- Monday, March 34, 187?,]

THE ASHBURTON HERALD.

Printed and Published by Horace John WKEKs and. GHARLKS Dixon, at their Printing Office, East Street, Ashburton, Monday, March 24, 1879'.'



. Ashburton Trade Directory. Architect and Civil En gineer— S. W. Brown, East-street B. Mountfort, East-street Auctioneers — Bullock and Co., East-street Alfred Harrison, Baring Square Barristers and Solicitors — Messrs. Branson and Purnell, East-street ’ Mr. Harris, Saunders’ Buildings. ! Mr. Ireland, Montgomery’s Buildings. Bakers, Confectioners, Etc. — Taylor and Lill, East-street, Sando and Olsen, East-street Banks — Bank of New Zealand, East-street Union Bank of Australia, East-street Boarding House Keepers— John Candish, Moore-st. S. Lucas, Cox-street J. G. Anstee, East-street Prince Albert Boarding-house, Wills-st. J. Cotton, Spanish Rejtaurant, Havelock street. Builders, Contractors, Etc.— G. Parkin, Steam Saw Mills, Moor-street Thos. Williams, Tinwald G. Compton, Builder, Moore-street. Booksellers and Stationers— H. M. Jones, Baring Square. E. A. Garnett, East-street. A. Weston, Prospect Buildings, East-street Weeks and Dixon, East-street North (next to Quill’s Hotel.) Bootmakers — T. Chambers, Prospect Buildings, East-st. M. Nealas, East-street J. Campbell, Moore-street Brewers and Bottlers — Wood and Co., Cameron-street Quinton Bros., Mount Somers Road Cabinetmakers — Joseph Rule, Moore-street. C. Bradei, Tinwald Cabinetmakers and Undertakers — T. A. Gates, Peter-street, near Quill’s Thomas Williams, 1 inwald Carriers — Thomas Bradford, Fore.t Road G. F. Scott, Cameron-street B. C. Smith, Moore-street Chemists and Druggists— J. M. Cambridge, Montgomery’s Buildings Charles Neate, Moore Street. Coal and Firewood Merchants — F. Doherty, Peter-street A. Hayes, Firewood and Timber, near Rail* ' way Station F. P. Leßreton, Burnett-street. Confectioner — R. Broom, Havelock-street. Drapers and Clothiers — D. Williamson and Co,, East-street. Aitken and Co., Havelock-street Orr ard Co., East-street J, H. Pass, and Co., Old Bank Store, East* street ' • > Hodder & Co., Saunhers’ Buildings. Engineers and Founders — Edwards and Lee, Engineers, Smiths, etc., Burnett-street Furniture Warerooms— A. Spillard, Tancred Street Grocers, General Dealers, Etc.— Aitken and Co., Havelock-street Orr and Co„ East-street J. H. Pass, and Co., East-street Friedlander Bros., East-street Sando and Olsen, East-street F. Doherty, Peter-street Hodder and Co., Saunders’ Buildings. D. Williamson and Co., East-steeet. Greengrocers, &c. — W. T. Davison, Moore-street J. Mooar & Co., East-street W. Birtwell, East Street Broom and Madigan, Havelock Street. Hairdresser — E. A. Garnett, East Street. A. Weston, East Street Hotels — Quill’s • Commercial Hotel, near Railway Station Shearman’s Somerset Hotel, East-street Central Temperance Hotel, Havelock Street Willcocks’ Wheatsheaf Hotel, Wheatstone Mutch and McKenzie, Ashburton Hotel, East Street. Ironmongers— Orr and Co., East-street Aitken and Co., Havelock-street . Hodder and Co., Saunders’ Buildings. Ladies’ Clothing Establishment— Mrs. Morey, Tancred Street. Milliner and Dressmaker— Mrs. Adams, Cox-street Painter, &c. — J. R. Chapman, Tancred-street Teague and Sons, Burnett-street T. S. Tucker, Moore-street. Photographer— E. Teague, Tancred-street Printers and Publishers— Weeks and Dixon, East-street Plumbers, Gasfitters, Tinsmiths, Etc.— J. C. Dolman, Tancred-street Joseph Hyde, Tancred-street Surveyors— C. E. Fooks and Son, Triangle, Wakanui Road Tailors — Aitken and Co., Havelock-street Tentmakers— Sando and Olsen, East-street .Tobacconists- A. Weston, East-street E. A. Garnett, East-street. fiSTNotices in this Directory, £1 per annum. Agencies. THE ASHBURTON HERALD And Borough and County Advertiser (Witli which is incorporated the Evening Echo.) ASHBURTON, WAKANUI, AND SEA, FIELD MAIL EXPRESS. SUBSCRIBERS to The Ashburton Herald, residing at and between the above places will, in future, be supplied by- San do and Olsen’s Mail Express, which leaves Ashburton every Tuesday and Friday. New Subscribers will please forward their names to any .of the Agents, or our Office, as early as possible. Subscription : By post or express, Bs. 6d. per quarter ; in advance, 7s. 6d. per quarter ; or 28s. annum. The Ashburton Herald will contain all the latest telegraphic and other news, grain and produce market reports, and particu lar attention will be paid to the wants of settlers. All notices referring to the Borough Council, County Council, and the Road Boards, will be found in the Herald. Agencies where The Herald can be obtained : Wakanui School Wakanui Creek.. Seafield... 7 7 Charing Cross .. Newland/. McClure G. Leadley M. Bruce T. M. Jones G. S. Browi Ed Watkin The Agents will supply printed forr for new subscribers to sign.



