world where a legally qualified medical practitioner has proved a first rate hydro pathist. No one of them has ever effected the cures that were performed by farmer Priessnitz, or manufacturer Smedley, or Mr. Nichol. In the largest hydropathic establishment I know the “unqualified” proprietor or his wife, or both find the brains and the energy necessary to effect the cures, and pay some harmless gentle man with an M.D. at the end of his name to hold a consultation with these patients who will believe nothing else, and to give a certificate of the cause of death if any of their patients die.—l am, «fcc.,

ALFRED &ATJXDERS.

THE STORY-TELLER.

MUTINY ON BOARD. By Lewis Hougii. But it was natural enough that an ex perienced sailor should obtain the hearing of landsmen during a voyage of such length, and I never suspected him of try ing to influence the others with any sinister designs, as I certainly did Wil liams. But soon I had no time for idle specu lation and suspicion ; the sickness, a fever, attended by symptoms which were unfamiliar to me, increased. Soon there were a score of convicts, several seamen and one of the marines down with it.

A-man died,' was sewn up in his ham mock, and launched from the gangway with a shot, at his feet,. Mac Nab reading the service over him. During the cere mony one of those phenomena which make the sailors so superstitious occurred. As the body touched the water, the wind sank, and in half an hour there was a perfect calm. In many minds a calm at sea is associated with all that is peaceful and beautiful; in mine it is a horrid nightmare. For a week we lay on the broad, smooth sheet of glass, without a speck in sight to relieve the monotony. Glass ? Molten silver rather, for the heat was so fearful that I sometimes imagined it would seethe. The sun seemed like a mass of white-hot iron close above us, and the pi ch oozed and boiled between the planks. Poor Phipps could not go on with his sketching, for the perspiration dropping from his forehead blotted his work, and MacNab’s ardor for chess relaxed. But I had little time to play with him—under such aggravating conditions the fever raged. Deaths were of daily, sometimes of hourly occurrence ; wo soon had to cast the bodies overboard without ceremony.

On the fourth day the captain and one of his mates sickened, and the shattered constitution of the former caused him to sink at once. Then Phipps took the fever, and though it was a mild attack, he was so feeble as to be unfit for duty. Such of the convicts as escaped the fever began to hold their heads erect, and look you full in the eyes as you passed, as though they felt that death was bring ing us all to an equality. The sixth day was the most oppressive of all—it was literally difficult to draw breath, and, though I escaped the fever, I was knocked up for the first time. To do my work amongst the dying and the dead was a physical impossibility for me ; I threw myself down under the awning on the quarter-deck, and lost all conscious ness, probably remaining in a state of torpor for hours. I was roused by the most tremendous crash I have ever heard, and found my self in darkness, hut only for a moment; the next, sea, sky, and ship were lit up by a violent glare, while a zigzag line of fire, so intense that the eyes ached at it, flashed, and left the gloom more profound than ever. And again came that awful thunder, compared with which the loud est ever heard in Europe is a whisper. That moment of fierce light revealed to me men in the rigging, taking in the sail which had been spread to catch the slightest breeze; and a spar hanging awkwardly and all awry.. Also Mac Nab and the mate who ncuv acted as captain, standing near me. “We shall never be able to manage without help, we arc so terribly under handed,” said the latter. “ Weel, then,” replied Mac Nab, “we will pick half-a-dozen of the deevils, nae more. One I ken has been a sa’lor, and—”

Another flash and deafening roar, which drowned his voice.

“ Eh, Mr. Glover, lad,” he said, when the lull came, “ are ye there ? Ye had better just go below. Your work is done, and ours is beginning. There will be breeze enow to blow the fever away pre sently, and ye will be in the way.” I had often determined, if there were a storm, to remain on deck and see it; Ihe freshness of the air too was delightful to breathe; but fatigue overcame all else, and I was glad to take MacNab’s advice. Imagine what I had gone through that week, in such a climate, with patients dying by dozens in my youthful hands, many of •whom I felt could have been saved •with better nursing, and you will not wonder at my prostration.

