Seth quickly out of doors to commune with the mysteries of his own thoughts. The cabin was crowded until near midnight with congratulating friends. Prominent among these, was a man who officiated in the capacity of minister for the settlement. He was a portly, genial, good-natured man, of the Methodist persuasion, and a preacher for the times —one who could plough, reap, chop wood, and lead the settlers against their foes when he deemed it neeessary, or preach and practice the gospel before them. It was a glad—a happy reunion—a night that was long remembered.

Just one week after the reunion, the little party was seated in Haverland’s home, com posed of Ina, Set.h Jones, the woodman, Mis. Haverland, and Mary. Seth sat in one corner conversing with Ina, while the other three were also together. There was a happy look upon each face. Even the sweet melancholy beauty of Mary was lightened up by a smile. She was beautiful—queenly so. Her hair, black as night, was gathered behind, as if to restrain its tendency to curl ; but in spite of this, a refractory one was constantly intruding itself. A faint color was visible in her cheeks, and her blue eye had in it something of a gleam of the common joy and peace. Seth had remained most of the time with the woodman. Several times he had asked Mary Haverland to walk with him, and yet, upon each occasion, when about to start, he become painfully nervous and begged to be ex cused. And then his language was so differ ent at times. Often he would converse with words so polished and well ch*sen, as to show unmistakably that he was a scholar. Perhaps the reader has noticed this discrepancy in his conversations. It attracted attention, and strengthened many in their belief that for some unknown reason lie was playing a part. At the present time, there was a nervous ness in his manner; and, although he was holding a playful conversation with Ina his eyes were constantly wandering to the face of Mary Haverland. “And so you and Graham are going to be married to-morrow night ?” he asked. . “You know, Seth, that we are. How many times are you going to ask me ?” “ Do you-love him ?” he asked, looking her steadily in the face. “What a question! I have always loved him, and always will. ” “That’s right ; then marry him, foi if man ever loved woman, he loves you. And, Alf, while I think of it, ” he spoke in a louder tone, “What has that big, red-haired fellow been hanging around here so much, for the last day or two?”

“You will have to ask Mary,” laughed the woodman.

“Oh! I understand; there’ll be two weddings to-morrow night, eh ? That’s so, Mary?” u Not that I know of, I have no expectation of becoming a wife for any one. ” “ Hain’t, eh ? Why the man seems to love you. Why don’t you marry him ?” “ I am afraid Mary will never many,” said Haverland. “ She has rejected all offers, though many were from very desirable men.” “ Queer ! I never heard of such a case.” “Her love was buried long ago,” replied Haverland, in a lower tone, to Seth. After a moment’s silence, Seth arose, took his chair, and seated himself beside her. She did not look at him, nor did any one else. He sat a moment';.then whispered : “ Mary ?”

She started. Her eyes flashed like meteors in his face a moment; then she turned as pale as death, and would have fallen from her chair, had not Seth caught her in his arms. Haver land looked up in amazement; the whole family were riveted in wonder. Seth looked up from the face cf the fainting woman, and smiled as he said : “She is mine, forever !” “ Merciful heaven ! Eugene Morton !” ex claimed Haverland, starting to his feet.

“ It is so !” said the one addressed. “ Have you risen from the dead ?” " I have risen to life, Alf, but have never been with the dead.”

Instead of the weak, squeaking tone which had heretofore characterized his speech, was now a rich, mellow bass, whose tones startled Mary into life again. She raised her head, but he who held her, would not permit her to arise. He pressed her fervently to his bosom. The ecstasy of that moment, only the angels in heaven could fathom.

Haldidge and Graham entered, and the man in his true character, arose to his feet—a tall, dignified, graceful, imposing person. “Where is Seth?” askecl Graham, not noticing the apparent stranger. “ Here is what you have heretofore supposed to be that individual,” laughed the person be fore him, enjoying greatly their astonishment. “Seth, truly, but not Seth, either,” ex claimed they both, with astonishment written on their faces.

