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Mail Notices.

Mails close for tlio following places, as under, subject to the cecessary alterations THURSDAY, Aug. 21. For Northern Ports and Westport, per Rotomahana, at 6 p.m. FRIDAY, Aug. 22. For Northern Ports and Westport, also Australian States (due Sydney Aug 27th , and South Africa, per Waihora, at 10.30 a.m. SAN FEANCISCO MAIL. TUESDAY, Aug. 26. 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 Sept. 27th), per Rotomahana, at 5.45 p.m.

Mining.

United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph Dunedin, August 20 To-day's sales—Junction Electric, 12a; Meg and Annie, 8s; Prince of Wales, 6s 9d; Unity, 11s 6d.

Commercial

Sydney Stock Sales

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Sydney, August 19 Sixty fat New Zealand wethers ranged from 31s to 33s 1 at the sales. Some lots were withheld in consequence of the de cline in prices.

Agent-Grsneral's Cable.

Wellington, Aug 19 The Agent-General has cabled as fol lows to the Agricultural Department, under date August 18th:—"There has been no alteration in the mutton market since last week. There is a better tone in the lamb market. The average price is—New Zea land lamb, Canterbury brand, sd; New Zealand lamb, other than Canterbury, 4|-d. The beef market is firm. The stocks of New Zealand beef on hand are light; New Zealand hinds s|d, fores 4d. The hemp market is firm. The price to-day for good Pair Wellington grade on spot is £34 ; September and November shipments, £31 10s."

Asgburton Guardian MAGNA VERITAS ET PRÆVALEBIT. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 1902. Local and General.

NEW Z HAL ANDERS IN SOUTH' AFRICA.— Twenty members of the Bth New Zealand Coniingiuit have joined the South African Constabulary.

Westport Coal Coal Company.—The Westport Coal Company have let a contract to Messrs Swan, Hunter and Co., Newcastle on-Tyne, for a steel steam collier of 1600 tons, with a loaded speed of ten knots, and all the latest improvements. The vessel will be used for the Westport-Lyttelton coal trade.

Public Works.—The tender of C. Dixon and Linglands and Company, at £BGBI, has beun accepted by the Public Works Depart ment for the erection of a combined road and railway bridge over the Motueka Eivor in connection with the Tadmor section of the Midland Eailway. The highest tender put in was J212,737.

Farmers' Union—A general meeting of the Farmers' Union will be held in the A. ami P. rooms, Arcade, at 2.80 p.in, en Satur day next to hear an address by Mr G. W. Leadley on the work of the Colonial Coun cil. Mr Leadley will also explain the policy of the Union with regard to its attitude iv relation to general politics.

Obituary—A very old resident of Eakaia passed away on Sunday in the person of Mr John Stevenson, who died at his brother's residence, Costerville, at the comparatively early age of fifty-four years. Mr Stevenson had resided in the Eakaia district for a good many years, and was much respected by all who knew him,

Lecture to Farbiers. —The next lec ture in connection with the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Assc>ciatioij. will be delivered on Saturday afternoon by Mr T. W. Kirk, F.L.S., Government Biolog ist. His subject will be " Weeds versus Grass and Crops," and it will be illustrated by diagrams.

Weather Forecast.—Captain Edwin wires : — Oalo from between north-ensfc and north and west after 12 hours from now; gla33 fall.

Ashbukton Stock Sale.—At the Ash burton yards yesterday fat crossbred wethers brought from 16s 7d to 17s lOd.

Conscience Monet.—Two anonymous contributions of £\ each have been re ceived by the Colonial Treasurer as "conscience money." With the second one was a slip of paper endorsed: " CJn paid duty. Last instalment."

Ashburton County Brass Band.-The second people's popular conceit by the Ashburton County Brass Band will be given on Tursday evening next in the Oddfellows' Hall, under the patronage of the Mayor and Borough Councillors. The bandmaster has decided to perform the "Eylanda March," which was presented to the Band by Mrs Johnston, and written by her brother (Mr A. T. Lighgow).

Where is Ashbukton ?—ln the course of a discussion in the House yesterday on the work of the bank officials some members referred to the banks in such small places as Tinmru and Ashburton, and this " drew " Mr McLachlan, who objected to the town of Ashburton being called " a small place." At this there were various cries from, hon. members. One asked where Ashburton was. Another wanted to know if it was on the map, and a third inquired whether there were any banks there. " There are several banks there, and I have an over draft," retorted Mr McLachlan, amid a burst of laughter.

An Important Gkain Cash. — An im portant case to farmers was benrd in the Supreme Court at Oamaru yesterday. The plaintiffs case was that defendant had sold to him 800!) bags of wheat, and had signed a store warrant for 8000 sacks, less between 250 and 300 bags for seed, that 7233 sacks had been delivered, that the defendant had failed to deliver the balance, and the difference between the price at the time of the contract and the date on which the demand was made for delivery was claimed. For the defence it was contended that no specific quantity of wheat was sold, that the plaintiff was supplied with all the wheat the barns contained, less the quan tity for seed, that the store warrant was approximate only, and did not bind him to supply 8000 sacks. The Judge held that the store warrant was not a warranty to deliver 8000 sacks, and gave judgment for defendant, with costs.

