business while any sobriety remained in his victim—then substituted wine when he found ale too slow and doubtful in bringing him to the proper state of uncon sciousness, adding secretly a few drops of • a well-known preparation carried in his pocket for extreme cases. Now the deed ' was accomplished. His Majesty had another servant, sure and certain, for he had extracted enough drunken words from Dick to be able to swear to his willing acceptance of what he had, at the last moment,, adroitly dropped into the gaping pocket of his velveteen trousers—the “ King’s Shilling.” When ho had slept perhaps an hour, ®hd no other victims seemed likely to present themselves, the sergeant pinned a bunch of colored ribbons, like that he him self wore, to the hat of the young fellow (as the French and some others adorn and be-ribbon prize calves and bullocks for •laughter), then edged him on his feet, took him, half dead and entirely stupefied as he was, to the sleeping-room already engdjged,, and -passed the night with his Jimfe.so fastened to him that escape was impossible. A little alarmed by the words which pick had,, spoken when leaving her, the 'widow TTarlq we became much more so as hour after hour went by and she did not bear hjs returning step. The night wore on, and there was no return, and, con sequently no sleep for the anxious mother. WhSt is’ it that induces,..mothers to place especialv dependence' lipon the' wives or 'fiancees_ of their sons, and to believe that those people exercise some influence beyond theirs—remains a question to be hereafter solved : enough to know that some such.impression prevails. With the first rays 1 of daylight the widow was stirring ; and before’the sun had risen she presented herself at the still smaller thatched cottage of her- neighbour widow Ackley, tapping at Susan’s window. The young girl' sprang up, 1 en deshabille and reddened with shame to see that the early visitor was the mother of the young man Whom (in spite of occasional quarrels) she loved so dearly. She presented a very pretty picture, at that moment, with her sweet girlish face, Saxon-blue eyes and blonde hair, and a bewitching, plump, neat figure, which had never (of course) blessed Dick Harlowe’s . eyes to any extent as it radiated upon liis mother’s.

“ What ev,er‘is the matter, dame Har lowe ? Have anything happened to—to Dick . Was the natural though shame faced inquiry of the young girl, as she threw up tke window. “ Oh, lass, I do not know,” sighed the widow, “ Dick have been gone all night; and he did say such, wild words, before he went atvay, about being: off with thee, and about never coming back—” “ Hush ! do not let . my mother hear you, dame ! Wait only a moment till I slip on my clothes, and then we will go over the wide world after him if need be ! Poor Dick.! poor Dick!” the young girl muttered as she made her hasty toilet, “ did he take ihy words so badly to heart that he could talk of leaving mother and me? What a bad girl I must be, to be sure !' And if I have driven him away, why then I must bring him back again— that is my duty, and I must do that, you know !” Certainlyßusan—always do “ duty but duty is much pleasanter when there is a. little love mixed with it, as more than one of iis have.had occasion to ascertain? Less than five minutes, dame Harlowe

waiting at the window, and her neighbor ( Widow undisturbed, brought Susan with out, bright-eyed even in the midst of her i anxiety, abort skirted, neat-ancled un , bonetted.

(to be continued. )

American Criticism. —Here is a lively

specimen of American criticism, taken ' from the San Jose (Cal.) Argus : —Our old . friend Le Due is on deck again, this time with a large volume on the “ Diseases of Swine,” and in forwarding it to us he ex presses the hope that we will give the work a careful perusal, and favor the Department of Agriculture with such r - criticisim as we think it deserves. We have given the work a careful perusal— that is, . we tore the wrapper off and looked at the gorgeous chromo of a “ microscopic section of the mucous membrane of the intestines of Mr. Harris’ pig.” 1 In our humble judgment, this is <the best chromo on a mucous membrane of the intestines of Mr. Harris’

pig that has ever been placed before the gaze of an admiring and art-loving people. ' The perspective is fine, though the' chiaroscuro is a little off. The subject is' ; a grand one, calculated to bring into play the.prtist’fi power -of imagination, and giving scope to a rich Oriental fancy that dwarfs into insignificance the pretentious efforts of Dord, .In fact, wo mistook this masterpiece at; first sight for a finely exe cuted copy of .Turner’s “ Slave Ship.” The letterpress of this new novel of Le Due’s is a marvel of skill; the introduc tion of Oregon quads gives a unique effect to the impression. As to the text, we have, never had experience with sick .pigS* r pbd .can’t criticise the chapters on : that -...;subject. In his * circular

