THE ASHBURTON HERALD.

[Tuesday, May so, 18/9



A Clergyman, who is an out-and-out supporter of denominational education (says the Aukland “ Star ”), has been play ing some fantastic tricks in one of the country schools under the Board of Edu cation. He insisted, in spite of the school master’s protests, on entering the school at all hours, in order to impart religious education, and when at length this was peremptorily stopped, the rev. gentleman was in the habit of inveigling some of the boys outside during the hours set aside for secular teaching, and holding “al fresco ” classes for religious instruction.



Public Notices. TAILORING, AT MOST REASONABLE RATES, TO MEET THE TIMES. i.i ■ • W . LEE (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. ALL ORDERS EXECUTED AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE RATES FOR CASH. Address— W. L E E, TAILOR, &c . , Havelock Street, Ashburton. at Hooper, Aitken & Co. ’s. : . E jFUNERAL NOTICE. rnHE Friends of Mr. Donald William ; ij< son are respectfully invited to follow .‘the ’remains of his late niece, Isabella C. Alexander. ! The Funeral will move from his residence, Alford Forest Road, at 2 p.m. on WEDNESDAY next. 879 LICENSING ACT, 1873., LICENSING ACTj 1873/ AMENDMENT ACT, •'1874.' "■ ÜBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that a "Quarterly Meeting of the licen sing Commissioners for the Licensing District of Ashburton and Mount Somers, will be held at the Court House, Ashbur ton, on TUESDAY, the 3rd day of JUNE next/at noon, for the purpose of con sidering all Applications under the provi sions of the aforesaid Acts. C. CAVENDISH HURRELL, JITTJB i'J \ I ;T- Clerk of the Court. Resident Magistrate’s Court, Ashburton, Ist May, 1879. 813 ASHBURTON BOROUGH J! / _ r COUNCIL. ELECTION OF AUDITORS. IN: pursuance of “The Municipal Corpo rations Act, 1876,” and “The Regu latiorf of Local Elections Act, 1878,” I hereby give notice that an ELECTION OF TWO PERSONS to serve as AUDITORS for the ensuing year, will be held at the Town Hall on MONDAY, the 2nd day of June next. ’. Nominations will take place at 12 o’clock noon, on SATURDAY, 24th May. Nomination papers, in the form pre scribed' in the Second Schedule of the last-mentioned Act, signed by the candi date and two electors, will be received at the Town Clerk’s Office, till 12 o’clock noon,, on the day of nomination, j . CHAS. BRADDELL, •••‘ Returning Officer. Ashburton, 15th May, 1879. Nomination papers and necessary infor mation can be obtained at the Town Clerk’s Office. ? 886 Tenders. ! CEMETERY BOARD. TENDERS are required for about ten chains, less or more, of POST and RAIL FENCE for the new cemetery. For Particulars enquire at the office of Mr. J. Ward, Burnett-street. Also, For Ploughing, Harrowing, Rolling, and Sowing with Grass Seed, about TEN acres of the above cemetery. Tenders addressed to the Chairman will be received to 12 at noon, on Wednesday, the 21st May, 1879. ’ i 1 The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. : : ' By order, 876 J. WARD. ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD.



TENDERS are invited for the following works?:— 161. Shingling Chertsey Road, 670 3 chains. 162. Shingling Gardiner’s Road, 145 chains. 163. Shingling Milton Road, 56 chains. 164. Shingling Mill Road, 40 chains. 165., Shingling Leadley’s Road, 180 chains. 166. Formation Corbett’s Road, 140 chains. 167. Formation Seaside Road, 160 chains. 168. Formation Leatham’s Road, 50 chains. 169. Formation Le Breton’s Road, 560 chain i . 170. Formation and Shingling Grove Farm Road, 55 chains. 171. Drains near Waterton, 95 chains. 172. Widening Surveyor’s Road, 220 : chains. ; 173, Widening Boundary Road, 247 chains. Tenders addressed to the Chairman, and endorsed with the number of the work tendered for, will be received till 10 a.m. on MONDAY, June 2nd. All tenders to be accompanied with a deposit equal to 5 per., cent, on the value of the j work tendered for. j By order of the Board, 843 JAMES WILKIE, Surveyor.



