THE ABHBUKIOIS GtJAfiDIAIN i FBI DAY, MAt 10, 1901

Printed and published by Alfbed John Tyrrellßaxter, of Burcetft street eas ior the Proprietors, Kobxbi Bku, »nd Henbv Adah Maokay, &t their Frintfioe Office Buraefct Steeet), Aehburtou ' FRIDAY, kA2 10, IWl' '



Smoke Ji«w Venus ~G~JESSON~ JEWELLER ■" TT AVlNGfftsken a Uete of one of the new shops m lUvis's corner, \ am now showing a large and varied stock of Watches Clocks, and Jewellery Eleotro-plate, Efa suitable fcr Christmas and Wedding Pr lent aat prices which defy competition, the^Addreßa—Davip's Corner THE ftEW ZEALAND FARMERS CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION Of CANTERBURY, Ltd Offices, Warehouses, and Grain Stores West Street, Atbbartoa. Ip VERY Description .of Farmew Li Requisites at lowest rates. Groceries, ardware Saddlery, Lornsaofcs, Woolpacks, Twiue, Oils, nwte, Horse Covers, t lite GRAIN SOLD ON COMMISSION. ' Hav'Dg reliable information front eu Agents io other parts of the Colonies, we are m a position to obtain highest poesible price, for all grain placed m onr bands for dlipoml, Shareholders should be particularly care fu! to enquire from as and inspect our goods before ordering elsewhere. WE have several really first-cl&es Farm for Sal© ob cur books, ?nd farmer wishing to purchase would do well to call o as for particulars :— ■ 1000 Aores Laurlsfeon District) 750 „ Wakaont „ 1031 „ Cherlsey „ 1958  Dromore „ 1180 „ Spriogburn „ J^ 6 »» , » »t 6?4 „ Wafcerton „§ 1287 „ Seafield , ' T. F. GIBSON, Manager McDonald & coy» TAILORS, Burnett Street. TN Consequence of having comparatively NO BAD DEBTS | (♦•I m NO OLD STOCK 4-{ 111 NO MISS FITS I oLVllll WE can offer you a Splendid Suit at the above figure. 3 160 woamnFiri mkuxcisjk BEEGHAM'S PILLS For Billion* and Nervous Disorders, snob as Wind and Pain m the Stomach, Sick Headache, Giddiness, Fulness and Swelling after Meals, Dizziness and Drow&inees, Cold, Chills, Flushings of Heat, Loss of Appetite, Shortness of Breath, Ccstiveneßß, Blotches on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, and all Nervous and Trembling Sensations, etc. The First Dosb will give Relief m Twenty Minutes. This ii no Fiction. iSvery sufferer is earnestly invited to try one Box of these Pills, and they will be acknowledged to ha Worth 4& CMJIjJIBA a BOX BEECHAM'S PILLS, taken as directed, will quickly restore Females to complete health They promptly remove any obstruc tion or irregularity m the system For ft WEAK STOMACH, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, DISORDERED LIVER, They act like magic—a few doses wii work wonders upon the Vital Organs strengthening the Muscular System, restor ing tbe lonslost complexion, bringing back the besfc of appetite, and arousing with th* robust health the whole physical energy of the human fret me For throwing off feven m hot climates they are specially renowned Thjjse are ' facts' admitted by thousands, ih all classes of Society, and one of the belt guarantees to the Nervous and Debilitated is that BEECHAM'S PILLS have the Largest Sale of any Patent Medicine m toe World BKECHAM'B JPIUL.S Have for many years been the popola amily medicine throughout the Britis Colonies, and they now Btand WITHOUT A RIVAL. PBEPA.BED ONLY BT XHOMAS BiEICHAir ( S?. HELEN'S, 1 Sold everywhere m ttiea—9|d, la 1 la 9d eacbg fe^jfso6TrllN©| L^J POWDERS I RELIEVE FEiRiSH HEAL PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, Em Preserve a cealtny state of the coustl tutioa during the period of Teething. The words "JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SUrIeY," 'a Are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed tt each Faded. : ;.■ .. mptborne, Proeaer and 00. Agente ToThe^'Farmers OF THB ASHBURTON COUNT \. TTERE IS A LIST of a few oi|th THINGS WE SELL:— » Mohawk Spring-Tooth Harrows,' Line Harrows, Patent Lever Harrows, Turnip Grabbers, Homsby's & Ransome's Plough Share* (all sizes), Oastor & Cyliadrine Vila, m any quantity, Oorn Crushers, Bone Mill for Fowl Fanciers, Exceieior Horse Hoes, Garden Oultivatore, Sterling Bicycles— (Übai or Cbainlees, and all Accessorie«),| AND ALSO THE MoOORMIOK Reapers and Binders, Mowers, Daisy Reapers, Hay Rakes, and Knife Grinders. GALL & INSPEOT BEFORE ORDEBING ELSEWHERE. Morrow, Bassett $Go $ Wills Street, Ashbuimi. M. PRIEST, Manager



