Women of Morocco.

A STBANGE LIFE?

{ A Traveller' has been writing on the women of Morocco for one of the LwQdou daily papers ; and from bu account of their life they do not seem to have a very happy existence. He says:—' Women and Nature are no wtieie more in harmony with eich other than in Morocco, where man is tho sole element of jarring discord, Moorish maidsns at their best are like the brlght-hned flowers of their native fields, wiiicb glow with colour as if laeant; to be Elysian. Nature does her utmost for them, while man merely mars the primeval plan, and makes woman to his low liking, Hence they b3gin their lives as butterflies and end them as caterpillars.' It is sad to think of those bright Moorish maidens who, even in the bey-day of their yoatb, are united to unsuitable and often old men. • A Traveller ' tells us how the Moorish girl seldom has a past, for she is married at the early age of 12, and a father who has not succeeded Id getting his daughter off his hands by 15 begins to think that there is uomethiiig wrong in the constitution of the universe The age of the bride groom does not count for very much in these domestic arrangements. Decem ber and May therefore are often wedded in the land of the asphodels, Then he lays l—

WEDDINGS IN MOROCCO are evening functions. They never take place in the blaze of moon. A procession, the longer the better, is a sine qua kod. The lady Is neatly ©nveloped io gasze and mualin and packed into a trim little red box, jast &s If the were an aotomatic doll or tbe | osweat thing in hats bo that she can no more be seen than ft diamond wrapped op in wadding and staat in a casket. The box is fastened on the back of a horse, and then the proces sion starts. All her kitii and kin, as well aa tbe relations and friendd of her future lord, ride in state or solemnly march on foot to the sounds of weird music which would madden an Euro pean.' Then the writer goes on in his own fluent manner to tell how the moment a Moorish maiden is engaged it is the boundon duty of her parentß to fatten her np like a lamb for tbe sacrifice. Thus he has to train for feer wedding, and to persevere until she becomes a woman of large dimensions, an unwieldy bolster of solid flesh. Next we are told how jealonsy and polygamy are tbe curses of the country. 5 A Moor would pat each of hia wives into a glass case and lock her op if he could, and even then he would have misgivings.' . . . 'The outsider who woald visit the harem carries his life In his hand?. The feat, is not, of course, impossible. Every wife has a right to receive her female friends, and while my of them are with her the has bind cannot enter her apartment. If he pees the red slipper at tbe threshold, be | tarns resignedly away. A Spaniard who fell in love with a Moorish dame took a note of that fact, and paid a visit to the forbidden city of Zarhuo, where the lady of his choice resided. He wes, of course, diegaised as »female, and remarkably well disguised, too. But whether he forgot to provide himself with • rusor, or what unforeseen thing befell him. no man knows. He himself never returned to tell the tale."

A PRETTY LITTLE STORY is told which finishes off the article, and one which shows that, whetbor Moorish or otherwise, women have all tho earue high idea o! the true value of love, It runs as follows:—I once met a most interesting Moorish worann, who told me she was a Christian, 'But how,' I aekrd, 'did you acquire tho conviction of fche tnuih of our sublime religion ? You wo;e not Uught theology—the girls of your country, if I am rightly informed, know little about lhair own religion, except that in Paradise they will have to sit outsitle the gates.' ' That's just it } ' she re plied, *We don't want to be outside while our husbands are carry ing on with the Laurie within, We would summarily dismiss all handmaids and do whatever work is to be done ourselveSt In this life, too, we should like a change—-mauy nhapges. I mean only that here we are not our husbands better halves, cor any half at all— merely fractions who are neglected— qnantit.Bo negligeables. Whereas, when a Christian, I can have a husband all to myself and many friends aa weft,' • But in the Christian heaven there be no marrying nor giving in marriage,' I objected. * The name is of little consequence. There will be loving and being loved, and that is the one thing necessary for a Moorish woman.'

The Cowboy and the Millionaire.

A delightful story of the cowboy's after indiffprence to social statue comes from America. Mr McKHtricir, who is a millionaire oil-kioj?, and is reputed to own half of Southern California wag once leaving his ranch to drive into town when he was accosted by one of his cow-pnnchfirs. " Say, boss/ cried the eow-Uoy, "can I draw ten dollars ? Mr McKitt nck was about to refer the man to the foreman, but, being good-natured, he handed over a gold piece of that value. "Oh, I don't want the naorjpyf'said th« cowboy. " I want you to get me some truck in town ! I want a dollar* 'n-a-haif pair o* yallow shoes, three pairs of socks, some cigarette papers, a pair o' overalls, two suits o' under cloflion, two shirts, V a silk handker chief."

