The Lone Inn.

"Nor was I until yesterday. Ima on a walking tour and last night slept at the Fen inn.'' "The Feu iun," ho repeated, with a slight start, "What took you to that out of the way place?" "1 came by the marshes, and as I yvas belated had to take tho shelter that offered.'' "But, man alive," said Felix, rais ing his eyebrows, "tho inn is empty!' 1' This time it was my turn to bo as tonished. If Felix thought tho inn waa empty, why did he appoint it as a moot ing place for his brother? He either knew too niuoh or too littlo, so it be hooved mo to conduct tho conversation with the utmost dexterity. "It was not empty last night at all events," I retorted, kooping my eyes fixed on his face. "Indeed 1 Are gypsies encamped there?" he said coolly. "Well, not exactly," I answered, emulating his calm. ' 'It was in charge of a man called Strent and hia daugh ter." "This is news to me. I was always under tho impression that tho Fen inn was quite deserted." "You have not been near It lately?" "Na Nobody goes near it They say It is haunted." "Pshaw," I answered angrily, "an old wife's tale! And yet, *' I added after a moment's thought, "it may well be haunted after what took place there last night," "This begins to grow interesting," seid Felix *'Had you an adventure?" "Yob. I met with your brother." "Impossible I My brother Felix is in Paris." "I am talking of Franois," "Francis," he repeated, with a dis agreeable smile, "Francis? Well, Den ham, 1 am Francis." "I think you are making a mistake, Briarfield," Baid I coldly. * 'Your broth er Francis slept at the Feo inn last night" "I slept in this house." "I quite believe that But you are Felix!" "Oh," said Briarfleld, bursting into a harsh laugh, "I see you are making the inevitable mistake of mixing me up with my brother. It is pardonable un der the circumstances; otherwise I might resent your plain speaking." The aßsuranceof the man was so com plete that I wondered if be knew that his secret was safo by the death of his brother. Such knowledge would account for his complacency, Yet it was quite impossible that he could know of the death, as he certainly had not been to the inn. I knew that from my own knowledge. "If you are Francis," said I slowly, "you are engaged to Missfeellin." "I am," he answered haughtily, "but by what right you"—— "One moment, Mr. Briarfield. Miss Bellin gave her lover Francis a pearl ring. Ido not see it on your finger." He glanced down at his hand and grew confused. "1 lost it* "he muttered—"l lost it some time ago." "That is not true!" "Do you dare to' I —— "I dare anything in connection with what I know to bea fraud. You are passing yourself off as your brother Francis." "By what right do you make this mad assertion?" "From what Francis told me last night." "But I tell you I am Franois," he said savagely. "Don't I know my own name?" "If you are the man you assert your- ' self to be, where is the pearl ring?" "Host it." "You did cot You never had it I saw it on the finger of Francis no later than last night" "I think you are mad, Denhaml" said Felix! white with passion, "or else you must be talking of Felix, who is in Paris," "That untruth will not serve," I said coldly. "Felix is before me, and Fran cis is lying dead at the Fen inn." "Whatl Francis dead?" he cried un guardedly. "Ah, you admit it is Francis?" "No, I don't," he retorted quickly. "I only re-echoed your words. What do you mean by saying such a thing?" For answer I rose from my seat and made for the door. The farce wearied ma "Where are you going, Denham?" he asked, following me up. "For the police," I answered, facing him. "Yes, lam determined to find out the mystery of Francis Briarfiold's death. You, his brother, decline to help me, so I shall place the matter in the hands of tho authorities." "Upon my soul, Denham," said Fo lix, detaining me, "you are either mad or drunk I deolare most solemnly that lam Francis Briarfleld. From this story of yours I should think it was my broth er Felix who is dead, did I not know he is in Paris?" "A fine story, but it does not impose ; on me," I answered scoffingly. "Listen to me, Briarfield. Your brother Francis went out to South America some six months ago. Before he went he was en gaged to Miss Bellin. The mother would not hear «f the marriage, so the engagement was kept quiet You alone knew of it and took advantage of such knowledge to suppress the letters sent to Miss Bellin through you by Francis and represent yourself to Olivia as her lover returned three months before his time. You, 1 quite believe, aro sup posed to be in Paris, so that you may the more easily carry out the gama " "Thip is mere raving. h "It is the truth, an& you know it As Miss Bellin did not answer his let ters, Francis thought something was wrong and returned homo. Afraid lest he should find out your plot, you asked him to meet you at the Fen inn, and there either intended k> throw yourself on his mercy or—to murder him." "Musder him!" he repeated fleroely. "It is false!" 4'That will be for the police to deter mina " M - II ....n^i. ........ .i.r....—m.. ■. ...,-—1 To be Continued.