TO LET DWELLING of 4 Rooms with Garden, &o, fronting Cambridge Street), Hampstead* Apply to '• T BULLOCK, gent



WANTED Known—Thab we make po charge to the public for the magnifi cent exhibition of eyeniog dre«B fabrics and requisites, now on view m our large windowa. In view of coming feebivittee, we would invite every lady to view thia particular window!—MKCOHEI.I.& Tubneb. Smoke New Venus



MR R N. WBITCOMBE, SUEGIfi'ON I) EN T.IS.T, | PLUNDERS* BUILDINGS, (Opposite Railway Station, Ashburtoo} BEGS to intimate that .he has commenced practice at the above address. Having imported the latest appliances direct from London and New York, he is prepared to do first oIa»B work at moderate fees. All work done with care and despatch, and ouly the best materials uaed. Stoppings* and oare of Children's Teeth a epeolalty MR WDITOOMBE~^I7 Visit as follows:— RAKAIA-Fir«t and a bird THURSDAYS of every moath at the Railway Hotel, HOURB—9 till 1, and 2 till 5. OJtLUXVjJiI DJtlA.DliiS In Evening Dress Good. Ajtil XUJNJik} In Evening Silks ALL (^OLOxife X Evening Satins '\ LOVELY DESIGNS *, *^, «**. JNOVliLlXiJcifeln Evening Shawls V AxixOU fe OX YLJiIS In Evening Shoejs FANS GLOVES, HOSE, LAOES, CHIFFONS RIBBONS SEE OUR WINDOWS MITCHELL AND TURNER, THE DRAPERS MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE IS TBE KING OF BOOT SHOPS. Pronounced by the Ashburton Public to be the Cheapest and Most] Reli&ble Boot Shop m A&hburton. rj«HE FOLLOWING IS A FFW CF OUR PBICIS :— Men's Good Bluchers, great value ... ... ... 5s lid Men's Good Shooter Boots frcm ... ... . 9a 6cl Men's Lfght Sonday Boot, goo«i value, at ... ... 8s 6d Ladies' Pretty Oxford Sboes from ... ... ... 6s 6d Children's Boots from ... »., ... la Od Boys' Strong School Biots, very cheap; only ... ... is 6d Laaieß* Leather Slippers frcm ... ... ... 3s lid Men's Osnvaß Shoes ... ... ... 6s 6d Ar>d|a Thousand Other Lines that Defy Oompetitlon'ab J. MELLOR'S ZRALANDIA BOOT STOBE, TAKCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. OSBORNE SPRING TOOTH CULTIVATOR. INVALUABLE for GRUBBING TURNIPS and CULTIVATION OF ALL KINDS. We arejprepared to give a trial to anyone requiring one of Iheie Implements, ON VIEW AT JOHN ORR & GO'S. A S H'B U R T O N, Jjgft' JUST". IN TIME guns, am guns. Single and Double Barrel, from 80s to £7 10s 0 A RTRIDGBa '^"I^RTRIDGES. Bley's Blue, Fmokeless, >nd Oniversai ; NEW OLUB, NEW RIVAL HORSE~CLLPPERS OBEAP AND GOOD. T> A itffH DQ ("Orion 8 "'({Zealandia,"and»Scottß") Register JLVxJII.I Vj|*X!iO Grates, Mantel Pieces, Garden and Carpenters' Tools, Larap», Bnildew' and Famishing Ironmongery, efcc. Kindly Pay Me a Visit, and Save Money. g. meßdins, The Peoples Ironmonger, Burnett Street, Opposite Arcade



