The Ashburton Herald

AND BOROUGH AND COUNTY ADVERTISER

WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE “ EVENING ECHO.”

Vol. 11.— 5 11-

ASHBURTON, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1879

Price One Penny.



Auctioneers And Oommisssion Agents ALFRED HARRISON, AUCTIONEER, COMMISSION AGENT, ETC. J\AND SALES, Sales of Stock, Mer- Furniture and Effects, also *ig»> Fowls, and General Produce. : weekly" SAtE ; Every SATURDAY at 1$ o’clock. ! SALE YAROsTArTENDED. ntries ean be made at my office or at the Yards.' ' Agent for the Transatlantic Fire Insurance ‘ Company. 5 EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY (iiATB BUIioCK 'AND CO.), , ASHB UR TO N, : General Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, Estate, and Commission •••••- Agents'. '•'• •••• . : - Sales of Stock, Farm Implements; &c., will be held at their Yards, Ashbur ton, : and the Tinw&ld Yards, on ■ . • alternate TUESDAYS. : .cash Advances : ° ■ Made oii Stock, Produce, 1 «fcc., consigned ? u " ' -- ; for Positive 'Sale. ■ BDMiSTON BROS. & GUNDRY. ; - ; -•■■■ -19 J. E. B [Card.] UCH AN AN & Co. Auctioneers, Land, and Estate Agents, ASHBU R T O N. 313 a



Bootmakers. PUBLIC NOTICE. BOOTS! BOOTS! T. CHAMBERS WHILE THANKING the public of Ashburton and surrourding dis tricts for past favors, begs to inh rn them tlrnt he has received, and to arrive ; at his place of business, East-street, a WELL-ASSORTED STOCK i op LADIES’, GENTLEMEN’S, AND CHIL DREN’S BOOTS AND SHOES Of all descriptions. T. C. also calls special attentu i to the Measure Department, and in'ites 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-streei. 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. JOSEPH BALDWIN Begs to inform his friends and the public that he Has Opened THE CENTRAL HOTEL, AT THE JUNCTION, WILLS STREET AND WAKANUI ROAD, ASHBURTON, fTIHIS commodious hotel is situated 1 within three minutes’ walk of the Railway Station. Table d’Hote daily at 6 p.m. Luncheon on the table from 12 to 2 p.m. 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. BILLIARDS ! BILLIARDS !! IN CONNECTION WITH THE ABOVE M. RYAN EGS 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 469 a patronage. RAILWAY HOTEL WINSLOW. R. 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 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.



s UK DEE S’ gROTHERS, MILLERS, GBAfN MERCHANTS, AND 'GENERAL. COMMISSION AGENTS, . . :i ; - A 's. HB.UE TO N . Poultejer, ;&c. RABBITS! RABBITS!! ..P, HARPER, FISHMONGER AND POULTERER Near the Ashburton Hotel, East Street, BEGS to: inform the inhabitants i f . : Ashburtoii that he HAS OPENED %j the above line, and ‘trusts, by stria -mttention : to' bnainfess, and supplying but articles -of-.fifit elaai qndity, hopes t merit a shire of public patronage OYSTER SALOON. v Hot Fried Pish :and; Tea and Coffee v': i - -at allhoura. - ■ ;T mrr ANTED^—Servants out of Employ ment to advertise for ; Situations in ne “Herald" and “Guardian.” Only One Shilling, for Cash, fifteen words. pTUIJE “Herald’* is published every ; ; 'irehing, ; thus giving every day’s nawa.; This is better than buying a Six penny weekly! THE PENNY made tlie postal system i .iof England a suqcess. So has it made the Herald. Everybody buys the Hseald.



Business Notices. TO MERCHANTS, TRADESMEN, AND OTHERS. STUDY ECONOMY! STUDY ECONOMY! GREAT SAYING EFFECTED BY PURCHASING YOUR STATIONERY AT THE WHOLESALE STATIONERY DEPOT.



Cards. BRANSON & PURNELL, BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON “ THE ASHBUPvTON HERALD,” PUBLISHED EVERY 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. 6 ; extra secure shape, ONLY 9s. 6d. per 1000; s°°, 5 s - > 2 s°, 3 s -, NETT CASH. ALSO, — BANK NOTE AND LETTER PAPER WEEKS & DIXON, DIRECT IMPORTERS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL STATIONERS, ASHBURTON “HERALD” OFFICE.



CASH PRICES: Envelopes, Cream Laid, Per 1000 - 6s. 6d. Ditto Per 500 - 3s. 6d. Ditto Printed, 1,000, ns. 6d. Notepaper, ruled, per packet 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. /Ilk k CAMBRIDGE’S 111 Orange i Quinine TONIC WINE A SHILLING A Packet of CAMBRIDGE’S GINGER BEER POWDER^ will make Two Gal lons of Sparkling Gin ger Beer. Pull directions given. JUST RECEIVED, a supply of'J 5 pints and 3 pints GASOGENES. Lemon Syrup, Raspberry Vinegar Fijian Lime Juice Persian Sherbet Effervescing Lemonade Powder. Fruit Essences of all kinds. J. M. CAMBRIDGE, Chemist, MEDICAL I-lALL. 1042 Ashbvkton. Milliner and Dressmaker. MRS. ADAMS, jypLLIRER AND DRESSMAKER. Ladies’ and Children’s Dresses made up in the newest styles, at Lowest Charges, j Wedding and Mourning Orders promptly attended to. Mrs Adams devotes special attention to Millinery. MRS. ADAMS, Moore Street, Opposite Mr. Boyle’s Office. i =Jia Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. C E. FOOKS AND SON, CENSED s'J'tVEYORS AND LANL BROKERS Under the Lana 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 de rials. H. M. J ONES, Statio lev, Baring Square. s



