raised, but submitted that at an argument held in Christchurch between himself and Dr. Foster, and before his Honor, a similar question had been decided by his Honor in his (Mr. Garrick’s) favor. He had not expected Mi*. Winter’s' evidence 'to be of this nature, and lie would ask his Honor to take the remaining evidence in the case, and hear argument of the legal point at next sitting of the Court. His Honor consented to this, and the examination continued. Witness continued—l gave 4 thc store note at the time I renewed a bill to Wood, Shand, and Co., who are included as creditors in the deed of assignment by our firm. We had a current account with McKerrow arid Co. at the time of the sale of the machines to them. After the sale there was another transaction between the two firms’—namely, the sale; of a dray. Wrote to Wood, Shand ? and Co. that the four machines had been sold to Patton and to McKerrow and Co. Do not think Wood, Shand, arid 06. were entitled to the money for McKerrow and Co. ’s ma chines. Those sold to Patton were on a different footing to those sold to McKerrow arid Co. I spoke to Beau mont when the bill was first dishonored, and told him only four 1 of the machines were sold; and that he wonfd have to renew the bill at maturity. Gave Mr. Beaumorit the store note to show that so many machines were held by our firm for Wood, Shand,And Co. Three machines were returned'to Wood, Shand, arid Co. Was not aware that Wood, Shand, and Co. had proved in the estate for these machines. By Mr. Purnell—Told Patton to pay Wood, Shand, and Co. John Mann— Mr.' Winter told me that four, of the seven machines ori his firm s premises* were their own, and that the others were rWbod, Shand, and Co. s. had a conversation with Mr. Shand, in Christchurch, in the course of which I learned that machines could be bought as cheaply in Rakaia from Maclean ancl Winter as*’from Wood, Shand, and Co. Do not 'lenow whether these machines were credited in our books-, to Maclean

and Winter.'"' AVood, Shand; and. Co. 1 have always sent in their accounts to us on the Ist of every moritli, and they liad never given any indication that they con sidered themselves principals in this trans action. By Mr. Garrick—l believe there were seven, machines on Maclean and Winter’s premises, but I mads-no inquiries as to whom they belonged. Mi*. Winter, said afterwards they partly belonged to Wood, Shand and Co., and partly to Maclean and Winter. I know from Mr. Winter that machines of Wood, Shand and Co. were at Rakaia, and thought 1 could make a better bargain with them for their own machines than I could with Maclean and "Winter for theirs. I knew nothing what ever of Wood, Shand and Co. having an interest in the four machines claimed by Maclean and Win ter. T. A. Winter, recalled—l sent an account in my own name to M c Kerrow and Co. shortly after having sold them. The case was then adjourned till next Court day..... FRIEDLANDER V. REID. Mr. Purnell, for plaintiff, applied for a change of venu to Christchurch, which was ■ granted. * . E. G. WRIGHT V. FLETCHER. Mr. Purnell for plaintiff.. This was a claim for L2OO. Defendant did not appear, and judgment was given against him by default, with'costs. IN. BANKRUPTCY. . Re Risely Bros.—Mr., Crisp applied for discharge of debtors. Adjourned. Mr. Purnell applied for an order of discharge for Robert Powrie, a debtor. Granted. JRe William Banks, a debtor—Mr. Crisp applied for ail order of discharge. Granted. Re Samuel Holland—Application for costs by Mr/Crisp. Granted. Re Joseph Ward, a debtor—Application by Mr. Crisp for costs. Granted. Re Thomas * Gleesoh—Application for costs by Mr.* Crisp. ' Granted. . s

Agricultural and Pastoral Association.

