The Ashburton Herald

AND BOROUGH AND COUNTY ADVERTISER

WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE “EVENING ECHO.”

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ASHBURTON, THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 1879.

Price One Penny.'



Auctioneers and Commisssion Agents M' "’ITS,SR S'. BULLO CK & GO. (C. J. EDMISTON, F. A. EDMISTON AND W. H. GUNDRY), ASHBURTON, General Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, Station, Estate, and Commission Agents. Sales of Stock, Farm Implements, &c., will be held at their Yards, Ashbur ton, and the Tinwald Yards, on alternate TUESDAYS. CASH ADVANCES Made on Stock, Produce, &c., consigned v for Positive Sale. , , B UL.LOCK AND CO. ALFRED HARRISON, Baring Square, Ashburton, AUCTIONEER, STOCK, ESTATE, & 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 Manchester Fi re ASSURANCE COMPANY. apital, j£i,ooo,ooo.—Lowest Rates, Established 1824. • . .. Agent : ( ALFRED HARRISON, BARING SQUARE, ASHBURTON. jg AtJ N DERS’ JgRO THER S, S’SMllers, GRAIN MERCHANTS, AND . general commission AGENTS, ASHBURTON. A ; Carriers. B. C. SMITH, GENERAL CARRIER, :: \ Moore St. , Ashburton. EXPRESS to meet every Train. Par? cels delivered promptly, at moderate : cliarges.' x ; f 66 ; G. F. SCOTT, QEN ER A L CARR IE R Cameron St., Ashburton. Parcels delivered promptly and charges moderate. in attendance to meet every '.Train. TE; BREWER’S Royal Mail COACH , • : leaves Longbeach fer Ashburton (vi&Watertony, 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 ' to. 7 ''' "• ! ■ .■?; 1 : ‘ T. H. BREWER, * 195 Proprietor. ECOOKSON, 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. ' 1 , Milliner and Dressmaker. (millinery and dressmaking! fRS. WILLIAM ADAMS, assisted l_ : by a first-class Milliner and Dress rimaker,ls 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. Boyle’s 0f1ice.22 2



Painters. PAPERHANGING WAREHOUSE, TANCRED STREET, Ashburton. J R. CHAPMAN, PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, SIGN-WRITER, Etc., Has much pleasure in stating that, owing to thejarge increase of Business, he is now Importing from, the Manufacturers— PAPER HANGINGS, ; , WHITE LEAD, LINSEED OIL, WINDOW GLASS, BRUSH 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 workin the trade executed under personal superin tendence. Competent workmen sent to all parts of the country. ESTIMATES GIVEN. 415 P T. S. TUCKER, AINTER, QLAZIER, J)APER 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 MAH OFFICE.) *3” SIGN WRITERS TO THE TRADE. 2C



Tinsmiths, &c. LICENSED GASFITTER. J. C. DOLMAN, ) LUMBER, LO C KSMIT H, BELL HANGER, ZINC, and TINPLATE WORKER, Tancred Street, ASHBU R T O N. Artesian Wells sunk and Pumps fitted and repaired. O.G. Guttering fixed at current rates. Electric Bells supplied and fitteb- N.8.-—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 arid surrounding districts that he has com* menced business in TANCRED STREET, where lie hopes by strict attention to business, combined with moderate charges, to merit a fair share of public patronage. N.B.—Repairs neatly executed. Bottlers. ASHBURTON BOTTLING STORES. In connection with the ASHBURTON BREWERY, WOOD and CO Have on hand a Largj L cck of ALE and STOUT, in Bulk and Bottle. ASHBURTON BOTTLING STORES. MOUNT SOMERS ROAD, Ashburton. Q U I N T O N B R O S. BEG to inform the inhabitants of Ash burton and surrounding districts that .hey have COMMENCED BUSINESS in the above place, and trust by attention to business, to merit a share of patronage. Bottlers or the Best Brands of \le and Stout. D



General Merchants. HOOPER, AIT KEN, 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 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 Mens 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 J Leggings, TRY HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO.’S.



