the odd shoe, the heckle, and the mar rowless glove.” This injunction produced the desired effect,.and the gipsy departed enriched both in purse and stomach, but under strict charges never to reveal to any other the divination for which she had received such handsome payment. Mrs. Renshaw, when left to herself, in spite of her pretended dislike and contempt for the black art, pondered earnestly over all the spaewife’s words, and drew from them, as it was no doubt intended she should do, more sanguine hopes of getting Stiffriggs entangled in the ma trimonial net than ever she had enter tained before. She, moreover, saw now the propriety of again receiving her nephew into favour, and extending to him some assistance to complete his education, whether he should adhere to the Establishment or not; for, as she understood the prediction, lie would no longer remain an obstacle to her hopes if enabled to pursue his professional views, whether in the Church or out of it. She now saw her way clearly, and not only got out of bed and forgot all her late half-imagined, half-assumed illness, but set about dressing herself in her showiest style. She was in fact animated with new spirit as by a charm, and the prediction, like every illusion of the kind which is believed; began to operate powerfully towards its own ful filment, by making the subject of it act in accordance with its .spirit. As an old Scotch proverb says—“ The thing we dearly, wish we fain would trow.” Mrs. Renshaw, instead of being a moping, peevish, would-be invalid, suspicious o t slights and full of petty and palpable manoeuvres, became all at once cheer ful, self-satisfied, and confiding, Jean Brown spoke truly when she said her mistress was more benefited by her con sultation with Mother Meredith than she could have been by the skill of all the doctors in Edinburgh ; and as truly did she add—“ Get Stiffriggs or no, she has a better chance for him now than ever she had before, just by believing she’s shureofhim.”

When matters were in this hopeful train Mr. Duncanson called in breath less haste and great anxiety. He was no less surprised than glad to find his aunt, so far from being dangerously un well (as he had been informed by Gri selda, who was sent for him), in high spirits and looking better and blyther than usual. On expressing to her how agreeably he was surprised to see her so well, and mentioning the alarming report he had received of her sudden illness, she said it was just a passing dwam she had taken, but that it was now completely away and she had no fears for its return. Before much more was said, honest Stiffriggs was announced. He was half afraid to enter, having vividly in recollection the unpleasant scene of the day before, and being apprehensive it might have left disagreeable if not dangerous effects. His astonishment was therefore great, and his pleasure not the less, when he saw how matters stood.' Mrs. Ren shaw welcomed him with a coun tenance radiant with smiles and very little discomposed by any feeling of 'shame for her recent extraordinary con duct; for she had too little sensibility to: feel how ridiculous she had made herself. It was not so easy for Ringan to shake off his embarrassment; but at length his brow cleared, and he entered into conversation, as if nothing dis agreeable had happened, or all had been forgotten. The lady, with many smirks and smiles and looks mysteri ously indicating the importance of what she was about to do, went to a drawer and produced a bunch of bank notes from the sum which she had lost and recovered, for she had not yet got it deposited in the bank. Laying the money on the table, she said, “ Ye see, Mr. Stimperton, I mean to follow your advice after a’.” And turning to her nephew, she continued, “ This is fifty pound-that our friend -here advises me to put to fifty pound o’ his, to enable yon to get through the college decently, and I mak’ ye freely welcome tiH’t, I’m shure.”

Ringan looked surprise at this pro ceeding, and not quite so well pleased as she expected. In truth he at once suspected it to be the opening of a new system of tactics directed against his freedom ; and he was not far mistaken. As for Mr. Duncanson, he was struck with amazement, and utterly at a loss to comprehend the motives under which his aunt was acting so much out of her natural character. The sus picion even flashed across her mind, and rendered her for a time non compos mentis. On this supposition alone could he account for her conduct. He therefore, and for other reasons, posi tively declined to touch the money. Stiffrigs, however, who understood the matter better, strongly reprobated his refusal, and said, for his own part, he would take it very ill if his fifty pounds should not be accepted. This led to a warm discussion among all three.

(To be continued—commenced on Jtdy 2 6.)

THE ASHBURTON HERALD, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 0 , 1880.



