The Ashburton Herald

AND BOROUGH AND COUNTY ADVERTISER

WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE “EVENING ECHO.”



ASHBURTON, WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, ,879.

Price One Penny.



Auctioneers and Commisssion Agents Messrs, bullock & co. (c. J. EDMISTON, P. A. EDMISTON AND W. H. GUNDRY), ASHBUETON, General Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, Station, Estate, and Commission Agents. Sales , of Stock, Farm Implements, &e., •will he held at their Yards, Ashbur ton, and the Tinwald Yards, on - alternate TUESDAYS. : 1 CASH ADVANCES Made on Stock, Produce, &c., consigned for Positive Sale. BU L LOCK AND CO. . ' ALFRED HARRISON, ; Baring Square, Ashburton, AUCTIONEER, STOCK, ESTATE, & COMMISSION AGENT. "YYTEEKLY SALE DAY, SATURDAY W 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 M ANCHESTER FIRE . ASSURANCE COMPANY. apital, A 1 >OOO,OOO. —Lowest Rates, Established 1824. Agent : ALFRED HARRISON, BARING SQUARE, ASHBURTON.



Painters. PAPERHANGING WAREHOUSE, TANCRED STREET, Ashburton. J. R CHAPMAN, PAINTER, PAPERHANGEE, SIGN-WRITER, Etc., Has much pleasure in stating that, owing to the large increase of Business, he is now Importing from the Manufacturers— PAPERHANGINGS, 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, JpAINTER, QLAZIER, jpAPER HANGER, AND GENERAL HOUSE DECORATOR, SIGN AND TICKET WRITER, Moore Street, near Templar Hall. . 244 | Estimates given.



BOTHERS s A UNDER S’ jg MILLERS, GRAIN MERCHANTS, • AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, ASHBURTON.



TEAGUE & SONS. PAINTERS, GLAZIERS, PAPER . HANGERS, AND GENERAL DECORATORS, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON (opposite mail office.) SSTSIGN WRITERS TO THE TRADE. 2C Tinsmiths, &c. LICENSED GASFITTER. J. C. DOLMAN, PLUMBER, 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 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 connecti®n with the ASHBURTON BREWERY, WOOD and CO Have on hand a Larg: L 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 .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 Ale and Stout. 9



Carriers. ~ B. C. SMITH, GENERAL CARRIER, MoOKE St., ASHBURTON. LXPRESS to meet every Train. Par ■*—'' eels delivered promptly, at moderate charges. ' - . 66 G. F. SCOTT, QENERAL carrier Cameron St., Ashburton. Parcels delivered promptly and charges moderate. in attendance to meet every Train. TH. BREWER’S Royal Mail COACH „ leaves Longbeach for ■ Ashburton (via, Waterton, 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, Flo Proprietor. E COOKSON, 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. Milliner and Dressmaker. MILLINERY AND DRESSMAKING. TIyTRS; WILLIAM ADAMS, assisted JLYJL 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. Mas Adams devotes special attention to Millinery. MOORE STREET, Opposite Mr. Boyle’s Office. 272



General Merchants. HOOPER, AITKEN, AND CO. For Calicos, Sheetings, Hollands, Flannels, and Blankets, TRY HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO.’S. • V ' .'*r ■ ' r ‘'- 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 HOUSE X 35T TO W XT .



For Teas, Coffees, Sugars, and all kinds of Groceries, : a ? 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 G&ffee 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 Foundry, Files, and Rasps, Plough and Trace Chain, TRY HOOPER, AITKEN & CO.’S, VICTORIA HOUSE, HAVELOCK 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 ON. 409 MR. MOUNTFORT, ARCHITECT, Cathedral Square, Christchurch, and Fooks and Son s Offices, East Street, Ashburton. C. E. FOOKS AND SON, SURVEYORS 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 Pianofort-’and Harmonium Cox Street, Ash burton. Orders can be left at the Echo Office. G-asfitters, &c. NOTICE. 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



