THE STORY-TELLER.

A LOVE STORY.

( Concluded)

And Burnet never wavered in his cheery confidence. “Pooh, pooh, old fellow,” he said, in reply to Arthur’s indignant denial of his guilt, “ I never believed you killed poor Ned, and she doesn’t believe it. Keep your head cool, and make a plain statement of the matter as it happened. Put it into writing. We’ll pull you through yet.” But Arthur Golding saw little comfort even in being “pulled through.” “ Though I be acquitted,” he said mourn fully, “I was still the involuntary agent of his death. How can I ever aspire to her love, red with her brother’s blood ? I had rather be hanged, on the whole.”

o v * J But Burnet persistently set to work, and sent his scouts about in all directions. Many a confabulation had he with the old coast-guardsman, and never failed to re turn from these conferences with a cheer ful mien. But upon the points upon which he relied for defence he maintained a lawyer-like reserve. The day fixed for the trial dawned. The court was crowded, so deeply was the interest in the Cleve Cliff tragedy felt throughout the country. Mr. Burnet appeared as a witness, though his evidence showed nothing against the accused, and in cross-examination, his son managed to extract several instances which proved the amiability of the prisoner, and the unlike lihood of his committing so grave a crime. Kate Burnet had been cited, but was not called into the box, both counsel sympa thising with her distress. The chief wit ness for the prosecution was Miss Wraxall, who appeared in a modest garb of mourn ing, which set off her wondrous beauty, her pale face, and her matchless eyes. Calm, cold, and singularly unimpassioned, she gave her evidence with a clearness which seemed to tighten the halter round the prisoner’s neck. Burnet rose to cross-examine.

“You state, Miss Wraxall, that a bitter feeling existed between the deceased and the accused. Did you ever chance, by words of your own, to aggravate this feel ing on the part of the deceased 1 ” “ Never, sir.” “Did you ever signify, by an expressed statement, or by implication, to Mr. Edward Burnet that Mr. Golding occu pied a higher place in your regard than he could hope to obtain ? ” The counsel for the prosecution ob jected to this question ; but Clara waived the objection. “ I can set this'gentleman’s doubts at rest. I never did imply to the deceased any such thing.” ' “What brought you, may I ask, on Cleve Cliff anterior to the accident,” pur sued Fred. “ Anterior to the murder ? ” “ Please confine yourself to the answer. ”

“I went,” said the witness “to enjoy the evening air.” “ Did anything of an excitable nature —any recriminations, in short—pass be tween Mr. Golding and yourself previous to the arrival of Mr. Edward Burnet ? ” “No.” “ There were no reproaches—no violence of language 1 ” “ Only on the side of the prisoner. He was sullen, and reproached me with slighting his suit; and said he was aware that he had a rival. ”

“ He used no violence, however? ” “In speech he was violent,” answered Clara reluctantly.

“ But not in action 1 He did not em brace you, for instance—offered no per sonal violence 1 ”

“No ; he was very calm and collected.” “ And you did not, when the deceased approached on the pathway of the cliff, call aloud to the deceased that you appre hended insult from Mr. Golding, and im plore Mr. Burnet to protect you ? ” “ Certainly not,” retorted Clara, with an ominous darkling of her brow. “ Please to recapitulate the events when the accused and the deceased met,” said Fred. Burnet, referring to his notes.

“ Mr. Edward Burnet landed on the summit of the cliff, and the prisoner ad vancing, asked him what he was doing there ; said he was aware of his preten sions to my hand, and would adopt im mediate means to quash them. On Mr. Burnet’s replying warmly the prisoner struck him in the face. I was terribly frightened, and cannot recall what fol lowed ; but was immediately aware of the prisoner who was an athletic man, drag gingpoorMr. Burnet to the edge of the cliff, and flinging him over. My next recollec tion amidst that horror ” —her voice failed here —“was his saying that he would serve me in the same way. On that I fled down the pathway screaming in terror.” To the surprise of all concerned the couusel for the defence sat down, and the cross-examination concluded. A few more witnesses were called, who proved the admiration which the deceased had shown for Miss ‘Wraxall. Of these Fred asked no questions at all. Thus ended the case for the prosecution.

Then Burnet rose for the defence. “I propose, my Lord, to call but one witness, and trust you will find his testimony suf ficient to acquit my client. Let Mr. Edward Burnet be called. ”

A murmur of surprise ran through the Court, deepening to an actual cry of relief and gladness as Mr. Edwai’d Burnet, pale but resolute, appeared and made his way to the witness-box. There was no need of the oath—no need for any crucial test. A hundred eyes recognised him only too gladly. His sister Kate fainted ; Mr. Burnet burst into| tears ; the prisoner himself broke down with a sense of mighty relief. And Clara Wraxall looked at him, and over her face came a look of stony despair. It was Edward returned from the grave to baulk her of her deadly revenge. It all came out—the truth against the lie of the would-be murderess.

