Wednesday, April 9, 1879,]

THE ASHBURTON HERALD.

Printed and Published by Horace John Weeks' - and Charles Dixon, at their Printing Office, East Street, Ashburton, Wednesday, April 9, 1879. tout Major?:



Ashburton. Trade Directory. Architect an'l> Civil Ex ;inker — S. W. Brown, East-street B. Mountfort, East-street Auctioneers — Bullock and Co., East-street Alfred I farrison, Baring Square Bvrristers and Solicitors — Messrs. Branson and Purnell, East-street Mr. Harris, Saunders’ Buildings. Mr. Ireland, Montgomery’s Buildings. Bikers, Confectioners, Etc.— Taylor and Bill, 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 Re itaurant, Havelock - street. Builders, Contractors, Etc.— G. Parkin, Steam Saw Mills, Moor-street Thos. Williams, Timvald G. Compton, Builder, Moore-street. Booksellers and Stationers — H. M. Tones, 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, Tinwalcl Cabinetmakers and Undertakers — T. A. Gates, Peter-street, near Quill’s Thomas Williams, fi imvaid Carriers — Thomas Bradford, Forest 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 Oit and 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 Wap.erooms— A. Spillard, Tancred Street Grocers, General Dealers, Etc.— Aitken and Co., Plavelock-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, &cv— 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’ vVheatsheaf Hotel, "Wheatstone Mutch and McKenzie, Ashburton Hotel, East Street. Ironmongers— Orr and Co., East-street j Aitken and Co., Havelock-street Hodder and Co., Saunders’ Buildings. Ladies’ Ci.othing Establishment— Mrs. Morey, Tancred Street. Milliner and Dressmaker— Mrs. Adams, Cox-street Fainter, &c. — J. R. Chapman, Tancred-street Teague and Sons, Burnett-street T. S. Tucker, Moore-street. Photographer— y E. Teague, Tancred-street Printers and Publishers — _. Weeks and Dixon, Plumbers, Etc.— J. C. Dol m<m "anc re cl-street -—•fjossgiforiiyfle, Tancred-street Surveyors— C. E. Fooks and Son, Triangle, Wakanui Road ’.Tailors— Aitken and Co., Havelock-street IT entmakers — Sando and Olsen, East-street i'OPACCONISTS — A. Weston, East-street EL A. Garnett, East-street. ■CSTNotices in this Directory, £t per annum. Agencies. THE? ASHBURTON HERALD And Borough and County Advertiser (With .which is incorporated the .Evening Echo.) ASHBURTON,- WAKANUI, AN D SEA, FIELD I MAIL EXPRESS. . SUBSCRIBERS' to The Ashburton Herald, resin hug at and betwet in the above places -will, in. future-, be supplied by Sando and Olsen’s i 'dad Express, -» zhich leaves Ashburton. every Tuesday and Friday. New Subscribers wi M please forwv-rd their names to any of the Agents, or cr.ur Office, as early as possible. Subscription ;By post or express, Ba.. 6d. per quarter; in advance -j 6d. per quarter ; or 28s. per annum. The Ashburton Herald w. contain all the latest telegraphic and other news, grain and produce market reports, ai. 'd particu lar attention will be paid to the wants of settlers. All notices referring " to the Borough Council, County Council, .andthe Road Beards, will be found in the 1 Gerald. Agencies where The Herald ca Q obtained : Wakanui School Wakanui Creek.. Seafield ~ Charing Cross ... Newland ... McCli w® ... G. Leadle V ... M. Bruce ... T. M. Jone ® ... G. S. Browi. ... Ed Watkins The- Agents will supply primed forms for new subscribers to sign.



Hotels. I 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. npHIS 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 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 WAKA.NUI ROAD, ASHBURTON, ON THURSDAY, MARCH soth, 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. TSSAYHEATiSHEAF 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 CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, HAVELOCK STREET, Ashburton. qpHIS well-situated and Commodious Hotel R3T I S NOW OPEN, jgg. Boarders and the Travelling Public will find the best of Accommodation, combined with Liberal Charges, Strict Civility, and the Best Attention. Rek?shments at all hours, and Breakfast for early trains. or Tea, 1/; Dinner, 1/6. Private Rooms, extra. li'reakfast, 6 a.m. to 9a.nl. ; Dinner, 12 noon to 2 p.m. ; Tea, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. like Proprietors are now prepared to receive •Oidecs lor Wedding Breakfasts, Wedding ■.Ga. .css, Private Parties, Suppers, Etc. Remember the Address— HAVELOCK STREET, INEAS. THE RAILWAY STATION. J;OHN BROOM, Proprietor.