Holloway’s Pills. —These Pills are more efficacious in strengthening a debilitated con stitution than any other medicine in the world. Persons of a nervous habit of body, and all who are suffering from weak digestive organs, or whose health has become deranged by bilious affection, disordered stomach, or liver complaints, should lose no time in giving these admirable Fills a fair trial. Coughs, colds, asthma, or shortness of breath are also within the range of the sanative- powers of this very remarkable medicine. The cures effected by these Pills are not superficial or temporary, but complete any permanent. They are as mild jfS they are efficacious, aud may be given with confidence to delicate females and young chil dren, Their action on the liver, stomach, and -''bowels is immediate, beneficial, and lasting, ■restoring order and health in every case,— Advt -• ' •



Tenders TENDERS FOR INLAND SERVICES FOR 1881 AND 1882. General Post Office, Wellington, August 17, 1880. SEALED TENDERS will be received at the Chief Post Office, Christ church, until THURSDAY, September 30 proximo, for the conveyance of mails between the undermentioned places, for a period of two years, from January 1,1881, to December 31, 1882. Postal District of Christchurch. _ 1. Christchurch and Green Park, thrice weekly " 2. Christchurch and Green Park, daily. 3. Christchurch and Courtenay, thrice weekly 4! Christchurch and Courtenay, daily Christchurch and Sumner, twice daily 6. Christchurch and New Brighton, thrice weekly 7. Christchurch and New Brighton, daily *B. Christchurch and Akaroa, thrice weekly *9. Lyttelton and Pigeon Bay, thrice weekly *lO. Lyttelton and Little Akaloa, weekly 11. Lyttelton and Port Levy, Weekly 12. Lyttelton and Gebbie’s Flat, weekly 13. Lyttelton and Gebbie’s Flat, twice weekly 14. Lyttelton Post Office and Railway Station, and vessels in harbor, as required 15. Duvauchellc’s, Little Akaloa, and Okain s Bay, twice weekly. 16. German Bay and Le Bon’s Bay, twice weekly 17. Akaroa and Wainui, weekly 18. Kaiapai and Saltwater Creek, thric weekly 19. Kaiapoi and Saltwater Creek, daily 20. Kaiapoi and Coutts Island, twice weekly 21. Kaiapoi and Coutts Island, thrice weekly 22. Raiapoi and Clarkville, twice weekly 23. Kaiapoi and Clarkville, thrice weekly | 24. Mandeville and Eyreton, weekly I 25. Mandeville and Eyreton, twice weekly 26. Oxford and. View Hill, weekly ! 27. Oxford and View Hill, twice weekly 28. Flaxton Post Office and Railway Station, daily 29. Ashley and Loburn, twice weekly 30. Ashley and Loburn, thrice weekly 31. Balcairn and Leithfield, thrice weekly 32. Balcairn and Leithfield, daily. 33. Waikari and Waiau, weekly 34. Waikari and Waiau, twice weekly 35. Hurunui and Upper Waiau Ferry, weekly 36. Upper Waiau Ferry and Ilanmer Plains, weekly 37. Waiau and Hawkeswood, weekly 38. Waikari and Lake Station, weekly 39. Waipara and Cheviot, weekly _ 40. Prebbleton and Broadfield, twice weekly 41. Prebbleton and Broadfield, thrice weekly 42. Invell Railway Station and Brookside, twice weekly 43. Irwell Railway Station and Brookside, thrice weekly 44. Irwell Post Office and Railway Station, as required 45. Leeston and Lakeside, twice weekly 46. Leeston and Lakeside, thrice weekly 47. Springfield and Kowai Bush, weekly 48. Malvern Post Office and Russell’s Flat, weekly 49. Malvern Post Office and Russell’s Flat, twice weekly 50. Darfield and Kimberley, weekly 51. Darfield and Kimberley, twice weekly 52. Darfield and Greendale, weekly 53. Darfield and Greendale, twice weekly 54. Coalgate and Hororata, daily 55. Hororata and Lake Coleridge, via Wind whistle House, weekly 56. Hororata and Acheron, via Lake Coler idge and Windwhistle House, weekly 57. Glentunnel Railway Station, Windwhistle House, and Lake Coleridge, weekly 58. Glentunnel and Acheron, via Lake Coleridge and Windwhistle House, weekly 59. Dunsandel and Killinchy, twice weekly 60. Rakaia and Kyle, weekly 61. Rakaia and Barr Hill, twice weekly • 62. Rakaia and Barr Hill, thrice weekly 63. Lauriston Railway Station and Barr Hill, - twice weekly 64. Lauriston Railway Station and Barr Hill, thrice weekly 65. Methven Railway Station and Alford Forest, thrice weekly 66. Ashburton and Mount Somers, twice weekly 67. Mount Somers and Ashburton Gorge, weekly 68. Ashburton and Seafield, via Elgin, Waka nui, and Newland, twice weekly 69. Ashburton and Seafield, via Elgin, Waka nui, and Newland, thrice weekly 70. Ashburton and Longbeach, daily 71. Hinds Railway Station and Mayfield, weekly 72. Upper Riccarton Post Office and Middle ton Railway. Station, daily 73. East Oxford Post Office and Railway Station, daily 74. Christchurch Post Office and Railway station and Town Receivers, providing mail-cart, driver, horses, &c , as re quired. *75 Pigeon Bay and Akaroa, thrice weekly. The services marked thus * may be affected by railway extension, and may be terminated by the Postmaster-General on his giving one month’s notice in writing. The attention of intending tenderers is directed to the following clause of the terms and conditions of contract printed at the back of the tender forms : “ The days and hours of arrival and departure to be fixed frcm time to time as the Post master-General may direct. For services performed by coach, no stage shall exceed twelve miles, except by special permission from the Postmaster-General, who shall determine whether or not longer stages are unavoidable.” Contractors whose tenders may be ac cepted must be prepared to carry out the services for which they tender according to the time-tables framed by the depart ment. Forms of tender, with the terms and conditions of contract, may be procured at any post office. No tender will bo considered unless made on the printed form. Tenders, indorsed “ Tender for Mail Service, No. to be addressed to the Postmaster-General, Wellington, and enclosed to the Chief Postmaster of the postal district to which the tender may specially refer. 227g-90Gc W. Gray, Secretary.



