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Typo: A Monthly Newspaper and Literary Review, Volume 3
[trade dispatches]
Lord Onslow is reported to have publicly stated that New Zealand « abhorred the great principle of freetrader. » He will find his error when he comes to New Zealand. It was only by most unworthy double-dealing that the policy which was condemned by the great majority of electors at last general election lias been forced upon the country. What the colony heartily « abhors » is the present tariff. Out of our hundred newspapers, those of any standing which support protection may be told off on the fingers of one hand.
The new curate at Wanganui, Mr Chapman, fell foul of the press at his first public appearance. At the meeting held to welcome him, he said he did not care for what the papers said, and « was sorry to see a reporter present. » He is not the first man whose heart has failed him at such a sight, though few will admit it. Mr Chapman's sorrow, let us hope, will lead him to repentance—it may be taken to imply that he is dimly conscious that his unguarded sayings will not stand the test of print. The Chronicle, which happened to be the paper represented on that occasion, has dealt firmly but kindly with the erring cleric.
The beautiful specimen-sheet issued by the Flinsch Foundry as a supplement to this month's issue of Typo, will interest our readers. In a small compass are shown five styles of job-letter, thirty-one founts in all, eleven borders, and two series of ornamental tail-pieces. These are all original productions of the foundry; they have been selected from their large stock as specially suited to English printers, and the sheet has been compiled and printed expressly for circulation in our journal. The prices, which are set forth in each case, are reasonable, and we have no doubt that those of our readers who are looking out for new styles of standard letter, will add some of these beautiful faces to stock. Pending the appointment of an agent in this colony, orders may be sent through the proprietor of this paper.—The London and Provincial Ink Company again issues two supplements, one containing press testimonials as to the excellence of their products, and the other showing a specimen of lithographic ink.