General Merchants. LARGE SHIPMENTS OF ALL KINDS OF MERCHANDISE, Ex “ Lurline,” “ Orari, “Adelaide,” and “ Glenlora.” MERCHANDISE. rplIE undersigned having made extensive alterations, and having just received ex “Lurline,” “ Orari,” “ Adelaide,” and “ Glenora,” A LARGE AND- SUPERIOR ASSORTMENT OF ALL KINDS OF M E R C H ANDISE, 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, HOLLOWWARE, & 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. BROS. ASHBURTON.



THIS IS THE COLUMN THAT HAS BEEN WATCHED. HO 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 & CO. trust by strict atten tion to business, combined with civility and moderate charges, to ensure a con tinuance of the liberal support that lias 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. Y/eston’s). Timber, &c. TIMBER! TI MBE R!! 300,000 feet OF SUPERIOR BUILDING TIMBER. Also, 20,000 SAWN STAKES, Now. on Sale at Hayes’ Timber Yards, East Street, Ashburton, at reduced 557 a prices.



Business Notices. SHBURTON 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. B. C.' SMITH, ENERAL CARRIER, 'ETC., Moore Street, Ashburton. 25



m H. BREWER’S Royal Mail COACH 3 . leaves Longbeach for Ashburton (via, Waterton, Ashton, Wheatstone, and Tinwald) daily, at 7 a.in., returning by the same route on arrival of 3 p.m. train j from Christchurch. Parcels and orders punctually attended co. T. H. BREWER, L 95 Proprietor. ECO OKS ON, 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 3 p.m. M BS. ScO.TT’S | IMPERIAL BOARDING HOUSE J Durham Street South, I CHRISTCHURCH. Board and Lodging, 20s. Beds and Meals, Is. each. ho9a atgOTgMgftgaHggg cagey THE ASHBURTON HERALD. AND Borough and County Advertister. ri'IHE following are AGENTS for tlie JL Sale of the “ Ashburton. Me raid” in Town H. M. Jones, Stationer-,, East Street, next Friedlander Bios. E. A. Garnett, Perfumer, Hairdresser, Etc., Montgomery’s. Buildings. K. Sando, Under- the Veranda'h, East ‘Areet. WANTED KNOWN, that E uvelopes and Notepaper can be ‘obtained, wholesale or retail, at unusually. low rates at the “Herald” Office, JSi .st-street North. M2 'VAT ANTED Known,, the- “A shbnrton * * Herald ” circulates throrai ;hout the Provincial District of Caanterbuiy .



Business Notices. EL Mi. J ONES, Baring Square, LAW & COMMERCIAL STATIONER BOOK AND MUSIC SELLER Toys, Fancy Goods, Violins, Strings, A • ” Concertinas, &c. Magazines, English Papers, & Periodicals by each Mail Bookbinding Executed with Despatch 15 PAPERHANGING WAREHOUSE, TANCRED STREET, T t 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 Manufacturbrs- - PAPERIIANGINGS, WHITE LEAD, LINSEED OIL, WINDOW GLASS, BRUSHWAPE,. And all the necessaries of the Trade, and 1 , is therefore in a position to compete with, any house in Canterbury for price andt quality. Every description of work in th&i trade executed under personal superin. tendence. Competent workmen sent to all parts of the country. ESTIMATES GIVEN.



Advertise. If YOIT WANT fto sell a Farm, I to sell a Hprse, to rent a Farm, to buy a Horse, ( to buy a House, 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 sj to sell Dry Goods, to sell a Carriage, to s 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, j to find any;hing you have Lost, YOU CAN DO SO, BY



MAKING YOUR WANTS KNOWN' IN THE ASHBURTON HERALD. OFFICE : SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, East Street.



TYTANTED Known, the* TWENTT V V Words are inserted in this Column for ONE SHILLING prepaid, and FORTY Words for TWO SHILLINGS prepaid. WANTED KNOWN—That Money can be saved by purchasing your Sta* tionery and Account Books, for cash, at the “Herald” and “Guardian” Whole sale Stationery Depdt, Saunders' Build ngs, near Station.



HAVE you Lost Anything ?—Tell the finder through the Hekald for a Shilling. If he is honest he will firing it to you without a reward, but you can bait a finder of shaky morals by a tempting oiler of remuneration for his trouble- All or a Shilling. X •



"TT AYE you Found don i » 8 belong to you, and. Wish to act on the square ?—Bring a Shilling to the Hekald’s Advertising Clerk. He’ll put your qualms of conscience at rest, and find the owner through the Twenty-W a*Shilling-.Column,