“ With a few words,” he commenced “all will be plain to you. I need not tell you, friends, that my character, since my advent among you, has been an assumed one. Seth Jones is a myth, and to my knowledge, no such person ever existed. My real name is Eugene Morton. Ten years ago, Mary Haver land and I pledged our love to each other. We were to be married in one year; but, when a few months elapsed, the Revolutionary War broke out, and a call was made upon our little village New Hampshire, for volunteers. I had no desire, nor right to refuse. Our little company proceeded t» Massachusetts, where the war was then raging. In a skir mish, a few days after the battle of Bunker Hill, I was dangerously wounded, and was left with a farmer by the wayside. I sent word by-one of my comrades to Mary, that I was disabled, but hoped to see her in a short time. The bearer of that message probably was killed, for it is certain, my words never reached her ; though a very different report, did. We had a man in our company, who was a lover of Mary’s. Knowing of my mis fortune, he sent her word that I was killed. When I rejoined my company, a few months after, I learned this man had deserted. A suspicion that he had returned home, im pelled me to obtain leave of absence to visit my native place. I there learned that Haver land, with his wife and sister, had left the vil lage for the West. One of my friends informed me that this deserter had gone with them, and, it was understood, would many Mary. I could not doubt the truth Jof this report, and, for a time, I feared I should commit suicide. To soften this great sorrow, I returned at once joined our company, and plunged into every battle that I possibly could. I often purposely exposed myself to danger, soliciting death rather than life. In the winter of 1776, I found myself under General Washington, at Trenton ; I had crossed the Delaware with him, and, by the time it was fairly light, we were engaged in a desperate fight with the Hessians. In the very heat of the battle, the thought suddenly came to me, that the stoiy of Mary’s marriage was untrue. Singularly enough, when the battle was over, I did not think any more of it, But in the midst of the following engagement at Princeton, the same thought came to me again, and haunted me from that time, until the close of the war. I determined to seek out Mary. All that I could learn, was, that Haverland had emi giated ‘out this way. ’ If she had married the deserter, I knew it was under a firm be lief that I was dead. Consequently I had no right to pain her by my presence. For this reason, I assume a disguise. I discolored my now long untamed hair. It so changed my whole appearance, that I hardly knew myself. My youthful color was now changed mto the bronze of war, and sorrow had wrought its changes. It was not strange then, that any old friend should not know me, particularly when I could so successfully | personate the “ Green

Mountain Boy,” in voice and manner. My identity was perfectly secure, I knew, from detection. I came in this section, and after a long and persevering hunt, one day I found Haverland cutting in the wood. I introduced myself as Seth Jones. I found Mary. The report which had reached me of her marriage was false, she was still true to her first love ! I should have made myself known then, had not the danger which threatened Haverland, come upon him almost immediately. As his family were then tormented by the fate of Ina, I thought my recognition would only serve to embarrass and distract their actions. Besides, I felt some amusement in the part I was play ing, and often enjoyed the speculation I created, by giving you, as it were, a glimpse now and then into my real nature, I varied my actions and language, on purpose to increase your wonder.” He here paused and smiled, as if at the recollection of his numerous ludi crous escapades. He continued : “ I have little more to add. I congratulate you, Gra ham, on the prize you have won. You are to be married to-monow night. Mary, will you not marry me at the same time ?” “Yes,” replied the radiant woman, placing her hands in his. “You have my hand now, as you have had my heart all these long, sor rowing years.” Morton kissed her forehead tenderly. “Now, congratulate me,” said he, with a beaming face. And they gathered around him, and such shaking of hands, and such greetings, we venture to say, were never seen before. Our friends experienced some difficulty at first, in believing that Seth Jones was gone for ever. They even felt some regrets that his pleasing, eccentric, face had passed away ; but, they had gained in his place, a handsome, noble-hearted man, of whom they were all proud. The next day was spent in preparations for the great double wedding that was to take place that evening. Messengers were sent up and down the river, and back into the woods, there was not a settler within twenty miles, who had not been invited. At nightfall, the company began to collect. Some came in boat, some on horseback, and others on foot. A double wedding rarely took place in the backwoods, and this occasion was too full of romance to be slighted by any, old or young. When the lights were produced in the wood man’s house, their was a motley assemblage within and without. You could have heard old and middle-aged men talking about thcyprospcct of'he crops, and looking up to the sky, and wisely predicated the probabilities of a change in the weather, or discussing, in anxious tones, the state of feeling among the Indians along the frontier ; you could have heard—as they would be termed now-a-days— “gawky ” young men as sagely discoursing upon the same subjects, venturing a playful thrust now and then, at one of their number about some “Alminy,” or “ Serapheemy,” sweetheart. The woodman’s house had been much en larged for the occasion. A long shed amply sufficient to contain all the guests, was built alongside, and connecting with it. After participating in a bountiful meal in this, the tables were removed, and preparation made for the marriage. A sudden hush fell upon the assemblage. All eyes turned towards the door, through which Eugene Mm ton and Edward Graham, each withhis affianced leaning upon his arm entered.

