The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xxi. no. 5277

Ashburton ; Tuesday, December 4, 1900

Price ■• One Penny

Contrary to Human Nature

When a football match was being played, a clergyman walked up to a group of boys who were clustering round the gates, and asked them if they would like to go inside,

1 Try ns, mister,' they cried in t breath.

• Then you shall,; but first you must promise me not to eh out,' went on the reverend gentleman.

The eager light in the boys' nyeg died out at thia, and ene of their number looked at the parson reproachfully and said—" Keep your money. If ye wu to tie my tongue down wi' a gold chain, ah couldn't help shoo tin' when our aide scored m goal."

Why Sports Benefit Women.

JTHJS OPINIONS OF EMILE ZOLA

I am asked, are women ceasing to be women through their devotion to the physical exercises known under the head of * sports,' and are these outdoor recreations a healthy diversion, or are they to be considered as a kind of infatuation prfjudical to her future? I am a partisan of all physical exer cises which can assist in the develop ment of woman, always providing that she does not abuse it. lam not speaking simp'y of physical beauty, bat chiefly of moral development—the manifestations of individuality which the practice of sports bring, more rapidly to young girls The bicycle, which one can take as a type par exoellence of modern sport, seems to me to be capable of contribu ting in a large measure to this indivi dual development As for the comradeship which sport quickly establishes between young men and young women, I think that it can not but aid to better knowledge in view of marriage. I have always contended for mixed education, which has had such splendid results in England and America; The bringing together of both eexes in youth gives excellent results

As regards the costume of Pports* women, I do not find it co disgraceful aa Eome pretend. It is comfortable, practical ; and a well built woman would always know now to show off her figure, even if the costume in which she was dressed resembled somewhat that of a man. At bottom it is a question cf fashion, which a clever costumier can change from day to day Turn over the If ayes in some drawing room cf an old a bum containing the portraits of the ancestors of the family, or, better still, before the time when photography was discovered ; pass round the fashion plates of the time of the Restoration, or of Louis Philippe, and you will hear the young ladies of today aek how people dared go out dressed in that way.

You fear that the introduction of sports among women will make them co virile that their companies will not show them that respectful deference, that particular courtesy toward all women, which is cal led gallantry. Reassure yourself.

While retaining the observation of that politeness which is due her, I do not think that one should see in women an idol whom one should only address with timid respect. That familiarity which shocks you among eportsmeri is s manifestation of audacity, and audacity pleases women better thtn timidity. Whatever she does, I believe that i physically a woman remains a woman. In sports, even of the most masculine character, she has other ambition, and other aspirations than man. The ques tion of dress preoccupies her. She triet to please by her prowess. bport is health ; therefore it is an element of happiness for the individual and for the race. Ihns riding, swim ming, cycling, gymnastics, all these should form part of a young girl's edu cation.

I should like to see bunting excluded from sporte ; for while I admit that it strengthens the moscles, I fear that it hardens the heart.



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SHEARMAN Bli-K. FAMILY GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS GROCERIES. GROCERIES NONE bufc the beat brand of Groceries kept in Stock—Tinned Fish and Meats of every description, Currants, Raisins, Sultan?s (all of First Quality); Agents for Gore Oatmeal; Butter and Cheese, the finest procurable from the best makers. Millaqain No. 1 Sngar always in stock. TEAS. TEAS. TEAS. We make a specialty of Teas, and have a large stock, ranging from Station Teas to the Finest Orange Pekoe Oeylon, Paoked in £lb and lib Packets, 51b and 101b Tins, and Half Chests. Samples may be had on application GENERAL MERCHANDISE. B B A and TU S Sheep Shears, Oil Stones, Rrpes, Nails aod Staples, Raw and Boiled Linseed, Oaator, Neata Boot, and Valvoliuo Oi's; Table Cutlery by the best makers, Electro Plated Goods a specialty, suitable for Wedding Presents; Splendid Assortment of Brushware of every kind, Lamps and Lamp ware, Ironmongery, and General Household Kequisites, Customers may always rely on leing supplied from a large and well assorted Stock of the above Goods as the most reasonable prices. Letters and Telegrams promptly attended to. SHEARMAN BROS., MARKET HOUSF, BURNETT STREET, ASH BURTON ASK YOUR SHOE DEALER FOR E;VIB|R V f/? . . ENCOURAGE PAIK / COLONIAL quabuiud. BOOTS & SHOES, """"«»» | MANUFACTURED BY 1 S. ANDERSON, TIM ARIL ~ G. MEDDINS, " " THE PEOPLE'S IRONMONGER," Opposite Arcade, Burnett Street. BOWLS, BOWLS. BOWLS. TAYLOR'S First Quality and Presentation. Inspection Invited. SHEEP SHEAKS. SHEEP SHEARS. BBA, TUB, 11 A, and Shepherd Brands Oil Stones, Raddle, Lamp Black, Branding Oil, and all Requisites 1 for the Shearing Season. LAWN MOWFRSTIAWN MOWEBS. The Latest Improved—" The Pastime," easiest running Machine made. j Also, New Fasy, Orescent, F & N, etc. ] <L SEALY & CO., ; THE OLDEST ESTABLISHED SEED FIRM IN ASHBHRTON. i JO jP f*S ARE 8ti!l to fche froDt» and are prepared to supply their many *k}« (X) \jQ* PAtrone with reliable SEEDS, of every description, THAT WILL GROW, at lowest market racea. SEEDS FOR THB FARM, VEGETABLE SEEDS, FLOWER SEEDS, k GARDEN REQUISITES of every description, Dirocb from the Growbbs and Manufacturers. OariStockß of NEW SEASON'S SEEDS are from the Celebrated Firms, JAMES Oabteb & Co, London, and Peseu Lawbon & Son, Edinburgh, and they ate of the best quality obtainable. FRUIT. FRUIT. FRUIT. LATIGE STOCKS of a'l Seasonable FRUITS always on hand. - MELLOR'B ZEA LANDIA BOOT STORE ri^HE ONLY up to date Boot Shop fn ABhburton. For real good Value, Style, and Fitting try the '•ZEALAND! BOOTS Every pal* guaranteed- Kemember our Price la the CHEAPEST and oar Stock the LARGEST in Canterbury. If yon want good Value for very little jMoney, than besareyoi :{:'- r / . '.' GO (CO TV/TfTT T OT?*S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, iANORED TKEFT, ASHBUBTON