letter to. us, Mr. Le Due says: tt- 44 If remedies have been employed with - any degree of success, please state the in • gradients and: the proportions in which they are compounded, and the quality given.”. We employed a remedy once to , cure a neighbor’s pig of the pernicious ' habit of rooting up our garden. The in gredients were nitre, sulphur, carbon, lead, and an old-fashioned musket ; pro portions, two handfuls of powder to a pint of shot. We are happy to inform the Agricultural Department that the de gree of success was simply immense. The : pig was cured, and lasted our family **. several months. Regarding hogs we are better posted. There are lots of them in . San Jose that want 10 dollars’ worth of advertising for a dollar and six bits. There is no cure for them, 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 Pills a fair trial. Coughs, colds, gsthma, 0? 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 c as-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 aud health in every case.r . A»vij

THE ASH BURTON HERALD, -MONDAY, JULY rz, iBBo.



Public Notices V. M •IBS R. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS, (Christchurch Section.) INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION, AT CHRISTCHURCH. JULY 15th AND 16th. ORDINARY Single Fare Tickets to Christchurch, issued at Timaru, Amberley, or any intermediate Station, on 15th and 16th inst., will be available for Return Journey up to and including 17th inst. FREDK. BACK, Traffic Manager. District Traffic Manager’s Office, Christchurch, July 7, 1880. 10a THE EDUCATION BOARD OF THE DISTRICT OF NORTH CANTER LURY. SCHOOL DISTRICT OF HINDS. THE Education Board of the District of North Canterbury hereby pub licly notifies in accordance with the pro visions of Section 61, of the Education Act, 1877, that, the following are (he boundaries of tire School District of Hinds : Commencing at the junction of the road north-east of Section 16743 with the road south-east of said section ; thence south-westerly, fol lowing the latter road to the souther i most corner of Section 30758 ; thence northerly following a road forming the western boundary of Section 30758 to the southernmost corner of Section 28186 ; thence north-westerly following the south-western boundary of the latter section to the western most corner thereof ; thence south westerly along the south - eastern boundary of Lot 11 of the subdivision of Reserve No. 1371 (in red), to the road separating that lot from Lot 14 ; thence north-westerly following said road to the railway line ; thence south-westerly following the railway to the easternmost corner of Lot 11 of the sub-division of Reserve No. 1381 (in red) ; thence north-westerly following the north-eastern boundary of said lot to the road north-west thereof; thence south-westerly along said road to its junction with the road separating Sections 33459 and 31453; thence northerly following the latter road to the road separating Sections 28193 and 28192 ; thence north-easterly following this road to its junction with the road first above mentioned, and from thence return ing south-easterly. along the same to the commencing point. J. Y. COLBORNE-YEEL, Secretary. Christchurch, 7th July, 1880. 18a Business Notices. the CHRISTCHURCH AGENCY. R. GEORGE MAULE, is. authorised to receive orders and accounts for Ashburton Guardian and Evening Herald. All orders for Advertisements eft at his office, near Tattersall’s, will eceive prompt attention. 55a* WEEK 3 & DIXON. 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 j Meals and Beds, Is. GEORGE WATTS. Proprietor. 6440 quill’ S Jnim HOTEL Opposite Railway Station, Ashburton. SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION for TRAVELLERS pRIVATE SUITES OF APART MENTS FOR FAMILIES. LARGE SAMPLE ROOMS ’ > FOR COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS. BATH ROOM. FIRST-CLASS BILLIARD SALOON. *** Wines, Spirits, and Ales, of the most genuine brands only, kept and supplied, wholesale and retail. Note Address— QUILL’S WHOLESALE BOTTLING STORES, Commercial Hotel, (Near Railway Station), Ashburton. 751g-336c