“ Ain’t they purty ? ” “D<Wt they look bootiful?” “ Golly ! if they ain’t some, then there’s no use in talking ! ” Such and similar were the whispered remarks of admiration at the couple. Mary Haverland was dressed in a plain, light-colored dress, without any ornament, except a single white rose in her hair, which now fell in dark masses over her shoulders. Her beauty was of the truly regal type. She was very happy, yet seemed as if in a world of her own.

Morton was clad in gray homespun, which well became his graceful form. His whole appearance was that of a gentleman , which he was—a brave soldier, a true-hearted man. Ina the sweet, young heroine, was fascinat ing. Her dress was of the purest white. Her curls clustered around her shoulders, and were confined at the temples by a simple wreath of blue violets. There was a contrast between Ina and Mary, and yet it would have been a difficult task to have judged which was the most beautiful—the pure, queenly, trusting woman, or the purity and innocence of the young maiden, Graham was a worthy parti cipant in the drama, and pleased all by his goodness and intelligence. In a few minutes, a portly gentleman, with a white neckcloth, and all aglow with smiles, entered the room. Morton and Mary arose and stood before him, and amid the most perfect silence the ceremony commenced. The questions were put and answered in a firm voice, audible to every, one in the room. “ What God hath joined together let not man put asunder.” And every voice said “Amen!” as they reseated themselves.

Haldidge, who had stood as groomsman to Morton, now signaled with a quiet smile for Graham to take his position. The young hero did, and Ina, blushing deeply, and leaning on the arm of her bridemaid, followed, and the ceremony speedily concluded. Now the sport commenced. An old ranger suddenly made his appearance, bearing a volin under his arm, —a “a reg’lar old cremony,” as he termed it. The word was given to “make ready for the dance!” The old folks disappeared and entered the house, where, with the minister, they indulged in conversing, story-telling, nuts, apples, and cider. The company kept up their revelry until far beyond midnight. But by and by they com menced withdrawing. It was proposed by several to visit the different bridegrooms in bed, but fortunately the good taste of the others prevailed, and they departed quietly homeward.

Slumber, with the exception of the sentinels, at the block-house, fell upon the village. Perhaps the Indians had no wish to break in upon such a happy settlement, for they made no demonstration through the night. Sweetly and peacefully they all slept; sweetly and peacefully they entered upon life’s duties on the morrow ; and sweetly and peacefully these happy settlers ascended and went down the hillside of life.

Concluded.

THE ASHBURTON HERALD.

j Sat u rday _ February i 4,„ ; i 880.