Volunteers.—The local battalion of Volunteers mustered in strong force last evening, for the Government inspection parade. Captain Dolman, V.D., commanded the battalion. The inspection was con ducted by Colonel Bailey, Colonel Moore and Adjutant Foden being in attendance. The inspection over, Colonel Bailey, in an appropriate speech, said he should have liked to present the medal w.hen the whole of the battalion were on parade, but as that was impossible the next best thing was to make it in the presence of two of the best companies in the battalion. He referred to the sterling qualities of Colonel Moore, and concluded by presenting him with the long-service medal. An examination of the non.-corns. in practical and theoretical work was then proceeded with.

Lecture. —Last evening, in the Presby terian Church, the Rev. Gv B. Inglis delivered his usual weekly lecture, taking for his subject, " The Sabbath." He bogan by showing that the Sabbath is a perpetual institution, existing from the beginning, and continuing to the end of time. It is not a Jewish institution, but is adapted for the wants of the race. It rests on a phy siological basis, both man and beast work ing better with one clay's rest, after six days of toil. The observance of it is binding on every man in all the relations and circumstances of life. To santify it alright wo are to rest that day from worldly employments and recreations, and fill the day with the public and private exercises of worship, excepting so much of it as is taken up in the works of necessity and mercy. Mr Inglis argued that the Fourth Commandment is just as binding as any of the other nine, and spoke forcibly against the profanation of the holy day, instancing the various games and amusements that many indulge in on Sunday, and condemn ing the giving of Sunday dinners and parties, the running of Sunday trains, trains, and steam-boats, which all entail an amount of labour on some that others may have enjoyment. The last lecture of the course will be given on Wednesday of next week.

After the Eruption.-—A correspondent of the "Daily Mail" liviug in St Vincent for wards two facts thence which are both of interest. One is that tho volcanic dust has acted there as a fertiliser, the crop of flowers in places covered many inches deep being unprecedented ; and another that La Soufriere killed its victims with merciful instantaneousness. "In Rome houses in St. Vincent people were found still sitting round lheir tables at tea. One man had a smile on hi 3 face, and had evidently die.d with a word on his lips. Another had a pipe in his mouth, and his hand outstretched for a match." Similar accounts come from Martinique, where the Governor protests against the abandonment of the island. He says that the 165,000 who still remain can not be removed by sea, and that, although. St. Pierre must be abandoned, it is only necessary to shift the people in the neigh bourhood to the districts still remaining productive.

Second-Hand Bicycles Wanted. —Hay? ing sold oub Qf second-hand bicycles, I am now prepared to take trwenly machines as part payment for the New Season's Eudge- Whitworth Bicycles, which are now being impacked, and are admitted to be 365 days ahead of all other machines in the market. —-I?,. D. Johnston, Agent, Burnett Street. [AdvtJ.

Tailoring.—The public are respectr fully reminded that we do not make strange fitting suits, nor charge strange prices. Advance Ashburfcon, by supporting local industries. Compare our fit! Compare our prices ! Observe the quality and " up-to-date" style of our goods, and remember that our motto is always ff satis faction."— Cr'aighead and Beretman.— [Advt.]

News in Brief.

A general meeting of old High School boys will be hold to-morrow evening at the High School.

Mr D. Thomas will sell at the Arcade on Saturdry, 30 head of broken and unbroken draught horses.

The winter in tho Marlborough district has been exceptionally dry, with very hard frosts. Rain is badly needed on the high country.

The death is announced in London, at the age of 100, of Mrs Bowen, widow of Mr 33 ojven, at one time Speaker of the New Zealand Parliament.

A cabdriyer named William IJepburn was charged in l^eUington withJiaviijg' refused to carry a passenger in his licensed vehicle, and on being compelled to do so, with driving his horse at a walk." Defendant T?as fined 5s and 9s costs on tlje first charge, and ss' and 7s costs on the second charge. ISfapier is clamouring for the erection of a liiorgue.' A' dead body lay in one of the hotel's' ttiei-e, a^itiog inquest and inter ment, from ' Saturday till Tuesday. Th e licensee has bee» referred to the police fp ? -Mia§4 #W$ tHa fipat to lisa the It is c- "-aalaa*} Was the latefifr plough m New - «t*u. w fcf jjieit at Bell, father of Mr James  Richmond, Nelson, at the end of last, _ awi«, The police (says the " Lyttelton Times") are taking energetic action in connection with the bookmaking nuisance on the Biscarfcon racecourse and the Metropolitan Trotting Club's ground at Addington, and a number of test cases ?,vq likely to be heard within the next few dayu. To commemorate the Coronation, the Mayor of Wanganui proposes that, appli cation should be made to have the name of the town spelt correctly by reinstating the letter " b," making it Whanganui, the ori- I ginal native name.

