English the Universal Language

HOW IT IS BECOMING THE TONGUE OF THE WORLD.

The English language is conquering the world* At least a little study of the advancement that it has made in the kit century or so would seem to indicate some such conclusion. In the eleventh century there were only •boot two millions who spoke English. Two centuries later there were but three millions. In the fifteenth cen tury only four millions spoke English. The grow oh had been only about half * million per century from the eleventh to the thirteenth, but then the growth became much more rapid. By the ■ixteenth there wrre six millions speak ing English, by the seventeenth eight million five hundred thousand, and ihBB came the first great leap, when tfat md of the eighteenth century found twtnty-on» million eight hun dred thousand persona (speaking Eng lish, And at the present day, as well as can bo calculated, tha English language it the native tongue of one hundred and sixteen million persons. What are the causes of this great) development of the English tongue? One undoubtedly is the spread of the English-speaking people all over the world, Another cause is the ease with which English is learned by the foreigner, English grammar is nothing when compared with French, German, or «ny other grammar of European nations, and, besides, wherever English influence has spread—and it has spread around the world—the Englishman imposes his language upon the peoples with whom he has to do.

M Jean Finot admits this growing supremacy of the English language in a clever article in La Revue dcs Hevues, and laments the loes which the French have to show. In the fifteenth century it was confidently expected that French would become the universal language. It waa the literary lan gn»g«, the languaga of the courts, of diplomats, of commerce all over Europe, tad this waa the case up to the middle of the eighteenth century. A man who kn*v French could then travel comfortably all over Europe, certain of being understood wherever he went. At the end of the fifteenth century there were only ten million persons who spoke German, and hardly three who spoke Bussian, but at the close of the eighteenth thirty millions spoke German and thirty-one Russian,

When the nineteenth century dawned French and Russian claimed an equal number of adherents ; German was just behind them ; then came {Spanish, English, and Italian in order. The downfall of Napoleon, i* changing the map of the world, changed its languages, England, the conqueror, then ascended to the supreme place, and Russia, too, that took part in the conquest, rose during the century to command 85,000,000 adherents. Ger many is not far behind with 80,000,000, but France has only 58,000,000.

Thrse figures at the same time indi cate the expansion of the different nations. Linguistic victories represent colonial victories, for it is certain that among these six nations, the English and the Russian have ■ colonized with greatest success, To study the English coionfee, a map of the world is neces sary : and the Russians have followed

the English tongue. Too young Egyp tians have abandoned the study of French for that of English, very closely being followed in turn by the Germans.

France is losing ground even in those places where ehe was once su preme. In Algeria, where itj was hoped to make French the leading ton gae, Arabi.j is spoken. On the Congo, is Senegal, and the Soudan, there is a perfect babel of African tongues. The Armenians were almost French, but now they have turned toward Eng land, nnd are fast learning English ; and Russia, taking her part in Syria, is introducing her language through a number of schools scattered all over her domain.

In Belgium, where the population wai divided equally between the French, German and Flemish tongues tome twenty years ago, in 1893 those ■peaking Flemish or German outnum bered those speaking French by over half a million in a population of seven million and a half. The best proof that Franc* has lost ground altogether in retaining its hold on the language of diplomacy was ehown at the tats Feaca Congress at The Hague, where English was widely spoken. The Eng lish Foreign Office has long abandoned the custom of using French in its com munications with foreign arabassaderg. The latest commercial treaty between Mexico and China was written in Eng« Hub, although a century ago French woald have bean the language used — i>a% ffews Weekly.

Members Wives

Under date August 8, the Hon Mr Ward, Minister for Railways, has ad dressed the following circular to mem bers of Parliament :-— " Sir, —>I have the honour to inform you that the Government have decided to issue free passei over the Government; railways to the wives of members of the Legis lature, available from a week before the session opens until a week after the close ef the session. The passes will be issued by the General Manager of Railways on application of members. The existing concession in railway lares to the unmarried daughters and unmarried hods of members of the Legislature for the purpose of visiting Wellington during the session will re mam in operation."

