THE ASHBURTON HERALD,

[Monday. July 14. 1579



Tenders. TENDERS. •ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. BUILDERS desirous of Tendering for the ERECTION of a DWELLING HOUSE in Baring Square, Ashburton, are requested to send in sealed tendeis, duly endorsed, and addressed to the Architect, on or before THURSDAY , the 24th instant. . The drawings and specifications may be seen at the Architect s Office, Ashbuiton, up to Thursday, the 17tli, and after that date a* the City Council Chambers, Christ church. J. STANLEY BRUCE, C.E., ij-j a Architect. LOWER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. Tenders ARE invited for the following works No. 1. Drain and Formation on McLellan’s Road, 100 chains. No. 2. Outfall through Gidding’s, 22 chains. No. 3. Cutting on South Terrace Road, by Findlay’s. No. 4. Raking, Ac., of Boulders on Isleswortli Road, about 320 chains No. 5. Ford, Drain, and Footbridge, at Ashton. Tenders addressed to the Chairman, and accompanied with a deposit equal to 5 per cent, on the value of the work, to be sent in to the Chairman by 3 p.m. on Friday July 25tli, at the Willewby School, near Winslow. By order, JAMES WILKIE, 06a Surveyor to the Board. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited from competent persons for the compilation of Valu ation Lists for the Road Districts within the County of Ashburton for the Year 1880, in accordance with the provisions of “The Rating Act, 1876,” and “Rating Act Amendment Act, 1878.” Valuation Lists of each Road District to be supplied in duplicate, and to be in the hands of the Clerk to the Council on or before December 31, 1878. The Valuer to undertake to appear before the Judge of the Assessment Court to defend valuations objected to. Tenderers to deposit amount equivalent to 5 per cent on amount of tender. The lowest or any tender.not necessarily accepted. Tenders, in sealed envelopes, endorsed “ Tender for Valuation List,” to be sent to the Council’s offices, Ashburton, on or before 10 o’clock on Wednesday, the Gth day of August, 1879. By Order, F. MAINWARING, Clei’k. Ashburton, 10th July, 1879. 85a Public Notices. IN THE MATTER OF A BILL INTITULED AN ACT to Enable the Ashburton County Council to Supply the Rate payers of that Part of the County of Ashburton between the Ash burton and Rakaia Rivers with Water. NOTICE is hereby given, that application is intended to be made at the next session of the General Assembly of New Zealand, to introduce a Bill to enable the Ashburton County Council to supply the ratepayers and residents of that part of the County of Ashburton be tween Ashburton and Rakaia Rivers with wa ter, for Domestic, Agricultural, and Pastoral purposes and for such purposes to take water from the said rivers to the extent of one half the volume thereof or from the' tributary of the Ashburton River, known as “ Pudding Hill Stream,” to the ex tent of three-fourths of the volume thereof, and to purchase and hold all lands necessary for such purposes, and to make and construct all the necessary works, and borrow the necessary money to enable the said County Council to do so, and making provision for the payment of the interest upon any loans and providing a sinking fund for the payment of the principal money. Also defining the boundaries of any district within or in respect of which any water supply is to be provided. Also empowering the Council to enter upon any land within any district for the purpose of making the necessary surveys. Also enabling the Council to obtain the con sent of the ratepayers within any district and defining the mode by which such consent is to be obtained. Also enabling the Council to provide for and regulate the supply of water to ratepayers and the charge to be paid therefor, and to make all necessary By-laws affecting such object, and to make all regulations necessary for the guidance of the Council in carrying out the provisions of the Act, and to fix penalties for the breach of any by-law or regulation, or for the wilful or malicious injury to, or trespass upon any work, or for taking or abstracting water therefrom, and for the recovery of such rates and penal ties. Notice is hereby further given, that copies of the proposed Bill may be obtained at the offices of Messrs. Garrick and Cowlishaw, Solicitors, Christchurch, and the following places : The offices of the County Council, Town of Ashburton. Road Board Office, Town of Ashburton. W. C. WALKER, Chairman, Ashburton County Council. Garrick and Cowlishaw, Solicitors for the Bill, Sqa Christchurch.



