The Ashburton Herald

AND BOROUGH AND COUNTY ADVERTISER

WITH WHICH 1$ INCORPORATED THE “EVENING ECHO.”

VOL. 11. 32 7

ASHBURTON, TUESDAY, APRIL 22, .879.

Price One Penny.



Auctioneers and Commisssion Agents TIyfESSRS. BULLOCK & CO. IVI (Cl J. EDMISTON, P. A. EDMISTON AND W. H. GUNDRY), ASHBURTON, General Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, Station, Estate, and Commission Agents. Sales of Stock, Farm Implements, &c. r 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. BULLOCK AN D CO. ALFRED HARRISON, Baring Square, Ashburton, AUCTIONEER, STOCK, ESTATE,. & COMMISSION AGENT. "TTTEEKLY SALE DAY, SATURDAY VV 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 M ANCHESTER FI R E ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital, ;£i,000,000. —Lowest Rates. Established 1824. Agent: ALFRED HARRISON, BARING SQUARE, ASHBURTON.



TO FARMERS. WANTED TO PURCHASE-WHEAT IN ANY QUANTITY, AT HIGHEST CASH PRICES. A L S 0— 10,000 BUSHELS FEED OATS. 3,000 „ SECONDS WHEAT SAUNDERS BROS. Carriers. EXPRESS CARRIER. THOMAS BRADFORD, HAVING aFIRST-CLASS EXPRESS, is prepared to Remove Goods, or any other orders entrusted to him, with CARE AND DESPATCH. Orders left at the Somerset Hotel, or Alford Forest Road, will receive prompt attention. 265 B. C. SMITH, GENERAL CARRIER, Moore St., Ashburton. EXPRESS to meet every Train. Par cels delivered promptly, at moderate charges. 66 G. F. SCOTT, QENERAL CARRIER Cameron St., Ashburton. Parcels delivered promptly and charges moderate. in attendance to meet every ' \ ! Train. TH. BREWER’S Royal Mail COACH . leaves Longbeach ' for Ashburton (via Waterton, Ashton, Wheatstone, and -Tinwald) daily, at 7 a.m., returning by the same route on. arrival of 3 p.m. train from Christehurch. Parcels and orders punctually attended to. . ■ T. H. BREWER, L 95 ■ , ' . Proprietor, ECOOKSON, 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.



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 P T. S. TUCKER, AINTER, QLAZIER, J)APER HANGER, AND GENERAL HOUSE DECORATOR, SIGN AND TICKET WRITER, Moore Street, near Templar Hall. Estimates given. 244



-TEAGUE & SONS, PAINTERS, GLAZIERS, PAPER HANGERS, AND GENERAL DECORATORS, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON (opposite mail office.) **r 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.—Repairs 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. QUINTON 'BROS. BEG to inform the inhabitants of Ash burton and surrounding 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 Ale and Stout. 9



General Merchants.



THE CHEAP!S T H OUSE X XT TO ‘W XT .



Cards. ■N OTIC e: R. IRELAND, having '.dissolved partnership with Mr. J. I E. H. Harris, is now carrying on business on his own account as . o/. • BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS, j East Street, ashburton! 457 BRANSON & PURNELL, 1 ; T/ BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, EAST STREET, ... .. i A SHBU R T ON ■ MR. HARRIS, I SOLICITOR AND CONVEYANCER/ SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, L East Street, /(/M'. ' ; A S H B U R T O N. 409 MR. MOUNTFORT, ARCHITECT, ~ r j Cathedral Square, Christchurch, and Fooks and Son s Offices, East Street, Ashburton. C. E. FOOKS AND SON, CENSED SURVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Land. Transfer Act, j Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office. ASHBURTON. , MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, j Tuned anl Repaired. 1 J. C. HUGHES/J: TEACHER of Pianofon"'and xiamionium Cox Street, Ashburton. <7 \ Orders can be left at the Echo Office. Business Notices'. rpHE UNDERSIGNED are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on Grain for shipment to;/England, qr to the Australian Colonies. FRIEDLAN DER BROTHERS.



THE ; ASHBURTON HERALD,' Published Daily. "/ j Country Edition Town Edition are requested to make known any irregularity in the delivery, whether in Town or Country, which shall be immediately remedied. Country Sub scribers along the Wakanui Road to the school, thence to Seafield, Cambridge, and Newland, are supplied by the mail-cart every Tuesday and Friday. ... 3 p.m. ... 4.30p.m.



