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When is a lawyer strongest '? When he 'is fee-ble3t. Entertainments. TOWN HALL. “HAPPY HOUR S.” TO-NIGHT! ! TO-NIGHT ! !! FRIDAY EVENING, Mar. 21, GRAND OPENING NIGHT OF MR. AND MRS. HART’S COMIC OPERETTA COMPANY In their great productions, “DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND,” AND “MY WIFE’S RELATIONS,” Brimful of funny songs, dances, and eccentric instrumental solos, mirth, music, mischief, and mimicry ! !! Admission — 3s. and 2s. R. F. ROPER, 050 Business Manager. 1.0. HOP* TEMPERANCE LECTURE. A Temperance Lecture will be delivered by J. HARDING, Esq., Of Hawkes’ Bay, In the Primitive Methodist Church, Wills street, Ashburton, on THIS (Friday) EVENING, Commencing at 8 o’clock sharp. ADMISSION FREE. 546 TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON. Sole Proprietor & Manager ... Prof. Scott. Advance Agent ... ...J- W. Marshall MONDAY & TUESDAY, Mar. 24 and 25. PROFESSOR SCOTT’S COMIC ODDITIES and WONDERFUL SHADOW PANTOMIME!!! The greatest novelty of the. day. An entirely new, original, legitimate and comic entertainment. A CARD. Professor Scott would most respectfully inform the public that he is the first introducer of the Shadow Pantomime to the amusement-going public of New Zealand, with all of its laugh ablfe scenes, magical tricks, magnificent dresses, elegant properties, and complete parapher nalia. It is now being produced in nearly all of the principal theatres of America and Great Britain, where it is enjoying the most success ful run of any pantomime ever yet produced. It pleases both old and young—it is a novelty that suits all classes and tastes, and never fails to be greeted with roars of laughter. He assures the public that he will present it on this occasion in all its original, grand and comical style. He has engaged for its proper production the very best talent available, who will unite in making this novelty the greatest event of.the day. In order to give the proper illusions and magical effects to the comic shadows in the pantomime, Professor Scott has expressly imported, at an expense of £2OO, the largest and most powerful biunial Sciopti cbn ever introduced to the Southern Hemis phere, manufactured expressly for him by Messrs. Stewart and Co., of London, opticians to the British and Foreign Governments; and in order that everybody can witness this grand entertainment, Professor Scott has determined to establish prices for the million : —Frsnt and reserved seats, 2s. ; back seats, is. Doors open at 7*30 p.m. ; to commence sharp at 8 p.m* No postponement on account of incle ment weather. 544



To Let. TO LET, rnwo Four-roomed Brick COTTAGES I-■ in Cox-street. Apply to W. R. BOYLE, 498 Moore-street. TO LET, TWO Good SHOPS, with Dwelling Houses of four rooms attached. Centrally situated. Apply to CHAS. BRADDELL, 515 Montgomery’s Buildings. Public Notice. LOST.— A Dark Brown FILLY, with Black Points, slightly collar marked. Finder rewarded on leaving same with Hooper, Aitken, and Co. Anyone detaining the above after the 21st instant will be px-osecuted. 548 SLAUGHTERHOUSE LICENSES. I HEREBY give notice that I intend to !U apply for Slaughterhouse Licenses at the Council’s sitting in May, for Sections 17,616 and 7,863, for large and small attle. BENJAMIN EDE. Ashburton, March 13th, 1879. 525 Business Notice. GREAT AUTUMN HANDICAP. IN consequence of the Great Demand ' O for Tickets, intending Subscribers will do well to call on the Agents as early as possible. ' \ Agents eor Ashburton: 0,.,rE. Teague, Tancred Street, ;R. W. Shearman, Somerset Hotel. T. McDONALD, Treasurer, 643 Lyttelton. "TilOR SALE, cheap, beautifully illus- Jj trated, “ The Select Works of John Bimyan,” in 1 vol., handsomely bound, price 30s. ; also, “The Life of Christ,” price 30s. Apply office of this paper. ; ' ■ • ■ ' ■ f 551 TjINVELOPES, NOTEPAPER, EN- Jh VELOPES, NOTEPAPER.—I he cheapest ever offered in Ashburton, at the Herald Office, Wholesale Stationery Depot, Saunders’ Buildings. 552



