The Timaru Herald. WEDNESDAY, JULY 21, 1886.

Timaru Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 3682, 21 July 1886, Page 2

The Timaru Herald. WEDNESDAY, JULY 21, 1886.

The House has passed Mr Tole's First Offenders Probation Bill, but the country has taken little or no interest m the measure, though it effects a most important alteration m the criminal law, and may,, under judicious administration, be ; productivo of a large amount of good. It is the fashion to regard Mr Tole as an easy-going member of the Ministry; -and it is true tbat be' has not distinguished himself m party warfare, and has shown no aptitude for the petty dodging and chicanery; i^hioh constitute 89 large a part of L ' what m New Zealand is dignified by the name L of politics; v But m bis own particular sphere as Minister of Justice he has been very far from tbe cipher which some would have us believe. In fact he has proved himself one of the best Ministers of Justice the colony has seen. He has been active, intelligent, and painstaking, and has manifested a disposition to inaugurate well-considered reforms of tbe criminal law and of the administration of justice generally. The First Offenders Probation Bill furnishes an instance m point, and Mr Tole should receive credit for a genuine attempt to do something to prevent men, and especially young people, : who bave unfortunately made one lapse into crime, becoming members of tbe regular criminal class. Tbe bill met with some strong opposition, which was directed both against its principle , and its detuils ; but though we acknowledge its defects, and shall have something to say about them ' directly, we bold tbat tbe bill is a step, m the right direction, and tbat, subjeot to amendments , which it may _ yet receivo, is likely to prove a valuable addition to tlie'Statnte law of 'the colony.- The essence of tbe bill can be given m a few sentences. Crimes of tho more seriouß kind are properly excepted from its operation ; but, on first conviotions for other offences the court will bave tbe power to hold tbo sentence m abeyance, and to admit tbe offender to go at large on probation, subject to certain conditions contained m the bill, and to others which tbe court may m its . discretion impose. There is a provision for the appointment of Probation Officers whose business will be "(1) to. inquire carefully ; into the character and offence 'of every person arrested for any first offence, ; for the purpose of ascertaining , whether tbe accused may reasonably be expeoted to reform without imprisonment; (2) to attend tbe sittings o£ all courts, m bis district where first offenders are to be tried ; . (3) to recommend ,to the court tbe ' placing on probationof first offenders ; (4) to keep a full record of tbe results ' of his investigation." • The next section mak.eß it "the speoial duty of evei-y ' Probation Officer, if satisfied upon investigation tbat the best interests of < tbe public and offender would be sub- i served by placing him upon probation, 1 to-, recommend, the same to tbe court i trying the case."'. The general . condi- ] tions on which first offenders may be I liberated on probation are that tbey ; Bhall report themselves, ia person, once ]

a month at some specified place;' tbat - they shall reside at addresses notified to i the Probation Officer ; that changes of address shall be notified to the Probation i Officer; thut tbey ahull produce, when reqoired by a police officer, theirlicenses , of* conditional liberty ;; and. that they , shall get their living by honest means, and regular employment, the nature and place of which shall m each case be specified to and approved of by tbe Probation Officer. Tbe court may also make it a condition of releasing an offender on probation that ho shall enter into recognizances to be of good behaviour. Having once been released, tbe probationer will continue at large during the term of bis probation if he behaves himself properly, but, if not, there is a power of re-arrest given to tbe Probation Officer. In case that power is put m force tbe probationer is to be taken before the court, and may be either sent to prison or again released on probation. Such are tbe main features of the bill, bpt, as we bave already stated, it is not without its defects. For instance m section 8, which is of great importance aa dealing with the actual course to to be takon by tbe court m cases m which it is proposed to admit a person ■ to probation, the words need are: — : " When a verdict of guilty haa been returned by a jury against any offender for any offence as defined by this act, or a court of Bummary