THE STORY-TELLER.

A LOVE STOSY.

Continued.

Three or four weeks went in this pleas ant manner, when an arrival aroused Arthur Golding to a sense of “his goings on.” One day Burnet said— “ Golding, I’m sorry I shall have to leave you to-morrow ; but don’t let that hurry your departure. I’ve promised to look after some business for my father in Scotland, and must start at once. By the-bye, some cousins of ours are coming to-morrow, so you’ll be consoled for the loss of one in the family circle. I com mend Kate Burnet to your special at tention, she is a nice little girl. But I forgot; you’re taken up already with the magnificent Clara.” Next day the cousins arrived : the said Kate, her brother Edward, a lad of nine teen, and a mamma, a lady so aged and stiff-limbed that she seemed to have been excavated from some geological formation. . A very short space of intercourse with the new-comers taught Arthur Golding two important facts. The first was that the youth Edward was as hopelessly and insanely in love with Clara Wi'axall as a young man of his age generally is with somebody older than himself ; the second was that Kate Burnet was a pretty, gentle girl, whom it would be quite pos sible to like very much at first sight, and love very much ever after. And then hs fell suddenly and strangely in love with her. he could not tell how it happened, he could not reason on the matter at all ; he simply tumbled down a kind of amatory abyss, and came to con sciousness when he was at the bottom. He had not interchanged many words with her, and he had been flirting des perately until Clara; yet here he was at the end of it—all but engaged to Clara, and in love with Kate. He took himself to task severely, mentally shook himself, and metaphorically boxed his own ears for a senseless noodle. It was all to no pur pose. He did not like Clara a bit, and he loved Miss Burnet to adoration.

He watched that silly young Edward flutter round his goddess, and internally wished he could consign her, a human cargo, to Edward’s care, freight and imposts paid. „He was afraid of Clara now, afraid lest she should discover the true state of his heart. Not for himself he feared, but for Kate. He could not say what that passionate nature might dare against a successful rival. He would put an end to her hopes at all events by withdrawing himself. He had never declared his love ; it was only a mild flirtation, nothing more. Of what, then, could she complain ? It was a well-meant but a wrong-headed resolution, viewing the woman with whom he had to deal ; and again he blundered in trusting to his own nature. True, he could withdraw himself from Clara’s society, but it was not so easy to keep out of Kate’s way. The “ metal more attrac tive ” exerted a fatal influence over him. School himself how he would, he found himself irresitibly impelled to Kate’s side. He might have put an end to this conflict for ever by leaving Clevedown. He was a free agent, of course. But then what man in love is a free agent? Thus he lingered on, and the days sped by, and Clara Wraxall, he could see, was brooding over his altered manner. She had tried various little arts to win him back ; she had even endeavored to excite his jealousy by flirting with the infatuated Edward, transporting that youth to the seventh heaven, from which she soon pre cipitated him by comparing him disad vantageously with Mr. Golding. From that moment the young lover hated Arthur with a devouring, jealous hatred. Not altogether in idle purpose had she struck this chord in her young lover’s breast. For the slight which she felt Arthur had offered her had grown with brooding over it into an insult, and Clara was one of those women whom it is not safe to insult. She had already con ceived the wish to do him a sudden and deadly injury, for she knew she was sup planted. Once or twice the temptation had occured to her to wreak some evil on Kate, but she rejected that thought as impracticable. “It "would only turn his liking for her into love,” thought Clara, “ if he thought she had suffered for his sake. Besides, my quarrel is not with that poor doll, it is with him. I would rather he suffered if any one. ” And than, with a somewhat vague purpose, though it pointed to one end—namely, the design of dealing him a blow, though how or when she could not determine —she be thought herself of the plan to secure an instrument for herself and an enemy to Arthur in her young lover Edward. One morning the family were discussing over the breakfast table the particulars of a tragedy recorded in the newspapers. A woman of the lower order, stung by jealousy, had stabbed to the heart the mistress of her husband and had been put on her trial for murder. Mr. Burnet was laying down his opinion that the accused would escape with penal servitude, having received such strong provocation. “She was a fool” burst out Clara, her eyes lighting ; “ she should have killed her husband ; that would have been the fuller revenge. Did she think to hurt him by destroying his paramour ? _ Why, even though she had done it with im punity, what would have been the result? That he would have forgotten his loss in a month and taken another. It is the na ture of men to sin, and to wrong, and to forget. The coward—the mean dastard ! she should have stabbed him. ” “Hallo, Clara,” exclaimed Mr. Burnet, opening his eyes, “we shall have you coming out in the tragic line next—a Medea of the nineteenth century.” She rose from the table, leaving Arthur decidedly uncomfortable, and walked down to the beach, her passionate spirit on fire. Walking fiercely onward, she came on the coast-guardsman. (to be continued. )

THE ASHBURTON HERALD.

f~WEuKes day, May 12, 1880.



