THE STORY-TELLER.

THE DISRUPTION: A TALE OF TRYING TIMES. CHAPTER IV—continued. But she was building on sand from all points; for the marked attentions of Lady Baldwin and her daughter wore paid to Mr. Duncanson purely from a delicate appreciation of his diffidence of character, and a generous desire to make him feel at ease. Towards Mr. M‘Quir kie the ladies felt this to be unnecessary, as he bore the impress, both in look and manner, of concentrated self-sufficiency. Hence the evident difference of treatment which the students received, and which misled Mrs. Renshaw into such a wild goose chase of visionary speculations. On the cloth being removed, the con versation became more animated and general. Mr. Calmsough told some of his best stories, all overflowing with quiet humor and good nature. There was no bitterness or egotism in his observations, while he displayed a wide range of infor mation on many subjects, and an intimate knowledge of society in all he said. For a time he was the centre of attraction to every ear and eye in the company, the Laird himself being well pleased to be an attentive listener, and only throwing in a word now and then to encourage the venerable gentleman to proceed in the same delightful strain. As may be sup posed, most of Mr. Calmsough’s anec dotes and observations had a professional smack which clearly indicated his calling ; but otherwise it would not have been easy to discover that he was a clergyman, for he was entirely devoid of any affecta tion of any superior sanctity, and made no ostentation of devoutness. He had the felicitous faculty of seizing on the agree able and harmonious points of all sub jects, and insensibly brought the most apparently incongruous matters into unity. Not from any want of discern ment, but rather from amenity of temper, he fixed his regards on the good in all things, to the almost utter oblivion of the bad. It was a common remark that he had a blind side even to the Father of Evil, and could not see evil in others because he had so little, of it himself. Under his benign influence the conversa tion took a turn that was exceedingly agreeable to young Duncanson, and favored the only policy which he had made up his mind to follow on the pre sent occasion—namely, to avoid as much as possible controverted or controvertible points. This, however, did not suit Mr. M’Quirkie’s Views. He felt a strong desire to have the opportunity of distin guishing himself on debatable ground in the presence of Sir John, and displaying himself before the great man as an able casuist, certain always to arrive at safe conclusions. Accordingly he took the first opportunity which offered to raise a dispute with Mr. Calmsough on some point which led directly to an argument on the much-vexed Church question. No sooner had the conversation begun to take a controversial turn than the ladieß withdrew ; though for her own part Mr 3. Renshaw would much rather have perceiving clearly enough that the discussion might have important effects. The decks being cleared for action, Mr. M’Quirkie only ventured at first on a passing hit now and then to show his dexterity. He raised a question, and then carped a little at both sides, so as to leave the company in doubt as to his precise opinions on the subject in hand— which happened to be the veto. Mr. M’Quirkie seemed both to condemn and defend that most remarkable expedient, till Mr. Calmsough shook his head, and the Baronet impatiently inquired on what ground an exercise of ecclesiastical power could be defended which was at once at variance with the law of the land and an open spoilation of vested rights. M’Quirkie shuffled and tried to qualify Sir John’s decided condemnation, without directly impugning its justness. “The veto,” said he, “ is no doubt in itself bad ■in many respects—perhaps I may say in every respect —but it was forced on the Church as a matter of necessity.” “How so 1 ” inquired the Baronet, in a tone in which there was some mixture of displeasure as well as surprise, for the veto was an object of his special detesta tion.

“Why, for the reason,” replied M’Quirkie, “ the Dissenting bodies were fast becoming too strong for the Church, on account of their more popular constitu tion. It was neither practicable nor desirable to abolish patronage, but its most obnoxious features were softened to the public eye by the modification of the veto.”

