The Ashburton Herald

AND BOROUGH AND COUNTY ADVERTISER

WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE EVENING ECHO.”

VOL. ll.'—-320

ASHBURTON, SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 1879.

Price One Penny.



Auctioneers and Commisssion Agents ESSES. 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, &c., ■•'i will be-held at their Yards, Ashbur ton; and the Tinwald Yards, on ■i alternate TUESDAYS. : ICASH ADVANCES Made oa Stock, Produce, &c., consigned for Positive Sale. BULLOCK AND CO. ALFRED HARRISQN, Basing Square, Ashburton, AUCTIONEER, STOCK, ESTATE, & COMMISSION AGENT. TTTEEKLY SALE DAY, SATURDAY ■ - Y- at .twelve o’clock, of Horses, Pigs, ;.. Fowls, Fish, and General Produce ; also, Furniture and General Goods. • ! ; rr: Please read-full advertisements on the ; third page. ' \ 213 TO FARMERS. WANTED TO PURCHASE—WHEAT IN, ANY QUANTITY, AT HIGHEST CASH PRICES. —ALSO— -10,000 BUSHELS FEED OATS. 3,000 „ SECONDS WHEAT SAUNDERS BROS. Carriers. ; EXPRESS CARRIER. THOMAS BRADFORD, l""i" -is prepared to Remove Goods, or any oilier orders entrusted to him, with CARE AND DESPATCH. '-i Orders left at the. Somerset Hotel, or Alford Forest; Road, will receive prompt attention., c 265 „; Bl C. : SMITH, ; GENERAL CARRIER, Moore St., Ashburton. "E'XPRESS to meet every Train. Par- Arf.. cels delivered promptly, at moderate 'charges. 66 V / G. F. SCOTT, . r O.E.N ER A L CARRIER Cameron St., Ashburton. Parcels delivered promptly and charge; moderate. - presses in attendance to meet ever} , _• , .Train. . ' I H. BREWER’S Royal Mail COACH leaves Longbeach for Ashburton (vi& Waterton, Ashton, Wheatstone, and Tinwald) daily, at 7 a. m., returning by the same route on arrival, of 3 p.m. train Yrom Chriatchurch- v. j fl - - Parcels and orders punctually attended to. ". . ' " . 1 .... & T. H. BREWER, : r 195 Proprietor. E COOKSON, Willis Street, runs the , MAIL COACH from Ashburton Railway Station to Green Street, Alfo; Forest,,and Mount Somers, every Tuesda and Friday, returning Wednesday ai Saturday at 3 p.m. Milliner and Dressmaker. MILLINERY AND DRESSMAKING. MRS. WILLIAM ADAMS, awisted by a first-class Milliner and, Dress maker, is prepared to - make up Ladies’s and Children’s Dresses iri the .Newest Styles and lowest possible charges.;, Mbs Adams devotes special attention to Millinery. MOORE, STREET, .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— PAPERHANGINGS, 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 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.) AST 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 s fair share of public patronage. N.B.—Repairs neatly executed. ' V 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 ROAJ), Ashburton. QUINTON B R O S. BEG to inform the inhabitants of Ash burton and surrounding districts that ihey have COMMENCED BUSINESS in the above place, and trust by attention to business, to merit a share of patronage. BOTHERS OF THE BEST BRANDS OF VLE an© Stout. 9



General Merchants. VICTORIA HOUSE, HAVELOCK STREET. HOOPER, AITKEN, AM) CO., Ironmongers and General H AVE much pleasure in calling the attention of builders and the general public to their very large and extensive stock of BUILDERS' AND FURNISHING IRONMONGERY. . Him and Mortise Locks and Furniture. American Locks in all the most useful numbers. English and American Handsaws. Files, Pincers, Chisels, Spokeshaves, Augurs. Braces and Bits, Tumscrews, and Bevils. Planes of all kinds, Squares, Guages. Mallets, Rack and Frame Pulleys. Blind and Window Furniture of all kinds, English and American. Tower Bolts, Chest Handles, Castors, Screw and Cap Hooks, Curtain Rings and Bands, Sash Lifts. FURNI S H I N G Colonial and Camp Ovens of all sizes. Leamington Ranges, Register Grates, Scotch Ranges. American Ranges, the imported new rival, Glen, and other names. Marble Mantelpieces, Kitchen & Parlor Fenders. Fireirons, Door Scrapers, Washing Machines. Mangles, Wood and Iron Bedsteads, Stump & Half-tester—the largest stock in Ashburton. Toilet Tables and Washstands. B.M. and E.P. Teapots. Tea and Coffee Seavices, Cruets, Pickle Frames. Toast Racks, Marmrlades, Forks, Spoons. Knives and Forks, Carvers, Steels. CROCKERY AND GLASSWARE Tea and Coffee Services, in white & gold, rose and thistl , and other patterns. A beautiful lot of Tea Sets, to be sold cheap. Vases and Lustres—a large assortment. Lamps and Lampware—a splendid stock. Glass Sugars and Creams, Butter Dishes. Jugs, Dishes, Jellies, Saltcellars, etc., etc. TOILET SET S. Ewers and Basins. A large consignment of Brown Jars and Pans just opened. HOOPER, AITKEN, AND CO. Beg specially to call the attention of the public to the above, as they have lately CONSIDERABLY REDUCED MANY LINES, and, with their increased facilities for doing business, can assure their patrons EVERY ATTENTION, FIRST-CLASS ARTICLES, AND MODERATE PRICES! 1! .jar. Please read our Drapery and Clothing Advertisement in The Mail. HOOPER, AITKEN, & CO., VICTORIA HOUSE, HAVELOCK STREET, ASHBURTON.



