THE STORY-TELLER.

THE DISRUPTION: A TALE OF TRYING TIMES.

CHAPTER I. If’a tales be true that the ne’jhbors can tell, It’s no her ain fault that she lives ly hersel’; For ’a the fine lace-caps and ribbons she bought, Our braw maiden auntie has never been sought. ALEX. SMART. The college session of 1841-2 had just ended, when Simon M'Quirkie and James Duncanson, fellow students of divinity, left Edinburgh to pass the vaca tion at home. They both belonged to the same district, though the native village of the one was a short distance from the birthplace of the other. They had been acquainted with each other from infancy, and had passed much of their time to gether in maturer years, from the circum stance of being both attached to the vene rable Church of Scotland, and both bred to the clerical profession in the same University; but strictly speaking they were not intimate friends. There was a difference of some years between their ages, and their 'dispositions were so dis similar as to render them little suited to be companions. But this will become apparent enough as our tale proceeds, so we shall not spend time in describing their distinctive characters.

The affairs of the Kirk were, at that particular time, exciting intense interest throughout the country, and it may be supposed they would form the chief sub ject of conversation between the two stu dents. This, however, was not the case. Whether it was that they had discussed the question of Non-intrusion and Spiri tual Independence till they had nothing further to say on them, or that the thoughts of home for the time absorbed all others, we shall not undertake to say. This, however, is certain ; they talked of little else but home, and what they an ticipated enjoying there. They travelled by coach, and, the day being fine, were both outside passengers. Mr M‘Quirkie, after looking over the notes of engage ments he had entered in his memorandum book, began to calculate how he should be able to get through all the visits he had promised, and to find time for in dulging himself in his favorite amusement of trout-fishing.

“I am afraid,” he said, tc l have pro mised more than I can perform : for here I have more than a dozen visits to pay all within the next week ; and how I am to get decently through them all, and ye* find time to have a turn up at the burns this fine weather, I cannot see. ” “ There is one of your engagements,” said Duncanson, “ which you must not break, whatever you may do as to the rest. Mind, you promised to come over to my aunt’s house on Wednesday after noon, and I intend to hold you to your word. If nothing but fishing will please you, I will whip the water with you for an hour or to up the glen, and I darseay you will get a many nibbles there as any place but at all events you oust make your appearance at Whinnyside at the time ap pointed.” Mr. M’Quirkie renewed his promise on the condition stipulated, and his com panion soon after left the coach at a cross road which led direct to the farm of his managing maiden aunt, Deborah Ren shaw.

Hia luggage, though it was neither very bulky, nor heavy, he left at the stage house, to be brought home by the Whinny side milk-cart, which passed that way daily. Thus unencumbered, our hero strode lightly forward, and would have reached the end of his journey in little time, though it was two miles off, had he con tinued at the same rate. But at a turn of the road he slackened his pace, and good reason why. Just at that spot, as had been previously arranged by letter, he met a young lady with whom our readers will become acquainted by and by, but whom we shall not at present attempt to describe. The truth is, James Duncanson had com mitted the folly of falling in love before he had completed his curriculum, which is looked upon by prudent people as the worst of all the follies which a budding clergyman can commit. But James was not of a calculating nature, and his heart had yielded to an attachment as pure and disinterested as ever existed in the breast of man. The lovers met at a shady, se cluded part of the road. Nobody observed them, and no record exists of the soft words or fond looks which passed between them on this occasion ; so we must slip over this tender scene in the full assurance that it was very tender, as all the meetings of true lovers are.