Public Notices. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. PUBLIC NOTICE. "XT OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a SPECIAL MEETING of the Ashburton County Council will be held at the office of the Council on WEDNES DAY, the Gth day of AUGUST, 1579, immediately after the ordinary meeting, for the pul'pdSe of confirming or otherwise the following resolution adopted at a special meeting of the Council held on the 2nd day cf July, 1879. W. C. WALKER, Chairman. Ashburton, July 4th, 1879. COPY OF RESOLUTION. Resolved —“That the fees and charges at the proposed Hinds and Mount Somers Pounds l>e the same as those charged at the Ashburton Pound. CHARGES FOR DRIVING CATTLE. For any number of cattle of any sort whatso ever not exceeding twenty-five in number, one shilling for every mile or fractional pait of a mile from the residence ot the person driving such cattle, to the residence of the owner of the same, or to the pound. For any number exceeding twenty-five, two shillings 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 owner cf the cattle, one shilling, provided that in no case shall the charge for so driving or for giving notice exceed the sum of two pounds. ROUND FEES. s. d. For each Entire Horse above the age of twelve months ... ... ••• 2 6 For each Mare, Gelding, Colt, Filly, Foal, Mule, Ass, Goat, ancl Pig ... I o For each Bull above the age of twelve months ... ••• ••• 2 6 For each Ox, Cow, Steer, Heifer, or Calf (first ten) ... ••• ° 6 For each Ox, Cow, Steer, ITeifer or Calf (above ten) ... ... o 4 For each Ox, Cow, Steer, Heifer, or Calf (above thirty) ... ... ... o 3 For each Ox, Cow, Steer, Heifer or Calf (above fifty) ... ...• ••• o 2, For each Ram above the age of nine months ... ... ••• ••• ° & For each Ewe, Wether, or Lamb (first twenty) ° 2 For every Ewe, Wether, or Lamb (above twenty) ••• ••• ° 1 For every Ewe, Wether, or Lamb (above one hundred) ... ••• o % The above fees to he paid for each clay 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, Heifer, or Calf ... I o For every Sheep or Lamb ... ... o I For every Goat ... ... ... ... o 2 For every Boar, Sow, or Pig ... ... o 6 The above charges to he paid for each clay or part of a clay during which the animal is sup plied with food and water by the poundkeeper poundkeeper’s fees for giving notice OF CATTLE IMPOUNDED. For giving notice to any owner, agent, or bailiff within twenty miles of the Pound : For every mile or part of a mile, exceeding one furlong from the Pound to the residence of the owner of the cattle, is. For posting a notice where the owner may be not known or lives at a greater distance than twenty miles from the Pound, and has ho agent or bailiff within that dis tance, is. ELECTION OF MEMBERS. NORTH ASHBURTON ROAD DIS TRICT. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, that an Election of Five Members to constitute the first Board of the new Road District of North Ashburton, will be held on WEDNESDAY, the 23rd day of July instant. The NOMINATION of Can didates will take place at 10 a.m. on the above date, at the Gasworks, near Ash burton, and a POLL, if necessary, will be proceeded with immediately after the nomination,- and close at 4 p.m. of the same day.. JOHN EDGAR BUCHANAN, Returning Officer. Ashburton, July 3, 1879. 51a ELECTION OF MEMBERS. LOWER ASHBURTON ROAD DIS DISTRICT. PUBLIC NOTICE is hefeby given, that an Election of Five Members, to constitute the first Board of the new Road District of Lower Ashburton, will be held on FRIDAY, the 25th day of JULY instant. The NOMINATION of Candidates will take place at 10 a.m. on the above date, at the Schoolhouse, Wil lowby, and a POLL, if necessa.y, will be proceeded with immediately after the nomination, and close at 4 p.m. the same day. JAMES WILKIE, Returning Officer. Ashburton, July 3, 1879. 50a ~ G. D. BOILEAU, ACCOUNTANT AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS. Rents and Debts collected. NEW ZEALAND WESLEYAN Published Monthly. JUST ARRIVED, the “New Zealanc. Wesleyan” for July. Price 6d. Sold at the Herald Office, East Street. WEEKS AND DIXON, Agents. 35a SCHOOL Books, Bags, Etc.— H. M. JONES, Stationer, Etc., Baring Square. 473 a



