The Ashburton Herald

AND BOROUGH AND COUNTY ADVERTISER

WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE “ EVENING ECHO.”

ASHBURTON, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1879.

Price One Penny.

VoL.XI.— 521.



Auctioneers and. Commission Agents ALFRED HARRISONi, AUCTION EER, COMMISSION!AGENT, • ' i JiTC. SALES, Sales of Stock, Mer- ch&ndise, Furniture and Effects, also Figs, Fowls; and : General Produce. ; SALE Every. SATURDAY at 12 o’clock. SALE yayds ATTENDED. nines can be made at my office or at the '" _ v : s Yards. ' Agent for the Transatlantic Fire ‘ ''Tneiurance Company. ■ 5



Bootmakers. PUBLIC NOTICE. BOOTS! BOOTS! T. CHAMBERS TTTHILE THANKING the jrblic 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 OP • LADIES’, GENTLEMEN’S, AND CHIL DREN’S BOOTS AND SHOES Of all descriptions. T. C. also calls special attenln 1 to the Measure Department, and incites 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. M. NEALAS, BOOT AND SHOEMAKER, AND IMPORTER, IS CLEARING OUT the whole of his Present Stock at REDUCED PRICES, previous to Removal to New Premises, next to Taylor’s Bakery, where he will open with a Large Stock of Boots of every description. Note the address— M. NEALAS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Hotels.



IT! DMISTONV BROS. & GUNDRY li -■ (tA^TE-BULIOCK AITD CO.), - General - Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, St&tibn:£ restate, rand. Commission Agents. Sales : o£ Stock, iFarm. Implements, &c., will be held at their Yards, Ashbur ton^'and: thei Tinwald Yards, on alternate TUESDAYS- - . . ° ' CASH ; ADVANCES Made on Stock, Produce, &c., consigned ,/<■; .• f 0 1: Positive Sale. ■! EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY. " ' 19 !; [Card.] J E g* UCHANAN & c °- A ctiorieers, Land, and Estate Agents, ASHBURTON. 313 a \ gA UNDER S’ jgROTHERS, MILLERS, G&AIN MERCHANTS, AND . GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, ASHBU R T O U,



JOSEPH BALDWIN Bogs to inform his friends and the public that he Has Opened THE CENTRAL HOTEL, AT THE JUNCTION, WILLS STREET AND WAKANUI'ROAD, ASHBURTON, THIS commodious hotel is situated within three minutes’ walk of the Railway Station. Table d’Hote daily at 6 p.ih. Luncheon oh the table from 12 to 2 pan. The Jug and Bottle Department will be made; a special feature, single bottles and small quantities being supplied at the lowest remunerative rates. Only the best quality of Wines, Beers, and Spirits procurable will be kept. J. BALDWIN, 540 Proprietor. BILI JARDS! BILLIARDS !! IN CONNECTION WITH THE ABOVE M. RYAN BEGS to announce that he has leased the large and commodious Billiard Room (the best in the district), and has erected TWO ALCOCK’S BEST FULL-SIZED BILLIARD TABLES, And hopes to receive a fair share of patronage. 469 a RAILWAY HOTEL WINSLOW. MR. W. HARRIS requests the public to know that he is back at his old house, and wishes his old friends to know that they will receive the same good accommodation as formerly. Private Suites of Rooms for families. Wines and Beer of the best brands. Good stabling and loose boxes, with every attendance. W HARRIS, Proprietor 3166 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 be 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.



Poulterer, &c. RABBITS! RABBITS!! p. Ih arper, ■ : FISHMONGER AND POULTEREIi Near the Ashburton Hotel, East Street. BEGS to inform the inhabitants ( f Ashburton that he HAS' OPENED Ipi, the. above line, and trusts, by stn<i intention tobusihess, and supplying: bat articles of first class quality, hopes t merit a share oi public patronage OYSTER SALOON. ’ n Hoti Fried Eish and Tea and Coffee 1 ' iiU “j'r -,‘r,ai .hours. 1 ; •'; ' ANTED—Servants out. of Employ went'tb advertise for Situations in 'no and “Guirdian.” Only One for Cash, fifteen words. jrpHE f ‘f Herald ” is published every evening, thus giving every day’s news. This is better than buying a. Six penny weekly. |HE PENNY made the postal system , of England a success. So has it made the Herald. Everybody buys the Herald.



Business Notices.



