MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close at the Ashburton Post Office, a 3 follows For Christchurch and North at 5.30 a. m. 10 a.m., and 5 p.m., daily. For Chertsey Rakaia, &c., at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily. For Dunedin, Tinwald, Winslow, Hmds, Coldstream, Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, and Geraldine, at 10 a.m. daily. For Temuka, Timaru, and. South at 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. daily. For Greenstreeb, Ashburton Forks, Mount Somers, and Ashburton Gorge, on Tuesdays and Fridays, at 10.30 a m. For Ashton, Waterton, and Longbeach, at 3M5 p.m. daily. For Wakanui, Elgin, and Seafield, on Tuesdays and Fridays, at 6 a. m.

Mails arrive at the Ashburton Post Office From Christchurch at' 10.25 a. m., 4.35 p.m., and 7.50 p.m. _ From Chertsey, Rakaia, &c. at 10.25 a. m. daily. From Dunedin and intermediate places at 5.35 p.m. daily. Fr*m Temuka and Timaru at 10.15 a.m. and 5.35 p.m. daily. ‘ From- Greens fcreet, Ashburton Forks, Mount Somers, and Ashburton Gorge on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 3 p.m. From Ashton, Waterton, and Long beach at 10 a. m. daily.. _ From Wakanui, Elgin, and Seafield on Tuesdays and Fridays at 2.30 p.m.

W. St. G. Douglas, Postmaster.

The Ashburton Herald AND Borough and County Advertiser (With Which is incorporated the “Evening Echo”). TUESDAY, AUGUST 31, 1880. The Railway Men and the Ten Per Cent.

By a telegram received from Dunedin we learn that a threatening strike among the railway wages men has been averted through a judicious reply made to the deputation who waited upon Mr. ConyeYs. He told them that the in tended teajper cent, reduction of pay did not apply to wages men, but was intended to be the basis only of a

general revision of the scale of wages which would have the effect of estab lishing an equitable and practical system of remuneration. Of this revision, and its bringing into force, due notice would be given In consequence of this reassuring reply the agitation that had arisen amongst the men will now be abandoned.

The Borough Council Election.

It was with no small degree of pleasure that we read the list of nomi nations to-day for the vacancies in the Borough Council, and noted that two new names appeared thereon —of men whose consent to stand for election ought to be enough to secure their re turn. Those two new names are those of Dr. Trevor and Mr. John Orr. Of the Doctor’s abilities and qualifications it is almost unnecessary to speak, he has been so long before an approving pub lic that we look upon his return as cer tain to a public body that could do verv well with some new blood, and would not suffer any in dignity by the addition to its numbers of men com manding personally the respect ot the community. Such respect is univer sally accorded to Dr. Trevor and Mr. John Orr, than whom we know no two men in the township better able to turn clear business intellects upon the work that comes to the hand of our local par liament, nor two more likely to help the doing of that work with the maxi mum of common sense and the mini mum of frothy talk. We feel assured that the new candidates’ seats are certain, and we know that they will command the votes of every burgess, who wishes the Council’s deliberative powers strengthened and its general tone elevated. Mr. Weymouth Roberts, we are glad to see,. has con sented again to stand. His advice has always been sound and practical. Valuing bis own time highly he was prepared to allow the other members to value theirs at an equally high standard, and therefore he never, wasted his fellows’ time with idle, pointless, or ill-tempered speeches that neither en lighten nor entertain, but often enkindle unnecessary rancour. It was because of Mr. Roberts’ genuine honesty, good judgment, and quiet un assuming modesty that he secured the seat he has just vacated, and since the declaration of the municipality we know nothing he has done to forfeit the good opinion of the ratepayers. Of Messrs. St. Hill and Ivess, we have only to say that they are persevering warriors in the political arena, and do not want friends, if we may judge from the requisitions they have published, which, after giving the names of a dozen or so signatories, wind up.with a grand line .“ and about fifty others.”

Postal Improvement.—A wise alteration has been made in the local postal arrange ments. A mail is now despatched from Rakaia. to Ashburton by the last train, and Rakaia and Methven letter’s, that could not previously be despatched after the afternoon train, are now forwarded the same evening.

The Nominations. —To-day the no minations for the Council’s vacancies were received by the returning officer, Mr. Braddell, as follows : Joseph Hess —Nominated by Messrs. St. Hill and Bird. John Orr —Nominated by Messrs. W. Spar row aud W. R. Boyle. Weymouth Roberts— Nomi nated by Messrs.

