The Ashburton Herald

AND BOROUGH AND COUNTY ADVERTISER

WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE “EVENING ECHO.”

Vol. 11.— 383-

ASHBURTON, SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 1879.

Price One Penny.



Auctioneers and Commisssion Agents Messrs, bullock & co. (C. J. EDMISTON, I'. A. EDMISTON H. cundry), 2 : ASHBURTON, General Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, Station,'; Estate, and Commission Agents. galea 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 UL LOCK AND CO. jti jLFkED HARRISON, Baking Square, Ashburton, AUCTIONEER, - STOCK, ESTATE, & C&MMIBSIpN AGENT. EEKLY SALE DAY, SATURDAY , , at twelve o’clock, of Horses, Pig 3, Fowl*, Fish, and General Produce ; also, Furniture and General Goods. Please read full advertisements on the third page,r t , ;i •. 218 Manchester Fire . ASSURANCE COMPANY. .' : < apita£; )£ijbob;boo.^—Lowest Rates, in;/, ... 0j J j ; Established 1824. Agent: ALFRED HARRISON, -ofn. BARING ;SQUARE, ASHBURTON. S’ AU N/D E R S’-, TY ROTH ER S, MILLERS, GRAIN MERCHANTS, ,r '- 'AND ! { GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, ASHBURTON. Bottlers. ASHBURTON BOTTLING STORES, tii’or. Ia ;comiecti«n-.with the ASHBURTON BREWERY, I‘ p mh WOOD and CC Have on hand a Larg: 1 cck of ■ ALE and STOUT; in Bulk and Bottle. -ASHBURTON BOTTLING STORES. ■ MOUNT SOMERS ROAD, Ashbubtox. QUINTON,! R 0 S. T> EG to'inform the inhabitants of Ash i J 3 burton and surrounding districts that theyhave, in the above place, and trust by attention to business, to merit a share of patronage. Bottle bs op thb Best Bbands op \le : ’ and Stout. 9 ===== wj.*’," V Carriers. m H. BREWER’S Royal Mail COACH -.iJbiT leaves :Longbeach ,fer Ashburton c-(vi4 Watertoh, Ashton, Wheatstone, and Tinwald) daily,: at 7 a.. m., returning by thb Bame route on arrival of 3 p.m. train from Christchurch. Parcels and orders punctually attended to. : T. H. BREWER, it. 195; . ~ , Proprietor. E‘i COOKSON, Willis Street, runs the , MAIL COACH from Ashburton " Railway Station to Green Street, Alford •' Forest, and Mount Somers, every Tuesday, .'land Friday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at S pin.



Painters. PAPERHANGING WAREHOUSE, TANCRED STREET, Ashburton. J. R. CHAPMAN, PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, 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, I3RUSHWARE, 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 ih the trade executed under personal superin tendence, Competent workmen sent to all parts of the country. ESTIMATES GIVEN. 415 T. S. TUCKER, JpAINTER, QLAZIER, J) APER /, . HANGER, AND GENERAL HOUSE DECORATOR, SIGN AND TICKET WRITER, Moors Street, near Templar HalL }.• Estimates given. 244 _ JBnUders., . ... A SHBURTON STEAM SAW MILLS J\. 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. TINWALD BUIL D I N G UNDERTAKING ESTABLISH. MENT, T. WILLIAMS, Proprietor, WISHES to call special attention to the fact that he is still prepared to furnish and conduct FUNERALS in his well-known Superior Style, a VERY LOWEST RATES. Every description, of Joinery Work done on. the premises. BUILDINGS erected anywhere. All kinds of Building Materials on Sale. T. WILLIAMS, • IINWALD. Educational. MUSICTU I T I O N, VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL. TeRMs, per Quarter or per Lesson, on appli cation to the Principal. - SUPERIOR LADIES’ BOARDING AN: DAY SCHOOL, Oxford Villa, Burnett St., Ashburtoi Conducted by Miss Steane. Private. Lessons in French, German, an Latin, twice weekly ; Music, and Drawing : Various Styles. Preparatory School for Boys, Inclusive Terms. Business Announcement. GEORGE LADBROOK, (Near the Station, Winslow), HAS in Stock a Good Supply of Gei ral Stores, which he can sup] Wholesale and Retail at the lowest currc rates.



General Merchants. HOOPER, AITKEN, AND CO. ■ \ 7 For Calicos, Sheetings, Hollands, Flannels, and Blankets, TRY HOOPER, AITKEN* AND CO.’S. For Fancy Dress Materials. Satin Cloths, Mantle and Ulster 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, Operettas, 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,-. v < ' - , '• ; v TRY HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO.’S.



THE CHEAPEST H OUSE X Ist t o W Ist .



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 of 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, VICTORIA HOU SE, HAV '0 CK STREET. ASHBURTON.



General Merchants. The Alt house Windmill THE ONLY SELF-REGULATING WINDMILL. - ■ . * M m —a t • :■> }■■■> EEIEDLAIsTBEE BROS., ' ASEBTJT'OH.



