. and one morning, shortly after the events narrated in the last chapter, he observed the following in an Edinburgh newspaper:— “Wanted, by a person engaged in some important literary undertakings, a well-educa ted and steady young man to assist in arranging, copying, and correcting manuscripts. A liberal salary will be allowed. Applications may be addressed to X. 15. V., at the office of this paper.”

Mr. Duncanson applied promptly for the situation, though without much • s hope of success. Great, therefore, was • his surprise and joy when he received a r.ote from the adveitiser, requesting a personal interview with him within a few hours of the date of his note. X. B. V. gave as his real name and address, Horace Wykin Bacon, residing at No. io Crescent. The student waited on him to a minute at the time appointed. He found Mr. Bacon to be a man a little past middle life, perfectly genteel in manners, but eccentric and slovenly in appearance. The house he lived in was spacious and richly furnished, but in sad confusion, - and positively dirty. Everything be spoke the place as Bachelor’s Hall. The walls were smoked, the windows dim, the curtains, pictures, and every article of furniture coated deep with dust. Mr. Bacon himself, though it was late in the afternoon, apparently had neither shaved nor washed, and was still arrayed in morning gown and slippers. He received Mr. Duncanson in his library, and was very particular in inquiring into his history, examining his testimonials, and testing his qualifi cations. He did everything.in a hurry, spoke with immense volubility, and scarcely ever waited for an answer to 1 his questions. He understood every thing at once, and anticipated every P, reply. Regarding his own affairs and projects he was exceedingly communi cative, for this simple reason, they were of surpassing importance. “ The fact is, Mr. Duncanson,” he said, “ it is not every young man who will fit my pur pose. He must have mind, great * Imagine mind, sir; for the work I need assist-

ance in is not of a mechanical or rou tine nature. But I think you will fit me. Ido indeed. I have had a host of applicants—ninnies, most of them ; poor ninnies. Good scholars, too, among them, to be sure—very. But then I need more than scholarship. You understand ? More, a very great deal, than mere scholarship. > Not genius, neither. No, not precisely genius. I flatter myself I have enough of that in my own person. But talent, sir, bright talent, high character, and a painstaking disposition—these are the things I require in a confidential secre tary. Now, sir, pray just observe. The studies I am engaged in are multi farious—all of great consequence, too —several wonderful discoveries on the anvil, and a literary work, which, I believe, will make some noise in the world. But the fact is I need not speak of one wbrk, for the ideas I have floating in my mind, and partly already committed to paper, would fill many a volume,' and I’m determined they shan’t be ..lost. You understand me ? Yes ; well. Here how is a specimen.” Saying this, Mr. Bacon produced a bundle of closely written papers, neither stitched, bound, folded, nor of uniform size. After much rummaging among them he found page No. i, and commenced to read from it a tissue of incoherent crudities rambling from one subject to another with perplexing looseness and .want of drift. These papers, Mr. Bacon said, were to form part of a great work which he intended to bring out for the purpose of exposing the errors entertained by people in general regarding the origin of great discoveries, the authorship of great works, and the achievement of great deeds. (To bt continued-f-commmced on July 26,)

THE ASHBURTON HERALD, MONDAY, AUGUST 23, 1880.



Holloway's Pills.—These Pills are more efficacious in. strengthening a debilitated con stitution than any other medicine in the world. Persons of a nervous habit of body, and all who are suffering from weak digestive organs, or whose health has become deranged by bilious affection, disordered stomach, or liver complaints, should lose no time in giving these admirable Pills a fair trial. Coughs, colds, asthma, or shortness of breath are also within the range of the sanative powers of this very remarkable medicine. The cures effected by these Pills are not superficial or temporary, but complete any permanent. They are as mild as they are efficacious, aud may be given with confidence to delicate females and young chil dren. Their action on the liver, stomach, and bowels is immediate, beneficial, and lasting, restoring order and health in eveiy case.— Advt ~ •



Public Notices. EDUCATIONAL. MISS S. BARRATT, having taught successfully in -the colonies for the last four years, is anxious to join her sister in establishing a SCHOOL in Ash burton. It is Miss Barratt’s desire to im part to all entrusted to her care a THOROUGHLY GOOD GENERAL EDUCATION. English, one guinea. Extra charges will be made for Music, French, and Drawing. Apply to MISS BARRATT, 639 c Wills Street. ' NOTICE THE LONGBEACH COACH will leave Baldwin’s Centkal Hotel, at 5.45 p.m. on TUESDAY NEXT, August 24, for the Wheatsheaf Hotel, Wheatstone, in order to Convey Passengers from Ash burton to. the Supper and Ball. The above coach will return immediately after the Ball for Ashburton. Return Tickets 4s. each. THOMAS COTTON, 776c-143g Proprietor.



