Mail Notices.

Mails close for the following places, as under, subject to the necessary alterations TUESDAY, Dec! 9. SAN FRANCISCO MAIL. For Northern Ports and West Coast, also samuti, Hawaii, Philippines, Japan, United States, Canada, etc, also Continent of i Europe and United Kingdom, via San Francisco (due London Jan. 10th), per Rotomahana, at 5.45 p.m.

Commercial.

London Wool Sales.

Wellington, Dec. 7

The Department of industries and Com merce has received the following cablo con cerning the London wool sales : " The wool sales have closed. The estimated value of fine crossbreds, all grades, was 9-jd to 1 l|d ; medium crossbreds, all grades, 7|dto9d; coarse crossbred, all grades, s£d to 7d; merino superior, Is to l£d; medium, lOd to is; inferior, 8d to 10d. The opinion 13 that the advance will be maintained. The stock is small, aud buyers are giving greater at tention to crossbreds on account of the high prices of merino."

Messrs Dalgety and Company, Limited, have received the following cable message from their London Office, under date Decem ber 4th :—

" The wool market closed firm, with buy ers at highest prices of the sales. As com pared with closing rates of last series, prices are on the average higher by 10 per cent, for good combing greasy merino wools, 5 per cent, for inferior and faulty merinos, 5 to 7i per cent, for scoursd merinos, 10 per cent for fine crossbreds, 15 per cent, for medium crossbreds, and 20 to 25 per cent, for coarse crossbreds. Out of the net quan tity available jf»r sale some 52,000 bales have been sold for Home consumption, 42 500 bales for the Continent, 1503 bales for America, leaving SCOO bales to be carried forward to the next series. We expect that if any change in prices takes placo, it will be in favour of sellers.

" Since our last telegram prices of merino sheep skins are higher by |-d to £d per Ib, fine crossbreds by |d to Id per lb, and medium and coarse crotsbreds by |d per lb."

Havelock Street Mart.

Mr Henry Stephenson reports as follows on his weekly sale of live stock, produce, etc.: -Owing to the inclement state of the weather on Saturday last the yarding of pigs was smaller than usual, but they met with keen competition. Weaners sold at 7s to l(.!s, stores 15s to 16s 6d, porkers £1 •Js to 30s. Fowls 2d to 3s, ducks 2s 9d to 3s 3d, geese 5$ 6d—all at per pair. In produce, potatoes were scarce, and realised from 8s to 10s per sack, wheat 12s and 13s. I also held a clearing sale of furniture and drapery, which was largely attended.

DEARTH.

Anderson. — On Sunday, 7th inst., Ikene Jane, dearly beloved daughter of Mr and Mrs William James Anderson, Fleming ton. Aged 10 mojitli?.

.-U:) bur ton <§itiufoian MaONA EST VeUITAS ET Pb.EVALEBIT. MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1902. THE FEMALF, FRANCHISE.