Charmed by the manner of his em ployes, the millionaire took the com miwioni He returned late at night loaded down like Santa Olaus, sought out the cowpnncher, and delivered the gooris. " They cost eis;hfc dollars and a half," he said; " here's tha remainioe dollar and a half." « Ob, that's all rich*," replied the generous cowboy, " kepp the change !"

THE ASHBURTOS BDABDIAN : WEDNESDAY OCTOBEB; 9, 190),

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; BUSINESS NOTICEB I ———— ■ — , ROSS' ANDITOTB & OINTMENT THE GREAT HERBAL REMEDY FOR PUBIFYING THE BLOOD. THE following unsolicited Testimonial by a gentleman well known la Ashbarton speaks for itself:— Mftsterton, August 28,1901. Ross Antidote Company. Dear Sirs,—l feel It my duty to give yoa this enclosed testimonial in favor of Ross Astidote for purifying tfee blood. I have been a great sufferer for many yeaia from uloeraired stomach, indigeption, etc. My life was a perfect misery, and I was almost a wreck. I grew tired of trying different medical men and remedies, of which I had triel almost every known one bob yours, and oae day eorae eighteen months a«o & gentleman came Into the shop where I waß employed. Ha remnked *Jsck, you look very iV (and you may depend I was). He added, 4 Will yoa take some .medicine if I procure ifc I replied I will take anything. He brought me a bottle of' your Antidote, and I took it accordingly as directed, and to my delight I began ta get well, and after taking three large bofrtleo I was a new man—thanks to yonr great discovery, t always keep it by me, and find a few doses occasionally keep me in perfect health, and 1 wish you the success with ib thac each a medicine merits. You can make what use you like of thie. —I remain yours, etc, J H Pairing, Mastetton May be obtained (from Messrs Fletcher Bros and Shearman Bi« s, Ashbunon 9 232 T^ISTINCTIVE FEATURES OF XHE 'STERLING' ARE FLUSH JOINTS, which proient a more attractive and up to date appearance than outside connections: HANGER BRACKETS—They are of special design and manufacture, giving strength and beauty to tha ' STERLING.' FRONT FORKS-The "STERLING' Fork is known as the original AROH GROWN, wbioh for beauty and strength has never been equalled These are only a few of the things that go to make tha STERLING tho BOSS Machine in the market). There is the Hanger Bearings, Direct Spokei, Pedals, Sprocket a, Bill Retainers, and the Mono Roller Chain, Tbey ail go to make the •BUILT LIKE A WATCH' STEELING THE BEST. Call and See New Ones—Chain or Cbalnlew, Morrow, Bassett d Go 9 W ills ' Street, Abhburton. M. PRIEST, Manager ss O >> CO 6 P3 rh §§ ri hzT w 85! %£ Ph Kl m' It r il § 3 Q « ' £;* g CM § o feg 5 r£ 6 W zeaCandia bicycles MADE IN NEW ZE&LAN!?; TI/TOST IMPROVED MACHINE ON THE MARKET. Specially bailt for New Zealand Roads One Gkadb—THE BEST. IS©"w Moslelss now on View Dates, Lowry and Go.> Burnett Stbeht N.Z. LARGEST MAKERS OF CYCLES iSPEGIAL NOTICE. WE have juarlandedexs.a * Wakanui the largest shipment of Gent's Fashionable Hits and Caps we have hitherto imported ; comprising full ranges 5 of the famous '•COOL SPRING "HATS, for which we have secured the sole agency in Afhburton. STRAW HATS "J All •op to FRAME FELT H4T3 f date,' from FLFXIBLE FELT HATS fla up to 14s NOVELTIES IN CAPS )6d each. CRAIGHEAD <fc BERRYMAN The Leading Tailors and Outfitters. ASHBURtON