FOR SALE. A GOOD Brick Four- roomed HOUSE, with hack kitchen, wash-house, and boiler, all well finished and complete, good out-houses, and every convenience, Quarter-acre Section, nicely fenced, well cultivated, with a number of trees planted thereon ; very cheap ; can be had on terms. Also, Quarter-acre SECTION adioining, well fenced. Full particulars by “P.H.W.,” Herald Office. applying to 798 c



Business Notices. LATEST STYLES FROM LONDON & PARIS. Craighead & Co., Merchant Tailors, TANCRED STREET (Next Orr & Co.) PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. 982a-4450 BOOTS! BOOTS! BOOTS I To Meet the Times. C HAWKINS, the Cheap Boot and , Shoemaker, TINWALD (opposite the Post Office), has determined to CLEAR OUT his large and well-selected Stock at sweeping prices. Only one trial will convince the public of the genuine cheapness of his Stock. His own make equally reduced. Come and see for your selves. Note the address— C. HAWKINS, PRACTICAL BOOT & SHOEMAKER Opposite the Post Office, Tinwald. Note—No connection with any other shop. 815 c NEW INDUSTRY. ASPHALTING. JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take orders for ASPHALTING at very moderate rates. All orders to be left at the Works, Park srreet. All work kept in repair for twelve months. 695 c CHANGE OF PROPRIETARY. m.HE UNDERSIGNED has much pleasure in announcing to the in habitants of Ashburton and district that he has TAKEN OVER the BUSINESS of Mr. J. S. SAVAGE, East street, Ash burton, and respectfully solicits a con tinuance of the patronage so liberally bestowed on his predecessor, trusting by keeping a choice assortment of all classes of FRUIT, CONFECTIONERY, &c., to merit a fair share of the public support. T. BEIINETTO, FRUITERER AND CONFECTION EE, East street, Ashburton. 814 c Removal. CABINETMAKING & UPHOLSTERING ESTABLISHMENT, REMOVED TO BURNETT STREET, Opposite the Mail Office. Cheapest House in Town for New and Secondhand Furniture. JOHN MEECH, PRACTICAL CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER PAPERHANGER, &c. Drawers from 30s. and upwards, Dressing tables and Washstands 10s. and upwards. AT.T. KINDS OP REPAIRS. Furniture Renovated and Repolishcd, or Exchanged. GOOD PRICE GIVEN POR SECONDHAND FURNITURE. 248 c