Hotels. Under Distinguished Patronage. QUILL’S HOTEL, Opposite Railway Station, and adjoining Saunders’ New Buildings, Ashburton. THE Proprietor of the above magnifi 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 ot 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 or 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 ot 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 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. Business Notices. RUBBER STAMPS. 'JpHESE Useful STAMPS, with Ink and Pads, are now being Manufactured at the HERALD OFFICE, East Street North and can be supplied any shape or size cm 7s. 6d.



Hotels, WHEATSHEAF HOTEL,” WHEATSTONE. G. H. WILLCOCKS ~g)EGS to announce that he has just COMPLETED THE ABOYE 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 ANSTEE’S PRIVATE HOTEL AND BOARDING HOUSE. TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON, J. G. ANSTEE BEGS to intimate to the public that he has opened the above Superior and Comfortable Hotel. Sitting and Smoking Rooms, Large Dining Rooms, Ladies’ Private Dining Rooms, and Suites of rooms for Families The Bedrooms are well ventilated, and every attention paid to cleanliness. Breakfast or Tea, Is. ; Dinner, Is. 6d. ; Board and Lodging, 20s. to 225. 6d. per week. Private rooms and Baths, extra. CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, HAVELOCK STREET, Ashburton. - ''J'HIS well-situated and Commodious Hotel fiTIS KOW 1 Boarders and the Travelling Public will find the Lest of Accommodation, combined with Liberal Charges, Strict Civility, and the Best Attention. Refreshments at all hours, and Breakfast for early trains. Breakfast or Tea, 1/; Dinner, 1/6. Private Rooms, extra. Breakfast, 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. ; Dinner, 12 noon to 2 p.m. ; Tea, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Proprietors are now prepared to receive Orders' for Wedding Breakfasts, Wedding Causes, Private Parties, Suppers, Ete.' Remember the Address — HAVELOCK STREET, NEAR THE RAILWAY STATION. JOHN BROOM, Proprietor.



THE QUEEN’S HOTEL, / Comer of Cashel and Manchester Streets, CHRISTCHURCH. w. r. "sTm It h, BEGS to inform the public that the above Hotel has lately been renewed, and fitted up in the Best Home Style, with every attention to comfort and convenience. Water laid on in every room, with excellent bath. • Private Suites of Rooms. Commercial and Sitting Rooms. Liquors of the very best brands. Terms Moderate. R. SMITH, Proprietor. Come of Cashel and Manchester Streets, CHRISTCHURCH. ' 111 Boarding Houses. THE PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE AND DINING ROOMS, Wills Street, Near Railway Station, (Late Clark’s). Is now open for the convenience of Boar ders, Commercial Travellers, and the Public. THE House is entirely new, and beauti fully fitted up with All Comeorts. Every attention will be paid to patrons. FIRST-CLASS TABLE, AND TERMS LIBERAL. Families accommodated with private rooms. Breakfast, 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. ; Dinner, 12 (noon) to 2 p.m.; Tea, 5.30 to 7 p.m. MEALS— Breakfast or Tea, Is. ; Dinner, Is. 6d. Board and Lodging, 255., 205., and 17s. SERVANTS REGISTRY OFFICE. No Charge. FRANK BROWNE, Proprietor.



