THE ASHBURTON HERALD.

Thursday, July io, 1879.



Auction Sales. SATURDAY, 13TH JULY, At 12 o'clock. ALFRED HARRISON has received instructions from the Trustee in the estate of Henry McCutcheon, to sell by public auction, at his Yards on tlie above date, — 1 Dray, nearly new 1 Forge and Bellows 1 Anvil I Road Scraper. 12 o’clock, SATURDAY, 13th JULY, ALFRED HARRISON, 62a Auctioneer. UNDER BILL OF SALE. James Quigley to Saunders Brothers. SATURDAY, JULY 13, At 12 o’clock, ALFRED HARRISON has received in structions to sell by Public Auction at his Yards, on the above date, — K DOUBLE-FURROW PLOUGHS K I i A l-W -AJ. .12 o’clock, SATURDAY, JULY 13. ALFRED HARRISON, 60a Auctioneer. : ; ; ; Y: v ;’ Tenders. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited from competent persons for the compilation of Valu ation Lists for the Road Districts within the County of Ashburton for the Year 1880, in accordance with the provisions of “The Rating Act, 1876,” and “Rating Act Amendment Act, 1878.” Valuation Lists of each Road District to be supplied in duplicate, and to be in the hands of the Clerk.to the Council on or before December 31, 1878. The Valuer to undertake to appear before the Judge of the Assessment Court to defend valuations objected to. Tenderers to deposit amount equivalent to 5 per cent on amount of tender. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Tenders, in sealed envelopes, endorsed “ Tender for Valuation List,” to be sent to the Council’s offices, Ashburton, on or before 10 o’clock on Wednesday, the 6th day of August, 1879. By Order, . v : F. MAIN WARING, Clerk. Ashburton, 10th July, 1879. 85a T E N D E R S. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. BUILDERS desirous of Tendering for the ERECTION of a DWELLING HOUSE in Baring Square, Ashburton, are requested to send in sealed tenders, duly endorsed, and addressed to the Architect, on or before THURSDAY, the 24th instant. The drawings and specifications may be seen at the Architect’s Office, Ashburton, up to Thursday, the 17th, and after that date at the City Council Chambers, Christ church. „ J. STANLEY BRUCE, C.E., 71a Architect. LOWER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. Tenders ARE invited for the following works : No. 1. Drain and Formation on McLellan’s Road, 100 chains. No. 2. Outfall through Gidding’s, 22 chains. No. 3. Cutting on South Terrace Road, by Findlay’s. No. 4. Raking, &c., of Boulders on Islesworthßoad, about 820 chains ' No. 5. Ford, Drain, and Footbridge, at Ashton. Tenders addressed to the Chairman, and accompanied with a deposit equal to 5 per cent, on the value of the work, to be sent in to the Chairman by 3 p.m. on Friday July 25th, at the Willowby School, near Winslow. By order, JAMES WILKIE, 66a Surveyor to the Board. • TENDERS FOR PLOUGHING. TENDERS for Ploughing 700 Acres of Tussock Land will be received till Friday, 14th July. For .particulars, apply to - : DONALD McLEAN, Lagmhor. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 69a mO BE LET BY TENDER, for 14 -L Years, a Capital FARM of 128 Acres, First-class land, with river front age, being Educational Reserve 1123. For further particulars, apply to C. P. Cox, Esq. Tenders to be sent to the undersigned to Ist August. JAMES E. TREVOR, Chairman, Ashburton High School. 46a ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. , mENDERS are invited for the FORM x ATION and SHINGLING of part of the North-East Town Belt, 48 chains, more or less. • Specifications may be seen at the office of Messrs. Fooks and Son, Borough Engineers, Tenders endorsed “ Tender for Forming N.E. Town Belt,” and accompanied by a guarantee deposit of £5, to be sent in to the Borough Council’s office on or before Monday, the 14th inst,, at noon. ; ~!• CHARLES BRADDELL, , . Town Clerk. t Ashburton, 4th July, 1879. j 48a



