THE STORY-TELLER.

THE LOST BANK NOTE.

CONTINUED. At nine o’clock on the morning after the discovery, old Graham appeared at his desk, punctual as Saint Paul’s. I entered into a careless conversation, and at last broached the subject of payment to Wylde. “ You have been in the office a long time, Mr. Graham,” I said;' “do you happen to remember a man who used to come about here named, if I remember right, Wylde—William Wylde 1” , He turned a cadaverous colour, and his fingers wandered aimlessly to his scanty grey hair. .. “ What—what do you know about Wylde ?” he asked in his timid manner. “ 1.1 Oh, very little. I know he is an actor; that’s all. ", He used to get money paid him on behalf of one of our clients, did he not ?” I answered carelessly. “ I—l don’t know ;it is not my depart ment. I don’t pay money. 1 never heard of him,” said Graham nervously. , “ No.VI suppose not. Perhaps Mr. Murdon will know,” I replied.

. Mr. Murdon was our cashier. The old man grew more agitated than before. . “You had better not • ask him,” he returned hastily. “ Mr. Murdon does not like to be troubled with such—with these aimless questions. What business is it of -youTs ?” •' ' ' /‘ Oh, none ; I merely asked. Then he. did get the money 1” I pursued pointedly. “ Yes, yes, of course—at least, I don’t know ; I never heard of him ; it is not my department. Go to your desk.” It was evident he did know, but would not tell. Under his nervous shambling manner that fact was apparent. Equally apparent was it that nothing could be got out of him further than what he had. Ain consciously disclosed. I bothered him no more, but went on with my daily work and towards evening, when the office was closing I approached him again. “ Are you going straight home, Mr. Graham 1 ” I asked.

? “ Yes, George, yes ;I am going home.” “If you have no objection 1 will walk that way with you.” “Certainly; E—l shall be glad. Of course, George. Come with me by all means.”

, We walked towards old Graham’s house at Kennington, discoursing on different topics. I was careful not to alarm him wiili too hasty a reference to the subject of the morning, for I knew his nature, and how likely he was to take fright, and how reticent lie Could he if sharply ques tioned. Besides I did not care to offend him. The regard of his daughter was too valuable for that. She met us at the door with a kiss for her father and a warm smile for me. What a bright-eyed, g’al-hearfced, round little divinity she w, s ! With such a light in my home I would not have envied old Bustler himself, with a wife in May Fair of many pounds avoirdupoise, and three stately daughters who might have sat sentries at the Horse Guards. And when she brought, us into a trimly-ordered parlor, which her taste had rendered at tractive beyond the land-lady’s rosiest dreams of luxury, and presided over a pleasant arrangement .of cups and saucers ard watercresses, a very Hebe of the tea hoard, I thought wistfully of Wylde’s bank note in my pocket, and of all the comfort it could purchase to lay at my darling’s feet. After tea her father left us for a mo ment together. It was an opportunity not to be lost, if I would learn whether she knew anythiug of what was evidently within old Graham’s knowdedge, and what he would not disclose.

' I drew my chair close to hers. “Kate,” I began, “ I want to ask you something in confidence.”

