THE ASHBURTON HERALD

|_M on day, August . a&^i&79



Electoral. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE COLERIDGE DISTRICT —I have the honor to inform you that it is my intention to offer myself for Re-election as your Representative in the next Parliament. I have the honor to remain, Gentlemen, Your obedient Servant, GEORGE HART. Christchurch, 13th August, 1879. 275 a TO THE ELECTORS OF TH E COLERIDGE DISTRICT. ENTLEMEN, —ln compliance with the. wishes of a large section of the Electors, I beg to offer myself as a candi date to represent you in the next Parlia ment, and should you honor me with your confidence, I shall be prepared to support the following measures : 1. A Bill to adjust the representa tion on' the basis of population. 2. Triennial Parliaments. 3. Such an extension of the franchise as will give every man a vote, with the safeguard of a residential ox property qualification. 4. The extension of the public works system, in order to develop the resources of the Colony ; provided always that the district to be served gives promise iff a profitable return within a reasonable period. 5. A Property Tax, to include all classes of property, as well as land. 6. Such modifications of a Free Trade policy as . would stimulate local in dustries, without being burdensome to the consumer. 7. Eree Education by the State. 8. An alteration of the Licensing Laws to prevent, as far as practic able, the sale of adulterated liquors, 9. And an extension of the Deferred Payment System in the settlement of the land. I shall take an early opportunity of addressing the Electors at Ashburton, Sheffield, Rakaia, and, if possible, at the other principal centres of population in the district. I am, Gentlemen, Your obedient Servant, 284 a EDWARD G. WRIGHT. Meetings. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. A MEETING of the Ratepayers of this Road District will take place in the Road Board Office on THURSDAY, the 28th inst., at 10 o’clock a.m., for the purpose of electing a member for the Forks Ward, in the room of William Sutherland, Esq., who has resigned. A Poll, if demanded, will be taken the same d ly, and close at 4 o’clock p. nx. CHARLES REED, Chairman. Westerfield, August 13th, 1879. 207 a Public Notice. IN BANKRUPTCY. IN TAYLOR & LILL’S ESTATE. ALL Claims against the above estate must ho lodged with the under signed on or before MONDAY, August 25tli next, or they will not be recognised. Dated this eighteenth day of August, 18G9. HUGO FRIED LANDER, 285 a Trustee. T. R. H ODDEPv. & TAILORING ESTABLISHMENT Is now under the management of Mr. E. W. Tomkins (from West End, London), Cutter, Practical Tailor, Breeches, and Riding Pants’ Maker. Orders promptly attended to. Exact fit Guaranteed. Large Assortment of Tweeds, Doeskins, and Coatings on hand. 150 a SPEC IA L NOT IC E TO RAKAIA CUSTOMERS. Arrangements have been made with Messrs. O11K&C0., Rakaia, to keep on sale a supply of all my well-known Medicines and Preparations ; also, a well assorted supply of simple Drugs, in bottles ready fox- use, and Horse and Cattle Medicines. This, I trust, will avoid the delay and expense of sending to a distance for them when required. I also take the present opportunity of thanking the Residents of Rakaia and District" for the very large patronage hitherto accorded to me, and they may rely on all orders sent me meeting with prompt attention. J. M. CAMBRIDGE, MEDICAL HALL, ASHBURTON. 2G4a DIARIES. —A Few Commercial and Scribbling Diaries on Sale, Cheap, at the “ Herald” Stationery Depot, East Street North, near Railway Station. SCHOOL Requisites and Artist Mate rials. H. M. JONES, Stationer, _. A 170 . Baring Square. 4 ' oi INVELOPES, NOTEPAPER, EN \j VELOPES, NOTEPAPER.—The eapest ever oflei’ed in Ashburton, at the erald Office, Wholesale Stationery jpot, Saunders’ Buildings. 55 WANTED KNOWN—That the clieap- V esi and neatest CARDS may be td at khe ASHBURTON HERALD OFFICE East Suxuet Nobth,