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Edmiston Bros. & Gundry. TURNIP SEEDS. SALE by the undersigned— Green Top Yellow Aberdeen Purple ~ „ Devonshire Grey Stone Mammoth Purple Top White Stone Stubble j Grass and Clover Seeds. White Clover Red ~ Timothy Alsike Lucerne Gorse Italian Rye Cocksfoot Perennial Trefoil A/C. , &C. y &C. Building Material. 100,000 FEET OF ASSORTED TIMBER White & Black Pine Black Birch T. and G. Flooring Y. D. L. T. and G. Lining Totara Kauri, &c., &c. COALS AND FIREWOOD IN ANY QUANTITY. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY, East Street. Agents for the SOUTH BRITISH FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. Capital £1,000,000. Risks taken on all kinds of Property, Growing Crops, Grain in Stack, Thresh ing Machines. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY, East Street. FARMS FOR SALE in blocks of 50 to 100 acres. Price from £2 15s. per acre. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY, East Street. T. Bullock. TO FARMERS AND CONTRACTORS. rjIENDERS WANTED for Cutting with Reaper and Binder 100 Acres Wheat, at once. THOMAS BULLOCK.



mHE undersigned has the following -B- PROPERTIES to LET with a pur chasing clause, or FOR SALE on liberal terms of payment— ACRES good WHEAT LAND, all ploughed and ready for cross ploughing for wheat ; situated about three miles from the township. AH7 ACRES, near the above ; also good U • WHEAT LAND, ploughed once«l and ready for cross-ploughing. fc'A AC RES, partly improved, near Wins low. This will be sold very cheap, and on very liberal terms. 7 ACRES, fenced and planted ; situated near the East Town Belt, good site for private residence. TOWN PROPERTIES. •VALUABLE BUSINESS SITE in Bur * nett Street, being T.S. 177, next the “ Mail” office. PART of T.S. 139, Peter Street. This will be sold cheap, and on liberal terms. TO Railway Employe's, Mechanics, and Others.—FOß SALE, cheap, Lot 78, situated on East Town Belt. Terms, £5 cash ; balance by monthly or quarterly payments. T. BULLOCK. MR. JOHN LLOYD CRAWLEY. Auctioneer, Stock, Land, and Commission Agent. Farms, Town and • Suburban Sections, for Sale and to Let. J. LLOYD CRAWLEY, AUCTIONEER, Offices, Saunders Buildings, Ashburton. 737 a BRANSON & PURNELL, BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, EAST STREET, YALENTINES— Great Variety. H. M. Jones, Stationer, Baring Square. IF you want anything known, put it in the “ Herald ” —Twenty Words for a Shilling. TALE. — The Herald publishes a por tion of a readable story ever Satur day. Read it.



Business Notices. mmmvi wmr @ipf NEW BUSINESS. CO-OPERATIVE BREAD AND BIS CUIT FACTORY. TRIANGLE, ASHBURTON, WILL OPEN ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2. All orders, town or country, punctually attended to. Wedding Cakes made to order. Dinner, Ball, and Pic-nic Parties sup plied on reasonable terms. All other Confectionery made to order. A. THIELE, 986 a Manager. ANSTEE’S DINING ROOMS, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. THE Proprietor begs to inform visitors to Ashburton, and the travelling public generally, that the best accommo dation for Boarders in Ashburton is to be had at the above establishment. A LIBERAL TABLE & MODERATE CHARGES. MEALS AT ALL HOURS ... Is. BEDS Is. BOARD & LODGING ... 18s. & 20s. PRIVATE REFRESHMENT ROOMS FOR LADIES. PROPRIETOR, J. G. ANSTEE. 985 a ASHBURTON COPPER, ZINC, IRON, & TIN PLATE MANUFACTORY. JOSEPH HYDE (Late Foreman at the Malvern Works, England, and the Canterbury Works, Christchurch, New Zealand) BEGS to thank his friends of Ashbur ton and surrounding districts for the liberal support accorded him during the past two years, and to intimate that he has opened NEW BUSINESS PRE MISES in Moore street (next Mr. Neate’s chemist shop) where he is prepared to execute every description of Plain and Japanned Tinware, Lamps, Gas Reflec tors, Chimney Tops, Portable Washing Boilers, Batlm, Cheese Vats, etc. LOCKSMITH, BELLHANGER, GAS FH TER. Artesian "Wells, Beer Engines, Pumps, Ac. Steam Kettles, Hot Closets, made on the premises. Estimates given for Spouting. All work done under J. H.’s personal Superintendence, and guaranteed. J. HYDE, Moore Street, Ashburton. Ashburton steam saw mills SASH AND DOOR MANUFACTORY. G. PARKIN, Proprietor, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Moore Street, Every description of Timber and Building Materials in Stock and supplied on must reasonable terms. Plans prepared and Estimates Given on ti e shortest notice. 26



