appeared the result of that week’s labour had fallen at least 30 per cent, below the usual average, wo all with one voice entreated our guests to remain. But the poor man was unwilling to trespass longer on our hospitality, and his vague hopes and plans still beckoned him onward. Then came the leave-taking, with a cheery grip for his hand, a regretful kiss for the child’s cheek, and a more substantial re membrance from each rugged heart in the shape of a plump nugget or a purse of shining dust, until the joint contributions made quite a load to carry, amounting to several hundred dollars in value, wtthout reckoning in the count the shamefaced tears that trickled down the bronzed cheeks and hid in the shaggy beards of some.'of our company. ‘ After they were gone, our community soon relapsed into its old way, to all out ward appearance ; but I have reason to know that for some of the inmates of that dreary prison ‘ Picciola ’ had not bloomed in vain. ’

Salvation Army Invading the United States.

The leaders of the Salvation Army hav ing determined to extend the field of their operations to the United States of America, a meeting has been held at the ■ head-quarters in Whitechapel Road, Lon don, in order that the officers who are going out might receive encouragement, and be invested with their regimental colors at the hands of Mrs. Booth, wife of the founder and general superintendent of the movement. The emigrants are eight in number, including Mr. Railton, the “General Commanding the Foreign Forces,” six “captains,” and one private. These captains are simply young female converts, atfired in no more martial uni form than a black dress and a black straw hat, with a red ribbon having “ Salvation Army ” inscribed upon it. The flags were two in number, bearing each in conspicu ous characters the device of “ Blood and Fire.” In bestowing these upon the cap tains, Mrs. Booth delivered an impas sioned address, setting forth the objects of the undertaking, after which the young women themselves spoke a few words in the same strain. Mr. Booth displayed great activity during the proceedings, of fering up prayers and delivering discourses while powerfully arousing throughout the enthusiasm of his hearers, who would give utterance with intense fervour and energy to pious exclamations, such as “ Hallelu jah ” and “ Glory be to God. ” The wdiole proceedings presented a scene of almost frenzied excitement, the generalissimo being at times, and especially while cer tain hymns were being sung, unable to direct the ardour of his rank and file.

THE MISSING MANAGER.

Deficiency in Webb’s Accounts. Dunedin, May 17.

Considerable deficiencies have been dis covered in Webb’s accounts with the Dunedin Building Society.

THE ASHBURTON HERALD.

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Holloway’s Pills. —The extraordinary range of temperature prevailing in our climate is extremely trying to the delicate-chested, the weak and nervous. All troubled by these afflictions should resolve to resort to the strengthening and legulating medicine immedi ately they perceive in themselves discomfort of that feeling of restlessness which betokens dis ordered digestion and defective secretion or bile. One of Holloway’s Pills taken about noon and followed at bed-time by a dose suffi ciently large to act apperiently will speedily recruit the faulty functions, and restore order throughout the whole system. A treatment so safe in operation and so successful in result should be known and practised when, from cold and sundry other causes, disease is at tempting to gain a vexatious footing. —Advt. Business Notices. O T T O N & CO., HORSE CLIPPERS, 24 Years’ Colonial Experience. HORSES BROKEN IN TO SADDLE AND HARNESS. Moderate Charges. Apply Baldwin s Hotel, or Brighton Boarding House, Triangle. 842g-450c



BEST NEWCASTLE COALS LAMBTON COLLIERY. 50s. fER TO1T “I A PER CENT. DISCOUNT j-v for CASH. SPRINGFIELD COALS 40s. PER TON. 10 Per Cent. Discount for Cash. To be delivered in my yard. Acconnts to be paid monthly. C. PERCY COX. 359 C_ 773 G



Boarding Houses. CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, Bakos Square (Near Town Hall). RE-OPENTNG of the above commo dious and centrally situated Pri vate and Commercial Hotel. T. BROADBELT, PROPRIETOR, Is prepared to give Superior Accommoda tion to Boarders and the Travelling Public on REASONABLE TERMS. Weekly Board and Lodging ... £1 Weekly Board 14s. MEALS AT ALL HOURS. Dinner on Saturday from 11.30. Beds (single), Is. 6d. Private Room for Ladies. 153—624 a