Cards. BRANSON & PURNELL, BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON “ THE ASHBURTON HERALD,” PUBLISHED EVERT EVENING. Price—ONE PENNY. ADVERTISERS are reminded that the “Evening Herald ” commands the largest circulation in the Borough and Suburbs daily, and the prices for adver tisements are very reasonable. Casual Advertisements— 2s. per inch, cash. Wants —2o words for Is. Quarterly Advertisements, as per ar rangement. FINE Cream-Laid ENVELOPES, No. G ; extra secure shape, ONLY 9s. 6d. per 1000; s°°, 55.; 250, 35., NETT CASH. ALSO, BANK NOTE AND LETTER PAPER WEEKS & DIXON, DIRECT IMPORTERS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL STATIONERS, ASHBURTON “HERALD” OFFICE.



TO MERCHANTS, TRADESMEN, AND OTHER:



STUDY ECONOMY! STUDY ECONOMY GREAT SAYING EFFECTED BY PURCHASING YOUR STATIONER AT THE WHOLESALE STATIONERY DEPOI



CASH PRICES: ENVELOPES, Cream Laid -L' Per 1000 - 6s. 6d Ditto Per 500 - 3s. 6d Ditto Printed, 1,000, ns. 6d Notepaper, ruled, per packei of 5 Quires, from is. 6d Large quantities at lower rates.



ACCOUNT BOOKS OF ALL KINDS. TEN PER CENT. OFF FOR CASH!!! STORES LIBERALLY DEALT WITH.



WEEKS & DIXON, Wholesale Stationers HERALD OFFICE.



Chemists. SUMMER BEVERAGES. AS HILLING Packet of CAMBRIDGE’S ,i|i GINGER BEER POWDER will make Two Gal lons of Sparkling Gin ger Beer. Full directions given.



JUST RECEIVED, a supply of 5 pints and 3 pints G ASOGENES. Lemon Syrup, Raspberry Vinegar Eijian Lime Juice Persian Sherbet Effervescing Lemonade Powder. Fruit Essences of all kinds. J. M. CAMBRIDGE, Chemist, MEDICAL HALL. 1042 Ashrvrton. Milliner and Dressmaker. MRS. ADAMS, ILLINER AND DRESSMAKER. Ladies’ and Children’s Dresses made up in the newest styles, at Lowest Charges. Wedding and Mourning Orders promptly attended to. Mrs Adams devotes special attention to Millinery. MRS. ADAMS, Moore Street, Opposite Mr. Bovle’s Office. Tt;ia Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. C E. FOOKS AND SON,' CENSED SURVEYORS AND LANL BROKERS Under the Land Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office ASHBURTON. 33 TO FRUITERERS, CONFECTIONERS, AND OTHERS. FANCY Show Cards, neatly printed— “ Finest Lemonade and Cordials” —on Sale at the Herald Office. SCHOOL Requisites and Artist M dc rials. H. M. JONES, Statin ier, Baring Square.



General Merchants. LARGE SHIPMENTS OF ALL KINDS OF MERCHANDISE, Ex “Lurline,” “ Orari, “Adelaide,” and “ Glenlora.” MERCHANDISE. rTIHE undersigned having made extensive alterations, and having just received ex “Lurline,” “ Orari,” “ Adelaide,” and “ Glenora,” A LARGE AND SUPERIOR ASSORTMENT OF ALL KINDS OF MERCHANDISE, now beg to intimate to their customers and the public at large, that they are enabled to OFFER THESE GOODS AT UNPRECEDENTEDLY LOW PRICES. They particularly request them to inspect their newly-opened Stock of CROCKERY, HOLLOW WARE, & IRONMONGERY. AGRICULTURAL. THE FARMERS’ attention .is invited to the well-assorted Stock of CLOVERS, consisting of Carter’s selected White and Red Clover, Cow Grass, Alsyke, Rape, Turnip, and Gorse Seeds, and having determined to REDUCE THE PRESENT STOCK, Purchasers may rely upon obtaining a First-class Article at lowest possible figures. ZETRIIEIDIIL.A.IISnDIEIIR, BROS. ASHBURTON.