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Public Notices. V. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section.) NOTICE TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. OWING to the scarcity of shipping, a large proportion of the Grain now coming forward is being stored at Lyttel ton and charged for. Farmers are recom mended to make arrangements for ship ping before sending their grain forward. FREDK. BACK, General Manager. General Manager’s Office, Christchurch, May 6th, 1880. 827 g NOTICE. RATING ACT, 1876. TY7HEREAS at a sitting of the Assess- V ment Court for the Road District of Mount Somers, held this 19th day of April, at Mount Somers, before me, F. Guinness, Judge of the said Court, it was proved that no Valuation List had been prepared as required by the said AlcL Now, there fore, under the provisions of clause 28 of the said Act, I order that a Valuation List be made ; and I hereby appoint Cracken thorpe John Wentworth Cookson, Jun., to be the Valuer for the said District; and I do further fix Tuesday, the Ist day of June next, the day for the comphti m and inspection of such List, and that the last day for delivering objections thereto shall be Tuesday, the 22nd day of June. The Court will sit at 10 o’clock in the fore noon, on MONDAY, the sth day of July next, for tire purpose of hearing and determining all objections to the Valua tion List of the said District. FRANK GUINNESS, Judge. C. CAVENDISH HURKELL, 377 c Clerk. Tenders. TENDERS. WANTED— Tenders for PLOUGH ING 200 aci’es of Tussock Land near Dromore, 3 inches deep, by 12 inches wide. Tenders to be sent in to JAMESON & ROBERTS, 415 c Ashburton. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. FRESH TENDERS are invited for Wheatstone DRAINAGE EXTEN SION. Plan and specification can be seen at the Council’s Offices, and endorsed tenders, accompanied with marked cheques, to be addressed to the Chair man, and sent in not later than SATUR DAY, 15th inst., at 11 o’clock a. nr. By order, WILLIAM BAXTER, 8440-449 c County Engineer. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited for the supply of 7,000 feet, more or less, of TIMBER, Totara or Black Pine. Also, for FORMING part of Burnett street West, about 13 chains. Specifications may be seen at the Borough Council Offices, and tenders, en closing a guarantee deposit of £5, to be delivered at the Town Clerk’s Office on or before MONDAY, May 17th, at 4 p. m. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. FOOKS & SON, 845g-448c Borough Engineers. T. Bullock. THE undersigned has the following PROPERTIES to LET with a pur chasing clause, or FOR SALE on liberal terms of payment— ACRES good WHEAT LAND, all ploughed and ready for cross ploughing for wheat ; situated about three miles from the township. ACRES, near the above ; also good WHEAT LAND, ploughed once and ready for cross-ploughing. ACRES, partly improved, near Wins low. This will be sold very cheap, and on very liberal terms. TOWN PROPERTIES. VVALUABLE BUSINESS SITE in Bur ’ nett Street, being T. S. 177, next the “ Mail” office. Ip ART of T.S. 139, Peter Street. This 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. T. BULLOCK FOR SALE, Cheap, Dwelling-house of 7 rooms, situated on the. East Belt, near the Parsonage—For particulars apply to T. Bullock. 206 c Boarding Houses. CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, Buna Square (Near Town Hall). 13 E-OPENING of the above comrao- L\ 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 por Ladies. 153—624 a TALE. —The Herald publishes a por tion of a readable story ever Even ng. Read it



Edmiston,foundry & Co. FOR 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 aci’e 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 Greenstreet, 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. Vo 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, &e. EDMISTON, GUNDRY, & CO., Auctioneers and Estate Agents. Agents for the gOUTH BRITISH FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. Capital £1,000,000. Risks taken on all kinds of Property, Growing Crops, Grain in Stack, Thresh ing Machines, &c. EDMISTON, GUNDRY, & CO., East Street 100



Business Notices. NOTICE. WESTERFIELD MILL. TO FARMERS, BAKERS, & OTHERS. FJIHE 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 tire Miller, HENRY BOWERS. Grain stored on liberal terms. 380c-796g BEST NEWCASTLE LAMBTON COLLIERY. gQg PER TON. 1 A PER CENT. DISCOUNT i-V f or CASH. SPRINGFIELD COALS 40s. PER TON. 10 Per Cent. Discount for Cash. To be delivered in my yard. Acconnts to be paid monthly. 359 C ‘773 G C. PERCY COX.