Alfred Harrison. IMPORTANT CLEARING SALE A GREAT OPPOTRUNITY. ABSOLUTELY WITHOUT RESERVE. THURSDAY, 20TH MAY. 12 o’clock Sharp. ALFRED HARRISON has received instructions from the Trustee in the Estate of Henry Thomas, of Ashton, to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT THE TINWALD SALE YARDS, on the above date, the following VALUABLE STOCK AND IMPLE MENTS : 1 Draught HORSE, 1 REAPER and * “Captain” BINDER —by 1 Draught MARE, M'Cormick “Blossom” Fraught FILLY, 1 DRAY “ Jessie ” X J D.F. PLOUGH J Set HARROWS HARNESS. &c. Also, At the same time and place, under in structions from Mr. Hugh Donaldson, ABSOLUTELY WITHOUT RESERVE, 9 Draught MARES O FOALS £ in foal 0 3 1 „ GELDINGS „ COLT, broken to harness U DAIRY COWS —really good Q HEIFERS LA 2 Hack MARES jg CALVES 1 Light Draught "li BULL—well bred FILLY, rising 2 years PIGS Etc., etc. WITHOUT RESERVE, AT THE TIN WALD SALE YARDS. THURSDAY, 20th MAY. 12 to the minute. ALFRED HARRISON, 853 g Auctioneer. Robert Wilkin and Co.



FRIDAY, 21st MAY. ROXBURGH ESTATE. FOR SALE. By Order of the Mortgagees. Messrs. Robert wilkin & CO., by instructions from the Mortgagees, will offer for sale, by Public Auction, at the NEW ZEALAND WOOL STORES, Hereford Street, Christchurch, ON FRIDAY, 21st INSTANT, At 2 o’clock, All that Valuable Freehold Farm, Situated in the Ashburton District, Containing ACRES and being R.S. 16638,19904, and 19905, as now in the occupation of Mr. Ben Ede. ROBERT WILKIN & CO., 439c-857g Auctioneers.



Public Notices. LAND. LAND. ESSRS. POYNTZ & CO. have received instructions to OFFER FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY, AN UNIMPROVED FARM of 400 Acres, in one or two lots. The land is of fair quality and situated within four milesj of a RaihvayJ Station", on the mainline 197 g



GRAIN. M ESSRS. ROYSE, STEAD, & CO. are prepared to PURCHASE GRAIN or to make ADVANCES ON GRAIN consigned to them for sale or ship ment. C. PERCY COX, Agents for ROYSE, STEAD, & CO., 493 a Ashburton.



Edmiston, Gundry & Co. FOP. SALE, BY PRIVATE TREATY. THE undersigned have for sale by Private Treaty, the following Pro perties : R.S. 28216, 7,8, 9,' containing 686 acres, which will be sold in farms of 100 acres and upwards. This property is within 4 miles of Ashburton township, is very good land, and will be sold on very reasonable terms, viz, 10s. per acre cash and the balance at a low rate of interest on a term of years. 210 ACRES on Gould and Cameron’s run. This property is partly fenced with gorse fences. 128 ACRES at Chertsey, all securely fenced, and is at present sown with turnips. This property will be sold at a low price on easy terms. 125 ACRES at Grecnstreet, securely fenced with live fences, and sub divided, and a permanent stream of water. 285 ACRES at Greenstreet, to be sold or let on a purchasing clause in one or more blocks. This is excellent land, and laid down in English grass, and well watered with creeks. This would make a capital farm, and will be sold on very liberal terms. 210 ACRES close to the township of Ashburton, with good dwell ing-house, stable, granary, &c. This property will be let for a term of years at a low rent. 500 ACRES at Orari, in one or more blocks. 150 ACRES at Tinv aid. A capital farm, being all fenced and ready for cropping. There are three creeks running through this pro perty. 150 ACRES at Ashton. A well com pact farm, together with house, stables, &c. Price very low. 800 ACRES at Mount Possession. 1500 ACRES near the spread Eagle Hotel. T. S. No 879, Ashburton. T. S. 301, 302, Burnett-street, Ash burton. T.S. 247, Kermode Street, Ashbur ton. T. S. 182, 183, opposite Church, Tinwald, a bargain, &c. EDMISTON, GUNDRY, & GO., Auctioneers and Estate Agents. ■ Agents for the f OUTH BRITISH FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. Capital £1,000,000. Risks taken on all kinds of Property, Growing Ci’ops, Grain in Stack, Thresh ing Machines, &c. EDMISTON, GUNDRY, & CO., East Street. 106



