Tuesday, March iS, 1879.]

THE ASHBURTON HERALD,

Printed and Published by HORACE JOHN Weeks and Charles Dixon, at their Printing Office, East Street, Ashburtrn, Tuesday, March iB, 1879. ,



Ashburton Trade Directory. Architect and Civil Engineer S. W. Brown, East-street B. Mountfort, East-street Auctioneers — Bullock and Co., East-street Alfred Harrison, Baring Square Birristers and Solicitors — Messrs. Branson and Burnell, East-street Mr. Harris, Saunders’ Buildings. Mr. Ireland, Montgomery’s Buildings. Bikers, 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 Restaurant, Havelock street. Builders, Contractors, Etc.— G. Parkin, Steam Saw Mills, Moor-street Thos. Williams, Tinwald G. Compton, Builder, Moore-street. Booksellers and Stationers — PI. 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, 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 E. P. Leßreton, Burnett-street. Confectioner— R. Broom, Havelock-street. Drapers and Clothiers— D. Williamson and Co,, East-street. Aitken and Co., Havelock-street Orr arc Co., East-street J. H. Pass, and Cc>., Old Bank Store, East street Plodder & 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. PI. 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, See. — 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. 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, Gasfitteks, Tinsmiths,' Etc. — J. C. Dolman, Tancred-street Joseph Hyde, Tancred-street Surveyors— C. E. Foots and Son, Triangle, Wakanui Road Tailors— Aitken and Co., Havelock-street Tkntmakers — Sando and Olsen, East-street .Tobacconists— A. Weston, East-street E. A. Garnett, East-street. <SS>”Notices in this Directory, £l per annum. Agencies. THE ASHBURTON HERALD And Borough and County Advertiser (With which is incoiyorated 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 Sando 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 Otlice, as early as possible. Subscription : By post or express, Bs. Gd. per quarter; in advance, 7s. 6d. per quarter ; or 28s. per annum. The Ashburton Herald will contain all the latest telegraphic and other news, grain and produce market reports, and particu lar attention will bo paid to the wants of settlers. All notices referring to the Borough Council, County Council, and the Road Boards, wili'-be found in the Herald. Agencies where The Herald can be obtained : Wakanui School Wakanui Creek.. Seafield iV ■ v ** / _* Charing Cross ... Newland ... McClure ... G. Leadley ... M. Bruce ... T. M. Jongs ... G. S. Brown ... Ed Watkins The Agents will supply printed forms for new subscribers to sign,



Hotels. W I N EM! MR. THOMAS QUILL, of the Com mercial Hotel, begs to inform the inhabitants of Ashburton and district that he can supply them with PORT WINE OF THE FINEST QUALITY!! Suitable for Invalids, As shipped direct by Warre Brothers, of London, one of the oldest houses in the Oporto trade. PORTS!!! Three brands of superior Wine, labelled “ No. 1,” “ Fine Old No. 7,” and “ Finest Old Port No. 6,” in cases of one dozen. SHERRIES!!! Pale Sherry, No 1. Fine Old Golden, No. Fine Amontillado, No. Fine Old Pale, No. 8. Finest Old Dry, No, 9 Finest Old Amontillad MADEIRA!!! Very Fine Old, red seal. Finest East India, white seal. Finest Yery Old, yellow seal. C HAMPAGNE S!!! Heidseick’s Dry Monopole. Louis Roderer’s Carte Blanche. Widow Clicquot’s “ Dry Wine.” Perrier Jouet’s Ist—dry. THOMAS QUILL, Commercial Hotel. ORAM’S SOMERSET COMMERCIAL AND FAMILY HOTEL, ASHBURTON. 11. In I Cases of One Dozen UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF Sir George Grey, K.C.8., Premier of New Zealand. Sir James Ferguson, Bart., late Governor of New Zealand, AND Sir Charles Ducane, late Governor of Tas> mania. 'JpIIIS 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 of 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 “ THE WHEATSHEAF HOTEL,” WHEATSTONE. G. H. WILLCOCKS ~jp>BGS 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 Business Announcement. THE SOUTHERN PROVINCES ALMANAC, DIRECTORY, YEAR BOOK, & DIARY FOR 18 79* Sold bv WEEKS Sc DIXON,



Hotels. THE QUEEN’S HOTEL, Corner of Cashel and Manchester Streets, CHRISTCHURCH. w. r. ITm 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. Corne of Cashel and Manchester Streets, CHRISTCHURCH. 11l



CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, HAVELOCK STREET, Ashburton. well-situated and Commodious Hotel BST I S NOW OPEN, jss Boarders and the Travelling Public will find the l est of Accommodation, combined with Liberal Charges, Strict Civility, and the Best Attention. Refreshments at all hours, and Breakfast for early trains. Breakfast or Tea, i/; Dinner, 1/6. Private Rooms, extra. Breakfast, 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. j 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 Cares, Private Parties, Suppers, Etc. Remember the Address— HAVELOCK STREET, NEAR THE RAILWAY STATION. JOHN BROOM, Proprietor.