Hotels. Under Distinguished Patronage. QU I LL’S HOTEL, Opposite Railway Station, and adjoining Saunders’ New Buildings, Ashburton. mHE Proprietor of the above magnifi g cent hotel begs to announce to com mercial travellers, families, and visitors to this prosperous district, that this estab lishment is acknowledged to be the finest in New Zealand, both as regards its extent of accommodation, and the general perfection of its appointments. The private suites of apartments are specially designed to suit the convenience and privacy of families. The sitting rooms are cheerful and pleasant. Splendid Commercial Room, and a Reading Room, with one of the best libraries in the colony. Large sample rooms to meet the requirements of commercial travellers. Bath-rooms, and a first-class billiard saloon furnished with one of Alcock’s prize tables. T. Q., having completed arrangements with the best wholesale houses in Aus tralia for the supply of wines and spirits, is in a position to offer nothing but a genuine article to the public, and strongly recommends invalids, and those who enjoy good Port and Sherry, to purchase from the above hotel. T. Q. guarantees every thing in stock of the purest description. THE TRADE SUPPLIED. QUILL’S COMMERCIAL HOTEL AND WINE VAULTS. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SPIRIT MERCHANT & IMPORTER, Railway Station, Ashburton.



ORAM’S SOMERSET COMMERCIAL AND FAMILY HOTEL, ASHBURTON. UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF Sir George Grey, K.C.8., Premier of New Zealand. Sir James Ferguson, Bart., late Governor o' New Zealand, AND Sir Charles Ducane, late Governor of Tas mania. 'jpHIS centrally-situated Hotel is pronounced 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.' the cellar. R. W. SHEARMAN, PROPRIETOR.



THE ASHBURTON HOTEL (the oldest established in the district) HAS been Re-erected and considerably Enlarged, and now offers to Tra vellers and the General Public Accommo dation of a Superior Class, no expense 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 “HIE WHEATSHEAF HOTEL,” WHEATSTONE. G. H. WILLCOCKS to announce that he has just COMPLETED THE ABOVE HOTEL, which is NOW OPEN to the Public. EVERY COMFORT & ATTENTION Will be found for TRAVELLERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. LIQUORS OF THE BEST QUALITY. 299 Business Announcement. THE SOUTHERN PROVINCES ALMANAC, DIRECTORY, YEAR BOOK, & DIARY FOR 1879. Sold by WEEKS & DIXON.



Auction Sales. THURSDAY, 3rd APRIL, 1879. TO FARMERS, DAIRYMEN, CON TRACTORS, AND OTHERS. g UNIMPROVED FARMS, g Messrs bullock and co. have been favored with instructions from the proprietor to Sell by Public Auction, at their Rooms, East Street, on THURSDAY, 3rd APRIL, 8 Unimproved Farms, varying from 71 acres to 320 acres in extent, situated about six miles from Tinwald, and adjoining the Homestead of Allan McLean, Esq. To farmers and others requiring medium-sized farms, this pre sents unusual facilities for obtain ing some really good land at a moderate distance from Railway Sta tions. Some of the farms are well watered, having running streams passing through them, making them suitable for dairy farming. The above will be sold upon exceptionally easy terms. Sale at 1.30 p.m. Further particulars to be had of BULLOCK & CO., 553 Auctioneers. 529 MONDAY, March 24, 1879. TO MECHANICS, RAILWAY EMPLOYES, AND OTHERS. _ VALUABLE - T 5 L BUILDING ALLOTMENTS, 3 1 Township of Trevorton. Messrs, bullock & co. have received instructions from the freeholder to sell by public auction, /at their Rooms, East-street, on MONDAY, the 24th instant, 51 BUILDING ALLOTMENTS, 51 Situated in the township of Trevorton, having frontages to Moore-street. The above sections present many advantages to parties having engagements in Ashburton, being so close to the town and in a position to must in a few years become the centre of the township. Also, at the same time and place, for the same Proprietor, 2 ACRES, 2 Part of W. S. Williams’ land, short distance from the N.W. Town Belt, having frontage that William-street, and abutting upon the canal. AL S O 2 SECTIONS 2 Just outside the Town Belt, having frontage to Alford Forest Road. Terms liberal at sale. Sale ar I*3o p.m. BULLOCK AND CO., 530 Auctioneers.