James Bradley and George St. Hill. George St. Hill —Nominated by W. R.

Sheniman and S. .13. Nelson. James Ebenezer Trevor—Nominated by Messrs. John Orr and Rudolf FriedlanGer. The election takes place on the 9th of Sep tember.

Mr. A. LeGraND Campbell. —The Nelson Colonist learns that Mr. A. Le- Grand Campbell, R.M. and Warden at Collingwood, is to retire from his position on a pension, his judicial duties falling for discharge upon the Nelson Magistrate. Mr. LeGrand Campbell, who was the ft.M. at Ashburton just before Mr. Guinness, filled a multiplicity of small offices at Collingwood—such as Post master, Collector of Customs, Registrar, Ac., and these are now to be discharged by a junior Clerk, who can be spared from Nelson. The newpolicy of retrench ment is the blast before which our late R.M. has had to succumb.

“ Cranmer and His Times. ”—Notwith standing the very disagreeable state of the weather last evening, the Town Hall was comfortably filled with an attentive and intelligent audience met together for the purpose of hearing a lecture from the Rev. D. M‘.Kee, on “ Cranmer and his times.” It has often been deplored that lectures are very rarely well attended, or the efforts of lecturers appreciated, but the attendance at the hall last evening, and the frequent outbursts of applause, certainly ought to disabuse the minds of. any who are sceptical as to the attractive ness of a lecture when the subject is popular and in the hands of an able man; The fame of the Rev. D. M‘Kee . had certainly preceded his visit to Ashburton, but those who listened to him, both on Sunday and last evening, had to confess that “ half had not been told them.” The rev. lecturer handled his somewhat difficult subject with much skill,' taking for his groundwork Macaulay’s, Froude’s, and Tennyson’s descriptions of the times in which Cranmer lived. The lecture, which bristled with wit and cutting irony, took nearly two hours in its delivery. There was, however, not the slightest weariness manifested, but on the contrary, a feeling akin to a longing for a second edition. In concluding, the rev. lecturer gave the one-sided view that Macaulay took of Cranmor’s character as compared with the more lenient and impartial opinion of Fronde, winding up with the confession of Cranmer, as given by the Poet Laureate. The choir of the Presby terian Church added to the evening’s enjoyment by rendering several anthems, the .'■harmonium being, handled by Mr. Stott. Votes of thanks to the lecturer and the choir terminated the proceedings.

The Altered Time Table. To morrow the altered time table already advertised comes in force.

The Masonic Hall.— Tenders are in vited for fencing the section on which the Masonic Hall stands.

To-Night’s Lecture. During the evening, at the lecture to-night by Mr. O’Reilly, the brothers George and Her man Morris will vary the proceedings by violin and piano contributions. The Borough’s Subsidies.— Regarding the £ for £ subsidies that are looked upon as lost to the borough, it appears that there is some hope for at least a portion of them being recovered. If it can be proved that the rates were levied within six months of the time prescribed bv the Act, it is probable that the Borough s claim will be recognised. The Financial Arrangements Act agreed to by the House yesterday will give the Borough at least 7s. 6d. in the £ on the assessment for the present year. Trotting. —Mr. M‘Rae’s mare “ Polly ’ carrying Charles Physick, tried conclu sions yesterday afternoon with Mr. Oc tavius D'gby’s horse “ Bijou,” ridden by the owner. The course was over three miles of Graham’s road, and the stakes were L2O. “ Polly ” did her work like a lady, and won by thirty yards, retrieving laurels lost to ‘‘Bijou’’ some time ago. There was a large number of people about watching the event. Mr. Physick is pre pared to back “ Polly ” for another LlO or L2O to trot three miles on the racecourse against “Bijou.” The time yesterday, unfortunately was not taken. The Unemployed. —Recently the con tractors for the Tapanui railway (says the Otago Daily Times) advertised for a num ber of men to fill gravel ballast .into rail way wagons at 7s. per day. They wanted 30 to 50 men in all, but only 15 accepted, employment. One man who applied, at the office in Dunedin refused to work under Bs. Gd.