Alfred Ha,rrison. WEDNESDAY, 25TH AUGUST. 11 o'clock sharp. ALFRED HARRISON has been favored with instructions from Harry Fiiedlander, Esq., who is leaving for Timaru, to sell by Public Auction, on the premises, Tancred street, his. house hold furniture and effects, comprising Handsome Drawing-Room Suite Bedsteads Bedding Tables Chairs Crockery Pictures Carpets &c., &c., &c. 11 o’clock sharp. ALFRED HARRISON, 781 c Auctioneer. ■in —am i< agggßgggromgjrgjasggggmaarajgwMTOjiiig Business Notices.



BOOTS ! BOOTS !! BOOTS !!! THE GOOD TIMES ARE COME AT LAST. GmBICKETT intends SELLING . 1 CHEAPER than ever— One Month Only. All our OWN MAKE REDUCED in PRICE. THAT’S WHATS THE MATTER. G. TRICKETT, NEXT ORR AND CO. ’S., ASHBURTON. 780 c



ASHBURTON" HAIRCUTTING ROOMS. IMPORTANT NOTICE. MR. E. A. GARNETT begs 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 E. HUTTON AND CO., IMPORTERS OF GENERAL DRAPERY, MEN’S AND BOYS’ CLOTHING, &c. HAVE OPENED AN EXTENSIVE STOCK OF New & Fashionable Goods, In those premises in TANCRED STREET, Lately occupied by MR. JOHN FOWLER, Where those who desire to secure Astounding Bargains Which have been appreciated by the Teeming Thousands Who have visited our establishment in other towns throughout Canterbury, and as the stock was bought dur ing the depression in the English Market previous to the late enormous advanceofgoods in every de partment intending purchasers should COME EARLY As our stay in Ashburton cannot be pro longed over two or three weeks. E. HUTTON & Co. Importers, Tancred Street, ASHBURTON. 740 c



Edmiston, Gundry & Co. TO RUN HOLDERS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS. T\/TESSRS. EDMISTON, GTJNDRY IVL & CO. have ON SALE Farm d Station Stores, OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. GRASS & CLOVER SEEDS. AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY. FARM DRAYS. We have just received a veil-assorted shipment of BUILDING TIMBER, INCLUDING WHITE & BLACK PINE TOTARA KAURI T. & G. FLOORING MATCH LINING, Ac. ALSO 500 TONS BEST NEWCASTLE COAL. We would draw special attention to our stock of BUILDERS’ IRONMONGERY FURNITURE, See., &c. AGENTS FOR JOEL’S CELEBRATED DUNEDIN BEER. Incase, kilderkins, barrels, and hogsheads. All orders left at our office will be punctually attended to. LIBERAL DISCOUNT FOR CASH. EDMISTON, GUNDRY & CO. SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY (fire and marine). Capital * - - £1,000,000. THE COMPANY is prepared to take risks on all kinds of Property at CURRENT RATES. EDMISTON, GUNDRY, & Co., Agents, Ashburton.



AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PRO VIDENT SOCIETY. ESTABLISHED 1840. LIFE ASSURANCE on the mutual PRINCIPLE. ACCUMULATED FUNDS, £3,000,000. This Company offers special advantages. For particulars apply to EDMISTON, GUNDRY, & CO., East Street, Ashburton* TITLES UNDER THE LAND TRANSFER ACT. MESSRS. EDMISTON, GUNDRY & Co., Licensed land brokers, Under the Land Transfer Act, East Street, Ashburton. MONEY TO LEND ON APPROVED FREEHOLD SECURITY. 106 T. Bullock. rjTO LET FOR CROPPING, 150 Acres on the Wakanui Estate 200 „ FOR SALE OR TO LET, WITH A PURCHASING CLAUSE, 439 Acres, all fenced, and partly improved situated in Wakanui A compact Farm, all fenced, well-watered, and partly in English Grass. Improve ments consistof a comfortable Five-roomed Cottage, Stable, Stockyard, Ac., Ac. All fenced, partly improved and well-watered. All fenced, and a portion of it in English Grass. Near the above, will be sold very cheap. About Three Miles from the Town of Ashburton. Near the above, and adjoining Mr. George Aston’s About Six Miles from Ash burton. 266 220 3GO 50 65 150 290 TOWN PROPERTIES. That Valuable TOWN SECTION, 159, Tancred Street, will be Sold very cheap, and on easy terms. 539, (part of) £ 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 Parsonage, East Town Belt. Lots 503, 604, 509, 510, Tinwald, con taining One Acre. TO LET, ONE of those Newly Erected COT TAGES in Tancred Street, near Mr. Anstee’s Private Hotel. Commodious BOARDING-HOUSE in East Street. Shop and Office in East Street. That old established Blacksmith’s Work shop, next the Horse Bazaar, Burnett Street. Also, Cottage, near the above, lately occupied by Mr. H. J. Edwards. 671 c T. BULLOCK. Business Notices IN BANKRUPTCY. WEEKS A DIXON have on Sale a their Office, East Street North,-- PROOFS OF DEBT FORMS, FORMS OF AFFIDAVIT. Also, — FORMS of TO LET AND FORt'sALE.