Business Notices. T. R HODDER & CO. HAVE 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 Clothing 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 Avell 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. Ilay T. Smith Mr. John Carter Mr. L. E. Corsbie Mr. R. Friedlander Mr. Neil M‘Lean Mr. J. Hunt Mr. E. Saunders Mr. A. McLean Mr. E. S. Coster 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. llon. Secretary : Mr. J. Wilkie. Hon. Treasurer : Mr. C. C. Fooks. Handicapped : Mr. H. 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’ Steepechase, of 15 sovs.; about 1-| 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 26th, 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. 791 g Ashburton Steeplechases.



Business Notices. Dissolution OF Partnership. o ORE AND CO., 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. All|Goods will be marked inf plain figures with Red Ink. $ f All outstanding accounts must be paid at once so that partnership accounts may be adjusted. 1 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.



ORE AND CO. JTJAVE 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 the most Reasonable Prices — From £2 10s to’£26. ORR AND CO 199c-9g



Business Notices. FINE ARTS. ART UNION. A SPLENDID Collection of OIL PAINTINGS and Water Color DRAWINGS, by Mr. Clarke, of Bakaia, are tc be disposed of by Art Union. The pictures are on view at the shop next to Mr. Street’s, Saddler, Rakaia. Tickets, 10s each, can be obtained at Mr. Street’s Saddler, Rakaia, and of THOS. A. GATES, Picture Frame Maker. 48c-770g Ashburton. LATEST STYLES FROM LONDON & PARIS. CRAIGHEAD & CO., Merchant Tailors, TANCRED STREET, (Next Orr & Co.) PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. 982a-445a PATRONISED BY ALL CLASSES. THE GREATEST DISCOVERY OF THE AGE. SINEE S TRADE 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. . MURRAY, MOORE STREET, BEACH ROAD, ASHBURTON, HAYING 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 has 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 TO HORSE BREEDERS IN THE ASHBURTON AND SUR ROUNDING DISTRICTS. WE, the undersigned, Trustees in the Estate of W. Bennison, of Ashbur ton, hereby certify that the said estate has NO CLAIM on the different fees due from the service of the ENTIRE HORSE ‘‘Sir Julius Yogel,” the property of W. Holley, which travelled the Ashburton and surrounding districts the season of 1878. B. EDE. JOSEPH CLARK. In reference to the above, I, the under signed, beg to state that after having waited until after harvest, at the request of different persons who have not paid for the service of the abovementioned horse, I must now ask for payment of all moneys due respecting the same. Payment to be made to W. Holley, uam Street East, Christchurch, or legal proceedings will be taken to recover the ame without further notice. s Ist May, 1880, 41Qc-818 WASTE PAPER for Sale, 3d. per lb at the Herald Office. Apply early. 59a CASH RECEIPTS, in Books of 100 each, on SALE at the “Herald and Guardian ” office. 368 c



Business Notices. FURNITURE ! FURNITURE ! ! Made to Order by H ARLES RADER, PRACTICAL CABINETMAKER, FURNITURE DEALER, Ac. Chests of Drawers, 3ft. Gin. x 3ft. Gin., with five drawers, Price 70s. Scotch Chest of Drawers, with six drawers, Price £5 10s. Kitchen Cupboard, from 30s. Do. with Dresser, from 40s. Venetian 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, SEEING 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) ob. & 6a. 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, 6s. 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. during winter months. Note Address— T QUILL’S WHOLESALE BOTTLING* STORES, Commercial Hotel, (Near Railway Station), Ashburton. 751g-336c DON’T! PLEASE! DON’T! STOP! DO STOP! STOP before you give your next order for a Suit of Clothes. IF you want Style, Fit, and Quality, try the Undersigned. EE AD the following, then call and in spect the Goods. (YARDS READY) 350 *> ,350 f OUT. ) JUST ARRIVED—The best Stock of Winter Cloths to be got for money. SUPERIOR in quality to anything ever yet shown in Ashburton. ( SAMPLES ) 70 10 70 (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, Ac., Ac., Ac. CALL and inspect this Splendid Assort ment before you order. MOTTO : Small Profits and Quick Returns. Terms—Cash. TYLE and Finish second to none. E( £1 Is. Cash for a Pair CONOMY) of Trousers j £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 in 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 mad# the Herald. Everybody buys the Herald.