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been very distasteful to us, and thus we have of necessity known moro of them than you could. Oh, mother, it just oc curs to me that on returning from our ride this afternoon I left Lillian and Rose to call at the Le Barrons. I had no heart to accompany them, knowing as I did of father's anxieties, and now I fear they will meet with a stormy reception." "Oh, my son, lam very sorry. Should they learn of this misfortune there, it will be a rude shock for our dear girls." "I am inexpressibly grieved," said the father. "We could have made the rev elation so much easier. I have these dear ones very near my heart of late. To them life has been thus far only sunshine. How will they endure the shadows?" "Lillian is naturally quiet and self possessed, but Rose all life and joyous ness." "Ob, father! You do not yet know our Rose if you fear for her," said George earnestly. "I do not believe that I cher ish warmer affection for one sister than the other. Neither will repine, I am confident, but in times of trial of what ever nature little Rosie will teach us all. Her smile will be just as glorious, her sweet voice be heard in cheerful carols as fresh and hopeful and hope giving in a lonely cottage as in princely parlor. Is it not so, mother?" "Yes, my son. You judge correctly. Our girls, my dear husband, are brave spirits and will not murmur at any change that brings no reproach and threatens no disunion, but Rose seems gifted with an abundant overflow of cheerful courage that is peculiarly inspi rating to all who are brought within the Bphere of her influence, and which will ever be to her the strongest assurance of peace and happiness under all circum stances." "But, my dear Lucy, it is not simply the effect of a change in our pecuniary Btate or social position may have on our daughters that has caused me so much anxiety. On those points you and George I cannot trust them more fully than I do. I But you cannot both have forgotten that there are other ways in which our mis f6rtune may imperil their peace of mind. They have given their happiness into other hands than ours." ' "You refer of course to Dunbar and Grenville. Why, my dear, Eustace has so grown up with our children, and Lilly j and he have so long thought and felt in unison that I would as soon expect our boy here would shrink from the trial." "No, dear; I have no fears for Lillian's peace, but a slight and most natural mis giving about Grenville. I wish Dunbar were here for her own sake more than fears for his constancy." "Ah, now you touch the one fear that j has often made me tremble of late, and which all this day I have weakly tried to banish. Grenville's faults lie mostly in his pride and aristocratic notions, but he has truly a loving heart, and for our child I am confident his affection is very deep and pure. On such love, you know, I have ever felt it safe to lean trusting ly. If he should fail our darling, she has given him so truly the full love of her intense nature, how could she bear it?" And the mother's voice was full of fear. George had listened to his parents' con versation with tightly folded arms and compressed lips, but now stepping quick ly to Ms mother's side he laid a hand lov ingly on her shoulder and said: "Again, I say, my dear parents, have no fear for our noble girls. Lilly's hap piness is in safe keeping. I would pledge my life for Eustace's truth. He will, I think, be here tonight. As for Gren ville"—he hesitated, and his eyes became almost fierce. "Our Rose's danger lies in another direction than the loss of our poor wealth." •'I do not understand you, my son." "You know, father, since our land has been so full of bitterness you have been fearful that this wild election strife might lead to civil war. I have listened with deference to your maturer judgment, but even while it forced itself upon me as a correct idea my heart did not recognize it as a danger that could really befall tis. The United States at war with each otherl It truly seemed absurd and im possible. But the last few weeks have brought the idea before me with a fear that seems like certainty. And, father, should war come upon us, Grenville is a southerner, though educated at the north, and this is what fills me with ap prehension for my sister. He has not been frank with us. His feelings are with the south." "Why have you never told us this be fore?" said Mr. Newton, with deep emo tion. "Because, although it is some weeks since this suspicion has haunted me, I had not been sure beyond a doubt till within two days. Why, it is only last Sabbath evening we were all expressing the most decided Union sentiment. Rose, the darling, you will remember, was the most