The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, MAY 17, 1887. NEWSPAPER LIBEL.

! The need for some better definition , of the privileges of the newspaper press m relation to the publication of reports of public proceedings has long been apparent, and it is not less clear that [ some legislative provision should be made to prevent vexatious, frivolous and unjustifiable libel actions, We do not for a moment urge that publishers and journalists should be accorded license to print just whatever pleases them with a reckless disregard for the fair fame or reputation of any who may be the subject of animadversion or disparaging comment. On the con trary we hold that the penalties of the law are not one whit too severe for the punishment of those dasturdly literary thieves and assassins, who are guilty of robbing their victims of what an honorable man values more than worldly goods — his good name — and of wounding and stabbing, with a more cruel puipose than his who seeks to inflict mere bodily injury. But while such as these deserve all and more than the penalties which the law provides, there is on the other hand obvious need for the protection of the press from the persecution which is now possible to any person jvho has a grudge or a grievance however silly, flimsy and fic titious. It is not enough to be able j safely to rely (even if such reliance be possible) upon the common sense and fair dealing of juries, ior unnecessary , and unjustifiable libel suits, even though the issue be decided for the defendant ! newspaper mean, necessarily more or less heavy expenses, not to speak of i annoyance and inconvenience. It is, therefore, with much satisfaction that we observe that the member for Dunedin West, Mr t)ownie Stewart, ! has introduced a Bill which will effect a much-needed amendment of the law. As regards reports 01 public proceedings the Bill provides that any report pub lished m a newspaper of the "proceed ings of a public meeting shall be privileged, if the meeting be lawfully convened for a lawful purpose, if the report be fair and accurate and pub lished without malice, and if the publication of the matter complained of is for the public benefit, with aproviso, however, that the protection afforded by these provisions shill be forfeited if the newspaper publishing the report tetfssas to insert a reasonable letter or statement of explanation or contradic tion. As & safeguard against the prosecution of frivolous actions it is provided that no .criminal prosecution for libel against a newspaper may b$ I

commenced without the written fiat of the .Attorney-General or an order of a Judge of the Supreme Court. A charge brought before a Court of Summary Jurisdiction (&., before Justices or a Resident Magistrate) may be dismissed if the Court shall be ot opinion that there is a strong or pro bable presumption that a jury would acquit the person charged; or if the libel be shown to be of a trivial character the case may with the consent of such person be dealt with summarily by way of fine m any amount not ex ceeding ;£ioo. A newspaper con taining the matter complained of is to be admissible m evidence without proof of publication, if such newspaper is proved to be the one referred to, al though the title of the paper may have been changed since the date of its re gistration. Lastly there is the very sansible provision that "if the court" m which any action for libel is pending, or a Judge thereof is satisfied that the cause of action is frivolous, or that the plaintiff, if unsuccessful, would not be able to pay the defendant's costs, such Court or Judge may order a stay of such action until the plaintiff shall give security by bund, deposit of money, or otherwise for the defendant's costs of such action to an amount not exceed ing fifty pounds." The Bill is a very useful and necessary one and we hope that Mr Stewart will succeed m getting it passed into law during the present session.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

 -♦ The answer to the Jubilee Conundrum appears m another column togother with the name ol the winner of the medal given by the advertiser. The replies were numerous and almost unanimous. Dr Jjynn, the famous Wizard o the Egyptian Hall, London, has finally arranged to appear m the Oddfellows' Hall, A3hburton, on the 25th and 26th May, previous fo his departure for South America. The attention of shearers is particularly called to an advertisement which appears elsewhere. The audience will be addreosed by Mr W. G. Spence, President of the Union, on matters concerning the Union. Mr Spenoe has come over from Australia for this purpose, and has already held very successful meet ings at Oamaru, Waimate, Temuba, and. Timaiu. Taking fadvantage of Tuesday next being a public holiday the trustees of, the Ashburton Wesleyan Church have arranged to hold what is appropriately ltermed (a jubilee tea meeting at the Oddfellows' Hall. Preppra* (iocs are being made for an unusually larje gathering, and a service of song, illustrative 1 of scenes and incidents in'the^life of Queen ' Victoria, will be introduced for the first time . m Ashburton. The well-known reputation \ of the Wesleyan Church] choir is sufficient - gaurantee (that this portion of the festivities will be effectively carried out. I The tender of Charles Smithell at £4 10s . has been accepted for gorse grubbing at the > Irrigation Farm. ' Tho following cablegram came to hand last ! night : — There have been large investments by purchasers m Colonial seourities. Consols are 103J, the highest recorded. The existence < of an enormous wheat corner m Chicago is reported. It controls tho chief American ccnties, and owns half the wheat shipped to Liverpool. ' Un the R.M. Court, Napier, yesterday, two • men were lined {£10 and £15 respectively on a charge of wreoking at tho Northumberland. The Magistrate held that the minor charges only of being m unlawful possession of goods were proved. One was sentencod to 21 days' imprisonment, and four were oommitted for i triatjon similar charges. One of the men 1 fin^f-was a Chinaman. He brought an inter preter, and m the course of the hearing it transpired that the interpreter was wearing a pair of trousers from the wreck. Ha was promptly arrested, but after hearing his explanation was discharged. The Canterbury Chamber of Commerce on Monday passed resolutions affirming that the proposed alterations m the Cnstoms tariff are not such as should be adopted for secur : ing additional revenue and promoting local indastries ; that it would interfere least with ' general trade to impose additional levies on tea, sugar, wines, cigars, tobacco, and luxuries ; that to afford incidental assistance to any looal industry it would be unwise to ; fix a higher duty than 15 per cent, ad : valorem ; that the proposal to impose duties i on artioles and implements used m agricul : turo, sheep farming, and mining, is specially i burdensome ; that it is inadvisable and unjust ; to alter the basis of application of duty on spirits from proof to liquid gallon ; that if ; there were fewer classifications the interpre tation would be made easier and the cost of collection of duties roduoed; that the ■ Property Tax exemption should be reduced to * £200. The New Guinea mail steamer Truginini hag brought intelligence to Cooktown of the wreck of the Pride of Lovan on Moresby Island, and the massacre of all her crew, con sisting of six Chinamen. The vessel went ashore during a N.W. gale. The orew were properly treated by the natives for a few days, and then brutally murdered. The vessel was also stripped and broken up. The Truganini visited the scene of the massacre, but the natives had all oleared into the mountains. The revenue of the Victorian Railway De partment still maintains its buoyancy, and there is every probability the Commissioaers will be able to present a very satisfactory balance sheet at the end of the financial year. Mr Gillies m his last Budget speeoh, esti mated the receipts for current year at £2,425,000, or £125,000 more than the esti mated revenue last year. At the end of April however, the receipts exceeded the estimates by £140,000, and it is expected by the end of ! June to increase it to £180,000. The Govern ment intend to proclaim a three days' publio holiday on the occasion of ; the jubilee, viz., June 20th, 21st, 22nd. . Temperance clergymen, lawyers, ladies, and dootors use American Co.'s Hop Bitters, as they do not intoxicate, butjrestore brain and nerve waste.

