The Ashburton Herald

AND BOROUGH AND COUNTY ADVERTISER

WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED.' THE “ EVENING ECHO.”

%pr. Vol. II. —-322

ASHBURTON, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 1879.

Price One Penny.



Auctioneers and G'ommisssion Agents Messrs." bullock & co. (C. J. EDMISTON, P. A. EDMISTON AND W. H. GUNDRY), ASHBURTON, General Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, Station, Estate, and, Commission Agents. Sales of Stock, Farm Implements, &c., mil be held at their Yards, Ashbur-' ton, and the Tinwald Yards, on , alternate TUESDAYS. • ■ , MIKT • , I • r ,v > r w; CASH. ADVANCES 1 ’ Made on Stock, Produce, &c., consigned for Positive Sale. BULLOCK AND CO. ALFRED HARRISON, Baring Square, Ashburton, AUCTIONEER, STOCK, ESTATE, & COMMISSION AGENT. TTTEEKLY SALE DAY, SATURDAY W 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 TO FARMERS. WANTED TO PURCHASE—WHEAT IN ANY QUANTITY, AT HIGHEST CASH PRICES. A L S O— -10,000 BUSHELS FEED OATS. 3,bco „ SECONDS WHEAT SAUNDERS BROS. Carriers. EXPRESS CARRIER. THOMAS BRADFORD, AVING aFIRST-CLASS EXPRESS, is prepared to Remove Goods, or any other orders entrusted to him, with CARE AND DESPATCH. Orders left at the: Somerset Hotel,, or Alford Forest Road, will receive prompt attention. 265 B. C. SMITH, GENERAL CARRIER, Moore St., Ashburton. in' XPRESS to meet every Train. Par ' cels delivered promptly, at. moderate charges. 66 G. F. SCOTT, QENERAL carrier Cameron St., Ashburton. Parcels delivered promptly and charges moderate. in attendance to meet every Train. TH. BREWER’S Royal Mail COACH , leaves Lohgbeach for Ashburton (via Waterton, 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 ordei’s punctually attended to. T. H. BREWER, 195 Proprietor.. Ijl COOKSON, Willis Street, runs the JjJ. MAIL COACH from Ashbuilon Railway Station to Green Street, Alford Forest, and Mount Somers, every Tuesday, and Fi’iday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at 3 p.m. Milliner and Dressmaker. MILLINERY AND DRESSMAKING. .TL/TRS. WILLIAM ADAMS, assisted TVjL 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.' MC)ORE STREET, Opposite Mr. Boyle’s Office. 272



Painters. PAPERHANGING WAREHOUSE, TANCRED STREET, A SH BURTON. • 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— PAPER HANGINGS, WHITE LEAD, LINSEED OIL, WINDOW GLASS, : BRUSHWARE, 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 jiersonal superin tendence. Competent workmen sent to all parts' of the country. . ESTIMATES GIVEN. . 415 T. S, TUCKER, JpAINTER, Q_LAZIER, 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 mail office.) 83T SIGN WRITERS TO THE TRADE! 2C Tinsmiths. &c. LICENSED GASFITTER. J. C. DOLMAN, PLUMBER, LOCKSMITH, BELL HANGER, ZINC, and TINPLATE WORKER, Tancred Street, A S H B. U R T ON. Artesian Wells sunk and Pumps fitted an< repaired. O.G. Glittering fixed at current rates. Electrii Bells supplied and fitteb- N.B.—-Orders punctually attended to. PUBLIC NOTICE. JOSEPH HYDE, PRACTICAL COPPERSMITH ANI BRAZIER, TIN, IRON, AND ZIN( PLATE WORKER, Begs to inform the inhabitants of Ashburto: 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 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 Larg. L cck of ALE and STOUT, in Bulk and Bottle. ASHBURTON BOTTLING STORES. MOUNT SOMERS ROAD, Ashburton. : : • QUINTON BROS. EG; 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 of the Best Brands of Ale and Stout. 9



