenia in 1899. Death of a German Prince. Obituary.— Prince Edward of Saxe- Weimar of blood poisoning, after apendici tis. The 'Irish' Press London, Not 18 Mr Buckley, proprietor of the " Limerick Leader," has been sentenoed tofour months' imprisonment, with hard labour, for pub< lishing an intimidatory article. ;. Atrocities in the Congo The British and Germans at Lake Tan ganyika are bitter against the Belgians,: whose cruel treatment has made the native 3 very' hostile, and has rendered expeditions into the interior impossible. The natives decapitated a Belgian official I Dust in North Australia. Adelaide, November IT i The peculiar dust haze, still'hanging over the Northern territory, delayed the arrival of the China steamer at Port Darwin, which is unable to pick up land, Another Carnegie Library Hob art, November 17 Mr Andrew Carnegie has promised for a new public library, provided a site is furnished, a revenue guaranteed, and a free library maintained. - The Dandenong Murderers. Melbourne, November 17 Mrs Sangal has given birth to a daughter.

[The Dandenong tragedy—as the murder of Sangal, by Tisler, at Mrs SangaPs insti gation, has been termed—should be toler ably familiar now. Tisler was sentenced to death and executed. Mrs Saiagal was also sentenced to death, the jury recommending her to mercy. Owing to her approaching confinement, the determination of the Executive was postponed. Public feeling is much divided in Australia od. the question of her execution taking place, and large petitions have been made praying the Executive to commute the sentence of death. The Executive has, as yet, not ar rived at any decision on the matter.]

THE ANARCHIST OUTRAGE.

United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Rubino, while a soldier, was" senteiice,4 to five years' for writing a revolutionary article,. Later he, received four, years, at Milan, for forgery. He Vas not-fimployeij by the Italiau Government, The Anar chists considered him a spy, and say that the present crime is intended to rehabili tate him in their eyes.

Brussels, Nqv 17 King Leopold received many sympathetic messages.

The attack on King Leopold, who lately has been unpopular, produced a revulsion of feeling. The police with difficulty rescued Eubino" from an infuriated crowd, which hacked the vehicle conveying him to the police station with knives in many places. Eubino was inside the Church* of Saint Gudules earlier in the day, but he left, fearing that if he'made the attempt there he would would wound the soldiers.

He declares that the King's clergy nnd established authorities are his enemies. ? '■■ •

(Owing to his unkindness towards'his late wife, and his indulgence in fevery gaiety while the late Queen was dying of iltn^f and misery, and the'lamentable scene with the Princess Stephanie when the Qaeen wag lying in the death chamberjWj. T?npo.pulap feeling has been created).

The Boer Generals.

United Press A3sociation~By Electric Telegraph—Copyright, London, Nov. 17. Brussels advicea state that the Boer Generals are submitting a memorandum asking Mr Chamberlain for financial sup port to the extent of four millions, in ad dition to the eight {millions already, grant ed. " / The Berlin correspondent of the " Daily Express " says De Wet's bctok charges the Boer 3 with cowardice, bad discipline, and, disgraceful treachery,, J / • . ■■

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN s TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1902



T. FERRIMAN. SAVE THE HOTS. A hard drinker is reported as having said, " I can't reform, bat for God's sake save theboya." Like Dives in the deeps of hell, I cannot break this fearful spell, No? quench the fires I've madly nursed, Kor cool this dreadful, raging thirst. Take back your pledge, ye came too late ; Te cannot save me from my fate, Nor bring me back departed joys, Bat ye can try to save the boys. Ye bid me fling my fiery chain Aside, and be a man again, When svery street with snare 3is spread, And nets of sin where'er I tread. No ! I must reap as I did sow— The «Bedß of sin bring crops of woe; But with my latest breath I'll crave That ye will try the boys to save.



Those blood«shot eyes were once so bright, This eia-cronhed heart so glad and light; But by the wine-cup's ruddy glow I traced a path to shame and woe. A captive to my galling chain^ I'vn tried to rise, but tried in vain; -The cup allures and then destroys - Oh, from its thraldom save the boys! Take from your streets there tr ips of hell, Into whose gilded snares I fell. O, freemen, from these foul decoys Arise and vote to save the boys. O ye who license men to trade In draughts that charm and then degrade, Before ye hear the cry, " Too late !" Oh» saTe the tnys from my sad fate ! —France W. Harper.



