Abdul Rahman’s Troops. It is announced that no information has reached the Government regarding the report published by the Standard of defections from Abdul Rahman’s troops to the ranks of Yakoob Khan and Ayoub Khan. The Australian Cricketers. The cricket match, Australians v. Eighteen of Stockport, was resumed to day. The former continued their first innings, which closed for 75 (sic) runs. The Home team then went in for their second innings, and scored 163. The Australians went to the wickets for their second innings, and when the stumps were ’drawn for the day had made 30 runs, without the loss of a rricket. Jarvis had to retire hurt when he had scored six. Aug. 28. The match between the Australians and Eighteen of Stockport, at Stockport, was concluded to-day, when the latter won the match by 118 runs. V . .... - Ayoub Khan. -1: -n r n - CALCUTTA, Aug. 27. According to the latest news from Can dahar,Ayoub Khan has withdrawn his force to. a position eight miles to the west of. the citadel, and has _ thus virtually raised the siege. It is believed that this is due to General Robert’s advance towards Candaliar.

It now transpires that the news received to-day regarding, the mutiny, among the troops of the Khan of Khelat is greatly exaggerated. .

AUSTRALIAN.

(By cable from Reuter's Agency.) Discounting the Future. . '.‘ ’ Melbotjrise, Aug. 28. The Government intend to issue Treasury Bills to enable them to forestall the revenue.

NEW ZEALAND.

(Per Press Association.) Selling Spirits to Natives. Tatjranga, Aug. 30.

An important case of selling spirits to natives in outlying districts was heard at Ohinemutu under the Act, 1879. Inspec tor Emerson , conducted the , case, and proved that A. Rigby,: storekeeper, at Tauranga, sold the natives fifteen gallons of rum, to be delivered at Ohinemutu. The r Magistrate gave a decision in favor of the defendant, upon the ground that the rum was purchased at Tauranga, which was not an outlying district, and Rigby, as carrier, was not liable-.. It is .now under stood, by the natives that they can pur chase spirits in any town in the North Island and have it delivered in an outly ing district in any quantity. Inspector Emerson intends, at the licensing meeting, to object to all wholesale licenses in the Tauranga district, consequent on the late decision. 1

Sir Hercules Robinson on New Zealand.

[by telegraph.]

Wellington, Aug. 30.

At a dinner given by Sir W. Fitzher bert, in the Council Chamber, on Satur day night, Mb Excellency, in replying to a toast, said Jhat had he been at; liberty to consult his own inclinations, he should have stayed here. He had told his Eng lish friends he was pleased with the climate and people, and that he should like to settle here after he retired into private life. Expecting, as he had, to re main in New Zealand for the full term, he had made private arrange ments that would have identified hi.m with the interests and amusements of the country. He regretted leaving this country, which he said, was of surprising interest. It had an. unrivalled climate, unsurpassed soil, vast mineral resources, and a most favorable geographical position; but the administration here had not always been above criticism. The re sources of the country were so vast that it could not go wrong eventually. In pro portion to population, New Zealand was more in debt than any other country. As a parting advice, he would urge New Zealand to rest content with her present pre-eminence in indebtedness; they should not gb to the extremity of the last straw, or. the result would be disastrous. They were very fortunate in getting so able an administrator as Sir A. Gordon. He was a. most conscientious, able, high-minded man, and a better could not be found.

THE STORY-TELLER.

THE DISRUPTION: A TALE OF TRYING TIMES:

CHAPTER XlV.— continued.

“ I shall have them all arranged in the order in which they will be wanted. Such as here now—Census of Ireland, Statistics of the Linen Trade, and Sketch of a Scheme, &c. That’s a simple enough matter. There the papers lie, you see, and the first I shall ask for will be this ; the second that one; and so forth. But you must manage all this in silence, for it would liever do to let that Scotchified tongue of yours be heard in such company. Well, then, supposing all preliminaries over, and you, Mr. Duncanson, the Pre mier in the attitude of profound atten tion, I shall commence thus.” (Here Mr. Bacon stood at his full height, and assumed a pompous senatorial air. After a few coughs he proceeded)— “ Honored Sir, the high position you hold in the Government of the country induces me to lay before you some views which I deem of vital importance to the public welfare. Various subjects of national policy have deeply engaged my attention, but none more than the affairs of Ireland, and it is to this sub ject that I wish to draw your attention. I go at once to the point, and say there can be no peace for that unhappy country, nor safety for the rest of the empire, till the popular influence of Daniel o‘Connell be destroyed. _ You will no doubt, sir, agree with me in this Opinion, and it may have perhaps ,occurred to you before; but how to effect such an object must, I presume, appear to you a very serious difficulty.

