man named Sullivan, missing since the 4th. , Robbing a Till. Joseph Roberts, for attempting to rob the till at the Royal Hotel, was sentenced to four weeks imprisonment. Charitable Aid. (Government has written to the City Council, asking them to take over the management of tlie Hospital .and charit able institutions, including tH'e Benevo-. lent Institution, and that Government will pay half the cost ; also 10 per cent subsidies for nine months. The Hospital Committee of the Council recommend that this arrangement be acceeded to. The Markets. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency report : —London, 13th Septem ' ber. Wool competition is increasing and quotations are on an average -Id. to Id. better than at the opening. The trade in manufacturing districts is slightly better. Up to date 175,000 bales have been sold. The tallow market is quiet; best mutton is worth L 36, and best beef L 33 10s. per ton. The wheat mai’ket is quiet. Ade laide is worth 455. and New Zealand 425. per 496 lbs. Leather market firm; best 1 sides at llfd. The Sorato. Dr. Lemon lias received the following cables from Cape Jervis : “No communication with the Sorato this morning; pumps working at night, but do not appear to make any difference. ' Tug left with hulk for Adelaide about midnight; sea smooth.” “2 p.m.—“Pumps still at work ; after i hold nearly dry, but unable to reduce water in main and fore.” Nasty Accident. Christchurch, Sept. 14. At Chinnery’s flax works, Rangiora, this morning, a boy named William Duss ing, while feeding a machine, had his right arm dragged in and fearfully muti lated. Amputation will be imperative. Land and Gold. Invercargill, Sept. 15. About 100 acres in the Longwood district have been sold at an average of L$ 4s. per acre. The prospect of the Longwood goldfield are said said to be greatly improved, owing to the .discovery of a fresh reef near Specimen Gully, and better indications are observable there than in the other workings.

THE RAILWAY ACCIDENT

The Inquest,

Featherston, Sept. 14. The; inquest on the bodies of the chil dren who were killed by the railway accident on Saturday last was resumed yesterday, when the following verdict was returned—“ The verdict of the jury is tliat, after full consideration of the evi dence brought before them, the deaths of Ida Pharazyn and Francis John Nicholas were purely accidental, and caused by the carriage being blown off the line down the embankment on the Rimutaka incline; and in the opinion of the jury no blame attaches to'anyone. ” The following rider was attached —“ (1) That in the opinion of the 'jury the Government should take immediate action, by the construction of wind sheds or other protective means to prevenf as far as possible the reccurrence of similar accidents on the dangerous parts of the incline, and that direct telegraphic communication be at once established between the Summit and Kai toke. (2) That the gravest censure be passed .on the witness Quinn for the state ment he made, without any corroborative evidence, that the driver and stoker were 'in possession of a bottle of brandy before the accident; that they were new hands ; and that the carriages were not properly coupled ; especially as the evidence shows that the driver and the stoker were per fectly sober, and, instead of being new hands, they had been engaged working these engines on this incline for at least eighteen months, and that on the occur rence of the accident the railway authori ties and their employees rendered every possible assistance in their power ; and the jury are of opinion, from the evidence adduced, that the management of the line is most efficient.”

THE STORY-TELLER.

THE DISRUPTION: A TALE OF TRYING TIMES.

CHAPTER XXl— continued.

On account of Jean Brown’s absence, the rehearsal was postponed sine die , with little prospect that it would take place at all, fbi* by ,this time it was known that the Qiieeh’s Drawing-Room would be held on the following Mon- day, so that there was little time for "preparation. As the hour was nigh at which M. Duncanson and Miss Stim perton were engaged to be at Mr. Calmsough’s lodgings they began to speak of moving, but to this Mr. Bacon, for a long time would not hearken. At length, when he had hinted to his dulcina that he would do her the ,honor of calling on her next day, to arrange all necessary matters for appearing at the grand state cere mony, he reluctantly allowed her to depart with Mr. Duncanson, but de tained Robin Afleck to assist him in itnaking preparations for an illumination which was to take place on the follow ing evening. At the lodgings in Pitt Street, jointly , occupied by the Calmsoughs and Mont gomeries, Mr. Duncanson found as sembled all the little party he had hoped to meet, and, along with them a gentleman he had neither wished nor expected. This personage was no other than M'Cheatrie the lawyer, 1 brother of our old friend the “Scooneral Customer.” Mr. and Mrs. Calmsough ' . Were as usual bland and courteous!; Miss Montgomery looked kind but dejected; and her father was punc tiliously civil. He eyed Miss Stimper ton with evident satisfaction, and pro- posed her health in the first bumper that went round. Pie watched his daughter and James Duncanson with constant attention and seemed on the fidgets every time he caught them exchanging glances, which was not sel dom. After supper was over, and the company had become engaged in

general conversation, Mr. Montgomery and the lawyer rose and retired to gether to another apartment. Their temporary absence excited no attention, till after a short time Mr. Duncanson was called out to join them. As he rose to leave the table, Agnes became as pale as death, and seemed about to faint. Her lover observing her agita tion, whispered a few words into her ear, which had a marvellous effect in restoring her to calmness ; but what he said it would hard to tell, for, as Robin A fleck remarked, no third party could ever learn a syllable that passed be tween them.

