The Ashburton Herald

AND BOROUGH AND COUNTY ADVERTISER

WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE “ EVENING ECHO.”

VOL. 11. 364.

ASHBURTON, FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 1879.

Price One' r ' Penny.



Auctioneers and Commisssion Agents jIyfESBRS. BULLOCK & CO. ' IVi (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., will be held ,at their Yards, Ashbur ton, and the Tinwald Yards, on alternate TUESDAYS. CASH ADVANCES Made on Stock, Produce, &c., consigned for Positive Sale. BULLOCK AND CO. ' ALFRED HARRISON, Basing 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 F ire ASSURANCE COMPANY, i apital, ;£i,ooo,ooo.—Lowest Rates, Established 1824. Agent : ALFRED HARRISON, BARING SQUARE, ASHBURTON.



Painters. PAPERHANGING WAREHOUSE, TARCHED 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— 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 work in 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, JpAPER HANGER, AND GENERAL HOUSE DECORATOR, SIGN AND TICKET WRITER, Moore Street, near Templar Hall. Estimates given. 244



jg AUNDERS’ gROTHERS, Jr/ MILLERS, GRAIN MERCHANTS, '■ AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, V. ASHBURTON.



TEAGUE & SONS, PAINTERS, GLAZIERS, PAPER HANGERS, AND GENERAL DECORATORS, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON (opposite mail oppice.) A® - SIGN WRITERS TO THE TRADE. ■ • ■ 2c Tinsmiths, &c. LICENSED GASFITTER. J. C. DOLMAN, (LUMBER, LOCKSMITH, BELL HANGER, ZINC, and TINPLATE WORKER, Tancred Street, ASHBURTON. Artesian Wells sunk and Pumps fitted and repaired. O.G. Guttering fixed at current rates. Electric Bells supplied and fitteb- N.E.—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 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. Bottlers. ASHBURTON BOTTLING STORES. In connection with the ASHBURTON BREWERY, WOOD and CO Have on hand a Larg. L tck 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 .hey have , COMMENCED BUSINESS in the above place, and trust by attention to business, to merit a share of patronage. Bottlers op the Best Brands op Ale and Stout. 9



v / Carriers. B. C. SMITH, : .' ; : ;G ENERAL CARRIER, Mogke St., Ashburton. 1 ’C'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 Longbeacli for Ashburton (vii 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 orders punctually attended to. T. H. BREWER, L 95 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 8 p.m. Milliner and Dressmaker. MILLINERS AND DRESSMAKING. MRS.'; WILLIAM ADAMS, assisted 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, o' Mrs Adams devotes special attention to Millinery. MOORE STREET, Opposite Mr. Boyle’s Office. 272



General Merchants. HOOPER, AITKEN, AND CO. For Calicos, Sheeting's, 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 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. For Men’s and Boys’ Watertights, E.S. Boots, Slippers and Leggings, TRY HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO.’S.



THE CHEAPEST IT O USE X XT T O "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 oi 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 Fonndry, Files, and Rasps, Plough and Trace Chain, TRY HOOPER, AITKEN & CO.’S, VICT OR I A HOUSE, HAV OGK STREET. ASHBURTON.



Cards. ) NOTICE. j MR. IRELAND, having dissolved partnership with Mr. J. E. Hi Harris, is now carrying on business oii his own account as BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, in ! MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS, East Street, ASHBURTON. 457 BRANSON & PURNELL, j , BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, EAST STREET; 1 ' - U ASHBURTON j ' f__ MR. HARRIS, gOLICITOR AND CONVEYANCER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, |' ; East Street, ASHBURTON. 409 MR. MOUNTFORT, l- ARCHITECT, : j I Cathedral Square, Christchurch, and Fooks and Son s Offices, East Street, Ashburton. C. E. FOOKS AND SON, j SURVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS •' i Under the Land Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office. ASHBURTON. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS 1 . Tuned anl Repaired.- > j ; J. C. HU GH ES , 1 ? | TEACHER of Pianofort°arid Harmonium Cox Street, Ashburton. j Orders can be left at the Echo Office.



