THE CHIMNEY CORNER.

the disruption A TALE OF TRYING TIMKS. CHAPTER Xl— continued. The meeting was numerously at tended, and, in spite of Dr. Snapper dudgeon. was held in the church yard! He had protested on legal grounds against that place being used for such a purpose, and tried to obtain an interdict against the meeting, but failed for want of the concurrence of Sir John Baldwin. However, what he could do, and more than he had any right to do, he did. He locked the gates of the enclosure, hoping thereby to exclude the people ; but he was dis appointed. The walls were too low to present any serious obstacle ; and man, woman and child scrambled over them until the place was crowded. When the Doctor saw this, he entered himself, accompanied by his only steady auxili ary, M'Cheatrie the writer. These worthies were treated with all proper courtesy, until they began to raise some frivolous objection to the proceedings, and then they were interrupted by hisses and exclamations not of the most com plimentary nature. As the business went on the storm increased ; for, in reply to a pithy and somewhat personal speech delivered by Stiffriggs, the Doctor furiously opened upon him a broadside of abuse and calumny, and tried to carry into execution his threat to involve him in suspicions in connection with the Whinnyside fire. But in this malicious attempt he signally failed. He had forgotten the relative places which his own character and that of his opponent held in public estimation. But he was painfully re minded of this when he heard the in credulous and deprecatory groans with which his insinuations were received. Still, however, he persevered, in spite of a storm of groans and hisses that would have overwhelmed a man of ordinary feeling. On he went, alike regardless of decency and probability. .In addi tion to all he had hinted at before, he .openly accused Stiffriggs of having interested motives for his active zeal in Church affai'-s. ‘ la fact,’ said he, ‘ the object Stiffrigs has in view is purely selfish. (Loud hisses.) A certain young gentleman —a divinity student well known in this parish—owes him money (renewed hisses), yes, I know it for a fact —a certain divinity student owes him money, and, on the pretence of zeal for Non-intrusion, he wishes to intrude this said debtor of Ids. (Hisses, groans, and cries of ‘ name him !’) James Duncanson is his name —(cries of ‘ I wish you were like him !’) —he is plotting to get up a call for him —trying to intrude James Duncanson on you as your minister, and tempts you to leave the church of your fathers, only that he may get his debt paid out of your pockets.’ This crowning calumny, which was in tended as the finishing stroke to the in fluence of Stiffriggs, only drew down on its author more unequivocal tokens of displeasure. The exasperated people did not now confine themselves to vocal expressions of disapprobation. They shoved and jostled the obnoxious incumbent to and fro till he could not keep bis feet. He protested against This treatment, but could not make him self heard amidst the shouts of his assailants. He planted himself firmly with his back against an upright head stone, while his friend M'Cheatrie got up on a flat one to harangue the as semblage in his defence. But the lawyer bad not uttered a sentence till he was tumbled over among a luxuriant crop of nettles. The two friends then went off in company under a parting salute of groans and hisses, and showers of missiles, consisting of clods, bones, and fragments of rotten coffins. . Stiffriggs and several other speakers strongly reprobated these outrages as disgraceful to the meeting, notwith standing the provocation it_ had re ceived; afterwards the business was resumed and proceeded with harmoni ously. It was resolved nan. con. to leave the Established section of the Church, and form a congregation in connection with the new body of the seceders who took the designation of, ‘ The Free Church of Scotland.’ It was also resolved, in consideration ofthe injurious manner in which Mr. Duncan son’s name had been mentioned, and of the esteem in which his character was held in the parish, that a deputa tion from the meeting should confer with him, with a view to giving hiiu a call after he should be licensed. Stiff riggs assured the meeting that there would be no use in taking such a step, for he knew that Mr. Duncanson would not accept the call, even were he ready to enter on ministerial duties. Never theless, the resolution was adhered to, and Stiffriggs himself named as one of the coramiUec to carry it into effect. After the fire at Whinnyside, Mr. Duncanson had been invited to lodge with his reverend friend, Mr. Calm sough, at Burncrook —and an irresis tible attraction to that spot made the invitation peculiarly acceptable. It was there, in the society of the Calmsoughs and Montgomerys —two families as warmly attached, by habits and posi tion, as any that could be found in Scotland to the old Church Establish ment —that the committee of the seced ing congregation found Mr. Duncanson, and made an overture to him to become their minister. The circumstances were somewhat incongruous, and would have been irreconcilable had there not been high honor, mutual esteem, and perfect frankness among the parties so strangely brought together. Stiffriggs opened the business with a respectful apology to Mr. Calmsough for coming on such an errand to the house of a minister of the Establishment, and paid him a well deseived compliment, by saying that if all the clergy of the Church had been like him there would have been no oc casion for such a visit to his youthful guest. ‘Butyese’, sir,’ said he, ‘ye’re only ane amang a score, and we maun tak’ the matter in the slump, and as we find it touch ourser.s. So, instead o’ lippen ing to the random chance of getting a minister to our mind when the Doctor slips a fit, we have resolved to shake oursel’s oot 6’ the trammels o’ pawtron age at ance and for ever mair, by join ing the. Free Kirk o’ Scotland, and get ting a minister o’ our ain pick and wale.’ ‘ J -gm sorry,’ answered the venerable clergyman, ‘ that you have thought it necessary to secede from the Establish ment, for, with all its faults, I still

