Mail Notices.

Mails close for the following places, as under, subject to the r.eeessary alterations: TUESDAY, Nov. 18. 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 Deo. 20th), per Rotomahana, at 5.45 p.m.

Mining.

Dunedin, November 17

Returns-—. Golden Gate 41ozs, Paul's Beach 3Oozs, ftiley's Beach 2oozs sdwts, Island Block 23ozs Sdwto, Waikaka 28ozs, Perseverance I. 91oza lOdwts, 11. gOozs lOdwts, Waikaka United 11., 12oza 2dwts, Mystery Mat lOozs.

Commercial.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Melbourne, November IG. Wheat is quoted at 5s 8d to 5s 9d, with market hardening.

Havelock Street Mart.

Consequent upon the holidays there was only a fair attendance at Mr Henry Step henson's weekly sale on Saturday, and not much outside consignments came forward. Pigs.—Weaners, ss, 9s 6d to 10s; small stores, 11s 6d to Jos. Cows—2 at M 10s. Potatoes—ss and 6s per sack. A lot of furniture and sundries sold at satisfactory prices.

BIRTH.

Gibson —On November 16th, at AshburtoD, the wife of T. F. Gibson, a son.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1902.

As the day approaches on which the Local Option Poll is to be taken, it is probable that the interest of the public outside of the extreme sectious of the community will increase. Great efforts are being made by the Prohibition party to carry a no-licen.se vote in this district, as well as in other parts of the colony. It is, however, a some what remarkable fact that although the law under which the poll will bo taken has been in force for some years, ifc is safe to say that the public has not a very clear idea as to its provisions. We have had more than one enquiry as to what effect a * No-license' vote would have on the brewers and the Ashburton Club, which questions we have already answered. But there seems to be some doubt as to the proper method of dealing with the ballot papers, in order to give effect to the wishes of the voter. The three issues set before the electors are: (1) Whether the licenses in the district are to be oontinuel; (2) Whether the number is to be reduced; (3) Whether no licenses arc to be granted. In order to carry out the first two conditions - continuance and re duction—an absolute majority of the votes recorded is necessary; but with respect to " No-license " being granted, there must be a majority of "not less than three-fifths." It must bo distinctly understood f hut the voter must (strike out the provision he is not in favour of; and the proposal not struck out expresses the vote that he wishes to record. He can vote for " No License " as well as for reduction or for continuance and reduction. The votes on each proposal are Grunted separately, and the elector who strikes out the top line votes for "No License." In the event of reduction being carried the Licensing Committee are required to make such reductions throughout the district as they may think equitable, those licenses which may have been endorsed for breaches of the law* being the first to be reduced. The (Jomuaittee is to endeavour to carry out the wish of the electors with duo regard to tho requirements of the district and the con venience of the public. 'When the number of hoteh in a district in which reduction has been carried exceeds thirty, the Com mittee must reduce by at leust three ; when twenty, by at least two ; and when ten, by at least one. But beyond this condition the Committee seems" to have a free band, so that in the event of reduction being carried a considerable responsibility will be placed upon ifc.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

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

Weather Forecast. •— Captitin Edwin wires-.—Gale from between north and west and south-west aftsr labours from now; glass fall ; expect rain.

State of the Rivers.—The Postmaster at Eakaia wires—" Eakaia river thick and dirty; not fishable."

Property Sale.—-Mr F. Ferriinan re ports the sale, on account of Mr A. Lawrie, of his residence and two acres of land, Charles street, Allenton.

Elkctton Day. — The Electoral Act provides that the day on which the General Election is held shall be a public holiday after mid-day. The hoiejs have to be closed between the hours of noon and 7 p.m.

MAGisTEaiAr,.—-At the Police Gpurton Saturday, before Mr B, Alcorn, J.P., a first offender was convicted and discharged fox being drunk at the Bftih'.ay' station the previous day.

Thk Elixgamite.—ln soino of the local churches yesterday references were made to the recent Jogs of frhe Eliugamite, the preachers reforming in pathetic terms to sadness of the event.

A Trotting Match. — An Invercargiil telegram states that a trotting match for £200 a side, between Young Burlington and St. George, takes place at Winton on Wednesday,

Friday's Gale. — Our Kakaia correspon dentwrites : Tho nor'-wesfc gale ou Friday morning lias not done much datrnge except to fruit trees. Tho little rain we had after wards did considerable good. On Saturday there was a fairly strong breeze, which soon dried up the effects of the storm. Sunday turned ' yory cold, and a steady rain from the south-east, which lasted for a fevy hours. It was fine this morning, but overcast and cold enough for winter.

