EPHEMERIS

SUN.

Phases of the Moon for August.

Mail Notices.

Mails close for the following places, as under, subject to the necessary alterations. THURSDAY, Aug. 7. For Northern Ports and We3tport, also Australian States (due Sydney Aug 15th), South Africa, India, China, Straits Settle ment, Japan, etc, also United Kingdom and Continent of Europe (due London Sept. 15) via Brindisi, per Mokoia, at 10.30 a.m.

Mining.

United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph DuNEDitf, August 6 To-day's sales:—Alexandra Lead, 15s 9d, 15s 6d; Golden River, 2s; Roxburgh Jubilee, paids 28s 9d, 29s ; Trafalgar, 14s; Unity, 13s 9d j Waimumu Extended, Us.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6, 1902.

Every student of history, and every close observer of human nature acknowledges that the possession of an excellent code of laws does not necessarily make an orderly and law-abiding community. Pope evi dently had not carefully studied this ques tion when he wrote— Mark what unvaried laws preserve each State, Laws wise a3 nature, and as fixed as fate. Laws are made for the preservation of communities, and for the protection of individual rights ; but they are seldom, if ever, enforced rigorously and without fear or favour. We have amongst our statutes a number of enactments, which have been placed there after days, and sometimes years of consideration, and discussion, and we give the framers credit for having de vised laws to check certain evils, which would, no doubt, havo been fairly effective had each law been carried out exactly as it was intended to be. But nobody who has watched the administration of the law —not only m this country, but elsewhere—can havfc failed to observe the very wide margin that exists between the lines laid down by | the law, and th« latitude that is usually allowed m carrying it out. Even if the only reason for this state of things was indicated by Braithwaite's lines— Laws are like spiders' webs, small flies are ta'en, i While greater flies break m and act again. The case would be more hopeful than it is now. For we have gradually allowed a sentiment to grow up which is shocked at the prompt and vigorous application of the law, and society seems to be satisfied if the " administrators of the law shake their heads at offenders and remind them that some day they may be punished. The existence of this sentiment is so generally recognised that even the police are more or less influenced by it, and with regard to some classes of offences they are certainly short sighted. For instance there are laws against obstructing the footpaths m towns ; but groups of people stand about blocking all traffic without any attempt beings made to put a stop to the nuisance. Then again a drunken man rolls down a street, showing his condition unmistakably to every passer by ; but unless he actually interferes with somebody he is not m any danger of being arrested for a breach of the law, And yet he is committing a distinct offence for which a penalty should be inflicted. We have not space to multiply examples, and it is quite unnecessary to do so, m order to show that not only is there no attempt to carry out the laws according to the inten tion of the legislature, but there seems to be a tacit agreement between the law breakers and the law administrator?! upon a modified interpretation of the law. We have upon the New Zealand Statute Book a number of useless and occasionally vexa tious enactments; but there are others which, if administered according to the intention of the framers, would go far to check the evils they were expected to put a stop to. One of the most important of these is the Licensing Aot. Had that xict been strictly carried out from the first, there can be no doubt whatever that intemper ance would be much less m evidence now. Bufc the lax administration of the Licensing Act, and of the laws against drunkenness, has undoubtedly tendered to throw dis credit on a very useful measure. The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, before it wag amended, was a wise and beneficient measure ; but here again was shown how greatly the manner of its administration can affect the usefulness of a measure. In the early days of the existence of fchis Act there was considerable dissatisfaction as to the manner of its administration, but now, notwithstanding the amendment which practically destroyed freedom of contract Judge Cooper is carrying out the law with great tact and prudence. We have not apace to continue this subject, but we have written enough to show that there is no use m having good laws unless they are faithfully and wisely administered.

Local and General.

The Imwarp Mails. —An English mail via Brindisi and Australia arrived by the express from the south last night, Bank Hoijpay. - It is notified by adver tisement m another column that a spaqia* Bank holiday will be observed m Aahbur ton on Saturday next, Coronation Day, Weather Forecast. — Captain Edwi n wires : — Strong winds from between north west aud west and south; glass rise, after two hours from now (12.55 p.m.) ' Russian Scouting Cruiser.—A Eussian ptiftsp*, of 3000 tons, with a speed of 25 jjojtot.s'per £\9y», $ being built at St. Peters burg. ' I ; t is j'n^enqied for scouting purposes, .carrying despatches m phe Far East. ob<l mil P-9 arnjed with ci'ijick-firers and toi^edoes, 'Another '^'to'be b'^it nejjt y6THE Eoyal Coi^ nATI°n is the event of the year, and is, of course, the one topic of conversation. Kudge-WhitWorth Bicycles are creating quite as much sensation, and will be much talked about during the coming season. Coroi»a;fcj.ou festivities will doubtless contain much pleasure, but those who ride a Rudge-Whitwor.th will g<s much enjjoymenfc as can be got from a cycle. Call and iaspe^ at the Ru^ge- Whitworth Agency, Bffld^i Sfe'eet, A.ah burton.—(ADVT.)