BUTCHERS, BAKERS, GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, GRAIN AND SEED MERCHANTS, NORTON FARM, SEAFIELD. JONES AND CO., Norton Farm, Sea field, return thanks to their patrons for the hearty support accorded to them since Norton Farm was opened as a Butchery, Bakery, and General Store, and solicit a continuance of past favors, assuring customers that their interest will always have first consideration at the hands of the advertisers. Jones and Co. beg to inform their friends and the public in the Seafield and neighboring districts, that their Bread Meat, and Store Carts travel the following routes on the days given below : Seafield to Kyle, and Acton—Wednes days. Seafield to Wakanui Homestead, Waka nui School, and Creek, back by Christie’s Road — Thursdays. Seafield to North Seafield, Charing Cross, Dundas, Cambridge, returning by Pioneer Road— Fridays. In view of the Harvest, orders for at tendance of the Cart may be left at the Store, Norton Farm, Seafield ; Wakanui School, with Mr. Ginney ; with Mr. Lambie, at Kyle ; and with Mr Brown, blacksmith, Clontarf. JONES AND CO., NORTON FARM, Seafield. Butchers, Bakers, General Store keepers, Grain and Seed Merchants. AGENTS FOR THE ASHBURTON HERALD AND GUARDIAN. G79a RABBITS! RABBITS!! P . HARPER, FISHMONGER AND POULTERER Near the Ashburton Hotel, East Street. BEGS to inform the inhabitants tf Ashburton that he HAS OPENED in the above line, and trusts, by strict attention to business, and supplying bot articles of first class quality, hopes t merit a share oi public patronage OYSTER SALOON. Hot Fried Fish and Tea and Coffee af all hours.



Business Notices. VALUE EXTRAORDINARY. THE Great Bargains OF THE SEASON. GREAT CLEARANCE SALE FOR THIRTY DAYS. ORRAND CO. HAVING resolved to clear out the Balance of the Bankrupt Stocks purchased by them during the Season (amounting to over ten thousand pounds) regardless of cost so that they may commence the Autumn Season -with en tirely a new Stock, ORR AND CO. Will also offer several cheap lots pur chased by them during the late depression. Special Bargains. 90 Pair Twilled Kaiapoi Blankets at 4s. under the usual price. Kaiapoi Flannel at Is. 4d., Is. 6d. to 2s. English Flannel at Is., Is. 2d., Is. 6d., to Is. 9d. Prints al sd. and Gd., worth 9d. Brown Hollands, 7d. to Is. COSTUMES. 5G Costumes at 215., worth 355. 6d., a Ba) gain. G 4 Print Costumes at 7s. Gd. to 12s. Gd., worth 20s. 1700 yards Dress Goods, Alpaccas, at Bd., lOd., and Is. MILLINERY. Trimmed and Untrimmed Hats at half price. 2 Boxes Flowers, sold at Gd. per spray. Ladies’ Underclothing at very much under usual prices. 20Dozen Stays at 3s. Gd., 45., 4s. 9d., to ss. Gd. CLOTHING. Men’s Suits at 15s. under usual prices. Boys’ Suits at 15s. Gd. to 355. Youth’s Suits at a little over half-price. Braces, Ties, Collars, Socks, and Shirts, unusually cheap. 20 Dozen Harvest Shirts at Is. Gd. to 2s. Gd. BOOTS. Men’s Boots still sold at Bankrupt prices. Youth’s Boots in great variety. Ladies’ Kid Boots at- old prices. 1 Case Children’s Boots at Is. and Is. Gd., a bargain.