Auction Sales. STEEPLECHASES ! f WEDNESDAY, May 21ST, At 12 o’clock. MR. ALFRED HARRISON will sell by public auction at his Rooms, in connection with the COUNTY STEEPLE CHASES— Lot 1. Publicans’ Booths ~ 2. Refreshment Stall No. 1 j> 3. ~ )) No. 2 ~ 4. Gates ~ 5. Race Cards ~ 6. Right of Sports. ALFRED HARRISON, 878 Auctioneer. FRIDAY, May 2 3 rd, At 12-30 sharp. MR. ALFRED HARRISON will sell by public auction at his Yards, DOUBLE-FURROW PLOUGH, X quite new, by Ransome and Sims, WITHOUT RESERVE. SATURDAY being the Queen’s Birth day, the Weekly Sale will be held on FRIDAY, also at 12-30 o’clock. ALFRED HARRISON, 883 Auctioneer-. THURSDAY, May 22ND. SEAFIELD, EIGHT MILES FROM CHERTSEY, UNDER DISTRAINT FOR RENT. Messrs, acland, Campbell & CO. have received instructions to sell by public auction at the farm, Sea field, on THURSDAY, May 22nd, At Twelve Noon— -2 Draught horses 1 Tip dray 2 Sets harness 1 Single-furrow plough 1 Set harrows 1 Chaffcutter 1 Large metal tank Quantity of fowls. ACLAND, CAMPBELL & CO., 884 Auctioneers. IMPORTANT SALE. Messrs, acland, Campbell & CO., have received instructions from the Trustee in the estate of the late Thomas Lemon to sell by public auction on FRIDAY, May 23, Section No. 1, corner North Town Belt, Ashburton, |--acre ; and following valuable live & dead stock : GOOD DRAUGHT HORSES 6 6 2 Samuelson’s reapers 1 Self-binder 1 Dray " , 3 Double-furrow ploughs, Duncan 1 Single „ • „ „ 4 Foals, by Pretender 1 Set new iron harrows 1 Chaffcutter 1 Moveable hut 30 Sacks oats 7 Sets harness Farm implements, etc., etc. Sale to commence At Twelve o’clock, on the Section. ACLAND, CAMPBELL & CO., 845 Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, MAY 28th. MESSRS ACLAND, CAMPBELL and Co. are instructed to sell under Bill of Sale and Agricultural Lien BY PUBLIC AUCTION, ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 28th., At Ashburton, 5 Cows in milk 1 Springing heifer 10 Yearlings 1 First-class Draught Mare in foal 1 Draught Mare 1 Draught Gelding 5 2-year old Fillies and Geldings. 1 Foal and 1 good Hack 1 Dray and Tilt 1 Trap and Harness 5 Sets Harrows Harness, &c. Sheep, Pigs, Turkeys, Fowls, Ducks, Empty Bags, Quantity of Oats, Sheepskins, &c., &c. ACLAND, CAMPBELL, & Co., 875 Auctioneers.



Public Notices. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. ATTENTION of contractors is hereby drawn to an alteration made in the plans- and date of completion for proposed bridges—Ashburton-Mount Somers’ Road Crossing and Hinds River. Advertisement inviting tenders for bridge South Ash burton—Mount Somers, is meanwhile withdrawn. —By order, Wm, BAXTER, Ashburton, County Engineer. May 15th, 1879. 866 Y. R. IN THE ESTATE OF F. P. Leß RETON COAL MERCHANT, A BANKRUPT. ALL Accounts due to this estate must be paid forthwith at Messrs. Hooper, Aitken, & Co.’s Office, otherwise they will be sued for without further' notice. A. 0. AITKEN, Trustee. Ashburton, May 19th, 1876. 885



Auction Sales. ASHBURTON. FRIDAY, May, 23RD, 1879. TO NEWSVENDORS, BOOKSELLERS, STATIONERS, FANCY GOODS DEALERS. HAIRCUTTING BUSINESS ATTACHED ONE OF THE BEST SITUATED AND MOST ELIGIBLE BUSINESSES IN ASHBURTON. Messrs, bullock & co. have received instructions from the Trustees in the estate of Alfred Weston Worthington, commonly known as Alfred Weston, to sell on the premises, East street, Ashburton, on FRIDAY, May 23, THE LEASE of THREE YEARS TO RUN AND GOODWILL OF THOSE FIRST-CLASS PREMISES lately in the occupation of Mr. A. Weston as bookseller, etc., to which is added a BRANCH FOR HAIR CUTTING. —Also, at the same time The shop fittings, and large and well selected stock 1,000 volumes of books, some in cloth Office stationery, account books, envelopes Large quantity of miscellaneous stationery Fancy goods of all descriptions, newspapers Photos, soaps, cigars and tobacco Also, large quantity of American Notions. To a really energetic man undertaking the above business unusual facilities are presented —an unequalled position, trade already formed, and with a first-class assortment of goods a certain competence is assured. Sale at 11 a,m. BULLOCK & CO., 881 Auctioneers. Public Notices. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. “VT" OTICE is hereby given that PUBLIC _la| MEETINGS of. ratepayers are called at the following places, to consider the scheme proposed to be adopted by the Council for watering the Rakaia Plains, and the district liable to be rated : South Rakaia, Wednesday, May 21st, at 2 p.m.—Town Hall. Mr. Passmore’s, Thursday, May 22nd, at 11 a.m. Mr. Pannett’s, Thursday, May 22nd, at 3 p.m. Chertsey, Monday, May 26th, at 2 p.m. Ashburton, Monday, May 26th, at 8 p.m.—At Town Hall. By order, F. MAINWARING, Ashburton, Clerk. May 14th, 1879. 857 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 Station, will bo disposed of at reduced prices at HAYES’ TIMBER YARDS, East Street, Ashburton. 73C