The Railways.—From the beginning of the financial year to 11th October, 5,355,506 passengers (exclusive of 61,767 tickethol ders) were carried on the jSTgw Zealand railways, an increase of over 30,000 on the number earrie.fi in the same period last year Over two million tons .of good 3 were carried, an increase of 48,702 tons. Timber and grain show decreases of of 3| million tons and 81,678 tons respectively.

TifE Juupoß Whitwobth has been adopted as ths leading bicycle by all classes, manifestly because of iba superior quality; because of its reliability ; because it has proved to be the best bicycle built— R. D. Johnston, agent, Burnett Street.

Magistkbiai..—-At the Court this morning a prohibition order was granted against a resident on the application.of his wife. Fairfield Works—The Fairfield Freez ing Works opened for the season to-day, and put through about 1,000 head of sheep. Probvtw.— Upon the application of Mr Purnoll District Judge Ward has granted probate of the will of George Easton Nicholas, deceased, to Adam Nicholas, George Nioholas, and Arthur Nicholas, the executors.

The Land Question.— Doubtless owing to the boisterous nature of the elements, Mr D. Lusk did not deliver hia adiress on the land question on Saturday evening. The Express,—The express for the south to-day was about twenty minutes late iv arriving here, on account of the axle of one of the" carriage wheels heating. The carriage was taken off the train at Rakaia. The train was a long one, and contained a large number of passengers, many of whom, no doubt, were returning from attending the Christchurch Show and races. The Gospel of Strtsnc4th.—-We have received from the publisher, Mr T. Shaw Fitehett, Queen Street, Melbourne, a little book entitled " The Gospel of Strength according to Sandow," which purports to be a series of talks on the Sandow system of 1 physical culture by its founder. The author aim 3at inducing men and women who have given no thought to the scientific develop ment of their bodies to do so. This is not a text book, but is merely a reminder of the fact that half the men and women in the world neglect a great part of the good gifts God has given to them. 1.0.G.T. —The quarterly meeting of the Greenstreft Lodge was held in the school room on Wjclaesday evening, November sth Tho Lodgo wns opened by Bio. C. Hill, C.T. Sister C. J. Hill, L.D., then in stalled the officers for tho ensuing term. C.T., Bro. W. Hill; P.C.T., Bro. C. Hill, V.T., Sister M. Corbett; S., Sister H. Hill; A.S., Sister R. Gillespie;T., Bro. W- Ander son ; F.S., Sister S. Corbett; M., Bro. Aicken; D.M., Bro. B. Anderson; C, Sibter M. Gillespie ; 1.G., Bro. J. Church ; 0.G., Bro. Corbett. A vote of thanks was then accorded the installing marshalls. Several members contributed harmony, and refresh ments were handed round by the sisters. The Lodge was closed with the usual ceremonies by Bro. W. Hill, C.T. Funeral. — The lato Mr D. Gordon Holmes was interred at the Rakaia ceme tery on Saturday afternoon. The Churoh of England services were conducted by the Rev. H. H. Mathias, and the beautiful Masonic burial services by Bro. Rev. John Holland and Wor. Bros. Bennis and Gif kins, Grand and Past Grand Supts. A very large number of relatives and friends paid a last respect, and the whole of the em ployees on the estates. Amongst those pre seut were Messrs E. S. Coster, B. Lane, A. J. Holmes, Gao. Holmes, G. Holmes, H. H. Secrefcan, E. G. Staneley, Ashby, C. A. C. Hardy, F. Deamer, H. J. Harrison, J. Lam bie, W. Harrison, Geo. Hardy, Gordon, E. Richards, T. Richards, John Holmes, Craighead, Harvey, Hastell, Snodgrass, Coath, Baxter, Stanley, L. E. Coster, Dr Bluett, Oxley, Wood, Dowling, Davison, Copland, Stringfellow, Oakley, and others. The Tailoring Tea.de Dispute — The secretary of the Tailors' Union objected in Court that Craighead and Berryman put far more work in suits than ordinary (Christchurch) tailoring. Manufacturer's agents explain thao Craighead and Berry man's linings have to be made and imported specially, being better quality than usually sold. They have just engaged several extra experienced men to cope with the rush of orders. Craighead and Berryman pay extra for both labour and material because their motto is " Satisfaction." Up-to-date suits from £3 10s. New summer hats, shirts, ties, boots, etc., just opened. Compare prices! Observe the quality!—(Advt.) A Good Reputation.—Always remember than cycle building is Ihe work of skilled mechanics, and that "dabblers" should never be allowed to build bicycle?, 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 "Sbroatr -■- — 11 07

News in Brief.

Messrs Tonkin and Company, Dunodin have for sale cheap an eight-horse power traction engine by Aveling end Porter, 1401bs pressure, in first-class order.

