The Ashburton Herald

AND BOROUGH AND COUNTY ADVERTISER

WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE “EVENING ECHO."

VOL. i 1.—382.

ASHBURTON, FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 1879.

Price One Penny.



Auctioneers and Commisssion Agents ME SSRS. BULLOCK & CO. (C. j. EDMISTON, P. A. EDMISTON AND W. H. GUNDRY), : ' AS,HBURTON, General-, Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, Station, Estate, and Commission 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. BULLO C K AN D CO. , ? ALFRED HARRISON, Baring Square, Ashburton, AUCTIONEER, STOCK, ESTATE, & COMMISSION AGENT. -TTTEEKLY SALE DAY, SATURDAY Vy »t twelve o’clock, of Horses, Pigs, Fowls’, Fish, and General Produce ; aho, Furniture and General Goods, Please read full advertisements on the third page. ■ . 213 Manchester Fire ASSURANCE COMPANY. :APXTAL, ;£I,OOO,OOO.—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— PAPEREIANGINGS, 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 auperin tendence. Competent workmen sent to all parts of the country. ESTIMATES GIVEN. 415 j T. S. TUCKER, jpAINTER, OLAZIER, JpAPER . HANGER, AND '■ j GENERAL HOUSE DECORATOR, SIGN AND TICKET WRITER, Moore Street, near Templar Hall. . Estimates given. 244 Builders.



s A UNDER S’ X^ ROTHERS > MILLER S, V* 1, *' • ' /• V; • GRAIN MERCHANTS, AND GENERAL. COMMISSION , ; AGENTS, AS H B U R T ON. Bottler^ ASHBURTON. BOTTLING STORES. , . In connection with the > AiSHB V&jO N BREWE RY, i- .' V " WOOD and CO " j . ! V ;Have,on harjd a Larg: £, tck of |. .. f ; ALE and STOU.IT in Bulk and Bottle. ASHBURTON'BOTTLING: STORES., : i; 7 : ! -MOUNT 1 SOMERS ROAD, . ■;0!' 1r -AsHBUETON. i|o 7Q U I N T ON B R O Si j - B'EG/to inform the inhabitants of Ash burton and surrounding districts that they have ■" ■ ' - ' r.‘ COMMENCED BUSINESS J t "' in the above place, and trust by attention . fo business, to merit a share of patronage. Bottlbrs or thb Best Brands or \le and Stout. 9 , Carriers. | H. : BREWER’S Royal Mail COACH —v‘ leaves Longbeach fer Ashburton j XYiA WJaterton, Ashton, Wheatstone, and • |'Tinwald) daily, at 7, a.m.,. returning bj '. the same, route on arrival of 3 p.m. train j,' (fromChristehiirch. ’ V- !y Parcels hnd' orders punctually attendee .7 to. ■'< ' • '• r >i T. H. BREWER, to. '•u;x[ 'ersarn 195 Proprietor. ,? Hi. COQKSON, Willis Street, runs the MAIL COACH from Ashburton W)\ :; Railway Station to Green Street, Alford Eorest, and Mount Somers, eveiy Tuesday,- and Priday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at 3 p.m. : ! !



A SHBURTON STEAM SAW MILLS SASH AND DOOR MANUFACTORY. G. PARKIN, .r'l-, 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. TINWALD B U I.L D I N G ■ : : • ; and 'UNDERTAKING establish ■;f■ MENT, T. WILLI AMS, ; *£ Proprietor, TT7TSHES to call special attention to r-W the fact that he is still prepared to furnish and conduct F U N E R AL in his well-known Superior Stylo, a 7VERY LOWEST RATES. i Every description of Joinery Work done on the premises. | [' BUILDINGS . ERECTED ANYWHERE. All kinds of Building Materials bn Sale. T. WILLIAMS, . Tinwald. ’ : !.. Educational. M U S I C T U I T lON, ■ .1 , , . | -! . VOCAL AND .INSTRUMENTAL, j f 7 Terms, per Quarter or per Lesson, on appli cation to the Principal. ! ■ SUPERIOR LADIES’ BOARDING AND r 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 ScLool for Boys. ;■ 'lnclusive Terms.' " .- ! - 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. :• ... >7 1



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. 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 Lgggjfjgg, '. TRY HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO.’S.



