CHINESE GENTLEMEN

It will be new to some to learn that the Chinese is a man of remarkably re fined and testhetic ideas. The type of cultiv^t^dL.man,...as Represented in the novelS'airm%oetry','is one who retires from official life to some quiet hillside temple, where he sits at an open case ment gazing oat on the quiet trees and listening to the songs ef'birds. ISow this is an idyllic type*'rWe among nations. The Chinese haw a grand old literature, and philosophic books by the side o£ which Plato and he Memorabilia of Socrates seem more brochures. For their traditions are very old, very theoretical. Bar birous traditions grown up in the rough, practice of life are more easily displaced, than those which have their roots embedded in-an aricient but ever green philosophical literature. But when the public examinations, on which success in life depends, shall cease, no matter by what blow, to confine them selves to Chinese classics alone, then gentleman John will become as labor ious, docile, and enterprising in modern war and finance and policy, and mili tary and industrial methods of training, as humble coolie John already is in shop-keeping in San. Francisco and Australia and the Straits. Then we Bhall have to look out I believe that China is irresistibly the coming race. Britishers insist on shooting-boots and nothing to do with natives. In stead of being of no importance, per sonal appearance and dress is every thing on a first introduction among Chinese, just as it is elsewhere ; and Chinese favourably impressed, and not insulted by disregard of convenances, can be pleasant hosts.

New Settlement Scheme

America is a big country, with an immenbe population —a country in ■which during the present century various schemes of land settlement have been tried, some with partial success, but not a few with lamentable failure, Just now a new departure is being made in settlement that may j turn out a success, if the people will hold together, co-operate a much as i possible, " give and take " as the say ing goes, and carry out the doctrine of "doing unto others," etc.; in other wards, if they will allow "sweet reasonableness" to permate and guide their motives and actions. This new experiment of settling upon land, which is being carried out in Michigan, will be watched with con siderable interest, not only in the States, but in these coionies ; for if it should happen to realise the expec tations of its founder or founders, other settlements may be started on the same lines in various places. Briefly, the following is an outline of the movement:—The settlement, to be called Hiawatha, is to be established under the principle or arrangement of product sharing, as distinct from profit sharing. It is not to be a communism, according to the ordinary meaning of that term, because it involves no com munity of goods, nor interference with families, Every family is to have its own home, and manage its own domestic affairs. Private property will not be interfered with, and in every way will be protected. The ex periment is Lased upon the proposition and understanding that settlers shall join their capital in order to purchase and own together the machinery—farming orotherwise—and materials necessary for production, and that, working together, each shall have a share of what is produced, the share being determined by the labour, etc., of the producer. "It is a doctrine of this association that there is no other hasia for ownership than that of pro duction, or on hone-t exchange of absolute equivalents, anrt that all busi ness transactions which involve the obtaining of something for nothing are essentially wrong, and that all property richts based on such transactions are morally voR" The parties who have joined together to car 7 out this new experiment of settling upon land, in sist that each man has naturally a right to what his own labor may pro duce, and that by no trick of commerce nor scheme of exchange can he evei establish a property right in anything which represents no effort of his own At this newly-formed village or settle ment in Michigan, there were, accord ing to late reports, 37 men with theii families—l2s people altogether. S( far as trades are con nerned, they appeal to be a very mixed lot, for amongsi them are masons, carpenters, brick makers, fanners, engineers, printers teachers, clergymen, typewriters, dress makers?, blacksmiths, shoemakers, saw yers, and tanner*. The Associatior now owns upwards of eight thousauc acres of land, and the people have been at work building houses, clearing land, and planting crops. There were 150 acres of land under cultivation Of stock, they had seventy head oj cattle and thirty horses. They hac got together the who'e of the utensils and machinery required for_ farming, including ploughs, harrows, discs, mow icg machines, and binders. They had also a sawing mill for cutting timber for the erection of house-, shops, and barns. Th?y were very busy con structing buildings for' new families, who were joining the movement as fast as it was possible to provide for them. la the settlement they had already started the manufacture of their own booti and shoes. Some knitting was also being done. In fact, _ several useful employments were being de veloped. According to the principles agreed to by the Association, the sale or use of intoxicants, as well as gambling and its allied vices, are for bidden, while the people have joined in a declaration of common faith, and unanimously voted to make their Association emphatically a religious body. _^___

TffiT ASHbtJRTOK (ttJAßblAl*: MONDAt, MA* 13, 1896.

