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"THE BOOKS HAVE BEEN Df CONSTANT USE." ' Redclyffe, Urenui, ' New Zealand, Jan. 19,1901 ' Having now for some time enjoyed the possession of a copy of the ' Bncyclodedia Britannica'—thanks to the enterprise of ' The Times' which made it possible for me —1 '.have much pleasure in expressing my sense of the valuu of such a work, especially to those who, like ourselves, are in a very qnict country village, far from anything M"» a reference library. The books have h—w in constant use ever since their arrival, and arc increasingly valued by us as we become better acquainted with the enormous range and extent of the information they supply. ' Should you desire to publish testimonial* to the public sense of the importance of great undertaking, you are welcome to make any use of this you please, with my name. ' M. F, GREENWOOD.' "A PAINTING OP THE LILT." ' Lawrence, 21st Jan. 1901 ' I regard my copy of' The Timet' reprint of the ' Encyclopedia Britannica,' with it* handsome revolving book-case, as one of my valued possessions. To write in commendation of such a well-known standard work seems almost superfluous. ' a painting of ft* lily,' in fact. 1 am, however, very glad to add my word of appreciation to that of ijOtherg who have communicated with yon. ui placing this monumental work within reach of persons of moderate means in New Zealand, 'The Times' proprietors have earned the best thanks of the fortunate subscribers. ED. M. WAKEFIELD, ' Bank Manager.' " FOR A BUSY MAN." ' Bank Chambers, Hawera, Feb 8,1902. ' I find the ' Encyclopaedia Britannica' of very great service in a busy man's life. Id usefulness is much enhanced by the Bookcase supplied, rendering the volumes so accessible. ' 0. E. MAJOR.' « LITTLE LESS TBAN A GIFT." ' Airlie, Ashurst, Jan. 24,1908. " I am quite satisfied the money wasspent well. In fact, when one considers the amount of mental toil and careful research required to complete this work; the price and liberal terms at which it may be acquired; it seems little less than a gift. As a reference, I know it will be of much assistance to my boys at school, and regret not having (t twenty-five years ago. I could give you plenty of good" opinions concerning the ' Encyclopaedia Britannica' for everyone that has seen mine proclaims the excellence of the volume. 'J. A. McLEAVKY, Farmer.' " RECOMMENDS THE ENCYCLOPEDIA." ' 84, Majoribanks-street, 'Jan. 90,1901 ' I have much pleasure in recommending your' Encyclopaedia Britannica.' 'R. H. EDWARDS, 3.P.' "SPECIALLY ADAPrED FOR SELF-CULTURE." ' Beckford-road, ' Opawa, Jan. 20,1902. 'lt is with the greatest delight I embrace the opportunity to express my views on the utility and value of the' Encyclopedia Britannica.' I have carefully ex« amined the whole work, and speak with the pleasure and confidence which well grounded experience warrants.' It is un-» doubtedly, owing to the wide scope of its contents, of inestimable value to all persons, no matter in what rank of life. Bnt ( should like more particularly to emphasise its value to those who, desirous of panning a course of self-culture, unfortunately finH that their time and means are limited. To them a work of this nature is especially adapted. The editorial care taken in the compilation of the different articles is simply marvellous in its extent and minuteness. The articles arc far from bring dry, succinct, and compressed particulars. Take the history of France, for instance. Here we find not a mere bare chronology of events, but a graphic and detailed history extending over 190 folio pages. The greatest experts in every branch of science furnish a complete treatise of matter in their own province, and we find the same throughout. I have no hesitation in affirming that the greater diffusion of such a work m«»m * greater impetus to education throughout the colony. 'R. R. SOOTT.' "A MINE OF INFORMATION." 1 Pukahu, Havelock N., Jan. 9f, 1902. ' The 'Encyclopaedia Britannica' I find • mine of information on almost every conceivable subject on which one may desire enlightenment. To a schoolmaster it is simply invaluable. Perhaps the most surprising feature of the work in my eyes is the Index. It is the volume I use oftenCßt, and I find its accuracy and comprehensiveness amazing. ' H. SPEIGHT, Schoolmaster.' « ONE OF MY MOST VALUABLE ASSETS." ' Renwick, ' New Zealand, Jan. 18,1902. ' The ' Encyclopedia Britannica' reoently purchased gives the greatest satisfaction to nut. I look upon it as one of my most valuable assets, and a decided acquisition to my alre»dy extensive library. It is, in fact, K library in itself, and does justice to its title. No mattor what information, in a general way, 1 have required I have been able to obtain it from the Encyclopedia. 'J.bary:

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Taranaki Daily News, 15 March 1902, Page 3

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Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 Taranaki Daily News, 15 March 1902, Page 3

Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 Taranaki Daily News, 15 March 1902, Page 3

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