In fact, you may naturally think it an insumountable one, for nothing but a master-stroke of policy, such as is only struck once in an age, would be suffi cient for the purpose. But allow me to say, I can show you how it may be done. The idea is simple, like every other great idea ; indeed, its simplicity affords the surest gaurantee of its value. ■My expedient is this—give Daniel O'Connell a monopoly_ of the copper coinage of Ireland, similar to that conferred on William Wood in the reign of the first George. Give him this, and, my word for it, his popularity is gone for ever.” Robin Afleck was so tickled by the absurdity of the scene, that he took advantage of his rearward position to indulge in grimances, which almost overset Mr. Duncanson’s gravity. The latter, 'to conceal his inclination to laugh out-right, remarked in the char acter of Peel—

" But, perhaps, Mr. Bacon, O'Con nell, would not accept of such a privi lege.” ; _ ' "Well, sir, that is a very pertinent remark—-just what might be expected from Sir Robert. But hear how I will meet the objection—'lake it ! yes O’Connell would take it and make the most of it both in profit and infamy. His acceptance of the repeal rent is proof sufficient that he would; for the repeal rent is but a trifle compared to what he would make of the copper coinage. Wood was rendered odious by his mono poly, but not half so odious as O’Connell would make himself through the same privilege. There, sir, is the solution of your great difficulty with Ireland ! Let, but the Arch Agitator provide all the pence, half-pence, and farthings allowed to circulate in that country, and y° u would soon not need a regiment or a ship there, except to protect him and his accomplices from popular fury. He would deluge the country with brass half-pence for pence, brass farthings for half-pence, and brass buttons for far things, till the gorge of every Irishman —Catholic or Protestant—would rise against him, to see his ugly phiz on such a worthless coinage.”

"What, you would not let O’Connell put.his head on the coinage surely ?” " : “ Let him ! ay, I would compel him to do it. It should be a condition in his monopoly; for don’t you see, sir, the effect it would have in stirring up the people against him? Ah, Sir Robert, there’s a great deal of states manship in attending to points of that nature! .You have now before you an effectual plan for’crushing the power of this man ; and if you don’t adopt it, you will render yourself responsible for all the mischief he may yet accomplish. And depend upon it, sir, there is no other way of dealing with O’Connell.” At this point Mr. Bacon was inter rupted by the entrance of Neddie with a message. “ Please, sir,” said he,the broker is come.”

“ Oh, very well,” replied his master, “ show him in.”

Mr. Phelim Magraith, a broker . from the Cowgate, was accordingly ushered into the rcom

“ Well, Mr. Magraith, I have sent for you to see if you have any suits of court or fancy dresses that would fit this young gentleman and the boy there,” said Mr. Bacon, pointing to Robin Afleck and Neddie.