THFI *P«f<Ul«!OS fIfiM»MN, MONDAY, JDLY 3, 18t>9

Printed and published by HaNar Willis, of Peter Street, Ashburton, for the Proprie tors, at their Printing Office, BurnefcV Street, Ashburton, MONDAY, JuJy 3. 1893



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A GIFT. THE SHELDON BOOM. "In His Bc«ps, or What Would Jesus Do.'j •• The Crucifixion of Philip Strong." " His Brother's Keeper." " Malcom Kirk." •* Richard Hardy's Seven Days." "THE VITADA'IIO" series of theee magnificent and entrancing works is about ready for distribution, and wili be senb to atiy address in the colonies on receipt of postage to cover—One book, 2\ stampa, the fire books, 6d stamps. All letters must be tnarkej " Sheldon," ewe of " Vitadatio,' Melbourne. LADIES, THE FOLLOWING SHOULD INTEREST YOU. N*,ver felt bitter in her life. Had no He& Vitadfttio could do for her what it has done. " 10th April, 1899 11 For a number of years I was troubled With indigestion, and what those of our sex kuow as general weakness in various form 3 and w»ys, accompanied by the usual gloomy forebodings and, of course, as I find now, unnecessary care 9of mind, producing ail kinds of discouraging anticipations, in which the common impression would constantly Intrude itself that life was not the flowery bed of ease that one used to read and sin^ ! aboab in one's childhood's hours. My food did not nourish the body, and I carried about with me, much to my discomfort, an emaciated fornt, and the common remark of i*y friends was, * How ill you always look.' Although I would nob admit the truth of their opinion, yet my own conßcious feeling aeeured ma of the truth of their observation. Tkere were many other ailments which kept in check my former vitality and buoyattcj of spirit", which » eed only be hinted at it) a note fltnih aa thi*. In thin state of general debility I was advised to take a course oi Wobbtr'H Vihtitatio. I too/ is regular^ for about six week*, t»ad took, In all, the contents of »ix 'large bottles. These were from the fires a jjretst source of help auri relief, and I b^KfUi to ?>ot oh fl;sh at the ratt of ]£'b per week, and I now e»'joy the vary beac of health. To any of my own ccx, especially thoße who are troublad with eD nui, from whatever cause arising, I verily believe a curse of Vitudatio will give them back the blessing of good health, such an I enjoy, and for which I desire to be ttui) thankful Vitadatio shul! always have mj strong recommendation.—Yours gratefully, M. Sergeant, Eedfern, Sydnry, New South Walee. Price 53 6d and 3s 6d per bottle. K. W. HALL, Herbalist, Aceni for Aehburbcm and District. 8 6 10



HENRY STEPHENSON, (successor fco Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni ore, etc., a<s per arrangement, in any part the ootunty. Advances made en Goods plaoed in my anads for Sake Kegular Consignments of Colonial Grown and Island Fruit sold privately through the week, and at Auction on SATURDAYS.' Aoekt: Norwioh Onion Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PJANOS and ORGANS oo time pay metsta from SiOs per month. HENRY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER



Fiank Curtis, THE LEADING Wtttotun-alcer, Jewe Her, cuDci Opticiar*. JUST LANDED: V ARGE STOCK of NICKEL and other \_j Watches, beiDg imported direot aDd manufactured to my own design. These WATCHES will be found to give every satisfaction. A special value line afc £i is wall worth inspection. ROTHERHAMS, WATBBBURYS, Etc., Iq all grades and pricee. KEKPRBS & WEDDING RINGS of my own munafact.ure—guaranteed 18 oax:j,i—kept in ail eiz;a and A y U;-U^.:. ~'-Y 880.--"TT >-'S, (;EM RINGS, ANi.» •/■Oi.K OF JJ'.V ELLERY is the Lxrgoat ...v" Beat AES.-ed in Ash burton. Preaentation Clock? and Alarms in all prices and designs, REPAIRS effected with my usual prompt nets mut exaoritude. OLD JWELLERY Re-made into up-to-date fashions, at moderate rates. SATISFACTION GUARANiEtiD.