BUSINESS NOTICES H GRESHAM, SUBGEON AND MECHANICAL DENTIST. By Examination, October, 1897 "fT'IOHT years experience with E. G. and JPj P. W. Greaham, Dentists, Dunedin ftnd Invercargill. : Has commenced practice in rooms upatairs from the entrance to Thomas' Auction Booms, 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. Hours op Attendance—9 a.m.—s p.m. Private Eeaidence—Care Mrs Gbant, Willd Street,



GOLD MEDAL. • .. - The McCormick Reaper & Binder ' (LEFT HAND OPEN BACK.) *¥T|7"AS again awarded the Gold Medal at the Christohurch Show, thu3 winning the highest honours given for Machinery two years in succession. The Excelsior Cultivator secured the Silver Medal. McCormick Daisy Reaper was ] Highly Commended. Monow, Bass^tt AND CO. WiUs Street, Ashburfcon. M. PRIEST, Manager. ,



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(j ______ BUSINESS NOTICES. Persons who' wish to do their own Painting will find it to their advantage to call at my Oil and Color Store. I have Ready Mixed Paints, Genuine- White' Lead and Oils, or I will mix any shade of our own Genuine Paint. J. "WILSON, Paperhanger, Painter, and Srgn-writer.



FASHIONABLE MILLINERY. Beautiful Model Hats and Bonnets, from London and Paris, Greatly admired by delighted purchassrs, Ladies' Eton and Russian Jackets. Lovely Silk Mantles beautifully tiimmed. Charming Silk Blouses Silk Underskirts —all shades Lace Collarettes —very stylish Silk and Kid Gloves—all sizes and makes. Corsets C B and P.D., just opened. Dress Muslin and Wool Fabrics, the latest styles Also Prints and Mercuise Satin. New Goods of all kinds just opened, ex Paparoa. Requirements for Dressmaking and Millinery Should be placed early, as the orders are pouring m." Appointed Sole Agent for the sale of Model Patterns and the " New Idea " Journal, - to whom all subscriptions may be paid. Support Local Industry. Opening a large assortment of Ashburton. Tweeds and Blankets AND 11 E W ORR,



NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. MEN . OTHSMC FACTOR 1 Yl L. «..,„..■! ~ , , J N.Z. CLOTHING- FACTORY. PHOTOGRAPHY. lIALHA AND CO., Sauiiders' Buildings, Ashburton, "FJ FiTURN Hearty Th» nks for the patronage they have received during JLA> the past three years, anl beg to announce that during the Month of November we will do One Dozen E.VAMELLED PHOTOS and One ENLARGEMENT on a beautiful plate sunk mount, for The work will be up to our usual standard. Visit our Vestibule and see specimens. 118



I ' Is^what^vou"get at ALCORN'S f< 9j ■SS^K^!?*slSpß ' Ladies Button or Laced Boots, up-to- j| M ■^■jffliSH^^^lasjii i %Z^ a^e shapes, Patent Toe Caps, 8s 6d. 10s Gd, p / \ L.IDIESSKRVICABLE SUMMER SHOES I ->, Strapped, Laced, or Buttoned 4s lid, 5s '0 9d, Oa 9d, 7s Gd, 83 9d, 93 Gd, 10s 6d ? ils 6d, | ... )0^ an!^ Shoes to fit the feafc for L vlie3 1 s and Gentlemen. | SALE. SALE. SALE. NICHOLAS & PICKFORD WILL hold the first Clearinff Sale of BOOTS & SHOES. The first and Only Sale in lour 3'ears, commencing TUESDAY, NOYEMBEK4, 1902 BEING <)VEKSTOCKED AND IN WAHT OF KOOM] — In order to reduce Stock and make room for goods arriving, \v« will hold a Genuine Sale for %1 Pays. The Stork must be reduced. No consideration of profit will bo allowed to interfere with this object. Discounts range from^lO to 20 per cent. All in want of smart Shoes or Boots for the coming holidays should make a point of visiting this Bale & securing some of the Bargains, Remember -The primary object of this Sale is to reduce stock. NICHOLAS &~PICKFORD, EAST STREET, ASHBUETON; See Circular for Prices.]



