The Ashburton Herald

AND BOROUGH AND COUNTY ADVERTISER

WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE “EVENING ECHO.”

VOL. 11.— 373.

ASHBURTON, TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 2879.

Price One Penny.



Auctioneers and Commisssion Agents Messrs, bullock & co. (c. J. EDMISTON, P. A. EDMISTON AND W. H. GUNDRY), ASHBURTON, General Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, Station, Estate, and Commission Agents. Saleß 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, &c., consigned for Positive Sale. BULLOCK AND CO. ALFRED HARRISON, Baking Squake, Ashburton, AUCTIONEER, STOCK, ESTATE, & COMMISSION AGENT. "VTTEEKLY SALE DAY, SATURDAY YV at twelve o’clock, of Horses, Pigs, Fowls, Fish, and General Produce ; also, Furniture and General Goods. Please read full advertisements on the third page. 213 Manchester Fi re ASSURANCE COMPANY. apital, ;£i,ooo,ooo.—Lowest Rates. Established 1824. Agent : ALFRED HARRISON, BARING SQUARE, ASHBURTON. gAUNDERS’ JgROTHERS, MILLERS, GRAIN MERCHANTS, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, ASHBU R T O N.



Painters. PAPERHANGING WAREHOUSE, TANCRED STREET, Ashburton. J. R. CHAPMAN, PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, SIGN-WRITER, Etc., Has much pleasure in stating that, owing to the large increase of Business, ho is now Importing from the Manufacturers— PAPER HANGINGS, WHITE LEAD, LINSEED OIL, WINDOW GLASS, BRUSH WARE, And all the necessaries of the Trade, and is therefore in a position to compete with any house in Canterbury for price and quality. EvSry 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, jpAPER HANGER, AND GENERAL HOUSE DECORATOR, SIGN AND TICKET WRITER, Moore Street, near Templar Hall. Estimates given. 244 TEAGUE & SONS, PAINTERS, GLAZIERS, PAPER HANGERS, AND GENERAL DECORATORS, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON (opposite mail office.) [ JSSr SIGN WRITERS TO THE TRADE. ■ :2C



Tinsmiths, &c. LICENSED GASFITTER. J. C. DOLMAN, (LUMBER, LOCKSMITH, BELL HANGER, ZINC, and TINPLATE WORKER, Tancred Street, ASHBURTON. 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 ana 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. Bottlers. ASHBURTON BOTTLING STORES. In connectian with the ASHBURTON BREWERY, WOOD and CO Have on hand a Larg i i cck of ALE and STOUT, in Bulk and Bottle. ASHBURTON BOTTLING STORES. MOUNT SOMERS ROAD, Ashburton. QUINTON B R O S. 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 Vle and Stout. 9



Carriers. B. C. SMITH, GENERAL CARRIER, Moore St., Ashburton. EXPRESS to meet every Train. Par cels delivered promptly, at moderate charges. 66 G. F. SCOTT, ENERAL CARRIER JT Cameron St., Ashburton. “Parcels delivered promptly and charges moderate. in attendance to meet every Train. T H. BREWER’S Royal Mail COACH , leaves Longbeaeh f»r Ashburton (vi&Waterion, Ashton, Wheatstone, and Tinwald) daily, at 7 a.m., returning by the same route on arrival of 3 p.m; train from Christchurch. Parcels and orders punctually attended to. T. H. BREWER, 195 Proprietor, ECOOKSON, Willis Street, runs the . MAIL COACH from Ashburton Railway Station to Green Street, Alford Forest, and Mount Somers, every Tuesday, and Friday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at 8 p.m. Milliner and Dressmaker. ';; - ; MILLINERS AND DRESSMAKING. MRS. WILLIAM ADAMS, assisted 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 Oilice, 27?



General Merchants. HOOPER, AITKEN, AND CO. For Calicos, Sheetings, Hollands, Flannels, and Blankets, TRY HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO.’S. For Fancy Dress Materials, Satin Cloths, Mantle and Ulster Cloths, TRY HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO.’S. For Ladies’ and Children’s Costumes, Ulsters, Mantles, Milli nery, Ornaments, and Feathers. TRY HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO.’S. For Gloves, Plain and Fancy Hosiery, Fancy Wool, Collarettes, Operettes, Squares, and Cross-overs, TRY HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO.’S. For Men’s and Boys’ Clothing, Hats, Caps, Scarfs, Braces, Merino, Cotton, .and L.W. Half Hose, White and Crimean Shirts, Linen and Paper Collars, TRY HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO.’S. For Ladies’ and Children’s E.S. Boots, Slippers, Goloshes, &c., TRY HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO.’S. For Men’s and Boys’ Watertights, E.S. Boots, Slippers and Leggings, TRY HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO.’S.