Public Hotices. “THE LAND TAN ACT, 1878.” CANTERBU RY DISTRICT. COUNTY OF ASHBURTON. NOTIFICATION OF SITTING OF AS SESSMENT COURT. TAKE NOTICE, that the sittings of the Assessment Court, under the above named Act, fertile Borough of Ashburton and the County of Ashburton, for hearing and determining all objections to the Valuation Lists of the same under the above Act, will be held as follows, when all Valuers and other persons duly appoin ted for the said Districts shall attend the sittings of the said Courts, and shall produce all books and papers relating to their respective offices, which the Court may require to be produced : Borough of Ashburton—Monday, 25th August, at 11 a.m., at the Resident Magi st rat e’ s Con rt. County of Ashburton —Thursday, 28th August, at 11 a.m., at the Resident Magistrate’s Court. F. GUINNESS, R.M., 235 a J udge. LICENSING ACT, 1873. AND LICENS ING ACT 1873 AMENDMENT ACT, 1874. -jVTOTICE is hereby given that, in pur jjS| suance of' the above Acts, the Quarterly Meeting of the Licensing Com missioners for the Districts of Ashburton, Rakaia, and Mount Somers, will be held on THURSDAY, the 4th day of Septem ber next, at the hour of 12 noon, in the Resident Magistrate’s Court, Ashburton, for the purpose of considering Applica tions under the said Acts. 0. CAVENDISH IIURRELL, Clerk, Licensing Court. Resident Magistrate’s Court, Ashburton, Ist August, 1872. 25Ga ASHI3U RT O N BORO UG H COUNCIL. INSPECTOR OF NUISANCES. APPLICATIONS are invited for the office of INSPECTOR OF NUI SANCES for the Borough ; salary, £SO per annum. Duties—in accordance with the Act. Applications to be sent to the Town Clerk before 12 o’clock on SATUR DAY, the 23rd August. CHARLES BRADDELL, Town Clerk. Ashburton, 13th August, 1879. 4 —270 a ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. Applications are invited from competent persons willing to act as FERRYMAN at Lower Rangitata for one year, on a subsidy of £BO per annum, together with all fees paid according to the Schedule, as hereinafter mentioned. Applications, with references, endorsed “ Ferryman, Lower Rangitata,” will be received at the Council’s offices, Ash burton, up to 10 a.m. on WEDNESDAY, 3rd day of September, 1879. SoiiEDur.E or’ Fees propose].) to re Charge n. Cattle or Horses driven or led in a mob ... Gd. per head Passengers forded on horseback ... ... 2s. each Horses forded (including horse and rider) ... 3s. ~ Vehicles ... ... ... ss. ~ 13y Order, F. MAiNWARING, Clerk. Ashburton, July 31, 1879. 220 a NEW TAILORING ESTABLISHMENT, THE TRIANGLE, Wakanni Road, near H. M. Jones’. G. J . F. LUBLO \Y , PRACTICAL TAILOR AND HABIT MAKER, Bogs to announce to the public of Ashbur ton and the surrounding district that ho HAS COMMENCED BUSINESS, and is prepared to execute orders equal to anything in the Colony. One trial will be sufficient as to Fit, Style, and Workmanship. Dress Suits, in various styles, and latest fashions, '.(weed Suits of every kind in latest styles. Fancy Coatings and Vest ings. Cord Pants; Trousers strapped and cuffed. A good assortment of Tweeds and Cloth m Stock. Reasonable Prices will be charged, and satisfaction guaranteed. '£:R„Note the address— G. J. V. LUJ* LOW, .Wakanui Road, Ashburton. 283 a Tenders. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. RESII TENDERS arc invited for jjj PLOUGHING Plantation Blocks at Dromore and Chcrtsey. Tenders, ad dressed to E. G. Wright, Esq., County Council Offices, Ashburton, will be re ceived up to 4 p.m. ou THURSDAY, 21st August, 1879. Specifications are on view at the offices of the County Council. By order, F. MAIN WARING, Ashburton, Clerk. August 14th, 1879. 271 a T E N D E R S. LOWER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. BUILDERS desirous of Tendering for the Erection of OFFICES for the Lower Ashburton Road Board, about six miles from Winslow Railway Station, are requested to send in Sealed Tenders, duly endorsed, and addressed to the Architect, on or before THURSDAY, the 28th August. The Drawings and Specifications can be seen at the Architect’s Office, Ashbur ton. J. STANLEY BRUCE, C.E., 27Ga Architect.



Fruiterers, &c. w r jp x> Avls 0N > GREENGROCER AND FRUITERER, IT AS OR SALE Onions. Good Potatoes, Carrots, Parsnips, Turnips, Herbs. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, (Next to Fowler, Grocer) TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. 79a Business Notice. SEALY BROS., THE ASHBURTON NURSERY, BEACH ROAD, MOORE STREET, A RE now offering tlieir Stock of Trees at prices tlxat will compare favorably with those ruling anywhere in the Pro vince. OUR FRUIT TREES Ai’e all budded and grafted in the most approved manner, and are perfectly clean and true to name. Prices ranging from 15s. to 18s. per do/,. THE FOREST TREES And Shrubs of all sorts have been REPE YPEDLY TRANSPLANTED, which secures to them Boots, so essential to their SAFE REMOVAL. Prices from ss. per 100. Persons about to plant on the Plains would consult their own interest by pro curing trees locally grown, as they will withstand the drought much better than those grown like reeds on the swampy land about Christchurch and Papanui, which perish in the first nor’-wester after removal. Yg„Before you buy elsewhere, compare prices. SEALY BROS., A SHBUETON NURSERY, B E A C II ROAD, One Minute’s Walk from the Belt. 107 a Notice. HW/jf OFF AT begs to inform the . IVI inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that his NEW FLOUR MILL AT WAKANUI HAS COMMENCED WORK, And hopes, by strict attention to busi ness, and turning out a First-class article, to merit a share of public support. Special attention paid to Gristing, and Farmers from a distance can have their Grist ground by return. 248 a