General Merchants. VICTORIA HOUSE, HAVELOCK STREET. HOOPER, AITKEN, AND CO., Ironmongers and General Merchants! H AYE much pleasure in calling the [attention of builders and the general public to their very large and extensive stock of BUILDERS’ AND FURNISHING IRONMONGERY Rim and Mortise Locks and Furniture. v American Locks in all-the most useful numbers. English and American; Handsaws. Files, Pincers, Chisels, Spokeshaves, Augurs. Braces and Bits, Turnscrews, and Bevils. 'Planes of all kinds, Squares, Guages. Mallets, Rack and Frame Pulleys. ' Blind and Window F'urniture of all kinds, English and American. Tower Bolts, Chest Handles, Castors, Screw and Cap Hooks, Curtain Rings and Bands, Sash Lifts. F U R N I SHI N G Colonial and Camp Ovens of alt sizes. Leamington Ranges, Register Grafes, Scotch Ranges. American Ranges, the imported new rival, Glen and other names. Marble Mantelpieces, Kitchen & Parlor Fenders. Fireirons, Door Scrapers, Washing Machines. Mangles, Wood and Iron Bedsteads, Stump & Half-tester—the • largest stock in Ashburton. . Toilet Tables and Washstands. • B.M. andE.P. Teapots. Tea and Coffee Seavices, Cruets, Pickle Frames. Toast Racks, Marmrlades, Forks, Spoons. Knives and Forks, Carvers, Steels. ‘ (UAHOIaJ CROCKERY AND GLASSWARE Tea and Coffee Services, in white. A._gold, rose and thistl , axic ~, other patterns. . A beautiful lot of Tea Sets, to be sold cheap. Vases and.Lustres—a large assortment. ' Lamps and Lampware—a splendid stock. Glass Sugars and Creams, Butter Dishes. Jugs, Dishes, Jellies, Saltcellars, etc., etc: • TOIL E T SETS. Ewers and Basins. A large consignment of Brown Jars and Pans just opened. HOOPER, AITKEN, AND CO. Beg specially to call the attention of the public to the above, as they have lately CONSIDERABLY REDUCED MANY LINES, ' and, with their increased facilities for doing business, can assure their patrons EVERY ATTENTION, FIRST-CLASS ARTICLES, AND MODERATE PRICES!! ! Please read our Drapery and Clothing Advertisement in The Mail. HOOPER, AITKEN, & CO., VICTORIA HO USE, HAVELOCK .STREET, ASHBURTON.



Cards. NOTICE. MR. IRELAND, having dissolved' partnership with Mr. J. E. IT. Harris, is now carrying on business on his own account as BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, ;> ; in : ; : MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS, East Street, AS HB U RTON. 457 - BRANSON & BURNELL, BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, . EAST STREET, ASHBURTON MR. HARR IS , J OLICITOR AND CONVEYANCER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, East Street, ASH B U R T ON. 409 MR. ■ M OUNTF OR T, ARCHITECT, Cathedral Square, Christchurch, and Fooks and Son s Offices, East Street, Ashburton. - - V ■ ■ . . ,C. E. FOOKS AND SON, CENSED SURVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Lana Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakamii Road, near Post-office. ASHBURTON. U MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Tuned anl Repaired. J. C. HUGHES, f TEACHER of Pianofort'and Harmonium Cox Street, Ashburton. Orders can be left at the Echo Office. Coal and Firewood. COALS. COALS. COALS. LL kinds of COALS & FIREWOOD delivered at the shortest notice in any quantities and at reasonable rates. GEORGE PARKER & GO., Springfield Coal Depot, 138 Ashburton. NEW BUSINESS.' ,/- • COAL &GHREWOOD MERCHANT : F. P. LeBRETON, In commencing business begs respectfully to solicit a share of public support. Burnett Street, near Friendlander’s . Grain Store, and opposite Montgomery’s 'Buildings. Coal and Firewood supplied in any quantity to suit customers, and delivered to all parts of the district on the shortest notice. Educational. MUSIC 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 Notices. rjpHE UNDERSIGNED are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on Grain for shipment to England or to the Australian Colonies. FRIEDLANDER BROTHERS. -



