The Ashburton Herald

AND BOROUGH AND COUNTY ADVERTISER

WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE “EVENING ECHO.”

VoL 11.— 505.

ASHBURTON, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1879.

Price One Penny.



Auctioneers and Commisssion Agents ALFRED HARRISON, AUCTIONEER, COMMISSION AGENT, , . , ETC. LAND SALES, Sales of Stock, Mer chandise, Furniture and Effects, also Fowls, and General Produce. , WEEKLY SALE /: Every SATURDAY at 12-o-clock. - -- SALE YARDS ATTENDED. ntries:can be made at my office or at the : f Yard 3. Agent for the Transatlantic Fire Insurance Company. 5 I7IDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY Li ~ ; (late BUiiLOCK ANDCO.), s . ASHBURTON, General Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, Station, Estate, and Commission Agents. 7 Sales of Stock, Farm Implements, &c., will be held at their Yards, Ashbur ton, and the' Tirtwald Yards, on alternate TUESD AYS. V :CASH ADVANCES Made on Stock, Produce, &c., consigned for Positive Sale. EDMISTON BROS. & GUN DRY. t. ‘ 19 MR. JOHN LLOYD CRAWLEY, AUCTIONEER, STOiCk; LAND, ESTATE, AND COM ; r MISSION AGENT, Holds Weekly Sales Every Saturday, at One o’clock, of Horses, Farm Produce, and General Merchandise of every descrip tion. Full advertisements third page. J. LLOYD CRAWLEY, , AUCTIONEER, Sxocar, Land, Estate, and Commission Agent, Jaunders’ Buildings, East-st., Ashburton. ?7a J. E. B [Card.] UCHANAN & Co. Auctioneers, Land, and Estate Agents, ASHBURTON 313 a



Bootmakers. PUBLIC NOTICE. BOOTS! BOOTS! T. CHAMBERS WHILE THANKING the public of Ashburton and surrour ding dis tricts for past favors, begs to inf* in them that he has received, and to arrive., at his place of business, East-street, a WELL-ASSORTED STOCK OF LADIES’, GENTLEMEN’S, AND CHIL DREN’S BOOTS AND SHOES Of all descriptions. T. C. also calls special attend 1 to the Measure Department, and in' ites the gentlemen of Ashburton to inspect the superior class of Sewn Boots and Shoes ho is now making. 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, |N ext to Montgomery’s, East-street. m M. NEALAS, BOOT AND SHOEMAKER, AND IMPORTER, IS CLEARING OUT the whole of his Present Stock at REDUCED PRICES, previous to Removal to New Premises, next to Taylor’s Bakery, where he will open with a Large Stock of Boots of every description. Note the address— M . NEALAS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Hotels,



JOSEPH BALDWIN Begs to inform his friends and the public that he Has Opened THE CENTRAL HOTEL, AT THE JUNCTION, WILLS STREET AND WAKANUI ROAD, ASHBURTON, THIS commodious hotel is situated within three minutes’ walk of the Railway Station. Table d’Hote daily at 6 p.m. Luncheon on the table from 12 to 2 p.m. The Jug and Bottle Department will be made a special feature, single bottles and small quantities being supplied at the lowest remunerative rates. Only the best quality of Wines, Beers, and Spirits procurable will be kept. J . BALDWIN, 540 Proprietor.



gAUND EE S’ gEOTH ER S, ; .M I L L E R S, GRAIN MERCHANTS, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, ASHBURTON.



BILLIARDS ! BILLIARDS !! IN CONNECTION WITH. THE ABOVE M. RYAN BEGS to announce that he has leased the large and commodious Billiard Room (the best in the district), and has erected TWO ALCOCK’S BEST FULL-SIZED BILLIARD TABLES, And hopes to receive a fair share of patronage. 469 a RAILWAY HOTEL WINSLOW. MR. W. HARRIS requests the public to know that he is back at his old house, and wishes his old friends to know that they will receive the same good accommodation as formerly. Private Suites of Rooms for families. Wines and Beer of the best brands. Good stabling and loose boxes, with every attendance. W HARRIS, Proprietor. 3166 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 (air share of public patronage. 1 N.B. —Repairs neatly executed.



Poulterer, &c. RABBITS! RABBITS!) P. HARPER, FISHMONGER AND POULTERER Near the Ashburton Hotel, East Street, BEGS to inform the inhabitants i f I Ashburton that he HAS OPENE D in the above line, and trusts, by stnni attention to business, and supplying but articles of first class quality, hopes t merit a share of public patronage ‘OYSTER SALOON. Hot Fried Fish and Tea and Coffee ... ; at all hours. WANTED— Servants out of Employ ment to advertise for Situations in the “Herald” and “Guardian.” Only One Shilling, for Cash, fifteen words.



Business Notices. TO MERCHANTS, TRADESMEN, AND OTHERS. STUDY ECONOMY! STUDY ECONOMY! GREAT SAVING EFFECTED BY PURCHASING YOUR STATIONERY AT THE WHOLESALE STATIONERY DEPOT.