Old Harness Machine Belting, Etc, SET with a Hammer. From all Iron mongers and Storekeepers. BIFURCATED RIVET CO Lid., London, England. Fall particulars from Harrison & Webb, Auckland. (Cat this out and chow your ropin'opger. THE DAINTIEST LITTIE~WBfcI»L THAT EVER WAS" " The Rambler." HAVING sold oat of ray o'd stock of theee superior Bicycles, I have use opened np a fresh consignment of the latest pattern ".rambler" special light r a cur's, road racers, & roadsters n all flzes and all fitted with the tvp* hating G <$" J detachable Tyre. " X.HLB3 K^LMEMulSl*.' CALL AJMi INSPECI THE STOCK. Price Easy. Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK 'JTHER MARES FITTED WITH G & J TYRES, D. THOMAS. ~WFBLEY & SONS PIANOFORTE & ORGAN TUNERS, HAVING take«i over the late Mb Osbob Coombes 'connection, will visit Aeh I burton and surrounding district* three tiroes per annutf), viz., March, July and November Orders may; $.6 left? at:'the Commercial Hotel or with Mr Llewellyn Often at bis Mniilfl Studio, Arcade Chambers, Aahhurtoo. COOKING RANGES. TJARNINGHAM AND CO. 8! IMPROVED ZEALANDIA, NEW PATENT.' Needs no Setting. Can be used as Open Fire. ASK K>B THBj J IMPROVED ZEALANDIA. , 4 8q WHAT prize takera for pastry use. Fatty Pan baking powder the great' novelty. I *pSlA^BiiDirCarbi!ie«l-For ilke Lamps", \J ; Carriage Lamps, and for House Lighting, etc, at Chmfcchtirch prices— Hardley Bbos, East Street Manning & Cos' NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT. IK QUARTS" AND PINTS, THB BEST IN THE MARKET Equal 1(7 the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Ashburton—Messbs Sheab] man Bitos



ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING gAND; INVESTMENT SOCIETY.? y OANR GRANTED FROM and upwards, at current rates Full Particulars on application. WORKING EXPENSES od all fchar are now duo and payable' Office —T&Dcred Street. Office Hours—9.3o a m till 4p t* Firsb Tuesday m Month—9 30 an» till p m ; and 7 till 9pm ALBERT ROBERTS, Manager AU SflAlJlirillJfUAL"' PROVIDENT SOCIETY. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH: Head Office, Custom-house Quay Wellington. Local Board of Dieectoks : The Hon, Morgan S. Grace, M.D., C.M.G., M.L.C. (Chairman) The Hon. Charles J. Johnston,'M.L.C (Deputy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq. The Hon. Edward Richardson, G.M.G. M.L.G. John Duncan, Eeq. "^MEDICAL OFJgICER* Dr. G fi Aneon, |M.D M M.R.O.S England HpHE Oldest, Wealthiest), and most X Prosperous AUSTRAL AN LIFE OFFWE j ANi> THE ! LARGEST MUTUAL OFFICE IN TH BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Mu^alLlfe Offifce which de dares A BONUS EVERY' YEAR The Method of Valuation adopted by this Society is of the most Btringen Character, and Ensures a larger Reserv to meet Liabilities than that held by at, other Office m the Australasian Colonie ACCUMULATED FUND EXCEED £16,500,000 (SIXTEEN. AND A HALF MILtIONS) STERLING, ANNUAL INCOME EXCEEDS £2,000,000 (TWO MILLIONS) STERLING. Policies m force 151,74 Sum Assured £45,628,090 Cash Bonuses Divided ... £8,81§,731 BONUSES. Cash Bonas for one year, 1899, £506,138 yielding Reversionary Bonuses amount ing to £942,500, after making epeoia raeerves. Cash Bonuses declared or last five years, over Two Millions, yielding Reversion ary Bonuses exceeding Four Millions. ASSURE YOUR LIFE W THE A*M.P, SOCIETY, And Securo a BONUS EVERY YEAR. xpenees of Management—9 Per Cent [on the Total Income, Edwaed W. Lowe, Resident Secretary Branch Office— Custom House Quay, Wellington. Jambs Hair, District Secretary. District Office Cathedral Square, Ofadstoharch patty psa at «»oh'«nd of tin.



