The Ashburton Herald

AND BOROUGH AND COUNTY ADVERTISER

WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE “EVENING ECHO."

VOL. 11. 396.

ASHBURTON, MONDAY, JULY 14, 1879

Price One Penny.



Auctioneers and Commisssion Agents IjIDMtSTON BROS. & GUNDRY, (late bullock AND CO.), ASHBURTON, General Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, ' Station, Estate, and Commission Agents. Sales of Stock, Farm Implements, Ac., will be held at their Yards, Ashbur ton, and the Timvald Yards, on alternate TUESDAYS. CASH ADVANCES Made on Stock, Produce, Ac., consigned for Positive Sale. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY. ALFRED HARRISON, Baking Square, Ashburton, AUCTIONEER, STOCK, ESTATE, A COMMISSION AGENT. WEEKLY SALE DAY, SATURDAY .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 M ANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY. • apit a i., ,£1,000,000. —Lowest Rates. Established 1824. Agent: 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— FAIRER HANGINGS, WHITE LEAD, LINSEED OIL, WINDOW GLASS, II RUSH WARE, 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 jmrsonul superin tendence. Competent workmen sent to all parts of the country. ESTIMATES GIVEN. 415 T. S. TUCKER, P AINTER, QLAZIER, J)APER HANGER, AND GENERAL HOUSE DECORATOR, SIGN AND TICKET WRITER, Moore Street, near Templar Hall. Estimates given. 244



AUNDERS’ T) ROTHEES, MILLERS, GRAIN MERCHANTS, AND . GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, ASHBURTON. Bottlers. ASHBURTON BOTTLING STORES. In connecti®n with the ASHBURTON BREWERY, WOOD and CO Have on hand a Larg: L cck 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 ihey have COMMENCED BUSINESS in the above place, and trust by attention to business, to merit a share of patronage. Bottlers of the Bes^'Brands of \le ; Carriers. TH. BREWER’S Royal Mail COACH t r leaves Longbeach for Ashburton (via W aterton, Asliton, 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 co. T. H. BREWER, L 95 Proprietor. E COOKSON, Willis 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.



Builders. Ashburton steam saw mills SASH AND DOOR MANUFACTORY. G. PARKIN, Proprietor, BUILDER 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. TINWALD BUILDING AND UNDERTAKING ESTABLISH MENT, T. WILLIAMS, Proprietor, WISHES to call special attention to the fact that lie is still prepared to furnish and conduct FUNERALS in his well-known Superior Style, a VERY LOWEST RATES. Every description of Joinery Work done on the premises. BUILDINGS ERECTED ANYWHERE. All kinds of Building Materials on Sale. T. WILLIAMS, IINWALD. qw"n mu ■ i --- - Educational. MUSI C TUITION, VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL. Terms, per Quarter or per Lesson, on appli cation to the Principal. SUPERIOR LADIES’ BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL, Oxford Villa, Burnett St., Ashburton, Conducted by Miss Steane. Private Lessons in French, German, and Latin, twice weekly ; Music, and Drawing in Various Styles. Preparatory School for Boys. Inclusive Terms. Business Announcement. GEORGE LADBROOK, (Near the Station, Winslow), HAS in Stock a Good Supply of Gene ral Stores, which he can supply Wholesale and Retail at the lowest current rates.



General Merchants. HOOPER, AITKEN, AND CO. For Calicos, Sheetings, Hollands, Flannels, and 81-ankets, 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. P'or Men’s and Leggings, Boys’ Watertightts, E.S. Boots, Slippers and TRY HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO.’S.



THE CHEAPEST HOUSE X IST TO ~W XT . 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 Copper Boilers, Stoves, Ranges, Grates, Fen ders and Fireirons, TRY HOOPER, 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. Tor Locks and Hinges, Brass Fonndry, Files, and Rasps, Plough and Trace Chain, TRY HOOPER, AITKEN & CO.’S, VICTORIA H O U SE, HAV OGK STREET ASHBURTON.



General Merchants. The Althouse Windmill THE ONLY SELF-REGULATING WINDMILL. m BROS, A S IT B U R T O N .