TEMPERANCE BOARDING HOUSE, Mooke-steeet, Ashburton. (Late Worner’s.) PROPRIETOR JOHN CANDISH. rnHE above Boarding House is now Open for the accommodation of Boarders, Travellers, and others. Private Rooms for Families. G a.m. to 9 a.m. Breakfast, Dinner ... .i. 12 to 2. Tea ... .j. sto 7. Board and Lodging, £1 per week. MEALS & BEDS—ONE SHILLING. 300



Boarding Houses. FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATION . FOR BOARDERS. WARWICK HOUSE, Cox-street, Ashburton. SLUG AS begs to intimate to the . Public that he has opened the above Boarding-house. Persons requiring lodg ings can rely on securing all the comforts of a home. 302 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 this 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. 554 A. DUPUIS, Proprietor. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. SPANISH RESTAURANT (Late Eagle’s Boarding House), HAVELOCK STREET, . j Ashburton, Near Town Hall, and Two Minutes’ walk from Railway Station. THIS well-situated and commodious House has just been thoroughly renovated, and is being refurnished and supplied with every comfort. ( j Boarders and the Travelling Public will find a Good Table, Superior Accommoda tion, and Beat Attention, combined with VERY LIBERAL CHifeGES. Meals : Tea or Breakfast, Is. ; Dinner, Is. 6d. ; . Beds, Is. and Is. 6d. J. COT TON, Proprietor. 369 Fruiterers, &c. LONDON PIE HOUSE (Opposite Baring Square), Havelock Street, Ashburton. RICHARD MADIGAN, PASTRYCOOK, CONFECTIONER, AND FRUITERER, BEGS to announce to the inhabitants of Ashburton and county that the London Pie House was OPENED ON SATURDAY, 22nd February, COFFEE ROOMS. Tea, Coffee, or Cocoa, with Pie or Pastry, 6d. always ready from io a.m to ii p.m. Pastry supplied for Parties or Soirees bn the Shortest Notice. TRADE SUPPLIED. / 4Q COME AT LAST. NEW FRUIT. FRESH FRUIT. From Geraldine. J. MOOAR& CO., HAVING purchased a Fine Orchard at Geraldine, are now in a position to supply Fresh Fruit and Vegetables every day. PLUMS, per lb., only ... sd» APRICOTS „ ... sd. GREENGAGES, per lb., only sd. HONEY PLUMS „ sd. APPLES, per lb., only 3d. and 4d. POTATOES. W. BIRTWELL, East Street (next Orr & Co.’s), WHOLESALE & RETAIL FRUITERER. TO CASES of NEW FRUITS of all kinds to arrive. INSTOCK ORANGES, 8 for is. COOKING APPLES, 3d. to 4d. per lb. EATING DO., 6d per lb. PEARS, 6d. PLUMS, fid. „ : GREENGAGES, 6d „ SIBERIAN CRABS, fid. per lb. APRICOTS, fid. „ PINE APPLES, &c., &c. BEST NEW POTATOES.



CHEAPEST SHOP IN TOWN. 103 OBB* DEFY COMPETITION W. T, DAVISON, GREENGROCER AND FRUITERER, IS PREPARED to supply fruit and vegetables of every description, fresh from the gardens, Wholesale and Retail, at Christchurch Prices. NOW ON SALE BLUE DIAMOND PLUMS, per lb., sd. ORLEAN „ „ 6d. PURPLEGAGE,, „ 4d. For quantities 3 ]/ z per lb. The cheapest house for fruit for jam-making. COOKING APPLES per lb., 3d. and 4d. GOOD EATING Do. „ 6d. ONIONS. NEW POTATOES, At reduced prices for Quantity. Fresh vegetables, salads, herbs, etc. Orders Delivered Regularly. W. T. DAVISON, Wholesale and Retail Greengrocer and Fruiterer, Moore Street, Ashburton. 315



General gfegjttft NEW GOOOS, 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 OF ALL KINDS. Fenders, Fireirdns. Cutlery, Plated Goods. Teapots, Cruet Stands. 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 CARPETING IN ASHBURTON. Cocoanut Matting, China Matting, Etc., Etc., Etc. CROCKERY. A?fine "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-CLOT H S and FIRST-CLASS WORKMANSHIP IN TENTS, TARPAULINS, RICK CLOTHS, &c., &c., &c. FLAGS OF ALL NATIONS" Supplied to Order, and LET OUT ON HIRE. BAKERY. This is carried on by a First*cl»ss 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. Seaeteld ,„ T. Jones. }) ••• ... M. Bruoe. Charing Cross G. S. Brown. Newland ... Edwin Watkins. Goods and parcels delivered every Tues day and Friday. SANDO & OLSEN, EAST STREET, ASHBVRTON,