J. E- Buchanan and Go. y. UNDER DISTRESS WARRANT. BY ORDER OF THE BAILIFF OF THE R.M. COURT. Messrs, j. e. buchanan & Co. have received instructions from the Bailiff of the R.M. Court, to sell by Public Auction, at his Rooms, Havelock street, ON TUESDAY, IStix INST., a YEARLING FOALS £) hJ- -<J M'SHERRY’S DRILL J Sundries. Sale at 2 p.m. J. E. BUCHANAN & CO. 464 c Auctioneers. T. Bullock. THE undersigned has the following PROPERTIES to LET with a pur chasing clause, or FOR SALE on liberal terms of payment— -1 A ACRES good WHEAT LAND, _L *J\j all ploughed and ready for cross ploughing for wheat ; situated about three miles from the township. Al°7 ACRES, near the above ; also good u • WHEAT LAND, ploughed once and ready for cross-ploughing. Kfh ACRES, partly improved, near Wins low. This will be sold very cheap, and on very liberal terms. TOWN PROPERTIES. T7ALUABLE BUSINESS SITE in Bur » nett Street, being T. S. 177, next the “ Mail” office. TDART of T..S. 139, Peter Street. This ~*U will be sold cheap, and on liberal terms. TO Railway Employes, Mechanics, and Others. —FOR SALE, cheap, Lot 78, situated on East Town Belt. Terms, £5 cash ; balance by monthly or quarterly payments. FOR SALE, Cheap, Dwelling-house of 7 rooms, situated on the East Belt, near the Parsonage—For particulars apply to T. Bullock. 453 c T. BULLOCK.



Business Notices. T. Pi, HODDEP & CO. HA YE much pleasure in announc ing to their friends and the public generally, that their stock of WINTER DRAPERY, MILLINERY, MEN’S AND BOYS’ CLOTHING, HATS AND HOSIERY, BOOTS AND SHOES, IS NOT TO BE SURPASSED FOR QUALITY AND ASSORTMENT, Each Department being replete with everything suitable for the season. JUST TO HAND— A Very Large Assortment of Melbourne Clothing, MADE ESPECIALLY TO ORDER. T. R. HODDER & CO. having been encouraged by their greatly increased trade in the Clotliing Department, have ENLARGED THEIR PREMISES, Enabling them to keep a Larger and More Varied Assortment. Tailoring In all branches by most experienced hands. SUITS, RIDING TROUSERS, HABITS, &c., made on the most im proved principle, at the shortest notice, and as cheap, or cheaper, than any house in Canterbury. T. R. HODDER and CO., seeking to Encourage Local Industries keep a well assorted stock of Kaiapoi, Roslyn, and Mosgiel Manufactured Goods. Boots and Shoes, Imported and Colonial make, from the best Christchurch and Dunedin Manufacturers. T. R. HODDER & CO., while not pro fessing to sell everything at COST PRICE, are prepared to meet EXISTING COM PETITION and to encourage all Cash Purchasers. An experience of twenty six years Colonial storekeeping has taught our Firm the value of a Cash Grocery Business, which they have found succeed so well in Ashburton since bringing down the prices of many leading commodities, which course they are still prepared to continue and show their preferring PROMPT CASH, rather than risk long credit with large profits. Ironmongery AND Crockeryware AT LOWEST PAYING RATES. Sole Agents for Singer’s Sewing Machines Sole Agents for Wanzer Sewing Machine. Agents for Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. T. R. HODDER & CO. 407 c



