The Ashburton Herald

AND BOROUGH AND COUNTY ADVERTISER

WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE “ EVENING ECHO.”

VOL. 11. 390.

ASHBURTON, MONDAY, JULY 7, 1879.

Price One Penny.



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, &c., will be held at their Yards, Ashbur ton, and the Tinvvald Yards, on alternate TUESDAYS. CASH ADVANCES Made on Stock, Produce, &c., consigned for Positive Sale. BULLOCK AND CO. ALFRED HARRISON, Baking 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 Manchester Fire ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital, —Lowest Rates. Established 1824. Agent : ALFRED HARRISON, BARING SQUARE, ASHBURTON.



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, J)AINTER, LAZIER, J)APER HANGER, AND GENERAL HOUSE DECORATOR, SIGN AND TICKET WRITER, Moore Street, near Templar Hall. Estimates given. , 244 Builders. Ashburton steam saw mills SASH AND. DOOR MANUFACTORY. G. PARKIN, Proprietor, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Moore Street, Every description of Timber and Building Materials in Stock and supplied on most reasonable terms. Plans prepared and Estimates Given on the shortest notice.



g AUNDERS’ jgROTHERS, MILLERS, GRAIN MERCHANTS, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, ASHBURTON.



TINWALD BUILDING UNDERTAKING ESTABLISH MENT, T. WILLIAMS, Proprietor, WISHES to call special attention to the fact that he is still prepared to furnish and conduct FUNERALS in his well-known Superior Style, a VERY LOWEST RATES. Every description of Joinery Work done on the premises. BUILDINGS ERECTED ANYWHERE. All kinds of Building Materials on Sale. T . WILLIAMS, IINWALD. Educational. MUSI C 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 Announcement. GEORGE LADBROOK, (Near the Station, Winslow), HAS in Stock a Good Supply of Gene ral Stores, which he can supply Wholesale and Retail at the lowest current rates.



Bottlers. ASHBURTON BOTTLING STORES. In connection with the ASHBURTON BREWERY, WOOD and CO Have on hand a Larg: L cck of •ALB 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 ihey 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 - =* Carriers. Ttt BREWER’S Royal Mail COACH . leaves Longbeach far Ashburton (via Waterton, Ashton, Wheatstone, and Tinwald) daily,-at 7 a.m., retximing by the same route on arrival of 3 p.m. train from Christchurch. Parcels and orders punctually attended co. T. H. BREWER, 195 Proprietor. E COOKSON, 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 8 p.m.



General Merchants. HOOPER, AITKEN, AND CO. For Calicos, Sheetings, Hollands, Flannels, and Blankets, TRY HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO.’S. For Fancy Dress Materials, Satin Cloths, Mantle and Ulster Cloths, TRY HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO.’S. For Ladies’ and Children’s Costumes, Ulsters, Mantles, Milli nery, Ornaments, and Feathers. TRY HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO.’S. For Gloves, Plain and Fancy Hosiery, Fancy Wool, Collarettes, Operettes, Squares, and Cross-overs, TRY HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO.’S. For Men’s and Boys’‘Clothing, Hats, Caps, Scarfs, Braces, Merino, Cotton, and L.W. Half Hose, White and Crimean Shirts, Linen and Paper Collars, TRY HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO.’S. For Ladies’ and Children’s E.S. Boots, Slippers, Goloshes, tkc., TRY HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO.’S. For Men’s and Boys’ Watertights, E.S. Boots, Slippers and Leggings, TRY HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO.’S. THE CHEAPEST HOUSE I ItsT T O ~W~ lEsT . For Teas, Coffees, Sugars, and all kinds of Groceries, ' TRY HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO.’S. For Toilet Sets, Ewers, and Basins, Vases, Lustres and Lamps, TRY HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO.’S. For Cups and Saucers, Plates, Dishes, and all kinds of Earthen ware, TRY HOOPER, AITKEN, AND CO.’S. For E.P. Tea and Coffee Pots, Cruets, Pickle Frames, Toast Racks, and Cutlery ot every description, TRY HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO.’S. For Holloware, Copper Boilers, Stoves, Ranges, Grates, Fen ders and Fireirons, TRY HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO.S. For Fencing Wire and Staples, Forks, Spades. Shovels, and Carpenters’ Tools, TRY HOOPER, AITKEN RND CO.S. For Boiled and Raw Oil, Lard Oil, WTiite and Red Lead, and Putty, TRY HOOPER, AITKEN, AND CO.’S. For Locks and Hinges, Brass Fonndry, Files, and Rasps, Plough and Trace Chain, TRY HOOPER, AITKEN & CO.’S, VICTORIA H O US E, HAV OCK STREET, ASHBURTON.



General Merchants. The Althouse Windmill THE ONLY SELF-REGULATING WINDMILL. wi® ms i\? AH 1 ■ < : a!s hBUR TO N.



