The Ashburton Herald

AND BOROUGH AND COUNTY ADVERTISER

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ASHBURTON, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1879

| Price One Penny*.,



Auctioneers ( and Commisssioh Agents ALFRED HARRISON, AUCTIONEER, COMMISSION AGENT, ETC. SALES, Sales of Stock, Mer chandise, . Furniture and Effects, also Fowls, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE Every SATURDAY at 12 o’clock. ' SALE ATTENDED. ntries can be made at my office or at the Yards. •Agent for the Transatlantic Fire Insurance Company. 5 EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY (late bullock AND CO.), ASHBURTON, General Merchants,' Auctioneers, Stock, ; ‘Station* ' . Estate, ' and Commission ' Agents.* 1 Sales of Stock, Farm Implements, Ac., irill be held, at their Yards, Ashbur ton, and • th? Thiwald Yards, on alternate TUESDAYS, r '■ : CASH! ADVANCES Made on . Stocky Produce, &c., consigned ■< foi Positive Sale. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY. 19 lE. B [Card.] UCHANAN & Co. ctioneers, Land, and Estate Agents, ASHBURTON. 313 a



Bootmakers. PUBLIC NOTICE. BOOTS! BOOTS! T. CHAMBERS WHILE THANKING the piblic of Ashburton and surrour ding dis tricts for past favors, begs to inh rn them that he has received, and to arrive, at his place r»f business, East-street, a WELL-ASSORTED STOCK ov LADIES’, GENTLEMEN’S, AND CHIL DREN’S BOOTS AND SHOES Of all descriptions. T. C. also calls special attentu i to the Measure Department, and in-' ites the 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 Shoos, and Running Shoes. WORKMANSHIP UNSURPASSED. A PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED T. CHAMBERS, PROSPECT BUILDINGS, Next to Montgomery’s, East-street. M. NEALAS, BOOT AND SHOEMAKER, AND IMPORTER, S CLEARING OUT the whole of his Present Stock at REDUCED PRICES, next to Taylor’s Bakery, where he has opened with a Large Stock of Boots of every description. Note the address— M. NEALAS, • EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Hotels.



JOSEPH BALDWIN Begs to inform his friends and the public that he Has Opened THE CENTRAL HOTEL, AT THE JUNCTION, WILLS STREET AND WAKANUI ROAD, ASHBURTON, THIS, commodious hotel is situated within three minutes’ walk of the Railway Station. Table d’Hote daily at 6 p.m. Luncheon on the table from 12 to 2 p.m. The Jug and Bottle Department will be made a special feature, single bottles and small quantities being supplied at the lowest remunerative rates. Only the best quality of Wines, Beers, and Spirits procurable will be kept. J . BALDWIN, 540 Proprietor. BILLIARDS ! BILLIARDS !! IN CONNECTION WITH THE ABOVE . M. RYAN BEGS to announce that he has leased the large and commodious Billiard Room (the best in the district), and has erected TWO ALCOCK’S BEST FULL-SIZED BILLIARD TABLES, And hopes to receive a fair share of patronage. 409 a



s i' A UNDERS’ t> bothers, B llers, GRAIN MERCHANTS, \ l "i ■ -■ AND. GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, ASHBURTON.



Poulterer, &c. RABBITS! RABBITS!! fcLf^R'PER; FISHMONGER AND POULTERER Near'the: Ashburton Hotel, East Street-. BEGS to ihform the , inhabitants, i f * ’Ashburton that lie HAS 1 OPEIxED lri l tlie above line,'and trusts/by strict attention to business, and supplying bul articles : of first-class quality, hopes t nierit a share oi public patronage U: OYSTER SALOON. ' Hot' Fried Pish and Tea and Coffee •xoi loolo.vj .• a i‘all hours. ; r ANTED-—Servants out; of. Employ-; ment to advertise for Situations in aeVHerald” and “ Guardian. Only One Shilling, for Cash, fifteen words. |HE/l“ Herald is published every ‘evening, .'thus' giving every day’s 7/0 ), news.’ ' This is better'than* buying a Six penny weekly.



Tinsmiths, &c. 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. THE ASHBURTON HERALD. AND Borough and County Advertiser. fl IHE following are AGENTS for the 8 Sale of the “ Ashburton Herald” in Town : H. M. Jones, Stationer, East Street, next Fried-lander Bros. E. A. Garnett, Perfumer, Hairdresser, Etc., Montgomery’s Buildings. K. Sando, Under the Verandah, East Street.