One hundred and eighty men applied at the Public Worka office, Christehurh, on Monday m response to an advertisement calling for 100 men to work on the Midland Railway. The Government have instructed the Public Works offioials to put 40 men to work m Hagley Park. In regard to the tariff proposals the Christ ohuroh Protection Association on Monday passed a resolution approving of the pro* posed duties on artioles which oan be manu factured or grown m the colony, and disap proving of duties on raw materials and artioles whioh cannot be manufactured or grown m the colony. The Industrial Associa tion resolved that the proposals are fairly satisfactory as a revenue tariff, but raw materials and artiales nqt produced m the should be admitted free. The centesimal inorease of the Episcopa lians by the last census is 14-41 ; of the Presbyterians, 15*42 ; Roman Catholics, 15.61. So far as these three leading denominations are concerned there is not much difference m the rate of progress which each is making. But a glance at at other names reveals a very different state of things. Agnostios head the list m the column of centesimal inorease. They have more than quadrupled their per oentage, their inorease being 527*7. Atheists, Secularists, and Freethinkers have also in creased m a very muoh more marked manner than any other denomination. " Rough gou Coni?s." — Ask • for Well' "Rough on Corns." Quick relief, complete permanent oure. Corns, warts, bunions At ohemists and druggists. 3 "Rough on Itch." — " Rough on Itoh" res r^\n humors, eruptions, ringworm, tetter, *. .It rheum, frosted feet, chilblains toh, ivy poison, barber's toh.' 3

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

I [beuxer telegrams— copyright.! 1

THE DARLING DOWNS.

London, May 15. The ship Darling Downs sank m five fathoms of water. She will pro bably be buried m the sand. Efforts are being made to save the cargo.

THE PEOPLE'S PALACE.

The interior of the People's Palace presented a most imposing spectacle. , Madame Albani sang " Home Sweet [ Home." The Queen eulogised the gene rous efforts to meet the needs and add r to the pleasures of the busy workers of ' the metropolis. Walter Besant, who | foreshadowed such a scheme m his novel, "All Sorts and Conditions of Men," specially presented the founda tion stone for the School of Technical 1 Handicraft as an adjunct to the Palace. J The stone was laid by the Queen. 1 The populace behaved remarkably well.

COBDEN CLUB.

The annual meeting of the Cobden Club was held last evening, when Lord Morley presided. Sir Saul Samuel, Sir 3 Graham Berry, Sir R. Wisdom, Sir J. 3 F. Garrick, and Mr Dodds were present. Lord Morley ridiculed Sit t Samuel Griffith's preferential duties 7 scheme, and also expressed the opinion a that the establishment et a Zollverein 3 of the empire at an early date was not 3 within the bounds of practical politics, i and incapable of realisation. Sir Saul ) Samuel advocated freetrade between the colonies, and emphasised the ver , diet of the recent election of New i South Wales m its favor.

THE NEW HEBRIDES.

3 3 In the House of Commons Sir Henry ■ Holland admitted that the New : Hebrides discussion would be omitted t from the report of the Conference.

EXTENSION OF TRADE.

j The "Daily Chronicle" advocates 3 the extension of trade between Great 3 Britain and the colonies as opening up a good field for, merchants, and urges 3 the representation of British manu t factures at the Melbourne Exhibition.