- As I reached the cabin stairs the rain came down , in- ' torrents ; there was a booming, roaring sound ; the ship heeled over and raced through the water as the storm came down upon her. A flash of lightening showed me that the sea w r as already white with foam. I went below, made a hearty meal off salt beef and biscuit I found on fcho table, drank a stiff glass of rum and water, and turned into my berth to renew my nap, weariness drowning the sense of danger. How long I slept, or what happened in the time, Ido not know. When I awoke the ship was rolling heavily, and there was a continuous, ominous sound, thud, thud, thud, thud, accompanied with the pouring of water, which caused me to hurry on deck, where a scene of terrible confusion met my e3'es, ,for it was broad daylight. ■ A mast had gone ; the deck was littered with cordage and broken luroodwork, All was confusion, authority in abeyance 5 convicts, sailors, marines were mixed up together, hurrying to and fro, or working at the pumps. The gale had abated, was dying out in fact, but there was a leak which could not be dis covered, though, in consequence of the number of hands to relieve one another in pumping, the water did not gain upon us. Finding I was not wanted there, I went below again to attend upon Phipps, who had been left I knew not how long, and was too weak 'to help hiimelf much. The fever had feft ; him, but he was low and desponding, .and asked me to read the Bible to him, which I did; - ; (TO BE iCOyfTINUED.') A"' '

THE ASHBURTON HERALD.

[Wednesday February - 25, 1 880.



Shipping. WHEAT FREIGHT TO THE UNITED KINGDOM. '-y mHE undersigned, having class iron United Kingdom completed their charters for the ensuing grain season, will regularly despatch first ships to various ports in the Several other equally high class iron vessels are also chartered, and will follow. For freight, apply to P. CUNNINGHAM & CO. ; Or to ROYSE, STEAD, & CO., 488g* Christchurch. ENGLISH WE EAT SHIPMENTS. THE Undersigned are prepared to ship wheat to London or any other Port in the United Kingdom for farmers or others, making liberal CASH ADVANCES against same on favorable terms. Farmers placing their Wheat in our hands for shipment can rely upon the ENGLISH CHARGES being REDUCED to a minimum, .and upon receiving PROMPT ACCOUNT SALES. Intending shippers wishing to avail themselves of the present opportunity of testing the London and other English wheat markets, are recommended to make IMMEDIATE APPLICATION for space. ROYSE, STEAD, & CO., 489g* Chris! church. Exhibition. Ashburton horticultural SOCIETY. President—E. G. Wright, Esq., M.H.R. Vice-Presidents— J. E. Trevor, John Grigg, W. C. Walker, and Alfred Saunders, Erqs. Treasurer—A. H. Shury, Esq. Secretary-—Stephen E. Poyntz. The First Show of the Society will be held on SATURDAY, MARCH 6m, At the TOWN HALL. Admission up to 1 p.in. 2s 6d. ~ After 1 p.m. Is. Competition for prizes open to the Public.



N. B.—lt is particularly requested that all those who have articles suitable for competition, or exhibition only, will bring them forward, in order to make this, the first show, a success. ENTRIES All exhibits for cxhibit'on only, free. Entries for competition—Members, free ; non-members, If. per exhibit. SPECIAL NOTICE. All exhibitors must give notice to the hor. se'\ of the number and c’ass of their exhib’ti, and space required, on or before noon on March 3rd, so that ar: angements may be made for staging same. STEPHEN E. POYNTZ, 474 a 33c Secretary. Por Sale. TO CONTRACTORS AND FARMERS. WAGGON AND TEAM FOR SALE, By Private Treaty. FOR SALE, by private treaty, one first-class second-hand Waggon and six good Draught Horses, belonging to the Westerfield Estate. The new branch line being nearly ready for traffic, the pro prietor will have no further use for the waggon and team. Further particulars on applying to the undersigned, at the Westerfield Station. C. F. REED. February 7 15,1880. oIGg-GOc TO PRINTERS. MACHINE FOR SALE. T7IOR SA LE.— _tj One Second-hand Double Demy Tape Printing MACHINE, in thorough working order, with rollers, moulds, Ac., complete. This machine lias been replaced by a Double Royal Wharfeclale, which necessitates removal of the Double Demy Machine formerly used for printing the “Herald ” and “ Guardian,” for hand or steampower. Can be seen and all par ticulars obtained at our office. For a Country 7 Office this Machine suits admirably 7, as it can easily be turned by hand, for which we have fitted a fly wheel anti handle. PmoE £7O. WEEKS &■ DIXON. Ashburton, January 14, 1879 TIMBER! TIMBER!! 300,000 FEET OF SUPERIOR BUILDING TIMBER. Also, 20,000 SAWN stakes, Now on Sale at Hayes’ Timber Yards, East Street, Ashburton, at reduced prices. 557 a