I 3 %^* li^i flsmntt W*»fl I %g^ ILLS 1 bn Wmm %?^ @IRI iILIOiiS ATTACKS, FITS OF DEPRESSION, HEADACHE, NAUSEA, GIDDINESS, &C They possess three grand qualities, being SPEEDY, SAFE AND CERTAIN. The Schoolmistress, St. Anne's School, Wandsworcn, writes as follows. KMy mother and eldest sister have taken your Pills for years for bilioug attacks and sick headaches, and have always found them most beneficial'" Iftmufactured only at 78. New Oxford Street, London. Sold by all Chemists aad Medicino Vanaorn. ZZZ 80000 " . Q. ORIOI IjjjJT" ||'," f """^j'. J! f£&s22srn a!!£*''' l 'Yhef bnrn Lignite, True Coal, or Wood up L o fe^Ol I No SETTING REQUIRED. I V rti<^N-JSLllr With Stove Pipe can be worked out In t I -. '" M;'sn ftlfcv^^S*J|l open, Splendid Bread Bakers I ill With oasb Iron or copper boilers. The I >i ttkßHl ([I copper boilers are large and tin lined lmide. I 1 '• 1 'JpiSiaJM |l^ngi^^il|p Repairs ate a Minlmnm. I J**™ t \ & JA MBBBK MftAe m all sizes, single or double ovens. h. " lla.'""iT** r aySTClJ^^^^ Hgh or lowpres sare boiler ~ wJsl g o ici baUlranmg eit, from vim ogaea n bsobiiaed, or from the H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD. SOUTHEND FOUNBRY, Prinoes Stbbet DUN^SDIN "TTTMT—!!■ ■■■!• ■!—MIII Ml —■ —lIITM Wlim hiihum ■■■ ■■lIWII 1 II lIIIIW.IIMHI. Ml II JWII I lIMIHII Illlllf FOR TOURING AND OBDINARY EVERY DAY RIDING MASSEY-HARKIS BIfffCLES ARE ESSENTIAL. Ti Iru^c Pjicckets, etc, m a MISSEYaee of such high grabb 'Mi'.iAL ar.d ibnvuk fot ir to it** n'anßfactcre co carefully carried the MA?SE"VH^BtJS licjde wjii, wiaHSTAM> the sivebist : f^ii-f; ■'-'- ountey ridebs who trade with the MASSET HARRIS CUMPANYX C'AN*BEI.Y UPON AESOItTE SATISFACTION BEING GIVEN. OtJK GtJAEAIiTBE Sb A XIBKBAI ORE and Jbe TEBMS BASY. Second ha»d Machihbs are taken m pakt payment. Canada Cycle (EMotor G0, % Limited. (MABSEY-H ARRIS BRAN OH) DUB*DIN I)EPGT-121aGBOEGE Branches and Agencies everywhere chrocgln or "New



