The Ashburton Herald

AND BOROUGH AND COUNTY ADVERTISER

WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE “EVENING ECHO.”

Vol. 11.—395

ASHBURTON, SATURDAY, JULY 12, 1879.

j .Price One !■



Auctioneers and Commisssion Agents I7IDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY, 'J (late bullock AND CO.), 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. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY. ALFRED HARRISON, Baking Square, Ashburton, AUCTIONEER, STOCK, ESTATE, & COMMISSION AGENT. WEEKLY SALE DAY, SATURDAY 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 Manchester Fire ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital, £1,000,000. —Lowest Rates. Established 1524. Agent : ALFRED HARRISON, BARING SQUARE, ASHBURTON.



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 Mr nufa cturebs — 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 T. S. TUCKER, JpAINTER, QLAZIER, J)APER HANGER, AND GENERAL HOUSE DECORATOR, SIGN AND TICKET WRITER, Moore Street, near Templar Hall. Estimates given. 244 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.



Q ATJNDEES’ Jg.ROTHEES, M I LLE RS, GRAIN MERCHANTS, . \ ' AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, ASHBURTON.



T IN WALD BUILDING AND 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. 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. Announcement. GEORGE LADBROOK, (Near the Station, Winslow), HAS in Stock a Good Supply of Gene ral Stores, which he can supply Wholesale and Retail at the lowest current rates.



- ; Bottlers. ASHBURTON BOTTLING STORES. u:» In connecticn 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 tlie inhabitants of Ash burton and surrounding districts that l hey have ... COMMENCED BUSINESS in the above place, and trust by attention to business, to merit a share of patronage. Bottlers op thb Best Brands op \le and Stout. 9 Carriers. TH. BREWER’S Royal Mail COACH . leaves Longbeach for Ashburton (via Watertoh, 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 CO.. o. T. H. BREWER, 195 Proprietor. E COOKSON, 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 3 p. m.



General Merchants. HOOPER, AITKEN,AND CO. For Calicos, Sheetings, 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, . i *■ • ■ • 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 ILS. 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 II O USE I 3sT 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, . . [. -".A’-' ;- ' ' k -A’... /..A. 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, ' : ' / A ' 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 - H O U S E, HAV OGK STREET ASHBURTON.



General Merchants. - The Alt ho us e„.. Win dmi ll THE ONLY SELF-REGULATING 'WINDMILL. A S H B U; R :T O. N .:.



Bootmakers. ~ PUBLIC NOTICE. BOOT Si.' 800 T S T. CHAMBERS " WHILE THANKING' the public of Ashburton and surrour ding dis tricts for past favors, begs to inf, in then! that he has received, and to arrive; at his place f»f East-street, a WELL-ASSORTED STOCK OP . : . LADIES’, GENTLEMEN’S, AND CHIL-i DREN’S BOOTS AND SHOES Of all descriptions. T. C. also calls special attenlh 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, . V ; ‘ Next to Montgomery’s, East-street. m. nealas,. ; A, BOOT AND SHOEMAKER,. ■i . . AND IMPORTER, . iinu; 'AS nc Xr on sale a Splendid Assortment of BOOTS and SHOES-feisr Winter;-' which are of the Best Quality, and will be Sold at very reasonable prices. Note the address— • M . NEA LA ; ' ' NEXT TO MESSRS. ORE* CO.’S, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.'' : . ‘ ■'! ■" Tinsmiths, &c. T-'A 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.—ll.; M JONES, Stationer, Barinar Square. |473n



Chemists. a N T E D ' tz:;'n 'o w:,n% rim wMm, Mm I.CAMBJJiDCE’sI H . Orange,..-® 53 Quinine |g ! TONIC wine: I uaaas r i 'HAT Chilblains •can be cured by .. a few applications : of Cambridge’s Chilblain bottle.. 'U; h-L'..'; '.L .. . That Coughs- amd Coins speedily dissp : pear after a few doses of. Cambridge’s Cough Syrup, Is. 6d. and 2s. 6d. a bottle, nr.o: That Cambridge's , .ORANGE-QUININE / 'TONIC WINE is the ; best Strengthening .Medicine known ; nu ; merous testimonials canbe seen ih its favoiir ; ! .wine bottles, 4sL6d.H..>‘; 21". YN'iCUKUKI' i-.:;: io zlinUiO# . That Farmer’s and. Horse-keepers should always have in the .house a bottle of CAMBRIDGE’S COLIC DRINK' for I Gripe in- Horses ; and a bottle of his Driffield White .Oil for Sore Shoulders, Etc'.' u That J. M. Cambridge Extracts 1 Teeth Cfiref.ully hnd skilfully for 25.: ; 6d.; u i;;;; ;s ; n That the Public can' obtain Medicines after business hours or during the.night, when urgently needed, at the Dispensary, l Burnett Street. ' : r- : , 1042 = J. M. CAMBRIDGE, ... . Medical Hall, i nj i i =.o: i i jo * Ashburton. Saddlers. > , SADDLERY ! SADDLERY L 5 ;.J.f -j ! ! T A I T & .'C'q..Q J . (Late of Wood Bros.), j '. . ' Ashburton' . Opposite Railway Station and next Cook son’s Livery Stables), ' V , ; BEG ; to : inform the public . that they. ‘.. have purchased tlie above business, •lately carried on •by -Wood; 8r05.,. and hbpGj by strict attention to! business, conn bihed with moderate, charges, to still fur ther merit', a share of. public patronage! i r Always oh harid-a-Large' Assortment of j ENGLISH' & COLONIAL, SADDLES. . COACH) ! • GIG, and V BUGGY iijU H A RN E S S. SHAFT, LEADING, AND PLOUGH .... .. ... HARNESS. HORSE-CLOTHS A;" j In every variety, at lowest possible prices I ,' J ' ! DIRECT IMPORTERS. t ■=i j I . ' •. oL ::r I i, J#!©-