Auction Sales. GREAT CLEARING SALE AT CHERTSEY. Messrs, w. j. g. bluett & co. have received instructions from Mr. William Ford, who is leaving for the North Island, to sell by public auction, on his farm at Chertsey, ON TUESDAY, APRIL i NEXT, the whole of his live and dead stock, Consisting of— -9 Useful draught horses I Hack, quiet in. saddle 3 Drays Hornsby’s reaper and mower Double and single furrow ploughs Harrows American waggon Quantity of new and second-hand har ness McCormick’s reaper and binder Half-ton 9ft. Gospel Oak iron Grass seed Flour, etc., etc. 2 Tarpaulins, 15 x 12 A portable whare One and a half acres of potatoes Household furniture A large quantity of sundries Also, at the same time and place- The goodwill of the farm of 300 acres, held on purchasing clause at Y 3 P er acre, on very liberal terms. The land, which is situated, on the main road (four miles from the Chertsey railway station), is of excellent quality. It has 110 chains frontage, and is divided into five paddocks, with good sod and wiie fences, all of which are in good order 100 Acres are broken up ready for cropping >> in stubble i]/ z ~ potatoes 20 ~ English grass. A large quantity of blue gums have been planted, and are looking well and healthy. There is a X2-stallsd stable and good 2-roamed cottage on the property. The above are for absolute sale, and will be sold without any reserve. A CONVEYANCE will meet the morning trains to convey persons to the sale. Luncheon provided. 533 Partnership Notices. DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. THE CO-PARTNERSHIP hitherto having been carried on by TAYLOR and LILL, as Bakers and Farmers in Ashburton and District, has this day been DISSOLVED by mutual consent. All CLAIMS must be sent in by the 31st inst. or otherwise they will not be recognised. And all ACCOUNTS OWING to the Firm must be paid by the same date. (Signed) THOS. TAYLOR. W. T. LILL. Ashburton, 19th March, 1879. 553 NOTICE. THE PARTNERSHIP lately existing between us, as Barristers and Solicitors, in Ashburton, has this day been dissolved by mutual consent. J. E. HYDE HARRIS. C. W. IRELAND. Ashburton, February 19th, 1879. 408



Auction Sales, •j^j-ESSRS, rgULLOOK & 0. (0. J. Edmiston, P. A. Edmiston, and W. 11. Gundby). TINWALD STORE. Messrs, bullock and co. beg to notify that, for the convenience of their customers and friends on the south side of the Ashburton River, they have OPENED a New STORE at Tinwald, and draw attention to their stock, com prising— STATION AND FARM STORES, GRASS SEEDS fob AUTUMN SOWING, AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY, HARDWARE, FURNITURE, BUILDING MATERIALS, At their TINWALD STORE. Stock Sales conducted at the Tinwald Yards will be settled for at the Tinwald office if required. BULLOCK AND CO., Ashburton and Tinwald. BULLOCK AND CO.’S ABSTRACT OF SALES. • M A R C H 19. Wakanui —Clearing Sale of Horses, Cattle, Implements. MARCH 21. Hekeau'Farm Hinds Clearing Sale of Stock, Horses, Implements, Grain. MARCH 24. Sale of the Waterton Flour Mills, and Valu able Landed Property. MARCH 26. Clearing Sale of Horses, Cattle, Farm Imple ments, and the Lease of Mr. Jno. Smart’s Farm, on the farm at Longbeach. MARCH 27. Sale of Engineers’ and Blacksmiths’ Plant, at Messrs. Edwards and Lee’s. APRIL 3. Unimproved Farms and Tussock Land.



BULLOCK AND CO., 416 Auctioneers. Booksellers, &c. NEW BUSINESS. J . Y. w~A RD, 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. : .LI T ERATURE— (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. W A R D , East Street North (Saunders Bros.’ New Buildings), ASHBURTON. 440



PROCLAMATION. REWARD. |HE ABOVE REWARD will be paid to any person or persons giving such information as will lead to the discovery of the party who, on Saturday night last, the 22nd of February, did Enter the Premises of A. Weston, American Novelty Depot, East-street, Ashburton, and left an order for 1000 dollars’ worth of New American Novelties, just arrived from America; also had his hair cut, bought lib of IXL in Tobacco, several Pipes, Matches, Cigars, and Colonial Newspapers, a parcel of New Novels, Ac., and left thoroughly ; 1 s'atisfied : - with his investments. 429



General stores, NEW GOODS, FRESH STOCK, JUST OPENED. SPLENDID ASSORTMENT. Sando & Olsen, GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, East Street, Ashburton, WHILE returning their Sincere Thanks foi the liberal support given them in the past, beg respectfully to call the attention of the public to their Well-assorted Stock of the follow ing Goods : FURNISHING /IRON MONGERY. A ,; f . OF ALL KINDS L Fenders, Fireirons. .Cutlery, Plated Goods. Teapots, Gruet Stands. •' :; HT : Butter Dishes. .. • , >■> . Tea and Coffee Sets, &c., &c. All goods sold at the very Lowest payable Prices. CARPENTERS’ TOOLS. Hay Forks, Rakes. Spades, Shovels. Ploughshares, &c. ' THE LARGEST STOCK OF FELT CARPET.I N G IN ASHBURTON. Cocoanut Matting, China Matting, ■ ' Etc, Etc., Etc. CROCKERY..; . Affine assortment of Crockery of the Latest Patterns. . ; GROCERIES . .. ■. of the PUREST AND BEST KINDS Sold and delivered in Town and Coun try within a radius of fifteen miles., , Machines and Contractors supplied regularly. •



