The Shburton Guardian.

VOL. XIV. NO. 2999

Ashburtoin : Wednesday, June 14, 1893,

PBICE: ONE PENNY;;



-tsiismGss INotlees. WHY RUN UP DOCTORS BILLS? THE ELECTRIC CURE IS THE BESI TTEALTH withoub Medicine, Hun Jl"jL bug, or Quackery 1 The weal depressed, rheumatic, paralytic, nervous and debilitated may quickly recove health, strength, tone, and vigor b using Cothington & Co.'s Direct Actin Medical Ooils, as used in the Christchurc Hospital and by 111 the leading medics practitioners and medical electrician throughout the colony. Sufferers shouli write for circular and full particulars fc CuNningtos & Co., Electricians, 19* Gloucester street, Christchurch. 9 5 IjSl SOOTH IN G&l [jE/J POWDERS 1 Sss!J^ RELIEVE FEVERISH HEAT, PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC Preserve a healthy state of the constl t*>*'an during the period of Teething. #7fae wordi "JOHN STIIBKAK, Jjfc) Chemist, Walworth, Surrey," ?*! AN «!«TfT«d on the Qanrnmmt Stamp vffixed to iach r?TiHf< Sou) By KEMPTHORNB PROSSER & CO. ONE box of Clark's B 41 Pills ia war ranted to cure all discharges from the urinary organs in either sex (acquired or constitutional), gravel and ains in the back. Guaranteed free from mercury. ' Sold in boxes 4s 6d each, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors 3old proprietors, The Ltnceln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England For sale by the wholesale Houses. TTTORthe Blood is the Life. Clark's world JD famed Blood Mixture is warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities, from whatever cause arising. For scrofula, scurvy, Eczema, Skin arid Blood Diseases, aadsores of all kinds, its effects are marvel lous. . Thousands of testimonials. Sold n bottles 2s 9d, and 11s each by chemists and patant medicine vendors everywhere. Sole proprietors : The Lincoln and Mid and Counties Drug Co, Lincoln, England. rpOWLES' PENNYROYAL AND J STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and re lieve the distressing symptons so preva lent with the sex. Boxes Is l£d to 2s 9d, of all Chemists and Patent Medici'ie Yen dors. Prepared only by the LINCOLN and MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG CO., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of iraita - tlona TTEATING'S LOZENGES TTEATING'S LOZENGES TTEATING'S LOZENGES "A Simple Fact about" KEATING'S COUGH LOZENGES. Ask throughout the world, in any country that can be named, you will find them largely sold. There is absolutely no remedy that is so speedy in giving relief, so certain to cure, and yet the moßt delicate can take them. A TERRIBLE COUGH A TERRIBLE COUGH A TERRIBLE COUGH I 94, Commercial road, Peckham, July 12. j " Dear Sir,—l am a poor hand at express- Ing my feelings, but I should like to thank you. Your lozenges have done wonders in relieving my terrible cough. Since I had the operation of ' Tracheotomy' (the same as the late Emperor of Germany, and unlike him, taank God, I am still alive) performed j at St. Bartholomew's Hospital, no one could possibly hare had a more violent cough; it, was so bad at times that it quite exhausted me. The mucus, which was very copious and hard, has been softened, and I have been able to get rid of it without difficulty, —I am, sir, yours truly, J. HILL.' lITTERLY UNRIVALLED lITTERLY UNRIVALLED lITTERLY UNRIVALLED The above speaks for taelf. From strict Inquiry it appears that the benefit from nsmg Keating'a Cough Lozenges is under stated. The operation was a specially severe one, and was performed by the specialist, Dr H. T. Butlin, of