Business Notices. I LATEST STYLES FROM LONDON & Paris. Craighead & Co., Merchant Tailors, TANORED STREET, (Next Orr & Co.) PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. 982a-445« W. WH IT E, CONFE CTIONER AND BAKER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON, Begs to announce that he has 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, 41b. Loaf, 6d. Cash. W. WHITE, ' ;;r ' : SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS. 928g-550c EVERETT BROS. AND CO., CHEAP DRAPERS, . HAVELOCK STREET, ASHBURTON. E. B. and Co. are nor showing their jQ R A P E R Y, Comprising EVERY NOVELTY IN EACH DEFARTM ENT. NEW GOODS /ARRIVING MONTHLY. 605 c TINTER DAVIS’S Cheap ■ F U R N ITU RE AND BEDDING MANUFACTORY, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. EVERY article Sold at Christchurch Prices and guaranteed best of material and workmanship. FUNE S^~| . - CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED! W. DAVIS, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. 529 c



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. 6d. each. Do., with alarm, 15s. CASHEL STREET, Next Bank of Australasia, Christ church. 22* e DON’T PASS THIS BY !! s TOP before you give your next order for a Suit of Clothes. F you want Style, Fit, and Quality, try the Undersigned. EAD the following, then call and in spect the Goods. / YARDS READY) 500 500 ( CUT. ) JUST ARRIVED—The best Stock of Winter Cloths to be got for money SUPERIOR in quality to anything ever yet shown in Ashburton. 70samples TO select from? 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., &c. THIS IS THE MAN FOR MY MONEY. ilo GO TO b\oy L« Tr^^jle, BdfcveenTcrat Office BaMwin’s Central H nd nd . inspect this Splendid Assort kbefore you md Quick inns—Cash. Cl TYLE and Finish second to none. ( £1 Is. Cash for a Pair I ECONOMY) of Trousers ) £3 15s. Cash for a Tweed ( Suit. '■ ' ' 780a-390c



Easiness Notices. NOW OPEN. MONSTER CARNIVAL, FANCY FAIR, AND BAZAAR, IX FOWLER’S NEW BUILDINGS, Tun ere d street. Splendid Opportunity for PURCHASING BAZAAR GOODS. MR. I. MONTAGUE, of High street, Christchurch, I Begs to inform the inhabitants of Ash burton and surrounding districts that he has h— OPENED —h Those extensive premised known as Fowler’s Buildings, Tancred ■ street, With an enormous stock of FANCY . GOODS ■ Of every description. THE SHILLING TABLE IS WORTH A •• " visit.:’ Gold and Silver Jewellery. .Gold, ■; and Silver,.. piininnWLgs, for .Fancy : . .Dress Costumes. ■ These Goods are a Special Importation, and will be SOLD AT VERY LOW PRICES.. , The Sale will last for a Fortnight Only. . EVERYONE INVITED. 614c-6o



ASHBURTON HAIR CUTTING ROOMS. REDUCED PRICES. E. A. GARNETT, Hairdresser, 'East Street, WILL REDUCE his PRICES from June 19th, in order to meet the times, as follows : , 0(J GENTS’ HAIRCUTTING g^ BOYS’ haircutting, under 12 years 3d. 3d. shaving 3d A large and well-assorted stock of Tobacco, Cigars, Perfumery,. and Eancy Goods, at greatly reduced prices. Note the address-—. . jm- E. A. GARNETT’S Old-Established Haircutting Rooms, East street, Ashburton. Agent for the sale of the Ashburton Guardian and Evening Herald. 5656-9590



BEST NEWCASTLE LAMBTON COLLIERY. 50s. ',:oN -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. 359<>773G C. PERCY COX.