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, and, 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 . ~ NOW OPENING UP Their First Instalment of WINTER DRAPERY, AND MEN’S, YOUTHS’, AND BOYS MADE-UP CLOTHING, First-class value. 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. 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. 417 COAL AND FIREWOOD. OATS AND CHAFF, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES’ F. DOHERTY, T)EGS to remind his Customers and Friends D 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 STVLES ONLY. WASHING MACHINES Just Imported, of the Latest Improvements for Saving Labor, AMERICAN TUBS, all Sizes, Iron & Wood. CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS in Stock. FARMERS’ REQUISITES GARDEN TOOLS, And Seeds of every description* In Stock and to Arrive. F. DOHERTY, GENERAL STOREKEEPER, IMPORTER WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT. Peter Street, Ashburton.



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, Sprir.g and Roller Blinds made to order. Highest price given for Second-hand Furniture of alUdnds. 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, " AND HOUSE DECORATORS Moore-street, Ashburton. 588



Fruiterers, &c. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. W. T. DAVISON, GREENGROCER AND FRUITERER, BEGS to inform his customers and the public that he has ■REMOVED to the Shop lately occupied by Mrs. Morey, next to J. R. Chapman’s, Tancred Street. Fresh vegetables, salads, herbs, etc. Orders Delivered Regularly. W. T. DAVISON, Wholesale and Retail Greengrocer and Fruiterer, Tancred Street, Ashburton. 315 Poulterer, &c. RABBITS! RABBITS!! P . HARPER, FISHMONGER AND POULTERER Near the Ashburton Hotel, East Street, BEGS to inforrp the inhabitants oi Ashburton that he WILL OPEIS in the above line on SATURDAY, May 10, and trusts, by strict attention to busi ness, and supplying but articles of first class quality, hopes to merit a share ol public patronage] OYSTER SALOON. Hot Fried Fish and Stewed Eels from 6 to 11 every night. Board and Lodging for respectable work ing men. 807



Coal and Firewood. NEW BUSINESS. COAL & FIREWOOD MERCHANT F. P. XeBRETON, In commencing business begs respectfully to solicit a share of public support. B'JRNETT Street, near Friendlander’ Grain Store, and..opposite Montgomery’ Buildings. r ': * 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 PICT URE-FR AMF- MAKER SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON, Opposite tee Railway Station. Manufactory, Peter Street. CHEAPEST HOUSE IN CANTERBURY. >, Carpets, Rugs, Oilcloth, Bedsteads, Chairs Mattrasses, Tables, etc. All kinds of Furniture, Shop Fittings, Picture Frames, and Household Requisites made to order. FUNERALS FURNISHED. TINWALD FURNITURE DEPOT. QH ARLES gEADER CABINET MAKER, FURNITURE DEALER, &c. Venetian and other Blinds, Curtain Poles, Oxford and other Picture Fx-ames made to oi’der. Repairs Executed with Despatch. Note the Address— Great South Road, (Next to Mr. Prettejohn’s, Shoe Makei. 286 ff—iiiiiM ii i i mim, i nr ■n ii w—————, Builders. 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 most reasonable terms. Plans prepared and Estimates Given on the shortest notice.



TINWALD BUILDING UNDERTAKING ESTABLISH MENT, T. WILLIAMS, Proprietor, WISHES to call special attention to 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, Tinwald. Business Announcement. EA. GARNETT begs to inform the , Inhabitants of Ashburton and dis trict that, in consequence of Depression in Trade, ALL GOODS will be offered at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES, consisting of Tobacconist, Perfumery, and Fancy Goods! HAIR-CUTTING IN THE LATEST STYLES. E. A. GARNETT, MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS, Ashburton. 739 EORGEA L L EN , ACCOUNTANT, COLLECTOR, Gr HOUSE, LAND, AND COMMISSION AGENT, Saunders’ New Buildings, Ashburton. CERTIFICATED ACCOUNTANT IN BANKRUPTCY,