Monday, May 5, 1879.]

THE ASHBURTON HERALD.

Printed and Published by Horace John Weeks and Charles Dixon, at thei Printing Office, East Street, Ashburton Monday, May 5, 1 $79.



AsKi'mrton Trc.de Directory. liitkct and Civil Engineer-—. IW. Brown, East-street 1 Mount fort, East-street IiTONEERS — lockanrl .Co., East-street Harrison, Baring Square ..usters and Solicitors — lessvs. Branson and Purnell, East-street |r. Harris, .Saunders’ Buildings. |r. Ireland, Montgomery’s Buildings. ars, Confectioners, Etc.— io.~. Taylor, East-street • N> - ank of New Zealand, East-street fnion Bank of Australia, East-street jing House Keepers— lin Cnndish, Moorc-st. Lucas, Cox-street I. G. Aristee, East-street rrince Albert Boarding-house, Wills-st. I. Cotton, Spanish Restaurant, Havelock street. _jers, Contractors, Etc. — . Parkin, Steam Saw Mills, Moor-street os. Williams, Timvald Compton, Builder, Moore-street. KSF.LLERS AND STATIONERS — L l. M. Jones, Baring Square. Weeks and Dixon, East-street North (next to Quill’s Hotel.) .... MAKERS — T, Chambers, Prospect Buildings, East-st. M. Nealas,' East-street J. Campbell, Moore-street. 'ewers and Bottlers — ’Wood and Co., Cameron-street Quinton .Bros., Mount Somers Road IN ETMAKERS — C. Brader, Tinival d JIINETMAKEES AND UNDERTAKERS — T. A. . Gates, Peter?street, near Quill’s i Thomas Williams, r l imvald ARRIERS—. ..." . Thomas Bradford, Forest Road G. F. Scott, Cameron-street • B. C. Smith, Moore-street iiemists and Druggists— T. M. Cambridge, -Montgomery’s Buildings Charles Neate, Moore Street. dal and Firewood Merchants — F. Doherty, Peter-street , A. Hayes, Firewood and Timber, near RdiL way Station F» P. Lcßreton, Bumett-street. lON RECTIONER — • -f It.' Broom, I-lavelock-street. IRAl'teitk AN D CLOTHIEftS-W^. ! ... VBy 10. Williamson and Co", East-street,"J ’ Aitkeri afid Co., Hayelock-street ■/. . On- and Co., East-street J. 11. Pass, and. Co., Old Bank Stdre, East street’ y ’ Header & Co,, -Siitmhgjg’ Buildings. Furnuturl .Warekoonis—, ~ A, Spillard. Tancred Street Collins .arid Son, Moore Street 1 Grocers, Gei Ait ken and . O nJwid' Co,f,-Uiaivt-svicc<. f t ■ -S-Vf <*■ ,r.-«, and Co., ’Eiisf-streett';\i Fricdlatider Bros,;.East-street : Tv’■VgXy Sando and - ; -F. Doherty; Peter-street ’ ’ > I fodder and Co., Saunders’ Buildings. Dt Wiiliamsori and Co., ’East-stedet.’: ',-(p - ; V, r 7T. DavisbrV, Mo'c.rel-street J. Mooar & Co., East-street W —it. Afadigan, Havelock Street. ' : *3 U Shearman’s Somerset ;- ( . nlra l Temperance Hotel, Havelock Street Vd'lcocks’ Wheatsheaf Hotel, Wheatstone r'»J T wrcKenzie, .Ashburton Plotel, East Street. Ironmongers— .-A-- »: y Off and Co., East-street Aitken and Co., Havelock-street.m u : Plodder and Co., Saunders’.Buildings. IMilliner and Dressmaker— I'.lrs, Adams, Cox-street Painter, Ac.— ; . T. R. Chapman, Tancred-street Teague and Sons, Bumett-street T. S. Tucker, Moore-street. Printers and Publishers— Weeks and Dixon, East-street Plumbers, Gasfitters, Tinsmiths, Etc.— J. C, Dolman, Tancred-street Joseph Hyde, Tancred-street Surveyors— C. E. I'ooks and Son, Triangle, Wakanui Road Tailors— Aitken and Co., Havelock-street . Tentmakers— Sando and Olsen, East-street fiSTNoticcs in this Directory, per annum. Agencies. i. .TEDS’::ASHBURTON HERALD . And Borough And County Advertiser (With which is incorporated the Evening Echo.) ASHBURTON, WAKANUI, AND SEA, FIELD. MAIL EXPRESS. •’ SUBSCRIBERS to The Ashburton ■£3 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 Exi day. /, New Subscribers will please forward tbeil- trrrj TrP or OUT Of;ice, as early as possible. MSubscnpi'icsn : By post or express, Ss. tku -per quarter; in advance, 7s. 6d. per qua';'ter ;or 28s. per annum. i The Ashburton - Herald will contain all the 'latest telegraphic and other news, grain juul .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 . Hoad Beards, will he found in the Herald. , Agencies where The Herald can be obtained Wakanui School "Wakanui Creek.. Sea field.:. < ... ... —McClure ... G. Leadley ... M. Bruce ~ A. ... ... T. M. Jones dialing Cross ... ... G. S. Brown "f-vcNewland., ... ... Ed. Watkins The Agents will supply printed forms for new subscribers to sign. :/A RUBBER STAMPS. T-HESE 'Useful STAMPS, with Ink and Pads; arc How being Manufactured at ! the [JERALD OFFICE, East Street North, mu supplied any shape or size from 7S. 66.]



