The Ashburton Herald

AND BOROUGH AND COUNTY ADVERTISER

WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE “ EVENING ECHO."

, VOL.. 11. 363.

ASHBURTON, THURSDAY, JUNES , 1879.

Price One Penny.



Auctioneers and. Commisssion Agents M Esisits. BULLOCK & CO. = (C. J. EDMISTON, P. A. EDMISTON : - AND W. H. GUNDRY), ASHBURTON, General Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, i Station, Estate, and Commission ■f;v: 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. BU L L O CITAND CO. ALFRED HARRISON, Baring Square, Ashburton, AUCTIONEER, STOCK, ESTATE, & COMMISSION AGENT. "TYTEEKLY SALE DAY, SATURDAY IYY at twelve o’clock, of Horses, Pigs, -Fowls, Fish, and General Produce ; also, Furniture and General Goods. . Please read full advertisements on the , third'jiage; rt . h v 213 j —■— : Manchester Fire ~ ./‘ASSURANCE COMPANY. /' ;n :APITAt, £1,000,000. —Lowest Rates. hl/iiUTyjl ■ !■ , Established 1824. IIa; , i' 1 Agent : ALFRED HARRISON, >1 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— 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, T>AINTER, /'"'l LAZIER, T)APER- X X \d r HANGER, AND GENERAL HOUSE DECORATOR, SIGN AND TICKET WRITER, Moors Street, near Templar HalL Estimates given. 244



s AU USERS’ B ROTHERS, MILLERS, GRAIN MERCHANTS, u>.\ . : ! - AND ' GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, ASH BURTON. Carriers., B. C. SMITH” GENERAL CARRIER, v;.;. Moors St., Ashburton. , "C'XPRESS to meet every Train. Par / • 'cel* delivered promptly, at moderate ch&gea. ri huy 66 L 'r— 1 '■—_—; - . G- F. SCOTT, CARR I E R 'V-■ 'Cameron St., Ashburton. Parcels delivered promptly and charges 7 ;;jmoderate. , ... . Train. TH. BREWER’S Royal Mail COACH , leaves Longbeach/for Ashburton li, (vi& Waterton, Ashton, "Wheatstone, and f ; ,Tinwald)-daily, at 7 a.m., returning by , the same roiite on arrival of 3 p.m. train , from Christchurch.. ! ' . Parcels and orders punctually attended i; ' r ' 1 -' iu “ v " v - r ' . . J - T. H. BREWER, 195 Proprietor. ECOOKSON, Willis Street, runs the . MAIL COACH from Ashburton t-■ 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. •iMILLINERY 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 • 7 Styles and lowest possible charges. • ' Mrs Adams devotes special attention to ui -.Millinery. „ ’ 1 1 ' 1 : il MOORE STREET, Opposite Mr. Boyle’s Office. 272



TEAGUE & SONS, PAINTERS, GLAZIERS, PAPER HANGERS, AND GENERAL DECORATORS, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON (opposite hah. office.) AST SIGN WRITERS TO THE TRADE. 2C Tinsmiths, &c. LICENSED GASFITTER. J. C. DOLMAN, (LUMBER, 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. neatly executed. Bottlers. . . : ' ASHBURTON BOTTLING STORES. In connection 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. QUIN TON BROS. : BEG to inform the inhabitants of Ash burton and s urrounding 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 Ilb and Stout. 9



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 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. ) • •" * \ s' 1 _ , V ■ : J , , ... ; r . • ■ ; ■•’ • ? ’ , ; ? Fqi* 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* . ~ : . ... •• L .r ' "■*’ . : w ' ! _' v - -l j. For Ladies’ and ChildrenVE.S. Boots, Slippers, Goloshes, &c., TRY HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO.’S. For Men’s and Boys’ Watertights, E.S. Boots, Slippers and Leggings, [ I TRY HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO.’S.



THE CHEAPEST HOUSE I IST T o "W ILsT .



For Tea 3, 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 Earthbn ware, | £ . TRY HOOPER, AITKEN, AND CO.’S. For E.P. Tea and Coffee Pots, Cruets, Pickle Frames, Toast Racks, and Cutlery ol every description, TRY HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO.’S. : ‘ i For Holloware,. Copper Boilers, Stoves, Ranges, Grates, Fen ders and Fireirons, ;•'V' •';."/ j TRY HOOPER, AITKEN and co.s. For Fencing Wire and Staples; ' Forks, Spades. Shovels, land Carpenters’Tools, TRY HOOPER, AITKEN END CO.S. For Boiled and Raw Oil, Lard Oil, White and Red Lead, and Putty, . . . , r , ; : , TRY HOOPER, AITKEN, AND CO.’S. \■ ; Vf” ,• . . . .. j i For Locks and Hinges, Brass Fonndry, Files, and R^sps, . Plough and Trace Chain, TRY HOOPER, AITKEN & CO/S,! VICTORIA H O US E, HAV OGK STREET. ASHBURTON.