The student found Mr. Montgomery and Mr. M'Cheatrie waiting for him rather impatiently. He could not imagine what their business with him could be, but he was not long left in doubt. There was a portable writing desk with writing materials on the table before them, and a sheet of letter paper lay exposed to view, on which a few lines had aperently just been scrawled, for the ink was not quite dry. The lawyer addressed Mr. Duncanson in an overdone wheedling, style, in tended to be very insinuating, but it merely had the effect of putting the yonng man thoroughly on his guaid. “ Mr. Montgomery,” said he, “ has been speaking to me about a small affair in which you are concerned, and which, it seems, has been giving him a a great deal of uneasiness. Now lam sure, Mr. Duncanson, you are a gentle man who would not willingly create disquiet in any respectable, family. Indeed, I believe you are, in every sense of the word, a gentleman, and will not refuse to do what is just and reasonable.” “ Be more explicit and less compli mentary. What is it you mean? "W hat is it you wish me do ?” “ Why, the truth is, Mr. Duncanson, you know that there has been some time ago, I mean —a correspondence of a tender nature between you and Miss Montgomery ; and, seeing it is at an end now, it is very desirable, for all parties that there shonld be a right understanding on the subject; and Mr. Montgomery is very anxious (perhaps needlessly so) that you should give it in writing under your hand, that your correspondence with his daughter is finally broken off, all previous writings or engagements notwithstanding.” “This is a very strange proposal. Has Miss Montgomery herself been made aware of it?”

“Why, yes —no—not precisely. But she knows as much as it is necessary she should know. It has been gone about in the way best calculated to spare the young lady’s feelings, and you certainly must approve very much of that. Besides, there is nothing so very extraordinary in the proposal after all. You have been in correspondence with Miss Montgomery. You are not so now. You seem to have formed another attachment, and you must allow she ought to be free to do the same. All right and proper —nothing can be fairer. Well, let this just be understood, and in order to set all to rest, just state in writing, in as few lines as you please, that so and so is the case. Or —to save you all trouble about it—here are a few words to that effect, which, if you please, you may subscribe, and Mr. Montgomery and I can be the attesting witnesses.” * Here the wily lawyer put the document he had drawn out into Mr. Duncanson’s hand. It ran thus :

“I, James Duncanson student of presently residing in Edin burgh, do hereby, and of my own accord, renounce all claims on Agnes, daughter of Gideon Montgomery, feuar in Burncrook, in respect of any pro mises or engagements made to me, either verbally or in writing, by the aforesaid Agnes Montgomery; and I also do hereby voluntarily agree to cease all correspondence with the said Agnes Montgomery, either directly or indirectly, from and after the present date.”

“Edinburgh, September first, one thousand eight hundred and forty-two.” When Mr. Duncanson had perused this precious missive, his eyes flashed indignation, and he looked up at Mr. Montgomery and the crafty lawyer with the expression of his feelings faltering on his tongue. The old man, however, seemed desirous of avoiding all alterca tion and discussion on the subject; for he paced up and down the room with uneasy steps, and never once ventured to turn his face to the student, or to say a word.

Mr. Duncanson equally desirious of avoiding an angry dispute with him, and disdaining to speak his mind on such a a subject to the pettifogging man of business, after considering for a moment what to do, lifted a pen and deliberately wrote under the document he was requested to sign these words— “ When I'renounce Agnes Montgomery, may my right hand forget its cunning.” Having done this, he left the room and returned to the little supper party. The excited state of mind in which he re sumed his place in the company, was too obvious to escape notice; but there was no time for speculation on the cause of it, for he had scarcely beon seated, when Mr. M'Cheatrie entered with the alarming intelligence that the old gentleman had taken suddenly ill. Miss Montgomery rushed out of the room in a state of distraction, and was followed immediately by the rest of the company to the room in which her father had fallen down. All for a time was confusion and consternation, but, on medical aid being obtained, it was found that there was no immediate danger to be apprehended, and the

patient, at his own request, was soon left with only his affectionate daughter to attend him.