Auction Sales. UNDER DISTRESS WARRANT. FOR ABSOLUTE AND UNRESERVED SALE. Messrs j. e. buchanan and Co. have received instructions from the It.M. Court to sell BY PUBLIC AUCTION, on the'r premises, Havelock street, ON SATURDAY, FEB. 28th. 1 Chestnut draught mare 1 Grey do gelding 1 Bay hack do 03c Sale at 1 o’clock. J. E. BUCHANAN & CO., Auctioneers. THURSDAY, Htii MARCH. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, COWS, TRAP, HARNESS, Ac. A GLAND, CAMPBELL, & CO., are instructed by Mr. Gaukrodger to offer by'public .auction, on THURSDAY, 11th MARCH, All his Household Furniture, Cook ing Utensils, Milcli Cows, Trap and Harness Ac., A'C. The Auctioneers beg to draw attention to this sale of Furniture, as it is all new, only having been in use for twelve months ; and also that as Mr. Gatikrodger intends leaving this province, every lot will be sold without any reserve. ACLAND, CAMPBELL, A CO., 94c Auctioneers. T. Bullock. THE undersigned has the following 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. ACRES, near the above ; also good WHEAT LAND, ploughed once and ready for cross-ploughing. AC RES, partly improved, near Wins low. This will be sold very cheap, and on very liberal terms. TOWN PROPERTIES. VALUABLE BUSINESS SITE in Bur nett Street, being T.S. 177, next the “ Mail” office. IOART of T.S. 139, Peter Street. This ■*- will be sold cheap, and on liberal ;erms. TO Railway Employes, Mechanics, and Others.—FOß SALE, cheap, Lot 78, situated on East Town Belt. Terms, £5 cash ; balance by monthly or quarterly payments. T. BULLOCK.



Publications. AGRICULTURAL PAPERS. rpHE PUBLISHERS have much pleasure in intimating to the Farmers of the Couuty of Ashburton, that they have issued THIS DAY (Saturday), Jan. 10th, a reprint in pamphlet form of a selection of AGRICULT UP AL PAPERS Read before the Lincoln Farmers’ Club, compiled by J. Stanley Bruce, Esq.. Price One Shilling. Orders for the above pamphlet, ac companied by thirteen stamps, should be addresssed to WEEKS & DIXON, Publishers, East Street.



DIARIES ! DIARIES ! ! DIARIES ! ! ! have a few of LETTS’ DIARIES for 1880 on hand, an'inspection of which s invited. OFFICE DIARIES, POCKET DIARIES, SCRIBBLING DIARIES, DIARIES of every description WEEKS & DIXON, “ Herald ” and “ Guardian ” Offices, Near the Railway Station.



FOE 1880. mH E PRESSALMANAC X And Diary Can be obtained from the undersigned. Price—One Shilling. WEEKS AND DIXON, Herald Office, Near Railway Station. mEACHERS can obtain the MULTI- X. PLICATION TABLES, printed on gummed paper, in any quantity at the Herald Office, East street, near the Railway Station.



Edmiston Bros. & Gundry. TURNIP SEEDS. SALE by tho undersigned— Green Top Yellow Aberdeen Purple „ ~ Devonshire Grey Stone Mammoth Purple Top White Stone Stubble Grass and Clover Seeds. White Clover Red ~ Timothy Alsike Lucerne (See* , tvC. Goi-se Italian Rye Cocksfoot Perennial Trefoil Ac. Building Material. 100,000 FEET OF ASSORTED TIMBER White A Black Pine Black Birch T. and G. Flooring Y.D.L. T. and G. Lining Totara Kauri, Ac., Ac. COALS AND FIREWOOD IN ANY QUANTITY. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY, East Street. Agents for the SOUTH BRITISH FIRE A MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. Capital £1,000,000. Risks taken on all kinds of Property, Growing Crops, Grain in Stack, Thresh ing Machines. EDMISTON BROS. A GUNDRY, East Street. FARMS FOR SALE ill blocks of 50 to 100 acres. Price from £2 15s. per acre. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY, East Street.



Hotels. JOSEPH BALDWIN Begs to inform liis friends and tlie public that he Has Opened THE CENTRAL HOTEL, AT THE JUNCTION, WILLS STREET AND WAKANUI ROAD, ASHBURTON, 1 JIIIS commodious hotel is situated within three minutes’ walk of the Railway Station. Tabic d’Hote daily at G p.m. Luncheon on the table from 12 to 2 p.m. The Jug and Bottle Department will be made a special feature, single bottles and small quantities being supplied at the lowest remunerative rates. Only the best quality of Wines, Beers, and Spirits procurable will be kept. 54° J. BALDWIN, Proprietor.



