EPHEMERIS

SUN.

Phases of the Moon for October.

Mail Notices.

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

THURSDAY, Oot. 23,

For Northern Ports and Westport, per Rotomahana, at 6 p.m.

FRIDAY, Oct. 24

For Northern Ports and Westport, also Australian States (due Sydney Oct. 29th), and South Africa, per Monowai, at 10.30 a.m.

Mining.

United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph Dunedin, Oct. 22

To-day's sales—First Chance 11s 9d, Golden River Is 7-«d, Hartley and Eiley 4>ls 6d, Eise and Shine 233.

Commercial.

New Zealand Stock in Sydney.

Sydney, Oct. 21

I At the cattle sale one New Zealand 'bullock realised .£29 10s, and one lot averaged i>26 18s, while four of another consignment brought .£lB 8s 7d each. Cows ranged at from £11 10s to .£l9 5s each.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1902. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Weather Forecast. — Captain Edwin wires: Moderate to strong southerly winds; glass rise.

Personal. —We are glad to see that Mr James Lane has so far recovered as to be able to come out for a few hours to-day.

Magisterial.—At the Police Court thi3 morning, before Captain Coleman, J.P., a first offender, for being drunk yesterday, was fined 10s and 2s cab hire.

Funeral.—'l he respect in which the late Mr K. Cameron was held was shown by the largo number who attended the funeral to-day. Messrs Ilanrahan, Allen, Langley, and Maxwell acted as pall-bearers, and the service at the grave was condncted by the Rev. Mr Inglis.

U.A.O.D. —Tho fortnightly meeting of the Star ci Ashhurton Lodge of Druids was held on Monday evening. There was a fair attendance of members, Bro. G-. Bowman, A..D., opening tho Lod^e at the usual hour. Amongst the correspondence read was one from a Sister Lodge acknowledging receipt of a donation sent on behalf of the widow of a rieeoiisad Brother. Two candidates were electod and initiated into the order. After transactin % ordinary business, harmony was iudulie-l in and the Lodge was closed by the A"D.

A Ooscise Classification.—The " Press," commenting on the political attitude of Mr Meredith, tho late member for Ashley, and now a candidate for liuriinui, sums up his position in the following neat sentence : — " Mr Meredith is merely astray sheep from tho Ministerial fold, who after bleating on the mountain sides for a time, will very liki'ly do his best to get back again, es pecially if there is a change in the head shepherd."

Important Legal Toist. —A fevy days ago Mr J. A. Murdoch was sued at Kuinara by the Horough Council for being the possessor of uu unregistered dog. Defend ant, being n, solicitor, defended his own case, and raised the preliminary point that the summons was signed by a justice, who was also a member of the prosecuting body, and therefore, interested. The magis trate held the point to be fatal and dis missed the case.

Sanitation. —Dp Mason ? Chief Medical Health Officer, accompanied by Dr Finch, successor to Dr Symes, visited Ashburton yesterday, and conferred *ith His Worship the Mayor and the Sanitary Committee regarding the sanitation of "the town. We understand th^t Dr Symes' instructions regarding certain b'akery premises are to be carried out. The Mayo??, as chairman of the Hospital Committee, had a long interview with the visitors regarding the installation of a septlo tank for the Hospital.

Concert at Baling.—A concert was held in the Baling schoolroom on Friday even ing, in aid of the school funds. There was a large attendance, and Mr John Withell occupied the chair. The following ladies ajfd gentlemen contributed vocal items : - RTralrwi'c, Misses Ferens, Wallace, Olive Clements, arid 'Messrs Reddicliffe, (recita tion), Brown, Lizard,' 2. Withell, Orr, Hintz. Miss Withell rendered two pianoforte solos ; a quartett by Mr and Mrs Irwin, and Mr and Mrs Lizard, and a duet by Misses Wal lace an/A Lizard. The programme was a most enjoyable oap, and was brought to a termination by tlio st^giug 1 p£ " God §ave the King."

Pictorial Suppr,EMENT.—With thisissus we distribute a pictorial supplement in which will be fGijnd a number of excellent views of Ashburton. Amongst these are some of East Street and Burnett Street, thp railway bridge, Faipfield Works, the tennis court and bowling green whi^e play is going on, ofchep scenes in the Domain, ami the principal buildings yq tojyn j ai^o a bipd's eye view of the town from the Pojsfc Office fcowup, ' Tliers arp a number of ad vertisements em tUe gheet, which will no doubt prove useful to maiiy oi Q#r readers. The whole is the work of Messrs Anthony, Sflllarg and Co., of Christchurch, and reflects credit on their establishment.

Dead Chtoamet*.—The s.s. Eimu, which arrived at Lyttelton yesterday, brought from the south, the bodies or bones of 465 dead Chiuamen. A telegram from Wel lington states that the remains collected in different partg of the colony will be shipped on the Venfcor for lion Kong. Captain Ferry, of the Venter, says the transport of remains of Chinamen is an every day occur rence in the East. He had read greatly exaggerated accounts of the proceedings in connection with this shipment, and thought aj.uch unnecessary fuss had been created. As fai" $5 I}Q was concerned, he was just carrying a few uuij,dyed cases of merchan dise. The bodies £ud bones "weie jjvo]36r.ly packed, and there was nothing whate vep' ifcb object to about them.