THEyASHBUETON: GUARDIAN: MONDAY, AUGUST IS, im

Printed and published by ALFRED JOHSf TyBBELL-BAXTBB, of WiHs street wert, for the Proprietors, Robert Bill Mid Henry Adam Maokay, at their Printing Office, Burnett Street, Aehburton, MONDAY, AUGUST 51, 19QQ,



11 OtrBSEi.VBs as Othkr Bbb Us."— Our friends are generally too polite to tell us our fauha ; but they seldom fail to observe the fit and style of our olothe3. Young men who want to make good impressions, must bear in mind that *' appearance goes a long way." An ill-fitting auit is uncomfortable, and an *' eye-sore "to your friends. Don't risk it! If you area stranger here, the first well dressed citizen you meet will gladly direct you to " The Leading Tailors where you will always find a large assortment of ' Up to date" suitings to select from, and where yon can always depend on getting ■atiefnotion. The large and still Increasing { business done by Messrs Cramhbad and Bbrbtmam speaks volume?. This firm has jmt imported ptobabijr the finest stock of new seasons tailoring goods ever shown in Aihburton, including a beautiful range of the oew rain proof Beavers and Meltons for Covertoo&ts and Chesterfield overcoats, both Ikihioßftkle sad durable.



WANTED KNOVta— That we hay just opened our final Shipment of heavy Flannelettes for this Season, and we are pleased to say that oar buyers has secured them at old Prices. Sea the value* —Mitohbix& Turner.



RELIEVE FEVEJaiSH HEAT; PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. Preserve a healthy state of tlia consti tution during the period of Teething, IhQ words "JOHN STEED MAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY," Are engraved on tha Government Stamp affixed t* each Packet. K«noDthorne. Prosser and 00. Agents OHBAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MQUIT SOMERS COAL. OUTPUT haa Trebled daring the hi twelve months > VS IS UBBi) EVERYWHERE. Tbii Coal te the Best and Cheapest Steam \ad Household Coal in the market, Used Id the Woollen Factory and Gante oury Flour Mills, GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES TO GL T. PAKK, MOUNf SOMERS.



GL MEDDINS "THE PEOPLE'S IRONMONGER Opposite Arcade, Burnebb Street, INVITES parbioular attention to his Stock of Goods especially suitable for the Spring Season, including GARDENING TOOLS of every description. Garden Spades and Rakes, Garden Hoes and Forks, Dutch Hose, Garden Trowels, Hedge Shears, Weeding Forks, etc, etc. India Robber Hose Pipe. TOOLS! TOOLS! TOOLS! j In Carpenters' and Farmers' Tools I i have the best selection in Ashburton | Coanty, at my well known prices, which I are the lowest. j BUILDERS' IRONMONGERY Of every description, at bedrock prices, ncluding Locks of all kinds, Hinges, Screws, Brass Goods, REGISTER •JRATES, MANTELPIECES, etc. AGENT for the following Makers' rIANGES :—Shaoklock's Okion, Baning* ham's Zealandia, Scott's Atlas, Grown Iron Works Challenge, Storrier's Champion, FURNISHING AND HOUSEHOLD IRONMONGERY to snit everybody. BRUSHWARE, TINWARE, &o. Dont' forget a penny saved ia a penny gained. MONEY Td~LEm~~ I HAVE Trust Monies for Investment in sums of £500 fco £5000 oa FIRST Mortgage at lowest current rater, DAVID ZANDER, TaceredeeStrt .



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Smoke New Yen a ( MRS JOHNSTON rpEACHER of the Pianoforte and Staging. Haveloofc Street. SMOKE NOSEGAY TOBACCO. The Latest and Best; Manufactured by T 0 Williams & Co., Richmond, V.A.. HAKDLEY BROS., offer «, splendid line of Plate Glass Stablo Lanterns to burn oil at 3s 6d and 4i 6d. A 33 Mrs Amsobn's Sale—A large lot Jacket a And Oapea juab bought at great reductions will be offered much under naaal prioßa to make room for the Builders, Also ail her Drees Goods. A ohoice variety, at prices from Is per yard double width, Flannelettes, Calicoes, Pinafore, and Dresi Muglina all maoh reduced to clear. E W HANMER. E.W.HANMEK, TO FARMERS. T AM. prepared to make very liberal caßh X advances on all produce—Grain, Wool, Frozen Mutton or Lamb, Bheep Skins, eto, etc., which may be placed in my hands for sale here—or for sale by my representatives in London. I shall not charge any Commission here for the advance—and my representatives in London having the fall knowledge of dealing with ail produce consignments which they may receive, and having plenty of money to meet my drafts, will not sacrifice anything entrusted to their oars, if there is the slightest; chance of doing better by holding for a while. The question of selling indis criminately because they do not know per -1 sonally the consignor, is a very strong fea ture in the mode Of doing their busifleas, which has always recommended them.