1' S'J? PRIZE WINDERS.—Those who have been wa^iag for our men's noted serge suits, can now be supplied ; sizes 3to 7 just opened; real Indigo dye—stylish cut^-wejl made; special price for this week 398 6d ; also splendid lot of tweed suits, trousers, li&ts, phirts, ties, braces, etc., just opened; latest styles, reliable quality; bedrock prices.—E, .Gpm\x;», Ready Money Draper and Clothier,'Tancred Street. BTRANGE'S Sample Rooms in Burnett street,.



ASHBUETON NO LICENSE COUNCIL. 1 Mr H. D. Bedford, M.A., the popular Candidate for Dunedia City, ! on No-license. « During his speech at Invercargill on •' Some Aspects of the No-license Question," Mr Bedford said: —■ The reform known as no-license would not be a remedy for all the ills of society, but it would very materially improve the people, and very materially lessen the amount of wasted energy. The demand of the age for the utmost efficiency in evory department of life, and the nation that bost answered that demnnd would leap along the pathway of progress. If the adoption of no-license would prove helpful, then it was their duty as reasonable men to seek to bring about^ that reform. There was a great amount of capital and labour expend ed in connection with the liquor traffic, and what did they get in return ? Liqxxor itself was of absolutely no service except for medi cinal purposes. Last year we spent nearly three millions sterling on something that was no good to start with, but on the con trary was the cause of an incalculable an'ount of harm, and Britain in the same time spent 187 millions sterling. Think of the revolution it would cause if that mo ney were spent, not in maintaining a traffic that was a menace to the youth of the co lony, but in free libraries, gymnasia, and other healthful and useful directions.



We judged a tree by its fruits. Sum mon to the bar the bootmaker, the butcher, the teacher, and the preacher, and they could all prove that they were of service to their fellows; but ask the brewer to justify his work —let him show how men were supplied at the b.irs with that which in many cases rendered them only fit to be locked up in gaols and asylums. Better lock the liquor away fiom the man than the ' man from the liquor. Let them look at the position in this way. A man comes to the colony and purposes to start a big industry, employing so many men and in vesting so much capital. Very v\ ell, but how will it effect the colony—what results will it produce? Poverty, misery, crime degradation, and a lessening of the revenue, producing power of the people. Would the Government, would the people allow such a business to find, a footing in the gjlony? Surely not! Then, why vote for the continuance of a business that was responsible for all the evil he had indicated ? Some people said the remedy was State control, but experience was against them, and those countries which had made the experiment would probably ere long go a step, further and abolish the traffic. But why this cry about revenue ? If more re venue had to be raised, it would be the teetotallers, and not the moderate drinkers, who would have to pay.



Last Year's Drink Bill. Last year (1901) about three millions of money were spent in New Zealand on in toxicating liquor, really £2,922,982, or at the rate of £3 lls Ojd for every man, woman, and child iv the country, or an average of five persons to a house, .£l7 15s 2M for every house in the colony, notwithstanding that in many houses not a drop was taken. But this is reckoning spirits at 40s per gal kn, and colonial beer at 4s per gallon. The great bulk of the spirits sold over the coun ter fetch 80s a gallon, and the beer 6s a gallon. We have also only reckoned what passes the customs and excise, but this is afterwards greatly increased in quantity by dilution and adulteration; so that what the people actually spend on liquor in a year is nearer .£5,000,000, or £5 17s per head of the population, or £29 3s per family of five persons. It seems incredible, but it is the fact.