The Tailoring Tka.de Disvutb —The secretary of tho Tailors' Union objected in "AO^ivt that Craighead and Berryman put far' mo*6 F.ork in suits than ordinary (Christchurch) " teii^J-'ing. Manufacturer's agents explain that Cra'fghead and Berry inan's linings have to bo made and importe.d specially, being better quality than usually sold. They have just engaged severalexti-a experience jftaa to cppe w£th tlie rtish of orders, Craighead a«d Bprryman pay extra for both labour apd material feecajjige their Biotlo is ■" Satisfaction/■' Up-jto-ofaie sujts from £8 10s. N,ew summer 'hats,' shirts, ties,, boots, eta,, junt) opened. Compare prices ! Observe the quality I

STANDiSH AND PREECE, Photographers under the Royal patronage of the Prince and Princess of Wales. Studio High Street, Christchurch.

Ashbiirton A. and P. Association.

A committee mooting of the A«hburton ' A. and P. Association was held yesterday. Present The President (in the chair) Messrs W. T. Lili, J. B. Bland, G-. Mcßae, J Strin<*fellow, J. Stoddart, Denis McKen d'ry, M. nFriedlander, C. Eeid, T. Bullock, L. d'e C. Malet, John Small, E. Cookson, G. W. Body, T. Harrison, Daniel McKondry, G-] W. Leadley, S. S. Chapman, F. McCaf fe'rty,' T. F. Gibson, J. Tucker, J. Withell, J. Bishop, E. Friedlander, W. Harding. | FINANCE. ■ rph e bank balance was stated to be .£l3 10s lid to credit. CORRESPONDENCE. From Morrow Bassett, and other imple ment makei-3, re grubber trial, and stating that the date was unsuitable. —Decided to" alter the date from the Friday to Monday. From the secretary Ash burton County Brass Band re playing at Show. -It was decided to accept the Band's offer for one day. From J. Studholme, junr., stating that as his mavements were uncertain, he could not net as a class steward, and suggesting Mr Hutton, of Coldstream, to act in hi3 stead — The Committee decided to com j municate with Mr Hutton on the subject.

From Ashburtoa Technical Classes, re prizes and other matter.—lt was resolved that the letter be agreed to, and that money be given as prizes as formerly ar ranged, and that Mr Kil worth be appointed to act with Mr Eeid as judge of the Tech- Classes work.

TENDERS,

Tenders were accepted as follows : -Re freshment Booth—A. McMeekin, Christ church; No. L. Publican's Booth—This was left in the hands of the President to ar range cf'Htiin matters with the tenderer, Mr Daily, Winslow: No. 2 Publican's Booth— J. Dineen, railway refreshment rooms. It was decided to have 300 extra copies of the catalogue printed.

GROUND WORK,

Mr Tucker stated that as a man had been encumped at the Upper Ashburton Road Board shingle pit, he had arranged for him to do some shingling required at the ground. Mr Leadley pointed out a defect at the new entrance where a blook was left, and which would be a danger to grubbers, cul tivators, and low-set implements when going through. The matter was left in the hands of Mr Tucker to attend to.

NEW MEMBERS,

The following new members were elected : —J. McLachlan, M.H.R., O. Digby, Ash burton; P. Drummond, junr., Highbankj D. Cameron, Winterslow; J. E. Watkins, Tinwald; A. Shanks, Eakaiaj J. Thomas, Ashburton.

MR WITHEt,Ti'S.

Messrs G. Mcßae and G. W. Leadley wore appointed to judge the competition for Mr Withell's prize.

FENCING-,

Mr Bullock mentioned that there were several gaps in the fence round the ground, aud asked that they be attended to. Mr Tucker said that it was too late to attend to it now.

Mr Bullock urged upon members the necessity of pushing the work on to tho south-west corner. *

Mr Leadley considered that some effect should be given to Mr Bullock's wishes.

NEXT MEETING,

As next Tuesday is the principal entry day, it was agreed to meet on Saturday week.

CRICKET.

A match will be played to-morrow (Thursday) on the Domain Oval, between teams representing A'shburton and Rangi ora. Play will commence at 1.30 punctually. The following are the teams -.«-

Ashburton C. C.-Percy Orr, O. W. Andrews, J. Jackson, F. Clark, R. Kevr, G. 11. Salmon, D. Revell, W. Brock, E. Mars den, H. McSherrv, W. Crowthey, A. Pilbrow, W. H. D. Croft, E. F. Niroll and F. Rands. Any of the above not being able to play are kindly requested to notify the Captain of the Ashburton C. C.

Rangiora C.C.—Felton, Ballinge*. Amos, Judson (2), Smith, Biltcliff, Mc^arlano, Brown, Binges, and Miles.

Joan of Arc.