Cards. BRANSON & PURNELL, BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, EAST STREET, ASIIBU R T O N “ THE ASHBURTON HERALD,” PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING. Price—ONE PENNY. ADVERTISERS are reminded that the “Evening Herald ” commands the largest circulation in the Borough and Suburbs daily, and the prices for adver tisements are very reasonable. Casual Advertisements—2s. per inch, cash. Wants —2o words for Is. Quarterly Advertisements, as per ar rangement. iINE Cream-Laid ENVELOPES, No. IP 6 ; extra secure shape, ONLY 9s« 6d. per 1000; Soo, 5 5.; 250, 35., NETT CAS 11. ALSO, — BANK NOTE AND LETTER PAPER WEEKS & DIXON, DIRECT IMPORTERS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL STATIONS R S, ASHBURTON “ HERALD ” OFFICE.



CASH PRICES: ENVELOPES, Cream Laid, ■Lj Per 1000 - 6s. 6d. Ditto Per 500 - 3s. 6d. Ditto Printed, 1,000, ns. 6d. Notepaper, ruled, per packet of 5 Quires, from is. 6d. Large quantities at lower rates.



Chemists. SUMMER BEVERAGES. ii! in MilMk I 'CAMBRIDGE’S I & Quinine I TONIC WINE. |J missis! A SHILLING XL Packet of CAMBRIDGE’S GINGER BEER POWDER will make Two Gal lons of Sparkling Gin ger Beer. Full directions given. JUST RECEIVED, a supply of 1 5 pints and 3 pints GASOGENES. Lemon Syrup, Raspberry Vinegar Fijian Lime Juice Persian Sherbet Effervescing Lemonade Powder. Fruit Essences of all kinds. J. M. CAMBRIDGE, Chemist, MEDICAL HALL. 1042 Ashbvrton. Milliner and Dressmaker. MRS. ADAMS, AND DRESSMAKER. Ladies’ and Children’s Dresses made up in the newest styles, at Lowest Charges. Wedding and Mourning Orders promptly attended to. Mrs Adams devotes special attention to Millinery. MRS. ADAMS, Moore Street, Opposite Mr. Bovle’s Office. T^ia Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. C E. FOOKS AND SON, CEN3 ED D'J ’IVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Land Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office ASHBURTON. 33 TO FRUITERERS, CONFECTIONERS, AND OTHERS. FANCY Show Cards, neatly printed— “ Finest Lemonade and Cordials” —on Sale at the Herald Office. SCHOOL Requisites and Artist M do rials. 11. M. JONES, Statin ler, Baring Square. i J%t



ACCOUNT BOOKS OF ALL KINDS. TEN PER CENT. OFF FOR CASH!!! STORES LIBERALLY DEALT WITH.



WEEKS & DIXON, Wholesale Stationers HERALD OFFICE.



General Merchants. LARGE SHIPMENTS OF ALL KINDS OF MERCHANDISE, Ex “ Lurllne,” “ Orari, “ Adelaide,” ancl “ Glenlora.” MERCHANDISE. rpHE undersigned having made extensive alterations, and having just I’eceived ex “ Lurline,” “ Orari,” “ Adelaide,” and “ Glenora,” A LARGE AND SUPERIOR ASSORTMENT OF ALL KINDS OF 1 MERCHANDISE, now beg to intimate to their customers and the public at large, that they are enabled to OFFER THESE GOODS AT UNPRECEDENTEDLY LOW PRICES. They particularly request them to inspect their newly-opened Stock of CROCKERY, HOLLOW WARE, & IRONMONGERY. AGRICULTURAL. THE FARMERS’ attention is invited to the well-assorted Stock of CLOVERS, consisting of Carter’s selected White and Red Clover, Cow Grass, Alsyke, Rape, Turnip, and Gorse Seeds, and having determined to REDUCE THE PRESENT STOCK, Purchasers may rely upon obtaining a Fii*st-class Article at lowest possible figures. BEOS. ASHBURTON.



THIS IS THE COLUMN THAT HAS BEEN WATCHED. Ipr WO SHAM SACRIFICE. S ANDO & Co. EEC to announce that they have OPENED in A. Weston’s late pre mises, Prospect Buildings, with a WELL-ASSORTED STOCK in the following Branches : Grocery, Crockery, Stationery, Perfumery, News Agency, and Tobacconist. SANDO & CO. trust by strict atten tion to business, combined with civility and moderate charges, to ensure a con tinuance of the liberal support that has been accorded during the past two years. LABOR REGISTRY OFFICE. Several female servants open to engage ment. Please note the addi’ess — SANDO & CO. PROSPECT BUILDINGS, (Late A. Weston’s).



