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Auction Sales. TREES ! TREES !! TREES !!! SATURDAY, 12m JULY, 12 o’clock. MR. ALFRED HARRISON will sell by public auction at his Yards on the above date,, — A Consignment of Fine Apple, Pear, Plum, Cherry, and Forest Trees. Also, a Collection of Shrubs. WITHOUT RESERVE. ALFRED HARRISON, 88a Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 13TH JULY, At 12 o’c'ock. ALFRED HARRISON has received instructions from the Trustee in the estate of Henry McCutcheon, to seH by public auction, at his Yards on the above date, — 1 Dray, nearly new 1 Forge and Bellows 1 Anvil I Road Scraper. 12 o’clock, SATURDAY, 13th JULY, ALFRED HARRISON, g2a Auctioneer. UNDER BILL OF SALE. James Quigley to Saundets Brothers. SATURDAY, JULY 13, ? • At 12 o’clock, ALFRED HARRISON has received in structions to sell by Public Auction at his Yards, on the above date, — DOUBLE-FURROW PLOUGHS g 12 o’clock, SATURDAY, JULY 13. ALFRED HARRISON, GOa Accioneev. Tenders- ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited from competent persons for the compilation of Valu ation Lists for the Road Districts within the County of Ashburton for- the Year 1880, in accordance with the provisions of “The Rating Act, 1876,” and “Eating Act Amendment Act, 1878.” Valuation Lists of each Road District to be supplied in duplicate, and to be in the hands of the Clerk to the Council on or before December 31, 1878. The Valuer to undertake to appear before the Judge of the Assessment Court to defend valuations objected to. Tenderers to deposit amount equivalent to 5 per cent on amount of tender. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Tenders, in sealed envelopes, endorsed “ Tender for Valuation List,” to be sent to the Council’s offices, Ashburton, on or before 10 o’clock on Wednesday, the 6th day of August, 1879. By Order, F. MAIN WARIN G, Clerk. Ashburton, 10th July, 1879. 85a TENDERS. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. BUILDERS desirous of Tendering for the ERECTION of a DWELLING HOUSE in Baring Square, Ashburton, are requested to send in sealed tenders, duly endorsed, and addressed to the Architect, on or before THURSDAY, the 24th instant. The drawings and specifications may be seen at the Architect’s Office, Ashburton, up to Thursday, the 17th, and after that dr te at the City Council Chambers, Christ church. J. STANLEY BRUCE, C.E., 71a- Architect. LOWER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. Tenders ARE invited for the following works : No. 1. Drain and Formation on McLellan’s Road, 100 chains. No. 2. Outfall through Gidding’s, 22 chains. No. 3. Cutting on South Terrace Road, by Findlay’s. No. 4. Raking, &c., of Boulders on ■. Islesworth Road, about 320 chains No. 5. Ford, Drain, and Footbridge, at Ashton. . Tenders addressed to the Chairman, and accompanied with a deposit equal to 5 per cent, on the value of the work, to be sent in to the Chairman by 3 p.ru. on Friday July 25th, at the Willowby School, near Winslow. By order, JAMES WILKIE, 66a Surveyor to the Board. TENDERS FOR PLOUGHING. TENDERS for Ploughing 700 Acres of Tussock Land will be received Ull Friday, 14th July. For particulars, apply to • DONALD McLEAN, Lagmhor. ~ • The lowest or ary tender not i?ecessar' l y accepted.' 53a Tore let by tender, for 14 Years, a Capital FARM of 123 Acres* First-class land; with river front age, being Educational Reserve 1123. For further particulars, app'y to C. P. Cox, Esq. Tenders to be sent to the .undersigned to Ist August. JAMES E. TREVOR, Chairman, Ashburton High School. 46a