DON’T PASS THIS BY !! S' I R TOP before you give your next orde: for a Suit of Clothes. F you want Style, Fit, and Quality try the Undersigned. FAD the following, then call and in spect the Goods. I YARDS READY 1 500 TO CUT. ) JUST ARRIVED—The best Stock o: Winter Cloths to be got for money SUPERIOR in quality to anything evei yet shown in Ashburton. 7Osamples to select from 7 0 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., &c., THIS IS THE MAN FOR im MY MONEY. GO TO f Wb' 0 * w Tkiangle, Between Post Office and Baldwin’s Central Hotel. OALL and inspect this Splendid Assort ?nent before you order. 'OTTO : Small Profits and Quick Returns. Terms —Cash. TYLE and Finish second to none. EC £1 Is. Cash for a Pair CONOMY ) of Trousers ) £3 15s. Cash for a Tweed r Suit. 780g-390c



Business Notices.’ IMMENSE ARRIVALS OF NEW GOODS AT ORR & CO.’S. We are now showing THE LARGEST STOCK OF NEW SPRING GOODS EVER OFFERED IN ASHBURTON. Ex HALCIONE, AT LYTTELTON, AND NEW LONDON, AT MELBOURNE. ALSO, Stock in the Assigned Estate of Messrs. Edmiston, Gunmiy, and Co. valued at £2,000, Which will be SOLD at about HALF-PRICE. CONSISTING OF CARPETS, MATTING BLANKETS, GROCERIES, IRONMONGERY, CHAIRS, MATTRESSES, &v ORR AND CO. September Ist, 0 ( 841c-182a



Business Notices 18 8 0. SPRING & SUMMER DRAPERY. EYERETT BROS. & CO., Havelock Street, Ashburton, will make their first GRAND DISPAY OF SUMMER DRAPERY ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 27TH, at half-past 7 in the evening. The Summer Stock is entirely new and comprises all the novelties. TERMS—STRICTLY CASH. EVERETT BROS. & CO., I-lAVELOCK STREET. 505 c NEW PROPRIETOR CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, Havelock Street. THE undersigned having taken the 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 BOOTS ! BOOTS !! BOOTS !! ! THE GOOD TIMES ARE COME AT LAST. GmRICKETT intends SELLING , x CHEAPER than ever— One Month Only. Gents’. Balmorals 17s. 6d. Gents’. Elastic Sides 17s. 6d. Ladies Elastic Sides from ... Bs. 6d. Ladies and Gents Slippers ... 4s. 6d. All Children’s work equally Cheap. All our OWN MAKE REDUCED in PRICE. THAT’S WHATS THE MATT R. G. TRIOKETT, NEXT ORR A.ND CO.’s., ASHBURTON. 780 c



ASHBURTO N HAIRCUTTING ROOMS. IMPORTANT NOTICE. MR. E. A. GARNETT begs to inform the inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that he has DIS POSED of his BUSINESS to Mr. F. CLARK, of Christchurch, and while thanking them for the liberal support accorded to him during his residence here, would solicit a continuance of the same on behalf of his successor. Referring to the above, F. CLARK hopes, by strict attention to business and moderate charges, to merit a fair share of public support.. F. CLA RK , HAIRDR E S S E R , TOBACCONIST, STATIONER, AND FANCY GOODS MERCHANT, Ashbukton. Agent for the sale of the Ashburton Guardian and Evening Herald. 725c-92g “SECURE THE SHADOW BEFORE THE SUBSTANCE FADES.” THE advertiser wishes to remind the re 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. Cai’te-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



NOTICE. WESTERFIELD MILL. TO FARMERS, BAKERS, & OTHERS. rjpHE 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 theJVliller, HENRY BOWERS. Grain stored on liberal terms. 389c-796a



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PAY A VISIT AND INSPECT Hodder’s First Grand Display ' .OF ’.. ! . 1 ; NEW SPRING AND SUMMER DRAPERY AND MILLINERY.