Auction Sales. Messrs acland, Campbell and Co. have received instructions from the Trustee in the estate of , James Quigley to sell by public auction, at their Iron Store, on SATURDAY. July 12TH, Horses Drays Chaffcutters Horse-Power Quantity of Shaft and Leading Har ness Scoops, <fcc., &c. Sale to commence at 11.30. 64a ACLAND, CAMPBELL & CO., Auctioneers Public Notices. SANDO AND OLSEN’S ASSIGNED ESTATE. DEBTS due to this Estate must be paid to Mr. G. D. Boileau, Ac countant, Saunders’ Buildings, without' delay. S. SAUNDERS)™. B. HALE } irustees - Ashburton, 9th July, 1879. 86a ~ NOTICE. ESTATE OF F. DOHERTY. ALL Accounts due to the above estate must be paid forthwith to Mr. Doherty, or they will be sued for without further notice. By order of the Trustees, D. CARO. 927 W. BROWNE. To Let. TO LET, TWO and Four-roomed COTTAGES. Apply to W. R. BOYLE, 72a Moore Street. For Sale. £2 ss. PER ACRE. Messrs, saunders brothers have had placed in their hands for sale 993 Acres of fair Agricultural Land, within 5 miles of the Dunsandel Railway Station. The property adjoins a railway reserve, aud water can be obtained within twenty feet of the surface. To effect an immediate sale, the proprietor will accept £2 6s. per acre. Full particulars on application to SAUNDERS BROTHERS, 29a Ashburton. TO BE SOLD, CHEAP—Nine f-acre Sections of Magnificent LAND fonting on Allen and Middle Roads, North Town Belt. Apply to R. ELSTON, 1038 South-East Belt. Business Notices.



C. PERCY COX, AND AND ESTATE AGENT AND ’ VALUATOR, ASHBURTON. TO LET OR SELL -680 Acres first-class land (limestone) with good house, large stables, woolshed, sheep-yards, granaries, etc., etc., com plete ; very convenient. 320 Acres reserve, first-class land, part sub-let, sufficient to cover the whole of Government rent, etc., leaving upwards of 200 acres rent free for 2 years. Low price wanted for goodwill of lease, or would be let to a suitable tenant. 2,500 Acres ring-fenced, to be let in one block for grazing, or in blocks to suit purchasers for cropping, with or with out purchasing clause. Town and Suburban Sections sell or let in Ashburton and Hindhope. MONEY TO LEND ON APPROVED FREEHOLD SECURITY Agent for Union Insurance COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. 717 NEW ZEALAND WESLEYAN Published Monthly. JUST ARRIVED, the “ New Zealanc Wesleyan ” for July. Price Gd. Sold at the Herald Office, East Street. WEEKS AND DIXON, Agents. 35a SCHOOL Books, Bags, Etc.— H. M. JONES, Stationer, Etc., Baring Square. 473 a SCHOOL Requisites and Artist Mate rials. H. M. JONES, Stationer Baring Square. 473j>



Booksellers, &e. NEW BUSINESS. J . Y . WARD, BOOKSELLER, COMMERCIAL AND FANCY STATIONER, HAS much pleasure in announcing to the inhabitants of the Borough of Ashbur ton and County, that he COMMENCED BUSINESS ON SATURDAY MARCH i, 1879, in Messrs. Saunders Bros.’ Buildings, EAST STREET, NORTH, With A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF. Professional Stationery, Commmercial Stationery, Household Stationery, Fancy Stationery, & c., &c., &c. LITERATURE— (In Assorted Bindings) COMPRISING ALL THE MOST POPULAR AUTHORS Also, — PRESENTATION BOOKS. SCHOOL REQUISITES IN STOCK. Colonial, English, and Foreign Papers and Magazines supplied to order. WORK-BOXES, WRITING-DESKS, - and OTHER FANCY GOODS, AT REASONABLE PRICES. Hamilton’s Library Books on Deferred Payment. the address— J . Y, WARD, East Street North (Saunders Bros.’ New Buildings), ASHBURTON. 440 Fruiterers, &c.