THE CHEAPEST II O U S E I 25T T O W 3sT . 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 ol every description, TRY HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO.’S. For Holloware, 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. For Locks , and Hinges, Brass Foundry, Files, and Rasps, Plough and Trace Chain, TRY HOOPER, AITKEN & CO.’S, VICTORIA HOUSE HAV OCK STREET, ASHBURTON.



Cards. NOTICE. ~jfy|~R. IRELAND, having dissolved partnership with Mr. J. E. H. 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 MR. HA R R IS,, i gOLICITOR AND CONVEYANCER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, East Street, ASH B UR T ON. 409 M R. MOUNTFORT, ARCHITECT, ■ i : Cathedral Square, Christchurch, and Fooks and Son s Offices, East Street, Ashburton. C. E. FOOKS AND SON, j CENSED SURVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Land Transfer Act, ‘ ; Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Walcanui Road, near Post-office. ASHBURTON. .! ;;v | MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Tuned anl Repaired. r J.' C. HUGHES,:. TEACHER of Pianofort°and Harmonium Cox Street, Ashburton, Orders can be left at the Echo Office.



Gasfitters, &c. . I NOTICE. ...... : S + H ARD LEY, LICENSED GASFITTER, EEGS to notify that he is now prepared to execute any orders entrusted to him with despatch. , ' Estimates given on the shortest notice. Kitchen Ranges fitted with High-pres sure Boilers. Electric Bells supplied and fitted., Artesian Wells suiik. Pumps fitted and repaired. , j 798 PUBLIC NOTICE. j nnBADESMKN and others who intend S' 1 using the Ashburton'.Gas Company’s Gas should give their orders at once to have their premises fitted with j Gas Fittings, to ensure no delay when the Gas is brought into the town. J. C. DOLMAN, L I C EN SED-6 ASPIT TE E, Plumber, Locksmith, Whitesmith, Bell hanger, Zinc and Tin-plate Worker, Hot and Cold Water Engineer, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. N.B.—Artesian Wells sunk and Pumps fitted and repaired; 0. G. Guttering fixed at Current Rates. Electric Bells supplied and fitted. Orders punctually attended to in town and country. 812 Business Notices. TO MEET A WANT Long Felt in Ashburton; S. COLLINS. AND SON HAVE opened a shop in Compton’s Buildings, Moore-street, next to Neate’s, chemist, for the sale of . NEW & SECOND-HAND FURNITURE . . ' Of every description. Curtain Poles and Rings, Venetian; Spring and Roller Blinds made to order. Highest price given for Second-hand Furniture of all kinds. PAINTING IN ALL ITS BRANCHES carried on as usual in town or country. Paperhangings, Paints, Oil Colors, Var nishes, Window-glass, and every trade requisite on sale. Guttering, and Piping found and fixed. S. COLLINS AND SON, PRACTICAL PAINTERS, PLUMBERS,' fJAND HOUSE DECORATORS Moore-street, Ashburton. 58S