B^sineijia B L I G H’S CANTERBURY RESTAURANT, Papanui Road, near Post Office, Christchurch. MEALS AT ALL HOURS OP THE DAY. Board and Lodging, 175., 18s., £1 a week. BEDS & MEALS—Is. Each. 452 ARE HIGHEST CASH PUR CHASERS of Grain, and all other descrip tions of Farm Produce in any quantities. CORNSACKS SUPPLIED AT LOWEST PRICES. FRIEDLANDER BROTHERS CHERTSEY. A. R. MARK HA M (Next Montgomery’s, Chertsey), GENERAL STOREKEEPER, HAYING taken over the store 6f Messrs. Orr and Co., and increased the stock, is prepared to supply first-class articles in Grocery, Drapery, Ironmongery, etc. ■' - : Agent for THE ASHBURTON HERALD. ~ 423 SPECIAL NOTICE. WE ARE NOW LANDING— Ex p.s. “ Tongariro,” Totara for Wells Ex “ Clifton,” from Invercargill, 240,000 feet first-class Boards and Scantling Ex “ Drover,” from Bluff, 120,000 ditto ditto Ex “ Wave of Life,” from Thames, 50,000 feet Flooring, Lining, &c. Ex “Flora,’’from Kaipara, A splendid assortment of 95,000 feet Kauri Timber j rrr MONTGOMERY & CO. (Limited) CHRISTCHURCH, And EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. CHEAP TOYS. JpANCY Q-OODS OHEAP Of every description, at MRS. MOREY’S, Tancred-street, Ashburton. 28 Medicinal. STEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDERS FOR CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION TO PURCHASERS; The value of this well-known Family Medi cine has been largely tested in all parts of the world, and by all grades of society, for upwards of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned; exten sive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA TIONS, some of which in OUTWARD APPEARANCE so closely resemble the ori ginal as to have deceived many purchasers. The proprietor therefore feels it due fto the public to give a special caution against !the use of SUCH IMITATIONS. Purchasers are therefore requested carefully to observe the four following distinctive characteristics, without which none are genuine:— " I f. Ist—ln every case the' words iJGHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY, are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed to each packet. j 2nd—Each Single Powder has directions for the dose, and the words, John Steedman, Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd —The name, Steedman, is always spelt with two EE’s. j 4th—The manufacture is carried on solely at Walworth, Surrey. , > Sold in Packets by all Chemists and Medi cine Vendors. Sold by Kempthorne, Prosser and Co., Auckland. 49°



HEALTH FOR ALL. ! : HOLLOWAY’S PILLS AND OINTMENT THE PILLS Purify the Blood, correct all disorders of the Liver, Stomach, Kidneys and Bowels, and aro invaluable in all com* plaints incidental to Females, THE OINTMENT is the only relish!* remedy for Bad Leg*, Oul Wounds, Sores, and Ulcers, For Bronchitis, Diphtheria, Coughs, Cclds, Gout, Rheumatism, and all Skin Di seases it has no equal. Sold by the Proprietor, Thomab Holloway, 533, Oxford Street, London, and by all Medicine Vendors throughout the World. GRATEFUL —COMFORTIN' G. JgPPS’S BREAKFAST COCOA. “By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application of the fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately-flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors’ bills. It is by tne judi. cious use of such articles of diet, that a constitu tion may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating arctmd us, ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fata Ishaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure bicod and a properly nourished frame.” —The Civil Service Gazette. SOLD ONLY IN PACKETS LABELLED JAMES EPPS AND CO. Homcepathic Chemists, London.



printer* Publishers. —qy ■ ll tvgrrrrr r*~ ■■■■'- - - ■■w-kw l ■ ■ i ■■ ■■ THE ASHBURTON HERALD BOROUGH & COUNTY ADVERTISER (With which is incorporated the. Evening Echo.) GENERAL ; PRINTING OFFICE EAST STREET NORTH, ASHBURTON, (Near the Railway Station.); . / fJIHE Proprietors beg to'''intimate that they have imported a first-class “ATLAS” TREADLE Printing Machine, FOR JOB WORK ONLY, r ' u : 1 i ;;: - ’■;&*> -iTjaifft CAPABLE OF THROWING. OF 2000 IMPRESSIONS AN HOUR, Unrivalled and unequalled in the estima tion of Printers. It is capable of executing the finest - \ .workin * Colors & Ornamental Printing And the cost of production will, by means of this labor-saving Machinery,..be GREATLY : REI>tJCEIi BILLHEADS, RECEIPTS, NOTE HEADINGS, ENVELOPES, BUSINESS CARDS, J ADDRESS LABELS,/, \ f l >} ... , CIRCULARS, Z r w. PAMPHLETS, CATALOGUES. EVERY DESCRIPTION OF PRINTING t in the BEST STYLE, and at Prices which cannot fail to GIVE; SATISFACTION. WEEKS AND : DIXO N, PRINTERS & PUBLISHERS, THE ASHBURTON HERALD OFFICE, East Street North Ashburton.