THE EGYPTION QUESTION.

1 Constantinople, May 15. l H.M.S. Dreadnought arrived at j Besika Bay, and will remain there j until Sir Drummond Wolff, the British } Commissioner, who is negotiating with } the Turkish Government for the settle r ment of the Egyptian difficulty, is 3 ready to leave this city.

AUSTRALIAN.

t J [bbuter's telegrams— copybight.]

RUMORED ANNEXATION.

Sydney, May 16 \ It is rumored that the Navigator ; Islands are about to be annexed by the ( Hawaiian Government.

THE WINDSOR ACCIDENT.

1 ■ Melbourkb, May 16. 3 The persons injured m the Windsor 1 railway accident are progressing favor ' ably. Mr Cosmo Newberry, the ' Government Analyst, whose condition 1 was considered critical, is somewhat ' better. ! Already a large number of claims 1 for compensation for injuries sustained 1 m the accident have been served on the Government.

THE IMPERIAL INSTITUTE.

1 Mr Gillies, the Premier, nas received ' a telegram from the New Zealand ' Government announcing that they have decided to contribute per ' annum for ten years to the Imperial ' Institute. i (Received May 17, 12,20 p.m.) Sydney, May 17. The Government have intimated that , they are not m a position to do any thing at present towards the funds of the Imperial institute.

COURT MARTIAL.

The Court Martial appointed m con nection with the collision between ' the ships Tyne and Myrmidon, has ad judged Commander Hoskyn, of the Myrmidon, guilty of having placed the ship m a dangerous position. The Court deprived him of one years seniority and severely reprimanded him.

A.M.P. SOCIETY.

The Australian Mutual Provident Society has passed a by-law against the payment of pensions to retiring officers.

LORD ABERDEEN ON HOME RULE

Wellington, May 17. Lord]' Aberdeen thiß afternom waß the reolpent of an address of welcome from the citizens. The Theatre Royal was orojded. Sir R. Stoat, Hons Toe, Backley, and Sir G. Grey, and several members of the Legislative and Influential oltlz.na were preaant. Dr Grace, pre sided. Replying Lord Aberdeen referred at some length to Home Rule, and said m his opinion the opponents to the proposal would be unable to cirry on a long resist ance, and that time was on the side of the Irish. The opposition generally to Hxme Rule was fear of disloyalty to the British Crown causing separation from the Empire. He denied this, and Baid the greatest en thueim would be manifested m Ireland were the Queen to visit Dublin to open the first Irish Parliament. The meeting broke up with cheers for the Queen, Lord and Lady Aberdeen, Mr Gladstone and Sir George Grey.

ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Ashburton Borough Council was held last evening. Present— The Mayor, and Coun cillors Beid, Williams, M. Friedlander, Tucker Sparrow, and Harrison. , MAYOR'S BTATBMENT. The Mayor said that the debit balance at the bank was £1351 2s sd. The amounts which had been received sinoe last meeting were: — Borough seal, £1 Is; earth, 12a; Library account, £1 6s ; dogs, £1 ; rents of Reserves, £119 11s; rates, 1887, £91 ss; total, £214 15s. The amount of rates re maining uncolleoted was £213 9s. COBBESFONDENCE. Letters were read (1) from the Auokland City Counoil, asking the Council's co-opera tion m establishing a Municipal Association for the purpose of watching over the interests of Munioipal Corporations. — The Mayor pointed out that a body of the kind had jeen m existence m Australia for years, and had been found to work exceedingly well. He was glad to see the matter was being taken up here. — Councillor Harrison thought the matter required consideration, and moved that the letter lie on the table. — After con sultation Councillor Harrison amended his motion to the effect that considera tion of the letter be deferred till a later stage m the evening.— Agreed to. (2) From Mr F. Mainwaring, secretary pro torn, ad vising the Council of the steps that had been taken m regard to the celebration of the Queen's Jubilee. (3) From the Ashburton County Counoil, forwarding resolution that had been passed by that body m regard to the maintenance of the mill race.— Letter acknowledged." 1 INSPECTOR OF WEIGHTS AND MEA'SURESt A petition was read from Mr A. Roberts and 16 others, asking the Counoil to übc its influence towards securing the appointment of an Inspector of Weights and Measures for the distriot. Application bad been made to the Inspeotor at Timaru to visit Ashburton, but he had declined to come unless a certain sum were first colleoted. — Councillor Fried lander moved thai the reqaeefc of the pe titioners be acceded to. He referred to the unfair position that business people m Ash burton were now placed m, and to the dila toriness of the authorities m replying to the petitioners .when they first addressed their request to them. He suggested that the Borough should, m conjunction with the County Council, use its influence towards scouring the appointment of an luspeotor for the whole of the Ashburton district. — Coun cillor Tucker seconded the motion. — Council lor Harrison strongly supported the motion, whioh was put to the meeting and oarried unanimously. engineers' report. The Engineers reported as follows : — Plan tations : According to the directions of the Mayor and Cr Williamson, the trees m the North-west Belt plantation are being trimmed and thinned where necessary. — Fences m paddocks : Two small gate 3 have been placed m No.'s 2 and 3 paddocks, river bed reserve, and,two additional wires fixed (nearly com pleted) to tho inner plantation fences. — The labor gang have been principally engaged m maintenance work, shingling, and repairing footpaths and roadways, oloaring side chan nels, attending to water supply, etc, The report was adopted. HINDS RESERVE. The Reserves Committee reported having accepted the tender of Mr J, W. Sutherland for the lease df the Hinds reserve for a period of 14 years. BUILDING BYLAWS. In reply to a question, the Mayor said that the offioers of the Counoil would strictly en force the provisions of the building bylaws, and the resolution passed by the Council a few meetings ago m regard to a certain rate payer would not be abated. LIBRARY. Or Harrison pointed out that the repairs which had been executed to the Library, while .effective to some extent, did not entirely answer what was intended. — Cv Williamson Baid the Engineer was of opinion that the peculiar manner m which the spouting was fixed allowed rain water to make its way into the building. — The matter was, on the motion of Cr Reid, referred to the Works Committee, AN AWKWARD PLACE. Cr Reid slated that there was a very bad hole m the road past the Domain, near the engine-shed.— Referred to the Worka Com mittee. RAXES, Attention was drawn to the fact that the rates were coming m very slowly, and it was decided that unless ratepayers settle more rapidly the Counoil would be compelled to have recourse to legal action. MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION. The matter of the request of the Auokland City Council that the Counoil should accord its co-operaiion towards securing the forma tion of a Municipal Association was then considered. — It .was resolved, on the motion of Cr Williamson, to extend the Council's oo operation. — It was resolved, on the motion of Cr Williamson, seconded by Cr Harrison, that, m accordance with the request of the Auckland Council, the Mayor (Mr T. Scaly) be the Council's delegate, his expenses to be paid by the Council. FENCE. The Counoil deoided that a four rail fence should be erected round the Library reserve, the Works Committee being empowered to have the necessary work done. PAYMENTS. Accounts amounting to £98 19a 3d were passed for payment, and the Council ad journed.