Miss Balgarnie delivered her lecture on Joan of Arc, in the Oddfellows' Hall Jast evening, The attendance was by no. means what it should have been considering tho reputation of the lecturess and the subject of the lecture. The Eev. T. Fee presided, and in introducing Miss Balgarnie expressed his surprise at tho paucity of the attend ance. Miss Balgarnie is much above the average of female speakers on the public platform. In fact, her elocutionary powers are of no mean order, .and in dealing with the life and death of the celebrated i?rench heroine she had many opportunities flf giving the audience some striking word niotures. The student of history might not be inclined to accept Miss Balgarnie's explanation of the extraordinary influence which the Maid qf Orleans acquired over her o^n countrymen, in inducing them to f xce the English at a time when they had gome tq be looked upon as invincible. But there can bo no diffprignce of opinion about t".he yirtiies qf the hprqine pf the mpst foman^jc epi§odp in Fpench. history, nor. <nncerning the savage cruelty wi^h which she was treated by her own countrymen a$ well as by their enemies. Miss Balgarnie made the most of this, and her lecture was well worth listening to, and those who have not heard it missed an intellectual treat. During the evening a number of excellent views, illustrative of the story of the Maid of Orleans, were thrown on a screen by Mr Beech, and by Miss Balgarnie, who stated ifchat she had spont some days in the town where Joan was born, and in the famous ijity of Rouen. Mis3 B. Alcorn sang'one song before the lecture began—" Sunshine find Eain',"—in a manner that created a Strong desire for another, but ]bhe young lady did jiofc -again. She has a very fine contralto, which it is £o peh^ped $iJlbB heard on many future occasions.

A vote of thanks was passed by acclama tion to Miss Balgarnip for her admirable J,ec%re. '

News in Brief.

Mr John McLachlan, M.H.E., will address the ejectors in the 'Qddfetiows? K§4 to night, at 7.3Q o'clock.

7?he annjyersary jbea in connection with the Baptist Qhipcl} Sunday School will take place to-morrow evening. The clearing sale by Mr D. Thomas at Ifessrs Davis 8.rQ3." farm, Highbank, has been f^xed to take place on Monday, Novem ber 3rd". ' '

The Ashburton County Council invite tenders for the supply of dog collars for the year 1903, Tenders will be received at the Council's office till 1 p.m. on November 3rd.

A member of First Church congregation, Dunedin. had forwarded to the Rev James Gibb a cheque for iUOO for the Presbyterian Church Maori Missions.

POLITICAL.

Mr Joseph Ivess at Dunsandel.

On Monday evening, Mr J. Ivess, one of' the candidates for Selwyn, addressed a meeting of electors in the Public Hall, Dunsandel. There were about 150 present, among whom was a fair sprinkiiug of ladies. Mr John Wright was voted to the chair, and in introducing the candidate, said that he was in an awkward position, and asked for an impartial hearing for the candidate. Mr Ivess was well received, and in open ing said that the time had come round for another appeal to the electors of the colony for the selection of members to , represent the country in the fifteenth ! Parliament of New Zealand. In venturing to offer his services to the electors of Selwyn he said that at the outset ho appeared before them as a staunch and loyal suppor ter of the present Government. The ejec tions this year were not likely to be fought with the same bitterness and hostility as of yore. The old Opposition had been practic ally annihilated. The prophesies they had vouchsafed regarding the disastrous re3ults that would follow the legislation of the Liberal Government had not been realised., On the contraryj the Colony was never in a i better position than at the present time. The prosperity was mainly brought about by the far-seeing and far-reading policy which the Seddon G-overnment had from time to time formulated. Their beneficent measures have assisted the landless to acquire land, and to provide employment and homes for those dependent upon them. Work had also been provided for the workers, who had not to go cap in hand craving for work. Since the introduction of our railways, a free Press, and the spread of education, the jealousies which hitherto made the classes and the masses fear and mistrust each other had been gradually breaking down, until now men worked cordially together on the common grounds of humane reforms. The Govern ment, in its wisdom, had legislated for all classes of the community. It would be admitted that the farming industry, on this side of the ranges at least, is paramount in importance to that of all others. If elected he would labour honestly and fear lessly to provide for the welfare of all classes. He had the honour of representing a farming constituency on two different occasions and a mining constituency— Eeefton—in the good old days. After the deoided majorities which the country in the last four general elections pronounced in favour of the Liberal party, he hardly thought that the electors would risk a reversion of their unmistakable verdicts of confidence. A plethora of candidates was always to be regretted, and when two or more presented themselves on the same side of politics there was always a risk of the Liberal vote being split, and the Opposi tionist getting in. It was to be regretted that candidates could not be induced to display a chivalrous feeling in the matter. For his part, he would be quite prepared to stand aside in favor of a stronger candidate than himself if his supporters so wished, and did so at a contest for the Eangitikei seat on one occasion. The first question he would touch upon was the SECOND BALLOT, which was incorporated in the Consoli dating Electoral Bill, and the proposal met with a short shrift at the hands of mem bers. It was shown that in the elections of L896, some sixteen seats would have,been affected by the second ballot, and in 1899, only eleven. The system introduced by Sir J. Ward was a near copy of the French pro cedure, where it was shown that an eminent Deputy had headed the poll by over 2000 votes, and yet was beaten in the second ballot. A lot of time and expense would be incurred over a second ballot, and he was sure not many voters would care to visit the poll a second time. Mr McNab's pro posal was superior to that of Sir J. Ward's, and to his mind, more practicable, and hotter calculated to attain the object in view—the representation of majorities. Mr McNab's proposal was to permit of pre ferential voting. (The candidate h,ere gave an illustration of how the system would work out.) A change in the present system of voting would take some time to educate the electors to its advantages. He would favour and VQte for Mr McNab's measure mther than the one proposed by Sir J. Ward.

