The Ashburton Herald

AND BOROUGH AND COUNTY ADVERTISER

WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE “ EVENING ECHO.”

Vol. II. —3 2 5

ASHBURTON, SATURDAY, APRIL 19, .879.

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Auctioneers and Commisssion Agents Messrs, bullock & co. • (C. J. EDMISTON, P. A. EDMISTON AND W. H. GUNDRY), ASHBURTON, General Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, Station, Estate, and Commission Agents. Sales of Stock, Farm Implements, Ac., 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. BULL OC K AND CO. ALFRED HARRISON, Baring Square, Ashburton, AUCTIONEER, STOCK, ESTATE, & COMMISSION AGENT. WEEKLY SALE DAY, SATURDAY at 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 TO FARMERS. WANTED TO PURCHASE—WHEAT IN ANY QUANTITY, AT HIGHEST CASH PRICES. A L S O— -10,000 BUSHELS FEED OATS. 3,000 „ SECONDS WHEAT SAUNDERS BROS



Carriers. EXPRESS CARRIER. THOMAS BRADFORD, ' pTAVINGaFIRST-CLASS EXPRESS, |~l 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. "C'XPRESS to meet every Train. Par cels delivered promptly, at moderate charges. 66 G G. F. SCOTT, ENERAL CARRIER Cameron St., Ashburton. Parcels delivered promptly and charges moderate. in attendance to meet every Train. m H. BREWER’S Royal Mail COACH I , 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 Christchurch. Parcels and orders punctually attended co. T. H. BREWER, ■ 195 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. Milliner and Dressmaker. -MILLINERY AND DRESSMAKING. V. ]%,CRS. WILLIAM ADAMS, assisted AjX 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. Mrs Adams devotes special attention to Millinery. MOORE STREET, t Opposite Mr. Boyle’s Office. 272



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., 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, IAINTER, LAZIER, X)APER XJC ir 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.) J9ST 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 \le and Stout. 9



General Merchants.



THE CHEAPEST HOUSE i 2<r -t o *w nsr .



Cards. NOTICE.: MU. 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, ■ i ASHBURTON. 457 BRANSON & PURNELL, : ; BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, EAST STREET, ASHBU R T O N s MR. HARRIS, OLICITOR AND CONVEYANCER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, East Street, ASHBURTO N. 409 MR. MOUNTFORT, ARCHITECT, Cathedral Square, Christchurch, and Fooks and Son s Offices, East Street, Ashburton. C. E. FOOKS AND SON, JVICENSED SURVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS ‘-v: ; Under the Land Transfer Act, Government Contract "1 Surveyors, Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS , j Tuned anl Repaired. J. C. HUGHES, TEACHER of Pianofort' , and riarmomum Cox Street, Ashburton. . Orders can be left at the Echo Office. Coal and Firewood. ' COALS. COALS. COALS. ALL kinds of COALS & FIREWOOD delivered at the shortest notice in any quantities and at reasonable rates. GEORGE PARKER & CO., Springfield Coal Depot, 138 Ashburton. NEW BUSINESS. COAL & FIREWOOD MERCHANT F. P. LeBRETON, In commencing business begs respectfully to solicit a share of public support. Burnett Street, near Friendlander’s Grain Store, and opposite Montgomery’s Buildings. Coal and Firewood supplied in any quantity to suit customers, and delivered to all parts of the district on the shortest notice. Educational. MUSIC TUITION, VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL. ” Terms, per Quarter or per Lesson, on appli cation to the Principal. SUPERIOR LADIES’ BOARDING AND 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 School for Boys. Inclusive Terms. Business Notices. rjIHE UNDERSIGNED are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on Grain for shipment to England or to the Australian Colonies. FRIEDLANDER BROTHERS.



