The Ashburton Herald

AND BOROUGH AND COUNTY ADVERTISER

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ASHBURTON, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31. 1879.

Price One Penny.



ivh‘ id Commisssion Agents HARRISON, 'COMMISSION AGENT, ETC. , Sales of Stock, Mer iture and Effects, also id General Produce. EKLY SALE (SATURDAY at 12 o’clock. J2 ATTENDED. be made at my office or at the •Yards. it for the Transatlantic Fire m Insurance Company. 5 ON BROS. & GUNDRY (late bullock AND CO.), ASHBURTON, Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, Estate, and Commission Agents. , tea^j^Stock. Jgarm Implements, &c., wffiTbe.Bbld at their. Yards, Ashbur ton, an* the Tinwald Yards, on alternate TUESDAYS. CASH ADVANCES Hade on Stock, Produce, &c., consigned ' j;. • ;! c- for Positive Sale -j ' EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY. ? r 19 [Card.] j E B UCHANAN & Co ‘ ctioneers,-Land, and Estate Agents, AS H B U R T O N. « • • .-•a ft S 313 a A UNDER S’ JgROTHERS,



Hotels. JOSEPH BALDWIN Begs to inform his friends and the public that he Has Opened THE CENTRAL HOTEL, AT THE JUNCTION, WILLS STREET AND VVAKANUI 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 ot Wines, Beers, and Spirits procurable will be kept. J. BALDWIN, 540 Proprietor.



Business Notices. PUBLIC NOTICE. BOOTS! BOOTS! T. CHAMBERS WHILE THANKING the prblic of ■ Ashburt®n and surroui ding dis tricts for past favors, begs to inf* rn them that he has received, and to arrive, at his place d business, East-street, a WELL-ASSORTED STOCK op LADIES’, GENTLEMEN’S, AND CHIL DREN’S BOOTS AND SHOES Of all descriptions. T. C. also calls special attentn 1 ' to the Measure Department, and iiu ites the gentlemen of Ashburton to inspect the superior class of Sewn Boots and Shoes he 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, - JPROSPECT BUILDINGS, ... Next to Mon'”«''" iery ’ s > East-street.



M. NEALAS, BOOT AND SHOEMAKER, AND IMPORTER, IS CLEARING OUT the whole of his Present Stock at REDUCED PRICES, next to Taylor’s Bakery, where he has opened with a Barge Stock of Boots of every description. Note the address — M . NEALAS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. PAPERHANGING WAREHOUSE, TANCRED STREET, Ashburton.



MILLERS, GRAIN MERCHANTS, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, ASHBU R T O N,



J. R, CHAPMAN PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, SIGN-WRITER, Etu, Has much pleasure in stating that, owinjr to the large increase of Business, he is nov Importing from the Manufacturers- PAPER HANGINGS, WHITE BEAD LINSEED OIL, WINDOW GLASS, BRUSHWAM, 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. 41 CROQUET full size—2ls. per set. H. M. JONES, Stationer, Baring Square. c RRDKETING Materials —Bats, Balls, Stumps, Knee Pads, &c., at H. M. JONES’, Stationei, Baring Square



Poulterer, &c. Mi B I T S ! RABBITS!! i p , HARPER, v ISH3orgER AND POULTERLh N ear e Ashburton Hotel, East Street, BEGS ' 0 inform the inhabitants *• that he HAS OPENED hi the aboy.ii ne> and trusts, by strict attention to^ ua i ness , and supplying bul articles of i ra t class quality, hopeß t merit a share o public patronage OYSTEx SALOON. Hot Fried Fish and Tea and Coffee at all hours. Wf ANTED—Servants out of Employ » ment to advertise for Situations in ■~-? e ” an d “Guardian.” Only SliiUing, for Cash, fifteen words. THE “ Herald ” is published everj evening, thus giving every day’s news. This is better than buying a Six penny weekly.



General Merchants. LARGE SHIPMENTS Of ALL KINDS OF Ex “Lurline,” “ Orari, “Adelaide,” and “ Glenlora.” MERCHANDISE. rjIHE undersigned having made extensive alterations, and having just received ex “ Lurline,” “ Orari,” “ Adelaide,” and “ (ftlenora,” A LARGE AND SUPERIOR ASSORTMENT OF ALL KINDS OF 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, HOLLOWWARE, & IRONMONGERY. AGRICULTURAL. THE FARMERS’ attention is invited to the wellfassorted 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 First-class Article at lowest possible figures. beds ASHBURTON.



Business Notices. B. C. SMITH, QENERAL CARRIER, ETC., Moore Street, Ashburton. 25



THIS, IS THE COLUMN THAT HAS BEEN WATCHED. SHAM SACRIFICE.



m H. BREWER’S Royal Mail COACH JL » leaves Longbeach for Ashburton (via, Waterton, Asliton, 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.



Sando & Co. EG to announce that they have OPENED in A. Weston’s late pro-



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 address — SANDO & CO. PROSPECT BUILDINGS, (Late A. Weston’s).



Timber, &c. TIMBER! TIMBER!! 300,000 FEET 0E SUPERIOR BUILDING TIMBER. Also, 20,000 sawn STAKES, Now on Sale at Hayes’ Timber Yards, East Street, Ashburton, at reduce prices. 557 a



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.



SHE ORTON STEAM SAW MILLS SASH AND DO Oil MANUFA C T 0 R Y. G . PARKIN, Proprietor, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Moore Street, Every description of Timber and Budding Materials in Stock and supplied on must reasonable terms. Plans prepared and Estimates Given on t] e shortest notice.