W. T. D A ; vrsoN ’ GREENGROCER AND FRUITERER, HAS ON SALE Onions, Good Potatoes, Carrots, Parsnips, Turnips, Herbs. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, (Next to Fowler, Grocer) TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. 79* Coal and Firewood. CHEAP TIMBER AT '' . HAYES’ TIMBER YARDS. BALANCE of Timber unsold at the Auction Sale. Also, 200,000 feet to arrive, now lying at the Waimate Sta tion, will be disposed of AT REDUCED PRICES AT HAYES’ TIMBER YARDS, East Street, Ashburton. 1027 Business Notices. JV^EW JNDUSTRT. COFFEE, Pure and Fresh Ground Daily at ORR & CO.’S. 953 Q_EORGE ALL EN , ACCOUNTANT, COLLECTOR, HOUSE, LAND, AND COMMISSION AGENT, Saunders’ New Buildings, Ashburton. CERTIFICATED ACCOUNTANT IN BANKRUPTCY. JUST ARRIVED. T7IINE Cream-Laid ENVELOPES, No. JJ 6 ; extra secure shape, ONLY 9s. 6d. per 1000) 500, 55.; 250, 35., NETT C AS H. ■ ALSO,— BANK NOTE AND LETTER PAPER. WEEKS & DIXON, DIRECT IMPORTERS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL STATIO NERS, ASHBURTON “HERALD” OFFICE. 20a JUST ARRIVED, Albums, Desks, Workboxes, &c. H. M. JONES, Stationer, Baring Square. 473 a ANTED KNOWN—That the cheap” est i.nd neatest CARDS may bp had at ASHBURTON HERALD OFFICE East Street North, i J



i-£t> CO Auction Sales. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 1879. ALFORD FOREST. HORSES, CATTLE, FARMING IM PLEMENTS, Ac. ESSRS. EDMISTON BROS. AND GUNDRY, in conjunction with Messrs. Friedlander and Co., will sell by PUBLIC AUCTION, At the Farm of Mr. W. Fergus, Alford Forest, on | WEDNESDAY, JULY 23RD, 1879, HORSES COLTS AND FILLIES COWS AND CALVES ;9 5 3 2 Waggons, 1 3-Furrow Plough, 1 Single - Furrow Plough, Dray, Tip Cart, Chaffcutter (horse-power), Etc., Etc. Sale at 12 o’clock. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY (Late Bullock & Co.), 84a—607 Auctioneers. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY. AGENTS FOR THE SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE’COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. £1,000,000. CAPITAL ...



Insurances effected at the lowest current rates on all kinds of Buildings, Threshing Machines, Crops Growing and in Stack. J. DRUMMOND McPHERSON, Manager, Christchurch. TO RUNHOLDERS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS. f'jpHE Undersigned have on Sale ■ Fencing Wire No. 6 to 10. Standards and Stakes. .. * : Seeds— White Clover I _ Red Clover Cow Grass Alsike Trefoil Lucerne, &c., &c. ... j * Rye Grass Seed > „• Coal and Firewood Station Stores of Every Description. We are prepared to allow a very liberal discount for cash. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRYV' East Street.



Business Notice. l/ ' -Vi NOTi ce ; ;; . J Messrs. Poyntz & Co., HAVE ONS A L E AND T O L ET, SEVERAL ELIGIBLE FARMS, Improved and Unimproved. also, — HOUSES AND SECTIONS ASHBURTON, TINWALD AND RARAIA. Rents and Debts promptly collected, and General Commission Agency busi- : ness transacted with despatch. Orders taken for Posts and: Rails, Stakes, Firewood, Etc., and supplied at lowest remunerative rates. OFFICE: EAST STREET, ASHBURTON (Opposite Town Hall). 54a Public Notices. IN BANKRUPTCY. ■j^'OTIOE —The “ Ashburton Herald” is a Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors Acts. GO



General Storekeepers. GREAT SALE NOW ON AT T R JJODDEIt & QOMPANY’S, East Street, For One Month Only. SPECIAL REDUCTIONS, in | Winter Drapery,; ~ Cotton Goods, Flannels, Blanket.'?, and : Clothing. t ALL NEW GOODS, & WELL BOUGHT. FOR PARTICULARS, SEE HANDBILLS. Liberal Discount allowed in .each Department; viz. ; ; ~ BOOTS &: SHQES,. f ; [ > - GROCERY & PROVISIONS,' 1 ; : , . IRONMONGERY & FURNISHING, CROCKERY & GLASSWARE. An early visit invited, to compare prices with any Selling-off House in the Province.' A l ' 1 ~i‘> ioi-iqoT : .r-A ---r; FOR CASH ONLY. , , T. R. HODDER & COMPANY, EAST STREET,fASHBURTOK :WCIJTiO' VriNk’ )|® 1 1Q 46



