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Auction Sales, WEDNESDAY, 9 m JULY, At 12 o’clock, ALFRED HARRISON has received instructions from Mr. Deader, Tin wald, to sell by public auction, on the premises, at Tinwald, previous to his removal, — Chests of Drawers, Tables, Children’s Cots, Cupboards, Dressers, Chairs, Cheffonier, Etc., Etc. 12 o’clock. 65a ALFRED HARRISON, ' Auctioneer. THURSDAY, JULY ioth, 12.30 sharp. ALFRED HARRISON has received instructions from Mr. A. Leßreton, Moore Street (who is giving up house keeping), to sell on the premises, the whole of his Household Furniture and Effects, comprising— Bedsteads, Bedding, Chest Drawers, Pictures, Chairs, Tables, Car pets, Crockery, Kitchen Utensils, etc. ALSO, — A HANDSOME PIANO, By Brinsmead, Sale at 12.30 sharp, THURSDAY, ioth JULY, ALFRED HARRISON, Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 13TH JULY, At 12 o’clock. A LFRED HARRISON has received instructions from the Trustee in m estate of Henry McCutcheon, to sell y public auction, at his Yards on ihe bove date, — 1 Dray, nearly hew 1 Forge and Bellows 1 Anvil I Road Scraper. 12 o’clock, SATURDAY, 13th JULY, ALFRED HARRISON, o a Auctioneer. UNDER BILL OF SALE. ues Quigley to Saunders Brothers. SATURDAY, JULY 13, V. . . At 12 o’clock; LFRED HARRISON has received in structions to sell by Public Auction "his Yards, bn the above date,— DOUBLE-FURROW PLOUGHS g 60a 12 o’clock, SATURDAY, JULY 13. ALFRED HARRISON, Auctioneer. Tenders. LOWER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. T END E R S ARE invited for the following works : No. 1. Drain and Formation on McLellan’s Road, 100 chains. No. 2. Outfall through Gidding’s, 22 chains. • ; : ..i .Ev,'..* " 'Lb No. 3. Cutting on South Terrace Road, by Findlay’s. No. 4. Raking, ,&c.> of Boulders on Islesworthßoad, about 320 chains Tenders addressed to the Chairman, and accompanied, with , a deposit equal to 5 per cent, on' the value of the work, to be sent in to the Chairman by 3 p.ru. on Friday July 25th, at the Willowby School, near Winslow. By order, JAMES WILKIE, 66a Surveyor to the Board. TENDERS FOR PLOUGHING. TENDERS for Ploughing 700 Acres of Tussock Land will be received till Friday, 14th July. For particulars, apply to DONALD McLEAN, The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 59a TO BE LET BY TENDER, for 14 Years, a: Capital FARM of 128 Acres, First-class land, with river front age, being Educational Reserve 1123. For further particulars, apply to C. P. Cox, .Esq.> i Tenders to ibe serit to the undersigned to Ist August. JAMES E. TREVOR, Chairman, Ashburton High School. 46a ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited for the FORM ATION and SHINGLING of part of the North-East Town Belt, 48 chains, more or less. Specifications may be seen at the . office of Messrs. Fooks and Son, Boroilgli Engineers. ‘ Tenders endorsed “ Tender for Forming N.E. Town Belt,” and accompanied by. a guarantee deposit of £5, to be sent'in to the Borough Council’s office on or before Monday, the 14th:instL!atnoon;itn* / : ib b: CHARLES BRADDELL, Town Clerk. Ashburton, 4th duly, 1879. 48a Public Notice. 'ANTED. KNOWN, that Enve’opes and Notepaper can be obtrined, wholesale or - retail, at unusually low rates at the “Herald” Office, East-street North. 642



