but with careful wcrk, it can be thresher! as clean as any other. It should be fed diagonally into the machine. A few heads of the grain contained shrivelled wheat, but very little. I only saw the straw last Tuesday, and I could not tell at that late date after the threshing whether the wheat was too damp. There was an average of 2f grains to the head left. I saw no rust, but plenty of rats in the stacks.

James Bishop, farmer, gave corrobora tive evidence.

John Hewston, fed the machine at the threshing. Luscombe had charge of the machine. He told me to hurry through the work. The wheat was very carefully put through the machine. There was rust in the wheat put through, and rusty wheat, being tougher than clean wheat, is not so easily separated from the husks. There was a slight cloud of red rust com ing out of the machine all day. I believe the concave was kept close during the oat threshing. It was put so close during the oat threshing that it knocked fire, and I don’t think Luscombe altered it for the wheat. Luscombe screwed it up closer than ever I have seen it closed, and I once had to sing out that it was knocking. I attribute the bad threshing to rust and to damp, but I could not say which was the most active cause. There was only one other machine threshing from t.he stook, and it always started before we did. We waited for it, in fact. It threshed winter wheat, which dries more readily than Tuscan wheat, so that the. machine on the winter wheat could start earlier. The clover in the Tuscan wheat sheaves would help to retain the wet. I don’t think Luscombe started too soon after the rain. One grain to the head left in the straw would be a fair average, but two would be too high. By the Bench —In conversation with Mr. Grigg, I simply denied any responsi bility on my part for any bad threshing, as I was not in charge of the machine, but I did not admit that the threshing was bad. Mr. Taylor, recalled —I cannot think that there could have been much rust in a crop that showed such a good sample as that I examined in Mr. Grigg’s paddock. One grain per head left in the straw would be too high an average. Mr. Purnell’s Offence Pardoned. At this stage, Mr. Purnell, with the Mayor, Mr. John Orr, Mr. Branson, and others entered the Court. His Worship—l understand, Mr. Pur nell, you have a statement to make. Mr! Purnell—Yes, your Worship. At the suggestion of friends I have come to make a statement, as there may be some misapprehension in your Worship’s mind as to the reason why I persisted in declin ing to sit down. I acted simply in the interests of my client, and had no desire to be guilty of contempt of Court. His Worship—l am very glad that you have seen fit to make even this qualified apology, and you are therefore discharged. The threshing case began again.

Mr. O’Reilly then addressed the Court on another nonsuit point, namely, that in the evidence of Hewston, plaintiff’s witness, it was conclusively proved that Luscombe performed his work with the greatest care, and the alleged damage was caused by tlie rust in the wheat and the clover in the crop—causes over which defendant had no control. Hewston was the only witness who could, from his own knowledge, testify as to the facts. He was plaintiff’s witness, and on his evidence a nonsuit should go. Mr. Grigg then addressed the Court. Mr. O’Reilly had adroitly made use of the evidence of Hewston, but his Worship would bear in mind that Hewston, though brought to Court for plaintiff, was really a part} to the defence. His wages had also been detained, and in that case his evidence was not of anything like the value that of two practical men was like Messrs. Taylor and Bishop. After Mr. Grigg had spoken, his Worship said he would hear more evidence before deciding on the nonsuit point, and adjourned the case till that day week. The Court then rose.

SHE STORY-TELLER.

THE ENGINEER’S STORY.

Continued.

On a long, lonely night ride I made up my mind to do this, though like a thousand mocking devils, memories of the moments I had spent in the last few weeks crowded around me, as though taunting me in con trast to her purity ; but with God’s help, I would make myself worthy, I said aloud, and I. thought the hours would never drag along, until I could find myself once more in her presence. She came in to sec me, held out her hand with a sweet smile of welcome, as though we had only parted yesterday, and yet —and yet there was a change. Ah, I learned it, all to soon ! In those few moments I told her the story of life for the past few months, of what it had been before I knew her—of what it should be if she would give me the assurance and promise of her love. Then I paused. For a moment silence fell be tween us ; then she sp>oke. A bright flush was in her cheeks, her lips trembled, her lashes veiled her eyes, but her lips faltered not.