AGENTS FOR THE SALE OF NEW BILLS, ACTS, .. AND OTHER GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS. THE following NEW BILLS intro duced into Parliament can be ob tained at the Ashburton Guardian office No. 21 Adulteration Prevention . yj. ~20., Ali,ens,, ; , ?n still ■ 22,;Animals Protection;-jyi i -' ~ 30 Bank and Bankers ' • ~ 31 Bills of Exchange Procedure ~ 15 Brands and Branding ~ 23 Building'Societies ' . ~ 33' Chattels Securities ~ 35 Corrupt Practices Prevention ~ 24 Cruelty to Animals ~ 25 Deaths by Accidents Compensa tion ~ 19 Dog Registration ~ 14 Fencing ~ 4 Fisheries ~ 38 Hospitals and Charitable Insti tutions ~ 13 Impounding ~ 26 Juries ~ 17 Licensing ~ 27 Marriage „ 28 Married Women’s Property Pro tection ~ 32 Mercantile Law ~ 11 Native Land Court ~ 12 Native Land Sales ~ 34 Regulation of Elections ~ 45 Pharmacy ~ 42 Municipal Corporations Acts Amendment Also, Financial Statement, with Tables Estimates for 1880-81, in detail Roporc of the' Civil Service Commission. CROWN LANDS GUIDE, No. 11., With Map of the North Island. WEEKS AND DIXON, Authorised Agents,



.-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. 6d. Dress Goods, as low as Gd. per yard. Winceys, at from sd. to 9d. • Black Goods, at all prices. Stays, at 2s. to 7s. Gd. Wool Shawls, at 7s. Gd. to 12s. Gd. 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 6d. per pair. Real Welsh Homespun, at Is. lOd. ; all wool. 25 Costumes, dark colors, at 20s. each. 1 Lot of Childrens’ Costumes, at 4s. to 7s. 6d., to. clear out. Millinery. 6 doz. Straw Hats, at 6d. each. 2 ~ ~ ~ at Is.. ~, Trimmed Hats, at half usual prices. Trimmed Bonnets very low. Blankets, Etc. ; Blue Blankets, at 10s. 6d to 15s. 6d. Superior Blue Blankets at 17s. 6d. Kaiapoi Blankets, at 20s. Towels, at 6d. each. Turkish Towels, at Is. to Is. 6d. 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. 6d. ' Men’s Heavy and Leather Bound, from 16s. to 255. Men’s Suits, from 395. Gd. to 675. 6d. Mens’ Tweed Pants, from 10s. Gd. to 15s. Gd. Men ; s Hats, at 4s. 9d., ss. 6d., to 7s. 6d. Carpets. A great Variety of Brussels Carpets, at 2s. under usual prices. Best Tapestry Carpets, at 3s. 6d. Best Kidder. Carpets, very cheap. Felt Carpets, from 2s. Gd. to 3s. 6d. 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. OKU AND CO. ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA.



Edmisfcon. TO RUN HOLDERS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS. Messrs, edmiston, gundry & GO. have ON SALE . Farm d Station Stores, OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. GRASS & CLOVER SEEDS. ! AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY. FARM DRAYS. :* v / We have just received a Well-assorted shipment of BUILDING TIMBER, INCLUDING WHITE & BLACK PINE TOTARA KAURI T. & G. FLOORING MATCH LINING, &c. ALSO 500 TONS BEST N E W C A S T L E C O A L. We would draw special attention to our stock of BUILDERS’ IRONMONGERY - . FURNITURE, &c., &c. :• AGENTS YOIWOEI’s ■ . CELEBRATED DUNEDIN BEER. In case, kilderkins; barrels, and hogsheads. All orders left at our office will be punctually attended to. LIBERAL DISCOUNT FOR CASH. EDMISTON, GUNDRY & CO. SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY (fire and marine). Capital. - - -.-£1,000,000. THE COMPANY is prepared to take risks on all kinds of Property at CURRENT RATES. EDMISTON, GUNDRY, & Co., Agents, Ashburton. AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PRO VIDENT SOCIETY.