OUR AUXILIARY FLEET

So far as England and her colonies ara concerned (says the " Home News,") the importance of having m time of war a fleet of eteamera of the highest class, privately owned, &i an auxiliary to the navy, cannot be over-estimated. Either as transports, to p -rry troops to our distant possessions; or aa pruiaera, for the pro tection of oar commerce and the deatrucr tion of an enemy's, their Bsrvlcea would be Invaluable. A short time ago certain ships of the graat line Bwere hired ODder an Admiraliiy subvention, and were converted into fast armed cruisers. The war source passed away, and with it their chance of employment. Now, however, it ia stated that the Goeerament have agreed upon a policy which, Jf properly oarried out, will give much satisfaction throughout the Empire. Lord George Hamilton proposes to enrol the great steamers m obligatory service to the British Government. They will be put m a condition to take the aeas either as transports or cruisers m ten days at the moat, and the question of cost will be solved by a co-operation between the Admiralty and the Post Office. It is also said that' no vessel will be included m the pew auxiliary fleet which can steam less than IS knots. Thjs, however, is too high a speed, and can only be attained }>y some half a dozen of the great ocqnn liner's Seventeen knots may fairly be made the limit, and this, which would give us vessels belonging to the Cunard, Orient, and Guion lines, would make our auxiliary fleet more powerful than the combined strength m that particular of the other great maritime States of the WorJ4 _ i..

A STARTLING REPORT.