She moved hack hastily. “ I am afraid, George, we must not have any confidences —at least, if they are very particular.” “ Why, Kate, dear ? ” I asked in some astonishment. ‘ ‘ What do you mean ? ” “ Oh, don’t call me that,” she cried in distressed way; “ there must be no more of that between you and me.” “But Kate.! Are we not good friends 1” “Oh, yes, yes; but friends only. Don’t look unhappy ; I didn’t mean to wound you ; but indeed, indeed you must be guarded, for your own sake and mine, the feeling with which you regard me.” “ Guarded ! Good heavens, why ? ” , “ Because,” answered Kate with a sob which she strove hard to stifle, “ because I am going to be married. ” In the suddenness with which the blow fell upon me I did not notice that the door had opened, and that a tall, sallow faced man stood contemplating us. A harsh sneering voice woke me from my misery. “It is well that you have made the announcement to our young friend here,” said the new comer sarcastically; “it is well that he and such interlopers should know they are trespassing on private pre serves when they make free with my pro perty.” I started .up in . undisguised trepidation. “ Your property, Mr. Murdon ! ” I cried. “ Do you mean to say that you. are going to—that you have the right to say this ? ” I had never liked our sallow-faced cashier : at that moment I positively hated him. He was a tall, corpulent man of five-and-thirty, with a yellow skin and yellow whiskers, which would not grow on his cheeks, but wandered aimlessly down his long neck, and ended somewhere out of sight. He had an execrable taste in dress, for he wore pale yellow shirt collars which matched villaliously with his hair and face, and a green scarf. His short coatee and. baggy trousers hung from, rather than clothed his ungainly stoutness. He had a halt when he walked. His fea tures might have been handsome but for a sneer which always played on them when he spoke, and a look of unhappiness when he was silent. Evidently an ill natured man, whose temper tormented himself as much as it annoyed others. . “I don’t know about my right, my young friend,” said Mr. Murdon grimly ; “but I have the power which is quite for your book. Tell this fellow the same, Kate, and let him go. ” She was too deeply agitated to confirm his insolent words as I looked at her with a heavy heart. The cashier swung him self into a chair, and admired the big check pattern cn his legs. “Well,” he asked suddenly, “ why don’t you go ? ” “I don’t recognise your right, sir, to demand it. You are . not . yet master of this , £ house. . , If Miss Graham here wishes ” J

“ No, no, George,” she cried tearfully ; and added in an undertone, “Don’t leave me with him.”

She did not love him, then. There was some chilly comfort in that. I smiled and sat down.

“ Egad, if you don’t make a clearing, I’ll let you see whether I’m master or not,” exclaimed Murdon, his evil face darkening. At that moment old Graham re-entered the room.

“ Oh, you’re here at last, are you 1 ” cried Murdon. “ What do you mean by letting a parcel of puppies overrun the house, and poison the ear of your daughter, eh ? ”

The nervous old man trembled. “I didn’t—didn’t mean—you know George Dunning, sir.” “ Know George Dunning ! ” Murdon answered with a sneer. “Yes, Ido know George Dunning. I know he is not an associate I should choose for my wife.”

The coarseness of liis manner, even more than the insolence of his words, stung Kate in the midst of her agitation. “ I am not your wife yet, Mr. Mur don,” she exclaimed, “ and never shall be if this tone continues. You are harsh, cruel, impertinent ; you have no right tc treat me so, and I won't be so treated ! Don’t speak to me, father ; I would do anything for you —make any sacrifice, but I cannot forego all self-respect. When he looks and talks thus, I desfise him.” Her magnificent scorn lighted up her face with a beauty I had never seen before. The big bully before her was cowed for a moment, then he rose to his feet in suppressed rage. “ Oh, very good,” he said, between his teeth ; “ I’ll leave you to entertain your friends with your .fine tragedy airs. As for you, Mr. Graham,” turning to the old man, “we can settle this matter be tween us- quietly. You know where to find me. My lodgings are in Wylde Street, Number seven thousand four hun dred and eighty-two. The same as be fore : I never move.

(To be continued.)

THE ASHBURTON HERALD, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2, 1880.