jurisdiction has been satisfied according to law of tbe guilt of an accused person of any offence within the jurisdiction of such court to dispose of summarily, and, so far as the court is not aware to the contrary, it is the first offence as- aforesaid, m respect of which an indictment has been laid or a warrant of arrest issued against the accused, the court, instead of sentencing the offender to prison, may direct the verdict of the jury or the opinion of the court of summary jurisdiction, as tbe case may be, to be recorded, and may permit the offender to be placed upon probation." etc. The construction of tbe sentence is fearfully and wonderfully involved, and the precise meaning of the draftsman could be better expressed m half the words ; but one thing is clear enough, and that is that under section 8 the offender is not to be sentenced, and tbat what has to be recorded is tbe verdict of tbe jury or the opinion of tbe court of summary jurisdiction, as to the guilt of the person charged. But section 10 says, " Upon due and satisfactory fulfilment of all the conditions of his release, the person on probation at the expiration of the term of his probation shall he deemed to be discharged ns if he had served his sen; tence."' Then again m section 11, which provides for what is to be done with a probationer who has been rearrested, the words are" such judge or justices, bb the case may be, may thereupon commit such person to prison for the period of his original sentence, &c. What sentence is referred to m the sections we bave last quoted ? The fact is that the draftsman has committed a very stupid blunder which, if not set to rights, may give trouble m the future. The bill 'should have provided hot that the verdict of the or the opinion of the court shall be recorded, but tbat tbe sentence shall be recorded. According to the bill the only things to be recorded are that the accused is guilty and that he is admitted to probation. But there is a farther defect m the bill. We suppose that it is intended that tbe length of the probation shall not exceed the longest term of imprisonment to which the offender might legally have been sentenced. But tbe bill does not say so ; what is given to the court is simply a power to admit to probation, the term being indefinite. The Press Association's telegrams have said very little about the bill, and it seems to have gone .through committee without much discussion except with regard to the Probation Officers and the powers it is proposed to entrust them with. The Bystem is said to have worked well m the United States where suitable persons are specially selected as Probation Officers. In New Zealand members of the ordinary police woald be appointed, and they would have to look after the first offenders m addition to doing ordinary duty. It seems to us that neither a police officer nor anyone else should be m a position'to recommend the court how to exercise ita powers. Tbe duty of the Probation Officer should be confined to making a statement of facts, and on them the court should come to a decision. The recom mendat ion of the Probation Officer would offer p. temptation to a weak or indolent judge or magistrate to shirk his responsibility. * He. . would' be giad to be relieved of the trouble of ' really examining the case, and would act on tbe recommendation almost as a matter of course. Tet clearly the duty :of deciding whether or .not an offender shall be sent to prison or let ont on probation is essentially a judicial one, and the responsibility should be shared with no one off the bench. ! A commanding officer's inspection parade of tho Timaru Rifles will bo held at Messrs Gracio and Co.'s building this evening m review order. Tho annual general meeting of the Geraldine Floral and Horticultural Society will be hold m the Literary Institute, Gorald\ne, this ovening to roceivo report and balance-sheet and elect officers. An ordinary meeting of the Timaru Harbour Board will bo held at their offices on tho beach at eleven o'clock this morning. Tho business is to receive the Standing Committee's roport and routine. . „ The third mooting of the Timaru Tradesmen's Coursing Club was held on the Levels Estate, m paddocks just beyond the Point, yesterday, and was, despite the fact that the list of nominations for both stßkes was a small one, very successful. A full report of the day's conning appears m another oblunin. . . We are informed on goqd authbrily that; the errors m the figures which we published yesterday relating to the polling on the Government Insurance Association were not made by the telegraph operator; but were m the copy , supplied by the agent of the Press Association. We make this statement m fairness to i the tolegraph operators. i On dit, that the steamship company which '. Bniploys Captain Hill,' of the -Grafton, who 1 rras cast m full costs of the recent nautical ■ Bnquiry into the wreck of the. ship Lyttelton, i intend to resist,' and if necessary, Cgbtout i me claim, for. costs. It is a significant -foot ■' that process has been issued against Captain I Hill for the costs, tbe usual days of grace 1 hating expired, : ■• '■''. :''\."i