Hotels.' AN ST EE’S PRIVATE HOTEL AND BOARDING HOUSE. TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON, J. G. ANSTEE BEGS to intimate to the public that he has opened the above Sup '.rior and Comfortable Hotel. Sitting and Smoking Rooms, Large Dining Rooms, Ladies’ Private Dining Rooms, and Suites of rooms for Families The Bedrooms are veil 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. THE QUEEN’S HOTEL, Corner of Cashel and Manchester Streets, CHRISTCHURCH. W. R . "s~M 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. 11l Boarding Houses. FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATION FOR BOARDERS. WARWICK HOUSE, Cox-street, Ashburton. S LUC 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 pan. 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. THE PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE AND DINING ROOMS, Wills Street, NBar 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 Comforts. 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. Is MEALS— Breakfast or Tea, Is. ; Dinner, Is. 6d. Board and Lodging,.. 255., 20s. , and 17s. SERVANTS REGISTRY; OFFICE. No Charge. ; < • FRANK BROWNE, Proprietor. TEMPERANCE BOARDING HOUSE, ’ Moore-street, Ashburton. (Late Womer’s.) PROPRIETOR JOHN CANDISH. fJ~jHE above Boarding House is now Open for the accommodation of Boarders, Travellers, and others. Private Rooms for Families. Breakfast... ... 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. Dinner ... ... 12 to 2. Tea ... ... sto 7. Board and Lodging, £1 per week. MEALS & BEDS—ONE SHILLING. 300 PRELIMINARY NOTICE. SPANISH RESTAURANT (Late Eagle’s Boarding House), HAVELOCK STREET, Ashburton, Near Town Hall, and Two Minutes’ walkfrom Railway Station. THIS well-situated and commodious House: has just been thoroughly renovated, and is being refurnished and supplied with every comfort. Boarders and the Travelling Public will find a Good Table, Superior Accommoda tion, and Best Attention, combined with VERY LIBERAL CHARGES. ' Meals : Tea or Breakfast, Is. ; Dinner, Is. 6d. ; Beds, Is. and 15..6d. J. COTT ON , Proprietor. 359



General Stores. NEW GOODS, FRESH STOCK, JUST OPENED. SPLENDID ASSORTMENT. Sando & Olsen, GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, East Street, Ashburton. CLEARING SALE OF IRONMONGERY, . . PLATED GOODS, FANCY GOODS, STATIONERY. FELT CARPETING, COCOA NUT MATTING, CHINA MATTING, Ftc., Etc., Etg., at A VERY GREAT REDUCTION, To close part ot the premises, as it is required for MANUFACTURING PURPOSES. FURNISHING IRON MONGERY 1 OF ALL KINDS. Fenders, Fireirons. Cutlery, Plated Goods. Teapots, Cruet Stands; Butter Dishes, r 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 i FELT CARPETING IN ASHBURTON. Cocoanut Matting, China Matting, Etc., Etc., Etc. CROCKERY. -■ A fine assortment of Crockery of the Latest Patterns. ■ i ' 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 * j in HORSE-CLOT HS 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-class Trades man. People can rely upon getting a V : GOOD AND WHOLESOME; LOAF,,., at from sd. to 634 d. per Quartern. SANDO & OLSEN, EAST STREET,ASHBURTON.