IN BANKRUPTCY. OT.TCE—The “ Asiiuukton Herald ” is a Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors Acts. 00 NEW ZEALAND WESLEYAN , Published Monthly. JUST ARRIVED, the “New Zealan, Wesleyan ” for August. Price Od. Sold at the Herald Office, East Street. WEEKS AND DIXON, Agents. 35a SANDO AND OLSEN’S ASSIGNED ESTATE. DEBTS due to this Estate must be paid to Mr. G. D. Boileau, Ac countant, Saunders’ Buildings, without delay. S. SAUNDERS \ B. ITALE J Trustees. Asliburton, 9th July, 1879. 80a NOTICE. ESTATE OF F. DOHERTY. A LL Accounts due to the above estate jh\_ must be paid forthwith to Mr. Doherty, or they will be sued for without further notice. By order of the Trustees, D. CARO. 927 AV. BROWNE. ESTATE OF J. H. PASS & CO. milE Undersigned begs to notify that X the UNPAID ACCOUNTS in the above Estate arc in process of recovery by law ; those who desire to save extra expense, should pay at once. J. B. L. E. TWENTYMAN } NATHAN J Per W. Stringer Trustees. N. B.—Office removed from Old Bank Store to promises next Messrs. Fried lander Brothers, East Street. 177 a QjCHOOL Books, Bags, Etc.—H. M. JONES, Stationer, Etc., Baring Square. 473 a



Auction Sales, SATURDAY, AUGUST 23RD. MP, JOHN LLOYD CRAWLEY will hold liia USUAL SALE OF MERCHANDISE At his Rooms, Saunders’ Buildings, ox SATURDAY NEXT, Particulars in Future Advertisements. Sale at 1 o’clock sharp. J. LLOYD CRAWLEY, 195 a Auctioneer, Ac. Business Notices. C. PERCY COX, AND AND ESTATE AGENT ANT VALUATOR, A S II B U R T O N. 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 ox APPROVED FREEHOLD SECURITY Agent for Union Insurance COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. 717 Tentmaker. NOTICE. RE-OPENING. WM. P A T~C KING BEGS to inform the inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding dis tricts, that, having purchased the busi ness lately carried on by Sando and Olsen, he will continue the MANUFACTURING of TENTS, TARPAULINS, HORSECLOTHS, WAGGON TILTS, &c. LARGE STOCK ON HAND, Including— Druggets, assorted pal terns Tents, all sizes Indiarubber and Canvas Hosc • ing Canvas, Calico, American Duck, Drill, &c. Clothes, Carden, and Plough Lines Headstalls Flax and Hemp Halters O N SALE, AT UNUSUALLY LOW PRICES. The following : Tarpaulins and Horsecloths Oilskin Suits, Men’s and Boys’ Macintoshes, Leggings Flax and Manilla Rope Blocks, double and single FLAGS OF ALL NATIONS. the address— WM. PA TCHING (Late Sando & Olsen), East Street, Ashburton. 108 a



Auction Sales. NOTICE. BULLOCK & CO. ‘\T7~E beg to intimate that the Business V y 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. GUNDRY. Ashburton, July 1, 1870. 82a EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY. AGENTS FOR TIIE SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY 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 RUNHOLDERS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS. mHE Undersigned have on Sale : Fencing Wire No. G to 10. Standards and Stakes. Seeds— White Clover- Red Clover Cow Grass Alsike Trefoil Lucerne, Ac., &c. 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.



Bottlers. ASHBURTON BOTTLING STORES. In connection with the ASHBURTON BREWERY, WOOD and CO. Have on hand a LargUcck of ALE and STOUT, in Bulk and Bottle. Public Notices -0 E 0 R G E rjl R I C IC ET T MEANS TO UO BUSINESS And the under given figures show that he is in earnest. A call at his establishment, East Street, next Messrs. Orr and Co.’s, will give further proof. Gentlemen’s E.S. Boots, los. to 20s. Watertight®, a Superior Fashionable Article, lGs. Balmorals, very best, 20s. Bluchers, the “lie plus ultra,” 10s. Gd. Gent’s. Calf Shoes, 14s. Gd., used to be 17s. Gd. Ladies’ Boots of every description, equally low. Slippers for all feet—ladies’ 4s. 9d. to Gs. Gd. ; Gentlemen’s, os. Gd. to 7s.—in leather, felt, patent, and carpet. Leggings, knee-high, 7s. ; Carters’, los. A large choice of Boots and Shoes (all prices) for the LITTLE ONES. Every description of Sewn, Pegged, and Rivettcd Boots and Shoes made to order. ;&:i'■Repairing promptly attended to. 207 a IN BANKRUPTCY. \I7EETvS A DIXON have on Sale at Y\ their Office, East Street North,- • PROOFS OF DEBT FORMS, FORMS OK AFFIDAVIT, Also, — FORMS of TO LET and FOR SALE. WASTE PAPER for Sale, od. peril). atf\the Apply arly. 590



