The Ashburton Herald

AND BOROUGH AND COUNTY ADVERTISER

WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE “ EVENING ECHO.”

Vol. 11.—385*

ASHBURTON, TUESDAY, JULY i, 1879.

{ Price One Penny. , f ’.'V' / • .*'• , ••



Auctioneers and Oommisssion Agents Messrs, bullock & co. (C. J. EDMISTON, P. A. EDMISTON AND W. H. GUNDRY), ASHBURTON, General Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, Station, Estate, and Commission Agents. Sales of Stock, Farm Implements, &c., will be held at their Yards, Ashbur ton, and the Tinwald Yards, on alternate TUESDAYS. CASH ADVANCES Made on Stock, Produce, &c., consigned for Positive Sale. BULLOCK AND CO. ALFRED HARRISON, Baring Square, Ashburton, AUCTIONEER, STOCK, ESTATE, & COMMISSION AGENT. WEEKLY SALE DAY, SATURDAY at twelve o’clock, of Horses, Pigs, Fowls, Fish, and General Produce ; also, Furniture and General Goods. Please read full advertisements third page. on the 213 Manchester Fire ASSURANCE COMPANY. ' apital, £1,000,000. —Lowest Rates. Established 1824. Agent: ALFRED HARRISON, BARING SQUARE, ASHBURTON.



Painters. PAPERHANGING WAREHOUSE, TANCRED STREET, Ashburton. J. R. CHAPMAN, PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, SIGN-WRITER, Etc., Has much pleasure in stating that, owing to the large increase of Business, he is now Importing from the Manufacturers— PAPER HANGINGS, WHITE LEAD, LINSEED OIL, WINDOW GLASS, BRUSH WARE, And all the necessaries of the Trade, and is therefore in a position to compete with .any house in Canterbury for price and quality. Every description of work in the trade executed under personal superin tendence. Competent workmen sent to all parts of the country. ESTIMATES GIVEN. 415 T. S. TUCKER, J>AINTER, QJLAZIER, JpAPER HANGER, AND GENERAL HOUSE DECORATOR, SIGN AND TICKET WRITER, Moore Street, near Templar Hall. Estimates given. 244



g A UNDE It S’ J>ROTHERS, MILLERS, GRAIN MERCHANTS, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, ASHBURTON.



Builders. Ashburton steam saw mills SASH AND DOOR MANUFACTORY. G. PARKIN, Proprietor, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Moore Street, Every description of Timber and Building Materials in Stock and supplied on most reasonable terms. Plans prepared and Estimates Given on the shortest notice. TINWALD BUILDING AND UNDERTAKING ESTABLISH MENT, T. WILLIAMS, Proprietor, WISHES to call special attention to the fact that he is still prepared to furnish and conduct FUNERALS in his well-known Superior Style, a VERY LOWEST RATES. Every description of Joinery Work done on the premises. BUILDINGS ERECTED ANYWHERE. All kinds of Building Materials on Sale. T. WILLIAMS, IINWALD. Educational. MUSI C TUITION, VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL. Terms, per Quarter or per Lesson, on appli cation to the Principal. . SUPERIOR LADIES’ BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL, Oxford Villa, Burnett St., Ashburton, Conducted by Miss Steane. Private Lessons in French, German, and Latin, twice weekly ; Music, and Drawing in Various Styles. Preparatory School for Boys. Inclusive Terms. Business Announcement. GEORGE LADBROOIC, (Near the Station, Winslow), HAS in Stock a Good Supply of Gene ral Stores, which he can supply Wholesale and Retail at the lowest current rates.



Bottlers. ASHBURTON BOTTLING STORES. In connectian with the ASHBURTON BREWERY, WOOD and CO Have on hand a Larg: £ cck of ALE and STOUT, in Bulk and Bottle. ASHBURTON BOTTLING STORES. MOUNT SOMERS ROAD, Ashburton. QUINTON BROS. BEG to inform the inhabitants of Ash burton and surrounding districts that they have ' COMMENCED BUSINESS in the above place, and trust by attention to business, to merit a share of patronage. Bottlers of the Best Brands of \le \ and Stout. 9 :vjj. .: 1 = - ■ 1 . =r Carriers. T ' H. BREWER’S Royal Mail COACH , leaves Longbeach for Ashburton (vi& Waterton, Ashton, Wheatstone, and Tinwald) daily, at 7 a.m., returning by the same route on arrival of 3 p.m. train ; from Christchurch. Parcels and orders punctually attended CO. • T. H. BREWER, 195 v • • Proprietor. E COOKSON, Willis Street, funs the o MAIL COACH from Ashburton Railway Station to Green Street, Alford Forest, and Mount Somers, every Tuesday, and Friday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at 8 p.m.