A. and P. ASSOCIATION.

A meeting of the members of the Ash burton A. and P. Association, together with others interested who signed the guarantee for the necessary amount to obtain the services of a thoroughly qualified veterinary surgeon for Ashburtqn county, was held at the Association's rooms yesterday. There was an attendance of about forty persons. Mr Thps. Stone, President, occupied the the chair.

The President explained the object for which the meeting was called together, and he would ask the meeting to consider the question of appointing a vet. for the county. The guarantee paper was filled up with the exception of ono or two names yet to go on. He was disappointed at", the applications, and under the circumstances, he thought that the matter should stand in abeyance for the present. On the motion of Mr Max. Friedlander, seconded by Mr Jas, Bland, it was resolved to hold over the appointment for the present.

This concluded that part of the business regarding the veterinary surgeon. As the Committee were about to sit, the President asked those present if they had any recommendations to make regarding the forthcoming Show. Mr Roberts ;Western"eld) said lie had a few remarks to make in respect to thelight horse 3. It had been freely mentioned that it was intended to have the light horses present on both days of the Show. In his opinion this was a mistake. The second day was the people's day, and it was on that day that the people' would like to see the light horses there. Mr Eoberts im pressed on the minds of those present that if such a suggestion were carried out, it would result in a falling off in the entries in that particular class. He knew of one gentleman who would not exhibit under those conditions.

After a short discussion, the President said that the question would be gone into fully by the Committee.

COMMITTEE MEETING. A meeting of the Committee was then held, when there was an attendance of twenty-five mbmbers, the President in the I chair. , j Correspondence was read— . i From Mr W. Harding, Secretary of the local branch of the Farmers' Union, thank ing the Association for use cf room.—Re ceived. From Mr Alex. Orr, Methven, enclosing a cheque for £\\. - It was resolved to refund £1 and elect Mr Orr a life member of the Association. From the Secretary of Technical Glasses Association, thanking the Association for their donation.—Eeceived. From the Masterton Agricultural and Pastoral Association, stating that the sub scription to the Association was £1, and the membership roll was 673.—Eeceived. From the local agent for the " New Zea land Farmer," re advertising.—Received. From the Canterbury Frozen Meat Com pany, statiug that their prize would be .£lO 10s on the same terms as last year.— Re ceived, and acknowledged with thanks. From Borthwick and Sons, re private prize.—Received. NEW MEMBERS. Mr Bullock again urged on the Associa tion the necessity -of increasing the mem bership of the Association. He wished it distinctly understood that it was a slur on the farmers that the membership roll was not as large as it should be, and again drew attention to the roll of the Masterton Association as compared with the local one. He considered it the duty of every member of the Committee to do his utmost to increase the membership. The following new members were elected: —Messrs C. A. Pearce (Newlands), W. T. Corbett (Grange Farm), W. J. Dickie (So morton), W. R. Turfcon (Mount Somers , and T. Cairns (Tinwald). The above-mentioned were proposed by Messrs T. Bullock and Jas. Small. THE JUDGES. The question, ol' the number of judges in the draught section, was considered. Mr .Tames Small said that one set of judgos was enough for the draught horses. Mr D. Thomas pointed out the advis ablenes3 of having one set of judges. It would be better to judge the draught stock that way. On the motion of Mr Jas. Small, seconded by Mr T, Taylor, it was decided to have one set of judges in the draught horse section. LIGHT HORSES. In reply to a question by Mr M. Fried lander it was stated that the height of gig horses was 15,2.

Mr Malet gave notice of motion to the effect that the light horses come in for the one day only.

Mr Lill pointed out that there was noth ing in the minute* binding on the question.

Mr Cooksou seconded Mr Malet's motion.

Mr Bullock supported. It would benefit the Association by adopting the resolution.

Mr Harrison took it that it was not necessary to include all the light horses. It was mentioned in certain classes that their presence was not required until the second day. He would like Mr Malet to accept an amendment to that effect. It was a hard ship to ask people to send horses on the first day, when they were not required to be judged.

Mr Bland asked why one part of the community was asked to support the Show and the other not.

Mr Leadley pointed out that the resolu tion was far too sweeping in its character. He would support any resolution exempting tradesmen's turnouts., as the tradesmen should be considered.

Mr Cookson considered it a mistake thab the light horses should appear on the first day.

Mr Tucker held the opinion that light horsemen could not be expected to jump horses simply for the amusement of the public, and in regard to the tradesmen's turnouts, he thought it would be better for them to bring their exhibits on the second day at 11 o'clock,

Mr T. F. Gibson said that the horses in some cases were required for use on the morning of the show.

