The Ashburton Herald

J “ '' AND BOROUGH AND COUNTY ADVERTISER’

WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE "EVENING ECHO.”

Vol ì-519

ASHBURTON, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1879!

Price One 'PennV.



Auctioneers and Commisssion Agents ° J 7 l!t OC-i... iijiil ji'. !i y * >-'7 AtjFRED HARRISON, AUCTIONEER, COMMISSION AGENT, •;,vi!?o ojiT etc. JTAND SALES, Sales of Stock, Mer chandise, Furniture and Effects,; also Pijgii, Fbwla, ; and General Produce. : : SALE "■Ev»ry : %F(J#AY at 12 o’clock. [' ATTENDED. nines can be made at ihy office or at the ''"Yards. Agent for the Transatlantic Fire Insurance: Company. "fpDMISTON & GUNDEY JlJj, (late BViiOCK XNDidO.), . General■'Merchants, ■ Auctioneers, Stock, ©A i Station y - Estate, and Commission o; .*»::£g^n^iu: 1 ., \jj j i,vuir r:;f. ::\m ! ■ Stock-Farm Implements* &c., ” ,!;;i Will be held at their Yards, Ashbur ■f<t6i, -indJdhe: Tinwald/; Yards, on : a‘alternate TUBS J) AYS*!:! Kosotiao cAsit ADVANCES' Made on Stock, Produce, &c., consigned vi . J ’ h'.Ll. EDMftTdH 1 BROS. & GUNDRY.



;k Bootmakers. PUBLIC NOTICE. 800 TS ! BOOTS! T. CHAMBERS WHILE THANKING the public of Ashburton and surroiu ding dis tricts for past favorsj begs to inf» in them that he has received, and to arrive, at his place of biisiness, East-street, a WELL-ASSORTED STOCK LADIES’, GENTLEMEN’S, AND CHIU DREN’S BOOTS AND SHOES Of all descriptions. T. C. also calls special attentu 1 to the Measure Department, and incites the gentlemen 1 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 !Siißss, . arid. Running'Shoes. : -;f I !WORKMANSHiP UNSURPASSED. A .PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED ; T. CHAMBERS, PROSPECT.BUILDINGS, Next to Montgomery’s, East-street. j ] )ii orti Mrl. BOOT AND SHOEMAKER, AND IMPORTER, S CLEARING OUT the whole of his Present Stock at ; ; REDUCED PRICES, Drevious to Removal to New Premises, lext to Taylor’s Bakery, where he will jpcn with a Large Stock of Boots of every lescription. Note the address— M. NEALAS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Hotels. JOSEPH- BALDWIN Begs to inform his friends and the public that he Has Opened THE CENTRAL HOTEL, AT THE JUNCTION, WILLS STREET AND WAKANUI ROAD, ASHBURTON,



J. E. B [Oabd.] ■" UCHANAN & Co. Auctioneers, Land, and Estate Agents, ASHBURTON. g A UN DEES’ BOTHERS, MILLERS, GRAIN MERCHANTS; Ur AND COMMISSION !?i '' fi| • v■ j ASHBiJ RT ON.



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. ; li2 to 2 p.m. The Jug and Bottle Department Will' be made .a, special feature, single bottles arid :small quantities being,supplied at the lowest remunerative ..rates. Only the best quality of : Wines j .Beers, i and Spirits-procurable will be kept. ; | -■" J..: BAL D W IN; : 540 Proprietor. BILLIARDS ! BILLIARDS !! ~ IN CONNECTION WITH THE ABOVE M. RYAN BEGS to announce that he has leased the large and commodious Billiard 'Room (the best in the district), and has erected TWO ALCOCK’S BEST FULL-SIZED BILLIARD TABLES, And hopes to receive a fair share of patronage. 469 a RAILWAY HOTEL . WINSLOW. MR. W. HARRIS requests the public to know, that he is back at his old house, and wishes his old friends to know that they will receive: the; same good Accommodation as ; formerly;- Private 'Suites of. Rooms for families. [. Wines and Beer.of ifie best brands. Good stabling .and loose boxes,' with every attendance. W HARRIS, &c, PUBLIC NOTICE. JOSEPH HYDE, PRACTICAL COPPERSMITH AND BRAZIER, TIN, IRON, AND ZINC V PLATE WORKER/ Begs to iriform-l.he inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding “districts that' he has com menced business in •.TAILORED. STREET, where he hopes by strict attention to business, combjned with moderate charges, to merit a fair, share of public patronage. N.B.—Repairs neatly executed.