BUTLER’S FAMILY HOTEL. ASHBURTON. J. F. BUTLER (Late of Arahura, West Coast) j£)EGS to inform his friends and the public generally that he has opened the J above large and commodious hotel, which is situated at the CORNER OF CASS AND HAVELOCK STREETS, And is convenient to the Railway Station. Excellent accommodation for travellers, families, and boarders. All wines and spirits of the best brands. One of Alcock’s best billiard tables. 9G5a 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



Busin dss Notices. TINWALD BOOT AND SHOE SHOP, C. HAWKINS: CH. begs to inform the inhabitants of „ Tin'.raid 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 337 a JOSEPH WARD, FAMILY BUTCHER, PETER STPEET, (Opposite Journeau's Smithy) BEGS to inform the Public of Ash burton that, lie will Open the Shop lately occupied by G. Pike, c n 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



ASHBURTON COPPER, ZINC, IRON, & TIN PLATE MANUFACTORY. JOSEPH HYDE (Late Foreman at the Malvern Works England, and the Canterbury Works, Christchurch, New Zealand) EGS 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, Baths, Cheese Vats, etc. LOCKSMITH, BELLHANGER, GAS FI r J 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. NEW BUSINESS. CO-OPERATIVE BREAD AND BIS CUIT FACTORY. TRIANGLE, ASHBURTON, WILL OIEN 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, 98Ga Manager. St? warn iiM 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 A MODERATE CHARGES. MEALS AT ALL HOURS ... Is. BEDS Is. BOARD & LODGING ... 18s. & 20s. PRIVATE REFRESHMENT ROOM FOR LADIES. PROPRIETOR, J. G. ANSTEE. 98oa HAVE you Found Anything that don’) belong to you, and wish to act on the square ?—Bring a Shilling to the Herald’s Advertising Clerk. He’ll put your qualms of conscience at rest, and find the owner through the Twenty-Words fo v a-Shilling-Colunm, cash. nnHE PENNY made the postal system I of England a success. So has it mad the Herald. Everybody buys the Herald,



Business Notices. VALUE EXTRAORDINARY. THE Great Bargains OF THE SEASON. GREAT CLEARANCE SALE FOR THIRTY DAYS. ORR AND CO. HAVING resolved to clear out tho 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. Gd. to 2s. English Flannel at Is., Is. 2d., Is. Gd., to Is. 9d. Prints at sd. and Gd., worth 9d. Brown Hollands, 7d. to Is. COSTUMES. 56 Costumes at 215., worth 3os. Gd., a Bargain. 04 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. 20 Dozen 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’ ICid Boots at old prices. 1 Case Children’s Boots at Is. and Is. Gd., a bargain. TAILORING 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 MUCE UP ALL ORDERS EN TRUSTED TO US IN THE VERY BEST STYLE. A PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. SCOTCH, ENGLISH, and COLONIAL TWEEDS IN GREAT VARIETY. 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. ORE AND CO., IMPORTERS ASHBURTCN AND RAKAIa



Business Notices. JUST ARRIVED, A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF OFFICE AND HOUSEHOLD STATIONERY, PAPER BAGS, ACCOUNT BOOKS, DIARIES. &o. To Meet the Requirements of the County of Ashburton, WEEKS & DIXON Are now Importing, direct from the makers, Every description of Commercial, Law, and General Stationery, which they are in a position to supply, wholesale or retail, at prices that will compare favorably with any house in the Colony. The Goods now being opened up include a Choice Assortment of Plain and Fancy Note Papers and Envelopes, and some very superior kinds.



CASES STATIONERY 10 2 2 BALES PAPER Commercial and Law Stationery Notepapers in great variety Envelopes of the newest styles Inkstands and Bottles Pens and Penholders Pencils and Pencil Cases Account and Pocket Books, Etc. Biscuit Bags Flour Bags Milliners’ Bags. Wholesale and Retail. LIBERAL DISCOUNT FOR CASH. BOOKS (SCRAP, ALBUMS, Ac., Ac.) W e have a small lot of the above, and being desirous of clearing out these articles, we shall be glad to dispose of them at VERY LOW RATES, so as to make room for incoming consigments of General Stationery. ~ WEEKS AND DIXON Saundeks’ Buildings, EAST STREET.