With reference to our descriptive article relating to the new grain store for the Royal Flouring Mills, the clerk of works writes us that be omitted to inform our reporter that Mr D; Sturro'ek, blacksmith, of Timaru, was sub-contractor for the iron work used m the construction of tho storo. ;-. We are informed by the captain of the Timaru Football Club that the local which appeared m yesterday's issuo from Temuka re football was incorrect. The Timaru Club have only played Temuka twice, Temuka having the advantage each time. The third • match referred to took plaeo between the senior club (5.0.F.0.), the draw being m favour of the latter olub. The second lecture of the Pleasant Point Branch of St. John's Ambulance Association was delivered'by Dr Brittin m the Assembly Rooms on Friday last for ladies, and on Monday for Gentlemen. There was a fair attendance on both occasions. The lecture was on veins and arteries and the various means of arresting hemorrhage and was littensed to through out with tho greatest attention. Mr George Filmer is the successful tenderer for the erection of the new State school building at Hokitika, to replace the building whioh some months ago, wos destroyed by fire. The amount of tbe present contract is £3868, and the building is to be of .brick. Tho cost will, it is said, be If ss than that of a woodon building of the same dimensions. Mr Duval, is the architect. The contractors for tbe new courthouse at Geraldine are rapidly pressing on with the work, and the building is beginning to show sign of what it will bo when finished. With a continuance of the present fine weather it may reasonably be expected that the Resident Magistrate and the public will not have to put up much longer with the present confined and inconvenient court of justice, Tho howitzer lately m use of the E Battery, Chrißtchuroh, was sent down jesterday from Christchurch by tho Btock train. It is to be used by the C Battery, and having a much lighter carriage than the howitzer at present m use - by them, dismounting drill should be practised with much more case. A detachment of the battery took the gun to the drillshed last night. By the same train an Armstrong gun with an extra gun carriage also arrived en route for Dunedin. Messrs Siegert and Fauvel of Temuka, seem destined to misfortune- m their horse deals. No sooner do thoy get hold of a good beast than he immediately contracts all the maladies that horse flesh is heir to, and if he doesn't die, at anyrato greotly doprecistes m tolue. 'Yesterday another victim was added to tbe list, a horse bought only a day or two ago. He was being ridden along- the road m Temuka when he suddenly was seized with a fit of some kind and died m half an hour. Mr Gray, of Temuka, with Mr Mundell, of Geraldine, sold a quantity of fruit and forest trees, shrubs, and flowering plants at Temuka yesterday, the property of Mr Wheelband, of the nurseries, who is clearing out his stock.' The sale attracted a large number of buyers from both north and south, and for fine specimens very high prices were obtained. The result of tho sale was highly satisfactory. A number of stofe and other battle, with a few horses and miscellaneous lots, were also disposed of at remunerative prices. A special general meeting of tbe subscribers of the Timaru Mechanics' Institute was held m tho rooms of the' institute 1 lost night The president (Mr William Jones) occupied' the chair, and stated the business of the meeting, which ho said was to recommend the names of three persons as trustees for the institute. The secretary then read the advertisement calling the meeting, and also tlio gazette notice-containing the resignations of the late trustees. After nominations bad been made the following gentlemen were selected by ballot: — Messrs Jackson, Hart and West. The socretary was instructed to forward the names to Government. The meeting then terminated. An exciting little scene. waa witnessed m Temuka on Monday night. At the Wallingford Hotel corner, a wooden culvert about six inches square carries the surface drainage across