In the 29th annual report of the Mosgiel Woollen Company is the following sen tence :— " The directors recommend to write off i>337l 5s 3d, this sum being the loss on the sale of the Ashbuiton mill." It would therefore appear that the present proprietors, when acquiring the property, got a bargain.

A prisoner from Lyttelton Gaol, who gave evidence at tho Supreme Court on Thursday, stated, in a casual manner, that there were skeleton keys among the inmate 3 which would open every door in the building, and that the recent attempt of one of their number to escape had been discussed for a fortnight before the occurrence.

A Christchurch angler the other day caught a tainbow trout weighing lflb with a black gnat. This is, as far as can be as certained, the biggest fish of the kind that has been caught in the Canterbury streams.

Half a dozen oyclists who had been de tected . riding at night without lights were hefore the Invercargill Court; on Thursday, and the omission cost each of them 17s— 10s fine and costs 7s.

Wirth's Circus and Mena gerie

j The Messrs Worth Bros, have gone to > considerable expense this season to put to gether an exceptionally attractive circus. A number of wild animals from India have boon added to the menagerie, and their agents in London havp secured tho very latest sensations and novelties, including items not previously seen in the colonies. Tho Howard Bros. hea<i tho list of the star artists, and their exhibition of S6eo»d-3lght is described as marvellous. The Deltorelis are musical coraiques, and create laughter Avfth their mechanical contrivances. Miss Sadie Bsltotelis is a novelty as a lady clown, the only one in Australasisi. Mong Ragout has fairly revolutionised wild animal train ing. Ho has them in the ring, which is fenced round with a huge iron cage, and puts them through a see-saw act, playing at leap-frog, drawing chariots like horses, doing tjis bounding jockey act, and one does the tigkt : rqpa act. Mr Philip Wirth has created some new and clever hoirao acts. He also jjas a high-jumping pony, that com petes nightly with' a ' high-jumping grey hound. The circus will open, here tonight for one night only.

"Freedom of the Press" in New Zealand.

The following editorial remarks are from the " Tarauaki Herald " : —" If, during the next fortnight, correspondents who write to us with respect to the approaching elec tion find their, letters either rejected or toned down they inusfc not" tjlanie us, but rather the Legislature, which' hfis placed up>"'U the Statute Book anew Electoral Act, clause 148 of which reads as follows : —

' Every person who at any time between the issue of the writ and the day of the poll publishes or exposes, or causes to be publi shed or exposed to, public view any docu ment or writing or printed matter contain ing any untrue statement defamatory of any candidate, and calculated to influenco the vote of any elector ia liable to a penal ty not exceeding fifty pounds, or to impri, sonment not exceeding three months.' There is such a degree of uncertainty about < what a Magistrate might regard as ; untrue/ i ' defamatory/ or ' calculated to influence the vote of any elector'that editors must bo excused if they decline to take any risks at all, a.u£ ruthlessly draw their pens through everything that is not altogether i above suspicion. This is the position and we have to accept it, however great a tra : vesty it may be upon the freedom Of which colonials go proudly boast,"

Church of the Holy Name.

The Right Rev. Dr. Grimes, Roman Catholic Bishop of Christchurch, conducted the services at the Church of the Holy Name yesterday morning and evening. At 9 a.m. the Bishop celebrated Mass, at which there was a good congregation. At the 11 o'clock service the church waa full, over 300 persons being preaent, including many belonging to other congregations. At the early part of the service, the Bishop took occasion to refer in very sympathetic terms to the awful catastrophe that had so recently shocked tho colony—the wreck of the Elingamite. He said that since his last visitation, three years ago, many things had happened, but the latest occurrence had sent a thrill through the heart of every man and woman in the colony. It reminded him of the time when ho and Dean Foley were adrift on the West Coast for many days and nights, some time ago, exposed to wind and storm, and not knowing what another day might bring forth. Of those who were with him on that occasion, Dean Foley suffered the most, and he (the Bishop), came next. They had an awful time, and in consequence knew something of the terrors of the sea. They owed their preservation on that occasion to the prayers of their people, f.nd to the trust they re posed in Almighty God. As the present was the first occasion he had visited his people in this parish since then, he ten dered them his heartfelt thanks. His sympathies, therefore, went forth from his innermost heart for those who had lived to survive the terrible ordeal of shipwreck. ' But to those who have gone,—well, he hoped they had gone to be with God. He was proud to say that those who had been on the ill-fated vessel, had exhibited firm courage; had given a noble example, and had done their best to alleviate the suffer ings of their fellow oreatures. Their Church wished them to be" mindful of the dear departed, and he exhorted his flock to. pray for thoso who had been called away through this terrible catastrophe.