“ But why,” asked the sententious judge, “ did you not come forward at once and clear the prisoner ? ”

Up jumped the irrepressible Burnet— “ I am responsible my Lord, for putting the State to that expense. In the first place, I only found Mr. Burnet quite recently. He had been picked up by a very respectable confraternity, who enter tain grave doubts as to the advisableness of supporting the revenue by payments on excisable articles ; and they kept the young gentleman out of the way after restoring him, for fear of compromising themselves. In the second place, I wished to prove to my cousin the utter worthless character of the person upon whom he had fixed his affections. It was a sharp lessen

but I have saved him from a life of misery. ” “ Then,” commenced the judge, “ the evidence of Miss Wraxall ” “ Is, so far as my own knowledge of ■what she has said goes, a lie,” answered Edward ; and his lips were pale, but he wore the look of one who had awoke from a sad and bitter dream. As Arthur Golding, with the sense of unreality still strong on him, walked from the court a free man, surrounded by con gratulating friends, he met the coast guardsman. “ I’ll tell you, sir,” exclaimed that worthy officer, with a burst of confidence unequalled in the recollection of the oldest fisherman of Clevedown, “ how it all came right. That chap Slippy Jim was putting off on one of his expeditions to a smuggler’s vessel in the bay at the very moment when Mister Edward tumbled off the cliff, and Jem and his pals picked him up and kept him out of sight after they’d brought him to. And from what I told Mr. Burnet, the lawyer, of Slippy Jem’s ways and habits, that put him on the secret. And he found Mr. Edward sure enough, though they was afraid to produce him for fear of getting into a scrape themselves by letting out how they’d found him. But Mr. Burnet, the lawyer, squared slippy Jem and he’s going to offer him the chance of becoming respectable, either as a missionary or the mate of a revenue cutter —he’s free to choose which. And that’s how it all came right, and it’s the only time I ever knew .good come out of smuggling.” Never in the memory of man had the coast-guardsman delivered himself of so much spontaneous information ; nor was he ever afterwards induced to hold forth for so long a time together, even at those subsequent periods when Arthur Golding, now Kate’s husband, would pass his autumns at Clevedown with his wife and Frederick Burnet, and muse over the un accountable disappearance of'Clara Wrax all, as some said, over the broken rail ings of Cleve Cliff. [concluded. ]

Business Notices.

THE ASHBURTON HERALD.

Saturday, May j 5, 1880.



OTTON & GO., 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



BEST NEWCASTLE COALS LAMBTON COLLIERY. 60s. PEE TON -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. 359C-773G C. PERCY COX.



Tenders. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. TENDERS. TENDERS are invited for the following Works : No. 59.—Forming six miles, more or less, of road at Dromore Railway Station. No. 60.—Supply of Shingle, at per yard, for portions of same road. No. 61.—Forming three miles, more or less, of road at Winslow, to meet M‘Lean’s Swamp road. No. 62.— Supply of Metal, at per yard, for portions of same road. No. 63.— Re-forming portions of Alford Forest road. No. 64. —Clearing'ditches, etc., Hinds Swamp roads. Tenders, addressed to the Chairman must be sent in not later than noon o Monday, the 17th instant. For specifications, etc., apply to ROBT. D. PULLAR. 452c-864g Clerk. T. Bullock. THE undersigned has the following PROPERTIES to LET with a pur chasing clause, or FOR SALE on liberal terms of payment— ACRES good WHEAT LAND, all ploughed and ready for cross ploughing for wheat ; situated about three miles from the township. ACRES, near the above ; also good WHEAT LAND, ploughed once and ready for cross-ploughing. ACRES, partly improved, near Wins low. This will be sold very cheap, and on very liberal terms. 50 TOWN PROPERTIES. "ITALU ABLE BUSINESS SITE in Bur- V ne tt Street, being T.S. 177, next the “ Mail” office. “DART of T.S. 139, Peter Street. This "will be sold cheap, and on liberal terms. HPO Railway Employes, Mechanics, and 78, situated on East Town Belt. Terms, £5 cash ; balance by monthly or q uarterly payments. FOR SALE, Cheap, Dwelling-house of 7 rooms, situated on the East Belt, near the Parsonage—For particulars apply to T. Bullock. 453 c T. BULLOCK.