Printed wad published bj \he Ashburton Publishing Company, Ltd «t. th« «te»m DrintinF office, Burnett Street 4shburton MONDAY, May 13. 18W.



TRESPASS NOTICE. j ANY person trespassing on the Rivers dale Estate, Tinwald, after this date in pursuit of game or otherwise, WILL BE PROSECUTED. J. R. WILLIAMS, | gg Manager. IHE PALATINE INSURANCE COMPANY, Limited. Head Office—Manchester. Capital £1,500,000. WE have this day appointed MB A.LBERT ROBERTS, of West street, Agent for Ashburton. Fire risks accepted at the lowest current rate ß . ARTHUR BADDELEY, Manager for New Zealand. Christchurch, January 14,1895. 2j* TO SHEEPOWNERS. REDUCTION IN PRICE OF BROOKE'S "PERFECT 1' SHEEP DIP TO FIVE SHILLINGS PER GALLON MAKES 1000 GALLONS WASH FOR FIFTY SHILLINGS. Just Landed, Material for 10,000 GALLONS OF DIP Delayed in Shipment. 0. M. BROOKE, CHBISTCHURCH OFFICE -138 CASHEL STREET. FACTORIES ASHBURTON AND WOOLSTON IMPORTANT TO FARMERS? D. CLARKE'S CARBOLIZED Wheat Protector HAS BEEN USED FIFTY YEARS WITH UNDEVIATINC SUCCESS. TT has been amply proved by the Testi JL, monials of thousands of the Firs' Practical Agriculturists in England, ai well as by dozens ot farmers in the Ash burton District, that this preparatioi materially assists the germination of th< se9d, causing the young plant to come uj much sooner, and grow more vigorously protects it to maturity from the ravage: of the Slug. Gktjb, and Wireworm, add: firmness to the straw to support the ear Seed dressed with this preparation maj remain for any length of Hme wifchou sustaining injury, and invariably PRODUCES WHEAT PERFECTLY FREE FROM SMUT, And of greater value than that grown fron seed dressed with other preparations Local and provincial testimonials can bi seen at my office. HENBY~ZANDER, SOLE AGENT FOR, ASHBURTON COUNTY. 4*lß A ndrew Orr, WHOLESALE & RETAIL DRAPER NEW SEASONS GOODS. -jITARVJBLLOUS A SSORTMENI In Every Department, THE DRESS DEPARTMENT shows up Splendidly in all that is Nev and Fashionable. THE MILLINERY DEPARTMENT is Stocked with all the Newest shapes ir Hats, Flowers, Feathers, Ribbons, Jet Bonnets, etc. Ladies' Corsets in graat variety ; V and N Featherbone, Cestus, Durable Corded Zone and the P.D. ALSO, ■j CASE LADIES' UMBRELLAS, -*- splendid value. MEN'S CLOTHING. Grand Show of Kaiapoi and Roslyn Suits Lambs-wool Pants, Shirts and Socks in great variety. inn FAIRS OF MOSGIEL lv/VI BLANKETS WJ be Opened in a few days, manufactured to my own order in the ASHBURTON MILL. BEAUTIFUL GOODS. FLOOR CLOTHS, LINOLEUMS, CARPETS, WINDOW HOLLANDS, Ere Inspection Invited. PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES. ANDREW ORR.



-r;OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT. l «"'■'•■■ ■■"■ ; '" '■;' ''•*' ' MR,<5 ADAMS, while thanking her many friends and customers, begs to inform ineV that the Misses Abash have taken the late far.cy repository as a DK'isSMAKI^-ff V KNITTING EttTABLISHMEKr. MRS /DAMS still retains the Agency for WeigelV Paper Patterns, and Dye Works, M»d R'giMry Office for Servants. SAUNDEES' BUIJbDIN&S.