E. W. HANMER. CHEAP FARMS NEAR ALD FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, A A ACRES, with splendid libtle Home* etead. The farm is in good heart. Also,— 114 ACRES, WITH HOUSE, Em. Both Farms are well tmb-divided and well watered. Apply at onoo— E. W. H A IST ME B . A OARIX " *~* A Bratsch Office has been opened by the undersigned at MESSES NIOOLL BeOS., Eas Street, where they will oarry on praotloe aa Barriat t-nndSolioitors. MAUDE & HARMAN, : Solicitors, Christehuroh Money'to Lend at Loweßb]Currenb Bates on Freehold Security, No Procuration be@, MAUDE & HARMATS V 12 48 Aahburton. nnHOSB who deaire a convenient house X. and ur,-to-date, should consult Hard* lbv Bros., for gcid supply of hot and cold water.



30-Guinea Bicycle (ladieb-obgbhts') Free 30 M Piano Free. 30 „ Gold Watch oMIi) Free 3q „ Sewing Machine Free. TRIP TO THE PARIS EXHIBITION OF 1900 ALL EXPENSES PAID, TALUE 30 GUINEAS, FREE. IN order to Increase the circulation of the Woman's World we have made arrange ments whereby any subscriber may gain a ladies' bicycle, value 30 guineas, a gentleman's bicycle, value 30 guineas, a 7-oetava walnut piano, value 30 guineas, a gold watch, ladles' or gentlemen's, value 30 guineas, without any cost beyond the "subscription money. This system is not interded for the idler—to receive something .or nothing—but for thoae are willing to use a little cleverness, in their spare time, for which they receive these handsome prisseß. Carriage paid to your door. If you want any of the articles named above you can procure them by becoming a subscriber to tha Woman's Worlb. This makes you eligible to participate In oar method of procuring the articles named free of cost to you. Every subscriber to the Woman's Would is entitled to one of these prises, accord ing to conditions we send. Subscription for one year Posd free, Ss lOd. Send addressed envelope with stamp (of any country will do) for copy of paper, and full instructions, how to proceed, also say which prlae you select, Address— THE "BOMANS' IWOELD," BRENTFORD, LONDON, W, ENGLAND.



— 28,000 IN USE IN THIS COLONY * " MJHMI THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE GOAL OR WOODUP TO 2£t 6m NO SETTING"EEQUIEED. "With Stove Pipe can be worked out in the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Oa«t Iron or Copper Boilers. The Copper Boilers are large and Tin-liaed inside REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made in all sizes, single or double ovens. High or low pressure boilers "■'■■"" '■"■§ Q»"™" ■■••"»■* Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD., ' SOUTHEND FOUNDRY, Fringes Street, DUNIDIN,



