etorted that in Dunedin, where the people were particularly “ canny,” «uch plaintiffs ' 4 did not forward tlie money, but trau3- .mitfceda second-class ticket for the jour .. ney instead, so that if the defendant failed to avail himself of it he might be committed for contempt.

Local Industries Association.

The Local Industries Association

r may now be said to be in full swing. *■ The Association has been constituted, its rules adopted, its officers elected, and' the time fixed for the first meeting of as powerful a com mittee as ever took charge of any movement in this county. The mem ber for the district Mr. E. G. Wright, has been elected the first -President of

the Association, and the young Associa tion will enjoy the benefit of his sound advice on all matters of a practical character. The selection was a wise one, as the Association will find as soon as' it begins to work in earnest. Equally fortunate was the selection of the Vice- President, who has taken the lead m this movement with praiseworthy alacrity, and brings no small amount of acumen to the Association’s aid. 'l'he Mayor is never behind in any progressive movement, and he deserves credit at

the hands of the Ashburton citizens, especially for the energy and push he displays in all matters affecting the interests of the copimunity, handi capped as he is;with a physical weak ness that would dishearten men of less grit. Much aid can be given by an energetic Secretary to any Society, and such an one lay to. the new Association’s hand in Mr. S. E. Poyntz. It is won derful what can be done by determined men when they set about work in earnest, and we are hopeful that, now both town and country are awakened to the truth of the very, very old saying, “ man cannot live by bread alone” (if we may so make use of a passage from

- the sacred volume), nor by the wheat from which bread is made, if we may so apply the passage, but that other sources of wealth must be opened up -—our eggs will not much longer remain in one basket. If the hopes we are building on this Association are rea lised as soon as we tvould wish them, the township will soon re-echo with the sound of the engine and the whir of machinery, and become a centre of busy industry.

THE STORY-TELLER.

THE DISRUPTION: A TALE OF TRYING TIMES. CHAPTER X— continued. “ Don’t be too sure of that. I flatter myself I possess, in my own humble way, pretty fair powers of persuasion. I like the lad’s appearance well: and if you will be so good as.contrive to intro duce him to me, in some easy, off-hand way, I- don’t doubt but I shall make a favorable impression on his mind.” “ I beg your pardon, Doctor, but I must decline such a task. I cannot lend myself to • a proceeding which the young man would resent as an insult; arid I have too much respect for him to deliberately do anything that I know would hurt his feelings.” “So you won’t bring me into acquaintance with this young friend of yours—Stephenson or Duncanson, or whatever you call him ?” “ Not for the purpose of tampering with principles yvhich I know he con scientiously entertains.” “ Oh, inded! Well, you are a changed man, Reginald. When I knew you at Cambridge you had sound principles and the interest of the Church at heart; but I fear the cold air of this country has made you more than half a Scotsman. You seem to be more careful of this young schismatic’s feelings than you are of mine, so I shall give you no further trouble. We were once friends,, but that dosen’t signify. I wish you a very good morning.” So saying, the Doctor took his departure abruptly and in high displeasure. Shortly after this, chance threw Mr. Duncanson in the way of Dr. Crimp. Both of them had happened to fre quent an old book shop, but for very different purposes. The cne went there to sell the other to buy. So low had Mr. Duncansori’s finances run, that he was compelled to dispose of his most valuable books to enable him to defray.the small expense at which he lived without drawing on the freely offered though trifling resources of his homely fellow-lodger. One day early in July he happened to step into the shop re ferred to, and offered for sale a classic work, which he had purchased but the year before at a high price. The bibliopole seemed unwilling to buy the book at any jorice, but after much demurring a bargain was concluded at a mere faction of its real worth. James took the money with some re luctance, and was about to depart when his attention was attracted to an acciden which happened at the mo ment in the back shop, an appartment containing - the chief part of the book seller’s stock of rare and valuable works. A gentleman had been over hauling the books, and to reach some which were on high shelves he had mounted on a shop ladder or window steps, but lost his balance and fell heavily to the floor just as Mr Duncan son was going away. This gentleman was no other than Dr. Crimp, who, from.his high position among the cob webbed books had observed the stu dent, an-d recognised him as the young man he had in vain asked the Professor of to introduce to him. The Doctor, on seeing him, made a hurried