PUBLIC NOTICES. DRAWING ANEHpAINTIie CLASSES. Mr W7H. Talt, n ARTIST, O.S.A. , LASSES ARE HELD EVERY - TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THUBSDAY and SATURDAY, In che above Subjects. A special redaction is made to teachers, _ pupil t< achers, and pupils actually attend ing a public school, For card of terms, apply to Me W. H. ~| Collins, or at Studio* care Mr H. A. v Gates, School of Music, Ashburton. Pupils prepared for Examination in Plain and Solid Geometry, Model Drawing * and Perspective. B. MURRAY & SON. 1 WATCHMAKERS & JEWELLERS, i ] GOLDSMITHS & OPTICIANS, i EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. i ■ i "FUNDING we are very much 'J! OVERSTOCKED WITH ENGLISH WATCHES, Consequent on the prevailing depres sion, and the simultaneous arrival of several large orders Irom England, we are determined, in order to reduce, to OFFER TO THE PUBLIC ENGLISH WATCHES At Prices that will just CLEAR OOST. I This is an opportunity not to be missed, and will enable anyone to obtain a FIRST CLASS AND RELIABLE WATCH AT LESS THAN LONDON PRICES; Hundreds of Pounds worth of English Watches at Prices to Clear Cost. WATCHES FOR THE FARMER i WATCHES FOR ROUGH WORK WATCHES FOR THE MECHANIC WATCHES FOR THE SHOPKEEPER WATCHES FOR OFFICE WORK LADIES' WATCHES GENTS' WATCHES A printed guarantee with every Watch 5 A LARGE AND VALUABLE SELECTION OF CLOCKS, GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY, STERLING SILVER, AKD ELECTBO-PLATED GOODS, AND OPTICS, ALWAYS IN STOCK. SPECIALLY REDUCED IN PRICE FOR TWO MONTHS ONLY, ALL WORK GUABANTEED. ONLY PRACTICAL AND experienced workmen ;f.kployed E. W. HANIHJEH. j AM A CASH BUYER OF GOOD HEAVY Oaten Sheaf Chaff AT CURRENT RATES- Sacks supplied by me. I have several lots of TURNIP 3to sell. I am appointed AGENT for lioiisoji'g Ainuiiiino, a splendid Drench for Scour in Lambs or Sheep. This Drench is largely used in the North Island, and has given the greatest satisfaction to the largest flockowners, One Gallon is sufficient to dose Eighty Sheep or One Hundred and Sixty Lambs. E. W. HANMER, i West Street, April 17,1695.



Musical A CARD Mrs A, C. Claridge, TEACHER OF ANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBCJRTON. "Term Commences January 14. TERMS ON APPLICATION. [a card. MISS K. DICKINSON will be prepared to receive Pupils for the Violin, commencing from April 22. Please t-ddress, Box 87. Ashburton. 4145 ~~~THE VIOLIN. tyflSS BESSIE SIMMONDS JjL Teacher of the Violin, BAUNDERS 1 BUILDINGS, ABHBURTON. MUSIC. MISS CABSON HAS Resumed Teaching Pianoforte and Organ and will be able to give her whole attention to her Pupils. For terms, etc., apply to Mrs Alcoen, Have- Lock Sfcreet, or at residence, William Street. Pupils could be boarded If re quired. 4 14 maSofob3cb~Smuebioan organ, and theory of MUSIC. Mrs Bowman Fox, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, (No. 6 Entrance up Photographer's Staircase), and Trevorton. SECOND QUARTER Commences Apr! 17, 1895 4-7 Llewellyn Owen, PIANOFORTE, SINGING, & HARMONY THE NEW TERM HAS JUST COMMENCED. INTENDING PUPLILS kindly com municate as early as possible. Theoretical Class for Preparation ol Junior Intermediate and Senior Examina tion of the Trinty Collage, London, meets on SATURDAY MORNING at 8,30 a.m, ADDRESS, BOX 80, ASHBURTON. Business Notice. EXTRACTED HONEY. PETER ANDERSON'S NEW SEA SON'S EXTRACTED HONKY ii now ready, and is the best sample hi Apiary has yielded since its establtehmen SAVen years ago. Sold In 121b and 3011 tins, and by the hundredwei ht. HAKATERE APIARY, Hampstead. Brand—St. Andrew's Crosa (red). COAL | MOUNT SOMERS j COAI CO4L I HOUSEHOLD | CO A] COAL r[" HIS well'known and favorite House » hold Coal is now delivered at th following rates per 4 ton truck — Westerfield Kailway Station, 15s pc ton, freight paid Ashburton Railwa Station, 16s per ton, freight paid 5 Meth yen, 19a 6d, freight paid. All orders must be accompanied b; cheque or P.O. order. GEORGE PARK, Mount Somers. R. B. EESTELL, COMMISSION AGENT, ARCADE AGENT for Walter A. Wood Mowe and Reaper Manufacturing Com pany, Colonial Mutual Life Assuranc Sdciely, Limited. Office of Allanc Assuranca Company. Tradesmen's Books kept, Debts collected IN THE ESTATE OP THE LATE DR TWEED. ALL ACCOUNTS OWING to th Estate of the late Dr Twee: must be PAID PROMPTLY, and Mi R. B. Restbll has been authorised to COLLECT the same. His receipt will b a sufficient discharge. JESSIE G. TWEED, 3 99 Executrix late J. M. Tweed, ASHBURTON EXPRESS ENGINEERING & CYCLE WORKS BEFORE Buying Jiggers elsewhen see above firm's New Stock of up tt date Humbers, Premiers, Raleighs Australs j also, our own Express. We are now offering the Very Latesi Machines and on easiest terms with t guarantee for twelve months, tyres in eluded, all Dunlop Tyres from £19. We would also call attention to <;ht fnct that we are still carrying on oui Engineering business, Horse-shoeing, Wheelwrighting, etc, Prams repaired on short notice. Guns, Locks, Safes, Die Sinking, Brands, Stencils, etc. Landells and Preston, Burnett Street, Ashburton. SMOKE THE NEW VENUS Dark Aromatic Plug Tobacco. THE CELEBRATED & BEST BRAND MANUFACTURED FROM CHOICEST VIRGINIA LEAF. MRS LITTLEJOHN, COSTUMIER, THE TRIANGLE. PLATES AND DESIGNS of latest j*. English and French Work, includ ing the last of WORTH'S PRODUCTIONS, As shown In "THE QUEEN," "MYRA'S," " WELDON'3," bio., NOW Otf VIEW



GUARANTEE. William Sparrow g tTTARANTEKS to give the Best Quality Tweeds and Coatings that money can UT procure at the following prices :— BEST QUALITX TWEED SAC SUrT £3 15a bEST QUALITY TWEED TROUSERS.., . f,J ?« BE T QUALITY BOUGH SERGE SAC y-^ 15* ,- BEST QOALITT WILSON'S BANNOCKBURN SAO SUIT £3 15s BEST QUALITY NO. 4 FOXES SERGE SAO SUIT ... £3 12b 8d BEST QUALITY WORSTED COATING (Bound), \£i with BEST TROUSERING J Remember these Prices are for High Claw Workmanship. No Inferior or second class work turned out. FIT AND STYLE A SPECIALTY. WILLIAM SPARROW, EAST STREEjT. m. N. B.—l have not Imported any new and Improved Botch Making Machinery into the Trade. WINTER SEASOST, 1895. Every Department Now Full. NOVELTIES IN DRESSES, AND DRESS TRIMMINGS, MANTLES, JACKETS, AND MACINTOSHES, MILLINERY AND UNDEKOLOIHING. 1 . *o>k9 . ■ "'■ «Ut BEST VALUE PROCURABLE IN BLANKETS AND FLANNELS, FLANNELLETTES AND SHIRTINGS, HOSIERY AND GLOVES SPECIAL. 5 Oasea Women's Slippers, l<3d to Is 6d 4 Cases Women's and Children's Boots 43 Boxes of Velveteens from Is 6d 14 Pieces, "New Designs" in CJilcloths and Linoleums. MITCHELL & TURNER- L j ASHBU.BTON, APRIL 23, 1895. WINDING UP BUSINESS. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, WE beg to return our sincere thanks for the very liberal patronage accorded - us since opening in Ashburton. Our main object in opening a Branch in your town was to show you what sterling value we give for ready cash, and we feel surd, from the large trade which we have done with you, that you have appreciated our efforts. "We intend CLOSING THIS BRANCH at an early date, expecting that your future orders will be posted direct to us at Christchurch, where they will receive the personal attention of the firm, and will be forwarded to your address, carriage paid. It is not our inten tion to return the Ashburton Stock ta Christ church, preferring to realise upon it here. Extra assistance will be engaged, as we wish to CLEAR THE ENTIRE STOCK BY THE MIDDLE OF MAY, Special inducements will be offered to buyers of large as well as 1 small parcels. Parties furnishing, or those wanting to lay in a good winter's supply of Clothing, Dresses, and the thousand and one items comprising the Stock, should pay us an early visit —as the Stock has just been re plenished with a large consignment of the newest Goods, through the Christchurch House direct from London. TERMS CASH. NO BOOKING. G. L BEATH AND GO ASEBURTON. W. H. COLLINS & CO THE [CHEAPEST HOUSE EOR AMMUNITION. ( GUNS. GUNS. X* U N . S, O INGLE Barrel Guns with MARTINI ACTION, Quick Firing—Special Valee SMOKELESS Cartridges are the BEST-at Wholesala Prices. POWJDER. SHOT. CAPS. SPORT FOR LADIES AND GENTLEMEN. W. EC- COLLINS <fc CO MERCHANTS AND IMPOBTEB3,



Latest Gold Discovery. 6>ea/ /tosA to the Fields. WHILE the people have been seeking other SHORES in search of GOLD, a rich Discovery has been made in THIS CITY, that will bring JOY to the INHABITANTS. -Foß- j. mh:llor LEAD, WASTE (Late Bishop,) NOT, follow Zealandia Boot Store. want WHO nas discovered that he can give better VALUE for 14t than jiqttj than any ordinary SHOP for 20s. J.M.has just bought for CASH £900 worth of NEW .„ UIV GOODS for £600. He is now prepared to sell CHEAPER Aa MAY. THAN EVER FOR CASH. SMALL NOTE lii^ LINES. \ Men's Bluchers, from 4s lid; women's slippen, Is 6d; children's shoes, Is 3d ; youths' school boots 10-3,4* YOU PROFITS nd, women's lasting slippers, 2s lid ; men's shoes, 7s 6d; men's tan shoes, 7s 6d; women's slippers, 3s, cost WASTK 4s; women's ES, usual price 10s 6d now 7s 6d; girls AND best kid shoes, 5s 6d; maids' best kid boots 10s, bow 6s; Yon men's boots 12s 6d, sow 8s 6d. OUICK STACKS OF OTHER LINES AT THE SAME ILL W CUTTING PRICKS. „ w - WAN*. RETURN INSPECTION INVITED. N.B.—All repairs left in our ohaige will be neatly sad promptly executed. NOTE ADDRESS, J. Mellor, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. I ' ■■■ """ ' !'' "————J————————' ■■ [ ' HOW CAN I SAVE MONEY? rpHIS question is often asked by the thrifty housewife. THE REPLY IS by shopping for Groceries, Bread, Cake, Crockery, Tinware, Brushware, etc, at JOSEPH TAYLOR'S, East Street. By the CASH System you can save 25 per cent. No bad debts. Clerks, or Booking to pay for. The very best Goods obtainable at CASH PRICES. Best Auckland Sugar, No. 1 quality in 701b bags Best Auckland Syrup In tins of 21b, 41b, 71b, 141b, 561b Best black Horse Salt in cwt bags, or smaller quantities Best fine ground Saltpetre Moir's Oat Meal, this Season's, in 251b bags Thomas' and Rollitt's Flour, in 251b, 501b, 1001b, 2001b bags 150 per cent. Test Kerosene. The Best Bread in Ash bar ton 5d per Loaf, Block Cake, currant and plain, 6d per Ib, Cakes, Pastry, Buns and Scones fresh daily. Orders delivered by Cart on the Shortest Notice. —JUST TiFpORTED— English Vinegar, 6d per bottle English Sauce, 4£d per bottle Best Tomato Sauce, in pints, 8d per bottle JOSEPH TAYLOR, GROCERY AND BREAD STORES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. ON Account of the Distress of Trade, we have decided to go out of business Con sequently we shall offer the whole of Our Stock of DBiPfiHY, CLOTBIira * BOOTH, ON Saturday Next, April 27, AND FOLLOWING DAYS. WE must realise, as we are losing money every day, and we think the first loss Lite best. Our Creditors are clamoring for their money, and to pay them we must sacrifice our Stock. We don't intend to make a bogus sale ;we want;aoney, and to get it we know we must make a considerable reduction|in ouriprioes, to. command ft ready sale. We close on THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, APRIL 25 A*D 26, in order to mark down the Stock. DON'T FORGET SATURDAY [NEXT. Bring your money, and for every pound your spend you will save at least tea shillings. W. W- SPENCEE & CO.. ARCADE HOUSE. URNETT STREET, CARPETS, LINOLEUMS, RUGS, MATS, etc., AT T. H. UNDRILL & Cos. JUST landed, a choice assortment of the above, to be sold at the Lowest «*■ Possible Prices. Also a shipment of Best Kapok for BEDS, PILLOWS, CUSHIONS, etc J?hose requiring warm beds for the Winter would do well in getting our prices We have also a Large Stock of IRON and BRASS BEDSTEADS from JBIO 10s to 25i. Austrian, American, and Colonial CHAIRS. FURNITURE of all kinds, our own make. PICTURE FRAMING to suit all Pictures. —NOTE THE ADDRESS— KEXT BUILDING SOCIETY, TANCRED STREET,