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i Phases of the Moon for August.

Mail Notices.

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

SATURDAY, Aug. 23. For Northern Ports and Westport, per Rotomahana, at 6 p.m.

SAN -FRANCISCO 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.

Per Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

Dunedin, August 22 To-day's sales—Bendigo~l4s lid, 14s 3d; Old Dunstan 4s 9d, Riley's Beach 225, 228 9d; Eise and Shine 25s 6d, Eoxburgh Jubilee 23s 6d, Unity 13s.

Commercial.

Sydney Stock Sales.

United Press Association—P.y Electric Telegraph—Copyright

Sydney, Aug. 21

At the fat stock sales 22,000 sheep were offered. Prices generally showed an im provement on those at last sale. The majority of the New Zealand consignments had not arrived, but about 400 previously unsold were offered and met a strong de mand at prices ranging from 28s to 375.

Asgburton Guardian MAGNA VERITAS ET PRÆVALEBIT. FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 1902.

If we may judge from the cablegrams and reports which hare reached us with regard to the Imperial Conference, it doe 3 not seem likely that any striking or even posi" tive results will come from ifc. No scheme for closer union betheen the Colonies and the Mother Country has been adopted, nor have trade concessions between the various dependencies of the Empire been agreed upon. Notwithstanding the enthusiasm of Mr Seddon on these points, things remain just as they were, the opinion of Mr Cham berlain and other Imperial statesmen being that the time has not yet come for the changes hoped for by Mr Seddon and one or two more colonial representatives. As for the question of defence, we think most thoughtful man will agree that the history of the Boer war has clearly demonstrated the fact that the colonies need not worry about making great and costly provision for defending themselves so long as Great Britain niaiutains her present maritime superiority. No hostile force of any strength oould be landed on any of the Australian coasts without immense risk to the invader*), and even should a fairly strong one succeed in getting ashore its position would be absolutely hopeless. The Boer war has cleared up all doubt on that question. Of course we are taking it for granted that the Governments of these Australasian territories will recognise the importance qf maintaining a well-trained and well-armed volunteer or militia force for Home defence. If that be done, it would not be worth the while of any nation to venture to attack the colonies. As for the tariff, the commercial relations and fiscal arrangements of Great Britain are so far-reaching and extensive that no student of political economy could have seriously expected that the tariff concessions asked for by one or two of the Premiers would meet with sympathy from Imperial States men. It is, however, just as well that the proposals for greater' facilities being given to colonial trade have been made, so that the subject may receive full consideration. But it would seem that great developments in the commercial and fiscal conditions of the Empire must take p'aee before the pro posals of Mr Seddon and those who sup ported him can como within complete accom* plishment.

Local and General.

Weather Forecast. — Captain Edwin wires :—Moderate westerly winds; glass rise..

Central Tsa Rooms.—Mr C, Beech announces that hh Tea Room is centrally situated, and that tot pies catf. be had at any time. He makes Montgomery's Malt Digestive Bread, which he recommends; also Birthday and Wedding Cakes to order, and small goods of every description. Warner's Hotel. —We understand that Warner's Hotel has been floated by Mr Herman into a limited liability company. Shares have been taken up by a number of leading citizens. The company, it is stated, has paid well over .£50,000 for the hotel.— Chrastchurch "Truth." Personal. —We are glad to be able to report that a decided improvement has jtaken place in the condition of Mr Wm. Baxter, : tbe County Engineer; who met with & buggy accident a' feiy days age lie expects, to he about again in a few days.—We are informed writes the " Oamaru Mail") on good authority tfafjt Mr W. Buckley, brother of Mr St. _John Buck-* ley, who has recently sold his property at Bunsaudel, proposes to settle in ©amaru, at Landon, bringing with him some of his stud draught mares.

Female Bakbers.—-There are stated to 4?e a do^s female barbers in the Melbourne metropolitan iar^ Jt is anything but a pleasing fact to the iiiiiGs, A pmle artist has explained to the Age that 'there ws?e establishments in Melbourne in which girts were taught the business in fthree months for a premium of £5 to .£lO. They topk engagements at 10s a week. The number .ij ;yf .gi^ls in the trade, he added, was steadily IJiapre^ing. '''ub Dairying iN^.y&Tp.r.--Mr Eiddle, nunr soU of the Rev.'' £.' 3". E.iddle, of Uakaia, who has just returned from'the tforth Island, gives glowing accounts of the immense strides that the dairying industry is making. Speaking for himself, land that "he pnYfetyaped some time ago, realised .£5 per acre t»or,e v/hsj± sold recently hy him than what he paid for it, an.d his dairy cows, after being used on .his fam fys s considerable time, advanced at the rate ot K£l per head all round when he disposed of his ■p^-oDer*y.