Public Notice. Ashburton steeplechase MEETING. SATURDAY, MAY 29th, 1880. List of Officers : President : E. G. Wright, Esq., M.H.R. Vice-President : W. C. Walker, Esq. Stewards : Mr. Hay T. Smith Mr. J. Hunt Mr. John Carter Mr. E. Saunders Mr. JL. E. Corsbie Mr. A. McLean Mr. R. Friedlander Mr. E. S. Coster Mr. Neil M‘Lean Dr. Ross Judge : Mr. M. Stitt. Starter : Mr. John Carter. Clerk of the Course: Mr. E. Saunders. Clerk of the Scales : Mr. E. F. Wright. Hon. Secretary : Mr. J. Wilkie. Hon. Treasurer : Mr. C. C. Fooks. llandicarper : Mr. 11. P. Lance. FIRST RACE TO START AT 12.30 P.M. 1. Ashburton Handicap Steeplechase, of 40 sovs., added to a sweepstakes of 2 sovs. each for acceptors ; over about 3 miles of fair hunting country ; nomination 2 sovs. 2. District Handicap of 20 sovs., added to a sweep of 2 sovs. for acceptors ; 2 miles ;• nomination 1 sov., for district horses only. 3. The Wakanui Stakes, of 20 sovs.; weight for age ; open to all horses ; 2 miles ; entrance 1 sov. 4. Farmers’ Steepecha.se, of 15 sovs.; about 1J miles ; weight for age ; en trance 1 sov.; for district horses only. 5. Hack Steeplechase, of 5 sovs.; 1 mile ; catch weights ; entrance 1 sov.; for district horses only. Rules and Regulations : The N.Z. Grand National Rules strictly adhered to, except where specified. A district horse shall mean a horse commonly resident in the County since March Ist, 1880, and the bona fide pro perty of the owner; and “ owner” shall mean a person or persons commonly resi dent in the County of Ashburton not less than six months previous to this meeting. The decision of the Stewards on all dis puted points shall be final. No protest will be received unless 2 sovs. be deposited, which shall be forfeited if the protest be considered frivolous. Nominations for the Handicaps to be sent to the Secretary at Quill’s Hotel not later than 9 p.m. on Thursday, May 20th. Weights will be declared on Tuesday, May 25th. Acceptances on night of general entry, Wednesday, May 26tli, at 8 p.m. All entries to state age, color, and name of the horse, and the colors of the rider. JAMES WILKIE, Hon. Sec. Ashburton Steeplechases.



Business Notices. LATEST STYLES FROM LONDON & PARIS. D CRAIGHEAD & CO., Mekchant Tailors, TANCRED STREET, (Next Orr & Co.) PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. 982a-445a PATRONISED BY ALL CLASSES. THE GREATEST DISCOVERY OF THE AGE.?; ninbe’s TRADE” j\j| MARK. PURE EXTRACT of KEROSINE WILL ‘NOT IGNITE IF| LAMP IS UPSET. Burns in any Kerosine Lamp ; gives a brighter light, lasts longer, is free from smell and free from danger. Sold by all respectable grocers and storekeepers throughout the colony. The next time you want Oil for your Lamp try a tin of “ Niner’s Extract.” Sold in pints, quarts, half-gallon and one-gallon tins. Wholesale and Retail Agents for the Ashburton District— ORR AND CO., Ashburton and Rakaia. 316c-735g PRACTICAL WATCH & CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. ' BOBT. MTJBBAY, MOORE STREET, BEACH ROAD, ASHBURTON, HAVING had over thirty years’ ex perience in some of the leading establishments in England and Scotland, trusts by good workmanship and atten tion to business to merit a share of the patronage of the inhabitants of Ashburton and County. A well-assorted stock of Watches, Clocks, Jewellery, Spectacles, &c. Watch Glasses and Keys, of best quality, fitted. All Watch and Clock Work and Jewel lery repairs executed on-the Premises. Specimens of Workmanship by R.M. shown in the window, AT MOORE STREET (Next Door to the Road Board Office), BEACH ROAD, ASHBURTON. 824g-429c HORSE BREAKING. THE undersigned is now prepared to Undertake the BREAKING of HORSES to double and single harness, also to saddle. Mr. Willcocks lias had a very consider able experience in Australia, and his success there as a Trainer is sufficient guarantee as to his ability. All orders to be left at the Coach Office, Commercial Hotel, Ashburton, or the Wheatsheaf Hotel, Wheatstone. 403c-816g GEO. WILLCOCKS.



NOTICE. WESTERFIELD MILL. TO FARMERS, BAKERS, & OTHERS. fJHE 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-79Gg REDUCTION IN THE PRICE OF BREAD. EDWARD TAYLOR has reduced the Price of his best Bread to sd. Cash at shop, and if delivered by cart, old. EDWARD TAYLOR, Saunders’ Buildings, 119 c ASHBURTON.