To Lot. TO LET, A FIVE-ROOMED HOUSE, with half an acre of garden, fenced, in Prin ces Street, near North-East Town Belt Rent, £35 per annum. Apply 41a HERALD OFFICE For Sale. £2 ss. PER ACRE. Messrs, saunders brothers have had placed in their hands for sale 993 Acres of fair Agricultural Land, within 5 miles of the Dunsandel Railway Station. The property adjoins a railway reserve, aud water can be obtained within twenty feet of the surface. To effect an immediate sale, the proprietor will accept £2 ss. per acre. Full particulars on application to SAUNDERS BROTHERS, 20a Ashburton. rpO BE SOLD, CHEAP—Nine |-acre I Sections of Magnificent LAND fonting on Allen and Middle Roads, North Town Belt. Apply to R. ELSTON, 1038 South-East Belt. Business Notices. C. PERCY COX, AND AND ESTATE AGENT ANT r VALUATOR, ASHBURTON. TC LET OR SELL -680 Acres first-class land (limestone) wit h 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 leaser 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 Hindhope. MONEY TO LEND OK APPROVED FREEHOLD SECURITY Agent for Union Insurancp; COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. 717 SANDO AND OLSEN’S ASSIGNED ESTATE. ALL Debts owing to this Estate must at once be paid to Messrs. Saunders Brothers, or they will be sued for without further notice. 1010 S. SAUNDERS B. HALE Trustees. NOTIC E. ESTATE OF F. DOHERTY. ALL Accounts due to the above estate must be paid forthwith to Mr. Doherty, or they will be sued for without further notice. By order of the Trustees, D. CARO. 927 W. BROWNE. SEWING Machines and other Requi sites. H. M. JONES, Stationer, Etc., Baring Square. 473 e NEW ZEALAND WESLEYAN Published Monhily. JUST ARRIVED, the “New Zealanc Wesleyan ” for July. Price 6d. Sold at the Herald Office, East Street. WEEKS AND DIXON, Agents. 35a JUST ARRIVED. FINE Cream-Laid ENVELOPES, No. 0 ; extra secure shape, ONLY 9s. 6d. per 1000; 500, 55.; 250, 35., NETT CAS 11. ALSO,— BANK NOTE AND LETTER PAPER. WEEKS & DIXON, DIRECT IMPORTERS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL STATIONERS, ASHBURTON “ HERALD ” OFFICE. 20a IN BANKRUPTCY. OTICE—The “ Ashburton Herat is a Gazette for all notices under 1 Debtors and Creditors Acts.



&e, ’"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 1, 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. LITERATUSE— (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. UsauNote the address— J. Y. WARD, East Street North (Saunders Bros.’ New Buildings), ASHBURTON. 440 Coal and Firewood. CHEAP TIMBER Ml’ HAYES’ TIMBER YARDS. BALANCE of Timber unsold at the Auction Sale. Also, 200,000 feet to arrive, now lying at the Waimate Sta tion, will be disposed of AT REDUCED PRICES AT HAYES’ TIMBER YARDS, East Street, Ashburton. 1027 SPECIAL NOTICE. WE ARE LANDING 1000 TOIIS 1000 C OjA L, (Ex Emperor and Canny Scot), AND HAVE FULL SUPPLIES ON HAND. W. MONTGOMERY & CO. [Limited], ASHBURTON. Fruiterers, &c. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. W. T. DAVISON, GREENGROCER AND FRUITERER, BEGS to inform his customers and the public that he has REMOVED to the Shop lately occupied by Mrs. Morey, next to J. R. Chapman’s, Tancred Street. Fresh vegetables, salads, herbs, etc. Orders Delivered Regularly. W. T. DAVISON, Wholesale and Retail Greengrocer and Fruiterer, Tancred Street, Ashburton. 315 Business Notices. N E W N D U S T R Y, COFFEE, Pure and Fresh Ground Daily at ORR & CO.’S. ’ 953 a EORGE ALLEN, ACCOUNTANT, COLLECTOR, HOUSE, LAND, AND COMMISSION AGENT, Saunders’ New Buildings, Ashburton. CERTIFICATED ACCOUNTANT IN BANKRUPTCY. WANTED KNOWN—That the cheap est d lie Rest CARDS may be had. at J he ASHBURTON HERALD OFFICE East Street North.



Auction Sales. BULLOCK AND CO., AGENTS FOR THE SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCEUOMPANY 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. J. DRUMMOND McPHERSON, Manager, Christchurch. TO RUNHOLDERS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS. rjIHE Undersigned have on Sale: — Fencing Wire No. 6 to 10. Standards and Stakes. Seeds—• White Clover Red Clover Cow Grass Alsike Trefoil Lucerne, &c., &c. Rye Grass Seed Coal and Firewood Station Stores of Every Description. We are prepared to allow a very liberal discount for cash. BULLOCK AND CO., East Street.