.. Tailors.. ' '•'/ NOTICE OF REMOVAL. .hd S. STOKES, i r ,,, TAILOR AND CLOTH IKK. BEGS to remind his; friends; and the; public t hat he has removed his busi ness to 'hew shop near Baldwin’s Central Hotel, ; Wakanui Road, and would take this - opportunity ofr acknowledging the very liberal support accorded tci him het ' tefore, and solicits a • continuance patronage at ; his . new. ■ shop—Wakanui Road, near Baldwin’s Central Hotel. S. ST6 K E 'S'!" TAILOR AND CLOTHIER. 794 TAILORING, - at V,; ‘ MOST REASONABLE RATES, TO MEET . THE TIMES. ‘W . L E E ' ; • (Formerly Tailor to.G. Fletcher, of Christ- • . . church), BEGS to announce to the Gentlemen of the County of Ashburton that he has commenced the business of;Tailoring and Habit Maker; ini all its branches, and can guarantee a Good Fit and Superior Workmanship in all orders entrusted to him.'! / Gentlemen’s materials supplied made up in the best style, on the shortest notice. Clothes cleaned and repaired, and made to look equal to new. ! /: ALL ORDERS EXECUTED ' AT THE : __ ! LOWEST POSSIBLE RATES FOR - CASH. j • Address—' " : >’»•*" .*C i' ; ■■-W,- L E E, ; T A I L O R , & c., Havelock Street, Ashburton. at Hooper, Aitken & Co.’s. . . . .V. ’’ • 1012



Milliner and Dressmaker. MILLINER VT AND DRESSMAKING. MRS. WILLIAM ADAMS, assisted 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. Mbs Adams devotes special attention to Millinery. ~ . / MOORE STREET,' .... ~ Opposite Mr. Boyle’s Office. 272 Public Notices. * T7IN VELOPES, NOTEPAPER, EN- Vi VELOPES, NOTEPAPER.—The clieapest ever ottered in Ashburton, at the Hebald Office, Wholesale Stationery Depot, Saunders’ Buildings.' ’i 55



Drapery. ixt.U:..: ":i ORR AND CO.’S GLORIOUS NEWS'! GREAT REDUCTIONS IN ALL CLASSES OF DRAPERY i AND FANCY GOODS, ’■ : ’U :> f . , ' {> V ' > AT ?. -fi, ! G. : >£lo,ooo to, be Sold,, at a-Sacrifice. AAjflXfJd. .’fUijic! ; PRICES TO SUIT THEJTIMES. 4 cases of snow flake Wincey at 5 j£d per yard, worth 9d. . • : f ; | 2 cases Flannel, is. 2d. to is. 6d. per yard, slightly soiled, worth is. iod. 7 i : case : Ladies’ l Ulster Cloaks at-iSs. 6d. 1 case Ladies’ Jackets at 12s. 6d. to 255. 1 bale white Blankets at 16s. 6d. to 2 2s. slightly soiled, worth 275. 6d.



SPECIAL BARGAINS IN Calicoes at 3s. 6d. to ss. 6d. per doz. 50 doz. Ladies* Cambric' Handkerchiefs at 4s. 6d. ip 7s._6d. per doz. Ribbons' in all shades at red uced ‘3O doz. Ladies’ Silk'Ties at 6d. and is. each . C r rT : 6 doz. prs. Ladies’ Boots, stained, will given away ss, 9^..r , 20 pieces wool Tartan will be sold at ..i5.,.,6)3. pey.yard . /-/ i 5 doz. Ladies’ Straw, Hats given away at 6d; each ■' c ju 2 doz, .Ladies’ Costumes at half-price. CLOTHING I CLOTHING! We hold an immense stock of Cloth ing—Colonial, Geelong, and Mosgiel' made, in every variety and style of suits. Gent’s Ulster Coats in great variety Boys’ Suits, Boys’ uister Coats Gents’ .Hats, Gents’ - Ties .' T l Men’s Shirts at 2s. 6d. each Waterproof Coats froiii -15 s. 6d. up wards. ; As this is a Genuine Sale and all goods. of; first-class quality we would ask the public to call as early as possible, as a speedy clearance is anticipated/ 1 ;;’’'" A LOT OF FELT CARPETS AT IS- 60. PER YARD. DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT. We have just engaged a first-class dressmaker from London, who will take charge this week. j. k> Good style and perfect fit guaranteed. Dresses and Costumes made to ordkr on the shortest notice.