“ Indeed I have, plase yer honor,” said the broker, “ay and plenty ov’ern, for it’s not long agone since I bought a fine lot ov theatre togs from Mr. Murray. I have krimshon velvet caots all over with gould and silver lace; black velvet ones with spangles and yallew silk . linings ; green, blue, , and purple ones, with a power ov silk and trimmings about them ; cloaks, gownds, and mantles furred from top to bottom; and breeches ov all the colors ov the rainbow, and made ov everything from plush to buckskin.” “ And have you any cocked hats or Spanish beavers of a large and a small size ?” “ trowth I have, plase yer worship, and feathers with them too, if they’re wanted.” “I should wish to see the whole collection. Could you bring them all here ?” “ Maybe I could, but it would take some throuble. Does yer honor wish to buy them out-and-out ?” _ “ Oh, by no means. I only want to hire two suits for a few days.” “ Then couldn’t you just step down to the Cowgate and sec them ? Or if yer honor don’t wish to be seen agoing there, you might take a shay.” “ Ay, that’s the plan. Neddie, call a coach. I shall go down with you presently Mr. Magrath, and take Mr. Afleck and the boy with me. Mr. Duncanson, you may remain here till we return, and copy out, in a fair hand, my notes on the currency.” As Mr. Bacon was describing how this should be done, the coach came to the dooi, and he immediately drove off with his letinue to view the fancy toggery of Magrath. The premises occupied by this gentleman consisted of a front shop and extensive apart ments to the back, besides a flat or two above, all crammed to the door with moveables of every description. It was m one, of the upper rooms—as con fused as. any of the rest, but stocked with articles both i new and old, of a superior description, such as pictures, mirrors, carpetings, polished grates, pianos and other musical instru ments, cabinet and upholstery work, and a variety of well-bound books that Mr. Magrath had stowed away his cast-off theatre “ properties.” Here Mr. Bacon felt himself perfectly at home. The chaotic

confusion which reigned around was completely to his taste; not the slight est trace could he perceive of the femi nine attempts at arrangement he so much detested. Everything was placed at random, and evidently seldom, if ever, removed or dusted. He sat down with an air of great satisfaction in a stuffed arm-chair, which might be called an easy one, had the seat not been heaped with hearth rugs and a set or two of fire-irons. These, however, gave Mr. Bacon so little concern that he did not think it worth while to re move them. The box of a defunct friendly society stood under a huge pile of miscellaneous articles, and from this repository, as soon as he had uncovered it, Mr. Magrath produced the " tog gery.” The filst article exhibited was a Spanish doublet, slashed with red, such as might have graced Pizarro. The next a close-fitting coat of Lincoln green, laced with silver at the cuffs and lappels. Then came a military scarlet coat with tarnished epaulettes ; and afterwards such a variety of showy apparel that it would be tedious to enumerate the various articles. Mr. Bacon caused Robin and Neddie to try on many things before he could make a choice, and Robin, in his usual blunt way, suggested that it would not be amiss for Neddie to " try on a clean sark.” This motion, however, fell to the ground for want of a seconder, and at length an entire suit of outer clothing was selected both for page and secretary. Robin renewed his solemn protest against the pea green coat and yellow breeches, and was therefore accommodated with a more sober-colored suit—a crow-black, silver-laced coat, with inexpressibles to match, a plum-colored figured silk vest, French white silk stockings, and a short Spanish cloak, trimmed with squirrel fur. He was also furnished with a cocked hat, once the property of a deceased magistrate, whose head was so enormous that the chapeau had been made expressly for him, and none of his successors could wear it; but it fitted Robin to a hair. When, thus attired, he viewed himself in a dressing glass which stood near him, his sense of the ridiculous was fairly mastered by his vanity. He lost control of his features altogether, and his mouth being particularly unmanageable, he could not prevent it from relaxing into a silly smile, which he was thankful Jean Brown was not there to see.

(To be continued —commenced on July 2 6,)

THE ASHBURTON HERALD; MONDAY, AUGUST 30, 1880.



Holloway's Ointment and Pills.— Diseases of the skin, ringworm, scurvy, jaundice, scrofula or king’s evil,sore heads, and the most inveterate skin disease to which the human frame is subject, cannot be treated with a more safe and certain remedy than Holloway’s Ointment and Pills, which act so perculiarly on the constitution and so purify the -blood, that these diseases are at once eradicated from the system, and a lasting cure obtained. They are equally efficacious in the cure of tumors, burns, scalds, glandular swellings, ulcerous wounds, rheumatism, contracted and stiff joints. These medicines operate mildly and surely. The cures effected by them are not temporary or apparent only, but complete and permanent.