Tailoring,—The Publjc respect fully reminded fch&fc S^ dp nqt make strange fitting suits, nor cEkrge /strange prices. Advance Ashburton, by suppov&ng 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 " satis faction,"-- Craighead and Berryman.— [Adv.t.] Wanted K^pwn-Yhak TJJSSICURA is thoroughly reliable 'in' all .GOronJ^ints of ThrQat, Lungs, and Bronchia). Tubes/" ' : Smoke New Venus Wade's Worm Figs—the W.onderfu Worm Worriers—are ft safe and suj;e remedy,in Is boxes; sold everywhere

North Island Farms.—A Press Associa tion telegram from Woodville states that qsveral farms have changed hands this week at prices from £15 to £20 10s per acre. High School Old Boys Association.— The meeting of the High School Old Boys' Association called for last evening, was adiourned till Thursday evening next,'on account of the small attendance.

CfciirNG.— Twenty-five riders started in a handicap cycle race from Timaru to Temuka yesterday, a distance of tw6lve miles. The winner was a telegraph boy named Wiggs. The time ©f Connell, the scratch man' was 31min 32sec.

Walking Match.—A twenty-mile walk ne match has been arranged between L. Blood, of Christchurch, and J. McGee, the Australian champion. The stakes are .£25 aside and the event will take place at the Colosseum Skating Eink, Christchurch, on Thursday evening next. A good contest may be expected, the men being m excel lent condition.

An Unfortunate Accident. —A little boy named Sheldon, son of Mr J. Sheldon, of Hinds, was brought to the Hospital last evening, suffering from a broken leg. The little fellow has been singularly unfortu nate, having had his other leg broken a couple of years ago, although he is now only seven years old. He bears up well, and is progressing satisfactorily.

The Fishing Industkx.— The " West ern Star" says that, encouraged by the high prices ruling for fish, Captain J. Rodre ique is prepared to start trawling. He is •just about to launch a 20-ton vessel, and has another iv the stocks of 40-tons burthen both of which will be fitted with oil engines. He will erect a fish-cleaning shed and a stnoke-houso at Eiverton, and export his fish to the different markets.

The Grass Grub.—As a result of the drought multitudes of small white grubs, with black heads, have made their appear ance at Penshurst (Victoria), and are de stroying large areas of grass land. These pests work in a circle, and turn up the ground, until it presents the semblance of a well-kept garden. There is not a vestige of root oi seeds to be found where they have completed operations.

Board of Education v. School Com mittee. —At Christchurch yesterday after noon Mr Justice Denniston gave judgment inthe<;ase Board of Education v. the Tai Tapu School Committee, issuing an injunc tion ordering the Committee to reinstate graded floors in the school, refrain from interfering again with the floors, and pay ,£lO 10s costs. The Committee had rebelled against the Board's graded floors, as this prevented the school from being used for dancing. His Honor said that the Board was the best judge of what was necessary for school purposes, and that the building was vested in the Board, not in the Com mittee.

A New Zealand Memorial.—A Prefs Association telegram from Feilding states that a handsome monument of Sydney free-stone is now in course of erection in the Square there. On one side it bears the inscription—" To the memory of those brave men from this district who, obeying the call of duty, sacrificed their lives in the cause of their Empire in the Boer war." The inscription on the other side is— " Duty to God and Empire," and also the initials E.E. and V.E.

An Aie Ship.—Mr Felix Tanner, the in venter of an improved air ship, has built a model of a balloon which is controlled by the same methods, but costing only about one-sixth of the cost of his principle air ship. He claims that a trial trip could be mado from Thames to Auckland. The bal loon could also (says the Auckland Star's VVaihi correspondent) be brought to serve the purpose of an advert'sing medium, and the money so gained by its sale would go towards constructing his ocean-travelling air ship, to cost £2000, and estimated to do the trip to Australia in 24 hours.

A Nfav Vegetable.—A new and curious vegetable has recently been isays the " Mercury ") introduced into Hobart. It i 3 the Jersey cabbage; which grows ou a stalk as toll as 10ft. Otherwise the cab bayes are much, the same as those with which people here are familiar. In Jersey the stalks—which are thick and Jong-are frequently used to make garden fences, and are sometimes polished and converted into walking sticks.