Business Notice. ORE AND CO. GREAT BANKRUPT SALE OF Pass & Go’s. S t o c it £3,000 Worth OF OLOTHING DRAPERY, BOOTS AND S H 0 E S. 2,000 Still Remains. EXTRAORDINARY BARGAINS.



Have made still further reduction, in order to clear out balance of the above Stock in Three Weeks, so that they, may give up the Premises. COME AT ONCE AND SECURE THE GREAT BARGAINS. Boots, half-price Childrens’ Boots from Is. per pair Dress Goods at 4d., Bd., 10d., and Is., worth Is. to 2s. Gd. Wool Shawls at 10s., worth 21s. Gd. One Bale White Blankets at 12s. Gd., and 18s. Gd., worth 20s. to 87s. Gd. 13 doz. Ladies’ Felt Skirts at 3s. Gd. to 10s. Gd., worth Bs. Gd. to 17s. Gd. Men’s Felt Hats, from 2s. Gd. Men’s Ulster Overcoats at 305., worth 575. Gd. Men’s Suits at 455., worth 82s. Gd. Men’s Boots at Bs. Gd. and upwards China Matting, Gd. per yard. Every Article in Stock Mlist be Sold. PREMISES TO BE LET IST SEPT. Oliß AJS' I) (X). IMPORTERS, ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA.



Hotels... .6 ' OR A M’S SO ME RSET COMMERCIAL AND FAMILY. HOTEL ASHBURTON. UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF Sir CSseorge Grey, K.C.P., Premier of New Zealand. Sir. James Ferguson, Bart., late Governor oi New Zealand, . AND Sir Charles Ducane, late Governor of Tas ■ --- - - mania. ... j : ’Jj^' HIS centrally-situated Hotel is pronounce i to be one of the finest in the Southern Hemi sphere. The cuisne is under the supervision o: an eminent chef, and the proprietor hopes that his long experience in the trade is a sufficient guarantee as to the quality of the contents o r the cellar. * R. W. SHEARMAN; PROPRIETOR. THE ASHBURTON HOTEL (the oldest established in the district) • TTAS been Re-erectecl and considerably Enlarged, and now dffers to Tra- * vellers and the General Public Accommo dation of a Superior ' Class, ho expense j|! having been spared in making it second to none in the Ashburton for comfort and convenience. SUITES OF PRIVATE ROOMS FOR. FAMILIES. .LIQUORS OF THE BEST QUALITY ONLY IN. STOCK. {■ The Proprietors trust, by strict atten tion to business, combined with MODERATE CHARGES, to meet with a fair share of public patronage. • MUTCH &. McKENZIE, Proprietors. 427



JOSEPH BALDWIN Begs to inform his friends and the public that he Has Oi'ened TH E CENTRAL ' HOTEL, at Tins TUNCTION, WILLS .STREET " " — XXV—"—- WAKANUI ROAD, ASHBURTON, THIS commodious liotel 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 at the lowest remunerative rates. Onlyv the best quality of Wines, Beers, and Spirits procurable will be kept.' J. BALDWIN, 540 Proprietor. THE PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE AND DINING ROOMS, Wills Street, Near Railway Station (Late Clark’s). Is now open for the convenience of Boat* dors, Commercial Travellers, and the Public., I THE Houso is entirely new, and beauti 1 fully fitted up with All Cojeforts, Every attention will be paid to patrons. FIRST-CLASS TABLE, AND TERMS LIBERAL Families accommodated with privaterooms , Breakfast, G a. m. to 9 a.m. ; Dinnei, 12 (noon) to 2 p.m.; Tea, 5.30 to 7 p.m. MEAL S Breakfast or Tea, Is. ; Dinner, Is. 6d Board and Lodging, 255., 205., and 17a SERVANTS REGISTRY OFFICE. No Charge. FRANK BROWNE Proprietor. Poulterer, &c. RABBITS! RABBITS ! 1 P. HARPER, FISHMONGER AND POU LTERER Near the Ashburton Hotel, East Street, BEGS to inform the inhabitants oi. Ashburton that lie HAS OPENED in the above line, and trusts, by strict attention to business, and supplying but articles of first class quality, hopes to merit a share of public patronage OYSTER SALOON. Hot Fried Fish and Stewed Eels from * to 1.1 every night.