THIS SPACE RESEKYED i JOHN T.COOCH, Saundenv I)uildin^a, . i NOTICE TO FARMERS. '\Y E. iBE CASH BUYERS op PRIME MILLING WHEAT IN ANY QUANTITY Please take your Samples to the Mill We can supply Oorneacks at cost price. GRISTING DONE ON FARMERS ACCOUNT. CANTERBURY ! ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. (ROLLITT AND C 0.,) D. WOOD, Manager 17th MarJb, 1900. TBE COMING HARVEST BINDEH. I AM THE AGENT FOR THE Piano Jones Leyer Binder -PRICES APb TERMS ON APPLICATION.— I Guarantee to keep all/Extras, E, W, HANMER. LINOLEUM. LINOLEUM. JUBT ARRIVED PER (S.B RANGATIRA,' AT T. H. UNDRiLL & CO.'S. LINOLEUM. LINOLEUM. NEW & CHOICE DESIGNS AND COLOURS. LINOLEUMS AISD OILCLOTHS. Tbe Largest Stocks to Choose from, at Prices to suit all, at T. H. UNDfiILL & CO/S. A'so, Somo Remnants at greatly'rednced pricesj also, a Large Assortment pi Oilcloth for Dados. BEDSTEADS. BEDSTEADS. We have just opened mother Large Shipment of Brass end Iron Bedsteads in tbe latest designs, direct from the Best Manufacturers in Birmingham, which enables as to give you the best possible value. BEDDING & FURNITURE of all kinds made on the premises from the beat material. We invite all to iuspect our Stocks. No one pressed to bay, T. H. UiN DRILL & CO., CABINETMAKER. UPHOLSTERERS, PICTURE ERAMERS & UNDERTAKERS, TANCRIjJ BTREET,£Next Building' Society's Office' &.AHKR UiWELLYFowiT ARCHITECT M'o.s.m. ARCADE CHAMBERS CERTIFICATED'TEACHER. ASHBURTON. LOCAL Representative of the London College of Music, and el the Mnsioa —— International College. IF you want a NEW HOUSE, or Altera PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, VIOLIN, MAfc «,'.„■, DOLINE, SINGING, HARMONY tlons, or Newest Style of Decorations, AND COUNTERPOINT. CONSULT MR AGER. . _ JUST OPINED-FkhingTackle, Per c. Call and see the ' O Karamea from London. The latea Rode, Minnows, Lines, Gaff Hooks eto. etc NEW FIBROSE BLIND eßrly iDgPeo^on ipytt^.-HABPLEY bb OB , Imitation of VeneHan, *t hftlf the price. I . , LB T f ———— _ „ . -', _-■ ——■ At a low rental, TIIH tVAJjJJ « Shop and Premises at the corner of the i-*i- Triangle, fronting Caw Street and Wakanui TO LET. Road, leading to the Poet Office, at present SQUARE Dwelling Home of four rooms, temporarily ooonpied by Mr Bryant, bakei with small stable, fronting Archibald Poisession can be given in aboiifc a week Street, near the Railwuy SUtioo. XT BULLOCK ■'■■ -* ''*■-: l- •■ \ ''• ,ID B0LLOOK" —- a -- .. ' ' ■-—-— —- Argent omok« New Ventti



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