Gasfitters, &c. N 0 TICE. S + HARD LEY, LICENSED GAS FITTER, • : Gj : ; j BEGS 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 Highrpres sure Boilers. Electric Bells supplied and fitted. Artesian Wells sunk., Pumps fitted and repaired. Voth;:.! ' 798 PUBLIC NOTICE. TRADESMEN and others who intend using the Ashburton Gas Company’s Gas should give their orders at once to have their premises 1 fitted' with Gas Fittings, to ensure no delay when the Gas is brought into the town. J[. C. DOLMAN,, . .... LICENSED GASFITT.ER, Plumber, Locksmith, Whitesmith* -Bell hanger, Zinc and Tin-plate Worker, Hot and Cold Water Engineer, TANCRED STREET,, , j ASHBURTON. j 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 j ' NEW & SECOND-HAND FURNITURE Of every description. ' Curtain Poles and Rings, .Venetian, Spring and Roller Blinds made, to order. Highest price given j 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. j Guttering, and Piping found and fixed. S. COLLINS AND SON, A t ’ PRACTICAL PAINTERS, PLUMBERS, > vT [•/ fAND HOUSE DECORATORS l Moore-street, Ashburton. 588



General Storekeepers. ’ ! " " " ..n LX; [Established, .1865.] ASHBURTON STORE, The oldest-established business in the /.."County. ■ D. WILLIAMSON & C 0.,! GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, BEG to return thanks to their customers an'd 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 i d* > u -NOWi OPENING UP' 4 V f Their First.lnstalment of j W IN: TE R DR : A PE R Y,l AND MEN’S, YOUTHS’, AND B O Yi'S : ; ‘] ■ v made-up clothing, First-class value.,.,-} ; \ GROCERIES, d:i.F ANC.Y; GOODS,- ;>; I They would direct special attontic.n to their stock of; CHOICE TEAS, all of which have.been thoroughly tested before being purchased. WINES, SPIRITS, ENGJuISB: BOTTLED ALE AND STOUT, All of the Best Brands. As only the best goods procurable are kept in stock, customers cans • rely 1 on getting the best'value for their . money. D. W. & Co. will not be undei sold by any house in the trade , 417 COAL AND FIREWO OD. OATS AND CHAT 'F, IN LARGE OR SMALL QU ANTITIES’



•‘ F. DOHEBT Y, i T) EGS to remirid his Custome rs and Friends' that he is. Selling Every J article in Stock at the LOWEST Possible PRI CE for CASH. SPRING &, SUMMER DRAPERY : AND 1 1 Ready-made clothing, Just Arrived, OF THE LATEST STYLES ONLY, j : Washing : _ machines Just Imported, of the Latest Improvements ’• '.".‘/'""l for Saving Labor. 1 |_ n; ; >•, AMERICAN TUBS, all Sizes, "Iron & Wood. CAMBRIDGE PtOLLER.S in Stock. FARMERS’ REQUISITE'S L U/j, ji GARD EN TOOLS, . -1 • And Seeds of. ewery description. -i . . In Stor Ji ancl to Arrive. ; F. DOHERTY, GENERAL STOREKEEPER, IMPORTER WINE'AND SPIRIT MERCHANT. . Peter Street, Ashburton.



■■''■'Fruiterers, &e.j- NOTIGE OF REMOVAL. ? ‘ W V T. DAVISON, ; GREENGROCER AND FRUITERER, TT>EGS to inform his customers and the -*-* public that he has R E M OV E D ; to the Shop lately occupied by 1 Mrs. Morey, next to J. R. Chapman’s, Tancred Street;: . .. 1 •- ( ' . t , ■■= j. f;r Fresh vegetables, salads, herbs, etc. Orders Delivered Regularly, j '- 1 ■■■'■ W. T. DAVISON, Wholesale and Retail Greengrocer and Fruiterer, . . | ' ’Tancred Street, Ashburton. 315 .. Poulterer, &c. I RABBITS! RABBITS ! ! P. HARPER,! FISHMONGER AND POULTERER 0.0 d GWA £Tf»oR r Near the Ashburton Hotel,' East Street, BEGS to' inform the inhabitants of Ashburton that. he WILB OPEN in the above line bn SATURDAY, May 10, and trusts, by strict attentioii to busi ness, and ..supplying but articles! of first class quality, hopes to merit a ’share of public patronage) i OYSTER SALOON. ... r Hot Fried Fish and Stewed Eels from 6 <„£ ■] p to 11 every night; j| i; : ' ; Board and Lodging for respectable work *• J • iiig men j 807