The Grand National.—Train arrange ments for the Grand National meeting at Christchurch next week will be found m our advertising columns. Old Men's Home.—The new Home is now ready for occupation* and the inmates 1 will be transferred to-morrow morning. A laro . e portion of the furniture has already been moved. The No-license Campaign.—Miss Flo rence Balgarnie is advertised to speak at the Oddfellows'. Hall to-morrow night, her subject being "The rights of the liquor traffic versus the rights of the people." Bicycle Accident.—About six o'clock last evening two cyclists came into collision at the corner of Wills street and the Domain. Both had their machines some what damaged, but beyond a few cuts escaped unhurt. ' Miss Balgaenie—There wns an excel lent attendance at Waterton last night to hear Miss Balgarnie, our distinguished visitor from Great Britain, m advocacy of the no-license cause. The leoturess gave an eloquent and convincing address to a most attentive and appreciative audience. The Rev. T. Fee occupied the chair. At the close of the meeting, Miss Balgarnie was accorded ahearty vote of thanks, moved by the Rev. J. D. Jory, and seconded m an enthusiastic speech by the Eev. Mr McLaren, a visitor, who informed the meet ing that he had had the honor of helping to secure no-license for Clutha. The meet ing was a capital one, and the' audience most enthusiastic. Fresh Fields.—Since the cessation of hostilities m South Africa, consequent on the declaration of pe;ice, a surprisiugly large number of people from this colony are making preparations to try their fortunes m the recently annexed territories. Quite a large number of applications are sent forward every week from Dunedin to the ( Colonial Secretary for permits to land m South Africa, the applicants requiring to show that they are possessed of sufficient means to support themselves for some time iafter arrival—" Otago Daily Times " Pbivate Siding Ebvenue.—ln connection with the railway statement laid before 'Parliament, it is interesting to note how much is contributed m the matter of private aiding revenue by the frozen meat industry. The returns show that the two largest contributors m the colony to the revenue through the private sidings are the Canterbury Frozen Meat Company and the Christchurch Meat Company. The amount paid by the Canterbury Frozen Meat Company was as follows; —> Belfast, £11,297 3s 9d ; Fairfield, .£10,869 7s 3d, making a total of .£22,166 11s. For the Christchurch Meat Company;—lslington £12,978 9s lOd, Smithfield (Timaru) £8357 12s 4d; total, .£21,336 2s 2d. This gives a grand total of annual contribution to the railway revenue of the colony for the two Canterbury companies of £43,503 12s 2d. Lecture on Professor Drummond.— The Rev. G. B. Inglis took for the subject of his lecture last night, " The Life of the late Henry Drummond." Having known Professor Drummond personally, and having attended the New College, Edinburgh, with him, he could speak about him with some authority. He was m all respects a lovable man, and perhaps the best thing about his Christianity was that it was so natural. So high an authority as D. L. Moody has said of him that he was the most truly Christ like man that he had ever met m his wide experience. He was a splendid speaker, and his quiet voice always held the audience spellbound. His Sunday evening lectures to students were always thronged, and were the meau3 of doing much good. Professor Drummond was essentially a humble man, and never by his conduct reminded people that he was famous. Mr Inglis concluded his lecture by urging his hearers to read Druramond's books for them selves.

News in Brief.

The annual concert and ball m aid of the prize fund of the .'Jlgin Rchool will be held on Thursday, August 28th. Mr D. ,Thomas will hold his usual monthly hoi'se fair m the Arcade on Friday, when he will submit an entry of fully a hundred horses of different sorts. A concert m aid of the St. Andrew's Sun day .School, Tiuwald.will be held m the hall on Friday at 7.30 p.m. Mr 11. Stephenson, auctioneer, will hold his sale at the Havelock Street Mart on Friday of this week instead of Saturday; A New Zealander m Africa asserts that the Boers intend forming a representative football team to tour England during the coming Home winter. Professor Ling, of Denver Observatory, has re-discovered the planet Eros, which has been invisible since June last. America is arranging to obtain a coaling station m Liberia. Mr Andrew Carnegie has given ,£IO,OOO to provide a larger building for the Free Library at Cork. Tsin-ni-pin, the leader of the Chinese insurgents to the south of Chi-li, has been captured and beheaded. The Mount Somers Eoad Board notifiy that McLean's Road is dangerous for traffic, and any persons using rt do so at their own risk. Saturday being a close holiday for Coro nation Day, retail traders are requested to keep open on Friday, the Bth, during the evening as on Saturdays. ] The members of Court Ashburton, A.0.F.. j are requested to meet at the Court room on Saturday, at 12.15 p.m., to take part m the Coronation procession. Mr W. J. A. Clay, who has purchased the Mount Somers Hotel, announces that visitors will now receive the best of atten j tion at this well-known house. i The Borough Council Offices will be closed from 4 p.m. on Friday till 9 a.m. on Thursday, the- 14th, for the Coronation j holidays. The reading rooms will be closed I on Saturday only, and the Library will be j open for the exchange of books on Tuesday • and Wednesday as usual. *_.... j Stowaways m a steamer from Sydney jto Auckland were prdered to pay the amount of the fare, £3 17s, or go to gaol for a month's hard labour. Defendants said they had been five days m the hold i without food or water. Their presence on ;,board was unknown till they came on deck when the vessel was being fumigated.

