The Ashburton Herald

AND BOROUGH AND COUNTY ADVERTISER

WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE “EVENING ECHO.”

Vol. 11.—378.

ASHBURTON, MONDAY, JUNE 23, 1879.

Price One Penny



Auctioneers and Commisssion Agents H ESSRS. BULLOCK & CO. (C.'J. EDMISTON, P. A. EDMISTON •- AND W. H. GUNDRY), i • > ASHBURTON, General Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, Station, Estate, and Commission Agents. . -j 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. BUL LOCK AND CO. ALFRED HARRISON, Baring Square, Ashburton, AUCTIONEER, STOCK, ESTATE, & - r COMMISSION AGENT. 'EEKLY SALE DAY, SATURDAY , , 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 Fire ASSURANCE COMPANY. . •/, apital, £1,000,000. —Lowest Rates. Established 1824. Agent : : ALFRED HARRISON, BARING SQUARE, ASHBURTON,



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, 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



T. S. TUCKER, HANGER, AND GENERAL HOUSE DECORATOR, SIGN AND TICKET WRITER, Moore Street, near Templar Hall. Estimates given. . J. 244 T>AINTER, LAZIER, r I.x jpAPER TEAGUE & SONS, PAINTERS, GLAZIERS, PAPER HANGERS, AND GENERAL • DECORATORS, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON (opposite mail office. ) as>- SIGN WRITERS TO THE TRADE. ....... ' 2C



gAUNDERS’ -jgROTHERS, ' . M I LEERS, GRAIN MERCHANTS, ' AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, ASHBURTON.



Builders. Ashburton 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, WISHES to call special attention to the fact that he is still prepared to furnish and conduct FUNERALS in his well-known Superior Stylo, a VERY LOWEST RATES. Every description of Joinery Work done on the premises. BUILDINGS ERECTED ANYWHERE. All kinds of Building Materials on Sale. T . WILL lAM S, IINWALD. Business Announcement. GEORGE LADBROOK, (Near the Station, Winslow), HAS in Stock a Good Supply of Gene ral Stores, which he can supply Wholesale and Retail at the lowest current rates.



Bottlers. ASHBURTON BOTTLING STORES. In connection with the ASHBURTON BREWERY, ■ WOOD and CO . Have on hand a Larg: £. cck of ALE and STOUT, in Bulk and Bottle. ASHBURTON BOTTLING STORES. : ' MOUNT SOMERS ROAD, Ashburton. • Q UINTON B R O S. BEG to inform the inhabitants of Ash burton and surrounding districts that they have COMMENCED BUSINESS in the above place, and trust by attention to business, to merit a share of patronage. Bottlers op the Best Brands of. and Stout. 9 ' Carriers.. m H. BREWER’S Royal Mail COACH I . leaves Longbeach fer . Ashburton (vifl Waterton, Ashton, WEeatstone, and Tiiiwald) daily, at 7, a. m., returning by ■ the same route, oh arrival of 8 p.m. train from Christchurch. Parcels and orders punctually attended i CO. ' T. H. BREWER, LOS 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.



General Merchants. HOOPER, AITKEN, AND CO. For Calicos, Sheetings, Hollands, Flannels, and Blankets, TRY HOOPER, 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 II OUSE X XT T O "W XT . •



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 Hollo ware, Copper Boilers, Stoves, Ranges, Grates, Fen ders and Fireirons, TRY PIOOPER, 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, VICTO RI A HOU SE, HAV OGK STREET, ASHBURTON.



Cards. NOTICE. IRELAND, haying dissolved partnership with Mr. J. E. H. Harris, is now carrying on business on his own account as BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, MONTGOMERY’S.-BUILDINGS, j East Street, 1 ASHBURTON. •• 457 BRANSON & PURNELL, BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON MR. HA RR I S , jgOLICITOR AND CONVEYANCER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, East Street, : A S H B U R T 0 N. 409 MR. MOUNTFORT, ARCHITECT, i Cathedral Square, Christchurch, and Foots and Son s Offices, East Street, Ashburton. L C. E. FOOKS AND SON, ICENSED SURVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS ; 1 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 o and Harmonium , Cox Street, Ashburton. Orders can be left at the 'Echo Office.