think it one of the best institutions in the country, but since you have re solved on such a step, I admit you have done well to think of trying to secure the services of Mr. Duncanson. I differ from him on many important points, but I esteem him, nevertheless, and must say’ that, in my opinion, you could not make a better choice.’ ‘Ay’, sir,’answered Stiffriggs, ‘we’re a’ clear eneuch on that score already ; but ye see its ae thing to bring a horse to the water, and anither to gar him drink ; and if our young freend here hasna changed his mind, he’ll no be our minister whether we want him or no.’ ‘ Indeed,’ said the student modestly, I am still of the same mind, though nothing can ever efface from my memory the gratitude I feel for such a mark of esteem from my native parish. You, Mr. Stimpcrton know partly my reasons for declining the kind offer that lias been made to me ; but in case my motives should be misunderstood I may state frankly that I cannot adopt the grounds which the Free Church has taken up in separating from the Estab lishment.’ This declaration took most of the company by surprise, and clouded the manly countenance of Stiffriggs with a ■painful feeling. He was the first to break an interval of silence .which en sued, by saying reproachfully, ‘ Ay, ay, Jimes ; are ye for sticking by the flesh pots o’ Egypt after a’ then ?’ ‘No,’ replied the student, ‘ that is far from my intention. I renounce them unconditionally and for ever, while I renounce the bondage they imply. I differ from the Free Church seceders in this—that while they shake off State control in matters spiritual, they still maintain that they have a right to State support. They assert that the inde pendence of the Church is consistent with her receipt of endowments from the public purse. Now in this principle I cannot acquiesce. Ils erroneousness has gradually dawned on me, until of late it lias become quite apparent; so that I can no more join the Free Church than I can remain in connec tion with the Establishment. Idp not presume to set up my judgement as a rule for others ; but I claim the privi lege of acting on my deliberate con victions, and in this I have the Scrip ture warrant, “ Let every man be persuaded in his own mind.” ■ I there fore hope that my friends who adhere to the existing Establishment, and those who have only left it under pro test for the sake of principles which to me seem incompatible with .the privi leges of an Established Church, will give me credit for conscientiously dif fering alike from them both, and walk ing according to the light I have re ceived.’

This explanation excited general surprise, though some of the company (Mr. Calmsough and Miss Montgomery particularly) were not unprepared for it, from the opinions they had formerly heard the student avow. All, however, were satisfied with his frankness and good faith. The cloud of suspicion immediately cleared away from the brow of Stiffriggs, but left behind an expression of perplexity to ’ which he soon gave articulate utterance., ‘ What is’t ye’re for being then, Mr. Jimes? Are ye for trying the Burgher, or the Relief, or the Independence set o’t ?’ ‘ I have not yet made up my mind on that point, and. I intend to take some time to consider before I decide.’

‘ Richt, sir! ye’re perfectly straught there. But as for us and the folk doun by, that sent us here —we’re only for swarming aff frae the auld sleep, be cause o’ the drones in’t like Dr. Snapperpudgeon ; but we’re nane o’ your moorland foggy bummers wi’their bykes in the grund-—we’re the real garden bees after a’, and never will we gi’e up our claim to the auld skep and the honey kainis on the free terms they were held by our forefaithers langsyne. But every ane to his mind. They’re a’ richt in the main that do what, in their conscience, they think is richt; so we needna be the less freens, the mair -we canna a’ see wi’ the same e’en.’

