A Yankee on Scottish Manners.

KELTY GIRL'S ACTION FOR DAMAGES.

Lord Kincairney on July Ist heard coun sel in the Court of Session, Edinburgh, on the adjustment of issues for jury trial of the action by Helen M'Kechie, the daughter of a bricklayer in Kelty, against Wiilnm Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh, for »8500 as damages in respect of slander said to have been contained in an article published in " Blackwood's Magazine" in March last. The pursuer is 17 years of age. She states that in the magazine an article was pub lished purporting to describe life in the : village of Kelty. It was entitled" Among : the Fife Miners," and bore to have been ; written by a person named Kellog Durland. ; The artioJe was highly sensational, and is s said to have given a false, grotesque, and [ most misleading description of life among j the Fife miners. Kellog Durland is be ! lieved to be an American who took lodgings | in the pursuer's father's house last year, j and lived there about four weeks. He did | so, as ho freely stated to all and sundry in } the village, with the intention of procuring material for writing and publishing some narrative of village life among the miners, and this fact soon became known to the inhabitants, who were aware that he was lodging with th/e M' Kechies. The article, the pursuer avers, alluded toher as the "lassieof seventeen," " the girl of seventeen," who was left to do all the work of the house and all the week's washing besides. It is said to have represented that the pursuer was without natural and proper womanly deli cacy of mind, and was immodest and inde cent, and showed that by undressing and going to bed in the presence of a number of strangers of both, sexes on several occasions. These statements, the pursuer avers, are not false as regards her, but are false as descriptive of the habits of girls or women among the Fife miners. The de fenders say that, fairly read, the article did 'not make any amputations upon the character of the pursuer. Privilege is pleaded, and absolvitor asked in respect that the statements of fact, so far as relat ing to the pursuer, were substantially accurate, and that the comments were fair and were made without malice.

THE SYMPATHIES OF THE WRITER.

Mr Hunter, for the defenders, submitted that there was in the record no issueable matter to send to a jury, that the inuendo of the article being false, malicious, and calumnious, or that it charged that she had acted without natural and proper womanly delicacy was extravagant. It was said that defenders were holding the pursuer up to public ridicule, as a person without natural and proper womanly delicacy of mind; but the slightest possible reference to the article would show perfectly clear that the writer had written from a sympathetic standpoint with the miners, and had no desire to injure. Even if it t were the case ttat she did not prepare herself for bed in the presence of strangers, yet the statement made about her, accompanied by the ex planations in the article, was not at all a slanderous statement. It was no imputa tion upon her mortality; but the whole article was 1 directed to show that she had plenty of womanly modesty. The case would have been entirely different if it had said that her doing what she did created a sensation among the other people. Lord Kincairney—But he says that she is known.

Mr Hunter —It is dealing with a question of public interest. Lord Kincairney—Yes ; but the indi vidual should be screened.

Mr Hunter —There is no reference to the individual, except" the lassie of seventeen." I have not, of course, denied that it is the pursuer who is referred to. Lord Kincairney—lt seems a violent out rage ou the girl. Mr Hunter—The newspapers are full of the eccentricities done by individuals and iv describing the habits of the people in whioh the general public take an interest. There must be reference in general to parti cular cases.

Lord Kincairney—My observation did not mean to go further than that it was hard upon her, and no wonder she was displeased. iur Hunter — Displeasure won't entitlo her to bring an action of damages. There was, he said, no suggestion against her character. The article was calling attau fcion to a matter of public interest. The defenders were privileged in connection with what they had published, and he moved that the issues be refused.

The Judge —Are there any authorities bearing on the case ? Mr Jameson, K.C., for the defenders- Nobody ever thought of bringing such a ridiculous action before. (Laughter.) NOT ONLY SLANDEROUS, BUT IMPUDENT.