General Merchants. HOOPER, AITKEN, AND CO. For Calicos, Sheetings, Hollands, Flannels, and Blankets, TRY HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO.’S. For Fancy Dress Materials, Satin Cloths, Mantle and Ulster Cloths, TRY HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO.’S. For Ladies’ and Children’s Costumes, Ulsters, Mantles, Milli nery, Ornaments, and Feathers. TRY HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO.’S. For Gloves, Plain and Fancy Hosiery, Fancy Wool, Collarettes, Operettes, Squares, and Cross-overs, TRY HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO.’S. For Men’s and Boys’ Clothing, Hats, Caps, Scarfs, Braces, Merino, Cotton, and L.W. Half Hose, White and Crimean Shirts, Linen and Paper Collars, TRY HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO.’S. For Ladies’ and Children’s E.S. Boots, Slippers, Goloshes, &c., TRY HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO.’S. For Men’s and Boys’ Watertights, E.S. Boots, Slippers and Leggings, TRY HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO.’S. THE CHEAPEST HOUSE I IsT TO "W 2sT . For Teas, Coffees, Sugars, and all kinds of Groceries, TRY HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO.’S. For Toilet Sets; Ewers, and Basins, Vases, Lustres and Lamps, TRY HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO.’S. For Cups and Saucers, Plates, Dishes, and all .kinds of Earthen ware, TRY HOOPER, AITKEN, AND CO.’S. For E.P. Tea and Coffee Pots, Cruets, Pickle Frames, Toast Racks, and Cutlery ot every description, TRY HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO.’S. For Hollo ware, Copper Boilers, Stoves, Ranges, Grates, Fen ders and Fireirons, TRY HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO.S. For Fencing Wire and Staples, Forks, Spades. Shovels, and Carpenters’ Tools, TRY HOOPER, AITKEN RND CO.S. For Boiled and Raw Oil, Lard Oil, White and Red Lead, and Putty, TRY HOOPP;R, AITKEN, AND CO.’S. For Locks and Hinges, Brass Foundry, Files, and Rasps, Plough and Trace Chain, TRY HOOPER, AITKEN & CO.’S, VICTORIA HOUSE, IHAV 'OCR STREET, ASHBURTON.



General Merchants; The Althouse Windmill THE ONLY SELF-REGULATING .WINDMILL l ; i ii m ; BROS., AS H B UR TO N.. i.. '



Bootmakers. PUBLIC NOTICE. BOOTS! BOOT S! T. CHAMBERS HILE THANKING the public of Ashburton and surrour ding dis tricts for past favors, begs to iiifi rn them that he has received, and to arrive, at his place of biisiness, East-street, a WELL-ASSORTED STOCK LADIES’, GENTLEMEN’S, AND CHIL DREN’S BOOTS AND SHOES Of all descriptions., i ' ;• ; T. C. also calls special, atteniii i to the Measure Department, and invites the gentlemen of Ashburton to inspect the superior class of Sewn Boots 1 and Shoes he is now making. ■ :n Riding Boots, Shooting Boots, Walking Boots and Shoes, Cricketing Boots and Shoes, and Running Shoes. WORKMANSHIP UNSURPASSED. A PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED.' T. CHAMBERS, , . PROSPECT BUILDINGS, Next to Montgomery’s, East-street. M. NEALAS, - j BOOT AND SHOEMAKER, AND IMPORTER, f * ' 1 j HAS now on sale a Splendid Assortment! of BOOTS and SHOES fov Whiter,! which are of the Best Quality, and will be Sold at very reasonable prices. ' Note the address— M . N E ALA -V : NEXT TO MESSRS. ORR & CO.’S, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. ■ Tinsmiths, &c. PUBLIC NOTICE. JOSEPH HYDE, . PRACTICAL COPPERSMITH AND BRAZIER, TIN, IRON, AND ZINC PLATE WORKER, Begs to inform the inhabitants of Ashburton, and surrounding districts that he has com menced business in TANCRED STREET, where he hopes by strict attention to business, combined with moderate charges, to merit a fair share of public patronage. N.B.—Repairs neatly executed. Business Notices. BIBLES, Prayers, and Church Services, Hymnals for various churches.—H. M. JONES, Stationer, Baring Square.