Auction Sales. Messes acland, Campbell and Co. have received instructions from the Trustee in the estate of James Quigley to sell by public auction, at their Iron Store, on SATURDAY. July 12TH, Horses Drays Chaffcutters Horse-Power Quantity of Shaft and Leading Har ness Scoops, &c., &c. Sale to commence at 11.30. '"64a ACLAND, CAMPBELL & CO., Auctioneers Public Notices. SANDO AND OLSEN’S ASSIGNED ESTATE. DEBTS due to this Estate must be paid to Mr. G. D. Boileau, Ac countant, Saunders’ Buildings, without delay. S. SAUNDERS ) B. HALE J Ashburton, 9th July, 1879. Trustees. 86a notice. ESTATE OF F. DOHERTY. ALL Accounts due to the above estate must be paid forthwith to Mr. Doherty, or they will be sued for without further notice. By order of the Trustees, D. CARO. 927 W. BROWNE. To Let. TO LET, TWO and Four-roomed COTTAGES. Apply to W. R, BOYLE, 72a Moore Street. For Sale. £2 ss. PER ACRE. Messrs, saunders brothers have had placed in their hands for sale 993 Acres of fair Agricultural Land, within 5 miles of the Dunsandel Railway Station. The property adjoins a railway reserve, aud water can be obtained within twenty feet of the surface. To effect an immediate sale, the proprietor will accept £2 ss. per acre. Full particulars on application to SAUNDERS BROTHERS, 29a Ashburton. rno BE SOLD, CHEAP—Nine J-acre 1 Sections of Magnificent LAND fonting on Allen and Middle Roads, North Town Belt. Apply to R. ELSTON, 1038 South-East Belt. Business Notices. C. PERCY COX, AND AND ESTATE AGENT AND - VALUATOR, ASHBURTON. TO LET OR SELL -680 Acres first-class land (limestone) with good house, large stables, woolshed, sheep-yards, granaries, etc., etc., com plete ; very convenient. 320 Acres reserve, first-class land, part sub-let, sufficient to cover the whole of Government rent, etc., leaving upwards of 200 acres rent free for 2 years. Low price wanted for goodwill of lease, or would be let to a suitable tenant. 2,500 Acres ring-fenced, to be let in one block for grazing, or in blocks to suit purchasers for cropping, with or with out purchasing clause. Town and Suburban Sections sell or let in Ashburton and Hindhope. MONEY TO LEND ON APPROVED FREEHOLD SECURITY Agent for Union Insurance COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. 717 NEW ZEALAND WESLEYAN Published Monthly. JUST ARRIVED, the “ New Zealano Wesleyan ” for July. Price 6d. Sold at the Herald Office, East Street. WEEKS AND DIXON, Agents. 35a QjCHOOL Books, Bags, Etc. —H. M. IO JONES, Stationer, Etc., Baring Square. 473 a SCHOOL Requisites and Artist Mate rials. H. M. JONES, Stationer Baring Square. 473^



Booksellers, &c. NEW BUSINESS. J . Y. WARD, BOOKSELLER., COMMERCIAL AND FANCY STATIONER, HAS much pleasure in announcing to the inhabitants of the Borough of Ashbur ton ancl County, that he COMMENCED BUSINESS ON SATURDAY MARCH I, 1579, in Messrs. Saunders Bros.’ Buildings, EAST STREET, NORTH, With A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF; Professional Stationery, Commmercial Stationery, . Household Stationery, Fancy Stationery/ &c., &c., &c. LITERATURE— (In Assorted Bindings) COMPRISING ALL THE MOST POPULAR AUTHORS Also, — PRESENTATION BOOKS. SCHOOL REQUISITES IN STOCK. Colonial, English, and Foreign Papers and Magazines supplied to order. WORK-BOXES, WRITING-DESKS, and OTHER FANCY GOODS, AT REASONABLE PRICES. Hamilton’s Library Books on Deferred Payment. tirs-Note the address— J. Y. WARD, East Street North (Saunders Bros.’ New Buildings), ASHBURTON. Fruiterers, &c. 'W T £) AVISOIir ’ GREENGROCER AND FRUITERER, HAS ON SALE Onions, Good Potatoes, Carrots, Parsnips, Turnips, Herbs. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, (Next to Fowler, Grocer) TANCRED STREET. ASHBURTON. . 79a Coal and Firewood. CHEAP TIMBER AT HAYES’ TIMBER YARDS. BALANCE of Timber unsold at the Auction Sale. Also, 200,000 feet to arrive, now lying at the Waimate Sta tion, will be disposed of AT REDUCED PRICES AT HAYES’ TIMBER YARDS, East Street, Ashburton. 1027 Business Notices. E W JNDUSTRY. COFFEE, Pure and Fresh Ground Daily at ORR & CO.’S. 953 ALLEN, COLLECTOR, HOUSE, LAND, AND COMMISSION AGENT, Saunders’ New Buildings, Ashburton. CERTIFICATED ACCOUNTANT IN BANKRUPTCY. 46 JUST ARRIVED. T7IINE Cream-Laid ENVELOPES, No. Jj 6 ; extra secure shape, ONLY 9s. 6d. per 1000; 500, 55.; 250, 35., NETT CASH. ALSO,— BANK NOTE AND LETTER PAPER. WEEKS & DIXON, DIRECT IMPORTERS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL STATIONERS, ASHBURTON “HERALD” OFFICE. 20a JUST ARRIVED, Albums, Desks, Workboxes, &c. H. M'. JONES, Stationer, Baring Square. 473 a ANTED KNOWN—That the cheap est Lnd neatest CARDS may bn had at ■ he ASHBURTON HERALD OFFICE East Sieeet Noktii.



Auction Sales. TO-MORROW, SATURDAY, 12TH JULY. CONSIGNMENT OF FOREST, ORNAMENTAL, and FRUIT TREES, SHRUBS, &c., &c. BY AUCTION. Messrs, edmiston Bros, and GUN DRY have received instruc tions from Mr. James Malcolm to sell by Auction at their Stores, To-morrow, Saturday, at 2 o’clock, ' A LARGE AND VALUABLE ASSORT MENT OF THE ABOVE, Comprising Varigated and Green Hollies, beautiful varieties of Rho dodendron, 50 Douglasii Spirea (very choice), Portugal Laurels, Wellingtonia _ Gigantse Junipers, and many varieties of Cypress. THE FRUIT TREES Are all grafted, and very fine trees ; and the whole consignment has been selected with great care from two celebrated Christchurch Nur sery Gardens expressly for this market, and carefully packed for removal. Sale at 2 o’clock sharp. * EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY (Late Bullock & Co.), 92a—608 Auctioneers. NOTICE. BULLOCK & CO. VISTE beg to intimate that the Business carried on by us for the past twelve months under the style of BULLOCK & Co. Will in future be conducted under our own names as EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY. C. J. EDMISTON. P. A. EDMISTON. W. H. GUNDRY. Ashburton, July 1, 1879. 82a EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY. AGENTS FOR THE SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE-COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. CAPITAL ... £1,000,000. Insurances effected at the lowest current rates on all kinds of Buildings, Threshing Machines, Crops Growing and in Stack. TO RUNHOLDERS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS. L|JHE Undersigned have on Sale: — Fencing Wire No. 6 to 10. Standards and Stakes. Seeds— White Clover Red Clover Cow Grass Alsike Trefoil Lucerne, &c., &c. Rye Grass Seed Coal and Firewood Station Stores of Every Description. We are prepared to allow a very liberal discount for cash. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY. East Street. Business Notice. NOTICE. Messrs. Poyntz Sc Co., HAVE O N S A L E AND TO L ET, SEVERAL ELIGIBLE FARMS, Improved and Unimproved. also, — HOUSES AND SECTIONS IN ASHBURTON, TINWALD AND RAKAIA. Rents and Debts promptly collected, and General Commission Agency busi ness transacted with despatch. Orders taken for Posts and Rails, Stakes, Firewood, Etc., and supplied at lowest remunerative rates. OFFICE: EAST STREET, ASHBURTON (Opposite Town Hall). 54a