British Garrison in South Afeica.— The permanent British garrison in South Africa is to be 50,000 of all arms, under the command of Lieutenant-General N. G. Lyttelton, who will probably receive the local rank of General, His command will be divided into twelve districts, each under a brigadier. According to the " Daily Mail " the 50,0#0 will probably com prise 22 battalions of infantry, 8000 moun ted infantry, 25 or 30 batteries of Royal Horse and field artillery, and. six or seven regiments of cavalry, constabulary, and departmental troops. The larger portion of this garrison will consist of men who have served through the war, but they will be relieved in process of time by regi ments from Home. The system will, more over, be most extensively followed, having in addition a large number of reservists scattered throughout the colony, either on the land or in posts of an official kind. These would it is cousidered, contribute another 10,000. There is no doubt that efforts will be made so as to arrange matters that in case of necessity the Government could call an increasingly powerful army of real value off, so to apeak, the land,

The Hospital. —The County Hospital is pretty full noWj having twenty patients in the various wards. Most of the case 3 are medical cases.

Fallen Troopers' Memorial. — The sum of £75 has been collected towards the fallen troopers' memorial at Oamaru. This is exclusive of the votes of the 'County and Borough Councils, with which and other amounts yet to be collected it is thought that not less than £ 1250 will be available for the purpose. ■

1.0.0. F., M.U. The Loyal Ashburton Lodge will hold its usual fortnightly meet ing this evening, and as is notified by advertisement the meeting is an adjourned one, the special business which was to have been transacted at last meeting having been held over till this meeting.

Gor,P.—A bogey match for the Bermaline Challenge Cup'was played yesterday at the hnks of the Ashburton Golf Club. After a most enjoyable game the winner turned up in the Captain (Mr D, Wood), one of the scratch men, whose score was four down to the redoubtable Colonel; Mr J. Snod grass, with a handicap of 6, was runner up.

Sports Association.

A meeting of the Ashburton Sports' As sociation was held last evening in Miss Graham's office, when the following dele gates were present:—Messrs P. H. Cox and D. J.Gordon (tennis), J. Snodgrass (bowling), C. J. Taylor and L. F. Andrewes (cricket), W. B. Denshire (croquet), W. Moore (hockey), J. S. Tennant (High School Cricket Club), C. Campbell (A.A.C. and A.C.),D.Moriarty (St. Patrick's Sports' Association), and Miss Graham (Secre tary.

Mr P. H. Cox' occupied the chair, and read a letter from the Domain Board re the reduction of rent.

The Chairman said that the principal business of the meeting was to fix the pay ments of each Club towards the general expenses for the ensuing year. It would be found rather a hard matter to get a man to attend to the ground on three days.a week, especially as the time was of a broken character. Some arrangements would have to be made in this direction.

With the exception of the delegates for croquet and tennis, all the others applied for reduction of. payment. This was speci ally urged by Messrs Snodgrass and Taylor on behalf of the Bowling and Cricket Clubs respectively, Mr Snodgrass stating that there was a general feeling pervading the members of his Club that a reduction should be made.

Mr Taylor made a spirited appeal on be half of the Cricket Club, which, he said was simply unable to pay the amount set down.

After discussion, the following payments were fixed:—Bowling Club, £5; Tennis Club, ,£2O; A.A.C. and A.C., £8 and 10 per cent of gate money; Ariel Bicycle Club, £5 and 10 per cent of gate money; St Patrick's Sports Association, £6 and \O per cent of gate money.; Hockey CHub, .£6 subject to adjustment for the first right to use the ground for match purposes; Cricket Club, £8; Pirates' Football Club, £5; Croquet, £8 ; Combined Schools, £2 2s; High School Cricket Club, £2; Southern Cross Football Club, .£3.

In regard to the amount fixed for the Bowling Club a vote was taken on a motion that it be £5 against an amendment for £7. The latter was lost, and the amount fixed as stated.

This was all the business,

Royal Humane Society

The Eoyal Humane Society met yester day, when the following case amongst others, was dealt with: —

The case of Eobert James Smith (aged 18) for rescuing Alfred Smith and Thomas Scott (ages not stated) from drowning at Ashburton, on December 22nd, 1900, was next taken. The facts were that the two rescued men'were bathing in the Ashburton Domain, when Scott, being unable to swim, got out of his depth. Alfred Smith—him self a poor swimmer—went to Scott's as sistance. Scott at once seized him, and both men sank, struggling violently. Eobt. Smith's attention was called, when he plunged into the water in full dress and boots. After separating them, he first brought Alfred Smith ashore, and then swam out and brought Scotfc ashore. Depth of water, Bft, sixteen yards from bank.

The case of Eobert James Smith (aged 18) for rescuing James Francis Rhodes (aged 11) from drowning at <Ashburton, on November 30th, 1901, was also taken with the former one. The fact 3 were that Rhodes was bathing in the Ashburton Domain Baths, when he sank, and was ap parently drowning. ■ Smith was near by at the time, sprang in, fully dresaed, and rescued him.

It was resolved, on the motion of Mr Williams, that a letter of commendation be granted Mr Smith, covering both cases.

Most people will consider this decision might have covered one case, but that in view of the two Mr E. J. Smith is entitled to the medal,

News in Brief.