Business Notices. Dissolution OF Partnership. o- ORR AND CO., ~jp>EG to announce that they intend to DISSOLVE PARTNERSHIP on Ist SEPTEMBER. They will therefore, on Saturday, May Ist, offer the whole of their superior stock, amounting to over £20,000 worth of DRAPERY, IRONMONGERY, AND GROCERIES, AT COST PRICE. The reductions in price extends to every Department in our Business, And we trust our Customers will pay PROMPT CASH'DURING SALE. AllgGoods willjbe’pnarked in [plain? figures with Red Ink. All outstanding accounts must he paid at once so that partnership accounts may he adjusted. ORR & CO., ASHBURTON & RAKAIA April 24th, 1880. P.S.—A Large Shipment of Drapery Goods just opened up ex Pallala.



Guns! Guns! Guns! POWDER. SHOT. CAPS. JJj~AVE now on hand a very fine assortment of BREECHLOADING DOUBLE AND SINGLE-BARREL GUNS, And as these have been imported direct from the manufacturers, we are prepared to Sell at thermos! Reasonable Prices— From £2 10s5 to”£2s. ORR AND CO 199c-9



Business Notices. FURNITURE ! FURNITURE ! ! Made to Order by QHARLES gRAD ER, PRACTICAL CABINETMAKER, FURNITURE DEALER, &C. Chests of Drawers, 3ft. Gin. x 3ft. Gin., with five drawers, Price 70s. Scotch Chest of Drawers, with six drawers, ’rice £5 10s. Kitchen Clipboard, from 30s. Do. with Dresser, from 40s. Yenetian and other Blinds, Curtain Poles, Oxford and other Picture Frames made to order. Furniture repaired and renovated. GREAT SOUTH ROAD, TINWALD, Beyond Clark’s Grain Stores. For Sale, a Light Waggon, nearly new, in good order, Price £22. A good chance for anyone requiring a useful conveyance cheap. 346c-7470 HALLO! HALLO! QUILL AGAIN. REDUCTION IN PRICES. BOTTLED WINES & SPIRITS. T. QUILL, IEING the necessity of a Wholesale Bottling, Wine, and Spirit Store in Ashburton, has determined to supply that want, and therefore begs to submit the following list of Prices, every article guaranteed to be of the best and purest description. PRICE LIST. Brandy Flasks, 2s. and 4s. per flask. Fine Old Port, per Bottle, ss. and 6s. Superior old Dry Montelado, (old Sherry) 86. & 6s. Very old Scotch Whisky, per Bcttle ss. Fine old Irish Whisky, per Bottle, ss. Superior old Jamaca Rum, per Bottle, ss. Fine old Martelle’s Dark Brandy, per Bottle, ss. Hennessey’s Brandy, per Bottle, Gs. Superior Square Gin (J.D.K.Z.), per Bottle, 6s. Superior Old Tom (Swain Booth’s), per Bottle, ss. All other brands equally Reduced. QUILL’S Assorted Dozen of Best Wines and Spirits for £3 10s, containing— -3 bottles Brandy 2 ~ Port 2 ~ Rum 2 bottles Whisky 2 ~ Sherry 1 „ Old Tom (Ready packed, and forwarded to any part of the County on the shortest notice.) One trial will prove to Quill’s customers the quality of his taps. COMMENCING MONDAY, 26th APRIL. Open from 7 a.m to 6 p.m. d months. winter Note Address— T. QUILL’S, WHOLESALE BOTTLING STORES, Commercial Hotel, (Near Railway Station), Ashburton. 751g-336c DON’T! PLEASE! DON’T! STOP ! DO STOP ! S TOP before you give your next order for a Suit of Clothes. IF you want Style, Fit, and Quality, try the Undersigned. READ the following, then call and in spect the Goods. i YARDS READY ) T 0 h 350 CUT. ) JUST ARRIVED—The best Stock o Winter Cloths to be got for money SUPERIOR in quality to anything ev yet shown in Ashburton. ( SAMPLES 1 70 TO (SELECT FROM , 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., &e., &c. ALL and inspect this Splendid Assort ment before you order. OTTO: Small Profits and Quick Returns. Terms—Cash. TYLE and Finish second to none. jgCONOMY £1 Is. Cash for a Pair of Trousers £3 15s. Cash for a Tweed Suit. The Address is— G. J. F. LUBLOW, THE TAILORING DEPOT, Triangle, Ashburton, Between Post Office and Baldwin’s Central Hotel. 782g-390c Ball programme cards i very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, printed at the Herald Office, East street, near Railway Station. THE PENNY made the postal system of England a success. So has it made the Herald. Everybody buys the Herald,