“ I grant,’’said Sir John, ** that the en croachments and growing power of Dissent furnished a very strong reason for some change ; for ever since the Whigs were allowed to unsettle the constitution by their Parliamentary and Municipal Reform Bills, Dissent had been making most alarming strides. But the veto was calcu lated virtually to extinguish patronage altogether, and I can neither see the justice nor propriety of that. ” “ Strictly speaking, neither do I, Sir John,” replied the cunning parasite; “but then, Bir, you will please to observe that while the veto law infringes the privileges of individuals, it by no means confers the *' power of appointing ministers on the vul gar herd, but gives a kind of popiilar air to appointments, while it leaves the sub stantial and entire power in the hands of Church courts, which consists very much of the classes in whom patronage is vested, and who are entirely at one with them on constitutional and Conservative prin ciples.” “ Well, well,” said Sir John, “ there is a good deal of force in that view of the subject, It never strpek me in the same light before, but I admit there is reason ip it; I indeed, Your perception, Mr. M'Quirkie, of the danger of admitting the many-headed monster, called the % public, into any share of power pleases me particularly well, and I have great happiness in forming acquaintance with a young man of such decided talent and sound principles.” “ I have always,” said Mr. Calmsough, v “ been opposed to the veto, but I have never thought so uncharitably of those who were instrumental in its introduction as to suppose them capable of aiming at a deception, as Mr. M'Quirkie’s view of it seems to imply. No, no; Lord Mon crieff and those who supported his views were honest men, and certainly intended to render the Church of Scotland in reality, and not merely in appearance,

more popular in its constitution; and though I think they were mistaken in the means they used and the ends they aimed at, I believe they intended to give the people the power of choosing their own ministers. ”

“ And I,” said Jame 3 Duncanson, who now felt that it would be pusillanimous to refrain from expressing his sentiments — “ I believe that, though the Evangelical majority in the Assembly of 1834 were wrong as to the means, they were right in the object of giving to every congregation the choice of their own pastor. I may be mistaken, but my present opinion is, that the object aimed at in the veto must be secured in some shape before the Church of Scotland can regain her hold on public regard, or become as efficient as she ought to be.”

“I certainly,” said Sir John, “am very much inclined to see the Church made strong enough in some way to en able her to Keep ahead of Dissent ; for Dissent is nothiug but Democracy in the disguise of religion, and I confess lam terrified at the progress it is making ; but then we must take care how we set about meeting the evil, in case our measures, instead of preventing it, should make it worse. ” “In fact,” said M'Quirkie, “ we must take care, in battling with democracy with out the Church, that we do not make the Church itself democratic.” “ That’s it,” said Sir John, rubbing his hands complacently, “ that’s just the point. Let us do all we can against the democracy of Dissent, but let us have no democracy in the Church.” “ I have all my life long,” said Mr. Calmsough, “ been opposed to innova tions in the constitution of the Church even for the plausible object of purifying her and rendering her more efficient; because on considering her laws and privi leges, I perceive them to be so nicely bal anced that they could not be touched without producing mischief on one hand or injustice on the other. Far better, in my opinion were it that she should cease to be established, whenever her ancient constitution is found to be obsolete, than that it should be tampered with to har monise her with the popular humors of the passing day. But still more decided am I opposed to any changes in the Church for State purposes. When she is degraded to be the tool of mere State expediency or party influence, her glory is gone, and she is no longer the noble institution for which our fathers bled.”

“ But she has already,” interposed Mr. Duncanson, “ been degraded and driven from the old landmaiFs of her constitu tion. She must be restored to what she has been, before it be time for her friends to cease agitation and take up a defensive position. ” “ There may be two opinions on that point, my young friend,” said Mr. Calm sough mildly, and proceeded at some length to state his views regarding the various modifications which had been made from time to time in the constitu tion of the Church.

(To be continued—commenced on July 26.)

THE ASHBURTON HERALD, MONDAY, AUGUST 2, 1880.



When King Cetywayo put on his first pair of pantaloons, kindly presented him by the British Government, he murmured softly : “ Charity covereth a multitude of shins. ” —Boston Courier. i “And where was the man stabbed? asked an excited barrister of a physician. “ The man was stabbed about an inch and a half to the left of the median line, and about an inch above the umbilicus,” was the reply. “ Oh, thank you, sir, I under stand now ; but I thought it was near the town-hall. Student's Journal. Holloway’s Pills. —Important for the Delicate.—lt is difficult to determine which is the more trying to the human constitution—the damp, cold days of the autumn and winter, or the keen, dry, easterly winds of springs Throughout the seasons good health may be maintained by occasional doses of Holloway's Pills, which purify the blood and act as whole some stimulants to the skin, stomach, liver, bowels, and kidneys. This celebrated medicine needs but a fair trial to convince the ailing and desponding that it will restore and cheer them without danger, pain, or inconvenience, as by a timely recourse to them the first erring func aion'may be reclaimed, suffering may be soared and life saved.—Advt.



