The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xxi. no. 4831

Ashburton : Saturday, June 24, 1899.

t hick : One Penny

The Lone Inn.

CHAPTER I.

If there be aughi in presentiments, I was well warned by that first glimpse of the Inn: The monstrous bulk of gables, sloping roofs aod lean chimneys hunched blackly against the bky would have seared a bolder spirit than mine. All day I had walked under blue sky, between green h dgerows, with light heart and whistling lip. Confronted in the twilight by ao sinister a scene, I felt qualmish. Ragged oli/uds dropped iheir funges over sullen western* red, around spread the sal marshes, evil in their desolaion, and I. with chilled blood, stared ac tha lonely mansion dominating the outlock Here, thought I, an adventure awai s me. Th* hour, the. house, the scene, hint ac romance, and that of the strangest. So roach were my spirits dashed l,y these ominous environments that it w*s in my mind to walk the farther ten miles and shelter for the night at Marehminsttr. Yet some fate compelled my unwithi g feet toward that inhospitable door, and almost before I knew my own mind I w.*s knocking loudly. It opened while. my hand was still raised tor the final rap, ttnd a haudsorae woman presented herself to my astonished eyes. What beauty did among the tombs I know nut, yet (hero she smiled. Though handsome, she,was not a lady and lacked the undetinable samp of birth. At tha same time she waa above the ommooality Not » leay, not a servant, but eomtthing bmween the two. Her appearance confirmed ihs promise of romance, " I jiave walked from E^etbury," eaid I, cap in hand, "and wish to put up here for the nigho." " Marshminster is only ten miles away," answered she, in nowise di-posed b? admit me. " And for that r< a on I want a bed here. Twenty and more nnles Wilk;n<> under a hot sun has wearied me considerably." "I am sorry we cannot accommodate you, fclr." " This ia an inn," I eaid, si tricing at the sign. 44 The Fen inn, fcir," «>he replied, still smiling, "and full of guests for the time bei.ie" 'Full of guests in thid locality! You must then entertain waterfowl, far I have seen no human being for the last twelve miles." She made no direct answer, but shook her head and prepared to close the door. P qued t<y the discourtesy and still more by Ino mystery of this reception, I wiw about to insist up m admission when my attention was attracted to a face at the nt&r window I recognised it as that; of a college f lend and waved my stick in greeting. . . " Hello, Briar6eS<i !' I shouted lasUly. "Cume and h*-Ip. m* to a i'ia["t»t'd ladg in(?f=." The girl wa^ surprised by niy remark, ;ind, as 1 thought changed odor. bho stepped aside to iet B.iarfieid piss and exhibited further aetoni-ihment at the ur banity of our greeting ** What wind blows you here, Djn hatnl" asked Br arfield, shaking my hand. '* I am on a walking true," I answered, " and hoped to havereachert Marsbminster to night, but bs it is ten mi es away aud I feel wtary 1 wi^h to sleep here. This young lady, however, cays the inn la full of guests and"—— " li'ull of guests !' interrupted Briar field, looking at the girl. " Nonsence, Roie. lam the only guest here !" "We expect others, sir," said Rose obstinately. " You can't expect a sufficient number to fill the house," he retorted, "Surely Mr Ddnhem can have a bed V " I shall ask my father, Bir !" When she disappeared, Briar field turned co me with a smile and atked a strange question. " Now, I'll be bound," tvd he, " tbat unn dnn'hirntinr mv firisf n&ma f '

11 Felix." 11 No ! You are wrene lam not the rich Felix, but the poor Francis." •* You ace the result of being one of twins," said I impatiently. "If at col lege I could not distinguish between you, how can you expect me to do so now ? I haven 1 c seen either you or your brother for at least two years Where la Felix f "At Marshmineter." " And what are you doing here ?" " Ab, that's a long story ! If you " --^ 11 Please lo wa'k in, sir," interrupted Rose at this moment. '• My father de sires to speak with you " " I hive, then, to submit myself to{he approval of the. kndlord," i-aid I aod forthwith en ered the house, followed by Francis Briarfield.