THE ELECTIVE EXECUTIVE,

The Upper House was out of touch with the people of New Zealand, and the pro posed reform has occupied the attention of its adherents for quite a. decade. However, the prqposal has been received with great shyness. Like all other forms, it was slow of growth. The Hon. Major Steward, in session and out of session had got tired of advocating the measure. The candidate did not think it was destined to meet with more favour until the electors of the colony had become better acquainted with the measure itself. To his mind there were four essentials that should guide the selec tion of members of a Ministry, viz: —Wis dom, experience, impartiality, and respon sibility, and in that connection, he traversed at length the many points bearing on this question. No test of fitness was exacted to ascertain whether a Minister was suited to his position qc not. The choice never ex tended beyond the party taking office, and it qftan happened that the fittest man was nqt chosen. In fact, it was not fitness, but subserviency that was sought. As to experi ence, l>ow could a Minister gain experience wh.en he was not Jong enough in h,is Depart ment, f°c as soon as ha knew a little his place was filled by sqmeone else with less experience. Then as to impartiality, did the Opposition think for a moment that they were treated with impartiality. That would not answer for them when they took office—they would not be impartial. If the House had the selection of its Premier and Ministers, it stood to reason that only the most capable men would be appointed to Cabinet rank. The adoption of the Elective Executive system would permit of every measure being dealt with on its merits, and would release members from their chains of party bond age." The electors need not fear that the Liberal Party would harness Mr Seddon and Sir Win. Russell in tho same team. In Switzerland the Elective Executive worked all right, and lie yrQcJioted that the tim^ would come when the people of the colony would demand a change and lik§ all qther reforms the people would wonder why they had npt foreseen its benefits long ago. (Apr '

.TIJE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL,

In a democratic country like Ne\v Zea land, he did not consider that the mode of electing members of the Legislative Council wass in Sleeping with the sympathies of $he ©lector^. He failed tq see why th.e inemr bers of that Chamber should nqt present themselves for election in exactly the same way as those of the Lower Ilouse, but he wquld not be prepared to advqeate the same boundaries for constituencies for both IJousos. The colony should bo divided into more electoral districts, and the samp fran chise maintained. Ihe Senate of the Commonwealth was ejected in a similar manner. He thought that some of the members of the Upper Chamber were not quite entitled to the position,

THE LAND QUESTION

was, perhaps, the most burning one of the day. The Opposition had raised the ban ner of freehold as a lever to hurl the pre sent Government from power. The Far mers' Union, or rather the executive of that body, were rather shoulder to shoulder I with the Opposition to defeat the lease in perpetuity. By the aid of borrowed money, the Government had acquired large estates, which had been sub,-divided and let for a period of 909 years at 4| pep cent f &n fche value. Anyone who wanted a longer lease I than 999 years was a glutton. Although indebtedness had been the result of this acquisition of land, still the GDvei-nment had'laid down the principle that the land was there for the people, and not for a select fe\7. He was in favour of extending tKe Lands for Settlement; Act in every pos sible direction, fie' failed to" see the advan tage of purchasing estates, and thus fcd part i iwitE the freeh'old, thereby permitting 1" 'the' land thus acquired <jo fajl inj;_g tHe fiands of land monopolists. "V^fe had better Veep t^ jblie principle laid down by the late Sir John JVjicEenzie. There was no general desire on J the parjj;' of pernetuaj. leaseholders to apquipp '

the freehold. Those who were clamouring for the freehold, let them look down the columns of any newspaper, where they would find plenty of land offering. The leaseholders would. _doubtless prefer the State as a landlord, rather than a capitalist as a mortgage with a crushing rate of in terest. There were over 14,000,000 acres of freehold land in the colony, so it could be seen that many years would pass before that vast area could be converted into lease-1 hold. The Trust lands o? the North Island I should be roaded, and placed in the- market to permit of settlers gaining ingress and egress to their hoi Hugs. Tho steady in crease which is taking placo in the number of holdings, together with tho volume of j our exports, is indicative of the colony's improved position under tho present Go vernment as compared with the Conser vative regime. To prove that, one had only to look at the value of the annual exports of our dairy produce, frozen meat, wheat, oats, etc. The sub-division of the Levels, Strathconan, and Strathallin Es tates would materially add to the number of producers, and lend increased value to holdings in the vicinity. The Government were in treaty for the purchase of the above mentioned estates. Beside the tillers of the soil there were important sections of the community to consider—the artizans and labourers. Many of these classes wexe at present packed in cities, paying rents oufcof all proportion to their earnings, and living under insanitary conditions. The workmen of the cities should be assisted to acquire cottages of their own with plenty of breathing space. At present a man had to pay 12s to 15s a week out of a limited i wage, and he would like to see workmen's villages established close to all popular centres.