Acland, Campbell, and Co. CHELMSFORD. CONTINUATION OF SALE OF THE UNSOLD SECTIONS IN THE TOWNSHIP OF CHELMSFORD. rpHE UNSOLD SECTIONS in tlie. above Township will be offered for SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. AT MESSRS. JAMESON AND ROBERTS’ STORE, ON TUESDAY, JUNE Bth, At 11 o’clock sharp. The attention of the public is specially called to this Sale, as it presents an opportunity of securing a VALUABLE FREEHOLD At a small outlay. TERMS LIBERAL. ACLAND, CAMPBELL, & CO., Auctioneers, 523 c Christchurch and Ashburton. T. Bullock. TO LET EOR CROP OF WHEAT 150 ACRES 15() Near Mr. George Ashton’s, Wakanui. About six miles from Ashburton, on the Wakanui Estate. FOR SALE OR TO LET, WITH A PURCHASING CLAUSE, ACRE FARM Well watered on Longbeach Run. Also, 165 AOE E s 165 Ashburton Forks, now in grass. For Sale, cheap dwelling house of seven rooms, near.the Parsonage, East Town Belt. To Let, two shops in East Street. Also Office in do. Two-rootned house with lean-to, in Mona Square. Two-roomed cottage near Mr. Hay T. Smith’s Also, That old established blacksmith and wheelwright’s workshop, and Dwelling House in Ashburton, centrally situated, close to the Somerset Hotel, and now in the occupation of Mr. H. J. Edwards. i For full particulars Apply to 453 c T. BULLOCK



Public Notices. Ip O W N H A FL] L. FRIDAY, 4TH JUNE. GREAT ENTHUSIASM CROWDED HOUSES ! THE AMATEUR DRAMATIC COMPANY Will perform that splendid drama of Black-Eyed Susan, WHEN MISS FLORENCE COLVILLE ; (MRS. HOSKINS) Will appear in the title role, supported by the FULL STRENGTH OF THE COMPANY. The whole to conclude with the screaming farce of John Smith. Pjrices of Admission : s. d- Dress Circle (up-stairs)... 3 0 Front Seats 2 6 Back Seats ... ... ... 2 0 Stalls 1 0 BOXf OFFICE for Dress Circle up outside staircase. 517c-908g



ASHBURTON TOWN HALL CO. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. rpHE Shares recently forfeited in the above Company are now open to the present Shareholders, at par, Tip till 15th June next, after which date, if not all taken up, they will be offered to the pub lic, but as they will be allotted as applied for, and as there is now little doubt but that a handsome Dividend will be pay able for the current year, and as 35 out of 59 are already applied for, Shareholders desirous of obtaining same Shares are re quested to apply without delay to THE SECRETARY, At the Town Hall. Ashburton, 27th May, 1880. 503c' Tenders. WAKANUI ROAD BOARD. TENDERS. TENDERS are invited for the follow ing works : No. 23—Seafield road, re-formation, &c., adjoining Fairfield Estate. No. 24 —Beach road, making foot path on east side from Town Belt to Trevor’s road. Specifications can be seen at the Board’s Office, Moore street, and tenders, accom panied with 5 per cent. deposit, and endorsed with No. of contract, will be received till 10 a.m. on THURSDAY, June 3rd. FOOKS & SON, 887g-493c Surveyors to the Board. Business Notices. JUST ARRIVED —Young Ladies Journals and Bow Bells for MAY ’ Family Herald and London Journal for APRIL, H. M. JONES, Stationer, 360 c East Street and Baring Square. EVERETT BROS. AND CO., CHEAP DRAPERS, HAVELOCK STREET, ASHBURTON. E. B. and Co. are now showing their TINTER RAPERY, Comprising EVERY NOVELTY IN EACH DEPARTMENT. NEW GOODS ARRIVING MONTHLY. 505 c CENTRAL BUTCHERY, (Baring Square, Ashburton). J. WARD, Family Butcher, IN thanking the public for their very liberal support, and in consequence of having so large a patronage, is now in a position to supply the best meat that can be procured at the following reduced prices for cash : BEEF 2d., 3d., and 4d. LEGS MUTTON, PRIME, ... 3d. FORE-QUARTERS, lfd Customers can be supplied at the prices either from the shop or cart. J. WARD, Butcher. TREVORTON BUTCHERY, BEACH ROAD. T TASKER eJ , begs to thank his Customers for tlieir support since commencing business as above, and begs to state that he is prepared to Supply Meat of his usual quality, which requires no comment, as cheap as any other Butcher in Ashburton, for Cash. J. TASKER, 515 c Butcher. DENTISTRY. jyj- R. J. P. ARMST RO N G Surgeon and Mechanical Dentist. (From Dunedin) Can be consulted, for the present, at Quill’s Commercial Hotel. Mr. Arm strong will meet Patients at the Rakaia Hotel every THURSDAY until furthe notice. 613c-907g



