THE STORY-TELLER.

THE LOST BANK NOTE. X” -CH APTER 111 continued. The shock of the discovery paralysed him, and when senso returned he saw himself in imagination a ruined man, dis charged from his situation if not prose cuted by his employers, and turned, with his daughter Kate, into the streets for the trifle of rent he owed. He had always been a nervous man, a moral coward ; and his Hear .of consequences made him blindly accept one dangerous loophole of escape offered to him. He had not the courage to confess • his negligence and throw himself on the mercy of the firm : he took a fatal step, and from carelessness passed into crime. After much bewildered cogitation with himself (for Kate knew nothing of his misfortune till long after), he decided upon pretending to have paid the money to William Wylde, and pro ducing a fictitious receipt from that worthy. ;; , r , /, >? But forgery belongs to the fine arts, and old Graham was a sad blunderer, being only a novice in the accomplish ment. X Perhaps it was this inexperience which betrayed him—perhaps he disco vered'the true state of affairs, from subse quent applications for money made by Wylde. At all events, the wretched old man was soon found out, and the cashier’s sharp questioning wrung the truth from him. The knowledge Murdon kept for his own use. Affecting to discredit the story of the accidental discovery of the note, he persisted in regarding Graham as a thief ,as well as a forger. Thus playing on his terror and misery, and intensify ing the self reproaches of the old clerk with the cruellest sarcasm, he brought him' into a state of abjectness, which left the miserable man an easy prey in his hands; Then Murdon struck a keen and bitter bargain. He would keep the de falcation a secret from the firm on one condition. The condition was the pos session of Kate. How soon the bargain was ratified by the unhappy girl herself, I had to supply out of my own knowledge, for here her story broke down in utter grief; but I knew her gentle, winning ways, her ab sorbing love for her father, and her self sacrifice on all occasions where lie was concerned. I could understand the sharp ness of the struggle before she yielded. Not until her father had told her how fully he was compromised did she consent to part with her own happiness in order to save him from a felon’s doom. Then she gave up all hope of a fair future, and ac cepted the man she hated, her father’s enemy and tyrant, as her promised hus band. Here her pitiful story ended. How was I to comfort her ? I could not tell her that the note was not destroyed, as her father, thought; that I held it, though by what means it had escaped, or what had been burnt in its place I failed to guess. For though the money itself was safe, the receipt yet remained in Murdon ” hands, and any attempt at an ment would only bring down detection on her father’s head. I could only murmur some commonplaces of sympathy and con solation, assure her that I yet hoped to foil Murdon, and re-establish her father’s peace of mind. And so I left her. That evening I again sought out Wylde, and found him at his usual haunt, and in his usual state. Diplomatically, and with much circumlocution, I worked the con versation round to the subject of money, and my gentleman’s claims upon his father-in-law. Mr. Wylde’s present mood was less violent than ordinary, but more bitterly despondent. “ What’s the use of trusting to that old buffer?” he asked dejectedly. “I was once led to believe he would comedown with a round sum if I applied to his law yers. I went, and saw a yellow-faced scoundrel —a loathsome hound with a paunch. iHe threatened to set the bai liffs on me if I came again. He knew where to have me, the menial. I never troubled his degraded sight again. ” “ When was that ? ” “ That was Let me see. Thir teen months ago on the first of this month. Hah, no matter. He knew my weak point, a malison be on his caitiff Soul. I was in difficulties at that time : I am in difficulties now. If you have half-a-crown upon you ” “ I have much more than half-a-crown upon me, and you shall have it if you will give me an acknowledgement,” I re turned. “I'll give you,” said Wylde gracefully, |jif my solemn I 0 U on any sum above fa sovereign. A gentleman’s 10 U, I presume, is as sacred as his bond.” “ Exactly so. But I must have a re ceipt in full.” “ You may have, Mr. Dunning, my ac ceptance, if you like, at three, six, or nine months, presupposing that the sum 8 at least a fiver. ” The magnificent air of probity with which he delivered his conditions tickled me. “ Supposing I could accomodate you with ten fivers,” I replied “would you consent to antedate the receipt ? ” “ I would do anything, sir, honorable and accomodating. I would give you a mortgage on my personal or freehold pro perty, or a lien on my next half-year’s salary : which ever you like. But what do you mean ? ” Before replying, I called for more re freshment, and helped him copiously yet judiciously. “Look here, Wylde,” I said, “I have a reason in this, of course —a motive. I went to prove to certain parties who shall be nameless, that my income a couple of years ago amounted to a certain sum—call it x in algebra : an unknown 1 quantity. Now if I get a re ceipt from you for an advance, dating about eighteen months back, I have docu mentary evidence which I can exhibit, and prove my position at that time. Do you see ? ” “ I see,” chuckled Wylde. “ Like the arrears of unpaid income tax, only more valuable, being a gentleman’s bond, fide receipt. Sly dog ! ” “The money you shall have down— now. ■ Will you give me fan antedated receipt?”, . “ What’s the sum ? ” “ Five hundred pounds. ” Mr. Wylde upset his glass. “ Bring forth the bond,” he cried heroically. ‘‘l’ll sign if it were dated five hundred years back.” . , [to BE CONTINUED. 1