A meeting of the committee of the Agri cultural and' Pastoral Association was held yesterday afternoon—Mr. John Car - ter in the chair. ' 1 The Secretary said that he had seen several members of the committee on the subject of the date of the horse parade, some complaints having been made re garding the day fixed. The committee had agreed to the alteration, and the shew would now be held on the 2nd , October, which was, not a Sale day. Mr. Gundry moved that tenders for printing the catalogues, be invited from the local printing offices, .the Secretary to select the most suitable tender. The Chairman said the most important duty this meeting would have to perform, would be the selection of judges for the show. The hoped the best men possible would be obtained. The following were to be asked to act : —For Merino Sheep—Messrs. : Stitt, Pier son, Neil M'Lean, and , John Chal mers. For Long Wooled Sheep—Messrs. H. J. Hall, Turnbull, Donald Oliver, John M‘Farlane. For Cattle—Messrs. ' Threlkeld, Kelland, Marcroft, Tabart. For Blood and Light Horses—Messrs. M‘ll wraith, Wilkeii, Hirst, and Lock hart. For Cart Horses —Messrs. Camp bell, Thomas, Ede, and Boag.—For Sivine—Messrs. Green,Peering, Hartnell, and Hunt. For Implements—Messrs. Grigg, Wright, Passmore, Johnston, and Blyth. For Poultry—Messrs. G. A. Reid, Wood, and W. G. Walker. For Sheep and Cattle Dogs—Messrs. Jeff, H. T. Smith, and Manson. For Agri cultural Produce—Messrs. R/ Millar, Robertson, and Moffatt. For Dairy Pro duce—Messrs. J. Orr, Green, and William ; son. For New Zealand Manufactures— Messrs. Jameson, sen., Coster, Grigg, and Cox.

The following gentlemen were requested tp act aB Marshals':—For Merino sheep— Mr. Donald M‘Lean. For Lqngwools— ‘ Mr. Robert Jeffs. For Cattle—Mr. Lewis. For Light Horses—Mr. John Hunt and Mr. Raifte. For Draught Horses—Mr. Leatham and Mr. Mayo. For Pigs—Mr/ Rose. For Implements— Messrs. Tucker and Black. For .Poultry —Mr. Silcock. For Dogs—Mr. Gundry. For Agricultural and Dairy Produce—Mr. Rudolf Friedlander. ’ For New Zealand Manufactures—Messrs. E. F. Wright and Thomas Bullock. For the Leaping Match —Messrs Carter and Scott. The Chairman hoped that now the Borough Council’s by-laws were in force, ' which prevented the driving of cattle

.through the town between the hours, of twelve midnight and seven a. m., some steps would be taken to have the railway yards moved along to the new yards of the Association. The moving of the rail way yards to a site near the saleyards would prevent the new by-law interfering with the trucking of cattle. Mr. Pc(s3inore moved that the Secretary be instructed to write to the railway, authorities with a view to having the trucking yards moved along beside the show, as stock could only be trucked at rpresent at night, and that was impossible. { The motion was carried. It was decided that Messrs. Matson, Cox and Co. be empowered to pul the privileges of the show up to auction, and that the engaging of a band for the show be left with the Secretary ; as also the negotiations with the railway authorities for such special trains, fares, and arrange menls as may be necessary ; and getting >the day proclaimed a general holiday. Mr. Passmore moved that first prizes be the money fixed by the Association or a silver medal, the second the money or a bronze medal, and that a certificate bear ing the name of the winner, his class, and the prize he has won accompany each prize, even if only a “commended.”'* The motion was carried. It was resolved that the annual dinner of the Association be held in the Somerset Hotel on the evening of the show day. The Secretary was empowered to engage the attendance of a veterinary surgeon for the show day, and also, to procure tents for the daily produce exhibition. . The following sub-committee were ap pointed to arrange details of the show - Messrs. Cox, Hunt* Mayo, Smith, and R. Millar.

The Secretary read a letter from the Ashburton County Council enclosing a copy of the charges to be levied at the cattle yards, and asking the Society to con sider them. The question was referred to the Yards Committee. Mr. Quill was duly elected a member of the Association, and his name was added to.the list of msmbers. After a vote of thanks had been passed to the Chairman, the meeting adjourned.

The monthly meeting df the Associa tion was held in the evening, in.the upper room of the Town Hall. There, were about thirty mernbers present, and much interest was manifested in the proceed ings. Mr. John Carter occupied the chair, and in opening the meeting ex pressed himself as highly pleased with the very favorable attendance. He was a man of few words, and would not take up the time with any further remarks, as a paper was to be read by Mr. Passmore, the contents of which would doubtless be as interesting as was anticipated. He would call on that gentleman to read the paper, of which notice had been given. Mr. Passmore read his paper, the text of which we will give to-morrow.

