The Ashburton Herald

AND BOROUGH AND COUNTY ADVERTISER

WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE “ EVENING ECHO.”

V01.ì153

ASHBURTON, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29. 1879

Price One Penny,



. &iFRE;D • HARRISON, AUOTONEERi-COMMISSION: AGENT, ■)7-WBTC..-7 -.!••• T" AKD SALES,. Sales of Stock, Mer (Juindise, Furniture and Effects, also v and Genera! Produce. .si WkERLY ’ SALE ’ Every. SATURDAY at 12 o’clock. SALE YARDS ATTENDED. ntries ean be made at my office or at the Yards; Agent for the Transatlantic Eire’ Insurance Company. , 5 DMISTON BROS; > & GUNDRY " ASHBURTON, General Merchants, Auctioneers, '■ Stock, ! fM Station j Estate, and Commission 'jpA&i jc:v'id s;m:i h/.a gales of Stock, Farm Implements, &c., ton, and the Tinwald Yards, on / alternate TUESDAYS. • cAshladvXnces Made pa Stool?, Frdduco, :'&b. , consigned ... .. . . 'for Positive Sale. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY. ...... " • -i, i- - IQ



Bootmakers. PUBLIC NOTICE. BOOT S! BOOTS! T. CHAMBERS HILE THANKING the j-iblic of Ashburton and surrourding dis tricts for past favors, begs to inf* rn them that he. has received, and to arrive, at his place V»f business, East-street, a • ' WELL-ASSORTED STOCK oe LADIES’, GENTLEMEN’S, AND CHIL DREN’S BOOTS AND SHOES Of all descriptions. T. C. also calls special attend i to the Measure Department, and inc ites 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. WbRkSTANSHIP UNSURPASSED. A PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED T. CHAMBERS, PROSPECT BUILDINGS, Next to Montgomery’s, East-street. mm M. NEALAS, BOOT AND SHOEMAKER, AND IMPORTER, IS CLEARING OUT the whole of his Present Stock at REDUCED PRICES, previous to Removal to New Premises, next to Taylor’s Bakery, where he' will apen with a Large Stock of Boots of every inscription. Note the address — . M.• .NEALAS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Hotels.



jgpjgUCHANAN & Co. /*• J ........ \ > ' Auctioneers, taiid, and Estate Agents, 0..;r ; '' ‘ ' ;;IJ;'a'sl'bu'r ton.. 'JtrJ'i'yjW ■■ -313 a J.



JOSEPH BALDWIN Begs to inform his friends and the public that he Has Opened THE CENTRAL HOTEL, AT THE JUNCTION, WILLS STREET AND WAKANUI ROAD, ASHBURTON, THIS commodious hotel is situated within three minutes’ walk of the Railway Station. Table d’Hote daily at 6 p.m. Luncheon on the table from 12 to 2 p.m. The Jug and Bottle Department will be made a special feature, single bottles and small quantities being supplied at the lowest remunerative rates. Only the best quality of Wines, Beei’S, and Spirits procurable will be kept. J. BALDWIN, 540 Proprietor.



"i V KDEES’ J^EOT -SEES, j/v:; mi llers, ■ grain merchants, ’ . ' 1 and' , ; bu ' :: OEti&AL ; COMMISSION : ‘ . AGENTS,' ' ' ■ ii;Y/ 70i;(-ra c,; { f “ * . ISHfiURTOK,



BILLIARDS ! BILLIARDS !! IN CONNECTION WITH THE ABOVE M. RYAN BEGS to announce that lie has leased the large and commodious Billiard Room (the best in the district), and has erected TWO ALCOCK’S BEST FULL-SIZED BILLIARD TABLES, And hopes to receive a fair share of



Poulterer,, &c. KABfci'tSl & AB#ITS ! j P i HA R PER, VISHMONGER AND POULTERER ‘ 1 . NeaWhe Ashburton Hotel, East Stieet, 7-fyEGS to , inform the inhabitants >.i Ashburton that he.HAS QPENifit) hi the above line, and trusts, by stria attention to business, and. supplying but ‘"'fiticlea o£. first class quality, ihopes t merit a share ol public patronage OYSTER SALOON. Hofr Pried Fish and Tea and Coffee at all hours. -ATT ANTED—Servants out ,of Employ ■ -.' hient to advertise, for Situations in he and “Guardian.”. Only One Shilling, far Cash, fifteen words.



patronage. 469 a railway hotel WINSLOW. Mil. W. HARRIS requests the public to know that he is back at his old house, and wishes his old friends to know that' they will receive the same good accommodation as formerly. Private Suites of Rooms for families. Wines and Beer of the best brands. Good stabling and loose boxes, with every attendance.