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 arc suffering from weak digestive organs, >r whose health has become deranged by bilious affection, disordered stomach, or livei complaints, should lose no time in giving these '.dmirable Pills a fair trial. Coughs, colds, isthma, Cr shortness of breath are also within he range of the sanative powers of this very remarkable medicine. The cures effected by •these Pills are not superficial or temporary, but '.omolete any permanent. They are as mild rs 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

THE ASHBURTON HERALD, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9, 1880.

Printed and published by Horace John Weeks and Charles Dixon, at their Printing Office, East Street, Ashburton, Wednesday, June 9, 1880.



THE. ROYAL ASSOCIATION ~A U / FOK THE PROMOTION OF THE FINE ARTS IN SCOTLAND. Founded in 1833. Incorporated by Royal Charter, 1847. THE object of this Association— the first established in the United King dom for similar purposes is to advance the cause of Art in Scotland, by afford ing encouragement to its professors : I. The Association is composed oi Annual Subscribers of One Guinea ancl upwards. 11. The Funds of the Association are ippropriated to the purchase of Modern Works of Art, in Painting. Drawing, 01 Statuary, and to the execution or purchase of Engravings, Etchings, Bronzes, Bas reliefs, Models, or other productions oi Art, for distribution among Subscribers. A portion of the Funds is also devoted tc the acquisition of Modern Works of Ari towards the formation of a National Gal lery. 111. A General Meeting of the sub scribers is annually held in July, when i Committee of Management is appointee for the ensuing year, and when tin different Works purchased for the Associa tion become, by lots publicly drawn, the property of individual Members—Sub scribers being entitled to one chance fci every Guinea subscribed. IV. Each Subscriber of One Guinea entitled to receive one plain impression of the Engraving or Engravings issued for the year of his Subscription—a Subscriber of Two Guineas, one proof impression oi impressions after letters—of Five Guineas, one proof impression before letters V. Members may select one of tin Association’s Statuettes for each £l, Is. subscribed, in lieu of the Engraving foi the year, by payment at the time of sub scribing of such additional sum as nraj from time to time be fixed by the Com mittee, the expense and risk of carriage tc be undertaken by the subscriber, and nc Member to be allowed to chose more than one copy of each Statuette in any one year. Note.— The following are the prices fixed by the Committee for the Statuettes already issued by the Association, viz., Sir Walter Scott, £2, 10s.; Professor Wilson, £2, 10s.; Corrinna, £5 ; Pene lophon ;£5 ; Ruth, £5. These prices give no additional chances in the drawing for the prize Works of Art, and are in addition to the Annual Sub scription. PLAN FOR THE CURRENT YEAR, 1880. The Presentation Work will consist of an important Etching by the well-known and successful Etcher, M. Rajon of Paris, after the Painting by the late G. Paul Chalmers, R.S.A., ‘The Legend,’ pur chased by the Association for the Scottish National Gallery. Every Subscriber of One Guinea to the Funds of the Association for the ensuing year will be entitled to One Print Im pression of the Etching, besides one chance in the Distribution of Paintings in July 1880 ; every Subscriber of Two Guineas will be entitled to One Lettered Proof Impression besides two chances in in the distribution ; and every Subscriber of Five Guineas will he entitled to One Proof before letters, signed by M. Rajon, besides