Timber, &c. TIMB ER ! TIMB ER ! ! 300,000 FEET 0F SUPERIOR BUILDING TIMBER. Also, 20,000 SAWN STAKES, Now on Sale at Hayes’ Timber Yards, East Street, Ashburton, at reduced prices. 057 a



Business Notices. Ashburton steam saw mills SASH AND DOOR MANUFACTORY. Gr. PARKIN, Proprietor, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Moore Street, Every description of Timber and Budding Materials in Stock and supplied ou must reasonable terms. Flans prepared and Estimates Given on tie shortest notice. 26 B. C. SMITH j Q_ENER'AL CARRIER, ETC., Moore Street, Ashburton. m H. BREWER’S Royal Mail COACH I , leaves Longbeach for Ashburton (via 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 Proprietor. ECOOKSON, Wills Street, runs the , 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.



JM. B. s . ScOTT’S IMPERIAL BOARDING HOUSE, Durham Street South, CHRISTCHURCH. Board and Lodging, 20s. Beds and Meals, Is. each. 509 a ggggjjggg jHjgjgajiWßgMggjgjajgg THE ASHBURTON lIERALD. AND Borough and County Advertiser. fir [HE following are AGENTS for the | Sale of the “ Ashburton Herald” in Town : H. M. Jones, Stationer, East Street, next Friedlandcr Bros. E. A. Garnett, Perfumer, Hairdresser, Etc., Montgomery’s Buildings. K. Sando, Under the Verandah, East _ Q -~reet. ■ WANTED KNOWN, that Envelopes and Notepaper can be obtained, wholesale or retail, at unusually low rates at the “ Herald ” Ofiice, East-street North. WANTED Known, the “Ashburton Herald ” circulates throughout the Provincial District of Canterbury.



Business Notices. EL M. J ONES, Baking Square, LAW & COMMERCIAL STATIONER, BOOK AND MUSIC SELLER. Toys, Fancy Goods, Violins, Strings, Concertinas, &c. Magazines, English Papers, & Periodicals by each Mail. Bookbinding Executed with Despatch 15



TIT ANTED Known, that TWENTY V V Words are inserted in this Column for ONE SHILLING prepaid, and FORTY Words for TWO SHILLINGS prepaid.



Advertise If you want f to sell a Farm, to sell a Horse, to rent a Farm, to buy a Horse, to buy a House, to rent a House, to obtain Board, to sell Groceries, to sell Furniture, to sell Hardware, to hire a Servant, to bonow Money, If you want to sell Dry Goods, , to sell a Carriage, to sell Real Estate, to seek a Situation, to obtain a Servant, to engage a Salesman, to sell Millinery Goods, to sell a House or Section, to find a Strayed Animal, to find any one’s Address, to sell a piece of Furniture, to find an owrter for Anything, to buy a second-hand Carriage, j to find any.hingyou have L ost, If you want lto sell Agricultural Implements YOU CAN DO SO, BY MAKING YOUR WANTS KNOWN IN THE ASHBURTON HERALD OFFICE : SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, East Street.



Amusements. A SHBURTON T) ACING UiLUB. A h 0 ANNUAL MEETING. SECOND DAY. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20th. 1. County Steeplechase of 30 sovs.; ove about 2 miles of fair hunting country weight for age; for district horses only entrance 2 sovs. 2. Racing Club Handicap of 40 sovs., added to a sweep ofi 3 sovs. for acceptors ; miles; open; nomination 2 sovs. 3. Tradesmen’s Handicap of 20 sovs.; district horses only; 1 % miles; nomina tion 1 sov.; acceptance 1 sov. 4. Forced Handicap of 15 sovs.; for an winning horses at this meeting ; entrance 2 sovs.; 1 miles. 5. Consolation Handicap of 15 sovs.; for beaten horses; nomination 1 sov.; acceptance 1 sov. RULES AND REGULATIONS : Qualification fee, £2 25.; members of the Ashburton Racing Club free. No entry will be received for any of the races except on the condition that all dis putes shall be decided by the stewa ds, whose decision in all cases shall be final. County horses shall be held to mean horses the bona fide property of owners residing in the’County of Ashburton pre vious to Ist September, 1879. Canterbury Jockey Club rules str.M adhered to unless otherwise specified No protest will be entertained vnlc,u £2 2s. be deposited, which shall b«* for feited should the protest, in the opinion of the stewards, prove frivolous. All entries and nominations to be in the hands of the secretary, addressed to the Somerset Hotel, not later than 4 p.m. on October 31st. Weights to appear for first day’s handicaps on Friday. November 14th ; acceptances on Monday, November 17th, in “ Lyttelton Times,” the “Press/ and the Ashburton “Herald,” and for second day's racing, weights will ,bt declared at 7 p.m. on evening of Novein her 19 ; acceptances atO p.m. same night. U 1 entries to be sealed and addressed t« to the secretary, Ashburton, encloainf. entrance fees, name and age of horseman*, colors of the rider. Any jockey riding in any other th£n Ml declared colors will be fined one sovere & . JAMES WILKIE l 402 a