Weather Report for July

The weather throughout the month was extremely mild with frosty mornings, and bright, warm days. The winds were also moderate, and the rainfall light. The latter registered a fatal of 0.8,6, most on one day,-/the 26th, 0.28 falling. Highest temperature m sun, 165deg. on, tfye 25th, and the lowest, 72degs., on the 16th, Highest m shade, 65deg. on the 25th, and lowest, 28deg. on the 11th. Frost was registered on twenty-five days, ranging faom 9deg. on the llth, to ldeg, on the 30th. Th§ wind blew from the east on two days, N.E. fcwo days, S.E. eleven days, S.W, six days, N.W. nine days, and W. one day. Ninety-eight miles was registered on the 25th, which was the highest velocity during the month. Barometrical readings remained almost steady, varying only between 29-90 and 29-95, which is remark able for July. There were no days without . sunshine. W.W.S. Domain, Ashburton, Aug. 1,1902.

The total rainfall recorded at Kyle for the month of July was 0.52 inches, the maximum being on the 14th when 0.35 was registered. The weather during the month b!ag "b.ejjn § eneraljy dry with sharp, frosty nights. ' '■' J. IiAMBIE.

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A. & P. Association.

A Committee meeting of the A. and P I Association was held yesterday, when there { were present—The President, (Mr T. Stone), / m the chair, and Messrs Cookson, Leadley., Reid, J. S. Bland, John Small, Shearf'r. , Taylor, Bonifant, Thos. Harrison, L. d'< C Malet, T. Bullock, Jas. Small, D. The mas- J. Stringfellow, Bishop, F. McCaffe^y, G« W. Body, Lill, J. C. N. Grigg, Sfbddart, Denis McKendry, G. Mcßae, J. G^mour, J- Tucker, T. F. Gibson, T. E. Uptr a, and J. Withell. y CORRESPONDENCE. ' Correspondence was read— From J. C. N. Grigg, enclosing .£lO 10a. Mr Grigg was elected a life member amid applause. , From M. G. Rich, stating that he could not act on the Committee, which fact he regretted, and enclosed M 4s, to be allotted as follows: £1 and .£2 2s m the draught horse section, and £2 2s m the sheep classes, as the Association saw fit. —Donation acknowledged with thanks, and regret expressed that Mr Rich could not see his way to act on the Committee. From F. G. Millton Drayton, Methven, asking for his name to be withdrawn from the Committee, as he could not see hi 3 way to act.—Received, and regret expressed that the writer could not act on the Committee. From the Technical Classes Association, re a donation to the funds. The Chairman said that Mr Rennie had left a guinea to be given as a prize for work done at the technical school, and which was to be exhibited at the Show. Mr Reid said that it would be to the interests of the Association to give some thing towards it. It was a deserving object. He moved that £2 2s be voted. Mr John Small seconded. Mr Shearer could hardly agree with the motion, as the money was required for other things. The Chairman had a boy attending the school, and explained the nature of the work he was doing. Mr Grigg considered that the Association could do what they liked with their own money. Mr Lill was opposed to it for the simple reason that sewing mistresses had been dispensed with m the schools. Mr Grigg, m reply, said that technical work could not be taught at home, whereas sewing could. Mr Bullock considered that technical education was of great importance, and an advantage to the county. He trusted that members would take a broad view of the question. What Mr Lill had said referred to the Board of Education. He would sup port Mr Reid's motion which aimed at a great benefit to the county at large. Mr Tucker thought that Mr Lill had " got hold of the wrong end of the stick." He did not consider that the question had any thing to do with the Board of Education. The motion was then put and carried. From Canterbury A. and P. Aasociition re date of Show, which had been fixed for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, Novem ber 12th, 13th and 14th.—Received. From Timaru A. and P. Association stat ing that their show would be held on Wed nesday and Thursday, October 29th, and 30th, and thanking the Association for in formation. —Received. NEW MEMBERS. The following new members were elected: —Messrs F P. Claridge, D W Willis, A. Orr, H.M.Jones, A. W. Whitaker, and Peter Stewart, 'Ashburton); James McLean (Cairnbrae), G. Robertson (Winchmore), D. F. Knight (Rangitata), W. Morrow and D. B. Carruthers (Doric), Hugh Kennedy (Elgin , H. Sprott (Kyle), James Cow and James Gudsell (Tinwald), B. Evans (Stave ley), H. Ford (Lagmhoi), R. Shannon (Bar hill), H. McNeil i Methven), W. E. Pearca (Sherwood), Douglas G. Wright i Winder mere), E. Ashton (Coldstream 1, T. McKay (Willowby , F. Frampton (Seaview), and Chas. Dawson (Waterton.) Mr Bullock was rather disappointed at the number of new members proposed. He fully expected to see fifty at least pro posed for membership, and again drew attention to the number of members m the Masterton Association