EPHEMERIS

SUN.

Phases of the Moon for July.

Mail Notices.

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

THURSDAY, July 30,

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

FRIDAY, July 25

For Northern Ports and Westport, also Australian States (due Sydney Aug, 6th), and South Africa, per Westralia, at 10.30 a.m.

TUESDAY, Aug. 5

SAN FRANCISCO MAIL.

For Northern Ports and West Coast, also Samoa, Hawaii, Philippines, Japan, United States, Canada, etc, also Continent of Europe and United Kingdom, via San Francisco (due London Sept. 6th), per Rotomahana, at 5.45 p.m. -

Mining.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph DuNEDitf. July 30

To-day's sales—Alexandra Lead 13s Cd, Bendigo 9s 3d, Monte Christo 17s 6d, Old Dunstsvn 4s, Rise and Shine 28s, Unity 12s 3d.

Commercial

The French Harvest

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Telegraph—Copy right

Received July 30, 9.25 a.m.

Paris, July 29 " Figaro," estimates the French harvest at a 132,000,000,, hectolitres, and the con sumption at about 128,000,000 hectolitres.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, JULY 30, 1902. Local and General.

To Volunteers.—A district order re garding the Coronation celebrations will be found in our advertising columns.

Weather Forecast. — Captain Edwin wires : —Gale from between north and west and south-west; glass fall soon; indications of rain.

Clearing Sale a.t Matfield.—Our readers are reminded that the clearing sale at Mr A. J. Huston's at Mayfleld takes place on Friday, August 1. Drags will leave the oliice of the Farmers' Co-operative at 9 a.m. on the morning of the sale.

Cable Rates.—The rates per word on cables for the Antilles via Bermuda, have been fcixed as follows .-—Gundelope, 11s 9d; Marie G-alante, 12s Id; Martinique, 12s 2d; Porto E co (Ponce and San Juan), 9s 10d; Porto Eico (all other places) 10s.

House Found Dkad. -Mr A. J. Andrews, of Tiuwaiu, brick manufacturer, tho other moruiug f'ouud a horse belonging to him lying dead oil the road, with a nasty gash ill the leg. It ia supposed the horse wan-, derod out of the paddock, though it is not known how the wound was inflicted.

The Willowby Larrikin Question.— We have received another letter on the subject of rowdyism afc Willowby, challeng ing the statements of Mr Gorman, and generally attacking him because of his attitude. The letter is, however, libellous, and cannot be published. We think it would be better for the Willowby district if this matter were allowed to rest. By the way, " Resident's " conclusion with regard to the pol.ce action is altogether wrong, and it is fortunate for him that his letter is not going to be published.

Our Member in Parliament.—Mr Mc- Lachlan wants to know when the Post Office clock, to which Ashburton has contributed largely, will be forwarded and put in its place. He has also given notice to ask the Minister for Railways if he will take into his favourable consideration the necessity of laying down a second line of rails between Ashburton and Eakaia, in ordor to obviate the frequent stoppage of trains owing to the running of the express.

1.0.0. F, M. U.—The fortnightly meeting of the Loyal Ivy Lodge was held on Mon day evening last, N. Gr., Sister McKernan presiding. The usual routine business was transacted, five new members were elected, and one candidate proposed for membership. The Lecture Master conferred the White and Blue Degrees on members eligible. The return ping pong match with the Ash burton Lodge was arranged for 20th of August.

Invalids' Railway Carriage.—A railway carriage for invalids has just been turned out from the Eailway Workshops, Dunedin. The carriage has not yet been brought into use, but after being properly tried on the lines it will be available for carrying in valids suffering from infectious and other diseases to hospital for treatment. It is small in size compared with an ordinary passenger carriage, but it has been nicely fitted up with a view to the comfort of the invalids who have to travel by it.

The Late Mrs J. W. Baker.—The funeral of the late Mrs J. W. Baker .took place yesterday afternoon, and was very largely attended, amongst those present being the following from Christchurch :— Mj> .J. T. Brown, Miss Brown, Mrs Bowen, Mrs Piper, and Mrs J. Keir. Letters of sympathy were also forwarded by friends in different parts ,of the colony, and a great number of beautiful wreaths were laid, on the coffin, which was made of tofcara and oak. The Eev. T. Pee conducted the burial service.

Band Concert. —The Ashburton County Brass Band will give the first of the series of sixpenny popular concerts this evening, in the Oddfellows' Hall, under the patron age of the Mayor and Borough Councillors The following programme will be submitted • —Selection —"Pirates of Penzance," (Band) : SO ng-»" Soldiers in the Park," (Mr E. Man chester) ;»quintette —" Meditation/ (Messrs McCiurgand Claridge (violins),H. A. Gates (viola), Misses dates (cello), and E. Gates (piano).; song—" The valley by the sea," (Mrs Johnston); cornet trio—"La Carita," (Messrs H. A. Humphreys, W. McDonald, and W. C. Wilson); duet—" Excelsior," (Messrs Schwartz and Burgess) ; selection —'.' Crown of Merit," (Band); song—7 Houp La Carinna," (Mrs D.cc);' due£— 1C La Sere nata," (Messrs McClurg, violin , and Hum phreys, (cornet); comic song —« j}^ (Mr Bert Flower);' selection— "Yiokr f fia" (Band); " God Save the,King/' Bandmaster jEJumphreys will act as con ductor, and Mjss EjbiicJ Gates as pianist.

A Waening.— We wquw_ request pur readers who are contemplating buyjpg" a new bicycle not to waste their njoney on sq' called cheap bicycles. Therefore,'wp re" commend the Eudge-Whitworth bicycle, which everybody knows to be the best bicycle built. The latest models are now on viow at E, D. Johnston's City Cycle Works, Burnett Street.

TAUiOV.pia. -The public are respect fully' reminded th^t we do not make strange fitting' suits,' npy charge strange prices. Advance Ashburton, by 'supporting 1 local industries. Compare otir fit.!'"6o'mp;are our' prices ! Observe the quality ■■ and '•''.up.rS<?-d.ate" style of our goods, and remember |bb?,t pur motto is always " satis faction."— Ckai<?heap anp Bbke.ybian.—

The Outlook.—The Congregationalists have withdrawn from the " Outlook" party, because the paper would not pubiish the Rev. Wilkins', of Auckland, address on the Bible in Schools, and also because the Congregationalists have been informed that they"can only supply news not opinions to this religious weekly. They therefore withdraw.

Hockey. — Practice will commence to morrow afternoon at 2.30 p.m. sharp. The committee are arranging a senior, match to be played with the Sydenham Club, which may probably be played in Christchurch on Coronation Day. They are also in corres pondence ■■rith several of the Christchurch Clubs re matches for the junior team, and in view of these expected fixtures they would request a full attendance at the practices. They would also like to remind the players, especially juniors, that attend ance at practices count as points for the trophies to be presented at the close of the season.

Ashburton Trotting Club.

ANNUAL MEETING

The annual meeting of the Ashburton Trotting Club was held last evening, the President (Mr Donald McLean) in the chair, and there were also present—Messrs W. Sutherland, Jas. Small, M. Lagan, J. and R. McDonnell, A. McCormick, Dardis, Robertson, Bishop, and several others.

REPORT AND BALANCE-SHEET,

The report and balance-sheet were read and adopted.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS,

The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted .13 follows:—President, Mr Donald MoLeau; vice-president, Mr Jas. Small; treasurer, Mr W. Sutherland; auditor Mr W. Simpson; secretary, Mr C. J. Styche ; committee, Messrs Robertson, McConachie, Dardis, Mullan, Lagan, Bishop, J. and It. McDonnell, J. Sutherland, junr., Denis Mc- Kendry, J. 11. Stephens, P. Dovane, F. Mc- Cafferty, J. Shearman, Daniel McKendry, J. O'Grady ; stewards, same as committee with Messrs G. Grace, junr., T. Hurley, and John Fitzgerald added. A number of gentlemen were electod patrons of the Club, including Messrs Grrigg, Studholme, Buckley, and others. The Chairman returned, thanks for the honour done him by his election as Presi dent, and could assure members he would always be prepared to do his best to further the interests of the Club.

NEW MEMBERS. Twenty new members were elected,

PERMITS,

, The Chairman reported that the Club had retained the visual two permits for the year . This being all the business, the. meeting adjourned.

Patents.

Mr Henry Hughes, patent agent, 183 Hereford street, Christchurch, reports the following applications, accepted by the Patent Office to July 11th :—A. Aucher, burner for incandescent gas lighting ; W. Gibbing, washing machines; A. Jones, window shutter ; E. Phillips, explosives; W. Eidley, wire mattresses; W. Lawrence, beech for watering pot plants; W. Mar riott and another, match striker; C. Nicholas, steam condenser; J. Moroney, combined girth and surcingle; D. Stuart, machines for pulverising; F. Pegler, blackboard easels ; H. Koss, ventilator ; T. Herbert, ping-pong bats ; C. Dand, butter mould ; C. Kidd, ditch-ploughs; E. Bohm, globes for illuminating purposes ; J. Cham bers, compressing wheel tyres ; X Maslin, steam-boiler furnaces ; T. Hicks, separat ing mercury from ore-pulp, recovering gold from refractory ores, separating mercury from amalgam, ore concentrators, and sin gle-ball ore-pulverising apparatus; G-. liowlland, prepayment and recording cur reut-meCers ; L. Auldjo, steam-boilers ; A. Ayson, handles for receptacles; H. Koss, ventilator; T. Herbert, ping-pong bats. Mr Hughes' firm has been established for twenty years, an<i handles the bulk of the New Zealand patent business. Send for valuable handbook, " Advice to Inventors," 183 Hereford street, Christchurch. Tele grams—" Hughes, patents, Christchurch."

Magisterial.

ASHBUETON—WEDNESDAY

(Before Messrs K. Alcoru and Bullock, Justices)

ALLEGED FALSE PRETENCES,

Henry Dalley, who was arrested in Christchurch on a warrant, was charged with obtaining from David Thomas on May 22nd, by means of false pretences, a bag of pig feed, value <3s. Accused pleaded not guilty. Sergeant Barlow appeared for the prose cution, and accused was undefended. William McEae, a storeman in Mr Thomas' employ, said that on May 22nd last, accused came to the store, and wanted a bag of pig feed for his son Moses, Witness gave him the feed, on the misunderstand ing that Moses Dalley would pay for it. Witness was not authorised by Moses Dalley to give the feed. Moses Dalley, son of the accused, was a storeman in Mr Thomas' employ ; did not give .his father any authority to get pig feed for him. Witness was laid up at the time, and when he went back to work the previous .witness asked for payment. Wit ness repudiated the debt. To accused—His brother Jonah had one pig at the time, but did not romember him writing for pig feed.

This was the case. Accused said he had never mentioned Moses Dalley's name except that he would bring the money sent by his brother. The Bench said accused had acted very foolishly in this matter, and had made him self liable to three mouths imprisonment. He would be fined £1 or in default 48 hours' imprisonment,

News in Brief.

Mr H. Stephenson will sell on account of Mr E, T. Clark, on Saturday, the whole of his surplus prize poultry.

Messrs T. H. Undrill and Co. announce £hat they are giving away furniture, etc., during their great clearing sale. We advise those about to marry or furnish to read their splendid offer ia our advertising columns.

A strange fish resembling in some respects a giant horse-mackerel was found stranded on the beach at Oamaru on Sunday. It is over three feet in length and weighs up wards of 351b.

The returned troopers are invited to take part in the Coronation procession on August 9th, and are requested to send in their names to Mr P. H. Cox. All persons who are willing to lend them horses, with saddles and bridles, are desired to com municate with Mr Cox or with Mr T. P. Gibson.

Miss Alice Henderson, formerly a resi dent of Ashburton, will give an account of her work in Madras in the Presbyterian thurch to-morrow (Thursday night at half past seven o'clock. Members of all the churches interested in the welfare of pur Indian Empire are' very cordially in vited to attend.

latest advices from Ceylon state that * movement was on foot to give some sort 0/ entertainment or gift to, th.c 5000' Boer pri- Bpne'rs''Who Have been] in captivity on that Island, ' Onp ' suggestion is that each Bppr should receive a' girt of 501} ipf 'tea— tfyq various planters contributing according to their acreage under crop. In the Observer the Boers are referred to as "our departing guests," Messrs Oates, Lowry and Co. announce the last three days of their annual sale. The sale has been so successful that almost thei r entire stock will have to be re ■ble'nish'ed, in order to keep up to the want's d'f 'cyclists. • Messrs Oates, Lowry and Co' are'noted as being an up-to-date -firm, and cyclists can always'rely' en getting any sundries at Chriatehurch.prices;' "■' "

The Prospects in South Africa.

A Interview with Mr H. H. ) Stephens.

Mr H. H. Stephens, formerly of this town, whose return from South Africa was recently mentioned in our columns, has been good enough to supply a representa-, tive of this paper with some interesting information about South Africa, and the following summary is published for the bensfit of our readers. It may not be generally known that Mr Stephens was in a good line of business in Johannesburg j when the war broke out, and immediately j after that he, amongst other British sub- : jects, were ordered to clear out of the Transvaal. Later on, when the British overran the Dutch Republics, Mr Stephens took up his abode at Volksrust, in the South Eastern Transvaal, and was for a good while engaged in the Supply Depart ment of the British forces. He has returned to New Zealand partly to see his family who have been livingat Mount Somers,'and partly with a view to make certain arrange ments connected with business matters in South Africa. It in almost needless to say that Mr Stephens has been very favourably circumstanced to enable him to form a sound judgment upon the question now occupying the minds of so many in this country, namely, how to take advantage individually and collectively of the present condition of affairs in the newly acquired, territory. j

FARMING,

Referring to the prospects of the farming industry, Sir Stephens said that Lord Mil ner's statement that there was not a great opening for farmers in the Orange and the Transvaal Colonies, was undoubtedly cor rect. Farming must play a minor part amongst South African industries until a satisfactory system of irrigation can be adopted. Certainly small farmers could not afford to irrigate their land. An engineer named Wilcox, some time ago reported that the only available scheme would be to store water during the wet season, but it would be a great expense to distribute it on the farms after it was stored, as the country is so un even. Mr C. Rhodes' scheme for settling the country was to put men on 500 acres each,ad vancing sufficient to stock and irrigate "each farm at four per cent interest, ten per cent to be annually paid off the principal. Every man so assisted would have to hold himself in readiness for military service. It was understood at one time that this scheme would be carried out with some little modi fication ; but since the death of the Empire Maker it seems to have been given up. So far, the only men who have been successful in agricultural and pastoral pursuits in South Africa, have been those who held large areas. There are so many climates there that stock cannot be kept without moving it from place to place, according to the seasons. Even the old Dutch farmers recognised this, and in winter time they moved their stock to the " low veldt," going back to the " high veldt" in spring and summer. Farming must, therefore, be a minor industry in South Africa for some time to come, and even then farm labourers will find it difficult to get employment, owing to the cheapness of black labour, every farmer keeping a number of Kaffir herd boys at a few shillings a week.

MINING.

Mining is an employment that supports a large population elsewhere, but in South Africa all unskilled labour is done by the natives. The mines are worked in shifts of eight hours each, and each practical miner has a number of Kaffir boys under him, whose work he has merely to superintend. Pretty well the whole of the surface work on the mines is done by Kaffirs, so that it can easily be understood that even in the event of the goldfields being largely ex tended after the British occupation, the conditions will not be at all like those which have prevailed on the goldfields of Aus tralia and *New Zealand.

SKir,IiED [.A.BOUB,

The prospects for artisans will be better than those for any other class, when the difficulty in connection with the carriage of material has been got over.

COMPETITION,

Mr Stephens is of opinion that there wil^ be enormous competition in business generally amongst business men with enterprise and capital. At present, only a comparatively small proportion of the former inhabitants of the Dutch towns have been allowed to go back, and outsiders have appeared there so far in insignificant numbers. But it goes without saying, that, when all restrictions have been re • moved there will be a great influx of population, and as a consequence, there must arise a great demand for merchandise, and even food stuffs, for the country itself cannot possibly support a large population for years to come.

NEW ZEALAND AND SOUTH AFRICA

One thing struck Mr Stephens very forcibly in this connection, which was the way in which Australia and America have forestalled New Zealand in bidding for the South African trade. Australia has two or three direct lines of steamers running to South African ports, and so has America, while New Zealand has none yet, the nego tiations with Mr Sleigh having apparently fallen through. In any case he was not the kind of man to deal with in a matter of so much importance, for he has only a small steamer or two utterly unsuited to the trade; and by the time he has built or bought suitable vessels the trade wilHiave gone beyond recall. The representatives of the Australian and American firms are very active, and have contrived to be inter viewed by representatives of the local papers at various ports as to the nature of the goods they can supply, and the cost etc. New Zealand on the other hand has so far only been advertised by Mr Gow, a Govern ment official, who keeps samples of what the country can produce; but cannot do business. The whole thing appears to have been badly managed so far as this country is concerned, an example of which may be seen in the delay in despatching the " Sus sex " from here, which after at least one postponement only left New Zealand yester day. It stands to reason that those who get in first and secure the trade cannot be displaced without special inducements are offered and if that is to be done, New Zealand shippers are handicapped straight away.. If this colony is to have any share of the South African trade Mr Stephens thinks a different policy must be followed from that the government has been carrying on to the present time.

OTHER MATTERS

Two very important matters were re ferred to in the course of our representa tives chat with Mr Stephens, namely the Black Labour question and the " re-stocking of the farms," but they must be held over for a future issue.

The South African Trade. - The exports from New Zealand to South Africa for the year ended March 31st, 1902, reached a tctil value of ,£730,415. The values for the different ports were:—Auckland, £1985; New Plymouth, .£4447; Waitara, .£4722; Wellington, .£41,333; Lyttelton, £217,034; Timaru, £101,802; Oamaru, £50,128; Dunedin, .£68,295 ; Invercargill, £240,290; parcels post, £379. The principal exports were oats, value £616,306, sent from the different ports, as foiloyrs;—Lyttelton, £188,043 ; Timaru, £97,506; Oamaru, £49,928; ' Dunedin, £41,229; Invercargill, £239,600. The ex port of mutton was as follows: Lyttelton, £1144; Timaru, £539 ; Wellington, £17,994. Lyttelton exported potted meats to the value of -£1627, and Dunedin to the value qf £14,618. The return does not include the value of horses and fopige shipped with the various Contingents. The imports came mainly by parcels post, and were of the value of only £281. The Cup That Cheers.—What is more invigorating than a nice cup of Coffee these frosty mornings; and you get one if you buy some of Fletcher Bros, fine blend of | Java and Mocha, which makes a cup of Coffee fit for the Gods. We grind the Coffee on the premises, thereby ensuring its freshness. We have only one quality and one price, namely, Is 6d per lb, and j th^re'ia^othingb'e^rtiolbe^dl ' j

Cricket.

—• : AUSTEALIANS v. ESSEX COUNTY

London, July 28 . Kortrighfc joined McGahey, and, playing j a slashing game, soon overhauled him. At 196 Trumble, after bowling for an hour and a half unsuccessfully, gave way to Hopkins, but the change had no effect, Kortright especially punishing the bowlers. With the score at 250 he had 51 to his credit, and McGahey 3G. Noble and Trumper were bowling, when Noble injured by a hot re turn from Kortright, left the field, Carter bein£ substituted. Kortright's dashing innings ended when he had made 66 by a catch by Kelly close up behind the wicket. 278—4—66. Tosseti contributed 15 before Trumble bowled him. 310—5—15. McGa hey and Sewell played out time. Received July 30, 9.38 a.m. London, July 29 The weather was threatening on the game resuming, but the wicket was satis factory. The remaining Essex batsmen failed to make any stand against the bowl ing of Jones and Trumble, and the inning 3 closed for 345. McGahey, who had batted for about three hours, was eventually bowled by Trumble for 72. Jones was the most successful bowler, bagging five wickets for 55. As usual, Duff and Trumper opened for Australia, the former retiring caught when the total was 29. Hill assisted Trumper to play until just on the luncheon adjournment when he was bowled—2 for 82. Trumper was scoring freely, but at 134 Uarlmg hoisted one to long field, Sewell making a magnificent catch. Trum per, who had knocked up 109 in 90 minutes and given a brilliant display of batting, was clean bowled by Mead at 159. Gregory was next to go, being easily taken at short leg—s for 175

Received July 30, 11.15 a.m. London, July 29 The tail end of the Australians, like Essex, fell for a few runs, the innings closing for 232. Noble batted steadily, and carried out his bat for 33.

(Received July 30, 3.20 p.m) London, July 29 When stumps were drawn Esses, in their second innings, had one wicket down for 30

ERUPTIONS AT ST. VIN CENT.

EARTHQUAKE AND TIDAL WAVES,

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. New York, July 29 Two slight eruptions of La Soufriere are reported, together with an earthquake, accompanied by tidal waves, on the north east of St Vincent. The cable steamer Newington, working eighteen miles north, reports that the depth of the sea has increased to one and a quar ter miles.

The Bisley Meeting.

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trie Telegraph Copyright.

London, July 29

The Mackinnon Match was fired in a rain squall. At the final distance the Aus tralians at the time limit had seventeen rounds unfired. Canada won with 1375 points, England 1340, Scotland 1317, New Zealand 1298, Rhodesia 1269, Natal 1228, Australia 1211.

Cheers were given for the Canadians, also for the Australians and their sports manlike spirit in having agreed that the match should be shot over again.

The Shearing Dispute.

SERIOUS TROUBLE FEARED,

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Melbourne July 29

Unless a settlement of the demand of the shearers for an increase in pay is effected this week, serious trouble will extend over New South Wales and South Australia. Instructions have beeu sent to the Unions that none of the men are to start shearing for less than 25s per hundred. The chief hopes of a settlement depend on the deci ssion of the New South Wales Pastoralists' Union, which meets on Wednesday. If it fails to come to an amicable arrangement, 21,000 men will be thrown idle.

The Coronation.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. London, July 28 One hundred and nine battleships and cruisers and twenty-four destroyers will assemble at Spithead on August 1 lth. The illuminations will be carried out on the lines of the 1897 review.

Coronation thanksgiving services will be held in St, Paul's on August 10th.

SOUTH AFRICA.

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Lo.NP.aN, July 29

De la Eey speaking at Stellenbosch, said all could be happy under the British flag.

Botha said itie people had lost their in dependence; but to lose their language would be a serious matter. The future was in the hands of the students. Educa tion was everything, and if Afrikanders were educated there would be no need for them to make room for anybody in the world.

THE REDFERN TRAGEDY.

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Telegraph - Copyright.

Sydney, July 29

At the inquest on Heaps,, a verdict was recorded that he was killed by a shot fired by Hollingsworth,. but the jury were unable to say whether it was the result of acoident or otherwise.

The Colonial Premiers

"United Press Association—By'Electric Telegraph - Copyright, London, July 28

Sir E. Barton, in the course of a speech delivered in Edinburgh, said that none of the Colonial Premiers, any more in matters of trade than in matters of warfare, would sit down and wait to be kicked. If in Home trade an arrangement could be n>ade calcu lated to contribute to the Empire's cohesion and preservation of its integrity, they might call that any name invented by political economists. (Cheers.) Out of variance, he hoped, would come a better understand ing relative to common defence, without too much bargaining, and also in regard to trade relations, with'free pliiy. Autonomy was the greatest gift of Briton to. Briton, which no Briton possessing it would ever surrender.

LotfDCtu, July 29

The Premiers are visiting Glasgow. Sir E. Barton, in a speech, emphasised the abounding opportunities in Australia not for paupers but for men with small capital and plenty of independence. Mr Seddon said the Motherland and tfie colonies ought to join in a common, bpnd to meet American competition,. Bs,%ish work men and manufacturers' were* unequalled in the world.

PARLIAMENT.

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Legislative Council.

"Wellington, July 29 The Council met at 2.30 p.m. The Imprest Supply Bill (No. 2) passed all its stages v BATING ON UNIMPROVED VALUES. Mr Lee Smith moved, that it is desirable to amend the existing law as to rating on unimproved values in the direction of affording relief to leasehold tenants in certain cases. The mover thought a portion of 1 the increased rates required to be paid by lessees under the unimproved value system of rating should be paid by the owner of tl^e land. The motion was lost on voices. The Council rose at 3.30 p.m.

House of Representatives.

Wellington July 29 The House met at 2.30 p.m. FIRST READINGS. The Dunedin District Drainage and Sewerage Act, 1900, Amendment Bill (Mr Millar), Elective Executive Eeferendum Bill, No. 2, Major Steward), and the Eating Act, 1894, Amendment Bill (Mr Herries) were introduced and read a first time. COMPENSATION. The Eailways Committee reporting upon the petition of James Wallace, farmer, near Auckland, who asked for compensation for damage done to his property by fire caused by sparks from a railway engine, recom mended that the petitioner be granted a sum of .£3O. . Several Auckland members urged that it was time the Government saw the necessity for compensating people for losses by fires started by sparks from railway engines. Sir Joseph Ward said everybody sym pathised with the settlers who had suffered loss from this cause, but the difficulty was to discriminate between fires started by sparks from railway engines and fires aris ing from other causes. His idea was that settlers living near railway lines whose buildings were subject to fire should insure themselves against possible loss in that way. However, the Government would again go into the report of the Commission, which had some time ago enquired into the subject, and the Cabinet's proposals would appear on the Supplementary Esti mates. After a lengthy discussion the report of the Committee was referred to the Govern ment for consideration. COMMITTEE OP .SUPPLY. At 4.35 o'clock the House went into Com mittee of Supply for the further considera tion of the Estimates. . The first clause taken was that of the Legislative Depart ments. On the vote for the House of Represen tatives, .£4690, Mr Laurenson moved a reduction of £1, * as an indication that the House disapproves of outside bodies, especially racing bodies, holding meetings in Parliament Buildings. He moved this as a matter of principle, and in no spirit of contentiousness. Sir Joseph Ward said it would put tho speaker in an invidious position to ask him to exclude one class of the community from tho use of a room in Parliament Build ings. The question, however, should not be dealt with on the Estimates. The House should, by resolution, aflirm, if it so desired, that no meetings of outside bodies should be held in any of the rooms vi: the House. After considerable discussion, Mr Lauren son altered his motion to make the embargo apply during session only, and the motion, as amended, was agreed to on the voices. The whole vote as reduced was passed without further discussion. On the vote for general expense, ,£15,136. Mr T. Mackenzie moveda redaction of £1 in the salary of the Chief Librarian (,£400)., as a direction to the Library Committee that ex-members of Parliament should have the privileges of the Parliamentary Library., Sir Joseph Ward agreed with the motion, suggesting, however, that the public should be allowed the use of the library under proper restrictions. The question was still under discussion, at the 5.30 adjournment. The House resumed at 7;30 o'clock. COMMITTEE OF SUPPLY In Committee of Supply on the Estimates Sir Joseph Ward suggested that MrThos. Mackenzie should withdraw his motion, and allow the matter to be dealt with by the Library Committee. Mr Mackenzie consented to do so, adding; that his desiro was that the very valuable Parliamentary Library should be more widely availed of. Mr Ell moved that the item .£SOO " pas sages of members" be reduced by £1, as au indication that in the opinion of the House, members of the Legislative Council should be elected under the same franchise as members of the House of Representatives. He said there was considerable dissatisfac tion throughout the country as to the man ner in which appointments to the Upper House were made, and another source of complaint was that the Council went be yond its proper sphere as a revising cham ber. He contended that the Chamber should be made to reflect public opinion as closely as possible, A long discussion followed, and on a division Mr Ell's motion was lost by 80 votes to 20. The vote for general expenses was then agreed to. The next class was the Colonial Secretary's Department, total vote .£156,291. Sir Joseph Ward, in reply to questions, said if possible the trouble abont varying the ruling in regard to licensing polls would be got over by a regulation. If that was done the whole of the returning officers would be instructed? to decide in a uniform l manner.

Mr Pirani moved to reduce the item, Expenses of licensing Poll, .£5,000 as an indication that the licensing poll should be held on, a day other than the general ' election. Mr Bollard complained that the returning officers at the general election were not sufficiently paid. . Mr Pirani's motion was negatived by 50 votes to. 10, At the vote for the Agent-General's De partment, ,£4600. Mr Withef ord moved a reduction of £1' as an expression of dissatisfaction at the failure of the Agent-(*eneral to obtain a contract for our produce and frozen meat in South Africa during the war. Sir Joseph Ward said the Agent-Geneaal had done his best to influence business coming to New Zealand,, and in this respecfc he had carried out his duties in a most capable manner. Sir William Eussell remarked that the Hon. W. P. Eeeves had been a moat capable Agent-General, hut it -was wrong that a high official like th© Agent-General should have held office from year to year, and thus be' dep&n^ent on the goodwill of the Govern ment," being liable to be removed as, any I time he displeased the Government. Sir Joseph Ward replied that.the arrange- : ment was that six months,*' Ebotiee of removal 1 was required on either side. He believed that the aarangement was satisfactory t© the Hon. W. v P-.. Eeeves and it had •raorked very well, Mr. "Witheford urged, that th© colony should have its businessln London run on business lines. He would not press his amendment, Affcer a lengthy discussion the motion was lost on t^e voi.ces,,and the vote passed. At tfctk vote, for Printing and Stationery Department, £35,373.. Mr Pirani complained that this Depart ment was growing at such an extravigant rate that it was positively becoming a ■ menace to the State. Eeonoiny could be practised by allowing a proportion of th» work to be tendered for; by private firms. The machinery and plant wore out of date, and the Government seemed to be afraid to get the latest appliances for fear of the Labour- Unions,, Mr Hall-Jon e-3 said the machinery of th» Government I'-dnting QiSce was up-to-date in most respects^ To obtain eight linotypes for the qsgo would cost jS&)QO, and be* could a&t see his w,ay to ask the House to> vote that ampunt a,t present.. The lino- 'j types had thrown put of work a large num-jf b§r of VQfiU who were too old to find other'

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : WEDNESDAY, JULY 30, 1902



Date July 29  30 31

Rises 7.18 7.18 7.17

Sets 4.53 4.54 4.55



New Moon First Quarter Perigee ... Full Moon Last Quarter Apogee ...

d 6 13 5 21 28 17

h m 0.29 a.m. 0.17 a.m. 1.30 a.m. 4.15 a.m. 4.45 p.m. 1.0 p.m.



F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE HAVELOCK STEEET WEST, ASH BURTON. MR J. W. BAKER having purchased a property in the suburbs, has in structed me to sell his very desirable resi dence containing 10 rooms, washhouse, scullery, and bathroom, with stables and other outbuildings, together with -J an acre of land. The property is situated in a com xaanding position, and is on the direct road to the Woollen Mills. Further particulars can be obtained on application to F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent FOR SALE A.LFORD FOREST ROAD, NEAR WOOL-' LEN MILLS. HOUE of 4 rooms and porch, together with one acre and 29 perches of land. The property is occupied by Mrs Ifissane, and is for immediate sale and occupation. Price and terms may be obtained on application to P. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent.  — — ALFORD FOREST ROAD, ASHBURTON MR F. BULL has instructed me to sell his property situated within a few minutes' walk of the Woollen Mills, con sisting of about £ of an acre of land, upon •which is erected a house of 6 rooms; imme diate occupation can be given, and easy terms of payment cau be arranged. F. FEKRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. FOR SALE. A N excellent suburban property contain- ( ing 10 acres, with good dwelling \ house and stables. The property is one ' •which will grow into money, and from its convenient size, its admirable position and ; increasing value, is well adapted for a farmer who wishes to retire from active ! life. Full particulars on application. F. FEREIMAN, Ashburton. "~ FOR SALE, 'j CHARLES STREET, near the WOOLLEN MILLS, ALLENTON. I HAVE for sale a comfortable dwelling ' house of Six Rooms, situated within three minutes' walk of the Woollen Mills. The land comprises two acres and other { improvements consist of Good Stabling ■• and Poultry Yards. I The Property is for immediate sale, and j is well worth inspection. Full particulars can be obtained from F. FERRJMAN, Land and Estate Agent. FOR SALE. Near the Alford Forest Road. A FOUR-ROOMED HOUSE and Section j3L planted with Fruit Trees. j Price £130. • ! P, FERRIMAN. , y.. ...m i i ii i ■■-- - ■ ■—— —■1 ! BUSINESS NOTICES. ;;, j The Colonial Mutual Life 1 Assurance Society, Ltd j TQOLIOY HoLDEBBare hereby notified that X Mb Henry Stkfhenson \ Las been appointed Local Agent at Ash-' burton, vice Mr William Sfconyer. j \ ! Tha Society ia now issuing Policies con taining new and attractive features guaranteed bonuses, etc., full" particulars of which may bo obtained on application to i Henet Stephekson, Auctioneer, Agent for Ashburton, or T. B. Walton, i 110 District Manager, Chris tohurch. j — — I Singing, Piano, & Harmony MX, J. GILLIES begs to inform the Residents of Ashburton and District that he is prepared to receive Pupils for Instruction in the above subjects. ! Tha system employed for Yoice-Produc fcion and Culture will be Italian (Lamperti Method 1, and in Piano that of the Schumann Conservatoire, Frankfort d-Main, Germany. Pupils prepared for the Examinations in the Associated Board of the Royal Academy and Royal College, London 5 also for Trinity College^ London. \ Each Pupil's Term dates from the first lesson. I Address:—Care Mrs Pilbrow, Cameron Street. 728 H GRESHAMJ SURGEON AND MECHANICAB DENTIST. By Examination, October, 1897 ---1 EIGHT years experience with E. G. and F. W. Gresham, Dentists, Dunedin and Invercargill. J Has commenced practice in rooma upstairs from the entrance to Thomafl . Auction Rooms, Burnett Street. ; Stoppings in Gold, Amalgam, and Cement. ' Gold and Porcelain crowns made ; also sets ot teeth with Vulcanite and Porcelain gums. Gas administered. All work guaranteed, j — 1 Hoxj»s of Attendance —9 a.m. —5 p.m. I 166 1 " ~~~~ j WATCH THIS SPACE FOR 1 j H. P. IiIADDEN'S I i ANNOUNCEMENT.! 1 "TTnLOUR at Millers' prices, 251b bag 3s JC 3d, 50lb bag 0s ; lODlb bag 11s 6ds 2001b bag 22s 6d ; Gore oatmeal, 251b bag 4s; corn flour 3d lb; pure fresh ground , coffee Is lOd lb; whole roasted coffee beans j Is lOd lb ; Fry's cocoa 4£d per packet. — John Orr and Co. A 20 Per Cent. Dividend guaranteed in ; warmth and comfort to buyers of our i large Eiderdown Quilts at 20s. If you ■ prefer Blankets, we can do them very light : in any size you like. Come and ask to see . them, it costs nothing to look at our goods. —MITCHELIi AND TURNER 1 "TVTEWS FOR ALL—Kerosene 4s 3d per ' JjN tin or 8s 6d per case, Sugar Ms Gd a , bao-or 2-Jd per lb, Oatmeal 4s per bag, Oatine Is 2d. Also, Prime Derwent ■ Potatoes for sale at Kerb Bros, Burnett Street.



r _____ BUSINESS NOTICES. j ■ THE LAST 3 DAYS. FINAL REDUCTIONS. T A IVinPQI 0IL > CANDLE, and ACETYLENE GAS from 3s. JLjj^LJ3.l_jr k% A great variety to choose from. Bells at Cost Price Almost, viz : Single Striking 6d, Double Chimes 2s 3d, Electric (N.Z. Flag) 3s nd MODEL 2 ATALANTAS. : ONLY 3 LEFT. 1 Girl's Bicycle ... ••• £9 10s Cash (A beautiful little Bicycle for a good Girl.) 1 LADIES' ... ... £1$ Casfc This Machine is up to date, enamelled black, and neatly lined in gold with Floral Decorations. 1 Gent's, 23111 Frame, any style Handle Bar, Pedals, Saddle, etc, etc, and to be sold for £15 10s- Easy Terms arranged if desired. LARGEST CYCLE WORKS IN NEW ZEALAND. / Ashburfcon Branch—Burnett Street. I T>IGKED & PACKED IN CEYLON. Put in Soldered Lead Packets. Straight from Tea Garden toJTea Pot I lifjS^l DON'T ', Guaranteed the Purest Tea. The leading Brand of Ceylon. Used in the Government j Houses and by the best people in Australia. I /gent—J. T. COOCH, Ashburton. GEEAT CLEARING SALE I NOW ON. Everything Reduced. Bargains for all. I NEW ZEALAND ! CLOTHING FACTOR V, I ■| LAST FKW DAYS OF SALE I • AND A GENERAL CLEANING UP. ; "OE UN ANTS at our Bargain Counter. Oddments on our Show Tables. JLIJ I MUST BE SOLD ON OR BEFORE i SATURDAY NEXT. , MITCHELL & TURNER. J i I I * ' ■ ■ ' - . «^- _ — I ! ~~rT 7& /R — W"\ /"\ ~W\ T~W~\ "'' I^i.T" r "^ ™^*" * j OUR AIHUAL STOCKTAKING SALE IL L commence on Saturday, July 1% nd continue till Satur ■ day August 23rd, during which time every article in Sto,ck yrill l?e I reduced I a jj J n Inspect our Displays at Doors, in Windows, and gh j Counters in Shop. j — O ' ' "" ! ! For the first 14 days, this is from Saturday,' I July 19, up to and including Saturday, August 2nd ■s All Dress Goods ■ s from 2s 6d per yard and upwards will h§ made :| FREE OF CHARGE. ','. This means a direct gift of at least 10s 6d on : each Costume. Terms Cash. ;■ ASHBURTON ■ DBAPEBY CO. BUENETT STREET, ASHBURTON.



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