St. Bartho lomew's Hospital. Since the operation the only means of relief is the ase of these Lozenges. So successful are they that oae affords immediate benefit, although from the nature of the case the throat irritation is intense. WEIGHT IN GOLD WEIGHT IN GOLD TI7EIGHX IN GOLD Under date September 8, 1891, Mr Hill again writes : "1 should long since have been dead, but for your Lozenges— they are north their weight in gold. I will gladly see and tell anyone what a splendid cough remedy they are." Keating's Cough Lozenges, the unrivalled remedy for Coughs, Hoarseness, and Throat Troubles are sold in tins by all Chemists. KLANCARDS lODINE OF IRON T)TT T Q A PPROVED by the Academy of Medicine /V of Paris, are especially secommended W *he Medical Celebrities of the World for Scrofula .(Tumors, King's Evil, etc.), the early stages of Consumption, Constitutional Weakness, Poorness of Blood and for itimulating and regulating its periodic [ourse. Nor.c genuine unless signed Blancard, 40, rue Bonaparte, Paris. Sold by Druggists and Chemists through out the Colonies F)R COUGHS, COLDS, Bronchitis, Asthma, Influenza, Consumption] &c. KAY'S Compound Essence of Lin seed, Aniseed, Senegal, Squill Tolu, etc, with Chlorodyne. KAY'% Compound, a demulcen+expec tor&nb, for cougha, colda and chesi complaints. "jhrAY'S Compound, for Coughs J^\_ Colds, is equally serviceable Horses and Cattle. -r^AY'S Tic Pills, a specific mNeoralgii l\. Face-ache, etc. Contain Quinine OATHARTICUM PILLS JLi digestive, corrective, and agreeably aperient. |IOAGULINE.— Cement for broke! \J v icles. Sold Everywhere. Manufactory, England



\ Business Notices I ALL THE RAGE, ALL THE RAG I p. ALL THE RAGE AT HOME. i- rpANCY SERGES in great variety. 3, Splendid lot 3of Fancy Coatings, Tweeds, >r and Fancy Trouserings. y Just arrived at the g SCIENTIFIC TAILORING COMPANY, *! where you can obtain a Good Suit, " splendid fit, workmanship * guaranteed. 0 G. J. F. LUBLOW, Manager. The old address, — * TANCRED STREET, near ARCADE ORIZA ERFOMERY.~ 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, T E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS JLi Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— From the for mule of Dr O. Revell. The best soap for rendering the skin white and soft, Sweetly and refreshingly scented (rose, green and white). SAVon-Oriza~Velonte, exquisitely per fumed for the toilet and. baths. Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)—No, 2, extra fine, in boxes, S cakes. 12 exquisite perfumes, No. 1. Oriza-Savon-Incorore, superior quality, rose tea, white heliotrope and white violet. Aqaa-Oriza—New toilet water, refreshing to the skin. Orlza-Hay—A toilet water wth the perfume o new mown hay. Oriza-Aciduline- —Toilet vinegar, aromatic ! and disinfectant, specially adapted for adies' toilets. Orlza-Scotch-Lavender—Sprigs ot Scotch lavender flowers ; a rich toilet water, de - Cologne - Oriza — The high-life toilet water Oriza-Water-—Concentrated and lasting.' Extract of superior Eau-de-Cologne. Gouttes - Oriza ■ Dentifrice —An extract for preserving he teeth and gums in good health and preventing decay. Orlza-Dentaire, in paste or powder, for whitening the teoth without affecting the enameL Ess Oriza -et - Oriza-Lys—Perfumes for scenting linen and the handkerch c without staining. Orlza-Oil—Variously perfumed ; for ren dering the hair soft and brilliant, and preventing it from falling off. Oriza-Lacte (Oriza Milk) —An emulsive lotion, refreshing tonic to the skin, removing re spots and preventing