Edmiston, Gundry & 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 acre cash and the balance at a low rate of interest on a term of years. 210 ACRES on Gould and Cameron’s run. This property is partly fenced with gorse fences. 128 ACRES at Chertsey, all securely fenced, and is at present sown with turnips, This property will be sold at a low price on easy terms. 125 ACRES at 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 dAvell 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 Tinvald. A capital farm, being all fenced and ready for cropping. : There are three creeks running through this pro perty. 150 ACRES at Ashton. A well com pact farm, together with house, stables, &c. Price very low. 800 ACRES at Mount Possession. 1500 ACRES near the spread Eagle Hotel. T.S. No 879, Ashburton. T.S. 301, 302, Burnett-street, Ash burton. T.S. 247, Kermode Street, Ashbur ton, T. S. 182, . 183, opposite Church, Tinwald, a bargain, &c. EDMISTON, GUNDRY, & CO., Auctioneers and Estate Agents. Agents for the jgOUTH 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. 106 Business Notices. All Hot! All Hot! Hot Pies, Hot Tea, Hot Coffee, AT ALL HOURS, AT rp H O M A s rjT A Y L O R ’ S, EAST STREET. 492 c PRACTICAL WATCH & CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. \ EOBT. 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



Business Notices. Dissolution OF Partnership; o— ORE AND CO., ~jp>EG to announce that they intend to DISSOLVE PARTNERSHIP; on Ist SEPTEMBER. They will therefore, on Saturday, May Ist, offer the whole of their superior stock, amounting to over £20,000 worth of DRAPERY, IRONMONGERY, AND GROCERIES, AT COST PRICE. The reductions in price extends to every Department in our Business, And we trust our Customers will pay PROMPT CASH- DURING SALE. All Goods will be marked in plain figures with Red Ink. All outstanding accounts must be paid at once so that partnership accounts may be adjusted. ORR & CO., ASHBURTON & RAKAIA April J24th, 1880. ;§ P. S. —A Large Shipment of Drapery Goods just opened up ex Pallala. Guns! Guns! Guns! POWDER. SHOT. CAPS. OEE AND CO. Jj~AVE now on hand a very fine assortment of BREECHLOADING DOUBLE AND SINGLE-BARREL GUNS, And as these have been imported direct from the manufacturers, we are prepared to Sell at' : the most' Reasonable Prices— From§£2 10s J;o £25. ORR AND CO IS 9c-9g



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, ... j BOOTS AND SHOES, j IS NOT TO BE SURPASSED FOR 1 QUALITY AND ASSORTMENT, Each Department being replete with everything suitable for the season. JUST TO HAND — - A Very Large Assortment of Melbourne Clothing, 1 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 well in Ashburton since bringing down the prices of many leading commodities, which course they are still prepared to continue and show their preferring PROMPT CASH, rather than risk long credit with large profits. Ironmongery AND Crockeryware AT LOWEST PAYING RATES. Sole Agents for Singer’s Sewing Machines Sole Agents for Wanzer Sewing Machine. Agents for Norwich Union Fire Insurance Compaiw. T. R. HODDER & CO. 407 c HORSE FEED. HORSE FEED. CRUSHED OATS. THE Undersigned. are prepared to CRUSH OATS in any. quantity. WOOD & CO., 511 c Ashburton Brewery. LATEST STYLES FROM LONDON & PARIS. CRAIGHEAD & CO., Merchant Tailors, TANCRED STREET, (Next Orr & Co.) PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. 982a-4450



r( O T T'O N & CO., ■ HORSE CLIPPERS, . 24 Years’ Colonial Experience. HORSES BROKEN IN TO SADDLE AND HARNESS. Moderate Charges. Apply Baldwin s Hotel, or Brighton Boarding House, Triangle. 842g-450c BEST NEWCASTLE COALS LAMBTON COLLIERY. PER TON. f A PER CENT. DISCOUNT AU for CASH. SPRINGFIELD 40s. PER TON. 10 Per Cent. Discount for Cash. To be delivered in my yard. Accounts to be paid monthly. 359C-773G C. PERCY COX.