Business Notice. NOTICE. Messrs. Poyntz & Co., HAVE ON SALE and' ' '■ 1 TO LET, SEVERAL ELIGIBLE FARMS, Improved and Unimproved. also, — HOUSES AND SECTIONS IN ASHBURTON, TINWALD AND. RARAIA. Rents and Debts promptly collected, and General Commission Agency busi ness transacted with despatch. Orders taken for Posts and Rails, Stakes, Firewood, Etc., and supplied at lowest remunerative rates. OFFICE: EAST STREET, ASHBURTON (Opposite Town Hall). 54a Cabinetmakers. t7~a. gates, CABINET-MAKER, UPHOLSTERER, AND P I CTURE-FRAMF- MAKER SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON, Opposite the Railway Station. Manufactory, Peter Street. CHEAP E~S~t" 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. TINWALD FURNITURE DEPOT. jgRADER CABINET MAKER, FURNITURE DEALER, &c. Venetian and other Blinds, Curtain Poles, Oxford and other Picture Frames made to order. Repairs Executed with Despatch. Note the Address— Great South Road, TinwauD, (Next to Mr. Prettejohn’s, Shoe Makei. 2SG



General Storekeepers, GREAT SALE NOW ON AT ODDER & QOMPANY’S, East Street, . ; For One Month Only. | SPECIAL REDUCTIONS IN Winter Drapery, Cotton Goods, Flannels, Blanket.;, and Clothing. ALL NEW GOODS, cX: WELL BOUGHT. T. B, H FOR PARTICULARS, SEE HANDBILLS. Liberal Discount allowed in each Department, viz. BOOTS & SHOES, GROCERY & PROVISIONS, : ' IRONMONGERY & FURNISHING, ' • : • ■ ■ .i:. CROCKERY & GLASSWARE. An early visit invited, to compare prices with any Selling-off House in the Province. FOR CASH ONL E I R. HODDER & COMPANY, east' STREET,fASHBURTON. : ' ' filluA 0 11046



Tailors. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. S* STOKES, ; • TAILOR AND CLOTH IE R. BEGS to remind Ill's 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 hat Vfore, and solicits a continuance patronage at his new shop—Wakanui Road, near Baldwin’s Central Hotel. S . STOKE S , TAILOR AND CLOTHIER. 794 TAILORING, / AT MOST REASONABLE RATES, TO MEET ' THE TIMES. W,. L E E; (Formerly Tailor to G. Fletcher, of Christ ; church), > .-o.; 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 arid Superior Workmanship in all orders entrusted to him. 1 : ; v , ; • ■;/.; > Gentlemen’s materials supplied made up in the best style, on the shortest notice. Clothes cleaned and repaired, and made to look equal to new. ALL ORDERS EXECUTED <; j , . i j -i AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE RATES FOR cash. . Address— ,■ W. LEE, TA ILOR, &c. , ; A - Havelock Street, Ashburton. ySEV'En quire at Hooper, Aitken & Co. ’s. : h* L / 1012 Milliner and Dressmaker. MILLINERY AND DRESSMAKING. -m /TRS. WILLIAM ADAMS, assisted IVI by a first-class Milliner and Dress maker, is prepared to make up Ladies’s and Children’s Dresses in the . Newest Styles and lowest possible charges.... Mrs Adams devotes special attention to Millinery. MOORE STREET, Opposite Mr. Boyle’s Office. 272 Public Notices. I ENVELOPES, NOTEPAPERy. EN ]j YELOPES, NOTEPAPER.—'Ihe cheapest ever offered in Ashburton, at the Herald Office, Wholesale Stationery Depot, Saunders’ Buildings. 55