Commerce stroet. A traction engine passing along frightened a young retriever dog, and he bolted into this culvert. He got half-way down, when he was stopped by a broken piece of wood lying across the culvert, and was unable to go on or to retreat. ' For an hour br so his piteous bowls rang through tho air, and at last a crowd of eager sympathisers with- the poor brute gathered round The permission of the clerk of the' town board was obtained, and m a few minutes tbe macadam was up, the boards torn from their fastenings, aud the dog liberated. The removal of a few boards revealed thatrrepairs to tbe culvert are much needed,' those taken up being quite rotten. The attitude taken up by the local contingent of the Salvation Army excited much adverse comment, Tbe members were marching by at the timo with torches, and though civilly requested to lend a torch for a few minutes to light up tbe oulvert and discover the dog's whereabouts, they passed by shouting " Hallelujah," to the melancholy accompaniment of tho imprisoned dog's pitiful moans. Tho ordinary monthly meeting of the Timaru Hospitals and Charitable Aid Board was held last ovening m the Council Chambers. Present— Mr John Jackson (chairman), and Messrs G. F. Clulee, O. V. Clarke, R. A. Barker, Alpheus Hayes, and John Talbot. Mr E. H. ; Lough, secretary j Mr F. W. Marchant, tbe board's architect ; and Mr W. Gunn, the board's acting dispenser, were m attendanco. After the minutes had been read, accounts amounting to £165 4s 8d were passed for payment. Tenders for additions and alterations to the Timaru Hospital were next considered.. Before they were really dealt with Mr Marchant said be bad made a fewodditious to the plans, the chief of whioh was the provision for a complete hot water' service to the institution. As these additions ran tbe estimate of the work up to a higher figure than the board had set ou for the work, a desultory discussion took place ou the .'several items. The engineer explained tbat some of tbe extras were merely embellishments, and could be cat but of tbe work. After opening the tenders sent m, and discussing them at length, members decided, on the motion of Mr clulee, and seconded by Mr Barker — "That the architects bo requested to make a list of items which may be fairly dispensed with m connection with the contemplated additions to the hospital, and place the same, with estimated cost, before tbe chairman, and call for fresh tenders as per alterations,, the fresh tenders to b^ m not later than the sth August next j tenders to be advertised m Dunedin and Christchurch." It was agreed that tenders for, hospital supplies should be left to Mr Clulee and the chairman to. deal with. .After a, short, conversational disoussionib was resolved that the actual travelling expenses: of members should be paid by the board. After considering some ihKltable'aid ewes the board adjourned,

To-morrow-afternoon a football match will take place between, the recently formed Timaru Club and the Temuka Hub. The following have been chosen to do battle for Timaru :— Trigge, Bowie, Turnbull, Mahon, Peters; Stracban, . Gerity, Carey, W. J. Hughes, Watkins, Hobbs, Reid, Edwards, Kenny, and Neil ; emergencies — Kohn, Torrence and Roberts. Any of tho above who are not able to play are rtquested to communicate with the secretary as soon as possible. Tho Timaru team will leave the Bank of New Zealand corner for Temuka at 1.30 sharp. The game between the clubs is expected to be a closo one. Although tbe Timaru men have been twice defeated, they have considerably improved m their play of late) and should render a good account of themselves on this occasion. The promenade concert held m the Assembly Rooms last evening m aid of St. Mary's Needlework Guild was largely attended, fully two hundred 'nnd fifty persons being m the rooms. Two stalls had been arranged, on ono of which was neatly laid out various fancy articles made by the ladies of the guild, and on the other were all the dainty eatables of the season. The former stall was presided over by Mesdames Shirtcliffe, A. and C. Perry, Cooper, Bourn, Wilson and Stubbs, and the latter by Mesdames Hassell, Warren, Ormsby and Broham. A number of assistants were also about disposing of the fancy goods. Altogether a very good business was done during, the evening,' and the ladies of the guild should have a vory handsome sum to hand over to tho church trustees. Mr Haigh's band was m attendance and played a number of selections, which considerably added to the enjoyment of ell present and made the affair pass off pleasantly. The two centrifugal pumps and tho pulsoineter intended