Gasfitters, &c. N.OTIC E. S + HARDLEY, LICENSED GASFITTER, BEGS to notify that he is now prepared to execute any orders entrusted to him with despatch. ' .;. ~r • 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. A- ■ t ! J. C. DOLMAN, 0/i - j 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 M EET A WANT . Long Felt in Ashburton, S. COLLINS AND SON HAYE 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, PLUMPERS, gAND HOUSE DECORATORS Moore-street, Ashburton, 588



Fruiterers, &c. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. W. T. DAVISON, GREENGROCER AND FRUITERER, T3EGS to inform liis customers and the O 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 ;.V 'Poulterer, &c.. .*.;V i RA B BITS ! RA B BIT S! 1 P . HARPER, FISHMONGER AND POULTERER Near the Ashburton Hotel, East Street, TT)EGS: 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.



General Storekeepers. A USEFUL NOVELTY, Most Favorable OPPORTUNITY TO SAVE MONEY. H £ W o ' w Pn h\ DISCOUNT of SEVEN AND A HALF Per Cent, will be allowed to a CASH CUSTOMERS BY FrIEDLANDER xSROS,, . east' STREET. '■ 828



Educational. MU a I C T U I T lON, VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL. Terms, per Quarter or per Lesson, oh 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.



Bootmakers. PUBLIC '-NOTICE. 80.0 TS ! BOOTS! T. CHAMBERS tots for past favors, begs to InUTtP^T^ 1 . 8 ' thfc he has received, and to. arrive,, at his plae of business, East-street, a •: , WELL-ASSORTED STOCK; LABES’, GENTLEMEN’S, AiS}D\CHIL DREN’S BOOTS AND SHOES Y Of all descriptions. f T.C. also calls special-attenliti. to the Meaure. Department, and invites the geiitemen of Ashburton, to inspect the supeior class of Sewn Boots ‘ and Shoes he i.< now making. ' • ■ '• : - : U Rdihg Boots, Shooting Boots, Walking Boos and Shoes,-Cricketing-Boots and Shots, and Running Shoes. " . . 1 WORKMANSHIP UNSURPASSED. : A PERFECT FI T. : G U ARAN TEE D. : .. . T. CHAMBERS, V;-. PROSPECT BUILDINGS, ) Next to MontgomfAy’s, East-streei. . M. NEALAS, BOOT AND SHOEMAKER, AND IMPORTER, I “AS now on sale a Splendid Assortment of BOOTS and SHOES fot Winter, which are of the Best Quality, and will be Sold at very reasonable prices; . Note the address— . . -i t M. NEALA ' NEXT. TO MESSRS. ORK •& CO.’S, EAST STREET, ASHRIHT ITONJ Cabinetmaker 3. T. A. GA TES, CABINET-MAKER, IT PHOLSTERER, ■TKxx PICTUR E-FR aME MAKER SAUNDERS*-' BUILDINGS, • 1 . ASHP ,URTON, , .'// OpBOStTE tbts Railway Station. ... .. Manufacfr jry, 1 Peter Street. CHE A P ES T HOUS. E IN "CANTERBURY .. Oarpets, Rugs, Oilcloth, Bedsteads, Chain* • Aiattr asses, Tables, etc. All kinds, of Furniture, Shop Fittings, Piet ure J frames, and Household V - ; : I Requisites made; to order. IFU: KEB.ALS'FURNISHED. TINW LAUD FURNITURE DEPOT. 7i H A LE S TV RAD E R OAJ 3INFiT MAKER, FURNITURE DEALER, &c. A /eaetiaa and other Blinds, Curtain Poles, Oxford and other Picture • Fra ones made to order. Repairs '.Executed with Despatch. Nei fce' the Address— ; • > Great South Road, Tinwaui, 'Next to Mr. Prettejohn’s, Shoe Makei. 286 Saddlers. SAL IDLE RY ! SADDLERY ! JT.A X T &>Co. (Lath of Wood .Bros.), A.SHBURTON •> )ppos - it© Railway * Station and next Cook-* son’s Li very Stables), T )E( J to inform the public that they! J have purchas ed the above business,- tely icarried on by Wood Bros., and l )pe, strict attorn tion to.business, coin: nec t with moderate charges, to still fur er ißim-it a shaxe of public patronage. • Oways-on hand a Large Assortment of fGLXSIi & SADDLES. ASH, -■ •’■.* GIG, and ; IBUGGY . HA RNE SS - Sbkiyft, leading, and PLOUGH •HARNESS. 11l *0 R S E-C L O T H S Iln-every variety, at lowest possible prices, . DIRECT IMPORTERS. 104!