The Ashburton Herald

AND BOROUGH AND COUNTY ADVERTISER

WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE “EVENING ECHO.”

VOL. n.—316

ASHBURTON, MONDAY, APRIL 7, 1879.

Price One Penny.



Auctioneers and Commisssion Agents -ESSRS. BULLOCK & CO. i (C. JF.' EDMISTON, V. A. EDMISTON AND W. H. GUNDRY), . (■ ASHBURTON, General Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, Station, Estate, and Commission Agents.. Sales of Stock, Farm Implements, &c., will be,held at their Yards, Ashbur ton, and the Tinwald Yards, on ' : , alternate TUESDAYS. : ; CASH ADVANCES Made on Stock, Produce, <fcc., consigned -.‘. I .no* for Positive Sale. BUL 1-OX-K V A N.D CO. ALFRED HARRISON, Baaing Square, Ashburton, AUCTIONEER, STOCK, ESTATE, & COMMISSION AGENT. TTTEEKLY SALE DAY, SATURDAY VV at twelve o’clock, of Horses, Pig 3, Fowls, Fish, and General Produce ; also, Furniture and General Goods. Please read full advertisements on the third page. 213 TO FARMERS. WANTED TO PURCHASE—WHEAT IN ANY QUANTITY, HIGHEST CASH PRICES. A LSO— -50,000 TONS FEED OATS. 3,000 TONS SECONDS WHEAT. SAUNDERS BROS. Carriers. EXPRESS CARRIER. THOMAS BRADFORD, TT AVINGaFIRST-CLASSEXPRESS, I" 1 is prepared to Remove Goods, or : any other orders entrusted to him, with 3 CARE AND DESPATCH. i ' Orders left at the Somerset Hotel, or Alford Forest Road, vail receive prompt attention. ; r . i • 265 B. C. SMITH, GENERAL CARRIER, Moore St., Ashburton. T^XPRESS to meet every Train. Par : cels delivered promptly, at moderate chargee. , > 66 V.I; G. F. SCOTT, •E N.ERA L CARRIER r j '.‘-Cameron St., Ashburton. ' Parcels delivered promptly and charges moderate. ‘ * ■ .^©“Expresses ; in attendance to meet every n zr.ii'm ion wo!. -Train. , * t A BREWER’S Royal Mail COACH . leaves Longbeach for Ashburton (\ik W&terton, Ashton, Wheatstone, and Tin warn) daily, at 7 a.m., returning by the same route on arrival of 3 p.m. train from Christchurch. Parcels and orders punctually attended 195 T. H. BREWER, Proprietor. T7l COOKSON, Willis Street, runs th J3i. MAIL COACH from Ashburto Railway Station to Green Street, Alfor Forest, and Mount Somers, every Tuesday and Friday, returning Wednesday an Saturday at 3 p.m. Milliner and Dressmaker. MILLINERY AND DRESSMAKING. RS. WILLIAM ADAMS, assist, i by a first-class Milliner and Dref . ;; rnakor, is prepared to make up Ladiei 601 and; ; Ghii(^:en’s t Dresses in the Newt >: U;. | Styles and lowest possible charges, jj. Mrs Adams devotes special attention Millinery.]., MOORE STREET, j o .Opposite Mr. Boyle’s Office. 272



Painters. PAPERHANGING WAREHOUSE, TANCRED STREET, Ashburton. J. R. CHAPMAN, PAINTER, PAPER PI ANGER, SIGN-WRITER, Etc., Has much, pleasure in stating that, owing to the large increase of Business, he is now Importing from the Manufacturers— PAPERHANGINGS, WHITE LEAD, LINSEED OIL, WINDOW GLASS, BRUSHWARE, 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. 415 P T. S. TUCKER, AINTER, QJLAZIER, JQAPER HANGER, AND GENERAL HOUSE DECORATOR, SIGN AND TICKET WRITER, Moore Street, near Templar Hall. Estimates given. 244 TEAGUE &;SONSj L :; .; , ; PAINTERS, -GLAZIERS, ! PAPER HANGERS, AND GENERAL DECORATORS, ■ •: BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON (opposite mail office.) J*ar SIGN WRITERS TO THE TRADE. . • 2C Tinsmiths. &c. LICENSED GASFITTER. ... J. C... DOLMAN, >LUMBER, LOCKSMITH, BELL HANGER, ZINC, and TINPLATE WORKER, Tancred Street, ASHBU R T O N. Artesian Wells sunk and Pumps fitted and repaired. O.G. Guttering fixed at current rates. Electric Bells supplied and fitteb- N.B.—Orders punctually attended to. 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 fair share of public patronage. , N.B.—Repairs neatly executed. ——mg maaßmammßatmamKmummiammmtKamaitmm Bottlers. ASHBURTON BOTTLING STORES. In connection with the ASHBURTON BREWERY, WOOD and CO Have on hand a Larg ; L cck of ALE and STOUT, in Bulk and Bottle. ASHBURTON BOTTLING STORES. MOUNT SOMERS ROAD, j Ashburton. j QUINTON BROS. BEG to inform the inhabitants of Ash burton. and surrounding districts that .hey have ••• COMMENCED BUSINESS : in the above place, and trust by attention to business, to merit a share of patronage. Bottlers of the Best Brands of Alb and Stout, 9



General Merchants. VICTORIA HOUSE, HAVELOCK STREET. HOOPER, AITKEN, AND CO., Ironmongers and General Merchants! H AVE much pleasure in calling the attention of builders and the general public to their very large and extensive stock of BUILDERS’ AND FURNISHING IRONMONGERY. Rim and Mortise Locks and Furniture. American Locks in all the most useful numbers. English and American Handsaws. Files, Pincers, Chisels, Spolceshaves, Augurs. Braces and Bits, Tumscrews, and Bevils. Planes of all kinds, Squares, Guages. Mallets, Rack and Frame Pulleys. Blind and Window Furniture of all kinds, English and American. Tower Bolts, Chest Handles, Castors, Screw and Cap Hooks, Curtain Rings and Bands, Sash Lifts. FURNISHING : Colonial and Camp Ovens of all sizes. Leamington Ranges, Register Grates, Scotch Ranges. American Ranges, the imported new rival, Glen and other names. Marble Mantelpieces, Kitchen & Parlor Fenders. Fireirons, Door Scrapers, Washing Machines. Mangles, Wood and Iron Bedsteads, Stump & Half-tester—the largest stock in Ashburton. Toilet Tables and Washstands. B.M. and E.P. Teapots. Tea and Coffee Seavices, Cruets, Pickle Frames. Toast Racks, Marmrlades, Forks, Spoons, Knives and Forks, Carvers, Steels. CROCKERY AND GLASSWARE " 4 • ’ • Tea and Coffee Services, in white & gold, rose and thistle, and other patterns. A beautiful lot of Tea Sets, to be sold cheap. Yases and Lustres—a large assortment. Lamps and Lampware—a splendid stock. Glass Sugars and Creams, Butter Dishes. Jugs, Dishes, Jellies, Saltcellars, etc., etc. TOILET SETS. Ewers and Basins. A large consignment of Brown Jars and Pans just opened. HOOPER, AITKEN, AND CO. Beg specially to call the attention of the public to the above, as they have lately CONSIDERABLY REDUCED MANY LINES, and, with their increased facilities for doing business, can assure their patrons EVERY ATTENTION, FIRST-CLASS ARTICLES, AND MODERATE PRICES!!! Please read eur Drapery and Clothing Advertisement in The Mail. HOOPER, AITKEN, & CO., VICTORIA H O U S E, : : U ; •* HAVELOCK STREET, ASHBURTON.



Cards. NOTICE. MU. IRELAND, having dissolved partnership with Mr. J. E. H. Harris, is now carrying on business on his own account as BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, IN MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS, East Street, ASHBURTON. 457 BRANSON & PURNELL, BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON MR. HARRIS, gOLICITOR AND CONVEYANCER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, East Street, ‘ ' ASH B U R T O N. 409 S. W. BROWN, AND CIVIL ENGINEER 3, MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS, Ashburton and Raicaia. MR. MOUNTFORT, ARCHITECT, Cathedral Square, Christchurch, and Fooks and Son s Offices, East Street, Ashburton. C. E. FOOKS AND SON, SURVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Land Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office. ASHBURTON. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Tuned anl Repaired. J. C. HUGHES, TEACHER of Pianofort~and Harmonium Cox Street, Ashburton. Orders can be left at the Echo Office. Coal and Firewood. COALS. COALS. COALS.., ALL kinds of COALS & FIREWOOD delivered at the shortest notice in any quantities and at reasonable rates. GEORGE PARKER & CO., Springfield Coal Depot, 138 Ashburton. NEW BUSINESS. COAL & FIREWOOD MERCHANT F. P. LeBRETON, In' commencing business begs respectfully to solicit a share of public support. Burnett Street, near Friendlander’s Grain Store, and opposite Montgomery’s Buildings. Coal and Firewood supplied in any quantity to suit customers, and delivered to all parts of the district on the shortest notice. Educational. MUSIC T U I T I ON, VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL. Terms, per Quarter or per Lesson, on appli cation to the Principal. SUPERIOR LADIES’ BOARDING 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. Inclusive Terms. Business Notices. fJIHE UNDERSIGNED are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on Grain for shipment to England or to the Australian Colonies. FRIEDLANDER BROTHERS.



. General Storekeepers. [Established, 1805.] ASHBU RT O N STO RE, The oldeat-eatablishecl business in the County.. D. WILLIAMSON & CO., GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, BEG to return thanks to their customers and . the public generally for past favors, and, in order to secure a continuance of the same, they are determined to offer special induce ments in every department o t their business. They are NOW OPENING UP Their First Instalment of WINTER DR A P E RY, AND MEN’S, YOUTHS’, AND TOYS’ MADE-UP CLOTHING, First-class value. GROCERIES, IRONMONGERY, & FANCY GOODS. They would direct special attention to their stock of CHOICE TEAS, all of which have been thoroughly tested before being purchased. WINES, SPIRITS, ENGLISH BOTTLED ALE AND STOUT, All of the Best Brands. As only the best goods procurable are kept in stock, customers can rely on getting the best value for their money. D. W. & Co. will not be undersold by any house in the trade. 417 OLD BANK STORES, EAST STREET ASHBURTON. tf. - JET. Pass and Co., . GENERALSTOREKEEPERS, DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, Boot and Shoe Importers. Sole Agents for SINGER’S SEWING MACHINES,, Which can be had on DEFERRED PAYMENTS. Alt. Extras Kept in Stock. Families waited on Weekly, when all orders entrusted to their care .Mull have pEompt attention. COAL AND FIREWOOD. OATS AND CHAFF, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES F. DOHERTY, T) EGS to remind his Customers and Friends that he is Selling Every Article in Stock at the LOWEST Possible PRICE for CASH. SPRING & SUMMER DRAPERY AND. READY-MADE CLOTHING, Just Arrived, OF THE LATEST STALES ONLY. WASHING MACHINES Just Imported, of the Latest Improvements for Saving Labor. AMERICAN TUBS, all Sizes, Iron & Wood. CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS in Stock. FARMERS’ REQUISITES GARDEN TOOLS, And Seeds of every description. In Stock and to Arrive. F. DOHERTY, GENERAL STOREKEEPER, IMPORTER WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT. Peter Street, Ashburton.



Butcher. TREYORTON BUTCHERY. ' npASKER begs to inform the I public of Ashburton unci district that he has commenced business as a BUTCHER, , . - in his HIS NEW PREMISES, TREVORTON, And hopes by strict attention to business, combined with cleanliness and civility, to merit a share of patronage. N.B.—None but the best quality o meat supplied. Families waited upon daily for orders. 202 Cabinetmakers. T. A. GATES, CABINET-MAKER, UPHOLSTERER, AND PIC'TURE-FRAME MAKER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON, Opposite the Railway Station. Manufactory, Peter Street. CHEAPEST HOUSE IN CANTERBURY. Carpets, Rugs, Oilcloth, Bedsteads, Chairs Mattrasses, Tables, etc. All kinds of Furniture, Shop Fittings, Picture Frames, and Household Requisites made to order. FUNERALS FURNISHED. WOOD TURNER AND VENETIAN BLIND MAKER. JOSEPH RULE Moore Street. [S prepared to execute all orders for Wcod Turning, Venetian Blinds, Bedsteads, Tables, and every class of Furniture. Window Poles on hand, or made to any sixe. TINWAED FURNITURE DEPOT. HARLES T> RADER, CABINET MAKER, FURNITURE DEALER, &c. Venetian and other Blinds, Curtain Poles, Oxford and other Picture Frame's made to order. Repairs Executed with Despatch Not/c the Address — Great: South Road, Tinwaiu), (Next to Mi.-. Prettejohn’s, Shoe Makei. - ‘ 286 Builders. v A SHB URTON STEAM SAW MILLS SASH AND DOOR M A N U F A C, T O R Y. G. PARKIN, Proprietor, BUILE >ER AND CONTRACTOR Moore Street, Svery description of Timber and Budding Mated als in Slock and supplied on most reasonable terms. Plans pt epared and Estimates Given oh the shortest notice. IMPORTANT TO PARTIES ABOUT TO BUILD. rnHE" undersigned has now on hand an X extensive assortment of everything apperta inin g to the Building Trade, in* eluding- Timt 'er -of all kinds. •Galvanised Iron. Ridging and Spouting Doors. Sashes IV [ouldi.ngs. ‘Nails. Loeks. Hinges. &c, 3 -&c., &c., Which h eis offering for Said at Timvald at the lo rest current nates. The I’ on the South side o* the Rive: «■ will find it to their advantage to give 1 lira a call. r THOMAS WILLIAMS, D ER, UNDERTAKER, .CABINET A KER, WHEELWRIGHT, ( Near Railway Station) TinwalA Business A.nnouncemeut. 'THERM PROVINCES AL MAN AC, ;tory, year book, & diart* f: .V. • 18-79 - Sold >by (WEEKS DIXON. U -