the man knew nothing—his own task having been to keep guard over the excise man in Saint Bridget’s Cave. The next step was to secure the author of all this villany, the real murderer, Richard Ellerton. “ I thought I saw him,” said Thompson, “as I entered the court, and therefore I asked that the doors might be kept closed.” Then, looking round the room, he added, “ The man has disappeared. Ido not Bee him now.”

There was a me men'a-y hush—each m >n keenly scanning the face of his neighbour, as if dreading to find himself next to the murderer. Then, roughly pushing the crowd aside, a man pressed forward from the back of the court, until he stood fronting the magistrates, and by the side of Ettie and Thursfield. “Richard Ellerton is here,” he cried hoarsely, and with a tone of sullen defiance. “ I am he. The story you have heard is true enough ; I am sorry only that my plans have failed. Now, do your worst, and do it quickly, for I shall soon pass beyond your grasp.” He paused for a moment, and then fiercely added “ But I will not go alone. Even in death, revenge is in my power !” As he spoke, the wretched creature sprnug forward upon Ettie Stanton, Lay ing one hand roughly upon her shoulder. In the other hand gleaned an uplifted knife. In a moment it seemed as if it would be plunged into the heart of the girl; but suddenly the ruffian’s grasp relaxed, his arm fell nerveless by his side, and a horrible spasm passed across his face.

Taking advantage of a momentary pause, a dozen brawny hands were stretched forth to seize him ; but it was too late. With a convulsive shudder Ellerton fell forward—dead ! All hope of escape cut off, he had evaded justice by poison ! Need it be said that as the court broke up the bells of Stanton church rang out a merry peal; that next day there was such a wedding as had never been seen or known in those parts before ; or, that as he pressed his lips to those of his happy bride, George Thursfield, echoing his old question, whispered with a tender smile— - “ Ettie, you do love me ! It was your love that saved my life !” CONCLUDED.

THE ASHBURTON HERALD, THURSDAY, JULY i, 1880.



Holloway’s Pills. —The extraordinary range of temperature prevailing in our climate is extremely trying to the delicate-chested, the weak and nervous. All troubled by these afflictions should resolve to resort to the strengthening and legulating medicine immedi ately they perceive in themselves discomfort of that feeling of restlessness which betokens dis ordered digestion and defective secretion or bile. One of Holloway’s Pills taken about noon and followed at bed-time by a dose suffi ciently large to act apperiently will speedily recruit the faulty functions, and restore order throughout the whole system. A treatment so safe in operation and so successful in result should be known and practised when, from cold and sundry other causes, disease is at tempting to gain a vexatious footing.— Advt.



Alfred Harrison. SATURDAY, JULY 3. 12 o’clock. HARRISON has received instructions from Messrs. Saunders Bros, t® sell by PUBLIC AUCTION, at his Yards on above date, the following valuable stock and plant TJ DRAUGHT HORSES (GOOD) rj YEARLING HACK CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS D.-F. PLOUGHS S.-F. PLOUGHS SETS HARROWS CHAFF CUTTER DRAYS SPRING CART (nearly new) And a quantity ef Harness and Sundries. Without reserve. Terms at Sale. Sale at 12 o’clock sharp. ALFRED HARRISON, 996g-607c Auctioneer. Under Bill of Sale. WEDNESDAY, JULY 7th. At 11 o’clock sharp. 1 1 2 2 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 2 2 1 2 1 2 1 ALFRED HARRISON has received instructions to Sell by Public Auction, on the Premises, THE TEMPERANCE HOTEL, Havelock street, THE WHOLE OF THE FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, Comprising— Bedsteads, Bedding, Chairs, Tables, Cutlery, ChefFoniers, Dining Tables, Sofa, Carpets, Clocks, Lamps 1 large Cooking Range, complete, And Sundries too numerous to particularise. Without Reserve. Sale at 11 o’clock sharp. ALFRED HARRISON, 613 c Auctioneer.