The Late Mr. Ireland, M.H.R.— The late Mr. Ireland was an Irishman by birth, and a member of the Wesleyan denomination. The Tuapelcco Times states that the deceased very rarely spoke about his relatives, but he has been known to say that he had a daughter in the Home country, and it is believed that he has a brother in business in Sydney. The name “Ireland” was a name he himself had adopted : his real name was Ren wick.

Not Rinderpest. —The stockowners of Tokomairiro have been a good deal exer cised lately concerning a supposed case of rinderpest which is said to have occurred there. It appears that the animal infected had previously made an effort to swallow a turnip, hut partially failing in this a veterinary surgeon was called in, who pro nounced the case one of rinderpest. The cow died, and stockowners in the vicinity are somewhat scared at the probability of rinderpest breaking out in the district, but there is consolation to be derived from the hope that the disease may after all be one of “ turnip.” Color Blindness Mr. Murray, M.H.R., seems to get hold cf very queer questions to ask Government, and if he is not a very brilliant statesman he is at least a painstaking one. He last week asked whether there was any provision made for examining the guards and signal men on the railways for color blindness. The Minister for Public Works said an

examination was made recently, which showed that veiy few men were color blind, but the regulations of the depart ment now provided for the men being examined. It would be an awkward tiling for passengers were a signalman not to know the difference between one colored light and another. The Colony’s Wrecks.— From the annual report of the Marine Department, we learn that during the nine months ending the 30th June reports have been received of 48 Of these, 42 were on or near the coasts of the colony, 14, of 1979 tons, being total losses, 23, of 5,587 tons, partial losses, and 0 cases of loss of lives only. Seven lives were lost, viz., one each from the Augusta, Beautiful Star, Clematis, Elizabeth Firth, Sarah Pile, Shepherdess, and Stormbird. Of the five casualties reported as having occurred beyond the colony, one,- of 80 tons, was a total loss ; three, amounting to 567 tons, were partial losses; and one was a case of loss of life only—a man hav ing been washed overboard from the Rotomahana. One for Sir “ Samson.” —“iEgles” in the Australasian says :—“My friend ihe portrait painter has been engaged upon a memorial picture of one of the ablest administrators upon the roll of colonial governors. Now, Sir Samson’s friends were desirous that the portrait should represent his Excellency in all the splendour of official uniform, and that was a settled preliminary. But, prior to the first sitting, said his Excellency— ‘Now, Mr. F., you know I am attached to sport. Could not this be made some thing of a picture—horses running—the grand stand—a crowd of onlookers, &c. V 1 Just so, your Excellency —capital idea. Of course I shall paint you from behind --looking out of a window. ” There was no one more amused subsequently at his own proposal than Sir Samson.” It is not difficult to fathom this story.

The Fenian Outrage at Cork.—Tele grams to the Sydney papers say that great excitement lias been caused by a most dar ing and impudent outrage committed by a band of Fenians in Cork harbor. Par ticulars to hand show that a number of persons in boats stealthily boarded the ship Juno, then lying in Cork harbor, surprised the officers and crew, and secured everyone on board, including some Customs officers, before any effectual resistance could be offered The gang then proceeded to search the ship, and took thirty seven rifles, making off with their plunder. After landing they cut the telegraph wires, but information of the outrage soon reached the police au thorities, Avlio took prompt steps towards apprehending the offenders. Up to the (ire sent time (August 17)). six of the gang have been captured. Further particulars show that the depredators weio Fenians engaged in the work of obtaining arms for secret organisations, in anticipation of a rising. It is understood that this sudden and unexpected outbreak has been stimu lated by the intense feeling aroused by the rejection of the Irish Tenancy Com pensation Bill. The authorities have taken measures to suppress any further aggressive acts on the part of the malcon tents. The event has caused the most in tense surprise the United Kingdom,