Cards. ' :: NOTICE, . : vF';/: MR. IRELAND, having dissolved partnership with Mr. J. E. H. Harris, is now carrying on business on his own account as .- * BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, .11 , IN:' v.- MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS, " > East Street, f ' : ‘ ‘ ASHBURTON: 457 BRANSON & PUR.NELLj ;.:; BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS; . , , EAST STREET, : ; ' ' • A S. II B U R. TON MR. HARRIS, OLICITOR AND CONVEYANCER; SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, EAST STREET, A S;.H,-B'/U,.R X 0;.:N.. 109 M R. MOUNTFORT, ARCHITECT, Cathedral S juare, Christchurch, and Looks and Son. s Offices, East Street, Ashburton. C. E. FOOKS AND SON, SURVEYORS AND V'iY'j ; J.ANL BROKERS : • ■’ Under the Land 1 Transfer Act, Government Contract 'Surveyors, Triangle;* Wakamti Road, nearpost-bflice ASHBURTON. musical instruments'; ' . Toned anl Rk t Aißic'r. ; J. C. HUGHES,,, ..v TEACHER of .Pianoforc°ahd Harmonium Cox Street, Ashburton. ; .Orders can be left-at; the Echo Office. \



• Gasfitters, &c. - ; OT’ICE.,: • jjjri H A VE; J.U ST, RECEIVE D v . . A LARGE STOCK . . 0F G A S FITTING S , Comprising ■ PENDANTS, ' - BRACKETS,-and- ■ ! ; v chandeliers, ' OF ALL PATTERNS,. And. solicit an Early Inspection. S. u H ARD LEY, .T LICENSED GASFITTER, 1 T EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. . *. 32a ■PUBLIC NOTICE; ' *T- * " TRADESMEN and; others who intend using the Ashburton Ga'sC6nipahj : s Gas sh duld : give : their- order s at ; once. have their premises' litte d with Gas Fittings,, To ensure no delay the Gas is brought into the town. .... J. C. DOLTdAN, ; licensed gasfitter, j Plumber,, Locksmith, Whitesmith, Bell hange r, Zinc and Tb l-plate Worker, Ho t and Cold Water Engineer, TANCRED STREET, ASHBUR TON. N. B. - -Artesian Wells; ■. sunk and Pumps ; fitted an . d repaired - ; D. <G; Guttering fixed jat Current Rates. . ... Electi ,-ic Bells supplied arid fitted, j Order s punctually attended to in town ;and country. 812 Business Notices.;. TO ME7ET A WANT L •.:* ’- Long Ashburton,? j j IS.. .COLL: INS AND .SQM ■ TTA .VE ope ned a shop' in Compton s IT Buildii? gs, Moore-street, next to •Neate’ >, chora ist/ for the sale oh- •. T NEW & SEC ,OND-HAND FURNITURE Of every description. Curt; iin Fob )S and Rings, 'Venetian," Spring ; and Ro ller Blinds, made to order.;;.; Highest 7 price given XV ;-::Sefl©arr l-hand:dPrnunture:uf. ; all - kinds. jjnth -\q in All its;'branches ter irried or 1 a as usual in town or country, P Aaperhan gings, Paints, Oil-Colors, Var nishes, 1 Vindow-glass, and every trad* requisite . on sale'. ;T. Gutter! . ag, and Piping found .and fixed |. J J&/i t COLLINS..ANUxSOif,, 7 ! j FRACII- -CAL PAINTERS,f'PLUMBERS | j Ah ID]-HOUSE DECORATORS,; i t'-.i.;: :<> TiO; ‘iSfllii/Jv/ nt •!b.. i Moore-street. A'hburton. . . , 5*