for use on the ship Lyttelton to pump ber; were put together yesterday on the approach to the Moody Wharf by a number of men employed by tho purchasers of the wreck. , The three pumps were then tested to see if they were m good working order, the motive power being derived from a combine engine. The pulsometer was the first to be set going, but uufortunately before it could be tested to its full extent the suction pipo became clogged with small pieces of Beaweed, and the trial of that one had to be given up for a time. The two centrifugals were then bolted down to a staging placed on the foot of the wharf, and were saparatively set m motion. Tho immense body of water thrown from each of these pumps was thought by all the large concourse of people who were with evident interest watching tbe proceedihgs'to be a sufficient proof of their adaptability for the work m which they were to bo employed, and the general opinion was that with such pumps, as these the ship should soon be floated again. Active preparations will not, however, be commenced for a day or so yet, as the necessary arrangements have not been completed. The wells round the hatches have yet to be placed m position, the pumps to be fixed on them and the engines to drive the pumps to be erected on tho stages which have been constructed for them m tho rigging. A floating kirk for the' island of Arran is the latest notion from Scotland ; the Duke of Hamilton having strictly adhered to bis resolution not to allow any United Presbyterians a place of worship on the island. The modern ark is to.be moored m Lamlash Bay, one of the snuggest anchorages ; on the Scottish coast, and the members of. tho congregation, will be pulled on board from the sbore m small boats, when the ship's bell rings at the mast-head. The following new patents bave been applied for— For a non-corrosive metal rifle car^ tridge-case, to be "called "Tbe New Zealand cartridge-case," by. John Whitney, of Auckland ; an invention for use m connection with riding saddles, to be known as "The Cambridge girth," by Isaac Bates, of Auckland; for the : manufacture of a first-class lubricating oil, by the chemical treatment of oilsor fat' not naturally possessing this quality, to be called " Bell's castorine oil," by Thomas Bell,' of Auckland'; for a compound named "E. J. Knowsley's ' Australasian viegetable pain destroyer," by Edward John ttnowsley, of Christchurch ; for improvements m electric -arc lamps, by Walter Bmy the Bayston, of Melbourne ; for improvements m stamper crushing machines, by. William Henry Nash, M.A., surveyor, of Sydney; for a coal economiser to be called '/The Paragon," by Clement- Kind, of Christchurch ; for an improved fire plug or hydrant ball, by William Jupp,- of Wellington ; for hydraulic improvement m steering gear, to be called and known as "Hart's hydraulic steering appliance," by James Tyeth Hart, of Wellington,officer of customs ; for an im-. prorement upon the invention described m specification No. 1802,. and m the. method of supplying gar to , incandescent .burners, by William Hooker, of Wellington ; for a stump extractor, by George Young, of luvercargill ; for Mofflin's export package of butter or like substances, by Arthur Moffliu, of New Plymouth, cabinetmaker ; for a self-acting tramline cleaner, by Marinus Weber, of Brisbane; for an adjustable regulating' plug for Underground, drain ploughs, by Robert Cockerell, of Inveroargill, implement manufacturer. No sensible person . (says tbe Melbourne Argut) can grudge Mr Dalley the reward whioh the Queen has thought fit to confer on him. . It oannot be denied that, m the eyes of his Sovereign and of the English public, he is tbe most eminent man m these colonies, and not without reason. His opportunity offered, and he bad the quickness and pluck to grasp it. While other men considered he acted. And however much ; critics may differ with him m the wisdom of the oaurse of action he adopted, it is undoubted that it led to most extraordinary results. Nothing . m our time has ' done so muoh towards awakening a national sentiment m these colonies. But putting aside his connection with the Soudan, he has shown himself a man' of extraordinary power. His eloquence is remarkable ; among bis admirers he is' known— somewhat grotesquely, perhaps —as the Demosthenes of New South WalesWithout being "a master of flouts and jibes,'' he has a ready turn for soothing and mellifluous eloquence. Such is the man whom England delights to honour, and m honouring him she has paid a high compliment to Australia Of all the favours that tbe land of Royalty can bestow, this is the one which must be grateful to a democratic community. It is not offensive to' the instincts of equality. The minor titles are rather at a discount, and it is perhaps, fortunate that they are. There is, however, nothing meretricious, nothing false, about what Coke has called "the noble, "honorable and reverend assembly.of the King," Membership of this assembly .is perfectly consistent withu an austere and rigid practice of democracy. , It j was a happy inspiration which transformed j the originator of the Soudan Expedition! into tbe Right Honorable. W, B, Dalley. i