Hotels. ORAM’S SOMERSET COMMERCIAL AND FAMILY HOTEL, ASHBURTON. UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF Sir George Grey, K.C.8., Premier of New Zealand. Sir James Ferguson, Bart., late Governor ot New Zealand, AND Sir Charles Ducane, late Governor of Tas mania. centrally-situated Hotel is pronounced to be one of the finest in the Southern Hemi sphere. The cuisne is under the supervision o: 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 ,il.. DISTRICT) • <j:>- 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" mating it second to none in the Ashburton'tbr comfort and convenience. SUITES OF PRIVATE ROOMS FOR - * FAMILIES. • A " TfoTU; LIQUORS OF THE BEST QUALITY 1 ONLY IN STOCK. ft The Proprietors trust, by strict atten tion to business, combined with i\ A MODERATE CHARGES, to meet; with .a< fair., share of public ■ ... - "• .'j patronage'."-'-.;-:•• : !t MUTCH & McKENZIE, ■ f ■ a - ..... ' • -ViiU ■} Proprietors. 4?7 JOSEPH' Be"s ter inform his' friends and the —--.that jie will Open "'V ; THE CENTR AX HOTEL, AT THE JUNCTION, WILLS STREET AND WAKANUI ROAD, ASHBURTON, ON THURSDAY, MARCH 20TH, 1879. THIS commodious hotel is situated within three minutes’ walk of the Railway Station. Table d’Hote daily at 6 p. m. Luncheon on the table from 12 to 2 p.m. The Jug and Bottle Department will be made a special feature, single bottles and small quantities being supplied at the lowest remunerative rates. Only the best quality of Wines, Beers, and Spirits procurable will be kept. J. BALDWIN, 540 Proprietor. “ THE WHEATSHEAF HOTEL,”. WHEATSTONE. G. H. WILLCOCKS >EGS to announce that he has jus COMPLETED THE ABOYE HOTEL,; which is NOW OPEN to the Public. EVERY COMFORT & ATTENTION i Will he found for TRAVELLERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. LIQUORS OF THE BEST QUALITY. CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, HAVELOCK STREET, Ashburton. / "|~'IIIS well-situated and Commodious Hotel m- IS NOW OPEN. _rsar Boarders and the Travelling Public will find the Lest of Accommodation, combined wixh Liberal Charges, Strict Civility, and the Best Attention. Relrrsbments at all hours, and Breakfast for early trains. ; Breakfast or Tea, 1/; Dinner, 1/6. Private Rooms, extra. Breakfast, 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. ; Dinner, 12 noon to 2 p.m. ; Tea, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Proprietors are now prepared to receive Orders ior Wedding Breakfasts, Wedding Caies, Private Parties, Suppers, Etc. Remember the Address — HAVELOCK STREET, NEAR THE RAILWAY STATION. : JOHN BROOM, Proprietor.