-V recent cablegram from Sydney stated tliat a considerable section of the women of \ Tew South Wales are opposed to tho intro duction of female franchise into that State, while others are absolutely indifferent on lie sulnVot. It will, doubtles? be remem bered, that a similar state of. affairs .existed it, tho tune thu Now Zealand measure was under consideration. There are in every community a good many women who have to provide"for themselves, and some who have to keep families as well, and it may be taken for granted that these favoured the franchise being given to them. But there were more in those days who did not wish to enter the arena of politics, even to the limited extent of electing representatives for Parliament, and it is safe to say that the ivom-n of New Zealand as a whole did not isk for thft fra-ichise. But the more thoughtful amongst our politicians, with Sir John Hall at thfir head, recognised that the women could be trusted to use the privilege—to the best of their knowledge, in the highest interests o"' the country, and nothing that has transpired since h-is shown this view to be wrong. But the experience of the co'oiy since woir en have had equal voting righto with men is that the refining influence of women should b.9 fully utilised for the benefit of the cQinJnunjjby. It is not enough to give women the right to vote, they should at least be given the oppor tunity of acquiring some knowledge of the meaning of the franchise, and the effect of accepting the responsibilities that have been placed upon them. By far the larger proportion of the gentler sex, are altogether outside of those' spheres iff which political and economic questions are likely pq be discussed, and it is no tfbel on the younger section of our women to say that they knqw little, and care less about the majority of the subjects which generally engage the attention of New Zealand politicians. For tunately, most; of £ur women have the good sense to recognise this, asd in a general way we find them going with their ra&le relatives, and noting in the same way. Hat this was surely nyfc w^afc was contemplate*} in giving women the franchise. Lyery woman should be able to form her W n opinion on these matters, which might not necessarily coincide with that of her friends. Yet what chances have the wives and daughters in this country to learn enough about 'ike leading questions of the day to enable them to giye aa intelligent vo.e when occasion arises? We raamfcair* that under existing tjwjitiou.s, the real .value of the women's voto is pi'aacfcjaUf l^ost, for they arc at the mercy of any ehtepjsvis&Bg politicians or agitators, who may think It worih while to endeavour to influence them for their party. The remedy for this con dition #£ things is not far to seek. We have moye jfciiaji or.cc drawn attention to the necessity for in'cjudisg th.p study of the elementary principles of political ftud sqpinl economy in the public school cjzmculuj^, even if something now in it should haye to be omitted. The ignotanee of the simplest principles of Government, which prevails even amongst the average of male electors .is really extraordinary, in view of our pretensions with regard to progressive and advanced legislation. S.une of the utterances of candidates for Parliamentary honors <au*>sg the recent campaign dis played a mos,f asioms.aiug state ot political bewilderment, and we cannot therefore wonder that the electors as a rule are noK thoroughly posted up in subjects which— however important to they haye had no opportunity of. considering. It seems to us that if the electors of this country, arc to be expected to exercise^heh? votes intelligently, they are entitled to instruction on the principal questions those votes are understood to influence. They should at least understand the re'ison for taxation, and the various systems in use, the leading features of Government, and tho advantages and disadvantages of the different forms of it; also the rights < } f man, and his duty to his fellows. Yet 'pa yeniuee to say that at the present time pie great fcutk of tha electors throughout Hew Zealand" of b<6tya' sexej, between the "r.»i£& of twertty-oneand thirty,"Jtnd\y very 'little if anything about the matters we have referred to. It is to be hoped that the legislature will lose im> time in dealing with this important subject, and insist upon proper provision being nisda for giving all the children throughout this .colony, u$ T ficient instn^ction fco enable them to'lunder stand and appreciate tihftp responsibilities when they becomo entitled $o tiae f ns#c|iise.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Weather Forecast. — Captain Edwin wires : -Moderate to strong easterly winds; glass fall.

The Morning.—The Morning, with pro visions for the Discovery, left Lyttelton for the Antarctic regions on Saturday afternoon. Complimentary - A complimentary socia will be tendered to Mr John McLachlan, M.H.E., by his political friends and admirers on the evening of Anniversary Day, December 16th, in the Oddfellows' Hall. .

Volunteer Parade. —At 7 o'clock this evening the Ashburton Guards will parade in Mona Square for inspection by Colonel 0. S. Bailey.

The Spbakgrship.—The Premier desires to contradict the rumour that the Speaker ship of the House of representatives has been offered to Mr A. E. Guinness. The matter, he states, has not been before the Cabinet.

The Seiavyn He-count.—We learn un officially that the re-count of the votes in the Solwyn Local Option poll has not altered the figures materially, sa that re duction is carried, as already announced.

FfRKAT THR GrEAll COMPANY'S WORKS.— A. Press Association telegram from Wel lington states that the wool-drying depart ment of the Gear Company's fellmongery at Petone was totally destroyed by fire on Saturday night, and a considerable amount of wool damaged.

The Shearers' Aoreem.knt.-~ Consequent on the registration, under the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act, of the Canterbury Sheepowners' Association, the agreement arrived at between the Associa tion mid the Shearers' Union his now the full effect of an award of the Arbitration Court

Subsidy to Libraries. —The sum of ,£3OOO has been granted by the Government for distribution amongst the public libra ries. The whole of the sxibsidy obtained by any particular library must be expended in the purchase of books.

Inquest.—An inquest wns held in the Uethven Hotel on Friday, before Mr W. Morgan, J. P., on the body of an old age pensioner named Robert Wilson, who was I'ound doad near his hut on Thursday even ing. After hearing the evidence of the finders of tho body and Constable Dillon, the jury returned a verdict of death from natural causes.

Fatal Accident. —A Press Association telegram from New Plymouth states that a lad named Harold Pepperell, aged eleven years, while outriding after the cows on Saturday afternoon, was thrown from his horse, which stumbled while crossing a creek. The boy's neck was broken.