Bootmakers. PUBLIC NOTICE. BOOTS! BOOTS! T. CHAMBERS WHILE THANKING the public of Ashburton and surrour ding dis tricts for past favors, begs to inf* rn them that he has received, and to arrive ; at his place of business, East-street, a WELL-ASSORTED STOCK OF LADIES 5 , GENTLEMEN’S, AND CHIL DREN’S BOOTS AND SHOES : Of all descriptions. T. C. also calls special attenth 1 to the Measure Department, and in-> ites tlie 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. WORKMAN SHIP UNSURPASSED. A PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. T. CHAMBERS, PROSPECT BUILDINGS, Next to Montgomery’s, East-street. M. NEALAS, BOOT AND SHOEMAKER, AND IMPORTER, HAS now on sale a Splendid Assortment of BOOTS and SHOES fa* Winter, which are of the Best Quality, and will be Sold at very reasonable prices. Note the address— M. NEALA NEXT TO MESSRS. ORR & CO.’S, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Tinsmiths, &c. PUBLIC NOTICK ~ 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. Business Notices. BIBLES, Prayers, and Church Services, Hymnals for various churches. -—H. M, JONES, Stationer, Baring Square.



Chemists. A NT E D K N 0 W N im m- I Jn z^Pt, Mr omt I CAMBRIDGE’S | if Orange | fcf, Quinine rnHAT Chilblains 1 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. Gd. 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. Gd. That Farmer’s and Horse-lceepers 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. Gd. 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. TONIC WINE. Saddlers. SADDLERY ! SADDLERY !' J . T A. I T & Co. (Late of Wood Bros.), Ashburton Opposite Railway Station and next Cook son’s Livery Stables), •EG to inform the public that t-3aey have purchased tlie above business, lately carried on by Wood Bros., and hope, by strict attention to business, com bined with moderate charges, to still fur ther merit a share of public patronage. Always on hand a Large Assortment of ENGLISH & COLONIAL SADDLES. COACH, GIG, and BUGGY II A R N-E S S. SHAFT, LEADING, AND PLOUGH. HARNESS. H O R S E-C L O'T H s" In every variety, at lowest possible DIRECT IMPORTERS.. 1049



Cards. NOTICE. MR. IRELAND, having dissolved partnership with Mr. J. E. H. Harris, is now carrying on business on his own account as BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, IN MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS, East Street, ASHBURTON. ‘ 457 BRANSON & PURNELL, BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, EAST STREET, AS H BURTON MR. HARRIS, SOLICITOR AND CONVEYANCER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, East Street, ASHBURTON. 409 MR. MOUNTFORT, ARCHITECT, Cathedral S juare, Christchurch, and Books ■ and Son s Offices, East Street, Ashburton. C. E. FOOKS AND SON, j - ICENSED SURVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Lana Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, 1 tiangle, Vakanui Road, near Post-office ASHBURTON. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Tuned ani -- Repairer, J. C. HUGHES, ' j 'EAC HER of Pianofort'and Harmonium Cox Street, Ashburton. Orders can be left at the Echo Office. Gasfitters, &c. ~N OTIC E. J HAVE JUST RECEIVED ; ; . A LARGE STOCK OF GAS FITTINGS, , ~ Comprising PENDANTS, BRACKETS, and CHANDELIERS, OF ALL PATTERNS, And solicit an Early Inspection. S. HARDLE'Y, LICENSED GASFITTER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. ■ ■ 32a PUBLIC NOTICE. TRADESMEN and others -who intend using the Ashburton Gas Company’s Gas should give their orders at once; have their premises .fitted with Gas" Fittings, to ensure no delay when the Ga 3 is brought into the town. J. C. DOLMAK, LICENSED GASFITTER, Plumber, Locksmith, Whitesmith, Bell-J hanger, Zinc and Tin-plate Worker, Hot and Cold Water Engineer, TANCEED STREET, ASHBURTON. N.B.—Artesian Weils sunk and Pumps fitted and repaired ; -O. G. Guttering fixed , at Current Rates. | Electric Bells supplied and fitted. i Orders punctually attended to in town and country. 812 •I; M; ; Business Notices. TO MEET A WANT Long Felt in Ashburton,. S. COLLINS AND SON HAVE opened a shop in Compton Buildings, Moore-street, next to Neate’s, chemist, for the sale of NEW & SECOND-HAND FURNITURE Of every description. Curta vn PoKes arid Rings, Venetian, and Roller Blinds made to order. *- 1 - 1 Highest price given for Second-hand Furniture of all kinds/ ! GVCTYr;:".'-- ' 'I UAINTING IN ALL ITS BRANCHES carried bit as’-usual in town or country, Raperiira.ngings, Paints, Oil Colors, Var nishes, Window-glass,.' and every trad*, requisite on sale. .. Gutter ing, and Piping found and fixed S . COLLINS AND SON, BRACT ICAL PAINTERS JT>LUMBERS’ AHDJ’HOUSE DECORATORS i vi _ Moore-street. - Ashburton, s;BS