‘« Bonnie Scotland. ” A tliree-year old colt, “ Bonnie Scotland,” that was shown at Oamaru last year by Mr. George Warnock, has been sold by that gentleman to Mr. John Macfarlane, of Kaitangata, for 450 guineas. A Disagreeable Woman.— According to a paragraph in LaFrance Medicate a woman, -whose name and address are pub lished, has just given birth to eight children, perfectly formed. They were enclosed in a sac, and had apparently perished from mutual pressure during their growth. The mother is reported as “ doing well.” Too Much Matrimony. —Thomas Dale, alias Jordan, ex-captain of the Canadian cricketers, owes his trouble to too much matrimony. He left a wife in England, when he went to America, but soon after he married a woman of Natchez, Miss The English wife followed him across the ocean, and had him arrested for bigamy,; but she consented, for pay, to his getting a divorce from her and marrying the Natchez wife over again. She assured him also she had obtained a promise from Sir Garnet Wolseley that he could visit England without danger of punishment for desertion. This representation seems to have been false. A Short Sermon. —Those who admire brief sermons will perhaps thinks the fol lowing one by a quiet Quakeress worthy of approbation : —“ Dear friends, there are three things which I very much won der at. The first is that children should be so foolish as to throw si ones, clubs, bricks, and sticks up into fruit trees to knock down fruit ; if they would let it alone it would fall itself. The second is that men should be so foolish as to go to and kill each other; if let alone they would die themselves. And the third and last thing that I wonder at is that young men should be so foolish as to go after the young women ; if they would stay at home, the young women -would come after them.

THE RAILWAY. MEN AND THE 10 PER CENT.

An Impending Strike Averted.

[by telegraph.] Dunedin, Aug. 31. At the railway employees’ meeting last night the deputation reported that Mr. Conyers had replied that the 10 per cent, reduction dil not apply to wages men. The reduction was not yet in force, and no all round .10 per cent reduction was intended, but instead a revision of the scale of wages on an equitable and practical system, of which due notice would be given when it was to be brought into operation. The meeting agreed to abandon the agita tion.

Witechora among the Natives.

[ISY TELEGRAPH.]

Auckland. Aug. 31

An extraordinary statement has been made by some natives in town. They say that a man named Hoani and his wife had been digging gum near Point Russell, i:i the Waikato. The wife took ill, and ulti mately died, but a story became current that she had been bewitched, or mainlined by her husband. The relations of the woman reside in the King country, and her two brothers came down for the pur pose of killing the man supposed to be possessed of such dreadful power. They found him quietly digging forjgum. He was working near a large hole, and the men killed him with a tomahawk, put him in the hole, and covered him up. They then returned to the King country, congratu lating themselves on having done the State some service by ridding New Zea land of a man who might be the death of anybody whenever he took it into his head. These are the facts, as stated by some natives in town yesterday, but pro bably it will not be thought worth while to enquire into the matter. It may be mentioned that Wirernu Rewiti, a well known Kaipara chief, is at present at Mechanics’ Bajq on his way to the King country. Bo has been ill for some time, and both he and his friends are convinced that he has been bewitched, ancl that his only chance of cure lies in a visit to a priest resident amongst the Kingites, who it is believed can remove the spell.

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE

{Per Reuter's Agency.) The Afghan War. Calcutta, Aug. 30.

Intelligence has been received here to day that Khelat-i-Ghilzai has been evacu ated, and the British troops which formed the garrison here have joined the reliev ing force under General Roberts, who has continued his march towards Candahar. News has also been received that the Pathan tribes who recently attacked the British garrison at Kachmadan, near the Bolan Pass, but were repulsed and severely punished, have now been disarmed by the force which was sent against them.

NEW ZEALAND.

(Per Press Association.) The Hinemoa. Auckland, Aug. 30. The Hinemoa arrived to-day with a number of members of the General Assembly. She has on board a detach ment of Constabulary for Taranaki. Eight Per Cent. The Thames Gas Company has de clared a dividend of eight per cent. Three Wives. A man named Geo. Henry Sheppeston, carter, is charged with using threatening language towards Mary Ann Sheppeston, otherwise Featon, who had been disturbed at the knowledge of the existence of a second wife. Sub-Inspector Pardy asked for a remand, stating that the police had discovered prisoner had three wives. The Fences. Hew Plymouth, Aug. 30.

Seventeen natives were brought in from camp last night. On reaching the gaol eight of the prisoners were liberated. One was a lad, a thorough young rascal; two were old men, and the remaining five between eighteen and twenty-three years of age. The natives discharged were told by the inspector that, if caught again, they would

be sent to Wellington and there turned adrift. The natives went to the Native Office, where bread was given them, and they have started for Parihaka this morn ing. The remaining nine prisoners were put in gaol.

Prospecting- Wellington', Aug. 30. Moore, a well known prospector, who has been prospecting in Nelson and Marlborough districts, has returned here. He brings several samples of alluvial quartz and cement gold, which he states were found in a locality where there is room for a large number of men. Pedestrianism. Wellington, Aug. 31. Only eleven entries have as yet been re ceived for the 24 hours’pedestrian match to be held here on the 30th and 11th pros. The principal are Brooks and Delaney, Dunedin ; Swan, Christchurch ; Webber, Wellington ; Nearey, Wan ganui ; and O’Connor, Timaru.