Bootmakers. PUBLIC NOTICE. BOOTS! BOOTS! T. CHAMBERS WHILE THANKING the public of Ashburton and surrour ding dis tricts for past favors, begs to inf< rn' them that he has received,, and to arrive ; at his place of business, East-street, a WELL-ASSORTED STOCK OP LADIES’, GENTLEMEN’S, AND CHIL DREN’S BOOTS AND SHOES Of all descriptions. T. C. also calls special attentii 1 to the Measure Department, and invites ■ the gentlemen of Ashburton to inspect the superior class of Sewn Boots and Shoes he is now making. Riding Boots, Shooting Boots, Walking Boots and ■ Shoes, Cricketing Boots and Shoes, and Running Shoes. WORKMANSHIP UNSURPASSED. A PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. T. CHAMBERS, PROSPECT BUILDINGS, Next to Montgomery’s, East-street. M. NEALAS, BOOT AND SHOEMAKER, AND IMPORTER, HAS now on sale a Splendid Assortment of BOOTS and SHOES foi? Winter, which are of the Best Quality, and will be Sold at very reasonable prices. Note the address— M . NEA L A NEXT TO MESSRS. ORR & CO.’S,, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Tinsmiths, &c. 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. Business Notices. BIBLES, Prayers, and Church Services, Hymnals for various churches.— l H. M. JONES, Stationer,.Baring Square. |473b



Chemists. N T E D N OWN, mHAT Chilblains can be cured by a few applications of Cambridge’s Chilblain Liniment, Is. 6d. a bottle. That Coughs and Colds speedily disap pear after a few doses of Cambridge’s Cough Syrup, Is. ’Set and 2s. Cel. a bottle. . That Cambridge’s ORANGE-QUININE TONIC WINE is the best Strengthening Medicine known ; nu merous Testimonials can be seen :in its favour ; wine bottles, ' 4s. Cd. J, ';; . ! That Farmer’s and Horse-keepers should always have in the house a bottle of CAMBRIDGE’S COLIC DRINK- for Gripe .in Horses; and, a bottle of his. Driffield White Oil for Sore Shoulders,. Etc. " • : ! That J. M. Cambridge Extracts Teeth carefully and skilfully for 2s. 6d. That the Public can obtain Medicines after business hours or: during the night, when urgently needed, at the Dispensary, Burnett Street. -,c _ J. M. CAMBRIDGE, - ! ' Medical Hall,.' ■ . Ashburton, f Quinine 1042 Saddlers. SADDLERY! SADDLERY! J « T AIT &. Co. (Late of Wood Bros.), Ashburton : : Opposite Railway Station and next Cook son’s Livery Stables), BEG to inform the public that they have purchased the above business, lately carried on by Wood Bros.,- arid hope, by strict attention to business, com bined with moderate charges, to still fur ther merit a share of public patronage. Always on hand a Large Assortment of ENGLISH & COLONIAL SADDLES'. COACH, GIG, and BUGGY " H A R N ESS. SHAFT, LEADING, AND PLOUGH HARNESS. HORSE-CLOTHS In every variety, at lowest possible prites, DIRECT IMPORTERS. 1049



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NOTICE. M R - -IRELAND, having dissolved JLtX; partnership with Mr. J. E. H. Harris, is now carrying on business on his own account as | BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, ’ in / ‘ v . ; MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS, East Street, ASHBURTON.' 457 i * —•• *’ j BRANSON & PURNELL, . BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, 1 -i - EAST STREET, A S II BURTON j"' MR. lIARR IS, SOLICITOR AND CONVEYANCER/' 'j '■ SAUNDERS’BUILDINGS, V/ --East Street, ] A S H B U R T O N . 409 j MR. MOUNTFOR T,. ARCHITECT, ‘ Cathedral S juare, Christchurch, and Fooks [ and Son s Offices, East Street, Ashburton. C. E. FOOKS AND SON, T ICENSED: aURVEYORS . AND • | LAND•BROKERS Under the" Land Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office i ASHBURTON. * ; MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Tuned anl Repaired. J J. C. HUGHES, DpEACHER of Pianofort°and rfarmonium A Cox Street, Ashburton. j | . ; Orders can be left at the Echo Office. Gasfitters, &c. M O T I C E. JT HAVE JUST RECEIVED ' : . ; A LARGE STOCK _ , ;,_ __ OF . ~ f GAS FITTINGS, . ! Comprising ; PENDANTS, ' v i BRACKETS, and CHANDELIERS, ~ OF ALL PATTERNS, • ' > * \ : j . .... And -solicit an> Early Inspection. . ... ~ t • ' S. HARDLEY, ! LICENSED GASFITTER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. .Mn ; ■ :?"• b-.,-.- 32a PUBLIC NOTICE. ~ TRADESMEN and-others who intend using ths Ashburton Gas Company’s Gas jshould give, their orders at oncer : thave their premises. fitted Fittings,, to ensure no delay when the Gas is brought into the tow^.*, A 7--‘- v- : . J. c. "Dolm-A-N, LIC EN S ED- G-'A S FITTER, Plumber, Locksmith,' Whitesmith, Bell hanger, Zinc and Tin-plate Worker, Hot and Cold Water Engineer, ; TANCRED STREET, ‘ ASIIBURTON. •' j 1 N.B.—Artesian Wells sunk and Pumps fitted and repaired ; 0. G. Guttering fixed at Current Rates. •Electric Bells supplied and fitted. Orders punctually attended to in town , and country., . , .812 Business Notices. TO MEET A WANT Long Felt in Ashburton, • S. COLLINS AND SON HAVE opened a shop in Compton s Buildings, Moore-street, next to Neate’s, chemist, for the sale of NEW & SECOND-HAND FURNITURE Of every description. Curtain Poles and Rings, Venetian, Sprii g and .Roller Blinds made to order. Highest price given for Second-hand Furniture of all kind?. PAINTING IN ALL ITS BRANCHES carried on as usual in town or country. Paparhangihgs, Paints,. Oil , Colors, * Var nislies, Window-glass, and every trade requi site on sale. G (Uttering, and Piping found and fixed > S: COLLINS AND SON, PRACTICAL PAINTERS, PLUMBERS, ANDJ’HOUSE DECORATORS . Moore-street,-Ashburton. 588