five chances at the distribution. Of these last there will be only one hun dred impressions, so that earl} 7 application for them should be made, as they will be given off according to priority of subscrip tion. There will also be Ten First Proofs taken before all others. These will be in exceedingly choice condition, and each Subscriber of Twenty Guineas will be entitled to one of them, and to twenty chances in the distribution of Paintings. Circulars, Forms of Application, and further particulars at this office. Business Notices. LABOR MARKET. l EG ISTRY OFFICE FOR MASTERS AND SERVANTS. AT THE ‘ EVENING HERALD ” OFFICE. Farmers requiring hands can engage men through the “Evening Herald ” Registry for 1/- each, prepaid. LABORERS REQUIRING SITUA TIONS can engage through the “ Herald ” Registry Office by paying 1/-. SERVANTS REQUIRING SITUA TIONS can get them by applying at the “Herald” Registry Office, and paying ENGAGEMENTS will be POSTED UP every day at 12 noon and 4 p.m., by numbers given to the applicants, who will learn the address on enquiring. SPECIAL or URGENT WANTS will be inserted in the “ Evening Herald ” in the registry column on payment of Six pence additional in advance, for each issue. Further Particulars on application at the “EVENING HERALD” REGISTRY OFFICE. - SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, EAST ST., ... i ASHBURTON.



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As this ’ ’ question is frequently asked, we shall simply say that she is a lady who for upwards of thirty years has untireingly devoted her time and talents as a female physician and nurse, principally among children. She has especially studied the constitution and wants of this numerous class, and, as a result of this effort and practical knowledge obtained in a lifetime as nurse and physician, she has com pounded a SOOTHING SYRUP for Chil dren. It operates like magic, giving rest and health, and is, moreover, sure to regulate the bowels. In consequence of this article, Mrs. Winslow is becoming world-rcnouned as a benefactor of her race. Children certainly do rise up and bless her. Especially is this the case in this city. Vast quantities of the Soothing Syrup are daily sold and used here. 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Hence it does not soil the hands, the scalp, or even white linen, but produces the color, within the substance of the hair. Read the follow ing from Mr. Nathan Berry, Chemist, Walkden : “One of my customers told me the other day he had had grey hair for thirty-five years, and after using one bottle of the Mexican Hair Renewer I sold him, it was restored to and kept its natural color.” It may be had of any respectable Chemist, Perfumer, or Dealer in toilet articles in the kingdom, at 3s. Gd. p«r bottle.—Prepared by HENRY” C. G ALLUP, No. 493, Oxford street, London. /COCKLE’S ANTIBILIOUS PILLS— \_y These Pills consist of a careful and peculiar admixture of the best and mild est vegetable aperients, with the pure ex tract of the flowers of the camomile. They will be found a most efficacious remedy for derangement of the digestive organs, and for torpid action of the liver and bowels, which produce indigestion and the several varieties of bilious and liver complaints. 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Their occasional use, if com bined with the strictest attention to diet, I will be frequently found to remove at once, by their influence over the secre tions, that congestive and unhealthy con dition of the liver which is so often the earliest antecedent of severe febrile and constitutional disturbance. 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