BaSINESB NOTICES LADIES, IF yon boy from ns yon a*e «ure]of thebesfe, no"matter how little yon pay—best at the price. If from any reason yon cinnot boy, we strongly advise you to take the other side of the street, cr if joa must kok at oar windowi, keep a good hold on your purse for a look at the Season's goods now ebowing, and the Exquisite Novelties displayed in our premises, 'Jb a very strong temptation to boy, consequently every lady who wiaheß to " just have a look at the new things, 1' is cordially welcomed, (o).— MITCHELL AND TURNER SPRING CLEANING. SPRING CLEANING. WE have jasfc landed per s.s Karamea, and are now showing the Choicest Assortment of LINOLEUMS, &c, Ever Shown in Town, in New and Chaste Designs and Colouringa. Oome early and get your pick. Also, a Nice Lot of Carpets, Bogs, Mats, Jap and China Mattings Also, some beautiful Tapestries for Furniture Coverings As this is the season for Renovating, we are prepared to Repair and Recover Furniture, making it equal to new. Estimates given and work done on shortest notice. Take our advico—Oome early and avoid the rush later on, AGENTS FOR "fpMgxT THE FAMOUS ANCHOR SEWING MACHINE. JEW The Cheapest and Best Machine made, at half the usual price- feflßß^p^, Also, the Gold Medal Weener Piano, Olegg'a Perambulator and Go-Carts, Burson's Wicker and Rattan Furniture, F. Andrews and Go's • Birmingham 1 Celebrated Brass and Iron Bedsteads. Venetian Blinds made and repaired. T. H. UN DRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, PICTURE FRAMERS, ANI> UNDERTAKERS, TANORED STREET, The Cheapest Shop in A&hburton. LAWN MOWERS."LAWN MOWERS, FROM 22s Q& EACH. Including ( Monarch,' • Pastimp,' ' New Easy,' &c. GARDEN~TOOLS. The Greatoßt Variety in Aehburton, at prices to Bui6 everybody, laoludiag the New Amerioat Scufffe. Dutch, Garden and Plantation Hoe«. Garden Rakes, Spadet, Forks, Trowel*, Syringes, Border Forks, Boys' Sp»de», eto ,«„, . AGENT 3 for the CELEBRATED 'SYRACUSE' Combination Seed Drills and Cultivator!. Horse Hoes and Cultivators superior to Plaaeb Jr at £ less price SHEEP SHEARST°"SHEEP SHEARS- I have jult received my first shipment, including TUB, BB A, HA, etc; also Turkey and WaehiU Oil Scones all at bbdkock peioes CARPENTERS' TOOLS—As usual, lamup to date lo variety and price. (Ehe iargeit; selection in the Ashburtou Qouatj to select from g. meßdins, The People s Ironmonger, Burnett Street, Opposite Arcade LATEST NOVELTIES In All Departments, riHOIOE MILLINERY MANTLES and DRESS FABRICS From the leading French and Engliph Houses BIBG OPENED DP DAILY, DRESSMAKING jn full Swing. UTMOST SATISFACTION. ■v ANDREW ORR.