Bootmakers. ~ ‘ PUBLIC 3S T OTrc£” BOOTS! BOOTS! T. CHAMBERS TTTHILE THANKING the public of VV Ashburton and surrourding dis tricts for past favors, begs to inf* rn them that he has received, and to arrive ; at his place of business, East-street, a WELL-ASSORTED STOCK OF LADIES’, GENTLEMEN’S,,.AND CHIL DREN’S BOOTS AND SHOES Of all descriptions. T. C. also calls special attcnlh 1 to the Measure Department, and invites 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 Shoes, and Running Shoes. WORKMANSHIP UNSURPASSED, A PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. T. CHAMBERS,' PROSPECT BUILDINGS, Next to Montgomery’s, East-street. 111 M. NEALAS, BOOT AND SHOEMAKER, AND IMPORTER, HAS now on sale a Splendid Assortment of BOOTS and SHOES fqt Winter, which are of the Best Quality, and will be Sold at very reasonable prices. Note the address— M, NEALA NEXT TO MESSRS. ORR & CO.’S, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 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 lie 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. Business Notices. BIBLES, Prayers, and Church Services, Hymnals for various churches.—H. M. JONES, Stationer, Baring Square. 478 n



Chemists NTED m m Ms mm ■ ■■•■: m CAMBRIDGE'S Orange , Quinine TONIC WINE. E 2fOWN niHAT Chilblains JL can Tje cured by a few applications of. Cambridge’s Chilblain Liniment, Is. 6d. a bottle. That Coughs and', Colls, speedily disap-.: pear after a few doses of Cambridge’s Cough: Syrup, Is. 6d. and 2s. 6d. a bottle. That. Cambridge's-. ORANGE- QUININE! TONIC WINE is the best Strengthening Medicine known ; nu merous Testimonials can be seen in its favour ; wine bottles, 4s. 6d. ■■■ i■- •;• LA. ■■ A That Farmer’s and Horse-keepers should always have in the house a bottle of CAMBRIDGE'S COLIC DRINK for Gripe in Horses; and a bottle of his Driffield. White Oil for Sore Shoulders, Etc. . That J. M. Cambridge Extracts Teeth carefully and skilfully, for 2s. 6d.’ That, the Public can obtain Medicines after business hours or during the night, when urgently needed, at the Dispensary, Burnett Street. 1042 J. M. CAMBRIDGE, Medical Hall, ; Ashburton. Saddlers. SADDLERY ! SADDLERY ! J . TA I T & Co. : (Late of Wood Bros.), r , . : Ashburton • l '■ Opposite Railway Station and next Cook son’s Livery Stables), - BEG to inform the public, that they have, purchased the above business, lately carried on by Wood Bros., and hope, by strict_ attention to, business, com bined with moderate char ges, to still fur ther merit a share of put die patronage. j Always, on hand a Larf ;e Assortment of ENGLISH & COLON UAL SADDLES."" COACH, Gig, and ■ A ; BUGGY Ii A R N. E S S. SHAFT, LEADIN' G, AND PLOUGH HAR NESS. HORSE -CLOTHS In every variety, a t lowest possible prices, DIRECT IMPORTERS. 1049,



Cards. FOTIC E. R. i, IRELAND, having dissolved., ’ j partnership' with Mr. J. E. H. - Harris, is now carrying on business on his own account as . • BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, • ■) ..j-j vv! i. . • : ■ • IN ; | i; \ . : ' MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS^ East Street,' . * ASHB-U.R'TON. : " xrKi+ik ,, f ——*_ >***? BRANSON & PURNELL, vo .V ‘ ; / • • " 3 -.Mr barristers solicitors;;; y '• 5 " EAST STREET, •* ; *.■» *' "l ri ashbu rt on fZ MR. HARR is , *v. • SOLICITOR AND CONVEYANCER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, East Street, ; :r..jO A S II B U R T O N. 409 MR. MOUNTFORT, ARCHITECT, . , j-- 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 Land Transfer Act, .Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakanui Road, hear Post-office. D ASHBURTON. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Tuned anl Repaired. J. C. HUGHE S, TEACHER, of Pianoforf’and Harmonium Cox Street, AsiAurTon. * ’ Orders can be left at the Echo Officer Gasfittersy}&c.' ; NOTICE. S. HARDLEY, licensed gaseitter, BEGS to notify that he is now prepared to execute any orders entrusted to him with despatch. .-i a | Estimates given on the. shortest notice. Kitchen Ranges fitted with High-pres sure Boilers. Electric Bells supplied and fitted. Artesian Wells i sunk. : : ;Pumpß ; fitted and repaired. 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 fitted with Ga* Fittings, to ensure no delay when the Gas is brought into the town/ 1 J. C. DOLMAN, LICE NSED CASFITTER, Plumber, Locksmith, Whitesmith, Bell hanger, Zinc and Tin-plate Worker, Hot and Cold Water Engineer, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. ' N.B.—-Artesian Wells sunk' and PiJ fitted and repaired ; O. G. Guttering i at Current Rates. Electric Bells supplied and fitted. Orders punctually attended to iu and country. ; Business Notices. Curtain Poles and Rings, Venetian, Spi and Roller Blinds made to order; . - Highest price given for Second-hand Furniture of all kmc TO- MEET A WANT Long Felt in Ashburton, S. COLLINS AND SON . t l ; ."Vi AVE opened a shop in Compton’a Buildings, Moore-street, next Jto Neate’s, chemist, for the sale of H c NEW & SEQOND-HAND FURNITUI Of j every description. ■J PAINTING IN. ALL ITS BRANCHES carried on as usual in town or country. Paper hangings, Paints,, .Oil.; Colors, V ar nishes, Window-glass, and' every trade' requisite'on sale. , £ ~ Guttering, and Piping found and fixed. S. GOLLINS AND; SONj PRACTICAL PAINTERS, , PLUMBERS 1 AND. HOUSE DECORATORS- Moore-strpet, Ashburton.