Mail Notices.

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

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 15

For Northern Ports and Weatport, also United Kingdom and Continent of Europe via Monte Video and Teneriffe, specially addressed per Aotea, per Waihora, at 10.30 a.m. FRIDAY, Oct. 17. < For Northern Ports and Wesfcport, also Australian Scatea (due Sydney Oct. 22nd) and South Africa, pe.r Mokoia, at 10.20 a.m.

Mining.

United Press Association—Ry Electric Telegraph

Dunedin, October 14 To-day's sales — Junction Electric 10s, Bendigo 11s 6d.

Commercial.

New Zealand Stock in Sydney.

Sydney. Sydney, October 13 The consignment by the Tomoaaa and the Rotokino arrived too late for the Home bush sales this afternoon, and were held over. Sheep and cattle were hoth in short supply, and prices showed a decided ad vance as compared with Thursday. Wool led crossbred wethers sold up to 28s 9d, shorn to 265. Only fifteen New Zealand bullocks were offered and they averaged

Ashburton Grain Market.

The Ashburton Agency of the New- Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canterbury, Ltd., quotes as follows on Oct. 13th, 1902: Wheat- Tuscan 3s lid to 4s Pearl 43 to 4s Id Hunters 3s lOd Oats—Duns 2s 2d to 2s 3d, „ Danish ... 2s 2d to2s3d „ Sparrowbills ... 2s 3d to 2s 5d „ Canadians ... 2ssdto2s7d Barley—Malting, prime 2s Od to 3s 3d Inferior ... 2s to 2s 3d Peas—Prussian Blue ... 5s „ Partridge ... 3s 6d Chaff - Good oatsheaf ... £3 15s to £3 17s 6d Grass seed -Farmers' ... 3s to 3s 6d The above are prices current paid to farmers on trucks at Ashburton.

Dunedin Grain Market

The wheat market is keeping exceedingly firm, with an advancing tendency, and millers are paying up to 4s Id on trucks for Tuscan and 4s 3d on trucks for velvet to fill immediate requirements. p]ven at theso high figures holders are not too anxious to make sales.

The importations of Manitoba flour have made any advance in the price of local flour out of the question, and should the price of wheat adynnce further millers will be face to face with two unpleasant alterna tives— of either manufacturing at a loss or closing down altogether. Already some of the Otago and Canterbury millers have shut down, and it is rumoured that others will shortly be following suit. — "Otago Daily Times."

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1902.

We c^tfOot congratulate Mr Tregear, the Secretary of the Labour Department, on the manner in which ho has dealt with the labour problem in tho annual report Jie has just issued. The loading idea throughout the document is to induce people to believe that the Unionists throughout the colony are being very badly treated by the em ployers, and even by those entrusted with the* administration of tho labour laws.. For instance, Mr Trogeai?, referring to the labour laws of this country, says ; ".Unfor tunately for fixe workers, the practical part of any ' preference to Unionists clause' is nullified by the restriction that it is only when all other thiugs are equal thatpre fero&ps js to be shown. As it lies entirely with tho eiupj,cyor to say whether he con siders one man equal t.^ qv better than another, the preference clause in the award helps the Unionist very little," This {3 ii remarkable statement from a State official holding the writer's position, and must naturally be regarded with uneasiness by all segtions of the community, except the Unionists. The non-Unionists especially have good reason fcofeol anxjqup when they find the head of the Labour Department complaining of the consideration shown by the law for men and w«m6ij who do not happen to be Unionists. It will doubfc less strike many readers of the Labour De- annual report that it should have beea wriibten on strictly impartial lines, and the biassed opinions ,9? the Sec retary are quite incompatible with His position, as a member of the Civil Service. But this report is J» efept an essay on that branch of political economy which dealt? with capital and labour, written by one who, does not understand the true connection that exists between- them. The author allows this very plainly. For instance, in attempting to prove that raising the pay of the workers; does not increase the cost of living, he says; "As soon as ph& workman gets Lis wages they are almost all .distri buted again directly; with high earnings he buys more bread, beef, beer* tea, clothes, theatre tickets, excursion tickets, etc., than if he made poor earnings." But Mr Tregear has ignored the fact that the prices of all the necessaries and luxuries he has men tioned, as well as of everything else that has fo be manufactured in this country, have been increased by the rise in wages, and therefore %c porker, having to give more money than lie did £orujerly, does not get so much as before for lyU money. That js to say the purchasing power of ever}? sound is reduced in some casos to the extent of 5,0 pey cent. In New South Wales, for example — fcefor.e the ree.ent dislocation of nuance by Federation— twenty shillings could buy more than thirty could in New Zealand of almost any kiud of manufactured article, But it is jjeedleas to deal further with Mr Trageap's reckless statements, wo cannot call them arguments. We may, however, refer to the cavalier manner in which he leaves out of consideration those very large and impor tant sections .<?*' the community not benofitted by the rise in wages which Mr Tro^eav t'ainks bugli an unmistakablo .evi dence of prosperity. These are the farmers, the civil servants, teachers, clerks, and others with fixed incomes. He cer tainly does refer to the farmers, but in terms which pretty clearly show how little he knows about the effect which the present economic conditions have upon them. They have, he thinks, no business to complain Itbaut being hampered by the rise in the prices of everything. Anyone, says he, "who can renumber the New Zealand farmer of twenty years ago .^ Trill compare his portion with that of the farmer of 1902, knows that the latter's grumbling' ai i^is present position is merely the exercise of the Englishman's privilege." H& thinks, in fact, that the high wages and prices cause money to "eddy round aad Wortilise every trade." The fai- mere of course, come in for a share of this fertilising, according to Mr Tregear's ex traordinary ' theory, but we fancy he will have some difficulty in cojivi^oing them of this They form the largest class of the population at New Zealand, and are entitled to at least, as muck consideration at the I hands <jf the State as the cl^ss the Secre tary for Labour so os.ten.tatiousfy cham pions.

A letter, which appeared ia ou.v last issue draws attention to the necessity fop persons entitled to the franchise, seeing that their names are on the electoral roll. The importance of this advice cannot be too strongly impressed upon the public, for innumerable instances have occurred in various Canterbury electorates within the Jast few days, where names that ought to

be on the main rolls that have just been handed to the printers are not there at all., In one case the consequences to the elector threatened to he much, more serious than the mere loss of his vote, for he happened to be a candidate for a seat in the House for a certain constituency, and his name, which had been on a roll year after ye-ir, had boen omitted from the roll. And yet he had as he thought, taken ordinary and proper precautions to ensure his name being transferred from the rolf of the district in which he had a freehold qualification, to the roll of that where he resided, this being necessary under the new Act. But upon enquiry later on,. he found h« was not on the proper roll. Had he not found that out he would have been disqualified in the event of his elec tion, and all those who might vote for him would be disfranchised;- Tho alteration in the electoral franchise, which is now only residential, makes ib specially necessary that all those who were formerly enrolled as freeholders should make sure that their names are now on the roll under the resi dential franchise. There will be time to do this until the writs are issued, but it would be prudent to attend to the matter at once.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Weather Forecast. — Captain Edwin wires:—Moderate northerly winds; glass fall.

As Others See Us.—The impressions of New Zealand and its people formed by an ex-Natalian,now resident in Auckland, will be found on the first page of this issue, and should prove amusing reading.

The Late Nor-Vester. — The' fierce nor'west gale on Thurs-lay did serious damago in'the Highoank district, shifting much of the growing crop, soil and all.

Ashburton Electorate. —Mr W. Brock will address the electors at Hinds on Friday and at Lowcliffe on Saturday evening. Both meetings will be in the schoolhouse at 7.30 p.m.

The Vitality of Twitch. —Mr A. O Cameron, of Dromore, * left at this office yesterday a natural curiosity in the shape of a small potato, through the middle of which has grown a strong root. of twitch grass. This was taken from a garden which had been planted with potatoes in order to eradicate the " twitch."

St Stephen's Church. —At a meeting held to consider the object of holding a bazaar in connection with. St Stephen's church, it was decided to hold a bazaar on the 12th and 13th of December.

Dairy Industry.—The dairy industry is expanding at Gisborne. A Co-operative Dairy Company has commenced operations with a large supply of milk. Four now creameries are also being opened this season.

Band Conckrt, —The programme for the Ashburton County Band' 3 cpucert to morrow evening is a very attractive one, and consists of Band selections, Band orchestral items, cornet solos and duets, a sailor's hornpipe, vocal items and recita tions. Dudng the evening a phonograph record of the Band will be taken, and will be reproduced to the audience.

Ashburton Croquet Club. —As will be seen from our advertising columns, the Ash burton Croquet Chib starts their season on Saturday next, IBUI inst. We hear the ground is in better condition this year than ever, and with tournament and matches, the club shquld have a successful season.

South African Steam Service. —A Wei? lington telegram statas that the tender for the South African steam service has been signed by Messrs Kinsey, Barns and Co., of Christchurch, on behalf of the New Zealand and South African Steam Ship Company, and the deposit of £3000 has been paid. It is stated that the service will be smarted almost immediately.

The Rakaia Mead Estate.—The Laud Purchase Board made a good bargain when acquiring the U ikaia BTead Estate, for we have it on excellent authority that a gentle man well known in the Rakaia district was prepared to give JSOO more for the property than tho price given by the Cqmmiss.ioners.

Sitppo.RT.'itj'a Lqgal Industry. — The Mount Somers Coal Company linn jugt de livered to the Railway Department at Christchureh, fifty tons of coal. This is the first order the Government has giyen the company, and we understand that tho coal will be tested with tho object of using it regularly on locomotives. We trust that the test will prove satisfactory, and that thig important local industry will benefit accordingly, .

The Auckland Bishopric. -An Auck land telegram states that in reply to a cable enquiry, the Bishop of Manchester, who had been requested to make nomi nations of English clergymen for the office of Bishop of Auckland, has cabled that seve ral 'siiif-&t)J.e names have been forwarded'by post', 'i'he Diocpsan ' feyno^ mpsks in the }/ist week of November, by 'wludh date £>r Mo(irli*}us£?s! recommehdtitjon's wijl ha'ye come to hand. ' '

Arundel Gun Club.—The second match of the Arundel Gun Club was fired at the ll&ngitafca Byidge on Thursday last. There was: a good attendance, but the day wa§ very bad for shooting, owing to a stiff nor' wester blowing. There were sixteen com petitors in each uiatcli. The first match was wpn by Mr E. B,ull, with Mr J. Lorgelly second and Mr W. Grindill third. The second match won by Mr John Ashby, Mr J. Jinkins being second and Mr J. lleece third. A sweepstake was then fired for a trophy presented by Messrs A. and W. McCarthy, which was won by Mr E. P.. Pctrb with Mr J. Recce second. Mr E. H. Logan gave a trophy, and the Club also gave a trophy in the fir3t and second matches. Mrs Petrie provided a splendid dinner, which was very highly appreciated

Salvation Army. — A well attended musical festival under the auspices of the local officers of the Salvation Army was held at the barracks last evening. The different items were well rendered and received, speaking volumes for the instrumental and vocal talent of the band, which, undor the baton of bandmaster Young, made things go with a viuj.. Special mention must be made of tho bandriUsfcsrj's ' goJOj which was a musical marvel in trigle-to n'guing. Sister \ roung presided at the piano;''and ac6bra jiani6i the different numbers in a most satisfactory manner! At the close of the musical portion of the entertainment, the wants of tho jnnes man wsre catered for in the Army's wojl-known hospitable manner, It was' announced that a service of song entitled " Alda's sacrifice/ wiU b« held in tho barracks on Sunday eveningl, and on the 29th and 30th, the magic bio rama, under Major Parry, will play in the (Oddfellows' Hall, in aid of the Self-Denial Fund.

Business Tbanskkii-1> aaofeher column vill be found a notice from Messrs G. and C, Clark, nurserymen, Ashburton, notifying that they have taken, over the business lately carried on by Mr Tho.s. Scaly, as a nurseryman, seedsman, etc. The nursery is conveniently situated at the south end of the Asliburfcou traffic bridge, and has a wide reputation for the quality of the young trees, shrubs, etc., that have been reared there. One of the partners, Mr G-. Clark, has been with Mr Thos. Scaly for the last fdurk*£ years, and consequently is well acquainted' with the njany capabilities of the nursery. Having been go }cas Mr Thbs Saaty, practically from boyhood, Mr G Clark and brother should merit the confidence of the general public,

Tailoring.—We have just received our first two shipments of new summer gocds comprising the most up-to-date suitings as now worn at Home. We always encourage customers' to select from the web which is far more satisfactory than ordering from small ' patterns." "We n^ a very large /stock to select from. We ern^oy nist cjags Sidesmen -every garment made on our premises. We guarantee all our work, fit and"style at prices that will compare favourabiv with those of any leading New Z«ffi*2fr to- We respectfully invite customers to kjndly qt&v early to prevent disappointment in the " ru|k before the shows. Craighead and Berryma* the leading tailorl Ashburton, [Advt.] I Smoke New ¥ew§

Frisco Mail—The Ventura, from' Frisco, has arrived at Auckland.

Sunday Afternoon Concerts. — The Ashburton County Band intend shortly to play selections of sacred music in the Domain o*n Sunday afternoons. This inno vation will, no doubt, ha much appreciated by the music-loving public.

Personal.—We understand that Mr F' Beckingsale, manager of the local branch of the New Zealand Clothing Factory, is shortly to be transferred to another branch of the Company's business. Mr Alex. Hendry, of Christchurch, will have charge of the Ashburton branch. /

Ths National Beverage.— Speaking at Linwood, Mr T. E. Taylor said that the English people who once drank their light beer had now adopted whiskey as the national beverage. As one of hi 3 reasons for making this statement, he said that when in Venice he entered a cafe and tried to make the Italian proprietor understand that he wanted some tea. The man could not understand his request, but when Mr. Taylor stated that he was an Englishman, mine host, with a sudden beam of intelli gence, rushed to a cupboard and proudly brought forth—a bottle of whiskey.

Keeping the Sabbath.—lt is possible that a paragraph in our last issue referring to the remarks of the Eev. E. Whitehouse on Sabbath observance may lead to a mis conception of the rev. gentleman's views, owing \o its brevity. We may say, there fore, that Mr Whitehouse was very em phatic in setting forth that the Sabbath was a day set apart for special worship. He laid stress on that point; but pointed out that there was nothing in the Bible to show tli at healthy recreation in the intervals of worship was wrong. But while this was so, we should remember the advice of St Paul, that we should be careful not to let this license cause us to put a stumbling block or occasion of falling in our brothers' way.

Tailoring.—Mr Ramm, representing Strange and Co's famous Tailoring Depart ment, (and who is one of the firm's smartest cutters) will visit Ashbarton on Saturday, ] Bth inst., and a^ain on Saturday, 25th inst., and may be consulted on both these dates between 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. at Strange and Co's Agency, Burnett street (Mr Sandrey). As the Ashburton Show eventuates early in November Ashburton residents who may be thinking of ordering new suits etc., for that occasion and for the coming carnival week should place their orders as soon as possible now. It is worthy of remark that Strange and Co. are having a' select range of full suitings exhibited at their Ashbur ton Agency, in addition to the usual range of samples.—Advt.

News in Brief.

Social Column will be found on the fourth page to-day.

Mr,Jv A. McCaskill, storekeeper, Temuka, and eldest son of tha late Mr Peter McGaskill, died on Saturday evening after an illness of three weeks, aged 39 years.

Messrs Strange and Co., Ashburton, in vite customers to place their orders for Show work early to avoid disappointment. They have opened out new hata, sunshades, and collarettes for ladies' wear.

The Church of St Philip and James, Waterton, will hold its annual gathering on Thursday evening next. Tea will be on the tables at 5.30 p.m, and the concert will coinraonce at 8 p.m.

Mr F. Ferriman has several farm proper ties and town sections with and without Rouses on them fo,r s%le. His list will be found in our advertising columns.

Mr J. Moison announces that as he is at present over-stocked with boots and shoes/ he will give a special discount for one month in order to make room for a fresh consignment which is expected to arrive hortly.

The remains of a human skeleton were found on the bank of the river near Ohaney's Corner (Christchurch) on Thursday. It is thought that they belong to a Maori, and wore deposited in an old burial place many years ago.

Ib transpired at Wednesday's meeting of the Wellington City Council (says the " New Zealand Times ") that t^ere fyad been a loss of i>i'7 on tne nalf-year?s transactions of the city tramways to, September 30, chiefly because of the increased' cgst of labqur and liorse feed,

The steamer Westralia, which sailed from Wellington for Syeney on Saturday, had a considerable portion of New Zealand pro duce, including 4286 sneks of potatoes.

At a representative meeting of threshing machine owners of South Canterbury, held in Tima.ru on Saturday, a resolution was passed affirming 1 the principle of paying for all threshing by the thousand.

A long list inebriates at the Dunedin Folice Court yesterday caused the Ma gistrate to reo/ark thai: the recent Torrey- Alexanda.tf r^/ival meetings 'had not done much good # tho way 06 rediicidg drunk':

GQipSS, , „ ... .. In tue fin-rent issue ot the '; Labour •Journal," .employers "are notified tha't'the Department of Labour.' is prepared to sup ply all classes, of labour on application to the 161 agents of the Department in the various centres and towns of the colony.

INQUEST.

An inquest was held this morning, at the residence of Mr Greorge Brown, Hampstead, before Sfr tt. 41corn, Coroner, and a jury of six, of whom Mr G. J. Taylor'was chosen foreman, touching the death of the child Lena Brown, who was found drowned yes terday morning in a tub of water. Elizabeth Ann Brown, mother of deceased deposed that she last saw the child alive a few minutes after nine o'clock yesterday morning. Witness put her into the peram bulator, and left her in charge of a neigh bour's servant. Witness then left the pre mises, in company with a Mrs Parker and others. About twelve o'clock, as they were coming home they were met with the news that the child had fallen into the water. They took the child to a doctor, who pro nounced life extinct, and said the child had not breathed since it was taken out of the water.

••■ Margaret Elizabeth Smith, servant, em ployed by Mrs Parker, said deceased was J'eft in 1 her charge about 9 o'clock yesterday morning, T^itli two 1 oj: the older children, Witness put the child in' the perambulator, and told the two other children 1 to look after'het.. The eldest chifd was about five years old. "Vyita.ess left the house pnco, and took the children with her, and on hej? rpturn went to ges dinner ready. Told the ahiidren not fco take deceased out of the perambulator, but they did so 3 and brpught hor into the kitchen. She crawled out again, and when witness went to look for her, found her in the water. Only missed deceased for about fire minutes. Endeav oured to bring deceased to, but did not succeed. Witness then gent for Mrs Brown, and she came in about ten minutes., and she immediately topk the child to a doctor. The QhUd gould nqt walk, bnt could crawl freely.

This was all *the evidence, and the jury returned a verdict that the deceased was accidentally drowned.

BOROUGH COUNCIL.

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Borough Council was held last evening. Present—His Worship the Mayor (in the chair), and Councillors Alcorn, Andrews,, Jones, Davis, Reid, Willis. Timmins, Davi son and Clark. mayor's statement. The Mayor reported that the debit balance at the Bank was £2261 9s lOd, and amounts received from all sources since last meeting .£383 Us lid. CORRESPONDENCE. Correspondence was read and dealt with as under:—

From the clerk, Ashburton County Council, applying for payment on account of repairs "to the traffic bridge. From the same, for payment on account of Licensing Clerk's salary.—Received, and amounts ordered to be paid. From clerk Hampstead Town Board, re formation of North East and South East Belts, offering no objection to a tender being accepted for the work, provided the conditions contained in the Board's pre vious letter were strictly adhered to, and enclosing a cheque for £M in payment of a former account.

This matter was held over for considera tion.

From Mr John Mullan, re keeping pigs within the Borough.—lt was decided that Mr Mulian must comply with the by-laws.

From Mr W. H. Eule, secretary of the Ashburton Butchers' Association, asking that an Abattoirs Committee be appointed, to act between the butchers and the Can terbury Frozen Meat Company, and that the number of slaughtering days be in creased from three to six per week. The letter was referred to the Abattoirs Committee. • - " From the Borough Solicitor, forwarding by-laws, approved with slight amendment. Hotel billiard rooms would not come under the by-law, as they form part of licensed premises. The Solicitor further criticised the other by-laws relating to common lodging houses. Cr Timmins thought that us this was a public matter, the opinion of the Municipal Solicitor in Wellington be obtained.

The matter was referred to the By-laws Committee. ' FIRE BRIGADE REPORT.

The Fire Brigade Committee's report was read as follows .—

1. Sale of Manual Engine.—After obtain ingthe opinion of the Brigade and inter viewing the Captain and Engineer, your Committee would recommend the Council not to sell the large manual fire engine, as this engine is of great service in cases of emergency both when the steamer is under repair, and as an auxiliary at large fires. 2. Heating Apparatus. —Your Committee have obtained further information on this matter, but have no recommendation to make to the Council at the present time.

3. Harness for Horses in Steamer. —The Committee has decided to hold over for the present the question of procuring new harness for th.c horses in the steam fire

engine. Cr. Willis moved that the report he received and clauae 1 adopted.

Cr. Davis seconded. Or. Andrews hoped that if the engine 1 was to be kept, the Brigade would use it. Cr. Davis said th,e engine was a gift from the old Provincial Council. Cr. Jones and'Eeid also spoke, the latter thinking the engine should have been taken to the recent fire at Messrs Undrill and Co.'s premise?. The Mayor said the objection to the manual engine was the expense of using it. The Fire Brigade was fully alive to the fact that the engine was useful. Cr. Willis said the engine had been used at several ftre3. The Captain said that at Undrill's fire the steamer was brought out first, and \va3 therefore used. He would bring the discussion under the notice of the officers of the Brigade, with a view to having the suggestions of Councillor's considered. Clauses 1,2, and 3 were adopted, as was the report as a whole. WORKS COMMITTEE. The Works' Committee reported as follows :— \

1. J. Moison?s app]ic.af;iqn fqr channelling and asphalting.—Your Committee recom mend that Mr Moison's application be con sidered when funds are available.

2. Porinafcieu of 8.e1t3 and William I Street. — The Hampstead Town Board | having approved of the acceptance of the I tender of Thos. Lester for the formation at \ the junction of N.E. and S.E. Belts, your ! Committee recommend that this work and that of the formation of William and Dobson streets be proceeded with, and the contractor bo instructed to put this work in* hand.

3. Sale of horse and dray.—The Works' Committee recommend that a horse be sold at the next Horse Fair, and report that the old dray has bee,n sold for the sum of £6. The report ' was read, received, and adopted, Cr. Willis dissenting from clause 3.

The Hatnpstead Town Board's letter was then received, and it was decided to inform them that the w/ork -should bo. gqne on with, ' INSPECTOR'S REP.Q||,T. The Inspector of Nuisances reported that the yards' were, in good ordey, and all notices hal! been complied with. The report was, adopted, foreman's report.

The Foreman of Works reported that ftie new dumping grqund was now ready for deposit of rubbish. The; labor gang had been engaged during the. fortnight in general maintenance work. " The report was adopted, , . : . THE CEMETERY,

Cr, Alcprn said the Cemetery Board would meet shortly, and the question of handing the grounds ever to the Council would be formally considered. He asked for an extension of time for the Committee to report, An extension of time was granted. QUESTIONS. Cr. Willis asked if the Council could not make a charge for advertising on hoardings .round new buildings such as the Somerset Hotel in future similar oases. The Mayor read the by-law, which showed that n5 advertising should be done on any structure unless such structure is licensed for the purpose.

No notion tfas taken,

Cr. Timmins asked if at crowded meetings in the Oddfellows' Hall seats should:\ be' placed in the gang way; and if men should not be stationed at the doors iv case of fire. He" had been risked'"to' jtlring the niatter bgfore the Council. ff a panic occurred tljere would be a terrible loss of life. After discussipu it was decided to ask the Pjre Inspector to visit tfce building s,nd report. HTGH BREgSUEE \yAI<ER SUBPLf. Or, Timmins moved, according to notice, that three or more gentlemen, ontside the Council, be added to the high pressure water scheme Committee. His intention was not in any way to hamper the present Committee. His experience had been that gentlemen cquld be found outside the Council who could render valuable help. If the Council had a windfall of say 457G00, they would not, for some months be able to spend, it to the best advantage. He thought that the duty of the Committee was not only to obtain information, but to resuscitate information, which had been obtained for a previous scheme.

Cr. Jones seconded the motion. He was satisfied the time had come when the Council should take steps to ascertain the feasibility of obtaining a high pressure water system. . :

I* Cr. Willis supported the motion. He thought a sprinklpg q? outsiders would be beneficial, as it had tjeen jti the case gf tll'g Library Committee. " ; •

Or Andrews also supported the motion. The inclusion of outsiders might be benefi cial, but the time had not arrived for taking action. _ '■Cr Davis thought it was utterly useless for the Council to go on with this matter at present. He would like to see a high pressure system, but he did not see the slightest chance-of obtaining it. :;Gi?' Eei4; said he would"object to any scheme which did not include the fighting of jbhe: |;own. Unless the' Council was 1 pre^ pared to g^ properly" into the affair, it' was a waste pi time to disQuss it. Th^re \\ras iqo doufet it wou]id pay the j»|ie.payefs to fjave. high pressure water §ohesne, Th.e|f h^4

no idea of the amount of money spent by private individuals ih obtaining water. Cr Clark also opposed the motion. He did not think the Council was in a position to spend money in experimenting. The Mayor thought that at the present juncture it was not advisable '■. to appoint outside gentlemen to the Committee. It was a waste of time considering it unless the Council was prepared to go to. the expense of an expert opinion. He thought it a very proper matter for the nest Coun cil to consider and lay before the rate payers, as it meant raising a very large loan. „ Cr Timmins briefly replied, when the motion was put, and lost on the Mayor's casting vote. •JThe Mayor said he would call the Com- . mittee together. NEW BUSINESS. Cr Willis asked the permission pf the Council to withdraw his name from the Finance Committee. He did this on account of the peculiar position in which the Committee stood at present. He did not wish to be a member of a committee which had no particular duties.

Cr Timmins thought it would be better for the Finance Committee to do the work it was appointed for in other Councils. They should draw up the Estimates in an orthodox manner.

The Mayor said the Estimates were drawn up by the Works Committee, as they knew what sums were required for the various works.

Crs Reid and Davis also spoke on the question, hoping Cr Willis, would remain on the Finance Committee.

Cr Willis then withdrew his application, and substituted the following motion; — " That the functions of the Finance Com mittee be defined by the Council." The Mayor said the duty of the Finance Committee was to generally watch tho question of finance, and if a report was required, to bring up such report. It was eventually agreed that the Finance Committee bring up a report, recommend ing what their duties should be. ~~ LICENSES. Several licenses were granted to carriers, cabmen, drivers, public buildings, and for the storage of petroleum. ACCOUNTS. Accounts amounting to £109 10s 6d were passed for payment, and'the Council sat as a ' ■■ - DOMAIX BOARD. the same members being present. DQMA.IN COMMITTEE'S REPORT. Your Committee beg to report that a conference was held with the Bowling Club representative and the Chairman of the Sports Association, with reference to the Club's complaint regarding tho water Bupply in the domain. After hearing both, sides on the question, the following resolu tion was passed by the Committee:—"That th 6 Sports Association be informed that awing to Mr D. Thomas' liberal donation of a ram and tanks to the Domain Board, the Bowling Club have the prior right to the water in the Domain, and the Association be asked to connect the Tennis Club tanks with the overflow of the Bowling Club tanks, instead of direct with the bottom of these taks." Mr Davison moved the adoption of the report. , ■ < The motion was seoondedjj by Mr Clark, and carried. curator's report. The Curator reported that the gross round the oval would need mowing previous to the Rangiora Friendly Societies' picnic. It was decided after much d'scnssion that the Domain Board do the work at the ex pense of the Sport 3 Association.

The meeting then adjourned,

The Dissolution of Parlia ment.

United Press Association—By Kleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Wellington, October 13 The dissolution of Parliament takes place at the end of the month. Within a week of the dissolution, writs for. tb,e General Elections will be issued, return able in a fortnight. Th^e electiQn.B. will take place on Wednesday, the 19th of Ifovember,

Wellington, Ootober 14. The Acting-Premier denies that any dato - has been fixed for the General Election. The matter is not decided yet.

Correspondence.

(We do not hold ourselves responsible for opinions expressed by our correspondents.)

MR BROCK'S ADDRESS.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir,-—On perusing Mr Brock's speech, as reported by your in your issue of Saturday ]ast, there appoars to me tp be one or tw& passages which are decidedly at variance with each other. At the outset, he declares ". himself tp bo a staunch Liberal, and a sup*, porter of tjis present Government i but; an . reading through the speech I find-that ha advocates q. change of Government every , six year 3on the lines suggested by Mr JSalfour, According to his statement, the present Government, which to my know Ipdgp'hs» held ■ oftce fpr 12 years, should , ijave been turned out six years ago. Now, • sir, I would like to ask Mr Brock if he proposes a change of Government, what leaders he would suggest. Thia is a point - which should be made dear to the eleotora, Jest his political leanings, s.h,ou}dbe quite misundersfcoqd.—l am, etc,, Elector, :

Election News.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Chbistchubch, October 13,

Mr J. Jamieson, a member of the Linwood Borough Council, has decided to contest the Avon seat as an Independent Liberal, against Mr Tanner, the sitting member, and Mr A. Loughrey, a Government sup porter. It is understood that Mr Pearce, Mayor of Linwood, will also come forward. Dunedin, Oct. 14.

Messrs Miller, Arnold and Barclay have been selected as the Government Liberals knd Labor " Ticket" for Dunedih. : *;

The Murder of a Constable.

THE ST, KlLm. TBAGEDY.

Melbourne, October 13 After Constable Johnson was shot, he continued pedalling till he dropped dead from hjß machine. The murderer committed suicide most determinedly, and coolly inflicted a terrible wound in his throat with, a pocket knife. He then sent a bullet' through his brain as the constable closed on him. Complaints were previously made @f his interfering with children, and Con-r stable Johnson had spoken tohiia on the subject, , .

The Gale in Sydney.

United Press Association—By Elecfrio Telegraph—Copyright Sydney, October 13 The gale has blown out, and the rain has ceased. Nearly six and a half inches were recorded in Sydney. ■ The heavy falls were confined to the coa§t, -and there, were Scattered showers in many qtiier "parts. ■ ***■■

State Loans.

United Press Association—By E'eetric Telegraph—Copyright "' ' Brisbane, October 13. Mr David p]lder, the Melbourne manager, of. - ihe Jfew Zealand Loan and Mercantile^ Agency Company, who is a passenger hy' tljo.Aorangii. which arrived from VanGonvW yfetg/rd'ay 1, stated that, theopinion amongss ! lidn^on"financiers was lhafc the' c.ony<3rsiqd j of' State loans 'on the security of "tfye Con}-' inon wealth would have the effect of making |t' difficult tq glace any S^a^e loans, ait q, §atisfa.oto>ry price,,

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, i 902



F. FERRIMAN. FOB SALE 4 GOOD Sheep Farm of 800 acres, with good bnildtnga, near to School and Church, and within an easy distance of a railwnj. F. FERBIMAN, TOWN SECTIONS. "OOR Sale -4 Town Sections, well situa ted for residential siteß. F. FERBIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. FOR SALE A FARM of 640 acre?, in good heart; fences in first-class condition. F. FEREIMAN, Land and Estate Agent ffllO Let or for Sale, at Tinwald, corner with a four-roomed House, \ acre section, near to the School and facing Graham's Eoad. F. FERBIMAN, Land and Estate Agent FOR SALE. TTT AMPSTEAD — 1 acre of first-class land, with a well-built house of 6 rooms, bath room, and other conveniences. F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. i "1" AM instructed by Mb Haar to Sell his comfortable home on the N.E, Town Belt, j This property is cheap and well worth your inspection. P. FEKBIMAN, Land and Estate Agent BUSINESS NOTICES. ""' SPRING JDLEANING. Wanted to Buy, In any quantity, nECOUD-HAND FURNITURE. Homes visited and estimates given. All bufiness strictly private and confidential Apply by letter or otherwise to GEORGE SMITH, FUIINI TU R E DEALER, 0 00 Arcade Building. H GRESHAM, SURGEON AND MECHANICAL JL/J^iM lliji. By li'xamiuation, October, 1897 I7>IQHT years experience with E. O. and */ P. W. Gresham, Doutists, Dunedin &ad Invercargill. • i Has commenced practice in rooms j upstairs from the entrance to Thomas' Auction Rooms, Burnett Street. Stoppings in Gold, Amalgam, and Cement. Gold and Porcelain crowns made ; also sets of teeth with Vulcanite and Porcelain gums. Gas administered. All work guaranteed. Houas of Attendance —9 a.m. —5 p.m. Private Residence—Care Mrs Grant, Will* Street. CHARLES BEECH, J TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. MY TEA KOOM is centrally situated and Hot Pies can be had at any time. i Birthday and Wedding Cakes made to ordgr. Small goods a specially. Try "Montgomerie's Matt Digestive Bread - Bermaline. 8 209 T^TEW SPRING Gf)ODS now showing. JL^l New Prints, New Blousings, Now Dress Materials, and a general assortment of Near Lines in each department. Cash Discount at the rate of one shilling in the pound off all purchases from ninepenco worth upwards, at H. C. Barrett's Drapery, Cloihiog, and Boot Warehouse, East street. Helpless with i% Rheumatism ■ Tout* tried liniments and prescriptions without reanlt. Now ... . OUKS TOUBSS^f with THE 9REAT . .. CANADIAN . . . SEAWEED CURE. A medicine and Not a liniment. A Quick and Permanent Cure. SOLS BY ALL DEALERS At 3/6 per Bottle. Sole Agent for Australasia: GEO. W. WILTON, Wellington. 11. A. FLOWER, Hairdresser and Tobacconist, EAST STREET. A CHOICE Assortment of G.8.D., Loewe, and other makes of Pipes in stock. Cigarette Holders, Pouches, Pocket Knives, Ilair Brushes and Combs, in endless varieties Slazenger's Tennis Balk and Eacquets. Try my Silver Veil Cigarettes, 15 for Gd. . Hairdressing, Singing, and Shampooing. H. A. FLOWER, (late F Clark's, Tobacconist,



BUSINESS NOTICES SHEE t> SHEARING SEASON. I HAVE JUST LANDED MY SEASON'S SUPPLY OP ■ FHERP SHEARS, including T.U.S. and H.8.A., N.Z., with plain and perforated grip 3, Turkey Oil Stones, a splendid sample. Sweet Oil. Branding Oils -Red, Black, and Blue, in 1 and 5 gallon dnn'iia; Raddle* Lamp Black, Etc. LAWN MOWERS in great variety, from 22s 6d to 55s each. GARDENING TOOLS of every description at reduced prices. BOWLS! BOWLS! BOWLS! As the season ha 3 just opened, I cordially invite inspection of my stock—Taylor's first quality only kept. SEWING MACHINES I aui solo agent for the celebrated " Davey " Machine; 7 years' guarantee ; Hand £3 10sj Treadle from M 10s to £s 10s. Call and inspect. They are worth looking at. G. MEDDIN 8, The Peoples' Ironmonger, Burnett Street, opposite Arcade. ZEALAOIA CYCLES Simply Perfect. ■]\ ; ;T ADE from B.SA. Parts, specially for New Zealand Roads. Better than any im ported machine for the every day cyclist. Fitted with latest Garrard Free Wheels, with patent Back Pedal Brake, Dunlop Vulcanised Tyres, Brook's Saddles, any stylo Handle Bars, Pedals, Gear, Etc. Our 1903 Models now on view. OATES, LOWRY & CO., Largest Cycle Makers and Importers in New Zealand. Branch—Burnett Street SALK ARK ALL THE MAGE. Suecial Reductions —-jo: Special Reductions MCHOi AS &PICRFORD INVITE COMPARISON OF VALUES. Ladies' Felt Slippers at Is, Is6d, 2s 6d, 3s, 3s Gd, 4s, 4s 6d, ss, 5s 6d. Childrens from 8d per pair. School Boots from 5s per pair. Ladies' Walking Shoes from 5s 6d to 18s 6d per pair Ladies' Evening Shoes from 2s Cd to 18s 6d per pair Gent's Balmorals from 10s, strong Shooters from 9s 9d PLEASE to remember we hold an Extensive Stock of High-Class Boots, Shoes, and Slippers of every description. Prove our prices. Boys and Girls Boots a specialty. i ur Motto is—" Small Profits and Quick Returns." NICHOLAS &TICKFOBD, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON FTJKNITUSE SALE. TTN CONSEQUENCE OF OUR EECENT-LOSS BY FIBB W E VV AN T M ONE V, so have determined to sell the whole of our large stocks of Household Fumishiags at great reductions, (Regardless of Cost.) A numler of slightly damaged articles at your own price. ~=ameaaasm.iunmnmmmvm Dinner Sets, Tea Sets, Bedroom Sets, Jugs, Vase 3, O.'na j ' ments, Etc., (almost given away.) | Crockery and Linoleums, Oilcloths, Carpets, Rugs, Mate, Bedsteads, Bed | diug, Chairs, Drawing Room and Dining Ro)in Su;tes, GlaSSWare. Couches, etc., all reduced. n urn inwiiin in mil nmiii ~" x fin fact no reasonable offer will be refused.) A lot of Bamboo Po!es and Blind v ' Rollers at Half Price. T. H. UNDRTLL & CO., Cabinetmakers, Etc., Tancred Street. Old premises next Building Society Office, and at new Hall, next Claridge's Stables. Wire Netting ! Wire Netting! WE have just landed "Ex Authenic," 20,000 yards Wire Netting, all Bies and all guages. Sheep Netting (centre strand). PIG NETTING, V FOWL NETTING, CHICK NETTING, BIRD NETTING, J'JiUIT TREE NETTING. Prices from One Penny per yard. s Hurdles, Gates, Barb Wire, Plain Wire, Iron Standards, Stakes, Posts, Etc., always in Stock. W, H. COLLINS & CO., Ironmongers, Painters, Timber and Coal Merchants, Sawmillers, JMUIMUMWMUJJIM—JMMULIL'J«"'>L"' nTTTmTIIf"- ufa>^aan°nMHllK»agT>*MawamMgßwi» CBKmK ■1111111 l Mil II HI I ll|l«i 11^ RT #» tM£^ ZEXLAMB 1 NEW STRAWS KIRBS^H NEW STEAWS jusi upened. [ci4ytsii§CSclogfl I ■$ • 50 Dozen Straw Hats. 50 Dozen. Boys' White and Speckled Straw Hats is. Men s White Straw Hats 3s. Men s White Straw Hats 4s 6d Men's White Straw Hats up to 8s See Window. Special Display. Ladies' Folding htraw Hats 6s 6d. The latest fashion New Zealand Clothing Factory, m



UNCLEAN BLOOD. Spring time is a period of gladness. There is beauty in the budding leaflets, £nd charm in the music of 'the mating |jir'd*. A.ll nature seems bathed in joyous ness. Man, too, is inclined to be I^apply iinless i)e happens to have a bitnd' boil Qr a vicious pimple just where the collar chafes it with every turn and twist of the body, Boils and pimples are the visible results of unclean blood due to that common complaint—constipation. The blocking up of the natural sewer of i the body has driven poisonous matter into | the blood; and the only escape is through iijio sji.in, ffcnce the boils. If you would be" free' of ifjiese torments take Impey's Bfay Apple, the ideal family medicine. It is a laxative of extroardinnrv potency, aijioi aid? nature gently ' and painlessly, feold !by all' d'ealera at |§ 6d per bottle, or may bo Jiad by post fdv 2s '6d from the wholesale agents, Sharland' and (Co., Ltd., Wellington. ' gnjoljg New Yeny§