In this charitable spirit the interview ended to the credit of all concerned, though not with the result desired by those who sought it. ,

Here, though somewhat abruptly, must this veritable history conclude, for it has already been carried far beyond the bounds originally intended. It may, however, be proper to add a few brief notices regarding the present position of the principal characters with whom the reader has been made acquainted. As to Mr. Duncanson, he is now the respected pastor of a numerous Dis senting congregation at Auchterbardie —of what particular denomination need not be told. He is also the happy husband of Agnes Montgomery, and the very apple of her father’s eye. The heavenly temper and active virtues of his beauteous wife second well the en lightened teaching and bright example of the young minister, and prove a blessing to his flock and over all the district. Mr. Bacon and his factor only required to make one journey more to Stiffrigg Mains to become married men. The Laird’s vision of the clothes’-horse and baby clothes has been realised. He is now the father of the most won derful child in the world. His chaotic study has been converted into a com fortable nursery, and is now more his resort than ever. He has discovered to his astonishment that the infant laird, Horace VVykin Bacon, junr., has exactly as many fingers and toes as , himself. The factor, on his last visit to Edin burgh, purchased the swing-cradle he had coveted so long, but it has proved by far too small. Mrs. Afleck demon strated this, by soon after presenting him with twins, as he naively said, ‘without ever speering leave.’ Stiffriggs has long ago got his dwelling-house en larged, and made Mrs. Renshaw Mrs. Stimperton ; and their neighbours alt declare that there is not a more pros perous or a happier couple between Tintock and Carsphairn, Noo she sits in his ha r like a wee tappit hen, But as yet there's nae chickens appeared at Cockpen. The End.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1880.

Piinted and published daily, at the ;Guardian p-' Office, Saunders’: Buildings,; Easi.r ,street| f, Ashburton,' By' James MhcLean, residing at Tancred street, Ashburton,., -! ; Saturday,' November 6, :886,