Business Notices. TO MERCHANTS, TRADESMEN, AND OTHERS. STUDY ECONOMY! STUDY ECONOMY! GREAT SAYING EFFECTED BY PURCHASING YOUR STATIONERY AT THE WHOLESALE STATIONERY DEPOT. CASH PRICES: •ENVELOPES, Cream Laid, I-' Per 1000 - 6s. 6d. Ditto Per 500 - 3s. 6d. Ditto Printed, 1,000, ns. 6d. N otetafer, ruled, per packet of 5 Quires, from is. 6d. Large quantities at lower rates. ACCOUNT BOOKS OF ALL KINDS. TEN PER CENT. OFF FOR CASH!!! STORES LIBERALLY DEALT WITH.



Cards. BRANSON & PURNELL, BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, EAST STREET, ASHBU R T O : N “THE ASHBURTON HERALD,” PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING. Price —ONE PENNY. ADVERTISERS are reminded that the “Evening Herald ” commands the largest circulation in the Borough and Suburbs daily, and the prices for adver tisements are very reasonable. Casual Advertisements—2s. per inch, cash. Wants—2o words for Is. Quarterly Advertisements, as per ar rangement. FINE Cream-Laic! ENVELOPES, No. 6 ; extra secure shape, ONLY 9s. 6cL per IOOO; s°°, s s -; 2 5°> 3 s -5 N E T T C A S H. ALSO,— BANK NOTE AND LETTER PAPER WEEKS & DIXON, . DIRECT IMPORTERS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL STATIONERS, ASHBURTON “HERALD” OFFICE. Chemists.. SUMMER BEVERAGES. A SHILLING Packet of ■ r J. CAMBRIDGE'S L Orange ij Quinine I TONIG WINE. I CAMBRIDGE’S GINGER BEER POWDER will make Two Gal lons of Sparkling Gin ger Beer. Full directions given. JUST RECEIVED, a supply of 5 pints and 3 pints- GASOGENES. Lemon Syrup, Raspberry Vinegar Fijian Lime Juice Persian Sherbet Effervescing Lemonade Powder. Fruit Essences of all kinds. J. M. CAMBRIDGE, Chemist, MEDICAL HALL. 1042 Ashburton. Milliner and Dressmaker. MRS. ADAMS, AND DRESSMAKER. Ladies’ and Children’s Dresses made up in the newest styles, at Lowest Charges. Wedding and Mourning Orders promptly attended to. Mrs Adams devotes special attention to Millinery. MRS. ADAMS, Moore Street, Opposite Mr. Bovle’s Office. T^ia cm l x agTOHEgnasa gat z&Esssssmn&i&yKnv': * f Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. C E. FOOKS AND SON, jV I CENSED oU’IVE YO R S AND LAND BROKERS Under the Lana Iramfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office ASHBURTON. 33 TO FRUITERERS, CONFECTIONERS, AND OTHERS. CHANCY Show Cards, neatly printed— S' ** TPi-r» rac<f. T .OIVI mill vl f-i mifl Ooi’CllcllS Finest Lemonade and -on Sale at the Herald Office. SCHOOL Requisites and Artist M Ue rials. H. M. JONES, Statio ier, Baring Square. •>’*3-/



WEEKS & DIXON, Wholesale Stationers HERALD OFFICE.



General Merchants. LARGE SHIPMENTS OF ALL KINDS OF MERCHANDISE, Ex “Lurline,” “ Orari, “Adelaide,” and “ Glenlora.” MERCHANDISE. rp’RE undersigned having made extensive alterations, and having just' received ex “ Lurline,” “ Orari,” “ Adelaide,” and “ Glehora,” A LARGE AND SUPERIOR ASSORTMENT OF ALL KINDS OF MERCHANDIS E, now Leg to intimate to their customers and the public at large, that they are enabled to OFFER THESE GOODS AT UNPRECEDENTEDLY LOW PRICES. They particularly request them to inspect their newly-opened Stock of CROCKERY, HOLLOWWARE, & IRONMONGERY. AGRICULTURAL. THE FARMERS’ attention is invited to the well-assorted Stock of CLOVERS, consisting of Carter’s selected White and Red Clover, Cow Grass, Alsyke, Rape, Turnip, and Gorsc Seeds, and having determined to REDUCE THE PRESENT STOCK, Purchasers may rely upon obtaining a First-class Article at lowest possible figures. ZETRIISIDIj-A-IINriDIEIR BEOS. ASHBURTON.;



