The Ashburton Herald

AND BOROUGH AND COUNTY ADVERTISER

WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE “EVENING ECHO.”

Vol. Il —3:19

ASHBURTON, THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 1879.

Price One Penny.



Auctioneers and Commisssion Agents -l/rESSRS. BULLOCK & CO. |VI (C. T. EOMISTOX, P. A. EDMISTON AND W. H. GUNDRY), ASHBURTON, General Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, Station, Estate, and Commission ' Agents. Sales ofLStock, Farm Implements, Ac., will be held; at their Yards, Ashbur . , ton, and the Tinwald Yards, on U i " alternate TUESDAYS. f, 'U . '.‘..CASH. ADVANCES 'Made on Stock, Produce, &c., consigned r "‘‘ : 1 -'V ./for Positive SaleJ BU Iy LOCK' AN D CO. ALFRED HARRISON, .. ; Baring ;Square, Ashburton, auctioneer,'- stock, estate, * C OMMJS SION AGENT. 11 , inf teekly;sale day, Saturday VV . 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. v.t-. .. ! 213 TO FARMERS. WANTED TO PURCHASE—WHEAT IN ANY QUANTITY,, AT HIGHEST CASH PRICES. -ALSO— -10,000 TONS FEED OATS. 3,00 q TONS SECONDS WHEAT. SAUNDERS BROS.



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— 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 personal superin tendenee. Competent workmen sent to all parts of the country. ESTIMATES GIYEN. 415 T. S. TUCKER, JpAINTER, QLAZIER, J)APER HANGER, AND GENERAL HOUSE DECORATOR, SIGN AND TICKET WRITER, Moore Street, near Templar Hall. Estimates given. 244 : A r ,V; -.O'AVA TEAGUE & SONS, PAINTERS, GLAZIERS, PAPER HANGERS, AND GENERAL DECORATORS, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON (opposite mail office.) as- SIGN WRITERS TO THB TRADE.



Carriers. j EXPRESS CARRIER. THOMAS BRADFORD,- fAYIRG aFIRST-CLASS EXPRESS, is prepared to Remove Goods, or any other orders entrusted to him, with "care and despatch. , ; Orders left a '£ the Somerset Hotel, or Alford Forest Road, will* receive prompt at£ehti6hi ;; i:n : _ 265 ' . B. C. SMITH, -G E NERAL CARRIER,! ~ f Moore St. ; , Ashbubton. /J ! ■pXPRESS to meet every Train. Par ■*-*' cels delivered promptly, at moderate charges; T ■ <i ■•. . 66 ; a.- G. -F. SCOTT, ,» 1 gENE RA L CARRIER Cameron St., Ashburton. Parcels, delivered promptly and charges moderate..:’, ~ . ‘ j • ■> in attendance to meet every . Train. T H. BREWER’S Royal Mail COAck leaves Longbeach for . Ashbdrton (via Ashton, Wheatstone, and Tinwald) f a.m., returning by the same route on arrival of 3 p.ni. train from Christchurch. ’. , ui Parcels and orders punctually attended 195 T. H. BREWER, , Proprietor! E .COOKSON, Willis Street,- runs the •Y: MAIL COACH from Ashburton Railway Station to Green, Street, .Alford Forest, and Mount Somers, overyTuesday, and .Friday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at 3 p.m.: -:/s r ) ' ..‘‘ Milliner and Dressmaker. -.1; MILLINERY I AND' DRESSMAKING, Rsl-- 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. Mrs Adams devotes special attention to Millinery. , MOORE STREET, . Opposite Mr. Boyle’s Office. 272



Tinsmiths, &c. LICENSED GASFITTER. J. C. DOLMAN, PLUMBER, : LOCKSMITH, BELL HANGER, ZINC, and'TINPLATE WORKER; Tancred Street, A. S H B U R T O N. Artesian Wells sunk , and Pumps fitted land i: - ■ repaired. ■ O.G. Guttering fixed at current rates. /■. Electric .. .. Bells supplied and fitteb- !• N.B.—Orders punctually attended to. PUBLIC NOTICE. JOSEPH HYDE, ! ’ PRACTICAL COPPERSMITH AND BRAZIER, TIN, IRON, AND ZINC r . A PLATE WORKER, . j 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 Largi L tckof 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 of the Best Brands of Ale and Stout. 9