A Sell. —As an instance of the irony of fate, it may be mentioned that the Cresent Hotel, Carey Bay, will, among others in the electorate, lose its license on June 30th next. Previously this hotel was in the Waikouniti district,but fearing that prohibi tion would be carried in that electorate the licensee interested himself, in a patition to have the boundaries altered with the re sults as above stated. '"

The Little Indian Idol,—The Indian idol, which was the subject of some chaffing notices several months ago, as its temporary owners had had one in two slices of good luck, was sold in the Arcade on Saturday, [t was reported that it had passed into tho possession of someone interested in the forthcoming contest to upset the No-License vote, in the expectation that it woukl bring good luck to the cause.

Personal. —Mr W. Hodgldns, accountant in the Dunedin branch cf the Bank of New South Wales, has been appointed manager of the Bank in Ashburton, in succession to Mr C. A. Tabateau. Mr Hodgkins expects to commence his duties here on Monday next. —Mrs W. S. Bean (daughter of the Premier) continues to progress favourably (says the "Press"), but no decision has heeft arrived at regarding the proposed operation, which may be delayed for a Xreelc or two.

Mb H. W. Harrett.—\Ye regret to learn that Mr H. W. Banvtt was taken suddenly ill while attendjng Divine service in the Prosbyteiian church last evening. He was in the act of taking the plate round when he reeled, and but for the assistance of a gentleman in one of the pews close by would have fallen. He was removed to his own house at once, and was attended to by Df Hunter, who pronounced the attack to be due to the bursting of a small blood vessel on the brain. Unless unforeseen com plications should arise), the doctor thinks that Mr Barrett's ccmditip,n' is hopeful. Needless to say, great regret and sympathy are felt throughout tho town.

Bazaar.—We call attention to an adver" tisement in this issue of St. Stephen's Church Bazaar. The attractions in side shows are numerous and very g^od, and ought to draw a large gathering. Mrs Richards, who so kindly helped at the patriotic work, and was so well received and Uk.'d, t)a3"e.Qnsdnto.d to help at tho gipsey tent, and give an" e£V*ft>iiiQn of character reading. From the quantity of fancy and other work the ladies of Ashburton have been engaged upon for so long, should make that stall very attractive and largely heTo in making the Bazaar a financial success.

Weather Report fojj, Ksle. —Mr John Lambje,' reports as follows: —The tqFal rain fall recorded at- Eyle for the month of November was 1.58 inches. Rain fell on seven days during the month, the gr.-atest fall being on the 27fch, when 0.50 was registered. The weather during the month k£e been bpokpp r p.nd unsettled, and greatly delayed shearing ojjejjation^. Bijt th v q rain falj has greatly bepefitted the g):ain props, r p» th£ As'hbftrton-tiakaia 'plains, aid looking- yel\, *

".Britain's BBST.'WThe l&tesfc Eudge- Whitworth at once attracts attention by its neatness of design and scientific construc tion. Every part is manufactured in the Rudge-Whitworth factory, thoroughly eyprh/yUled and finished by competent workmen." Inspect; tfe y^rselves at R. D. I Johnton's Cycle DepcV B'uppeffc Btteefc.

The Tailohinu 'i'JH))i? |)iseute — The secretary of the Tailors 5 U niou Quested in Court that Craighead and Berhyma** put far more work in suits than ordinary (Christchurch) tailoring. Manufacturer's agents explain that Craighead and Berry nja^'s linings have to be made and imported spo'cialJLy, bsiijg better quality than usually sold. They h|vp jiifs't engaged several e^tra espprjspegd msn to cope wfth "#ie 'rush iqi orders. eVftighefti and Berryman pay extra for both labour and material because their motto is " Satisfaction." Up-to-dafce suit 3 from £3 10s. New summer hats, shirts, ties, boots, etc., just opened. Compare prices ! Observe the quality!—(Advt.)

Cyclists, when purchasing goods, should bear in mind that Messrs Oates, Lowry and $>. "have fcbf largest assortment of cycling requisites in New Zealand.' '"heir burton Branch have unpacked several ndw designs in patent clips for pump, etc., also a new shipment of vulcauised tyres, which are £oizi£ sold at 22s Gd each. 12 59

Grain Sales.