E&miston, Gundry & Co. FOR SALE, BY PRIVATE TREATY. THE undersigned have for _ sale by Private Treaty, the following Pro perties : R.S. 28216, 7,8, 9, containing 686 acres, which will be sold in farms of 100 acres and upwards. This property is within 4 miles of Ashburton township, is very good land, and will be sold on very reasonable terms, viz, 10s. per acre cash and the balance at a low rate of interest on a term ©f years. 210 ACRES on Gould and Cameron’s run. This property is partly fenced with gorse fences. 128 ACRES at Chertsey, all securely fenced, and is at present sown with turnips. This property will be sold at a low price on easy terms. 125 ACRES at Greenstreet, securely fenced with live fences, and sub divided, and a permanent stream of water. 285 ACRES at Greenstreet, to be sold or let on a purchasing clause in one or more blocks. This is excellent land, and laid down in English grass, and well watered with creeks. This w r ould make a capital farm, and will be sold on very liberal terms. 210 ACRES close to the township of Ashburton, with good dwell ing-house, stable, granary, &c. This property will be let for a term of years at a low rent. 500 ACRES at Orari, in one or more blocks. 150 ACRES at Tinv aid. A capital farm, being all fenced and ready for cropping. There are three creeks running through this pro perty. 150 ACRES at Ashton. A well com pact farm, together with house, stables, &c. Price very low. 800 ACRES at Mount Possession. 1600 ACRES near the spread Eagle Hotel. T.S. Vo 879, Ashburton. T.S. 301, 302, Burnett-street, Ash , burton. T.S. 247, Kermode Street, Ashbur ton. T.S. 182, 183, opposite Church, Tinwald, a bargain, &c. EDMISTON, GUNDRY, & CO., Auctioneers and Estate Agents. Agents for the gOUTH BRITISH FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. Capital £1,000,000. Risks taken on all kinds of Property, Growing Crops, Grain in Stack, Thresh ing Machines, &c. EDMISTON, GUNDRY, & CO., East Street. 106



T. Bullock. TO LET FOR CROP OF WHEAT 200 acres 200 About six miles from Ashburton, on the Wakanui Estate.



FOE, SALE OE TO LET, WITH A PUBCHASING CLAUSE, 450 ACRE FARM 450 Or in Two Farms—one about 220 Acres and another about 230 Acres. Well watered on Longbeach Eun. For Sale, cheap dwelling house of seven rooms, near the Parsonage, East Town Belt. Also that VALUABLE TOWN SECTION J_s9 Situated in Tancred Street, and will be Sold on very liberal terms of payment. Let, two shops in East Street. Also Office in do. 159 To 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 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 AUCTIONEERS AND PERSONS DESIROUS OF STARTING BUSI NESS IN ASHBURTON. TO LET—By Tender, from Ist July, for a term of two years, the old established HOESE BAZAAE, situated in Burnett street. This will afford a capital opportunity for persons desirous of starting business. Tenders to be sent to the undersigned not later than 28th June. The highest or any other tender not necessarily ac cepted. 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. TO A. HARRISON, Esq., Dear Sir— WE, the undersigned Burgesses of Ash burton, respectfully request you to allow yourself to be nominated for the seat in the Borough Council, vacated by E. Saunders, Esq., and in the event of your complying with our request, we pledge ourselves to use our best endeavors to secure your return. Y( urs faithfully, George St. Hill J. M. Cambridge J. Tucker Wm. Anderson O. Digby Andrew Orr T. Chambers W. T. Davison John W. Baker Thomas Taylor J. R. Chapman John Orr William Sparrow E. A. Garnett James Bradley Baker and Brown And 25 others. Havelock street, July 29th, 1880. Gentlemen— PERMIT me to thank you for the above kind expression of your wishes, in answer to which I simply say —PUT ME IN—and I will endeavor to act to the best of my ability for our Borough. And believe me, faithfully yours, 611 c ALFRED HARRISON. 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, Saunders’ Buildings. Ashburton, 9th June, 1880. 552c-937g Business Notices. LATEST STYLES PROM LONDON & PARIS. Craighead d Co., Merchant Tailors, TANCRED STREET, (Next Orr & Co.) PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. 982a-4450 jprsKy CHEAP MEAT FOR CASH. LONDON BUTCHERY, (Established 1870.) Octavius Digby, Family Butcher. IN thanking the public for their liberal support for the last ten years, begs leave to inform them that having a large stock of cattle and sheep on hand, he is pre pared to supply the best quality of meat at the undermentioned PRICES for CASH, viz.— SIDES MUTTON 2d. per lb HINDQUARTERS,, ... 2sd. LOINS „ ... 2£d. FORE-QUARTERS,. ... lid. ~ FORE-QUARTERS BEEF 3d. „ JOINTS OF BEEF 2d., 3d., and 4d. ~ Pork, Veal, and small Goods always on and. O. D. having had twenty years’ ex perience in the London and New Zealand trade, customers can always rely on being supplied with meat of the very best quality from cart or shop. O. DIGBY, 593 c Butcher. AGENTS FOR THE SALE OF NEW BILLS, ACTS, gtoEawmfcwjj fktprw, 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 ~ 20 Aliens ~ 22 Animals Protection ~ 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 ~ 1.9 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 Roport of the Civil Service Commission. CROWN LANDS GUIDE, No. 11., With Map of the North Island. WEEKS AND DIXON, Authorised Agents.