wrinkles on the face. Oreme Oriza (of Ninon de Lenclos)—For producing a beautiful white com plexion with the clearness and velvety softness o* youth. Or ealine-Colorante (the best hair dye)— For Instantaneously dyeing the hair to any shade and with no danger to health. boxes, each with brushes comb, ctus, an<7 bottle ; or in boxes, the bottle only without accessories Ess-Oriza-Incoiore Violette of the very most exquisite perfume, quite a nosegay of violets. ss-O/iza Suave white lotrope Bon qnet of the fit wei PAE OIDIUM MANUFACTURED BY Gounelle Jeune, SALON—FRANCE. Sole Agents for Australia: GEO. BURK FRANCART & CO., a BOMSKBH P.1.A.C1:, MELBOURNE. A MOST powerful Insecticide, and guaranteed to destroy Oidium, Mil dew, Vine Parasitesj Chlorosis, and Para-' sitical Insects of Plants, Vegetable Gardens, etc. Is now in use in most of the Vineyards in Victoria and gives great satisfaction. The Par Oidium has been tried in the great Western District on Peach Trees with great success. ORPHAN OIL, The great discovery for Phylloxera, Codlin Moth, and disease in Sugar Cane. For Pamphlets and all information apply GEO. BURK FRANCART & CO., , 3 Someeset Place, MELBOURNE. TEE UNIVERSAL SINAPISM MUSTARD LEAF IS of an easy employ, clean, takes little space, is ready for immediate ase and acts promptly. Everybody should always have »t hand a few Mustard Leaves, for they are known to prevent a great number of in dispositions. The Sinapism is employed with success in cases of Neuralgia, Diseases of the Throat, Palpitations of the Heart, Convulsions, Lumbago, Rheumatism, Congestions* Paralysis, and Apoplectic *its. Prepared with choice Mustard Powdei the Universal Sinapism possesses all the qualities of conservation and activity. Directions for use accompany each napism. PARIS : ' P. Mettuey, 135 Rue St-Antoine. 1 To ba had from all Chemists and fron. \ ACSTBALIAN DrOG COMPANY T/TD. 1 Sydney ' I LOW VITALITY DR CHURCHILL S Syrup Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chroni Cough and General 1 Debility Xt Mitatns two of the principal ingr»j dients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are considered deficient in the above complaints, viz., I, Vhosphorus and Lime. Ifc cannot be tor ghly recommended for Delica' Childre Dr Churchill s Compound Syrup o , HYPOPHOSPHITES 1 la real Brain Feed, and in cases ftluscular and Nervous Exhaustion iJ i acquired a world-wide reputation. Eacn f bottle bears Dr Chuichill's signature Price, Prepared oily by SWANN nHEMI&T wannv^Uhbmist,



' Business Ifotiees: New Zealand Insoraace Gompanj. ( ESTAJBLIShTd' 1. _ 185 9 CAPITAL^ONEMILLION. THE PESMIEE AND WEALTHIEST WLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOB PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY I FIRE AND MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, &0., ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES MILES & CO., LTD. AGENTS' DEATH TO PARASITES ! I t SHEEP TICK MAGNIFIED. FLII I 0 BmJiLiUiki!yiJL " —w mi i.l Pf!W 0P B \ Vn irOISOJNOUS. ) L>,_ tT , r -. — s - n r-n-rr-ir---rn-ir--rr —ir'-rrVi-ifiir'ir-umwmwii'O^ (POISONOUS. ) VTneel and' recommended by Flock. T»<t-«1 and recommended t»y— Flock. W. Gerakd, Canterbury ... 61,000 R. D. McLean, Hawke's Bay 68,000; M. C. Obbell, Canterbury ... 5,000 Waiapoa Station, Gisborne ... 20,000 *V. O. Rutherford, Amuri... 20,000 Ida Valley Station, Otago ... 30,000 G. W, Moßae, Amuri ... 19,000 Scottish and New Zealand In -IA. Symons, Marlborough ... 