BIG PI4ICB FQR WWF,

Mr D. Thomas reports having so}d to Messrs Wood Bros, Aehbuvtan and Christ church, a line of about 50,000 bushels prims milling wheat (Tuscan, Hunters, and Pearl) at 5s per bushel on trucks, Ashburton. rl'ho IJe\y Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association reppxt having sold on account of the Longbea'ch Estate, & lino of 4,000 bushels prime feed barley at VW on trucks, Winßlow.

Cycling.

AUSTRAL WHEEL RACE. \ Dec 7. Chalmers (New Zealand) wo'ji his heajt in the Austpa) Wkeel Eace ; in 4miu 3^ I.sth sec.

News in Brief.

-.y. ... , Mr H. Stephenson has a list of town and suburban properties for sale in this issue.

The Ashburton Borough Council require tenders for alterations and repairs to premises in East Street.

What was supposed to be the scarlet fever epidemic in Dunedin is now believed to be the German measles.

Messrs Argyle Bros, have on sale at their yards, Havelock street, the best coals and firewood on the market. They solicit a trial.

Mr David Thomas will hold a clearing sale of Mr C. A. Tabateau's furniture and effects at the Arcade on Saturday next, December 18th.

When the wharf extension at present in progress is completed, Lyttleton will have larger wharfage accommodation than Wel lington.

Residents of Kurow complain about con sumptives being sent there, and are bring ing the matter under the notice of the Health Department. There is absolutely no provision there for housing such cases.

The Highland cattle exhibited in. Christ church by Mr Gr. H. Ehodes, of Claremont, and afterwards shown at Dunedin, were sold in the southern city at .£l6 and £1610s per head.

Mr John Moison, bootmaker, East street, announces that he gives discount to all Cash customers, He has just opened a large assortment of goods suitable for the holiday season.

A sensational affair has happened at Kawhia, in which a young lady, a revolver, and a ymng man were the pricipal actors. The young lady was toying with the leaded weapon, and the young fellow dared her to shoot him. She thereupon fired a shot right through the shoulder of his over coat.

PRESENTATION.

On Saturday evening the employees con nected with the A^hburton Railway Station assembled in the goods shed office, the oc casion being to make a presentation to Mr Jas. Reid, shunter, who has received pro motion to Lyttelton. The stationmaster, Mr Bass, occupied the chair, and in making reference to the object of the gathering said that Shunter Reid was being promoted to Lyttelton, and in his new quatters he wished him every success. During the time he (Mr Bass) had been stationtnaster here, he had always found Mr Reid attentive to his duties, which, of course, were very respon sible. On behalf of the 3taff he then pre sented Mr Reid with a handsome marble clock, wishing himself and family health and happiness. Mr C. Fowke, as the principal driver stationed at Ashburton, spoke in eulogistic terms of the manner in which Mr Reid had carried out his duties, and as a driver ho had much opportunity of judging Mr Reid's capabilities, On behalf of the locomotive staff he wished Mr Reid success in his new sphere of labour. Mr E. Watkins also spoke on behalf of those engaged on the permanent way, testi fying to Mr Reid's many good qualities, and obliging nature.

Mr J. Poison, rolling stock examiner, en dorsed the remarks of the previous speakers, and said that his connection with Mr Reid had always been of a very pleasant nature. Mr Reid then briefly replied, thanking them all for the kind things they had said about him. During the eleven years he had been stationed in Ashburton, he had always endeavoured to carry out his duties thoroughly. On behalf of himself and family, he returned his warmest thanks for thoir handsome present.

The health of Mr Reid was then drunk with cheers, tho company singing " Foi'he's a jolly good Fellow." The clock was purchased at Mr George Jesson's establishment, Burnett street.

Mr Reid leaves for his new post of dty to-day. He will be succeeded by Mr McDougall, of Lyttelton.

Correspondence.

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

SATURDAY HALF-HOLIDAY.