Mr Thomas said that there should be an equality qf sacrifice. He would ask them what was a two days* Show inaugurated for ? He thought it absurd to ask the owners of draughts to bring in their stock, and remain two days in town, and the others come in for only one day. He moved an amendment—" That all light horses in the breeding classes, including jumpers, ladies' hacks, hunters, and also tradesmen's turnouts must be on the ground the second day of the Show."

Mr Eeid seconded, and pointed out that a bungle had occurred last year regarding the judging. He thought that to adopt Mr Malet's resolution was simply going back to a one day's show again.

In reply to Mr Leadley, it was pointed out that it was intended to number those classes that were to be exempt. The amendment was carried. HOESE PARADE.

The annual horse parade was fixed for the Saturday, prior to the Christchurch parade, and that it be held in Mona Square with the permission obtained from the Borough Council.

ROAD PENCE,

Mr Leadley mentioned that the road fence at the Show grounds was in a bad state, and required repairing. Mr Thqmas considered th^t nothing short of a corrugated iron fence would " save the shillings."

ENTRANCE GATE

Mr Bullock brought up the subject of an, entrance gate at the northern end. He asked that, it be referred to the, Ground Committee.

Mr Bonifant said that he would give ,iQ2 2g towards it.

Mv Bullook said that he would g-ive 43 3s, j it offered another guinea. Mr Bland thought thai a prize should be siven for thebest implement for bringing weeds to the surface. In the present state of some of our country farms, such an implement was badly needed. He wovtld yiliingly give a guinea as a prize for the best Switch. gf»l>r?e?. Messrs Geo. Mcliae aad IJenls offered a guinea each towards au imp^men]; of the kind mentioned. This concluded the business, and pno meeting adjourned for a fortnight.

The Late Mr E. G. Wright.

At the meeting of the Committee of the A. and P. Association yesterday, Mr Lead ley moved—"That a letter of condolence be forwarded to the relatives of the late Mr E. G. Wright, expressing the sympathy of the Association, and their high appve oiation of the life and character of the deceased gentleman." In doing so, Mr Leadley said that Mr Wright was a gentle man who was held in great re3pect, and one who had identified himself with all move ments for the public good. All those who had worked with him had found in him a true and general friend, and one whose loss would be greatly felt throughout Canter bury. On the various public bodies he had been associated with, the deceased gentle man had done good work, especially in con nection, with the Lyttolton Harbour Board. Mr W. T. Lill seconded the motion. He had known Mr Wright for upwards of thirty years, and had always found him a gentle man in every respect of the word. Mr David Thomas had known Mr Wright since 1867, and had been intimately ac quainted with him ever since. He was pleased to support the motion. Mr Bullock, in supporting the motion, said that Mr Wright had done much good not only for Canterbury, but for the whole of New Zealand, and the colony had lost a good public man. Whatever he had under took, had been carried out to the best of his ability. He had worked hard on the Plantation Board, and had also done good duty on public bodies.

The President, in adding his testimony to what had already been said, stated that by the death of Mr Wright, Canterbury had lost a good colonist.

The motion was then put and carried unanimously, the members standing.

SOUTH AFRICA.

Uhited Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Capetown Aug. 18 The repatriation of the Boers in the dis tricts recently annexed to Natal is progress ing-

Five hundred have enlisted as border police in the new territory. London, Aug. 18

In reply to English criticisms, the Trans vaal Political Association declares that its chief objects are to support Lord Milner, and to bring the British and Dutch together to co-operate in evolving a united nation.

A Naval Spectacle.

j, United Press Association—By Electric

Telegraph—Copyright. London, August 19

Prior to the dispersal of the warships the King, in the Jioyal yacht, escorted by forty torpedo-boats, the Alberta, and other yachts, traversed the lines eastwards, and anchored at St. Helen's. A gale was raging at the time, and the weather was misty, with occasional torrents of rain. '

The fleet then steamed seaward in two columns. The foreign warships present paraded before the King, saluting and man ning the yards as they passed.

The King's parting message to the fleet was:—"A magnificent sight, splendid order kept."

The Shah in England.

,c, United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph London, August 19. The Prince of Wales, Lord Boberts, and a number of high functionaries of State officially welcomed the Shah, who was mag nificently dressed. He wore a diamond in the centre of his black fez, three emeralds on each shoulder epaulette, a gold jewelled chain over Ins shoulder like a sash, and a heavily jewelled sword-belt and scimitar. He was accompanied by a brilliant/ suite.

A guard of honour of the Ist Life Guards escorted the Shah to Marlborough House. Troops lined tho route, and crowds gave him an enthusiastic reception, the Shah being greatly pleased. The Prince of Wales in the evening re presented tha King at a State banquet in* tho Shah's honour, at Buckingham Palace, at which sixty guests were present.