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. Boarding Houses. THE PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE AND DINING ROOMS, Wilis 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 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. MEALS— Breakfast or Tea, Is.; Dinner, Is. fid. Board and Lodging, 255., 205., and 17s. SERVANTS REGISTRY OFFICE. No Charge. FRANK BROWNE, Proprietor. TEMPERANCE BOARDING HOUSE, Moore-street, Ashburton. (Late Womer’s.) PROPRIETOR JOHN CANDISH. 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 5 to 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’ walk from 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. fid. ; Beds, Is. and Is. 6d. J, COTTON Proprietor. 359



Boarding Houses. FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATION FOR BOARDERS. WARWICK HOUSE, Cox-ste.eet, Ashburton. S LUCAS 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 Fruiterers, &c. LONDON PIE HOUSE (Opposite Baring Square), Havelock Street, Ashburton. RICHARD MADIGAN, PASTRYCOOK, CONFECTIONER, AND FRUITERER, iEGS 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 10 a.m to 11 p.m. Pastry supplied ior Parties or Soirees on the Shortest Notice. TRADE SUPPLIED. 40 COME AT LAST. NEW FRUIT. FRESH FRUIT. From Geraldine. J. MOOAR & CO., HAYING purchased a Fine Orchard at Geraldine, are now in a position to supply Fresh Fruit and Yegetables every day. PLUMS, per lb., only ... sd. APRICOTS „ ... sd. GREENGAGES, per lb.,ionly 5& HONEY PLUMS „ ■ sd. APPLES, per lb., only 3d. and 4d. POTATOES. : ’ W. BIRTWELL, East Street (next Orr & Co.’s), WHOLESALE & RETAIL FRUITERER, rvn CASES of NEW FRUITS of all / kinds to arrive. IN STOCK ORANGES, 8 for is, COOKING APPLES, 3d. to 4d. per lb. EATING DO., 6d per lb. PEARS, 6d. * „ PLUMS, 6d. „ GREENGAGES, 6d „ SIBERIAN CRABS, 6d. per lb, APRICOTS, 6d. „ PINE APPLES, &c., &c. BEST NEW POTATOES. ' ' CHEAPEST SHOP IN TOWN. 103 7m- 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 per lb. The cheapest house for fruit for jam-making.



COOKING APPLES per lb., 3d. and 44. 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., r 315 Business Notices. rjpHE UNDERSIGNED have for SALE and to arrive : Calcutta Cornsacks, 4bushels; expressly manufactured for shipping Wheat. Woolpacks—Seaming Twine best quality. Fencing Wire, No. 6 to 10. 20 Tons Galvanised Iron, 6 to 9 feet. 400 Casks Cement. 300 Dozen Ploughshares. Etc., Etc., Etc. FRIEDLANDER BROTHERS. LADIES’ AND CHILDREN’S RIMMED JJATS ONE CASE JUST OPENED, From 2s. lid. each MRS. M OE E I Tancred Street, Next Mr. Chapman’s. 226 T



Bootmakers. PUBLIC NOTICE. BOOTS! BOOTS!! T. CHAMBERS WHILE THANKING the public of Ashburton and surroui ding dis tricts for past favors, begs to inf» in them that he has received, and to arrive, at his place (i business, East-street, a WELL-ASSORTED STOCK LADIES’, GENTLEMEN’S, AND CHIL DREN’S BOOTS AND SHOES Of all descriptions. T. C. also calls special attentu i to the Measure Department, and in', ites 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. j! ■ _ HAS just received a New Stock, per ship “ Lutterworth from England, of the best Imported Goodt and Latest Fashions. A LnAGE STOCK of Colonial Goods from the Best Makers, in consequence of Large Consignments, will bt SOLD AT VERY REASONABE PRICES, «3TOur own make, sewn or pegged, of ever] description to order, Repairs attended to. , J. CAMPBELL, BOOT AND SHOE MAKER, i : MOORE STREET, v • BEGS to announce that he has just received a Splendid Assortment of Colonial-made BOOTS AND SHOES of every kind, which he can guarantee to be of the very best quality, and at ! VFRY LOW PRICES. Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Boots and Shoes i made to order on the Shortest Notice and Good quality; also, Strong Boots, Bluchers, Watertights,, &c., all at very low prices. Deception. 210 Engineers and Foundries, UNION IRONWORKS. JgDWARDS AND JMEE, ENGINEERS, MILLWRIGHTS, MACHINISTS, Etc., BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. 316