TO THE EDITOR,

Str,—l notice through your valuable columns, that an agitation has been set on foot in Christchurch to chango the half holiday toJSaturday. I also notice that a great number of firms have signified their intention of falling 1 in with the idea, and it is almost pertain tftat the Christchurch City Council will anticipate legislation, and pro claim the half-holiday for Saturday. The Ashburton Borough Council will also have this question to decide in the e:irly part of the year, and it is necessary now, that the merchants, tradesmen, shop-assisttmts, and all those whom it effects, should have the opportunity of discussing which is the most suitable day. It is a well known fact that Messrs Fiiedlamler Bros., D. Thomas, the N.£. Farmers Co-operative, and a large pro portion of the shopkeepers and tradesmen of the town are in favour of the change to Saturday, but unfortunately, petty jealousy and the want of organisation, has materially interfered with the process of bringing the views of the tradesmen together, therefore, the rest of the public assume that everyone is agijepab.ie to fchingg as they are. In con versation witli a few of (the farmers of the district on the subject, they state that the tendency among themis to make Tuesday their market and business day, while a good many of them do all their business on Friday. There is no doubt about Saturday being tho best day for the holiday, as it is jbhe k enii of the week, ancj. people like myself who are cooped'up ih a stuffy shop for. the best part of their lives, can.only appreciate the'difference between two or. tljree hours on Thursday, to Saturday and Sujacjay com bined. I would suggest that a petition to the Borough Council be circulated, and signed by those persons—no matter whether they are merchants, shopkeepers,trade3men, or employees—who are in favour of Satur day, so that the Council will be able to 3'\isge vfiliou day^ is h^'a. perhaps some abler pen than mine* might tike jifie matter up,' as it isa question which affects the wel fare? p? feW wliple coininumty Thanking you ia autioipation,—l >ni, etc?., Shop Assistant.

THE EFFECT OF NO-LICENSE.

TO THE EDITOR. Sic,—l do noii often trouble you witji asy correspondence, but I w:is very much sur prised at a paragraph jn a letter signed W. J, Clay, Mount Sowers, suggesting fcHatthe Prohibitionists call a meeting and return him the £4600 they took from him. I took a stroll through the township, expecting to find a hole in the ground at the site of the hotel. Judge of my surprise at seeing the building standing there, not a board moved, E.ot a pane of glass broken. I said to my self,'" r What on eapth is Mr Clay crying about ?" The No-Licehs*3vote hasuoitaj;sn one single thing from 1' any' hotel ■ fawners that they ever owned. The Licensing Act of 1881, by which most of th&' hotels fiVst G^fca^ued their licenses, states distinctly 'that no licence shap b£> granted to a house unless it can" be : shown that'there |s suffi cient business to enable the'owner t& make fh f#ir jiving without jbhp license, and £hat the liceiase i§ granted foy t|].e, convenience of thp public, ijowj Sir, the pepplp have decided by a large majority that they dq not want licenses granted. Tilts l)eing_ so, who has any right to complain ? o^'t^inly not the hotel owner, who only held his license for the public. Further, if the license was honestly obtained, the house \?ill still be needed by the public, and the owngr'tfill siili fca^p a living pins the .£lO per year he formerly 'paid fi»rl4s • Hogijs§ (which itself is more than some of us have to live on) and if after next Juaa ifcia found ' that the owner cannot make a living in the I hotsL that is a proof that the license should \ never have beou gK&ntgd, and the owner of tlie!house will b'e-id ;thd" same posipion as the other 6000 electors in' tpe coun'tyi' He will have to work for wha|t hb eats. Thank ing voii in anticipation.—l am, etc.,

Wakanui Road Board.

A meeting of the Wakanui Road Board was held on Saturday afternoon. Present — Mr P. Jones (chairman), D. Coohrane, D. Doak, James Allen, and A. 0. Cameron. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. CORRESPONDENCE. Correspondence was read as follows :•— From J. Hunt, drawing attention to the condition of the Wakanui Creek, which is often badly choked with dobris. On the motion of Mr J. Allen, it was decided to write to Sir T. Bullock lequest ing permission to remove willows and deepen the bed of the creek. j From the Department of Agriculture re the bird nuisance, and forwarding si list of the divisions of districts for approval.— Approved of. From A. D. Wallace, asking for extension of time for contract work.—Granted. TENDERS. The tender of A. Cochrane was accepted for contract No. 11 on Fairfield Road, at 4s 3d per chain. The offer of A. Cochrane to blind 280 ohains of shingling on the Seafield Road for £10 was accepted. ROLL ALTERATION. The Rev. Father O'Donnell wrote on behalf of the trustees of Murphy's estate, asking the Hoard to substitute the name of John Downie, in lieu of the trustees of P. Murphy, in respect of R.S 24981, and lots 31, 37, and 46, 50, and part Reserve 1771. The Clerk was instructed to make the alte ration as requested. THE BOABD'S COTTAGE. Mrs M. A. Patterson wrote, asking the Board to erect a small dairy on her pre mises belonging to the Board at River side.-The Board could not see its way to comply with -the request. EXTENSION OF. TIME. A letter was received from T. Cochrane, asking for extension of time.—The appli cation was not granted. ovebseeb's befort. The overseer's report was read and adopted. The matter of grubbing tussocks as referred to in the report, wa3 left in the ■ hands of the Clerk. ACCOUNTS. Accounts amounting to .£238 14s 8d were passed for payment. BIEDd' EGGS.