Hotels. ANSTEE’S PRIVATE HOTEL AND BOARDING HOUSE. TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON, j 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. Gd. ; Board and Lodging, 20s. to 225. Gd. per week. Private rooms and Baths, extra. THE QUEEN’S HOTEL, Corner of Cashel and Manchester Streets, CHRISTCHURCH. W. R. SMITH >EGS 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. Come of Cashel and Manchester Streets, CHRISTCHURCH. 11l



Boarding Houses. FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATION FOR BOARDERS. WARWICK HOUSE, Cox-street, Ashburton. SLUG AS 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 ECHO DINING ROOMS, { EAST STRE ET SOUTH,- ' Next door to Messrs. Sando& Olsen, Ashburton. /k begs to inform the inhabi tants of the County of Ashburton and visitors that he has opened the above. Every attention has been paid to making this establishment all that can be desired. Very Reasonable Charges. Tea and Coffee ALLijETouRS. Breakfast for early train ; Table cl’Hote from 12 noon to 2 p.m.; . Tea from sto 8 p.m.. A Chef he Cuisine of considerable experi ence has been siiecially engaged-for this establishment, and all that the proprietor asks is one trial., . * 554 ' J JV^LA;TDIJPPIS^R^ fCtt,r -5' ! "THE PRINCE'ALBERT BDjjr.dinG HOUSE AND DINING ROOMS, Wills Street, Near Railway Station, (Late Clark’s). Is now open for the convenience of Boar ders, Commercial Travellers, and • ; ' tliePublic. THFi House is eitireiy new, and beauti fully fitted ue with All Comforts. Every attention will he paid to patrons. FIRST-CLaSS TABLE, as t d ; >1 } TERMS I I B E R A L. .Families accommodated with privaterooms. Breakfast, 0 a.m. to 9 a.m. ; Dinner, 12 (noon) to 2 p.m.; Tea, 5.30 to 7 p.m. MEA L S Breakfast or Tea, Is. ; Dinner, Is. 6d. 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 CANDISII. above Boarding House is now Open for the accommodation of Boarders, Travellers, and others. Private Rooms for Families. Breakfast - G 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 lias just been thoroughly renovated, aui i s being refurnished and supplied with comfort. Boarders and theTravelling Public will find a Good Table, Superior Accommoda tion, and Best Attention,’-combined with VERY LIBERAL CHARGES. • ' Meals : ’ 'V ;Tea oi£ BreaJfastj; Is. y 'Dinner, Is. Cd. • Belsj ls. and Is. 6d. J COTTO N, ’ : Proprietor. 359



General Stores. NEW GOODS', FRESH STOCK, JHST OPENED. SPLENDID ASSORTMENT. San do & Olsen, GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, East Street, Ashburton. CLEARING SALE OF IRONMONGERY, PLATED GOODS, FANCY GOODS, STATIONERY. FELT CARPETING, . COCOANUT MATTING, CHINA MATTING, Ftc., Etc., Etg., AT A VERY GREAT REDUCTION, To close part ot the premises, as it is required for MANUFACTURING PURPOSES. FURNISHING IRON MONGERY OF'ALL KINDS. Fenders, Fireirons. Cutlery, Plated Goods. Teapots, Cruet Stands. Butter-Dishes. Tea and Coffee Sets, &c., &c. All goods sold at the very Lowest payable Prices. CARPENTERS’ TOOLS. Hay Forks, Rakes- Spades, Shovels. . Ploughshares, &c. ■ ■■ - THE LARGEST STOCK v ; OF FELT CARPETING IN ASHBURTON. Cocoanut Matting, China Matting, Etc., Etc., Etc.