movement to dismount, with a half formed intention of entering into con versation with Mr. Duncanson without the formality of an introduction, and thus he came down , rather more pre cipitately than he intended. The bookseller and James both rushed to his assistance and, on getting him to his feet, found that he had not sus tained any severe injury. The shovel bait had fared worse ; and when the stu dent picked up this article he immediately recognised its owner as the gentleman he had met at the Professor’s door. The Doctor, after taking some rest for breath, rose to depart, and with a winning smile requested Mr Duncan-, son to accompany him to his lodgings, that he might have the assistance of his arm by the way. The request, of course, was politely complied With, and the old gentleman moved along Princes Street, leaning on his youthful companion so confidingly, as if they had been acquainted for years. They had not proceeded far when they were met by several of Mr. Duncanson’s acquaintances, who stared with sur prise to see him in such company. Amongst others they met the Rev. Mr. Aspen and his lady—the worthy couple whom the reader will recollect in connection with the “ experimental dinner.” They acknowledged the bow with which James saluted them, very markedly, and their countenances ex pressed as much surprise as could possibly be called up on the instant, when they saw him in arm arm with one they knew to be a dignitary of the English Church. At length the Boyal Hotel was reached, where the Doctor had taken up his quarters; and he in sisted so strongly on having Mr. Dun canson’s company at dinner that he could not with any grace refuse. James accordingly entered with his new acquaintance, and was introduced to his son, a comely youth of from twelve to fourteen years of age. The Doctor explained that they had been accom panied by the boy’s private tutor, who had been taken ill after they came to home to England. He expressed regret Edinburgh, and was now on his return at this, and a wish that he could find any one qualified to superintend the boy’s studies during their residence in. the city, to prevent him from losing the knowledge he had acquired. Mr. Duncanson modestly hinted that he would be glad of such employment should his • attainments be thought sufficient, and his creed be no ob jection. !

“ Of course,” said the Doctor, “ I am naturally biassed in favor of those who belong to my own communion, but not so decidedly as to refuse the services of one otherwise to my mind. I daresay you . are very well qualified to give lessons to Theophilus (Theo philus Loftus Jerningham Crimp is my son’s name), but if you please we shall not discuss that subject just now, for dinner is waiting us, and I dislike all business discussions at table.”

The Doctor proved himself such an adept at discussing good cheer, that it was no wonder he preferred it to busi ness whenever opportunity served, and he did the honors oLthe table with the ease and grace of a man in his proper element. He was all good humor, vivacity, condescension. He dilated on the pleasure he had experienced in Scotland, described in glowing terms the magnificent remains of her ancient ecclesiastical structures, and displayed at once his antiquarian lore and warm professional feeling by his fascinating pictures of the splendour of Scotland’s ancient hierarchy. Master Theophilus Loftus Jerningham sat wrapt in delight hearing his father’s poetic delineations of the palmy days of sacerdotal great ness in Scotland. He inquired earnestly into the history of its decline, and with artless simplicity denounced in strong terms the barbarism of the early Refor mers, and the severe, tasteless spirit of Presbyterianism. But this was not the cue of his father, tie discouraged the boy’s indignation, and expressed him self mildly and with great caution regarding Reformation and Presbyter ianism—palliated the violence both of Presbytery and Prelacy, and regretted that good men could not exercise more charity and understand each other better. Not a word now of the “ ugly monster spawned in the filth and slime of the Reformation.” Oh no! The Doctor knew a much more prudent way of talking to Presbyterian ears. Then, when he spoke of Episcopacy, he said nothing regarding the peculiar doctrines, rites, or ceremonies of that system \ but dwelt with enthusiasm on the vast erudition of her prelates, and the immense advantages which her ample endowments and gradations of offices gave her clergy for the cultivation of learning, and for calm devotion to divine concerns and pious contempla tion. According to him, the Church of England (to the clergy, at any rate) was'a heaven on earth. She was rich, powerful, well-ordered, and secure against assaults without and dissensions within. At length, when he had ex hausted all his blandishments and temptations, and thought he had be yond all doubt made an impression on Mr. Duncanson that might be success fully followed up by a direct overture at an after period, he allowed him to depart without saying one word which could be constructed into a positive attempt at proselyting. {To be continued—commenced on yuly 26. )

WANTED KNOWN—That Money can be saved by purchasing your Stx monery and Account Books, for cash, at the “ Herald ” and “ Guardian ” Whole tale Stationery DepOt, Saunders’ Build ings, near Station.