On the motion of Mr A. C. Cameron, it was decided to give prizes to the two boys bringing in most eggs for the season. HOLIDAYS. It was resolve*! that the office be closed from Wednesday, December 24th to January 2nd. The Board then adjourned.

THE LOCAL OPTION POLL

Ashburton.

IHE KE-COUNT.

The result of the re-count of the Local Option Poll for the Ashburton electorate, j which took place on Saturday, was an nounced about 5.30 in the afternoon as follows: — Kecount. First Declaration. For Continuance 1734 . 1730 Eeduction 2489 2499 No-License 2870 2878 Informal 125 Total vote 3 recorded 4625 4627 Mr C. D. Hardie was deputed by the Stipendiary Magistrate to represent him during the proceedings, and there was only one scrutineer, the Rev, E. Walker, repre senting the No-License party, the Licensed ; Victuallers not being represented. There I was uo difficulty with the papers and every thing went off smoothly, indeed.had it been otherwise the re-count could not have been completed with such expedition. It will be seen that there is very little difference between the t*vo counts, ' which reflects great credit on the Returning Officer and his staff.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

■Wellington, Dec. 7, Tho recount <>f Newtown local option poll was concluded last night. The result is that prohibition has beendeclaredcarried by four votes. The total number of valid votes cast was 4955. The voting was as follows.—r Continuance ... ... 1809 Reduction . ... ... 2778 No License .... ._ . The informal votes totalled 131. (Th© number of no-license votes has been omitted)

The Situation under No-license.

With the object of giving as much information as possible on the probable effect of " no-license " in this district, we are publishing a mimber of opinions which we have elicited from persons of all shades of opinion in various positions and in all parts of the district. The following are some of these opinions:—

A business gentleman whose daily avo cation bring him in close touch with the farmers, gives his ideas as follows: — Speaking as one—having a good deal to do with the farming community, T am sure that the carrying of No-license will have a good, and not a bad effect, it will make prac-r tically no difference to the farmers, coming to town, as speaking from experience as one that put in the best part of my life on a farm, farmers do not come to town as a rule but to do business, and they will do that now as before. As for them going to Ohristchurch to market they cannot afford the time, and will not, in my opinion, go to the. trouble. Then, as far. as the town goes, it must make a big difference to the amount of bad debts, etc., on thfi tradesmen^ books, as working men cannot afford to spend 10s or so.a week on drink out of their weekly wages and keep a house and pay rent, etc.. at the present high rate of living. I feel that the open bar and the " shouting" system ig responsible for the great bulk of the drinking habits of our working men, and now No-license is carried that evil will t>e done away with. The value of hote,l Dvdperty 'will d.ec,re,ase, on th.c other hand, all property adjoinicg hotel premise! will inc.re.ase in value, and aq to some extent th,at wilVniake tip for the loss of value to the borough. But this is the lowest way to look at it. There is very little doubt but that a great deal of the sorrow and misery existing (and there is a lot of that gven in Ashburton) will b,e done a.way with I under th.c new. sfsata pfthtogq, I Mr M. Dighy, the \yell-know.n brewer, on being visited by our representative, said that Ue would have to close up his premises. His plant, of course, would be of no use to him. He further pointed out the injustice of the law as it stands at present^ whereby outside brewers can send beer in certain quantities into this electorate and be is not permitted to sell any. He could sell at Geraldine or Rakaia, where be would find opposition. Under those conditions it would not-pay hina to carry on his business. Ha' considers that some compensation should be paid to those whose business is lost "to them', say up to half the valuation.

The Tinwald Racing Club receive about £\0 or £12 for the licensed booth on New Yearis Day. Their jncome wquid be Jess by that amount under rio-Uc,ense.. The A. and P. Association received £M 10s fqr their booths on the Show ground on fche days qf thejr last Sljaw, When con ditional licenses were not granted some few years back, tb,e Association had refresh ments on the ground which were distributed gratis to those who wanted ff a drap a 1 the j cratur." How they will manage under no license remains to be seen.