W. STEKAJXGUS] BOM PARTNERS AKD X, COYEBDALE PaOPKIETOBSt ' '■* ;x; i 11 ■'■ ■ THOUSANDS Will be Interested to Kn> w that Our Monster Stock-taking Sale IS =N O W ON = AT CHKISTCHUKCH. A 3} this GREAT SALE it is our Custom, erery yaw to SAOBIFIOE the ENTIRE BALANCE OF OUR WINTER STOCKS \ EVERYTHING HAS TO GO!-Because, you see, room has to be made—somehow— for SPRING AND SUMMER SHIPMENTS ALBEADY BEGINNING TO ARRIVE. In order to effect aa complete a clearance as possible, w« shall make SWEEPING REDUCTIONS In EVERY DEPARTMENT. Even plain Household Goods, sneh ai Calicos and Cottons generally (made and unmade) will be reduced ; also the price of Suits and Single Garment!, both to order and ready-made, Furniture, Bedding, and everything we make and tell. GOODS OF FASHION. The same remark applies to " GOODS OF FASHION." suoh as oar Exquisite Lendoa and Parisian MODEL MILLINERY, our Btyli«h Winter Dresses and Dress Goods for Evening Wean, and our lovely Winter Jackete, Mantles, Gapes and Macintoshes, all of which Must be Sold for what they will Bring, as we never carry over such goods from season to seasom Quite possibly you may exclaim,, on reading the above, "OH, I A.M SO SORRY!" Bat I live so f»r away from Christohuroh I oan'b set thereto attend the Sale." 'That doesn't matter In the least, ainoe yoa can do as HUNDREDS already do, SHOP WITH TJS BY POBT if yon can't shop with us in person ! GET A CATALOGUE. The first thing to be done is to get a Sale Catalogue (they have been weU circalated already, but if you haven't got one we will send you one Posb Free on application } Having got your Catalogue read it carefully through (you will find it really interesting), make your selections, write down your requirements pi plainly as possible, enclose Stamps P. 0.0. or Postal Notes to value of Goods, and—drop your letter in the Post Box, and WE WILL DO THE REST By return Train, Boat or Ooacb, as the ease may be, your Paroel shall be forwarded— and we will take as much c&re to please you at though you walked np to one of our counters and made your purchase personally. If we are Sold Oat of the precise line you want we will send the Nearest Thing to it, and if you are not satisfied then, we will return you your money ! DON'T MISS THK CHANCE this Sale presents bo yoa to secure EXTRAORDINARY BAI*GA.i3VB. THE SALE WILL SOON BE OVER, A 8 IT POSITIVELY ENDS ON A*i«-u^t 31, 1000 STRANGE~& >~COMPANY, ! CHRIBTCHTjRCH.



, SEEDS. SEEDS. SEEDS. 19 00. - - SEASON, - - 19 00. Mmmo and Blair's FAMOUS STANDARD SEEDS VEGETABLE SEEDS FLOWEK SEEDS 3d. PER PACKET. Id. PER PACKET. NIMMO AND BLAIR'S SEEDS GROW, [ FEW IQUAL. NONE BETTER* I ALL THOROUGHLY TESTED BEFORE BEING BENT OUT. Ig^OJRDER EAEJbY . - : And h*va your Seeds in hand when iti is time to bow. CATALOGUES CAN BE H&D ON APPLICATION. FLOWER SEEDS in one hundred varieties. Thia list) Inoindea fche most hardy varieties as well aa the showiest, andf es,ah packet: contains more than auffioients Seed to plant in an ordinary garden. SOW THEM AND YOU WILL NOD HAVE ANY DTB,APPOINTMENT. SHEARMAN BEOS., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS, Makkex House, Ashburton. GREAT WINTER SALE (For 31 Days) COMMENCING j FRIDAY MORNING. JULY Bth GKBAT REDUCTIONS IN~^ENBBAL & FANCY DBAPERY, CLOTHING, &' BOOTS. Splendid Opportunity for Casli Purchasers. 1> OSLYN Blankets from 16s 9d XX, English Blankets 8s 6d to 12s 9d Men's Saddle Tweed Trousers, Colonial^ 10a 6d td 12* 6d Men's All Wool Kaiapoi Trousers 5a 6d, 6s 9d, and 7s 6d Men s Waterproof Coats, sewn seams, greatly reduced Ladies' Jackets, Gapes, and Mantles half price i 60 Maids' Macintoshes at 4s 6d; Ladiet*' 7s 6cl Black Cashmeres from Is 6d per yard Grand Stock of Ladies' Corsets much under usuaal price Navy and Black Serges, all wool, much reduced Every Article in Stock largely Discounted TAILORING DEPARTMIJST.-HaTJ^ Bec , fll .ed the .services of a first-class cutteb, Suits now mad& from, |>3 gg {perfect fife. DRESSMAKING.-Thia Department is giving every «*tfefaction j fit and style, at moderate p fj ce g, ANDRE W OR R .