Business Notices. AGENTS FOE, THE SALE OF NEW BILLS, ACTS, AND OTHER GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS. THE following NEW BILLS intro duced. into Parliament can be ob tained at the Ashburton Guardian office : No. 21 Adulteration Prevention ~ 20 Aliens ~ 22 Animals Protection ~ 30 Bank and Bankers ~ 31 Bills of Exchange Procedure ~ 15 Brands and Branding 3 , 23 Building Societies ~ 33 Chattels Securities ~ 35 Corrupt Practices Prevention ~ 24 Cruelty to Animals ~ 25 Deaths by Accidents Compensa tion ~ 19 Dog Registration ~ 14 Fencing ~ 4 Fisheries „ 38 Hospitals and Charitable Insti tutions ~ 13 Impounding „ 26 Juries ~ 17 Licensing n 27 Marriage ~ 28 Married Women’s Property Pro tection ~ 32 Mercantile Law ~ 11 Native Land Court ~ 12 Native Land Sales ~ 34 Regulation of Elections ~ 45 Pharmacy ~ 42 Municipal Corporations Acts Amendment Also, Financial Statement, with Tables Estimates for 1880-81, in detail Roport of the Civil Service Commission. HCROWN LANDS GUIDE, No. 11., With Map of the North Island. WEEKS AND DIXON, Authorised Agent



Public Notices ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited for tlie follow ing WORKS : I.—Filter Basin at Belmont, near Methven 2.—Approaches to North Ashburton River Bridge, Pudding hill 3.—Approaches to Hinds River Bridge, Surveyor’s road. Plans and specifications can be seen at Council’s Office, Ashburton, and Tenders, addressed to the Chairman, to be sent in not later than 11 o’clock a.m. on WED NESDAY, 4th August next. By order, WILLIAM BAXTER, 700c-72g County Engineer. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. PAINTING FERRY HOUSE, EALING. TENDERS are invited for PAINTING the above-named FERRY HOUSE. Particulars on view at the Council Cham bers. Tenders, endorsed “ Painting Ferry House, Ealing,” addressed to the Chair man, will be received up to 11 a.m. on WEDNESDAY, the 4tli August next. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By order, F. MAIN W A RING. Clerk. Ashburton, July 31, 1880. 714 c EDUCATIONAL. IN retiring from my School Duties, I I beg to inform my friends and the public that I have DISPOSED OF my my interest in my SCHOOL to Mr. Buchanan, who will from this date re ceive Pupils on his own account. DAVID DAVIDSON. Concerning the above advertisement, I beg to say I can take a few more scholars, and shall be happy to receive the names of intending Pupils. JOHN EDGAR BUCHANAN. Ashburton, July 2Gih, 1880. 71g-701c



ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. METHVEN POUND. TYTOTICE is hereby given that a i\) Special Meeting of the above Council will take place immediately after the Ordinary Meeting on the 4th August, 1880, to confirm or otherwise the follow ing resolution:— By order, F. MaINWARING, Clerk. Ashburton, July 12, 1880. COPY OP RESOLUTION — Resolved that the charges of the Meth ven Pound be the same as those of the other Pounds under the control of this Council—viz.:— Chaeges for Driving Cattle. As per schedule C to “ Canterbury Trespass of Cattle Ordinance, 1872,” which are as fol low : For any number of cattle of any sort what soever not exceeding twenty-five in number, One Shilling for every mile, or fractional part of a mile, from the residence of the person driving such cattle, to the residence of the owner of the same, or to the pound. For any number exceeding twenty-five, 2s. per mile. For giving notice of detention of cattle : For every mile or part of a mile exceeding one furlong from the residence of the person giving such notice to the residence of the owner of the cattle, One Shilling, provided that in no|case shall the charge forso driving or for giving notice exceed the sum of Two Pounds. Pound Fees. For each Entire Horse above the age of twelve months ... ... For each Mare, Gelding, Colt, Filly, Foal, Mule, Ass, Goat, or Pig ... For each Bull above the age of twelve months For each Ox, Cow, Steer, Heifer, or Calf (first ten) For each Ox, Cow, Steer, Heifer, or Calf (above ten) ... For each Ox, Cow, Steer, Heifer, or Calf (above thirty) For each Ox, Cow, Steer, Heifer, 01- Calf (above fifty) ... For each Ram above the age of nine months ... For each Ewe, Wether, or Lamb (first twenty) For every Ewe, Wether, or Lamb (above twenty) For every Ewe, Wether, or Lamb (above one hundred) The above fees to lie paid for each day or part of a day during which the animal is kept in the Pound. X Charges for Food. For every Horse, Mare, Gelding, Mule, Ass, Colt, Filly, Foal, or Bull, Cow, Steer, Heifer, or Calf ... x o For every Sheep or Lamb ... ... O I For every Goat ... ... _ ... ... o 2 For every Boar, Sow, or Pig ... ... O 6 The above charges to be paid for each day or part of a day during which the animal is supplied with food and water by the pound keeper. Poundkeeper’s Fees for Giving Notice of Cattle Impounded. For giving notice to any owner, agent, or bailiff, within twenty miles of the pound— For every mile, or part of a mile, exceeding one furlong from the Pound to the residence of the owner of the cattle, is. For Posting a notice where the owner may not be known, or lives at a greater distance than twenty miles from the Pound, and has. |on agent or bailiff within that distance, is. 49G Business Notices. ■jjINYELOPES, NOT'EPAPER, EN VELOPES, NOTEPAPER.—The cheapest ever offered in Ashburton, at the Herald Office, Wholesale Stationery Depot, Saunders’ Buildings. FOOLSCAP Ledgers and Cash Books, Pocket Ledgers, Where is it ? Letter Books, Note, Letter, and Foolscap Papers, Envelopes, Court, Business, and Official Drawing and Tissue Paper. H. M. Jones, Stationery and Fancy Goods Depot, East Street and Baring Square.



Business Notices. “A THING OF BEAUTY IS A JOY FOR EYER.” FinHE advertiser wishes to remind the re 1. sidents of Ashburton Town and County that his Studio is open every day for the taking of Photographs, and that his 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. 73g-702c



LATEST STYLES FROM LONDON & PARIS. Craighead & Co., Merchant Tailors, TANORED STREET, (Next Orr & Co.) PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. 982a-445a NEW PROPRIETOR. CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, Havelock Street. mHE undersigned having taken the j 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. rnHOMAS rjpAYLOR, BAKER, PASTRYCOOK, AND CON FECTIONER. ALL ARTICLES GUARANTEED TO BE OE THE BEST QUALITY. Soiree, Picnic, and Wedding Parties supplied on the shortest notice. jBB- 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 BREAD ! BREAD ! Co-operative Bread and Biscuit Factory. Triangle, Wakanui Road, Ashburton. A. THIELE, BEGS to inform the public that he is now in a position to SUPPLY BEST BREAD, 6d. per 41b. loaf, unsur passed. Delivered daily to all parts of the Borough, also, Confectionery, &c. Mixed Biscuits reduced from Is. to Bd. per lb. Wedding Cakes made to Order. 9S6a-5700 NOTICE. WESTERFIELD MILL. TO FARMERS, BAKERS, & OTHERS. rjIHE 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-796g



Business Notices. W. WHITE CONFECTIONER AND BAKER, SAUNDERS* BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON, TRsEGS to announce that he has taken JD tlio 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, 41b. Loaf, 6d, Cash. W. WHITE, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS. 928g-550c



EVER FT'!' T’RCS. AND CO., CHEAP DRAPERS, HAYELOCK STREET, ASHBURTON. E. B. and Co. are now showing their TIN TER T\RAPERY, Comprising EVERY NOVELTY IN EACH DEPARTM ENT. NEW GOODS ARRIVING MONTHLY. 60oc