Poulterer, &c. Mfi BXXS A’B BIT S! ) A.n ■> n i fob P. HARPER, FISHMONGER r AND POULTERER “ the Ashburton Hotel, East Street. BEGS ito 5 inform t.he, inhabithhta i f j! .Ashburton ;th*t he HAS OPBBKD fit'the.' above ..line, : atrial 'attention: to > buaineM, .and iupplyiiig '*«! sfticJjee . pf ~fipt elaw.J quality,, jjopef t\ ««rit;a:sharp,9f 'public'phtronagb! i.va o £1- £> Stt v J.II;i*•'*; it 7 : O Y S TER ■ S A LOO N. , Hot Fried Fish and Tea and Coffee : i , >ai . all hours. i blit of , Empluy '!,rn#ht' to advertise ior Situations in u Only .''fifteen trbrde.’ f - .YjWfcfc'''» "published every' ! Jr. / preiiing, ; thus giving every day’s . ;.newA ' fma.ia patter thin buying a Six ■;^: ..--.f; •_ .m j .. , ‘EJTNy inade the postal system l of iShglahd a success. So has it made '* r l®‘ Herald/ Everybody; buys the HiJUApa



Business Notices. TO MERCHANTS, TRADESMEN, AND OTHERS. STUDY. ECONOMY! '.STUDY ECONOMY! GREAT SAYING EFFECTED BY PURCHASING YOUR STATIONERY AT THE WHOLESALE STATIONERY DEPOT. CASH PRICES: ■CNVELOPES, Cream Laid, JU Per iooo - 6s. 6d. Ditto Per 500 - 3s. 6d. Ditto Printed, 1,000, ns. 6d. Notepater, ruled, per packet of 5 Quires, from is. 6d. Large quantities at lower rates.



Cards. BRANSON & PURNELL, BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, EAST STREET, ASIIBU R T O N “THE ASH BURTON H ERA LD,” I'UBLISHEP KVJiItY EVENING. Price—ONE”PENNY. ADVERTISERS are reminded that the “ Evening Herald ” commands the largest circulation in the Borough and Suburbs daily, and the prices for adver tisements are very reasonable. Casual Advertisements —2s. per inch, cash. Wants —20 words for Is. Quarterly Advertisements, as per ar rangement. FINE Cream-Laid ENVELOPES, No. 6 ; extra secure shape, ONLY 9s. 6d. per 1000; Soo, 55.; 250, 3s;, NETT CAS H. AI.SO, BANK NOTE AND LETTER PAPER WEEKS & DIXON, DIRECT IMPORTERS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL STATIONERS, ASHBURTON “HERALD” OFFICE.



ACCOUNT BOOKS OF ALL KINDS. TEN PER CENT. OFF FOR CASH!!! STORES LIBERALLY DEALT WITH.



WEEKS & DIXON, - ... *. I ,i . ' Wholesale Stationers HERALD [OFFICE.



Chemists. SUMMER BEVERAGES. mi im I 'CAMBRIDGE'S fa Orange ' 0 Quinine i TONIC WINE.; IH A SHILLIIG IX Packet of CAMBRIDGE’S GINGER BEER POWDER will make Two Gal lons of Sparkling Gin ger Beer. Full directions given. JUST RECEIVED, a supply of's pints and 3 pints GASOGENES. Lemon Syrup, Raspberry Vinegar Fijian Lime Juice Persian Sherbet Effervescing Lemonade Powder. Fruit Essences of all kinds. J. M. CAMBRIDGE, Chemist, M EDI CA L HALT.. 1042 Ashevrton. Milliner and Dressmaker. MRS. ADAMS, jypLLINER AND DRESSMAKER. Ladies’ and Children’s Dresses made up in the newest styles, at Lowest Charges. Wedding and Mourning Orders promptly attended to. Mrs Adams devotes special attention to Vlillinery. MRS. ADAMS, Moore Street, Opposite Mr. Bovle’s Office. T <;ia Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. C E. FOOKS AND SON, CENSED SURVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Lana Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office ASHBURTON. TO FRUITERERS, CONFECTIONERS, AND OTHERS. FANCY Show Cards, neatly printed— “ Finest Lemonade and Cordials” —on Sale at the Heraxd Office. SCHOOL Requisites and Artist Mite rials. H. M. JONES, Static ler, Baring Square.



General Merchants. LARGE SHIPMENTS of ' : : : ALL KINDS OF MERCHANDISE, Ex “ Lurlino,” Orari, “Adelaide,” and ft Glenlora.” M ERC HAND I SE. fjpHE undersigned having made extensive alterations, and having just received ex “Lurline,” “ Orari,” “ Adelaide,” and “ Glenora,” A LARGE AND SUPERIOR ASSORTMENT OF ALL KINDS OF MERC II AND.ISE, now bog to intimate to their customers and the public at large, that they are enabled to OFFER THESE GOODS AT UNPRECEDENTEDLY LOW PRICES. They particularly request them to inspect their newly-opened Stock of CROCKERY, HOLLOWWARE, & IRONMONGERY. AGRICULTURAL. THE FARMERS’ attention is invited to the well-assorted Stock of CLOVERS, consisting of Carter’s selected White and Red Clover, Cow Grass, Alsyke, Rap®, Turnip, and Gorse Seeds, and having determined to REDUCE THE PRESENT STOCK, Purchasers may rely upon obtaining a First-class Article at lowest possible figures. BROS. ASHBURTON.