Business Notices. I. R. HODDER & CO. HAVE much pleasure in announc ing to their friends and the public generally, that their stock of WINTER DRAPERY, MILLINERY, MEN’S AND BOYS’ CLOTHING HATS AND HOSIERY, BOOTS AND SHOES, IS NOT TO BE SURPASSED FOR QUALITY AND ASSORTMENT, Each Department being replete with everything suitable for the season. JUST TO HAND— A Very Large Assortment of Melbourne Clothing, MADE ESPECIALLY TO ORDER. T. It. HODDER & CO. having been encouraged by their greatly increased trade in the Clothing Department, have ENLARGED r i HEIR PREMISES, Enabling them to keep a Larger and More Varied Assortment. Tailoring In all branches by most experienced hands. SUITS, RIDING TROUSERS, HABITS, &c., made on the most im proved principle, at the shortest notice, and as cheap, or cheaper, than any house in Canterbury. T. R. HODDER and CO., seeking to Encourage Local Industries keep a well assorted stock of Kaiapoi, Roslyn, and Mosgiel Manufactured Goods. Boots and Shoes, Imported and Colonial make, from the best Christchurch and Dunedin Manufacturers. T. R. HODDER & CO., while not pro fessing to sell everything at COST PRICE, are prepared to meet EXISTING COM PETITION and to encourage all Cash Purchasers. An experience of twenty six years Colonial storekeeping has taught our Firm the value of a Cash Grocery Business, wdiich they have found succeed so well in Ashburton since bringing down the prices of many leading commodities, which course they are still prepared to continue and show their preferring PROMPT CASH, rather than risk long credit with large profits. Ironmongery



AND Crockery ware AT LOWEST PAYING KATES. Sole Agents for Singer’s Sewing Machines Sole Agents for Wanzer Sewing Machine. Agents for Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. T. R. HODDER & CO. 407c-948g DON’T PASS THIS BY ! ! s TOP before you give your next order for a Suit of Clothes. IF you want Style, Fit, and Quality, try the Undersigned. READ the following, then call and in spect the Goods. I YARDS READY ) 500 J T 0 [ 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. 7OsAMPLES TO SELECT FROm7O 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 urn MY MONEY. G* GO T Tkiangle, Between Post Office and Baldwin’s Central Hotel. CALL and inspect.this Splendid Assort ment before you order. MOTTO: Small Profits and Quick Returns. Terms—Cash. CiTYLE and Finish second to none. ( £1 Is. Cash for a Pair ECONOMY) of Trousers ) £3 15s. Cash for a Tweed ( Suit. 780g-390c SOUTH RAKAIA HOTEL. TOM DALZELL MANAGER (Late Partridge.) Til BEGS to inform the public , §/. that the South Rakaia Hotel is now complete with every con venience and comfort for travellers, and trusts by supplying first-class liquors and giving every attention to patrons, to merit a continuance of the liberal support hitherto accorded to this house. A new Coffee Room for Boarders has just been added. Private Rooms for Families. Good Billiard Room, with Alcock’s best full-size Table. Dinner from one o’clock. Good Stabling accommodation. 583 c



Business Notices. Dissolution OF Partnership. ORR AND CO., to announce that they intend to DISSOLVE PABTNEESHIP on Ist SEPTEMBER. They "will therefore, on Saturday, May Ist, offer the whole of their superior stock, amounting to over £20,000 worth of DEAPERY, IRONMONGERY, AND GROCERIES, AT COST PRICE. The reductions in price extends to every Department in our Business, And we trust our Customers will pay PROMPT CASH DURING SALE. All Goods will he marked in plain figures with Red Ink. I f f All outstanding accounts must he paid at once so that partnership accounts may be adjusted. ORE & CO., ASHBURTON & RAKAIA April 24th, 1880. P. S. —A Large Shipment of Drapery Goods just opened up ex Pallala.



Guns! Guns! Guns! POWDER. SHOT. CAPS. ORB, AND CO. "g~~|~AVE now on band a very fine assortment of BREECHLOADING DOUBLE AND SINGLE-BARREL GUNS, And as these have been imported direct from the manufacturers, we are prepared to Sell at the most Reasonable Prices— From £2 10s to £2o. ORR AND CO 11 oc-9g



Business Notices. ASHBURTON .HAIRCUTTING ROOMS. REDUCED PRICES. E. A. GARNETT, Hairdresser., East Street, WILL REDUCE his PRICES from June 19th, in order to meet the times, as follows : 6d. GENTS’ HAIRCUTTING 6d. BOYS’ haircutting, under 12 years 3d. 3d. shaving 3d> A large and well-assorted stock of Tobacco, Cigars, Perfumery, and Fancy Goods, at greatly reduced prices. Note the address— TPS' E. A. GARNETT’S Old-Established Haircutting Rooms, East street, Ashburton. Agent for the sale of the Ashburton Guardian and Evening Herald. 565c-959g