THE CHEAPEST HO US E I 3sT T O "W IsT . For Teas, Coffees, Sugars, and all kinds of Groceries, TRY HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO.’S. For Toilet Sets, Ewers, and Basins, Vases, Lustres and Lamps, TRY HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO.’S. For Cups and Saucers, Plates, Dishes, and all kinds of Earthen ware, TRY'HOOPER, AITKEN, AND CO.’S. For E.P. Tea and Coffee Pots, Cruets, Pickle Frames, Toast Racks, and Cutlery ot every description, TRY HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO.’S. For Holloware, Copper Boilers, Stoves, Ranges, Grates, Fen ders and Fireirons, TRY HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO.S. For Fencing Wire and Staples, Forks, Spades. Shovels, and Carpenters’Tools, TRY HOOPER, AITKEN RND CO.S. For Boiled and Raw Oil, Lard Oil, White and Red Lead, and Putty, TRY HOOPER, AITKEN, AND CO.’S. For Locks and Hinges, Brass Fonndry, Files, and Rasps, Plough and Trace Chain, TRY HOOPER, AITKEN & CO.’S, VICT OR I A HOU SE, HAV OCK 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 MR. MOUNTFORT, ARCHITECT, Cathedral Square, Christchurch, ; and Fooks and Son s Offices, East Street, Ashburton. C. E. FOOKS AND SON, CENSED PURVEYORS 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 Pianofortr;and Harmonium ' Cox Street, AsLuurton. Orders can be left at the Echo Office.



General Storekeepers. [Established, 1865.] ASHBURTON STORE, The oldest-established business in .the County. D. WILLIAMSON & CO., GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, BEG to return thanks to their customers and the public generally for past favors, knd, in order to secure a continuance of the same, they are determined to offer special induce ments in every ■ department of their business. They are j NOW OPENING UP ;, . i Their First Instalment of j WINTER DRAPER Y, AND MEN’S, YOUTHS’, AND BOYS MADE-UP CLOTHING, j. First-class value. j 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, j 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, j 417 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 & W/©od. CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS in St, oc k. FARMERS’ "r~EQU GARDEN TOOLo, And Seeds of every description. In Stock and to Arrive. F. DOHERTY, GENERAL STOREKEEPER, IMPORT WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT Peter Street, Ashburton. Fruiterers, &c. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. W. T. DAVISON, GREENGROCER AND FRUITERER TYEGS to inform his customers and th< public that he has to the Shop lately occupied by Mrs. Morey, next to J. R. Chapman’s, Tancrec Street. Fresh vegetables, salads, herbs, ’ etc. j Order Delivered Regularly. W. T. DAVISON, Wholesale and Retail Greengrocei and Fruiterer, Tancred Street, Ashburton. 311 Poulterer, &c. RABBITS! RABBITS!! P. HARPER, FISHMONGER AND POULTERER Near the Ashburton Hotel, East Street, BEGS to inform the inhabitants oi Ashburton that he HAS OPENED in the above line, and trusts, by strict attention to business, and' supplying but articles of first-class quality, hopes to merit a share of public patronage • • OYSTER SALOON. Hot Fried Fish and Stewed Eels from 6 to 11 every night.



