A Lesson in Imperialism

The suggestion that a contingent of troops representing the Indian Native A rosy should participate in the Oom mon wealth celebrations at Sydney originated, wp believe, with Sir WiU 1 Ham Lyne, Premier of New South Wales, Ifc was » h^ppy inspiration. The presence rf a picked body of Indian soldiers, iv addition to th« ' reprwntaiivea of the most f»imfor , British regiments, w»s thn rnff thins needful to impart a distinctly liup^rml tone to the festivtHea which tnmkt'H thf dawning of a qpw er» in tb*» hi.-ttorj o! the -Angln-Saxon racts in thi Southern Pacific. Henopforwuni Iniiin and Australia will have a n-'w ini«.Tcni for-'•ftoh.olber. Prfjudices h; t vo l»>i<u removed, ar.d the shadow of ignniT.m-e lifted, and the tins which link the Dopendenoy with the Qonimonwpultii, and bofh with the mother country,.! have been strangtiu'in'clftnd tightened by ttiiii ftot of far seeing stßtwiiiMiahip Popular mißooncf i>tioDß dip hard, bu f ht wife result of the visit Colonin! opinion of the Indian peoples was quickly remodelled. The general ignor ano'i of thioga InditiD extended to the Antipodes, and Colonial ideas of the races which inhabit this country were largely based upon the unrepresen tative examples to be found within fcheir own borders. The splendid phy sique, martial bearing, and dignified manners of the fighting men of the North revo'otioeiaed these ideas, and displayed a new India to the delighted Oolooiaia. From the moment of their arrival the Contingent were made royally and magnificently wel come. New Zealand and Tasmania vied with Australia in the cor diality and generosity of their greet ing to those whom the Common wealth delighted to honour ; at every towo and every port the I ndian troops were wade to feel that; they were y»la?d guests, for whom too much could not be done. It wap, too, a politic act of the : Indian Government to carry the Con- j tiogent to the Antip'des in a fine steamer of their own M«tine. The B I. M. 8. Dalhousie evidenced all over Aastrslaeia the smartness and efficiency which are the ball mark of tlis Service. The officers of the ship were accepted j in their representative capacity, and carried away the most p'ensant recol lections of the kindly and geaerons liospitality universally extended to ta«m. The enthusiasm of our kith and kin clid not stop here. Even the lascars ihared freely in the general rejoicings' *rsd had their part in the fetes and entertainments. Nor have the bene-i ficial results of the visit been one~sided.' The members of the Contingent, shrewd intelligent soldiers, wwe greatly im pressed with the extent, the power, and the resources of the New England under the Southern Cross, Round camp fire modi In barrack for many a year the Ulk will often turn to the great continent thousands of miles away, where men of the Sftmß race and speaking the same tongue as the Sirkar have built up largo huge cities »nd big industries, where stalwart soldiers abound, ready and anxious to fight the battles of the Jfmpire in any quarter of the globe Australasia, which wae not even a name beff re to the vist proportion of the Native Army, will now have a difioi c and important place in their thoughts, lor in every division men will be found who huve seen wilh their own ey°s toe country whencß en inn those srern soldiers who have bf-eo making history in South Africa The lesson borne in upon tho picked men who f irraed the Contingent, that they are subjects of no mean Empire, will not be readily forgott°n. By the genuineness and cordiality of their welcome, the Colonials hate also enn vinced tbe>e stalwart warriors that they are indeed fellow-"uV.j^cts of the same King\ frllow soldiers to b rar the Empire's burden wherever true men and stout hearta are wanted. 'Ihis is no mean achievement. The Angle Saxons are wont to pride themselves upon being a pr*ctic*l race, little given to sentiment, At heart thpre is no more sentimental people. The Empire le mainly based upon sentiment and held together by the same strong, though indefinable tie; the remarkable eratbarsfc ®t martial spirit evoked by the reverses in the South African War waa based on the sentimen+s of pride of race and loyalty to the Qieen, To widen and strengthen fche respect and Interest the various units of the £mpire entertain for each other should be the chief end of our Imperial dolicy, and a marked advance in this direction has resultpd from the wise expedient ef having the Indian Army represented at the inauguration of .he Common weftlth o? Australia.— The limes of India