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, 'are determined-ho'i offer special induce ments in every department of their business. They are ( N&\y-OPENING UP Their First Instalment of T A JIT ; WINTER DRAPERY, ‘ AND J> RIEN i Sr ; YbIJTHS , pANII : B 6y S’ MADE-UP CLOTHING, First-class value. groceries/ irOnmongleßy, I & FANCY GOODS. They would ■ : direct , special attention to their stock of CHOICE TEAS, all of which haves been thoroughly tested before being purchased. J-rud WINES, ..SPIRITS* .ENGLISH j BOTTLED ALE AND STOUT, All of the Best Brands. As only the best goods procurable are kept in stock, customers can rely jon getting the best value for their t mpriey. D. W. & <Cbl will riot be lindersdldi by any house in the trade. 417



•■- ’- i r- .;yU X j . . \ * Vr j OLD ' BANK STORES, EAST STREET ASHBURTON. ] _____ I J. H. Pass and Go., GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, DRAPERS,; j CLOTHIERS,, ■ GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE AND I M T0. .1:..- SPIRIT..MERCHANTS, j ’ Boot and Shoe Importers. ! A Sole Agents for SINGER’S SEWING MACHINES, Winch can be had on | DEFERRED PAYMENTS, j Extras Kept in Stock. Families waited on weekly, when all orders entrusted to their care will: have pEompt attention.



COAL AND FIREWOOD. LUX) OATS AND,< CHAFF, j ' IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES F. DOHERTY, BEGS to remind his Customers and Friends that he is Selling Every Article in Stock at the LOWEST Possible PRICE for CASH. SPRING & SUMMER DRAPERY AND READY-MADE CLOTHING, Just Arrived, OF THE LATEST STALES ONLY. WASHING MACHINES T& Just Imported, of the Latest Improvements for Saving Labor. i j AMERICAN TUBS, all Sizes, Iron & Wood. CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS in Stock. FARMERS’ REQUISITES GARDEN TOOLS, j And Seeds of every description. In Stock and to Arrive. > \ r ,~ r - ' F. DOHERTY, | GENERAL STOREKEEPER, IMPORTER, • ~;*i t WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT. Peter Street, Ashburton.



Coal and Firewood, A ii NEW-'BUSINESS.- Li COAL & FIREWOOD MERCHANT ' • 1 - i r; F.P. LeBRETON, - r In commencing business begs respectfully to solicit a share of public support. Burnett Street, near Friendtander’s Grain Store, and opposite Montgomery’s • C Buildings. ! ; , Goal and Firewood supplied in any quantity to? spit customers, and delivered to all parts of the district on the shortest notice. Cabinetmakers. • •>; T.i a. Agates, CABINET-MAKER, UPHOLSTERER, 1 V '' v and' 1 ’" ” . P I CTURE-FRAMF MAKER, SAU;NDE RS \ BUILD INGS, ASHBURTON, ~ 'i: Opposite: the Railway Station. Manufactory, Peter Street. c iieape"st house IN^CANTERBURY. Carpets, Rugs, Oilcloth, Bedsteads, Chairs - L.: ■ . Mattrasses, Tables, etc. *. All- kinds iof) Furniture, . Shop Fittings, ■ ( ... Picture Frames, and Household Requisites made, to ord^r. eii FUNER ALS FURNISHED. TINWALD FUJtNITURE DEPOT. jjQj HARD E S jg R,A.D E R, CABINET MAKER; FURNITURE DEALER, Venetian and other Blinds, Curtain V Polesj Ojtfofd and other Picture Frames made to order. Repairs Executed with Despatch. Note the Address— Great South Road, TinwakD, (Next to Mr. Prettejohn’s, Shoe Makei. 286 Builders. • - A SHBURTON. STEAM SAW MILLS SASH AND DOOR * : M AN’uf'ACTO RY. G. PARKIN, Tvi jurjf .Proprietor, • ■ [BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. f .. Moore Street, Every description of Timber and Building . . : Materials in S.tock and supplied pn r most reasonable terms. Plans prepared and Estimates Given on the •: shortest notice. T IMPORTANT ; . TO PARTIES ABOUT. TO BUILD. THE undersigned has-now on handan extensive assortment of everything appertaining to;‘ iKe Building Trade, in* eluding— • :V v‘ ; < -'• Timber of all kinds. - . . Galvanised Iron. ' ' Ridging and Spouting ' ’_* ' • ' L- ‘. V. Doors. Sashes, Mouldings. ; - -Nails. Loeks. -r, i • ; Hinges. •L;- &c., &c., &c, . Which he is offering for Sale at Tinwald at the lowest current rates. ! The Inhabitants on the South side of the River will find it to their advantage to'give him a call. THOMAS WILLIAMS, BUILDER, UNDERTAKER, CABINET ; i MAKER,; WHEELWRIGHT, ;&c., (Near Railway Station) Tinwald. Business Announcement.



W E ARE HIGHEST CASH PUR CHASERS of Grain, and all other descrip m u -n |- i!;- '■ ■ i 1 tions of Farm Produce in any quantities. ‘ CORNSACKS SUPPLIED •' V; .i • t"*' - t , I’'" ;> . • 10 fE S T PRICES. \ '■ Jy. . -;k f C i : > Lfß]lEblander brothers