as compared with Ashburton. He thought that every mem ber of the Committee should do his utmost to increase the membership and try to get at least 500 on the roll. In reply to Mr James Small it was stated that the membership fee m the Masterfcon Association was half a guinea. NOTICE OF MOTION. Pursuant to notice given at last meeting Mr James Small moved that the original dates fixed upon for holding tha Show be rescinded, and that the dates be shifted one day forward. Ho did so mainly m effect to helping the Trotting Club. He considered that if the Show days were Wednesday and Thursday instead of Thursday and Friday many sportsmen would be enabled to witness the New Zea land Cup and attend the Trotting Meeting as well. He considered the Trotting Club had a claim on their favours as some of the revenue derived therefrom benefited the Association. Mr Denis McKendry seconded. Mr Bullock enquired if the alteration would clash with any other show being held on the same date; if not, he would support Mr Small's motion. ! Mr Bland agreed with the motion, es pecially when he recollected that the first day last year clashed with the Rangiora Show. Now it would clear that. The motion was then put, and carried unanimously. REPORT OF REVISING COMMITTEE The report of the revising Committee was road and received. The Committee recom mended that a class be inserted m the sheep section for Ryeland sheep; also five fat wethers of any breed (shorn). Cattle.—Under this head it was proposed to include Jersey bull, 2 years old, and to divide the fat cattle into two classes. Horses.—The Committee proposed to sep arate the classes for draught mares with foals at foot, and those m foal. A discussion ensued on this matter, Mr Thomas remarking that at any show m the world mares m foal and with foal at foot are always m the same class. Mr Grigg did not think it necessary to have two classes. They could spend their money better otherwise. Mr Reid considered the alteration a good one. Messrs Small and Shearer also spoke. Ultimately Mr Harrison moved that the class remain the same as at present, which Mr Grigg seconded. The motion was carried. m the class for best horse., suitable fora carriers' cart, the Con-mittee recommended that one tori be inserted iustead of 30 owt. Mr Bland said that any class that filled well should not be abolished. Mr Tucker said that the ton horse was the broken down one. What they wanted was horses that would fetch 50 or 6Q guineas at Dunedia. Mr Upton said that a hack belonging to him could pul} 30cw-t at any time. Mr Gibson contrasted the country here with that m Otago. A horse could pull more across these plains than m Otago. After further discussion the clause was allowed to remain as at present, An addition was made to the class for ponies, and the Qominittee further recom mended that m awarding the blue ribbon, ail exhibits must have been m competition m their respective classes, or other firft prize winners to be eligible, Mr Withell mentioned that there was no pedigree stock for hackneys. ■> In the implement section it was recom mended that medals be awarded for the ] following:—Seed drill, plough, grubber, farm dray, exhibit of farm harness, and best colonial collection of brick and earthen ware. In reply to Mr Grigg, who wished to know whether this matter emanated from the trade, Mr Reid said that it was ho who had brqught the matter up, as he considered it a good'plari to award medals. Mr Thomas did not favour tlie idea. Mr Leadley considered that it was utterly impossible to judge an implement without a fair trial, and gave an illustra tion of the lop-sided way a force-feed drill had acted for him, sowing seed m a very irregular way. Implements mnst be tried before their value could be ascertained. i

After father remarks,it was dectdedgo^i* to awaja the modals as recomraeuded/ It/was resolved to have two classes for salt butter other than separator, on the motion of Mr Thomas, seconded by Mr Gibson. THE POULTRY INDUSTRY. Mr Bullock,.in a few remarks, brought up the subject of the poultry industry which was much neglected m this country. He moved that the Association offer a prize for the best moveable poultry house. This was seconded by Mr Small and carried. , MISCELLANEOUS. The date for the closing of entries for the Show was fixed for Tuesday, October 28th. Messrs John Gilmour and W. Harding were elected to fill vacancies on the com mittee. Mr Harrison remarked that half the entries that were on the ground on the second day were not there on the first day. Mr Lwadley considered that as many entries as possible should be there on the first day m order to make the Show at tractive. It was pointed out that as the produce was mainly of perishable articles it could not be got there till the second day. It was decided to call a general meeting m a fortnight's time to consider the question of appointing a veterinary surgeon. The Committee then adjourned.

Road Boards.

Coldstream.