General Storekeepers. [Established, 1865.] ! ASHBU RT O N STORE, j The oldest-established business in thei •v County, D, WILLIAMSON & CO, ! GENERAL S TOREK EEPERS,; 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 eveiy department ol their business’. ■They’are' ; '1 /, a .j ~jr • f NOW. OPENING UP Their' .First. Instalment of WIN T E R DRAP ER Y, j AND- MEN’S, YOUTHS’,; AND BOYS MADE-UP CLOTHING, : First-class value. GROCERIES, IRONMONGERY, & ; - FANCY GOODS, They would direct j;special attention to. their stock of. CHOICE TEAS, all of,which have been thoroughly tested H . ' before being purchased^' ... WINES, SPIRITS, ENGLISH j BOTTLED ALE AND STOUT, All of'the Best Brands. j i ... • r : ~ ' ] -T. 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 COAL AND FIREWOOD, j ' OATS AND CHAFF, 1 IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES’ F. DOHERTY, T) EGS to remind his Customers and Friends that he is Selling Every Article in Stock at the LOWEST Possible PRICE for CASH. SPRING & SUMMER DRAPERY AND READY-MADE CLOTHING, Just Arrived, j I OF THE LATEST STYLES ONLY. / • 'WASHING -MACHINES ! Just Imported, of the Latest Improvements for Saving Labor. j AMERICAN TUBS, all Sizes, Iron & Wood. * ' •' CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS in Stock. FARMERS’ REQU IS fTjES GARDEN TOOLS, Arid Seeds of evetyidescription. In. Stock and to Arrive. ; F. DOHERTY, j GENERAL STOREKEEPER, IMPORTER WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT. Peter Street, Ashburton. Fruiterers; &c..) NOTICE OF 'REMOVAL. ! : : w. f. DAVISON, p GREENGROCER AND FRUITERER, BEGS to inform his customers and the public that he has ! REM O V ED to the Shop lately occupied by Mrs. Morey, next to J. R. Chapman’s, Tjancred Street. j • s -L Dirt . .'.L'-t-t,• ! Fresh vegetables, salads, herbs, etc. j Orders Delivered Regularly. ! ' : •• 1 W. T. DAYISON, [ Wholesale and Retail Greengrocer and Fruiterer, ! ' - Tancred Street; Ashburton; 315 ......... Poulterer, &c. | RABBITS! RABBITS!! ■ P.‘ HA,Rii,E.R,; " FISHMONGER AND TOULTEXI ER Near the Ashburton Hotel, East Store t, BEGS to inform tire inhabfitsratrf s oi Ashburton that he HAS> ©PIT.NED in the above line, and. trusts* by strict attention to business,, and. supply™ g but; articles of first class. q.uality„ Iwj jes to merit a share ol public patronag® ; ; OYSTER. S AL.O-O.NL Hot Fried Fish and; Stewed Eels from 6 to 11 every, night, - •I'i’



Coal and Firew00d........ NEW BUSINESS. COAL & FIREWOOD MERCHANT "' ' F. P. LeBRETON, i ; In commencing business begs. respectfully to solicit a share of public support. Burnett Street, near Friendlander’ Grain Store, and opposite Montgomery* Buildings. Coal and 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 ” ' ' ~ PI CTURE-FRAMF MAKER YAUNDE R S ’ BULL DING S, A ASHBURTON, - | | OPPOSITE , THH, RAILWAY .STATION,., j 1 1 Manufactory,■ Peter Street. CHE AP EST HOUS ! E ’ ’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. H ARLES Y> RA D E R c CABINET. MAKER, FURNITURE DEALER, &c, Venetian and other Blinds,. Curtain Poles, Oxford and other Picture Frames made to order. Repairs Executed with Despatch. ■/. ) , /j; Note’the Address—.'vr Great South Road, Tinwaxd, (Next to : Mr; 1 Prettejohn’s,. Shoe. Makei. • iR. - : Adi ' "■ .286 jT» ■ "Ml I I ■■■!■—Ml ■ i i I Builders. A SHBURTON STEAM SAW MILLS A SASH .AND DOOR ; MAN U F.A CTO RY. G. PARKIN, Proprietor, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. j'AA ' ,Mo6re Street, : :! Yi Every description' of Timber and' Budding Materials in Stock and supplied on most ' " reasonable terms. : ■; u Plans prepared and Estimates Given on the • - ■ shortest notice.: •• ~5 TIN WALD " • BUILDING UNDERTAKING ESTABLISH* MENT,’ ’" ’ • T . WILLIAMS, Proprietor, VTTISHES to call special attention to Yy the fact that he is still prepared to furnish and conduct i s ■; FUNERALS in his well-known Superior Style, a ; ’ ■ ; r VERY LOWE'ST RATES. Every description : of- Joinery Work done on the premises, BUILDINGS / ERECTED ANYWHERE. All kinds of Building Materials on Sale. : T. ; W 1 L L I A M S; , I INWALD. ! Business Announcement. Ll A. GARNETT begs to inform the 'A, 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 .... 1 . HAIR-CUTTING IN; THE LATEST STYLES. A, E. A. QARNETT, MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS, Ashburton. 73 Gr EORGE ALLEN ACCOUNTANT, COLLECTOR, HOUSE, LAND, AND COMMISSION AGENT, " * Saunders’ New Buildings, Ashburton. CERTIFICATED ACCOUNTANT IN : BANKRUPTCY.