The Ashburton Herald

AND BOROUGH AND COUNTY ADVERTISER

WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE “EVENING ECHO.”

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ASHBURTON, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, .879.

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Auctioneers and. Commisssion Agents Messes, bullock & co. (C. J. EDMISTON, P. A. EDMISTON r . AND -W. H. GUNDRY), . ASHBURTON, General Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, ' ■ "• Station, Estate, and Commission Agents. Sales of Stock j. 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 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. 213 M ANCHESTER FIR E ’!• ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital, ;£i,000,000. —Lowest Rates. r Established 1824. Agent: ALFRED HARRISON, RARING SQUARE, ASHBURTON.



8 AUNDERS’ JgROTHERS, MILLERS, GRAIN MERCHANTS, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, ASHBURTON.



Carriers. EXPRESS CARRIER. - THOMAS BRADFORD, Haying a first-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 ;17 B. C. SMITH, GENERAL CARRIER, my- :b:. Moore St., Ashburton. EXPRESS to meet every Train. Par cels delivered promptly, at moderate charges. 66 G G. F. SCOTT, ENERAL carrier Cameron St., Ashburton. Parcels delivered promptly and charges moderate. jSKExpresses in attendance to meet every Train. TH. BREWER’S Royal Mail COACH . leaves Longbeach for Ashburton (via Waterton, Ashton, Wheatstone, and Tiriwald) 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. 195 T. H. BREWER, Proprietor. E COQKSON, Willis Street, runs the . MAIL COACH from Ashburton Railway Station to Green Street, Alford Forest, arid Mount Somers, every Tuesday, and Friday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at 3 p.m.



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 w r ith 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



T. S. TUCKER. pAINTER, G LAZIER, JpAPER 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.) asr 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.B.—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 cck 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



General Merchants.



T HE H / I IST CHEAPEST OUSE T o "W 2ST .



* Cards. L. NOTICE. MR. IRELAND, having dissolved partnership with Mr. d.;; :E.; H. Harris, is now carrying on business ion his own account as . BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR; IN' f MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS," I '' East Street; n v ASHBURTON; '; ; ,.457! BRANSON & PURNELL, BARRISTERS AND EAST STREET, . ASHBURTON ■ • I MR. HARRIS, gOLICITOR AND CONVEYANCER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, East Street, ASHBURTON. 409 MR. MOUNT FORT, j ARCHITECT, j Cathedral Square, Christchurch, and Fooks and Son s Offices, East Street, : j C. E. FOOKS AND' SON;; % j JJL CENSED SURVEYORS #Nij LAND BROKERS: - : ') ' .7 j Under the Land Transfer Act, • 1 ! Government Contract Surveyors! Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office; ASHBURTON. i MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS | Tuned anl Repaired. • j J. C. HUGHES, TEACHER of Pianofon"and Harmoniumi Cox Street, Asii burton. If | Orders can be left at the Echo Office. j Business Notices. rjIHE UNDERSIGNED are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES <:> --- >:.,*■ ia.i) r/pa f j on Grain for shipment. to England; or to the Australian Colonies. • | j FRIEDLANDER BROTHERS.



, THE ASHBURTON HERALD, Published Daily. Country Edition ... 3p.m. Town Edition ... 4.30p.m. are requested to make known any irregularity in the delivery, whether in Town or Country, which shall be immediately remedied. Country Sub scribers along the Wakanui Road to the school, thence to Seafield, Cambridge, and Newland, .are supplied by the mail-cart every Tuesday and Friday.



General Storekeepers. [Established, 18G5.] ASHBURTON STORE, v j The oldest-established business in the County. D. WILLIAMSON & CO., | I GENERAL STOREKEEP ERS j BEG; to .return thanl<.s r tqihqir customers, ajidj ' the‘pubh<|generally for past- favorsJaiid,j in order to secure a continuance of the same,] they are determined to offer special induce-) ments in every department .oh their business.) They are 4 * " A ‘ l NOW OPENING UP TAJT7 Their First Instalment of •?' Tfi F\Cf f a . ... - WI N'T'E R -9-. p'HCCUYir 's' E r y; AND MEN’S, YOUTHS’, AND BOYS* MADE-UP CLOTHING, ; ■■/ AL ! •• : A i f s H ass O'HTO 3 3 (■> I GROCERIES,;TRONMONGERY, & FANCY GOODS. j They would direct, special attention; to their stock of'CHOICE TEAS, all of which have been thoroughly tested .rr hrrr? :!b6ford bdifig purchased: obrsll | WINES, SPIRITS, ENGLISH j BOTTLED ALE AND STOUT,* All of the Best Brands. As only the best goods procurable, arq keptinr;-stockycustomers .can• J rely v (pn getting the best value for their money! D. W. & Co. will not be undersold ? by ABf?! any hoilS'e'in: the trffd’e/O jj