Business Notices. CLEARING SALE. SPECIAL NOTICE. T. R. HODSER & COMPANY Beg to remind the public and their numerous customers that this being THE EAST WEEK , OF THEIR Great Clearing Sale, AKD AS THEBE ABE STILL SOME VERY CHEAP LINES LEFT They would respectfully urge that this opportunity should not be lost, sight of. New Season Teas Ex MENMUIR, < JUST RECEIVED. Splendid Value for Money. SAMPLES GIVEN ON APPLICATION. T. R. HODDER & COMPANY BARGA I N S . aug. 16th.



Business Notices. LATEST STYLES FROM LONDON & PARIS. Craighead & Co., Merchant Tailors, TANORED STREET, (Next Orr & Oo.) PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. 982a-445a “ A THING OF BEAUTY IS A JOY FOREVER.” 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. G. F. Henry, PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTIST SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASH BURTON. 73g-702c



NEW PROPRIETOR. CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, Havelock Sire et. THE undersigned having taken the above Hotel, hopes by strict atten tion to business to merit a fair share of Public patronage. Board ,and Lodging, LI per week; Meals and Beds, Is. - GEORGE WATTS. Proprietor. 644 c Ashburton Bakery, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. rjp HOM AS rjIAYLOR , BAKER, PASTRYCOOK, AND CON - FECTIONER. ALL ARTICLES GUARANTEED TO EE OF THE BEST QUALITY. Soiree, Picnic, and Wedding Parties supplied on the shortest notice. HOT TEA, COFFEE & PIES From 9a. m. to 9p. m.; Saturdays, 9a. m. till II p.m. THOMAS TAYLOR, Ashburton Bakery. * 492 c



CHAFF ! CHAFF !! CHAFF !! ! FIRST CLASS CHAFF can boat be obtained at 9d. per bag, by applying to B. C. SMITH, Carrier, 706 c Moore street. : ANNUAL Clearing Sale!!! or WINTER GOODS. WILLIAM GAVIN, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. CHEAP SALE or Winter Drapery, AT GREALY REDUCED RATES, TO SUIT THE TIMES. BARGAINS!!! 721 c PUBLIC NOTICE. IF you want a first-class SEWING MACHINE, band or treadle, either ,for Cash or Deferred Payment, go at once to T. R. HOLDER AND COMPANY, STOREKEEPERS, &c., Sole agents for Ashburton for the Avorld famed “ Warizers, ” for “Singer’s” superior simple Arorking machines, and “ Wertheim’s ” celebrated. A Large Supply just Received. Orders Promptly Attended to. 636c-15g



Business Notices. W. WHIT E, CONFECTIONER AND BAKER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDING'S, ASXTJURTON, BEGS to announce that he lias taken the business lately carried on by Edward Taylor, Baker, &c., Saunders’ Buildings, and trusts by supplying a first class article at a moderate price, to merit a continuance of-public support. Best Bread, 41b. Loaf, 6d. Gash. W. WHITE,, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS. 928g-55Qc »06€-Ooßi ‘1I«S ) pooAvx joj * S SI 83? V saesnoijy jo ( AHOJSTOQ area; v JO J RSSQ e I TJ J •BUOU OJ puooes puu aiUAX s t{SRQ —sraiajQ "suinjoy; H pus •jopao no£ oiojaq juoui -j.iossy pipuoplg s?qj joedsut put? rjrjy •l9j°H spinwpj'Bg; puc 90QJO JSO<J UOOAIJOJJ •9 ‘aiONTIUJ, ■4 .opHT; OX OD ’AHNDM AH Bfl HOd NVW HHX SI SIHX <; oy C, OY qsup s p* t °o p^jp^a; st U°IO puiqSug; jo jea AV “ “ lodureg; “ jaiSs’ojy pSJJOSSR ‘sp99AY£ qOJOOg i9jut A y .lOJ ejqßjins ‘sqjojQ aaAßay; ■ 9rqinio;qsßj jsora oqj ‘jCourj put? urejd ‘sqjojQ urui.t9£) —: “uTAvoqoj aqj Suisticluioq xqhuhs ox shtclhvsQ^ •uopmqqsy ui UAioqs J9.£ Oj Lk) .19A9 gutqjXuß oj A jipmb in UOMELM I aoj joS aq oj sqjojQ fi uL JO qoojg jsoq oqx—GHAIUHY XSII - l ’ino OOS) oi. ' AOYan scravA; ioos -ut put? {{t?o uaqj ‘Sumoqoj aqj (jy^ •spooQ aqj joeds r%T aOL •pouSismpuQ 9qj ifjj . T [JL ‘XjipmjJ) put? ‘jqq ffipfjg jurav noX •saqjojQ jo 9ing n joj aop.io jxau anoif 9Atg no£ oiojaq <JOX s i i A 3 SIHX SSYd X.NlOd EVERETT BROS. AND CO., CHEAP DRAPERS, HAYELOCK STREET, ASHBURTON; E. B. and Co. are now howing their T INTER T\R APERY, Comprising EVERY NOVELTY IN EACH DEPARTM ENT. NEW GOODS ARRIVING MONTHLY. 505 c 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 TINWALD. •WANTED KNOWN ' » and CO., have ops 0. HAWKINS opened a Large and Varied Stock of Boots and Shoes, and having engaged a PROPER BOOT and SHOE MAKER, can guarantee Good Fit and Workmanship. Men’s Strong Water tights 14s. 6d. per pair. No connection with any other shop, Note Address: Next door to S. Stephens, Saddler. 693 c WANTED KNOWN—That C. Haw kins, The Tinwald Bootmaker, has REMOVED to premises Opposite the Tinwald Post Office, where he is still open to Sell first-clas3 Boots and Shoes at his usual Cheap Rates. All kinds of Boots Made and Repaired. 805g— 417c NOTICE. WESTERFIELD MILL. TO FARMERS, BAKERS, & OTHERS. rjHHE Westerfield Mill is now in full work, and the public can be supplied with FIRST-CLASS FLOUR on most reason able terms. Every attention will be given to Public Gristing, and farmers from a distance can have grist done immediately after de livery. Apply to the Miller, HENRY BOWERS. Gram stored on liberal terms. 389c-796g