* A protracted but animated conversation followed the reading of Mr. Passmore’s paper. ■ Mr. Bullock proposed, and Mr. Joseph Hunt seconded, a vote of thanks to Mr. Passmore for the very valuable an.d in-, structive paper with which lie had favored them—a motion which, it is needless to observe, was carried unanimously. Mr. Passmore briefly responded, thank-, ing the meeting for;.the compliment that had been paid , him, and concluded by moving a vote of thanks to the Chairman, the same being carried by acclamation. Mr. Carter said that the next paper would be one on a subject somewhat of a different character to its predecessors, Mr. Oliver, of Westerfield, had’ promised to read a paper on “ Sheepfarming” at the next meeting of the Association, and Mr. Carter trusted that on that occasion a large number of farmers would be present. The proceedings were then brought to a close.

THE STORY-TELLER.

THE DISRUPTION: A TALE OF TRYING TIMES.

CHAPTER XXII.

I talk of dreams, Which arc the children of an idle brain, Begot of nothing but vain fantasy. SHAKESPEARE.

After Mrs. Renshaw had had a night to digest her dram of fly-water, she awoke most distressingly well, and un like a person about to die of love. She angrily upbraided Jean Brown for turn ing what was intended, if not for a tragedy, at least to verge on the tragic, into a farce. “ How durst ye tak’ upon ye, ye impudent gipsy ?'\she exclaimed, “ to bring me ought but what I sent you for ?”

“ Just for your ain sake, mistress,” replied Jean. “ It’s no to be thocht that me, or ony body that wishes weel to you, would put puzyon intil your hand.”

“ Puzyon ! what ado had ye to judge what ye should bring me or should no bring? Your business was just to bring what ye were bidden. When I wanted the lodomy (laudanum), be’t puzyon or no puzyon, nae body had a richt to keep it frae me; far less you that gets bed, board, and fee for your service.” *

The storm ended with a peremptory order to Jean to pack up her things and quit the house, which was no sooner given than recalled, on condition that she would never divulge what had passed the night before, and thence forward obey all her directions, without presuming to judge whether they be right or wrong. “ And be sure,” added Mrs. Renshaw, “if Stiffriggs comes to speer for me the day, to say I canna be seen. Tell him, I’m far frae being weel, and, for onything ye ken, may be dangerous. Or, I daur say, ye may tell him frae me that he needna con cern himsel’,” “ Surely, mistress, ye dinna want me to gi’e Mr. Stimpe r ton an answer like that ?” “ But I dive though ! Ye’ve begun again to judge for me, but I’ll no staund it; so mind ye that.” “ And what will I say is like the matter wi’ you, if he should want to ken ? ” “ It’s nae business o’ yours what’s the matter wi’ me, and ye can tell him

it’s nae business o’ his neither, if he happen to speer. But stop; ye may tie this napkin aboot my head tie’t ticht, and ha’e the room wiselike in case Ringan should force himsel’ in whether I M ill or no ; and get Griselda to gang and tell my nevoye that I’m ill and want to see him instantly,' but don’t steer o.vre the door the day yoursel’.. And, Jean ! tell Miss Stim perton to come ben and speak to me ; but, for the life o’ ye, don’t sav a word to her about lodomy, or the words I had yestreen wi’ her brither.”