Business Notices. B L I G H’ S CANTERBURY RESTAURANT, Papanui Roacl, near Post Office, Christchurch. MEA L S ' AT ALL HOURS OF THE DAY. Board and Lodging, 17 5., 18s. , £1 a week. BEDS & MEALS—Is. Each. 452 CHERTSEY. A. R. MARKKA M (Next Montgomery’s, Chertsey), GENERAL STOREKEEPER, HAYING taken over the store: of Messrs. Orr and Co., and increased the stock, is prepared to supply first-class articles in Grocery, Drapery, Ironmongery. etc. Agent for THE ASH BURTON HERALD. 423 Medicinal. I TEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDERS * I'OR 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 hqs 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 to 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 : 1st —In every case tlie words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY, are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed to each packet. 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. 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. 490 HEALTH FOR ALL. HOLLOWAY’S PILLS AM) OINTMENT •• '• '• I THE PI LLS Purify tho Llood, correct all disorders of the Liver, Stomach, Kidneys • ami Bowels, and are iiiivaluable in all corn* plaints inch I cnlal ■ to Females. THE OIETMENT is the only reliable remedy for Bad Legs, Old Wounds, Sores, and Ulcers For. Bronchitis, Diphtheria, Coughs, C< ids, GouL Rheumatism, ,and.. L all Skin Di ieases it has no equal. Sold Ly the Proprietor, Thomaw llollowav, ,*>33; Oxford Street, London, and by. all Medicine Vendors throughout the World. GRATEFUL—COMFORTING. BREAKFAST COCOA. ;-h ■ ' a j “By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion' and nutrition, and by a careful application ol the fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a • delicately-flavoured 1 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 idis'ease. Hundreds of subtle)maladies.are floating arculid us, ready to attack wherever there is a weak point, rWe may escape many a fata ishaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pureblcod and a properly, nourished frame.” —The Civil Service-Gazette, q \y j SOLD ONLY IN PACKETS LABELLED JAMES EPPS AND C O . Homcepathic Chemists,. London. KEATING’S COUGH LOZENGES. COUGHS, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, ACCUMULATION OF PHLEGM. Composed of the purest articles. These Lozenges contain no opium nor any deleterious, drug, therefore the most delicate can take them with perfect confidence. Their beneficial effect is speedy, and certain. This .old unfail ing family remedy is . daily recommended by the most eminent physicians. In use nearly 60 years. MEDICAL TESTIMONY. 22, Cold Harbour Lane, London, ■-•t -i ; July 25th, 1877. Sir, —Your Lozenges are excellent, and their beneficial effect most reliable. I strongly recommend them in cases of cough and asthma. You are at liberty to state this as my opinion, formed from many years’ experience. J. Bringloe, M.R.C.S.L., L.S.A., L;Mi';: Mr. T. Keating, Indian Medical Service. _ :•; 1 Dear Sir,--Having tried your Lozenges in India I have much pleasure in testifying to their beneficial effects in cases of Incipient Consumption, Asthma and Bronchial Affec tions. I have prescribed them largely with the best, results. , W. B. G , Apothecary, H.M.S. Keating’s Cough Lozenges are sold by all Chemists, in tins of various sizes, each having the words “ Keating’s Cough Lozenges ’ engraven on the Government stamp. 637 ' KEATING’S WORM TABLETS, A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, both in appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTESTINAL or THREADWORMS. It is a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted j for children. Sold in tins by all chemists. Proprietor, THOS. KEATING, London, Export Chemist and Druggist. 637



Printers and Publishers. THE ASHBURTON HERALD 'AND BOROUGH & COUNTY ADVERTISER (With which is incorporated the Evening Echo.) GENERAL PRINTING OFFICE EAST STREET NORTH, ASHBURTON (Near the Railway Station.) rpHE Proprietors beg to intimate that they have imported a first-class “ ATLAS ” TREADLE Printing Machine, FOR JOB WORK ONLY, CAPABLE OF THROWING OF 2000 IMPRESSIONS AN HOUR, Unrivalled and unequalled in the estima tion of Printers. It is capable of executing the finest ■ - - - - work in ............. ; Colors & Ornamental Printing And the cost of production will, by means of this labor-saving Machinery, be GREATLY REDUCED. '' / BILLHEADS, RECEIPTS, NOTE HEADINGS, . ENVELOPES, BUSINESS CARDS, . r - i _ ADDRESS LABELS, CIRCULARS, PAMPHLETS, CATALOGUES. EVERY DESCRIPTION OF PRINTING in the BEST STYLE,; ; and at Prices which cannot fail, to GIVE SATISFACTION,. WEEKS AND DIXON, PRINTERS & PUBLISHERS, THE ASHBURTON HERALD: OFFICE, • - • • / I . East Street/North Ashburton.