1900 WINTER 1900 A SEASONABLE HINT TO THE PUBLIC. TRY MITCHELL AND TURNER for BLANKETS^ TRY MITCHELL AND TURNER forbesfe value ia FLANNELETTS TRY MITCHELL AND TURNER for LADIES' JACKETS, «aoh one a Novelty TRY MITCHELL AND TURNER for all kinds and sizes of knitted UNDERWEAR TRY MITCHELL AND TURNER for DRESS GOODS and DRESS MAKING TRY MITCHELL AND TURNER for HENS and BOY'S CLOTH -11 ING of every description. GRAND NEW PREMISES IN BURNETT STREET.



GOOD NEWS FROM THE FRONT. J&ruger learns that the British mean tofget Justice for all in South Africa. WE HOPE the People of Aehbnrton have learnedjthat we give Justice to our Customers in all our numerous lines. We have just landed, per the s s fl Whakatane," the finest assortment of Brass *nd Iron BEDSTEADS ever landed in Town. Latest styles and designs. Direct from the Manufacturers in Birmingham. Call early and see for yourselves. About 100 Bedsteads to choose from ; all sizes; all prices. BEDDING of all kinds kept in stock and made on the premises. We have also just received a choice shipment, per the s s Kangatira, of TAPESTRIES, SERGES, PLUSHES, UTRECHT VELVETS, HRETTONES, Etc , for Furniture, And. having secured the services of a First-class Upholsterer (late of Mel bourne), we are prepared to make New and Repair Old FURNITURE in up-to-date styles, at lowest prices, oii shortest notice. Linoleums, Oilcloths, Rugs, Mats, Matting, Carpets, etc, just opened. New patterns, grand designs, per s a " lonic' At the request of numerous Customers, we have imported a choice assort mont of OILCLOTHS for Dados, which have fust opened up in splendid order, Cell and inspect them. For Bedroom Ware, Dinner and Tea Ware, Fancy Goods, Pictures (framed aed unframed), Photo Frames, Vases, etc, see our stocks before buying else wl ere. Pictures framed in latesfc styles. Largest stock of Mouldings in Town to choose from. Colonial, American, and Austrian Chairs, Folding Chairs, Camp Stools and Wicker Chairs, Bamboo Tables, and Flower Stands with fancy stand and hanging pofca, also a few Bamboo Overmantles. Bamboo Cornice Poles, aH aizes and prices Ducheese Tables and Chests, Washstands and Wardrobes, kept in stock and made to order in any design. Perambulators, Go-Carts, Children's Chairs of all kinds, at various prices. LIBERAL DISCOUNT FOR CASH, AT T. H. UJNDRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANORED STRKET, opposite Aboadb.



M ELLO R'B ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE THE LEADING BOOT SHOP, TS the Moßb RELIABLE Houge lor GOOD AND CHEAP BOOTS. 0 aim is to give you the bbs* value for motlb money. HONESTY Is oai Pelio We wilf not Guarantee you an article unless we know it will give you every Satis'notion. One Trial ia all wa ask—Our Goods Sell themselves. «r»«M-*—- j # MELLOR, SJANORED BTFIF ASHBUFTON SMOKE ONLY NEW _ (o) __VENUS PERFECT TOBACCO.



'"""""" """""" """ ""——*—*»'■"■ — p A Cinnamon Cure, Wahoo, Koolibab or ;± BeDJamia Gam $t» 2 AgHBOSTOiir DbpqQv FOir*SALE ; . WIRTER'S ROAD, ALLENTON Wifchin three rainutee' walk of thi Publio School I HAVE received instrnefcions from MB J Fowler, to sell five acres of land, ob which is erected a comfortable house of eight rooms atsd a convenient ifcafale and trap Bhed. The orchard is well stocked with fruit trees, and fche slto canuob be beaten for residential purposes Fj FERRIMAN, A«^, In Pefcer Street, COMFORTABLE HOME, consiafclug of 7 rooms, with bath and abundwat supply of water, detached waehhowse, * acre of good land, planted with f raits treoe, within three minutes' walk of the railway station. The greater portion of the purchase money can remain on mortgage. F. FERRIMAN, Estate Agent, AehbartonJ OFFICES IN HAVELOOK STREET. rilWO Rooms, with shed, lately ©cenpied X by Mr Jolliffe, Havelock Street, opposite Mr John Thomas' Grain Store. F FERRIMAN _ XO LETT " TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON



A SHOP with two full window, together with an attaohen dwelling ol 5 rooms, copper, etc The shop ig situated next to,Mr Hall, Herbalist F FERRIMAN to"let, ' ~— CARTER'S TERRACE, TINWALD very desirable Property, at I X present occupied by Mr A Heweon, | consisting of 4 acres of land with 9 roomed house, detached washhouse and dairy, good stabling, fcraphcuse etc. F FERRIMAN ' ~~~~ WAKANUI ROAAF. " - FOB 3ALI HOUSE of Q rooms, $ acre of land. Price £150, £30 deposit. ___ Fj FERRIMAN foe sale; ~ Alford Forest Boad. HOUSE of 6 rooms and l£J acres of land, adjoins Mr George c Hosken's property; easy terms. F. FERRIMAN " "FARM FOR SALE. M Acres, within 2 miles of Ashbnrton. This should prove a sound invest* ment for capital. Price, £1174. Thli property will let en a long lease to a good tenant. F. FIR RIM AN.



*'UK BAirJS. - Prfneeae Street and Smith's Road An excellent opportunity I HAVE been instructed to Mil all that block of laud situated as abore, con taining 8 aores 32 perches, together with the buildings situated thereon, eompriitag % 6 roomed dwelling and shop, carpenter* work , shop, stable and cow shed. Two aorei hart 1 been laid off as an orchard, and are well stooksd with choice fruit tries, A watte I race tuna through the property The laai will be sold as a whole or the building with 4 acres of land may be had separately. F. FERRIMAN. -,-- v ■■ - - - ... . ... .._. . - -*J FOR SALE AT ALLEN lON, A First class Block of Land, containing 6| acres, well watered, long frontage on a good road. The greater portion of tba purchase can remain at B per cent. Adapted for subdivision. Ai<yone with a little capital, and half au eye to the future, will inspect and secure this block, 11.I 1. FERBIMAN. FOE SALE, " A Four Roomed House and | acre of land in the suburbs. Price £lbOi F, FBRRIiIAN



TO LET BURNETT STREBT WEST A COMFORTABLE Cottage of 3 roomi, well situated. Rental—si 6d F. FERRIMAN. FOB SAL& 5 Town Sections, a capital site for building, within 4 minutes' walk of Post Office F- FERRIMAN. FOR SALE, TANORED STREET, The Residential Streeb of the Town, A Comfortable Dwelling of 8 rooms; the section is well fenced, and of good quality. F. FBRRIMAN. Fruit Trees and Poses. fTIHE undersigned having the largest stoo X of FRUIT TREES and ROSES i New Zealand, bega to offer them to the public at the following prices— APPLES, on blight-proof stocks, 2yrs old, 6a per dozen ; 3yrs old, 9a per doz; 4yr« old, 12s per doz; syrs old, in full bad and bea ing, 15a per doz. LVMS, rra old 6s per doz; 3yra old, S per doz; 4yra old, 12a per doz; Syra old 15s per doz; 6yrfe old, IBa per doz. ROSES, Hybrid Perpetuate, 5a per doz  Tea Scented, etc., 8a per doz< SEEDLESS GORSB, Plants 10s per 100; £4 per 1000; Cuttings, 20s per 1000. Unknown correspondents mast Bend tk remittance with their orders. Catalogues and prices of Fruit and Forest Tress and Ornamental Shrubs of all deiorip tion forwarded on application, ROBERT CLEATB, \ Nurseryman and Seedsman, Inveroargill, N,Z. Established 1868. THE DAINTIEST LITTIE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS"I " The Bambler." HAVING sold otit of my old stock of these superior Bicycles, I have uso o ened up a fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RACERS, & ROADSTERS in all sizes and ail fitted with the eve? lasting G <§r J detachable Tyre. " THE ItA.MBJL.JGBt,' Jb AJND INSPEOI THE STOCK. Price Easy, Riding Easy. I Machines the Strongest on Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK. '}TI!KR MARES FITTED WITH G & J TYRES, D. THOMAS.