the Ashburton herald.

[Thursday, July i;, 1879



Tenders. mo BE LET BY TENDER, for 14 J- Years, a Capital FARM of 12S Acres, First-class land, with river front age, being Educational Reserve 1123. For further particulars, apply to C. I’. Cox, Esq. Tenders to be sent to the undersigned to Ist August. JAMES E. TREVOR, Chairman, Ashburton High School. 46a Public Notices, ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. TVTOTICE is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Ashburton Borough Council, held on Monday, the 30th June, a RA.TE of ONE SHILLING in the pound on the rateable property in the Borough, for 1879-80, was struck, which Rate is payable to Mr. Harry Fried laxder on demand, or at his house, Tail ored Street, Ashburton, on or before the 31st July, 1879, CHARLES BRADDELL, Town Clerk. Ashburton, 15th July, 1879. 113 a ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. “VrOTICE is hereby given, that at a Meeting of the Ashburton Borougli Council, held on Monday, the 14th Jaly, MR. HARRY FRIEDLANDER was ap - pointed RATE COLLECTOR for the Borough, and has notified his acceptance of same. CHAS. BRADDELL, Town Clerk, Ashburton, 15th July 1879.



ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. IN pursuance of “ The Municipal Cor porations Act, 1876,” and “ The Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876,” I hereby give notice that an ELECTION, to fill an Extraordinary Vacancy, caused by the Resignation of Councillor Joseph Ivess, will be held on TUESDAY, the sth day of AUGUST next, at the Town Hall. Nominations will be received up till 12 o’clock noon, on Thursday, the 24tli July, at the Borough Council’s Office. CHAS. BRADDELL, Ashburton, Town Clerk. 15th July, 1879. 115 a Nomination papers and necessary in formation can be obtained at the Town Clerk’s Office. 115 a ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. PUBLIC NOTICE. JVT OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that jyi a SPECIAL MEETING of the Ashburton County Council 11111 be held at the office of the Council on WEDNES DAY, the 6th day of AUGUST, 1879, immediately after the ordinary meeting, for the purpose of confirming or otherwise the following resolution adopted at a special meeting of the Council held on the 2nd day cf July, 1879. W. C. WALKER, ■ Chairman. Ashburton, July 4th, 1879. COPY OF RESOLUTION. Resolved —“ That the fees and charges at the proposed Hinds and Mount Somers Pounds be the same as those charged at the Ashburton Pound. CHARGES FOR DRIVING CATTLE. For any number of cattle of any sort whatso ever not exceeding twenty-five in number, one shilling for every mile or fractional part of a mile from the residence oi the person driving such cattle, to the residence of the owner of the same, or to the pound. For any number exceeding twenty-five, two shillings per mile. For giving notice of detention of cattle :—For every mile or part of a mile exceeding one furlong from the. residence of the owner cf the cattle, one shilling, provided that in no case shall the charge for so driving or for giving notice exceed the sum of two pounds. POUND FEES. For each Entire Horse above the age of twelve months For each Mare, Gelding, Colt, Filly, Foal, Mule, Ass, Goat, and Pig ... For each Bull above the age of twelve months For each Ox, Cow, Steer, Heifer, or Calf (first ten) For each Ox, Cow, Steer, Heifer or Calf (above ten) For each Ox, Cow, Steer, Heifer, or Calf (above thirty) ..: ... ... For each Ox, Cow, Steer, Heifer or Calf (above fifty) For each Ram above the age of nine months ... ... For each Ewe, Wether, or Lamb (first twenty) ... For every Ewe, Wether, or Lamb (above twenty) For every Ewe, Wether, or Lamb (above one hundred) 2 6 The above fees 'to be paid for each day or part of a day during which the animal is kept in the pound. CHARGES FOR FOOD. For every Horse, Mare, Gelding, Mule, Ass, Colt, Filly, Foal or Bull, Cow, Steer, Heifer, or Calf For every Sheep or Lamb For every Goat ... For every Boar, Sow, or Pig The above charges to .be paid for- each day or part of a day during which the animal is sup plied with food and water by the poundkeeper POUNDICEEPER’S FEES FOR GIVING NOTICE OF CATTLE IMPOUNDED. For giving notice to any owner, agent, or bailiff within twenty miles of the Pound : For every mile or part of a mile, exceeding one fur-long frem the Pound to the residence of the owner of the cattle, is. For posting a notice where the owner may be not known or lives at a greater distance than twenty miles from the Pouud, and ha!s no agent or bailiff within that dis tance, is.



