The Ashburton Herald

AND BOROUGH AND COUNTY ADVERTISER

WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE "EVENING ECHO.”

VOL. I. 287

ASHBURTON, MONDAY, MARCH 3, 1879

Price One Penny.



Auctioneers and Commission Agents. TIyf"ESSRS. BULLOCK & CO. IVL {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. BULLOCK AND CO. ALFRED HARRISON, Baring Square, Ashburton, AUCTIONEER, STOCK, ESTATE, & COMMISSION AGENT. WEEKLY SALE DAY, SATURDAY at twelve o’clock, of Horses, Pig 3, Fowls, Fish, and General Produce ; also, Furniture and General Goodß. Please read full advertisements on the third page. 213 gAUNDERS JgROTHERS, GRAIN MERCHANTS, Etc, Ashburton, Christchurch, and London. Make cash advances en all descriptions of roduce placed in their hands for sale in he New Zealand, Australian, American, or European Markets. Indents executed from all parts of the world. AGENTS FOR— THE LONDON AND LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, AND THE WALLSEND COLLIERY CO. Carriers. EXPRESS CARRIER. THOMAS BRADFORD, HAVINGaFIRST-CLASSEXPRESS, i 3 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, ENERAL 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 (vii Waterton, Ashton, Wheatstone, and Tinwald) daily, at 7 a.m., returning by the same route on. arrival of 3 p. m. train from Christchurch. " reels and orders punctually attended to. f ' 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. 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. Mrs Adams devotes special attention to Millinery. COX STREET. ASHBURTON. (Mr. Powrie’s late Residence). 272



Ironmongers. IRONMONGERY Ex “ Times” and “ Mennock ” from London. 0R R & CO. ARE NOW LANDING the following GOODS from the above-named Ship3:— CHAFF CUTTERS, Small to Extra Large. HORSE GEARS, One, Two, and Three Horse. Fencing Wire, Nos. S, 9, and 10. Blue Stone, in 1 cwt. kegs. Fencing Staples. Hay Forks, 2 and 3 prong. Park’s Spades. Lindon’s Spades. Potato Forks. Ploughs: RANSOM & SIMS’, 2 and 3 Furrow. HORNSBY’S, Single Furrow. Skeith Blades and Plough Fittings. Harrows, Howard’s. Ransom and Sims’ Ploughshares. Hornsby’s ditto. Boiled and Raw Oil. Lard Oil. Bolts and Nuts, all sizes. Bar and Rod Iron. Locks and Hinges. Brass Foundry. Carpenters’ Tools. Blacksmiths’ Tools. Portable Forge. Blacksmiths’ Bellows. Files and Rasps. Sewing Twine. Plough and Trace Chain. Coil Chain. Rope, all sizes. Avery’s Weighing Machines, 4 to 8 cwt. Spring Balances, 25 to 400 lbs. Steelyards, 150 to 500 lbs. Scales and Weights. 1 case Table Cutlery, a fine assortment 1 case Plated Spoons and Forks. 1 case Tea and Coffee Pots, Plated. House and Cattle Bells. Plasterers’ Sieves and Trowels. Wire, Brass, and Hair Sieves. Butchers’ Choppers and Cleavers. Hollow-ware, all sizes, Tinned and Enamelled. Furnace Pans, Cast and Galvanized Iron. Ditto, Copper, 12 to 25 gallons. Pumps and piping. Stoves, Cooking and Office. Ranges and Grates. Horse Shoes, Nails, all sizes. Sash and Floor Cramps. Floor Brads. Brushware, of all descriptions. Fenders, superior quality. Tinware, a fine lot. Cash Boxes, with Chubb’s Locks. OR R & CO



General Merchants.



HOOPER, AITKEN, & CO., DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, TAILORS. AND ENERAL QUTFITTERS Havelock Street, Ashburton.



jf J OOPER, AITKEN, & CO. beg to inform their friends and the Public in general that, on TUESDAY, 25th FEBRUARY, they will CLOSE their Present Place of Business, and WILL RE-OPEN AT 12 O’CLOCK ON THURSDAY, 2/th INST., in their . NEW AND EXTENSIVE PREMISES IN Havelock Street and Baring Square.



HOOPER, AITKEN, AND CO., GR OCERS, .<£§ IRONMONGERS & GENERAL MERCHANTS HAVELOCK STREET, ASHBURTON. 481



Cards. BRANSON & PURNELL, BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON MR. HARRIS, . SOLICITOR AND CONVEYANCER, SAUNDERS’BUILDINGS, East Street, ASH BUR-TON .‘409 S. W. BROWN, A RCHITECT AND CIVIL ENGINEER 3, MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS, Ashburton and Rakaia. ? MR. MOUNTFORT, ARCHITECT, Cathedra Square, Christchurch, and Fooks and Son s Offices, East Street, Ashburton. NOTICE. g C. FARR, ARCHITECT, &c., can be consulted at Messrs. W. Montgomery and Co’.s Buildings, Ashburton, EVERY SATURDAV, or any coirmurications left at Mr. Charles Braddell’s Office, will be promptly attended to. C. E. FOOKS AND SON, oURVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Land Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office. ASHBURTON. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Tuned and Repaired. J, C. HUGHES, TEACHER of Pianofort'and Harmonium Cox Street, Ashburton. Orders can be left at the Echo Office. Watchmaker. H . ROBERTS, MANCHESTER-ST., CHRISTCHURCH, ENGLISH & AMERICAN WATCHES, By the best makers, guaranteed for 2 years. Watches and Clocks cleaned and repaired rn the shortest notice. 106



