"r, serves in his abstraction while revolving ||the deep schemes of policy which he intended to submit to Sir Robert Peel, and in this he took refuge. Jean Brown had taken care to provide her self with an ample veil under which she could conceal the risibility which she saw it would be utterly impossible for her to suppress in the midst of so much absurdity. And she soon found her precaution was not needless, for the first glance she got of Robin Afleck, as he gallantly handed Miss Stimperton and her into the coach, proved too much for her gravity. R obin, in spite of all her remonstrances, had come arrayed in what Mr. Bacon pronounced thel’proper Court costume ; for he thought it became him wondrous well—especially the cocked hat—and he looked rather disappointed and sulky when he saw that it only excited JeauxCs merriment. The carriage containing this strangely assorted party whirled off at a swift rate, soon reached the. Sheriff Hall gate of Dalkeith Park, and there took up.a place not far from that containing the worshipful Provost and Bailies of Edinburgh. Others followed in'great numbers, and fell in behind in the order of arrival. The whole distance between the gate and the house was also occupied by a line of carriages, which, from time to time, advanced a few yards as those in front delivered their cargoes, and turned off into another avenue. Advancing in this tardy manner, Mr. Bacon’s compara tively shabby equipage was closely scrutinised by various functionaries stationed along the approach; and though it was by no means the only hackney vehicle in the glittering line, 'there was something in its appearance or in the company it carried, which drew on it many suspicious looks, and some danger of its being turned. To all this Mr. Bacon was insensible, and good reason why. He was bound on a high mission, and knew himself to be of infinitely more importance than any of the titled or coronetted people who were flocking to court like so many moths fluttering round a candle. When at length he was set down in front of the house, he took Miss Stim perton gallantly by the hand, and led her to the door, where the company before them were crowding for entrance. The vestibule, entrance halls, and grand, stairs were lined with the Royal Scottish Archers; and these courtly gentleman kindly whispered directions how to behave, -in her Majesty’s pre sence, to all such as were pressing towards the Reception, and seemed overwhelmed with trepidation. Many of the gay and fashionable were in this predicament, and numbers even of the sterner sex were palsied with agitation, and bewildered as owls in broad day light. Not so, however, were Miss Stimperton and Mr. Bacon. They advanced, if not with perfect self-pos session, at least without any apprehen sion of making themselves ridiculous, and happily engrossed otherwise than in over-anxiety about points of form. She was all alive to the splendor of the scene—the display of sparkling jewels, waving plumes, tulle, gold net, satins, velvets, and artificial flowers; while he was taken up with nothing but the con templations of his own importance. To them the gentlemen of the Queen’s Body Guard had nothing to say. The appearance of the outre pair was too remarkable not to attract speejal atten tion, mixed largely with surprfse and a disposition to challenge their right to set a foot in such a place. Neverthe less, they reached the landing-place (an ample space adorned with works of art) without interruption, and were just about to deliver their cards to the page in waiting at the door of the Throne- Room, when Mr. Bacon was touched on the shoulder, and a note, signed by the nobleman who had engaged to present him, was put into his hand. The note ran to the following effect— “ Mr. Bacon, —Dear Sir, —Special circumstances connected with your pre sentation, render it necessary that you and the lady along with you should remain where you are till the close of the Reception. You will then be called in and presented in due form.— Yours, etc., etc.” Mr. Bacon was at first disposed to resent this as an indignity; but after a moment’s reflection, self-esteem soothed him by suggesting that the special cir cumstances referred to arose from the consequence attached to him, and were in some way connected with the interview he was to have with the Ministers. He accordingly acquiesced with great complacency, when he and Miss Stimperton were requested to stand aside from the door, and wait : behind the line of Archers till called for. Here, almost hidden from view by the guard, several bronze statues, and tall china jars, which Were crowded into the same corner, stood the philo sophic bachelor, wrapped up in dreamy contemplation of the part he was about to perform, and “ Saft Shusie ” gloating with distended eyes upon the moving mass of finery before her. (To be continued—commenced on yuly 26. )

THE ASHBURTON HERALD, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1880.



Holloway's. Pills.—At the change of seasons many persons feel oppressed without knowing why they are so—they are aware something within them is wrong, though they cannot detect the defected organ. A few doses of these powerfully purifying and eminently cooling Pills will restore regularity to every part of the system—will cast out all impurities lurking in the frame, and will throroughly expel the last traces of disorder, however obscure its cause. With Holloway’s medicine belief is insured without risk : erroneous action is rectified without disturbing natural regularity, health is re-instated, and with it return the cheerful feelings which unmistakably tell the invalid that all within is right again.