DAVIS’S Cheap FURNITURE AND BEDDING M A N U FACTORY, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. EVERY article Sold at Christchurch Prices and guaranteed best of material and -workmanship. | FUNERALS I CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED) W DAVIS. MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. 529 c DON’T PASS THIS BY !! STOP before you give your next order for a Suit of Clothes. IF you want Style, Fit, and Quality, try the Undersigned. EAD the following, then call and in spect the Goods. ( YARDS READY) R 500 -500 c7O TO CUT. JUST ARRIVED—The best Stock of Winter Cloths to be got for money SUPERIOR in quality to. anything ever yet shown in Ashburton. 70 SAMPLES 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,, Ac., . THIS IS THE MAN FOR {m MY MONEY. \\o> T& GO TO LU f. p - Triangle, 0 Between Post Office and Baldwin’s Central Hotel. CALL and inspect this Splendid Assort ment before you order. MOTTO : Small Profits and Quick Returns. Terms—Cash. Q 4 TYLE and Finish second to none. C £1 Is. Cash for a Pair ECONOMY ) of Trousers } £3 15s. Cash for a Tweed f Suit. 780g-390c ASHBURTON HAIRCUTTING ROOMS. REDUCED PRICES. E. A. GARNETT, Hairdresser, East Street, WILL REDUCE his PRICES from June 19th, in order to meet the times, as follows : GENTS HAIRCUTTING # BOYS’ haircutting, under 12 years 3d. 3d. SHAVING 3d< A large and well-assorted stock of Tobacco, Cigars, Perfumery, and Fancy Goods, at greatly reduced prices. Note the address — jm- E. A. GARNETT’S Old-Established Haircutting Rooms, East street, Ashburton. Agent for the sale of the Ashburton Guardian and Evening Herald. 565c-959g CHRISTCHURCH AGENCY. MR. GEORGE MAULE, is authorised to receive orders and accounts for the Ashburton Guardian and Evening Herald. All orders f>r Advertisements eft at his office, near Tattersall’s, will eceive prompt attention. 56g* WEEKS & DIXON.



Business Notices. CASH IN DEMAND AND CASH ON DEMAND AT T. R. IfOBDER ft COMPOS ASHBURTON, A REAL GENUINE CASH SALE OF Drapery, Clothing, Boots, Shoes, Sewing Machines, Crockeryware and General Merchandise. FOR ONE MONTH ONLY Commencing THURSDAY NEXT, JULY 22nd. T. R. H. and Co. deem it the most prudent Course under present circum stances to quickly clear off about £3,000 WORTH of their well bought and well selected Stock. The few quotations now made should convey to the public some idea of the IMMENSE REDUCTIONS in their different departments. OBSERVE THE PRICES!!! FOR NET CASH ONLY. Drapery, Winceys, 3fd. per yard to Is. 9d. Wide crisp Saxony Wincey, reduced from 10 Jfd. to 6fd, A lot of Dress Stuffs reduced from Is. to 6-Jd. All Wool Serges, Cloaking, &c., reduced from Is. 9d. to Is. §d. French Merino, Russel Cords, Persian Cords, Alpaccas, Cobourgs, Baratheas, &c., &c., all reduced Rochdale Flannels (our own importing from the Manufacturers), reduced from Is. Gd to Is. -gd. per yard Grey Calicos, fine and heavy, reduced from ss. 6d. to 4s. per dozen Super Wide Mexicans, reduced from 7od. per yard to 6d. Heavy Twilled Unbleached Sheeting, Is. 9d., reduced to Is. 4|d. Do. Do. White, reduced from Is. Bd. to Is. 2d. Colored Counterpanes, 3s. lid. Horrock’s Long Cloths, 4s. 7gd. per dozen The above Cotton Goods, splendid value, being old stock A large lot of Children’s Black Cloth Jackets, about half price, 4s. lid. to 10s. 9d. Women’s ditto, 13s. lid. to 485., about 30 per cent, reduction A lot of new Costumes, reduced from 30s. and 255. to 18s. lid. Colored Cotton Shirtings, reduced from 8g to sgd. per yard Crimean Shirting, reduced from Is. 2d. to Is. gd. per yard Men’s Colored Fancy Regatta Shirts, reduced from 3s. 6d. to Is. 9d. Men’s Strong Working Shirts, reduced from 3s. 6d to 2s. 6d. Felt Carpets, Is. 3d. per yard Hemp Druggetts Sg per yard White Blankets reduced from 15s. to 11s. 6d. Super. Whitneys, Kaiapoi, Roslyn, Grey, Blue, and Scarlet, equally reduced A large lot of Women’s Dressed and Rough Brown Stockings, worth Is. 2d., reduced to Bgd. per pair 60 dozen Plain, Striped, and Fancy Cotton and Merino, at and under cost price A splendid assortment of Millinery Hat 3, Bonnets, Feathers,' Flowers, Ribbons, Lace 3, Fancy Goods will be sold REGARDLESS OF COST. Berlin Wools, Is. 9d. quarter - pound packet ; outside colors, Is. 3d. per packet. Ladies’ Linen Cuffs and Collars reduced from Is. to 6gd. Clothing. 85 Men’s Tweed Suits from 275. 6d. Victorian Heavy All-wool Extra-finished Suits, reduced from £4 to £3, guaran teed Tweed and Doeskin Trousers from 7s. 9d. per pair A job lot ©f 50 pairs heavy Tweeds, original price, 16s. 6d. and 14s. 6d., all reduced to 10s. 9d. per pair Men’s Strong Tweed Coats from 15s. 9d. Men’s Blue Diagonal fast-color, 205.; Trousers and Vests, 18s. 6d. Men’s heavy Beaver Munster Coats, worth 425.; reduced to 295. 6d. Boys’ and Youths’ Clothing equal bargains Men’s Heavy Colonial Wool Socks, re duced from 2s. to Is. Bd. Men’s Heavy Colonial Wool Socks, re duced from 2s. 6d. to 2s. 2d. Men’s Wool Shirts, Drawers Tweed and Felt Hats, Tweeds, Doe skins, &c. —Bargains Boots and Shoes. A large lot bought from an overstocked market at LESS THAN ENGLISH COST PRICE. Ladies’ Kid, Elastic-side, Buttoned, and Lace, worth from 11s. 6d. to 14s. 6d., all at Bs. lid. per pair Ladies’ Strong Imitation Kid, 4s. lid. per pair Men’s Strong Elastic-side, 10s. 6d. Men’s best make Colonial Shooting, 15s. Gd. Men’s Heavy Water tights, 15s. 6d. Men’s Bluchers, Bs. 6d. Sewing Machines, Hand and Treadle, best makers, Wanzer, Wertheim, Singer’s (for which w T e are Sole Agents in Ashburton). Liberal Reductions on List Prices. Inspection invited of our prices and qualities of Groceries and Provisions, Crockery, Brushy,'are, Glassware, Hard ware, and Cutlery. Horse-covers, bast quality, 225. 6d. NOTICE. The w'hole stock clea recently-bought, and well-selected. No Patterns cut or Goods sent out on approbation during Sale. Net Cash only at the re-marked and greatly reduced prices at