Edmiston, Gundry & Co. MONDAY, 17TH MAY, UNRESERVED SALE. BY ORDER OF THE TRUSTEE IN THE ESTATE OF C. B. M. BRANSON. Messrs, edmiston, gundry & CO. have received instructions fron the Trustee in the above Estate to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, On the premises occupied by Mr. Branson, Peter street, on MONDAY, 17TH MAY, The whole of his HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, Consisting of— Couches, Cheffonier, Easy Chair, Chairs, Bookshelf, Dining Table, Iron Bedstead, Chest of Drawers, Dressing Tables, Child’3 Cot, Wash-stands, Mirrors, Carpets, Pictures, Fender and Fire Irons, Curtains and Pole, Books, Mat ting, Kitchen Utensils, &c., &c. 1 Treadle Sewing Machine 1 Perambulator 1 Horse Saddle and Bridle 1 Gold Watch Sale at 1.30 p.m. EDMISTON, GUNDRY, & Co. 455 c Auctioneers. 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 of years. 210 ACRES on Gould and Cameron’s run. This proporty 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 would 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. 160 ACRES at Tinv aid. A capital farm, being all fenced ana 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. 1500 ACRES near the spread Eagle Hotel. T.S. No 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, &e. EDMISTON, GUNDRY, & CO., East Street. 106



Boarding Houses. CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, Baring Square (Near Town Hall). EE- OPENING of the above commo dious and centrally situated Pri vate and Commercial Hotel. T. BROADBELT, PROPRIETOR, Is prepared to give Superior Accommoda tion to Boarders and the Travelling Public on REASONABLE TERMS. Weekly Board and Lodging ... £1 Weekly Board ... ... ... 14s. MEALS AT ALL HOURS. Dinner on Saturday from 11.30. Beds (single), Is. 6d. Private Room for Ladies. 153—624 a



Business Notices. T. 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 Laroe Assortment of Melbourne Clothing, MADE ESPECIALLY TO ORDER. T. R. 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, &e., 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, which 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 Crockeryware 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. 407 c Public Notice. Ashburton steeplechase MEETING. SATURDAY, MAY 29th, 1880. List op Officers : President : E. G. Wright, Esq., M.H.R. Vice -President : W. C. Walker, Esq. Stewards : Mr. Hay T. Smith j Mr. J. Hunt Mr. John Carter Mr. E. Saunders Mr. JL. E. Corsbie Mr. A. McLean Mr. R. Friedlancler Mr. E. S. Coster Mr. Neil M ‘Lean Dr. Ross Judge : Mr. M. Stitt. Starter : Mr. John Carter. Ci.erk of the Course : Mr. E. Saunders. Clerk of the Scales : Mr. E. F. Wright. Hon. Secretary : Mr. J. Wilkie. Hon. Treasurer : Mr. Ci. C. Fooks. Handicapper : Mr. H. P. Lance. FIRST RACE TO START AT 12.30 P.M. 1. Ashburton Handicap Steeplechase, of 40 sovs., added to a sweepstakes of 2 sovs. each for acceptors ; over about 3 miles of fair hunting country; nomination 2 sovs. 2. District Handicap of'2o sovs., added ' to a sweep of 2 sovs. for acceptors ; 2 miles ; nomination 1 sov., for district horses only. 3. The Wakanui Stakes, of 20 sovs.; weight for age ; open to all horses ; 2 miles ; entrance 1 sov. 4. Farmers’ Steepechase, of 15 sovs.; about l-J miles ; weight for age ; en trance 1 sov.; for district horses only. 5. Hack Steeplechase, of 5 sovs.; 1 mile ; catch weights ; entrance 1 sov.; for district horses only. Rules and Regulations : The N.Z. Grand National Rules strictly adhered to, except where specified. A district horse shall mean a horse commonly resident in the County since March Ist, 1880, and the bona fide pro perty of the owner ; and “ owner ” shall mean a person or persons commonly resi dent in the County of Ashburton not less than six months previous to this meeting. The decision of the Stewards on all dis puted points shall be final. No protest will be received unless 2 sovs. be deposited, which shall be forfeited if the protest be considered frivolous. Nominations for the Handicaps to be sent to the Secretary at Quill’s Hotel not later than 9 p.m. on Thursday, May 20th. Weights will be declared on Tuesday, May 25th. Acceptances on night of general entry, Wednesday, May 20th, at 8 p.m. All entries to state age, color, and name of the horse, and the colors of the rider. JAMES WILKIE, Hon. Sec. Ashburton Steeplechases.