Mr D. Thomas will offer for sale to morrow, in the Arcade, a number of broken and unbroken draught horses. A land transaction in which a Victorian company netted ,£63,000 clear profit on one deal was reported in Melbourne a few days ago.

■ Says the Tapanui " Courier": —The trap pers have made suoh a thorough clearance this season that there is hardly a rabbit to be seen. The price at present is 7£d per pair.

The Tapanui " Courier's" Waikaka corres pondent says that throughout the Waikaka and neighbouring distriot this season a great number of turnip-fed sheep have died. One farmer has lost nearly 10 per cent., and others have been almost as unfortunate.

Messrs Friedlander Bros, will offer at the Tinwald Yards on Tuesday 440 hoggets, 500 crossbred ewes in lamb, and 200 f-bred ewes in lamb; also fat and store sheep, cattle and pigs.

A telegram from Timaru states that the Council of the South Canterbury Acclim atisation Society unanimously disapproves of the clause in the Bill now before Parliament giving licensed anglers the right of entry to private lands.

With regard to the case qf a Ohipaman, at Alexandra South, reported to Dr. Ogston, the Otago Health Officer, to be suffering from leprosy, Dr. Ogston has received a telegram from the Eev. A. Don, who has had opportunity of observing such cases, that he had visited the suspect, in company with the local doctor, and had no hesitation in reporting the case not; to be leprosy.

An Albury visitor to Melbourne recently was infamously imposed upon as soon as he stepped out of the train. A man who said he was fi detective arrested the unsuspect ing traveller as an accomplice in what he termed " that Sydney affair." The fake detective took his charge to a waiting room and after searching him through decamped with £2, which he found in his victim's pockets.

South Africa.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Capetown, Aug. 20 ■ A public meeting at Pretoria resolved to urge the Government to introduce State control of the liquor traffic. Capetown Aug. 21 The Cape Assembly unatniously adopted an address congratulating the King on his recovery. The address-stated that none of his subjects rejoiced more at his Majesty's restoration to health and his Coronation. They were proud to belong to the Empire and were always ready to maintain its in tegrity. The Speaker in a letter to. the Governor formally protested against .the suspension of the Constitution.

. London, August 21 The " South African News, " published at Cape Town, declared that it would sup port a policy of securing for South Africa autonomous freedom the same aa that of Australia, which is consistent with complete loyalty to the Crown.

Lord Milner, speaking at Barberton, de clared that.good progress was being made in settling the country in all. directions. The congestion of the coast and inland towns would soon be relieved.

General Cronje and 997 prisoners have sailed from St Helena for Cape Town.

THE KING.

Uhited Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.

London, August 20 The viait which their Majesties paid to Cowes on Sunday evening included one to the Benedictine Convent, where they spent nearly an hour. ■ Sir Frederick Treves took leave of the King yesterday. Sir Francis Laking, Physician-in-Ordinary, remains in attend ance.

Archbishopric of Canterbury.

A CHANGE FORECASTED.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. London, Aug. 20 " Truth " declares that the Archbishop of Canterbury's infirmities are increasing, and that he will resign at the end of the year and be succeeded by the Bishop of Win chester.

The Shah in England.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. London, August 21

■The Shah visited the King aboard the Eoyal yacht in the Solent, and had a two hours' interview with his Majesty. The Shah received the Order of the Garter and the Grand Cross of St. Michael and St George. i&A gunner firing the Shah's salute aboard the warship Victory was killed by a charge exploding prematurely.

France in Morocco.

United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Paris, Aug 20

Moors attacked a French supply column near Amdelkeli. Several were killed on both sides.

The Pearl-Shelling Industry.

WHITE v. BLACK LABOUR,

Melbourne, August 21

Judge Dashwood's report on cue pearl fishiug industry already cabled deals ex haustively with the history and prospects of pearling. Regarding the question of employment of white labour, to settle which the Commission was appointed, Judge Dash wood states that the great majority of witnesses examined considered that it could not bb carried on by .white crews and divers. Judge Dashwood gives the opinion that, with a substantial advance in current wages and improved accommodation, it was possible, notwithstanding the unnaturai life, that whites mighc be obtained to undertake the work, but he is satisfied that the trade could not be profitably carried out. This applied to the Thursday Island /fisheries. As regards the Port Darwin fisheries, they practically never employed any white labour, and the evidence was all one way, that if boat-owners are compelled to, employ the industry would be extinguished. The report declares that there is little prospect of the shelters carrying oiit their threat to withdraw their headquarters to Dutch. New Guinea, which is altogether unsuitable.

Break-up of the Drought.

United Press Association—ByElectric Telegraph.—Copy right Adelaide, Aug 21 Good rains have fallen in the northern areas.