A USEFUL NOVELTY. Most Favorable OPPORTUNITY TO SAVE MONEY. h\ DISCOUNT of SEVEN AND A HALF Per Cent, will be allowed to all CASH CUSTOMERS BY Friedlander Bros., EAST STREET. 828



WANTED KNOWN—That the cheap est and neatest CARDS may bt> h;ld at the ASHBURTON HERALD OFFICE East Street North.



Auction Sales. BULLOCK AND CO., AGENTS FOR THE SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND M ARINEUNSURANCE COMPANY L°F 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. J. DRUMMOND MePHERSON, Manager, Christchurch. BULLOCK AND CO.’S ABSTRACT of SALES. SATURDAY, MAY 17. At our Auction Rooms, Furniture, Harness, Churn, Cheese-press, 20 Bags Onions, 50 Bags Oats, Collection of Superior Plated' Ware, Pictures, etc. MONDAY, MAY 19. The whole of the Live Stock and Implements ; also Land in the estate of Mr. Jno. Ashton, Waterton. TUESDAY, MAY 20. At Tinwald Yards, Live Stock, Implements, etc. Also, at Mr. H. M. Jones’, Baring Square, Fancy- Goods and Musical Instruments. THURSDAY, MAY 22. Under Bill of Sale, at the Farm of Mr. James McKenzie—The whole of his Stock and Farming Implements, comprising 12 Horses, 18 Milch Cows, 35 head Steers and Heifers, 30 Pigs, &c., &c. FRIDAY, MAY 23. At Weston’s, East-street, the whole of his Stock, consisting of 1,000 volumes of Books, Fancy Goods, Tobacco, Cigars, Yankee Goods, etc., etc., etc. SATURDAY, MAY -.4, Being the Queen’s Birthday, our stores will be closed. TUESDAY, MAY 27. At Ashburton Salt Yards, Live Stock, etc. THURSDAY, MAY 29. At our Rooms in East-street, 40 quarter acre allotments adjoining Saunders’ Mill. BULLOCK AND CO., Auctioneers.



Booksellers, &c. NEW BUSINESS. j.. y . Ward, 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 I, 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, — 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. WARD, East Street North (Saunders Bros.’ New Buildings), ASHBURTON. 440



Public Notice. -LB HB6 FREDERICK PAVITT, ‘ COMMISSION AGENT, Etc., East Street, Ashburton, BEGS to notify to the Public that he has received the following appointment : I HEREBY appoint FREDERICK PAVITT, of Ashburton, a Certifi cated Accountant in Bankruptcy. C. D. R. WARD, District Judge. April 25, 1879. 76G SCHOOL Requisites and Artist Mate rials. H. M. JONES, Stationer, Baring Square. 473 a



Drapery. ORR AND CO.’S



BARGAINS!! BARGAINS!! 150 Pairs Ladies’ Sewn Kid Boots, at 6s. 6d.; former price 12s. 6d. 230 Pairs Children’s Boots, at 2S. 6d. per pair ; former price 6s. 6d. THE ABOVE ARE SLIGHTLY STAINED Through bad Packing. Sale at OPR AM) CO/S



763 ORR AND CO., IMPORTERS.



Educational. MUSIC TUITION, . VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL. Terms, per Quarter or per Lesson, on appli cation to the Principal. SUPERIOR LADIES’ HOARDING 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. Inclusiy e Terms. Business Notices. NOTICE. S + HARDLEY, LICENSED GASFITTER, BEGS to notify that he is now prepared to execute any orders entrusted to him with despatch. Estimates given on the shortest notice. Kitchen Ranges fitted with High-pres sure Boilers. Electric Bells supplied and fitted. Artesian Wells sunk. Pumps fitted and repaired. 798 PUBLIC NOTICE. TRADESMEN and others who intend using the Ashburton Gas Company’s Gas should give then' orders at once to have their premises fitted with Gas Fittings, to ensure no delay when the Gas is brought into the town. J. C. DOLMAN, LICENSED GASFITTER, Plumber, Locksmith, Whitesmith, Bell hanger, Zinc and Tin-plate Worker, Hot and Cold Water Engineer, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. N.B.—Artesian Wells sunk and Pumps fitted and repaired ; 0. G. Guttering fixed at Current Rates. Electric Bells supplied and fitted. : Orders punctually attended to iri town and country. 812 NOTICE OF REMOVAL. L; ; 1 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 here tofore, and solicits a continuance of patronage at his new shop—Wakanui Road, near Baldwin’s Central Hotel.’ ’ : S. S TORE S , r i . TAILOR AND CLOTHIER. 794 NOTICE. . j\ ALL ACCOUNTS due. to the Estate of Thomas Hicks, Ashburton, must be Paid at Once to the undersigned, at Messrs Pass and Co’s, or at the Road Board Office, Ashburton. Accounts re maining unpaid will be aued for without* further notice. L:, ; ; J. H. PASS,' ) Trustees 454 . rC. B. BRANSON, \ ITUstee3 ‘