SMITH'S Premier Wheat Dressing OUR New Season's Supply of this Dressing has vow arrived, and its ever increasing sale each year proves its popularity, IT JS A THOROUGH SMUT PRE VENTATIVE. It ia easy to use, dissolving in cold water. Ie hastens instead of retarding germination, d.nd ia very much cheaper than any other dressing—ln per j>acl*e*. Sufficient for 20 bushels of seed. Ash burton Drug Go, Ltd, WHOLESALE & RETAIL AGENTS. Smoke New Veana



TAILOR-MADK COSTUMES. /^UR Suocesa with those GOWNS last Season ;gives ua Confidence in 'Requesting i the Patronage of those Ladies to whom a SMART COSTUME ia a necessity. We hold a^CoMPBEHSNSIVE Stock of COATINGS, euitahle for this purpose and would SOLICIT AN EARLY INSPECTION..] — NOW ON BALE — n BALES OARPET SAMPLES £) fi) BALES GOAF SKIN RUGS £) MITCHELL & TURNER. INCANDESCENT GAS-LIGHT. (WELSBAOH PATENTS). GItEAT EBlJullSui"lK FBIOES. HAVING made Spßcia! ««d more Adtantageous T«tms with the Aos tralasian Incandescent Gas Light Ootnpanjr, Limited,, and being ap point^ Sole Agent for Ashburton, I aw now able t« offer yois these barriers at the following reduced prices :*** m* Educed to 2a Each, No Householder can afford to be any longer without the Incandescent Light. TheJO Burner gives FIVE TIMES the lfffht of *n ordinary gas burner , with consumption of less than TWO THIRDS of the gaa.



W. J. ADAMS, PLUMBER AND GrASFITIER, R,EJMOVJEI> TTO NEW PBEAUSKS, NEXT ORANOR HALL, BURNETT STREET, A3HBURTON. SOLE AGENT FOR ASSBURTON. M ELL O R'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ALWAYS TO THE FRONT. |70R GOOD CHEAP BOOTS AND SHOES WE STAND ALONE We do the Leading Trade, and we mean to keep it. NOTE OUR PRICES—Men's Good Hhootera, 9s 6d ; Children'o Ankle Straps, Is j Ladies' Pretty Shoes, 4s lid and 5a 6d ; Men's Good Bluchers, 4a lid. Thousands of other pairs at the same Gutting Prices. IF You wants a GOOD EASY BOOT, one that will stand the wear be aura ?neo ° MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANORED BTRBBT, ASHBUPT3J* JljuAw M 1 y^^Ay.,.,l-. hi. wfa -r^iiuniiiJ-i i-i i*Wh^ nwi'iii■■ ifrntmutiHtJßnUftm-* jftJUrff?^^^ -J CONTINUATION OF GIGANTIC CLEARING SALE. =GREAT SUCCESS.=: READ THEIFOLLOWING PRICES i— MEN'S WHITE SHIRTS New Goods) 22 ild Each MEN'S COLORED MOLE TROUSERS S3 lid per pair MEN'S STRONG LEATHER SHIRTS 2s Sd Each LARGE SIZE BUSH RUGS ... 3s 6d Each LARGE SIZE GRK-Y BLANKETS 6s 3d per pair FRINGE DOOR SLIPS Is 3d Each STRONG FLA.NNELETTE ... 2fd per yard HXJJNOKJK3OH OF OTKCfCEt GREAT BARGAINS SALE CONTINUED DAILY. A. P. WILLIAMSON, , TANCRED STREET,



LAWES' i Dips & Manures. rnntß Public Dips at the Ashburbon and X Tinwald Sale Yards are now open for the SEASON. For terms and particulars apply to Oare taker. Lawes' Superphosphate — Beat Turnip Manure in the world. Also poisonous and non-poisonous Sheep Dip in stock. EDWAKD SAUNDfIKS, LOCAL AGENT. 11 16 Established 1880. Tfxemhonk N BAKER BROS! FPRNTRHING TTNBERTi»K!RS DRNISHING U NDERTAKERS DIRECT Importers of Best and Lates Deafens In FUNERAL FURNISHINGS FU3SERALS condnoted with the greatest care and satisfaction, at most j reasonable charges. Corner of Wak&nnl Road and Cass Streets, and Baker and Brown's Coach Factory- AfAIEWSAVED Mfc Bf-CHLGRIDE OF GOLD CURE. DRINK HAD NEARLY DESTROYED IT I SUFFERED from an Insatiable Appe tite for Liquor. The Bi-Ohloridh of Gold Treatment cured me permanently. It Eradicates ALL Desire for Intoxicants. The desire will never return unless you re oultivate it. No cure—no pay. Address : BICHLORIDE OF GOLD INBTITUTE Ashly House, Rattray Street, Dunedin, WE WANT FAKMEBS TO KNOW rpHAT WE HAVE IN STOCK RANSOMES & HORNSBY PLOUGH SHARES, all sizes, ALSO— CASTOR OIL, CYLINDRINE OIL, ROOT PULPERS, CORN CRUSHERS, HORSE HOES, EXCELSIOR GARDEN TOOLS, LEVER HARROWS, STEEL HORSE COLLARS LITTLE WONDERS, EA6YCH4TRS TOR LAWN AND VERANDAH, AND TWT?. T7AMOTTS DAISY OARTS,



WE ARE ALSO AGENTS FOR MoOormick REA.PI2Bt &> BINDEB AND STERLING BIOYCJL.KB Morrow, Bassett & Go,, ASHBURTON, M. PRIEST, Manager. GOOD NEWS FOR ALL. FIJI rWt ATT TON, formerly of • JD • \j East Street, complying with the wishes of former fatrons, begs to inform them and the public generally, that he has recommenced business in the Arcade, opposite Mr T. Bu!look's office IF YOU WANT STYLE, FIT, & SOUND WORKMANSHIP, GO TO JT» IT. CTII.AYXQIN. His tseleofcte* of Tfreeds, Fancy Coatings, ett,, art the beßt tn the Colony. A grand me of Heavy Saddle and Chipping Norton West of England Tweeds, at prices to Jsnib everybody. F. F. CLAYTON, PRACIIOAL TAILOR. BULLOCK'S ARCADE 1! 5 220 pi . n|| . m , ■■-II 111 T -II- '■ II I 111 - I * A. AGEE, ARCHITECT, Etc. THOSE about to BUILD will do well to pay a visit to my Office in the Arcade Chambers, where PLANS OF LATEST DESIGNS in Villas, Shops, Cottages, etc., may be seen. My Extensive Praotice as a British Architect for many years in Lo&don enables me to introduce the most Useful Household Conveniences, combined with Elegance and Economy. A. AGEE, ARCHITECT, Etc 6 157