General-'Storekeepers. [Established, 18G5.J -[ASHBURTON STORE, The oldest-established business in the { County. : D. WILLIAMSON & CO., GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, BEG to return thanks to their customers ancl 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 every department of their business. They are NOW OPENING UP Their First Instalment of WINTER DRAPER Y, AND MEN’S, YOUTHS’, AND BOYS MADE-UP CLOTHING, First-class value. GROCERIES, IRONMONGERY, & FANCY GOODS. They would direct special. attention to their stock of CHOICE TEAS; all of which have been thoroughly tested before being purchased. WINES, SPIRITS, ENGLISH BOTTLED ALE AND STOUT, All of the Best Brands. 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 OLD BANK STORES, EAST STREET ASHBURTON. J. JEL Pass and Co., GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, • DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, Boot and Shoe Importers. Sole Agents for SINGER’S SEWING MACHINES, Which can be had on DEFERRED PAYMENTS. JST* All Extras Ivept in Stock. Families waited on weekly, when all orders entrusted to their care will have pEompt attention. COAL AND FIREWOOD. OATS AND CHAFF, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES F. DOHERTY, BEGS 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, OF THE LATEST STALES ONLY. WASHING MACHINES Just Imported, of the Latest Improvements for Saving Labor. AMERICAN TUBS, all Sizes, Iron & Wood. CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS in Stock. FARMERS’ REQUISITES GARDEN TOOLS, And Seeds of every description. • « *’ FA DOHERTY,- \ GENERAL STOREKEEPER, IMPORTER c WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT. : Peter Street, Ashburton.



Butcher. TREVORTON - BUTCHERY. IASKER begs to inform the; public of Ashburton and district that, he has commenced business B U TCHE 11, in his HIS NEW PREMISES, TREVORTON, And hopes by strict attention to business, combined with cleanliness and civility, to merit a share of patronage. N.B.—None but the best quality of meat supplied. Families waited upon daily for orders. 202 j . Cabinetmakers. T. A. GATES, CABINET-MAKER, UPHOLSTERER, AND V PICTURE-FRAME. MAKER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON, Opposite the Railway Station. Manufactory, Peter Street. CHEAPEST HOUSE 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. # OHA. RL E S g RADER, CABINET MAKER, FURNITURE DEALER, &c. Venetian and other Blinds, Curtain Poles, Oxford and other Picture Frames made to order. Repairs Executed with Despatch. Note the Address— Great South Road, Tinw a-uO, •. (Next to Mr. Prettejohn’s, Shoe Mabel. 286 Builders. SHBURTON STEAM SAW MILLS L SASH AND DOOR M A N UFA C T C R 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. IMPORTANT TO PARTIES ABOUT TO BUILD, THE undersigned has now on hand ant extensive assortment of everything: appertaining to the Building Trade, in cluding— , Timber of all kinds. / Galvanised Iron. Ridging and Spouting, Doors. ; .Sashes Mouldings. Nails. Locks. : Hinges. &c., &c., &c., Which he is offering for Sale at Tinwald at the lowest current rates. The Inhabitants on the South side of the River will find it to their advantage to give him a call. THOMAS WILLIAMS, BUILDER, UNDERTAKER, CABINET MAKER, WHEELWRIGHT, &c„ (Near Railway Station) Tinwcild- Business Announcement. ARE HIGHEST CASH PUR CHASERS of Grain, and all other descrip tions of Farm Produce in any quantities. CORNSACKS SUPPLIED AT LOWEST PRICES. FRJIEDL’ANDER BROTHERS