The Ashburton Herald

AND BOROUGH AND .COUNTY ADVERTISER

WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE “ EVENING ECHO. M

VOL. 11. 304

ASHBURTON, SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 1879.

Price One Penny.



Auctioneers and Commisssion Agents Messrs, bullock & co. (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, Baring 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 gAUNDERS JgROTHERS, GRAIN MERCHANTS, Etc., Ashburton, Christchurch, and London. Make cash advances on all descriptions of roduce placed in their hands for sale in he New Zealand, Australian, American, or European Markets. Indents executed from all parts of the world. AGENTS FOR— THE LONDON AND LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, AND THE WALLSEND COLLIERY CO. Carriers. EXPRESS CARRIER. THOMAS BRADFORD, Haying aFiRST-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 B. C. SMITH, GENERAL CARRIER, Moore St., Ashburton. Tj'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 Longbeach for Ashburton (via Waterton, Ashton, Wheatstone, and Tinwald) daily, at 7 a.m., returning by the same route on arrival of 3 p.m. train Irom Christchurch. Parcels and orders punctually attended to. T. H. BREWER, 195 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 3 p.m. Milliner and Dressmaker. MILLINERY 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. Mrs Adams devotes special attention to Millinery. MOORE STREET, Opposite Mr. Boyle’s Office. 272



Ironmongers. IRONMONGERY Ex “ Times” and “ Mennock” from London. | ORE & CO. ARE NOW LANDING the following GOODS from the above-named Ships : CHAFF CUTTERS, Small to Extra Large. HORSE GEARS, One, Two, and Three Horse. Fencing Wire, Nos. 8,9, and 10. Blue Stone, in 1 cwt. kegs. Fencing Staples. Hay Forks, 2 and 3 prong. Park’s Spades. Lindon’s Spades. Potato Forks. Ploughs: RANSOM & SIMS’, 2 and 3 Furrow. HORNSBY’S, Single Furrow. Skeitb Blades and Plough Fittings. Harrows, Howard’s. Ransom and Sims’ Ploughshares. Hornsby’s ditto. Boiled and Raw Oil. Lard Oil. Bolts and Nuts, all sizes. Bar and Rod Iron. Locks and Hinges. Brass Foundry. Carpenters’ Tools. Blacksmiths’ Tools. Portable Forge. Blacksmiths’ Bellows. Files and Rasps. Sewing Twine. Plough and Trace Chain. Coil Chain. Rope, all sizes. Avery’s Weighing Machines, 4 to 8 cwt. Spring Balances, 25 to 400 lbs. Steelyards, 150 to 500 lbs. Scales and Weights. 1 case Table Cutlery, a fine assortment 1 case Plated Spoons and Forks. 1 case Tea and Coffee Pots, Plated. House and Cattle Bells. Plasterers’ Sieves and Trowels. Wire, Brass, and Hair Sieves. Butchers’ Choppers and Cleavers. Hollow-ware, all sizes, Tinned and Enamelled. Furnace Pans, Cast and Galvanized Iron. Ditto, Copper, 12 to 25 gallons. Pumps and piping. Stoves, Cooking and Office. Ranges and Grates. Horse Shoes, Nails, all sizes. Sash and Floor Cramps. Floor Brads. Brushware, of all descriptions.. Fenders, superior quality. Tinware, a fine lot. Cash Boxes, with Chubb’s. Locks. ORR & CO.



General Merchants. VICTORIA HOUSE, HAVELOCK STREET. HOOPER, AITKEN, AND CO., Ironmongers and General Merchants! H AYE 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, Turnscrews, 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. F U R N ISH IN G 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 thistle, and other patterns. A beautiful lot of Tea Sets, to be sold cheap. Vases 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. j HOOPER, AITKEN, AND CO. Beg j specially to call the attention of the public to the above, as they have lately CONSIDERABLY REDUCED MANY LINES, arid, with their itncreased 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., VIC T O R I A PI O U S E, HAVE; LOCK STREET, ASHBURTON.



General Storekeepers. [Established, 1865.] ASHBURTON STORE, The oldest-established business in the County. D. WILLIAMSON & CO., GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, BEG to return thanks to their 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 of 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, & F ANCY 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



Cards. ** NO T I C'E: ' " :: MR. IRELAND, having dissolved partnership with Mr. J. E; If. Harris, is now carrying ,on business on his own account as . BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, IN MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS, East Street, , ; ; ASHBURTON. "457 ' BRANSON &. PURNELL, ;' r; ' BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON MR. HARRIS, gOLICITOR AND CONVEYANCER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, East Street, ASH B U R T 0 N. 4.09 S. W. BROWN, AND CIVIL ENGINEER 3, MONTGOMERY’S . BUILDINGS, Ashburton and Rakaia. ; MR. MOUNTFORT, ARCHITECT, Cathedral Square, Christchurch, and Fooks and Son s Offices, East Street, Ashburton. L C. E. FOOKS AND SON, ICENSED SURVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Land Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakainu Road, near Post-office. : ASHBURTON. . /■ i , : MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS ;; ’ Tuned and Repair et. ;Vij ' ■ J. C; HUGHES, j TEACHER' of Piahofon!°'and rfarmonium Cox Street, Ashburton. ~ Orders can be left at the Echo Office.