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An instance canie under our notice on Thursday, in the case of a man named Charles Swanson, who had been very deaf for three years, but, after ten days’ treatment, can now hear perfectly even the lowest whisper. The cure is a rather remarkable one, as he had been under the care of many medical men, but has re ceived no benefit whatever from their treatment —New Zealander, Dec. 27,1879. Mr. Earnest D'Egville Michau called at our office yesterday, and stated that he had been blind with the right eye all his lifetime. Hearing about Dr. Grant, the oculist, who is now on a visit to this city, he determined to give him a trial. He had only been under Dr. Grant s treat ment ten or eleven days when he found that he could see large objects at some dis tance. Mr. Michau states that he had been under the treatment of some of the best medical men at home, but had not received the least benefit. We are at all times chary of accepting details of “ Wonderful cures,” but the young man who called at our office appearei to be telling the truth, and was exceedingly grateful to Dr. Gant for the relief which he has already experienced. —Ntw Zea* land Times, Dec. 25, 1879. Dr. Grant is also SPECIALIST in the DISEASES of WOMEN and CHIL DREN. Dr. Grant has recently effected a very remarkable cure in the case of Mrs. D. Evans, of Kumara, who has been under his treatment for deafness since Feb. 14, last. Mrs, Evans has been deaf in both ears for a very long period—no leas than thirty years—her affliction having been caused by a fever, from which she suffered severely. Since that time she has been almost totally deaf, for she could only hear the the loudest sounds. Since she has been under Dr. Grant’s treatment her hearing has gradually improved, so that now she can hear plainly conversation in an ordinary tone of voice. 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It operates like magic, giving rest and health, and is, moreover, sure r to regulate the bowels. In consequenceof this article, Mrs. Winslow is becoming world-renouned as a benefactor of her race. Children certainly do rise up and bless her. Especially is this the this city. Vast quantities of the Soothing Syrup are daily sold and used here. We think Mrs Winslow has immortalised.her name by this invaluable' article, 'and ! we sincerely believe that thousands of chil dren have been saved from an carly : grave by its timely use, and'that'millions 1 ye't unborn will share its benefits and unite in calling her blessed. No mother has dis charged her duty to her suffering little one, in pur opinion* until she- has given it the beriefit of Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup. Try it mothers, ti-y it nqwV— r Ladies’ Visitor, New York City.: j J 3'sCl VALUABLE DISCOVERY ; for, the HAIR... - A very nicely perfumed Hairdressing, called THE MEXICAN HAIR RE NBWER, now being sold by most Che mists and perfumers througout the;coun try, at 3s. Gd. per bottle, ■is fast’super ceding all the old restorers aiid dye’s for the purpose of changing grey or white hair to its natural original color, for it will positively restore the hair in ‘■every case of greyness to its originaLcolor, with out dyeing it or leaving that offensive smell * wliicli most of the hair preparations of the day do. This preparation has never been known to fail in restoring ■ the hair to its natural color and; gloss in froni-eight tq twelve days. It promotes' growth arid prevents the hair falling out, eradicating dandruff, and leaving the scalp in a clean; healthy condition. It imparts peculiar vitality to the roots of the hair, restoring it to its youthful freshness andr vigor., Daily applications of this preparation for a week or two will surely restore faded,* grey, or white hair to its natural color and richness. It is. not a dye; nor does i t corf-, tain, any coloring matter or offensive” substance whatever. ■ Hence; it ’does 'not?' soil the hands, the scalp, or even white linen, hut produces the color lyithiu.the substarice of the hair. ' Read tliaiollow ing from Mr. Nathan Berry, Chemist',; Walkden : ’“One of my customers told’ me the other day he hud bad grey hair for thirty-five years, and after iisfng'jo.ne’ bottle of the Mexican Hair Renewer 'I ; sold him, it was restored to and kept it’s” natural color. ”jj It may be had of any respectable Chemist, Perfumer, or Dealerf in toilet articles in the kingdom,; at; 3s, 6cL; p«rbottle. —Prepared by HENRY -O.i GALLUP, No. : 493, OxfordstreetjLondoni) COCKLE'S ANTIBILIOUS PILLS— 1 , These Pills, consist of a careful.and' peculiar admixture of the best "and, mdd| est vegetable aperients,- with Hie pure : tract of the ’ flowers’ of the camomile.'' TJiey will be found a most, remedy for derangement . ; of the digestive* organa, and for torpid action of the liver and bowels, which produce indigestion and the several varieties of bilious and liver complaints. They, speedily remove the irritation and feverish state of the-, stomach, allay spasm, correct'the morbid* condition of the • liver and organs subser?., vient to digestipn, promote 'a due and' 1 ’ healthy secretion of bile, and.relieve the constitution of all gouty matter and other impurities, which; by circulating in the blood, most injuriously affect the action of the kidneys; thus, by removing the causes productive of so much, discomfort, they, restore the energies of. both body... and mind. ! To those who indulge in the" luxuries of the table these pills will prove highly useful, occasioning no paiu-in their ’ action, unless they meet with anJinusual?- quantity of acrid bile and acid riiatter in' the stomach and bowels;To Europeans on their arrival in India' or China , are recommended as a preservative against ' the fatal disorder;; peculiar to. climates. Their occasional use, it coin-t bined with the strictest attention to diet," will be frequently found to . remove at once, by their influence over the secre- • tions, that congestive and .unhealthy con?! dition of the liver: which is so often the| earliest antecedent of severe febrile and constitutional disturbance. It must bo ; understood’ that, these - pills rife- riot?” recommended ; as containing any new - or dangerously active ingredients 'on"' the contrary, they are characterised by a remarkable simplicity of combination;ft; and whatever merit they may be-found toL possess depends as much upon the selec tion of pure drugs, and the unusual labor,; and attention bestowed upon theirsubse-i ---querit preparation, as upon, the acknow-. lodged peculiarity of their composition 1 , 1 ' They are not recommended as a panacea. . n or : are they adapted to all complaints Y but as a mild and efficacious aperient and 1 " tonic in the various forms of indigestion, ■' it will riot, perhaps, be an exaggeration to state that they , have been resorted , to, -J under all systems of diet, changes of cli-; mate, or atmospheric alternations with 5 - an extraordinary degree of success for'’’ upwards of seventy-eight, years.’,’ TKia.Y celebrated family aperient may 'be 'had‘Y throughout the United Kingdom in boxes ! ' at Is l|-d, 2s 9d, 4s Gd, and lls Od, as well as in India, China, New Zealand, anp ? the Australia!! Colonies. * p TT7ANTED. —THE .GUARDIAN.teIIs. ” n your Wants for Is,—cash.. -ui WANTED KNOWN— That ■ Visiting l Cards, plain or mourning, can be obtained printed in various siyles/rit’tTie 5 “Guardian” office, opposite the Railway Station.