Auction Sales. POSTPONED. Messrs acland, Campbell and Co. have received instructions from the Trustee in the estate of James Quigley to sell by public auction, at their Irou Store, on SATURDAY. July igTH, Horses Drays Chaffcutters Horse-Power Quantity of Shaft and Leading Har ness Scoops, Ac., Ac. Sale to commence at 11.30. ACLAND, CAMPBELL & CO., 105 a Auctioneers Fruiterers, &c. W. T. d A v 1 s 0 N ’ GREENGROCER AND FRUITERER, HAS ON SALE Onions, Good Potatoes, Carrots, Parsnips, Turnips, Herbs. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, (Next to Fowi.ee, Grocer) TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. 79 a Business Notices. C. PERCY COX, AND AND ESTATE AGENT AND ■ VALUATOR, ASHBURTON. TO LET OR SELL— GBO Acres first-class land (limestone) wiih good house, large stables, woolshed, sheep-yards, granaries, etc., etc., com plete ; very convenient. 320 Acres reserve, first-class land, part sub-let, sufficient to cover the whole of Government rent, etc., leaving upwards of 200 acres rent free for 2 years. Low price wanted for goodwill of lease, or •would be let to a suitable tenant. 2,500 Acres ring-fenced, to be let in one block for grazing, or in blocks to suit purchasers for cropping, with or with out purchasing clause. Town and Suburban Sections sell or let in Ashburton and Hindhope. MONEY TO LEND ON APPROYED FREEHOLD SECURITY Agent for Union Insurance COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. 717 N EW JNDUSTRY. COFFEE, Pure and Fresh Ground Daily at ORR & CO.’S. Q_EORGE ALLEN, ACCOUNTANT, COLLECTOR, HOUSE, LAND, AND COMMISSION AGENT, Saunders’ New Buildings, Ashburton. CERTIFICATED ACCOUNTANT IN BANKRUPTCY. 46 Coal and Firewood. CHEAP TIMBER AT HAYES’ TIMBER YARDS. BALANCE of Timber unsold at the Auction Sale. Also, 200,000 feet to arrive, now lying at the Waimate Sta tion, will be disposed of AT REDUCED PRICES AT HAYES’ TIMBER YARDS, East Street, Ashburton, J 027



Auction Sales. MONDAY, JULY 14TII, 1879. ANSTEE’S BOARDING HOUSE. To Hotelkeepers, Furniture Dealers, and Persons Furnishing. 1% TESRRS. EDMISTON BROS. AND IV I GUNDRY have received instruc tions from Mr. J. G. Anstee, who is relinquishing the business, to sell on the Premises, on MONDAY, 14th July, THE WELL-MADE AND USEFUL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Comprising,— Horse-hair Suites, Couches, Chairs, Tables, Bedsteads, Bedding, Large Table, Cloths, Mirrors, Pictures, Washstands and Fittings, Capital Sideboard, Brussels Carpets, Floor Cloths, Toilet Glasses and Toilet Ware, Mangle, Knife Machine, Clocks, and Plated Ware, PIANO. Sale at 11 a m. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY (Late Bullock & Co.). 94a Auctioneers. NOTICE. BULLOCK & CO. TJSTE beg to intimate that the Business VY carried on by us for the past twelve months under the style of ' BULLOCK & Co. Will in future be conducted under our own names as EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY. C. J. EDMISTON. P. A. EDMISTON. W. H. GWNDRY. Ashburton, July 1, 1879. 82a EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY. AGENTS FOR THE SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCEYOMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. CAPITAL £1,000,000. Insurances effected at the lowest current rates on all kinds of Buildings, Threshing Machines, Crops Growing and in Stack. TO RUN.HOLDERS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS. |rj|HE Undersigned have on Sale : Fencing Wire No. 6 to 10. . Standards and Stakes. Seeds— White Clover Red Clover Cow Grass Alsike Trefoil Lucerne, &c., Ac. Rye Grass Seed Coal and Firewood Station Stores of Every Description. We are prepared to allow a very liberal discount for cash. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY. East Street. Business Notice. NOTICE. Messrs. Poyntz & Co., HAVE O N S‘ A L E AND TO L E T, SEVERAL ELIGIBLE FARMS, Improved and Unimproved. also, — HOUSES AND SECTIONS IN ASHBURTON, TINWALD AND RAKAIA. Rents and Debts promptly collected, and General Commission Agency busi ness transacted with despatch. Orders taken for Posts and ■ Rails, Stakes, Firewood, Etc., and supplied at' lowest remunerative rates. OFFICE: EAST STREET, ASHBURTON (Opposite Town Hall). 54a JUST ARRIYED Young Ladies’ Journal, London Journal, Family Herald, and Bow Bells, at H. M. Jones’ Baling Square. ,