THE ASMBUKIO^ GDAfipIAN': WIDNESOAX, JUNE 12, 1903

Pi 1 J Priuted and published by Ahramo JOHN Tvkbellßaxteb, of Barsebb street cm b tor the Proprietors, Sobkbi Beu, sad Hsnbv Adam Maokat, at their PrlttcHafl oflsoe Buraebt Street, Aifatarton WEDNESDAY JL rNE 12, 19QI



McDonald & ooy, TAILORS, Burnett Street. TN Consequence of having comparatively HO BAD DEBTS f**\ 1A INO OLDSTOCE 4-1 911 NO MISH FITS oL'JtlJf WE can offer you a Ppfendid Sulb at the above figure. 3 WANTED~KNOwi^ SPECIAL Purchase of a Manufacturer* Stock of Ladies' Sailor, Trimmed and Untrimmed, HATS, ab Is each, for 14 <lay«j ANDREW ORB. WANTED, 20,000 Hares. I"Y7fi Have appointed Messb Anhbt Bbos. to act >c our AGE.N.T.B, '..'. For Ashburten and District, ! • and they will pay Top Prices, Consign to— TONKIN AND^CO., FAIRFtELDg 1 MONEY r~" MONEY TO LEND od Fteetold Security, in sums to euit borrowers. Apply to MR C W. PURNIfiLL, Solicitor, Montgomery's Bnildin i TO LET, LOT 46, oontaiaing \ Acre Good Land. frosting Eton Street, Hampstaad Apply to t T BULLOCK, Agent JIAAKiS PIANOS OA¥ ' I ! j JM HAAKE PIANOS WA HAAKE PIANOS . /II HAAKB PIANOS • " Guaranteed ; excelled by none easy terms BE. M.. JONES. Sir** Johnston, mEACHER of the Pianoforte & Singing. Havelcok: Stbekt / PIANOFORTE & ORGAN TUNERS, HAVING taken over the late MaOSBOB Coombes 'oonneotion, will visib Ash - burcon and surrounding districts three times per annum, viz., March, July and November Orctore may be left ab the Commercial Hotel or with Mr Llewellyn Oh en at hie. Mnnic Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashbortos. J. V. BE BEEE WATCHMAKER & JEWELLEE JUST Arrived, TWO CASES OF Electroplate and Sterling Silver Ware from tho celebrated Manufacturer!,, WALKER & HALL, SHEFFIELD, Articles suitable for Presentation*, and Wedding Presents a Specialty. INSPECTION INVITED. WATCHES. Another Parcel of three dozen ' NICKEL KEYLES3 LE7ERS at 87s «d This le the watch thao hae given sv.ch unfailing satisfaction, that it is needles to mention its numerous excellent qa lal! ties. Everyone gold is an advejtlst&ieat in Itself. NEW JEWEIiLBBY SI ENGAGEMENT,RTNG& $80 Brooches, Bracelets, Bangles, Ma ff. chains• The Neweet iJoveltleji in Gold Charme. The Latest Appliances and Appointments FOE SIGHT TESTING jaat to hand. J. V. DE BEEE f Esat Street, AahburtOD LOABBY'B Stand7unriv*Ued for Inillges WAHOO tion and xAvet Complaints It is purely herbal, and OBnoott injure the most delioate oonttltutlon. Iti effect is almost instantaneous; r Bingle dose usually relieves, whilst one bottle is gener ally enough to cure. J LOASBY'S WAHOO doeß nob require », dozen bottles to be taken before yeu aaa judge tta va, ie. No other, Medicine s4v«r thed asks you, as we do, to buy only «ne bottle; take it regularly according to diroctions, and then give the verdict* Hundreds of testimonials in our pcpaentlen prove that many confirmed dyspeptics, after every known remedy bad failed, have Inmd completely cured by the aid of Only one bottle of Loasby's Wahoo, Loasby's Wahoo—Price 2s od, everywhere Sols manufacturers, and proprietors— . LOASBY'S WAHOO MANUFAOTUR ' ING CO., Ltd, Dnnedin.. Wholesale Agents— Kempthorne, Prosssr & Co, N Z Dreg Co ' Ltd ~~~~ to"~lei; " /10TTAGE of 4 Rooms Rud Vewndab,, \J conveniently situated in Gas Street' Low Rental T, BULLOCK,* Agetot COOKING KANGES. TQARNINGHAM AND;GO.j IMMOVID 2EALANDIA,/ NEW PATENT; Needs no Setting. Can be used as Open Fire* ASK FOB IBS IMPROVED ZEALANPIA.



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ANDKEW OEE. T tf MKN b E AR R i:V A; 1 OF New Autumn Goods. NBW JACKETS, NEW MANTLES NEW CORSETS, J NEW DBESSJGCODB NEW SIL S, NEW MILLINERYJ NEW FEATHEHB, NEW RIBBONS, NEW MACINTOSHES, NFW FLANNELS HEALTH FLANNELS, NEW BLANKETB NEW OARPEJTB |NEW LINOLEUMS, NulW GOODS IN IVIRY DEPARTMENx, NEW TAILORING DEPARTMENT. BEST BCOICB, JIRISH, [& ENGLISH SUITS MADE FROMg Fit and Stylk Pbrpeot.JJ dressmaking"T)efartment, diving the utmost Satisfaction. Orders Turned Out With Dispatch ANDKEW ORR. Morrow, Bassett d Co, Wills Street, Ashbubton. IMPORTED PLOUGH SHARES. BANSOMES 1 R.N.F. and HORNSBY'S "OJ 1 SHARES. ALL SIZES PEON FIELD GATES. 10ft, lift, and 12ft FiftCiC PATFPHL M. PRIESI, Siatager sporE sport, "^port QVm GUNS. GUNS. HARDLFy BROS. EAST STREET, HAVE TO HAND, direob from the Manufacturers, a large Coßalgomeab of the Famous NEW RIVAL CARTRIDGES. Large supplies also arriving of Eley'a Amberifce; Blue Shutsse, Kynock'a Nobele, eto. Special clearance of Wire owing to being overefcocked. GUN 8, GUNS. For First-elaas Gudb, at a low price, give us a trial ; our prices defy competition. UUNS of all snakes REPAIRED and put in firsb'olate order by a Practical Gunsmith, Address— BABBLEY BEOS PRIZE FOWLS ~™~~ fob"Tale, PUREBRED Indian Game, Mioorcas, Brown Leghorns, Langehans, an Fokin Duoks; Cockerels from 5a H G BERRYMAN THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd Offices, WarehouueSf and Grain Stores West Street, Asnburton. EVERY Description of Farmers Requisites at iowesfa rates. Groceries, Hardware Saddlery, Cornsacirs, Woolpacks, Twiae, OilH Tinware Horse Covers, Soft Goods & Boots GRAIN SOLD ON COMMISSION. Having reliable information from our gents in other parts of the Colonies, we are a position co obtain highest posaible price, »or alt grain placed in our hands for disposal, Shareholders should be particularly care ' ful to enquire froth us and inspect our goods before ordering elsewhere^ WE have several really first-class Farms for Sale on our booke, and farmers wtßhing to purchase wonid do well to call on us fer particular! ;— 1 1000 Acres Lauriston District j 750 „ Wakanui \ 1031  (Jhertsey  1958 „ Dromore „ 1180 ,i Springburn „ 476 „ „ „ 5000 i, Hinds „ (In iota to suit: purchasers 2000 t > Mitcham  400 „ Fairfield „ IGOO „ near Aiford 700  Newlands 700 „ Overdale „ 300 ti i, o OP. F. GIB6ON M*aa I



f Wades Teething Powders for ', Babies are soothing, reduce fever and prevent; blotches; price, If PIANOFOKTE, TUEuHY & HAKMONX, Ernest Empßon, , /^IERTIFICATKD Teacher of the ABSocia i \_J ted Board of the Royal College of Mus »nd the Poyal Academy of Muaic, Londo is prop?* .'d to receive pupils for t'oa above, Booms above Mr H M Jones East Stre • ABCfIITI-CT. ARCADE OB AMBERS ASHBOKTON. p ycu want t NKW HOUSE, o. Alter blona, or Newest Style of Deooratioaa, CONSULT MR ACER. Call and ace the NEW FIBBOBB BLIND Imitation of Vonetian, »t half the price rr.ESDKRS Wanted—FoTthe weariogT X. two thomand pairs o Boots. Apply at J Mkixob, Tanred Street THE DAIJSTIEBT LITTLK WbL'KL THAT EVER WAS" v The BamMer." HA VINO sold out of my old stock of these superior Bicycles, I have use opened op a fresh consignment of the latkst pattern "rambler" SPECIAL LIGHT RaCERS ROAD RAOIRB, & ROADSTERS n al! and all fitted with the cvp* listing; 6 & J detachable Tyre. "TfllQ RAAIBIiEH, OALb AM) INSPECI THE STOCK. Price Easy. Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth. &CCJSSSOBIES IN STOCK OTHER MAKES FITTED WITH G & J TYRES, j D. THOMAS. WNTED— For promoting an abundant and luxurious growth of h%ir there is nothing to equal Hendy's Egg Julep ; it arrests al! dandruff, and leaves the hair beautifully glossy Bottles 1b ; on sale at H E Bonnington's, Chemist, WANTED Known-Tha we stock as KndtsßS variety of Fen'i Overcoata Covert Coati*. and Maointosl-""* in Styles, Colors, and Shape to suit tha vest fastidious inspection invited-- Mitchkix & Tubner | Increased 7 to 8 POUNDS | |< in weight. A well-known Obago :•: § Physician writing about •:• (£aue's | Cveasoted | ) i ••• of Cod Liver Oil,withHypophosphites $ J; of Lime and Soda, said, "I am treat- ■:• 1 i; ing a patient of mine for Consumption § :•< with your Creasoted Emulsion; the •:• '& sputum has diminished, cough less, :•: $ sweating stopped, and weight has £ $ increased seven or eight pounds." v | Many physicians arc now constantly :•: | prescribing it. They find that no ;!• | other ■ medicine does a patient so t-: | much good. But this is not all. ;:■ :•• Lane's Creisoied. Emulsion is not g 5 only a medicine, ifc is food as well. ;:• 6 A medicine-food. It gives new life :•: § and vigour to exhausted natures, >:j % restores deranged functions and ;•; :•! makes rich, red bloofi, thus supplying £ >:< strength and vitality to every organ | | in the body. There is no other !*< •5; emulsion equal to Lane's Creasoted | & Emulsion, and no other form of Cod % | Liver Oil which is so effectual in the >:• |: system. | 'i At all Chemists and Stores. | | • PRICE a/- | ( Manning & Cos' NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, IN QUARTS AND PINTO, THE .BEST IN THE MARKET Fqual It' the Leading Brands of ENGLISH AL&&. Agdtitri for Ashburton— Messrs Shbab ■ man Bros ¥ew'""zbalaSd , INbUBANCE COMPANY. FIRE A MARINE. "Ti/I'ESSRS MCOLL BROS, having been ftppolntcd Sole Agentj for this Company for Ashbnrlon and Surrounding Diatricts, Policy Holders will in future kindly oay Premiums to them. Messrs Ni«oll Bkos, will be please supply all necessary information to intending innurers. A W PABSONS, ■-' * ' Manager Chriflohurcn, Uth March, 1901 A CARdT ~~ MESSRS STRINIR&CRESBW£LL BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS CHRISTCHURCH* HAVE OPENED A BRANCH OFFIGJB at Mb Davison'b, West Street, Aehburton, where they will attend every THURSDAY and on other days when iiectwsusry. They will be represented ito, Ashburton by Mr J. Davison, who is aufehorised to receive intttruotions on their behalf, and bo whom communications may be addressed. , We have various sums of money awaitld nveattnent at lowest current rates. STRINGER & ORESSWELL, i SOLICITORS, CHRISTCHURCF <S AS BBUBTOK



LADIES ! I /"I FNUINETaiIor-madeCostameß, Habits OT Jackets, Eainproof Mantles &o, ma<!<? bo meaaurd in the latest Styleß und newest Materials. Fit and workmanship guaran GENTLEMEN ! We have jast opened out ex s.b 'Ranga bira' a large Shipment of Now Wtoler Goods , We respectfully invite inapeodor ot our new Worsted »nd Vicuna Suitings, Seraes, Scotch, Irish, and West of England and Now Zealand Twoede, Melton?, Beavers, Vene tians, New Rainproof Covert Coatings, real ' Donnj-brook 1 Irish Frieze, &o, Suiti to msasore from £3 Trousers from 15s. Our motto is always • Satisfaction !' CRAIGHBAD <k BERRYMAN The Leading Tailors and Oui fitters, AKH BURTON T 00 AL TESTIMONY. Indlpjestion for Three Years. The Triangle, Ashburfcon. September 30th, 1899. Dear Sir,—lt is very great pleasure 1 testify to the inestimable value of font great Botanic Remedy, PLANTEKOA. I was a great sufferer from Indigestion for throe years, and during that period 1 tried every known remedy, advertised and otherwise, that was procurable ; but they did me no good. I decided to try PLANTEKOA, and it has cured me ; and I am pleased, to aend yoa this note, hoping It will be of use to yoa. Yonrs truly, Mes H. Robinson. Bead the following, A bad case of blood poisoning yields to Plantekoa ; other treatment übeless. East Street, Ashbarton, February 19ch, 1901. Sir,—l desire to inform you that yonr great remedy Plantekoa has done good in my case. A few months back I waa In a very bad condition through Blood'poison ing, and although I went under treatment ahd took——-- — which la advertised as a cure for this trouble, I did not improve. I started taking PLAKTBKOA, and have taken in all four bottles, and it has thoroughly cured me and driven tho disease from my system. Yonrs truly, James Jackson. . '- Syßtem Completely Broken up. Plante * koa gives New Life. Ashbneton, December 18ch 1900. Sir, —I was suffering from a complete break-up of my system a few months ago and had fcried several medicines to no purpose, when Mr Jackson, herbalist, of Kast street, advised me to try PL ANTE • KOA, which I did, acd the result was wonderful. It purified the blood, built up ray system, and after its use I was quite myself again. I have much pleasure j In recommending it to others, j I remain, (Name and address on application) Mrs— Obtainable from all leading Chemists j and Storekeepers^ . SMOKE NOfsEGAY TOBACCO The Latest and Best M v,.ofactured by T O Williams & Co , ! Richmond V& Till AD Prlsae Competition. riMIV. "TKIAD" has in the press, and I shortly to he published, a buok entitled •• What to sea and Where to Stay in Npw Zealand ' A pr; M of Three Guineas is offered for the most interesting and amusing article of about 2000 words, entitled " Wh>t to pos and Where to Stay in Now Zealand " lo close 20th b'EPTKM BBK. Puzzle Competition far children under 14, t ccc TRIAD | CONDITIONS.: All that ts necessary to enter for this competition ie to post your article (enclosing a receipt for Ss, or more, from any Triad j .ktivertiser) to '*The Manager of the Triad, Dunedin ' A)»x Washing Powders Anglo N.Z. Cycle Co. Auokland Forwarding and Parcels Delivery Agency Bertna'.inc Bread —all Bakcra Brinsley and do 's Ranges Bin^, Harris & Co, Arrow Brand Boots Commercial Hotel, T N Grange Curtis, F. Jeweller Duulop Tyres i Gawne'a Sauces, Pickles, Vinegar, eto Gateo, H A,, Muaic seller Gregg and Co, W, Coffee, Starch, eto Hayward's Pickles and Sauces Jones, H M, Triad Agent Kirkpatriok, 8, and Co, X J.uus Kharki Cigarettes, Eagle Go's Kozie Teas, all GrocereJ Lane's Creosoted Emulsion Loaßby'e Wahoo, Koolibah, Benjamin Gum, and Cinuamon Cure; Meddins, G t , Ironmonger N.Z. Clothing Factory Nelson- Aoa.be and Go's Tea Ocean Accident and Guarantee Corpo tiou, Ltd. Orr, A, Draper Sanderson's Scotch Whisky Spring Blosfom Tea Suratura Tea Teed, and Co«, Corn Cure Tonking's Linsised Emulsion •• Tui" Extract of Soap Waltke'a Soap ._____„___— pf OVERNMEWT LIFE INSURANCE >*'■ DEPARTMEWT, Establißliod 1870. EVEBY POtXCY QUARANTBBD BY THB STAtfB. Bird's-eye View of Growth of.Office. FUNDS, 1878 .. £292,523. 1898 .. £2,361,534. At the present time the Funds amount to over THREE MILLION POUNDS. Present Annual Income, over £100,000. Trui loading London Insurance Journal, Thn Post Magazine and, Insurance Monitor, days,—"The only ins&itution of the kind at present in existence managing its affairs on commercial principles is tne Life Assurance Department of the Colony of New Zealand. . . . Although the operations of tho De partment aro confined to a small colony, the figures reached aro very large, exceeding thouc of tho great majority' of British com panujH. . . . Many of our companies &t I homo might loam from it a useful lesson." I ■ i J;E JSIOHAEI)SON, j t\ Coxnmißßioner. K| SOOTH IN GJ LpfJPOWDERSI PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. Prosorvo » hoalthy atato of tho.oonstl tution during tho period of Toothing. Tho wui-ilh "JOHN ST^EDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SUItIIEV," Aro OUKnivril oil \,U<- l^rmn.ifnl. Slump nffi/td t« each r>fl.'L Kempriorne^ProsKor and Co. A^cntti 1 iIARMKRS and othnra, prepare for tho jj Winter, and hay« your Homo mado ohoory and bri«hti with th« poworfol Acetylene G&h, KaUmnUw by HauulHy 8808 _ I Smoke J^uw ena«



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