ADVANCES TO SETTLERS,

The direct gain to the people of this coun try under the Advances to Settlers Act was .£1,200,000 per annum. The interest on the borrowed money was being repaid by the people. No scheme ever passed by tho Legislative had been so beneficial as the cheap money scheme, and the effect of it could bo seen in all directions. For good securities local bodies and farmers were now being run after. Borrowers had met all their instalments, and from the 1 per cent sinking fund some .£96,000 had accumulated. In proof of the successful working of the scheme, and the general prosperity of the borrowers, he stated that on the 31st March, 1902, no sum was outstanding on that ac count

public works!!

Without the aid of railways and roads, it was hardly possible for fertile lands to be developed or settlement to progress. The main trunk lines should be pushed on to completion. If the Government did not borrow money for this purpose, then increas ed taxation would have to be resorted to. Posterity would be given the benefit of these works. He maintained that the colony to-day with all its indebtedness, was far better off now than in the days of the pioneers. He was opposed to'railways and roads being paid. for by money obtained through the Customs. (Hear, hear). Those persons who derive tha greatest benefit and convenience by such works should not object to bear a reasonable share of taxa tion in providing the necessary interest on the cost of construction,

THE LIQUOR TRAFFIC was not a subject likely to engage the attention of the electors. Ytat he would like to say, in connection with this matter 'that Clutha had been held up as a noble example. He could say that it was possible for one to obtain as much liquor as he wanted in Clutha. He held that the liquor question was an important one, as it affected both wives and children. Hotel-keepers should be punished severely for supplying liquor to intoxicated men ; no man had a right to do that, and examples were the best precepts. A man should be trained to pass a hotel in the same way as he would pass a jeweller's shop. Speaking in regard to the Somerset Hotel, Ashburton, Mr Ivess stated that Mr Lane had built at an 'enormous cost. If prohibition were carried, Mr Lane would be utterly ruined. He held that some compensation should be paid. He was quite willing to concede a three fifths majority, as at present. (Applause.)

LEGAL REKORir,

He strongly favoured some steps being taktm to bring about a better state of things with regard to the high rates charged by solicitors. He went on to point out several p^nomalies that existed in regard to this. lie failed to see why the servioe of sum monses could not be affected through the Post Office.

RAILWAYS,

Iu connection with our railways, Sir Joseph Ward had done a great deal, but he stopped short in the matter- of return fares. Mr Ivebs then pointed out several defects in the new tariff. Ho would be inclined to support a reduction in double or return fares.

OLD AGE PENSIONS,

This was a humane measure, and a great boon to old people. He would be inclined to increase the pensions from 7s to 10s. He know that many frauds had been per petrated on the authorities.

RINGS AND COMBINES

This was a, matter that was occupying the attention of the country. The millers had formed a combine, and he could say for h,imseK that anything that tended to, capture the food supplies of the colony should be checked- He might be called a faddist, but if he succeeded in putting a check on rings and combines he could say that he had achieved something.

THE EEPEBE^BUSJ,

In conneotion with this question, Mr Ivess said that it was one that was not ready to be submitted to the country. What was the opinion of one against the masses ? Without the power of initiation, the referendum was U3eless.

STATE FIRE INSURANCE,

Under this head, Mr Ivess did not favour anything being made compulsory. All were doubtless aware that the risks were hazar dous. People in the country had to pay high risks, und it was not at all desirable that the Government should hold a rqo'no- Jjoly.

LABOUK LEGrISr.ATIQN

The Government had dtjne more to im prove the condition of the workers than any Government in the Australasian colonies. Even now N.ew South Wales, copied our Arbitration Act. The Government had given employment to 27,000 mien, with 57,000 dependent upqn them. 4.nythjng that tended |q up)|ft the masses, would receive his. hoapty support, The

BATING QN XJNIMPRQVEE! VALUES

was a burning question in Ohristchurch, and it was bearing'good fruit in many cities. He was in favour of seeing the workmen in the cities brought out a bit. It was an injustice to hold back sections in the towna from improvements where men pocketed the unearned increment,



He expressed himself as being opposed to the Bible in schools question, for which there appeared to be no demand by the people to have the sacred Book introduced into our publiG schools. He was in favour of throwing open the portals of our seoon* dary educational institutions, and thus make all branches of our education free to those who are now debarred from i participatingl in its advantages. As !it is, the State bore quite two-thirds of the cost of secondary education, and for the sake of an additional ,£40,000 or so it would be to the advantage of the colony to make it free to all. The primary education taught in our schools was good, but it was not of that standard to make us an educated people, to which the uiture belonged. To keep pace with other nations, -,ve must eduoate our rising gene ration. The agitation for the freeing of our High schools should be carried on until the clever children of the colony- were able by reason of intellectual ability alone to climb, without cost to themselves or their parents, ta the highest rung of the educa tional ladder 3 and to became in their turn the educators of the nation, iie believed fcHat education to the utmost was thferbirfch rig'htof'eyerybne, rich and poor, who |iacl j p\ie brain§ £o make tjse of it. ' He favoured | a '^rider extension of the.'system of technical education* as there w.a's, room fqr \t. j

CONCLUSION,

In eo,ncludin° l>ia remarks, the oaatUfote

said that if elected he would frequently come among them, and enquire about their wants. He would carry out his promise as a loyal supporter of the Government. He did not expect to get unanimous support. The riches .of the State were its men and women. (Loud applause.

