A Startling Announcement

Professor James II Hyalop, of tfee Go'umbia University, IT.S.A., and various celleaguei at Harvard and other universities, have created a sen sation by asserting that they are pre pared to prove the immortality of the son! by scientific methods. Ai science haa hitherto been engaged tacitly, if not openly, in buildiDg up the claims of materialism and natural causes, as opposed to spirituality and immor tality, this is desidedly a now depart nrp, and it is difficult to knaw in what frame of mind to receive the announce ment which emanates from America. This is Professor James H Hyslop's (professor of logic and mental science at Columbia University) announcement on tho subject ;—(ln one year I hopi to be able to demonstrate to the world, by incontrovertible proof, that there is another life beyond this, — t present T rauat contend that there is notoneiotaof rational evidence of immortality outside the ephere and method of physical re search. And when I speak of immor tality I mean personal survival—that is, the continuance of consciousness beyond the life of the body. I believe lam in possession of iocontrovertible facts which demonstrate immortality. I have witnessed some genuine super normal phenomena, not expiaieable by either fraud, illusion, or suggestion, and whose significance will have to be reckoned with by all men of science, I am not now prepared to present evi dence, but within a year T hope to have completed my experiments and investi gations', and to then be able to prove satisfactorily what has never been demonstrated—the immortality of the soul." Professor Biclnrd Hodgson,be lieves in the possibility of circumstan tially establishing the immortality of the soul, and says :—" The world i* on the eve of great developments; . . When Professor Hyßlop declared that he had talked with the spirits of those long dead, he told a s'tnple, bare-faced fact."— Bt Paul's.

British Savages.

The riotoua conduct of the London crowd that collected on the return of the OI Vto England is the subject of a scathing description given by the London Press. He concludes as fol lows :—

Over what happened in the London streets after the C I V'j bad passed, and during the evening and night that followed, one would gladly draw the veil of oblivion were that possible. Unhappily, many contißeotal papers notabiy French, Bent over special cor respondents to describe the scene, and naturally they beheld in the hideous orgies tha mere usual exposition of ' British brutality.' And they said co most frankly

For throughout the whole of that Monday evening, and well into the small hoars of the next morning, the tnam streets of London were paraded by vast mobs of drunken 8 hooting, yelling, blasphemous roughs and Hooli gans, male and female, who insulted everyone they met, and often assaulted their victims as welt. Numbers of re spectable women who had to pasa along the streets that evening were mauled and pulled about and kissed and slob bered by these ruffians, Bametimea in full Bight of knots of policetnim who seemingly were afraid to interfere, or perhapa had been instructed not to do bo, as it is the fashion to be gentle with those wretches, and who one of these days will wreck and pillage London itself unless thry be taken in hand betimes and taught; what a cat-o' nine-taile is for. It was a shocking experience which every Londoner, who, like myself, is proud of his great city, would gladly forget were if not impera tive to remember what happened in order to guard against a repetition of so loathsome an afUi<\

It is not at all surprising to learn ! that more than 2000 casualties have been reported as treated at the hospitals and imbalance institutions, while in- j quests hare been held on several victims. In one case a woman had her baby crashed to death in her arms. The point now exercising people's minds is. What is to happen when Lord Koberts comes home ? The mere risk of any repetition of last Monday's chaos is not to he tolerated, even in idea, But it yet remains to be Been how it will be guarded against. Fo far, the War Office, the police, the Government, and the civic authorities all disclaim any blame, or rather each casts it on the other. The Bole plea offered is the un precedented magnitude of the crowd, but it is admitted that most of the mischief was due to the neglect of timely precautions. The stable door was only shut after the steed had been stolen. The attempt to control the crowd was not made until an orderly crowd bad become a disorderly and rowdy infested mob, beyond all possi bility of human control lOne o! the saddest features to my mind in the obscene riot was the large number of drunken women and girls who took active part in the worst excesses, Mere girls of fifteen to twenty, grossly intoxicated, were among the vilest of the noisy and foul tongued crew. Their special delight was to thrust filthy peacock feathers into people's faces, or to bang passers by with bladders tied on sticks. Their least harmful amusemant was the dancing of furious cancans or some other indecent gambols. Many of these unsexed female 3 were quite re spectable in dress and appearance. That fact made their conduce seera all the more horrible. it was a deplorable experience. Let us hope it will never be repeated in the chief city of the British Empire.