Cards. NOTICE, ' ’ MR. IRELAND, having dissolved partnership with Mr. J. E. H.| Harris, is now carrying on business orj his own account as BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, j IN j MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS, East Street, | ASHBURTON. ’ 457 BRANSON & PURNELL, j BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, EAST STREET, A SH BURTON MR. HARRIS, gOLICITOR AND CONVEYANCER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, j East Street, ASH B UR T ON.. 409 MR. MOUNTFORT, ARCHITECT, Cathedral Square, Christchurch, and Fooks and Son s Offices, East Street, Ashburton. C. E. FOOKS AND SON, JML CENSED SURVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Land Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office. ASHBURTON. *' MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Tuned anl Repaired. ;: J. C. HUGHES, ; TEACHER of Pianofort~and Harmonium Cox Street, Ashburton. 0 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 Frfendlander’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. M U SIC T U I T I O N, 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. r|IHE UNDERSIGNED are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on Grain for shipment to England or to the Australian Colonies. FRIEDLANDER BROTHERS.



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, they are determined to offer special induce ments in 1 every department of their business. They are NOW OPENING UP Their First Instalment of WINTER DRAPERY, AND MEN’S, YOUTHS’, AND BOYS’ MADE-UP CLOTHING, . First-class value. \ f 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. (• T 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 1 1*]'' i 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 A SINGER’S SEWING MACHINES, Which can be had on 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. OATS AND CHAFF, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES, ' . F. DOHERTY, i ’ T)EGS to remind his Customers and Friends D that he is Selling Every Article Jin ‘Stock at the LOWEST Possible PRICE for GASH. SPRING & SUMMER-^DRAPERY AND ’ ' j READY-MADE CLOTHING, . v, ~ . Just Arrived, s OF THE LATEST STALES ONLY.



. Butcher. : TREVORTON BUTCHERY.!- - I_X. ' | X ; mASKER begs to inform the 1/ , X public of Ashburton ;ind district that ho has commenced business as a OKI.:;: BUTCHER, v in his ■ ’ X ; 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 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. Carpets, Rugs, Oilcloth, Bedsteads, Chairs Mattrasses, Tables, etc; All kinds of Furniture, Shop Fittings, Picture Frames, and Household Requisites made to order.



FUNERALS FURNISHED. TINWALD FURNITURE DEPOT. C H CABINET MAKER, FURNITURE • DEALER, &c. Venetian and other Blinds, Curtain Poles, Oxford and other Picture Frames made to order. Repairs Executed with Despatch. Note the Address— ■ Great South Road, TrNW-anD, <Next to Mr. Pretteiohn’s, Shoe Makei. 286 iwi i n mu" in ■—My— i ■■ " Builders. SHBURT'ON STEAM SAW MILLS SASH AND DOOR M A NU FACTORY. O. PARKIN, Proprietor, fBUILDEPt AND CONTRACTOR. Moore Street, :. : Every descrij Dtion of ' Timber and Building Materials . in Stock and supplied on-most reasonable terms. u ■ Plans prepai :ed and Estimates Given on tl:c shortest notice. n 4PORTANT TO PART! tES ABOUT TO BUILD. THE undi nsigned has now on hand an extensive assortment of everything appertaining ; to tho Building Trade, in cluding— Timber c >f all Linds. ■ Galva' nised Iron. R jdging and Spouting Doors. Sashes A R L E S' Jg R A DEB,



Me midi) igs. Nails. Loeks. Hinges. &c., &c., 'Which Ixe Is ol Tering for Sale at Tinwald at the lowest c urrent rates. e I The -CttlsaMi ants on the South side or the Elver wMI find it to their advantage I .to g£ve- hiim a < call. TlOl MAS WILLIAMS, BUI XtER/ 1 JNDERTAKER, CABINET WHEELWRIGHT, &t., {Near I tail way Station) Tinwald. Bust aess Announcement.



WASHING MACHINES Just Imported, of the Latest Improvements for Saving Labor. { ..... AMERICAN TUBS, all Sizes, IroW & Wood. CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS in Stdck. F ARMERS’ RE QU ISI TE g : GARDEN TOOLS, | ' And Seeds of every descj*ipti< I .7;ln Stock and to Arrive.| f. doherty, i 7 . GENERAL STOREKEEPER, Ihipc '" >rTRr ' WINE AND SPIRIT MERCK n: , Peter Street, AsHßUi|r '"



w B 4K E HIGHEST CASH PUK y f CHASERS *of Grain, and ail oilier descrip tions of Earn * Produce in awy quantities.- CORNSA'-CKS SUPPLIED i AT LG WE ST PRICES. FRjEE D LiA NDER BROTHERS