After the usual rituals had been gone through, the Bishop delivered a powerful address, which took the form of an appeal to his congregation for funds towards the new Cathedral, now in course of erection in Chiistehurch, He said that during his short stay among them he would enter into the work of the parish, realising that he was the chief priest of the diocese, and it was his duty to do so. He could not but help express admiration at the manner in which the work of the parish had been' conducted by the Very Rev. Dean O'Don nell. When he first visited the parish it was in debt, but now that had been extin guished, he was glad to say. Further than that, land had been purchased and paid for, for parochial purposes. Still, although they had done nobly in giving«as they had, there was yet a want that had not been sup plied, and that was a new Presbytery, the one in use now was far too old. Ifc was always painful to him to have to appeal, which fact made it all the more apparent that he was a poor beggar. But, however that might be, he hud with him a better one — Derm Foley, who would'make amends for any of his, (the Bishop's) misgivings on that score. When he came before them three yeurs ago, he did so with a certain amount of diffidence. Their pastor, the Very Rev. Dean O'Donnell, had told him of the needs of the parish, and had been gracious enough to undertake the work that lay before him at that time. In praising their pastor for his work, the Bishop said that truth was not flattery j he was simply reminding them of the good, work done by Dean O'Donnell. The Convent hud been shifted, which was rather a large undertaking; but he had beaten them in this respect, when the Pro- Cathedral was removed in Christchurch. His Lordship then went on to ask his con gregation tp give a* liberally as possible towards this great work —the new Cathedral. When he wasin Rome, the Sovereign Pontiff euquired about the diocese and the Cathe dral. The Bishop spoke to him in laudatory terms of Christchurch, which was only a place of 60 years of age; and yet some people thought we were not a progressive people. His Holiness urged the Bishop to go on with the work of the Cathedral, and gave a blessing both verbal and in writing. He found the Pope exceedingly kind, giving -«. dnnahion-.-iowards—f.ho- C!n£hndral funds, the first donation His Holiness had given in New Zealand. The Pope wanted to show a practical interest in the work. His Holi ness then handed him a Jotter to the Cardi nal of Belgium, giving Bishop Grimes the free run of the cquutry, wherein to collect subscriptions towards the work. But cir cumstances did not admit of his taking advantage of it. From there ho went to Holland, where he found the minds of thp people taken up with the Coronation of tho young Queen. Thence he journeyed to Ireland. As a result of his canvass hecame back with £3000 as a nucleus to the fund. The local papers were full respecting the meetings held in Christchurch in regard to the erection of the Cathedral, and it was resolved not to begin the work until .£2OOO was in hand. Plans were prepared and long months elapsed. He took the plans to Australia, and submitted them to architects there. The foundation stone of this new edifice was laid last February, twelve months, by the Archbishop of Melbourne, who was attended by other notable dignitaries of the church. The total amount received in cash and promise was ; 18,000 of which was in cash, which was truly a magnificent sum, and considering that the work was still going on the sum received was extraordinary for so short a period. It elicited the admiration of everyone, includ ing those Vfho were outside the church, among whom were people of every rank and creed. His Excellency the Governor had visited the building and expressed surprise at the work, which \\f\ characterised as wonderful. He (the Bishop) had often been asked to explain why it was that his people came forward so readily with pecuniary assistance to help the work of the church. This question had been put to him by those wuo vere members of other churches, and who averred that their people could not be induced to give so readily. As an example, the Bshop told a. touching anecdote of a working man, who with his wife, had mado their last sacrifice for the church. It was the devotion that his people had towards their church that prompted them to make such self sacrifices, and that was his answer to the questions regarding the way in which his people answered the calls made upon them. They were animated by a spirit of grace. The work appoaled to them all; it reminded him of tho text "It is far better to give than to receive." If he proved a bad beggar, then the greatness of the cause would atone for it. Subscriptions were then received by the Very Rev Dean O'Donnell and Dean Foley. The total amount collected was £127 4s 6d. The Bishop returned thanks for their liberal offering. Ho had thought of a scheme, viz, a weekly collection. If 6d a week were given by only half 1 of the diocese it would total a nice little sum towards this great object. If that were done, on the day of the opening the Cathedral would be free of debt.