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. Tiie 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 liter, stomach, and bowels is immediate, beneficial, and lasting, restoring order and health in every case.— Advt '

THE ASHBURTON HERALD, TUESDAY, AUGUST 17, 1880;



Alfred Harrison. .TREES!!! TREES!!! THURSDAY, 19m AUGUST. 12.30 Sharp. LFRED HARRISON will soli by Public Auction, at his Yards— -4000 TEEES 4000 FRUIT AND FOREST TREES. Tho above are of the best kinds, and are carefully prepared for transplanting. 751 c ALFRED HARRISON, Auctioneer.



Business Notices. 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 advance ofgoods 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, Tailored Street, ASHBURTON. 740 c CASH RECEIPTS, in Books of 103 each, on SALE at the “Herald and Guardian ” office. 8 BROWN PAPER, strong, and large sheets, at per lb. WEEKS AND DIXON, Stationers, East street No th (near the Railwry Station), Ash burton. COMPOSITION Dolls, China Dolls, Wooden Dolls, Rag Dolls, Toys, China Mugs, Balls, &c. JET. M. Jc-Nss, Stationery and Fancy Goods Depot, E.ist Street and Baring Square.



Edmiston, Gundry & Co. TO RUNHOLDERS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS. Messrs, edmiston, gundry & CO. have ON SALE Farm & Station Stores, OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. GRASS & CLOVER SEEDS. AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY. FARM DRAYS. We have just received a well-assorted shipment of BUILDING TIMBER, INCLUDING White & black pine TOTARA KAURI T. & G. FLOORING MATCH LINING, &c. ALSO 500 TONS BEST NEWCASTLE COAL. We would draw special attention to our stock of BUILDERS’ IRONMONGERY FURNITURE, Ac., &c. AGENTS FOE JOEL’S CELEBRATED DUNEDIN BEER. In case, 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. 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 1849. LIFE ASSURANCEon the MUTUAL PRINCIPLE. ACCUMULATED FUNDS, £3,000,000. This Company offers special advantages. For particulars apply, to , / . • EDMISTON, GUNDRY, & GO., ■ r. East Street, Ashburton. TITLES UNDER THE LAND ' TRANSFER ACT. MESSRS. EDMISTON,' 1 GUNDRY & Co., Licensed land brokers, Under tliq Land Transfer,Act, - East 'Street, Ashburton. MONEY To‘ LEND ON , APPROVED FREEHOLD SECURITY. 106 T. Bullock. LET FOR CROPPING, T° 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 266 „ A compact Farm, all fenced, well-watered, and partly in English Grass. Improve ments consist of a comfortable Five-roomed Cottage, Stable, Stockyard, Ac., &c. 220 „ All fenced, partly improved and well-watered. 360 ~ All fenced, and a portion of it in English Grass. 50 ~ Near the above, will be sold' very cheap. : 65 „ About Three Miles from the Town of Ashburton. 150 „ Near the above, and adjoining Mr. George Aston’s 290 ~ About Six Miles from Ash burton. 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, 504, 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. 571 c T. BULLOCK. Business Notices IN BANKRUPTCY. WEEKS & DIXON have on Sale a their Office, East Street North,— PROOFS OF DEBT FORMS, FORMS OF AFFIDAVIT. Also, — FORMS of TO LET and FOR SALE.



Business Notices. W. WHITE, CONFECTIONER, AND BAKER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON, EGS to announce that he has taken I }*- 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. Cash. W. WHITE, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS. 928g-550c



DON'T PASS THIS BY !! S TOP before you give your next order for a Suit of Clothes. IF you want Style, Fit, and Quality, try the Undersigned. FAD the following, then call and in spect the Goods. (YARDS READY 1 ~ T 0 ('SOO ( CUT. ) JUST ARRIVED—The best Stock of Winter Cloths to be got for money SUPERIOR in quality to anything ever yet shown in Ashburton. VOsAMPLES TO SELECT FROM? 0 Comprising 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, &c., &c., . THIS IS THE MAN FOR ym MY MONEY. lot la' GO TO U» 6- Tkiangle, Between Post Office and Baldwin’s Central Hotel. CALL and inspect this Splendid Assort ment before you order. MOTTO : Small Profits and Quick Returns. Terms—Cash. s TYLE and Finish second to none. (£1 Is. Cash for a Pair ECONOMY ) of Trousers i \ £3 15s. Cash for a Tweed f Suit. -7800-390 c EVERETT BROS. AND CO., CHEAP DRAPERS, HAVELOCK STREET, ASHBURTON. E. B. and Co. are now bowing their INTER J^RAPERY, Comprising EVERY NOVELTY IN EACH DEPARTM ENT. NEW GOODS ARRIVING MONTHLY. 605 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. ... 605 c TINWALD. WANTED KNOWN—C. HAWKINS and CO., have opened a Large and Varied Stock of Boots and Shoes, and haying engaged a PROPER BOOT and SHOE MAKER, can guarantee Good Fit and Workmanship. Men’s Strong Water tights 14s. Gd. 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-class Boots and Shoes at his usual Cheap Rates. All kinds of Boots Made and Repaired. 805g—417c NOTICE. WESTERFIELD MILL. TO FARMERS, BAKERS, & OTHERS. rjpHE 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. Grain stored on liberal terms. 389c-796g



Business Notices. CLEARING SALE. . SPECIAL NOTICE. T.R.HODDER& COMPANY Beg to remind the public and their numerous customers that this being THE LAST WEEK • OF THEIR Great Clearing Sale, AND AS THERE ARE STILL SOME VERY CHEAP LINES LEFT They would respectfully urge that this. ,l 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 BARGAINS. aug. 16th.



• ■' ■■■■ ‘ ; Business Notices" ;:: : r !~ • . “ A THING OF BEAUTY IS A JOY FOREVER.” yEA TIHE advertiser wishes to remind the re side'! Is 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. Ho makes a specialty of COPYING Pictures also, and parties having, a por trait of a friend can have it multiplied to any extent. • 1 Having secured the services of an j artistic colorist, patrons' tastes can be ' satisfied on this point. , Prices are reduced to a minimum,; and are now within the reach' of all. ' 1 G. F. Henry, PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTIST, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASH- ' BURTON. 73g-702c LATEST STYLES FROM LONDON & PARIS. Craighead & Co Merchant Tailors, TANCRED STREET, (Next Orr & Co.)" PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. 982a-445a NEW PROPRIETOR. ; CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, Havelock Street. 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, Ll per week; Meals and Beds, Is. GEORGE WATTS. Proprietor. 644 c, Ashburton Bakery, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. ; : rjpHOMAS fJIAYLOR, BAKER, PASTRYCOOK, AND CON FECTIONER. ALL ARTICLES GUARANTEED TO BE OP THE BEST QUALITY. Soiree, Picnic, and Wedding Parties supplied on the shortest notice. \ jm- HOT TEA, COFFEE & PIES From 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m. till 11 p.m. THOMAS TAYLOR, Ashburton Bakery. 492 c f CHAFF ! CHAFF ! ! CHAFF !! ! . FIRST CLASS CHAFF can now be obtained at 9d. per bag, by applying! to B. C. SMITH, Carrier, 706 c . Moore street. ANNUAL Clearing Sale!!! OP WXNTEB GOODS. WILLIAM GAVIN, EAST STREET, ASHBURION. ; (! ' ’ /• CHEAP SALE OF ... Winter Drapery, AT GREALY REDUCED RATES, TO SUIT THE TIMES. BARGAIN'S!!!. 721 c PUBLIC NOTICE. IF you want a first-class SEWING MACHINE, hand or treadle, either ? for Cash or Deferred Payment, go at once to T. R. HOLDER AND COMPANY, STOREKEEPERS, &cr, Sole agents for Ashburton for the world-. famed “ Wanzers, ” for “Singer’s”' superior simple working machines, and “ Wertheim’s ” celebrated. A Large Supply just. Received. Orders Promptly Attended to.