General Storekeepers. GREAT SALE NOW ON AT T. R H ODDEB &i Q COMPANY’S, East Street, lifer One Month Only. SPECIAL REDUCTIONS IN Winter Drapery, Cotton Goods, Flannels, Blanket.;, and Clothing. ALL NEW GOODS, & WELL BOUGHT. FOR PARTICULARS, SEE HANDBILLS. Liberal Discount allowed in each. Department, viz. :• BOOTS & SHOES, GROCERY & PROVISIONS, IRONMONGERY & FURNISHING, CROCKERY & GLASSWARE. An early visit invited, to compare prices with any Selling-off House in the Province. FOR CASH ONL V T. R. HODDER & COMPANY, BAST STREET,^ASHBURTON. g 1046 Tailors. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. S. STOKES, TAILOR AND CLOTHIER. BEGS to remind his friends and the public that he has removed his busi ness to new shop near Baldwin’s Central Hotel,, Wakanui Road, and would take this opportunity of acknowledging the very liberal support accorded to him her- More, and solicits a continuance patronage at his new shop—Wakanui Road, near Baldwin’s Central Hotel. S. STO KES , TAILOR AND CLOTHIER. 794 TAILORING, AT i MOST REASONABLE RATES, TO MEET THE TIMES. W. L E E (Formerly Tailor to G. Fletcher, of Christ-' church), BEGS to announce to the Gentlemen of the County of Ashburton that he has commenced the business of Tailoring and Habit Maker, in all its branches, .and can guarantee a Good Fit-and Superior Workmanship in all orders entrusted to him. Gentlemen’s materials supplied made up in the best style, on the shortest notice. Clothes cleaned and repaired, and made to look equal to new. ALL ORDERS EXECUTED AT THE . LOWEST POSSIBLE RATES FOR CASH. U L Address— < , W. LEE, TAILOR, &c. ; ! rl{ - Havelock Street, Ashburton. at Hooper, Aitken & Co.’s. 1012 Milliner and Dressmaker.. ;> MILLINERY AND DRESSMAKING. MRS. WILLIAM ADAMS, assisted by a first-class Milliner and Dress maker, is prepared to make up Ladies’s and Children’s Dresses in the Newest Styles and lowest possible charges. Mrs Adams devotes special attention to : Millinery. MOORE STREET, Opposite Mr. Boyle’s Office. 272 Public Notices. if ENVELOPES, NOTEPAPER, EN- Mu YELOPES, NOTEPAPER.—The cheapest ever offered in Ashburton, at the Herald Office, Wholesale Stationery Depot, Saunders’Buildings. 55



Drapery. ill AND CO.’S GLORIOUS NEWS! GREAT REDUCTIONS IN ALL CLASSES OF DRAPERY AND FANCY GOODS, . at . ■ ORR & CO’S., £IO,OOO to be Sold at a Sacrifice. PRICES TO SUIT THEJTIMES. 4 cases of snow flake Wincey at sj4d per yard, worth 9d. , 2 cases Flannel, is. 2d. to is. 6d. per yard, 1 slightly soiled, worth is. iod. 1 case Ladies’* Ulster Cloaks at 18s. 6d. 1 case Ladies’Jackets at 12s. 6d. to 255. 1 bale white Blankets at 16s. 6d. to 225. slightly soiled, worth 275. 6d. SPECIAL BARGAINS IN Calicoes at 3s. 6d. to ss. .6d. perdoz. 50 doz. Ladies’ Cambric Handkerchiefs at 4s. 6d. to 7s. 6d. per doz. Ribbons in all shades at reduced prices 30 doz. Ladies’ Silk Ties at 6d. and is. : each ■ ■:! ■ " 6 doz. prs. Ladies’ Boots, stained, will be given away at ss: 9d. 20 pieces wool Tartan will be sold at is. 6d. per yard 5 doz. Ladies’ Straw Hats given away at 6d. each 2 doz. Ladies’ Costumes at half-price. CLOTHING! CLOTHING! ■ We hold an immense stock of Cloth ing-Colonial, Geelong, and Mosgiel made, in every variety and style of suits, .Gent’s Ulster Coats in great variety Boys’ Suits, Boys’ Ulster Coats Gents’ Hats, Gents’ Ties Men’s Shirts at 2s. 6d. each <r ;Waterproof 'Coats, from 15s. 6d. up wards. As this is a Genuine Sale and all goods of first-class quality we,would ask the public to call as early as possible, as a speedy clearance is anticipated. A LOT OF FELT CARPETS AT IS- Go. PER YARD. DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT. We have just, engaged a first-class Dressmaker from London, who will take charge this week. Good style and perfect fit guaranteed. Dresses and Costumes made to order on the shortest notice. ORR AND CO.; IMPORTERS, - ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA.