W HARRIS, ■ Proprietor 3166 1 11 m gmgggmggMMßßggiMMiwgßjggggg 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. 13.—Repairs neatly executed.



rfIHK . “ Herald” is published every 1 evening, thus . giving every day’s •news. This is better than buying a Six penny weekly. • • niHE PENNY made the postal system I’ .. of England a success. So has it made the Herald,. Everybody.buya the Heeald.



Cards. BRANSON & PURNELL, BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON “THE ASHBURTON HERALD,” PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING. ' Price—ONE PEN'NY. a DVERTISERS are reminded that the J:\_ “Evening Herald ” commands the largest circulation in the Borough and Suburbs daily, and the prices for adver tisements are very reasonable. Casual Advertisements —2s. per inch, cash. , Wants—2o words for Is. Quarterly Advertisements, as per ar rangement. FINE Cream-Laid ENVELOPES, No. 6 ; extra secure shape, ONLY 9s. 6d. per 1000; s°°, 55.; 250, 35., NETT CASH., ALSO, — BANK NOTE AND LETTER PAPER WEEKS & DIXON, DIRECT IMPORTERS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL STATIONERS, ASHBURTON “lIERALD” OFFICE.



Business Notices. TO MERCHANTS, TRADESMEN, AND OTHERS. STUDY ECONOMY! STUDY ECONOMY! GREAT SAYING EFFECTED BY PURCHASING YOUR STATIONERY AT THE WHOLESALE STATIONERY DEPOT. CASH PRICES : Envelopes, Cream Laid, Per iooo - 6s. 6d. Ditto Per 500 - 3s. 6d. Ditto Printed, 1,000, ns. 6d. Notepaper, ruled, per packet of 5 Quires, from is. 6d. Large quantities at lower rates.



Chemists. SUMMER BEVERAGES. A SH-ILLIN G A Packet of f CAMBRIDGE'S |j Orange gyj ii Quinine- p/ii l TONI 3 WINE. A . ■-yr.Xt'.uiV-:..,-: r. • j • a./*• CAMBRIDGE’S GINGER BEER POWDER will make Two Gal lons of Sparkling Gin ger Beer. Full directions given. JUST RECEIVED, a supply of’ 5 pints and 3 pints GASOGERES. Lemon Syrup, Raspberry Vinegar Fijian Lime Juice Persian Sherbet , - Effervescing Lemonade Powder. Fruit Essences of all kinds. J. M. CAMBRIDGE, Chemist, MEDICAL HALL. 1042 Ashburton.



ACCOUNT BOOKS OF ALL KINDS. TEN PER CENT. OFF FOR CASH!!! STOKES LIBERALLY DEALT WITH.



WEEKS & DIXON, Wholesale Stationers HERALD OFFICE.



Milliner and Dressmaker. MRS. ADAMS, AND DRESSMAKER. Ladies’ and Children’s Dresses made up in the newest styles, at Lowest Charges. Wedding and Mourning Orders promptly attended to. Musi An ams devotes special attention to Millinery. MRS, ADAMS, . Moo an Street, OnposiU; Mr. Bovle’s Office. TO a



Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. C E. FOOKS AND SON, o U ’IVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Land Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Walcanui Road, ncarPost-ofiice ASHBURTON. 33 TO -FRUITERERS, CONFECTIONERS, AND OTHERS. FANCY Show Cards, neatly printed— “ Finest Lemonade and Cordials” —on Sale at the Herald Office. SCHOOL Requisites and Artist IV! Re rials. H. M. JONES, Static ict, Baring Square. s



| General Merchants. ; ‘ LARGE SHIPMENTS *’ OF ALL KINDS OF MERCHANDISE, Ex “Lurline,” “ Orari, “Adelaide,” and “ Glerilora.” —— ■■ , ... M ERG H A N D I SE. e ;, i: .. ■.,,. . ~.. , , ® fJjHE undersigned having made extensive alterations, and having' just received ex “ Lurline,” “ Orari,” “ Adelaide,” and “ Glenora,” ~ . A LARGE AND SUPERIOR ASSORTMENT 7 1 ! • '• ; \ > G-’G j• ' : •'""" 1 ■ *■ •" "' ' 1 •" ;' '' ‘ : • ; ’ ’./ s OF ALL KINDS OF r M E R C H A N D IS E, ■ now beg to intimate to their customers and the public at large, that 'they are enabled to OFFER THESE GOODS AT UNPRECEDENTEDLY LOW PRICES. They particularly request them to inspect their newly-opened Stock of CROCKERY, HOLLOW WARE, & IRONMONGERY. AGRICULTURAL. THE FARMERS’ attention Is invited to the well-assorted Stock of CLOVERS, consisting of Carter’s selected White and Red Clover, Cow Grass, Alsyke, Rape, Turnip, and Corse Seeds, and having determined to : j ; .: > \ . REDUCE THE PRESENT STOCK, Purchasers may rely upon obtaining a First-class Article at lowest possible figures. I -A_3xrX)EH?, BEOS. HBUR T O N



THIS is THE THAT HAS BEEN WATCHED. .'O SHAM SACRIFICE.