.j'TAoo fi.r.'-rii SI OLD BANK STORES, EAST STREET ASHBURTON. J. H. Pa!ss and Co, GENERIAIN f STOREKEEPERS, DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, GROCERS, ' ! f IRONMONGERS,' WINE' AND 7 ' ■ SPIRIT MERCHANTS** * s , r /j I Boot and Shoe Importers. j Sole Agents for SINGER’S SEWING MACHINES, j Which can be had on -DEFERRED PAYMENTS. 7££?' AjjL Extras Kept in Stock. Families waited on weekly, when all orders entrusted to .their care will have . .r.Tiiii'i I pEompt attention.



/V: / COAL AND FIREWOOD. .1 OATS AND CHAFF, ; J IN LARdE OR SMALL ' QUANTITIES V i'i F. DOHERTY, TOEGS to remind his Customers and Friends a' H that he is Selling Every Article in Stock ! ! at the LOWEST Possible PRICE for CASH, SPRING & SUMMER DRAPERY.” ,‘ f AND READY-MADE CLOTHING,. . Just Arrived, OF THE LATEST STALES ONLYL ; WASHING MACHINES, ! Just Imported, of the Latest ImprovErrenttJ for Saving Labor. AMERICAN TUBS, all Sizes, In® & Wc»o3 . CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS. Fm Stock,. FARMERS’ REQUESITm S GARDEN TOOLS). And Seeds of every descriptor .1. In Stock andi to.Avrive.. F. DOHERTY, GENERAL STOREKEEPER, IM2GRO3 SR WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT !. ..2 Peter . Ashburtoml^.. y./Aux/j u-/>, jiauuoi.i ;>,



1 Coal and Firewood. NEW;/BUSINESS. &' FIREWOOD MERCHANT ! 'F. p; LeBRETON,' Id commencing business begs respectfully to solicit a share of public support. Burnett ' Street, near Friendlander’s Grain Store, and opposite Montgomery’s ‘hidings. ; oT : C<f. and Firewood supplied,in any ; quantity to sun customers, and delivered to all parts ot the district on the shortest notice. Cabinetmakers, j td GATES, CABI NET-MAKER, UPHOLSTERE R, , v . f , . . . AND . . PICTURE-FRAMF MAKER, SAUNDERS’ BUIL DINGS, I ' h Y: ASHBURTON,. Opposite the 'Railway . Station. Manufactory, Peter Street. C HEAP EST, H O.U S E , IN . CANTERBURY,. . r Carpets, Rugs, Oilcloth, Bedsteads, Chairs Mattrasses, Tables,. etc. ■ All + kinds ; of. Furniture, . Shop Fittings, ’ Picture Frames, and Household °Reijbisites’ made ;to 'order; FUNERALS FURNISHED. TINWALD FURNITURE DEPOT. Wh AE L E.S jgRAD ER, CABINET MAKER, FURNITURE DEALER, &c, Y.epetian-and other Blinds, Curtain ’ Poles, Oxford and other Picture .uorm:;.*!'Frames' made to order. \? ! .v Repairs Executed with Despatch. Note the Address— Great South Road, (Next to Mr. Pretteiohn’s, Shoe Makei. 286 Buildersr A SHBURTON STEAM SAW MILLS .R ! SASH AND DOOR M A, N IJ F A C T O R Y. " ..g; parkin, Proprietor, . . fBUILDER ANI) CONTRACTOR. : ’ • ’ Moore Street, 3Every ..description, of Timber .and Building Materials in Stock and supplied on most . -reasonable terms. :/Plans prepared and Estimates Given on the arb-s' : shortest notice. T-j/v^r/' IMPORTANT TO PARTIES ABOUT TO BUILD. ; STIHE undersigned has now on hand&n extensive assortment of everything appertaining to the Building Trade, in doding— --.Timber of all kinds. yr . :r Galvanised Iron. / ! Ridging and Spouting. Doors. , ‘ Sashes. , Mouldings. ■ ; Nails. Loeks. Hinges. &c., &c., &c, Which he is offering for Sale at Tinwald at the lowest current rates. The Inhabitants on the South side of Hie River will find it to their advantage to give him a call., r ; ;:: th<dmA£ ’BUILDER, UNDERTAKER, CABINEI MAKER, WHEELWRIGHT, Ac., ;;.r (Near Railway Station) Tinwald.



Business Announcement. ; v j •• if:s7 “E ARE 1 HIGHEST CASH PUR CHASERS of Grain, and all other descrip, tions of Farm'Produce in any quantities. CORNS ACKS SUPPLIED AT L 0 WEST PRI C E .8. JS FRJIEDLANDER BROTHERS