At the conclusion of the address, 91 young people were brought forward for confirmation—4B girls and 43 boys. The Bishop, having administered the -rites of confirmation addressed afevwordstq the newly confirmed, pointing out the sacred ness of the confirmation, and what was re quired of them. The oboi'r under the cqriduetorship of Mr McSherry, with Miss Boiunique as organist tastefully rendered the Kyrie Eleison and Tantum Ergo

At Vespers the Church was agam full, in spite of the inclement weather. His Lord ship preached from Sfc Jphn?s gospel—"As the Father hath loved me, 1 have'loved you. . , . ." Speaking on Christ's love for his people, the Bishop said that it was everlasting, divine, ana infinite. Proofs were not wanting in Holy Scripture of the power of the love of God; ife was to he found in many of the inspired pages of Holy writ. Making reference to the sins of the Sad duceos, His Lordship pictured Christ, as do picted by an old author, writing them down, when some of the former were in the net of hurling stones at Him, which they dropped when they saw their names in writing. It was associated with Christ's nature the acts of goodness that he wertt

about performing from time to time. He could do naught but good, and His com pussion was unbounded. The whole tenor of His Lordship's sermon was based on the extreme love and compassion Christ had for His people. The Catholic Church, he averred, could substantiate her claims in the world, and tho Gospel he was preaching was the same Gospel of the by-gone days. At the close of the sermon the Bishop inti mated that he would be in this part of the diocese for the next two or three days.

Deputations to tSie Premier.

Per Press Association—By Electric Telngmpli Christchurch, Nov 14.

A deputation headed by the Mayor waited on the Premier to-day and asked him to assist in getting Colonel Turrettini, the famous engineer, to visit the colony and report with regard to utilising the water power in the various parts of the colony. Special mention was made of the Waimakariri river, which the City Counoil intends to utilise if a favourable report is received from a man with a high reputa tion

The Premier said that the question should be looked at from a national point of view. The power from water for lighting, transit and simitar purposes sbould be in the hands of the people. He was prepared to submit .to the Cabinet a propasal to bring out experts from Switzer land or America to furnish reports in the direction desired.

This morning a deputation of farmers and others interested in the frozen meat trade waited on the Premier and asked that something should be done in regard to placing the frozen meat trade on a bet ter footing so far as distribution at Home is concerned.

The Premier urged that the Chambers of Commerce in the colony should communi cate with similar bodies in the Old Coun try and make arrangements for introduc ing New Zealand meat to the masses of people in the provinces. There should be better means of distributing, and consign ments should be sent to Manchester, Liver pool, Hull, Cardiff jand other parts. It was useless to place settlers on the land and reduce freights if steps were not taken to secure a wider range of markets. Parlia ment had given assistance in regard to South Africa, and he thought to be con sistent it should do something in the Uni ted Kingdom. There should be steamers going to the different ports at Home. He thought the Government would do what it could to ensure wider distribution.

Bishop Grimes and the Election.

At the Catholic Church last evening, before delivering his,sermon, His Lordship Bishop Grimes said that he desired to say a few words to his people about the forth coming election. He would not say much, however, but, in the first place, advised them all to see that their names were on the roll They had a grave duty to perform, which he felt sure would be done loyally. He knew that as Catholics they were loyal to their duty. His advice on such an important question was .-for them not to listen to those who wished to do any one thing that was unjust to another; in short, not to take any notice of those who had an axe to grind. He asked them to examine their conscience, and do their duty, and not allow themselves to be carried away. As citizens he felt sure, that his people would do that which was their duty, and he would say no more to them on the subject.

Loss of a Sailing Ship.

THIRTEEN MEN DROWNED,

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copy right. London Nov. 15 The Norwegian ship Talefon, bound from Norfolk (Virgina) to Cardiff, was abandoned in a water-logged condition. Thirteen of

the crew, including all the officials, were drowned. The rest landed on the Corn wall coast.

South Africa.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

London, Nov. 15

Mr Chamberlain declares that the report in reference to the Imperial Government takiug over Ehodesia was unauthorised and uutrue,

At Mr Hofmeyer's instance in the Afri kander Bond leaders met to revise the con stitution of the Bond on a non-racial basis, with a view to promoting the domestic de velopment of South Africa. A general meeting has been summoned to approve the decision of the leaders.

" The Standard" states that. Lord Mil ner starts on the 25th insb. for a three weeks tour through the Orange River Colony.

Mr Kruger's memoirs assert that the late Mr Cecil Rhodes kept Mr Chamberlain f ul iy informed as to the preparations for the Jameson raid, The Eand business houses are enquiring as to the possibilisy of intrducing Chinese labour.

Labour in America.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

London, Nov. 14 The Labour Commission organised by Mr Alfred Mosely to study American problems of labour and capital is visiting the fac tories of New York, and is impressed by the workmen's education facilities, Mr Mosely, who accompanies the Commission, remarks that American' workmen have " a straight course as compared with the hurdle race in Britain/

A Sudden Cure.

CONFESSION OF AN IMPOSTOR.

United Pre^s Association—Hy Electric Telegraph—Copyright.

Brisbane, Nov. 15

Campbell, who was recently sentenced in connection with tho railway frauds, and who, for the past eight months, has lain on a couch, alleging that he was suffering from paralysis aB the result pi falling from a train, has suddenly found his legs. Eight doctors examined him, and four declared him paralysed. The Government Medical Officer had his doubts, and gave him till S|unday to at? tempt to walk, and would then apply elec trical tests.

