The Ashburton Herald

AND BOROUGH AND COUNTY ADVERTISER

Vol. 11.-—535-'

ASHBURTON, MONDAY, DECEMBER 29. 1879.

Price One Penny.



Auctioneers and Commisssion Agents * * VRED HARRISON, AOCTIO>iEISk, iC ; *NfMISSIbN AGENT, ' ETC. SALES, Sales of Stock, Mer chandise, Furniture and Effects, also Fowl»i Produce. SALE,. , „ Every SATURDAY at 12 o’clock. tSALE ATTENDED. Aries can bei Yards. ;V:: ent for the Transatlantic Fire Insurance Company. 5 STON BROS. & GUNDRY (latb bullock and CO.), ASHBURTON, ' Auctioneers, Stock, •Station, Estav+» f and Commission Agents. '• ■ Seles. Of Stock, Farm Implements, &c. , will be held at their Yards, Azhbur tpii, and the Tinwald Yards, alternate, TUESDAYS. • Gene CASH ADVANCES Made on Stock, Produce, &c., consigned for Positive Sale. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY. ' : -7.' ■ 19 [Card.] UCHANAN & Co. ctioneers, Land, and Estate Agents, E. B SHBURTON. 313 a r AUNDERS’ DROTHERS, MILLERS, RAIN MERCHANTS, AND ENERAL COMMISSION f: ' AGENTS, ASH BURTON.



Hotels. JOSEPH BALDWIN Begs to inform his friends and the public that he Has Opened THE CENTRAL HOTEL, AT THE JUNCTION, WILLS STREET AND WAR.ANUI ROAD,.ASHBURTON, r|IHIS commodious hotel is situated B 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, Beers, and Spirits procurable will be kept. J.ALD W I N , 540 1-iyjrietor.



Business Notices. PUBLIC NOTICE. BOOTS! BOOTS! T. CHAMBERS WHILE THANKING the public of Ashburtan and surroui ding dis tricts for past favors, begs to inf< rn them that he has received, and to arrive, at his place r.f 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 attentn 1 to the Measure Department, and incites 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, •'S CLEARING OUT the whole of his Present Stock at REDUCED PRICES, next to Taylor’s Bakery, where he has opened with a Large Stock of Boots of every description. Note the address— M. NEALAS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. PAPERHANGING WAREHOUSE. TANCRED STREET, Ashburton.



Poulterer RABBITS! RABBITS!! p . HARPER, FISHMONGER AND POULTERER Near the Ashburton Hotel, East Stieet. T>EGS to inform the inhabitants . 1 that he HAS In ilie ftbove iV&fV —. T 8 T 1 vttentioii to hweineijs,, ana ittfgkiwfif b« articles of 'first class quality, merit a share oi public patronage OYSTER SALOON Hot Fried Fifsh and Tea and Coffee at all hours. 1 TXT ANTED —Servants out of Employ- V \ ■ ment to advertise for Situations in ne “Herald” and “Guardian.” Only One Shilling* for Cash, fifteen words. THE “ Herald ” is published every h evening, thus giving every day’s news. This is better than buying a Six penny weekly.



J. R. CHAPMAN PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, SIGN-WRITER, Et^., Has much pleasure in stating that, owinjr to the large increase of Business, he is now Importing from the Manufacturers - PAPER HANGINGS, WHITE LEAD LINSEED OIL, WINDOW GLASS, BRUSHWABE, And all the necessaries of the Trade, and is therefore in a position to compete with in Canterbury for price and quality. of work in the trade executed under persoml superin tendence. Competent workmen sent to all parts of the country. ESTIMATES GIVEN. 41 CROQUET full siae—2ls. per set. R M, JONES, Stationer, Baring Square. G PICKETING Materials —Bits, Balls, Stumps, Knee Pads, &c. ,at H. M. JONES’, i Staiionei, Baring Square



THIS IS THE COLUMN THAT HAS BEEN WATCHED. SHAM SACRIFICE. SAN D O & Co. BEG to announce that they have OPENED in A. Weston’s late pre mises, 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 ment. Please note the address— SANDO & CO. PROSPECT BUILDINGS, (Late A. Weston’s). Timber, &c. TT M B E R ! TIMBER!! 300,000 feet OF SUPERIOR BUILDING TIMBER. Also, 20,000 SAWN STAKES, Now on Sale at Hayes’ Timber Yards, East Street, Ashburton, at reduce * pricer. 557 a



General Merchants. LARGE SHIPMENTS OF ALL KINDS OF MERCHANDISE, Ex Lurline,” “ Orari, “Adelaide,” and. “ Glenlora.” MERCHANDISE. rgIHE undersigned having made extensive alterations, and having just received ex “ Lurline,” “ Orari,” “ Adelaide,” and “Glenora,” A LARGE AND SUPERIOR ASSORTMENT OF ALL KINDS OF MERCHANDISE, 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, HOLLO W W ARE, & 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 Gorse Seeds, and having determined to REDUCE THE PRESENT STOCK, Purchasers may rely upon obtaining a First-class Article at lowest possible figures. BROS. ASHBURTON.