TAILOBING DEARTMENT. WE HAVE MUCH PLEASURE IN ANNOUNCING TO THE PUBLIC THAT A Tailoring Branch HAS BEEN OPENED IN CON. NECTION WITH OUR CLOTHING DEPARTMENT, HAVING MADE ARRANGEMENTS WITH MESSRS. CRAIGHEAD AND CO. (LATE OF EDINBURGH AND SAN FRANCISCO), PRACTICAL TAILORS, TO MAKE UP ALL ORDERS EN TRUSTED TO US IN THE VERY BEST STYLE. A PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. SCOTCH, ENGLISH, and COLONIAL TWEEDS IN GREAT YARIETY. THE CELEBRATED BLARNEY TWEED (CORK) KEPT IN STOCK. FANCY COATINGS IN GREAT VARIETY. SUITS from M 4s. DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT. Dresses, Costumes, and Jackets made up to order, under the superintendence of a first-class Dressmaker. WEDDING & MOURNING ORDERS PUNCTUALLY ATTENDED TO. ORR AND CO., IMPORTERS ASHBURTCN AND RAKAIA



Business Notices. TINWALD BOOT AND SHOE SHOP. - C. HAWKINS. CH. begs to inform tlie inhabitants of , Tinwald and surrounding districts that he has taken the Boot and Shoe Shop’ adjoining Mr. S. Stephens’, saddler, and hopes by strict attention to business to obtain a share of public patronage. 742 g 937 a JOSEPH WARD, FAMILY BUTCHER, PETER STPEET, (Opposite Journeau’s Smithy) BEGS to inform the Public of Ash burton that he will Open the Shop lately occupied by G. Pike, on JANUARY 3rd, as Family Butcher, and trusts by supplying none but agood article, to merit a share of public support. Families waited on daily for orders, which will receive prompt attention. JOSEPH WARD, 892 a Butcher.



C. PERCY COX, L AND AND ESTATE AGENT ANT VALUATOR, ASHBURTON. MONEY TO LEND ON APPROVED FREEHOLD SECURITY Agent for Union Insurance COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. 717 M. NEALAS, BOOT AND SHOEMAKER, I S AND IMPORTER, CLEARING OUT the whole of his Present Stock at REDUCED PRICES, next to Taylor’s Bakery, where he has opened "with a Large Stock of Boots of every description. Note the address — M . NEALAS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



m Oh H % Ph <1 O EH INK for Stencil Plates and Bag Marking, in quart bottles ready for use, on sale at tlie HERALD AND GUARDIAN OFFICE, NEAR RAILWAY STATION. RECEIPT and DELIVERY BOOKS for Threshing Machines, Grain, and Goods PRINTED on SHORTEST NOTICE. Samples can be seen at our Office. WEEKS AND DIXON, Stationers, General Printers, &c. * wm rs;*ft***»l 4$ INK BAG MARKING H 3 O M > <1 tei GO H 3 tel GO Milliner and Dressmaker. MRS. ADAMS, jyj'ILLINER AND DRESSMAKER. Ladies’ and Children’s Dresses made up in the newest styles, at Lowest Charges. Wedding and Mourning Orders promptly attended to. Mrs Adams devotes special attention to Millinery. MRS. ADAMS, Moore Street, Opposite Mr. Boyle’s Office. I?ia TO FRUITERERS, CONFECTIONERS, AND OTHERS. FANCY Show Cards, neatly printed-- “Finest Lemonade and Cordials” —on Sale at tlie HERALD Office.



Railway Notices. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section.) ALTERATIONS IN TIME TABLE OF TRAINS. ,; . ["■: : ”v THE following ALTERATIONS in the . Time Table for this section will come ~ nto force on the Ist February next :—• : south line. . The 10 - 50 a. m. - - from' Ashburton to' Christchurch, and the 11 'SO a. m. from Christchurch to Ashburton WILL BE DISCONTINUED,' ; and a' TRAIN will run on SATURDAYS ONLY, leaving Ashburton at 10 'SO a. m. and Christchurch at 11'30 a.m. . : The 4'45 p.m. train from Christchurch to Ashburton will leave at 4'55 p.m. The 4'25 p.m. express from Ashburton to Christchurch will leave at s’o p.m., and will stop at Rakaia. . "fc.stv The 4'40 p.m from Ashburton to Christ-, church will leave at s'lo p.m. ;> The GAO p.m. from Christchurch to Hornby WILL BE DISCONTINUED. The 11'5 a.m. from Ashburton to Timaru, and the 11*30 a.m. from Timaru to Ashburton WILL BE DISCON-' TINUED, and a train will run on SATURDAYS ONLY, leaving Ashbur ton at 11'5 a.m. and Timaru at 11 *4O a.in. The 11 0 a.m express from Ashburton to Timaru will stop at Winslow, Orari, and Winchester. The 2 '22 p. m. express from Timaru to Ashburton will leave at 2'43 p.m. and will stop at Winchester, Orari, and Winslow. The 3'25 p.m. from Ashburton to Timaru will leave at 4'o p.m., and the 415 from Timaru to Ashburton at 4'50 p.m. The name of Lovat station (on the Malvern branch) will be changed to Ayles bury. For alterations on other lines and times at intermediate stations see posters.. . . , FREDIC. BACK, General Manager. General Manager’s Office, : ? Christchurch, Jan. 28- 1880. 992 a



Tenders. NEW ZEALAND KAWAKAWA RAILWAY. TAUMARERE CONTRACT—FORMA TION ONLY. LENGTH ABOUT ONE MILE. Public Works Office, Wellington, 15tli January, 1880. TX7RITTEN TENDERS will be received * ’ at this office, until NOON on WEDNESDAY the 25th February, 'IBBO, for the above contract. They. must be addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, Wellington, and marked outside “ Tender for Taumarere Contract/’ Plans and specifications may. be seen at the Public Works Offices, Wellington, after the 21st instant, and at Auckland, Grahamstown, KawaKawa, Christchurch, and Dunedin on arrival of first mail after that date. Telegraphic tenders, similarly addressed and marked, will be received if presented at any telegraph office by STOON of the same date, pro vided that written tenders in due form are lodged at a District or Resident Engineer’s Office by the same hour, and accompanied by a cheque on some bank in the town where the tender is lodged ; such cheque to be specially marked by a banker as good for twenty-one days, and to be in favor of the Receiver-General’s Deposit Account only, and not;to bearer or order. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted, -v.■■lZ n! By command, JOHN BLACKETT, ■ ' - 439 g Engineer in Charge, North Island. THE ASHBURTON HERALD D And Borough and County Advertiser (With which is incorporated the Evening Echo.) x ASHBURTON, WAKANUI, AND SEA FIELD “ HERALD ” DELIYERY/f SUBSCRIBERS to The Ashburton Herald, residing at and between the above places will, in futurej be supplied by the Boy, at their residences, every Tues day and Friday. GREENSTREET, WESTERFIELD, UPPER ASHBURTON, AND i MOUNT SOMERS. ... ./ Subscribers residing in the above iis tricts will be supplied by Cookson’'* coach. Orders received by Messrs. Tisch and R. Morgan. New Subscribers -will please forward their names to any of the Agents, or our Office, as early tis possible. Subscription : By post or Boy, Bs. Gd. per quarter; in advance, 7s. Gd. per quarter ; or 28s. per annum. The Ashburton Herald will contain all the latest telegraphic and other news, grain and produce market reports, and particu lar attention will be paid to the wants of settlers. All notices referring to the Borough Council, County Council, and the Road Boards, Avill be found in the Hearld. Agencies where The Herald can be obtained : Wakanui School ... Mr. Ginney Wakanui Creek.. ... G. Leadley Seafield Mr. Atkinson ~ T. M. Jones Newlands ... ... Ed Watkins Spread Eagle Air. Tisch Mount Somers ... R. Morgan The Agents will supply printed forms for new subscribers to sign. HAVE you Lost Anything ?—Tell the finder through the Herald for a Shilling. If he is honest he will bring it to you without a reward, but you can bait a finder of shaky morals by a tempting offer of remuneration for his trouble. * AE 1 for a Shilling cash. FULL of Reading Matter is the Herald ' every Evening.