The number of reoidivistes m France m 1884 was no less than 89,000, which is an increase of 23 ncr cont. m four years, serving to show that the number of habitual and inveterate criminals iB steadily augmenting. Land m some quarters of New York City has had a marvellous rise. Property m the north-west corner of Liberty and Nassau Streets was bought six years ago for 80,000 dols., 60,000 dols. being left on bond and mortgage. A year ago the owner refused 475,000 dols. Four years ago French's old hotel was leased for 18,000 dols. a year, including furniture. It now commands 1,000 dols. a week without the furniture. The Fingal Railway, recently opened by Governor Strachan amid considerable rerejoicing, runs a distance of forty-eeven miles, and passes, through the Avoca and Fingal coalfields. It has cost £180,000. At the banquet the Minister of Lands stated that the Tasmanian railways were now paying li per cent above the working expenses and he firmly believed that m a few years the Government would receive upwards of-4.per cent on the money the Colony had invested m railways. There is a radical change wanted (the Popotmoa Chronicle writes) m the charges made by the railway department for. the carriage of goods. A gentleman residing m the Clinton district was called npon to pay 5s 2d for a small quantity of timber, • whioh was only 3ft lone; and lltin square, weighing some 501 b. The timber was sent from Dunedin to Clinton, a distance of a little over 70 miles. The material was dressed pine, and only cost 6s ; so that the carriage exceeded the original cost of the timber. Surely there must be a mistake somewhere P The Russian Government have under consideration a scheme for artificially irrigating the oasis of Merv, and creating a cultivated zone along the whole line of the Trans-Caspian railway. Tbe cost, it is estimated, would not exceod 1 50,000 roubles and 385,000 acres ' would thus be brought under cultivation for rice, cotton, &c, while the works would yield an annual revenue of 375,000 roubles, which it is proposed to apply — or rather so much of it 'as would be stolen by tbe officials— to an extension of the works, so as to reclaim upwards of four times that area. It is stated that there is plenty of water m the Murghab for the purpose. Bishop Douglas, who is staying at St Alban's while thankful that at last some' action is being taken, is much concerned m respect to tbe state of affairs m Zululand. He says : — " Nothing but British power throughout the land can give us peace. Let the land be annexed and ruled. Hut tax, or, belter still poll tax, will pay all expenses. Money aud soldiers would never have been needed m Zululand if duty had been done after the Zulu war. Now the 10,000 lives sacrificed to British weakness since Cetewayo was Bent back c-y loudly to British conscience. Let some M.P. ask to be informed how much mouey has been spent on the troops m Zululand Bince January Ist 1883, and the British taxpayer will stand aghast." M.- G. Lechartior has presented a communication to the Acadimie des Sciences on the danger of explosions and fire from nitric acid. A certain number of explosive substances such as dynamite and gunpowder, (P), cannot be manufactured without using nitric acid. The. same danger is incurred m transporting this acid from' place to place, and ban ding it, os there is with sulphuric acid. Several such instances have occurred m France. . An uncovered truck, f nil of jars of nitric acid, took fire just as it reached the railway station of Caulnoss, Dinan. A month later a truck also containing jirs of nitria acid, was shunted m the Brest railway-station, isolated from all merchandise, and remained there several daya when it took fire. It was ascertained that the fires were duo to a jar of the acid breaking, and the straw around it catching fire. Nitric acid should not be parked m straw nor exposed to the sun and six.