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. N. B. —Repairs neatly executed.



IVI KS. ScOTT’S IMPERIAL BOARDING HOUSE, Durham Street South, C II E I S T C H D R 0 11. Board and Lodging, 20s. Beds and Meals, Is. each. 50ha



nnHE PENNY made the postal system B of England a success. So has it made the Herald. Everybody buys the Herald. COOKS. —You can advertise for a Cook hi 20 words in the Herald for 1/-. DO you Want the News of the Day ] Head the Ashburton Herald.



Entertainment. C 0 M I N G 13 Y RAIL A SPECIAL TRAIN OF 28 CARS TO CONVEY CHIARINI’S ROYAL ITALIAN CIRCUS AN D PE R FOR MI N G ANIM. A L S.. ASHBURTON—FOR ONE DAY ONLY. AFTERNOON AND EVENING. MO N DAY, JANU AR Y THE sth. SIGNOR G. CHIARINI’S ADMIRABLY TRAINED HORSES. a la haute ecole, are the models of perfection, evincing in their performance the near approach of brute instinct to human reason. Attractive, Interesting, Instructive. A GRAND CONGRESS OF ARENIC STARS. THE BEST RIDERS! CHAMPION REAPERS ! NEW PERFORMANCES ! NEW ACTS ! NEW FACES ! Comprising a Cluster of the most Talented Artistes in the Profession. A GRAND CONSOLIDATION OF GENIUS. THE BEST ORGANISATION TRAVELLING.



Among the Wild Animals—the finest and freshest ever submitted for the public ap proval and appreciation—will be found A DEN OF PERFORMING ROYAL BENGAL TIGERS ! Which will be introduced to the audience by CHARLES WARNER, The intrepid Tiger Tamei, who handles these ferocious beasts without the slightest fear. THE PERFORMING BISON! The colossal beast is from the Rocky Mountains of North America, and will be ridden in the character of a WILD COMANCHE INDIAN. THE PERFORMING HUANACOS! From the Pampas of Patagonia. THE EDUCATED ZEBRAS ! From South America, will be introduced by Mn. Fred. Sylvester. 1 ns m m m 7k* These intrac able species of the animal kingdom are the only ones ever known to perform free in the arena. A SCHOOL OF PERFORMING DOGS. Exhibiting the most wonderful canine sagacity—performing acts incredible if not seen. EVERYTHING NEW AND BEAUTIFUL ! A World of Foreign Features. The whole forming the LARGESTCIRCU S E X H I B I T lON Ever seen under one management. Superb Display of Prowess by the Great ROYAL. ITALIAN CIRCUS! This Powerful and Mammoth Combination offers the Finest Exhibition on record. PRICES OF ADMISSION : Dross Circle (chairs) ... ... ... ... ss. Stalls (carpeted seats) ... ... ... ... 3s. Pit ... ... ... ... ... ... 2s. Children under nine vears of age half price. SPECIAL RATES FOR SCHOOLS WHEN COMING IN A BODY. AFTERNOON PERFORMANCE AT 2 O’CLOCK. Notice.— Signor Chiarini advertises no special feature that he does not exhibit— and has no rival worthy the name in the profession. The old reliable, “Always good, now better than ever.” DO NOT FORGET THE DATE—MONDAY, JAN. 5. 304—853 a



Cards. BRANSON & PURNELL, BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON “ THE ASHBURTON HERALD/' PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING. . Price—ONE PENNY. ADVERTISERS are reminded that the JTjL “ 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. TAINE Cream-Laid ENVELOPES, No. Jj 6 ; extra secure shape, ONLY 9s. 6d. per 1000; 500, 55.; 250, 3 5., NETT CASH. ALSO, BANK NOTE AND LETTER PAPER WEEKS & DIXON, DIRECT IMPORTERS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL STATIONERS, ASHBURTON “HERALD” OFFICE.



Chemists. SUMMER BEVERAGES. e?s mm Vie CAMBRIDGE’S i Orange f Quinine I TONIJ WINE. ! A S H I LLIJSC XjL Packet of CAMBRIDGE’S GINGER BEER POWDER will make Two Gal lons of Sparkling Gin ger Beer. Fnil directions given. JUST RECEIVED, a supply of 5 pints and 3 pints GASOGENES. Demon Syrup, Raspberry Vinegar Fijian Lime Juice Persian Sherbet Effervescing Lemonade Powder, Fruit Essences of all kinds.



1042 J. M. CAMBRIDGE, Chemist, MEDICAL HALL. Ashbvrton. Milliner and Dressmaker. MRS. ADAMS, AND DRESSMAKER. Ladies’ and Children’s Dresses mada * p in the newest styles, at Lowest Charges Wedding and Mourning Orders promptly attended to. Mrs Adams devotes special attention tod Millinery. /*. MRS. ADAMS, /L Moore Street, Opposite Mr. Bovle’s Office. y . i / L Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. y\ c e. fooks and son, ; I C ENSED a'J'tVEYORS AKP '. LAND BROKERS -'fe Under the Lan a Transfer Act, „ j,k_' Government Contract Stjrveyo/^M Triangle, Wakanui Road, nearPost-oflte. { ASHBU RTON. . /.JLisfei ______ TO FRUITERERS, C'ONFECTIOfIEI AND OT HERS. f jm£ TDANCY Show r Care's, neatly prill JC “Finest Lemonade and Cor; —on Sale at the Herald OrrtCE.^^ CjCKOOL Requisites anr 1 Artist i : O rials - h. m. Joir es, mm \ Baring Square. ~ ..?