CROCKERY. ‘ A fine assortment of Crockery of the Latest Patterns. GROCERIES j •; %#• *•; : . ; ' : \ • ■ . ... f of the PUREST ATO BEST KINDS Sold and ,dehveed in Town and Coun try within a ndius of fifteen miles. Machines and Contractors supplied regularly. SAILMAKING. This branch is carricl on on the'premises by Two Practical Hands, and under the manage ment of our MR. ANDO, whose long experience in the Trade's a guarantee of GOODFIT in HORS E- C L 0/1 H S i ■ and FIRST-CLASS WORKMANSHIP IN TENTS, TARPAULINS, RICK CLOTHS, &c., &c., &c. FLAGS OF ALL NATIONS Supplied to Order, aid LET OUT ON HIRE) BAKERY. This is carried on by a First-cliss Trades man. People can rely upon geltiig a . GOOD AND WHOLESOME LOAF, at from sd. to per Quartern. SAW DO <& OLSEN, - : ■ .C, /J. L • EAST STREET,ASHBURTON!



Business Notices, B L I G H’S CANTERBURY RESTAURANT, Papanui Road, near Post Office, Christchurch. MEA L S AT ALL HOURS OF THE DAY. Board and Lodging, 175., 18s., £1 a week. BEDS & MEALS—Is. Each. 452 OHERTSE Y. A. R. MARKHAM (Next Montgomery’s, CJiertsey), GENERAL STOREKEEPER, HAYING taken over the store of Messrs. Orr and Co., and increased the stock, is prepared to supply first-class articles in Grocery, Drapery, Ironmongery. Agent for THE ASHBURTON HERALD. 423 Medicinal. TEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDERS 1 FOR CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION 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- —In 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 Flood, correct all disorders of the liver, Stomach, Kidneys and Bowels, and arc invaluable in all conn plaints incidental to Females. . THE OIHTMEHT is the only reliable remedy for Bad Legs, Old Woifhds, Sores, - .and Ulcersf For Bronchitis, Diphtheria, Coughs, Colds, Gout, Rheumatism, and all Skin Diseases it has no equal. Sold by the Proprietor, Thomas Hollo wav, 533, Oxford Street, London, and by all Medicine Vendors throughout the World- GRATEFUL—COMFORTIF G. pPPS’S 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 tlie 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 blood and a properly nourished frame.” —The Civil Set vice Gazette. - SOLD ONLY IN PACKETS LABELLED JAMES EPPS AND CO . Homoepathic Chemists, London. KEATING’S GOUGH LOZENGES, COUGHS, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, ACCUMULATION OF PHLEGM. Composed of the purest articles. These Lozenges contain no opium nor any deleterious drug, therefore the most delicate can take them with perfect confidence. Their beneficial effect is speedy and certain. This old unfail-, ing family remedy is daily recommended by the most eminent physicians. In use nearly 60 years. * . MEDICAL TESTIMONY. 22, Cold Harbour Lane, London, July 25th, 1877. Sir, —Your Lozenges are excellent, and their beneficial effect most reliable. I strongly recommend them in cases of cough and asthma. You are at liberty to state this as my opinion,' formed from many years’ experience. J. Bringloe, M.R.C.S.L., L.S.A., L.M. Mr. T. Keating, Indian Medical Service. . Dear Sir, —Having tried your Lozenges in India I have much pleasure in testifying to their beneficial effects in cases of Incipient Consumption, Asthma and Bronchial Affec tions. I have prescribed them largely with the best results. W. B. G , Apothecary, H.M.S. Keating’s Cough Lozenges are sold by all Chemists, in tins of various sizes, each having the words “Keating’s Cough .Lozenges” engraven on the Government stamp. 637 KEATING’S WORM TABLETS, A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, both in appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted for children. Sold in tins by all chemists. Proprietor,: THOS. KEATING, London, Export Chemist and Druggist, 637



Printers and Publishers. T H E ASHBURTON HERALD .AND BOROUGH & COUNTY ADVERTISER (With which is incorporated the Evening Echo.)