General Storekeepers, GREAT SALE NOW ON AT ODDER & COMPANY’S, T.RH ODDEE& C East Street, For One Month Only, SPECIAL REDUCTIONS IN - / Winter Drapery, Cotton Goods, Flannels, Blankets, and Clothing. ALL NEW GOODS, & WELL BOUGHT. FOR PARTICULARS, SEE HANDBILLS. Liberal Discount allowed in eacb Department, viz. • BOOTS & SHOES,' ’ , : GROCERY & PROVISIONS, IRONMONGERY & FURNISHING, CROCKERY & GLASSWARE. An eai'ly visit invited, to compare prices with any Selling-off House in the Province. FOR CASH ONLY. T. R. HODDER & COMPANY, EAST STREET,§ASHBURTOI7. I BKEAj 1 i0 46 Tailors. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. S. STOKES, TAILOR AND CLOTHIER. BEGS to remind his friends and the public that he has removed his busi ness to new shop near Baldwin’s Central Hotel, Wakanui Road, and would take this opportunity of acknowledging the very liberal support accorded to him hat Lfore, and solicits a continuance patronage at his new shop—Wakanui Road, near Baldwin’s Central Hotel. S . STOIC ES , TAILOR AND CLOTHIER. 794 TAILO R IN G , ■ AT MOST REASONABLE RATES, TO MEET THE TIMES. W. H E"E (Formerly Tailor to G. Fletcher, of Christ church), BEGS to announce to ; the. Gentlemen of the County of Ashburton that he has commenced the; business of Tailoring and Habit Maker, in all its branches, and can guarantee a Good Fit and Superior Workmanship in all orders entrusted to him. Gentlemen’s materials supplied made up in the best style, on the shortest notice. Clothes cleaned and repaired,, and made to look equal to new. ; ALL ORDERS EXECUTED AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE RATES FOR CASH. • W Address — ' - W. L E E , T A I L O R , &c. , Havelock Street, Ashburton. at Hooper, Aitken & Co.’s. ' 1012



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. " ! ' 1 ' ’ '• MOORE STREET, Opposite Mr. Boyle’s Office. 2 22 Public Notices. I ENVELOPES, NOTEPAPER, EN- U YE LOPES, NOTEPAPER,—The cheapest ever offered in Ashburton, at the Herald Oilice, , Wholesale Stationery- Depot, Saunders’ Buildings. 55



Drapery. ORR AND CO.’S GLORIOUS NEWS! GREAT REDUCTIONS IN ALL CLASSES OF DRAPERY AND FA NC Y GOO DS , : / !; ' AT •' ; ORR & CO’S., £IO,OOO to be Sold at a Sacrifice. PRICES TO SUIT THEJTIMES. 4 cases of snow flake Wincey at' s}£d per yard, worth gd. 2 .cases Flannel, is. ad. to is. 6d. per yard, slightly soiled, worth is. iod. i case Ladies’ Ulster Cloaks at ißs. 6d. i case Ladies’ Jackets at t2S. 6d. to 255. 1 bale white B’ankets at 16s. 6d. to 225.. slightly soiled, worth 275. 6d. SPECIAL BARGAINS IN Calicoes at 3s. 6d. to ss. 6d. per doz. 50 doz. Ladies’ Cambric Handkerchiefs at 4s. 6d. to 7s. 6d. per doz. j Ribbons in all shades at reduced prices 30 doz. Ladies ? Silk Ties at 6d. and is. each 6 doz. prs.. Ladies’ Boots, stained, will be given away at ss. 9d. 20 pieces wool Tartan will be sold at ... is. 6d. per yard . .. 5 doz. Ladies’ Straw Hats given away at 6d. each 2 doz. Ladies’ Costumes at half-price. CLOTHING! CLOTHING! We hold an immense stock of Cloth ing—Colonial, Geelong, and Mosgiel made, in every variety and style of suits. Gent’s Ulster Coats in great variety Boys’ Suits, Boys’ Ulster Coats Gents’ Hats, Gents’ Ties Men’s Shirts at 2s. 6d. each Waterproof Coats from 15s. 6d, up wards. ’ As this is a Genuine Sale and all goods of first-class quality we would ask the public to call as early as possible, as a speedy clearance is anticipated. A LOT OF FELT CARPETS AT IS- Go. PER Y/IRD. DRESSMAKING DEPARTMEN T. We have just engaged a first-claTss Dressmaker from London, who will tal ke charge this week. Good style and perfect fit guaranteed l Dresses and Costumes made to orde r on the shortest notice.