THE ASHBORTOS - GOa&DUH i fctOKDIY, DECEMBER 1?, IM

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CHARMING SPRING NOVELTIES. JUST OPENED: 50 CASES NEW GOODS. MEW MILLINERY, FLOWERS, FEATHERS, RIBBON, [40. New Dten;Fftbtioi, Berges, Ooatume Cloth; will;not •hrlck^or tpot£wlth rain. Novelties in Zepbyri, Prints, Fancy Piqnei, Spotted Mnsllne, Luatiea, plalnJA^figured. Special Vftlce In BUok Dress Goods of *tl kinds. Magnificent Asiortment of Plain and Figured Silks, Mantles; Corset*, F D ftnd 0,8, and a>lso various other makes ; L*oe Our tains, White Ooanterpanest Umbrellti and Sunshades, all prices. Up-to-date Millinery, very ityliih. DRESSMAKING.—LadIes leaving their ordera are getting ererv satisfaction Id. fit and style* 1 AILORING. —A thoroughly tip to date Stock offSultlDgg and Trouserlngt fn English, Scotch, Irish, and Colonial Tweeds. Satisfaction Guabamsbsd." 10 Oftses 'of LINOLEUM and CARPETS just opened. ANDREW ORR. LINOLEUM. LINOLEUM. JUST ARRIVED PER • S.B RANGATIRA,' AT T. H. UNDBILL & CO.'S. LINOLEUM. LINOLEUM. NEW & OHOIOE DESIGNS AND COLOURS. LINOLEUMS AflD OILCLOTHS. The Largest Stocks to Choose from, at Prices to suit all, at T. H. UNDBILL & CO.»S. Also, Some Remnants at greatly red Deed prices; also, a Large Assortment of Oilcloth for Dados. BEDSTEADS. BEDSTEADS. We have just opened another Large Shipment of Brass and Iron Bedsteads in the latest designs, direct from the Beet Manufacturers in Birmingham, which, enables hs to give you the best possible value. BEDDING & FURNITURE of all kinds.tnade on the premises from the beat material. We invite all to inspect our Stocks. No one preased to buy. T. H. UN DRILL & CO., OARIiVETMAKER UPHOLSTERERS, PICTURE FRAMEKS & UNDERTAKERS, TANGRI J STRKRT, Next Building Society a Office'



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FOR SALE, 1 Woods Side Delivery, equal to new, price £16 10s F. FEBRIMAN. FOR SALE, 1 Woods Reaper and Binder that has only done 1 year's work F. FEBRIMAN. FOR SALE, | 1 Grain and Manure Drill | F FERKIMAN. FOR SALE OR TO LET THE Bungalow recently vacated by Mrs Ricsman containing seven rooms *.nd offices, and situated facing the Domain at the junction of North East Town Belt and West Street. The above should prove a desirable Property both as an investment for ( capital and a comfortable home. ! F. FERBIMAN. LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, Ashburton. FOR SALE. A GOOD House of five roomi with 2| acres of land in a localty where two or three cows may be kept Within quarter of a mil* of Town Belt, The owner is leaving the distrot. Any reasonable terms can be, arranged. Apply F. FERRIMAN LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, Aahburton NOTICE. -The rapid Shirt ttlosrta to easily used that a child can glow collars and shirts, and give them the appear anoeot new—John Orb A Co and Shbabman Bbos {



NATIONAL MORTGAGE * AGENCY? CO. OF N.Z, LTD,; TIMAKU IMPROVED FARMS FOR SALE. 530 acres Rangifcata, 250 acres Claramoefc, [ 250 aores Waitotis, 200 acres Waihao, 250 aores Kingsdown, 1000 aoref OtaFo, 500 aores Totara, And others of various Bizet Id South Canter bury Improved Farms for lease, with right o purchase 1170 acres Fairlie, 505 acres Totara, and 265 acres Totara Also unimproved agricultural and grazing > Trms of various sizes on the Raincliffe and Leveln Eatateß, ard two well improved S tstion p opej-tiea rf 7COO acres each REMOVAL. REID &_ GRAY. WE have pleasure in announcing that we have removed to Temporary Premise! in BURNETT STREET (Adjoining the Ashburton Club) Where we ahall carry on our business pending the erection of Otra New Warehouse & Showboom.T We an carrying a larger and more varied ■took of Implements and Fittings, "Deering" Machinery, Twine, Oils, And AH Farmers' Requisites, And shall be glad to see our numerous friendi at our Burnett Stbebt Premises. We have disposed of our Jobbing Depart meet to Messrs Kennedy and Muir, mom we can confidently recommend as up to date tradesmen* BEID & GRAY, R. B. RES DELL, Manager. WANTED KNOWN. J. L. HIGGS HAS Paints, Oils, Turps, Glass, Scrim &c, also choice Faperhangingß. PRICES LOW. High Class Decorative Work a Specialit Don't forget. —— Coleman's Building, Tanored Street, ~tf w ASK FOR , . fjELSOII JU^^^m^^m ft* NEW TARIFP *■- ..„■/ CHAMPION BLEND .'© OTHER PRICES.* O I ?N0 CHINA TEA USED BY US. r H' OLID AY SUITS—I have a large etook of Men's, Youths', and Boys' Suits, made to my orders, special finish ; for wear, style, and appearance equal to anything procurable. Suits made to measure in best ■tyle, fit guaranteed. Gents', Ladies 9 and Children's Boots and Shoes in great variety, »i ROBBRT ALCOBN'S FOR SA.LE (CHEAP,) SEVERAL OOD Second-hand Bicycles, FROM ISo R«aeionabl« Offer FCetuned. John Orr & Co. JOHN ORE & Co. HAVE ON SALE AFIRST-OLASS STOCK OF GAKDEN REQUISITES. LADIES And Gentlemen are invited to inspect oar steok of Ruuber HOSE. Miss Many Gcodthings If you do mot buy tour Hardw abi and Grookries from John Orr & Co., East Street, AsHßtfztTON. ANTED KNOWN^That J. M ison bus received a large stock of fan ion' able Sammer Boots and Shoes of the best material, also about to arrive new stock of the latest French Goods, and invites the Public for iußpection, J. M. being the only reliable and practical Bootmaker in the town, this gives him superiority and facility to know the beet vaiue and quality* Repairs carried on just the same, in the cheapest, neatest, and most) fashionable style, Best leathers used, and workmanship by the best of tradesmen, at The Hall, Eait Street, Ashburton, *