QUESTIONS. Replying to questions, Mr Ivess said that he was not in favor of disturbing the pre sent land policy of the Government; if the tenant had too much surplus money after a good harvest, the money could be expended in shares or on other freeholds, which he had stated in his speech were not hard to obtain as there were plenty advertised ; pick up any newspaper they chose they could Bee that. He did not know whether the questioner was a perpetual leaseholder or not, but in answer to him he could say that the Highbank settlers would not change their least-hold for a freehold; it was the suuie at Cheviot. When the rent fell in arrear the Government tenant got some consideration; to say that the Govern ment had evicted any of them was simply nonsense. The Farmers' Union could not be stated as being non-political, for the reason that it had formulated a certain number of questions to be pub to candi dates for election, and the latter were to sign a pledge to carry out the objecte contained in the questions; they were a political party—or atanyrate the leaders were, but the general body were non political. Mr Thos. Mackenzie had made a statement regarding the Makohine Viaduct, but as it was only an assertion, not much reliance could be placed on it; Mr Mac kenzie had said that the viaduct had cost more for day labour than it -would have done by contract; road and railway formation was profitably done by gangs of men, and the co-operative system worked well in that respect, as no great engineering skill was necessary, but with bridge building and viaducts it was different, as the importance of the work demanded more engineering skill; if Mr Mackenzie's statement was worth consideration then he (Mr Ivess) would like to see it backed up by the opinions of engineers of experience; the viaduct was a heavy piece of -work—prob ably the heaviest df its kind in the Austra , lasian Colonies, as it went over very rough. country; he was not prepared to venture an assertion as to whether it cost too little or too much, It was general for contractors to spend large sums of money on extras; in fact thousands of pounds were spent on extras in connection with some contracts, especially when it was seen that the spend ing of money on extras would add materi ally to the benefit of the work. He would not include Trade Unions as aiming at the same objects as rings and combines; the latter aimed at stopping our food supplies, and anything that did that would have no sympathy from him. Trade Unions were inaugurated for the protection of our own labour, but rings and combines- were made to capture our food supplies. If the interrogator wished it to be understood that a bootmaker had S3 much right to raise the price of boots as the flourmiller his flour, then he (Mr Ivess) could say there was no fear of such a thing occurring as that, Or of any likely combina tion it that respect. A Fair Bent Bill would be surrounded with many difficulties, ten or fifteen years ago some arrangement; was made this wise, but it would not work, and insecurity of tenure would bo the re sult. There was no danger of the State raising the renta farther. If they wanted a State Bank, the Bank of New Zealand was a semi-State Bank in one sense ; that was proved when it was in danger some years ago, and the Government came to the rescue; he would support the action of the Government if they saw it would be to their advantage to make the Bank of New Zealand a State Bank ; and he would venture to predict that such would be the case with that Bank in the future to come. He did not think that people could be made to keep sober by Act of Parliament; if men wanted drink they would have it somehow or other; if thepablic houses were closed up smuggling would go on; he knew a.man who was prohibited, and in order to gratify his taste, bought all the painkiller he could get; if a hotelkeeper was severely punished for supply ing a man with liquor after be had showed unmistakable signs of being drunk, then a great change would be brought about. If the honorarium were reduced, and they went back to £2 10a a week, then it would remind him ot the days of the soup kitcheu, and he was sure they did not want to see that; the enquirer had not the remotest idea of what it cost a man to contest an election or he would not speak in that way; if a man was worth his sp.lt he should be well paid.; He was not in favour of compensating defeated candid ates. They went into the contest with their eyes open, and should be prepared to stand it, win or lose. He considered that members had acted unfairly in re ceiving an increase in the honorarium without consulting their constituents; he had voted against such a thing, and would do so again if he had the honor to be elected. Regarding the representation of major ities, he was more in favour of Mr McNab's preferential Bill than the one brought forward by Sir Joseph Ward. Mr McNab's Bill was simplicity in itself. The Hare system was not preferable, because it would take the counsry a long tinae to get educated up to it; the candidate would not come amongst them the same as now, or work with the same amount of zeal as at present. Although he believed in getting as much work done in the. oolony as possible, still he did not con sider that the Government had erred in importing railway carriages, when the workshops at Addington and, Dunedin were fully occupied; by proorasti- • natmg, the publio would have been uncon venienced ; as far as possible, he would be favourable to manufacturing everything in the colony so aa to create employment for those who remained here. No doubt the Home capitalists received the interest of the loan money, but if our securities were sold to-morrow, they would repay the colony's indebtedness twice over. There was nothing to prevent the Government buying up gold if they had the money to do so. There were many anomalies in. the. railway tariff, an,d h,e agreed with his, qu.es? tioner on tho score } the faofc that the tariff was lower frquft Chris fcohurch to Timaru than it was from Christchurch to 4shburton was because of the competition. .by sea j thore was much room for improvement, and it wa^s only a matter of time when Sir J, Ward would see to it. Respecting the free carriage of manures, he thought that the Government should do the same as they did in Otago—if free carriage was going^on in one locality, it should go an in another j ;t was a strong point, and the Canterbury members showed a neglect of duty in not studying the farmers 1 interests in this way. He was quite willing to ooneede the power ol doing away with hotels by a three-fifths majority, but not by an absolute majority, which "would mean the creation of bad houses under an inseoure tenure. The questioner should know that if a license were abolished, it would naturally follow that the house property would not be so valuable; be, however, would be in favour of having the liquor inspeoted. Plenty of people liked their glass of beer, but it should be of good quality; if returned to the House, he would undertake to see that competent expert inspectors were appointed to see that the liquor sold was good. He would not vote for a Bill to nationalise the land, but believed in equalisation of tax ation, if a man owned a vast area of land, Government should step in, es pecially when it was considered that man was blocking settlement, and hindering the progress of the country; but he would like to point out one exception, that of tha case of Mr J. C. N, Grigg, of Longbeach; no one could say that he was not doing his duty to the country; in that cast* if a graduated land tax were imposed, it would be au inju3tloe. They should, however, notj lose sight of the fact that amaahad a large number of taxes t© pay;' and lie waa'riot Stf favour of overloading any prop-'rty holder who was' doing his duty to tho country. Hwkm-s' licenses affected local bodies'more than representatives of Parliament; it Was not a question that came under the 'funo tioQiOf^repicscutktive. 1 (AVoicei T,htey are'a nuisance.)"' Borough !C!pu.nbilß, lsqaq Hoards, iiid'"County Councils 'qould Spa} with them. He was not in favour of making tlie Old Age Pensions universal. The peji siong were specially made foi\the aged poop j }n fact, the government was not in a position, t;o make it universal,