“ John,” she said, “I am only a girl, it is true, but the man I marry must be a man. Perhaps I might have loved you ” —here a little tremble crept into her tone

.—“ but I have almost ceased to respect you. Were you my husband I would fear for you, and fear and love cannot go hand in hand.

££ Stop,” I said. ££ "Do jmu rvant to drive me back to the life I had hoped to have left behind me 1 Oh, Mary, do not be so cruel. Be my wife, and let me prove the stuff that is in me. ”

££ No John,” she answered, softly; but the blue eyes she now raised to me were swimming in tears. ££ lf you have seen the wrong, surely you will not return to it. Bather, if you indeed love me, prove your self a man. It does not take a battle-field to make a hero.”

i ] C£ Prove yourself a man,” These were the words that haunted me in the weeks that followed, saving me from the ruin I would else have drifted into, but torturing me with their hopelessness. What hope had I in my daily routine of duty of changing Mary’s mind 1 Yet, spite of her words, something in her eye had told me that she loved me, and that something gave me strength to live, and to withstand the daily temptations of my life. So six months passed, when one morn ing I mounted my engine to take the express train to 0— —. We were going

along at the rate of thirty miles an hour, when, suddenly right ahead of us, it S 'euied, a tiny speck of red fluttered on ihe track.

I. strained my eyes--I blew my whistle. What could it" be? Merciful heavens ! Another instant it was made clear to me. It was a little golden-haired child, playing in the very face of the huge monster of death my hand was guiding to its destruc tion.

I whistled “Down bi’akes,” but, as I did so, knew it "was of no avail. Before the order could be obeyed, it would be rendered useless. Then something within me said :

“ Your life is worthless. Give it for that irmooent life if it must be, but save it at the peril of own. Had you been a better man, you might have had a little child like that praying for yon at home. ”

It takes a longtime, sir, to tell all this, but in reality not one second had passed. At such times men think quickly. One bitter sigh rose to my breast. I would never have a chance of proving to Mai’y my manhood by some great deed in the future, or long years in penance. But it did not make my duty any less clear. Bill, the fireman, was behind me.

“ Take the engine !” I screamed to him, Good-by. Mary,” I whispered low to myself.

The next minute, hardly conscious of what I was doing, I was down upon the cow-catcher of the train, clinging by one hand, the other outstretched to grasp the child, now paralysed with terror. Then we were upon it. It was killed, crushed,, mangled. Ho ! I looked down. It was safe, held within one strong arm, its red dress fluttering in the wind, its golden head closely pressed against my shoulder. How was it done ! I cannot tell you, sir, God, they say, does not let the sparrow fall.

Then the train checked its speed, stopped ; the passengers came crowding about us, men took me by the hand, women cried over me, and I—stood dazed, bewildered, in their midst, the child tight held within my arms. It was such a simple thing ; yet, sir, they gave me this, (throwing back his coat and showing a gold medal.)

I wear it in thanksgiving for the little life I saved. They raised for me a purse of gold to a large amount, but the gift which seemed to cleanse my heart was the poor mother’s grateful tears. The papers rang, next day, with the story. You see, sir, it seemed more to them, looking at it, than to me who had no time to stop and think ; but some thing more was in stoi e for me. I was off duty, the next night, alone in my lonely, desolate room, thinking it all over, when some one whispered my name. In another moment some one was sobbing in my arms, some one had come to me of her own sweet will—some one, who, from that moment, has been the sunshine of my home and heart. That is all, sir. It is a simple-story. I trust I have not tired you. But I, as I grasped the noble fellow’s hand, whose speech had so unconsciously betrayed the grand true heart within, could only echo his Mary’s words ;

“ It does not take a battle-field to make a hero.”

CONCLUDED.

THE ASHBURTON HERALD, SATURDAY, n JULY- 3, - 1880.