7he landlord, t a lean, saturnin-3 man above the cemmou height, svluted roe with a seur emilf. In appe-jranca and demeanor ho was quite in keeping with that dreary inn. About him lurked a Puritanic fl ivor not ill suited to his som ber attire and unctuous speech He was lees like an innkeeper than a smug valet. I mistrusted the man at fitst sight*. " I can give you supper and bed, sir." said he, bc-ndin^ his body and rubbing his hands, ''neither, I regret to cay, of the first quality." "J* ever mind," I answered, unstrap ping my knapsack '* lam too tired and hungry to be particular," *' We have only lately taken up thia hojise, sir," he continued, still bowing, V»nd things are a tr.fla disordered-'

To be Continued,



Shipping, SHAW, SAVTLL AND ALBION Company, limited. for london. Auk "ROYAL MAIL STEA. «iL MEBS.irithraperioi ■Hfl^ accommodation for all claseei —■——""** ■ of. passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Tenerifife and Ply month Vessel Ton Oommanderj From Date. Gothic ~ 7730 Kldley ... Wel'b'n July 20 lonlo WSlKempaon j Wel't'n Oct. 12 CARGO STEAMERS! •Delphic... 8273 Snowden [LytTton June 29 *Aotea .„ 6364 Evans | — August Pakeha „„ 4331 Prosser | — August •Maori .... 5317 Moffatt | — Sept "Carries Third-class Passengers. E. W. HANMIR. Agent. , K _ ■ fli'HE . j%jsEjt ? I**EW ZEALAND JHHg^B|HIPPIN9 OO.'S LINK ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Teneriffe & Plymouth. Best Accommodation for all classes of Passengers at Loweafa Rates. Port of Steamers. Tons. Departure. Date. Rakaia 6683 — August 3 Papviui 7000 — August 31 Ruahine 8127 — Sept. 28 Wakanui "000 — Oct. 25 Paparoa 7000 — Nov 23 CARGO STEAMERS. Nairnshire I 8000 Lyttelton June 27 Tekoa .„ J 4050 Wellington July Waikato .„ j 4767 Lyttelton July F»r farther partionlan apply tie f RIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Agents, Aahburten, UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMERS' S All FRCMLITTELTON AS UNDER: For We»feport> and Greymouth—Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise ment in Christehurch papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Pioton, via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alteration; , eference should therefore be made to Ohrlscohurch dally papers for "dates and hoar of sailing For farther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashbnrton . 'IL-, _JL-! MUSICAL. _ Llewellyn Owen, M:.C.«<ML. t JL,.t? I>O.JMt. .' PIANOFORTE, SINGING, HARMONY, AND MANDOUNE. THE ART OF SINGING. MRS HERBERT STEEL IS prepared to take Pupils for SINGING and VOICE PRODUCTION at her residence, Havelook Street Went. Terms, &c, on application. 5 176 lANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIO. MRS TJOWMAN jTIOI Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, HAYXIiOOK Stbket, Ashbcbton. Pupils prepared for Trinity College exam nations. " MISS CARSON. TEACHER of Pianoforte and Organ, For terms, etc., apply at Residence, Corner of Wills and William Streets, near Wakanui Road East. 1 136 A CARD MBS A n rtLARIDa B( A.. V>. V^LARIDGI B TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING OOX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application. OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER A EXPERT, {Late of London), VISITS Ashburton and surrounding Districts every four months—viz., March, July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Muaio Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashbnrton, or at Commercial Hotel. ■ _ , Jgg two Pointed «fca»stlon«; Answered What is the use of making a better article th&n your competitor if you can not get a better price for it 1. Ane.—As there is no difference in the price the public will buy only the better, so that while our profits may be smaller on a single sale they will be much greater in the aggregate? How can you get the public to know your make is the best ? If both articles are brought prominently before the public both are certain to be tried and the public will very quickly pass judg r ment en them and use only the better one. This explains the large sale on Chamber lain's Congh Remedy. The people have been using it for years and have found that it can always be depended upon. They may occasionally take up with some fashionable novelty pub forth with exaggerated claims, but are certain to return to the one remedy that they know to be reliable, and for coughs, colds and croup there is nothing equal to Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. For sale by Ashbueton Drug Company. CLARKE'S 841 PILLS warranted to cure Gravel, Pains in the back and all kindred complaints. Free from Mercury. Established upwards of 30 years In boxes 4s 6d each, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors throughout the world. Proprietors, The Lincoln and Mid land Counties Drug Company, Lincoln England