News just to hand from Sydney gives fuller particulars of the scandal which our cablegrams had referred to aa having arisen m connection with the Benevolent Asylums of New South Wales :— During Mr Dibbs and Sir Patrick Jennings' administration, about eight months ago, a Royal Commission was appointed to enquire into the condition of the Govern* ment benevolent asylums m New South Wales. In the Legislative Assembly, on May 10, Mr Dibbs rose with a copy of tho report of the Commission m his hand, and fairly electrified the House with quota tions from the evidence and the state ments he made concerning the manage ment of. the Various institutions, and the treatment of the inmates. He said the present Government was not responsible for the state of things diaolosed, but he asked them to take immediate steps to effect a change prior to the appointment of the Board. Abundant evidence was produced to show that, at the Newington Asylum, 250 old people, from 40 to 100 yeare of age, were left shivering without clothing or the necessaries of life, and ■ were furnished with food insufficient to sustain life. He at once changed the diet with the result that the death rate was reduced from 11 to 8 per month. One could not read the report without feeling that the lives of the unfortunate people had been sacrificed, and public money wasted. Quoting from the report, and giving his own experience, Mr Dibbs said ;he mea's were served irregularly, the food for the cancer patients was served on tin dishes, and without knives and forks. They ato out of their hands and off their beds. There was no table and only one broken chair m a room where 14 persons were congregated. Dead bodies were left among the 1 living for thirty-six hours after death resulting from a loath some disease, Cries of " Shams "). For several weeks the b3d linen was not changed. The warders were cruel and heartless, and peraons who could neither read nor write were placed m charge of the inmates, aod m one instance fatal results- nearly resulted. It would have bean a meroy for the inmates to be dead rather than to have received the treatment they had to submit 10. Both poultry and* pigs were reared from the refused food, but the only result wbb one chicken for inmatos, for which the Government had to pay 2s 6d. Evidence waa adduced to show that the unfortunate Inmates had been served by neglect, and that medical comfortß never reaohed them. The medi cal officer had neglected the duty, and the evidence showed ha used language to patents whfch no gentleman would, ui:der any clrcunutances. In one case, when the patient asked for admission, the decior told him to go "into the yard to die, and be damned," and tho man died, Neither could the matrons and warders he absolved from the charge of neglect The treatment of the inmates bad been of Buch a character that it WOUlft have bpen degrading to inhuman savages. Meat was given and the Bonp from it, which was unfit for consumption. Con* sumptive patienls were fed on dry bread and tea without milk, though there were cows on the premises. One particular caae was that of a man who wag suffering from paralysis, who for an offeDoe whioh could not be helped, was dragged out of his bed by the hair of his head, and Bluioed with cold water and a mop with human filth on it stuck m his mouth. /Cries of •'Shame.") This man was kicked and beaten literally to death, and the bruised andoblaokened body parried to the grave without an inqueat, whfch was the reason an exposure of the treatment he received was not previously mado. Another man, now blind, who has served at Rorkes Drift aud elsewhere m the Imperial service, and waa personally honored by the Queen, waa removed upstairs, where he was practically kept a prisoner, with thfl view of preventing him from giving evideno?, and unsuccessful attempts were made to stop other evidence. An hon member : The Colonial Secre tary Rbould prosecute criminally, (Hear, hear.) Mr. Dibbs agreed that the term "mur derers " could be applied to tho warders. All the statements were supported by reliable evidence, and he thought he was justified In bringing the matter forward, and asking that the wholn system, whioh concerned 1600 people, should be changed. Sir H. Parkes took exception to cor reotn-sa of the statements, and added he had no hesitation m saying that the aots referred to were exceptions to the rula of kindness and cleanliness. Sir Henry Parkes said that not a penny of the ao count from, the Commission, which had held a protracted enquiry for the sake of the fees, would be paid, a statement whioh was warmly approved. In thn diaonaslon which followed, several raftmbera blamed the late Govern ment for not takiDg aofcion, and one (a medical man) said that when . he sent hospital patents to the asylums they pleaded to be taken back so that they might die m peace, Mr Dibbs m reply reiterated the charges against the dcotor, the matrons, and the warders, and called for their immediate suspension, leaving the question of abso* lute guilt to be determined by additional investigation?. Sic H. Parkes : I will not do It. Mr Dibbs : Then I'll return to the charge night after night till the cloturt stops me. The Commission refers to the Asylums at Newington, George street, Parramatti, and Macquarie street, Parramatta, and the complaints against these institutions which are about equally sericus, and fairly comprehended m Mr Dibba' statement, The Commission reoommends that the management of asylums shou'd be pkcad under a Board, that the dietary scales should be recast, that the chronic sick shoald be placed m a central sick asylum and that several important changes should be made m the Internal arrangements.

LIABILITY OF TEAMWAY COM PANIES

The responsibility for damsgeß of tram* way and other companies who permtjk drunken men to travel on their couyoyanopy hna been rccantly settled m England by the Court of Appeal. A rate, with hii wife and child, wna on a tramoar belong* ing to the Blackburn and Over Darvren Company. A drunkui man shortly after* ward 3 ascended the car standing up, and when the oar stopped he staggered, and pulled the woman and child into the afreet. All these BUB'ained injuries, the child being killed, fa an action for damsgei against the Company at the Livergoq} Assizes, the jury "found— (1) that the cap was overloaded ; (2) that the man wag allowed to get up when he was obviously drunk ; (3) that the accident was dae to the nogUgenpe of the ponduotpr In air lowine; the oar to bs overcrowded, and the drunken man to get on the oar and (4) that there was no contributory neg ligence on the part of the women ; and assessed the damages at £200. And ap peal made to the Divisional Caurt by the company for a now trial was dismissed; and an application to the Court of Appeal met with a similar fate. The Maater of the Rolls said if the conductor did not see the drunken man go op on the car ho ought to have done so, and if he wai inside collecting fares, the Company ought to havo as many servants as were neoei* envy for tba purpose of (saving the raisangers from unreasonable risks. The priuoiple thus embodied Is a far-reaohiu£ one, and mnniregtly applies to eyeif public conveyance, including railway trains. The ' Field" says :— " Drunken men ara a source of danger everywhere, and this judgment will no doubt lead to Increased vigilance m exotadtag them from public conveyances on the part of persons ia obaage, and thejr emptoyeri,"

THE ASHBUBTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, MAY 17, 1887



"My mother drove the paralysis and neuralgia all out of her syßtem with Amerioan Hop Bitters,"— Ed. "OswegoSun." See Heating's Covau Lozenges cure oougha Asthma, Bronoh,itis, _ medioal testimony states that no other medicine is so effectual m the cure of thestf dangerous maladies. One Lozenge alone give ease, one or two at bedtime ensures rest. For relieving diihoulty of breathing they are invaluable. They con- lain no opium nor any violent drug. Sold by all Chemiato, m Tins, Is.ijd, and $ U eastj