Business Notices. LATEST STYLES FROM LONDON & PARIS. CRAIGHEAD & CO., Merchant Tailors, TANCRED STREET, (NextfOrr & Co.) I PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. 9S2a-445a PATRONISED BY ALL CLASSES. THE GREATEST DISCOVERY OF THE AGE.,? ninee’s TRADE■ IS MARK. PURE EXTRACT of KEROSINE WILL NOT IGNITE IFSLAMPRS UPSET. Burns in any Kerosine Lamp ; gives a brighter light, lasts longer, is free from smell and free from danger. Sold by all respectable grocers and storekeepers throughout the colony. The next time you want Oil for your Lamp try a tin of “ Niner’s Extract.” Sold in pints, quarts, half-gallon and one-gallon tins. Wholesale and Retail Agents for the Ashburton District— O R R AND CO., Ashburton and Rakaia. 316c-735g PRACTICAL WATCH & CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. % EOBT. 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. 824g-429c HORSE BREAKING. THE undersigned is now prepared to Undertake the BREAKING of HORSES to double and single harness, also to saddle. Mr. Willcocks has had a very consider able experience in Australia, and his success there as a Trainer is sufficient guarantee as to his ability. All orders to be left at the Coach Office, Commercial Hotel, Ashburton, or the Wheatsheaf Hotel, Wheatstone. 403c-816g GEO. WILLCOCKS. NOTICE. WESTERFIELD MILL. TO FARMERS, BAKERS, & OTHERS. rjIHE Westerfield 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. Applyjjto the Miller, HENRY BOWERS. Grain stored on liberal terms. 389c-7960 REDUCTION IN THE PRICE OF BREAD. EDWARD TAYLOR has reduced the Price of his best Bread to sd. Cash at shop, and if delivered by cart, SM. EDWARD TAYLOR, Saunders’ Buildings, 119 c ASHBURTON.



Business Notices. Dissolution OF Partnership. o— ORE AND CO., "|yG to announce that they intend to DISSOLVE PARTNERSHIP on Ist SEPTEMBER. They will therefore, on Saturday, May Ist, offer the whole of their superior stock, amounting to over £20,000 worth of DRAPERY, 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. Allf Goods will tt be*marked in [plainffigures with Red Ink. Iff All outstanding accounts must he paid at once so that partnership accounts may be adjusted. ORR & 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. OEE AND CO. j~AVE now on hand 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 thejfmost Reasonable Prices— From_£2 10s3 t0j625. ORR AND COf 199c-9



Business Notices. FURNITURE ! FURNITURE !! Made to Order by QHARLES Jg RAD ER, PRACTICAL CABINETMAKER, FURNITURE DEALER, &C. Chests of Drawers, 3ft. Gin. x 3ft. Gin., with five drawers, Price 70s. Scotch Chest of Drawers, with six drawers, ’rice £5 10s. Kitchen Cupboard, from 30s. Do. with Dresser, from 40s. Venetian and other Blinds, Curtain Poles, Oxford and other Picture Frames made to order. Furniture repaired and renovated. GREAT SOUTH ROAD, TINWALD, Beyond Clark’s Grain Stores. For Sale, a Light Waggon, nearly new, in good order, Price £22. A good chance for anyone requiring a useful conveyance cheap. ‘ 346c-7470 HALLO! HALLO!' 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) 9k. & 6s. Very old Scotch Whisky, per Settle ss. Fine old Irish Whisky, per Bottle, ss. Superior old Jamaca Rum, per Bottle, ss. Fine old Martelle’s Dark Brandy, per Bottle, ss. Hennessey’s Bramty, 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 Whies 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 part of the County on the shortest notice.) One trial will prove to Quill’s customers the quality of his taps. COMMENCING MONDAY, 26th APRIL. Open from 7 a.m to 6 p.m. r' winter months. Note Address— T QUILL’S WHOLESALE BOTTLING’ STORES, Commercial Hotel, (Near Railway Station), Ashburton. 7510-336 c DON’T! PLEASE! DON'T! STOP ! DO STOP ! STOP 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. (YARDS READY) 350 JUST ARRIVED—The best Stock o Winter Cloths to be got for money SUPERIOR in quality to anything ev yet shown in Ashburton. ( SAMPLES TO J T 0 (SELECT FROM 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. 70 ol°, i^O CALL and inspect this Splendid Assort ment before you order. MOTTO : Small Profits and Quick Returns. Terms—Cash. gTYLE and Finish second to none. JgCQNOMY £1 Is. Cash for a Pair of Trousers £3 15s. Cash for a Tweed Suit. The Address is— G. J. F. LUBLOW, THE TAILORING DEPOT, Triangle, Ashburton, Between Post Office and Baldwin’s Central Hotel. 782a-390c Ball programme cards i very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, printed at the Herald Office, East street, near Railway Station. THE PENNY made the postal system of England a success. So has it made the Herald. Everybody buys the Heju. or,