Drapery, ORR AND CO.’S GLORIOUS NEWS! GREAT REDUCTIONS IN ALL CLASSES OF DRAPERY . . • and •" : .A ic: Li Ail A IV• (); FANCY GOODS, ' •a • : • ' . ;/'< ... ,y: AT ORR & CO’S., j mmm yoA : ! r? :;• i :■; ' !T; ' :! '( R.A //; i k V : ! iUi j 5 "f. £IO,OOO to be Sold at a Sacrifice. CRT:CiiV . :. *t /CCD PRICES ’TO'' SUIT THEJJTIMES: 4 cases of snow flake; Wincey at per yard, worth, 9c!.. . 2 cases Flannel, is. 2d. to is. 6d. per yard, slightly soiled, worth is. iod. 1 case Ladies’ Ulster Cloaks at 18s. 6d. 1 case Ladies' Jackets at 12s. 6d. to 255. 1 bale white Blankets at 16s. 6d. to 225. slightly soiled, worth 275. 6d. special ‘ Bargains tn’ Calicoes at 3s. 6d. to ss. 6d. per doz. .. / 50 doz.- Ladies’ Cambric Handkerchiefs at 4s. 6d. to 7s. 6d. per doz. Ribbons in all shades at reduced prices 30 doz. Ladies’ Silk Ties at 6d. and is. each) . •/ . .coo. 1 ..hvtv-Ljt ott 6 doz. prs. Ladies’ Boots, stained, will .. begivenaway at ss. gdJ .c ; .i ---20 pieces wool, Tartan will, be sold at is. 6d. per yard 5 doz. Ladies’ Straw Hats-given away at 6d. each 2 doz. Ladies’ Costumes at half-price. CLOTHING! CLOTHING! We hold an immense stock of Cloth ing-Colonial, Geelong,; and., Mosgiel made, in every variety and style of suits. Gent’s Ulster Coats in great’Variety - Boys’ Suits,, Boys’, Ulster Coats. .. Gents* Hats, Gents ?f Ties • 0 Men’s Shirts at 2s. 6d. each Waterproof Coats from 15s. 6d. up wards. As this is a Genuine Sale and all goods of first-class quality we would ask the public to call as early as possible, as a speedy clearance / ,CA •./■■.. i.\J. L'J •■ii i:V.U4. i ) ; L>.!4i' AOITiVi’ A 3.J ASSJO.L) ' A LOT OF FELT CARPETS AT, IS- -fin, PER YARD. DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT. We have just engaged a first-class Dressmaker from London, who will take charge this week. ! Good style and perfect fit guaranteed. ; Dresses and Costumes made to order on the shortest notice.



ORR AND CO. IMPORTERS, ' ASHBU.S .TON AND RAKAIA.



Hotels, ORAM’S SO MER SE T 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 oJ New Zealand, AND Sir Charles Ducane, late Governor of T;u> mania. / J'HIS centrally-situated Hotel is pronounce 3 to be one of the finest in the Southern Hemi sphere. The cuisne is under the supervision ot 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. "i .1. i 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. . -w 1 • • • • ': : SUITES OF PRIVATE ROOMS FOR FAMILIES.. .. LIQUORS OF THE BEST QUALITY ONLY IN STOCK. The Proprietors trust, by strict; atten ion to business, combined with . . MODERATE CHARGES, ■ ; to meet with a fair share of public patronage. mutch & mckenzie, v. ..Proprietors. 427. JOSEPH BALDWIN Begs to inform his friends and the public that he Has Opened IT HE CENTRAL HOTEL, AT THE - •. ..■ (1 JUNCTION, WILLS STREET AND . ■ WAKANUI ROAD, ASHBURTON, THIS commodious hotel is situated within three minutes’ walk of the 1 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. y: BALD WIN, 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 Boai* : ders, Commercial Travellers, and the Public. THE' House is . entirely new, and beauti « fully fitted up with All Coxyifokts, Every attention will be paid to patrons. first-class table, " ■ - iishh/ . AND . ' :Y.O *■.i T E R MS 1 LIBERAL Families accommodated with privaterooms, Breakfast, 6 a.m.‘ to ;9 a. in'. ; Dinriei, 12 (nobnjitp'2'p.m.; Tea, 5.30 to 7 p.m. ; ; . ,M E, AL S Breakfast or Tea, Is. ; Dinner, Is. 6d Board and. Lodging, 255., 205., and 17s SERVANTS'REGISTRY OFFICE. ; v : , No, Charge., * FRA NK' : BRO WN E i !, r | J( t >1 .Proprietor;' .



•; s ; kl J .'Poulterer, &c. RABBITS! ■’> AB BIT.S ! !', , P . .H ARP E R, /V FISHMONGER AND POULTERER Near the Ashburton Hotel, East Street, BEGS to inform the inhabitants of Ashburton that he HAS OPEN ED in the above line, and * trusts, hy strict, attention to business, and supplying but articles of first-class quality, hopes to merit a share of public patronage ■ SALOON. ; ; ?1 : Hot Fried Fisli and Stewed Eels from 6 to 1.1 every night. ; v •