West Indian Sugar Industry

United Press Association—By F.lectric Telegraph—Copy ri gh t. London, August 19 Mr Chamberlain, replying to a deputation said he was not apprehensive regarding the ratification of the Brussels Sugar Conven tion. If ifc was not ratified effective mea sures would be taken to safeguard the West Indian sugar industries.

Volcanic Eruption.

United Press Association—By Eleatric Telegraph—Copyright Tokio, August 19 A volcano, which is still in eruption, overwhelmed the Japanese island of Torishma. All the inhabitants of the is land, numbering 150, perished.

Federal Finance.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Melbourne, August; 19 The postal and telegraphic services of the Commonwealth for the last year result ed in a loss of over .£46,000, though the

New South Wales, Victorian, and South Australian Departments made a profit of £33,000. Sir George Turner delivers the Federal Budget about the beginning of October. He expects that the tariff will show a re turn of about £8,942,000.

The Mount Kembla Disaster.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.

Sydney, August 19 At the enquiry into the Mount Kembla disaster yesterday, a witness gave further instances of finding gns in the mine. He saw the last nine months ago, and reported it. He was removed from the place. He admitted that the management was very careful, and directly they received his report they stopped work and took pre cautions.

Assault and Robbery.

. United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Sydney, August 19 The office of Quong Tart, the well-known tea merchant, in the heart of the city, was entered by a man at noon, wlio felled Mr Tart with an iron bar, inflicting severe pounds on the head. The. man stoje 420 and escaped.

PARLIAMENT.

United Press 'Association—By Electric

Telegraph—Copyright.

Legislative Council Wellington, August 19 The Council met at 2.30 p.m. BIBLE BEADING. A number of petitions were presented in favour of Bible-reading in schools.

"hansakd." A motion was carried to the effect that in future appointments to the "Hansard" j staff the Speaker of the Council should be • consulted.

WELLINGTON HOTELS. The debate on the motion by the Hon. G. Jones that a resolution of the Council in reference to the unsatisfactory condition of certain hotels should be for warded to the Government for their con-

sideration was resumed. . The Hon. W. C. Walker said that unless the Government abrogated the powers of local bodies it could not interfere in the matter. The Hon. Dr Grace said that his own impression was that the reports referred to were slightly coloured. There was no doubt that the condition of hotels in Wel lington had lately improved greatly. The Hon. G. Jones, in reply, said that he was of opinion that the discussion on the subject would do good. If the law at present did not provide a remedy for the evils complained of, it was the duty of the Government to bring in legislation to: repair the omission. He contended that the only way to reform the traffic was to abolish it, and he further urged that if the traffic could be abolished in a single com munity, it could be as effectually stopped in a nation. The motion was carried by 17 to 10. FISHERIES CONSERVATION. The Fisheries Conservation Bill was further considered in committee. The Hon. W. C. Walker proposed a new clause, giving to private owners the right to fifch in waters running through their properties. Progress was reported, to enable members to consider the effect of the new clause. The Council rose at 3.55 p.m.

House of Representatives.

Wellington, August 19. The House met at 2.30 p.m., Sir Maurice O'Korke in the chair. • N

NOTICES,

Mr Witheford gave notice to move — "That in the opinion of this House the Government should grant returned Contin genters as favourable terms for settlement; on the land in New Zealand aa are offered them in South Africa."

Mr GUfedder gave notice to move thafc the Government should provide a sum of money on the Estimates to ensure the moro thorough prospecting of inaccessible areas in various parts of the colony. ■ The Hon J. Carroll gave notice to intro duce the Land Titles Protection Bill. OPIUM PROHIBITION. The Opium Prohibition Act Amendment Bill (Hon. C. H. Mills) was introduced and read a first time. ' RAILWAYS SUPERANNUATION FUND. The Select Committee to which the Gov ernmenb Railways Superannuation Fund Bill has been referred, recommended that the Hill should be allowed to proceed, sub ject to certain amendments. PETITION. The Public Petitions Committee reported on the petition of James McAinch, of Wel lington, who prayed for compensation for loss sustained and degradation suffered through baing imprisoned for the alleged passing of false entries through the Cus toms at Wanganui. The committee re ported that it was of opinion that there was no crimnal intent to defraud the Cus toms, and therefore recommended that the petition should be referred to the Govern ment for consideration. Mr Fisher urged this case upon the care ful consideration of the Government. Sir Joseph Ward said that he had no doubt that an injustice had been done, and the Government would look into the mat ter. QUESTIONS. la reply to questions, Ministers stated tliat there was no intention to intimate to I the Secretary of State for the Colonies and the Premier that the people of New Zea land were in hearty accord with fe'ae [chival ? rous and hospitable treatment which is being accorded to the Boer Leaders in the United Kingdom, but the people of this j colony recognised that the Boers had fought I a good fight. That the interest charged to borrowers on life policies in the Govern ment .Insurance Department compared favourably with the rate charged by other offices under the same conditions, and it was considered inadvisable to make any alteration at present. That the question of the abolition of the totalisator was a matter for a vote by the referendum. That if it was thought desirable to give special facilities to returned Contingenters to take \up land, the necessary provision could be i inserted in the Land Act Amendment Bill, which would come down this session.