The drift of some of these directions will not be understood till it is ex plained that Mrs. Renshaw, who had not yet given up her designs on hon est Stiffriggs, conceived that his sister’s dependence on him was one of his secret and perhaps strongest reasons against marrying. This obstacle she was determined if possible to remove, by doing her best to bring about an engagement between her nephew and Miss Stimperton. That James Dun canson might be inclined to transfer his affections from Miss Montgomery to “Saft .Shusie,” she thought not unlikely, all appearances and probabilities con sidered ; and supposing this should be the case; she was disposed to be as liberal to the young man as Stiffriggs could desire, for she thought that she* might thereby carry the point on which she had set her heart, and escape from the woes of single womanhood. But in order to make her late attempt at poison-taking assume a serious instead of a ridiculous aspect, and produce in the honest farmer’s mind a feeling of compassion favorable to the success of her new scheme, she thought it neces sary to feign sickness for the time—a task which, from her active habits and robust health, she was ill quallified to perform. When Miss Stimperton came, she plied the simple girl with questions regarding Mr. Duncanson’s attentions to her, in the hope of eliciting some thing that would give a color of feasi bility to her project. But in this she was disappointed, Nothing of the kind could be drawn from “Saft Shusie; ” for the very good reason that she had nothing to communicate. She, however, intimated her expecta tion of a visit in the course of the day from Mr Bacon, but mentioned it as ah indifferent matter; and such it. was. indeed to her, for she took everything with an equanimity approaching in difference ; and in this case she was not tempted out of her usual state of mind, for Mr. Bacon had made no dis closure of his feelings to her. That eccentric gentleman, however,, did not keep the promise he had made, to honour her that day with a call. How he failed to do so requires some explanation. . He had been employed, as already mentioned, along with Robin Afleck in making preparations for the illumination which was to take place that evening, and, at this work had re mained lyj.lill a late hour the night be fore. He had painted in the slap-dash style, of which? he was a perfect master, a series of transparencies for his win dows. All the subjects were allegorical, but so obscure and absurd that it was impossibly to guess ..their meaning; but no doubt .Mr, BadMjt Jiad a deep mean ing of liis own in pita. Robin Afieck had assisted the IMt way he could in getting up these ijMlHordinary produc tions, though he ftSVir himself to inquire what any of peril was in tended to represent Tie took the credit, however, of making a horse in one of them “somethingiike a horse;” but his chief performances, on this occasion, lay in the lighting and clean ing department. With considerable pains he had cut about a peck of potatoes into temporary candlesticks, and scraped the rough dirt off the win dows, for he wisely considered that un less they could be made in some mea sure transparent, the effect of the pic tures would be lost. When Robin called the next day to assist in completing the preparations, he found Mr. Bacon still in bed, but awake and smoking as usual. He, however, wore a more than commonly abstracted air, and seemed ill at ease.' He scarcely observed Robin’s entrance, but at length brightened up and gave him a hearty welcome. “ Come away, Mr. Afleck,” “he said ; “ I am glad to see you ; the fact is I have been very anxious for your arrival.” “I houp there’s naething wrang, sir ? ” said Robin in an inquiring tone.

“Oh no; not precisely anything wrong—that is, if neither Mr. Duncan son nor you have mentioned to any one what I told you yesterday regard ing my feelings towards Miss Stimper ton.” ’

“ Ye’re perfectly safe on that score, Mr. Bacon,” said Robin, “ for Mr. Duncanson is sae close minded he never mentions onything to onybody, and as for me I hav’na said a word to a leeving sow!. But that’s just by chance though, for ye ken ye dinna tell me to mak’ a secret o’ your love for Miss Shusie. Have ye changed your mind aboot her already ? ” “ Why, no, not at all; but the fact is, I have had a fearful night of dream ing, and have now a strong impression on my mind that my admiration for Miss Stimperton has led me to the very, edge of a precipice.” “ Fegs, sir, ye had better tak’ care o’ your fittin’ then ; but it’s queer for the like o’ you to fash yoursel aboot dreams. I thocht aye they were just a kind o’ nonsense no worth heeding.”. “So .they are, sir, in general ; in deed, I may say almost always non sense. But the dreams I had last night were so peculiar in character, and had

such strongly marked though shadowy reference to my individual case —pre- sent and prospective, actual and pos sible—that I cannot' help looking on them ns very significant and widely different from common dreams. But you shall hear what they were, as far as Lean recol'cct them.