Bootmakers. PUBLIC NOTICE. ' " BOOT S ! BOOT S!! ’ :! T. CHAMBERS WHILE THANKING the pvblic of Ashburton and siutout ding dis tricts for past favors, begs to inf< rn them that he has received, and to arrive; at his place d business, East-street, a WELL-ASSORTED STOCK OF LADIES’, GENTLEMEN’S, AND CHIL DREN’S BOOTS AND SHOES Of all descriptions. T. C. also calls special attenlu i to the Measure Department, and imites the gentlemen of Ashburton to inspect the superior class of Sewn Boots and Shoes he is now making. Riding Boots, Shooting Boots, Walking Boots and Shoes, Cricketing Boots and Shoes, and Running Shoes. WORKMANSHIP UNSURPASSED. A PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. T. CHAMBERS, PROSPECT BUILDINGS, Next to Montgomery’s, East-street. . M; NEAL AS, BOOT & SHOE IMPORTER EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, (Next to Orr & Co.) HAS just received- a' New Stock, per ship “ Lutterworth from England, of the best Imported Good; and Latest Fashions. / A LARGE STOCK •' of Colonial Goods from the Best Makers, in consequence of Large Consignments, will be SOLD AT VERY. REASONABE PRICES. tfS’Qur own make, sewn or pegged, of every description to order, r Repairs attended to. J. CAMPBELL, , BOOT AND; SHOE MAKER, MOORE STREET, BEGS to announce that he has just received a Splendid Assortment of Colonial-made ••••••'' d ; ■ ' BOOTS AND SHOES L of every kind, which he 1 can guarantee to be of the very best quality, and at ’ VFRYLOW PRICES. Ladies’ and- Gentlemen’s Boots and Shoes made to order on the Shortest Notice and Good quality ; also, Strong Boots, Bluchers, Watertights,, &c., all at very low prices. j [ . . Deception. 210 Engineers and Foundries. ' JOHN ANDERSON, CANTERBURY FOUNDRY BEGS to notify that he has been. >. appointed SOLE AGENT for New Zealand for MESSRS AVELING. & PORTER, : ROCHESTER, ; Whose Traction Engines, Ploughing Machines, Steam Reaping Machines, and Road Rollers have gained for them a world-wide, reputation. An early exhi bition will be made of an 8 h.p. Agricul tural Locomotive Engine, which can be used either for Steam Cultivation, Thresh ing, • Sawing, or Removing Agricultural Produce. Catalogues and prices can be had on application. . The following Machinery and Goods are now ON SALE at the Canterbury Foundry for the season : McCORMICK’S REAPER* & BINDER WOOD’S - do. - do. OSBORNE do. do. Extras and wire for each of. the above. McSHERRY- GRAIN DRILLS. English and American Mowers, by Samuelson, Hornsby, -/ Howard, Wood, 'and'-Osborne Clayton and Shuttleworth Thresh ing Machines, Elevators, Hay Loaders, Pacific Hay Cutters, Seed Strippers. .... , -R ' ALSO, : FOR SALE, Fencing Standards, Best Fencing Wire, Cambridge, Crosskill, and Mixed Rollers, Broad-cast Seed Sowers, Millstones, Grindstones,' Flour-dress ! ing Silk, Leather and India-rubber Belting and HOsep (Reaper Sections, Plough Fittings,, Machine Oils, Field v ;uGatesj &c.,, v; . ; 1 : ; i: Estimates and Drawings for any kind of Machinery furnished on application. Agent, Ashburton. , 36 Business Notices. GEORGE LADBROOK, (Near the Station, Wirslow), a AS in Stock a Good Supply of ral Stores, which he can supply Wholesale and Retail at the lowest current rates.:! ..." THE ASHBURTON HERALD. AND Borough and County Advertiser. following are AGENTS for the " the “Ashburton Herald" ’ON, Stationer and Tobacconist, Itreet, and Book Stand, Railway 1 ' 7, ' ' Jones, . Stationer, East Street, riedlander Bros. itern & Co., General Store j, Havelock Street.' s Olsen, Storekeepers, East