Business Notice. 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 stool? 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, Tancred Street, ASHBURTON. 740 c



Business Notices. LATEST STYLES FROM LONDON & PARIS. Craighead <& Co., Merchant Tailors, TANCRED STREET, (Next Orr & Co.) PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. 982a-440G W. WHITE, CONFECTIONER AND BAKER, saunders’ buildings, Ashburton, BEGS to announce that he has 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, 4lb. Loaf, 6d. Cash. W. WHITE, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS. 928g-550c



STOP before you give your next order for a Suit of Clothes. IP you want Style, Fit, and Quality, try the Undersigned. 5001 PAD the following, then call and in spect the Goods. ( YARDS READY ) T 0 fSOO CUT. } UST ARRIVED—The best Stock of Winter Cloths to be got for money SUPERIOR in quality to anything ever yet shown in Ashburton. 7 OsAMPLES 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, &e., &c. , THIS IS THE MAN FOR ym MY MONEY. \OT "fa' GO TO b\oy Tkiangle Between Post Office and Baldwin’s Central Hotel. c ALL and inspect this Splendid Assort ment before you order. [OTTO : Small Profits and Quick Returns. Terms —Cash. s TYLE and Finish second to none. ( £1 Is. Cash for a Pair ECONOMY; of Trousers l ) £3 15s. Cash for a Tweed ( Suit. 780g-390c OG(J9 •sqprout joj .mtdoj tit ploq qaoAV py ‘CJO9JIS jprj eq} qv qj&i gq oq stop jo py •sapsa apeaopoui ifj9A qv OUIJTIYHdSY jo J bjo P jo O ds[vq o| paxedaad sr AEFKIV'HH SHKYA DNTLHYHdSY •AULSnaV AV3NE



i i A 3 SIHIL SSYd d t MO<I NOTICE. WESTERFIELD MILL. TO FARMERS, BAKERS, & OTHERS. fJIHE Westerfield Mill is now in fall 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 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, &c., 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. 636c-15a



Business Notices. 18 8 0. SPRING & SUMMER DRAPERY. EYEPETT BROS. & CO., Havelock Street, Ashburton, will make their first GRAND DISPAY OF SUMMER DRAPERY, . ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 27TH, at half-past 7 in the evening. The Summer Stock is entirely new and comprises all the novelties. TERMS—STRICTLY CASH. EVERETT BROS. & CO., HAVELOCK STREET. 505 c



“A THING OF BEAUTY IS A JOY FOR EVER.” 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 liis 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. 730-702



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. rp H O M A S BAKER, PASTRYCOOK, AND CON FECTIONER. ALL ARTICLES GUARANTEED TO BE OF THE BEST QUALITY. Soiree, Picnic, and Wedding Parties supplied on the shortest notice. pS* 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 rjl A Y L O R ,



ANNUAL Clearing Sale!!! or WINTER GOODS. WILLIAM GAVIN, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. CHEAP SALE OF Winter Drapery, AT GREALY REDUCED RATES, TO SUIT THE TIMES. BARGAINS!!! 721 c BOOTS ! BOOTS !! BOOTS !! ! THE GOOD TIMES ARB COME AT LAST. GmRICKETT intends SELLING t I CHEAPER than ever— One Month Only. All Children’s work equally Cheap. All our OWN MAKE REDUCED in PRICE. THAT’S WHATS THE MATTER. G. TRICKETT, NEXT QRK AND CO. ’S., ASHBURTON. 780 c



Business Notices. T. R. HODDER & COMPANY



Hodder’s First Grand Display OF NEW SPRING AND SUMMER DRAPERY AND MILLINERY ON WEDNESDAY NEXT.



HODDER’S



Edmiston, Gundry & Co. , TO RUN HOLDERS, 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, Ac. ALSO ' 500 TONS BEST NEWCASTLE COAL. y We would draw special attention to our stock of BUILDERS’ IRONMONGERY FURNITURE, Ac., Ac. AGENTS FOR JOEL’S CELEBRATED DUNEDIN BEER. ' In case, kilderkins, barrels, and hogsheads. All orders left at our office will bo punctually attended to. LIBERAL DISCOUNT FOR CASH. EDMISTON, GUNDRY & CO. SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY (fire and marine). a 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 1849. 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. ITIOR 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 consist of a comfortable Five-roomed Cottage, Stable, Stockyard, &c., &c. 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. 266 220 360 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. TO LET, 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. Apply, 571 c T. BULLOCK. 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, aud 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