•* After you left me last night I went to bed with my mind very much filled with the allegories I had been painting, and thoughts of Miss Stimperton and my approaching interview, with her Majesty’s Ministers. All these sub jects were turned over and over in my mind before I fell asleep, and when at last I did so, they recurred to me in strange shapes and curious combina tions. First, I thought I was walking with rapid steps toivards a steep hill, on which the sun shone so brightly that it looked like an immense cone of burnished gold. Just as 1 was about to'commence the ascent, I saw a beautiful flower on the other side of a smooth still lake, which spread out before me. I felt so desirous to have the flower thatT threw off my clothes, and began to wade across the lake. I accomplished my purpose,but not having a button hole to carry the flower in, I put it in my mouth; I had no sooner done this than I found my self immersed, not in water, : but in a flood of molasses! This, sir, was no joke, I can tell you ; and so thick was the: treacle, that I could scarcely drag one leg after ..another through it. I struggled resolutely, till I got on the grassy margin; but this was no escape, for a swarm of wasps, bees, and all lcinjds of flying insects settled’ on me immediately; and when I tried to brush them, off they stung me so severely that I .was glad to . plunge over head and ears into the treacle. My mortification was increased when I saw a troop of apes and monkeys come down the hill and scramble for tny clothes before my face. One- put on one thing, and another another, till they had all some valuable article either for use or ornament. They then scam pered up the hill again, and the most powerful of the gang, a large pot-bellied animal of the most tricky Tspecies, placed himself on. the very summit, and sat chattering there with my cap on Lis head and looking through my spectacles. Now, Mr. Afleck, can you interpret that ? ” ?.' .* “No Legs! it’s owre deep, for me., If I had been Joseph, I trow baith the butler and the baker would ha’e been haog’d before I could ha’e read their dreams.; and I don’t think ony o’ theirs was a bit kittlier than yours.”

(To be continued—commenced on July 26.)

THE ASHBURTON HERALD, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER: 1 6, iSSo.'



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DON’T PASS THIS BY !! STOP before you give your next order for a Suit of Clothes. F you want Style, Pit, and Quality, try the Undersigned. READ the following, then call and in spect the Goods. I YARDS READY ) 500 ™ 500 ( CUT. ) JUST ARRIYED—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 PROM? 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, Ac., &c., THIS IS THE MAN FOR MY MONEY. '-(a GO TO \\ojj v.ys » ..Tbianole, Between Post Office and Baldwin’s Central Hotel. CALL and inspect this Splendid Assort ment before you order. 'OTTO: Small Profits and Quick Returns. Terms—Cash. Qt TYLE and Finish second to none. Economy) ...of Timbers . ,' Y£3 15s, Cash for a Tweed ; 7'( Suit. 7SOg-390c



f c 1 - _ Business Notices 188 O . ;.j I • : ‘ v ;TTvT?c ss'l'k* SPRING & SUMMER DRAPERY. EVERETT BROS. & CO., Havelock Street, Ashburton, will make their first GRAND DISPAY OF ■ SU ;M M, ER; 1„> £ A P E R^Y 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. - j * . ; EVER'EIV BROS. & co;, HAVELOCK 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, Ys; ' GEORGE WATTS. Proprietor. 644 c; BOOTS ! BOOTS !! BOOTS !T ! THE GOOD TIMES ARE COME AT LAST. GmRICKETT # A CHEAPER tliait.evers— One Month Only. All Children’s work equally Cheap, All our OWN MAKE REDUCED in PRICE. THAT’S WHATS THE MATT R. G. TRICK ET T , NEXT OKR 4ND CO. V\, ASHBURTON. 780 c V : i ASHBURTON HAT RCUTTING ROOM S. IMPORTANT NOTICE. MR. E. A., GARRETT begs to inforirri 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 ofi 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. CLARKp- H A IRDRESSER, TOBACCONIST, STATIONER, AND - FANCY GOODS MERCHANT, ? •/ Ashburton. Agent for the sale of the Ashburton Guardian and ’ Evening Herald. V 720c-92g “SECURE THE SHADOW BEFORE ;. THE SUBSTAN CE FADES. ” THE advertiser wishes to reiiiind .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. 1 Carte-dp-viste, land, 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 ale,p, 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. are reduced to a minimhffi, and are now within the reach of all. GY F, Henry, PHONOGRAPHIC ARTIST, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASH BURTON.' 73g-702c NOTICE. . WESTERFIELD MILL. TO FARMERS, BAKERS, & OTHERS. fjpHE Westerfield Mill is now in full work, and the public can bo 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 cle -0 livery. Apply to the Miller, HENRY BOWERS. Grain stored on liberal terms. 389c-7960