NOTICE. MR. 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.. 45^ . ■' f ' BRANSON & PURNELL, BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, ‘‘EAST'STB^ETi. ASHBU RT O N - j MR. HARR IS , SOLICITOR AND CONVEYANCER,j ' SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, Vj; j s . .cEast Street,K \ ASH B U R T O N. 409; i MR. MOUNTFORT, j ARCHITECT, j ■'! -■•fi/;. : ——r ;ir; i j Cathedral Square, Christchurch, and Fooks and Son s Offices, East Street, Ashburton. ) j < ,+ ~ | C. E. FOOKS AND SON, SURVEYORS AND ! LAND BROKERS jj Under the Land Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, . ,r . . • r Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office. • : - ASHBURTON;, MUSICAL.;iNSTRtMi^TS^ ; r J T v7 ‘ ; ;■ f TUNfD ; ; ; ANt REPAIRED, w j 1; J. C.; HUGHES,,, 1 j TEACHER of Pianofort°and Harmonium Cox Street, Ashburton. Orders can be left at the Echo Office.



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 ol their business. They are ,2t mmmpspis? or .Their First Instalment of VL-iJiFO Q'MA ,PS'3MH2GA H T WINTER DR APERY, AND MEN’S, YOUTHS’, AND BOYS MADE-UP CLOTHING, First-class value. r f if. 11 /i ft Li /{j i |Tp groceries; ironmongery/ &! FANCY GOODS. \f s V? if ( vy/ Vliii" Tr/TTi mn s Would./ direct ipegiall atteption to their stock of CHOICE TEAS, all of which have been thoroughly tested before“'being~purchased. WINES, SPIRITS, ENGLISH iiE ‘ '-a; N ©AS;®O Ut] All of the Best Brands. 1 As only the.best goods;procurable .are kept in stock, customers can rely on getting the best value for their money. D.,W. & > ].i> i !Co. will, not be undersold bj? an jr house' in'the-trade: i(Jn 41 7 417 COAL AND FIREWOOD. j OATS AND CHAFF, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES’ F. DOHERTY, j "DEGS to remind his Customers and Friends that he is Selling Every Article in Stock at the LOWEST Possible PRICE for CASIL SPRING' & ! SUMMER ! DRAPERY > AND | Just Arrived, OF; THE STALES > ONLY, i ) >?x WASHING MAQHINES ( { j Just Imported, of the Latest improvements f? r Saving Labor. AMERICAN. TUBS, all Sizes, Iron & Wood. CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS in Stock. ; FAR M E R& K IT LSI T E S GARDEN TOOLS, And Seeds of every description. In Stock and to Arrive. F. DOHERTY, GENERAL STOREKEEPER, IMPORTER ;i "SPIRIT MEifcli&Nf. Peter Street, Ashburton, j Ti>r"i:"•> I.j .iff V.'U'P I Fruiterers, &c. f. r~ \ V-r 11 NOTI6E OF KIeMOVaL • ; W.-T. DAVISON, GREENGROCER AND FRUITERER,’ BEGS: to inform ;hisi customers’and the public that he has j - s a REMOVED to the Shop lately occupied by Mrs; Morey,: next to, J. R. Chapman’s, Tancred A. ii.i I I T/, *i 'ft 'l4 <*•/ I- ■ i Street. ? V f f Fresh-vegetables,. her,bs, etc..?-Orders • Delivered Regularly.' “ I 331 *iw ( > TvV D N, |,' :,,h • 1 Wholesale and Retail Greengrocer and Fruiterer, j Tancred Street, Ashburton. > 315