Quinine Chemists.' ANT ED NOW N , mHAT Chilblains. I can' be. cured by ; a few . applications • <of , Cambridge’s; Chilblain . .Liniment, Is. 6d. ,V . bottle. ‘ That Coughs and ‘ ..Colls speedily disap pear after.a few doses of Cambridge’s Cough Syrup, Is. 6d. and 2s. 6d. a bottle. That' *••• Cambridge's ORANGE - QUININE, TONIC WINE is the best Strengthening'! Medicine; known ; nu-’ merous ;i TestbaionialS' can be seen' in its favour ; wine bottles/ •4s. Cd. ' _ j That Farmer’s and Horse-keepers should ■ always have in the house a Lottie of ’CAMBRIDGE’S COLIC DRINK for !Gripe iii’ Horses; and a bottle of. .his ; Driffield White Oil for Sore 'Shoulders, Etc. i That J. M. Cambridge Extracts Teeth : carefully and skilfully for 25.. 6d. ' That the Public can obtain Medicines after business hours or during the night, when urgently needed, at the Dispensary, Burnett Street. ho v k,Un rf.jl' ■ • . J. M.- CAMBRIDGE, : : r ' h ... . Medical, Hall, ”" • 1042 1 'Ashburton. ; Saddlers. SADDLERY! SADDLERY! J T AIT & Go. d 0( ; ? ..... ,{Late of \Voop Bros.); ' j T yj { , {VjY; ..../.Ashburton ; Opposite, Railway Station and next Cook-; , , son’s Livery Stables)/' j BEG to inform the public that they • have purchased the ; above business / lately carried on by. Wood Bros., an d hope, by strict attention to business, con i bined with moderate charges, to ; still fur ther merit a 1 share of public patronage. I Always on hand a Large Assortment of ENGLISH & COLONIAL SADDL' fiSi COACH, . . ’ | . GIG, and ; j ‘ BUGGY , j ■ - 7 •vHLA-IDtN ! , SHAFT, LEADING, AND TLQudd HARNESS. ’ ' HORS E-C LOlfl s j In every variety, at lowe £t possible prices] DIRECT IMPORTERS. I . ••. 1049



Cards. NOTICE. MR. IRELAND, haring dissolved partnership with Mr. J. E. H.i Harris, is now carrying qn business on his jown account as •BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, , i IN j MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS, I' East Street, j ASHBURTON. 457 J BRANSON & BURNELIpVSS BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS;: EAST STREET,- ASHBURTON j ,M R. HARR IS , sva l gOLICITORAAND CONYEYANCER,' 1 . j SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ! t A’ J j East Street, •it.u-.Lr | A S H. B U R T O N. 409 •J j MR. MO UNTFO RT, ■ • ;]j ARCHITECT, Cathedral Square, Christchurch, and Fooks and Sons Offices, East Street, Ashburton.' 1 j QE. BOOKS AND SON, : v - C ENSED SURVEYORS--ANDLh LAND BROKERS ■ Under the Land Transfer Act, -Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Walcanui Road, near Post-office ”j ASHBURTON. r I MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Tuned anl Rkpaipet. J. C. HUGHES, TEACHER of Pianofort-and Harmonium Cox Street, Ashburton. Orders can be left at the Echo Office.



• v., , .Gasfitters, &c. NO T I C E. i hardley; : LICENSED GASFITTER, ipEGS to notify that he is now prepared JD to execute any orders entrusted to him- with despatch. ' : Estimates given on the shortest ■Kitchen; Ranges, fitted with . High-pres-. sure Boilers. Electric Bells supplied and fitted. ■' Artesian Wells sunk' Pumps fitted and repaired.' ’ ;*f ’*• : ‘ • 798: ~•; :... v ; . PUBLIC. NOTICE: ; TRADESMEN and others who intend using the Ashburton Gas Company’s Gas should give their orders at once to have their premises fitted with Gas Fittings, to' ensure no delay when the Gas is brought into .the town. ‘Siiric j u.) ... j. C. POLMAN, LICENSED GASFITTER, Plumber, Locksmith, Whitesmith, Bell hanger, Zinb arid Tin-plate Worker, Hot and Cold Water Engineer, TANCRED STREET, , , . ASHBURTON. t , , „ N.B.—-Artesian Wells sunk and Pumps fitted and repaired ; O. G. Guttering fixed at Current' : Rates: ii;i ’) h : i■; b ;-..X w-> % Electric Bells supplied and fitted. Orders punctually attended to in.town and country.’ itetunit £,§l2 Business Notices! TO MEET A WANT Long Felt in Ashburton, S. COLLINS AND SON j. ' HAVE opened a shop in Compton’s Buildings, Moore-street, next to Neate’s, chemist, for the sale of NEW & SECOND-HAND FURNITURE Of every description. Curtain Poles and Rings, Venetian, Spring and Roller Blinds made to order. Highest inice given for Second-hand Furniture of all kinds. PAIJ TTING IN ALL ITS BRANCHES carrie d on as usual in town .or country. Papei -hangings, : Paints, Oil Colors, Var nish® 3, Window-glas3, and every trad* reqttii site ori sale. ■ Gut tering, and Piping found and fixed. ( S. COLLINS AND SON, PRAt CTICAL PAINTERS, PLUMBERS, I AND HOUSE DECORATORS i ' Moore-street, Ashburton.^* 1 588