Yesterday Campbell was found sitting up, He declared he had been long enough in bed and got out. He confessed that he never fell off the train, and was not para lysed, and added that the electrical tests were the greatest punishment he ever suffered, and he wanted no more of them.

A Winch-Driver Killed.

United Pres3 Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

Thames Nov. 15, A fatal accident occurred on the Waka tere. One of the crew, a young man named Earnest Piohl, 18 years of age, was working a steam winch which was raising cargo. He leaned forward to guide a rope on to the barrel of the winch, and his foot slipped. Falling forward, his knee struck a bar, which, turning on steam, set the winch going rapidly. His left arm was drawn around the barrel of the winch and was broken. Tho base of his skull was fractured, and he was unconscious when drawn out of the machine, and di?d on the way to the hospital. His parents reside at Ponsonby. At the inquest the jury returned a verdict of accidentally killed, and added a rider to the effect that a bar should be placed across the winch in order to prevent a person being drawn into it, ■ . I ;

Correspondence.

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

MR BROCK IN REPLY.

TO THE EDITOR,

Sir,—l have already replied to "Fran chise " and accordingly hava. nothing further to add re my interview!.with Sir JVseph Ward. Evidently my candidature is a thorn in the flesh to more than one candidate. I have been.informed that one of my opponents at a meeting on Friday evening gave his version of this interview at which he was not present. Evidently he finds his row harder to hoe than usual. If I have favourably impressed members of the Government and they feel justified in speaking well of me, wherein lies the sum of my offending.—l am, etc.,

Wm, Bbock.

Ashburfcon, November 15,

THE REPRESENTATION OF ASH BURTON.

TO THE.EDITOR.

Sic, I have heard it stated many times that this electorate should be represented by a farmer, because it is a farming districts If you will allow me a little space, I will try to show the electors why I differ from this view of the matter. I contend that it is no such particular industrial representa tive we need, because we are not all far mers. We need a legislator. The mer chant, the manufacturer, the "builder, the storekeeper, the working men of all classes, the aged and the children, all need to be represented as well as the farmer, and these interests are not identical though all inter woven, therefore it is not a class represen tation we need, but a legislation that will work for the mutual benefit of the people as a whole, and serve the best interests of all classes. I know that the manufacturer' depends upon the producer, but the producer also depends upon the manufacturer. It is the manufacturer who teaches the farmer what is best to produce. Does not the sheepowner take his lessons from the woollen-worker as to what kind of wool is best to grow? Do not the miller and the baker tell the farmer which is the best grain to produce ? Do not the storeman and merchant open the markets for ' the producer ? Does not the engineer erect the the freezing works to help the farmer ? Does not the builder make his home ? The blacksmith shoes his horses, build his drays, and the storekeeper is the medium between the producer and the consumer. Yes, sir, the farmer and' the squatter are quite as dependent on the mechanic as the mechanic ig dependent on the farmer, and the labour of the poor man is as necessary for the rich man as the money of rich man is necessary for the poor man j but if there be any difference at all it is in favour of tho working man, who could do better without money than the rich man do with out labour. This colony is rich in resources, and I am hoping to help in its develop ment, but I am most of all concerned in this part of the colony, because, living in the district my interests are here, and when the people are prosperous, I share in their prosperity.—l am, etc.,

A. Ageb.

THE ELECTORAL ROLL.

TO THE EDITOR.

Sib,—Can you inform a seeker of the truth if the figures iv reference to the-. -

Ashburton electorate are reliable, viz., the total population of the Ashburton electo rate as compiled from the last centos is 10,497.. the number of electors on the roll ia 6174, or roughly speaking, two-thirds of the whole population of the electorate. If these two-thirds were in equal proportions of males and females and all married, tEai average family of each couple would only be one child. The roll does not contain the names of all tho adult population ; some decline to register or have neglected to do so ; others are not eligible, from varioua causes, such as length of residence in the district, non- British subjects, etc., so that the total of adults in the electorate is greater than the roll shows, which further reduces the above average. I think you will agree with me that either the figures iv the roll are incorrect, or else the increase in the population requires serious con sideration.—l am, etc.,

Pakehjl.

Election News.

ME McLACHFiAN AT ALFOED FOSEST

Mr John McLachlan addressed'a meeting of electors in the Alford Forest School on Saturday evening.' Notwithstanding the cold and windy evening, there was a very large attendance, inclnding a number of Jadies. Mr Morrison presided. Mr Mo- Lachlan dealt with the topics of the day, and received a good hearing. A number of questions were asked and answered at the close of the meeting, and on the motion of Messrs McWilliams and Chapman, the candidate was accorded a hearty vote of thanks, the motion being carried by voci ferous cheers. A'vote of thanka to the chair closed the meeting.