Ed mist oh, Gundry & Co. ASHBURTON YARDS. Tuesday, July 6th. IN THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM FEISBY. V4T ESSRS. EDMISTON, GUNDRY, iVI & Co. have been favored with instructions from the Trustee in the above Estate to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT THE ASHBURTON SALEYARDS, ON TUESDAY, JULY 6TH, 2 GOOD DRAUGHT HORSES ]_ „ HACK CAMBRIDGE ROLLER 1 THREE-HORSE DRAY (quite new) J REAPER AND BINDER SADDLE QUANTITY OF IRON STANDARDS. "I STACK OATS (as it stands on Mr. -®- Erisby’s Farm) Also the Trustee’s interest in 225 ACBE 225 FAR M , Situate at GREENSTREET, (At present in the occupation of Mr. W. W. Frisby.) The Property is WELL FENCED AND WATERED. With a new substantial THREE-ROOMED COTTAGE THEREON, The Mortgage on the property can remain until November, 1882 and 18S8, at 8 per cent. This is therefore a capital opportunity for investment, as the pro perty (subject to the mortgage) will be sold WITHOUT RESERVE. Sale at 1 o’clock sharp. EDMISTON, GUNDRY, & Co., 620 c Auctioneers.



E&miston, Gnndry & Go. FOR SALE, BY PRIVATE TREATY. THE undersigned have for sale by Private Treaty, the following Pro perties : 11. S. 25210, 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 wall 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 dwell ing-house, stable, granary, &c. This property will be let for a term of years at a lo w rent. 500 ACRES at Chari, 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. 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, &e. EDMISTON, GUNDRY, & CO., East Street. 106



T. Bullock. TO LET FOE. CROP OF WHEAT 200 AOE E 8 200 About six miles fioin Asliburtou, on the Wakanui Estate. FOR SALE OR TO LET, WITH A PURCHASING CLAUSE, 450 ACRE FARM 450 Or in Two Farms—one about 220 Acres and another about 230 Acres. Well watered on Longbeach Run. For Sale cheap, dwelling house of seven rooms, near the Parsonage, East Town Belt. 159 Also that VALUABLE TOWN SECTION 159 Situated in Tancred Street, and will be Sold on very liberal terms of payment. To Let, two shops in East Street. Also Office in do. 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. For full particulars Apply to 453 c T. BULLOCK. TO LET, ONE of those Newly Erected COT TAGES in Tancred Street, near Mr. Anstee’s Private Hotel. 571 c T. BULLOCK. TO AUCTIONEERS AND PERSONS DESIROUS OF STARTING BUSI NESS IN ASHBURTON. TO LET —By Tender, from Ist July, for a term of two years, the old established HORSE BAZAAR, situated n Burnett street. This will afford a capital opportunity for persons desirous of starting business. Tenders to be sent to tlie undersigned not later than 28th June. The highest or xny other tender not necessarily ac cepted. T. BULLOCK. lO LET —An Office in East street, near the Union Bank. Also, Shop and welling-house, in same street. ; Stuo3 T. BULLOCK.



Alfred Harrison. Under Bill of Pale. W EDSB SDA Y, JULY 7 th. At 11 o’clock sharp. A LFEED HARRISON has received jQ. instructions to Sell by Public ■Auction, on the Premises, THE TEMPERANCE HOTEL, Havelock street, THE WHOLE OF THE FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, Comprising— Bedsteads, Bedding, Chairs, Tables, Cutlery, Cheffoniors, Dining Tables, Sofa, Carpets, Clocks, Lamps 1 large Cooking Range, complete, . And Sundries too numerous to particularise. Without Reserve. Sale at 11 o’clock sharp. ALFRED HARRISON, 6.13c-7o • Auctioneer. Business Notices. EVERETT BROS. AND CO., CHEAP DRAPERS, HAVELOCK STREET, ASHBURTON. E. B. and Co. are now showing their w 1 Comprising EVERY NOVELT l IN EACH DEPARTM ENT. NEW GOODS ARRIVING MONTHLY. 505 c SOUTH RAKAIA HOTEL. TOM DALZELL MANAGER (Late Partridge.) HP TTY BEGS to inform the public Jl „ JJ Q that tlio . South Rakaia Hotel is now complete with every con venience and comfort for travellers, and trusts by supplying first-class liquors and giving every attention to patrons, to merit a continuance of the liberal support hitherto accorded to this house. A new Coffee Room for Boarders has just been added. Private Rooms for Families. Good Billiard Room, with Alcock’s best full-size Table. Dinner from one o’clock. Good Stabling accommodation. 683 c NT E R R A P E R Y,