A CARD. MESSRS STRINGER &CRESSWELL BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS, CBRISTCHUROH, HAVE OPENED A BRANCH OFFICE at Mb Davibon'o, West Street, Ashburfcon, where they will attend every THURSDAY and on other days when neoeseary. They will be represented m Ashburton by Mr J. Davison, who is authorised to receive instructions on their behalf, and 60 whom ecmrnunicatlona may be addressed. We have various earns of money a writing investment at lowest current rates. STRINGER &~ORESSWELL, SOLICITORS, CHBISTOHORCH & ABHBDRTON. T H UNDKiUi E UKDaiix. '™ J|T H UNDKILL^&~OO" FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS (TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Poushed Coffins a Specialty? A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreath" m Stock. —— Private Address, Peter Street, dlreotl behind Oddfellows' Hall; a!»o care s Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. 2 BAEER BEOS., 17IURNISHING TfNDISB^AKBRS DIRECT Importers of Best and Latest Doelgns In FUNERAL FURNISHIKGei FUNERALS eondaoled with the greatest care and satisfaction, <it most; reasonable charges. Corner of Wakannl Road &nd OaaS treets, and Baker and brown's Coach actory- ANDREW ORR. T MiM EN S E AR R i;V A L OF New Autumn Goods. new jackets, new mantles new£corßets, nl<w dbe cs ccodß new sil &, new;milunery, new feathehs, new ribbonß, new|m acintoshes, new flannels health flannels, new blankets new oarpefs new linoleums, | NEW GOODS IN EVERY DEPARTMENT. NBJW TAILORING I EPABTMENT. BEBGO SCOTCH,". IRISH.'■&■!ENGLISH SUITS made from Fit and Style Febfeot. DRESBMAKIN™BEPAETMENT B Giving the utmost Ratisfsctfon. Ordees Turned Out With Despatch ANDREW ORR. j7vTDE~BEEE t WATCHMAKER tr JEWELLER T>EGS to announce that he is making extensive Alterations to bis Business Premises, having imported ENTIAELY NEW WINDOW FITTINGS of the Latest English Design, which Wha complete will enable him to Show Shis Larg and Select Stock to the best advantage ON SATUBDAY, APKIL^G. The Finest Stock of NEW JEWEILERY WATCHES, SILVER WARE, Ever offered to the Ashburton Public w be displaytd, Daring Alterations Baeiiaees will be cas'r on as uiual, J. V. DE BEER WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, Eaet Rtfeei)* AshburtoE ' WANTED Known — The Bap d Lightning Shirt Gloes is sold by all Grocerfe ; a wonderfal Shlrc glaze Smoke New Yeans



BAPPY THOUGH M ARRIED. \ This is a representation of a contented and hapby wife, who uaelooly BOOK GIFT TEA, This lauy obtained 6!b* of that j famous tei at 2s, and with ib she was give* i FREE, a copy of Mrs Beaton's work on Oookary and Household Management. By the aid of this Book she waa eoabkd to place snoh dishes before her husband that he was always m a good temper. Consequently hen is bow a happy home, and she enjoys her leisure and her oup of tea and improves her mind by reading the good books that ase given away with BOOK GIF U TEA. Go thon and do likewise, and be alio happy. A larger Cookery Book may be had with lOlba of Tea. Ask for Catalogue of Booki. John Ojt and Co, Agents, Ashburton SMOKE BJOSSECJAY IOBACCO The Latest and Best Manufactured by 0 WItMaMS & Co^, H, ichnooDd Va, air GOVERNMENT LIFE iNSURANCS ** DEPARTMENT. Low Premiums.""