earnest and enthusiastic among us, and Grenville listened and replied to her with an interest apparently so true, with no shadow of dissent, that I reproached myself for cherishing uncharitable fears. But the deceiver," cried the young man, while the veins on his flushed brow stood out like knotted cords; "let Rose know with certainty but half what I have learned, even since I parted from her but a few hours since, that he is linked with the south and will strike hands with her in case of war—she will cast him from her at once." "Yes, my son, and break her heart in doing it." "No, mother. I hardly think that she will be broken in spirit upon a question that divides the affections of so many. She is extremely enthusiastic in her views upon this matter, but her true heart was given to what she believed to be real solid worth. When she finds it was but a phantom, she may suffer for a time, but fear not—she will bear it bravely and come out. of the fiery fur nace unharmed." "This grieves me cruelly," said Mr. Newton. "How insignificant are all other troubles compared with this. Anxiety for your parents and bearing with you this grievous knowledge of your sister'u coming trial was heavy burden for your young heart to carry, my son." "Did I not tell you, Edward, that

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thtfotigh God's blessings our boys were growing up towers of strength for our later years? And shall we not trust our girl in our Father's hands?" "We will, my dear wife. But before our datighters' return let us each under stand that this fear for Rose must lie un spoken for the present. We will not an ticipate the trial. Grenville will doubt less be with us this evening and must be present at our deliberations. I much prefer that his own wordß or acts should reveal him to our child. Let us drop this painful subject or we shall have no power to control our fears when we meet them. The certain and known trouble should have our attention just now, and as you wisely counsel, dear wife, we will try to leave our children and their future in our Maker's hands." They sat silent a few moments, when George, turning to his father, Baid: "Have you yet been able to form any plans for our future?" "Nothing definite of course. For the last three months the probable termina tion of our affairs has been .constantly on my mind, and naturally schemes for our coming efforts have frequently arisen and as often been rejected. When all is com pletely settled, if I am not greatly mis taken, we may hope there will be a sur plus left us for a comfortable beginning, but how we must descend in a pecuniary sense we cannot yet foresee. "Legally we might leave this good mother a great abundance for the con tinuance of her present style, or some thing very nearly like it, and she would doubtless allow us to have a home with her while we were building up a new foundation. But she has some curious, old fashioned notions about cleaving to husband and children and sharing all deprivations with them, and I cannot say that I feel in the mood to resist her lov ing judgment. But when we are all to gether this evening we must have a full and free consultation. Whatever ar i rangement can be matured that will best I employ your different tastes and at the ' same time be most conducive to the gen eral good of all will, I know, be your gov erning motive rather than any selfish gratification." 1 "Thanks, father; I think you do not judge me incorrectly. lam conscious of no wish but permission to aid in making this change as little harassing and pain ful to my parents, brothers and sisters as possible. For myself, as long as no dishonor can rest upon our name, I feel no uneasiness—but there is the carriage." CHAPTER HI. As the young ladies entered the par lors the parents' hearts shrank from the I interview, and George fully shared the j pain. That they were laboring under : some strong excitement was very appar ;. ent. They passed, without pause, direct : ly to Mr. Newton's side, and the eldest, laying a trembling hand on his arm, said: I "What is it all, father? We called at '■■ Roseville and were told that the ladies ' were engaged, but while we stood on the steps receiving this message v. Te could not fail to hear Mrs. Le Barron using the most violent and abusive language to her husband, and, oh, father, she coupled your name with injustice and dishonor, employing the most bitter terms, which she surely intended us to hear." "Both accusations are utterly false," indignantly replied George. "Oh, we of course were sure of that," answered Rose, seating herself on her father's knee; "but tell us directly, papa, for that you and mother are greatly dis turbed about something is very evident."