45,000 vestment Company, South- F. H. Richmond, Marlborough 13,000 land 17,000 And by owners of over 5,000,000 sheep And by many other well-known Flock in New Zealand, and many millions Owners. hroughout the world. ar«wSy introduced. < £»rico—(in casks) Sm 6d per Price—(i« kegs) sOs per cwt. Grallon, 1 Cwt makes 1000 Gallons Dtp. 1n t» -m .» * .^ „ „ n . Another well-known Powder Dip costs ha 1 Gallon Flmd makes 100 Gallons Dtp. a s much again. Compare the prices Chief & 00 , Christchuroh. district agents-mhos and Co., Ltd. Aehbiirton and Eakaia. i ■ j IMPORTANT TO LADIES. j fTIO-DAYand Following Days we shall submit for Sale the under- J- mentioned EXTRA ORDINARY LOTS, being Manufacturers' Clearing Purchases, at SPECIAL PRICES, as follows :— LOT I—LADIES RUSSIAN DRIVING and TRAVELLING CLOAKS, Fur-edged and Silk-lined, io a great variety of new season's materials and styles, with Empire and Toby Frills, Watteau Pleats, &c, very choice— Usual Prices, each 39s 6d, 59a 6d, 65s 6d Special Prices, each 21s 6d, 35s 6d, 39s 6d LOT 2-LADIES' FUR EDGED CLOAKS, Lined Silk and Italian 1 Cloth in all leading -shapes — Usual Prices, each 19s 6d, 27s 6d, 39s 6d Special Prices, each 11s 9d, 16s 6d, 25s 6d LOT 3—LADIES' NAVY and BLACK CRA.VENETTE WATER PROOF CLOAKS, new shapes with deep Cape and Silk-Lined Hood - Usual Prices, each 29s 6d, 42s 6d j Special Prices, each 18s 6d, 29s 6d \ LOT 4-55 LADIES' PATTERN CAPES, including Empire, Princess May, and other Latest Styles in Fancy Silk Matelasae and Cloth, Trimmed Plush, &c.— Usual Prices, each 52s 6d, 635, 69s 6d, 75s 6d Special Prices, each 29s 6d, 425, 45s 6d, 47s 6d LOT 5—15 LADIES' BLACK CLOAK MANTLES AND CAPES, Full Sizes, Trimmed Plush and Fancy Cord— Usual Price, each 33s 6d Special Price, each 19s lid LOT 6—Bo LADIES' FRENCH CLOAKS, in Newest Styles, with Detachable Circular Cape and Large Empire Sleeves— Usual Prices, each 55^ to 105s Special Prices, each 35s 6d to 49s 6d LOT 7-87 LADIES' GOOD TWEED ULSTERS— 1 Usual Prices, each 14s 6d to 18s 6d Special Prices, each 8s lid to 13s 9J LOT B—LADIES' DARK TWEED AND OJOTH COSTUMES, with Material for Bodice to correspond— ~ Usual Prices, each 29a 6d, 37s 6d, 45s Special Prices, each 17s lid, 19s lid, 25s | LOT 9-150 LADIES' SEAL PLUSH JACKETS in Newest Shapes- - i Special Prices, each 35s 6d, 39s 6d, 47s 6d, 57s 6d I LOT 10-116 LADIES' KNITTED WOOL SKIRTS— ! Usual Prices, each 2s lid, 3s lid, 4s lid, 6s 6d 1 Special Prices, each Is 6d, 2s 6d, 3s 6d, 4s lid * ; LOTH—I 44 OOQUB FEATHER BOAS, fall length- i Usual Prices, each 5s lid, 6a lid Special Prices, each 2a 6d, 2s lid LOT 12 216 LADIES'TRIMMED FELT HATS (Bond street Shape)— Usual Prices, each 5s 9d, 7s lid Special Prices, each 3s lid, 4g-lld WE HAVE ALSO COMPLETED AN EXTRAORDINARY PURCHASE OF Btaifftels und Flannels, And are now prepared to submit same at Special Prices as follows :— 120 PAIRS WHirE ENGLISH BLANKETS— 15 Usual Prices per pair, 12s 6d, 14s 6d, 17s 6d, 223 6d Special Prices per pair, 9s lid, 11s 9d, 13s 9d. 16s 6d 0 PAIRS BLUE UREF BLANKETS— Usual Prices per pair, 10s 6d, 11s 9d, 13s 9i Special Prices per pair, 7s lid, 8s lid, 9s lid 1130 PAIRS COLONIAL BLANKETS (Plain and Twilled)— Usual Prices per pair, 21s 6d, 28s 6d, 35s 6d Special Prices per pair, 18s 6d, 24s 6d, 29s lid 230 PAIRS COLONIAL BLANKETS (extra super Bath)— Usual Prices per pair, 37s 6d, 42s 6d, 52s 6d Special Prices per pair, 32s 63, 37s 6d, 45s 6d The above are guaranteed FULL SIZE and FULL WEIGHT and SAMPLE PAIRS FOX COMPARISON will be senb to any address, CARRIAGE FREE, on application. 500 PAIRS WHITE LACE CURTAINS- Usual Prices per pair, 4s lid, 6s 6d, 8s 6d, 10s 6d Special Prices per pair, 3s lid, 4s lid, 6a lid, 83 lid 87 PAIRS MADRAS MUSLIN CURTAINS- Usual Prices per pair, 16s 6d, 18s 6d, 2s 6d Special Prices per pair, 10s 6d, 12s 6d, 16s 6d 1100 PAIRS of Ladies' Black and Colored Cashmere, Taffeta and Silk GLOVES ; also Silk Gloves in Evening Shades, being Manufac turers' Samples, at about Half Prices. W. STRANGE & CO.. OHRrSTOHUROS i d