ESTABLISHED 1849. LIFE ASSURANCE on the MUTUAL PRINCIPLE. ACCUMULATED FUNDS, £3,000,000, ■ This Company offers special advantages. For particulars apply to - EDMISTON, GUNDRY, & CO., East Street, Ashburton. TITLES UNDER ' THE LAND TRANSFER ACT. MESSRS. EDMISTON, GUNDRY & Co., Licensed land brokers, Under the Land Transfer Act, East Street, Ashburton. MONEY TO LEND ON APPROVED FREEHOLD SECURITY. T. Bullock. TO LET FOR CROP OF WHEAT 200 ACKES 200 About six miles from Ashburton, on the Wahanui Estate. FOR SALE OR TO LET, WITH A PURCHASING CLAUSE; ACRE FARM 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. Also that VALUABLE 159 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 u 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 LET—An Office in East street, near the Union Bank. Also, Shop and Dwelling-house, in same street. T. BULLOCK. Public;! Notices. 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, f ' • t Saunders’ Building?. Ashburton, 9th June, 1880. 552c-937g



Business Notices '' AAA TO LEND, in su ms to borrowers, at lowest rate of interest. F. P. O’Reilly, Solicitor, - Ashburton. 424c-835g fe ' i:' NEW ZEALAND TRUST AND LOAN COMPANY (LIMITED). /CAPITAL ... £1,000,000. ' O• ' SUMS OF £BOO - £20,000 READY TO BE ADVANCED UPON FREEHOLD SECURITIES. J f Information can be obtained upon, appli cation to J. C M'DOWALL,. v Manager, ' '• .'yjr;. 578 a Hereford street, Christchurch.  FOR SALE, ON ; v VERY REASONABLE TERMS^; i 163 ACRES OF •LA N D AT WAKANUL 100 Acres Cross-ploughed,, ready;'for . Wheat. ■. • :• i- i» ••• .• ' • ' *' ■ 50 Acres, skimmed for Barley; well fenced. A' good Stable, ; and an abundant supply xof water on the farm. ’^ ■ $321 The favourable terms on which this, farm may be purchased offers an induce ment rarely to be met with. * Further particulars, apply to' POYNTZ & CO. TINWALD STORE. III! NEW PROPRIETORSHIP JEPHSON & DAVISON, N announcing to the inhabitants of Tinwald and district surrounding that they have succeeded to the business hitherto carried on by Mr. J. Escotfc, in the Store in Tinwald, trust that they will merit the patronage bestowed on their predecessor. J. and D. desire to inform their friends that no efforts will be spared on their part to enjoy their good opinion, and. if keeping only the best quality of goods, dispensed with civility and care, and-a desire to obtain only a fair and reason able profit on their transactions, will command success. J. and D. mean toffee successful. Farmers and others will find their wants well supplied, arid on satisfactory terms, at the Tinwald Store, arid residents in Tinwald will do well to call where they can be served with an article equal to any to be found elsewhere, and at a figure equally cheap. ; . e *. e. ; - • ■ "" JEPHSON & DAVISON, SME!I A £ s TOREKEE PER S' -./fill Tinwald. 8510 . ' ‘ - Advertise. F YOU WAN T {to sell a Farm, to sell a Horse, to rent a Farm, to buy a Horse, to buy a House, to rent a House, to obtain Board, to sell Groceries, • ' , ' to sell. Furniture, to sell Hardware, ‘ i. to hire a Servant, . ; to borrow Money, It you want-] to sell Dry Goods- U ‘ - / to sell a Carriage, . j.> f - . to. sell Real Estate, i " to seek a Situation, A ; to obtain a Servant, J ' -y V to engage a Salesman, • , : i to sell Millinery Goods, to sell a House, or Section, to find a Strayed Animal, to find any one’s Address, to sell a piece of Furniture, ' / to find' an owner for Anything, to buy a second-hand Carriage, to find any thing you haTe.Lost, lUyou want Ito sell Agricultural Implement?, 1 YOU CAN DO SO, BY MAKING YOUR WANTS, KNOWN ‘ ' K'l IN THE ASHBURTON HERALD, OFFICE : SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS,. East Street. TO PRINTERS. MACHINE FOR SALE. OR SALE.- _ One Second-hand Double Demy Tape Printing MACHINE, in thorough working order, with rollers, moulds, &c., complete. This machine has been replaced by a Double Royal Wharfedale,' which necessitates removal of the Double Demy Machine formerly used for printing the “Herald ” and “ Guardian,” for hand or steampower. Can be seen and all par-;.' ticulars obtained at our office. For a Country Office this Machine suits admirably, as it can easily be turned by hand, for which we have fitted a fly wheel and handle. - - >. Price £7O WEEKS <ft DIXON