The Ashburton Herald

AND BOROUGH AND COUNTY ADVERTISER

WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE “EVENING ECHO."

VOL. 11. 301

ASHBURTON, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 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, &e., 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. BULLOCK AND CO. ALFRED HARRISON, Baking Square, Ashburton, AUCTIONEER, STOCK, ESTATE, & COMMISSION AGENT. "YTTEEKLY SALE DAY, SATURDAY W 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 gAUNDERS JgROTHERS, GRAIN. MERCHANTS, Etc., Ashburton, Christchurch, and London. Make cash advances on all descriptions of roduce placed in their hands for sale in he New Zealand, Australian, American, or European Markets. Indents executed from all parts of the world. _ • AGENTS FOR— THE LONDON AND LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, AND THE WALLSEND COLLIERY CO. Carriers. EXPRESS CARRIER. THOMAS BRADFORD, HAYINGaFIRST-CLASS EXPRESS, is prepared to Remove Goods, or any other orders entrusted to him, with CARE AND DESPATCH. Orders left at the Somerset Hotel, or Alford Forest Road, will receive prompt attention. 265 B. C. SMITH, GENERAL CARRIER, Moore St., Ashburton. EXPRESS to meet every Train. Par cels delivered promptly, at moderate charges. 60 . G. F. SCOTT, Q.ENERAL CARRIER Cameron St., Ashburton. Parcels delivered promptly and charges moderate. in attendance to meet every Train. TH. BREWER’S Royal Mail COACH # leaves Longbeach for Ashburton (via 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. _ Adams deyotes special attention to , Millinery. MOORE STREET, Opposite Mr. Boyle’s Office. 272



Ironmongers. IRONMONGERY Ex ‘ ‘ Times ” and “ Mennock ” from London. ORR & CO. ARE NOW LANDING the following GOODS from the above-named Ships:— CHAFF CUTTERS, Small to Extra Large. HORSE GEARS, One, Two, and Three Horse. Fencing Wire, Nos. 8,9, and 10. Blue Stone, in 1 cwt. kegs. Fencing Staples. Hay Forks, 2 and 3 prong. Park’s Spades. Lindon’s Spades. Potato Forks. Ploughs: RANSOM & SIMS’, 2 and 3 Furrow. HORNSBY’S, Single Furrow. ~ Skeith Blades and Plough Fittings. Harrows, Howard’s. Ransom and Sims’ Ploughshares. Hornsby’s ditto. Boiled.and Raw Oil. Lard Oil. Bolts and Nuts, all sizes. Bar and Rod Iron. Locks and Hinges. Brass Foundry. Carpenters’ Tools. Blacksmiths’ Tools. Portable Forge. Blacksmiths’ Bellowsj Files and Rasps. Sewing Twine. Plough and Trace Chain. Coil Chain. Rope, all sizes. Avery’s Weighing Machines, 4 to 8 cwt. Spring Balances, 25 to 400 lbs. Steelyards, 150 to 500 lbs. Scales and Weights. 1 case Table Cutlery, a fine assortment 1 case Plated Spoons and Forks. 1 case Tea and Coffee Pots, Plated. House and Cattle Bells. Plasterers’ Sieves and Trowels. Wire, Brass, and Hair Sieves. Butchers’ Choppers and Cleavers. Hollow-ware, all sizes, Tinned and Enamelled. Furnace Pans, Cast and Galvanized Iron. Ditto, Copper, 12 to 25 gallons. Pumps and piping. Stoves, Cooking and Office. Ranges and Grates. Horse Shoes, Nails, all sizes. Sash and Floor Cramps. Floor Brads. Brushware, of all descriptions. Fenders, superior quality. Tinware, a fine lot. Cash Boxes, with Chubb’s Locks. ORR & CO.



General Merchants. HOOPER, AITKEK, &>'CO., ■ - ' { ' . . DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, TAILORS, AND Q. E N E R A L Q U T F I TT E RS , Havelock Street, Ashburton.



J | OOPER, AITKEN, & CO. beg to inform their friends and the Public in general that, on TUESDAY, 25th FEBRUARY, they will CLOSE their Present Place of Business, and W. ILL.RE-OPEN AT 12 O’CLOCK ON THURSDAY, 2;th INST., .... ■ . . in their : NEW AND EXTENSIVE PREMISES * ' IN Havelock Street and Daring Square.



HOOPER, AIT KEN, AND CO., G R. O G E R S 3 IRONMONGERS & GENERAL MERCHANTS HAVELOCK STREET, ASHBURTON.