General Storekeepers. [Established, 1865.] ASHBURTON STORE, The oldest-established business in the County. D. WILLIAMSON & CO., GENERAL STOREKEEP E RS, 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 oi their business. They are NOW OPENING UP Their First Instalment of WINTER DRAPER Y, AND MEN’S, YOUTHS’, AND BOYS’ MADE-UP CLOTHING, First-class value. GROCERIES, IRONMONGERY, & 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 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. 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, CLOTHIERS, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, : WINE AND ' SPIRIT MERCHANTS, Boot and Shoe Importers. Sole Agents for SINGER’S SEWING MACHINES, Which can be had on DEFERRED PAYMENTS. J®" All Extras Kept in Stock. Families waited oil weekly, when all orders entrusted to their care will have pEompt attention. ■ :.: .



Coal and Firewood. COALS. COALS. COALS. LL 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 oi the district on the shortest notice. Educational. MUSIC TUITION, VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL. Terms, per Quarter or per Lesson, on appli cation to the Principal. CALISTHENIC CLASS EVERY Thursday Afternoon, at 3.30. Terms, per Quarter Five Shillings each Pupil. 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. FANCY REPOSITORY. PAPER PATTERNS for Ladies’ and Children’s Clothing, Latest Fashions. Ladies’ own materials CUT OUT at Moderate Charges. MRS. MOREY, 232 Tancred-street, Ashburton.



COAL AND FIREWOOD. OATS AND CHAFF, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES- F. DOHERTY,, T>EGS to remind his Customers and Friends that lie 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 Just Imported, of the Latest Improvements for Saving Laboi\ AMERICAN TUBS, all Sizes, Iron & Wood. CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS in Stock. FARMERS’ REQUISIT’ £3, GARDEN TOOLS, And Seeds of every descrip {Q® n . ‘ In Stock , and to Arrive. '■ *' : - F. DOHERTY, GENERAL STOREKEEPER, IMPORTER WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT. v Peter Street, As,hburton; .



Butcher. TREVORTON BUTCHERY. JrnASKER begs to inform the . JL public of Ashburton and district that he has commenced business as a BUTCHER, in his , V i ; J ;'l v[ HIS NEW PREMISES, TREVORTON, 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 . ’ • • ■ '. ■ ■ . Bakers. ASHBURTON BAKERY. TAYLOR AND LIL'L, BAKERS AND CONFECTIONERS, PASTRY COOKS, &c., East Street, Ashburton. CH R I STE NIN G AN D WEDDING Cakes and Every Descrip tion of First-class Confectionery made to order on the Shortest Notice.. Confectionery, Biscuits, Cakes, Scpnes, Rolls, &c., always in Stock. A Regular Supply of splendid Fresh Butter. - Cabinetmakers. T. A. GATES, CABINET-MAKER, UPHOLSTERER, AND PICTURE-FRAME MAKER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON, Opposite the Railway Stawon. Manufactory, Peter Street. CHEAPEST HOUSE IN CANTERBURY. Carpets, Rugs, Oilcloth, Bedsteads, Chairs,. Mattrasses, Tables, etc. All lands of Furniture, Shop Fittings,, i Picture Frames, and Household Requisites made to. order. FUNERALSFURNISHED, im' ' - r WOOD TURNER AND VENETIANS' ;y BLIND MAKER. JOSEPH RULE Moore Street. [S prepared to execute all orders fojr Wood! Turning, Venetian Blinds, Bofcteads,. Tables, and every class of Furniture. ’Windo w • . Poles on hand, or made to any sixe. : TINWALD FURNITURE DEPOT. QHARLE S jg B A PER, CABINET MAKER, FURJ'.HTURE DEALER, &c. Venetian and othor Blind.s, Curtain Poles, Oxford and otb er Picture Frames made to order.' - ; ' Repairs Execctted wrrH Despatch. Note the Addro ss— Great ‘Sooth Roj d, Tinwald, Next to M?„ PrettejoJm’s, Shoe Maker.) B uilders. SHBURTC >N STEAM SAW MILLS L SASJ i AND DOOR MAN T- 5 FAG TORY. G . PARKIN, Proprietor, *. AND contractor Moore Street, ery desf ; ription. of Timber and Building Mated? j s in Stock and supplied on most reasonable terms. ■prepared and Estimates-Given on the shortest notice. TO IMPORTANT PAI ITIES ABOUT TO BUILD. [Em exte ■taini idersigned has now on hand an. naive assortment of everything ng to the Building Trade, iti nber of all kinds. Galvanised Iron. Ridging and Spouting. Doors. Sashes. Mon 3U3 : ©. vestfc ihaliiifci ■ Will ldings. Nails. Locks. Hinges. &c., &c., ffering for Sale at Tinwald 5 urrent rates. ; ants on the South side ot - find it to their advantage . . , 1L - . mm, Ir-WR. 1 ■ Ri.il w, ■ \S WILLIAMS, dertaker, cabinet lEELWRIGHT, &c., iy Station) Tinwald.