The Ashburton Herald

AND BOROUGH AND COUNTY ADVERTISER

WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE “ EVENING ECHO”

VOL. 11. 348

ASHBURTON, FRIDAY, MAY 16, ;8/ 9 .

Price One Penny.



Auctioneers and Commisssion Agents M ,ES£RS. 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 Tinwald Yards, on alternate TUESDAYS. CASH ADVANCES Made on Stock, Produce, &c., consigned for Positive Sale. BUL.LOCK AND CO. ALFRED HARRISON, Baring 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 Fi re ASSURANCE COMPANY. ( apital, ;£i,000,000. —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 tendenee. Competent workmen sent to all parts of the country. ESTIMATES GIVEN. 415 P • T. S. TUCKER, AINTEE, QLAZIER, J)APER HANGER, AND GENERAL HOUSE DECORATOR, SIGN AND TICKET WRITER, Moore Street, near Templar Hall. Estimates given. 244



gAUNDERS’ JgROTHERS, MILLERS, GRAIN MERCHANTS, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, ASHBURTON.



TEAGUE & SONS, PAINTERS, GLAZIERS, PAPER HANGERS, AND GENERAL DECORATORS, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON (opposite mail office.) J*3T SIGN WRITERS TO THE TRADE. 2C



Tinsmiths, &c. LICENSED GASFITTER. J. C. DOLMAN, T 3 LUMBER, LOC KS MIT H, BELL -1 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. JOSEPPI 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 (air share of public patronage. N. B. —Repairs neatly executed. Bottlers. ASHBURTON BOTTLING STORES. In connection with the ASHBURTON BREWERY, WOOD and CO Have on hand a Larg. L tek of ALE and STOUT, in Bulk and Bottle. ASHBURTON BOTTLING STORES. MOUNT SOMERS ROAD, Ashburton. QUINTON BROS. BEG to inform tlie inhabitants of Ash burton and surrounding districts that .hey 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 Vbe and Stout. 9



Carriers. ~ ’ B. C. SMITH, GENERAL CARRIER, Moore St., Ashburton. EXPRESS to meet every Train. Par cels delivered promptly, at moderate charges. GG G. F. SCOTT, QEN.ERAL CARRIER Cameron St., Ashburton. Parcels delivered promptly and charges moderate. in attendance to meet every Train. TH. BREWER’S Royal Mail COACH , leaves Longteach for Ashburton (vifi, Waterton, Ashton, Wheatstone, and Tinwald) daily, at 7 a.m., returning by the same route on arrival of 3 p.m. train from Christchurch. Parcels and orders punctually attended co. 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. MOORE STREET, Opposite Mr. Boyle’s Office, 272



General Merchants. HOOPER, AITKEN, AND CO. For Calicos, Sheetings, Hollands, Flannels, and Blankets, TRY HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO.’S. .. '1%.... . • ’V; 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, &c., 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 X IST TO W XT .



For Teas, Coffees, Sugars, and all kinds of Groceries, TRY HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO.’S. For Toilet Sets, Ewers, and Basing 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, White 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 HOUSE, HAVELOCK STREET, ASHBURTON.



Cards. NOTICE. MR. IRELAND, having dissolved partnership with Mr. J. E. H. Harris, is now carrying on business on his own account as BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS, East Street, ASHBURTON. 457 BRANSON & PURNELL, BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, EAST STREET, A S H BURTON MR. HARRIS, gOLICITOR AND CONVEYANCER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, East Street, ASH B U R T O N. 409 MR. MOUNTFORT, ARCHITECT, Cathedral Square, Christchurch, and Fooks and Son s Offices, East Street, Ashburton. C. E. FOOKS AND SON, SURVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Land Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors/ Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office. ASHBURTON. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Tuned anl Repaiekt. J. C. HUGHES, TEACHER of Pianofori'’and Harmonium Cox Street, Ashburton. Orders can be left at the Echo Office. Business Notices. fjpHE 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 every department ot 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. 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 1 money. D. W. & Co. will not be undersold by any house in the trade. 417 COAL AND FIREWOOD, j OATS AND CHAFF, f IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES VJ/ 1 ' f; ';d:o her;\ ; T>EGS to remind his Customers and Friends D that he is Selling Every Article in Stock at the LOWEST Possible PRICE for CASH. V: i SPRING & DRAPERY fi X'fi ll v f { j*.,' and-" ' K■ r ; READY-MADE CLOTHING, Just Arrived, j - OF THE LATEST STALES ONLY. WASHING MACHINES p Just Imported, of the Latest Improvements; for- Saving Labor. • -j AMERICAN TUBS, all Sizes, Iron & We«d. < CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS in Stock.' FARMERS’ "rEQUIS I T S GARDEN TOOLS, And Seeds of every description. In Stock and to Arrive. F. DOHERTY, GENERAL STOREKEEPER, IMPORTER WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT. Peter Street, Ashburton.