BILLS OP COSTS

The Solicitors' Bill of Costs Bill (Mr Pirani) wi>s read a second time, pro forma, and referred to a select committee.

CTCLE BOARDS.

Mr Fowlds moved the second reading of the Cycle Boards Bill, wtiich was before the House the last session. He explained that the Bill now proposed to define certain districts, and that it could only be brought into force on the petition of a majority of cyclists, and after full opportunity had been given to petition against it. He had no doubt that if the Bill passed, there would in a few years be hundreds of miles of cycle tracks in various parts of the colony. Mr G. W. Russell moved a hostile amend ment that the Bill should be read a second time six months hence.

Sir Joseph Ward supported the Bill; and said that he thought it could be made a workable measure in committee. He urged that it was the right thing to allow cyclists to tax themselves for the purpose of pro viding tracks alongside roads if they desired to do so, and the small amount of the tax. would be very much less than cyclists axe, through the rough state of the roads, com pelled to pay for repairs to their cycles. After considerable debate; in which a good deal of opposition was shown to the Bill, Mr G, W. Eussell's amendment was carried by 23 votes to 21, and the Bill was thus killed.

SECOND HEADINGS. The Mining Act Amendment Bill iHon. J. M'Gowan) was read a second time, pro forma, and referred to the Goldfields Com mittoe. The Stud Bill (Hon T. Duncan) was read a socond time, pro forma, and referred to the Stock Committee. Sir Joseph Ward moved the second read ing of the Statutes Repeal Bill, which had already passed the Legislative, Council. The motion was agreed to on the voices. The House rose at 5;30 p.m; A C.OEiRECTJOJf.' During the consideration of the Defence Estimates sit Friday's sitting, Mr Buddo ■ moved a motion as an indication, that school'cadet corps should be brought under the control of the Defence Department. It was understood throughout the Press Gallery that the motion was lost on tbe voices, but the official records show that it was carried. The House resumed at 7.30. «A3SK HOLIDAYS. , Sir Joseph Ward moved the second read ing of the Bank Holidays Bill, which fixes bank- holidays as- follows r—lSTew Year's Day, Good Friday, the day after Good Fri day, Eastes Monday, Whit Monday, Christ mas Day,, the day after Christmas Day, Sft Patrick's, St George's, and St Andrew's Days,, the Sovereign's,birthday, the Prince of Wales'B birthday, and Labour Day. In the course of a short discussion Mr Arnold indicated his intention, when the Bill was in committee, of moving to elim inate 'tho Saints' days from the list. Mr Atkinson urged that power should be removed from the banks of declaring a holi i dny because of a race meeting in the neigh bourhood, and he said that he would move |n committee }n that direction. Several members complained of the long hours bank clerks had to work. Mr Vmti said that |the Bill con.tain.e4

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: WEDNESDAY," AUGUST 20, 1902