CONTINUATION • ■ - Great Sale •• AT ORR AND CO.’S., Have made still further reduc tions in various lines of Goods, as we desire to clear out all our old Stock FOR CASH : M In preference to carrying it over to another season. Our motto is . • SMALL PROFITS AND QUICK RE TURNS, and we are glad to find the public ap preciate our efforts to’ serve them ; hence the EXTRAORDINARY GROWTH OF OUR BUSINESS since coming to Ash burton. Prices of Goods at Home are greatly advanced, but we having purchased largely previously, our Customers will get the full benefit. • ' - . ’ ' • : •5; • _ __ ■ . *.V ; • Drapery. Lot of Japan Silks, at Is. per yard. worth 2s. 6d. y , Dress Goods, as low as 6d. per yard. Winceys, at from sd. to 9d. Black Goods, at all prices. Stays, at 2s. to 7s. 6d. . . Wool Shawls, at 7s. Gd.tol2s. 6d. Flannel, heavy, at lOd. to Is. 3d. Colonial made Flannel, from Is. 2s. to Is. 6d. A Job Lot of Ladies’ Jackets. Collars and Cuffs, from 6d. per pair. r Real Welsh Homespun, at Is. lOd. : all wool. .. 25 Costumes, dark colors, at 203. each. 1 Lot of Childrens’ Costumes, at 4e. to 7s. 6d., to clear out. Millinery. 6 doz. Straw Hats, at 6d. each. 2 ~ ~ ~ at Is. ~ Trimmed Hats, at half usual prices. Trimmed Bonnets very low. Blankets, Etc. Blue Blankets, at 10s. 6d to 15s. 6d. Superior Blue Blankets at 17s. 6d. - Kaiapoi Blankets, at 20s. Towels, at 6d. each. Turkish Towels, at Is. to Is. 6d. Boots. A few dozen Children’s Boots left, at Is. per pair. Boys’ Heavy Lace-ups—a Bargain—at 4s. Ladies’ Kid Boots, from ss. per pair. ; Gents’ Boots, at our usual low prices Clothing, Etc. Men’s Overcoats, from 355. to 555. Men’s Waterproof Coats, as low as Bs. . 6d. Men’s Heavy and Leather Bound, from 16s. to 255. Men’s Suits, from 395. '6d. to 675. 6d. Mens’ Tweed Pants, from 10s. 6d. to 15s. 6d. Men Hats, at 4s. 9d., ss; 6d., to 7s. 6d. . Carpets. A great variety of Brussels Carpets, at 2s. under usual prices. Best Tapestry Carpets, at 3s. 6d. Best Kidder. Carpets, very cheap. Felt Carpets, from 2s. 6d. to 3s. 6d. per yard. . Floor Cloths, in great variety. Cocoanut Matting, all widths, very low. China Matting, unusually Cheap. Dressmaking. Dresses and Costumes made to order promptly. Prices moderate, and ' perfect fit guaranteed. ORR AND CQ. ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. 916 a