The best medioine known is SANDER and SONS' EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. Test its eminent powerful effects m ooughs, colds, influenza, etc.— the relief is instantaneous. Thousands give the most gratifying testi- mony. His Majeßty the King of Italy, and medical syndicates all over the Globe, are its patrons. Bed the official reports that accom- pany each bottle. Hosier, M.D., Prof. Uni- versity, Griefswald, reports :— -The Eucalypti Extract proved magnificently successful m very severe contusions, bruises, sprains, wounds, scaldinga, broken ribs, and limbs. (Mod. Journal, Nov., 1881). In diseases of the kidneys, either active congestion or sup- pressions, (urccmia) or albuminuria, dropsy, lithiasis, nothing will equal m its action Euca- lypti extract. Doses, sto 8 drops. Mosler, M.D., Prof. University, Griefswald, reports: — Diphtheria. Tonsils continually ' coherent presenting ulcers with white exudats. Cured m 14 days^ Surgical Clinio of Prof. M'lntyre, College of Physicians and Surgeons, St. Louis — Soirrhus of Breast — Excision. Eucalypti Extract employed- No swelling, heat, or discoloration. Cured m 14 days— [Advt.]



DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT. ANDREW ORR begs to a- nounce xV that, he has secured the services of a First-C'a.ss Dressmaker, who has for the past SEVEN YEAUS held a leading Position m one of the Best Christchurch Houses. Fit and Style Guaranteed. ANDREW ORB, h%%0 East Street Wanted. WANTED an experienced Genoral Servant Apply to Mrs Geokge Jameson, Tancred street. "VTOUISG Indies' Journal for May. I H. M. Ji.NE9, y^T ANTED TO LET- Good Shop with « * 6 Rooms, Saat Street, at present m occupation of Mr Flower, Oonfi c loner Apply Wm. Patching, East Street. \TT ANTED KNOWN. - That MRS YV MEECH, Dressmaker, has Re- moved from Burnett street to premises m Cameron street, jiext Post Office. Yfof ANTED known that HAVES & CO. T? have Large Stocks on hand. For particular see our advertisements m this paper. PIANOS, Organs, Harmoniums, sold m easy monthly payments, extending over one or two years. Profitable investment of time and mor.ey.-H. M Jones. TTT ANTED Known.— The Aahburton ™;™-,,? elect Q ua(l "He Clasi meets on WEDNESDAY night, 18th May, at the Orange Hall Dancing at eight sharp. Admission : Gentlemen, 2s ; ladies, free. By order of the Dance Committee. 5 144 npHE Wonderful Steam Washing Machino JL will be exhibited (weather permitting) opposite Bullock's Arcndo nnd back of Somerset Hotel on SATURDAY Next, 2 1st May, 1 o'clock to 3 p.m Ladies specially invited.— S. Hardley, Inventor ! 5 128 WASTED Jfnown-We have a large assortment of Ladies' and Chil dreri'a Macintoshes, Ulsters, Jackets, Milhnory, Dress Stuff, Boots, Clothing, &c. Cheapest first class Goods m Town H. C. Segrrs, Melford House. WAISTED known— l have jast opened up a useful aeaortmont of house- hold Crockery, Ironmongery and Brush- ware. — Jamks McGregor, Grower, Etc, Tanored Street, opposite Arcado. JUBILEE PUMPKIN.— Every person O purchasing 5s worth of Gooclb will be entitled to One Guess, (10a Two Guesses, and so on) as to the numbor of Beeda contained m the Jubilee Pumpkin now on viow m our window. — ii. O. Segers, Melford House, JUiHLEB PUMPKIN PRIZE. -As we intond making this a great success we have decided to double the number of Presents, making m all a total of about 300 to be given away. A lot of Jubilee Presents just opened, (more m a few dajs.)— H. U. Seqers, Melford Ho uso . FIREWORKS! FIREWORKS ! ! JUBILEE! JUBILEE!! JUBI- LEE It! I h'iva just reoeived ex ship (l Nothutnberland " from London a well- assorted Shipment of JUBILEE FIRE- WORKS, suitablo for public or private display, at Million Jubilee Prices. Look m window. —W, Baylis, Saunders' Buildings. ■ , 5+112 WANTED Known. — Answer t» Jubilee Conundrum— " Hardley's Jubilee Patent Steam Washing Machino." Correct answer first received from Mr Gw-orge lLfford, Havelock street A second modal will be awarded to Mr F. S. Shearer, Tinwald, for the following :— "The idea is good, the same I confess. The make is unique, whrch means nothing less, Than durable, useful, novel, and cheap. It's lasting, serviceable, and unusually low priced. It's nothing to oat, but wins for the maker ; Nor yet to bo worn, but cleans for tho wearer. And should overy house and cottage be clean, Purchase at once a S Hardley's Machino. If I am right m solving this riddle, Piease forward at once a Jubilee Modal " 145