Mr A. S. D. Thomson, for the pursuer, maintained that the article was not only slanderous, but positively impudent. This American writer landed at Southampfon, he supposed, of an American liner, heard of a remote country in the North called Scot land, and proceeded to write about and the Scottish people as if they were Kamschat kans or inhabitants of Uganda. The pur suer said that the statements in his article were absolutely false. Tn the fourth book of " Paradise Lost" Milton used language about Eve which was not slander ous then, but which would be slanderous if it were used now about any daughter of PJve, for times had changed. He had no doubt that if he went over to Boston or New York and wrote of the young ladies in Union Street or Fifth Avenue that they prepared themselves for bed in presence of a mixed audience and went to bed there would be a tremendous nasal uproar in the whole country ; and even if he left Boston and New York and went to Massachusetts farmsteads and made the same kind of re mark there would be also a great uproar. The writer said the pursuer knew nothing about delicacy at all—was without a sense of delicacy at all. Suppose it had been said of any one of the young lady denizens of Drumsheugh Gardens, in Edinburgh, and she had done what the pursuer is said to have done, would not have beea slander ous. He submitted that the only question was what form of issue would do justice in the case.

The Judge asked why this gentleman in his delicacy did not go away when the young woman was preparing for bed. He thought that when a man came from America to teach us manners he should have done so.

Judgment in regard to the issue was reserved by his Lordship.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN ■: TUESDAY, AUGUST i 9, 1902

Printed and published byTHoaiAS Hamcox,, for the Proprietor, Eobebt Bbdi., at his* Printing Office, Burnett Straet, Ashbmv . ton. TUESDAY, August 19, 1902.



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BUSINESS NOTICES. ] H. HeSESSBEY, "DARRISTER & SOLICITOR, Burnett Street. Money to lend on freehold security, J. SEALY&.CO. NEW SEEDS, NEW SEEDS. "¥7tTE beg to intimate to ou numerous patrons, that our stock of new season's seeds has arrived, in fine order, from the far-famed house of Carter and Co., London and include Farm Seeds, Vegetable Seeds, Flower Seeds, in endless varieties, and* garden requisites of every description. We are still to be found at Sealv's Corner. East Street. J. SEALY & CO. 7 131 , LAT E S T PEAECE'S Sale of Drapery. Wonderful success. Shop crowded Saturday Everybody smiling and satisfied. The reductions are genuine. "YfOW is the time to get a cheap pair of J_M Blankets. Just arrived sample pairs Curtains from 2s lid.—Pearee'a Drapery Sale. ' FOUND' at last—A genuine Drapery Sale. If you did not get a circular call and* get one at Pearce's Genuine Drapery Sale. "OEMEMBERits room we want, not JX profit. Cost price accepted for nearly everything. We must have more room for stocktaking. Call and satisfy yourselves at Pearce's Clearing Sale. C«ALS! COALS! COALS MOUNT SOMERS NEW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MARKET. rfiHIS is Canterbury's Best Coal. Every I Householder should save money, and keep the money in the province by using MOUNT SOMERS COAL. This Coal ha 335 per cent of Gas, burns with a good flame, and gives a steady heat. TET IT 1 TRY IT! TRY IT To be had of all Coal Merchants. Price—l7s per Ton at Mount Somers Station. j JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street Ashburton. MRS J. LLOYD, " MUSIC SELLER, &o. TJEGISTERED TEACHER OF MUSIC Musical Instruments of every description. Latest Music by every mail. Agent for Wheeler and Wilson's Sewing Machines. The Latest and Best. The only Sewing Machine that does not fail in any point. Agent for Empress Needle Materials kept, New Transfers, Plushes, Arasenes, etc. TANCEED STREET, Next HALt, Her balist. R CLAEK CA_t_l_GE PAINTEIE, TJU YE Tears with A. G. Howland, Christ- V church; seventeen years with J. E. and P. and H. Steel. The present is an excellent time to have your Vehicle Painted, etc., in first class style. Lowest prices. Charges consistent with good workman ship. All leather work attended to. A Trial Solicited. Address—Opposite Church of England, Tancred Street West. mHERE has been a lot of CURIOSITY evinced about the EARL that has been in Ashburton the last few days, and these are a few of the questions one is heard ask. Who is this Earl? What's this Earl? Have you seen it ? Is it a Bike ? IsitaCart? Well, to satisfy this thirst for knowledge, THE EARL at present staying at MORROW, BASSETT and Ce. is a new up-to-date 810 VOLE, Guaranteed, Fitted with Dunlop's Best Multiflex Tyres, Acetylene Gas Lamp, and Bell Price :-~£lo Cash. M PRIEST, Manager BAKER BROS. •Complete TTvtmlaiaAng.l CJ ?V 1> KJEVJCAJEOEOEt S. A GENTLEMAN in good social and financial position wishes to correspond with refined and educated young lady, view to matrimony. Must be good looking and have a clear complexion and beautiful skin, such as those who use PLANTEKOA Oint ment and Soap. n* / ANTED to sell, nearly new Gas Grate, *V a bargain.—W. Stonyer, Tanored Street. _L_ Smoke New Venus