Auction Sales. CLEARING SALE BY AUCTION, At WINSLOW, near Ashburton. THURSDAY. JULY IT. /| ESSRS W. J. BLUETT & CO., favored with instructions from Mr Robert Matthews, will Hold a Clearing Sale, at Iris Homestead, STRATHMORE FARM, WINSLOW, ON THURSDAY, JULY 17, OK HIS LIVE & DEAD STOCK, COMPRISING, — CATTLE. 9 Q Head Prime Fat CATTLE. gQ Head Store BULLOCKS. 60 Head Yearling do. 110 0Q LAMBS. SHEEP. KAA Fat CROSSBREDS. HORSES. Bay Mare, Highland Mary, stinted to Glenroy Filly, by Prince Royal, dam Highland Mary Yearling Entire, by Old Wellington (im ported) dam Young Pride Grey Mare Grace, stinted to Lord Castle reigh Black Mare Blossom, by King Fergus, stinted to Lord Castlereigh Bay Mare Beauty, by Stonewall Jackson, stinted to Admiral Bay Colt by Messenger Foal by Admiral, dam Beauty IMPLEMENTS. T Double-furrow Plough, quite new, b Ransomes and Sims i 3-Horse Single-furrow Plough, by Dun can i Drill Plough and Potato Digger i Set Iron Harrows, quite new I Tip Cart i Re'aper aud Mower, by SamuelsOn SUNDRIES. 30 Tons Prime Hay, in lots to suit pur chasers . > , , . r » 8 Tons Prime Oaten Sheaf Chaff, guaran teed free from wire &c., &c., &c; The Auctioneer would ca’l special attention to the Horses, as being really first-class. Mr. Matthews 1 has spared neither pains nor expense in-breeding.horses, and wherever he has shown them they have always taken first honors. ?sFor Pedigrees, &c., see “ Canterbury Stud Book.” Sale at 12 o’clock. . Luncheon Provided. > W. J. G. BLUETT, & CO., 7" ‘ : ;• •• '• Auctioneers, Leeston and Southbridge. A conveyance will meet the first train from Christchurch at Winslow. ioia Booksellers, &c. NEW BUSINESS. J . Y. WA R D, BOOKSELLER, COMMERCIAL AND FANCY STATIONER, HAS much pleasure in announcing to the inhabitants of the Borough of Ashbur ton and County, that he COMMENCED BUSINESS ON SATURDAY MARCH 1, 1879, in : <, Messrs. Saunders Bros.’ Buildings, EAST STREET, NORTH, With A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF Professional Stationery, Commmercial Stationery, Household Stationery, - . .... Fancy Stationery, . &c., &c., &c. LITERATURE— (In Assorted Bindings) COMPRISING ALL THE MOST POPULAR AUTHORS ■ Also, —j PRESENTATION BOOKS. ' SCHOOL REQUISITES' IN STOCK. ■ Colonial, English, and Foreign Papers and-Magazines supplied to order. WORK-BOXES, WRITING-DESKS,... and OTHER FANCY GOODS, AT REASONABLE PRICES. Hamilton’s Library Books on Deferred Payment. the address— J. Y. W A RD, . East ; Street North (Saunders Bros.’ New Buildings), - ASHBURTON. _ L 44° Business Notices. JUST . ARRIVED. TWINE Cream-Laid ENVELOPES, N< S' 6; extra secure shape, ONLY 9s. 6d. per 1000; 500, 55.; 250,. 3 5., NETT CAS H. ALSO,— BANK NOTE AND LETTER PAPJ WEEKS & DIXON, DIRECT IMPORTERS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL ST A TIO NER S, ASHBURTON “HERALD” OFFICE 20a JUST ARRIVED, Alliums, D fJ Workboxes, &c. H. M. JOl Stationer, Baring Square.