NOTICE TO THE LADILS OF ASHBDRTON. MES PAULING has REMOVED to WALTON C3TTAGF, Green Lane, Hampstead 145 DRILLS- CHAMPION DRILLS Tji -T1 R BIM AN, HAVI G PURCHASED From the Executors of the Late R. WILKIN AND Co. THEIR STOCK OF CHAMPION DEILLS AND EXTRAS IS PEEPABED TO Supply the Same AT CHRISTCHURCH PEICES. The best grain distributor known is found m the Champion, and it possesses five necessary points for a perfect distributer which can be found on no other machine, viz. : — 1. The stream of grain mußt be of uniform Bize from the time it is first taken possession of by the feeding mechanism until it is delivered, or it will be cramped and uneven. 2. It must lie on a moving surface during its entire passage ; m other words, it must be a positive force feed. 3. The stream must not be divided or cut by paddles or projections on the wheel. If it is, the sowing will be bunched. 4. It must be of size sufficient to allow the largest grain sown to lie cloßely ia the channel vrithout vacant spaces. . 5. The stream must move m all parts with a uniform -velocity whicn must be under the control of the operator. The distributors must, of coursej be all iron. The feeders of the Champion falf Tail of the above conditions, are perfect srain measures : the quantity being con- trolled by the apeod at which they run, and the speed is regulated by change pinions nnd giveß a perfectly even flow of grain, thus enabling the farmer to sow tho smallest possible quantity of seed, and at the same time to occupy every available inch of soil w'th the roots of a wheat plant, which will gather up the food that would otherwise be ap- propriated by a worthless weed, The beauty of machine work is its perfection and accuracy, a difference of tw(nty«five pounds m service and durability. ! TRY ; KIRIPATKICO j NEW SEASON'S JAM. SPECIAL NOTICE. Y.TIRKPATRIOK'S NEW SEASON'S J\ JAM is made from NELSON GROWN FRUIT, and boiled within a tow hours after the fruit has been gathered. It thus retains most of the ■natural flavor of tho freuh fruit. KIRKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S JAM is the most delicious preserve m the market. Do not be persuaded to buy cheap and inferi brands Jam, the remains of old stock, which must be sold at any price, )but ASK for KIRKPATBICK'S NEW SEASON JAM, and see that you get it. THE BEST IS ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. Kirkpatriok's New Season am i the best. .CAUTION Hone is genuine unless our name is stamped on each tin, and has our registered Trade Mark "Lord Nelson', on thelabol. & Kirkpatrick & Co. MAN^FACTUREES, EI:SON BZ,



DIM ANT & COE, GENERAL DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, &c, East and Tancred streetß, ABhburton.



STORAGE. STORAGE. STORAGE. WE HAVE ROOM FOR A LARG QUANTITY OF GRAIN; NO VERMIN. H. MATSON & CO., ASHBURTON. Trees Trees Trees NOTICE TO PLANTERS. THE uoderuigiei begs to oall the attention of farmers, settlers and other? to his extensive stock of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES, among which are about 3,010,000 Foreßt Trees, Inclu- ding 200,000 Cuprenßua Macrocarra. one and two years old; 200,000 Pinus Inald- niß, one and two years old ; 100,000 Pinus Larlolo; 3:0,000 Silver Bhoh} 10,000 Pinus Austriaca; nil otber kind. In proportion. All kin da of Cabbage Plants on sale, and a few thousands of very early Strawberry Plants. N.B.— AH orders by post, or other w'm, shall receive my best attention. JAMES PORTER, CLIFTON NURSE Allenton, ABhburton, r2B AND CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTEREBS, AND GENERAL FURNITURE MAKERS. HAVB taken those Central and Con- venient Premises m Tancrcd Street, opposite Union Bank (late Jno. Meech), and will tarry on the above businesses m all Branches. Furniture Re-covered, Polished, and re- paired promptly, and at very reasonable terms. VENETIAN BLINDS MADE TO ORDER. 534 TO THE LADIES OF ASBBURTON DISTRICT. MISS MORRISON (L»le.. with JW£ej^§LXrMl a 3djpjr -Bros and- Mir H. 0. ifegere) and MISS 'HOLLOWAY (For a considerable term with Mosers Hobday and Co., of Ohriatohurcb) HAVE, at the request of numerous patrons, decided upon entering into business as DRESSMAKERS, etc., and witn this object have taken promlaei m TANCRED STREET, opposite Mr Chapman's, painter. All orders received will be promptly executed under our personal supervision, wh!ch will be a sufficient guarantee that Fit, Finish and Fashion will be all that could be desired; Charges specially arranged to meet the approval of customers. Terme — Prompt upon execution of orders. MI S E S MOEEISON & HOLLOWAY, DRESSMAKERS, &C, TANORED STREET, ASBBURTON, Opposite Mr Onapman'e, Painter. 4 320 Important Notice. TRANSFER OF BUSINESS. T BEG to annosoc® that I have SOLE the \?jbole;of. my stock of TIMBEE AND TDE GOODWILL OF BUSINESS TO Messrs Tucker & Restell, TIMBER ! AND | GENERAL MERCHAIOTSi TO WHOM I CAN EBOOMMEND MY CUSTOMERS And those who] kindly { PROMISED MB SUPPORT, W. W, WHITE.



Victoria House. IN Consequence of Bequis'te Alterations to Promises, which will affoid grenie fs oilit'i s for conductitg onr rapidly increasing business, it has been found necessary to Greatly Reduce our Stock within the next few weeks. large end liberal Reductions are now made m every Department. Holders of Glassware Gift Coupons are requested to present the same as early as convenient to enable the (uft Distribution to be satisfactorily closed.