Auction SgLes. SATURDAY, 19TH JULY, At 1 o’clock. ALFRED HARRISON has received instructions from the Trustee in the Estate of Henry McCutcheon, to sell by Public Auction, at his Rooms, on the above date,— Henry McCutcheon’s Interest in a Mortgage on a Farm at Rangiora. Full particulars to be obtained from the Auctioneer. Sale at 1 o’clock, SATURDAY, 19th JULY, ALFRED HARRISON, 121 a Auctioneer. Tenders. T ENDRRS. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. BUILDERS desirous of Tendering for the ERECTION of the Ashburton COUNTY OFFICES, in Baring Square, Ashburton, are requested to send in Sealed Tenders, duly endorsed, and ad dressed to the Architect, on or before TUESDAY, the sth AUGUST. The drawings and specifications may be seen at the Architect’s office, Ashbur ton, up to Thursday, 24th July, and after that date at the City Council Cham bers, Christchurch. J. STANLEY BRUCE, C.E., 110 a Architect.



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 24tli instant. The drawings and specifications may be seen at the Architect’s Office, Ashburton, up to Thursday, the 17th, and after that date the City Council Chambers, Christ church. J. STANLEY BRUCE, C.E., 71a Architect.



LOWER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. Tenders ARE invited for tlie 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 cn Isles worth 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.rn. on Friday July 25th, at the Willowby School, near Winslow. By order, JAMES WILKIE, G6a Surveyor to the Board. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. jTgTENDERS are invited from competent 8 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 “Rating 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. Tlie 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. MAINWARING, Clerk. Ashburton, 10th July, 1879. 85a Public Notices. ELECTION OF MEMBERS. NORTH ASHBURTON ROAD DIS TRICT. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, that an Election of Five Members to constitute the first Board of the new Road District of North Ashburton, will be held on WEDNESDAY, the 23rd day of July instant. The NOMINATION of Can didates will take place at 12 noon on the above date, at the Gasworks, near Ash burton, and a POLL, if necessary, will be proceeded with immediately after the nomination, and close at 4 p.m. of the same day.. JOHN EDGAR BUCHANAN, Returning Officer. Ashburton, July 3, 1879. 51a ELECTION OF MEMBERS. LOWER ASHBURTON ROAD DIS DISTRICT. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, that an Election of Five Members, to constitute the first Board of the new Road District of Lower Ashburton, will be held on FRIDAY, the 25th day of JULY instant. The NOMINATION of Candidates will take place at 12 noon on the above date, at the Schoolhouse, Wil lowby, and a POLL, if necessa.y, will be proceeded with immediately after the nomination, and close at 4 p.m. the same } JAMES WILKIE, | Returning Officer. i Ashburton, July 3, 1879. 50a



Auction Sales. POSTPONED. Messrs 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 19TH, Horses Drays Chaffcutters Horse-Power Quantity of Shaft and Leading Har ness Scoops, &c., &c. A Quantity of Sacks 1 Large Tank 1 Whare. Sale to commence at 11.30. ACLAND, CAMPBELL & CO., 128 a Auctioneers i FARM FOR SALE. By order of the Mortgagee. Messrs. Robert wilkin and CO. (under instructions received from the mortgagee) will offer for sale by PUBLIC AUCTION, At their NEW ZEALAND WOOL STORES, IN HEREFORD STREET, on SATURDAY, 2 6th JULY, 1879, At 12 o’clock, All that VALUABLE FARM, late in the occupation of James Colwell, situated in the District of Ashbur ton, being Rural Section No. 26427, containing 186 acres. Title—Land Transfer Act. For particulars, apply to the Auc- Pi ADPPI’CJ ROBERT WILKIN & CO., 107 a Auctioneers 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, woolslied, 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 U NION I NSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. 717