Drawing Lillian closer to his side, Mr. i Newton answered: 1 "My dear girls, we are only disturbed because we must tell you that which j may bring our children uneasiness and : disappointment, but no dishonor." ■ The fair faces were pressed caressingly to his brow, and Lillian gently answered: i "Suspense will be harder to endure than any misfortune we may share with you and mother." I "You are right, my darling. We have no intention to conceal aught from our children or leave you in needless sus pense. Our business during our so journ abroad has been, by criminal mis management, ruined, and it now only remains for us to arrange a settlement in the most honorable manner and begin life anew." | An acknowledgment of "failure" al ways brings to the young a kind of nrys . terious awe, a shrinking from the first ' step into an unknown and untried re -1 gion, and the father felt the dear forms ! his arms encircled tremble for a mo ; ment, but that soon passed when they . observed their mother's calmness, and i Lillian replied: j "But why did Mrs. Le Barron speak jof you so bitterly, father? Surely you did not merit such fearful accusations." "No, indeed," exclaimed George. "She may thank her own extravagant folly for '■ it all. Her husband would never have i ventured on such measures as that of | which he was guilty during father's ab j sence if she had not so wickedly in- I volved him by her insane love of dis i play. No blame can possibly rest upon ! our father." | "Ah, yes, my son. In trusting so im- I plicitly to another's honor or judgment 1 lam to blame. The principal of an exten- I sive and complicated business like ours I should never relax his vigilance." t "But, father, will not your loss in this ! failure be as heayy^as the qtjicrK?;^_^

! "Oft., we of course were sure of that," an swered Hose.

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JjOOK • CHEAP WINTER^ FIRING. MtW MOUJST COMERS COAfl. OUTPUT ba ? Ttebled dnricg the last twelve month*. IT IS LSED EVERYWHERE. This Coal is the Best und Cheapest S*teanj »nd Household Co&l in the market. Used in the Factory and O»nt« bury Flour Mills. GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES TO G. T. PABK, MOUNT SOWERS. LAWES' Dips & Manures. mHE Public Dips at the Athbnrton and X Tinwald Sale Yards are now open for the SEASON. For terms and particulars apply to Care taker. Lawes' Superphosphate — Beet Turnip Manure in the world. Also poisonous and non-poisonous Sheep Dip in stock. EDWARD SAUNDERJS, LOCAL AGENT. 11 116 Guardian Fire 66 Life Assurance Company 1 Limited. (Established in 1821). StTBSOBIBED CAPITAL .. £2,000,000 Paid.Up Capital .. .. £1,000,00 Total Fundslovkr £4,500,000. Head Office : 11, Lombard Street, London FT! HE Undersigned is authorised to acoei Inßuranoes on all kinds of Property at Lowest Current Rates. ALBERT ROBERTS, 2 201 Agent for Aahburton. i. W. HANMBB NOTICE OF REMOVAL TO NEW PREMISES. HAVING exchanged premises with tbe Farmers' Co-operative Association, i have much pleasure in Btatlng that in future I shall oarry on my business at the offices and store lately occupied by the above As soclation at the corner of West Street and Havelock street (the Loan and Mercantile old premises.) STORAGE AT LOWEST RATES. CORNSACKS AT CURRENT PRICES, 1 132 E, W. HANMER, Leitch and Richards, (Successors to W. F. Hannafosb), TINSMITHS,PLUMBERS, GABFITTERB BELL-HANGERB, Eto. HOT and Cold Water Services- laid most approved plans. Estimates given for all kinds of work. N.B.—Competent workmen sent to any art on shortest notice. LEITCH &TIOHABDS, BURNETT STREET., 1 22 CHEAP MONEY! CHEAP MONJSY OHBAP MONET IN SUMS JF £100 ™ £1O»OOO, ON COUNTRY, CITY, AND .SUBURBAN FREEHOLD, At exceptionally low ntes|of interest. FR FORMS OF~APPLIOATIOIs AND FULL INFORMATION, Apply to the DISTRICT MANAGER, Christcharch. J. H. RICHARDSON, Government Insurance Commissioner. G. JESSON, PBACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, rnHE CHEAPEST SHOP in town fot WATCHES, CLOCKS, GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY and ELECTRO* PLATE. Spectacles, Eyeglasses, Gogglei and Ejra Protectors of every description; ■ A TRIAL SOLICITED. REPAIRS Neatly and Promptly executed at Moderate Charges. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT- SOCIETY. mHE SOCIETY is now taking MONET JL 0* DEPOSIT at the highest current rates. Full particulars on application. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager. Office: Tanored Street



THIS . . 1 * ' PUNLOP'S - ' f Smoke 7, (S ' - —/ JC .«<w*___w ______*_ _*___«_. __*>^te_. -__v No ' \OU . ■ . I >f"*o^ __-____ir J ... >j —— ' " \ — I WANT • I TORACCO Tobacconists j - , - _ n ASHBURTOfc No. 2 INDUSTRIAL Jl HN WILSON, BOILDING SOCIETY > To be incorporated under the Provisions of ■ the Building Sooietioß Act, 1880. Y/TT ATT P APT^tfQ PROVISIONAL DIRECTORS: TT-tXJ-jJ-J I ill JjllUt Charles Reid, W. D. V. Preston ... Edward Gates, Francis Scrint, •«• ' * H. Stephenson. ' "I HAVE much pleasure in announcing to the Public of Aiihburton and Surrounding SECRETARY ; SOLICITOR : Dietriefc that I shall still continue to carry on the. business of HOUSE DECORATOR, Fbedk. Makeig. E. G. Crisp gIGN WRITERj E^ m heretfore> 1 alao beg to aotify fchat j have REMOVE BANKERS ; The Bank of Australasia, Ashburton, my Business to the Large and Commodious Premises lately occupied by the Bank of OFFICE OF THE SOCIETY: New South Wales, where, with the audition of Mr C. Chapman's Stock (which 1 have Post Office Buildings, Cameron Stroet, Ashburtou. taken over, Mr Chapman leaving the town for Wanganui), Customers will find a Office now open to take Entries. greatly increased Choice of Goods at their disposal. OFFICE HOURS: 9.30 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2.30 to 5 p.m., and PICTURE MOULDINGS, WALL PAPERS, from 7 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Saturday ~—J MIXED PAINTS, WINDOW GLASS, o • Xi JtxjAjujix. , enamels, varnish, ART DECORATOR, PAINTER, GLAZIER MTOI - O) _ SIGNWRITBR&PAPERHANGER, ,„„ m ARTISTS' MATERIALS, Fm 3 132 Telephone 65 P 0 Box 16 WISHES to intimate to his numerous n .... ir ; im mmtmi . v — friends and the general public that he is prepared to execute work in all branches y-«j ~TT\ 1"! A fTI C^ k T T™^ of the trade in the most satisfactory manner I-w- §-£ wi, J\ I /_ IjHj at moderate charges. 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Thisstjle X.U* T? ■*■ c * **■ I 1 Itl iv IT of packet is quite impervious to the air, and tea so packed has been known to retain al its aroma and a /rmvrrn strength for a period of five years.' £.va__£l X f



Nicoll Brothers, H. F. Niooll.] [L. A.*Niooi£ j rAUOTJONFKKS, ACCOUNTANTS. SHARERKOKERB, VALUATORS, LAND ESTATE, AND GENERAL AGENTS. CK.NTK&I, AUCTION ROOMS EAST STREFT, AbHBURTON. WEEKLY SALES OF cattle, pigs & poultry Every Saturday, at 12 o'clock noon, In Yards adjoining the Arcade. Entrance by right-of-way, rear of Union Back. Alooof MERCHANDISE, FURNITURE, and PRODUCE, in our Rooms EVERY SATURDAY, commencing immediately on conclusion of our live stock isale. CLEARING SALES conducted in any part of the District at lowest current ratea. ADVANCES made on goods placed in our hands for absolute sale. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COM MISSION. We Bhall be pleased to receive samples from farmerß who have parcels for disposal. STATION BOOKS KEPT AND AUDITED We have various sums of Trust Monies, ranging from £300 to £5000, to lend on Freehold Securities, at 4£ and 5 per cent. Farms, House Properties, and Building Sections for Sale. Particulars on application. We invite those wishing to disposa of their properties to communicate with us. WOOL. WOOL._WOOL WE have pleasure in notifying our Clients that we have made arrange ments with MESSRS DALGETY & CO., LTD. to sell at the Christchurch Sales any Woo which may be entrusted to us, and ««, arc prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES against Wool placed in our hands for sale. The Wool should be consigned to Dalgely & Co,, Ltd., Christchurch, account NiooLt Bros., with advice to us. We can also arrange to dispose of clipe privately if so desired. FREEZERS. FREEZERS. TjiARMER^ wishing to consign Sheep on their own account can book space at any time to suit their own convenience, by com municating with us. NICOLL BROS., DISTKICT AGENTS, CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY, Limited. 8 39 HE OHRISTciuRCH MEAT CO Limited.- ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil. GREATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE Nicoll Bros, store five v&notiss of this jelebrated fertiliser. Price on application, Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS "HENRY STEPHENS; >N^ (successor ho 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 ture, etc, as por arrangement, in any part of the county. Advances made ou Goods placed In my nands for Sale. Regular Consignments of Colonial Grown and Island Fruit sold privately through the week, and at Auction on SATURDAYS. Agent ; Norwich Otiion Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay meets from <SO§ per month. HENRY STBPHBNSON, AUCTIONEER T, H. UNDEILL.J [E. UNDBIiL T H. UNDBILL AND CO., TTIURNISHING UNDERTAKERS JD URNIBHING UNDERTAKERS. (TANGRED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffios a Specialty. Private Address?, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care of Mr T. Andrews, Last Belt. £ -NOTICE- A BOON TO THRESHING MILL OWNERS AND OTHERS. THE Allandale Goal Coy*, LIMITED. BHAG POINT. mmS COMPANY'S COAL ia the BEST J Produced on the Eastern Seaboard, is unrivalled both for Steaming and House hold Purposes, and Highly Recommended fey the Threshing Mill Owners of this district. , ORDER FROM OUR AGENT— J&itS ELLIOTT, ABHBLBTON, OR AT THE COMPANY'S MINE. I Unequalled and Invincible—Woods" Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds, 1/6. 4



T. BULLOCK. HTii hA L eT7~~ a I iTr> s . Q ACRES. 2 THIRST-CLASS Land, together with JD Dwelling House, situated nob !ar from the Railway Station, lioiog pr»rt of R 4391, '.virch was a. very early selfction. Vtry < usy terms of payment svill be i^vp'V.,l. Full }-..-..rticulara on application io the ■jn<'ors:ffced. T. BULLOCK. FOR BALE C! NTRALLY situated in Peter atreefc, near the Railway Station and Post Office. Jieiug T.S. 528, confcainiug 4 acre, with Dwelling House of six rooms and verandah, also Washhouse, Workshop, Stable, etc., belonging to Mrs Simpson Offers invited for the parchaee of this. The property is centrally situated near the Railway Station' and Bhould prove a remunerative investment). Easy terms of payment oan be arranged. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. GOOD SHEEP COUNTRY, HINDS. 