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F. FERRIMAN. J ft. * FOR SALE BURNETT STEEET WEST. I HAVE received instructions from the Executors of the late James Ha.w- j kins to sell Town Section 645, containing 1 i-acre, situated in Burnett street West, adjoining the property occupied by Mr D. Leitch. The improvements consist of a well-built four-roomed house. The property | is well situated, and i 3 in close proximity to 1 the centre of the town. _ i My instructions a,re to effect an imme diate sab. Easy terms can be arranged, and prompt possession can be given. Further particulars can be obtained on applioation to F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent " P-»H SALE. AtTKEN STREET, ASHBURTON. A VERY Desirable little Home, replfite with every couvanienee, compris ing five rooms, pantry, bathroom, and detached washhouge. Water laid on from windmill to washhouse and bathroom. The land is nicely laid out in gardens, and well'stocked with fruit trees. Easy terms and immediate possession can be given. F. FERRIMAN, Laud and Estate Agent. FOR SALE Near the Alford Forest Road. A FOUR-ROOMED HOUSE and Section planted with Fruit Treeß. Price il3O F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE ALFORD FOREST ROAD, NEAR WOOL LEN MILLS. HOUSE of 4 rooms and porch, together with one acre and 29 perches of land The property is occupied by Mrs Kissane, and is for immediate sale and occupation. Price and terma may bo obtained on applioation to F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. r~ fobTsale. 1 _ I ALFORD FOREST ROAD, ASHBURTON MR P. BULL ha 3 instructed me to sell his property situated within a few minutes' walk of the Woollen Miils, con- j eistingof about £ of an acre of land, upon which is erected a house of 6 rooms; imme diate occupation can be given, and easy terms of payment can be arranged. F. FEKRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. FOR SALE. AN excellent suburban property contain ing 10 acres, with good dwelling j house and stables. The property is one i which will grow into money, and from its , convenient size, its admirable position and increasing valua, is well adapted for a Farmer who wishes to retire from active | life. '■ i Full particulars on applicaf-ion. F. FERBIMAN, Ashburton. FOE, SALE, CHARLES STREET, near the WOOLLEN MILLS, ALLENTON. I HAVE for sale a comfortable dwelling bou?e of Six Rooms, situated within three minute*' walk of the Woollen Mills. The land comprises two acres and other improvements consist of Good Stabling aDd Poultry Yards. The Property is for immediate sale, and is well worth inspection. Full particulars can be obtained frrnn F. FERRIMAN, Land and Eetate A gent. BUSINESS NOTICES. h~gs.esham, SURGEON AND MECHANIC Ali DENTIST. By Examination, October, 1897 F- IGHT year 3 experience with E. G . and 1 F. W. G-reshaui, Doutists, Dunedin and Invercargill. Has commenced practice in rooms upstairs from the entrance to Thomas' Auction Booms, Burnett Street. Stoppings in Gold, Amalgam, and Cement;. Gtld and Porcelain crowns made ; also sets of teeth with Vulcanite and Porcelain gums. Oas administered. Ail work guaranteed. Hours of Attendance—9 a.m.—s p.m. Private Residence—Care Mrs Ghant, Wills Street I____1____ _^ The Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, Ltd 1 "jTJtfMOI- Holders are hereby notified that Ms Hekbt Stephenson as been appoint Local Agent at Ash burton, vice Mr William Stonyer. I Tha Society is now issuing Policies con ainiug now and attractive features guaraateed bonuses, etc., full particulars of which may be obtained on application to j Henry Stefhenson, Auctioneer, Agent for Ashburton, or T. E. Walton, j 7 110 District Manager, Christchurch. I IN EVERY WALK OF LIFE Youßequire* ffjttifift MUSIC. Singing, Piano, & Harmony Ma J. GILLIES begs to inform the Residents of Ashburton and District that he is prepared to receive Pupils for instruction in the above subjects. The system employed for Voice-Produc tion and Culture will be Tfc&lian (Limperti Method), and in Piano that of the Schumann Conservatoire, Frankfort- a-Main, Germany. Pupils prepared for the Examinations in the Associated Board of the Royal Academy and Royal O>Uege, London; also for Trinity College, London. Each Pupil's Term dates from the first lesson. Address:—Care Mrs Pxlbbow, Cameron Street. 728 Smoke New Venus I



BUSINESS NOTICES, ~ j ZFA LANDIA CYCLES. I Only One Grade. Absolutely the Best. ABOUT ZEALANDIA CYCLES. They are made in Christchui'cli by skilled mechanics. ' . ; They aye built of the World's finest fittings. j They are fiuished in style, rather stiperior to the imported article. i They are made to stand real hard work, and yet are extremely easy running. I They are, in fact, the most popular Bicycles ever sold or produced in N.Z. THEY AEE MADE SOLELY BY CHRISTCHURCH. Ashburton Branch—Burnett Street. |§|sij|M T-DRINKERS filif^ canbut IPiW mfc\ -Ai iw? this deltcioijs ill vi^Mr §|& - CKYLON " Ss^li 8 sf 4 i• fli • J'T< c° ° G H'Si i ' W^^^^^^o&^MK^ Ashburton. PAINTING, GLAZING, HOUSE . OECORATIN'G, SIGN-WRITING. WS. COLLINS AND CO., Painters, East Street, Ashburton, are making a c Specialty of their Painting, Glazing, House Decorating, Papering, Graining, and Sum-writing Department. Every effort is being made to keep up to elate in every respect, and the Prices are Eight. Competent workmenjonly nre: employed, aud Prices and any information can be had for the asking. J. WILSON. BURNETT STREET. Painter, Glazier and Paperhanger. • IMPOSTS DIRECT FROM THE BRITISH MANUFACTURERS WALL PAPERS Of Every Description. ALSO Genuine White Lead, Mixed Paints, Linseed Oil (raw or boiled), Window Glass, Mirror Glass, Picture Mouldings, etc. I Btock everything required for Painting and Decorating Houses. | -&T ~O The Public when buying from'me, or having work executed can thoroughly J^ • J5» rely upon the GENUINKSS of all the material procured or used as the case way be. What I sell and use is the genuine article, made specially .for house painters. Buying in large quantities and being a tradesman T know exactly what is wanted. First-class Tradesmen sent to town or country to execute Painting, Laper haO?defs bjto^ttSded to promptly. Kindly send length, breadth, and height of rooms to ensure correct amount of paper or pamt being sent. Sole Agent for Halls Sanitary Water Paint. S.gn Writing a Speciality. G. M E D D I N S ! TT& ESPECTFULLY requests inspection of the following seasonable aiticles, just JOJ landed, at i rices which should tempt all to buy. GARDENING TOOLS. Including Spades, Forks, Rakes, Hoes, Trowels, Hedge Shears, Ladies' and Boys' *"--**»*•* i-ARMERS REQUISITES. Leading Plough and Back Cliains, Gorge Kuives, (Martin's, etc.), Gorse Grubbers, Picks, Axes, Hatchets, Saws, handles of all kinds, Bluestone, Otis, Paints, etc. Best Kerosene ... •■• 4s 3d per tin. WIRE NETTING—Havin"-a largo stock on hand I am selling—Sheep (with centre etrand) at 3d per yard; Fowl, ISm, Id; 24in 1-Jd; 36in, 2d per yard, smaller mesh $in to IISEW PING°MrCHINES.- lam Sole A-ent for the celebrated " DAVEY "Machine the cheapest and best in the market. Hand-^3 10s, Treadle from^6o 10s to .£8 10s, with 7 years guarantee. Needles for ' Singer,' 'Davey,'« Wertheim," Davis, New Home, etc., i all at 6d per dozen. I maTte a specialty.of CAEPENTER'S TOOLS, and keep the greatest variety at the lowest prices in Ashbuvton. The Peoples' Ironmonger, ! I * Burnett Street, opposite Arcade. !•' ■ d .17 LAST""TvEEK: Ob 1 GLiEAT CLEARING SALE. Still Further deductions, Ho He&gpnable Offer Refused- Must make room for New Goods /'t he New Zealand Clothiflg Factory. mlum^.mm^^^m^mm j l - ■■■in m M^.-«Ejt^,ft i MITCHELL & TURNER. I THE DRAPERS.