For Sale. FOR SALE. A GOOD Brick Four-roomed HOUSE, with back kitchen, wash-house, and boiler, A ll well finished and complete, good out-houses, and every convenience, Quarter-acre Section, nicely fenced, well cultivated, with a number of trees planted thereon• very cheap; can be had on terms. Also, Quarter-acre SECTION adjoining, well fenced. Full particulars by applying to P. H. W.,” Herald Office. 798 c Public Notices. TWENTY POUNDS REWARD. THE above reward will be paid to any person who shall give such informa tion as will lead to tho conviction of any one committing a breach of the Law Practitioners or other similar Acts or Odinances, by preparing Deeds or other Legal Documents, or in any Avay what ever. BRANSON and PURNELL. F. P. O’REILLY. EDWD G. CRISP. C. W. IRELAND. 853c-198c nriHE NATIONAL MUTUAL LIFE JL ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRAL ASIA (LIMITED). Established 1869. Actuary and Secretary —J. M. Templeton, F. I. A. The MOST LIBERAL and EQUIT ABLE OFFICE for Life Assurance in the Australasian Colonies. Tim best office for young men. Profits divided every three years. Offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Wellington, and Hobart Town. The New Zealand Branch—A LOCAL INSTITUTION, investing all moneys in the colony. Resident Secretary Thomas Swain, Temple Chambers, Feat.herston street, Wellington. Agent for the County of Ashburton —- S. SAUNDERS (of. the firm of Saunders Bros.), Ashburton. Note the name —The National Mutual. 1690-821 c



Business Notices. THE “ CRUSADER ” is afloat for Lyttelton, with a large consignment of all kinds of Material for GENTLEMEN’S CLOTHING for ALEX. CRAIGHEAD & CO., About which we shall have some thing to say in this space when the Goods are delivered. A. Craighead & Co Merchant Tailors, TANCRED STREET, (Next Orr & Co.) PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. 982a-4450



TRI CO-OPERATIVE BAKERY, ANGLE, ASHBURTON. A. Thiele, PRACTICAL BAKER AND CONFEC TIONER, (Of 21 years’ experience in Canterbury) THANKS the Public of Ashburton and surrounding Districts for their liberal support for the past eight months, and trusts by continuing to supply a good wholesome loaf, made from the best flour, to merit a continuance of public support. A. Thiele guarantees hi 3 bread to keep moist and sweet, and not liable to get mildew as bread commonly made. A-Nalysis : A. Thiele’s Bread has been analysed four times previous to the present, with most satisfactory results, and pronounced the best bread in Christchurch. The following analysis has just been received from the Colonial Analyst, which speaks much for t the genuineness of the bread made at the Co-operative Bakery by A. Thiele. Report on the analysis of a sample of bread received from Mr. A. Thiele, Ash burton, Sept. 23, 1880 : L.N. 539 —- Physical characteristics, a well-made bread, clean and white, and of good taste ; water, 43.04 per cent; ash, ’9O per cent ; alum, nil ; sulphuric acid, trace ; copper, i nil; iron, nil ; tartaric acid, nil; reaction of aqueous infusion, slightly acid; re action of ash, alkaline; color of ash, white. The above analysis proves this sample of bread to be well-made, of good quality, and free from adulteration. A. W. Bickerton, Colonial Analyst. Study your health by using Pure and Wholesome Bread made by A. THIELE, Practical Baker and Confectioner, And Sole Manufacturer of the Celebrated GERMAN RUSKS FOR INFANTS. 950 c WM. ANDERSON, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Ashburton, HAS always in STOCK a complete assortment of every description of Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Saddlers’ Iron mongery, &c., imported direct from Eng land. Goods to order manufactured on the premises of the best Materials, and at the lowest rates 11



Business Notices.



PAY A VISIT AND INSPECT Hodder’s First Grand Display OF NEW SPRING AND SUMMER DRAPERY AND MILLINERY.



HODDER’S



Business Notices [a CARD.] TO BUSINESS MEN, FARMERS, AND OTHERS OF ASHBURTON, GENTLEMEN, —In consequence of the high costs ruling here in reference to obtaining the simplest of LEGAL DOCUMENTS, and m consideration of my having had seven years’ experience as Law Clerk in Christchurch and Ashburton, I beg to inform you I liave opened a DEEDS OFFICE and AGENCY, where all Bankruptcy and other Legal Business will be attended to through me. E. WADMAN, Up-stairs office, Saunders’ Buildings. 839c-189g East street, Ashburton. MONEY TO LEND. 11RUST MONEYS—£2,OOO, £4OO, and • £250. These sums are now ready for investment on real security, at current rates of interest. F. P. O’REILLY, 899c-226g Solicitor, Tancred street. NEW INDUSTRY. ASPHALTING. JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take orders for ASPHALTING at very moderate rates. All orders to be left at the Works, Park srreet. All work kept in repair for twelve months. 695 c ASHBURTON HAIRCUTTING ROOMS. IMPORTANT NOTICE. MR. E. A. GARNETT beg 3 to inform the inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that he has DIS POSED of his BUSINESS to Mr. F. CLARK, of Christchurch, and while thanking them for the liberal support accorded to him during his residence here, would solicit a continuance of the same on behalf of his successor. Referring to the above, F. CLARK hopes, by strict attention to business and moderate charges, to merit a fair share of public support. F. CLARK, HAIRDRESSER. TOBACCONIST, STATIONER, AND FANCY GOODS MERCHANT, Ashburton. Agent for the sale of the Ashburton Guardian and Evening Herald. 725c-92g PICTURE BUYERS and others will do well to call at my Picture Frame Manufactory, where I keep in stock some THOUSANDS 'OF PICTURES, framed and unframed, from Fine Art Pictures to Cheap Lithographs. Two Hundred Patterns of MOULDINGS to select from. Frames made to order, from Is. each. E. BEARDSLEY, PICTURE FRAME MANUFACTURER, AND Importer of MOULDINGS, PRINTS, &c Manchester street, Christchurch, Near the Station. 889 c



‘‘SECURE THE SHADOW BEFORE THE SUBSTANCE FADES.” THE advertiser wishes to remind the re sidents of Ashburton Town and County that his Studio is open every day for the taking of Photographs, and that his apparatus for this purpose is very complete. Carte-de-viste, and cabinet size portraits, views of buildings, landscapes, etc., can be taken in all weathers, and an inspection of his show cases and studio walls is invited. The advertiser is prepared to guarantee a satis factory portrait of the sitter, inasmuch as he has supplied himself with all the latest improvements in the Photographic art. He makes a specialty of COPYING Pictures also, and parties having a por trait of a friend can have it multiplied to any extent. Having secured the services of an artistic colorist, patrons’ tastes can be satisfied on this point. Prices are reduced to a minimum, and are now within the reach of all. PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTIST,, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASH BURTON. 73g-702c



THE SOUTHLAND TIMBER YARDS. THE UNDERSIGNED BEGS to in form his friends and the public gene rally, that he has made arrangements with the best SAWMILLS in Southland for a constant Supply of Building Timber, including Red and White Pino FLOORING LINING SKIRTING ARCHITRAVES MOULDINGS and will open the same OCTOBER Ist, 1880, at his yards, corner of CAMERON AND WEST STREETS, Next Jameson and Roberts, ASHBURTON. JOSHUA TUCKER, 2170-884 c Proprietor LABOURERS requiring work can secure first opening by applying early at Herald Registry Office, on pay ment of Is.



Business Notices. IMMENSE ARRIVALS OF NEW GOODS AT ORE, & CO.’S. We are now showing THE LARGEST STOCK OF NEW SPRING GOODS EVER OFFERED IN ASHBURTON. Ex HALCIONE, AT LYTTELTON, AND NEW LONDON, AT MELBOURNE.



ALSO, HE Stock in the Assigned Estate of Messrs. Edmtstox, Gundky, and Co. valued at £2,000, Which will be SOLD at about HALF-PRICE. CONSISTING OF CARPETS, MATTING BLANKETS, GROCERIES, IRONMONGERY, CHAIRS, MATTRESSES, &c ORR AND CO. 0 5 September Ist 841c-182g