Mr John Studholme, jnr., was nominated for the Asliburtoniseat to-day by Messrs C.! Q' Doherty, farmer, ! Tihwald • :B. Duffy, labourer, Ashburton; James Hampton, farmer, Tinwald 3 and J. Quigley, farmer, Tinwald.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph - Duneimn, Nov. 17 Mr E. G, Allen is nominated for Port Chalmers. ' Chribtchttrch, November 17 Mr Georg6 Laurenson was nominated 'oif ■ Lyttelton to-day. Mr A. H. Turnbull has decided to T con test one of the city seats. ■

Mangled by a Train.



United Presa Association—Hy Electric Telegraph. Auckland, Not. 16

An accident occurred at Ellerslie railway station, resulting in the death of Mr W. MeFarquhar, of Onehunga. A train had stopped, and was starting again after ?tha passengers had alighted, when Mr MoFar- 5 quhar appeared on the platform of a car riage and jumped off with his back to the engine. He was thrown down and rolled onto the rails'under the wheels. The train was stopped promptly, but the wheels of qne carriage had gone over the unfortunate inaq, who was t^rrihly mangled. He ex pired soon after. '

Sporting.

C.J.C. SPRING MEETING.

FOURTH DAY.

Christchurch:, Nov. 15

Concluding results :.—

Tire Ranfurx-t Handicap, of 500 soys, seven furlongs.—St Dennis 1, Scylla 2, Red Gauntlet 3. Won by a neck, Dividends— £3 14s and £2 10s 6d.

Randolph Handicap,—Pallas 1, Petrovna 2, Farwell IT 3. Dividends— £2 7s and £2 9s 6d.

Seymour Handicap—Ordnance 1, Lady Dundas 2, Goldenmere 3. Dividends—i£s 2s and £1 4s 6d.

Fendalton Handicap—Cameo 1, Fleka 2, Fakir 3. When the signal was given only half the harrier went up, and the starter declared ifc no start. Despite this, Halber dier, Ghoorka, Golden Vein, Terripin, Glen elg, Magnificent, Menura, and Stepdaacer raced on. Halberdier finished first, Glenelg second, and Golden Vein third. On starting the second time the only competitors were Toi uIU, Fleka, Fakh", Cameo, and Pturamu, Siego Gun having been withdrawn. Cameo won by a neck, Dividends—£ 15 Us 6d and£l 9s. ; r

Speculation was again good, the sum of .£16,557 being passed through the totali sator, making a total of £69,888 fop $j$ meeting. • >;

THE ASH BURTON GUABDIAN : MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1902



aa^V ''■ '' i i ■ i i ■• ■ j-..-..-r...-. ll F. FERRIMAN. | SAVE THE BOYS. , A Isard drinker is reported ns bavlhp said, *' I can'fc reform, but for God'a sake save tha boys. 1' Like Dives in the deeps of hell, I cannot break this fearful spell, Nor quench the fires I've madly nursed, Nor cool this dreadful, raging thirst. Take back your pledge, ye came too late; Ye cannot save me from my fate, Nor bring me back departed joys, But ye can try to save the boys. Ye bid me fling my fiery chain Aside, and be a man again, When every street with snares is spread, And nets of sin where'er I tread. No ! I must reap as I did sow— The seeds of sin bring crops of woej But with my latest breath I'll oravs? That ye will try the boys to save. These blood-shot eyes were once so bright, Thia sin-crushed heart so glad and light; Bat by the wine-cup's ruddy glow I traced a path to shame and woe. A captive to my galling chain, I'vb tried to rise, hut tried in vain j The cap allures and then destroys— Oh, from its thraldom save the boys! Take from your streets these traps of hell, Into whose gilded snares I fell. 0, freemen, from these foul deooys j Arise and vote to save the boys. | O yo who license men to trade j In draughts that charm_and then degrade, j B»f ore ye hear the cry, " Too late!" Ob, save the boys from my sad fate ! —France W. Haepeb.



BUSINESS NOTICES IST PRIZE WINNEES.— Those who have been waiting for our men's noted serge enits, can unvr be supplied; sizes 3to 7 just opened; real Indigo dye-stylish cut—well made; special price for this week 39s 6d ; also splendid lot of tweed suits, trousers, hats, shirts, ties, braces, etc., just opened; latest styles, reliable quality; bedrock prices,—E, Gibbaeb, Eeady Money Draper and Clothier, Tuncred Street. H GRESHAM, STJBGEON AND MECHAKIOAL DENTIST. , By Examination, October, 1897 IT'IGHT years experience with E. 0. and _I\j F. "W. Gresham, Dentists, Dunedin and Invercargill. Has commenced practice in rooms upstairs from the entrance to Thomas' Auotion Eooms, 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. Hotos or Attendanck-tS a.m. —5 p.m. Private Eesidence-Care Mas Gbant, Wills Street.