Business Notices. ■ c FURNITURE ! FURNITURE !!" Made to Order by T ■ '■ ii ‘'> i; l HARLES Bradeb, . aim : PRACTICAL CABINETMAKER!. ..; ■ . • FURNITURE DEALER,' &C.V»\ jb : Chests of Drawers, 3ft. 6in. x 3ft. 6inf; f with five -drawers, Price 70s.- ois? a Scotch Chest of with -six drawers, ’’rice £5 10s. .sLiit-’frqji f| Kitchen Cupboard, from 30a. >; Do.' With Dresser, from 40s. ii o " . ../■ . ■ :. . Venetian and other Blinds, Curtain Poles, Oxford and other Picture Frames made to order. ... .v-Givr Furniture repaired and renovated. A GREAT SOUTH ROAD, TINWALD, Beyond Clark’s Grain Stores. - A For Sale, a Light Waggon, nearly neW, in good order, Price £22. A good chance for anyone requiring a useful conveyance cheap. sd-xyff -, u ~ : M HALLO! H ALLO! ( bo« QUILL AGAIN. fMiua: REDUCTION IN PRICES. i : ? J BOTTLED WINES & SPIRITS. T. QUIL L,: a SEEING the necessity of a Wholesale Bottling, Wine, and Spirit Store' in Ashburton, lias 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. vJ Fine Old Port, per Bottle, ss. and 6s. Superior old Dry Montelado, (old Sherry) 5&. & 65.. . .umi''' Very old Scotch Whisky, per Bottle sa. Fine old Irish Whisky, per Bottle, ss. : Superior old Jamaca Rum, per Bottle, ss. Fine old Martelle’s Dark Brandy,: per Bottle, ss. .u.'tAr'v-i- 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. ; , . H ; ; All other brands equally Reduced. QUILL’S Assorted Dozen of Best Wine* and Spirits for £3 10s, containing— -3 bottles Brandy 2 „ . Port 2 ~ Rum 2 bottles Whisky 1 2 ~ Sherry • 1 Old Tom (Ready packed, and forwarded to any part of the County op the shortest notice.) • One trial will prove to Quill’s customers the quality of his taps. i . : ' £ COMMENCING MONDAY, 26th APRIL. Open from 7 a.m to 6 p.m. during winter months. Note Address— ;i .jsozb'xu T. QUILL’S, : ; WHOLESALE BOTTLING STORES, Commercial Hotel, (Near Railway Station), v) Ashburton. 7510-336 c DON’T! PLEASE! DON’T! STOP ! DO STOP! S' TOP before you give your next order, for a Suit of Clothes. ri u 1 I R F you want Style, Fit, and Quality, try the Undersigned. EAD the following, then call and in spect the Goods. , C YARDS READY ) 350 TO CUT. TUST ARRIVED—The best Stock of Winter Cloths to be got for money -' SUPERIOR in quality to anything ever yet shown in Ashburton. 1 SAMPLES ) . 70 j (SELECT FROM Comprising the following : 70 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., &c., &c. /NALL and inspect this Splendid Assort \y ment before you order. MOTTO: Small Profits and Quick Returns. Terms—Cash. s TYLE and Finish second to none. Jj^CONOMY Pair £1 Is. Cash; for of Trousers £3 15s. Cash for a Tweed Suit, oJ II..: I The Address is— - w G. J. F. LUBLOW, THE TAILORING DEPOT, Triangle, Ashburton, -. _ y | Between Post Office and Baldwin’s Central Hotel. 782g-390c Ball programme cards a very neat styles, with Pencils anc Ribbons, printed .at the Herald Oflice East street, near Railway Station, fHE PENNY made the postal system of England a success. So has it made the Herald. Everybody buys the HERALD,