A meeting cf the Coldstream. Eoad Board was held on Saturday last at the Lowcliffe schoolroom. Present Messrs J. Studholme, junr. (chairman), M. G. Rich, P. R. Dear den, E. H. Dobson, and W. Chisnall. BALING DIRECT ROAD. The County Council wrote consenting to the closing of certain roads near Ealiug, subject to the new road along the railway line being opened. The Chairman reported that Mr Baxter was willing to move his fence as soon as the new road was gazetted, and had since desided to proceed with the fencing on 'receipt of a permit to go on the railway reserve to dothe work. The Clerk was instructed to apply for the permit. TRANSFERS. . Messrs D.obson and Chisnall were au thorised to sign a deed of transfer of certain lands, as between the Board and an owner. AUDIT. The Board's balance sheet, duly certified, was received from the Audit Department j and approved and sealed. GORSE ON ROADS. Mr Purnell, the Board's solicitor, for warded his opinion as to liability of occu piers to clear gorse from Waipuna road, and J other places where fences had been erected on roads. • The Clerk was instructed to send copies of the opinion and notices to clear goi/se to the persons stated to be liable. Mr Dobson was granted leave to plough gorse on Pye's road on the usual conditions. MriStudholuie was authorised to arrange for clearing gprse on Boundary, road, he and Mr Chapman paying the cost, on the under standing that the Board will refund the expenditure if found to be liable. MISCELLANEOUS. Mr Chisnall was authorised to have the stonegather repaired, and use it on the side of Lowcliffe road. It was resolved to form about forty chains on Beach road, between Mr McKeage's' stable and Brogden's road, and about ten chains at the bottom of 21 Drain road, the first opportunity. Mr Studholme was granted leave to make a ford and divert a creek into the old course used for the flax mill race. Tt was resolved that tenants of gravel reserves must provide accommodation for contractor's horses. Accounts amounting to £14 16s 3d were passed, and the Board adjournod.

Mount Somers.

The usual monthly meeting of the Mount Somers Road Hoard was held on Monday. Present—Mr Chapman (chair man), and all the members. ' GOVERNMENT GRANT — LAKE HERON AND VILLAGE SETTLEMENT EOAD. The Road Surveyor wrote, acknowledging the receipt of plans and specifications of proposed work on above roads, and stated that he approved the same. RESULT OF ELECTION. A circular was received from the Colonial Secretary's Office, notifying that the result of the annual el3ction had ap peared m the "Gazette" of 3rd July. veterans' home. The Mayor of Christchurch wrote enclos ing subscription list m aid of above home. —Received. THE SLAUGHTERING AND INSPECTION ACT, 1900. The Department of Agriculture forward ed a copy of regulations made on the sth [ inst. under the above named act. mclean's road. Mi'W. Sutton wrote, complaining/ of the ' state of this road. After considering the state of the road generally, and the subsi-, dence of the heavy concrete pipes m the up- j per culvert, it was decided to advertise it as ' being unsafe for traffic, and to have the matter of repairs attended to at once. DAMAGE TO KOADS. As some damage had resulted to the public roads by the overflow of water from a private race through several bush pro perties, it was resolved to request the occupiers to widen the race m question and take any further steps necessary to remedy the matter. VILLAGE SETTLEMENT ROADS. Mr Spoor waited upon the Board object ing to a length of about 10 chains of road adjoining his property being shingled by Government grant, as he considered a large drain on the roadside would have been of much greater advantage.—-As the plans, I originally recommended by the Government Surveyor, had since been submitted to and approved by the road surveyor, it was pointed out that the Board had no power to make any alteration. Mr Spoor also asked if it was the Board's intention to construct a culvert across the creek made past his gate, also to put planks over the race on the main road. It was decided to put on planks and to block up the creek m question.. MESOPOTAMIA ROAD. It was resolved to form about 30 chains on Mesopotamia road, also to have repairs made at Potts riyer as soon as contractors are available. REDUCTION IN BENTS Applications were received from lessees of county reserves m use by the Board asking for reductions m rent. In most cases the reductions were agreed to on certain conditions, - j ANNUAL KATE ! A general rate of m the £ was struck Messrs Harrison and Hitchell being appoin ted to sign the ra^e book. . I, TENDERS i Tenders were accepted as follows:—New road Lake Heron, contracts 1, 2 and 4—A. Harvey; contract 3—J. Milne. Village settlement, formation and shingling—W. Gilham; Lambie's Road, levelling and ! shingling—D. Fergus. ACCOUNTS I Accounts amounting to £86 12s 2d were, passed for payment, and the meeting terminated,

PARLIAMENT.

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House of Representatives.