* ™ Cheap Management. Careful Selection of Lives. Government Guarantee. T OW PBEMlUM&—Notwithstanding the JLJ low premiums, the funds of the Depart ment, accumulated daring thirty yearn, now amotmft to over three millions ster ling. riBEAP MANAGEMENT.—The most rigid KJ •cononiy is observed. The ratio of expenses to income is far lower than that of wt other office of similar age m the Colonies doing the seine kind of business. riABEFUL SELECTION OP LIVES.-The \J utmost care is exercised m guarding against the acceptance of doubtful risks. '■' As a consequence, the death-rate year by year falls far short of the expectancy upon which the tables have been computed. nOTBENMENT GOABANTEE. — The \JT payment of evejy policy is guaranteed by the State. Funds, over THREE MILLION POUNDS, Annual Income, over £400,000. Cash Surplus m 1896 [for three years), £225,000. i, H. RICHARDSON, *] Commissioner. "~A7AGERTT ABOHFTEOT. ARCADE CHAMBERS ASHBURTON. TF you want i NEW HOUSE, o. Alter tlons, or Newest Style of Decorations, "' CONSULT MR MlbU. Gall and em the NEW FI6EOBE BLIND Imitation of Venetian, at half the price MRS ALCOBN ia now showing new Winter Goods, new Jackets for Ladies and Children,, mw Mantles, new Waterproofs, new Drees Goods, &cj Special —New Millinery, latest styles, Paris Models Felt, Velvet ard Straw Hats, Ribbona, Feathers,Quille,Flowers, &c, Gloves, Fare sod UmbreH&s j T^7"AT6oaH'¥~Si"ie^A~Spleßdid lot of Men's and Boys' OiothJng at. greatly reduced prices; Boys' Norfolk Suits at lie 6d, worth |5a 6d ; Men's Strong Kaiapoi Tweed Trobsera 8s 6d, asaal price lia 6d ; Ladies' Hoee from 6d & pah 1, a Speolal line at Is ; a great varJefcy of Men's and Boys' Straw H&ta, must be cold Ladles eron Oxford Shoes from He 9& Moaa f Boolptor, 60 Stafford Bt, Tim»ru tA LWAYS ia Btook-A il olaaa eeleotion of Marble and Granibe Monaaieats, Daewoo and Eatimatea for warded on applioaMoo, Latter Ontting m any sfyl S^T^F™WoTk7^ilks ) Arasen' * o eßp G&m&B * Berlin Woola, Linen sndi Stamped work generally, all reduced fting Mrs_Aloobn's Bal Yon can depend on ridding yonr children of Worms with Wade's Wokm jigs, the wonderful worm worriers, price, la ipAEMERS and others, prepare for the ' Winter, and have your Home made cheery and brtgbb with tbe powerful Acetylene Gaa. Eaiiraatee given by Habdley Bros. NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY. FIRE & MARINK TI/TESSRS MCOLL BROS, having beeo appointed Sole Agent for this Company for Ashburtoc and Surrounding Districts, Policy Holders will m future kindly way Premiums to thsm. Messbs NiCOLt Bbos. will be please, supply all necessary infonnatloo to intending lastiren), A W PAB3ONS, Manager Chrlitcbuoki, 11th MarcL, JSOI 3 W J Mollroy, Esq, Kumara, N '& B»id recently :-- •" From actual use m my own | family, and remarks made by si! who*t»»v« I ever used Chftmberlains Oough Remedy, I j know it to be the beat cough mixture ia the market. I hare had the agency for over four years, have sold many dcz9as, and have never had a siug'e complaint. Bold by Asbburtoo Drug Company pries