GENERAL PRINTING OFFICE EAST STREET NORTH, ASHBURTON (Near the Railway Station.) Y | tHE Proprietors beg to intimate that they have imported a first-class “ATLAS” TREADLE Printing Machine, FOR JOB WORK ONLY, CAPABLE OF THROWING OF 2000 IMPRESSIONS AN HOUR, Unrivalled and unequalled in the estima tion of Printers. It is capable of executing the finest work in Colors & Ornamental Printing And the cost of production will, by means of this labor-saving Machinery, be GREATLY REDUCED. BILLHEADS, RECEIPTS, ' NOTE HEADINGS, ENVELOPES, BUSINESS CARDS, ADDRESS LABELS, CIRCULARS, PAMPHLETS, CATALOGUES. EVERY DESCRIPTION OP PRINTING . . .. I r ■ ■ in the . - BEST STYLE, * . and at Prices which cannot fail to' GIVE SATISFACTION. WEEKS AND DIXON, PRINTERS & PUBLISHERS, THE ASHBURTON HERALD OFFICE, East Street North Ashburton. .



Bootmakers. PUBLIC NOTICE. BOOTS! BOOTS!! T. CHAMBERS TYTHILE THANKING the public of VV Ashburton and surrour ding dis tricts for past favors, begs to inhrn them that lac has received, and to arrive,- at his place of business, East-street, a , WELL-ASSORTED STOCK OF LADIES’, GENTLEMEN’S, AND CHIL DREN’S BOOTS AND SHOES Of all descriptions. T. C.’ also calls special attentu 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 Rurmiaag Shoes. WORKMANSHIP UNSURPASSED. A PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. T. CHAMBERS, PROSPECT BUILDINGS, Next to Montgomery’s, East-street.



•V. ■' mm OTICE OF REMOVAL M. NEALAS, BOOT AND SHOEMAKER, Begs to inform his customers and the public that be is about to remove to the shop next door to T. Taylor’s and J. Anderson’s, East-street. In thanking the public for their veiy liberal support, he would take this opportunity to announce an extension of business in all its branches, and a larger stock of First-class Boots and Shoes, to be opened in the new shop for winter. 709 J. CAMPBELL, BOOT AND SHOE MAKER, ' MOORE STREET, 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 made to order on the Shortest Notice and Good quality ; also, Strong Boots, Bluchers, Watertigkts,, &c., all at very low prices. iSTG„No Deception. 210 Engineers and Foundries. JOHN ANDERSON, CANTERBURY FOUNDRY BEGS to notify that he has been appointed SOLE AGENT for New 'Zealand for MESSRS AVELING & 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 S h.p. Agricul tural Locomotive Engine, which can he 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, Millstqnes, 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. GEORGE LADBROOK, (Near the Station, Winslow), HAS in Stock a Good Supply of Gene-. ral Stores, which he cam supply Wholesale and Retail at the lowest current rates. THE ASHBTTPvTON HERALD. AND Borough and County Advertiser. THE following are AGENTS for the Sale of the “ Ashburton Herald” in Town:— "f A. Weston, Stationer and Tobacconist, East Street, and Book Stand, Railway Station. H. M. Jones, Stationer, East Street, next Friedlander Bros. A. O. Aitken & Co., General Store keepers, Havelock Street. Sando & Olsen, Storekeepers, East Street. : id