— British Medical Journal. The Mikado of Japan has set an example to men of we-tlth by his liberal conduct to the whole of his subjects. Indeed, the Emperor Muts-Hito, although only 34 years of age, might form a desirable model for- young men of this country m many things besides generosity. He has devoted his whole life with unselfish patriotism to tbe service of hiß country, and has striven to make his country* men wiser, better, and happier than tbey were before his rule. He has not wasted his . timo in -'frivolities and fashionable vices, but hat spent it m seeking to gather information himself and impart it to others. He has ben contented tc take one of his own countrywomen for a wife and leave other: men's wives alone. And he has been satisfied to be a true Japanese without any ambition after styles whioh are " English, you know. " :> ': France is still wealthy. 'I he peasantry and the tradesman save m spite of 'the hard times, and m their distrust of other securities, and [inability to employ their money, are eager for Government .bonds. The new loan of ..twenty millions sterling, opened by. the Frenpb Treasury on Wednesday, has, therefore, been eagerly taken up. The applications exceeded four hundred millions and the actual sum deposited is so greatly m excess of the whole loan, that the return of tbo surplus has been felt m all money markets. The loan is at 3 per cent, and tbe price was a fraction under 80. The Chamber will now regret that it did not Taise the whole sum of £40,000,000 required to pay off the most pressing portion of the Floating Debt, and the obligations to the great Service Funds and Bavings; Banks. The Treasury requires £6(1,000,000 (o be clear, and as the deficit is not cured, and the Chamber will begin spending again, the financial danger is only averted for a year or two. The Ministry is afraid to make serious reductions, and tbe Deputies, are not inclined. The Hat/h-holiday Movement. — The employees of Timaru thank the publio of South Canterbury for their hearty sympathy n supporting tbe Thursday half-holiday movement, which under their continued patronage, will prove a lasting benefit. Customers are requested to complete their purchases before one o'clock on Thursdays to ensure punctual closing. — _A_vx _ .; Poverty and suffering. — "I was dragged down with debt, poverty, and suffering for years, caused by a sick family and large bills for doctoring, which did them no. good. I was completely discouraged, until one year ago, by the advice of my pastor, I procured Hop Bitters, and commenced their use, aud m one month we were all well, andnone of us bave soen a sick day since ; and I want to say to all poor men, 1 you can keep your families well a year with American Co.'s Hop Bitters for less than one doctor's visit will cost. I know it."— A Working- Max. PRcad advt.] If the Buffeaers from consumption, BQtofura, and general debility will try Scott's Emulsion of Pure Cod Liver. Oil with Hypophosphites," they will find immediate relief and a pernio* nent ben 'fit. The medioal profession m the various countries of the world universally declare it a remedy of the greatest value; and ns it is very palatable, it can be readily taken by the most sensitive stomach, and wiU ne'er fail to give relief and comfo't to the sufferer. Any chomist can supply it, .'. (3) \ Remember this —If you are sick Hop Bitters will surely aid nature m making you well when all else foils. If you are costive, or dy peptic, or are suffering from RBy other of the numerous diseases of the etomaoh or bowels, it is your own fault if you remain ill, for Hop Bitters is a sovereign remedj m all such complaints. If you are nervous use of Hop Bitters. If you have rough, pimply, or sallow, skin, bad breath, pains- and oches, and feel miserable, generally. Hop B ittors will give you fair skin, rioh blood, and sweetest breath, ond health,. That poor, bedridden, invalid | wife, sister, mother or daughter, can be znadf) the picture of health, by American Co.'a Hop Bitters, costing but a trifle. Will you let them suffer ? In short they care all diseases of the stomach, . bowels, blood, liver, nervwr, kidneys, Bright's disease. £500 will be paid for a case they will not cure or help. Drug*, gists and Chemists keep. SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Jonas' and Bourn— Will sell' books and' watohes on Saturday. Mrs Milton and Miss Shepherd— lmportant notioe re dressmaking, " Robert "— Wante te rent 50 or 60 aores land with small house. ....__■,.-. - Timaru Rifles— lnspection parade to-niffbt Geraldine Floral \Sooiety— General annua, j_oeting this evening. New Zealand Postal Telegraphs— Tender* wanted for 100,000 insulators. T. J. Farley— Wants a emart youth. . B.H. Pearpoint; Geraldjne.-Nptifies greatCl«KWg»aJ»Oflltook, TV*¥*»|rrW