' j IF YOU LIKE MICE TEA ASK tYOUR GROCER FOR €PfiD mm JJAI E33BJ ) COLD&SILVERMEDALS ■•" ""■ ± j ¥&*/*P*>L» CELEBRATED3d>)E BECT]*!*»!»«^ PURE INDIAN CHINA & CEYLON TEAS j I PROCURABLE j — ■ - " --—-*•[ DAVID THOMAS, (Late Matson, Cox, and Co.) A UOTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, jnd ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR" \ WOOL AND GRAIN BROKER, | ASHBURTON.] Loans Negotiated Weekly Salea of Live Stock—Tinwald and Ashbarton alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fat, Hides, etc., ©n FRIDAYS , - Sales of Wool throughout the season Grain Bought and Fold on Commission Clearing Sales as per arrangement AGENT FOB- Matson and Co., Christchurch Colonial Investment Company, Dunedin National Mortgage Company, Christchurch Booth, McDonald, and Co., Christchurch White's Sheep Dip Brantford Reaper and Binder London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Redwood's Scaly Blight Specific Wright, Stephenson and Co., Dunedin Planet Jupiter Garden and]FieJd Tools. D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON. Grass Seed Cleaning. Having Erected (regardless of cost) one of the Best Grass Seed Cleaning Plant 3in Canterbury, I am now prepared to CLEAN RYEGRASS as it ought to be done at Reasonable Rates, D, Thomas, ASHBQRTON. I am a Casla i»urcfiaser OP WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, RYEGBASS, ETC, j IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES. i David Thomas, ASHBURTOK ASHBUKTON SKIN SALES. 1 SHALL HOLD A FORTNIGHTLY SALE OF SHEEPSKINS, FAT, HIDE ( TALLOW, &c-, throughout the season, starting from FRIDAY, AFRIL 28, 1893. I>. Thomas, Ashburton. PLOUGH SHARES. "TTT B ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY BOTH HORNSBY'S AND RANSOMES' AT PRICES HITHERTO UNHEARD OF IN ASHBURION, Being !u afreet communication with the Makers, and having received large shipment* j from both makers. ' | OOENSACKS (FULL SIZE AND FULL WEIGHT) AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES, AND asartooiir's Best Five-ply Twine . MAY |BK OBTAINED AT OURf STORES. WHEAT. WHEAT. WHEAT OATS. OATS. BARLEY. * AND OTHER PRODUCE. WE IRE PROMPT CASH BUYERS of all Sorts of PRODUCE afc Market Prices, and are prepared to Store Grain on Farmers' account, and to make Advances if reauired without Commission. MILES & CO. LTD



Business Notices. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILD ) ING AND INVESTMENT SOOIETI. Offices : Tancked Street, Ashbubton. rpo Encourage ths saving of small sums J_ the Society will take MONEY ON DEPOSIT In sums of One Pound and upwards, In terest 5 per cent on the following condi | tions :— I Sums of One Pound and upwarcs ■ received on Deposit, and Interest will be allowed on every complete Pound deposited, to be reckoned from the day on which a complete Pound shall have I been deposited, up to the day on when the money shall be withdrawn, A Depositor may withdraw the whole or part of che sum deposited, but not in less sums than One Pound, except when closing the account. Deposits taken for 3 months at 5 per cent »i »t 6  6£ „ for longer periods at 6 >, .For particulars apply