B¥SINESS NOTICES. AN EXPLANATION j A S AN explanation to numerous en -£*. quirers »/? our continued success in business, we have recourse to the words of our customers, which explanation all should seriously consider. One and all term ours bb the cheapest house, our articles not to be surpassed, and our prompt ness in executing all orders exact. Give us a trial and see if above is correct. — Moeiaety Bros., Cabinetmakers, eto., 1 anored Street. The NZ. Farmers' Co-opera tive Association of Canter bur)^ Ltd. Offices, Warehouse and Grain Stores, West Street, Ashburton. TiTVERY description of Merchandise and -Ci Farmers' Requisites at lowest rates. i Stock, Grain, Land, Wool, etc., sold on I commission either privately or by Public ; Auction. j Amongst others we have the following properties for Sale by Private Treaty. Kyle District ... 1100 Acres Mayfield ... 872 aores, leasehold Mayfield ... 967 „ Haokthorne ... 2440 „ Ashburton Forks /140 „ Wheatstone ... 262 „ Rangitata ... 650 „ Hinds ... 1800 „ Hinda ... 1500 „ Coldstream ... 500 „ Coldatreant ... 350 „ Ealing ... 596 „ Westerfield ... 336 „ Springburn ... 370 „ Springburn ... 495 „ ■ T. F. GIBSON Manager J L.HIGGS Painter, Glazier, Paperhanger, and Signwriter Wall Paper, Scrim, Oils, Paints, Glass, etc., in Stock. TTAVING taken over the Picture Fram- O ing Plant and Stook of Mr J. Wright I am now prepared to receive orders for Picture Framing at lowest prices. J. L. HIGGS, Tancred Street. !> GO W o 2 g Q > * Ft? 3 a o ■ KEEP TOTJB EYE ON THE WINDOWS OP STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STORE, This Week. A GREAT Gathering of Good Guinea BOOTS for Men now showing. THE LATEST CORONATION CAKE To be Had at MADDENS, The Leading Caterer and Con fectioner- EAST STREET. I RELIEVE FEVERISH HEAL PREVENT --FITS. CONVULSIONS, ETC. Preserve ft healthy state of the consti tution during the period of Teething. The words "JOHN STEEDMAN, ! CHEMIST, WALWOBTH, SURREY," i *ra eneraved on the Government Stamp apud ft i 6 each Packet. Kempthorne, Prosser & Co., Agents -