SAILMAKING. This branch is carried on on the premises by Two Practical Hands, and under the manage ment of our MR. SANDO, .whose long experience in the Trade is a guarantee of GOOD FIT in HORSE-CLOTHS and FIRST-CLASS WORKMANSHIP IN TENTS, TARPAULINS, RICK CLOTHS, &C., &C., &c.' 'FLAGS OF ALL NATLONS Supplied to Order, and LET OUT ON HIRE. BA K E R Y.' This is carried on by a First-class Trades man. People can rely upon getting a GOOD AND WHOLESOME LOAF, at from 5& to per Quartern. NEWS AGENCIES. SANDO & OLSEN have been appointed Agents for* the following papers :— Evening Echo, “ Canterbury Weekly Times,” and “Christian Record,” all of which can be delivered in Town and Country by our Carts and Mail Express; also, by the following Agents : - Wakanui ... J. W. McClure. Wakanui Creek G. Ledley. Seaeield ... T. Jones.. ~ ... ... M. Bruce. Charing Cross G. S. Brown.. .. ; , Newland ■ Edwin Watkins. Goods and parcels delivered, every Tues day and Friday. SANDO A OLSEN, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



Auction Sales, SATU RDAY, MARCH a 2ND. Mil. ALFRED HARRIS OFT has re ceived instructions from the Trus tees in the Estate of Thomas Ilicks, Baker, to Sell by Public Auction, at his Rooms, Baring Square, the .Stoc 1 ' -in trude, consisting of— •• f Confectionery, ' ; 1 biscuits, About 3 tons of Coal, Etc. Without reserve. The above will be sold immediately after the sale of. Horses,..Cattle, Etc.,, in his Yards. Sale commences at 12 o’clock. ALFRED II ARRIS OH, 545 Auctioneer, etc. .A.L FRED UARRI SO N , AUCTIONEER, A S H B U ITT, O N : , IS open to conduct Sales by Auction, at his Rooms, or elsewhere ; also Sales by Private Treaty bf any’description upon' the lowest possible terms. SEND IN YOUR PRODUCE, ' " "' such as figs, ■■ •T FOWLS, CHEESE, EGGS, &C.i ; &c., &.C., Also, FURNITURE, EFFECTS, and GENERAL MERCHANDISE, for SATURDAY’S WEEKLY SALE, At 12 o’clock. The following are upon -my books, besides many others : Farms from 200 to 1000 acres, on easy terms. City and Suburban Sections. Sections at Tinwald. Two-roomed Cottages and handsome resi dences, on easy terms. SHARES FOR SALE— The Ashburton Gas Company. The Ashburton Templar Hall Company. Properties entered for sale free of charge. SALE YARDS attended every TUESDAY. New Sacks : —Very Cheap. ; w " Old .Sacks; any quantity. ; - : • v Fencing Wire, all sizes. j&TDON’T FORGET SATURDAY’S SALE, at 12 o’clock. , : ' AGENT FOR THE Manchester Fire ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital, 000,000.—Lowest. Rates. Established 1824. ALFRED HARRISON, AUCTIONEER, STOCK, ESTATE, AND COMMISSION AGENT, BARING SQUARE, ASHBURTON. : 282 Business Notices. JOSEPH BALDWIN Begs to inform his friends and the public that he will Open THE CENTRAL, HOTEL, AT THE JUNCTION, WILLS STREET . ... .: ' •' ! AND WAKANUI ROAD, ASHBURTON, ON THURSDAY, MARCH 20TH, 1879. 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. ECHO DINING ROOMS, _ EAST STREET SOUTH, Next door to Messrs. Sando& Olsen, Ashburton. A DUPUIS begs to inform the inhabi . tants of the County of Ashburton and visitors that he has opened the above. Every attention has been paid to making tliis establishment all that can be desired. Very Reasonable Charges. Tea and Coffee All Hours. Breakfast for early train ; Table d’Hote from 12 noon to 2 p.m. Tea from sto 8 p.m. A Chef de Cuisine of considerable experi ence has been specially engaged for this establishment, and all that the proprietor asks is one trial. , ; . ;c < 554 A. DUPUIS, Proprietor. ■ " , . NOTICE. JhIUG. A LL 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, AslibuUon. Accounts re maining unpaid will be sued for without ' further notice. J. H. PASS, ) TVn o+ol,o 454 C. B. BRANSON, \ Tlustees - GEORGE LADBROOK, (Near the Station, Winslow), HAS in Stock a Good Supply of Gene ral Stores, which he can supply Wholesale and Retail at the lowest current rates.