Coal and Firewood. COALS. : COALS.'. COALS,;; j ■A LL kinds of COALS & .FIREWOOD delivered at the shortest notice in any quantities and at reasonable ratesi GEORGE PARKER & i Springfield- Coal Depot, 138 Asliburton. , NEW BUSINESS. COAL & FIREWOOD- MERCHANT R jp. LeBRETON, | > In commencing business' begs’, respectfully to solicit a share of public supports | ... Burnett Street, near Friendla inder’s Grain Store, and opposite Montgomery’s Buildings. • . ■ , ? ~ • '■ • vi , Coal and Firewood supplied in any - quantity to suit customers, and delivered to all parts of the district on the shortest notice;. i i i



’ OLD BANK STORES, EAST STREET ASHBURTON. JrH: : Pass 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. . f > jt&p- At.t. Extras Kept nr Stock. ; . , I \j .. . : „ ■ ’ Families waited on weekly, when all orders’ entrusted to their care will; have pEompt attention.



■BwamnMiMMMMMMMiiM wmitmtems ■ EducationalU j . M U S I C T U I T :i O N , 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 MissSteane. Private Lessons in French,' German, .arid* Latin, twice weekly ; Music, rmd Drawing In Various Styles. Preparatory School, for Boys. Inclusive-Teums, ; . Business Notices. ' .l 1 ~ FANCY REPOSITORY. 1 ~ PAPER PATTERNS for Ladies’ 0 aid Children’s Clothing, Latest Fashions. Ladies’ own materials CUT OUT at Moderate Charges. , . MRS.;; MOREY, j v. .. 232 Tancred-street, Ashburton. EOR G E L L E Ni, ACCOUNTANT, COLLECTOR, HOUSE, LANDj AND .COMMISSION: ’ ' AGENT, ; ’ : ' ! Saunders’New Buildings, Ashburtor i. ■ "'Vo ; -m



COAL AND FIREWOOD. OATS AND CHAFF, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES F. D OHERT Y, BEGS to remind his Customers and Friends that he is Selling Every Article in Stock at the LOWEST Possible. PRICE for CASH. SPRING & SUM’MER DRAPERY .AND READ Y-MAI3E CLOTHING, Ju. c it Arrived, OF THE LAT EST STVLES ONLY. . WASHIJ.nG MACHINES Just Imported, of the Latest Improvements fc ir. Saving Labor. •’ AMERICAN 1 TUBS, all Sizes, Iron & Wood. CAMBRIJ IGF. ROLLERS in Stock. FARMERS’ REQUISITES Gj ARDEN TOOLS, Ana See< Is of every description. In Stock and to Arrive. F. DOHERTY, GENERAL STOREKEEPER,IMPORTER WINE t AND SPIRIT MERCHANT. Pete] i Street, Ashburton.



Butcher. TREVORTON 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. 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 kinds of Furniture, Shop Fittings, Picture Frames, and Household Requisites made to order. —; FUNERALS FURNISHED. WOOD TURNER AND VENETIAN BLIND MAKER. JOSEPH RULE Moore Street. [S prepared to execute all orders for Wood Turning, Venetian Blinds, Bedsteads, Tables, and every class of Furniture. Windov Poles on hand, or made to any sixe. TINWALD FURNITURE DEPOT. QHAELES jgE A D ER, 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— Great South Road, Tinwald, (Next to Mr. Prettejohn’s, Shoe Makei. V 286 Builders. Ashburton steam saw" mills SASH AND DOOR MANUFACTG R Y. G. PARKIN, Proprietor, (BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Moore Street, l Every description of Timber and Building 1 Materials in Stock and supplied on most ' reasonable terms. Plans prepared and Estimates Given on the shortest notice.



IMPORTANT TO PARTIES ABOUT TO BUILB. 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. Locks. Hinges. &C.j &c., &C.) Which he is offering for Sale at Tinwald at 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, &c.„ (Near Railway Station) Tinwald* Business Announcement. THE SOUTHERN PROVINCES almanac, DIRECTORY, YEAR BOOK, & DIARY FOR 1879. Sold by WEEKS & DIXON.