Public Notices' KEATIJKG'S POWDER destroys oth flpaa. mcths, bedtlen, and all ineeots, whilst quite harjooloas to domestic animnlß. m exterminating beetles the BUCcesß of this powder ia extraordinary, t is perfectly cleat* m application, .he article yon purchftßb is KEATING I^ imitations are noxiooo and ineffectual Sold m tins, Gd/ls, and 2a 6deach, by chemlatb*. ' 1 NEW BOOKS AKD NEW SUPPLIES OF BOOK'S. F. J. WOOD & CO., BIATIONKIVS HALI/,240, HTGH6 CHRIbTCHURCH, And Fbiedlandeks' Buildings, *BHBUJRTO* t . -CTJ7E receive from London publishin W firms regular shipments of from 15 to 20 cases monthly by the dircc Btonmors. . Tho reading public are icßpoclfully invited to inspect our large and varied Stock of Books m every branch o Literature. As we buy for cauh and buy largely, tfro are allowed extra disconnts, and are m a position to give exceptional advan- tages to our customers, and a libera discount on parcels and to Library Committees. H. J. WOOD & CO. Wholesale and Retail Booksellers and Stationers, OHRISTOHUHCH & ASHBURTON. ACCOUNT BOOKS In every variety of Bize and style .of ruling, from the largest Imperial Ledger extra super handmade, full calf, double' Russia bands, down to a penny Pass Book A very Large Stock alwnys kept, and any Btyle and size made to older-. Writing, Printing, and Wrapping Papers m any Quantity. Commercial and General Stationery and every description of Stationers' Sundries. Commercial Nole and Letter Papers by the case or packet — an aßSorfment of over 3000 reams m stock, Commercial Envelopes — over 3,000,0 m stock m Christchurch. Cream Laid Ruled Foolscap — over 350 reams m stock. Brown Wrapping, Double Imperial' various weights, by the balo or ream- best value m New Zealand. School Exercise Books— over 100 gross assorted m stock. School Slates, Copy Books, and School Requisites. Parchm ruled and headed "This Deed." SUBSCRIBED WANTED For Illustrated London News, Sporting and Dramatic News, Scientific American, Young Ladies' Journal, Family Herald, Family Reader, The Graphic, Engineer, Punch, Homo > r ews. European Mail, Bow Pellsi— We deliver m town immediately on arrival, and we post to subscribers io all parts of the country without delay. H.J.WOOD&CO. Stationers' Hall, 240, High street, OHRISTCHURCF, And at Friedlanders' Buildings. ASQBURTON A. Harrison. Alfred HarrisoD, AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND TISTATF. AGENT AND VALUATOR. .SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clock Blurt —Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Produce and Merchandise . Agent Norwloh Union Fire Insurance Company. Agent for the MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRAL.! 1 11,' FOR SALE— Grubber, by Howard, nearly new clieap. Seed Sower, by Haxton and Beatdie cheap. Ploughs, Harrows, and other Impl i ncentn. Cheyleemore Club Tricycle, the be kind made — cheap 3THorsQ. Diay an.d Frame, now cheap . Double-seated Buggy. Spring Cart, with back seat. Double farrow Plough, by Seid an Gray, nearly new ; very cheap. Waggone [m good order. Pr low. FOR SALE.— Oalen Shea Chaff \ any quantity . ALFIIED HARRISON. T. Bullock. -f A Q ACRES together with House To JL^tO Let or For Sale, situated on the Mitcham Road, being R S. 28250, nearly all m grass, and about 2| miles from the | County Saleyards. For particulars apply T. BULLOCK. 200 Acres. ~ TO LKT for One Crop, being R.S. 2fD34, Mitcham Road, tho property cf Mrs War. Moib. The Land baa been down In GPAS3 for some tima and GR/Z'LD wilhShepp. Offers will be r cuved by the Under- B'gned up to SATURDAY, 21st May. 5 112 T. BOLLOO£ TIO LET.-D^ellinehousr together with I email stable, Mo- ,J' fid l a r the Presbyterian M :<tt3Ba Apply to T. BULLOCK. T° £, ET "- Two Cott *?es m Grey street •*• .own as Couttß' block ; rent at 6 P er ",reek. T. BULLCOK. TO LET,— At a low rental, Property m Tsnorcd Street, recently m the occupation of Mr Dolman, on which ia eree'ed Shop, S able, etc.— Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE,— Central Site, being part of TS 177, containing One-eighth of an Acre, having a frontage of 33 feot on Buraetfc Street, and adjoloir.g the '• Mail " Office. Very liberal terms of payment will bo accepted. — Apply to r T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE -Lot 25, fronting the North Town Belt. Price, £19. Liberal terms if required . Apply to _ T. BULLOCK TO PAINTERS, mO LET at a Jow rental, Bhop and X Dwellipghouse m Moore street, lately m occupation of Mr Lucaa. ; T. BULLOCK rrilNWALD— Town Sections 371, 372 X 373, 374, h75, 370, 377, ia on block, fronliDg Ihompson etreet, nea the County Saleyarda, for sale at a low price, and on liberal terms, Apply to T. BUfcWKJK.