Opposite "Railway Station, Ashburton. SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION for TRAVELLERS jpRIVATE SUITES OP APART MENTS FOR FAMILIES. LARGE SAMPLE ROOMS FOR COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS. BAT H ROOM . FIRST-CLASS BILLIARD SALOON. Wines, Spirits, and Ales, of the most genuine brands only, kept and supplied, wholesale and retail. Note Address — QUI L L ’ S WHOLESALE BOTTLING STORES, Commercial Hotel, (Near Railway Station), Ashburton. 751g-336c NOTICE. EDWARD TAYLOR, BAKER, Saunders’ Buildings, BEGS to intimate to his customers and the public generally that he has this day disposed of his Business to W. White, and solicits a continuance of support for his successor. ACCOUNTS. MR. W. WHITE ■is AUTHORISED to COLLECT ALL DEBTS due to me in respect of my Bakery Business due at this date. EDWARD TAYLOR, Baker, Saunders’ Buildings. Ashburton, 9tli June, 1880. 552c-937g



Business Notices. LATEST STYLES FROM LONDON & PARIS. Craighead & Co., Merchant Tailors, T AN C RED -.STREET, (Next Orr & Co.) . ‘ PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. 982a-4450 BEST NEWCASTLE C OAL LAMBTON COLLIERY. PER TON. 1 A PER CENT. DISCOUNT for CASH. SPRINGFIELD COALS 40s. PER TON. 10 Per Cent. Discount for Cash. To be delivered in my yard. Accounts to be paid monthly. 3 59 C -773G C. PERCY COX.



ASHBURTON HAIRCUTTING ROOMS. REDUCED PRICES. B. A. GARNETT, Hairdresser, East Street, WILL REDUCE his PRICES from June 19th, in order to meet the times, as follows : 6d. GENTS’ HAIRCUTTING 6d. BOYS’ haircutting, under 12 years 3d. 3d. 3) J A large and well-assorted stock of Tobacco, Cigars, Perfumery, and Fancy Goods, at greatly reduced prices. Note the address— pS" E. A. GARNETT’S Old-Established Tlaircutting Rooms, East street, Ashburton. Agent for the. sale of the Ashburton Guardian and Evening Herald. 565c-959g



M.. McCALLUM, 'ATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER Every description of Jewellery made to order and repaired. Electro-plating and Gilding. Hair plaits and Devices done. Watches and Clocks accurately Repaired. Diamonds and every description of Stones substantially Set. Clocks from 7s. Gd. each. Do., with alarm, 15s. CASHEL STREET, Next Bank oe Australasia, Christ church. 22 V OTT O N j' w ■yvji'znt & c o 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 PRACTICAL WATCH & CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. \ UN Tv EOBT. MURRAY, MOORE STREET, BEACH ROAD, ASHBURTON, HAVING 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. 824 G-429