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WHEAT. WHEAT. TP-E AEB PEOMPX CABH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT. AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES WE are also Prepared to STORE GRAIN on Farn.su Account in our New GRAIN SHEDS, West Street, Aahburton, on very favorable Terras. FULL-SIZED-CORNBACKR AND TWINE SUPPLIED AT LOWEBI CURRENT RATBB. ROLLITf~& Co., CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS. OFfIOES AND STORES —WEST STREET, ABHBURTON 1 230 BELFAST FEEEZING WOKKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST TjiOß TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be made for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. Orderß received by JFRIJ3DLAIVI3JSK BROS., Limited., DAVID THOMAS*, THE N.3R. FARMERS CO-I»PHiKATIVE il SisOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Limited., ob AJL.J3JKJRT J&OBJER/JL«, AGKNT, Asbbnrton. OANTEBBUBY FROZEN I^EAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED 8 80 F. WAYMOUTH Secretary. Hew Zealand Insurance Company. BSTABLIS hITd *~L «. 18 5 9 CAPITAL^ONEMILLION. THEPBEMIIB AHD"~WEJILTHISST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOB PROMPTNESS AND LIBBBALITT PAID-UP CAPITAL AND RESERVES— FIRE AND ISARINE RISKS, ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRASHING MAO^MIS, fto., ACCEFTED AT LOWEST TORRENT RATES E. W, HANMB.R iGBNT - 22,000 - COOKING Ollillll RANGES IN USE IN THIS COLONY 8\ x iJ> I '-^3^s3^ fe THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE COAL OR WOOD UP TO 24ns NO SETTING"KEQUIRED. With Stove Pipe can be worked oat in the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Oast Iron or Oopper Boilers. TJje Copper Boilers are large and TIo . inside. REPAIRS AEE A MINIMUM. Made In all sizes, single or double ovens. High or low pressure boilers. lAI Sold by all Ironmongers, from whbn^atalofirae^a^beobtainjd^jr^^o H. E. SE^^^^^^^B SOUTHEND FQUN^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^H TANKS. r^4^|^|f OPEOIAL Inducementa offer to those in want of FIRST-CLASS TANKS* HARDLEY BROS ARE SELLING LABGE SIZE TANKS AT 27s 6d, 355, 425, 50s eftOL No House is complete without one. PUMPS. PUMPS. PUMPS. Splendid Assortment bow to hand—direct from the makers—at prices to suit everyone. SPOUTING & RIDGING Manufactured on the Premises. Spouting fixed from 4d per foot. Competent Workmen Bent to any part of the County at shortest notice.



ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING INVESTMENT SOCIETY. THE SOCIETY is now taking MONEY OH DIPO 8 I T Fixed Twelve Months 4£"per cent, ull particulars on application, EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager. Office: Tancred Street Bicycle Harvest. LANDBLLS & SON, ENGINEERS^ BIOTOLE MAKERS j BORKKTT STREET. Next thb Cwm. TO the Farmers and General Pabiio Aabburtoo,—We beg to state that we have reaped a harvest in Bioycles, baric just landed a big consignment of first-claw jiggers at £14 10s. We are the oldest) bicyole firm in Ashbartoo Mid intend to uphold oar reputation. Agents for Whita Flyers, Radge-Whit-* worth, Waverleys, Cyclops, The Parrot, eto Repairs by experta. All work guftran teed J. L HIGGS, PAINTER, SICKWRITER, GLAZIER, ETC. TF YOU WANT A BEAUTIFUL BOOM, IF YOU WANT A GOOD SIGN. IF YOU WANT A WINDOW GLAZES IF YOU WANT YOURHOUSEPAINTED Consult J. L. HIGGS, IF YOU WANT A TIN OF PAINT, IF YOU WANT A SQUARE OF GLASS IF YOU WANT A ROLL OF PAPER, IF YOU WANT ARTISTS' MATERIAL TRY J. L HIGGS, TANORED STREET. NOTICE OF BEMOVAL. ASHBURTON NO 2 INDUSTRIAL BUILDING SOCIETY. THE Society hw REMOVED its Office from The Post Office BuildiDgs, Cameron Street) To ARCADE CHAMBERS, Burnett Street, in the Old Bank Building. Office Hours: From 9.30 to 12, and 2 to 4 p.m., and 7 to 8.30 every pay night. FRED. MAEEIG, 5 100 Secretary* LOOK OHIAP WINTER FIRING.



NEW MOUNT SOMERS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled during the 1% twelve mdnths. IT IS USED EVERTWHIJRE. This Coal is the Best and Cheapest Steam Mid Household Coal in the market. Used in the Woollen Factory and Oantwt bury Floor Mills. | GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES xo G. T s PARK, MOUNT SOMERS. RemoVal Notice, LIVERY "STABLES. MoGonnell & Compton WISH to thank the Public for part support, and beg t» annoaaofl that they have REMOVED from Burnett Street into the New and Commodious Stables in Tancred Street, where every accommodation for Horses will be found* The firm trust that by civility and atten tion they will still continue to receive a fair share of support. Horses, Cabs, Drags, and other Vehlolet always on hire—day and night. Don't forget the address: MoOONNELL & COMPTON, Tanoked Street. 6 40 IUOtES- RINOS "" ' I I KEEPERS And I 1 KNOT RINGS.I; I Gold Watche* I H Silver Watches JQOLO jbd SJLVtf CHAINS I Brooches, Sac.