Mr Duncanson felt extremely un easy in the conviction that the decided manner in which he had acted had thrown Mr. Montgomery into a par oxysm of anger, to which in all proba bility, his sudden illness was to he attributed. I nsuch painful circum stances it would have been out of place to offer any explanation to Miss Mont gomery, for she was too anxiously engrossed in her attention to her in firm parent to hearken to anything but what concerned his immediate condi tion. He therefore took leave of her without attempting to touch on the subject; but he took care before de parting to relate in general terms to Mr. Calmsough what had been pro posed to him, and how he had acted, for he knew that the worthy man was on confidential terms with Agnes, and would do him ample justice.

(To be continued-—commenced on July 26 )

THE ASHBURTON HERALD. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1880.



Public Notice. milE NATIONAL MUTUAL LIFE X ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRAL ASIA (LIMITED). Established 18G9. Actuary and Secretary —J. M. Templeton, F.i.A. The MOST LIBERAL and EQUIT ABLE OFFICE for Life Assurance in the Australasian Colonies. The 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. !G9o-821c



ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. ASHBURTON POUND. AT OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that TENDERS for ONE OR MORE YEARS are invited from persons willing to undertake tlio duties of POUND KEEPER of the Ashburton Pound, The successful tenderer will receive as remuneration all fees for impounded animals, as laid down by The Canterbury Trespass of Cattle Ordinance, 1872, and will also have to comply as to any other details connected with the appointment with the provisions of the said Ordinance. Tenderers are, therefore, requested to state liow much per annum they are willing to pay to the Council for the privi lege of collecting these fees. A House of four rooms i 3 attached to the Pound, for the use of which the suc cessful tenderer will have to pay to the Council ten shillings per week as rent during the term of his tenancy of the Pound. All payments to be made monthly in advance. The appointment to commence on the 20th October, 1880. A copy of The Canterbury Trespass of Cattle Ordinance, 1872, is on view at the Council’s offices to intending applicants. The highest or any tender not neces rarily accepted. Tenders, with references, endorsed, “ Tender for Poundkeeper, Ashburton, will be received up to 10 a.m. on WED NESDAY, 6th October, 1880. By order, ‘ F. M AIN WARING, Clerk. Ashburton, September 9, 3880. 2150-883 c



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 adjoining, well fenced. Full particulars by applying to “ P.H.W.,” Herald Office. 798 c Business Notices. 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, ASHBURTON. JOSHUA TUCKER, 217g-884c Proprietor.



Business Notices- LATEST STYLES FROM LONDON & PARIS. 4 Craighead & Co,, Merchant Tailors, TA N C R.E D STREET, (Next Orr & Co.) PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. 982a-4450 BOOTS! BOOTS! BOOTS 1 To Meet the Times. C HAWKINS, the Cheap Boot and t 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. ASPH ALTI N G. 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. 095 c CHANGE OF PROPRIETARY. ITIHE UNDERSIGNED has much pleasure in announcing to the in habitants of Ashburton and district that he has TAKEN OYER the BUSINESS of Mr. J. S. SAYAGE, 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, Ac., to merit a fair share of the public support. T. BENNETTO, FRUITERER AND CONFECTIONER, East street, Ashburton. 814 c



Removal. CABINETMAKING & UPHOLSTERING . E STABLIS H- M'ii NT, REMOVED TO BURN E-T T S f T REE T, Opposite the Mail Office. Cheapest House in Town for New and Secondhand Furniture. JOHN MEECH, PRACTICAL CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER PAPERHANGER, Ac. Drawers from 30s. and upwards, Dressing tallies and Waslistands 10s. and upwards. ALL KINDS OF RJSFAIRS. Furniture Renovated and Repolislied, or Exchanged. GOOD PRICE GIVEN FOR SECONDHAND FURNITURE. 248 c



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. READ the following, then call and in spect the Goods. t 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. J OsAMPLES 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., THIS IS THE MAN FOR Iflg) MY MONEY. GO TO\ & Tkiakole, ' 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. QITYLE and Finish second to none. JgCONOMY £1 Is. Cash for a Pair of Trousers £3 15s. Cash for a Tweed Suit. 7SOg-390c



Business Notices. 18 8 0. SPRING & SUMMER DRAPERY. EYERETT BROS. & CO., Havelock Street, Ashburton, will make their lirst GRAND DISPAY OF SUMMER • DRAPERY, OX FRIDAY, AUGUST 27m, at half-past 7 in the evening. The Summer Stock is entirely new and comprises all the novelties. TERMS—STRICTLY CASH. EVERETT "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, Is. GEORGE WATTS. Proprietor. 644 c BOOTS ! BOOTS !! BOOTS !! ! THE GOOD TIMES ARE COME AT LAST. GrnRICKETT intends SELLING . I CHEAPER than ever— One Month Only. Gents’. Balmorals ... ... 17s. Gd. Gents’. Elastic Sides 17s. Gd. j Ladies Elastic Sides from ... Bs. Gd. Ladies and Gents Slippers ... 4s. Gd. All Children’s -work equally Cheap. All our OWN MAKE REDUCED in PRICE. THAT’S WHATS THE MATT R. G. TRIO KE T T , NEXT ORR AND CO. S., ASHBURTON. *Boc