TH E CHE APE S T HOU S E i 3sr t o w 3sr .



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, - • ■ .. ." ~" ' ,: ;i , , TRY HOOPER, AITKEN, AND CO.’S. For E.P. Tea and Coffee Poj:s, Cruets,. Pickle Frames, Toait Racks, and Cutlery pt every description, ‘ 1 V TRY HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO.’S. For Holloware, Copper Boilers; Stoves, ; Ranges, Grates, Fen r ders and Fireirons, H j; . ; : f : a' : ' j r. , : .. . TRY HOOPER, AITKEN; AND COiS. For Fencing Wire and Staples, Forks, Spades. Shovels, arid Carpenters’ Tools, . ! , • • : • • : ! j TRY HOOPER,. AITKEN RND CO,S. For Boiled and Raw Oil, Lard Oil, White and Red Lead, and '.vr-: 1 '; Putty,-.-. T TRY HOOPER, AITKEN, AND CO.’S. For Locks and Hinges, Brass Fonndry, Files, and Rasps, Plough and Trace Chain, I : ; :'' t r '• : v.''' : r‘ - ■ .■ •. * . \ TRY HOOPER, AITKEN & CO.’S, , VICT OR I A HOU SE, HAV *OCK STREET. ASHBURTON. ;



General Merchants. The Althouse Wind'mill THE ONLY SELF-REGULATING WINDMILL. i'll 1 imm m •MUSH mm msssM3%& —"•/iiaasgsgsssJ wmm mtm mWmMi W/?W i lullißSiH r , BIEDLAHI)EB : BEOS. ASHBURTON. ; . . ■y



Bootmakers.. PUBLIC NOTICE. BO 0T S! BOOTS! T. CHAMBERS WHILE THANKING the public of Ashburton and • surrour ding dis tricts for past favors, begs to infi rn them that he has received, and to arrive . at his place of business, East-street, a ■’ WELL-ASSORTED STOCK : : , : - • ' op : /’•' LADIES’, GENTLEMEN’S, -AND CHIL- BOOTS AND SHOES Of all descriptions. T. C. also calls special attenth 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 Running Shoes. WORKMANSHIP UNSURPASSED. I A PERFECT FIT GUARANTEEDj T. CHAMBERS, PROSPECT BUILDINGS, Next to Montgomery’s, East-street. A.A M. NEALAS, \ ' | . :BOOT =AND SHOEMAKER^ : |, ... AND IMPORTER, '[ I { HAS now on sale a Splendid Assortment , of. BOOTS anijSHOES f<m Winter, which are of the Best Quality, and will be Sold at very reasonable prices.- ■ < - | . i. ..Note the adchess— ' . i ~ M. N.KA.LA j[/ NEXT TO MESSRS. ORR & CO.’S,I EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. ! : > • ■ - .1. A r. I « j ; ■■■"; " Tinsmiths,-.&Ci . I PUBLIC NOTICE. H. v 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. ■. •; Business Notices, BIBLES, Prayers, and Church Services, Hymnals for various- churches.—H. M. JONES, Stationer, Baring Square. "" ‘ ’' ; 473 b



D groWN;' rnHAT Chilblains I can be cured by a few applications of Cambridge’s Chilblain. Liniment, Is. 6d. a bottle. • That Coughs raid Colds speedily di sap-, pear after a few. closes of Cambridge’s Clough Syrup, Is. 6d, and 2s. 6d. a bottle. That Cam’ bridge’s ORANGE - Q‘ CININE TONIC WI?iE is the best -Strer .gthening Medicine 1 mown ; nu merous Testimonials can be seen in its favour; tuine bottles, 4s. Gd.- 1: / v .■ 7 That Farmer’s and Hors- should always have in the hr js j ae a bottle lof CAMBRIDGE’S COL’/C DRINK for Gripe in Horses ; an .d a bottle of his Driffield White Oil. for Sore Shoulders,' Etc. That J. M. Cambridge Extracts Teeth carefully and skilfully for 2s. 6d. That the Public can obtain Medicines after business h.ours or, during the night, when urgently needed, at the Dispensary, Burnett Streoi. - - ‘ *■; • . J. M. CAMBRIDGE, i ► ■ i." i 1 ' ' Medical Hall,- ti.- 1Q42 / .f - s - Ashbhrton.. f. A NT E | CAMBRIDGE’S a Oranee Quinine' TONIC WINE.