TO MEET A WANT Long Felt in Ashburton, S. COLLINS AND SON 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 price given for Second-hand Furniture of all kinds. PAINTING IN ALL ITS BRANCHES carried on as usual in town or country. Paperhangings, Paints, Oil Colors, Var nishes, Window-glass, and every trade requisite on sale. Guttering, and Piping found and fixed. S. COLLINS AND SON, PRACTICAL painters, plumbers, AND HOUSE DECORATORS Moore-street, Ashburton. 588 THE UNION FIRE AND MARINE IN SURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. SHAREHOLDERS are hereby informed that in accordance with clause No. 8 of the Articles of Association, the directors have decided to postpone the due dates of calls No. 7 and 8 on the shares of this Company, which calls would have been due on June Ist and October Ist, next respectively. The usual formal notice will be given at such times as the calls are made. W. DEVENISH ME ARES , r General Managei’. Christchurch, May Ist, 1879. 832 SCHOOL Books, Bags,. Etc.—H. M. JONES, Stationer,. Etc., Baring Square. 473 d JUST ARRIVED, Albums, Desks, Workboxes, &c. H. M. JONES, Stationer, Baring Square. 473 a Envelopes, notepaper, en velopes, NOTEPAPER.—The cheapest ever offered in Ashburton, at the Herald Office, Wholesale Stationery Depot, Saunders’ Buildings. 552;



Wants, &c. TT7"ANTED, a CONTRACT COOK for V r the workmen on the Ashburton Branch Railwaj'. Particulars of contract to be seen at the Ashburton Hotel. None but men thoroughly qualified need apply. Tenders close at 12 noon, May 24th. SS2 JOHN FRASER, Contractor. WANTED, a Competent JOBBING HAND. Apply 802 HERALD OEFICE. WANTED, Apprentices and Improv ers for the Dressmaking. Apply to MISS CAUSEY, at T. R. Hodder and Company’s. 770 WANTED Known, that unless Adver tisements are sent in by 2 p.in. thoy cannot be inserted in the Country Edition of the Herald. WANTED KNOWN, that Envelopes and Notepaper can be obtained, wholesale or retail, at unusually low l’ates at the “ Herald ” Office, East-street North. 648 TWIARIES.—A Few Commercial and 1 / Scribbling Diaries on Sale, Cheap, at the “ Herald ” Stationery Depot, East Street North, near Railway Station. To Let. * TO LET, A COMFORTABLE FOUR-ROOMED COTTAGE, with Yerandah, within two minutes walk of the Railway Station. Apply 806 HERALD OFFICE. Public Notices. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. HM. JONES begs to inform his . friends and the public generally, that after the 24th inst. lie will bo found at his NEW PREMISES, BARING SQUARE, (Next Post Office). Stationery, Books, Toys, Fancy Goods, Music, &c. 397 ” ' - JN O T I C E. - - - ALL ACCOUNTS, as rendered, are requested to be paid within fourteen days from this date, either to mo or to Mr. W. R. Boyle, Ashburton, to prevent legal procceedings. W. T. CHAPMAN, . Alford Forest.. May 12th, 1879. 853 Business Notice. EA. GARNETT begs to inform the . Inhabitants of Ashburton and dis trict that, in consequence of Depression in Trade, ALL GOODS will, be offered at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES, consisting of Tobacconist, Perfumery, and Fancy Goods- , - f ; HAIR-GUTTING IN THE LATEST STYLES. E. A. GARNETT, : ' MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS, Ashburton. 71q



C. PERCY COX, T AND AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR, ASHBURTON. TO LET OR SELL -680 Acres first-class land (limestone) with 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 Hindhopc. MONEY TO LEND ON APPROVED FREEHOLD SECURITY* Agent for Union Insurance COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. 717 i RABBITS! RABBITS!! ’ P. HARPE R, ! FISHMONGER AND POULTERER Near the Ashburton Hotel, East Street, BEGS to inform the inhabitants of Ashburton that, he WILL OPEN I in the above line on SATURDAY, May ! 10, and trusts, by strict attention to busi jness, and supplying but articles of first -1 class quality, hopes to merit a share of public patronage} OYSTER SALOON. Hot Fried Fish and Stewed Eels from G to 11 every night. for respectable work ing men, f 07