185 acres, 185 LEASEHOLD, at a Low Rental. BEING R.S. 36455 and Lots 7, 9, and 47. parts of Reserves 1371 and 1381, nob for from Hinds Railway Station. Rental to the Crown ; Is 3d per acre. Terms can be arranged. For further particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. *~~ FOB SALE. SMALL Cottage and £ of an acre, having a frontage of 3$ feet on Peter street, being part of T.S. 540, not far from the Railway Station. PRICE REQUIRED £H£s Small cash deposit, balance by instal ments extending over a number of years. T. BULLOCK, Agent. ALLEN TON. SUBURBAN PROPERTY FOR SALE. 3>| a acTbs 3^ T7IRQNTING Allen's Road, William Jj Street, and Wakanui Creek, being Lots 20, 21, 24,26, and others, with Dwelling thereon, the property of Mr J. Moran; Offers are invited for the purchase of this, on very easy terms of payment. Apply to T. BULLOCK, ~~~ TIWALD. I7IOR SALE, at a low price—four sections : between Harland and Grove Streets, with four-roomed Cottage thereon. /jl "I f\ Price required. inllU Easy terms of payment. T BULLOCK. FOB SALE. VALUABLE SUBURBAN PROPERTY, Allenton District. Q ACRES ODD. 3 Corner of Winter's and Cavendish roads, with Commodious Dwelling House, Verandah, and all conveniences, and Out houses, consisting of Washhouse, with Copper built in, workshop, Fowl Yard, etc , etc., surrounded by Garden and Orchard, well stocked with fruit trees ; very healthy locality; the property of Mr R. Murray ._ Having sold his business he is deeiious of disposing of his property. Offers are invited for same either as a who'e or separately. Easy term 3of payment can be arranged. T BULLOCK. Bicycle Harvest. landells & bon, ENGINEERS & BIOYOLB MAKERS, BORKKTT STREET .Next thk Club. rilO the Farmers" and General Public JL Ashburton, —We beg to state that w have reaped a harvest in Bicycles, havir just landed a big consignment of first-c'a3B jiggers at £14 10d. We are the oldest bicycle firm in Aahburton and intend to uphold our reputation. Agents for White Flyere, Rudge-Whit-, worth, Waverleys, Cyclops, The Parrot, etc- Repairs by experts. All work guarao teed. The Wife's Welfare. Treatise posted free. It will teach you more than ill the years you've lived. Rvery woman should Write to me for valuable free Hook conrer'nirq- vrur selves. Professor Hermann, Mvcin!i-i ir- c, jlins plaoe. MellK.i.rn-. . ■ - OUfr^iilßb £ii.rf £(: ..-i:i: ; :.iaiiy found a cure nicer specialbta (ailed. Address HakuJjU y. liELb, G.P.0., Melbourne. ■ep»BJ E?" "S* R» R 15^ ?^-S "VaiuaT;!e li"c«ilt for ny n, paijes. Post.e'.i, (1-1 ,in s^.v>.:<- (m\ • .>ln;;y;. !•>.•■ .i-->-.w:n VVRBHTRR, Spi'-iJlsi,. ■ -,:,.i ::•'■■■ -ti'vl. ,'i. i,-.:i:r,-. " THE LEADING ' JEWELLER, & WATOHMAKEH J. V. DE BEEE *T"TA > Ju-t Received a New Stock of ROTHERHAM'S CELEBRATED And Ntmerous other Classes of Watchee, Iticludiug his H UtVEST WATCH at 9s 6d ß IMPROVED WATERBURYS, 11s sd, l@s Qi; 22s 6d. Anyone in want of a Reliable and Durable time piece should call and inspect. I^JSW JIiaWStJX.LJSJfcCY. Ladiea Gold Gem Ringp from 10s 0 1 Gold Brooches .. .. 7a 6d Silver Brooches .. .. 23 (M New Novelties in CHARMS, PINS MUFF CHAIN ■=, Etc. Inspection Invited. I ! E.P, WARE, CLOCKS, Etc. NEW SPECTACLES JUST RECEIVE^ Sijarlit Testings a Specialty REPAIRS. REPAIRS, REPAIRS. Old Jewellery Remade. LATEST DESIGNS. { J. V. DE BEEK, EASD STREET, ASHBURTON.



I To be continued NOTICE. ANY Person or perrons found TrespasHing on the RiverEckle Estate in pursuit of game or othorvvise will be prosecuted. q 78 W. S, STRANGE.



CLARKE'S B4i PILLS warranted to cure Gravel, Pains in the back and all kindred complaints. Free from Mercury. Established upwards of 30 yearß In boxes 4s 6d each, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors throughout the world. Proprietors, The Lincoln and Mid land Counties Drug Company, Lin«oln All ye housewives of New Zealand, who de!ight in Fragrant Tea, ask for that which beirs the label of the Diamond Jusime.