EDWD, STEPHENS, Manager. Henry Zander, TBEG to fntimate that I have just Landed a Large "and Varied Stock of HOLLIS 1 BEST MAKES. Single ars<? Double Barrel, Breech and Muzzle Loading. WELL WOBTH INSPECTION. McYolYer* AMMUNITION AMMUNITION Cartridges Cartridge Cases Caps Shot C and H Powder Smokeless Powder Flasks Belts Recappers Wads Punches Loader etc. etc. I AM NOW SELLING, i-T OHRISTOHURCH PRICES, Stoves and Ilanges MADE BY MESSRS SCOTT BROS., for whose Goods I am Agent for the Ashburton Coi-uty. Hornsby's and Ran some's Plough tJharef BEDUCED PBI0E& Standards and Fencing Wire »t REDUCED PRICES. Ironmongery, China, and Glassware In all their Branches. Groceries and Provisions, Wines and Spirits of every description. HENRY ZANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIREST IMPOKTEE, —AGENT FOR- Sun Fire Insurance Company Canton Marine Insurance Company Australian Muhial Provided New Zealand and Australian S.S. Co. J T l*Wd and Ca. JOHM ft. EIKST£<-IX, GRAIN & WOOL STORES, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. GRAIN MERCHANT, SHIPPING, , FINANCIAL & COMMISSION AGENT &o. CASH PURCHASER ! OF WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS RYEGKASS SEED, etc. COMMODIOUS STORAGE AT CURRENT RATES. ALWAYS ~ON SALE— Cornsacks, Woolpacka, Twine. Super phosphates, Pearl-Guano, General Farm and Station Stores, &c. Cape Barley, Grass, Clover, Turnip and other Beeda of the best quality, AT LO*VS3T. CfTRRKNT PRICES. AGENT FOR THE New Zealand Loan and M r can tile gency Company, Ld. Union Fire and Madne Insurance Company. Howard's Digging Ploughs. Cooper's Sheep Dip Sutherland's Manure, jx. In conjunction with tne ■IW* ZEAIJLIO JLOAST * MJBH.- CASXXKX Affl-KWCT ©»., X«l. JOHN R BLAND, Auctioneer. Auctioneers, Wool Brokers, Land and Financial Agents, &c, ara prepared to transact Farm and Station Business on the most favorable terms. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MADE A&AXKST " ENSJING CLIPS. 3b Commission on Advances, and at the ■' LOWEST CURRENT RATEd OF i TNXffRJKST



The Missing Band. —•— Adapted from the French of AURELIEN SCHOLU By E. BRANFILL HARRISON. CHAPTER 111 (Continued). "Mademoiselle went out this morn ing," said the maid who was waiting at table ; " and she has not yet come in." " Clotilde gone out 1" exclaimed Mme. de MonteVrain: "Clotilde, who never goes alone even to the village ; what can be the meaning of this ?" Robert, pale and unrefreshed by sleep, looked hardly able to stand up. Suddenly a noise was heard at the en trance to the courtyard. " Ah; Heavens 1" said a voice; " what a misfortune I l' Another added :" Poor young lady 1" • The General rushed to the door, while Madame de MonteVrain, raising her hands, prayed Heaven to spare her. Two peasants brought Clotilde in on a stretcher; she was unconscious and dripping wet; her dishevelled hair was \ hanging loosely all about her. " What has happened ?" asked Robert. " Sir," replied a young man in shooting clothes, who was walking beside the Stretcher :" I was "shooting in the marsh just below the cliff, when I perceived Mademoiselle walking slowly in a thoughtful manner. My dog beginning ;to bark, Mademoiselle quickened her pace, doubtless in order not to meet a stranger. In her haste, she did not see how near she was to the pond of Les Salnes, her foot slipped, and she disap peared beneath the deep water. The green' weed which covers the pond gave . tne a great deal of trouble. I had to dive three times to recover her; but, in short, here she is, she is breathing, and her fainting