STUD NOTICES TO STUD HOESB OWNERS jLj ORSE OARDS and Horse Re- ] ceipt Books printed at the Mail and ! Guardian Office with neatness and despatch, and at Moderate PricfS. ; ~nETiTG~~Ifo"Y. a l. (B*y Coir, rising 3 years) SIRE, King'a Pride, by Kicg of the Van, , qulehera, dam, Flower, by Crown Priaoe ' by Young Watty, dam Masohionasa, D»im, by Lord Salisbury. For full particulars, apply to 276 PETRIE AND WILLIAMS. TO Travel the Ashburton, Methven and surrounding districts, the standard bred Trotting Sire IMPEBIOUS. By Direotor—Mandaae. For fall pedigree see cards Terms—£s ss, payable en or before January 1, 1902; groomaga fee, 5?, payable at time of service MANGAN & WILSON, 62 Proprietors, Riocarton npHB Imported Thoroughbred Sta'lion, BENZOIN, VYil stand at Bucoleuoh during this Seasoo, A perusal of bia pedigree will show he is one of the best) bred horses in the Southern Hemisphere 1 .So- Touchstone 14 Ciimel 24 a 3" Banter : I !^Bee SWing aa££ | ■ a 10. 4 g ,2_o Tadmiria Pa'myra g Miss Sellon! -2 "aS The Baron 24 ig "So Stockwcll 3 Pocahontas P £ £ § Melbourne 1 jj ° «.o Blink Bonny Qu c Mary •SI |g Orlando 13 >7vl.iar» ® S' S Filing PucW7 N - EulOgy Martha Lvnn ft a Z , ' J-'ho Baron 2t © os " S RutaPlan 3 Pocah.mtai GQ o MS „ ... V Melbourne2s •-S S YAllC° Swot Hawthorn ' S ■'? -r jr. u,n OHadiateur 5 $ 5O Lord Gough 12 B atj;.iglia I Irritation Ki-'g Trumps 2 p, m Patience * +3 -5j ~~ lthuriel 2 « § 6 2 Longbow 21 Mi s Bowe __ O g oil Pantaloon 17 ~~ I H.a Legerdemain ,irofFdaPutal2 5 ~' the Baron 24 Ph ■* Stookwell 3, 1 Jfc Pocahon'aa I" S Emxo «oss Tro p«r 18 3 _H Queen Maiy For full particulars, apply to E. GATES, g 285 Mount Somera TO TRAVEL THIS BEASON IN THE Aahburton Gorge, Alford Forest, Methven, and Mayfhld Dfetriot?, THE THOROUGIiBRKD HOESB CAJOLEBY By Apremonb. dam Flattery, by Traduoer, dam Miss Flat, by Peter Fiat CAJOLERY is a well proportioned, hand some, floe quality chestnut horse, standing 15.3 oo steel b»r like legs, and he left the turf sound in every respect. His performances stamp him one o! the most brilliant fht horses we have had, and he was a o'ever fencer and a master of weight.' Cajolery took firab priaa and champion afc the Ashburton Show in 1900. His pedigree oinnofc be surpassed Torma~£4 4s with guarantee ; groomage fee 5s ; B2 12a 6d season For further pariioulars apply L TILLET, Groom in charge 5 Or W T DOAK, Mount Somera QU2 O~ STAND~ THIS SEASON, at WiuJ slow, and 1 ravel the Hinds, Rnapuna, Mayfield, and iVesterfield Diatriots. The Thoeooghbreo Stallion, MARQUIS OF ZETLAND. (Pbkkin Wabrkck ll—Revebib); Bred by Mr E Gates, at Grove Farm. Mabquis op Zetland ia a dark bay' colt with black points. He stands 15.3, bas great strength and substance, and during his racing career he prove! himself to be one of Ihe fastest horses of the many good ones bred on Grove Farm. Fees—Season, £3 3s ; groomage fee ss. For further particulars apply to R. BURNETT, 9 46 Winslow, TO STAND THIS SEASON, at Ardagh, Lyndhurst, and Travel the District, The Thorotohbrbd Stallion, FOJRMOSAN, By 8t Leger—Forme, by Nordenfeldtj— Forma (dam of Multiform), by Sberlingworth —Pulchra (imp) FORMOBAN comes from a winning family, his sire having produced last Beason 31 winners, with a total of £9999 2s 6d, and was himself a good performer, having won the Champagne Stakes, Challenge Stakes (beating Advance), and other good races. Tebms—s Guineas ; grazing 2a per week. Every care taken but no responsibility. For further particulars apply MAX FRIBDLANDER, g 24 Ashburton To Travel in the Springburn, Alford-Foreet, Methven, and Mount Hutt Dhtriots. THE DRAOGUT SEALT.IOH L A B 0 U B E li, (Five years old.) T" ABOURER is by Workman.'dam Lively JLJ 11, by Lord BeaoonsSeld (106); 2nd dam, Lively, by Lincolnshire Traveller (imp); 3rd jam, by Prince of Denmark, and bred by Mr Scaly of-Tirnarw. Workman, by Lnrd Dunmore (180), dam Anraie (573), by Kilbowie (73) (imp), from Scotland; 2nd dam, Jeanaie Deans (263); 3rd dam, Moggie Craig (262) (imp), from Scotland, by the late Mr Walls. For further particulars apply C. GREEN, Groom in Charge or, ANDKEW McFARLANE, 10 29 _Q™ n¥±_ GENERAL WHITE. A BAY COLT, 3 year?, by King of Quality, dam Jean, fey Lord Salisbury, grand dam an Emperor mare, g g dam by Taanhill. Jean ha* been a successful prize taker ad Milton and Clutha Shows, also champion on many occasions! Terms —Guarantee £3 3s, Season M^res £2 10a; groomage fee, 5s All mares changing hands, first owner held responsible Will Travel May field and Metbven Diß« tiricts, and stand at ths Owner's Farm, Mount) Somers, 10 21 WM. HUTCHISON. '~ eggs! M&NPRCAS, Brown Leghorns, Lang shane, Indian Game and Pekin Duoks. SITTINGS fUOM. 5s TO 810. jfiarly Orders Booked and Executed in Botabion, 2i H. G. BERRYMAN,