The Government's Policy.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. Auckland, Dec. 7 Mr Witheford, M.Ff.R., has received the following telegram from the Premier:—

Settlement of the people on the land is still the alpha and omega of the. Govern ment policy, and it will be achieved in a satisfactory degree. Public notification of the fact that land is open for selection will, to some ext'<nt, alleviate the situation. Settlement aud partial surveys are arranged for. Every bona fide application for land will be met."

The Venezuelan Difficulty.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—-Copy right. London, Dec. 6 It is expected that if Germany's ulti matum is ignored Puerto Cubello aud La Guayra will be seized until the Customs has defrayed the debt of £120,000, and thafc England will act similarly. The South Atlantic European Squadrons and American Navy aie manoeuvring in the Caribbean Sea, the New York newspapers declare, in connection with the Venezuelan difficulty. The warship Indefatigable has arrived at La Guayra. .

The Education Bill.

United Press Association—By Eleorric Telegraph—Copyright.

London, December 6

In the House of Lords the Earl of Spen cer moved and Lord Rosebury and the Earl of Beauchamp supported the rejection of the Education Bill.

. An animated debate followed on theßill, which was read a second time by 147 votes to 37.

The Archbishop of Canterbury made a strong speech in support of the measure. He suddenly swayed and s&nk to his seat in the middle of a sentence. The Bishops of London and South port (sic Sonthwark) rushed to assist him. The Archbishop of Canterbury, however, unaided, by a su preme effort, rose and completed the sen tence, and again fell back, the collapse be-, ing entirely due to weakness of the legs. The Archbishop of York assisted him out.

Mutiny at Sea.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph-Copyright London, Dec. 6

Captain Peattie, of the Liverpool ship Leicester Castle, reported at Queenstown that three Americans, whom he engaged at San Francisco, mutinied three hundred miles northward of Pitcairn Island. They shot him in the breast and arm, and killed the second officer. The three men disap peared on a frail raft during the night and were doubtless drowned. .

The South African Party.

United Press Association — By Elects! Telegraph—Copyright Capetown, Deo. 5 The Afrikander Bond's new name—the South African party—is a mere signboard to conceal the fact that the real aims of the organisation are unaltered. The Bond has been retained as a sub-division for the purposes of Cape politics. The more gene ral organisation known as the South African party is already seeking to foster the growth of the anti-Imperial party anioDgthe Uitlanders in Johannesburg, but with little successs so far.

Prohibition In Ontario.

United Press Association—Py E'ectrio Telegraph—Copyright Ottawa, December 6. The referendum taken in Ontario did not yield a sufficient majority to enforce pro hibition.

In order, t"> carry prohibition half thp voting strength of the province, or 212,723 votes had t'« be cast in its favour. In 1894, when the last provincial plebiscite was taken, the prohibitionists came within 20,000 votes of the required number.

Eecepiion to Cardinal Moran.

United Press Association—Hy Electric Telegraph—Copyright . Sydney, Dec. 6.

Cardinal Moran was enthusiastically welcomed. There was an imposing proces sion of Irish Guilds and Societies from the Quay through the principal streets to the Cathedral, where a thanksgiving service was held, and numerous addresses of wel come were presented, the heads of the Roman Church participating.

The Pacific Cable.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, Dec. 5, In the House of Commons, Mr Austen Chamberlain, the Postmaster-General, de tailed the tests made in connection -with the Pacific Gable, and added that the results had exceeded the anticipations of export cable witnesses. The Cable Committee had. been indefatigable in their efforts. Lonpon, December 6 Mr Austen Chamberlain further stated that the tests between Vancouver and "Panning Tsland showed that eighty-five letters per minute could be transmitted with hand working, ! one hundred with automatic curb working, and one hundred and eighty-eig-hfc with duplex automatic curb working.

Scene in the French Cham ber.