Parliamentary Notes.

(By Telegraph from our own Correspon dent. )

Wellington, Aug. 30. Mr. Pyke came up before a crowded House and galleries on Saturday night, preceded by the Sorgeant-at-Arms, and looking very seedy. He made something between an apology and an excuse, and was dismissed with a caution. The few members who are now keeping a House are all being sadly imposed upon, as Sir George has taken to stonewalling to the last, and after putting olf the sail ing of the Arawata for twelve hours, it is very doubtful if the members will be able to leave before Wednesday. If a quorum is not kept together to pass the Appropria tion Bill, it would necessitate calling the House together again. The more Sir G-. Grey’s tricks cost the country, the more he seems to enjoy them. At present the Opposition are stonewalling the railway Construction Bill introduced to divert the Waikato line from the Thames to Cam bridge, as recommended by the Railway Commissioners. Mr. Seddon is fortunately away, but Mr. Speight has kindly pro vided a twelve hours’ speech. It is an other of Mr. Oliver’s blunders, which Go vernment and their supporters are re luctantly voting for, driven by the wild ness of the Opposition.

GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

HOUSE or REPRESENTATIVES.

Monday, Aug. 30. AFTERNOON SITTING.

The House resumed at 2.30.

Replying to questions put it was stated that Government would, during the recess, consider the propriety of amending the Bankruptcy Bill so as to embody the recommendations of the joint committee on bankruptcy.—lf it would interfere with the revenue, Government would con sider the propriety of rearranging the Customs regulations so as to cause the weight of the smallest legal package of tobacco which can be taken out of the bond to be reduced from GOlbs. to 301b5., so as to meet the requirements of small dealers, such re-arrangement to include the reduction of the legal packages of cigars to 251bs. or 2,500 cigars.—Govern ment would consider during the recess, and most probably deal with the question next session, so as to be able to give effect to the recommendation of the Agricul tural Committee, that with the exception of that imported from Fiji, the same duty should he imposed upon imported maize as is imposed on other imported grain. Sir George Grey gave notice that he would move early next session that Go vernment having acquired an interest in any block of land, such becomes Crown land, so that Government can only dis pose of the public interest in it by allow ing the public openly to compete for same ; that Government, entering into such arrangements as in the Patotere Block, though iwo members of this House acted as paid agents of an Association, owning an interest equivalent to a vast sum of money, and composed of persons some of whom there is reason to believe have illegally dealt with public works, the Government is thus, whilst betraying a public trust, imperilling the independence of this House.

Mr. Beetliam gave notice that next session he would move that the previous Govern ment be censured for the payment of L3OO to Mr. Rees, as reported by the Public Accounts Committee.

Mr. Sheehan reprobated the conduct of members bringing down motions of this kind, more especially when it reflected upon the conduct of members who had no chance of freeing themselves from the implications made against them. The motion re Patetere should have been brought down earlier in the session, so as to have it disposed of during the present session. His own connection with Patetere block w r as easily explained. Government having intimated its intention of not proceeding with the purchase of these blocks,, he was then engaged, in his profession as a barrister, to complete the purchase of Patetere on behalf of clients, otherwise he was in no way in terested in the transaction.

Sir George Grey said he could not bring the motion earlier in consequence of the papers not having been brought down until lately. Sir William Fox spoke in support of the motion, and Messrs. Turnbull and Montgomery against it. Mi’. Whitaker said he was one of the members whose conduct was impugned by the motion. His connection with the purchase of the block was that of a barris ter, acting in the interests of his clients — nothing more. Mr. Beetliam said lie had been in duced to table the motion to counteract the effect of the one tabled by Sir George Grey. Mr. Hall said that while he. did not think that any alteration would be made in the absence of his colleague, the Native Minister, the Patetere Block would be further considered. Sir George Grey said that after that promise he would withdraw the notice of motion. Mr. Sheehan complained strongly of Sir George Grey’s action towards him in the matter, and the question dropped. The Hon. Mr. Oliver moved the second reading of the Railway Construction Bill, 18S0. Mr. Murray moved an amendment that it is inexpedient to construct lines such as

| those indicated by the schedule, at the sole cost of the colony. - . _ The debate was interrupted by the 5.30 adjournment.