Business Notices. B. C. SMITH, Q_ENERAL CARRIER, ETC., Moore Street, Ashburton. TH. BREWER’S Royal Mail COACH „ leaves Longfceach for Ashburton (viS. Waterfcon, 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 GO. T. H. BREWER, 195 Proprietor. ECOOKSON, Wills 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. SHBURTON STEAM SAW MILLS SASH AND DOOR MANUFACTORY. G. PARKIN, Proprietor, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Moore Street, Every description of Timber and Building Materials in Slock and supplied on must reasonable terms. Plans prepared and Estimates Given on tl e shortest notice. 26 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. JV[ RS. ScOTT’S IMPERIAL BOARDING HOUSE, Durham Street South, CHRISTCHURCH. Board and Lodging, 20s. Beds and Meals, Is. each. 509 a mHE PENNY made the postal system § of England a success. So lias it made the Herald. Everybody buys the Herald. COOKS. —You can advertise for a Cook in 20 words in the Herald for 1/-. O you Want the News of the Day ] Read the Ashburton Herald.



Entertainment. c O M IN G B Y RAIL' A SPECIAL TRAIN OF 2S CARS TO CONVEY CHIARINI’S ROYAL ITALIAN CIRCUS AND PERFORMING ANIMALS. ASHBURTON—FOR ONE DAY ONLY. AFTERNOON AND EVENING. MONDAY, JANUARY THE sth. SIGNOR G. CHIARINI’S ADMIRABLY TRAINED HORSES. a la haute ecole, are the models of perfection, evincing in their performance the nea r approach of brute instinct to human reason. Attractive, Interesting, Instructive. A GRAND CONGRESS OF ARENIC STARS. THE BEST RIDERS! CHAMPION REAPERS ! NEW PERFORMANCES ! NEW ACTS ! NEW FACES! Comprising a Cluster of the most Talented Artistes in the Profession. A GRAND CONSOLIDATION OF GENIUS. THE BEST ORGANISATION TRAVELLING. Among the Wild Animals—the finest and freshest ever submitted for the public ap proval and appreciation—-will be found A DEN OF PERFORMING ROYAL BENGAL TIGERS ! Which will be introduced to the audience by CHARLES WARNER, The intrepid Tiger Tamer, who handles these ferocious beasts without the slightest fear. THE PER F 0 R MING BISON! The colossal beast is from the Rocky Mountains of North America, and will be ridden in the character of a WILD COMANCHE INDIAN. T II E PERFO R M ING HUANACOS! From the Pampas of Patagonia. THE EDUCATED ZEBRAS ! From South America, will be introduced by Mr. Fred. Sylvester. 4^: 1 iQS m /Mi m YU Theso intractable species of the animal kingdom are the only ones ever known to perform free in the arena. A SCHOOL OF PERFORMING. -DOGS. Exhibiting the most wonderful canine sagacity—performing acts incredible if not'seen. EVERYTHING NEW AND BEAUTIFUL ! A World of Foreign Features. The whole forming the LARGEST CIRCUS EXHIBITION Ever seen under one management. Superb Display of Prowess by the Great ROYAL ITALIAN CIRCUS! This Powerful and Mammoth Combination offers the Finest Exhibition on record. PRICES OF ADMISSION : Dress Cbcle (chairs) ... . ... ... ... ss. Stalls (carpeted seats) ... ... ... ... 3s. Pit 2s. Children under nine vears of age half price. SPECIAL RATES FOR SCHOOLS WHEN COMING IN A BODY. AFTERNOON PERFORMANCE AT 2 O’CLOCK. Notice. — Signor Chiarini advertises no special feature that he does not exhibit— and has no rival worthy the name in the profession. The old reliable, “Always good, now better than ever.” DO NOT FORGET THE DATE —MONDAY, JAN. 5. 3 104



Cards. BRANSON & PURNELL, BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON “THE ASHBURTON HERALD,” PUBLISHED EVERY .EVENING. . Price—ONE PENNY. ADVERTISERS are reminded that the “ 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. V- Wants—2o words for Is. , v . * \ Quarterly Advertisenients, as per ar rangement. FINE Cream-Laid ENVELOPES, No. G ; extra secure shape, ONLY 9s. 6d. per 1000; 500, 55.; 250, 35., NETT CASH. ALSO, — BANK NOTE AND LETTER PAPER WEEKS & DIXON, DIRECT IMPORTERS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL STATIONERS, ASHBURTON “HERALD” OFFICE. 11 —j a—y Chemists. SUMMER BEVERAGES. SHIi ■} I*. + A ' Mm. few®. JUf I CAMBRIDGE’S.!! |r| Orange |if Quinine m TOIIIJ WINF. ill A SHILLING Packet of 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 GASOGENES. Lemon Syrup, Raspberry Vinegar Fijian Lime Juice Persian Sherbet Effervescing Lemonade Powder. Fruit Essences of all kinds. J. M. CAMBRIDGE, Chemist, MEDICAL HALL. 1042 Ashbvrton. Milliner and Dressmaker. MRS. ADAMS, ILLINER AND DRESSMAKER. Ladies’ and Children’s Dresses made up. in the newest styles, at Lowest Charges. Wedding and Mourning Orders promptly attended to. Mrs Adams devotes special attention to Millinery. MRS. ADAMS, Moore Street, Opposite ]yT r . Bovle’s Office. T^ia Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. C E. FOOKS AND SON, CENSED aftVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Lauii Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, j Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office % ASHBURTON. TO FRUITERERS, AND OTHERS. '■- r M * FANCY Show Cards, neatly printed “ Finest Lemonade and Cordials'* ; —on Sale at the Hkraxp Office. ,'-j&j; SCHOOL Requisites and Artist M Jx [ : - rials. H. M. JONES, Baring Square.