Business Notices. BOOTS! BOOTS! BOOTS ? To Meet tlie Times. C HAWKINS, the Ob cap Boot and , Shoemaker, TIN WALD (opposite the Post Office), has determined to CLEAR OUT his large and well-selected Stock at sweeping prices. Only one trial will convince the public of the genuine cheapness of his Stock. His own make equally reduced. Come and see for your selves. Note the address — C. HAWKINS, PRACTICAL BOOT & SHOEMAKER Opposite the Post Office, Tinwald. Note—No connection with any other shop. 815 c CHANGE OF PROPRIETARY. THE UNDERSIGNED has much pleasure in announcing to the in habitants of Ashburton and district that he has TAKEN OYER the BUSINESS of Mr. J. S. SAYAGE, East street, Ash burton, and respectfully solicits a con tinuance of the patronage so liberally bestowed on his predecessor, trusting by keeping a choice assortment of all classes of FRUIT, CONFECTIONERY, &c., to merit a fair share of the public support. T. BENNETTO, FRUITERER AND CONFECTIONER, East street, Ashburton. 814 c NEW PROPRIETOR. CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, Havelock Street. rtnßE undersigned having taken the § above Hotel, hopes by strict atten- I tion to business to merit a fair share_ of Public patronage. Board and Lodging, Ll per week; Meals and Beds, Is. GEORGE WATTS. Proprietor. 644 c Removal. CABINETMAKING & UPHOLSTERING ESTABLISHMENT, REMOVED TO BURNETT STREET, Opposite the Mail Office. Cheapest House in Town for New and Secondhand Furniture. JOHN MEECH, PRACTICAL CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER PAPERHANGER, &c. Drawers from 30s. and upwards, Dressing tables and Washstands 10s. and upwards. ALL KINDS OF REPAIRS. Furniture Renovated and Repolished, or Exchanged. GOOD PRICE GIVEN FOR SECONDHAND FURNITURE. 248 c Removal. G. J. F. LUBLOW, PRACTICAL TAILORING AND OUTFITTING ESTABLISHMENT, REMOVED TO PROSPECT BUILDINGS, EAST STREET. DON’T PASS THIS BY ! ! TOP before you give your next order ) for a Suit of Clothes. F you want Style, Fit, and Quality, try the Undersi gne d. EAD the following, then call and in spect the Goods. ( YARDS READY) 000 < to [ 1000 [ CUT. ) UST ARRIVED—The best Stock of Winter Cloths to be got for money UPSRIOR in quality to anything ever yet shown in Ashburton. SAMPLES TO SELECT FROmBO mprising the following : German Cloths, plain and fancy, the most fashionable Beaver Cloths, suitable for Winter Scotch Tweeds, assorted Mosgiel ~ ~ Kaiapoi ~ ~ West of England Cloths Bedford Cords Irish Frieze,



THE MAN FOR MONEY. THIS IS MY i\o' TO 5$ & Buildings Prospect reet alias CALIi and inspect this Splendid Assort ment before you order. OTTO : Small Profits and Quick Returns. Terms—Cash. Q TYLE and Finish second to none. JUST ARRIVED— YARDS of the BEST f'/AA SUMMER GOODS. /UU 780g-390c



SEED POTATOES.-. ]i|R. T. BULLOCK has received in- ... jlj t; structioHa to sell by Public Auction, t: TO-MORROW. Q TONS OF FIRST-CLASS SEED O POTATOES, In Lots to suit purchasers. Sale at 1.30. T. BULLOCK, 959 c Auctioneer.



fjnHE Undersigned bogs to intimate to former constituents and settlers generally that he has RETURNED TO BUSINESS AS Auctioneer, Estate, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT In the premises, EAST STREET, And at the BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Formerly occupied by him. Weekly Sales OF PROPERTIES, MERCHANDISE, ETC., ' Will be held as formerly, the first of which will take place on Saturday, October 2, ALSO, SALE of HORSES AT THE HORSE BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, SAME DAY, and intends holding periodical sales of Wool and Grain During the ensuing season. Will also attend the usual Fortnightly Stock Sales AT TINWALD, AND AT THE COUNTY SALE YARDS, When opened. 934 c T. BULLOCK FOR SALE—CHEAP. FOUR SECTIONS in one block—viz., 602, 5C3, 510, 611, situated in Tin w'ald. Small deposit cash : balance by instalments. I7IOR SALE OR TO LET, WITH A ? PURCHASING CLAUSE, 439 Acres, all fenced, and partly improved situated in Wakanui 266 „ A compact Farm, all fenced, well-watered, and partly in English Grass. Improve ments consist of acomfortable Five-roomed Cottage, Stable, 159, Tancred Street, will be Sold very cheap, and op. easy terms. 639, (part of) J of an acre, terms same as as above. 341, Kermode Street. 77 „ „ ’ 37, (Lot) Mayo’s Block. 78, (Lot) with Dwelling-house of Seven Rooms, near the East Town Belt. TO LET, A Four-roomed COTTAGE, situated on the North Town Belt, opposite the High School Site. Commodious BOARDING-HOUSE in East Street. Shop and Office in East Street. That convenient SHOP, situated in the Triangle, Wakanui Road, now in the occupation of Mr. Lublow, tailor. SHOP or BOARDING-HOUSE, situated in Burnett Street, opposite the Mail Office, and lately in the occupation of Mr. Dufrates. Apply, A 671c-186g - T. BULLOCK.