General Merchants. VICTORIA HOUSE, HAVELOCK STREET. HOOPER, AITKEN,. AND CO., Ironmongers and General Merchants ! H AVE 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. American' Locks in all the most useful numbers. English and American Handsaws. Files, Pincers, Chisels, Spokeshaves, Augurs. Braces and Bits, Tumscrews, and Bevils. Planes of all kinds, Squares, Guages. Mallets, Rack and Frame Pulleys. Blind and Window Furniture of all kinds, English and American. Tower Bolts, Chest Handles, Castors, Screw and Cap Hooks, Curtain Rings and Bands, Sash Lifts. FURNISHING .Colonial and Camp Ovens of all sizes. Leamington Ranges, Register Grates, 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. and E.P. Teapots. Tea and Coffee Seavices, Cruets, Pickle Frames. Toast Racks, Marmrlades, Forks, Spoons. Knives and Forks, Carvers, Steels. CROCKERY AND GLASSWARE <* Tea. and Coffee Services, in white & gold, rose and thistl , .and other patterns. A beautiful lot of Tea Sets, to be sold cheap. Yases and Lustres—a large assortment. Lamps and Lampware—a splendid stock. Glass Sugars and Creams, Butter Dishes. Jugs, Dishes, Jellies, Saltcellars, etc., etc. TOILET 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., ' ‘ ' j ■/ i VICTORIA HOUSE, HAVELOCK STREET, ASHBURTON.



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, ASHBURTON MR. HARRIS; OLICITOR AND CONVEYANCER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, East Street, ASHBURTON. 409 S. W. BROWN, AND CIVIL ENGINEER 3, MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS, Ashburton and Rakaia. MR. MOUNT FORT, ARCHITECT, Cathedral Square, Christchurch, and Fooks and Son s Offices, East Street, Ashburton. C. E. FOOKS AND SON, r IC ENSED SURVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Land Transfer Act; Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office. ASHBURTON. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Tuned anl Repaired. J. C. HUGHES, TEACHER of Pianofort’and Harmonium Cox Street, Ashburton. Orders can be left at the Echo Office. Coal and Firewood. COALS. COALS. COALS. ALL kinds of COALS & FIREWOOD delivered at the shortest notice in any quantities and at reasonable rates. GEORGE PARKER & CO., Springfield Coal Depot, Ashburton. NEW BUSINESS. COAL & FIREWOOD 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, 1865.] ASHBURTON STORE, The oldest-established business in the County. D. WILLIAMSON & CO., GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, BEG to return thanks to the'r 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 every department ol their business. They are, NOW OPENING UP Their First Instalment of WINTER DRAPERY, 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. EL P ASS 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. All Extras Kept 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, T)EGS to remind his Customers and Friends H 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 Improvement 3 for Saving Labor. AMERICAN TUBS, all Sizes, Ire® & Wo oc CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS in Stock-. FARMERS’ REQUISITE GARDEN TOOLS* And Seeds of every deseripti or In Stock and to Arrive. F. DOHERTY, GENERAL STOREKEEPER, BMPOR TE WINE AND SPIRIT MESiCMMT T. Peter Street, Ashsubstok?,



Butcher. TREYORTON BUTCHERY. JnnASIvER begs to inform the . JL public of Ashburton and district that he has commenced business as a BUTCHER, 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 Cabinetmakers. 1 ; ; ■ T. A. GATES, CABINET-MAKER, UPHOLSTERER, AND 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 hinds of Furniture, Shop Fittings, Picture Frames, and Household Requisites made to order. FUNERALS FURNISHED. r WOOD TURNER AND VENETIAN BLIND MAKER, JOSEPH RULE Moore Street. [S prepared to execute all orders for Wood Turning, Venetian Blinds, Bedsteads, Tables, ansi every class of Furniture. Window Poles on hand, or made to any sixe. s TINWALD FURNITURE DEPOT. Jg 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— ‘j Great South Road, (Next to Mr. Prettejohn’s, Shoe Makei. 288 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. IMPORTANT TO PARTIES ABOUT TO BUILD. THE undersigned has now on hand an extensive assortment of everything appertaining to the Building Trade, in cluding— Timber of all kinds. „• • Galvanised Iron. Ridging and Spouting. Doors. Sashes Mouldings. Nails. Losks. Hinges. &c., &c., &c., Which he is offering for Sale at Tinwald a ,t 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, &u, (Near Railway Station) Tinwald- Business Announcement. THE SOUTHERN PROVINCES ALMANAC, DIRECTORY, YEAR BOOK, & DIAR¥ FOR 1879. - Sold by [WEEKS & DIXON.