THIS IS. THE COLUMN THAT HAS BEEN WATCHED, A'O SHAM SACRIFICE. Sando & Co. BEG to announce tliat they have OPENED in A. Weston’s late pre mises, Prospect Buildings, with a WELL-ASSORTED STOCK in the following Branches : Grocery, Crockery, Stationery, Perfumery, News Agency, and Tobacconist. SANDO & CO. trust by strict atten tion to business, combined with civility and moderate charges, to ensure a con tinuance of the liberal support that has been accorded during the past two years. LABOR REGISTRY OFFICE. Several female servants open to engage ment. • Please note the address— SANDO & CO. PROSPECT BUILDINGS, (La.te A. Weston’s). Timber, &c. TIMBER! TIMBER!! 300,000 feet OF SUPERIOR BUILDING TIMBER. Also, 20,000 SAWN STAKES, Now on Sale at Hayes’ Timber Yards, East Street, Ashburton, at reduce prices. 557 a



Business Notices. B. C. SMITH, QJSNERAL CARRIER, ETC., Moore Street, Ashburton. 25 m H. BREWER’S Royal Mai! COACH . leaves Longbeach for Ashburton (via Waterton, Ashton, Wheatstone, and Tinwald) daily, at 7 aim., returning by the same route on arrival of 3 p. m. train from Christchurch. Parcels and orders punctually attended co. T. H. BREWER, 195 Proprietor. E COOK SON, Wills 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. Ashburton steam saw mills SASH AND DOOR M A N U F AC TORY. G. PARKIN, Proprietor, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Moore Street, Every description of Timber and Budding Materials in Stock and supplied on most reasonable terms. Plans prepared and Estimates Given on tl e shortest notice. 26



IVJL RS. OCOTT ? S IMPERIAL BOARDING HOUSE, Durham Street South, C HR I S T 0 H U R C 11. Board and Lodging, 20s. Beds and Meals, Is. each. 509 a AS H B ORTON HERALD, Published Daily. (SUBSCRIBERS are requested to make known any irregularity in the delivery, whether in Town or Country, which shall he immediately remedied. Country Sub cribers along the Wakanui Road to the icliool, thence to Seafield, Cambridge, and Newland, are suppliod by the mail-cart eveiw Tuesday and Friday PENNY made the postal system h, of England a success. So lias it made the Herald, Everybody buys the Heiiald.



I i u Business Notices.;, ; r ~hTm. joos, Baring Square, LAW & COMMERCIAL STATIONER BOOK AND MUSIC SELLER Toys, Fancy Goods, Violins, Strings, r. Concertinas, &c. Magazines, English Papers, & Periodicals by each Mail. Bookbinding Executed with Despatch 15 PA PER HANGING WAREHOUSE, TANCRED STREET, Ashburton. J. It 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 1 . LINSEED O’L, WINDOW GLASS, V BRUSHWAR E, 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 peraonal- superin tendence. ! Competent workmen sent to all parts of the country. : ESTIMATES GIVEN.



Advertise. If YOU WANT 'to sell a Farm, to sell a Horse, to rent a Farm, to buy a Horse, to buy a House, to rent a House, to obtain,. Board, to sell Groceries, to sell Furniture, to sell Hardware, to hire a Servant, to borrow Money, If you want -{ to sell Dry Goods. to sell a; Carriage, ..; v to sell Real Estate, to seek a Situation, to obtain a Servant, to engage a Salesman, to sell Millinery'Goods, to sell a House or Section* to find a Strayed Animal, to find any one ? s Address, to sell a piece of Furniture,: to ifindan owner for Anything, to buy a second-hand Carriage, ; to find any.hing you have Lost, i If you want Uo sell Agricultural Implement* YOU CAN DO SO, BY MAKING YOUR WANTS KNOW*’ IN THE ASHBURTON HERALD. OFFICE : SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, East Street. HAVE you Lost Anything !—Tell the finder through the Herald for a Shilling. If he is honest he will bring it to you without a reward, but you can bait a finder of shaky morals by a tempting offer of remuneration forhia trouble. Al* or a Shilling. • ' I •• .•/ * HAVE you Found Anything that don’t belong to you, and wish to act on the square ?—Bring >a Shilling to the Heuald’s Advertising Clerk. / He’ll put your qualms of conscience at rest, and find the owner through the Twenty-Words-fo* l a-Shilling-Column.



BIBLES, Prayers, and Church Service* Hymnals for various churches.— JI M, JONES, Stationer, Baring Square EGRMS PRINTED “To Let ” and ■. For Sale ” —can be obtained at the Herald Office. WANTED KNOWN ~that~Envelope* and Notepaper can wholesale or retail, at unusually wHH|tes at the “ Herald ” Office, North. 242