General Storekeepers. PSSTABLISHBI), 1865] ; ASHBURTON STORE, J The, oldest-establishecli business iii the County. , * ... D. WILLIAMSON & CO., I GENERAL STOREKEEPERS;, t\ •' ' ' l - i vi " BEG to return thanks to their customers and the public generally for past favors, ami, in order to secure a continuance of the same, they are determined to offer special induce ments in every department o t their business. They are - NOW OPENING UP Their First Instalment 0f..,.. ; WIN T E R DRA PE R A,‘ AND MEN’S, YOUTHS’, AND BOYS • 1 MADE-UP CLOTHING-; ' | First-class value. ... C T ! GROCERIES, FANCY GOODS. They would direct, special attention to their stock of CHOICE TEAS, all of which have been thoroughly tested before being purchased. WINES, SPIRITS, ENGLISH I BOTTLED ALE AND STOUT, All of the Best Brands. As only the best goods, procurable are kept in stock," Customers can rely on getting the best value for their money. ; D:i W. & Co. will not be undersold by any house in the trade. 417 OLD BANK STORES, ’ EAST STREET ASHBURTON. J. H. Pass and Co., GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, [. DRAPERS, CLOTPIIERS, GROCERS, ironmongers, WINE. AND " spirit merchants, ■’ ’ Boot and Shoe Importers. j.’" Sole Agents for SINGER’S SEWING-MACHINES, Which can be had on r ••'DEFERRED PAYMENTS. All Extras Kept in Stock. • Families waited on weekly, when all orders entrusted to their care will have pEompt attention. , .. COAL AND FIREWOOD. | S 1 O ATS AN DC H A FF,, ’| " IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES F. DOHERTY, T)EGS to remind his Customers and Friends D that he is Selling Every Article in Stock at the LOWEST Possible PRICE for CASH. SPRING - & SUMMER DRAPERY . /f . t . r AND, - v , "j V, READY-MADE CLOTHING,;, • ' Just Arrived, ■ j OF THE LATEST STYLES ONLY. ! WASHING . MACHINES T | ‘ Just Imported, of the Latest Improvements for Saving Labor. 1 AMERICAN TUBS, all Sizes, Iron & Wood. CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS in .Stock. j FAR MER S’ REQ UI SI TE S L; GARDEN TOOLS, And Seeds of every description. • In Stock and to -Arrive. \ F. DOHERTY,; - * ■ GENERAL STOREKEEPER, IMPORTER WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT. Peter Street, Ashburton.



. ; . .. Butcher. TREVORTON BUTCHERY. JmASKER begs to infonn the • JL public of Ashburton and district that he has commenced business as a -'. >'XI • 7 : •' ■ " , : • ; ■ v’ BUTCHER, .. . r . ’ . • in his HIS NEW PREMISES, TREYORTON, And. hopes by strict attention to business, combined with cleanliness and civility, to merit a share of patronage. N.B.—-None but the best quality of meat supplied. :.. ; ; ■' • Families waited upon daily for orders. 202 uiriq m Cabinetmakers. T. A. : GAT ES , GABINKT-MAKER, UPHOLSTERER, fcofsayE,-.-.) r ! and • A'rovn?; PI CTUR'F.-FR AMF MAKER, SAUNDERS ■ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON, , Opposite the Railway Station. . , Manufactory, .Peter Street. CHEAPEST HOUSE . IN ■’ CANTERBURY. - , Carpets' Rug s, Oilcloth, Bedsteads, Chair* 7 Mattrasses, Tables, etc. : All : kinds 7 7 of Furniture, ’ Shop Fittings, Picture Frames,;and Household Requisites made to order. FUNERALS FURNISHED. TINWALD FURNITURE DEPOT. OHARL.ES gRADER, CABINET MAKER, FURNITURE sr-‘.IvT DEALER, &c. Yenetian arid other Blinds, Curtain. Poles, Oxford and other Picture Frames made to order. 35ffiPAiES Executed with Despatch. Note the Address— ■ Great South Road, Tin warn), (Noxt to Mr. Prettejohn’s, Shoe Makei. - - . ■ ;■ Builders. _ --- A SH BURTON STEAM SAW MILLS ■J\_- -■ -SASH AND DOOR I t ’W A ij'U F A C T O R Y. ' g. parkin, •; ;... Proprietor, [BU ILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Moore Street,' Every* "description of Timber and Building M aterials in Stock and supplied on most ■ reasonable terms. •; Pla. ts prepared and Estimates Given on tile ‘ shortest notice. : TO to build. THE h ndersigned has now on hand&n ext* msive assortment of everything appertain ing to the,’Building Trade, in cluding--'-' -- - - ‘ V Timbe r of all kinds.' ■ Galvanised Iron. ; -v ..Ridging and Spouting, i: Doors. ■■■; i '; Sashes M oul dings. Nails. •• r - ' ; Locks. -■ - r 77 m ■ Hinges. & :c., &c., &c., Which he i s .offering for Sale' at Tinwald • at the 1. Dwei it current rates. The I inhabitants on the South side of the Rivi sr w ill . find it to their advantage to give 1 lini. a call. 1 *HO 'MAS WILLIAMS, BUILDE ’.R; ' UNDERTAKER, CABINE 1 * MAK IER, WHEELWRIGHT, &c., ■ dN ear. Railway Station! Tinwald. I tasinesa ' Announcement. AfeS .HIDA' EST CASH ’ PUB ‘ CHASI sm of o train, ah d iili other.descrip tions o£l dPariu 3?. roduce hi an y quantities. CORNSA( OKS. SUPPLIED x* oilij * t p r 14;?' S * FR3I E : D 5 1-iA Nf2). ER BROTHERS