Sand o & C o BEG to announce tliat they . have. OPENED in A. Weston’s late pre-' raises, Prospect Buildings, with a •• ; WELL-ASSORTED STOCK in the following Branches.: — Grocery, Crockery, " ' "" Stationery, Perfumery, News Agency, and ■ Tobacconist., SANDO & CO. trust by strict atten tion to business, combined with civility and moderate charges, to ensure a con tinuance of the liberal support that has been accorded during the past two years. LABOR REGISTRY OFFICE. . Several female servants open to engage : • meat. Please, note the address— s a.n d o & c 0.. .; • PROSPECT BUILDINGS, ; ' (Late A. 'Weston’s). .



Business Notices. A SHBURTON STEAM SAW MILLS SASH AND DOOR MANUFACTORY. G. PARR IN, - Proprietor, , j j ; ' BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. ' Moore Street, Every description of Timber and Budding Materials in Stock and supplied on must • ,;■ : : reasonable terms. Plans prepared and Estimates Given on ti e shortest notice. 26



Timber, &c. T I MBER! TIMBER!'!- 300,000 FEET OF 1 ' ’ SUPERIOR. BUILDING TIMBER. ■ 1 A 150,,;.- ... , j v /, 20,000 SAWN STAKES, Now' on Sale at Hayes’ Timber Yards, East Street, Ashburton, at reduced prices. ■••- . ; 55'Va



B. C- SMITH, : : , ; EbTERAL CARRIER, ETC., Moore Street, Ashburton. 25. x •• ; 2 'V ,i -' ; fll H. BREWER’S Royal Mail COACH ■ ■•f a leaves Longbeach for Ashburton (via Waterton, Ashton, Wheatstone, .and Tinwald) daily, .at'7 a.nr,, returning by the-samdrdute.on arrival of 3 p.m. train from Christchurch.- Parcels and .orders punctually attended XO.: r, ‘• ‘ i . : ? * . ... ; T. 11. BREWER,: j■; 195 i , . . ; Proprietor. v-71 COOKSON,: iWills Street, runs the • Hi. MAIL COACH from Ashburton Railway-- Station to Green Sheet, Alford Forest, and Mount Somers, every Tuesday , and Friday,. returning Wednesday and Saturday at 3 p.m. ... : ", M R si. Soot tls IMPERIAL BOARDING HOUSE, Durham Street South, C H R I S T/C II U R C H. Board and Lodging, 20s.



THE ASHBURTON HERALD. I -AND . H Borough-and County Advertiseiß| .ns |HE following are AGENTS if or JJ ‘ : Sale of the “ Ashburton- lifer in Town : H. M. Jones, Stationer, East StJ next Friedl&nder Bros. E. A. Garnett, Perfumer, Hairdrej ... Ete., Montgomery’s Buildings. I K. Sanpo, Under the Yerandah, I L reet. -th'Ai- I



TIT ANTED KNOWN —That M« Y y be saved. Ivy purchasing y tioneryMud Account Books, for the “ Herald” and ‘ £ Guardian” sale Stationery Depot, Saunders ngs, near Station.



Business Notice. EL : M. Jones,.;' Baking Square, LAW & COMMERCIAL STATIONER BOOK AND MUSIC SELLER. Toys, Fancy Goods, Violins, Strings, Concertinas, &c. Magazines, English Papers, it Periodical* by each Mail. Bookbinding Executed with Despatch PAPERHANGING WAREHOUSE, TANCRED STREET, Ashburton. U, it. VllilA PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, . SIGN-WRITER, Etc., Has much pleasure in stating that, owirn? to the large increase of Business, he is now Imi-okting from the Manufacturers— PAPER HANGINGS, WHITE LEAD, LINSEED OIL, . WINDOW GLASS, BRUSH WAP H, 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 tenderice. Competent workmen sent to all parts of the country.



Advertise. If you want 'to sell a Farm, to sell a Horse, to rent a Farm, to buy a Horse, to buy a House, { to rent a House, . > to obtain Board, to sell Groceries, to sell Furniture, to sell Hardware, to hire a Servant, to borrow Money, If you want \ to sell Dry Goods, . to sell a Carriage, ' to sell Real Estate, to seek a Situation, to obtain a Servant, to engage a Salesman, to sell Millinery Goods, . to sell a House or Section, , to find a Strayed Animal, to find any one’s Address, to sell a piece of Furniture, to find an.owner for Anything, to buy a second-hand Carriage, , to find any tiling you have lost, If you want Uo sell Agricultural Implements YOU CAN DO SO, BY MAKING YOUR WANTS KNOWS , IN THE ASHBURTON HERALD, OFFICE : SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, East Street.



HAVE you Lost Anything I— -Tell the finder through the Herald for a Shilling. If he is honest he will brin» it to you without a reward, but you can bait a finder of shaky morals by a tempting