Coal and Firewood. NEW ' BUSINESS. 1 1 i | D COAL & FIREWOOD MERCHANT F. P. LeBRETON, In commencing business begs respectfully to solicit a share of public support! * B'JRNETT STiiEETp near ; ■x.j.k! Grain Store, and’opposite Buildings. ' Coal and Firewood supplied in any quantity to suit customers, and delivered to all parts of the district on the shortest notice. ... . r ; . Cabinetmakers.' Friendlander’ Montgomery* T. A. GATES, ~ CABINET-MAKEU, UPHOLSTERER. ' x ‘ - a a d >.!.' A r; H,l DTI V/ PI C’T URE-FRAME IrMAKER Si.UNDERS 1 BUILD IN GS, , ;f . , r ASHBURTON, . : Opposite the Railway Station. ; Manufactory, Peter Stredt., CHEAP E S T' USE IN CANTERBURY.;) Carpets, Rugs, Oilcloth, Bedsteads, Chairs Mattrasses, Tables, etc. All kinds of Furniture; Shop J Fittings, Picture Frames) and Household Requisites made to order. FUNERALS FURNISHED. ! i TIN WALD FURNITURE . DEPOT. H ARE E S Jg RA D E R CABINET MAKER, FURNITURE ‘ ; - DEALER, . &c. ,y Venetian and other Blinds, Curtain Poles, Oxford and other Picture Frames made to order. „ Repairs Executed with Despatch. ~ v ’ J “ Note the Address—, Great'South Road, TrNWa.no, (Next to Mr. Prettejohn’s, Shoe Makei. 286 nmirmmm Builders. ASBIBURTON STEAM SAW MILLS SASH- AND DOOR ■Mil /a/;! G. P ARKIN, ; * ■ Proprietor,' v K l {BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. . Moore Street; '* : Elroy description of Timber aiid t Building Materials bn Stock and supplied on most ; >fr r : s .i i, -, reasonable terms. • f - : Plans prepa red and Estimates Given on the • '' '■■■’! •’ shortest notice.'- : ovA



tiistwald .;;sh.a B U I L D I N'G V ■ i": V-V AND UNDERTAKING ESTABLISH- T. W I LLIA MS, *•’ v.J i >t . Proprietor, -r-r TlSt IES to call special attention to VV tht ) fact that he is still prepared to furni? sli an d conduct PUNEEA L S in his wedl-known Superior Style, a ■very LOWEST RATES. Every i fegcmp-tion of Joinery Work dour <on the premises. RUILDI MSS. ERECTED ANYWHERE. All kino Is of J Juilding Materials on Sale. TV TV ILL I AMS, Tinwald. Bi ■ Announcement. Eli A: GARNE', CT tegs to inform the . . In- habitants of Ashburton and dis trict that, ,in<eoKsteq- uence,of r Depression ib Trade, A XL <3OOI will be offered at GRE. ITLT RED UCED: PRICES, consistin a- of Tobaftsoi - list, Perfumery, am Fancy G ' oods^ mo: HAIR -CUTTING:II: -l THE LATEST STYLI ' 3S. • : E. A.' GAi ’NETT, STGOMERT&S BUILDINGS, ■ .i ■ ASHBURTi 3 N - % G' A HOU: [ Sai CE E ORG E* C V V L L E N.» CCOUNTANT, CC ELECTOR, / ' 3E, ' COMMISSI^ . -AGENT, U aiders’ New Buildings h Ashburtop RTIFICATED AOOOI 7NTANT I BANKRUPTCY V