THE ASHBURTON HERALD, Published Daily. Country Edition ... 3p.m. Town Edition ... 4.30 p. m. are requested to make known any irregularity in the delivery, whether in Town or Country, which shall be immediately remedied. Country Sub scribers along the Wakanui Road to the school, thence to Seafield, Cambridge, and Newland, are supplied by the mail-cart every Tuesday and Friday.



Fruiterers, &c. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. W. T. DAVISON, p GREENGROCER AND FRUITERER, BEGS to inform his customers and the public that he has ; REMOVED j to the Shop lately occupied by Mrs. Morey, next to J. R. Chapman’s, Tancred Street. Fresh vegetables, salads, herbs, etc. Orders Delivered Regularly. W. T. DAVISON, Wholesale and Retail Greengrocer and Fruiterer, jI- Tancred Street, Ashburton. 315 LONDON PIE HOUSE (Opposite Baring Square), Havelock Street, Ashburton. RICHARD MADIGAN, PASTRYCOOK, CONFECTIONER, AND FRUITERER, BEGS to announce to the inhabitants of Ashburton and county that the London Pie House was OPENED on SATURDAY, 22nd February. COFFEE ROOMS. Tea, Coffee, or Cocoa, with Pie or Pastry, 6d. always ready from io a.m to II p.m. Pastry supplied lor Parties or Soirees on the Shortest Notice. TRADE SUPPLIED.



Coal and Firewood. NEW BUSINESS. COAL & FIREWOOD MERCHANT F. P. LeBRETON, In commencing business begs respectfully to ~ solicit a share of public support. Burnett Street, near Friendlander’ Grain Store, and opposite Montgomery’ Buildings. ■ !-r - ; . .. “ r C©al and Firewood supplied in any quantity to suit customers, and delivered to ail parts of the district on the shortest notice. Cabinetmakers. T. A. GATES, CABINET-MAKER, UPHOLSTERER, AND' ' V; PICTURE-FRAMF* MAKER, T SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON, Opposite the Railway, Station. Manufactory, Peter Street. CHEAPEST HOUSE A IN CANTERBU RY. d '.K Carpets, Rugs, Oilcloth, Bedsteads, Chairs •?.’ Mattrasses, Tables, etc. Y All kinds of Furniture, Shop Fittings, Picture Frames, and Household Requisites made to order. FUNERALS FURNISHED. TINWALD FURNITURE DEPOT. c HARLES R. A D E R CABINET MAKER, FURNITURE DEALER, &c. Venetian amd other Blinds, Curtain Poles, Oxford and other Picture •jw.v;,,., - Frames made to order. Repairs Executed with Despatch. Note the Address— fGreat South Road, Tinway.o, (Next to Mr. Pretteiohn’s, Shoe Makei. 286 -Builders. U SHBTJRTON STEAM SAW MILLS 7A. SASH AND DOOR MANUFA C T O R Y. fi. PARKIN, . Proprietor, ? IBUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Street, Every desCfip tion of Timber and Building Material u 1 Stock and supplied on most reasonable terms. Plans pre-pun ed and Estimates Given on the shortest notice. /. TINWALD ® BUI L DING AND W. ST AKING ESTABLISH- j MENT, -• ... j r. WILLI AM S , Proprietor, rjo to call special attention to Ltt. th effecttthat he is still prepared to hai xEUeonduct Q F',U NERALS w , fißknown Superior Style, it VE W LOWEST RATES. desci of Joinery Work done, 00011810.* premises. )INGS • lESJECTED ANYWHERE. ads of ilMiding Materials on Sale. T tl LL.IA.MS, T: INWALD. Busii less Announcement.



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