W. WHITE, CONFECTIONER 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, sd. Cash, [6d. Delivered. 928g~550c QOTTON & CO. HORSE CLIPPERS, 24 Years’ Colonial Experience. HORSES BROKEN IN TO SADDLE AND HARNESS. Moderate Charges. Apply Baldwin s Hotel, or Brighton Boarding House, Triangle 842g-450c



EVERETT BROS. AND CO., CHEAP DRAPERS, HAVELOCK STREET, ASHBURTON. E. B. and Co. are now showing their rIN T E R R A P E R Y, Comprising EVERY NOVELT l IN EACH DEPARTM ENT. NEW GOODS ARRIVING MONTHLY. 505 c DAVIS’S Cheap F U R N ITU RE AN D BEDDIN G MA N UFACTORY, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. EVERY article Sold at Christchurch Prices and guaranteed best of material and workmanship. " FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED W. DAVIS.. MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. 529 c Ashburton Bakery, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. T BAKER, PASTRYCOOK, AND CON FECTIONER. HOM A S AYL O R , ALL ARTICLES GUARANTEED TO BE OF THE BEST QUALITY. Soiree, Picnic, and Wedding Parties supplied on the shortest notice. HOT TEA, COFFEE & PIES From 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m. till 11 p.m. THOMAS TAYLOR, Ashburton Bakery. 492 c TO HOTELKEEPERS AND OTHERS. WE have been supplied by the Go vernment Printer with a Stock of BILLS now before Parliament, with a view to supplying those who desire intelligently to follow the debates in the House. The first instalment com prises the batch submitted by the Statutes Revision Commissioners and Price—2s. Each. WEEKS AND DIXON,



Business Notices. BEST NEWCASTLE C OILS LAMBTON COLLIERY. 50s. PERTOK 1 A PER CENT. DISCOUNT ■ for CASH. SPRINGFIELD COALS 40s. PER TON. 10 Per Cent. Discount for Cash. To be delivered in my yard: Acconnts to be paid monthly. 3S9C-773G C. PERCY COX.



HALLO! H iLLO! QUILL AGAIN. REDUCTION IN PRICES.; BOTTLED WINES & SPIRITS. T. QUILL, SEEING the necessity of a Wholesale Bottling, Wine, and Spirit Store in Ashburton, has determined to supply that want, and therefore begs to submit the following list of Prices, every article guaranteed to be of the best and purest description. PRICE LIST. Brandy Flasks, 2s. and 4s. per flask. Fine Old Port, per Bottle, ss. and 6s. Superior old Dry Montelado, (old Sherry) 5&. & 6s. Very old Scotch Whisky, per Bcttle ss. Fine old Irish Whisky, per Bottle, ss. Superior old Jamaea Rum, per Bottle, ss. Fine old Martelle’s Dark Brandy, per Bottle, ss. Hennessey’s Brandy, per Bottle, 6s. Superior Square Gin (J.D.K.Z.), per Bottle, 6s. Superior Old Tom (Swain Booth’s), per Bottle, ss. All other brands equally Reduced. QUILL’S Assorted Dozen of Best Winesi and Spirits for £3 10s, containing— -3 bottles Brandy 2 ~ Port 2 ~ Rum 2 bottles Whisky 2 ~ Sherry 1 „ Old Tom (Ready packed, and forwarded to any pari of the County on the shortest notice.) One trial will prove to Quill’s customer# the quality of his taps. COMMENCING MONDAY, 26th APRIL. Open from 7a. m to 6 p.m. during winter months. Note Address— T QUILL’S WHOLESALE BOTTLING’ STORES, Commercial Hotel, (Near Railway Station), Ashburton. 751g-336c PRACTICAL WATCH & CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. ROBT. MURRAY, MOORE STREET, BEACH ROAD, ASHBURTON, HAVING had over thirty years’ ex perience in some of the leading establishments in England and Scotland, trusts by good workmanship and atten tion to business to merit a share of the patronage of the inhabitants of Ashburton and County. A well-assorted stock of Watches, Clocks, Jewellery, Spectacles, &c. Watch Glasses and Keys, of best quality, fitted. All Watch and Clock Work and Jewel lery repairs executed on the Premises. Specimens of Workmanship by R.M. shown in the window, AT MOORE STREET (Next Door to the Road Board Office), BEACH ROAD, ASHBURTON. 824 G-429 M. McCALLUM, AND JEWELLER Every description of Jewellery made to order and repaired. Electro-plating and Gilding. Hair plaits and Devices done. 1 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 - 22^0 CHURCH.