1} oited Press A ssociation — By "Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Paris, Deo. 7. In the Chamber of Deputies, an inter pellation, on behalf of the Nationalists, ac cused M; Valle, Minister of Justice, of dis missing tlj© Magistrate, Lemercler, forbear he wmud arrest the Hpmbeyt3, the notorious ' swindlers, M. Valle retorted that Frederick Hum bert was a Boulangist. M Constant, a Socialist, shouted, " Its a. lie." M. Valle thereupon left the Tribune. MYveton, a Nationalist, insulted by a gesture on the part of M. Valle,- was about to assault him, This caused the Natidpa- ' lists and Radicals to leave their seats, and I a scrimmage followed ip front of the tn bune, characterised by mach hustling and shouting. The sittings was suspended. ' Later the Chamber expelled MM. 'Con-^ stant and Yveton. - ••;«■> •• "\

M Y'vetoh sent his seconds to M. Valle.

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THIS ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1902



P. FESLUMa _ «*■ ■ FAKMERB I [TllrlE recent wet weather will necessitate increased attention to your Sheep and Ijainb3. Do not neglect them by allowing them to suffer feora Scour or Lung-Worm. Joseph Ford's Scour and Lung-worm Mixture, Is an acknowledged cure for both Scour and Lungworra and its use greatly im proves the tone and condition of Sheep and Lambs. The following are the opinions of two of our well-known breeders who use FORD'S MIXTURE :- Buccleuch Station, Mount Somers, 14th March, 1902. Mb F. Feekiman, Ashburton. Dear Sir,—Ee Joseph Ward's Scour and Lung-Worm Mixture.—For many years past I have heard good reports attending the use of the above drench, but until this season I have not had occasion to put it to the practical test. Early in the season my lambs wore scouring badly and in some cases before the usual outward appearances of Scour were apparent, some of the biggest and fattest of them had died. I obtained sufficient' Mixture from you to drench 3000 lambs, and from the results obtained, I consider that it is impossible for me to gpsak too highly of it. At a cost of about l|d per head to drench, it has been the means of saving many of my lambs which were worth 12s 6d each. lam so satisfied ■with my experiment, that I intend to use Joseph Fard'a Mixture as often aa I may have occasion to deal with Scour or a thrift leea condition in my flock, and I can con fidently recommend any farmer whose Sheep or Lambs are suffering from either^of the above causes to use Ford's Mixture. Me will be well paid for his outlay. Yourß faithfully, (Sgd) E. GATES. Ashburton, January 10th, 1902. Mb,F. Fsbbiman, Ashburton,— Dear Sir,—Re Joseph Ford's Scour and Lung-Worm Mixture. — Last seaso \ I j drenchen 450 of my Stud Lambs with the above drench. They had commenced to noour suddenly, and I had already lost ten by death. I drenched the whole lot once and they commenced to improve right away. A week after drenching they were totally different sheep. The best proof that I can give of the drench is that I We this season drenched the whole ■-F <• y nock whether they sho»e>i sign* o or n>», as I consider it improve- on- <n" vigour of the -hf i recommend anyone m.«.' that are n»fc -loinu w.'. »■ >■»><•"» with the abovo Mixtui c. Yours faithfully, (Sgd) T. E. UPTON. P. FEKRIMAN. Patentee and Proprietor. " BUSINESS NOTICES. SPECIAL to .Bayers of Ready-made CLOTHING. L~:O:- T>EING considerably OVERSTOCKED IN Boys,' Ytutlis' and Men's READY-MADE CLOTHING, WE WILL OFFER i During DECEMBER the whole of our stock of these Goods, together with a number of lines IN Boots and Shoes, AT SPECIAL SiLE TRICES. See our Door Display for Bargains ASHBURTON DRAPERY CO Burnett Street. jjjjj^= null Helpless with fp Rheumatism ■ You've tried liniments and prescriptions 'without result. °GXJSt:E YOURSELF with THE 9REAT ... CANADIAN... SEAWEED CURE. A medicine and ' ' Not a liniment. A Quick and Permanent Cure. SOX.S BY ALL DEALERS At 3/6 r*R Bottle. Sole Agent for Australasia: GEO. W. WILTON, Wellington. H GKESHAM, SUEGEON AND MECHANICAL DENTIST. By Examination, October, 1897. F* IGHT years experience with E. G. and i F. W. Gresham, Dentists, Dunedin and Invercargill. Has commenced practige ia rooms upstairs from the entrance to Thomas' Auction Booms, Burnett Street. Stoppragsin Gold, Amalgam, and Cement. Grold and Poroelain crowns made; also sets -of teetii with Vuleauite and Porcelain gums. <Gaß administered. All work guaranteed. Hotjbs os 1 Attendance —9 a.m. —5 p.m. Private .Residence- Care Mrs Gbant, Wills gtrsst.



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