OKR AND GO., IMPORTERS ;>U ASHBURTON AND RAIvAI,



' y '* 1 Motels. i. V, ■ the QUEEN’S. HOTEL, Corner of Cashel and Manchester Streets, ’ ; CHRISTCHURCH. ■ - ;- A W. R. Tm 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 and convenience.. Water. laid ;on in every room, with excellent bath.. ’ ‘ '* v , . Private Suites of 1 Rooms. ! r Commercial and Sitting Rooms. Liquors of the very best brands! 1 : .v A.:! „• ...TbRMS MODERATE. -V' ‘ r R. SMITH, Proprietor. . Corne of Cashel arid .‘Mari'cheateri Streets, :ii .;;MSTCHURCH 111 __ Boarding Houses: m.i f ' ECHO DINING ROOMS, . EAST. STR EET SOU TH; Next door to Messrs. Sando& Olsen, Ashburton. A, BUPUlSbegs 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 All Hours. Breakfast for early train ; Table d’Hote from'l2 noon to 2 p.m. Tea from sto 8 p.m. A Chef de Cuisine of considerable experi ence has been, specially, engaged for this establishment, and all that the proprietor asks is one trial. , ~.-v , v ■ 554 A DUPUIS, Proprietor. TEMPERANCE BOARDING HOUSE, Moore-street, Ashburton. cj (Late Worner’s. PROPRIETOR..JOHN CANDISH. rpHE above Boarding House is now Open for the accomriabdation of Boarders, Travellers, arid others: ‘ '■ ' Private Rooms for Families. Breakfast... 6 a.m. to-9 a.m. Lmner " ... : '/..•••’ 12 to 2. '".'1 •Tea"-" Board arid Lodging, £1 per week. MEALS & BEDS—ONE SHILLING. ■ -A 300 ; PRELIMINARY NOTICE. SPANISH REST AURA N T ‘ (Late Eagle’s Boarding House), HAVELOCK STREET; Ashburton;; V; l *• Near Town Hall, and: Two Minutes’ walk from , - Railway Station.h-b’N if THIS wellrsifuated and commodious House has just been thoroughly renovated, and is being refurnished and supplied with every comfort.:*:';,- hf . Boarders arid the Travelling Public will find a Good Table, Superior Accommoda tion, and Best Attention, combined with VERY LIBERAL CHARGES. : Meals r •' , Tea or Breakfast, ,Is. ; Dinner,' Is. 6d. ; Beds, Is. and'ls. 6d. ; '; - ; J., CO T, T- onJ; ;: Proprietor. 359 Cabinetmakers. -T. ;A. GATES,!; CABINET-MAKER, UPHOLSTERER, AND PICTURE-FRAME MAKER SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON, Opposite The Railway Station. •'■ ■ • :; * Manufactory, Peter Street. A C HEAPEST HOU S E ' IN CANTERBURY Carpet's, Oilclotli, Bedsteads'/Chaiw Mattrassesi Tables,' etc. All .kinds : of . Furniture, Shop. Fittings, .-Picture Frames, and Household Requisites made to order. ’’ FUNERALS FURNISHED. TINWALD FURNITURE DEPOT. OHARLE S jg RADE R CABINET MAKER, FURNITURE ji!.DEALER, ;&C. f vjf?j •. f ’Venetian and other : Blinds',. Curtain •i ' Poles, Oxford and other Picture ! i *r*c.-Frames made to,:order. : .; ’’' Repairs Executed with. Despatch. Note the Address— ■ , Great BdriTH Road, TtowaijD, mxt to-Mr. Preftejohn’s, Shoe Makei. p; 286 X) Business Notices,, , ~ HAYES’ TIMBER ; YARDS, 1 EAslt . STREET, ASH BUR TO N. ALPHEUS HAYES wishes to inform his customers and the public rallj [ that he has RE-OPENED the above yar< Is with a fresh supply of first-class )< : -'SAWN TIMBER; ail sizes;;;: ! SAWN STAKES & PICKETS ; ... .. BLACK PINE& MIXED FIREWOOD. Ah ;o» that,; having the 1 WaimdterMills now in; full operation, orders ‘for 1 Totara and ißb yck Pine for bridge and, other, purposes cai,': Be supplied.of any dimensions. .45/'LhS i . .W. U,,' C)QLLINS, Manager.