ANDERSON, CANTERBURY FOUNDRY BEGS to notify that he has been appointed SOLE AGENT for New Zealand for MESSRS AYELING & 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, McCormick, and Osborne; Clayton and Shuttleworth Thresh ing Machines, Elevators, Hay Loaders, Pacific Hay Cutters, Seed Strippers. 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 Hose, Reaper Sections, Plough Fittings, Machine Oils, Field Gates, &c., &c. Estimates and Drawings for any kind of Machinery furnished on application. Agent, Ashburton. 36 Business Notices. THE ASHBURTON HERALD. AND Borough and County Advertiser. nfIHE following are AGENTS for the I Sale of the “Ashburton Herald” in Town : A. Weston, Stationer and Tobacconist, East Street, and Book Stand, Railway Station. H. M. Jones, Stationer, East Street, next Frie dlander Bros. A. 0. Aitken & Co., General Store keepers, Havelock Street. Sando & Olsen, Storekeepers, East Street. JOHN



Business Notices. B L I G H’S CANTERBURY RESTAURANT, Papanui Road, near Post Office, Christchurch. MEALS AT ALL HOURS OF 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 AX LOWEST PRICES. FRIEDLANDER BROTHERS] CHERTSEY. A. R. MARKHAM (Next Montgomery’s, Chertsey), GENERAL STOREKEEPER, HAVING 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 ASHBURTON HERALD. 423 SPECIAL NOTICE. WE ARE NOW LANDING— Exp.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 MONTGOMERY & CO. (Limited) CHRISTCHURCH, And EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. CHEAP TOYS. HEAP Q-OODS Of every description, at MRS. MORE Y’S, Tancred-strcet, Ashburton. 233 Medicinal. STEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDERS FOR CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. CAUTI"N 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 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:— ist—ln every case the 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. 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 are invaluable in all conn plaints incidental to Females. THE OINTMENT is the only reliabl* remedy for .Bad Leg?, Old Wounds, Sores, and Ulcers. For Bronohitie, Diphtheria, Coughs, Colds, Gout, Rheumatism, and all Skin Diseases it has no equal. Sold by the Proprietor, Thostao Hollo wav, 533, Oxford Street, London, and by all Medicine Vendors throughout the World* GRATEFUL—COMFORTIF G. BREAKFAST COCOA. “By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application oi 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 arcund us, ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape-many a fata shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure bicod and a properly nourished frame.” —The Chit Service Gazette. SOLD ONLY IN PACKETS LABELLED JAMES EPPS AND CO. Homcepathic Chemists, London.



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, he is now Importing from the Manufacturers— PAPER HANGINGS, WHITE LEAD, LINSEED OIL, WINDOW GLASS, BRUSHWARE, 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 the trade executed under personal superin tendence. Competent workmen sent to all parts of the country. ESTIMATES GIVEN. 415 T. S. TUCKER, J)AINTER, QJLAZIER, J)APER HANGER, AND GENERAL HOUSE DECORATOR,- SIGN AND TICKET WRIT HR, Moore Street, near Templar HalL 244 Estimates given. TEAGUE & SONS, ; , ; , ; PAINTERS, GLAZIERS, PAPER HANGERS, AND GENERAL DECORATORS, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON (OPPOSITE MAIL OEPICE.) jesr SIGN WRITERS TO THE TRADE. 2C Tinsmiths, &c. LICENSED GASFITTER. Jr C. DOLMAN, PLUMBER, LOC KS MIT H, 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 and 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 connection with the . ASHBURTON BREWERY, WOOD and CO Have on hand a Largi £ cck of ALE and STOUT, in Bulk and Bottle. ASHBURTON BOTTLING STORES. MOUNT SOMERS ROAD, Ashburton. QUINTON BROS. BEG to inform the inhabitants of Ash burton and surrounding districts that ihey have COMMENCED BUSINESS in the above place, and trust by attention to business, to merit a share of patronage. Bottlers oe the Best Brands of Vle and Stout. 9 Business Notices. HAYES’ TIMBER YARDS, AST STREET, ASHBURTON. A LPHEUS HAYES wishes to inform f\ his customers and the public gene rally that he has RE-OPENED the above yards with a fresh supply of first-class SAWN TIMBER, all sizes ; SAWN STAKES & PICKETS ; BLACK PINE & MIXED FIREWOOD. Also, that, having the Waimate Mills now in full operation, orders for Totara and Black Pine for bridge and other purposes can be supplied of any dimensions. 453 W. H. COLLINS, Manager.