THE ASHBURTON HERALB,

jM nday, June 23,



Amusements. VQ CAL AND INSTRUMENTAL CON CERT IN THE TEMPLAR HALL. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25x11, 1879 An Entertainment will be given on the * above date in aid of the WESLEYAN CHURCH BUILDING FUND. GLEES, PART SONGS. DUETS, AND SOLOS. Admission, Is 6d. Programme will shortly appear. Tickets can be obtained from Messrs. Jones, Aitl en. Weeks, Orr, Ashwood, Andrews, and others. 994 TOWN HALL. Lessees —Messrs. Hiscocks, Hayman, and Co. THE MAMMOTH MINSTRELS. The Coming Event of 1879. Grand opening leyee, SATURDAY, JUNE 28th. Further particulars in future issue. See Day Bills and Posters. THOS. KENNEDY, Business Manager. 1056, J, GARDINER, Advance Agent. TIME CHANGED. L: >; ■ DATE ALTERED. ASHBURTON CHRISTY DRAMATIC ... ; COMPANY’S Entertainment,, SEE PROGRAMMES. Saturday and Monday ASHBURTON RIGHTED, OR, THE DEMONS OF GOLD. TWO PRIZES . ’ i'. (10s. and 55.) FOR FIRST AND SECOND BEST RECITATIONS By Ashburton Lads under Eighteen. GO IN FOR PRACTICE, BOYS ! 1062 Tenders. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. JTIENDERS are invited by the Board ± for the following works : No. 29—Forming, &c., about two •< . ‘ LU-miles ; of the-road xrbm Wester field House to Bradfield. •' : No. 30—Shingle repairs, Lagmhor Road. XI No.: and. Shingling a portion of the Alford Forest Road. No. 32 —Erecting Timber Crate at the Narrows, Alford Forest Road. Timber supplied. No. 33—Reducing Grade of a Cutting at the Rangitatai '• '•! i, . No. 34—Reforming road from Wes .terfield House to the River. Tenders, addressed to the Chairman, must be sent in not later than TUESDAY, the Ist July' prox., at noon; if later, they will be rejected. ; Specifications, &c., are to be seen at the office up to ; six o’clock , on Monday night, the 31st instant. ROBT. D PULLAR, . • ... ~ ;■, Clerk. " Road Board Office, Westerfield, June 12th, 1879. j 1022 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. North Ashburton River Bridge, : near X.'i Mount Somers Road Crossing; TTiRESH TENDERS are invited for Jjj Bridge reduced to 600 feet in length, and spans to be 20 feet. Plan and specific cation can be seen at Council offices, Moore-street, Ashburton, and Tenders addressed to the Chairman, with a deposit equal to five per cent of the amount of tender, to-be lodged not later than 10 a.m., Wednesday, 2nd July next. By order. Wm. BAXTER, Ashburton, County Engineer. June 14th, 1879. 1018 • : Public Notices. BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. General Borough Rate. IN pursuance of the “ Rating Act 1876,” Public Notice, is hereby given that, it is the intention of the Ashburton Borough Council, at their next ordinary meeting, to be held oirMonday the 30th. inst., or at an adjournment thereof, to strike: a Rate of One Shilling in the Pound on all rateable property within the said Borough for the period commencing on the 2nd day of January, 1879, and ending on the 31st day of December, 1879, to be payable in one sum on the 31st July and that the Rate Book is now open for Inspection at the Town Clerk’s Office, Montgomery’s Buildings, Ashburton, during office hours. CHAS. BRADDELL, Town Clerk. Ashburton, June 17,1879. 1034 notice, ESTATE OF F. DOHERTY. LL Accounts due to the above estj must be paid forth with? t > Y .Doherty, or they will be sued for witho further notice. By order of the Trustees, : ■ D. CARO. 927 W. BROWNE.



Auction Sales. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25. At 11 o’clock, MR. ALFRED HARRISON has re ceived instructions from the trustee in the Assigned Estate of SANDO and OLSEN to sell by Public Auction, on their premises, East Street— -1 Bay Horse, “Mountain,” 1 „ „ “Punch,” I „ „ “Dick,” I ~ Mare, “ Diamond,” 1 Filly, 1 Colt, 100 Fowls, 6 Geese, I Spring Cart, 1 Covered Cart, I Cart-hood and Hoops, 2 Sets Cart Harness, 2 ~ 3-leaf Iron Harrows. •2 ~ 4-leaf ~ ~ I „ 5-leaf „ „ I 5-gal. drum Colza Oil, l ~ ~ Boiled ~ 3 gals. Boiled Linseed Oil 1 Tub Cart Grease, 3 Cases Castor Oil, A Quantity of Empty Cases, Etc., Etc., Etc., Sale at 11 o’clock sharp, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25TH. ALFRED HARRISON, 1047 Auctioneer. Tinsmiths. &c. PUBLIC NOTICE. JOSEPH HYDE, ■nRACTICAL COPPERSMITH AND JT 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. Business Notices. N BW JNDUSTRY. COFFEE, Pure and Fresh Ground Daily at ORR & CO.’S. 953 Vn EOR G E ALLEN , ■ACCOUNTANT, COLLECTOR, HOUSE, LAND, AND COMMISSION AGENT, Saunders’ New Buildings, Ashburton. CERTIFICATED ACCOUNTANT BANKRUPTCY. IN 46 C. PERCY COX, AND AND ESTATE AGENT AND r' VALUATOR, ASHBURTON. TO LET OR SELL— j . 680 Acres first-class land (limestone) with good house,. large stables, woolshed, sheep-yards, granaries, etc., etc., com plete ; very convenient. 320 Acres reserve, first-class land, part sub-let, sufficient to cover the whole of Government rent, etc., leaving upwards of 200 acres rent free for 2 years. Low price wanted for goodwill of lease, or would be let to a suitable tenant. 2,500 Acres ring-fenced, to be let in one . block for grazing, or in blocks to suit purchasers for cropping, with or with out purchasing clause. Town and Suburban Sections . sell or let in Ashburton and Hindhope. MONEY TO LEND '• - ’ ON APPROVED FREEHOLD SECURITY Agent for Union Insurance COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. 717 TS 7 IN BANKRUPTCY. WEEKS & DIXON have on Sale at their Office, East Street North,— ; BANKRUPTCY ACTS, PROOFS OF DEBT FORMS, FORMS OF AFFIDAVIT. Also, — FORMS of TO LET and FOR SALE. WANTED KNOWN—That the cheap- Y 1 esi ~nd neatest CARDS may be* had at'-he ASHBURTON HERALD OFFICE East Sireet Nor'iit.