Sydney, Aug. 21

Relief has at last come to a large portion of the drought-stricken areas. Useful rains have fallen in the North-Western districts and along the Queensland border. The fall is lighter over the Eiverina and the coastal districts. At Bourke a fall of over an inch and a half has been-registered. It is still raining. The good news was received with much rejoicing in the city. In the Legislative Assembly the Premier said that the House would join him in expressing devout thankfulness to the Almighty for the rainfall, which would mean the saving of much wealth and the alleviation of much suffering.

Returned Contingents.

United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph—Copyright?, Hqbart, August 21 Tho Wal^anui, which hag arrived from the Cape, has two men on board convales cent from smallpox. The local authorities refuged to allow thirty-three Australian soldiers to land, and they will proceed to Auckland with the New Zealand Contin gents,

Education Conference.

DEPUTATION TO THE MINISTER.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

Wellington, Aug 21 A deputation waited on the Minister of Education and submitted the resolutions passed at the Education Boards' Confer ence. The Minister said that in several instances the recommendations, of the Con ference were either under consideration or in process of being carried out. The appli cation for an increase of capitation would be considered, but the Department thought that th^ere should be no urgent necessity for additional funds, seeing that tlie allowance was more liberal than under the old system. The question of placing High Schools under the control of Education Boards involved a change that should not be lightly under taken. The Minister said it was not intend ed to centralise the inspectors. He hoped that the provision made for relieving teachers would be found adequate. He indicated that training schools woujd be established in sujtefole centres,, The question of ma,king secondary education free was. occupying attention, and he trust ed that a satisfactory solution lyould be arrived at.

STANDISH AND PREECE

Photographers linger the Ifay-al patronage of the Prince and Princess of \Yales. Studio High Street, Christchurch,.

I?or Asthmatical troubles, of any kind the. only certain" specific is Evans' Mountain King Asthma, Powder,

PARLIAMENT.

Legislative Council

United Press Association—By Electric

Telegraph

Wellington, August 21. * The Council met at 2.30 o'clock. TIED HOUSES BILL..

On a motion by Mr Jennings, that a Committee be set up to which should be referred the Tied House Bill, Mr Twomey said he thought the proceedings in connec tion with the Bill were farcical. He did not think it possible that the Legislative Council of New Zealand would pass such an unreasonable and violent attack on the property and liberty of the subject. There was a clamour for reform of the Council, and if any justification of the cry for a reform were needed the action of the Council in regard to that Bill supplied it. The motion was agreed to. FISH CONSERVATION.

The Fisheries Conservation Act Amend* ment Bill was further considered in Com mittee.

Mr W. C. Walker moved new clauses as follows:—"No person being the occupier of any lands, or some one person appointed by him in writing, shall be prevented from fishing without a license, or the payment; of a fee, upon any lands so occupied by such first-mentioned person, within the period and upon the conditions allowed by regulations under the principal Act, or be . liable to any penalty for so doing." "All regulations heretofore made under the principal Act shall be deemed to be valid and effectual as if the same had been duly made subsequent to the passing of this * Act.

Mr Feldwick said the clause" would mean the abolition of Acclimatisation Societies.

MrW. C. "Walker replied that the Accli matisation. Societies throughout the colony supported the new clause. An amendment by Mr Feldwick, that consideration of the new clause be post poned, was lost by 21 votes to 3, and a motion for the adoption of the new clause was agreed to on the voices. The Bill was reported with amendments.

UNIVERSITY BILL,

The New Zealand University Act Amend ment Bill was further considered in Com mittee.

Mr'W. C. Walker moved an amendment in clause 4, omitting " group of eight mem bers shall be appointed by a Court of Convocation," and substituting "eight members shall be elected by four district Courts of Convocation "; also in clause 8, that " the term of office of members of the Senate be six instead of four years." These were agreed to, and the Bill was reported with amendments.

The Council rose at 450 p.m,

House of Representatives.

"Wellington, Aug 21 The House met at 2.30. NEW BILLS

Sir Joseph Ward gave notice to'introduee the Public Health Act Amendment Bill, and the East Coast Native Land Trust Bill.

FIRST BEADING

The Municipal Corporations Act Amend ment Bill (Mr Ell) was read a first time.

PETITIONS

The Public Petitions Committee's report was read and discussed.

The House resumed at 7.30 o'clock, STATUTES BEPRAL BILL

In committee on the Statutes Eepeal Bill the various general New Zealand Loan Act* were struck out of the schedule, on the motion of Sir Joseph Ward, who stated that these Acts were not legally required, but a wrong construction might be put upon the matter at Home if they were repealed. Al though not of legal value, they were of sentimental value to the English investors.

Mr E. McKenzie objected to several of the Acts concerning the Midland Kailway being repealed, as he was informed it w»ia necessary they should be' laft untouched.

Sir Joseph Ward agreed with this view, and they were struck out of the schedule.

Mr Pirani moved to add to the list of measures to be repealed section 3 of the Public Kevenues Acfc Amendment Act, 1900, which, he said, made lawful the payment of an item on the Estimates, though, it was a contravention of an Act of Parliament.

Sir Joseph Ward said the members knew very well that there had been a great difficulty in carrying out the financial oper ations in fche colony, and the Act had been introduced to overcome that difficulty, so that the Treasury could carry out its work.

If the cliuse was going to be repealed, it would be necessary to bring in a drastic law to define oleariy the relations between the Treasury and the Controller-General. The clause would not have been inserted in the Act if it had not been necessary, and there had been 'no desire, as suggested, to give the Govern ment greater power.

Mr Jas. Allen said, in his opinion, the clause was introduced for a specific purpose, to legalise an illegal payment of .£4O to members, and to pay a sum of money to a Judge, and now that that object had been achieved' the clause should be repealed. Sir Joseph Ward argued that there was a necessity for having a clear definition of the relations between the Auditor-General and the Treasury, and he proposed to; bring down within a few days a measure dealing with the subject. He hoped to get the Bill through this session. Mr Pirani's proposal, however, was to repeal an opera tive measure that was necessary, and he could not consent to that.

Mr Or. W. Eussell said the clause placed a power for evil in the hands of a Govern ment that it was the business of the House to sweep away at the earliest possible moment.

After further discussion, Mr Pirani's amendment was lost by 32 votes to 21, and the Bill passed through committee without farther amendment/ .-. »-

BANK HOLIDAYS BILL,

In Committee on the Bank Holidays Bill, Mr Atkinson moved a new clause to provide that no day on which a horse-racing meet ing is held within ten miles of any back shall be proclaimed as a special bank holi day unless such day is that on which the anniversary of the city or district settle ment is celebrated. He pointed out that horse races held on tho statutory holidays would nob be affected by this clause.

Mr Lawry said the House was becoming too virtuous to live.

Mr Thos. MacKenzie supportedtha amend ment, and said the country was having too much horse-racing. : Mr Arnold complained that the banks closed in Timaru for. a race meeting in Christchurch, one hundred miles away. Mr Atkinson said he was willing to alter the radius mentioned in the clause to 110 miles.

After further discussion, Mr Atkinson's clause was rejected by 36 votes to 20. Mr Laurenaon then moved that the following proviso be added; {to section' 2? of the principal Act:—" Provided that no day other than that which is being observed as a general public holiday in. the distmfc in which the bank is situated shall be pro claimed a, special bank holiday*

This proviso was read a, second fc»n» by 3:3 votes to 27.

Messrs Tanner and G. W. Russell con tended that Mr -Lawensonis proviso in its present form would be inoperative, and it was suggested by Major Steward tbafc the clatise should be referred to the Law Draftsman before the Bill was finally dealt with.

After further discussion, Mr- Laurenson'a proviso was added to the Bill.

Mr Pirani moved the following new clause:—"lf any bank employee: be em ployed in the ordinary course of business by any bank on a bank holiday the banker shail be liable to a penalty not exceeding £5 for each offence in respect of each bank employee so employed. Sir Joseph, Waiect was anxious that bank employees ahould get the benefits of holi days, >>ut Buch. a provision would cause serious inconvenience to the public Hirsts spm.etim.oa necessary, incases of emergency, tfli*fc bank employees should go back on holidays.

Mr Pirani'a new clause was agreed to- oa the voices, and added to- the Bill.

Mr GHlfedder moved a new clause pro* Yiding that banks shall close at one-o-'cloclft o& thQ statutory -weekly half-holiday.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 1902



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F. FERRIMAN. 1 FOR SALE. I FARM ED AD, ALLENTOtf. A VERY Desirable Property comprising 5 acres good land, with family residence. Situated within easy distance of the Pablio School and Woollen Mills. Immediate occupation can be given, and aasy terms of payment arranged. F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. FOR SALE ALLENTOS. A DESIRABLE little property compris _^V ing nearly \ aero of land and a Dwelling of three rooms with double brick chimney. The property is for immediate sale ana possession. F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent '* FOR SALE BUENETT STREET WEST. I HAVE received instructions from the Executors of the late James Haw kins to sell Town Section 645, containing £-acre, situated in Burnett street West, adjoining the property occupied by Mr D. Leitcb. The improvements consist of a well-built four-roomed house. The projterty is well situated, and is in close proximity to the centre of the town. My instructions axe to effect an imme diate sal 3. Easy terms can be arranged, and prompt possession can be given. Further particulars oan be obtained on application to F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. "~~FOK SALE. AITKEN STEEET, ASHBUETON. AVEEY Desirable little Home, replete with every convenience, compris ing five rooms, pantry, bathroom, and detached washhouse. Water laid on from windmill to washhouse and bathroom. The land is nicely laid out in gardens, and well stocked with fruit trees. Easy terms and immediate possession can be given, F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. "~~~ FOR SALE Near the Alford Forest Road. AFOUR-ROOMEDHOUSEand Section planted with Fruit Trees. Pri<® m° F. FERRIMAN. for Tale. ~~ ALFORD FORESt"eOAD, ASHBURTON ME F. BULL has instructed me to sell his property situated within a few minutes* walk of the Woollen Mills, con eisting of about I 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. FEERIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. FOR SALE ALFOED FOREST EOAD, NEAE WOOL-! LEN MILLS. HOUSE of 4 rooms and porch, together with one acre and 29 perches^ of land The property is occupied by Mra Kissane, and is for immediate sale and occupation. Price and termß may be obtained on application to F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. POE SALE. AN excellent suburban property contain ing 10 acres, with good dwelling house and stables. The > property is one •wlich 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 1 ife. Fall particulars on applicat-ion. F. FERRIMAN, Ashburton. FOB, SALE, CHARLES STREET, near the WOOLLEN MILLS, ALLENTON. I HAVE for sale a comfortable dwelling houee of Six Rooms, situated within three minutes' walk of the Woollen Mills. The land comprises two acres and other Improvements consist of Good Stabling »_4 Poultry Yards. The Property is for immediate sale, and is well worth inspection. Full particulars can be obtained from F. FERRIMAW, Laad and Estate Agent. BUSINESS NOTICES, eTg^ESHAM; SURGEON AND MECHANICAL DENTIST. By Examination, October, 1897 ---"¥T»IGHT years experience with E. G. and JPj F. W. Gresham, Dentists, Dunedin and Invercargill. Has commenced practice" i» rooms upstairs from the entrance to Thomas' Auction Rooms, Burnett Street. Stoppings in Gold, Amalgam, and Cement. Gold and Porcelain crowns made ; also sets oZ teeth with Vulcanite and Porcelain gums. Gas administered. All work guaranteed, i Hours of Attendance —9 a.m.^ —5 p.m. Private Residence—Care Mrs Geant/WHIs ! Street. MUSIC. Singing, Piano, & Harmony MX J. GILLIES begs to inform the Residents of Ashburton and District that he is prepared to receive Pupil 3 for Instruction in the above subjects. The system employed for Voice-Produc fto_ aed Culture will be Italian (Lamperti Method), and in Piano that of the Schumann Conservatoire, Frankfort-d-Main, Germany. Pupils prepared for the Examinations in t_o Associated Board of the Royal Academy and Eoyal College, London; also for Trinity College, London. Each Pupil's Term dates from the first lesson. Address ;—Care Mrs Pile row, Cameron Street. 7 28 IN EVERY WALK OF LIFE | You Require: Infe