- SHAG POINT GOAL, THE . PREMIER OTAOOCOAL. b UNEQUALLED FOR HOUSEHOLD ANE b STEAM PURPOSES. ' mHSSHAGPOINT~COAL COMPANY I. hereby notify that: MESSRS W. H. OOL TINS & CO. are their OJSLiY . * Agents in Ashhurton for M THE GENUINE SHAG POINT COAL. All orders entrusted to them will receive prompt attention. Colliery: Shag Point. Head Office]: Togel Stroet^Dunedin, f©EO. R. OHEESUMAN, 18 General Manager. t i. BALLANTYNE d Co., OF CASH EL STREET, OHBIBTCHFROB, TTAVE FITTED A MOBT COMPLETE FACTORY, and Manufacture FROM START TO FINISH High-OlassiFurnifcure afe wry MODERATE RATES, A Visit to Baixantone's Showroom'and ! ; r aotory, by any of oar Country' Client when in Christoharcb, will be MUCH APPRECIATED BY THE FIRM. T. Ho UkDBHX,/ [E, UNDBILL T.H UNDBILL AND CO., T7IURNTSHING UNDERTAKERS JD URNISHING UNDERTAKERS. TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY, REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty, Private Address, Peter Street, direotly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care of Mr T. Andrews, East Bell. £ E. W. HANMER NOTICE OF REMOVAL TOfNEW PREMISES. HAYING exchanged premises with the Farmers' Co-opera rive Association, have much pleasure in stating that in future I shall carry on my business ab the offices and store lately occupied by the above As soclation ab the corner of West Street and Havelook street (the Loan and Mercantile old premises.) STORAGE AT LOWEST RATES. CORNSACKS AT CURRENT PRICES. 1 132 E, W, HANMEH. THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS"! " The Mtmbier." TTAVING sold oat of my old stock of XX theee superior Bicycles, I have juso opened up a fresh coaaignment of the LATEST PATTERN "RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RICERS, ROAD RACERS, & ROADSTERS In all pizea'and all fitted with the ever lasting G Sr J detachable Tyre. I <• XJttE JK/iLMKj^KK.' CALL AND INSPECT.'THE STOCK. Price Easy. Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth. ACCESSORIES' IN STOCK. OTHER MARES FITTED WITH G & J TYRESi D. THOMAS. AET CLASSES. ETHEL jv JONES, CERTIFICATED art teaoher, Canterbury \J College School of Arb; Free Student Technical School of Design, Wellington; Pupil of JamesM. Nairn, Wellington. Instructions given in all branches of Art, Painting from Life, and Sketching from Nature, in Oil or Water Colour. For particular j apply to Mh John Wilson Buraett street. ; smoke THE NEW VENUS Dark Aromatic Plug Tobacco. THE CELEBRATED A BEST BBAND MAKDVAOIVBED FHOM \ OBOICEST VIBGINIA LEAF



DAVID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ABHBV B T 0 N, Loans Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tiawald and Aihbarton Alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc,, on Mondays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Clear! 4? Sales as per arrangements Arcade Horse and Furniture Sales held on Saturday's. Hone Fairs held Monthly. AGENT FOR— Mateon and Co, Ohristcharch . Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohrialohnrcb White's Sheep Dip ■ ' Walter A. Wood Oo Lightband's Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and 00, Danedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manure* RAKAIA DISTRICT 8A L B S.f 1 HAVE made arrangement with MSSBSRS HARDY & 0.0., Merchants, Kakaia. M acb as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work in fchat District), and in conjunction with them tt>ill.be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE A SUCCESS. ;-D-AVID. THOMAS,-Avhbwton GREAT REDUCTION IN PRIOB OF PLANET JB. TOOLS DAVID THOMAS \KH BURTON TO MY CLIENTS. T AM PREPARED TO DISPOSE OF ANY SHEEP AND LAMB SKINS SENT TO FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS, t6 best possible advantage. It would be well to give me particulars prior to sheep being forwarded. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBtJRTON WHEAT. WHEAT. WE ABE PBOMPT CASH BUYBBS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT. AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES WE are also Prepared to STORE GRAIN on Fam.ew Account in ' our New GRAIN SHEDS, West Street, Ashbnrton, on my favorable Terms. FULL-SIZED 00RN8A0KS AND TWINE SUPPLIED AT LOWE3I CURRENT) RATES. ROLLITf~& Go., CANTEKBURY FLOUB MILLS. OFFICES AND STORES — WEBT STREET, ASHBURTON 1 230 * EASILY THE EtS"\.' *T» SEE OUR_ WINDOWS. SPECIAL DISPLAY OP The Choicest Assortment fl^HK^PnaGfl^^V ««V ■. „. ■PMKflfcuHH^^^^HL Per tne *•«. Waitnate, *° ohoo«e from at prices Choice Designs &Oolours 1 — x 4"^'f tIBII" tBHE Bkdboom Ware. Don't forg-j it. VIM? #H^ Don't forget to ome T. H. UJNi DRILL & CO., Cabinetmakers, Upholsterers. Undertakers, Etc.



CONTINUATION OF GIGANTIC CLEARING SALE. -GREAT SUCCESS.- READ THE FOLLOWING PRICES:— MEN'S WHITE SHIRTS New Goods) 2a lid Each MEN'S COLORED MOLE TROUSERS S 3 Udperprfr MEN'S STRONG LEATHER SHIRTS 2s 3d Each LARGE SIZB BUSH RUGS 9 S QA Each LARGE SIZE GRKY BLANKETS 6s 3d per pair FRINGE DOOR SLIPS la 3d Ewh STRONG FLANNELETTE 2fd per yard HUNDRITDB OP OTHER GREAT BARGAINS SALE CONTINUED DAILY. A. P. WILLIAMSON, TANGBEB STBBET. KA»T : HTBEET H. .M._ JONES.: FREE INtURANCE Against Accident or Death. POLICIES OORRENT from r Days to IS Month*, according to Value Pnrohikßed. t per Week for Total Disablement up" to Ten Weeks. j*SSO for Death from Accident. Special Concessions to Purchasers of Pianos, Organs, and Cycles. Ca h purchasers from 10s will receive a Policy good for Sevenpays. CHEAP STATIONERY AND ACCOUNT BOOKS. Boxed Stationery, 6d and Is lines, top value; specially put op'in London or my own trade. Fancy »nd Tintrd Note Paper and Envelopes. AGENTS FOR MN.NER AND THOMPSONS ~PIANO«— By Brinemead and Sons, Hopkineon, Goss and T)T A \[AQ Kallman, Wagner, Coilard and Collard, Broad ■*■ «.jy^ wood> H»«K Spaethe, Ohannell and Son, Lipp — ITIA.JNOSS — and Bohn. >:S OA3NS~" By Bell and Co, Smith, and the Npedham Company, fjprj. A-'~\T Q Willcox and White, Mason and Hamlin, the Chicago Com- V»/.lAVj^nLJJ>l £3 pa«y» Palace Organ Company, and other makers. -OKGAINS- From 8 i O « T0 £50. SJ*€L'&£L i* Fbom „ ... .„ io« per monlh PJANOM „ «O«» „ LALL i^IfiTRUMENTS GUARANTEED. — Bmt Cash Valci Obtainabl*. «y i S^ rl. Mfti! ' ab Pobl»h«d P«ces for Cash. Magazines and Periodicals, at LOWEST CASH PRICES in all Departments. Kqual to Christoharoh and Dane din Houses, Do your Business here and keep the Trade in the District INSPECTION INVITED. h. m.Tones. 00MB AND TIBW ON SATURDAY AND FOLLOWING DAYS OUR SHOW OF Men's Boots, Ladies' Boots, Men's Shoes, Ladies' Shoes, Children's Boots and Children's Shoes, and Infants' Foot Wear. Many of oar Friends are unaware that we keep BOOTS, bub we must) inform you we hare a FirsbOlass .Stock, and can suit you. All at 20 per cent*; eff Collier's prices and splendid value. SO Pieces LINOLEUMS and FLOORCLOTHS jusb opened at "CORNER Value, We will not Disappoint you. NOETHCOTIf & HEFFORD, " THE OORNEB." TAILOR-MADE COSTUMES. /"\UR Success with these GOWNS !a»t> Sraaon gives us Confidence In Requesting : the Patronage of those Ladies to whom ft SMART COSTUME is a necessity. We hold a Comprehensive Stock of COAI INGS, suitable for this purpose aad would SOLICIT AN EARLY INSPECTION. — NOW ON SALE — A BALES OARPiT SAMPLES £) O BALKS GOAT SKIN RUGS A MITCHELL & TURNER-