NOTICE. Messrs. Poyntz & Co., HAVE ON SALE AND TO I. E T, SEVERAL ELIGIBLE FARMS, Improved and Unimproved. also, — HOUSES AND SECTIONS IN ASHBURTON, TINWALD AND RARAIA. 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. OFFI C E : EAST STREET, ASHBURTON (Opposite Town Hall). 54a



Auction Sales, SATURDAY, 19 th JULY. 1000 1000 Messrs, edmiston bros. and GUNDRY have received instruc tions to sell at their. Rooms, on Saturday next, at 11* o'clock,— 1000 Forest, Ornamental, and Fruit Trees, Shrubs, &c., from Mr. W. Greenaway’s Nursery, Christchurch Sale at 12 o’clock sharp. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY (Late Bullock & Co.), 120a—612 Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 1879. ALFORD FOREST. HORSES, CATTLE, FARMING IM PLEMENTS, &c. Messrs, edmiston bros. and GUNDRY, in conjunction with Messrs. Friedlander and Co., will sell by PUBLIC AUCTION, At the Farm of Mr. W. Fergus, Alford Forest, on WEDNESDAY, JULY '23110, 1879, HORSES 9 5 COLTS AND FILLIES COWS AND CALYES 9 5 2 Waggons, 1 3-Furrow Plough, 1 Single- Furrow Plough, Dray, Tip Cart, Chaffcutter (horse-power), Etc., Etc. Sale at 12 o’clock. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY (Late Bullock & Co.), 84a—607 Auctioneer’s. NOTICE. BULLOCK & CO. YT7E beg to intimate that the Business VV 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. J |IHE 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. Fruiterers, &c. W. T. D A v 1 s 0 GREENGROCER AND FRUITERER, HAS ON SALE Onions, Good Potatoes, Carrots, Parsnips, Turnips, Herbs. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, (Next to Fowler, Grocer) TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. 79* Business Notice. JUST ARRIVED, Albums, Desks, Workboxes, &c. H. M. JONES, Stationer, Baring Square. 473 a



General Storekeepers. GREAT SALE NOW ON AT T R |j OI)DER & mpany ’ s ) 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 each. Department, viz. BOOTS & SHOES, GROCERY & PROVISIONS, IRONMONGERY & FURNISHING, CROCKERY & GLASSWARE. An early visit invited, to compare prices with any Selling-off House in the Province. FOR CASH ONLY. T. R. HODDER & COMPANY, EAST STREET,"ASHBURTON. 11046 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 her Lfore, and solicits a continuance patronage at his new shop—Wakanui Road, near Baldwin’s Central Hotel. S. STOKES, TAILOR AND CLOTHIER. 794



TAILORING, AT MOST REASONABLE RATES, TO MEET THE TIMES. : W. L 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. Address— ' W. L E E , TAILOR, &c. , Havelock Street, Ashburton. at Hooper, Aitken & Co.’s. lOX2 Milliner and Dressmaker. MILLINERS 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. - MOORE STREET, ; Opposite Mr. Boyle’s Office. 272 Public Notices. I ENVELOPES, NOTEPAPER, EN- U YELOPES, NOTEPAPER.—The cheapest ever offered in Ashburton, at the Herald Office, Wholesale Stationery Depot, Saunders’ Buildings. 55



Drapery. ORB AND CO.’S GLORIOUS NEWS! GREAT REDUCTI OH S IN ALL CLASSES OF DRAPERY ' ■ AND : • - FANCY GOODS , AT ORB & CO’S., £IO,OOO to be Sold at a Sacrifice. PRICES TO SUIT THEJTIMES. 4 cases of snow flake Wincey at per yard, worth 9d. 2 cases Flannel,' is. 2d. to is. 6d. per yard, slightly soiled, worth is. iod. 1 case Ladies’‘Ulster Cloaks at 18s. 6d. i case Ladies’ Jackets at 12s. 6d. to 255. 1 bale white Blankets 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. Ribbons in all shades at reduced prices 30 doz. Ladies’ Silk Ties at 6d. and is. '‘each "d! : ' '■ ” : 6 doz. prs. Ladies’ Boots, stained, Will be given away at ss. gd. 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, Genes’ Ties Men’s Shirts at 2s. 6d. each- - Waterproof Coats front 15s. 6d. up wards.- ’ : '• As . this .is aj 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. 6d. PER YARD. DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT. We have just engaged a first-class Dressmaker from London, who will take charge this week. Good style and perfect fit guaranteed. Dresses and Costumes made to order on the shortest notice. ORR ANT) GO., IMPORTERS, - ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA.