Chemists. ANTED CvT* mm CAMBRIDGE’S Orange Quinine TONIC WINE. K NO W N rnHAT Chilblains X can be cured by a few applications of Cambridge’s Chilblain Liniment, Is. 6d. a bottle. That Coughs and Colds speedily disap pear after a few doses of Cambridge’s Cough Syrup, Is. 6d. and 2s. 6d. a bottle. That Cambridge’s ORANGE - QUININE TONIC WINE is the best Strengthening Medicine known ; nu merous Testimonials can be seen in its favour ; wine bottles, 4s. 6d. That Farmer’s and Horse-keepers should always have in the house a bottle of CAMBRIDGE’S COLIC DRINK for Gripe in Horses ; and a bottle of his Driffield White Oil for Sore Shoulders, Etc. _ That J. M. Cambridge Extracts- Teeth carefully and skilfully for 2s. 6d. That the Public can obtain Medicines after business hours or during the night, when urgently needed, at the Dispensary, Burnett Street. J. M. CAMBRIDGE, Medical Hall, 1042 Ashburton. Booksellers, &c. NEW BUSINESS. J. Y. WA R D, BOOKSELLER, COMMERCIAL AND FANCY STATIONER, HAS much pleasure in announcing to the inhabitants of the. Borough of Ashbur ton and County, that he COMMENCED BUSINESS ON SATURDAY MARCH I, 1879 in . Messrs. Saunders Bros.’ Buildings, EAST STREET, NORTH, With , A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF Professional Stationery, Commmercial Stationery, Household Stationery, Fancy Stationery, &C., &c., &c. LITERATURE— ; (In Assorted Bindings) COMPRISING ALL THE MOST POPULAR AUTHORS Also, — PRESENTATION BOOKS. SCHOOL REQUISITES IN STOCK. Colonial, English, and Foreign Papers and Magazines supplied to order. WORK-BOXES, WRITING-DESKS, and OTHER FANCY GOODS, AT REASONABLE PRICES. Hamilton’s Library Books on Deferred Payment. jj®,Note the address — J. Y. WARD, East Street North (Saunders Bros.’ New Buildings), ASHBURTON. ; 440 Coal and Firewood. CHEAP TIMBER AT HAYES’ TIMBER YARDS. BALANCE of Timber unsold at the Auction Sale. Also, 200,000 feet to arrive, now lying at the Waimate Sta tion, will.be disposed of AT REDUCED PRICES AT HAYES’ TIMBER YARDS, East Street, Ashburton. 1027 SPECIAL NOTICE. WE ARE LANDING 1000 TONS 1000 Coal, (Ex Emperor and Canny Scot), AND HAVE FULL SUPPLIES ON HAND. W. MONTGOMERY & CO. [Limited], ASHBURTON. Hairdresser. EA. GARNETT begs to inform the , Inhabitants of Ashburton and dis trict that, in consequence of Depression in Trade, ALL GOODS will be offered at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES, consisting of Tobacconist, Perfumery, and Fancy Goods HAIR-CUTTING IN THE LATEST STYLES. E. A. GARNETT, MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS, Ashburton. 37



Auction Sales. : . WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25th, PARLOUR AND KEDROOM FURNI TURE, SADDLE AND BRIDLE. AT TIN WALD. Messrs, bullock & co. have received instructions from Joseph Beswick, Esq. (who is leaving the dis trict), to sell at his residence, Tinwald, on WEDNESDAY NEXT, at 11 o’clock, the whole of his HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Comprising Brussels carpet, fenders and fire-irons, parlor tables, cur tains and poles, clocks, easy chairs, folding iron chair, double and single iron bedsteads, palliasses, hair and flax mattrasses, blankets, matting, cooking utensils, garden tools, Etc., Etc. Sale at 11 o’clock. BULLOCK & CO., 1052—597 Auctioneers. BULLOCK AND CO., AGENTS FOR'iTHE SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINEfINSURANCEfCOMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. CAPITAL ... £1,000,000. Insurances effected at the lowest current rates on all kinds of Buildings, Threshing Machines, Crops Growing and in Stack. J. DRUMMOND McPHERSON, Manager, Christchurch. TO RUNHOLDERS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS. yjpHE Undersigned have on Sale : Fencing Wire No. 6 to 10. Standards and Stakes. Seeds— White Clover Red Clover Cow Grass Alsike Trefoil Lucerne, &c., &c. Rye Grass Seed Coal and Firewood Station Stores of Every Description. . <■: We are prepared to allow a very liberal discount for cash. BULLOCK AND CO., East Street. Business Notice. P ROPERTIES FOR SALE AND TO LE.T BY Messrs. Poyntz & Co., ' ' "’" ’ ASHBURTON. FOR SALE. 800 Acres Unimproved Land, near Chert sey. 150 Acres,: three miles from Ashburton, 70 acres in English Grass. 150 Acres at Longbeach; Good House and Outbuildings. 10 Acres near Wakanui Township ; good stand for a Blacksmith. £-Acre in South Rakaia Township. The Central Temperance Hotel, Baring Square, Ashburton. TO LET. 40 Acres of Good Land, two miles from Tinwald. 350 Acres Good Land, Coldstream Run, Rangitata—purchasing clause. Several Houses in Ashburton, sizes. various A House and Shop in East Street. A House and Shop in the Triangle. A House, Shop, and Bakery, in the Tri angle. A House and Shop in Burnett Street. also, — SEVERAL HOUSES IN ASHBURTON FOR SALE, ON EASY TERMS. Apply POVNTZ & CO., East Street, 928 Ashburton. Public Notices. BIBLES, Prayers, and Church Services, Hymnals for various churches.—H. M. JONES, Stationer, Baring Square. 473 b TAI ARIES.— A. Few Commercial and U Scribbling Diaries on Sale, Cheap, at the “ Herald ” Stationery Depot, East Street North, near Railway Station.



General Storekeepers. GREAT SALE NOW ON AT T R H ODDER & ompany ’ s ’ East Street, . For One Month Only. SPECIAL REDUCTIONS IN Winter Drapery, Cotton Goods, Flannels, Blankets, and Clothing.. ALL NEW GOODS, & WELL BOUGHT. FOR PARTICULARS, SEE HANDBILLS. Liberal Discount allowed in each Department, viz. : BOOTS & SHOES, GROCERY & PROVISIONS, IRONMONGERY & FURNISHING, . CROCKERY & GLASSWARE. An early visit invited, to compare prices with any Selling-off House in the Province. FOR CASH ONLY. T. R. HODDER & COMPANY, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON 1046 Tailors. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. S. STOKES, TAILOR AND CLOTHIER. BEGS to remind his friends and the public that he has removed his busi ness to new shop near Baldwin’s Central Hotel, Wakanui Road, and would take this opportunity of acknowledging the very liberal support accorded to him het tcfore, and solicits a continuance j . • patronage at his new shop—Wakamii Road, near Baldwin’s Central Hotel. S, STOKE S, : TAILOR AND CLOTHIER. 794



TAILORING, AT MOST REASONABLE RATES, TO MEET THE TIMES. W. LEE (Formerly Tailor to G. Fletcher, of Christ . church), BEGS to announce .to the Gentleman of the County of Ashburton that he has commenced the business of Tailoring and Habit Maker, in all its branches, and can guarantee a Good Fit and Superior Workmanship in all orders entrusted to him. . ' Gentlemen’s materials supplied made up in the best style, on the shortest notice. Clothes cleaned and repaired, and made to look equal to new. ALL ORDERS EXECUTED AT THE. * LOWEST POSSIBLE RATES FOR CASH. • . : Address— W. LEE, T A I L 0 R , & c., Havelock Street, Ashburton. at Hooper, Aitken & Co. ’s. i ioi2. «aeaaaE3Mßisas= '' assssssagaaaaaai 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. Bovle’s Office. 272 Business Notices. I ENVELOPES, NOTEPAPER, EN- U VELOPES, NOTEPAPER.—The cheapest ever offered in Ashburton, at the Herald Office, Wholesale Stationery Depot, Saunders’ Buildings., 55



Drapery. ORR AND CO.’S GLORIOUS NEWS! GREAT REDUCTIONS IN ALL CLASSES OF DRAPERY AND FANCY GOODS, AT ORR & CO’S., £IO,OOO to lie Sold at a Sacrifice. PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES. 4 cases of snow flake Wincey at s}4d per yard, worth gd. , 2 cases Flannel, is. 2d. to is. 6d. per yard, slightly soiled, worth is. iod. 1 case Ladies’ Ulster Cloaks at ißs.| 6d. 1 case Ladies’ Jackets at 12 s. 6d. to 25 s. 1 bale white Blankets at 16s. 6d. to 225. ' •'slightly'' soiled, worth 275. 6d. • SPECIAL BARGAINS IN , Calicoes at 3s. 6d. to ss. 6d. per doz. 50 doz. Ladies’ Cambric Handkerchiefs at 4s. 6d. to 7s. 6d. per doz. Ribbons in all shades at reduced prices 30 doz. Ladies’ Silk’ Ties at 6d. and is. ? each ■, v . v. rvv ... ......... : 6 doz. prs. Ladies’ Boots, stained, will be given away at ss. gd. 20 pieces wool Tartan will be sold at is. 6d. per yard 5,, doz. Ladies’ Straw Hats given ;away at 6d. each 2 doz. Ladies’ Costumes at half-price. CLOTHING I. CLOTHING! We hold an immense stock of Cloth ing—Colonial, Geelong, and Mosgiel made, in every variety and style of suits. Gent’s Ulster Coats in great variety , Boys’ Suits, Boys’ Ulster Coats Gents’ Hats, Gents’ Ties Men’s Shirts at 25. , 6d. each :;- ./ Waterproof Coats from 15s. 6d. up wards. : ' v: L As this' is a Genuine Sale and all goods of first-class quality we would ask the public-to call as early as possible, as a speedy clearance is anticipated. A LOT OF FELT CARPETS AT |S- PER YARD. DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT. . We have just engaged a first-class Dressmaker from London, who will take charge this week. Good style and perfect fit guaranteed. Dresses and Costumes made to order on the shortest notice.



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Hotels. ORAM’S SOMERSET COMMERCIAL ‘ AN D F A MIL Y HOT EL, ASHBURTON. = -■ UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF Sir George Grey, K.C.8., Premier of New Zealand.' i i , : Sir James Ferguson, Bart., late Governor o! New Zealand,- - AND • :r; ‘ Sir Charles Ducane, late Governor ofTas* npHIS centrally-situated Hotel is pronbuncei to be one of the finest iii the Southern Hemi sphere. The cuisne is under the supervision of an eminent chef, and the proprietor hopes'that his long experience in the trade is a sufficient guarantee as to the quality of the contents of the cellar. R. W. SHEARMAN, PROPRIETOR, i ; ' V THE ASHBURTON HOTEL (the oldest established in the DISTRICT) AS been Re-erected and considerably Enlarged, and now offers, to. Tra vellers and the General Public Accommo dation of a Superior Class, no expense having been spared in making it second to none in the Ashburton for comfort and convenience. SUITES OF PRIVATE ROOMS FOR FAMILIES. LIQUORS OF THE BEST QUALITY . ONLY IN STOCK. The Proprietors trust, by strict. atten ion to business, combined with ' MODERATE CHARGES, . ‘ to meet with a fair share of public patronage. SMUTCH & ’ McKENZIE^; Proprietors. 427 JOSEPH BALDWIN Begs to inform his friends and the public that he His Omened ; 1 the' CENTRAL HOTEL, AT THE JUNCTION, WILLS STREET . ; AND ■ V.I ' WAKANUI ROAD, ASHBURTON, r HIS commodious hotel is situated within three: minutes’ walk :of the tailway Station. Table d’Hote daily at 6 ,m. Luncheon on the table from 12 to p.m. The Jug and Bottle Department ill be made a special feature, single ottles and small quantities being supplied t the lowest remunerative rates.: Only lie best quality of Wines,- Beers, and pirits procurable will be kept. . J. BALDWIN:, 540 Proprietor. • “ IHE WHEATSHEAF. HOTEL,’ WHEATSTONE. G. H.' WILLCOCKS EGS to announce that he has just JOMPLETED THE ABOVE HOTEL, hich is NOW OPEN; to the: Public. r COMFO; RT & ATTENTION ■ j Will •be found for LERS and THE GENERAL P U B LIC. LIQUORS *OF THE BEST QUALITY. ■ il r. . ' 299 'TEC E PRINCE ALBERT AI.tDI NG HOUSE AND DINING ROOMS, c.s. St heet, Near Railway Station, (Late Clark’s). ■ )W Oj jen for tlie convenience of Boar ders , Commercial Travellers, and the Public. 1 ,iHE House is entirely new, and beauti fully fitted up with All Comforts. Jvery a ttention will be paid to patrons. FIRST-CLASS TABLE, AND TEH iMS LIBERAL. Families ; accommodated with private rooms. Breah fast, G a.m. to 9 a.m. ; Dinner, 12 (riboi 1) to 2 p.m.; Tea, 5.30 to 7 p.m. MEALS— BoaurdU nd Lodging, 255., 205., and 17s. SBRY ANTS REGISTRY OFFICE. No Charge. F? s . AN IC BROWNE, Proprietor.