The Ashburton Herald

AND BOROUGH AND COUNTY ADVERTISER

WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE “ EVENING ECHO.”

Vol. II. —345

ASHBURTON, TUESDAY, MAY 13, 1879.

Price One Penny.



Auctioneers and Commisssion Agents Messrs, bullock & co. (C. J. EDMISTON, P. A. EDMISTON 7 AND W. H. GUNDRY), ' ASHBURTON, General Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, Station, Estate, and Commission Agents. ' .Sales' of Stock; Farm Implements, &c., C J( [ J will be held at' their Yards, Ashbur- V toni'- and the Tinwald Yards, on alternate TUESDAYS. ' . 1 GASH ADVANCES Made oh. Stock, Produce, &c., consigned .1 :i;;for Positive Sale. BULL OC K AND CO. ALFRED HARRISON, Basino Square, Ashburton, STOCK* ESTATE, & COMMISSION AGENT. "VXTEEKLY SALE DAY, SATURDAY ' 'VV 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. < apital, —Lowest Rates. Established 1824. Agent : r 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, BRUSHWARE, 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, QLAZIER, JpAPER HANGER, AND GENERAL HOUSE DECORATOR, SIGN AND TICKET WRITER, Moore Street, near Templar Hall. Estimates given. 244 TEAGUE & SONS, PAINTERS, GLAZIERS, PAPER HANGERS, AND GENERAL DECORATORS, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON (opposite mail office.) SST SIGN WRITERS TO THE TRADE. 2C



gAUNDERS’ JJROTHERS, MILLERS, GRAIN MERCHANTS, -■' r ■ AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, ASHBURTON.



Tinsmiths, &c. LICENSED GASFITTER. J. C. DOLMAN, ►LUMBER, LOCKSMITH, BELL HANGER, ZINC, and TINPLATE WORKER, Tancred Street, ASHBURTON. Artesian Wells sunk and Pumps fitted and repaired. Q.G. Guttering fixed at current rates. Electric Bells supplied and fitteb- N.B.—Orders punctually attended to., 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. ASHBURTON BOTTLING STORES. In connection with the ASHBURTON BREWERY, WOOD and CO Have on hand a Larg: i tck of ALE 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 Jtey have COMMENCED BUSINESS in the above place, and trust by attention to business, to merit a share of patronage. Bottlers op the Best Brands of Ilb and Stout. 9



Carriers. B. C. SMITH, GENERAL CARRIER, Moore St., Ashburton. Tj'XPRESS to meet every Train. Par •*-' cels delivered promptly, at moderate charges. 66 G. F. SCOTT, QENERAL carrier Cameron St., Ashburton. Parcels delivered promptly and charges moderate. i JZS?"Expres3ea in attendance to meet every ;/ i,r Train. H. BREWER’S Royal Mail COACH leaves Longbeach for Ashburton ; (vi&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 j , co. I T. H. BREWER, 195 Proprietor. T. "Cl CO OKS ON, Willis Street, runs the jOJ, MAIL COACH from Ashburton , ..[.Railway Station to Green Street, Alford i--a Forest, and Mount Somers, every Tuesday, r , and Friday, returning Wednesday! and Saturday at 3 p. m. ; Milliner and Dressmaker, i « AHLLINERT AND DRESSMAKING. Qi; RS. WILLIAM ADAMS, assisted by a first-class Milliner and Dress- K> maker, is prepared to make up Ladies’s and Children’s Dresses in the Newest ... v Styles and lowest possible charges. J j '! - Mrs Adams devotes special attention to /i ' Millinery., f 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. 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 I ZEsT TO "W IST .



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 Hollo ware, _ Copper Boilers, Stoves, Ranges, Grates, Fen ders and Fireirons, TRY PIOOPER, 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. MU. IRELAND, having dissolved partnership with Mr. J. E. Hi 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, ASHBURTON j 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 Repaired. J. C. HUGHES, TEACHER of. Pianofort°and Harmonium Cox Street, Asdburton. r j' Orders can be left at the Echo Office. Business Notices. KXJ r’IHT rjpHE UNDERSIGNED are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on Grain for shipment to England or to the Australian Colonies 1 ' 'v ; ■'s ■ "j 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 o{ their business. /They are NOW OPENING UP Their First Instalment of ‘ W INTER 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 money. D. W. & Co. will not be undersold by any house in the trade. 417



THE ASHBURTON HERALD, Published Daily. Country Edition ... 3p. m. Town Edition ... 4.30p.m. gUBSCRXBERS 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.



OLD BANK STORES, EAST STREET ASHBURTON. J. H. P ASS 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 ©rders entrusted to their care will have pEompt attention.



COAL AND FIREWOOD. OATS AND CHAFF, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES F. DOHERTY, ! BEGS to remind liis Customers and Friends that he is Selling Every Article in Stock at the LOWEST Possible PRICE lor CASH. SPRING & SUMMER DRAPERY AND READY-MADE CLOTHING, Just Arrived, OF THE LATEST STSLES ONLY. WASHING MACHINES j Just Imported, of the Latest Imj provements for Saving Labor. AMERICAN TUBS, all Sizes, I jron & Wood. CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS, in Stock. FARMERS’ REQUISITES GARDEN TOOLS, And Seeds of every description. In Stock and to Arrive. F. DOHERTY, GENERAL STOREKEEPER,IMPORTER WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT. Peter Street,, Ashburton.



Coal and Firewood., NEW BUSINESS. COAL & FIREWOOD MERCHANT F. P. Leß RETONj In commencing business begs respectfully to solicit a share of public support. Burnett Street, near Friendlander’s Grain Store, and opposite Montgomery’s’ • Buildings. C©al arid Firewood supplied in any quantity to suit customers, and delivered to all parts of the district on the shortest notice. Cabinetmakers. T. A. GATES, CABINET-MAKER, UPHOLSTERER, and PICTURE-FRAME MAKER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON, Opposite the Railway Station. Manufactory, Peter Street. CHEAPEST HOUSE 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. TINWALD FURNITURE DEPOT. HARLES R A D E R CABINET MAKER, FURNITURE DEALER, &c. Venetian and other Blinds, Curtain Poles* Oxford and other Picture Frames made to order. : Repairs Executed with Despatch. Note the Address— Great South Road, Tinwald, (Next to Mr. Prettejohn’s Shoe Makei. 286 Builders. Ashburton steam saw mills sash and door MANUFACTOR Y. G. PARKIN, J Proprietor, fBUILDER 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. i TINWALD • I BULL D I N G AND UNDERTAKING ESTABLISH MENT, T. W I L LI AMS, Proprietor, ■\TTISHES to call special attention to VV the fact that he is still prepared to furnish and conduct FU N E RAL S in his well-known Superior Style, at VERY LOWEST RATES. , Every description of Joinery Work done on the premises. BUILDINGS ERECTED ANYWHERE. All kinds of Building Materials on Sale. T. WILLIAMS, Tinwald. : Business Announcement. E ARE HIGHEST CASH PUR SERS of Grain, and all other descrip of Farm Produce in any quantities CGRHSACKS SUPPLIED AT ; f " L<o \V EST PRIG ES. j FRIED LANDER BROTHERS