Eamiston, Gundry & Co. TO RUN HOLDERS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS. * ESSRS. EDMISTON, GUNDRY & CO. have ON •I 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, &c. ALSO 500 TONS BEST NEWCASTLE COAL. We would draw special attention to our stock of BUILDERS’ IRONMONGERY FURNITURE, Ac., &c. AGENTS FOE JOEL’S CELEBRATED DUNEDIN BEER. In case, kilderkins, barrels, and hogsheads. All orders left at our office will be punctually attended to. LIBERAL DISCOUNT FOR CASH. EDMISTON, GUNDRY & CO. SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY (fire and marine). 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. rjIO LET FOR CROPPING, 150 Acres on the Wakanui Estate 200 „ FOR SALE OR TO LET, WITH A PURCHASING CLAUSE, 439 Acres, all fenced, ana pai*tly 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 Thi-ee Miles from the Town of Ashburton. Near the above, and adjoining Mr. George Aston’s . About Six Miles from Ash burton. 266 220 SCO 50 65 150 2SO 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 >j ~ 87, (Lot) Mayo’s Block. 78, (Lot) with Dwelling-house of Seven Rooms, near the Parsonage, East Town Belt. Lots 503, 504, 509, 510, Tinwald, con taining One Acre. TO LET, INE of those Newly Erected COT TAGES in Tancred Street, near Mr. Anstee’s Private Hotel. 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. Also, Cottage, near the above, lately occupied by Mr. H. J. Edwards. 571 c T. BULLOCK. Business Notices IN BANKRUPTCY. WEEKS & DIXON have on Sal* a their Office, East Street North, PROOFS OF DEBT FORMS, FORMS OF AFFIDAVIT. Also, — FORMS, of TO LET and FOR SALE.