THE ASHBI'RTON GUARDIAN: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1902



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P. FERRIMAtf. ' "~ FOR SALE. * HAVELOCK STREET WEST, ASHBUR TON. I HAVE received instructions from Mb Green (who is leaving Ashburton) to Sell his property situated as above, com prising one quarter acre of land and a comfortable Dwelling of 6 rooms and i scullery. My instructions are to effect a speedy 8»le. The price is reasonable and easy terms of payment oan be arranged. Full particulars on application. F. FERRTMAN, Land and Estate Agpnfc. FOR SAL'\ "WILLS STREET WEST. I HAVE received instructions from Mr F» H. Beckingsale, who in leaving for Wellington, to Sell his property situated as above, comprising Town Section »135, con taining one rood and a modern built Dwel ling of 6 rooms, bathroom, pantry and ■wash-house. The grounds hare been well laid out in gardens, and from the admirable situation of the property it is well adapted for pur chase either as an investment or for residential purposes. To Trustees in searoh of a sound invest ment this property is well worth attention, as it will return a good interest on the purchase money. Full particulars can be had on applica tion. F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. FOR SALE. A GOOD Sheop Farm of 800 acres, with j good bnildings, near to School and Church, and within an easy distance of a railway. F. FERRIMAN. TOWN SECTIONS. FOR Sale-4 Town Sections, well situa ted for residential sites.J F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. FOR SALE A FARM of 640 acres, in good heart; fences in first-class condition. F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Age at nnO Let or for S ile, at Tinwald, corner •with a four-roomed House, i acre section, near to the School and facing Graham's Soad. F. FERBIMAN, Land and Estate Agent T AM instructed by Me Haak to Sell his comfortable home on fche N.E, Town Belt. This property is ohenp and well worth your inspection. F. MEBIMAN. Land and Estate Agent "business notices. II GRESHAM SURGEON AND MECHANICAL DENTIST. By if xamication, October, 1897 fT'IGHT years experience with E. G. and *i V. W. Gresham, Dentists, Dunodin a-nd Invercargill. Has commenced practice in rooms upatairs from the entrance to Thomas' Auction Rooms, Burnett Street. Stoppings in Gold, Amalgam, and Cement. Gold and Porcelain crowns made ; also sets of teeth with Vulcanite and Porcelain gums. (Jas administered. All work guaranteed. Hotras of Attendance —9 a.m.—s p.m. Private Residence--Care Mrs Gbant, Willd Street. ___ Helpless with ip Rheumatism » You've tried liniments and prescriptions without result. Now . . . CUBE YOURSELF with THE GREAT ... GANAdiAei . . . SEAWEED CURE. A medicine and Not a liniment. A Quick and Permanent Cure. SOLS BY ALL SEALERS At 3/6 ?*b Bottle. ' Sole Agent for Australasia: GEO. W. WILTON, Wellington. YOITR'E A rfIHAT'S what everyone says about the ; EASY ROAD CART : THAT Messrs Morrow, Bassctt & Co Are now Showing at iheir I ASHBURTON BRANCH, WILLS St. j Call eacly to order as they Sell lii e Hot-cross Buns on a Good Fridav Mo rning. AND CO., Wills Street, Ashburton. , M. PRIEST, Manager, j