Robert WilMa and Co . ... ESSR3. ROBERT WILKIN * CO.*,, -(? u conjunction with Messrs. Jameson anil Roberts), are instructed to offer BY- PUBLIC AUCTION,. \ . At Messrs. Jameson and Roberts’JW<?ol and Crain Stores, on • SATURDAY, ISth SEPTEMBER, RURAL SECTION No. 29492, Containing N 120 AOEE s : :v 120 Situate at South Ashburton, two-and-a half niiles from tho Winslow Railway Station.. , , Tho land is of good quality, and will be sold WITHOUT RESERVE. ROBERT WILKIN & C 0.,, \ ; s Christchurch ; JAMESON-& ROBERTS, BG6c Ashburton. Messrs. Robert wilkin & 00. (In conjunction with Messrs. Jameson and Roberts) have been in structed by the Trustees in the estate-of Thomas Clark, to offer BY PUBLIC AUCTION At Messrs. Jameson and Roberts’ Wool" and Grain Stores, on Saturday, 18tli Sept. FREEHOLD . ‘ . PROPERTIES Belonging to the estate, as follows- — Lot I.—Town section No. 517, with large SUBSTANTIAL BOARDING HOUSE, containg 40 rooms. The building is almost new, and fitted • with evcr3 r convenience, and can be v had on most reasonable terms. Lot 2. —3 G SECTIONS at Trevorton These arc close to the township, aro well situated in a rapidly improving neighborhood. • •» UPSET PRICE 0 -Q5 EACH. Easy terms of payment. . , Lot 3.—Half-acre section at Trevortoij, facing the Beach road 1 , with three roomed cottage thereon. Lot 4.—The trustees’ interest in sections Nos. 2 and 3, on the East Town Belt, with two cottages, four and five rooms each. A . Lot s.—Section at Trevorton facing the Presbyterian Manse, being lot 39, known as tlio Belfast Bakery. The above are for absolute sale. Sale to commence at 1 o’clock. ROBERT WILKIN & Go., 1 -. . Cliristchurch. JAMESON & ROBERTS, 867 c Ashburton., •■ - A T. Bullock. FOR SALE-CHEAP. . FOUR SECTIONS in one.block—-viz.,. 502, 5C3, 510, 511, situated in Tin walcl. Small deposit cash : balance by instalments. 7\OR .SALE; OR TO LET, WITH A PURCHASING CLAUSE, 439 Acfes, all fenced, and partly improved r , situated in Wakanui A compact Farm, all- fenced, well-watered, and partly in English Grass. Improve ments consist of a comfortable Five-roomed Cottage, Stable, Stockyard, Ac.* &c. All fenced, partly improved and well-watered. , Li All fenced, and a portion of itn 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. v, . That Valuable TOWN SECTION, 159, Tancred Street, will be Sold very cheap, and on easy terms. 539, (part of) £ of an acre, terms same as as above. 341, Kermode Street. 77 „ 37, (Lot) Mayo’s Block. 78, (Lot) with Dwelling-house. of Seven Rooms, near the Parsonage, East . Town Belt. 266 220 360 50 05 150 .29(1 TO LET, Commodious BOARDING-HOUSE iir East Street. Shop and Office in East Street. 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 tho occupation of Mr. Dufrates. Apply, 571c-186g t. BULLOCK. Public Notices. THE NATIONAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRAL ASIA (LIMITED). Established 1869. Actuary and Secretary —J. M. Templeton, F.I.A. The MOST LIBERAL and EQUIT ABLE OFFICE for Life Assurance iu the Australasian Colonies.- • Thq best", office 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. 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. 1690-821 c