ORE AND CO IMPORTERS, ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA;



, _ HotelS, cd .,, ; ,;.: r , A THE QUEEN’S HOTEL, ... • Corner of Cashel and ManchesteriStteets, CHRISTO HUTCH. si o vr:n * A W. R . Tm ITH -; to inform the public that; the y above Hotel has L.ieiy been renewed, and fitted uu in the Best Home Style, with every attention to comfort and convenience. Water laid on in every room, with excellent bath. Private Suites of Rooms. Commercial and Sitting Rooms. Liquors of the very best brands.' Terms Moderate. R. SMITH, Proprietor. Corne of Cashel and Manchester Streets, I HRISTCHURCH. 11l Boarding Houses. • ECHO DINING ROOMS, : EAST STREET SOUTH, Next door'to Messrs. Sando& Olsen, Ashburton. A DUPUIS begs to inform the inhabi , tants of the County of Ashburton and visitors that he has opened the above. Every attention has been paid to making this establishment all that can be desired. Very Reasonable Charges. Tea and Coffee All Hours. Breakfast for early train ; Table d’Hote from 12 noon to 2 p.m. Tea from stoß p. hi. A Chef de Cuisine of considerable experi ence has been-specially engaged for this establishment, and all that the proprietor asks is one trial. 554 A. DUPUISj Proprietor. TEMPERANCE BOARDING HOUSE, Moore-street, Ashburton., (Late Worrier’s.) PROPRIETOR ......JOHN CANDISH. rpHE aboye Boarding House : is now Open for the accommodation of Boarders, Travellers, and others. Private Rooms for Families. Breakfast 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. Linner ... ... 12 to 2. Tea 5 to 7. Board and Lodging, £1 per week. MEALS & BEDS—ONE SHILLING. ... 300 PRELIMINARY NOTICE. SPANISH RESTAURANT (Late Eagle’s Boarding House), HAVELOCK STREET, Ashburton, Near Town Hall, and Two Minutes’ walkfrom Railway' Station. THIS well-situated and commodious House has just been thoroughly renovated, and is being refurnished and supplied with every comfort. Boarders and the Travelling Public will ind a Good Table,. Superior Accommoda tion, and Best Attention, combined with. VERY LIBERAL CHARGES. " • ■ •• Meals :• Cea or Breakfast, Is. ; Dinner, Is. 6d. ; , Beds, Is. and Is. 6d. J . CO T T O N , Proprietor. 359 Cabinetmakers. T. A. GATES, CABINET-MAKER, UPHOLSTERER, AND PICTURE-FRAME MAKER SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ’ ASHBURTON, ; Opposite the Railway Station. Manufactory, Peter Street. CHEAPEST HOUSE IN CANTERBURY • Jarpets, Rugs, Oilcloth, Bedsteads, Chaim ~ Mattrassfes, Tables, etc;, ?'} Lll kinds' of Furniture, Shop Fittings, Picture Frames, and Household Requisites made to order. FUNERALS FURNISHED. riNWALD FURNITURE DEPOT. -n< HAR L E S jg RAD E R CABINET MAKER; FURNITURE dealer, &c. j;;-;; Venetian and other Blinds, Curtain ' Poles, Oxford and other Picture Frames made to order. Repairs Executed with Despatch* Note the Address— •• i" -Great South Road, Tinwald, SWb to Mr. Prettejohn’s, Shoe Makei. Vi ,V ... 286 Business Notices; HAYES’ TIMBER YARDS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. A ;LPHEUS HAYES -wishes to inform _/\ his customers and the public gene rally rtliat he has RE-OPENED the above ! yards with a fresh supply of first-class Si AWN TIMBER, all sizes ; .•! SI tWN STAKES•& PICKETS ; BI ACKPINE&MIXED FIREWOOD. Also, t bat, having the Waimate Mills now in full operation, orders for Totara and Black 1 fine for bridge and other purposes can be . supplied of any dimensions. 453 \ ! ;W. H. COLLINS, Manager.