DID IT EYEE OCCUR TO YOU har hen bo called "Just as Good" substitutes are recommended by yoat De*!er the motive is for self gain, because of increased profit, SO BEWARE ! I HONDAI-LANKA CEYLON TEA on a SEALED LEAD PACKET Is yoar guide and safeguard. Gold Medal Paris Exhibition awarded to Maharajah Brand "So 1, In Commercial Tea Class. Local Agents—Meßsrn Shearman Bros , Carson and Son's, Cooch and Co,, Ashburton ; inwald, Mr Gudsell; Methven, Hibbs Bros. ; Rakaia & Chertaey, Meesre Shannon Bros. ASK YOUE SHOE DEALER FOR EVBBY S~rf m . m ENCOURAGE PAIR / COLONIAL OOAEAHXKKP. B QOTS & SHOES, "'" " MANUFACTURED BY S. ANDERSON, TIMAEU. J. SEALY & CO., THE OLDEST ESTABLISHED SEED FIRM IN ASHBURTON. JCJ JD /^S _. ABE still to the front, and are prepared to supply their many •O« OO \J\Jm Patrons with reliable SEEDS, of every desoripfcion/.THAT WILL GROW, at lowest market races. SEEDS FOR THE FARM, VEGETABLE SEEDS, FLOWER SEEDS, & , GARDEN REQUISITES of every description, Direct from the Gbowkrb and Manufactubbbs. Our Stockr of NEW SEASON'S REEDS are from t*he Celebrated Firms,* James Carter & Co, London, and Peter Laweon & ?on, Edinburgh, and they are of the best quality obtainable. FRUIT. FRUIT. FRUIT. LAKOE STOCKS of all Seasonable FRUITS always on hand, MELLOR'S ZE A LAND!A BOOT STORE I I "tHMi^^^Sto HBpHßyjWf mm mM 9 mm mWB Jmt M 9S^^^ ■ ''pHE ONLY up to date Boot Shop in Ashburton. For real good Value, Style, and Fitting try the "JSEALANDI BOOTS Every pair gnarenteed* Remember our Price Is the CHEAPEST, and oar Stock the LARGEST in Canterbury. If yoa want good Value for very little |Money, than be sure you GO TO "11/f C1 T X f\T> ' Q ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, __^ HANQKEP T.BEFT, ASHBURT3N



NOTICE TO FARMERS. ARE GASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT IN ANY QUANTITY Please take your Samples to the Mill We can supply Oornsacks at cost price, GRISTING DONE ON FARMERS ACCOUNT. CANTERBURY ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. (ROLLITT AND C 0.,) D. WOOD, Manager 17th Mar-ih, 1900. WALL PAPERS! WALL PAPERS! TIJE HAVE just opened cp TWENTY BALES of the Choicest patterns and the best value ever Introduced into this market, and invite inspection. PAINTING! PAINTING! PAINTING If yon require your t hotiße painted, we* import genuine leads and oils only, and employ first'olaes men to execute our work, thereby ensuring satisfaction and durability. W. H. COLLINS & CO,. PAINTERS, AND HOUSE DECORATORS, IKON MONGERS, Etc. AGENU ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY.



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