is only caused by the shock." " May I ask," said Robert : "to whom it is that I owe more than life, for she ; whom you have saved is my betrothed to-day, and to-morrow will be my wife ?" " I am the Count de San-Vitale, sir," replied the sportsman. " You are a stranger in this district, if I mistake not ?'' ; " I travel all over Europe as a tourist, stopping an hour or a month in every town, as I feel inclined, and it was mere chance that induced me to visit this coast. And I never go out in the coun try without my gun and gamebag, which explains why I appear before you with a I dog by my side, and a hare and two par tridges in my game-bag." While San-Vitale was making these explanations, Ludka had been carried to her room. , £)r! Marbeau, whom they hk& sent for, declared that there was no harm done, and it would only cost Clotilde a cold. Madame de Montdvrain thanked Count de San-Vitale effusively, and pressed him warmly to stay to breakfast. San-Vitale begged to be excused alleging as a rea son his unitdy dress, and the unexpected bath he had just taken with all his clothes on. "Bah!" said the General, "we can . lend you linen and clothes, while your own are drying. There are three young men here, and between the three of them they ought to be able to fit you out." "In any case," added M. Marbeau, • you cannot return to the town, soiled as you are from head to foot." " I accept your hospitality, then," said San-Vitale: "and beg you will waive cere* mony, and allow me to send the result of my sport to the kitchen." Then, as he came up the steps, he added: " So you don't recognise me, Doctor?' 1 " Stay," said the latter; " yes, I think I do remember having a visit from you.'' "It was about some land I was think* ing of buying." " So it was," said M. Marbeau. "Well, Doctor, it is almost settled; in a few days I shall be one of your neigh bours. There only remains a question of price to be decided, a difference of some thousands of francs ; but I am de* termined to purchase, even at some sac* rifice." " We are glad to hear it," said the doc* tor; this district is becoming more and more popular; the climate is excellent^ and the sea affords a charming view. When the sun sets behind the island of R6 the cliffs are tinted all the colours of j the rainbow, and the shingle of La Re pentie looks like so many ingots of gold rounded off by the waves." San-Vitale breakfasted very heartily, and Robert noticed with some slight jea lousy the marvellous beauty of the man who had for an instant held his betrothed in his arms. < On taking his seat at the table, San*, Vitale had kept his left hand glove on, alleging as an excuse that he had wounded his hand. By Madame de MonteVrain's order a carriage was made ready to take the Count back to the town. San-Vitale, on taking leave of his hosts, begged as a favour for permission to come before his departure from the neighbourhood, lo enquire after Mile, de MonteVrain. This permission was naturally granted him. The young girl did not appear at dinner. "My friend," said Philippe d'Attigny to Robert, •' I have broken your heart— you are angry with me." "Oh! be silent!" cried Robert; "your suspicions are infamous.', "And what do you think of this stran* ger, who falls from the clouds at the ex act moment that I have ordered herr^ whom you call Mile, de MonteVrain not| J to accept this projected marriage." i! « You did speak, then." " Yes." Robert bent his head. "There is some rascally plot," he cried;" This young girl is the victim of I pom* conspiracy that I cannot fothorny