BUSINESS NOTICES ] Millinery" Models, En-tout-cast, Siinsliades, Umbrellas, Laces, Straws, Sailors, MITCHELL AND TURNER. | NEW STRAWS HSHP^^^S NEW STRAWS Just Opened. KffijjSjSmH] *JUST Opened< 0 50 Dozen Straw Hats. 50 Dozen. Boys' White and Speckled Straw Hats is. Men's -White Straw Hats 3s. Men's White Straw Hats 4s 6d Men's White Straw Hats up to 8s See Window. Special Displav. Ladies' Folding * traw Hats 6s 6d The latest fashion. New Zealand Clothing Factory, SHEE P SHEARING SEASON. THAVE JUST LANDED MY SEASON'S SUPPLY OF 3s 6d. SHEEP SHEARS. 3s 6d including T.U.S. and 8.8.A., N.Z., with plain and perforate! grips, Turkey Oil Stones, a splendid sample. Sweet Oil. Bran-ding Oils -Red, Black, and Blue, in 1 and 5 gallon drums; Raddle, Lamp Black, Etc. LAWN MOWERS in great variety, from -22s 6d to 55s each. GARDENING- TOOLS of every description at reduced prices. BOWLS! BOWLS! BOWLS! As the season has just opened, I cordially invite inspection of my stock—Taylor's first quality only kept, i SEWING MACHINES I am sole agent for the celebrated " Davey " Machine ; 7 years' guarautee ; Han 1 £3 lOe; Treadle from £6 U's to £$ K's. Call and inspect. They are worth looking at. GUI I? J\ i\ I IV Q it I Pj U 1j I li o, The Peoples' Ironmonger, Burnett Street, omxmtef Arcade. ZEALANMA CYCLES Simply Perfect. 1%/FADE from B.SA. Parts, specially for Now Zealand Roads. Better than any im p >rtt d machine for the every day cyclist. Fitted with latest j larrard Free Wheels, with pitent Bick Pedal Brake, Dunlop Vulcanise! Tyre?, Brook'd Saddles, any style Handle Bars, Pedals, Gear, Etc. Our 1903 Models now on view. GATES, LOWEY & CO., Largest Cycle Makers and Importers in New Zealand Ashburton Branch—Burnett Street Bl , Sß »rt 1 WALL PAPERS Have Arrived. | And will be Openei up This Day, September 12th- Simply perfect in Design and Colour. The Papers are quite different to anything of the sort before imported into this jtown, . and vastly superior. &1T The Frices are the same as for Ordinary Paperhangings. Borders and Friezes to Match. Persons desirous ot choosing from the full stock, but not intending to use the Papers for scene time, may have them laid aside until required. ( St>ecial Reductions :o: Special Reductions NICHOLAS &PICKFOJRD INVITE COMPAEISON OF VALUES. Ladies' Felt Slippers at Is, Is6d, 2s 6d, 3s, 3s 6d, 4s, 4s 6d, ss, 5s 6d. Childrens from 8d per pair. . ' School Boots from 5s per pair. Ladies' Walking Shoes from 5s 6d to 18» Gd per pair* Ladies' Evening Shoes from 2s Gd to 18s 6d per pair Gent's Balmorals from 10s, strong Shooters from 9s 9d PLEASE to rememher we hold an Extensive Stock of High-Ciass Boots, Shoes, an<? Slippers of every description. Prove our prices. Boys and Girls Boots a specialty. ' ur M(jtto i§— " Small Profits and Quick Returns." 'NICHOLAS &~PICKI;ORP, EAST STBEBT, ASHBURTON •^l-""**"• -^< ..-—.-— EVV spftj.NCj. GOODS now showing. iiCllUClllCll) I J3| New Prints, Now Blousings, New ■n it, i« 4. , rn f,, n ;« nr» fo riafp 'i'^ass Materials, and n general assortment For the best value m up-to-cute of mw Lineg in woh department Cash I GrOOuS, Discount at the r&te oi' ow shilling in %e rji t> y pound off all purchases from ninepencv? worth upwards, at If, C. Bajjee/jPt's , _ _ Drapery, Clothing, aud liooc Warfihou.se, M^^^&t?\ lAflf P* iJfflf J. to favour us with your Dressmaking M -^~ JHtl-«l-rI/^Ol-& Order, please advise us as early as con 'gLOTHIMG&BOOTHOUSE voDienfc. Our dates care rapidly filling up, V*A«VS «Ilinwwvv * • aQd note wLU probably gave both i rr itation Havklock Stbkkt. a^d disappointment.—Mitchell and Tub- I „ , nek, Costumiers. isflijpke New Venus / fcmoke New Venus



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