•vv. A'-Vi I ', &C. T7ANTED, a Good General Servant, !V Apply to MIAS. It. FRIEDLANDER, 542 Tancrcd Street. WANTED, immediately, a number of APPRENTICES to the Dress making. Apply at once to ‘MISS THOMAS, Hooper, Aitken, and Co., 528 Victoria House. TANTED—A MARRIED COUPLE without encumbrance, or a Ge neral Servant who can Milk. Apply 500 MRS. F. MACBEAN STEWART. WANTED KNOWN —Three Cases Bronze Waiters, superior article, Bd. and Is. each. T. R. HOLDER AND COMPANY. WANTED KNOWN Magnificent assortment of Crockery of every description. T. R. HOLDER AND COMPANY. VVTANTED KNOWN—We are . Sole V V Agents for Home Treasure and Wilson’s Sewing Machines —Simplest and strongest machines made. T. R. PIODDER AND COMPANY. WANTED Known—Grey Calicos, 2|d. per yard ; White do., 4s. 6d. doz.; Horrocks’ Longcloth, 4s. 9d. doz. T. R. PIODDER AND CO. \~\T ANTED Known—Ladies’ Silk Scarfs, » » G4d., lOid., Is 44d.; Fancy Prints, 3- 3 d. T. R. HODDER AND CO. /"ANTED Known—Ladies’ Mantles * » and Jackets from 4s. 6d.; Real Welsh Home-spuns, all wool, Is. Id. and Is. Gd. T. R. H ODDER AND CO. WANTED Known—Tailoring on the premises by a first-class cutter. Scotch, English, and Colonial Tweeds, Serges, and Fancy Coatings in great variety. T. R. HODDER AND COMPANY. 11/"ANTED Known—We are opening * ’ out a nice lot of Ladies’ Costumes and really handsome Winter Jackets. T. R. HODDER AND COMPANY. 11/" ANTED Known—Trimmed and Un » » trimmed Hats and Bonnets, all the newest styles. T. R. HODDER AND COMPANY. 11/" ANTED KNOWN—Our Stock of * » Men’s Colonial and English Cloth ing is not to be surpassed in the Colony for quality and value. T. R. HODDER AND COMPANY. 11/"ANTED Knowm —That parties visit * » ing Ashburton will find our stock as well assorted and as reasonable in price as any in the Colony. T. R. HODDER AND COMPANY. WANTED Known —Our Dressmaking Department will be open on Mon day, 17th, under the charge of one of the best dressmakers in the Province. T. R. HODDER AND COMPANY. 117 ANTED Specially Known—72 Kero* * V sene Lamps, at ss. ; splendid lot. T. R. HODDER & COMPANY. WANTED Known Groceries and Oilmens’ Stores of eveiy descrip tion, not to be surpassed in price and quality in the Colony delivered any where. T. R. HODDER & COMPANY. WANTED Known, Ladies’, Children’s, and Men’s Boots and Shoes ; splen did stock. T. R. HODDER & COMPANY. ANTED Known every description. T. R. HODDER & COMPANY. WANTED Known —1 Case of Fancy Ribbons, Collars and Cuffs, and Ladies’ Gloves just opened. T. R. HODDER AND COMPANY. WANTED Known—Shirtings, 6|d. . Fancy Dress Stuffs, s|d. ; really good Flannel, Is. 4d. T. R. HODDER AND CO. Si 9 FOUND. STRAYED on to my Farm one Bay Cob, with off fore leg and off hind leg white. Owner can have same by Pay ing expenses on applying to BENJAMIN EDE, Ashburton. 487 NOTICE OF REMOVAL. H‘ M. JONES begs to inform his . ' friends and the public generally, that after the 24th inst. he ■will be found at his NEW PREMISES, BARING SQUARE, (Next Post Office). Stationery, Books, Toys, Fancy Goons, i • Music, &c. 397 TXT ANTED KNOWN—That the ch«*p- Yli est and neatest CARDS may be had at the • ‘ ■ ? 4SHBURTON HERALD OFFICE, East Street North,