_______ WANTEI'S, Etc. WHAT Ladies say of Mitchell & Tub neb's Show Room. Oh, how lovely Fuab like a nice garden! Nicer than ever, Juite as good as Cnrietohurch Wouldn't , Dhat suit We must tell her. I _ , ( HAND SEWN Repairs at D Stock s Blue Boot Store STUDY Economy, and buy your Bi'Ots and Shoes at D Stock's Blue Boot Store fPHS Enquirer's Oracle, the best JL refsrence book on everyday eubj sets, is given away with lOlbs BOOK IiIFT Tea JUST opened up, 10 Cases of Ladies Boots and ihhoes, in Glace Kid, Box Oalf, and Kangaroo OaIf—MBLLOKS Zealandia Boot Store P4TTi jfan baking powder is the great est novelfiy you ever saw. Hold all growers. T^LTK have a beautiful rargi of Ladies TT Tan Shoes for the coming season at D Stock's Bide Boob Store 9 79 TAKE your Repairs to Shock's Blue Boot Store __^ WANTED Known — Men's Good Shooter Boots only 8s IJd, at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store STILL to the Fi-ont—Better Value than ever ab Melloks Zealandia Boob Skonj _ ffIHE " LILY STARCH " ia eupecior to JL any. Housewivea will find it most economical. Sold by all storekeepers 5 312 BOOKS :—Works by Scott, Dickens Thackeray, Lytton, Dumas, B P Roe, A J E Wilson, Rhoda Broughton, Mrs Henry Wood, Bret Harte, Ethel Turner, Guy Booth by, Rider Haggard, Geo. Elliott, and every other modern writer are given away with the famous BOOK GIFT Tea nT GEORGE Potted and Preserved Meats O —Tongues, Table Delicacies, eto—have no equal. All storekeepers ST GEORGE M*uafactured Goods of various kinds are the basb. Try them Procurable from all storekeepers 5 311 DON'T boy Caeap and Nasty Footwear, but go to Stock s and get solid value for your money i^iHILDRENS Boots and Shoes at- all \J Prices ab D, Stock's Blue Boot Stora , WANTED Known — The Rapid Lightning Shirt Gloss is sold ab all Grocerfe ; ■» wondorfnl Shire glaze W "ANTED—Ladies desirous o( dressing the hair in present becoming fashions should send for the new Geisha Fmmea; all boloure. Sent post free for le 9d from the manufacturer, A M Hjsndy, Hairdreßßer I'nnedin. GEO. Elliott's fine story, *A^am Bede/ is given away with 6ibs Book Gift Tea. Ask your grocer for Catalogue of 500 good books thai are given free with famous BOOK GIFT Tea- WELL, well, many Customers wonder how Mellor can give such wonderful value for so little money. Tiy for yourself and you will find thab it is a fact \_ t WHAT prize takers for pastry uaee Fatty Pan baking powder the great novelty. 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IN the Rice for Value, Mellors Zea landia Boot Store leads THE mosi up to date novelty o. the day Patty Pan baking powder KOOLIBAH Cures all Pains, Strains, Bruises, Stiff Joints, etc. Try ib for Chilblains . STILL at our old game, always trying to give you better value for your money—Meixoks Zaalandia Boot Store WANTED fifty smart Ladiea to try our Kangaroo Call Shoes, easy, fitting, ard will wear like brass. Apply bo Mellors Zealandia Boob Store I7IARMER3 and others, prepare for the I • Winter, and have your Home made cheery and bright with ■ tbe poworful acetylene Gas. Estimates j^iren by Hardle^ Bros VfTANTED TO SELL-Seven firat-olass Dairy Farms, from 60 to 200 Acreß, clobo to Schools and Factories; eaßy terms- Apply F. Bbooking, Land Agent, Stratford JUST Fancy, this mast be a mistake, Mellok cannob surely be selling Mens Bluchers at 5a lid FOR real G>od Value in Boots and Shoes, Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store leada PATTY Pan baking powder wants one trial wibhout prejudice, two patty pans or nothing WANTED KNOWN—Melloks Zea' landia Boob Store Is now showing a very nice assortment of Ladies up to date walking Shoes. The largest stock and cheapest House for foot wear ALL New Styles, opening up ab D Stock's Blue Boot Store. Don't mies them REPAIRS— A specialty at D Stocks, Blue Boot Store WANTED— Ladies vißiMng Dunedin will find Hendy's Hairdressing Saloons, Princeaa street, replete with every comfort for Hairdresaing, Shampooing, Singeicg, etp Toileb goods of every dea<^gpion A RE your Boots worbh Repairing % Get xjL thtjiidone at Stock's! Best leather and Workmanship A WINK is as good as a Wod to a Blind JjL Horse—Bub ib requires neither wink nor nod to discover that Mellors : Zealaadla Boot Store cannot be beaten, .



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