BUSINESS NOTICES NOTICE. ■YXT E HA V E~~A PPOINTED F. W. COX, Agent for Massey-Harris and Imperial Bicycles , FOB ASHBUETON, [EAKAIA, and| Surrounding Districts. Clients will receive every attention, and MB COX will Collect all Monies due to us. i CANADA ! CtGLE & MOTOE COY, LIMITED. Depot—East Street, Ashburton. H ALMA'S STUDIO, SAUNDEES' BUILDINGS. T^OR Portraiture Landscape, And Enlargements, MODERATE CHAEGES, > Mount Somers Hotel. W. J. A; CLAY, Proprietor HAVING- Purchased this well known Hotel, I am now prepared to receive Visitors and the General Public. Best Accommodation. Every attention given. Only the Best Brands of Wines, Spirits, and Ales kept. 8 57 WHY are the people after the Coro nation better off than the King? Because the people get a Sovereign while the King only gets a Crown, 'and it takes a crown to buy one bottle of PLANTEKOA, while a sovereign will buy four bottles, and a large box of PLANTEKOA Ointment in the bargain. ST. 6EOKGE JAMS, .. Potted & Preserved Meats ARE DKLICiOUS, 'IRY THEM Pncnr&b'e from il. Grooentand Storekeepers liKou^tiuut; uic Coijiiy Wanted Known. SECOND TO NONE Water Eace Cleaner can be had for £6 upwards, being made to suit any size Eace, according to order. F. W. PAGE, 124 Cherts6y. NOTICE. k NY person or persons found trespassing ,xjL on the Eiversdale Estate in pursuit of game or otherwise will be prosecuted. 5307 W. S.STEANGE. •. \ ANTED to sell, second-hand Lady's: '■ "• , Bicycle, good as new, very littlel ■.'. used; must be sold. For particulars apply W. Stonyer, Bicycle Importer. PATTY Pan baking powder, the great novelty, two patty tins for nothing. Prom all Grocers. TEY the Eapid Shirt Gloss, it will save you time, money, and worry. It will make an old shirt look like new. Sold by all the leading grocers. WANTED to Sell-Several good city and country Hotels. For foil particulars apply W. STONYER. WANTED KNOWN—That for Beal Good Winter Boots and Shoes, afc Eeasonable Prices, call at J. Moison, for, as in the past, J. M. still maintains, and would not forfeit, that grand reputation he has held and still holds, not by nonsensical, talk, but his Boots have at all times stood the rest, and are the best proof of hiß success. Repairing done at once. Best Sole- Leather used.—Next Court House, East Street, Ashburton. _ , WANTED Known—Best ammunition Depot in Ashburton is Hajbblkt Bbos. PATTY Pan baking powder wants on trial without prejudice, two patty pans or nothing. ■ TTST ANTED to sell, second-hand Duncan V ¥ Drill; guaranteed in good order, low price. Wot particulars apply W. Ston yer, Implement Depot." ■ _______ ' ! WHAT prize takers for pastry use/ Patty Pan baking powder the great novelt . I SAY Friend: Where is the beat Bhop to buy a pair of Boots? Why, Mel lor's Zealandia Boot Store! I always get i good value at Mellor*s. PATTY Pan baking powder contaia* a patty pan at each end of tin npHE Eapid Lightning Shirt Gloss—th» JL only reliable shirt polish in the world. It is used by all the leading laundresses ia New Zealand. Try (a tin, it will pay you. Sold by all the leading grocers. LOW Prices are not the only considera . tion—quality must be there, or value is wanting. Mitcheli, & Tubneb are* combining low prices with good quality afc their Cleaning up Sale. Eemnante and Oddments ,a specialty,—Mitchell asti> Turner. I WILL not be responsible for the debts of my wife, after this date, unless con tracted in the purchase of- PLANTEKOA Ointment and Seap, which I know 3he cannot do without. She never suffers with chapped hands or rough skin now. TO Those about to marry, and to those already married. Study economy by l purchasing your furniture at W. & M. Baker's Warehouse, Havelock Street. Just received, a consignment ol "Wider . Chairs in latest shapes and desigßs,;. also-, Bamboo Tables. In stock all kiads-of bed steads and bedding; Suits of Oeawing and dining-room furniture inadft, to order at moderate prices. Best waukaaanship and materials. ■ gy**^l."..*.'..'."■" ' ""* IM*"i——^——i im