“ 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. C.arte-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. Gr. F. Henry, PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTIST, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASH BURTON. 730-702 c



ASHBURTON HAIRCUTTING ROOMS. IMPORTANT NOTICE. MR. E. A. GARNETT begs to inform the inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that he has DIS POSED of ins 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. CLARK, HAIRDRESSER, TOBACCONIST, STATIONER, AND FANCY GOODS MERCHANT, Ashburton. Agent for the sale of the Ashburton Guardian and Evening Herald. 720c-92g NOTICE. WESTERFIELD MILL. TO FARMERS, BAKERS, & OTHERS. mHE Westeriield 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 the Miller, HENRY BOWERS. Grain stored on liberal terms. 389c-796g



Bnsiircss Notices.



PAY A VISIT AND INSPECT H odder’ s First Grand Display OF NEW SPRING AND SUMMER DRAPERY AND MILLINERY.



HODDER’S



Alfred Harrison. TO-MORROW, THURSDAY, 16th SEPTEMBER. 12.30 Sharp. ; - LFRED HARRISON lias been favored with instructions from F. Doherty, Esq. (who is leaving the district), to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, On the premises, Peter Street, DRAUGHTS AND HACKS O ' (Really Good) - .SPRING TRAP A o o 1 i 7 DRAY YOUNG STEERS HEIFERS AND 1 1 7 QAA BUSHELS QAA OUU FIRST-CLASS OATS HARNESS, Ac., Ac. Also, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE & EFFECTS Without Reserve. 874 c ALFRED HARRISON, Auctioneer.' Robert Wilkin and Co. ' Messrs. Robert wiliun & co., (in conjunction with Messrs. Jameson and Roberts), are instructed to offer BY PUBLIC AUCTION, 1 v At Messrs. Jameson and Roberts’ Wcol and Grain Stores, on SATURDAY, 18th SEPTEMBER, RURAL SECTION No. 29492, Containing !20 AcR * s 120 Situate at South Ashburton, two-and-a half miles from the Winslow Railway Station. The land is of good quality, avid will be sold , WITHOUT RESERVE. ROBERT WILKIN .& CO., Christchurch ; JAMESON & ROBERTS, BG6c Ashburton. Messrs. Robert wilkin & Co. (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, 18th Sept. THE FREEHOLD ; • PROPERTIES Belonging to the estate, as follows— Lot i.—Town section No. 517, with large SUBSTANTIAL BOARDING HOUSE, contain# .40 rooms. The. building is almost new, and fitted with every convenience, and can be had on most reasonable terms. Lot ‘2.-36 SECTIONS at Trevortoii These are close to the township, are well situated in a rapidly improving neighborhood. UPSET PRICE EACH. Easy terms of payment. Lot 3. —Half-acre section at Trevorton, facing the Beach road, 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. Lot s.'—Section at Trevorton facing the Presbyterian Manse, being lot 39, known as the Belfast Bakery. The above are for absolute sale. Sale to commence at 1 o’clock. ROBERT WILKIN & Co., Christchurch. JAMESON & ROBERTS, 867 c . Ashburton. T. Bullock. FOR SALE-CHEAP. ~~ FOUR SECTIONS in one block—viz., 502, 5C3, 510, 511, situated in Tin wald. Small deposit cash : balance by instalments. ]JOR SALE OR TO LET, WITH A J PURCHASING CLAUSE, 439 Acres, all fenced, ana partly improved situated in Wakanui 266 ~ A compact Farm, all fenced, well-watered, and partly in English Grass. Improve men ts con sis i of a comfortable Five-roomed Cottage, Stable, Stockyard, &c., &c. 220 ~ All fenced, partly improved and well-waterqcl. 360 ~ All fenced, and a portion of it in English Grass. 50 ~ Near the above, will be sold very cheap. 65 ~ About Three Miles from the Town of Ashburton. 150 ~ Near the above, and adjoining Mr. George Aston’s 290 ~ About Six Miles from Ash burton. TOWN PROPERTIES. 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. TO LET, Commodious BOARDING-HOUSE in East Street. Shop and Office in East-Street. That convenient SHOP, situated in the Triangle, Wakanui Road, now in the occupation of Mr. Lublow, tailoi’. 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,