THIS IS THE COLUMN THAT HAS BEEN WATCHED. SHAM SACRIFICE. Sando & Co. BEG to announce that they have OPENED in A. Weston’s late pre mises, Prospect Buildings, with a WELL-ASSORTED STOCK in the following Branches : Grocery, Crockery, Stationery, Perfumery, News Agency, and Tobacconist. SANDO A CO. trust by strict atten tion to business, combined with civility and moderate charges, to ensure a con tinuance of the liberal support that has been accorded during the past two years. LABOR REGISTRY OFFICE. Several female servants open to engage ment. Please note the address — SANDO & CO. PROSPECT BUILDINGS, (Late A. Weston’s). Timber, &c. TIMBER! TIMBER!! 300,000 OF SUPERIOR BUILDING TIMBER. Also, 20,000 SAWN STAKES, Now on Sale at Hayes’ Timber Yards, East Street, Ashburton, at reduce prices. 557 a



Business Notices.: Ashburton steam saw mills ; SASH AND DOOR MANUFACTORY. G. PARKIN, Proprietor, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR Moore Street, Every description of Timber and Budding Materials in Stock and supplied on. must reasonable terms. Plans prepared and Estimates Given on ti e shortest notice. 26 B. C. SMITH, CARRIER, ETC., Moore Street, Asj i burton. 25 m H. BREWER’S Roy; il Mail COACH 1 . leaves Longbeach for Ashburton (via. Waterton, Ashton, Wheatstone, and Tinwald) daily, at 7 a. ha., returning by the same route oh arrival of 3 p.m. train from Christchurch. Parcels and orders punctually attended co. T. H. BREWER, 195 Proprietor. ECOOKSON, Wills Street, runs the , MAIL COACH from Ashburton Railway Station to Green Street, Alford Forest, and Mount Soxnors, every Tuesday, and Friday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at 3 p.m. RS. ScOTT’S IMPERIAL BOARDING HOUSE, Durham Street South, CHRISTCHURCH. Board and Lodging, 20s. Beds and Meals, Is. each. 509 a THE. ASHBURTON HERALD. ANI> Borough and County Advertises. T|HE following are Sale of the “ in Town : AGENTS far the Ashburton Herald’ 5 H. M. Jones. Stationer, East Street, next Friedland er Bros. E. A. Garnett, Perfumer, Hairdresser, Etc., Montgomery’s Buildings. K. Sando, Under the Verandah, East < 'Teet. AAT ANTED KNOWN, that Envelopes V V and Notepaper can /b# • obtained, wholesale or retail, at unusually low rates at the “ Herald ” Office, East-street North. . 642



Business Notices. H. -M.-; ;3f :; 0 ; N es, Baring Square, ’ , LAW & COMMERCIAL STATIONER BOOK AND MUSIC SELLER. Toys, Fancy Goods, Violins, Strings, Concertinas, <frc. ' •" Magazines, English Papers, & Periodical* by each Mail. Bookbinding Executed with Despatch 15- PAPERHANGING WAREHOUSE, TANCRED STREET, ' T Ashburton. J. R. CHAPMAN, PAINTER, PA PERK ANGER, SIGN-WRITER, Etc;/ Z Has much pleasure in stating that, owing to the large increase of Business, he is now Importing from the Manufacturers- - PAPER HANGINGS, WHITE LEAD, LINSEED OIL, WINDOW GLASS, BRUSH WAP £, 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 th* trade executed under peraoli&l auperio tendence. Competent workmen sent- te all parts of the country. ESTIMATES GIVEN. 41 Advertise. If you want (to sell a Farm, to sell a Horse, to rent a Farm, to buy'a Horse, to buy a House, | to rent a House, to obtain Board, to sell Groceries, to sell Furniture, to sell Hardware, to hire a Servant, to borrow Money, If you want \ to sell Dry Goods . to sell a Carriage, to sell Real Estate, to seek a Situation* to obtain a Servant, to engage a Salesman, to sell Millinery Goods, to sell a House pr Section, to find a Strayed Animal, to find any one’s Address, to sell a piece of Furniture, to find an owner for Anything, j to buy a second-haiid Carriage, ; to find anyihingyouhave Lost, If you want fto sell Agticultural Implement* YOU CAN DO SO, MAKING YOUR WANTS KNOW, IN THE ASHBURTON HERALD office : SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, East Street.



HAVE you Lost AnytJ ling I —Tell the finder through the . Herald for a Shilling. If he is honest;' he will bring it to you without a reward, / butiyou can bait a finder of shaky moral' 3 by a tempting offer of remuneration for his trouble. All or a Shilling. ; - ■ ' K-. HAVE you Found J Anything that don't belong to you % and wish to act on the square I—Bring a Shilling to the Herald’s Adveadisvag Clerk. He’ll put your qualms pf.eonr cience it rest, and find the owner a-Shilling-Coliamm.. BIBLES, Pr%« ra> and Church Seraota Hymnals, ifo: ? various churches.— H M JONES, ® ationev. Baring Square Forms phh “For Sale Herald Office. SEWING M sites. B E c. , Baring § .TED —“To Let” and ’’—can be obtained at the vchines and other Requi* . M. JONES, Stationer, quare. ij- 1 A V;