GOLD MBDAIj* The McCormick Reaper & Binder (LEFT HA.ND OPEN BACK.) | "YTn"AS again awarded .the Gold Medal '< afe the Christohureh Show, thus winning the highest honours given for Machinery two years in succession. The Excelsior Cultivator secured the Silver Medal. McCurmick Daisy Reaper was Highly Commended. . Wills Street, Annum-tun. ' PRIESl 1, Misnagor. T© tile Electors 4>f Mil- \ burton. ; Another Man in the field. J. L. mGGS, P A IN T E R, of Tanored .Stteet, "p"W"AS tlceitled to stand on the Liberal platform, aad woviid solicit your support »nd patronage in all branches of the Painting and Decorating Trade. . Pictures Framed, .Sign-writing a specialty. Call and see the latest in PAPERS.



Helpless with to Rheumatism ■ You'to tried liniments and ps«f oriptions without result. N°CU RE TOtraSELP with I THE BREAT... CANADIAN . . . SEAWEED CURE. A medicine and Not a liniment. A Quick and Permanent Care. SOLD BY ALL DEALERS At 3/6 per Bottle. Sole Agent for Australasia: GEO. W. WILTON, I Wellington* ||||L ;-=lllll ~¥TS -what you do, not what you say you JL are going to do, that counts. Been promising yourself a aew suit for some time, . maybe. Well ! Keep your promise now md come along to us, right away. Were ' peady.—MiTcHELid & Txjbkeb, Outfitters;



__ BUSINESS MOTIOES. FASHIONABLE MILLINERY. Beautiful Model Slats 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—all shades Lace Collarettes—very stylish. Silk and Kid Gloves—all sizes and makes Corsets C B and P.D., just opened. Dress Musiin and Wool Fabrics, the latest styles, Also Prints and Mercuise Satin. New €oods of all kinds just opened, ex Paparoa. | Requirements for Dressmaking and Millinery ; Should be placed early, as the orders are pouring in.* Appointed Sole Agent for the sale- of Model Patterns and the " New Idea " Journal, j to whom all subscriptions may be paid. Support Local Industry, Opening a large assortment of Ashburton Tweeds and Blankets ANDREW OUR.



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! Persons who wish to do their own Painting will find it to their advantage to call at my Oil and Color Store. I have Ready Mixed Paints, Genuine White Lead aiid Oils, or I will mix any shade of Oilf ©Wll Genuine Paint. J. WILSON, , Paperhanger, Painier, and Sign-writer. HALM A MB CO., Slanders' Iltiiiding'S, Ashburfcon, Tn&HTURN Hearty Thanks for the patronage they have received during the past three years, and beg to announce that during the Month of November !. we will do One Dozen ENAMELLED PHOTOS and One ENLARGEMENT on a beautiful plate sunk mount, for Ms 6d. ' 12s 6d. 12s 6d. The work will be np to our usual standard. Viiifc our Vestibule and see specimens. 118 Ej jg JLjlflk Because j Low Rents * f Both exist jp ra M_BM__&-^f<2«' "'•• Ladies Button or Laced Boots, up-to- M IHhSH^^^ v d:xto shaPe3» Patent Toe Gaps, 8s 6d, 10s 6d, \ I ' \KSH». \ LADIES SKBVICA.BLE SUMMER SHOES H "" ■■ 0..1, l)* ud, 7s Sd, 83'od, 9s Od, 10s f?d ; Lls 6d, ffi B^ofcj and Shoes to fit the feafc for Ladies i . ..^.■,..,,--.-- i.-Ufi:-: nrir ti-ti—- —*—— -~~-^- ■•^"■^^"r":^~»-'JTrt-itfisri-»rTß«'irfiiirr.iiirf.t 't't — i- «-•«—» SALE. SALE. SALE. NICHOLAS"* PICKFOED WILL hold the first Clearing Sale of BOOTS & SHOES- The first and Only Sale in four years, commencing TUESDAY, NOYEMBEH4, 1902 m BEINQ OVERSTOCKED AND IN WANT OF ROOM] In order to reduce Stock and make room for goods arriving, we will hold a Genuine Sale for 21 Pays. t j The Stock must be reduced. No consideration of profit will ba allowed to interfere with this object. Discounts range fromJIG to 20 per cent. > All in want of smart Shoes or Boots for the coming holidays should make a point ot visiting this Sale & securing some of the Bargains; Eemember Tne primary object of this Sale is to reduce stock. NICHOLAS &"PICKFOKD, JSAST STEBET, ASHBUETON} I See Circular for Prices.]



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