t. Saddlers. •' SADDLERY IP SADDLERY! .r-'j J (Late <of Wood Bros.), ' j Ashburton ' ' |' Opposite'Railway.Station and next Cook son’s Livery Stables), TYEGr to inform- the public that they J 3 have purchased the above business, lately carried on .by Wood .Bros., and hope, by strict attention to business, com bined with moderate charges, to, still fur ther. merit a share of public patronage, f Always on hand a Large Assortment,of English' & colonial saddles. COACH, GIG,, and £■;; • BUGGY • - I HAR N E S S . SHAFT, LEADING, AND PLOUGH HARNESS. ‘ j HORS E-C LOTHS j ‘ In every variety, at lowest possible prices, L; DIRECT IMPORTERS. 1049



Cards. ’ - : it o tic e. 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, l East Street, ASHBURTON. 457 BRANSON & PURNELL, ’BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, X ; • EAST STREET, . T. A S I-I BURTON MR. HARRIS, gOLIGITOR AND CONVEYANCER, /' i SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, East Street, < A S H B U R T 0 N . 409 MR. MOUNT FOR T, ARCHITECT, Cathedral Square, Christchurch, and Foots and Son s Offices, East Street, Ashburton. C. E. FOOKS AND SSN, £1 CENSED, SURVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Land Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle., Wakanui Road, near Post-office. ASHBURTON. . Tuned j . c. : H'p TEACHER of Pianofoh~and Harmonium Cox Street, Ashburton. Orders can be left at the Echo Office. I Gasfittfers, &c.'



S. H ARD LET, LICENSED GASEITTER, E r EGS 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-prea sure Boilers. Electric Bells supplied and fitted. Artesian Wells sunk.' Pumps fitted and repaired. 798 PUBLIC NOTICE. TRADESMEN and others whd intend i- using the Ashburton Gas Company’® Gas should; give : their orders at once to have tlieir premises fitted with Gas Fittings, to ensure lio delay when the Gaa is brought into: the town. , V J- c. DOLMAN, •» Li CEN SED 'iG ASFITTE R, Plumber, Locksmith; Whitesmith, Bell- Ixanger, Zinc and -Tin-plate Worker, ; Hot and Cold Water Engineer,- \ TANCRED STREET, •- > ' V ‘ -‘ASHBURTON./? TE/.H . N.B ;! Wells 1 suAk and Pump* fitted ': and repaired ; O. G. Guttering fixed at Cur rent Rates. Elec trie Bells supplied and fitted. ()rdi srs punctually attended to in town and co Entry. 812 Business Notices. TO* MEET A WANT Long felt in Ashburton, S. ( lOLLINS AND SON HA TE opened a shop in Compton’® I&uikliiigs, Moore-street, next to Neate’ tcheonist, for the sale of . NEW & SECOND-HAND FURNITURE Off every' 'description. Curta i&3Me s and Rings, Venetian, Sprii g and Roller Blinds made to order. B highest price given for S !econd-h iand Furniture of all kind*. PAT NTING IN ALL ITS BRANCHES carri .ed oh a; usual in town or country. ,Pap<, changing js, Paints, Oil Colors, 'Var nish es, Wine low-glass, and - every trade reqv. iisito on s., ,ale. Gv ittering, ai id Piping found and fixed. PR. ACI ICAL i ; PAINTERS, PLUMBERS, AND HC ‘USE DECORATORS Moore -street, Ashburton.