After the first flush of joy at meeting with the desire of his eyes, Janies Duncanson became somewhat grave and thoughtful. He recollected that he was wholly dependent on his. aunt, and felt some misgivings regarding the reception she might give to the sweet girl he in tended to introduce to her as his affianced bride. He knew his aunt’s peculiarities of temper, and was also aware that she had been informed of his amour ; but he thought it possible to carry her acquies cence in his choice by a coup cle main, and with this view he ventured to introduce Miss Agnes Montgomery to her on the present occasion. He had hopes that the youth, beauty, and tenderness of Agnes would not only reconcile his aunt to the attatchment he had formed, but would interest her warmly in forwarding his views. How far he was mistaken, the sequel will show'. ‘ ‘ Is your aunt prepared to expect a visit from me 1 ” asked Miss Montgomery. “ £Tot exactly,” said her lover, “ but I have apprised her that I am to have a friend with me, and I think she will likely guess pretty well that you are my companion, for she has heard of our correspondence. ” A slight shade, not of displeasure or disappointment, but of hesitation, came over the young lady’s features when she heard this announcement. Agnes seemed half unwilling to proceed, fearful that her welcome at Whinnyside would not be very cordial. She, however, became satisfied on receiving James’s assurance that he knew his aunt’s disposition, and felt con vinced they were taking the right way to

please her by at once taking her into their confidence.

On they went, but in no great haste, for the weather was pleasant, and they had much to speak of. The direct road was too short to afford them a good opportunity for prolonging their conversa tion as they felt inclined, so they struck into a winding path which led along th® banks of a stream flowing, though with many a loitering turn, towards Whinny side. Just as they left the the main road, a country lad on horseback passed them at a canter, and saluted them with a good broad stare. “ That’s Robin Afleck, one of my aunt’s servants,” said the student. “He knows me well, and has not failed to observe us, so aunt will have word in a few minutes of our approach, and perhaps it is just as well that we should not take her altogether by surprise. ” The information did reach her very soon, for Robin immediately changed the canter into a hard gallop, and shouted out the news before he had well dis mounted.

“ Div ye mean to toll me,” asked his mistress, after she had heard what he had to say, “ that my nevvo is cornin’ doun the burnaide wi’ a leddy ? ” “Deed do I, mistress; that’s my thought, ye see, but maybe I’m mista’en. There’s twa coinin’ doun by at ony rate, and ane ’o them’s Maister Jimes, beyont a doot. The person that’s wi’ him looks unco like a leddy ; that’s a’ I’ll say,” replied Robin ; and then added in a lower key, intended only to be indistinctly heard, “ and that’s xnair than I wad say for every body dressed in leddy’s gear. ” Whether or not Mistress Deborah heard the sarcastic remark with which Robin concluded, and applied it to her3elf, is uncertain ; but it is beyond a doubt that she turned into the house in a mood not the most auspicious for her youthful visitors.

[to be continued. 1

THE ASHBURTON HERALD, MONDAY, JULY 26, 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 legulaling 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.



Business Notices. GKLOKIOUS NEWS. AND POSITIVELY THE LAST OF THE MONSTER CARNIVAL, FANCY FAIR AND BAZAAR, IN FOWLER’S NEW BUILDINGS, Tailored street. STOCK MUST BE DISPOSED OF. FURTHER GREAT REDUCTIONS. TT' VERY Purchaser will be presented with the NEW AND WONDERFUL ABORIGINAL PUZZLE. Tremendous Bargains. 614c-6a



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, 6d. Cash. W. WHITE, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS. 928g-550c TO PRINTERS. MACHINE FOR SALE. For 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 & DIXON WASTE PAPER for Sale, fid. per lb. at the Herald Office. Apply early. 59? CASH RECEIPTS, in Books of 100 each, on SALE at the “Herald and Guardian ” office. 38



Public Notices ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. METHVEN POUND; "jVT OTICE is hereby given that a Special Meeting of the above Council will take place immediately after the Ordinary Meeting on the 4th August, 1880, to confirm or otherwise the follow ing resolution: — By order, - F. MAINWARING, Clerk. Ashburton, July 12, 1880. COPY OF RESOLUTION — Resolved that the charges of the Meth ven Pound be the same as those of the other Pounds under the control of this Council—viz.— Charges for Driving Cattle. As per schedule C to “ Canterbury Trespass of Cattle Ordinance, 1872,” which are as fol low : For any number of cattle of any sort what soevei' not exceeding twenty-five in number, One Shilling for every mile, or h'actional part of a mile, from the lesidence of the person driving such cattle, to the residence of the owner of the same, or to the pound. For any number exceeding twenty-five, 2s. per mile. For giving notice of detention of cattle : For every mile or part of a mile exceeding one furlong from the residence of the person giving such notice to the residence of the owner of the cattle, One Shilling, provided that in no case shall the charge for so driving or for giving notice exceed the sum of Two Founds. Found Fees. For each Entire Horse above the age of twelvemonths ... ... ... 2 6 For each Mare, Gelding, Colt, Filly, Foal, Mule, Ass, Goat, or Pig ... 1 o For each Bull above the age of twelve months ... ... ... ... 2 6 For each Ox, Cow, Steer, Heifer, or Calf (first ten) ... ... ... o 6 For each Ox, Cow, Steer, Heifer, or Calf (above ten) ... ... ... o 4 For each Ox, Cow, Steer, lleifer, or Calf (above thirty) ... ... ... o 3 For each Ox, Cow, Steel', Heifer, or Calf (above fifty) ... ... ... o 2 For each Ram above the age of nine months ... ... ... ... o 6 For each Ewe, Wether, or Lamb (first twenty) o 2 For every Ewe, Wether, or Lamb (above twenty) ... ... .. 01 For every Ewe, Welhci', or Lainb (above one hundred) ... ... o % The above fees to be paid for each day or part of a day during which the animal is kept in the Pound. Charges for Food. For every Horse, Mare, Gelding, Mule, Ass, Colt, Filly, Foal, or Bull, Cow, Steer, Heifei - , or Calf ... 1 o For every Sheep or Lamb ... ... o 1 For every Goat ... ... ... ... o 2 For every Boar, Sow, or Fig ... ... o 6 The above charges to be paid for each day or part of a day during which the animal is supplied with food and water by the pound keeper. POUNDKEErER’s FEES FOR GIVING NOTICE of Cattle Impounded. For giving notice to any owner, agent, or bailiff, within twenty miles of the pound— For evei-y mile, or part of a mile, exceeding one furlong from the Found to the residence of the owner of the cattle, is. For Posting a notice where the owner may not be known, or lives at a greater distance than twenty miles from the Pound, and has on agent or bailiff within that distance, is. 49G



Business Notices. 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, LI per week ; Meals and Beds, la. GEORGE WATTS. Proprietor. 644 c LATEST STYLES FROM LONDON & PARIS. Craighead & Co. Merchant Tailors, TANCRED STREET, (Next Orr & Co.) PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. 982a-445a



Ashburton Bakery, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. BAKER, PASTRYCOOK, AND CON FECTIONER. ALL ARTICLES GUARANTEED TO BE OP THE BEST QUALITY. Soiree, Picnic, and Wedding Parties supplied on the shortest notice. /m' HOT TEA, COFFEE & PIES *m. From 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m. till 11 p.m. THOMAS TAYLOR, Ashburton Bakery. 492 c AYE you Lost Anything ? —Tell the XX finder through the Herald for a Shilling. If he is honest he ■will bring it to you without a reward, but you can bait a finder of shaky morals by a tempting offer of remuneration for his trouble. AT f«r a Shilling cash.



Business Notices. CASH IN DEMAND AND CASH ON DEMAND AT PUiILH Qi U ASHBURTON, A REAL GENUINE CASH SALE OF Drapery, Clothing, Boots, Shoes, Sewing Machines, Crockery ware and General Merchandise. FOR ONE MONTH ONLY Commencing THURSDAY NEXT, JULY 22nd. T. R. H. and Co. deem it the most prudent Course under present circum stances to quickly clear off about £ 3,000 WO RT H of their well bought and well selected Stock. The few quotations now made should convey to the public some idea of the IMMENSE REDUCTIONS in their different departments. OBSERVE THE PRICES!!! FOR NET CASH ONLY. Drapery, Winceys, 3|d. per yard to Is. 9d. Wide crisp Saxony Wincey, reduced from to 6fd. A lot of Dress Stuffs reduced from Is. to 6|d. All Wool Serges, Cloaking, &c., reduced from Is. 9d. to Is. French Merino, Russel Cords, Persian Cords, Alpaccas, Cobourgs, Baratheas, &c., &c., all reduced Rochdale Flannels (our own importing from the Manufacturers), reduced from Is. 6d to Is. per yard Grey Calicos, fine and heavy, reduced from ss. Cd. to 4s. per dozen Super Wide Mexicans, reduced from 7|d. per yard to Gd. Heavy Twilled Unbleached Sheeting, Is. 9d., reduced to Is. 4£d. Do. Do. White, reduced from Is. Bd. to Is. 2d. Colored Counterpanes, 3s. lid. Horrock’s Long Cloths, 4s. 7-|d. per dozen The above Cotton Goods, splendid value, being old stock A large lot of Children’s Black Cloth Jackets, about half price, 4s. lid. to 10s. 9d. Women’s ditto, 13s. lid. to 485., about 30 per cent, reduction A lot of new Costumes, reduced from 30s. and 255. to 18s. lid. Colored Cotton Shirtings, reduced from 8£ to s|d, per yard Crimean Shirting, reduced from Is. 2d. to Is. -|d. per yard Men’s Colored Fancy Regatta Shirts, reduced from 3s. 6d. to Is. 9d. Men’s Strong Working Shirts, reduced from 3s. 6d to 2s. Gd. Felt Carpets, Is. 3d. per yard Hemp Druggetts 8J per yard