A. AGES, ARCHITECT, Etc. mHOSE about to BUILD will do well to _L pay a visit- to my Office io the Arcade Chambers, where PLANS OF LATEST DESIGNS in Villas, Shops, Cottages, etc , may bo Been. My Extensive Practice as a British Architect for many years io Lotdon enables me to introduce the moat Useful Household Conveniences, combined with Elegance and Economy. A. A G E X, ARCHITECT, Etc. 6 157 Aid now opening a lot of Blanket/,^ Flannels, and other Woollen Goods, bought before the rise in the Price of Wool, which I am offering at former prices. A nice lot of Men's, Youths', and Boys' Suits made to special order. Orders for Suits taken—Fit and Workmanship guaranteed. Covert Coats from 30a; at R» Alcobn's. 6 6 SmQkt NewVwoi



A Goldfold Story, ONE 0* THK RUBH,,-:', " Gold, gold, gold t was the all-absorb sng topic cp. every aide. Of course, ft wa^from Wett Australia that tha new* 0/ ihe lag find came, and thoait was ..tfcs*^ when the rush to the Wee* took pl»oe I •« amongst the gold-liaatew," Mkid Mr Finely to a special representative " aod- Ms Furur. ■ . '.. ;/' (Skebohed from life.) indeed, I spent two year* 00 the field*. We had much in the way of hardkhfgeto battle with, and roughing it wm fcbedrdec of both day and otghr. Shortly after my arrival the aymptoinv of rheumatlsai wiv mietakably manifested themselves* sad being bo many mil** away from hum* and friends, I naturally viewed .with alarm sickness in any shape* more particularly as at this time Weab Australia w«e famous, not alone for its gold, bufaalao as a plague spot. My illness got to work quickly.* " Presumably your trouble was greatly due to exposure ?'" "Yes; undoubtedly. Severe pains Jn the j lints and muscles gripped me all over, for I was attacked in the hips, knees, eh- ulders, heeds, and legs. The agony whs terrible, and I shudder even now wheirl-thttik <J the day* and nights I s^enc iv the * Went.' fciy medical men did all they could for me, but were unable te give me any lasting relief* The rhea* matism had got a very .strong hold/ ♦'19 hat cured y<u, Mr Fuielf 1 you seem all right now." " I'll tell you. A mate, seeing an advertisement of Dr. Williams' pink pills . in a Perth paper, said ha thought I might do worse than get a supply of them. I did, but thought they had a very slender chance of doing me any good, as my physicians' treatment had p-oved futile. Well, in less than a fortnight I found a/ change in my condition. lIP seemed miraculous, and I continued taking Dr. Wil)iam&' pink pills cmLll every trace of rheumatism had left me, and I am glad to say I have not been troubled with it Bince. I swear by Dr Wtlhama' pink pills for pale people, and no wonder, for they have produced a rea'ly marvelloua cure. * Besides rheumatism, which is really a disease of the bluod. Dr. Williams' pink pills cure neuralgia, tcUtica, lumbago, pleurisy, pneumonia, bronchitis* coughs and colda, consumption, at eeiila, Indi gestion, ladies' ailments, loss of vital strength, &c Sold by chemists and storekeepers, and by the Dr. WiUi ;m&' Medicine Co., Wellington, N,Z.; price, three shillings pet box; six boxes sixteen and sixpence. .Be sure you get the genuine, with full name, Dr. Williams' pink pills for pale people, printed In red on the white outside wrapper of etch bo*, as these are tha sort which Mr Finely got. "SPORTING. ■♦ : OJ.O. NATIONAL MEETING. Chkistcbchoh, Jane 23 The following nominations have bees re ceived for the Gband National Stskplecham, of 650 soys; 3£ miles—Tally-Uo, Highlander, Lady Selena, Violence, Dummy, Blackberry, Kanaka, Crusado, Nayboro, Splinter, Pow der Monkey, Barnardo, Kuku, Mu'oatel, Hangfire, Whangaroa, The Friar, Venture, VTorag, Kuby, Stilts, Nor'wevt, Tataraiboe, Dundee, Te Kooti. Nkw Z sal and Grand National Handi cap Hurdle Race, of 500 iovb ; about 8 miles. —Daphne, Social Vest, Pensioner, Lady Helena, Straybird, Torpina, Trduba* dour, WinJermore, Umalopogaas, Splinter, Barbarian, Dummy, B»ttleaxe, Stockade, Ilex, Glenore, Barnardo, Kuku, The Weaver, Hangfire, Whangaro*, Hussar, Defiance, Nor'weit, Derry, Dundee, Popgun, Matioa. Several of these nominations are aabjeot to confirmation. WANTED, FOB SALE, at Great Reduction*—The Whole of Mrs Alcork's Stock New and Fashionable Capes and Jackets including Kaiapoi—over 100—Dress Goods, FUttsel* ettee, Skirtu>gi, Embroideries, Lace*, Veil, ings, Millinery, Children's and Ladies' Underclothing, tea. ' AT MRS AIiCORN'S StDck-takingSale— Pinafores and Aprons from 9d, Chil dren's Pelisses and Jackets from 3s 6d, Lxdies' Jackets and Capes from 8s; Dress Goods, double width, all wool, from 91; Winter Tweeds and Heavy.Serges from. Is, Trimmed Millinery half prioe, Stamped Mount Mellick work reduced 10 per cent, and Crewel Silks 91 per dozen during sale only. WANTED Known—That we have ben fortunate in securing a job line of Cheap Tweeds, -just the thing for cheap suits for boys' clothing ; new coloring* and oboioe patterns.—Mitchell & Tu&NKfr; WANTED Known—That we are now offering a special line of Goat Rage, large B-Z3, choice, skins, at 12s 6d; Oilcloths, Linoleums, and Carpet Squares in confusing variety.—Mitchbll ft Tvkhbb. Established 1830. Tclkphoni No 68 BAKER BROS., PUBLISHING TTNDERTAKBRB DRNISHING U NDfiBTASSRS DIRECT Importers of Best and Latee Designs in FUNERAL FURMSHINGS ' FUNERALS conduated with the greatest care and satisfaction, at moat i reasonable charges. I Corner of Wak&nai Road and Oaaa ' Streets, and Baker and Brown'i Poilb FMtory, '