Bank Holidays and Gambling. — Speaking on the Bank Holidays Bill in the House yesterday, Mr Atkinson charged the banks with fostering gambling through ■keeping holidays on race days. The Liver pool Bank frauds, he said, had been traced to a direct conne.cti.on with the betting evih Mf Synies said there wore hundreds of thousands of people vyho went to race? and never spent a shilling in betting.



Threshing Mir.ij Hands' Disbu^.— The demand of the threshing mill hands for increased pay is being energetically re sisted by the farmers of Wairaate. On Saturday a meeting was held to consider the question, and it was decided that the ! farmers should stand by the millowners, I and that a voluntary levy of Is be con j tributed by the farmers of the district to assist in opposing the demand of the | Workers' Union in the Arbitration Court. j A Generous Donor. —It has been ascer i tamed from Wellington (says the " Oamaru ' fcirap") that the cost of a large octave strik- Sug'fagtt pop the Post Office tower will be a smaller one could be ob jbained for about half the eo*t. The ques tion has been submitted' .to Jjfr-Sfc, John Buckley, who has given instructions to liave the whole tiling carried out in a most complete manner, and has authorised, ail 'on his account up to £700. ■jfr Buckley, whose generosity knows no pgnzili, ,has' determined that the whole fii}jirig'sisli k§ cpmpl^te in all 'respects! ■ '{?ig FisH.—T^e arr,£jra£ of shoals of |;w-#?h* in"the upper harbour (says the %'tibaw.Q ■Tjnj.es ") ?s t)io occasion of'the Dunl -^axvtfS ??PfPg purged pto a bear'gaj: edin v. " ' - •■&«*'fi®?*>§ ; Gp^ds of sjiaall den on Sunaa^ .. ~-^n fl}ig'?](; j),e better boys and young men \. - * *"**ioi}g employed, armed with spears oi  -~ scriptions, find no end of amusement in spearing and wounding the inoffensive fish, which they kick about the wharf or toss into the water again in fiendish delight. The commotion and the clamour at the Eattray street steps in front of the harbour offices resemble Bedlam let loose, and since the wharves are a favourite promenade on a fine Sunday afternoon the nuisance is intolerable, to say nothing of the danger to the clothing of passers-by from spattering fish. Under the circumstances one natu rally inquires where are the police, and can nothing be done to abate what has be come a serious nuisance 1 Never desj>air ! The worst Cough or Cold will succumb to the influence of TUSSI CURA. Try it. Smoke New Venus



Sandeb and Sons Etjcalybti Extract — Under the distinguished patronage ©f His Majesty the King of Italy, awarded. Diplo* ma at the International Exhibition, Am sterdam.; acknowledged by Medical Clinics and Universities all over th,e globe. That the crude, resinous oils, which are now foisted upon the public under the name of Kuealypti Extracts, may not be mistaken for Sander and Sons 1 Pure Volatile Euca- Jypti Extract, we state:—-Ifc is proved by tests made by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Grjefswald )Prussia), that only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed of acids, resinous and othei substances adherent to primary distilla&ion, will develop the curative properties possessed by the plant. To avoid the appalling consequences result ing from the application of substitutes, etc, in croup, bronchitis, diphtheria, dysentery, internal inflammation, etc., insist on getting, Sander 4-Nf? Sons' Purs Volatile Euca lypti Extract and tie, sale.



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