White Blankets reduced from 15s. to 11s. 6d. Super. Whitneys, Kaiapoi, Roslyn, Grey, Blue, and Scarlet, equally reduced A large lot of Women’s Dressed and Bough Brown Stockings, worth Is. 2d., reduced to B|d. per pair 60 dozen Plain, Striped, and Fancy Cotton and Merino, at and under cost pi’ice A splendid assortment of Millinery Hats, Bonnets, Feathers, Flowers, Ribbons, Laces, Fancy Goods will be sold REGARDLESS OF COST. Berlin Wools, Is. Sd. quarter • pound packet ; outside colors, Is. 3d. per packet. Ladies’ Linen Cuffs and Collars reduced from Is. to 6|-d. Clothing. 85 Men’s Tweed Suits from 275. 6d. Victorian Heavy All-wool Extra-finished Suits,'reduced from £4 to £3, guaran teed Tweed and Doeskin Trousers from 7s. 9d. per pair A job lot ®f 50 pairs heavy Tweeds, original price, 16s. 6d. and 14s. 6d., all reduced to 10s. 9d. per pair Men’s Strong Tweed Coats from 15s. 9d. Men’s Blue Diagonal fast-color, 205.; Trousers and Vests, 18s. 6d. Men’s heavy Beaver Munster Coats, worth 425.; reduced to 295. 6d. Boys’ and Youths’ Clothing equal bargains Men’s Heavy Colonial Wool Socks, re duced from 2s. to Is. Bd. Men’s Heavy Colonial Wool Socks, in duced from 2s. 6d. to 2s. 2d. Men’s Wool Shirts, Drawers Tweed and Felt Hats, Tweeds, Doe skins, &c. —Bargains Boots and Shoes. A large lot bought from an overstocked market at LESS THAN ENGLISH COST PRICE. Ladies’ Kid, Elastic-side, Buttoned, and Lace, worth from 11s. 6d. to 14s. 6d., all at Bs. lid. per pair Ladies’ Strong Imitation Kid, 4s. lid. per pair Men’s Strong Elastic-side, 10s. 6d. Men’s best make Colonial Shooting, 15s. 6d. Men’s Heavy Watertights, 15s. 6d. Men’s Bluchers, Bs. 6d. Sewing Machines, Hand and Treadle, best makers, Wanzer, Wertheim, Singer’s (for which we are Sole Agents in Ashburton). Liberal Reductions on List Prices. Inspection invited of our prices and qualities of Groceries and Provisions, Crockery, Brushware, Glassware, Hard ware, and Cutlery. Horse-covers, best quality, 225. 6d. NOTICE*. The whole stock clean, recently-bought, and well-selected. No Patterns cut or Goods sent out on approbation during Sale. Net Cash only at the re-marked and greatly reduced prices at T. R. HODDER & COMPLS



Business Notices EVERETT BROS. AND CO., CHEAP DRAPERS, HAVELOCK STREET, ASHBURTON. E. B. and Co. are now showing their TINTER JQ R A P E R Y, Comprising EVERY NOVELTY IN EACH DEPARTS ENT. NEW GOODS ARRIVING MONTHLY. 505 c DAVIS’S Cheap F U R N ITU RE AND BEDDING M A 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 DON’T PASS THIS BY !! STOP before you give your next order for a Suit of Clothes. IP you want Style, Fit, and Quality, try the Undersigned. READ the following, then call and in spect the Goods. ( YARDS READY ) 500 ) 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. 7 OsAMPLES TO SELECT FROm7 0 Comprising the following : German Cloths, plain and fancy, the most fashionable Beaver Cloths, suitable for Winter Scotch Tweeds, assorted Mosgiel ~ ~ Ivaiapoi ~ ~ West of England Cloths Bedford Cords Irish Frieze, &c., &c., &c. THIS IS THE MAN FOR Lm MY MONEY. \\ov GO TO h\qv a. Triangle, 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. Cl TYLE and Finish second to none. jgCONOMY £1 Is. Cash for a Pair of Trousers £3 15s. Cash for a Tweed Suit. 780g-390c



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 ~ 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 ~ 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-SI, in detail Roport of the Civil Service Commission. CROWN LANDS GUIDE, No. 11., With Map of the North Island. WEEKS AND DIXON, Authoeised Agent



Business Notices. CONTINUATION OF THE Great Sale AT ORR AND CO.’S., W B Have made still further reduc tions in various lines of Goods, as we desire to clear out all our old Stock FOR CASH 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. Gd. Dress Goods, as low as Gd. per yard. Winceys, at from sd. to 9d. Black Goods, at all prices. Stays, at 2s. to 7s. 6d. 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 Gd. 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. Gd., to clear out.



M illinery. 6 doz. Straw Hats, at 6d. each. 2 ~ ~ ~ at Is. ~ Trimmed Hats, at half usual prices. Trimmed Bonnets very low. Blankets, Etc. Bine 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 pail'. 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 655. Men’s Waterproof Coats, as low as Bs. 6d. Men’s Heavy and Leather Bound, from 16s. to’ 255. Men’s Suits, from 395. 6d. to 675. 6d. Mens’ Tweed Pants, from 10s. 6d. to 15s. 6d. Men ’ 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. Cai-pets, very cheap. Felt Carpets, from 2s. 6d. 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. ORE AND CO. ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA.



Edmiston, Chmdry & Co. TO RUN HOLDERS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS. T 4 ,/f ESSRS. EDMISTON, GUNDRY JVI & CO. have - ON SALE Farm & Station Stores, OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. GRASS & CLOVER SEEDS. AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY. FARM DRAYS. We have just received a well-assorted shipment of BUILDING TIMBER, INCLUDING WHITE & BLACK PINE TOTARA KAURI T. & G. FLOORING MATCH LINING, Ac. ALSO 600 TONS BEST NEWCASTLE COAL. We would draw special attention to our stock of BUILDERS’ IRONMONGERY FURNITURE, fire.; &c. AGENTS FOB JOEL’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. 106 T. Bullock. r|lo LET FOR CROPPING, 150 Acres on the Wakanui Estate 200 ~ ~ FOR SALE OR TO LET, WITH A PURCHASING CLAUSE, 439 Acres, all fenced, and partly improved 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, &c., &c. All fenced, partly improved and well-watered. All fenced, and a portion of it 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. 266 220 360 50 65 150 290 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 Streot. 77 } 37, (Lot) Mayo’s Block. 78, (Lot) with Dwelling-house of Seven Rooms, near the Parsonage, East Town Belt. Lots 503, 504, 509, 510, Tinwald, con taining One Acre. TO LET, |NE of those Newly Erected COT TAGES in Tancred Street, near Mr. Anstee’s Private Hotel. Commodious BOARDING-HOUSE in East Street. Shop and Office in East Street. That old established Blacksmith’s Work shop, next the Horse Bazaar, Burnett Street. Also, Cottage, near the above, lately occupied by Mr. H. J. Edwards. 571 c T. BULLOCK. Business Notices. IN BANKRUPTCY. WEEKS & DIXON have on Sale at their Office, East Street North, — PROOFS OF DEBT FORMS, FORMS OF AFFIDAVIT. Also, — FORMS of TO LET AND FOR SALE,