The Ashburton Herald

AND BOROUGH AND , COUNTjY ADVERTISER WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE “EVENING ECHO”

VOL. 11. 391.

ASHBURTON, TUESDAY, JULY 8, 1879.

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. Sales 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, Basing Square, Ashburton, AUCTIONEER, STOCK, ESTATE, & COMMISSION AGENT. WEEKLY SALE DAY, SATURDAY v 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, £1,000,000.— Lowest Rates. Established 1824. Agent : ALFRED HARRISON, RARING SQUARE, ASHBURTON.



Painters. PAPERHANGING WAREHOUSE, TANCRED STREET, Ashburton. J. R. CHAPMAN, PAINTER, PAPE RPI ANGER, 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, 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. Every 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, QLAZIER, jpAPER HANGER, AND GENERAL HOUSE DECORATOR, SIGN AND TICKET WRITER, Moore Street, near Templar Hall. Estimates given. 244



s AUN DEB S’ JgBOTHERS, T M I 'LL ERS, GRAIN MERCHANTS, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, ASHBURTON.



Builders. A SHBURTON STEAM SAW MILLS SASH AND DOOR MANUFACTORY. G. PARKIN, Proprietor, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Moore Street, Every description of Timber and Building Materials in Stock and supplied on most reasonable terms. Plans prepared and Estimates Given on the shortest notice. TIN WALD BUILDING AND UNDERTAKING ESTABLISH MENT, T. WILLIAMS, Proprietor, “VTTTSHES to call special attention to ■VV the fact that he is still prepared to furnish and conduct FUNERALS in his well-known Superior Style, a VERY LOWEST RATES. Every description of Joinery Work done on the premises. BUILDINGS ERECTED ANYWHERE. All kinds of Building Materials on Sale. T. WILLIAMS, IINWALD. Educational. MUSIC TUI T I O N, VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL. Terms, per Quarter or per Lesson, on appli cation to the Principal. SUPERIOR LADIES’ BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL, Oxford Villa, Burnett St., Ashburton, Conducted by Miss Steane. Private Lessons in French, German, and Latin, twice weekly ; Music, and Drawing in Various Styles. Preparatory School for Boys. Inclusive Terms. Business Announcement. - GEORGE LADBROOK, (Near the Station, Winslow), HAS in Stock a Good Supply of Gene ral Stores, which lie can supply Wholesale and Retail at the lowest current rates.



Bottlers.,_ ASHBURTON BOTTLING STORES. In,connection with the ASH BU R TON BREW ER Y, ! WOOD AND CO. Have.on hand a Larg: Lock 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. ' '-''A; .COMMENCED BUSINESS in tho above place, and trust by attention to business, to merit a share of patronage. Bottrers op thb Best Brands op \le and Stout. 9 Carriers. T : H. BREWERS Royal Mail COACH , leaves Longbeach for Ashburton (vih, Waterton, Ashton, Wheatstone, and Tinwald) daily, at 7 a.m., returning by the saine route on arrival of 3 p.m. train from Christchurch....... 1 Parcels and orders ; punctually attended co. i-it ? 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 3 p.m.



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 PIOOPER, 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 PLS. 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 HOUSE I UST TO "W 3sr . For Teas, Coffees, Sugars, and all kinds of Groceries, TRY HOOPER, AITICEN AND CO.’S. For Toilet Sets, Ewers, and Basins, Vases, Lustres and Lamps, TRY PIOOPER, AITICEN AND CO.’S. For Cups and Saucers, Plates, and all kinds of Earthen ware, TRY HOOPER, AITICEN, AND CO.;S. For E.P. Tea and Coffee Pots, Cruets, Pickle Frames, Toast Racks, and Cutlery ot every description, TRY HOOPER, AITICEN AND CO.’S. For Hollo ware, 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, AITICEN 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, VICTORIA H O US E, HAV GCK STREET, ASHBURTON.



General Merchants. The Alehouse Windmill. THE ONLY SELF-REGULATING WINDMILL. lifllffinlllißSillß JFJEITttJDTjJkJSrJDJEIJEI ashb:ur t o n . :



Bootmakers. PUBLIC NOTICE. BOOTS! BOOTS! T. CHAMBERS WHILE THANKING the public of Ashburton and surrouT ding dis tricts for past favors,, begs to inf, fir them that he has received,.and to. arrive, at his place of business, East-street, a WELL-ASSOBTED STOCK LADIES’, GENTLEMEN’S, AND CHIL DREN’S BOOTS AND SHOES Of all descriptions. T. C. also calls special attentii 1 to the Measure Department, and invites 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 Montgojiery’s,, East-stbeet.! M. : NEALAS, BOOT AND SHOEMAKER, . AND IMPORTER, 'AS now on sale a Splendid Assoi’tm'eht of BOOTS and SHOES fob Winter, which are of the Best Quality,' and will be Sold at very Reasonable prices. . Note the address— M. NEALA* NEXT TO MESSRS. ORR & CO.’S, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Tinsmiths, &c. 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. Business Notices. BIBLES, Prayers, and Church Services, Hymnals for various churches.—ll. M. JONES, Stationer, Baring Square. • W**



Chemists. , ANT ED l UiTJ'y mm m m NO W N I CAMBRIDGE’S 1 ffrj (Sj : . Orange Quinine , I TOHIG WINE. mHAT Chilblains JL can be cured <by a .few applications of Cambridge’s Chilblain Liniment, Is. Gd. a bottle. That ■ Coughs and. Colds speedily disap • pear, after a few doses of Cambridge’s Cough Syrup, Is. Gd. and 2s. Gd. a bottle. That Cambridge's ORANGE - QUININE, TONIC WINE is the best Strengthening Medicine known! ; nu merous Testimonials caii be seen, in its favour ; wine bottles, 4s. Gd. ... ...Q ri.f _.[>,,,.0 ‘ That Farmer’s and Horse-keepers should always have in the house a bottle of !CAMBRIDGE’S COLIC ’ DRINK for Gripe in Horses ; and a bottle of. his Driffield White Oil for Sore Shoulders, EtC. | ... , I ... . , . ThatOVlVE.. 'Cambridge Extracts Teeth Carefully arid skilfully for 2s. Gd. •-" That the Public can obtain Medicines after business hours or during the.night,; when urgently needed, at the Disfensary, ißurnett Street. ~ r . !. i I J. : M. cambrid'ge,'. : \ Medical Hall, Ashburton. A 1042 Saddlers. SADDLERY !. - SADDLERY !, J . T A I T & Go ; ; (Late of Wood 8r05.),.. Ashburton Opposite Railway Station and next ,G pfife : ' , son’s. Livery Stables), '. .; V BEG- to inform the public than : they have : purchased the above bVusmess, lately- earned on by Wood B /ogi., and hope, by strict attention to bus’jieas, com bined with moderate charges, to still fur ther merit a share of public 'patronage. Always ;on hand a Large. Assortment of. ENGLISH & COLONIAL SADDLES. COACH, .//j, V/ ' GIG, and A • - j EUGGY .; ' ; I : . h arnes s. SHAFT), LEADING, AND PLOUGH • HARNESS. HORSE-CLOT II S In eveiy variety, at lowest possible prices, ■ DIRECT IMPORTERS. 1049



Cards, NOTICE. ,R. IRELAND, having dissolved g partnership with Mr. J. E. H, Harris, is now carrying on business on his own account as A- " BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, ; MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS, ■ East Street, ;;; ; A'sHburtok [‘4S7 ■ BRANSON & PURNELL, BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, EAST STREET, <r : ' A'S H'B -U -R'-T'O-N* '-' - " , : MR.:IIA RRI S , . gpLiCITOR AND CONVEYANCER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, East Street, . - A S II B U R T O N .109 ■■M R. MO U N T,F OR T, :: j ■ - f ARCHITECT, .Cathedral Sjuare, Christchurch, . and Fooks and Son s.Offices, East Street, Ashburton. C. E. FOOKS AND SON, {/ £rJ CENSeD ; / S URVEYORS- AND LAND BROKERS f Under the Lana Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, -h : _ * Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office ASHBURTON. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Tuned anl Repairet. .... ! J. C. HUGHES, TEACHER of PianoforT’and Harmonium Cox Street, Ashburton. Orders can be left at the Echo Office. Gasfitters, &c. :,>■> NOT I C E. Shave just - received A LARGE STOCK ° ( GAS: iFITTIN G S,. . l Comprising . PENDANTS,: . ... . vu j ; BRACKETS, and !: " - < iVi -" A- - r: ... | , CHANDELIERS,. j OF ALL PATTERNS, * And solicit an Early Inspection. S. HARDLEY, <-• LICENSED GASFITTER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 32a PUBLIC NOTICE. 'Hr TRADESMEN and others who intend ;_L ; using the Ashburton Gas Company's Gasi should give their orders at once, have their premises fitted with Gas Fit! tings, to ensure no' delay when.-the Gas is b.:rouglit Into, the, town,. ~ j., .. f ;' ;■ j j.<sca dolman, o LICENSED GASFITTER, Pip limber, Locksmith, Whitesmith, Bell hanger, Zinc, and Tin-plate Worker, •‘j * | Hot and Cold Water Engineer, TANGRED . STREET,,! H ! , ASHBURTON. ... - ; N. B. Wells .sunk; and Pumps f itted and repaired ;>O, G. Guttering fixed it;Current Hates., . .... Y . , . , . . Electric Hells supplied and fitted.* ; Orders punctually attended .to, in town hfid counti y.' Business Notices. |T O MEET A WANT ;. ; 'Long Felt-in Ashburton, Si C OLLINS AND SON A\ r E opened a shop in Compton s ift 3 luildings, Moore-street, next to IVdate’s. , chemist, for the sale of NEW -i z SECOND-HAND FURNITURE Of every description. Onrtaiil 1 Poles and Rings, Venetian, Sprir .g ; and Roller Blinds made tie* order. j Highest'price given fof Seeom.Lhand Furniture.of all kinds. PAINTMO 3 IN ALL ITS BRANCHES carried em « as usual in town or country. Paperhangm I 8! Paints, Oil Colors, Var nishes, Wiiffli ‘ -i low-glass',. ah’dU every trade requisite* om 3; , de. Guttering,, am d Piping found and fixed i ; _ . &: COL. , "LINS AND SON, ;praciigal p. . ainters. PLUMBERS, , ANDj’rtfO'lh SE DECORATORS • Ufift ,o:..briUD,-,.O t i>La.aAv.i : vv..jr.uilJ Moove ect, Ashburton. ?8S V» HKippis dpi ,b'iu&g