Cards. | NOTICE. IRELAND, having dissolved IVS partnership with Mr. J. E. 11. Harris, is now' carrying on business on • hisjown account as - ‘BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, . . ! •” -IN | MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS, ' East- Street, ; :■{ ; AS ri B.'u RTO N. • 457 I BRANSON & BURNELL,; BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, :. j " ' EAST STREET, / ' ASHBURTON -| b MR. II AR R IS, SOLICITOR AND CONVEYANCER, " j SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ■■■*■>[ 1 East Street, A S II B U R T O N. 409 S. W. BROWN, . AND CIVIL.ENGINEER 'j 3, MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS, Ashburton and Rakaia. . MR. MOUNT FOR T, " ARCHITECT, Cathedral Square, Christchurch, and : Fooks and Son s Offices;- East -Street, Ashburton.; ■ C. E. FOOKS AND SON,' PURVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS ' Under the Lana Transfer Act, .7. : Government Contract Surveyors; 1 Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office.' ASHBURTON:'-''"' MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Tuned anl Repair ar. J. C. "HUGHES, 1 TEACHER of PiahoforLanclrlarmohiuht Cox Street, AsLburton. ■ ' " Orders can be left at the ECHO Office. tMBBWtTIfaMBBBPBBTMMmMBBWIirBPBPWWIM—MMWKE3BtWB 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 . 7 ‘ ■ .: • ■Ashburton. NEW . BUSINESS.. COAL- & FIREWOOD MERC PI ANT . F. P. LeBRETON, In commencing business begs respectfully to solicit" a share of public support. ' •-' Burnett Street, -near Friendlandei-’s Grain Store,and opposite. Montgomery’s Buildings. .7. . v v .7.A; A : Coal and Firewood supplied in any quantity to suit customers, and delivered to all parts ot the district on the shortest notice. ... Educational. - : '- MUSICTU 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. u;.t,7 Preparatory School for Boys. Inclusive Terms. Business Notices. FANCY REPOSITORY. PAPER PATTERNS for Ladies’ and Children’s Clothing, Latest Fashions. Ladies’ own materials CUT OUT at Moderate Charges. MRS. MOREY, 232 Tancred-street, Ashburton. QEOItGE L L E N, A ACCOUNTANT, COLLECTOR; HOUSE, LAND, AND COMMISSION 'AGENT, ~ - Saunders’ New Buildings, Ashburton. .... ... 466



General Storekeepers. [Established, ISGS.J 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 aro determined to offer special induce ments in every department ol their business. They are NOW OPENING UP Their First Instalment of WINTER DRAPE RY, 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.-money. D, W. & Co. will not be undersold by any house in the trade. 417 OLD u BANK STORES, EAST STREET ASHBURTON.,. J. JEL Pass and Co., GENERAL - STOREKEEPERS, DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE : AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, Boot and Shoe Importers. .. Sole Agents for 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 cafe will have pEompt attention.



COAL AND FIREWOOD. OATS AND CHAFF, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES F. DOHERTY, T) EGS to remind his Customers and Friends , that he is Selling Every Article in Stock at the LOWEST Possible PRICE for CASH. SPRING & SUMMER DRAPERY AND READY-MADE. CLOTHING,, Just Arrived, OF THE LATEST STALES ONLY.



WASHING MACHINES- Just Imported, of the Latest Improvement ; for Saving Labor. AMERICAN TUBS, all Sizes, Ivon■ &Wm cl. CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS' in Stock;. FARMERS’ REQTJI STTJ AS GARDEN TOOLS, And Seeds of every desaidpfif jn. In Stock and to Arrive.. F. DOHERTY,.. GENERAL STOREKEEPER, JMTOT ,'ER WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHAW: i\ Peter Street, .



Butcher. TREVORTON BUTCHERY. * "T riIASKER Legs to inform tlie •O' « JL . . public of Ashburton and district that lib has oommenced business as a B UTCHER, in his HIS HEW 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 Bakers. ASHBURTON BAKERY. TAYLOR AND LILL, BAKERS AND CONFECTIONERS, PASTRY COOKS, &c., East Street, Ashburtort: CHRISTENING AND WEDDING Cakes and Every Descrip tion of First-class Confectionery made to order on the Shortest Notice. Confectionery, Biscuits, Cakes, Scones, Rolls, &c. , always in Stock. A Regular Supply of splendid Fresh Butter. Cabinetmakers; T. A. GATES, CABINET-MAKER, UPHOLSTERER, AKT> PICTURE-FRAME MAKER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON, Opposite the Railway Station. Manufactory, Peter Street. CHEAPEST HOUSE ; K - 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. WOOD TURNER AND VENETIAN BLIND MAKER. JOSEPH RULE . Moore Street. [ S pre pared to execute all orders for Wcod Ti lining, Venetian Blinds, Tables, and every class of Furniture. Window Poles oi i hand, or made to any sixe.



TINM r ALD FURNITURE DEPOT. H ARLES DEADER, CAB3NET MAKER, FURNITURE DEALER, &c. Ve net ian and other Blinds, Curtain ‘ Poles, Oxford and other Picture Frames made to order. Re pad as Executed with Despatch. .Note the Address— Great South Road, Tixwald, (Nex t to'Mr. Prettejohn’s, Shoe Makei. 286 Builders. ASHI SURTON STEAM SAW MILLS SASH AND DOOR M A NURACTORY. G. PARKIN, Proprietor, IBUILD 'ER AND CONTRACTOR. Moore Street, Every dcs cription *f Timber and Building Materi; ils in Stock and supplied on most reasonable terms. Plans pn .'pared and Estimates Given on the shortest notice.



IMPORTANT 7:0 PARTIES ABOUT TO BUILD. THE undersigned has now on hand an extensive assortment of everything appertaining to the Building Trade, in cluding— | Timber of all kinds. 1 Galvanised Iron. Ridging and Spouting. Doors. Sashes Mouldings. Nails. Locks. Hinges. &c., £cc., <Sic., Which lie is offering for Sale at Tinwald at the lowest current rates. The Inhabitants on the South side of the River will find it to their advantage to give him a call. THOMAS WILLIAMS, BUILDER, UNDERTAKER, CABINET MAKER, WHEELWRIGHT, &c., (Near Railway Station) Tinwald.