Wellington August 5 The Heuse met at 2.30. QUESTIONS. In reply to questions, Ministers Btated that an amending Opium Prohibition Bill would be introduced this session; that it was not considered necessary to set up a joint committee on education; that a i scheme for providing free education m connection with the High Schools of the colony was under consideration; that it was not intended this session to introduce & measure compelling 1 Boards of Education to adopt a uniform system of school books j that it was not proposed to set up an Ap peal Board for lunatic asylum attendants. The House rose 'at 5:30 p.m. The House resumed at 7.30. . THE ESTIMATES. | The House went into • Committee of Sup j ply for the further consideration of the I Estimates.. ' * The first class taken was that of the Colonial Treasurer's Department, total vote £42,554. At the vote of the Old Age Pensions Office, I Mr Massey condemned the action of the | Deputy-Registrar at Auckland m asking j the old age pensioners to subscribe to a certain testimonial. Mr Mills said he certainly did not approve of this, and if Mr Massey would furnish him with the particulars m his possession he . would look into the matter. Mr G. W. Russell moved that the item "Deputy-Registrar at Auckland, £75," be reduced by £25, m order to express the indignation of the House at the issue by ' that officer of a circular to old age pen sioners soliciting from them subscriptions for a certain purpose. ! After a discussion, m which several members took exception to the way m which the public service was systematically canvassed for subscriptions for various ob jects, Sir Joseph Ward said he interpreted thia discussion as an attack on the Premier, which he (Sir Joseph) strongly resented. He also thought it was very wrong that one registrar should be singled out for at tack m the matter. Mr Lawry said he was really the author of the circular for which the Deputy- Registrar at Auckland was being condemned and he (Mr Lawry) practically instituted the old age pensioners' presentation to the' Premier, as he was waited on by a number of pensioners, who asked him to do so. Mr G. W. Russell said his motion was not m any way intended as a reflection on the Premier. After considerable discussion Mr Rus sell's amendment was lost by 28 votes 1 to 20, Mr Meredith remarked upon the fact that recipients of old age pensions among the native race were out of all proportion to the number of European recipients. Mr Carroll said that was due to the large number of landless natives. Mr A. L. D. Fraser urged that instead of giving Maoris old age pensions a commission should be set up to ascertain who were landless natives, and give them land instead of pensions. . The vote for the Old Age Pensions Office then passed without amendment, and the class was agreed to. Justice Department, £131,823. Attempts by several members to disensa the question of the retirement of Supreme Court Judges were ruled nut of order. Mr Laurenson said he thought the House should take some notice of the vagaries of one of the Judges, and he moved as an indication of the feeling of the House that the item " travelling expenses of Judges, .£2000," should be reduced by £1. The Chairman of the Committees said the conduct or procedure of Judges of the Supreme Court could not be discussed m : Committee, only m the House. ' Mr Pirani hoped the minister would con sider the question of fixing the age for the retirement of Supreme Court Judges. Mr McGowan said the matter was a.very delicate and difficult one, and it was very hard to say what the retiring age should be. , Mr Fisher considered that the Govern ment should adopt some scheme for the periodical interchange of magistrates.  Mr McGowan said he was not going to change magistrates because of popular clamour Mr Fisher agreed with this view, but said there might be such a thing as public utility or fair public representation. Mr McGowan replied he was alwaya willing to consider that. On the vote for the Native Land Court, Mr A. L. D. Fraser asked that the salaries pf the Native Land Court Bench should be increased, and competent men appointed. Mr Kaihau urged that the Native Land Court should be abolished. Mr Carroll said the whole position m connection with the Native Land Court Judges was now under review, and he recognised'that changes would have to take place. The superseding of the Native • Land Court by Maori Councils must be brought about gradually. On the vote for Maori land administra tion, Mr Willis urged the importance of native lands being opened for settlement aa quickly as possible. Mr Carroll said m the Wanganui district the natives had vested a quarter of million acres m the Maori Council, and the opening up of lands would be carried out under himself and the Minister for Lands. Leases would be for forty two years. He conten ded that fair progress was being made. ' Mr Kaihau declared that the Maori Councils Act would result m nothing but disaster to the Maoris, Mr Hone Heke took an opposite view,, and spoke m terms of praise of the adminis tration of the Act. ; After a lengthy discussion, the yarious votes under the Native Departments' passed unaltered. At the vote for prisons, Mr Wilford moved that the item, " In spectors of Prisons, .£700," be reduced by £1, as a protest against certain prison regu lations, especially m regard to the treat- ■ ment of prisoners committed for trial. Mr Napier said our prison system was wrong. Th© prisons ought-to be out m the country. After a lengthy discussion the vote for the Justice Department was passed unal teretl. At the vote Sat the Frisco mail service, Sir J. G. "Ward said it was not intended to do anything m segard to the renewal of the contract until next session. He had the ©pinion that the-Frisco service should be continued, and that the colony should also join the Vancouver service and also that Auckland should be the terminal port for both lines.. Mr Wiljord moved a reduction m the item Frisco service, £16,000 by £1, as aa indication that the. House disapproves of further negotiations being entered into with Oceanic Steam.sh.ip Company. Lost hv 2ft to. 12, and the vote agreed to; The total vote for the Post and Telegraph Department was then passed unaltered. Progress was reported and the House rose atsm ■

fHE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: _ WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6, 1902.



Date ugust 1 » 2 3 „ 4 •5 » 6 „ 7

' Eises 7.16 7.15 7.14 7.13 7.12 7.11 7.9

Sets 4.57 4.59 5.0 5.1 5.2 6.3 5.4



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A THOUSAND PITIES That sufferers from constipation, indiges tion,' dyspepsia, billiousness, torpid liver, and other stomach troubles do not know more of the great Hterits of, Impey's May Apple. It is ajR i«3eal family medicine, and is gradually and certainly becoming the most papular household remedy^ It is good for- the toddling infant—and children like it because it is not unpleasant to. take. It ' is good for the fathers and mothers, and is the only remedy which acts promptly, painlessly, and pleasantly. Impey's May, Apple is a laxative that is highly recommend ed by all who have tried it, and ono© tried it makes a friend. Tmpey's May Apple is compounded of roots a$Q hearts known to possess laxative principles,, and is sold by all chemists an.d storekeepers at 2b 6d per bottle- If i*n,obtajnable locally write to the wholesale, agents—Skaslaad and Cq^ Wai ][i£g.toiK •



Sander anb Sons Eucalypti Extract — Under 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 are now foisted upon the public under the name of Kucalypti Extracts, may not be mistaken for Sander and Sons' Pure Volatile Euca lypti Extract, we state:—lt is proved by tests made by the Modical Clinice of the Universities at Bonn ar\d, Qrjefswald JPrussia), that oflly products that are saturtytec| with oxygen and freed of acids, rfisinQUS and oth«i substances adherent to primary distillation, will develop the curative properties possessed by the plant. To avoid the appalling consequences result ing from the application of substitutes, etc, m croup, bronchitis, diphtheria, dysentery, internal inflammation, etc., insist on getting Sander, and Sons' Pure Volatile Eyc^i, ltpti Extract and be safe,



CORONATION DAY, Saturday, 9th August, 1902. THE Post Office will open from 8.30 a.m. to 1J.30 a.m. for delivery of letters and sale of stamps, also from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. the previous night. , - The Telegraph Office will open from 8.30 a.m. to 9.30 a.m, and from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. The early morning mails will be de spatched as usual. Other mails will close at 9 a.m. There will be no delivery by letter carriers. The Telephone Exchange will remain open as usual. W. H. RENNER, I ' Postmaster.



MITCHELL & TURNER. THE DRAPERS.



T-DRINKERS Wlm wO4 CANBUY tSPI! ilr Jk\ THIS DELICIOUS ft H " CEYLON - rafe^^^^S^fei^f AfeHBUKTON.



SEWING MACHINES, —o— I am sole Agent for the celebrated " DAVET" Machines for Ashburton County. They are the cheapest and best m the market. I challenge all competitors—as regards price and working.—-12 months' guarantee with each machine HAND Machines .£3 10s; Treadle machines £Q 10s, £7, £7 10s, .£B, .£8 10s, All these machines have latest improvements up-to-date. ALSO, I call attention to my large stock of Farming and Carpenter's Tools—including Spades, Fork 3, Martin's and other Gorse Knives —Garden Rakes, Hoes, Etc. All at Bedrock Prices G. MEDBINS, The People's Ironmonger, Burnett Street, opposite Arcade,



JrA ili i i >vi.y, { j uA/i I > ix, HOUSE HECORATING, SiOiN-VVRI'IING. WH. COLLINS AND CO., Painters, East Street, Ashburton," are making a • Specialty of their Painting, Glazing, Houeo Decorating, Papering, Graining, and Sign-writing Department. Every effort is being made to keep up to date m every respect, and the Prices are Eight. Competent workmen only are employed, aud prices and any information can be had for the asking.



——Don't Miss These Bargains.—— White Shirts 6s 6d for 4s 6d ' ' Best Mole Trousers 8s Gd for 7s 6d Dark Sersre Shirts 5s 6d for 43 6d Best Cord Trousers 8s 6d for 6s lid Grandrill'Shirts 3s 3d for 2s 9d Tweed Trousers 10s for 6s lid Flannelette Shirts 3s 6d for Is 9d Boys' Sailor Suits 10s 6d for 5s 6d Flannel Unders 2s lid for 2s 3d Men's Sac Suits 45s for 25s Merino Singlets 5s 6d for 2s 6d Men's Tweed Overcoats 25s for 19s 6d Wool Pants 4s 6d for 3s 3d Men's Waterproofs 42s 6d for 30s At the New Zealand Clothing Factory, EVERY ARTICLE REDUCED' DURING SALE.



FT« xt { THE END } "SSJFbJ-* OF ALCORN'S SALE, I HAVE CHEAP OR EXPENSIVE WALL PAPERS : \ TO SUIT EVERYONE. : House Painting, w ign-writing, Glazing, etc, etc. MIXED^ PAINTS. J. W I L 8 0 N.



• BUSINESS NOTICES. BECOMING A THING OF =~THE_ PAST.== rpHE agency Bicycle -oae make this year, another the aext, and so on—is dying a JL natural death. Sensible Cyclists now prefer the oolonial made machines, and especially those made by reputed firms, who are ever ready to meet their Clients under a liberal guarantee, and there is no vexatious delays m having to refer matters under guarantee to makers whose factory is m another country. We are on the spot, and can be consulted a& often as necessary, and without delay. NEW MODELS NOW ON VIEW LAEQEST CYCLE MAKERS-IN NEW ZEALAND. Ashburton Branch—Burnett Street.



HIGHEST Test Kerosene per tin 4s 3d j per case 8s 6d; finest Snowdrop sugar 2£lb, 70lb bag 14s 6d; washed cur rants 5d per lb; sultanas 7d; Valencia raisins 5Jd; prunes 8d lb; preserved ginger 8d lb, dried apples 9d ; peaches 9d; apri cots 10d; cooking figs 7d ; layer figs Bd.— John orr and Co



The Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, Ltd PoticY Holders are hereby notified that Mr Henry Stjefhenson lias been appointed Local Agent at Ash trarton, vice Mr William Stonyer. Tfca Society is now issuing Policies con taining new and attractive features guaranteed bonuses, etc., full particulars of ' which may be obtained on application to Henry Stephenson, Auctioneer, Agent for Ashburton, or T. E. Walton, j 110 District Manager, Christchurch. j



Special Notice. •T7JTANTED all about to Plant this Season to inspect my Stock of over 250 000 "Fruit and Forest Trees and Shrubs, Before Purchasing elsewhere. All well grown and will be sure to give satisfac tion. NO EASONABLE OFFER REFUSED JAS. PORTER, Clifton Nursery, Allenton, Ashburton 7 2



THE LATEST CORONATION CAKE To be Had at MADDDENS. The Leading Caterer and Con fectioner- EAST STREET.



H GRESHAM, SUEGEON AND MECHANICAB DENTIST. By Examination, October, 1897 FIGHT years experience with E. G. and- F. W. Gresham, Dentists, Dunedin a nd Invsrcai'gill. Has commenced practice m rooms stairs from the entrance to Thomas' ction Eooms, Burnett Street. Stoppings m Gold, Amalgam, and Cement. Gold and Porcelain crowns made j also setis ol teeth with Vulcanite and Porcelain gums. Gaa administered. All work guaranteed. Houks op Attendance —9 a.m. —5 p.m. Private Residence—Care Mbs Grant, W"ills Street.



FOR SALE Near the Alford Forest Eoad. A FOUE-EOOMED HOUSE and Section jt?L planted with Fruit Trees, Price _, PEERIMAN . BUSINESS NOTICES.



FOE SALE, CHAELES' STEEET, near the WOOLLEN MILLS, ALLENTON. I HAVE for sale a comfortable dwelling house of Six Eooms, situated within three minutes' walk of the Woollen Mills. The land comprises two acres and other improvements consist of Good Stabling and Poultry Yarda. The Property is for immediate sale, ana is well worth inspection. Fall particulars can be obtained from * F. FEEEIMAN, Land and Estate Agent.



FOR SALE. AN excellent suburban property contain ing 10 acres, with good dwelling house and stables. The property is one vhion will grow into money, and from its Oonrontent size, its admirable position and increaiing value, is well adapted for a farmer who wishes to retire from active life. . . Full particulars on application. F. FEEBIMAN, Ashburton.



FOR SALE. A.LFORD FOEEST EOAD, ASHBUETON ME F. BULL ha 3 instructed me to sell his property situated within a few minutes' walk of the Woollen Mills, con sisting of about \ of an acre of land, upon •which is erected ft house of 6 rooms; imme diate occupation can be given, and easy terms of payment can be arranged. F. FEKEIMAN, Land and Estate Agent.



FOR SALE ALFOED FOREST EOAD, NEAE WOOL LEN MILLS. ■ i HOUSE of 4 rooms and porch, together with on© 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 F. FEEEIMAN, Land and Estate Agent.



»—•■-• "^ ■'" ~" '■ "— ~ F. FEREIMAN. | FOR SALE.. j i HAVELOCK STEEET WEST, ASH BUETON. MR J. W. BAKER having purchased a property m the suburbs, has in structed mo to sell his very desirable resi dence containing 10 rooms, washhouse, scullery, and bathroom, with stables and other ont buildings, together with fan acre of land. The property is situated m a com manding position, and is on the direct road to the Woollen Mills. Further particulars can be obtained on application to F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent