Commercial.

Sydney Stock Sales

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Sydney, November 11 At the stock sales sheep sold at improved prices. A line of 400 N«w Zealand sheep ranged from 15s 5d to 235. Cattle were easier, and a liae of 45 bullocks averaged £15 lGs Bd. Fourteen cows and heifers averaged .£lO lls sd.

Agent-General's Report.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. Wellington. November 11

The Agent-General's cablegram dated London, 9th, is as follows:— "The mutton market is quiet, and high prices are restrict ing business, Heavy shipments are ex pected to arrive from the Argentine. The average price for Cnnterbury mutton !8 4|-d; other North Island mutton 4|d; River Plate 4£d. Lamb is dull. Canter bury ofd; other brands of New Zealand s|d. There is no alteration in beef. The inferior ranch supplies of American chilled beef are large. Butter is steady ; Danish 116s, Canadian 102s, Argentine 106s. The Whakatane has arrived, but has not yet delivered her meat. Cheese is very firm, price 565."

DEATH.

Pauling.—On November 11th, at her late residence, Peter Street, Jank, the relict of the late William Pauling." Aged 68 years. Deeply regretted.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1902.

In view of the systematic organisation that is going on throughoiit the colony just now amongst certain sections and politicnl parties, in order to influence the coming elections, it might be as well for the agri cultural and pastoral population to consider whether they can afford to take things as easily as they seem to be doing. It is very evident from the opinions that are being expressed by candidates for Parliament in various electorates that a large nutnbbr of them are prepared to adopt the platforms of the Trades' Unions nnd of tho Labour party generally. If these platforms were constructed on sound and equitable prin ciples, with some regard for the interests of the rest of the community, the matter might not be so serious. But when we know that some of the planks of the Labour party's platform are directly antagonistic to the prosperity of the rural districts, common prudence should suggest to tho farmers the wisdom of looking after their own interests. And these interests are really those of the whole country. For everything begins with the product of the soil; and the complex co-operation of all kinds of labour, from that of the tiller of the ground, to the work of the man who places the perfect production in the hands of the consumer, constitutes the secret of permanent national prosperity. It is, of course, greatly to be regretted that there is a.growing tendency to overlook this principle of industrial co-operation, and until every man in the State is able to recognise the value of the work of every other man, and his claims to consideration, there will always be a con flict of interests. But since self defence now drives all classes to combine to hold their own in the struggle against tho efforts of the labour agitafors to secure all the legislative power in the country, it is certainly desirable that the rural popula tion should thoroughly realise the position. It h&s been said that the farmers as a class cannot pull together, and doubtless the charge is not altogether undeserved. Hut the recant establishment of the Farmers' Union is a proof that effective combination amongst them is possible. It only now remains for them to recognise that in that organisation they possess a power that, properly utilised, can effectually counteract the undue influence of the Trado Unions. We imy also remind the farm workers that their welfare is bound up with the general interests of the rural districts. Their future in most cases lies in the success o.f the, agricultural and pastoral industries, and the majority of them will, bye and bye ? bs farmers'and employers of labour. 1$ j§ tfl be hoped, therefore, that they will not bs. persuaded by interested agitators to stand aloof from the organisation which has been formed to protect the interest* of tfoa whole rural population of New Zealand, but will hasten to enroll themselves in the New Zealand Farmers' Union. By so doing they will not only jiftcur.Q a strong influence in its policy, but will b.e ablo tfi tissist in bet tering the position of all farmers and fapm workers, both present and future. This subject is worthy of very careful considera tion on the part of all the young men en gaged in agricultural pursuits.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

On the fourth page to-day will be found an interesting article headed "Money mating Nev York/

The Premier.. —The Premier delivered an address at Porfc Chaln^ra lasf; eyenjug on the leading questions of the <J*y. He dwelt at great length on the matter of the tenders for the South African geryice, and, on concluding, a vote of thanks and con fidence in the present Government was passed. Another Polar Quest. —Captain Amud sen leads a Norwegian expedition to Green land and King ■Wiliiais'o I^and next year, to try and locate the magnetic pole, and solve the problem of the North-West Pas sage,

An Unpleasant Experience.—Major Steward had rather an unpleasant experience after his meeting at Hun r teua a few evenings ago, says fche " Tini aru Post." A gentleman had driven him to the meeting in his dogcart, g,nd in tended to drive him home, but after #efc» tin°- the horse, which was a rather spirited on£ harnessed to the trap after the meet ing, it declined to wait while the driver and the Major took thgir seats, and bolted home as fast as its legs could carry it, leaving the two to walk a distance of eight miles after 10.30 p.m.

Mrs Harrison-Lee's : Farewkm, Meet ings.—Mrs Harrison-Loe will lecture on the " Burning question of the hour " this even ing ff,ii alght o'clock in the Oddfellows' H:ill. Doors 'i/iii b,e r 6ft a,fc 7.30. A very inter esting part of the" p-ogxai^iap will be a mock ballot, when every membe^ qe thp audience will be asked to vote according'to their convictions. Mrs Ilari'igon-tee? s farewell meeting on Thursday night will take the form of a superb lantern iecture, entitled ft Beautiful Britain." The blessings and bligjhts of the Motherland will be illustrated by splendid slides, and the •lecture will have the charm of feesfcnssg «ittd onginalifcy- "Home, sweet' borne,"' f Iviliarjieyy and a Scotch song will be sung, and everyoap Fill be able to visit the Old Land for a silver coii^ without the woes of seasickness that too often map a £rjp acros3 the ocean.

Weather Forecast. — Captain Edwin I wires .-—Gale from between west and south- \ west and south ; glass rise; expect rain. t

Visit of the Premier.—Mr John Mc- Lachlan has received a telegram from the Premier stating that he will arrive in Ash burton by the 2.50 train from Timaru to morrow afternoon, and will stay here until the express leaves at 6.30.

The Labour Market.—The following' report with regard to the labour market in Canterbury appears in the " Journal of the Department of Labour " published on Nov. 8:— Ashburton. — Building trades: still fairly good; all local builders ate fully employed. Engineering trades: Fairly good. Boot trade: Quiet. Clothing trade: Tailors and dressmakers are very busy. Retail trade (general): Fairly good. Mis cellaneous : All local industries are doing a good business, considering the time of year. Unskilled labour: No applications for employment have been received during the month, and there are very few idle men about the district at present.

A Gtood Reputation.—Always remember that cycle building is the work of skilled mechanics, and that "dabblers" should never be allowed to build, bicycles, which may mean serious disaster and possibly death to the riders. Messrs Oates Lowry and Co have been building cycles for 20 years, and their reputation is built in their Zealandia cycles. New models now on view at the branch, Burnett Street. 11 67

News in Brief.

The Ashburton County Council gives notice that Mr Kennedy, poundkeepor, will receive small birds' heads and eggs on behalf of the Ccuncil.

A plebiscite has just been taken in Timaru on ihe Bible in schools question, the result being that 1972 voted in favour of it, and 155 against.

Mr D. Thomas notifies that he has received instructions to sell at ftakaia on Monday, November 24th, the whole of Mr John Adams' contractor's plant, which includes valuable horses and machinery.

Supreme Court.

Chbistchurch, Nov 11. At the Supreme Court the following Ashburton cases were dealt with : —

INDECENT ASSAULT,

' An elderly man named Peter Hanson, charged with indecently assaulting a young girl aged nearly twelve years, at Tinwald, was found guilty without the jury leaving . the box. Accused was sentenced to two i years' imprisonment. INGEST. 1 Androw Sturgeon pleaded " Not guilty " ' to charges of incest iind indecency, at Tin wald. The jury found a verdict of guilty j of indecency while under the influence of ! liquor, and recommended the prisoner to mercy on account of his family. His Honour | said there were redeeming features which | did not ox st in many cases. He would give I full effect to the recommendation of the i jury, and, treating the offence as one. of indecency, he could not pass a less sentence than one of twelve months' imprisonment.

OBITUARY.

Another old colonist haa just passed away in the person of Mrs Jane Pauling. She came to this colony in the ship Huntress in 1863, with her husband find two sous. Mrs Pauling was the eldest daughter of Mr James Gibson Clothier, Woodburn House, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. She has been a resident qf 4shburton for some twouty-four years. On Jjer arrival §he toqk up the profession of a nurso, and many of bur younger citizens were attended to on their first appearance in this world by Mrs Pauling, Her skill as a nurse, and her genial disposition made her a great favourite with" tho medical profession, and her reputation was a house* hold word in Ashburton. Mrs Pauling leaves four sons and three daughters to mourn iheir loss. The funeral will take place at 2.30 to-morrow.

CRICKET.

United Pross Association—Jly Electric "Pelegraph—Copyright. Brisbane, Nov. 11 New Spilth Wa^es. dpfeated Queensland by 78 runs. The sgores were Net? South Wales 191 and 140, Queensland 131 and 123.

Speech by Mr Balfour.

THE FUTURE OF SOUTH AFEICA.

United Press Association —P»y Rleotrio Telegraph - Copyright. London Nov. 11 Mr Balfour had a great reception at the Guildhall, in connection with the swearing in of the new Lord Mayor. In the course of his speech he' said that a statesman before tl;e war asked whether the British were prepared to make gjreat national and personal j f asrificesiii the event of the war, and whether 1 the colonies were prepared to fight in the i Empires cause, or wpuld they merely remain ' sleeping partne.f. All the world knew the, 1 answer was in the afifrmatiye. Though there were great difficulties tq pyercome he hoped thaj: eve many months had passed, goujih Africa's material prosperity would be higliG*? than evgr. He anticipated no j insuperable difficulty in introducing into the whole Empire the happy spirit of liber ty and patriotism bo eminently dktinguish ! ing Australasia and Canada. Great Bri tains' foreign relations are excellent. The fantastic reasons invented to account for I phe Ifcaiser's visit $ere riliculous. He congratulated the Marquis of Lans s:>wne on the completion pf the Chi nes© commercial treaty, and the Japa nese Alliance, wh.ic.li greatly assisted jnternatipnaj peace and cprnmepap. He eloquontly urged the dissipation pf interna tjo^ajprejudices and jealousies, from which Qr6at Britain had recently suffered, in order j to maintain the SJaropean eqneert, whjch was a great instrument of peace. He be lieved all the Powers wore firmly resolved I to maintain peac6, but danger arose when civilisation came into contact with l@.?s advanced jdsas, Mr Balfonr declared th.at ¥? Chamber? ■ lain'ss administration of the Colonial Gf&ca j was by far tho greatest in British history, His happy intuition to yiuifc South Africa would prove an invaluable precedent, and would be the first of a long series of similar visits. All cherished the hope that £t no distant date some constitutional 't-nic-n o-iglit on^ble the motherland and her he&b '(iependencifi^ to conduct together affairs Of common itubej/esfc/ though the time was not yet tipo for statesmen to attempt to give practical effect to so gigantic'a task. Short of that they might hope for closer fiscal union. At any rate they,might .complete the system of personal intercourse ■which liad already, borne admirable fruit, and Mr C'ham'b6ria,iii,'e visit would; he be lieved, bear far greater fruit in the figure.

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, Eeid, Willis, Tfmmins, Davis, and Clark. An apology was received for. the i absence of Cr Davison. 1 BANK BALANCE. The Mayor reported that the debit balance at the Bank was £2110 12s Bd, and accounts received from all sources since last meeting £108 17s. CORRESPONDENCE. ' From the under Secretary Public Works Department re- Post Office clock, stating that the clock would cost £750. The con tract paid was .£715, but the extras would make up the sum named. The Minister could not see his way to allow interest on the amount £375, paid by the Council.— Received. From the Wakanui Road Board, - asking if the Council was purchasing tl-e heads and eggs of small birds.—The letter had been replied to, stating that the Council paid a subsidy to the CountyCoune.il.

From the County Band, asking how the Council wished the balance of the contract for open air concerts carried out.—The let ter was received.

Cr Timmins moved that the matter be left with the Mayor and Crs Willis and Keid to arrange for four concerts on Thurs day evenings in the Domain.

Cr Andrews seconded the motion, but thought that two concerts should be held in Baring Square.

Cr Keid thought that all the concerts should be held in the Square on Thursday evenings. He moved this as an amend ment. Cr Clark seconded the amendment. Cr Jones thought that the nuitter should be left to tti'e Band Committee to arrange for four concerts during the summer even ings.—He would move a further amend ment if necessary. Cr Davis supported Cr Jones' remarks. Cr Willis wa3 in accord with Crs Jones and Davis. He thought it would be best for the Councillors on the Committee to confer with the playing members and find out their wishe3. The Mayor said this was a small matter. They might create a deadlock by fixing any particular nights. He thought the concerts should be held in the Domain. The amendment was put and lost, and Cr Jones moved that the matter be left with the gentlemen named to como to an ar rangement with the Band. Cr Davis seconded the amendment.

Cr Keid said the Band would not be con sidered by this amendment.

The am?ndment was carried,

From the Borough Solicitor, re executing lease to Mr William Patching.—/ The letter was received, and the Mayoc and Cr Eeid were appointed to affix the Borough seal to tho lease.

From Mr John Olsen, inviting the Mayor and Councillors to the opening of the Mel rose Dairy oa Thursday next.

Cr Be id moved that the Mayor and Cr Timmins be deputed to represent the Council.

Cr Clark moved that the patronage of the Council be extended.

This was carried

REPORT OF BY-LAWS COMMITTEE,

Your Committee beg to report that they have considered the amendments made by the Borough Solicitor to the newly drafted bydaws, ah 4 make the following recom mendations : —

1. By-law Dealing with the Licensing of Public Billiard Kooms. -Your Committee recommend that this by-law be adopted with the alterations mide by the solicitor.

2. By-law Dealing with Licensing of Com mon Lodging Houses, — Your Committee recommend that the passing of this by-law be deferred, pending the receipt of the opinion of the solicitor to the N.Z. Munici pal Association on this question.

3. By-law Dealing with Traffic on Streets, —Your Committee recommend that this by-law he adopted, as amended by the Borough, Solicitor.

- 4. Special Orders. — Your Committee would ask-the Council to appoint a special Council meeting, at which ihe special orders making the above by-laws would be passed.

Cr Andrews moved that the report be received.

This was seconded by Cr Timmins and enrried.

The report as a whole was adopted, the next meeting of the Council to be a special meeting tp coufirrn orders. Cr Andrews, Chairman of the Committee, said it had been suggested that a by-law shpulcj be framed prohibiting betting and bookmaking on the streets. He would bring this matter up in new business. IJEPOUT OP UGHTING COMMITTEE. As the lighting contract for the current yeav is now completed, your Committee would recommend the Council that during the summer months the East Street lamps be lighted on Saturday evenings when the moon is not shining, provided the Gas Company will light the lamps on the same terms as last summer, and that the Chair man be authorised to have these lamps lit on any exceptionally dark night when the lights may be required. Your Committee have given instructions that the lamps in the Borough, except in East Street, be taken down from the posts and stored at the Council yard.

Cr Davis moved the adoption of the report, which was carried.

WORKS COMMITTEE'S REP.QRT,

The Works' Committee reported as follpws:—

1. Asphalting. — Your Committee have authorised the repairing of the crossing at the Commercial Hotel and also the com* pletion of the asphalting jn front of this Hotel, nea,r Peter Street. The Committee have also instructed the Foreman to maka. good all, necessary small repairs to the asphalt paving where required.

2. Copper in Domain.—Your Committee recommend that a boiler be jixed in the smaller pavilion in the Domain Sports Ground at a cost of about £5.

The report was received, and clause. I adopted.

The Mayor suggested that Clause 2 be, not adopted. The matter should be de ferred {}ili $hey could dp. the thing properly. After some discussion the clause was adopted.. . ABATTOIR COMMITTEE'S REPORT. The" Abattoir's Committee, reported as. follows :— ' Your Committee met to consider the. request of the butchers for more days on which slaughtering should be done at the Abattoir, but after conferring with rep resentatives of the butchers who were, present at the meeting, the application was withdrawn, at the butchers' request. The report was adopted. j inspector's report. ! The Inspector of Nuisances reported that the yards were in good order. He had issued a notice for the removal of some manure.

■ The report was received. " soßEsr4ir's report. The Foreman of Works, reported that the men had been engaged during the fortniglit .in general maintenance work. ' : The report was received. QUESTIONS. Cr Willis asked who! Was responsible for the town water supply. ' .' ■' ' The Clerk'said the Foreman and Eanger 1 Smith were responsible. ' ' " i VVATEB SUPPLY MATTERS. Cr Willis pointed out that severnl times last year there had been a water famino. [ Thsre way a possibility that the same thing would occur again this s,ummej?. Hp nibyed j " That sleeps be taken to secure a better and more regular supply for the street chan nels." He had no doubt the danger was So ing his duty veil, but the trouble of last year should "be provided against.' The Mayor said there jiiad not been any jeqniplaints. There were jiimes when a shortage £op,k place, bu^ this could not be avoided. Unless there were some com plaints it was no use in raising any objecr tion just now. Cr Davis seconded the motion in order that it might be discussed. If Cr Willis had been as good an advocate for water a few years ago in the Guardian as he was now, they would have had a supply of their ovVn by now. " Cr Timmins would like to see Cr Willis withdraw his nJbltori. The infcake was'now

under entirely different management. Cr Willis said his attitude as a journalist in the past had nothing to do with his present position as a Councillor. Some of the councillors had said that there had been no complaints. He had heard of com plaints, and had seen that water channels in various parts of the town had been dry during the past few weeks. This had hap pened at times when there had been no floods in the river. -He would, however, withdraw his motion, as lie was content with having drawn attention' to this matter.

The Mayor said he believed that satisfac tory arrangements for a regular supply from the intake had been made by the County Council. BETTING IN STREETS. Cr Andrews moved " That the By-Laws Committee be instructed to frame a by-law prohibiting street betting in Ashburton." Cr Clark asked if street betting was a nuisance in Ashburton. The Mayor strongly supported the motion. He considered that street betting was one of the crying evils of the day. All the principal municipalities were taking steps in this matter, and he contended that it was the duty of all to do the same.

Several Councillors spoke on the sub ject.

I Cr. Andrews, in reply, said that the ' police had many times pointed out to him the necessity for such a by-law.

The motion was carried unanimously, VALUATION ROLL.

The Mayor thought that the practice of calling for tenders for the compilation of the valuation roll was wrong in principle. He thought applications should be invited, so that the Council could choose their vainer.

Cr. Clark moved that the matter be re ferred to the Finance Committee. Cr. Timmina seconded the motion. The matter was loft in abeyance till next meeting. DOG COLLARS. The usual arrangement in rega d to dog collars was ngreed to. LICENSES. The following licenses were granted : - Carriers, 2; carriages, 1; drivers, 2 j public buildings, 1. -ACCOUNTS. Accounts amounting to £A 15s 3d were passed for payment, and the Council sat as a DOMAIN BOAED the same members being present. curator's report. The Curator reported that the grass round the oval had been in a very rough and neglected condition for some weeks. Under pressure he had got Mr Cox to put a man on, and the condition was somewhat improved now. Since the oval had been taken over by the Sports Association it had not been in the condition it should be.

The report was received. This was all the business.

Murder and Attempted Suicide.

United Pre3s Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.

Melbourne, Nov. 11

A domestic tragedy is reported from East Mai vein. A" city merchant, named Arjbhur Mueller, in a fit of dementia, caused by worry over the ill-health of hiß wife, shot and killad his wife and his ten-year-old son while they were sleeping. He then shot himself in the head. He is in a pre carious condition. Prior to attempting to commit suicide he tried the door of a room in which a daughter and another son were sleeping. The girl, warned by the shoot ing had locked the door. Two servants took refuge in the room, and were afraid to open the door. 1 hey attracted the at tention of passers-by, and were rescued by means of a ladder.

Canterbury A. and P. Show.

United Press Association — l>y Electric Telegraph C'heistchukch, November 11

There is fine weather for the first day of the Canterbury A. and P. Association's Metropolitan Show, but a stiff nor'easter is blowing, which is not conducive to the comfort of visitors or of those in charge of the exhibits. As usua 1, there is not a very large attendance on the opening day, which is devoted chiefly to arranging exhibits. With the exception of the machinery and implements, not many of the other exhibits are on the ground, though they are arriving early. Tho display of machinery and im plements is a record one, and in the opinion of authorities on the subject would be hard to equal in Australasia at least. Owing chiefly to a very substantial increase in the entries in these classes it has been found necessary to locate them in a different part of the ground, opposite the grand-stand, where the display is most effective. Included in agricultural machi nery are exhibits of the latest improve ments, and in this respect a greater advance is noticeable on this than on any previous occasion. The judging did not commence till after lunch, and it is not anticipated that any results will be avail able till late in the afternoon. The feature of the Show in this department will be the exhibit of automobile 3, but at present not many have put in an appearance. The only competition to-duy is the traction engine (Jriyers* competition, which tafees place in the afternoon.

Fire in Timaru Freezing Works.

United Press Asaooiation —By Electric Telegraph.

Timaru, Nov. 11

At 2.30 this morning the manure depart ment of the Smithfield Freezing Works, Timaru, took fire, and was totally destroyed with all the machinery and manures therein. By the strenuous efforts of some officials belonging tq the works the fire was prevented from spreading to the main block of buildings. The heating of the manures is said to have been tho cause of the fipe. The insurances total .£7900, but the loss of the manure alone ia over 4H 0,000, so that the Company are heavy losers.

Sporting.

C.J.C. SPRING MEETING.

THIRD DAY.

United Press Association—By Eleotric Telegraph Christchuech, Nov. 12

The Canterbury Jockey Club's Metro politan Meeting wis continued atßiccarton to-day. The weather was fine, but a howling nor'wester wifch clouds of dust made matters rather unpleasant. Results:

Suburban Hurdles.—Bellman 1, Even ing Wonder 2v Long T.om J}, :!i-)L11 started but Smithy. Won very easiiy. Dividends —£2 78'0d'and-'4?rrß. - ;"" • 'v :! ■"■

Spring Nursery.—King Log 1, Glad some 2, Treadmill 3. All started. Won by four lengths. Dividend— £2 10s 6d. >

Avon Welter.—Oingo 1, Glenelg 2, Ayrdale 3. Scratctied—Sfc Denis and General Symons. Won by three-quarters of a length. Dividends-4!3 6s 6d and £3 12s 6d. ■'•■••• - ■-■ T .:: '

NEW ZEALAND METROPOLITAN TROTTING CLUB.

At'the first day's racing qf fcho New Zea land Metropolitan Trotting Club, held at Christchurch on Tuesday, Mr J. McCona chie's g g Atherton, by General Tracy, won the Intermediate Handicap, of 60 soys, two miles, covering the, distance in simm l'2sec, and paying a div.ide.nd qi £S 16s; Mr Sfe AJcDonnpWs br g ijamlin, by Prince Im? porial-^Minnie, scoured the Dash Handia ip (in harness), of G5 soys, one mile, in the fast time of 2mm 27 4«sth eec, and returned a dividend of -£A 18s; Mr B. Lyne's b g Lignite made a dead heat for second plaoo in the Spreydou Haudioap, payius? a divi dend of J3l «s.

Correspondence.

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

MR AGER'S CANDIDATURE.

TO THE EDITOR.

Sir,—rl have read with some amusement the latest item from " The Hatter's " pen in your Saturday's issue, and he is evidently excited over-the latest aspirant for political honours, but, Sir, evidently "The Hatter" has not been a close reader of your valu able journal or he would not refer to Me Ager as the latest candidate when his name was the first to appear in your columns as a candidate for the Ashburton seat. But that does not matter. All the four candi dates have now spoken anl their, views have been expressed and the electors who heard or have read Mr Ager's address generally admit that his views are the clearest on the Liberal.platform, and not the ' small thing to please the small minds' but something that takes a fat wider range. Mr Ager did. not enter far into the arena.of figures, but spoke of principle* rather than bewildering details. His object, did not appear to parade his talent for tabulating the various amounts of expendi ture which are changing everyday, but ! rather to indicate what his attitude will be if elected to Parliament, anii from his wide experience in the Homeland, Aus tralia and this Colony, and particularly from his proiessionalftraining, he would no doubt have an influence in the House and creditably represent this electorate. One [ thing is very patent, since he has resided in Ashburton he has done much to improve the town, and as he knows well that the town depends much upon the country he would, be sure to give his attention to the farmers interests, as general prosperity starts there. —I am, etc., Elector.

THE DISGRACEFUL CASE.

TO THE EDITOR,

Si^—Your correspondent"No Dreamer" has got off the line of argument ia criticis ing my letter on the above subject. If he will again refer to the original, he will see that only voters " with a thought above mere selfishness " are being addressed, and not people whose God is their palate, and whose lives are wasted in the indulgence of the appetites. If "No Dreamer "is conver sant with history, he will know that the downfall of the Roman Lmpire was brought about chiefly by the indulgence, and ex cesses of the people. Even to-day, in both Great Britain and the colonies, the three greatest curses of our Empire, viz., gamb ling, drunkenness, and impurity, could scarcely exist, apart from the licensing system, the one great blot on our fair coun try. In conclusion, I feel that we can again, with confidence, appeal to every unselfish ekptor lo deny themselves the use of "fer mented and spiritous liquors " in any form, for the sake of those who are weaker, and vote out the drink at the coming election. —I am, etc., VIGHIANT.

THE PUBLIC DEBT.

TO THE EDITOR.

Sib,— I noticed in your issue of the 4th a letter signed " Red Bag," attempting to criticise some letters which have appeared in your paper. Judging by the tone of the criticism, these letters appears %o have hit " Red Xag "in a tender spot. Beferring to the writer he says, " His reference to the debt question displays the grossest ignor ance on the part of "Hatter," and he can not wriggle out on the plea of faulty reporting." Let me assure.' Eed Bag' that I have no desire to wriggle out of anything I wrote, but I deliberately reiterate that Mr McLachlan, if correctly reported (and, there is no attempt made to show that he was not) knows absolutely nothing of what he is talking about when he said that the public debt now stood at .£14,000,000. Sir Joseph Ward stated in Auckland that the gross public debt was ,£34,416,000 odd, and this is since corroborated by Mr Ell, who goes into particulars, and says it ia .£54,416,447. What price ignorance now, ' Red Rag'and who. is the ignorant, Mr McLaehlan, Sir Joseph. Ward, ©r Mr Ell;or it is possibly "Red Bag. 1 ' Eed Rag* also, to use his own words, '^displays the grossest ignorance, when he states that the question of freehold has been settled for ever in New Zealand. Isjie unaware of the. fact that the present Government has sold, and con tinues to sell thousands of acres for cash annually. Depart in peace ' Eed Eag 'and pursue your ragged,.way; but in future ■do try to obtain some glimmering of i-he faots of a ease before attempting to write about it.—l am, etc.,

v The Hatter. (T lie remark as to the 14,000,000 appears as the answer to a question, and must have been misunderstood, as Mr McLach lan stated in the course of his speech, thafc * £14,000,000 " had been added to the debt during the last eleven years."—Ed.)

THE ELECTORAL CAMPAIGN.

TO THE EDITOR,

Sib, —In the "Guardian" of Saturday, November Bth, I notice a letter signed by "Temperance," asking the voters not to vote for Mr Brock, since the Government have elepted Mr McLapfrlan as their white haired laddie, as by so doing they will help to put this favoured one in; *Now, " Tem perance" evidently would 4ike us to Tote for Mr Studholme, and as that gentleman is in favour of compensation, I/don't think that the rest of the temperance party would care about that.—T am, etc., Temperance Liberal.

Sir,—lt is reported ia town to-day, on I the be9t authority, that both. Mr McLach? j lan and Mr Brock travelled yesterday in company with Sir Joseph Ward from Bakaia, '{■?■ to Ashburton. It is stated that Mr Brock met Sir Joseph by invitation with a view to his retiring from the present contest in Mr McLaehlan's favour, but that Mr MeLach lan told Sir Joseph that he would prefer that Mr Brock should go to the poll, as Mr Brock's supporters would vote largely for Mr Studholme."' It is further stated on the best authority that Mr Brock agreed with this view, and consented to go to the poll in order to keep Mr Studholme out and V' assist in returning Mr, McLachlan m member for this district* If these state ments be incorrect, let us hope these candidates will speedily state the true facts, —lam, etc., • „ Franchise. November 11th. (We are able j;o say that the abore report is quite incorrect.—Ed.)

DRUNKENNESS ON THE SHOW GROUND.

TO THB EDITOR.

Site, —Your correspondents in reference $0 myself, se'flm ratlier reckless writers, %f they'rpfer to my'}etter again they will- sde" that ip contains no|; a virord" about aifW dtunkenness ; qu |;he Show grounds,'"but tibs statement that on Show day there would be sure to be plenty, of top-line argu'menfe visible at closing' time, which is a totally different- thing, and would I fear be true of any public holiday.' This (Tuesd,_ayX morn? ing I saw six ijrunken men within a shqr^ radius of tlie Post Qffice before 8.30, who I suppose'were' suffering the efJects" qtl'.'qj night's drinking on Monday spmewher.Q. After closing time on an ordinary nigiht I have seen spmany drunken men, principally young men, making the.ir way to their home&j that ip wa,3 a vepy innocent sngges? tion that there would be more, qf |;b,em a| closing time on the night of any publjg holiday. I can satisfnctorily leave that aspect qf the matter with a cqinmonsense public. Even two dputfken men on the SUoav ground, which yam? correspondents tell us they saw, were two too many, and I know one leading citizen who says he saw a lad of about sixteen, years very intoxi cated there. Indeed, it is this serving of> mere lads with drink that is. going to do ' more than anyihiDg beside at the coming poll to make lots of persona vote No-Licensia who never did so before.—l am, etc., Edward Wa^res, I November I)th, 1902

THE ASHBURTON GUAEDIAN : WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1902



F. FERBIMAN. *" . FOR SAL-. WILLS STREET WEST. I HAVE received instructions from Mr F. 11. Beckingsale, who is leaving for Wellington, to Sell his property Bituated as above, comprising Town Section 1135, con taining one rood and a modern built Dwel ling of 6 rooma, bathroom, pantry and wash-house. The grounds'have been well laid out in gardens, and from the admirable situation of the property it is well adapted for pur chase either as an investment or for residential purposes. To Trustees in search of a sound invest ment this property is well worth attention, as it will return a good interest on the purchase money. D'all particulars can be had on applica tion. F. FESEIMAN, Land ar.d Estate Agent. FOR SALE A GOOD Sheop Farm of 800 acres, with good buildings, near to School and Church fend within an easy distance of a railway. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. WILLS STKBET, WEST. I HAVE received instructions from Mr William Sparrow to sell his two sec tions No. 682 and 583, situated in Wills Street, West. Ihe sections are well fenced ana are admirably situated, facing the Domain and within a minute's w.ilk of tho Railway Station. Terms can be arranged to suit pur .chasers. f FERKIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. | FOR SALE j A FARM of 640 acres, in good heart j fences in first-class condition. F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent fTiO Let or for Sale, at Tinwald, corner with a four-roomed House, i acre section, liear to the School and facing Graham s Eoad, F. FERBIMAN, Land and Estate Agent T AM instructed by Mb, Haab to Sell his comfortable home on the N.E. Town Belt. This property is cheap and well worth your inspection. j F. FEBJ&IMAISrJ Land and Estate Agent. j BUSINESS NOTICES JOHN OLSEN, Melrose Dairy, Hampstead, WISHES to notify to the inhabitants of . Ashburton that he has erected a j substantial dairy in brick, with all the j latest app'iances, for the clarification, pasteurizeing, and cooling of milk. Just the kmd of milk for the weakest of invalids , and most delicate children, and a milk that everybody ought to use. i Unpasteurised milk supplied from Novem ber let and until machinery fitted up. j Families waited ou. j Wantpd regular supplies of milk delivered ; at Melrose Dairy, 10 244 FOE WATCHES, CLOCKSJ, JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELECTEO-PLATE, SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, GO TO G. JESSON, Practical Watchmaker aud Jewellu, Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) Asblrarton. —Repairs a Specialty.— Presentation Committees Jiberally dealt with, New and Second-hand Furniture and Clothing HAVING in stock a large assortment of new and second-hand Furniture of every description, Crockery ware and Clothing, the same is being sold at lowest prices. Choice assortment of Toilet Ware just opened out. Furniture bought, sold, or exchanged. H. W. EOBINSON, TRIANGLE, Ashburton. 10289 H- GRESHAM, SURGEON AND MECHANICAL DENTIST. By Examination, October, 1897. -|7*IGHT years experience with E. G. and Xi F. W. Gresham, Dentists, Dunedin and Invercargill. Has commenced practice in rooms upstairs from the entrance to Thomas' Auction Rooms, Burnett Street. Stoppings in Gold, Amalgam, and Cement. Gold and Porcelain crowns made ; also sets oi teeth with Vulcanite and Porcelain gums. Gas administered. All work guaranteed. Houbs of Attendance —9 a.m.—s p.m. Private Residence—Care Mks Gkant, Willd Street. Helpless with n Rheumatism » f You've tried liniments and prescriptions without rdsult, Now ... CUBE YOURSELF with THE QREAT . .. GANADIAN ... SEAWEED CURE. A medicine and Not a liniment. A Quick and Permanent Cure. SOLS BY ALL DEALERS At 3/6 p«b Bottle. Sola Agent for Australasia: •* GEO. W. WILTON, Wellington. j? — I SUMMER Necessities.—Now that warm weather is at hand, we hnve provided on more than usually lavish scale, for the ■comfort and pleasure of our customers,— Mitchell & Thrneb The Drapers. Smoke New Venus



_________ BUSINESS NOTICES. T*TTfVYif\^ T? A "DTTV Jr JtlfJ X iJxxM) AJr JnL X • HALHA AND CO., Satmders' Buildings, Ashburton, I O TCTURN Hearty Thanks for tha patronage they have received during 1 JJU the past three years, and beg to announce that during the Month of November we will do One Dozen ENAMELLED PHOTOS and One ENLAEGBMENT on a beautiful plate sunk mount, for l£s 6d. 12s Old. 12s 6d. The work will be up to our usual standard, j Visit our Vestibule and see specimens. - 118 1 - in ■ ■ mi 1I / flft ' TRUE VALUE I ■ I #^^7|f Is what you £ et at ALCORN'S I ■ H ff J*-M^ Because \ Low Rents & ' Both exist ||| I P i^fiSMfes»r^<^*!_ Ladies Button or Laced Boots, up-to- 9 i W& H^HmSHh^/^^L date sh;ipes, Patent Too Caps, 8s Cd, 10s Gd, jgj |j \ lad r ess kr vie able summer shoes H g_| ■ ' Strappsd, Lacad, or Buttoned 4s lid, 5s Bf ti 9d > °3 'Jj> 7s 6d > 8j 9d) 93<3c! > lOs f;J ' l]s Gll) M §| Bjots and Shoes to fib the foot for Ladies i H SALE. jSALE. SALE. NICHOLAS & PICKFOBD WILL hold the first Clearing- Sale of BOOTS & SHOES. The first and Only Sale in lour \en\s, commencing TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1902 BEING OVERSTOCKED AND IN "WANT OF ROOM]—- In order to reduce Stock • and make room for goods arriving, we will hold a Genuine Clearing' Sale for 21 Days. The Sto'k must be reduced. No consideration of profit will bo allowed to interfeie •with this object. Discounts range from 10 to 20 per cent. All in want of smart Shoes or Boots for the coming holidays should make a point ot visiting this Pale & securing some of the Bargains; ' Remember-The primary object of this Sale is to reduce stock. NICHOLAS &"PICKFORD, | EAST STREET, ASHBURTON j See Circular for Prices.] i 1 J. WILSON'S i be«^EL bS - s I WALL PAPERS Have Arrived. And will be Opened up This Day, September 12th. i Simply perfect in Design and Colour. The Papers are quite ; different to anything of the sort before imported into this {town, and vastly superior. The Prices are the same as for Ordinary Paperhangings. .Borders and Friezes bo Match. Persons desirous ot choosing from the full stock, but not intending to use the Papers for scase time, may have them laid aside until required- NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. MEN' fc^orhiwcVactqryTl B°Ys' N.Z. CLOTHING FACTORY. FASHIONABLE MILLINERY. Beautiful Model Mats and Bonnets, from London and Paris, Greatly admired by delighted purchasers. Ladies' Eton and Russian Jackets Lovely Silk Mantles beautifully trimmed. Charming Silk Blouses Silk Underskirts-r-all shades j Lace Collarettes—very stylish Silk and Kid Gloves —all sizes and makes Corsets, C B. and P.D, just opened. Dress Muslin and Wool Fabrics, the latest styles. Also Prints and Mercuise Satin. New Goods of all kinds just opened* ex Pnparon., Requirements for Dressmaking and Millinery Should be placed early, as the orders are, pouring m, Appointed Sole Agent for the sale of Model Patterns and the " New Idea " Journal, to whom all subscriptions may be paid. Support Local Industry. Opening a large assortment of Ashburton Tweeds and Blankets A N DRE W 0 11 It. SMOKE ONLY .N B W V EN U F.



The Kudge Whitworth has bie,©n adopted as the leading bicycle by all .classes, manifestly because of its superior quality; because of its reliability; because it has proved to be the best bicycle built.-v B. I), Johnston, agent, Burnett Street. IX 98 The Tailoring Tb4.be DispuyE — The secretary of the Tailors' Union objected in Court that Craigheap and BBitßYJiAi* put far more work in suits than ordinary ! (Christchurch) tailoring. Manufacturer's Agents explain thai Craighead and Berry i Mian's lirti^&s have to be made and imported ! specially, being t»si;t£r quality than usually iijold. They havejustengagedseveralextra ! experienced o?61^ *9 c?E e with the rush of ! o,r.dew. O^ighead and Berryman pay extra l i fojc'fcojth iabo.yr epd material ' ; bedause their i ! motto is •" Satisfaction/ TJp-,to-date suits j from £3 10s. ST<aw gumme? kajia, starts | ties, boots, etc., jusfc opened. Coinpai'e prices! Observe the quality!—(Adyfc.) Smoke New Venus ,



CROSS CHILDREN". Whea children s,ra cross and peevish and are listless and drowsy, thorp is something wrong. They peck at thesp food, but .eat very Tittle. It is most likely that such chil dren are suffering from the proverbial " pain unde.ic fcbs'jjiony." Over-indulgence in eat in<* is the principal caj;se of children's ail ments, and it has always been so. Prudent motherg wijl preserve the health of their .Qhjldren by tfte use of Tmpey's May Ap ple, the ideal faintly roodicin.e. It does not gripe, sicken, or weaken, it is pleasant to. take, and if administered according <;o di rections it cleanses the stomach and prevents worms breeding. Impey's May Apple is good for all the family and wouldn't harm the most delicate stomach. Impey's May iti^e is sold by all dealers at 2s fid per boMe. i£ u<# obtainable locally send postal note 1 to "the wbplesale agents, Sharland and Co., Btf, Wellington. QT^'ANGE'S Rooms'in' Burnett



TTJUBNITUKE. -Go to Stranok's for JP, .'.Tfti'ioty ami best value, ,