Business Notices. CONTINUATION OF THE Great Sale AT . ORR AND CO.’S., W E Have made still further reduc tions in various lines of Goods, as we desire to clear out all our old Stock FOR GASH In preference to carrying it over , to another season. Our motto is SMALL PROFITS AND QUICK RE TURNS, and we are glad to find the public ap preciate our efforts to serve them ; hence the EXTRAORDINARY GROWTH OF OUR BUSINESS since coming to Ash burton. Prices of Goods at Home are greatly advanced, but we having purchased largely previously, our Customers will get the full benefit. Drapery. Lot of Japan Silks, at Is. per yard, worth 2s. Cd. Dress Goods, as low as Gd. per yard. Winceys, at from sd. to Sd. Black Goods, at all prices. Stays, at 2s. to 7s. Gd. Wool Shawls, at 7s. 6d. to 12s. 6d. Flannel, heavy, at lOd. to Is. 3d. Colonial made Flannel, from Is. 2s. to Is. Gd. A Job Lot of Ladies’ Jackets. Collars and Cuffs, from Gd. per pair. Real Welsh Homespun, at Is. lOd. ; all wool. 25 Costumes, dark colors, at 203. each. 1 Lot of Childrens’ Costumes, at 4s. to 7s. Gd., to clear out. Millinery. 6 doz. Straw Hats, at Gd. each. 2 ~ ~ ~ at Is. ~ Trimmed Hats, at half usual prices. Trimmed Bonnets very low. Blankets, Etc. Blue Blankets, at 10s. 6d to 15s. Gd. Superior Blue Blankets at 17s. Gd. Kaiapoi Blankets, at 20s. Towels, at Gd. each. Turkish Towels, at Is. to Is. Gd. Boots. A few dozen Children’s Boots left, at Is. per pair. Boys’ Heavy Lace-ups —a Bargain—at 4s. Ladies’ Kid Boots, from ss. per pair. Gents’ Boots, at our usual low prices Clothing, Etc. Men’s Overcoats, from 355. to 555. Men’s "Waterproof Coats, as low as Bs. Gd. Men’s Heavy and Leather Bound, from lGs. to 255. Men’s Suits, from 395. Gd. to 675. Gd. Mens’ Tweed Pants, from 10s. Gd. to 15s. Gd. Men’s Hats, at 4s. Gd., ss. Gd., to 7s. Gd. Carpets. A great variety of Brussels Carpets, at 2s. under usual prices. Best Tapestry Carpets, at 3s. Gd. Best Kidder. Carpets, very cheap. Felt Carpets, from 2s. Gd. to 3s. Gd. per yard. Floor Cloths, in great variety. Cocoanut Matting, all widths, very low. China Matting, unusually Cheap. Dressmaking. Dresses and Costumes made to order promptly. Prices moderate, and perfect fit guaranteed. ORR AND CO. ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA.



Business Notices. W. WHITE, CONFECTIONER AND BAKER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON, BEGS to announce that lie lias taken the business lately carried on by Edward Taylor, Baker, &c., Saunders’ Buildings, and trusts by supplying a first class article at a moderate price, to merit a continuance of public support. Best Bread, 4-lb, Loaf, sd. Cash, [6d, Delivered. 928g-550c DAVIS’S Cheap F U R N ITU RE AND BEDDING MANUFACTORY, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. TAVERY article Sold at Christchurch Prices and guaranteed best of material and workmanship. FUNERALS CHEAPLY' & COMPLETELY FURNISHED W. DAVIS. MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. 529 c CHEAP MEAT FOR CASH. LONDON BUTCHERY, (Established 1870.) Octavius Digby, Family Butcher. IN thanking the public for their liberal support for the last ten years, begs leave to inform them that having a large stock of cattle and sheep on hand, he is pre pared to supply the best quality of meat at the undermentioned PRICES for CASH, viz.— b \ : r SIDES MUTTON HINDQUARTERS,, LOINS „ FORE-QUARTERS,. FORE-QUARTERS BEEF JOINTS OF BEEF 2d., 3d.. Pork, Veal, and small Goods always on and. 2d. per lb 2U ■ „ 2 U- >} lid. „ 3d. and 4d. ~ 0. D. having had twenty years’ ex perience in the London and New Zealand trade, customers can always rely on being supplied with meat of the very best quality from cart or shop. ' 0. DIGBY, 593 c Butcher. • Ashburton Bakery, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. mHO M A S T AYL O R , BAKER, PASTRYCOOK, AND CON FECTIONER. ALL ARTICLES GUARANTEED TO BE OP THE BEST QUALITY. Soiree, Picnic, and Wedding Parties supplied on the shortest notice. 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 DON’T PASS THIS BY !! s TOP before you give your next order for a Suit of Clothes. 500 IF you want Style, .Fit, and Quality, try the Undersigned. READ the following, then call and in spect the Goods. YARDS READYi 500 OUT. ) JUST ARRIVED—The best Stock of Winter Cloths to be got for money SUPERIOR in quality to anything ever yet shown in Ashburton. 7 OsAMPLES TO SELECT FROM?O 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., Are., &c. THIS IS THE MAN FOR UH MY MONEY. i\OT T GO TO IF Hotel and Triangle, Between Post Office Baldwin’s Central ALL and inspect this Splendid Assort ment before you order. OTTO : Small Profits and Quick Returns. Terms —Cash. ! TYLE and Finish second to none. f£l Is. Cash for a Pair ECONOMY) of Trousers j \ £3 15s. Cash for a Tweed f Suit. 780g-390c