EVENING SITTING. ~ The House resumed at 7-30. Mr- Speight resumed the debate on the Railway Construction Bill, which he op posed. The Hon. R. Oliver said that if mem bers, would consent to read the Bill a second time and with a view of bringing the session at once to a close, Government would not press it further this session. The Bill was read a second time.. The Hon. R. Oliver said that in accord ance with the promise he had made he did not intend proceeding with the Bill further. The House went into Committee on the Permanent Officers’ Salaries Bill. The Bill provides that there shall be deducted from salaries fixed and payable under the Permanent Act of the Assembly 10 per cent, for each month, commencing with August, 3-330, and ending with June, ISSI. The Act does not apply to salaries fixed by the Governor’s Salary and Allow | ance Act, 1573, or the Civil JList Amend ment Act, 1 or to the salaries of Judges of the Supreme Court, or to officers of both Houses of the General Assembly. The Bill was read a second time. \ In Committee, The Hon. W. Gisborne moved an amendment to make the reductions apply also to the Governor’s salary. The amendment was lost by 19 to 11. The Bill was reported, read a third time, and passed. The Public Works Appropriation Bill was introduced, read a first and second time, considered in committee, read a third time, and passed.

The Appropriation Bill was also passed through all its stages. Mr. Johnston desired to place on record a statement of the amount of monej 7 spent by the Roman Catholics of New Zealand on education, and the number of children attending their schools. They represented one-seventh of the community, and they, naturally, felt very sore at the way they were treated under the existing law. Mr. J. C. Brown complained that by the Representation Bill, two Taranaki districts, which did not together contain as many electors as his district, were to be given double representation. Mr. Macandrew protested against the late hours to which the House had been forced to sit, and against money being voted at such hours.

Mr. Montgomery gave a number of reasons for considering the result of the session as exceedingly unsatisfactory.'

Messrs. Barron and Thomson criticised - the work of the session at some length, the former stating that barren as the re sults had been, they would have been much more so but for the assistance given by the Opposition to pass the few measures that had gone through. The Hon. John Mall replied that there never was a session when discussion for the sake of discussion was indulged in as at present. The secret of the time being spent needlessly was that a more dis organised and disorderly set than the > Opposition had never been known in that House. The Opposition itself repudiated everything like a leader, and each man appeared to lead himself. The member for the Thames was one of those singular men who could not lead and would not follow. The Opposition had tried the member for the Thames, the member for Port Cb aimers, and as a last resource they had tried the member for Akaroa. -Dur ing the recess it would be the endeavor of the Government to remodel the Represen tation Bill, and base it on the soundest possible principle that could be obtained. They had adjusted the finance of the country—they had discussed the West Coast difficulty—and brought a number of r other measures before the country, the effect of which would yet he felt in. the legislation of the country. . At 1 a. m. the House was called, when no quorum was reported. There being no quorum, the Speaker left the chair, A but will resume at 2.30 p.m. to-day.

THE STORY-TELLER.

THE DISRUPTION: A TALE OF TRYING TIMES.

CHAPTER XIV — continued, -q Neddie was equipped in a more showy style, for he made no objection to the brightest hues. In a ! suit :in which, according to his master’s taste, pea-green and yellow predominated,;he looked not unlike some of: the gay plumaged specimens of the parrot tribe. ■ ' : • - !A

Though Mr. Bacon had resolved to appear at Court in his usual plain attire, lie could not resist the tempta tion, now that he had so much finery before him, of selecting for his own use a splendid, though somewhat faded, crimson velvet surtout, lined with silk and edged with ermine. It was an article in which mimic kings had trod the stage; and the sight of .himself arrayed in it elevated the vanity of our philosopher to the highest pitch of ex travagance. After strutting for some time up and down the floor like a peacock, and taking a peep of his. ap pearance in every mirror in the room as be passed, he came to the conclusion that it would be very proper for him to assume a little pageantry on [the im portant occasion which was at hand. “ Now then,” said he, “we shall move. I think, Mr. Magrath, we have got all we need from you.” “ Does your honour mane to return in the shay with them things on?” inquired the broker, not a little as tonished at his apparent intention doing so. “To be sure,” replied Mr, Bacon, “ it will just be as well since we have them on at any rate. Besides, I-wish?!? the young gentleman I left at my house to see us just as we are. He may have some improvement to propose.” Robin Afleck felt a little uneasy at this announcement, but raised no for mal objection, as he considered the absurd display might pass without much

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FOR SALE. A GOOD Brick Four-roomed HOUSE, with back kitchen, wash-house, and boiler, all' well finished and complete, good out-houses, and every convenience, Quarter-acre Section, nicely fenced, well cultivated, with a number of trees planted thereon; very cheap; can be had on terms. Also, Quarter-acre SECTION adjoining, well fenced. Full • particulars by applying to t» rr -nr » TT.....7.7 /\no. __ hnn_ “ P.H.W.,” Herald Office. 798 c EDUCATIONAL. ~ISS S. BARRATT, having taught IVI successfully in the colonies for the last four years, is anxious to join her sister in establishing a SCHOOL in Ash burton. It is Miss Barratt’s desire to im part to all entrusted to her care a THOROUGHLY GOOD GENERAL EDUCATION. i English, one guinea. Extra charges will be made for Music, French, and Drawing. ,-i. : - Apply to 639 c MISS BARRATT, Wills Street.



Miscellaneous. BOOTS! BOOTS! BOOTS ? To Meet the Times. G HAWKINS, the Cheap Boot and , Shoemaker, TINWALD (opposite the Post Office), has determined to CLEAR OUT his large and well-selected Stock at sweeping prices. Only one trial will convince the pnblic of the genuine cheapness of his Stock. His own make equally reduced. Come and see for your selves. 10* Note the address — C. HAWKINS, PRACTICAL BOOT & SHOEMAKER, Opposite the Post Office, Tinwald. connection with any other shop. 815 c mHE NATIONAL MUTUAL LIFE j_ ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRAL ASIA (LIMITED). Established 1869. Actuary and Secretary —J. M. Templeton, F.I.A. The MOST LIBERAL and EQUIT ABLE OFFICE for Life Assurance in the Australasian Colonies. The. best office for young men. Profits divided every three years. Offices in Melbourne, [ Sydney, Adelaide, Wellington, and Hobart Town. The New Zealand Branch—A LOCAL INSTITUTION, investing all moneys in the colony. Resident Secretary Thomas Swain, Temple Chambers, Featherston street, Wellington. ' Agent for the County of Ashburton — S. SAUNDERS (of the firm of Saunders Bros.), Ashburton. Note the name —The National Mutual. 1690-S2lc 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. A 1 or a Shilling cash. SOD FENCING. Tenders wanted for putting up two or three miles SOD FENCING, plough furrows. Tenders to be sent in by SATURDAY, 4th September. For particulars apply to DONALD M C LEAN, 827 c Lagmhor. TENDERS. WANTED, Tenders for ERECTING FENCE, &c. , at Masonic Hall, Ashburton. Plans and specifications to be seen at Messrs. Friedlander Bros.’ store. Tenders to be sent in on or before noon on THURSDAY, September 2nd. 825 c - HOTICE. ALL ACCOUNTS due to the Estate of JOSEPH WARD, Butcher, must be paid to Messrs PO YNTZ & CO., forth with, whose receipt will be a sufficient discharge. R. LANCASTER. 826 c Trustee.



NEW SADDLERY. &C„ &c. J. TAIT, & CO., PRACTICAL SADDLERS & HAR NESS MAKERS, Wills Street, Ashburton, (Next to Cookson’s Stables), HA YE recently opened up a Choice Assortment of First-Class Goods, comprising- Double and Single Harness Shaft and Leading Harness Saddles, English and Colonial Horse and Saddle Cloths Rugs and Waterproofs Bridles, Bits, Martingales Whips, Spurs, Gloves Brushes, Combs, &c., &c. From the best makers, which will be sold at most reasonable prices. Harness of every description made to order, or repaired on the shortest notice. J. TAIT AND CO., (Next Cooksom’s Stables), Opposite Railway Station Ashburton. 915 g



HOUSE FEED. OATS, BARLEY, &0., CRUSHED EVERY WEDNESDAY. JOSEPH CLARK, j 69g Tinwald. WM. ANDERSON, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Ashburton, YTAS always in STOCK a complete 11 assortment of every description of Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Saddlers’ Iron mongery, &c., imported direct from Eng land. Goods to order manufactured on the premises of the best Materials, and at the lowest rates. 11