• ■ HihGasfitters,; &&<!i <ri " NOTI gE. S + HARDLEY, ! LICENSED GAS FITTER, ! BEGS to notify that he is now-prepared' to execute any orders entrusted Ito him with despatch. ■ iOH "’ 1 • i f ; ■ -G, •' ,m,mm . ■j’.iv.l (J .I"! W j 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. /. i ‘ ( " ’ j.,' -' 798 ; ■; 7 PUBLIC NOTICE., j 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 GASFITTEIf, Plumber, Locksmith, Whitesmith, Bell hanger, Zinc and Tin-plate Worker,; • Hot and Cold Water Engineer] I ‘ ' TANCRED •• STREET, ASHBURTON.) j 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 i Business Notices. j 'j J TO M : EET ): A 'WAN|T :1 ‘ Long Felt in/Ashburton, | S.c COLLINS, iAND s|oN HAVE opened a shop in Compton’s Buildings, Moore-street, next to Neate’s, chemist, for the sale of , r r | 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,j PRACTICAL PAINTERS, PLUMBERS, £AND HOUSE DECORATORS Moore-street, Ashburton, 588



Poulterer, &c. RABBITS! RABBITS!! P. HARPER, j a FISHMONGER AND POULTERER I Near the Ashburton Hotel, East Street, BEGS to inform the inhabitants of Ashburton that he WILL OPEN, 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 oi public patronage} j OYSTER SALOON.! t T -. f Hot Fried Fish and Stewed Eels from 6' to 11 every night. j Board and Lodging for respectable work ing men ;j 807



■ ;f Coal, and Firewood. r y T NEW BUSINESS. * 1 COAL & FIREWOOD/MERC WANT : yF. T. LeBRETON, r •' ' . u ‘ * - > ■■■ •• ■ /7.T • in commencing business begs respectfully to solicit a share of public support. I ’,7:i?: H’i Burnett. [Street,;..; pear k Grain Store, and opposite Montgomery’ Buildings; -1 ;•; u - /. Ceal and Firewood supplied in any quantity to suit customers,.-, and delivered to all parts of the district on the shortest notice. J ; I Cfabinetiaakers. 11 •* - .7^* T. A. GATES, CABINET-MAKER, UPHOLSTERERS uidq r . PIC SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, 't Qil r x«a - OpptistTE TEtE RSattwjur StjLHio#. Ji ‘ . ‘ ;’7 C H E APE'S* E IN CANTERBURY. Carpets, Chairs r " " Mattrassesj Tables/ "etc. ° f AH'lands of ; Furniture;- Shop’([Fittings, t IFraines, jand [Household Requisites made to order. FUNERALS FURNISHED.



TINDALL FURNITURE DEPOT. 0 H A RLE S;:LJVR A D; E R , CABINET MAKER, EXJRNITtjRE DEALER, &c.'l T‘ X • V‘"~ f Venetian and other Blinds, Curtain Poles, Oxford and other Picture . .Frames .made to order. Repairs Executed with 'Despatch. .r ; ; i IST ote the;Addres3 ■".* Great South Road, Tinw^xj), 1 (iText to Mr. Prettejohn’s, Shoe Makei. 286



W) Builders. A SHBURTON STEAM SAW MELiis A' SASH AJSTD DOOR - MANUFA C T 6 R Y. v'i' Proprietor, ’’ , t , {BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. L i>,m RJ i j MOORE &STREET, ' { Every description of Timber and-Building Materials ia Stock and supplied bn mtist v ' 7.' 'reasonable terms. 1 H Plans prepaj.ed arid Estimates Given oit the ‘ shortest riotice. ' '-.■!W,ui-0



TINWALD-u a B Iv.U : I;L/D fN G AND - ESTABLISH - ; ment, . . Tv: W;I:LjL lAM S, • v t ■ jr Proprietor, .. , , TTT2£SHES to call special attention io •Vy the fact that he is still prepared to f urxiislti and conduct io :eoi om’ii f •>’?: ylyw. U;n e sal s in his f well-known Superior Stylo, a VERY LOWEST RATES. Every description of Joinery done ; .on the premises, « fg BUILDINGS ERECTED 'ANYWHERE. All kinds of Building Materials on Sale. TV W 11. LIAMS, Business: Announcement. r r Ai begs to inform the Tnhabita jits of Ashburton and dis ;rict that, in cr msequence of Depression in Frad e, ALL GOODS will be offered at G rREATLTZ REDUCED PRICES, cons:' isting of T , Tobacconist, Perfumery, and Fan< :y Goods! , H AIR-CUrrTING INTHDLATEST , -STYLES. E. _ A,_ GARNETT, MONTG OMERY’S BUILDINGS, ; ' . ( n ' Ashburton. ' 739 /I IO EGE ALLEN, f ur AC CO UNTANT, COLLECTOR, SOUSE, LAND, AND COMMISSION ' ' n,J Ul u won if Saunder s’ New Ashburton. omm ICATED ACCOUNTANT IN BANKRUPTCY. ■“ •• 46: