THE ASHBURTON HERALD

[Friday, September 5, 1579.



Wants. ""ANTED to Purchase, an Improved FARM of about 50 acres, with House. Terms Cash. Apply to G. D. BOILEAU, Accountant, 368 a Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. WANTED KNOWN, that Messrs. Poyntz and Co. have Two and Four-roomed Houses for Sale, on exceed ingly advantageous terms—REAL BAR GAINS. ' 332 a WANTED KNOWN, that Envelopes and Notepaper can be obtained, wholesale or retail, at unusually low rates at the “Herald” Office, East-street North. 642 •• •' FOUND. A CHUBB’S Patent KEY—Probably belongs to an iron safe. —Apply at the Post Office. 371 a Meetings. BOROUCH CRICKET THE Members of the Club, and those desirous of joining, are requested to meet at Broadbelt’s Temperance Hotel, THIS (Friday) Evening, at 7.30. Business : To Re-form the Club for the coming season. J. J. ASHWOOD, 367 a Secretary, pro tem. For Sale. FOR SAL E , A COMPACT FARM, well-watered, and really first-class land of about 200 acres, situated on Lons.'beach Estate. For full particulars, apply to 6 THOMAS BULLOCK. ~j7lOR SALE, Cheap, or TO LET, with r a Purchasing Clause, a FARM, of 137 Acres, partly improved, and situated about three and a half miles from the Township. Apply to S THOMAS BULLOCK. A FOR SALE, CHEAP, NEW AMERICAN BUGGY. Ap ply to THOMAS BUULOCK. FOR SALE, A GRAIN STORE at South Ashbur ton. Apply to 8—266 a THOMAS BULLOCK. To Let. TO LET, AT A REDUCED RENTAL, BOARDING-HOUSE, presently occu pied by Mr. Broadbelt, situated near the Post Office. Apply to 2 THOMAS BULLOCK. TO LET, Shop in East-street, lately occupied by Sando and Olsen. Ap ply to 3 THOMAS BULLOCK. TO LET, for Cropping, or with a Pur chasing clause, a FARM of 186 Acres, partly improved, and situate near Dromore Railway Station. Apply to THOMAS BULLOCK. ~~ TO LET, WITH A PURCHASING CLAUSE, OR FOR SALE, CHEAP, 453 AoaßS ’ 453 Which would make a very compact farm, situated at the back of Mr. Digby’s. Apply to I THOMAS BULLOCK. Tenders. WANTED, PJJENDERS for ROLLING GOO Acres Barley at Dromore, in lots of 200 acres or more ; work to be finished not later than 21st September. Apply JOHN GRIGG, 363 a Longbeach. LOWER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for the following works : No. 6 —Shingling about 30 chains of Footpaths in Tinwald. No. 7 —Drain on Osborne’s Road. Ho. B —Drain on Longbeach Road. Tenders endorsed with the number of the work, and addressed to the Chairman, will be received till 10 a.m. on Saturday, j September 6th, at the Schoolhouse, Wil lowby; all tenders to be accompanied with a deposit equal to 5 per cent, on the amount of the tender. By order. JAMES WILKIE, 340 a Surveyor to the Board. Public Notices. A CARD. Mr. CATTLIN, SURGEON AND MECHANICAL DENTIST, Will attend Patients on Monday next, Bth inst., at Quill’s Hotel, Ashburton. 355 a ASHBURTON BAKERY. ~ THE Undersigned begs to request an Immediate Settlement of all Ac counts due to him for Bread Supplied. ■2,76 a THOMAS TAYLOR. JUST ARRIVED Young Ladies’ Journal, London Journal, Family Herald, and Bow Bells, at H. M. Jones’ Baring Square,



Electoral. IN pursuance of “The Regulations of Elections Act, 1870,”1, George Leslie Lee, Returning Officer for the Electoral District of Coleridge, do hereby give notice that in virtue of a writ bearing date the eighteenth day of August, 1879, under the public seal of the Colony, an election will be held for the return of one qualified person to serve as a Member of the House of Representatives for the said Electoral District, and that the nomination of Can didates will take place at the Town Hall, Ashburion, at noon on the Second day of September, 1879, and that the POLL, if necessary, will be taken on the Fifteenth day of September, between the. hours of 9 a. m. and 4 p.m. GEO. LESLIE LEE, Returning Officer. Christchurch, August 23, 1879. The following are POLLING places for the Electoral District of COLERIDGE : The Town Hall, Ashburton . The Town Hall, South Rakaia The Road Board Office, Mount Somers The Schoolhouse, Mount Somers The Schoolhouse, Alford Forest The Schoolhouse, Waterton The Schoolhouse, Wakanui The Schoolhouse, Chertsey The Post-office, Metliven The Public Library, Malvern The Schoolhouse, Hororata The Selwyn Schoolhouse, near Dun sandel. 1 GEO. LESLIE LEE, 315 a Returning Officer. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE COLERIDGE DISTRICT —I have the honor to inform you that it is my intention to offer myself for Re-election as your Representative in the next Parliament. I have the honor to remain, Gentlemen, Your obedient Servant, GEORGE HART. Christchurch, 13th August, 1879. 275 a TO THE ELECTORS OF THE COLERIDGE DISTRICT. GEORGE HART requests the Electors of the above district to meet him at the following places : Dunsandcl, Schoolhouse—-Friday, sth September at 7.30. Chertsey, Schoolhouse —Monday, Bth September, at 7.30. Seafield, Sehoolbouse—Tuesday, 9th September, at 7.30. Waterton, Schoolhouse —Wednesday, 10th September, at 7.30. Willowby, Schoolhouse —Thursday, 11th September, at 7.30. 348 a Glentunnel —Friday, 12th September, at 7.30. Public Notices ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. ELECTION OF COUNCILLORS. IATOTICE is hereby given that the i>! following persons have been nomi nated for the office of Councillors in the room of Messrs Friedlander, Parkin, and Campbell, who retire by rotation, but are eligible for re-election. RUDOLPH FRIEDLANDER, JAMES CAMPBELL, GEORGE PARKIN, JOHN FOWLER, KNUD SANDO, THOMAS CLARK. A Poll will be taken for the election of THREE of the above-named candidates, at the Town Hall, Ashburton, on THURS DAY, the 11th day of September, inst., between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. CHAS. BRADDELL, Returning Officer. Ashburton, 3rd Sept., 1879. 370a—9



TO THE BURGESSES OF THE BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON, a ENT UEMEN, —Having allowed my self to be nominated for a seat in the Borough Council, I beg to solicit the favor of your votes at the forthcoming election, and if elected shall do my utmost in promoting the interests of the Borough of Ashburton. I will take this opportunity of stating that I believe in the greatest economy in public works, and not to spend a shilling where sixpence would be sufficient. Having had twenty years’ experience in this Province, and a great deal to do in the formation and carrying out of road works both in Christchurch and the country, I can confidently offer myself as a suitable candidate to look after the rate payers’ interest. Yours truly, THOMAS CLARK. Sept. 4th, 1879. 379 a NOTICE. LICENSING COURT. dVTOTICE is hereby given that the Sitting of the above Court is Ad journed until SATURDAY Next, 6tli September. C. CAVENDISH HURRELL, Clerk, Licensing Co art. Resident Magistrate’s Court, Ashburton, 2nd Sept., 1879. 3G5a SEWING Machines and other Requi sites. H. M. JONES, Stationer, Etc., Baring Square. 473 e SCHOOL Books, Bags, Etc.—H. M JONES, Stationer, Etc., Baring Square. 473 a



Auction Sales. SATURDAY’ NEXT, Gth Instant, AT OUR HORSE BAZAAR. Messrs, acland, Campbell & CO., have received instructions from Mr. W. H. Smith to sell by Public Auction the well-known Clydesdale Horse, PRETENDER. 20 ALSO, — REALLY GOOD DRAUGHT HORSES. 20 ALSO, — 0 WITHOUT RESERVE, GOOD STEERS. 5 Sale to commence at 12 o’clock sharp. For full particulars apply to ACLAND, CAMPBELL, & CO., 369 a Auctioneers. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET. Messrs acland, Campbell and Co. have been instructed by the owner to sell by public auction, on Saturday, September Gth, at the Bazaar, the following Valuable Live and Dead Stock : 1 b.g., “ Captain ” 1 bay g. * ‘ Prince ” 1 ~ “ Charlie” 1 „ “Jack” 1 b.m., “Maggie.” 1 bay m. ‘ ‘ Gipsy. ’. 1 ch. m. “ Nellie.” 1 roan Pony. All the above horses can be recommended as being staunch and sound. also, — Drays, Ploughs, 1 Spring Cart, Har ness, Tanks, Tarpaulins (new), 1 Tent, 1 Cow, Goats, Fowls, Har ness, &c., &c. Sale to commence at 1 sharp. ACLAND, CAMPBELL & CO., 328 a Auctioneers UNDER BILL OF SALE. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9. Messrs, acland, Campbell & CO., have received instructions to sell by PUBLIC AUCTION, THELEASEOF. A SNUG FARM, Situated ONE MILE FROM TINWALD, Being part of R. S. 16716. and containing 120 Acres, at a low rental, the highest not being more than 10s. j>er acre. Five Acres in Wheat, the balance well laid down in English Grass, with permanent running stream through property ; well fenced and subdivided, with house and stable. LIVE STOCK, &c. 1 grey colt, “ Prince ” 1 chestnut gelding, “Punch” 1 bay mare, “ Jess ” 1 bay mare, “ Nell” 1 brown Hack Sow and Pigs. 1 Dray, 1 Tip Cart, Double and Single Furrow Ploughs, 1 Scoop, Shaft and Leading Harness, Tools, Swingletrees, Sundries, Etc., Etc. Sale to take place on the farm at 1 p.m. For full particulars apply to ACLAND, CAMPBELL & CO., 364 a Auctioneers. . SATURDAY, 6th SEPTEMBER, 12 o’clock. MR. ALFRED HARRISON will sell by public auction at his rooms on the above date, — 1000 (Pinaster). EB IOOO They have all been transplanted, and are very fine. A small parcel of Bulbs, viz.:— GLADIOLI AND BAIILIA. Also, — Grass Seed, Carrots, Potatoes, Feed Oats, Fowls, Etc., Etc. ALFRED HARRISON, 349 a Auctioneer. Business Notice. SANDO AND OLSEN’S ASSIGNED ESTATE. DEBTS due to this Estate must be paid to Mr. G. D. Boileau, Ac countant, Saunders’ Buildings, without delay. S. SAUNDERS 7 T t B. HALE j liusteea. Ashburton, 9th July, 1879. 86a j\l. OTIC E. ESTATE OF F. DOHERTY. 4 LL Accounts due to the above estate must be paid forthwith to Mr. oherty, or they will be sued for without rther notice. By order of the Trustees, D. CARO. >7 W. BROWNE. CHRISTCHURCH AND SUBURBAN DIRECTORY FOR 1879. N SALE at the “ HERALD ” Office, Saunders Buildings, East-street. -ice : Two Shillings and Sixpence. Neatly Bound in Cloth. be above Yolume contains a lot of able information, and should be in the :1s of every Tradesman. IN BANKRUPTCY. ■j^rOTICE —The “ Ashburton Herald” is a Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors Acts. 60



Auction Sales. REMAINDER OF BANKRUPT STOCK. SATURDAY, 6th SEPTEMBER. MR. JOHN LLOYD CRAWLEY is in structed by the Trustees in the Estate to sell by public auction at his rooms, Saunders’ Buildings, on Saturday next, at One o’clock, the following goods:— Gold English Hunting Lever Watches Silver ~ Ladies’ ~ The above made by Rotherham, Settle Bros., Erards, and by other well-known London makers, too numerous to mention. Also— A large quantity of Geneva Watches, hunting and open-faced, Gold and Silver Alberts and Lockets, Gold Signet Rings, Ladies’ Gold Dress Rings, four large Diamond Rings, Colonial Gold Sets of Brooches and Earrings, Greenstone Earrings and Pendants, mounted in colonial gold, Quartz Earrings, Brooches and Pendants, mounted in colonial gold, Diamond and Gold Sets of Studs, Opera and Field Glasses, Meerschaum Pipes, Albums, a lot of Gilt Goods, Cutlery, &c., &c. NO RESERVE. Sale to commence at 1 o’clock sharp. J. LLOYD CRAWLEY, 377 a Auctioneer. "SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6tii. JOHN LLOYD CRAWLEY will At his Rooms, Saunders’ Buildings, ON SATURDAY NEXT, 1 Treadle Sewing Machine (complete) in first-class working order 2 Iron Bedsteads (complete) 3 first-class Stretchers 3 Mattrasses 1 Pillow 3 Chairs Lot of Cart Harness (new) 1 Oval Table A few Tools Lot of Sundries Sale at 1 o’clock sharp. MR. JOHN LLOYD CRAWLEY has for Sale some VALUABLE TOWN SECTIONS in Ashburton and Tinwald ; also, some Farms to Let and for Sale. also, — 1 Good Double-seated BUGGY 1 ~ Single-seated ~ J. LLOYD CRAWLEY, 195 a Auctioneer, &c. Public Notice. IN THE MATTER OF A BILL INTITULED AN ACT to Enable the Ashburton County Council to Supply the Rate payers of that Part of the County' of Ashburton between the Ash burton and Rakaia Rivers with Water. AT OTICE is hereby given, that application is intended to be made at the next session of th e General Assembly of New Zealand, to introduce a Bill to enable the Ashburton County Council to supply the ratepayers and residents of that part of the County of Ashburton be tween Ashburton and Rakaia Rivers with wa ter, for Domestic, Agricultural, and Pastoral purposes and for such purposes to take water from the said rivers to the extent of one half the volume thereof or from the tributary of the Ashburton River, known as “Pudding Plill Stream,” to the ex tent of three-fourths of the volume thereof, and to purchase and hold all lands necessary for such purposes, and to make and construct all the necessary works, and borrow the necessary money to enable the said County Council to do so, and making provision for the payment of the interest upon any loans and providing a sinking fund for the payment of the principal money. /.Iso defining the boundaries of any district within or in respect of which any water supply is to be provided. Also empowering the Council to enter upon any land within any district for the purpose of making the necessary surveys. Also enabling the Council to obtain the con sent of the ratepayers within any district and defining the mode by which such consent is to be obtained. Also enabling the Council to provide for and regulate the supply of water to ratepayers and the charge to be paid therefor, and to make all necessary By-laws affecting such object, and to make all regulations necessary for the guidance of the Council in carrying out the provisions of the Act, and to fix penalties for the breach of any by-law or regulation, or for the wilful or malicious injury to, or trespass upon any work, or for taking or abstracting water therefrom, and for the recovery of such rates and penal ties. Notice is hereby further given, that copies of the proposed Bill may be obtained at the offices of Messrs. Garrick and Cowlisbaw, Solicitors, Christchurch, and the following places : The offices of the County Council, Town of Ashburton. Road Board Office, Town of Ashburton. W. C. WALKER, Chairman, Ashburton County Council. Garrick and Cowlisiiaw, Solicitors for the Bill, 344 a Christchurch.



Auction Sales. NOTICE. BULLOCK & CO. YTTE bpg to intimate that the Business V v carried on by us for the past twelve months under the style of BULLOCK & Co. Will in future bo conducted under our own names as EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY. C. J. EDMISTON. P. A. EDMISTON. W. H. GUNDRY. Ashburton, July 1, 1879. 82a GAS ENGINES. Messrs, edmiston bros. and GUNDRY, are Agents in Ashbur ton for CROSSLEY BROTHERS’ “OTTO” GAS ENGINES. These Engines can be obtained from Yhorse up to 16-horse power. For particulars, apply to EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY. AGENTS FOR THE SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY 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.



TO RUNHOLDERS, FARMERS AND OTHERS. rjIHE Undersigned have on Sale : Fencing Wire No. G 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. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY. East Street. Brick Manufactory. BRICKS. rjIHE UNDERSIGNED having COM > PLETED oheir KILN at Ashburton, are prepared to SUPPLY BRICKS, equal U any made in the Colony, at any Station up or down. Samples to be seen at the Con pany'« Offices, Ashburton, Rakaia, and Y inslow. W. MONTGOMERY & CO [Limited] 77a Business Notices. THE ASHBURTON HERALD. AND Borough and County Advertiser. 11 HE following are AGENTS for the Sale of the “ Ashburton Herald” in Town : H. M. Jones, Stationer, East Street, next Friedlander Bros. E. A. Garnett, Perfumer, Hairdresser, Etc., Montgomery’s Buildings. K. Sando, Under the Verandah, East Street. EW JNDUSTRY. COFFEE, Pure and Fresh Ground Daily at ORR & CO.’S. 953 WANTED KNOWN—That the cheap est raid neatest CARDS may be bad at Pie ASHBURTON HERALD OFFICE East Street Nortu. JUST ARRIVED, Albums, Desks, Workboxes, &c. H. M. JONES' Stationer, Baring Square. 473 a



Business Notice. ORE & CO’S. REVISED PRICE LIST, J|~~g~AyiNG secured Large Stocks of the following, we have decided to give the Public the advantage of our purchases, and beg to submit quotations as under, — FOR CASH. s. d. o o 414: o 4% TEA. Fine quality, per lb. per half-chst. 1 9 Extra quality „ „ 20 Boxes, 18/6 to 25/ SOAP. Pale yellow, per box ... 10 o Mottled „ ... 12 6 JAMS. Per dozen ... ... ... 8 o MARMALADE. s. d. Per dozen ... ... ... 9 o CANDLES. Sperm, per lb. per box ... o 9 Colonial „ „ ... 05 CURRANTS. Per dozen lbs. ... ... 4 6 RAISINS. Per dozen lbs. ... ... 6 6 SALMON and LOBSTER. Per dozen ... ... ... 9 6 FRESH HERRINGS. s. d. Per dozen ... ... 8 o PICKLES, Per dozen ... ... 9 o OATMEAL. Per lb. per bag o 2^ PATNA RICE. Per dozen lbs. ... ... 2 6 SAGO. Per lb. ... ... ... o 5 TART FRUITS. SUGAR. Good brown, per lb. per bag ~ white ~ ~ Fine white „ „ Per dozen 8 o



IMPORTERS, ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA.



Baker and Confectioner. OPEN THIS DAY. BREAD ! BREAD! I BREAD!!! CONFECTIONERY and BISCUITS. EDWARD TAYLOR begs to inform the inhabitants of Ashburton and tiie surrounding neighborhood that he has commenced business' as Plain and Fancy Bread and Biscuit Baker, and Confec tioner in Saunders’ New Buildings, and hopes by strict attention to business, and keeping a first-class article, to merit a fair share of public patronage. Confectionery and Biscuits always in stock. ONE TRIAL SOLICITED. Note the Address— EDWARD TAYLOR, Bread and Biscuit Baker and Confectioner, EAST STREET, Near the Railway Station. _ ‘ 343 a _____ Boarding Houses. ECHO DINING ROOMS, EAST STREET SOUTH, Next door to Messrs. Sando& Olsen, Ashburton. A DUPUIS begs to inform the inhabi , tants of the County of Ashburton and visitors that he has opened the above. Every attention has been paid to making this establishment all that can be desired. Very Reasonable. Charges. Tea and Coffee All Hours. Breakfast for early train ; Table d’Hote from 12 noon to 2 p.m. Tea from sto 8 p.m. A; Chef de Cuisine of considerable experi - ence has been specially engaged for this establishment, and all that the proprietor asks is one trial. 54 A. DUPUIS, Proprietor.



PRINCE ALBERT PRIVATE HOTEL rpHE undersigned having opened tho Prince Albert Boarding House, in Wills Street, near the Railway Station, under the management of Mr. and Mbs. Lucas, begs to say he is destermined to keep a GOOD TABLE, and afford Comfortable Accommodation to customers at MODERATE CHARGES. THOMAS CLARK, Proprietor. 333 a ASHBURTON CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, Baring Square (Near Town Hall). RE-OPENING of the above commo dious and centrally situated Pri vate and Commercial Hotel. T. BROADBELT, PROPRIETOR, Is prepared to give Superior Accommoda tion to Boarders and the Travelling Public on REASONABLE TERMS. Weekly Board and Lodging ... £1 Weekly Board 14s. MEALS AT ALL HOURS. Beds (single), Is. Cd. Private Room for Ladies. Clearing Sale ! GLASGOW HOUSE. EAST STREET. GAVIN begs respectfully to thank his friends and the inhabitants of Ashburton and surround ing district for the esteemed patronage be stowed upon him during the past twelve months, and hopes to merit a continuance of the same. He desires to announce A CLEARING SALE, For One Month, OF Winter Goods, At Greatly Reduced Prices, TO SUIT THE TIMES. Inspection Invited. BARGAINS ! BARGAINS ! ! ! W. GAYIN, DRAPER, GLASGOW HOUSE, Montgomery’s Buildings, East Street Ashburton. 2 iß &