Booksellers, &c. i NEW BUSINESS. f J . Y. WARD, BOOKSELLER, COMMERCIAL AN J FANCY STATIONER, HAS much pleasure in announcing to tlji inhabitants of the Borough of Ashbu ton and County, that he : COMMENCED BUSINESS ' j ON SATURDAY MARCH i, 1879, h in ; •; Messrs. Saunders Bros.’ Buildings, j {EAST STREET, NORTH, With A LARGE ASSORTMENT OFJ \ Professional'Stationery, Commmercial Stationery, Household Stationery, f Fancy Stationery, ' &c., &c., &c. LITE RAI’ URE (In Assorted Bindings) COMPRISING ALL THE MOST ; ' POPULAR AUTHORS} Also, — J d " PRESENTATION BOOKS. i SCHOOL REQUISITES IN STOCK. ' Colonial, English, and Foreign Paper f and Magazines supplied to order. , WORK-BOXES, WRITING-DESKS, and , OTHER FANCY GOODS, AT REASONABLE PRICES. ( Hamilton’s Library Books on. Deferret Payment. ?. the address— ' /• J. Y. W A R D , • East Street North > (Saunders Bros.’ New Buildings), ASHBURTON.



Tentmaker. i • •' “ r—y NOT I CE. • RE-OPENING. H WM. PATCHING BEGS to inform the inhabitants of'*, Ashburton and surrounding dis-f. tricts, that, having purchased the busi-V, ness lately carried on by Sando and Olsen he will continue the V MANUFACTURING ' of TENTS, , TARPAULINS, . ' \ HORSECLOTHS, J - WAGGON TILTS, &c. d LARGE STOCK ON HAND, l , !. Druggets, assorted patterns 7 Tents, all sizes } Indiarnbber and Canvas Hose- v ing V Canvas, Calico, American Duck, Drill, &c. Clothes, Garden, and Plough Lines Headstalls ■ ? Flax and Hemp Halters .* y ' ON SALE, > AT UNUSUALLY LOW PRICES. The following : ' Tarpaulins and Horsecloths Oilskin Suits, Men’s and Boys’ . Macintoshes, Leggings . { Flax and Manilla Rope Blocks, double and single V FLAGS OF ALL NATIONS. 'y J£©-Note the address— { ’ WM. PATCHING V ) (Late Sando & Olsen), !/ East Street, Ashburton. \ ioßa\ Business Notices. ; E W JNDU STRY. « G O F F'E E, (, Pure and Fresh Ground Daily at T ORR & CO.’S , ■■ • .. ■ ■ ; 953^ EOR G E ALLE N, | COLLECTOR, % Jl HOUSE, LAND,, AND COMMISSION \\ - • AGENT,;. . ■ . * Saunders’ New Buildings, Ashburton. ■ ' » x ‘ CERTIFICATED ACCOUNTANT IN v BANKRUPTCY. V Coal and Firewood. CHEAP TIMBER . : AT ' V HAYES’ TIMBER YARDS. •!;, BALANCE of Timber unsold at: the (> Auction Sale. Also, 200,000 feet V to arrive, now lying at the Waimate Sta- >’, tion, will be disposed of ; r V AT REDUCED PRICES ii ... <k * ' •' : '' " - ' AT " f ] HAYES’ TIMBER YARDS,! East Street, Ashburton. 1027 >"• IN BANKRUPTCY. TTTEEKS & DIXON have on Sale atf YY their Office, East Street North, — PROOFS OF DEBT FORMS, * i FORMS OF AFFIDAVIT, [ ' Also, * * FORMS of TO LET and FOR SALE. \