Gasfitters, &c. N O T I 0 E. S + HARDLEY, LICENSED GAS FITTER, BEGS to notify that he is now prepared to execute any orders entrusted to him with despatch. Estimates given on the shortest notice. Kitchen Ranges fitted with High-pres sure Boilers. Electric Bells supplied and fitted. Artesian Wells sunk. Pumps fitted and repaired. . 798 PUBLIC NOTICE. ; TRADESMEN and others who intend using the Ashburton Gas Company’s Gas should give their orders at once to have their premises. ! fitted with .Gas Fittings, to ensure no delay when the Gas is brought into the town. J. C. DOLMAN, LICENSED; GASFITTER, Plumber, Locksmith, Whitesmith, Bell hanger, Zinc and Tin-plate Worker, Hot and Cold Water Engineer, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. N.B.—Artesian Wells sunk and Pumps fitted and repaired ; O.G. Guttering fixed at Current Rates. Electric Bells supplied and fitted. Orders punctually attended to in town and country. 812 Business Notices. TO MEET A WANT ' Long Felt in Ashburton, S. COLLINS AND SON HAVE opened a shop in Compton’s Buildings, Moore-street, next to Neate’s, chemist, for-the sale of NEW & SECOND-HAND FURNITURE Of every description. Curtain Poles and Rings., Venetian, Spring and Roller Blinds made to order. Highest price given for Second-hand Furniture of all kinds. PAINTING IN ALL ITS BRANCHES carried on as usual in town or country. Paperhangings, Paints, Oil Colors, Var nishes, Window-glass, and every trade requisite on sale. Guttering, and Piping found and fixed. S. COLLINS AND SON, PRACTICAL PAINTERS, PLUMBERS, BAND HOUSE DECORATORS Moore-street, Ashburton. 588



Coal and Firewood. NEW BUSINESS. COAL & FIREWOOD MERCHANt| F. P. LeBRETON, T In commencing business begs respectfully to I solicit a share of public support. ■ Burnett Street, near Friendlander’ Grain Store, and opposite Montgomery* Buildings. Coal and Firewood supplied in any quantity to suit customers, and delivered to all parts of the district on the shortest notice. „ Cabinetmakers. T. A. GATES, CABINET-MAKER, UPHOLSTERER, AND PI CT U R E-F RA M E : MAKEIL SAUNDERS’ BUILDIIfGS, ASHBURTON, Opposite the Railway Station. Manufactory; Peter Street. CHEAP ES T HOUS E IN CANTERBURY. Carpets, Rugs, Oilcloth, Bedsteads, Chair* Mattrasses, Tables, etc. All kinds of Furniture, SHop Fittings, Picture Frames, and household. Requisites made to order. FUNER ALS FURJ.^ISHED. TINWALD FURNI7 X 'URE DEPOT. HAR L JE S. Jg R, A DER CABINET MA'jKFjR, FURNITURE . DE/AL’ER, &c., "Venetian an <7 o’fcher Blinds; 1 Curtain Poles, Oxford and other Picture , Fram.es made to order. Repairs Executed with Despatch No te t he Address— GrREA'r Sc;xjxh Road, TiNWaiiD, \Next to Mir.' i Prettejohn’s, Shoe Makei. . 286 Builders. AS'HBUJ tTON STEAM SAW MILLS SASH,AND DOOR J A A W U F A CTORY. G( PARKIN, Proprietor, JBUILDEIR AND CONTRACTOR. Moore Street, Every descr. iption of Timber and Building Materials in Stock and supplied on most reasonable terms. Flans prepared and Estimates Given on the shortest notice. TINWALD B TJ I L DING . - * ; AND UNDERTAKING ESTABLISH MENT, T. TWILL I A M S, Proprietor, HTYT'ISHE § txj call special attention to VV the f; udfc that he is still prepared to furnish and. nsnduct funerals in his well- : known Superior Style, a VERY LOWEST RATES. Every descripi ion of Joinery Work done on . the premises. BUILDINGS ERECTED ANYWHERE. AH kinds of I iuilding Materials on Sale. T. W -.1 LLI AMS, : . . 'tlirsrwALD. Busint iss Aa nounceiaent. 171' A. GAL MiETLbegs to inform the JCi, Inhabi .taaits o; £ Ashburton and dis trict that, in t aonsequ ence of Depression m Trade, ALL GOOD S will be offered at GREATI ,Y REE UCED PRICES, consisting of Tobaccfl mist, Perfumery, and Fancy Good j , . HAIR-CU TTING* INTHE LATEST • STY LES. E. A, G/ iRNETT, . MONT GOMERY. ’S BUILDINGS, Ashbi jrton. 73 E 0R G £ , r A, LLE N , .4;,.c.cpy N ( TANl ~^.C OLLECTOR, HOU SE, 'LAND, . AND COMMISSION ; AGE NT, ( i p jaunders’ New Bu ildings, Ashburton. oertificateeT ACCOUNTANT IN BANK! IUPTCY.