Pandbr&Soks BooAiypTi Extract.-- Uuder the distiogmiihed patrooage of His Majesty the King of Italy, awarded Diploma fit the International Exhibition, Amsterdam, «oknowledged by Medical Clinics and Uni veroitiot all over the globe. That the erode, resinous oils, which are now foisted upon the public watW the ti&me of Eue&lyp Extrßoti, may not be mistaken for Sander &, Soas 1 Par* Volatile Eucalypti Extract* we •tote :~lb ia proved by testa :nade by the Modic»! Clinics of the University at Bono aod Grietawald (Prussia), that only products that »re »»tarated with oxygen and freed of acid*, resinous and other substances adherent to primary distillation, wiS! develop the curative properties poamraed by the plant> To avoid the appalling consequences result ng from the Application of substitutes, etc Ja croup, bronchitis, diphthariajdyeent*ry Internsi ioflsmm&tioiD, etc, itiiitt 'd gettirs SAW DEB ANP roMS' I'OBB VOIATINB EUC KiTFT? EXTRAOT, and be safe



My Lady's Satohel. . * By T.R. 1 Yoa were talking ' aald my lady thoughtfully, « when last we met about the Ball t box and F< male Franchise,' * Was I S I thought it was you were talking, 11 remarked * You know ' ah© cautioned without paying any attention to my intermp tion i often think that great mis takes are bfiing nude with regard to what are 'Woman's Rights' nnd •Woman 1* Misson' and 'Wouaang Fa tuire.' For my part, although 1 bay*> been accustomed to think that a woman's education should be more of the character of man's, I see thai; feftther hesided frm ties' are rushing to ridittiil&'tifr length*. Ido not sympathise with .the promoters of this Woman's Parliament.' I begin to fear that we »ra Ira great danger of losing more" than we are at all likely to gain, I have bison dipping in*o Ruskin again (by the way, tnve you noticed how much cheaper his books are now, than they tiled to be) and I do think he talks sound common sense, 'Listen to this now f And at that word of command, of coar© I listened, while she read as followg : ' We are foolish, and without excuse foolish m speaking of the "superiority 1 of one s*>x io the other, as if they ooald be compared m similar things. Each has what the other has not; each com pletes the other, and is completed by the other: they are m nothing alike, and the happiness and perfection of both depends on each asking and re ceiving; from the other what the other only can give. Now their separate characters are bri tfiy these, The man's power is active, progressive, defensive, He Is eminently the doer, the discoverer the defender, His intellect is for speculation and invention, his energy for adventure, for war, and for conquest wherever war is just, wherever conquest necessary. Bat the woman's power is for rule, mot for battle—and her in tellect v not for invention and creation, but for sweet ordering arrangement and decision. She sees the quality of things, their claims* and their places. Her great function is praise; she enters into no contest ('that's where, w^'re all wrong lately.' Interpolates the reader* * Women are for ever competing with men, and they will come out second lam sure they will, it is so stupid to * contests,') but infallibly adjudges the crown of contest. By her office and place, the is protected from all tempta tion and danger. The man, m his rough work m the open field, must encounter all peril and trialj to him,, therefore, must be the failure, the offence, the inevitable error; often he masfc be wounded or subdued, often misled, and always hardened. But he guards tbe woman from all this; ( hat is. he ought to do) within his house, us ruled by her, unless she herself has sought it, need enter no danger, no temptation, no cause of error or offence. This is the true nature of home-—it is the place of peace ; the shelter, not only from all injury, but from alt terror, doub% and division, In so far as it is not this, it is not home, so far as the anxiaties of the outer life penetrate into it, and the inconsistently-minded, fuaknown, unloved, or hostile society rf the outer world is allowed, by either husband or wife, to cross the threshold, it ceases to be borne ; it ie then only a past part of tb© outer world, which you have roofed over and lighted fires m. But so far-as it is a sacred pl»ce, so far as it is this, j and roof and fire are types only of a nobler shade and light, shade as of a Pharo? In the sea—so far it vindicates the name, and fulfils the'praise of home. Andwheievera true wife comes, this home is always round her. The gtars only may be over our hesds; the glow- j worm m the night-cold grasi may be the only fire at her foot, but home is yet wherever she is j and for a noble woman it stretcbeß far round her, better than ceiled with cedar or painted with vermillion, shed ding its quiet light far, for those who else were homeless. This then, I be lieve to be (and bo do I)—the woman's tras place and power. But do you not fee that, to fulfil this, she maist—ag far as one can nae §uch terms of a hum*n creator©—be incapable of error 1 So far as she rales, all mnst be right or nothing is. She most be endoringly, incorrap tibly good, nsfcinctively, infallibly wise. —wise, not for self development, but for self rotfandfttion .--wise not that she may eet herself above her husband, but that she m«y never full from his side; wiff not with the narrowness of insolent •nd|loTeless pride but with the passionate gentleness of an infinitely variable, be cause infinitely spplicthle, modesty of service—the true chsngefulness of woman—not'variable as the shade, by the light |qui?ering aspen made' j bat variable as the light, manifold m fair •nd serene division, that it may tike the colour of all that it fails upon and exalt it. I have been . , . at this point the engine whistled! upstarted my Lady and tossing the volume lightly into my fcurad she said Uhera finish it for yoors«l!, page 139 of Qaeen'e Gardens It is worth fioishing, And so it was



CONSULTING OPTICIAN Mr Ernest M Sa&detein, DB O &l, F R MO, who has lately returned after six years' special study iv England and Coo iinent t may bo consulted oq all cases of defective wyeeigbt. Daylighb aofi necesßary urtiSoial light beiog used. Doofors' pre aoriptioDß prepared. Fees moderate. Con Hilfcmg rooms, Gaahsl Street W., over M naiadsteEs, jeweller, Cbrl>s)churc>. 9to It to 4i»il? Wade's Woem Fias aro moat cifectiv© and aaofc unpleasant; children hrlve after taking them price, Is WANTED — Everyone to Try the Rapid Shirfc Gloan ; the best and the cheapest Jinro gl&sja to the mwketi