THIS IS THE COLUMN THAT HAS BEEN WATCHED. SHAM SACRIFICE. Sando & Co. BEG to announce that they have OPENED in A. Weston’s late pre mises, Prospect Buildings, with a WELL-ASSORTED STOCK in the following Branches : Grocery, Crockery, Stationery, Perfumery, News Agency, and Tobacconist. SANDO & 00. trust by strict atten tion to business, combined with civility and moderate charges, to ensure a con tinuance of the liberal support that has been accorded during the past two years. LABOR REGISTRY OFFICE. Several female servants open to engage ment. Please note the address— SANDO & CO. PROSPECT BUILDINGS, (Late A. Weston’s). Timber, &c. TIMBER! TIMBER!! 300,000 feet of : SUPERIOR BUILDING TIMBER. Also, 20,000 SAWN STAKES, Now on Sale at Hayes’ Timber Yards, East Street, Ashburton, at reduce prices. 557 a



Business Notices. B. C. SMITH, QJ3NERAL CARRIER, ETC., Moore Street, Ashburton. 25 T H. BREWER’S Royal Mail COACH , leaves Longbeach f@r Ashburton (via Waterton, 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 to. T. H. BREWER, L 95 Proprietor. ECOOKSON, Wills 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 8 p.m. Ashburton steam saw mills SASH AND DOOR MANUFACTORY. G. PARKIN, Proprietor, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Moore Street, Every description of Timber and budding Materials in Stock and supplied on must reasonable terms. Plans prepared and Estimates Given on ti e shortest notice. 20 jVI RS . ScOTT’S IMPERIAL BOARDING HOUSE, Durham Street South, CHRISTCHURCH. Board and Lodging, 20s. Beds and Meals, Is. each. 509 a THE ASHBURTON HERALD. AND Borough and County Advertiser. ri'lHE following are AGENTS for the 1 Sale of the “ Ashburton Herald" in Town : H. M. Jones, Stationer, East Street, next Friedlander Bros. , E. A. Garnett, Perfumer, Hairdresser, Etc., Montgomery’s Buildings. K. S ando, Under the Verandah, East Street. WANTED KNOWN, that Envelopes and Notepaper can be obtained, wholesale or retail, at unusually low rates at the “Herald” Office, East-street North. ti 42



Business Notices. H . M. J ONES, Baring Square, LAW & COMMERCIAL STATIONER BOOK AND MUSIC SELLER Toys, Fancy Goods, Violins, Strings, Concertinas, Ac. Magazines, English Papers, A Periodicals by each Mail. Bookbinding Executed with Despatch 16 PAPERHANGING WAREHOUSE, TANCRED STREET, Ashburton. J. R. CHAPMAN PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, I SIGN-WRITER, Etc., i Has much pleasure in stating that, owimr to the large increase of Business, he is now Importing from the Manufacturers-- rAPER HANGINGS, WHITE LEAD, LINSEED OIL, WINDOW GLASS, BRUSHWAPE, 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 1o all parts of the country. ESTIMATES GIVEN.



Advertise. If you want ftp sell a Farm, to sell a Horse, to rent a Farm, to buy a Horse, to buy a House, J to rent a House, to obtain Board, to sell Groceries, to sell Furniture, to sell Hardware, to hire a Servant, to borrow Money, If you want to sell Dry Goods to sell a Carriage, to sell Real Estate, to seek a Situation, to obtain a Servant, to engage a Salesman, to sell Millinery Goods, to sell a House or Section, to find a Strayed Animal, to find any one’s Address, to sell a piece of Furniture, to find an owner for Anything, to buy a second-hand Carriage, ; to find anything you have Lost. If you want Uo sell Agricultural Implements YOU CAN DO SO, BY MAKING YOUR WANTS KNOW** IN THE ASHBURTON HERALD, OFFICE : SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, East Street, HA YE you Lost Anything ?—Tell the finder through the Heraxd for a Shilling. If he is honest he will bring it to you without a reward, but you can bait a finder of shaky morals by a tempting offer of remuneration for his trouble. All or a Shilling. HAVE you Found Anything that don’t belong to you, and wish to act on the square ?—Bring a Shilling to the Herald’s Advertising Clerk. He’ll put your qualms of conscience at rest, and find the owner through the Twenty-Words-fo** a-Shilling-Column. BIBLES, Prayers, and Church Service# ' Hymnals for various churches.— H M, JONES, Stationer, Baring Square Forms printed—“to Let” &«d “For Sale ” —can be obtained at the Herald Office. SEWING Machines and othijiWequi* sites. H. M. JONES, Stationer, E c., Baring Square. 47*r