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Business Notices. PI A AAA TO LEND, in sums to o&XOjUvu su it borrowers, at lowest rate of interest. F. P. O’Reilly, Solicitor, Ashburton. 424c-835g ACTS TO Provide for the Registration of persons qualified to VOTE at Elections of Members of the House of Representatives; - may, be had: * at s j the Herald office. . [a card.] , TO BUSINESS MEN, FARMERS, AND OTHERS OF ASHBURTON. ' j GENTLEMEN,— In consequence of the high costs ruling here: in reference to obtaining the simplest of LEGAL DOCUMENTS, and in consideration of my having had seven years’ experience as Law Clerk in Christchurch and Ashburton, I beg to inform wou I have opened, a DEEDS OFFICE and AGENCY, where all Bankruptcy and other Legal Business will be attended to. through me. E. WADMAN, Up-stairs office, Saunders’ Buildings. 839c-189g East street, Ashburton. THE SOUTHLAND TIMBER. . - YARDS. THE UNDERSIGNED BEGS to in form his friends and the public gene rally, that he has made arrangements with the best SAWMILLS in Southland for a constant Supply of Building Timber, including Red and White Pine FLOORING ; LINING • SKIRTING ARCHITRAVES • MOULDINGS and will open the same OCTOBER Ist, 1880, at his yards, : WEST STREET, . ASHBU RTO N . ; JOSHUA TUCKER, 217g-884c Proprietor. Public Notices. ' ‘ TWENTY POUNDS REWARD. THE above reward will be paid to any person who shall give such informa-' tion as will lead to the conviction of any one committing a breach of the Law Practitioners or other similar Acts or Odinances, by preparing Deeds or other Legal Documents, or in any way what ever. BRANSON and PURNELL. F. P. O’REILLY. L ... ;; EDWD. G. CRISP. C. W. IRELAND. 853c-198g THE NATIONAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRAL ASIA (LIMITED). Established 1869. Actuary.. and Secretary —J. M. v " Templeton, F.I.A. The MOST LIBERAL and EQUIT ABLE OFFICE for Life Assurance in the Australasian Colonies. The best offiee for young men. Profits . divided every three years. Offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Wellington, . and Hobart Town. . : > , The New Zealand Branch—A LOCAL INSTITUTION, investing all moneys in the colony. _ r C; Resident Secretary— Thomas Swain, Temple Chambers, Featherston street, Wellington. ' - Agent for the County of Ashburton— S. SAUNDERS (of the firm of Saunders Bros.), Ashburton. . . - ; Note the name—The National Mutual. ... : IG9o-821c T. Bullock. FOR SALE—CHEAP. FOUR SECTIONS, in one block— vjz., 502, 5C3, 610, 511; situated in. Tin-, wald. Small deposit cash : balance by. instalments. ' For sale or. to let, with a PURCHASING CLAUSE, 439 Acres, all fenced, and partly improved situated in Wakanui 266 ~. A compact Farm, all fenced, well-watered, and. partly'in English Grass. Improve ments consist of a comfortable 220 360 50 65 150 290 Five-roomed Cottage, Stable, ■ Stockyard, t&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 Three Miles from the Town of Ashburton. Near the above, and adjoining Mr. George Aston’s About Six Miles from Ash : burton. - TOWN PROPERTIES. , That Valuable TOWN SECTION, 159, Tancred Street, will bo. Sold , very cheap, and on easy terms. 539, (part of) J of an acre, terms same as as above. 341, Kermode Street. 77 37, (Lot) Mayo’s Block. 78, (Lot) with Dwelling-house of Seven Roqms, near the. Parsonage, East . Townßelt. . ‘ ' : , ’ TO LET, .. .. ... Commodious BO ARDIN G-HO USE in East Street. ; .. TV:-; Shop and Office in East Street. .X,: • ■ That convenient SHOP, situated in the Triangle, Wakanui Road, now in the occupation of Mr. Lublow, tailor. SHOP or BOARDING-HOUSE, situated in Burnett Street, opposite the Mail Office, and lately in the occupation of Mr. Dufrates. Apply, 571c-186g T. BULLOCK.