What would be the result of the people having that money to spend in useful in dustries ? Think of it. If it is the cause of sorrow, hunger, crime, vote it out. For the sake of our children, humanity, our country, I'ighteousnoss, VOTE IT OUT, COLONIAL REVENUE," Under Licknsb— The People pay to the Trade ... £3,000,000 And the Trade contributes to the Revenue ... ... J2600.000 And keeps . ... £2,400,000 The people have nothing, and added costs for crime, etc. Under No-License — The People contribute to the Eevonue ... .... .£600,000 And keep ... ... <£i,400/;00 The trade gets nothing, and has to find something better to do. WHICH IS BEST? LOCAL REVENUE. ' Under, License — Ashburton Electorate (population 10,5000) pays to the trade ... d 852,500 The Trade contributes to Local Bodies ... ' ... 4400 And keeps ..... '.'.'. £6s'DO The people have nothing, and added posts. Under No-License — The people contribute to Local Bodies .„ ... -£400 ' And keep ... ...., 452,100 i which they spend in all sorts of profitable ways, improving every useful business rmd the demnnd for labour, and increasing the comfort and happiness of their homes. AGAIN, WHICH IS BEST? CONVICTIONS FOR DRUNKENNESS PER ANNUM. Under License— I In the Colony ... Ito each9s persons. Under No-License — In Clutha ... Ito each 1,963 persons, AND AGAIN, WHICH IS BEST ?



Scientific Temperance Teaching 1, Mr Andrew Morris, of the United King dom A3j.itt.ucQ; writing 1 to the London " Times/ describes the iijothods of scientific Temperance teaching in tjio'sohopla of the United States. Such teaching, he says, be; came compulsory because modern investi gation had shown that alcoholic liquors are the chief cause iji fcho production of lunacy, crime, poverty, social nailery, gn.d general degeneracy. It was seen that ignorance of the nature and effects of these liquors con- 1 tributed to their continual use-; therefore, to remove a cause so productive of under sirable results, Congress and the Legisla tures of every State in the Union have enacted laws making the nature and effects of alcoholic drinks in connection with physiology and hygiene a mandatory study in the public schools. These lajyd have been long enough in force in important sections of the country to . show results. Soon after the children began to carry home from school the fact of alcoholic liquor in juring working ability, the railroads and j otheAndnstries began to apply practically | that, information, and now the business of the country generally recognises the value of the teaching in its practical application.



The " Outlook ■" of November 15 snys. : - J'cAnd it is one of the most encouraging sigUvS that hundreds of men and women, themselves not; total abstainers, are s,o dis gusted with the evident evils iyfyichare the outcome of the present system .of liconsing the liquor traffic that they have decided t,6 vole " No-licapse." They argue, with un answerable force, that the licensing system has had a good trial, that in spifce of every effort to enforce the law, the scandal of drunkenness is on the increase, that the youno- men and women of to-day are to an :*} alarming extent falling under tho blighting power of this hubit, and that therefore they intend to give "No-license" a trial and sco how far it will prove the panacea promised." *. f prunkenness is not only the cause of crime : it is cdmo, and the encouragement of drunkenness for the uake pf profit on the j" sale of drink is certainly one of the mcst • criminal methods of assassination for money i ever adopted by the bravoos of any age r or J p.ountry." -Ruskin. li less thnu hal^ the money spent on



liquor were saved it would enable— £ B & 100,000 Men to buy a Suit of Clothes at 4 10 0 100,000 Women to buy a Dress at 2 0 0 100,000 Men to buy a pair of Boots at 0 16 0 100,003 Women to buy a pair of Shoes at 0 12 0 100,000 Men to buy a Hat at ...* 0 10 0 100,000 Women to buy a Hat at 012 0 50,000 Parents each to spend on' their Homes and Children ... 10 0 0 And more than this would still remain for all sortß of useful and pleasant purposes. The great impetus given to trade would enormously profit labour, and make New Zealand the most prosperous country in the world. Ought not LEVEL-HEADnD men to Vote Against Liquor?



TO CORRESPONDEiSTTSr "J~ " James Wilsqej.—We cannot insert your lettpr.



The Eudge Whitwobth lias been adopted as tho leading bicycle by all classes, manifestly"became ot its superior quality; because of its reliability; because it has proved to be the best bicycle trailt.*-. R. D. Johnston, agent, Burnett Street



A Good Reputation.—Always remember that cycle building is the work of skilled mechanics, and that "dabblers" should never be allowed to build bicycles, which may mean serious disaster and possibly death to the riders. Messrs Gates Lowry and Co have been building cycles for 20 years, and their reputation is built in their Zealandia cycles. New models now on view at the branch, Burnett Street. 11 67 Smoke New Venus