BUSINESS NOTICES, BOOTS BOOTS " lir . -y» ■ j WE ARE SHOWING Choice ranges in Ladies' boots and shoes. ,;,. Full stocks in Children's school boots. Smart shapes in Men's Boots " \ Slippers in endless profusion. \\TE WILL ACCEPT a Very Low Price for a number of ODD LINES of YV - * Boots and Shoes. MITCHELL & TURNER. . HUBBUCKS OILS & CATTLE BRAND COLORS AS Specified for use by all leading Architects and used on all Board of Education Works. WE USE ONLY THESE : : All work done under supervision of our thoroughly Experienced Foreman, ME. CHAS. CHAPMAN. 81GIN-WR I T I N GL W, H. COLLINS. & CO., Painters, Glaziers, Signwriters, Faperhangers, Examiners and General House and Art Decorators. Q/"N"O T ~%/W" For keeping frost off early Fruit. Best and cheapest in the world. ZK A LAN! i I A~CYCLES. Only One Grade. Absolutely the Best, ABOUT ZEALANDIA CYCLES. * They are made in Chriatchurch by skilled mechanics. \ They are built of the World's finest fittings. They are finished in style, rather superior to the imported article. They are made to stand real hard work, and yet are extremely easy running. They are, in fact, the most popular Bicycles ever sold or produced in N.Z. THEY ARE MADE SOLELY BY CHRISTCHtJRCH. Ashburton Branch—Burnett Street. JW IT.Q fYM BURNETT STREET. —Painter, Glazier and Paperhanger. —- IMPORTS DIRECT FROM THE BRITISH MANUFACTURERS WALL FAPESS Of Every Description- ALSO Genuine White Lead, Mixed Paints, Linseed Oil (raw or boiled), Window Glass, Mirror Glass, Picture Mouldings, etc. I stock everything re juired for Painting and Decorating Houses. l^T ~O The Public when buying from mo, or having work executed, can thoroughly J^ e_Ofc rely upon the GENTJINESS of all tho material procured or used as the case may be. What I sell and use is the genuine article, made specially for house painters. Buying in large quantities and being a tradesman T know exactly what is wanted. First-class Tradesmen sent to town or country.to' oxecute Painting, Paper hangitig, and Glazing. . ! Orders by post attended to prompt]y. Kindly send length, breadth, and height ot rooms to ensure correct amount of paper or paint being scut. _ ; Sole Agent for Halls Sanitary Water Paint. Sign "Writing a SpeGiality. . .G. MEDD IN 8 " BESPECTFULLY requests inspection of the following ' seasonable articles, just landed, at prices which should tempt all to buy. GARDENING TOOLS. Including Spades, Forks, Rakes, Hoes, Trowels, Hedge Shear 3, Ladies? and Boys' S pa te «ft** etc.. pARMER ' s REQUISITES , Leading Plough and Back Chains, Gorse Knives, (Martin's, etc.), Gorse Grubbers, Picks Axes, Hatchets, Saws, handles of all kinds, Bluestone, Oils, Paints, etc. Best Kerosene ... ... 4s 3d per tin. WIRE NETTING —Having a large stock on hand I am selling—Sheep (with centre strand) at 3d per yard; Fowl, ISm, Id; 24in l|d; 36in, 2d per yard, smaller mesh *in to lam Sole Agent for the celebrated " DAVEY" Machine, the cheapest «gd best in the market. Hand-^3 10s, Treadle from .£6 10s to £8 10s, with 7 years guarantee. Needles for «Singer,' ' Davey,'« Wertheim/ • Davis, ' New Home, etc., all at 6d per dozes. I make a specialty of GASPENTER'S TOOLS, and keep the greatest variety >t the lowest prices in Ashburton. The Peoples' Ironmonger, Burnett Street, opposite Arcade. :• ' ."' c LAST 'WEEK OB 1 GUEaT CLEARING BALE. Still Further Reductions, Ho Seasonable Offer Eefused- Must make room for New Goods /'t ihe New Zealand Clothing Factory. T-DR!NKERS: xWi^^y v^) "' s%^«l^l OAN Bur mk^\r<h\ *W? T-HIS DELICIOIJS m M-M m - geylon - m *^^ m



Abolition op the Tota^isatok-Num bers of petitions have been presented this session praying for the abolition of' the totalisator, and the Acting-Premier was asked by Mr Arnold if he would introduce a I^ill to g^ye effect to the wishes of |>he petitioners, and of those who were of the same way qf thinking. Sir Joseph Ward replied that thero was no doubt a very strong feeling favourable to the abolition of the totalisator, and a great number of people also believed that the totalisator was a better system than the ordinary gambling through bookmakers. He thought the opinion of the people on such a subject ought to be taken, and if the people were in favour of the abolition of the totalisator the Government would give effect to thejr wishes without any hesitation whatever. He was bringing down a Referendum Bill, which he thought would also, pass the Gqii^cil, and tracer the provisions of that measure a vote of the people on the subject cpulcj be. taken.



The Stud Bill. —The Stud Bill, intro duced by the Minister of Agriculture, pro vides that the owner of every stallion in tended for stud purposes shall, not later than June 30th in every year, apply to the Secretary of Agriculture to have such horse examined, accompanying his application with & fee of £2. The examination will be made aa soon after as practicable. In the case of an imported horse, the application must be made within a month of its arrival in the colony, or from the time when it could be present to be examined. These ' provisions will not apply to stallions foaled | before March 31st, 1900. _ If the horse Is found to be sound, it is to be licensed iov & year, and if the license is refused the application fee is to be returned.' A penalty of £20 is'provided for using a stallion without a license, and the owner of a niare knowingly allowing it to be served by an unlicensed stallion is liable to the same penalty. Inspectors of stock are em powstod to enter upon land or premises to ascertain' if the provisions of the Bill are being coinpHed with', and' anyone obstruct ing the inspector' is' liable to a'penajty not exceeding .£lO • The Bill was read' a'second time pro forma, and sent to 'J;he' Stock 1 ,'GoinmiJtitee. -■" spcVnd-Hand BjtcycxES Wanted.—Hay ing sold o»J; of second-hand bicycles, I am now prepared 1 to "take %en<y machines as part payment for the New Season's Rudge- Whitworth Bicycles, which are now being unpacked, and are admitted to be 365 days ahead of all other machines in the market. ' _R. D. Johnston, Agent, Burnett Street. ; [Advt].



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