THE ASHBURTON HERALD.

[Thursday, March 6, 1879.

Printed and Published by Horace JOHf Weeks and Charles Dixon, at thei Printing Office, East, Street, Ashburton Thursday, March 6, 1879.



Ashburton Trade Directory. Architect and Civil Engineer— S. W. Brown, East-street S. Farr, Montgomery’s ‘Buildings B. Mountfort, East Street Auctioneers — Bullock and Co., East-street Alfred Harrison, Baring Square F YRRISTERS AND SOLICITORS — Messrs. Branson and Purnell, East-street Mr. Harris, Saunders’ Buildings. Bikers, Confectioners, Etc.— Taylor and Lill, East-street, Sando and Oisen, East-street A.NKS — Bank of New Zealand, East-street Union Bank of Australia, East-street Boarding House Keepers— John Candisli, Moore-st. S. Lucas, Cox-street J. G. Anstee, East-street Prince Albert Boarding-house, Wills-st. J. Cotton, Spanish Restaurant, Havelock street. Builders, Contractors, Etc.— G. Parkin. Steam. Saw Mills, Moor-street Thos. Williams, Tinwald G. Compton, Builder, Moore-street. Booksellers and Stationers— H. M. Jones, East-street. E. *. Garnett, East-street. A. Weston, Prospect Buildings, East-street Weeks and Dixon, East-street North (next to Quill’s Hotel.) Bootmakers — T. Chambers, Prospect Buildings, East-st. M. Nealas, East-street J. Campbell, Moore-street Brewers and Bottlers— Wood and Co., Cameron-street Quinton Bros., Mount Somers Road Cabinetmakers — Joseph Rule, Moore-street. C. Bradei, Tinwald Cabinetmakers and Undertakers — T. A. Gates, Peter-street, near Quill’s Thomas Williams, '.I inwald Carriers — Thomas Bradford, Forest Road G. F. Scott, Cameron-street B. C. Smith, Moore-street Chemists and Druggists— J. M. Cambridge, Montgomery’s Buildings Charles Neate, Moore Street. Coal and Firewood Merchants— F. Doherty, Peter-street A. Hayes, Firewood and Timber, near Rail way Station F. P. Lcßreton, Bumett-street. Confectioner— R. Broom, Havelock-street. Drapers and Clothiers — D. Williamson and Co , East-street. Aitkenand Co., Havelock-street Oit arc. Co., East-street Firth, Pass, and Co., Old Bank Store, East - street' T. Quinn & Co., Moor-street Engineers and Founders — Edwards and Lee, Engineers, Smiths, etc., Burnett-street W. J. Hessey, Central Foundry, Peters-st Furniture Warerooms— A. Spillard, Tancred Street Grocers, General Dealers, Etc. —• Aitken and Co., Havelock-street Orr and Co,, East-street Firth, Pass, and Co., East-street Friedlander Bros., East-street Sando and Olsen, East-street F. Doherty, Peter-street D. Williamson and Co., East-steeet. Greengrocers, &c. — W. T. Davison, Moore-street J. Mooar & Co., East-street W. Birtwell, East Street Broom and Madigan, Havelock Street. Hairdresser — E. A. Garnett, East Street. A. Weston, East Street Hotels— Quill’s Commercial I-lotel, near Railway Station Shearman’s Somerset Hotel, East-street Central Temperance Hotel, Havelock Street Willcocks’ Wheat sheaf Hotel, Wheatstone Mutch and McKenzie, Ashburton Hotel, East Street. Ironmongers — Orr and Co., East-street Aitken and Co., Havelock-street S. Hardley, East-street Ladies’ Clothing Establishment— Mrs. Morey, Tancred Street. Milliner and Dressmaker— Mrs. Adams, Cox-street Painter, See. — J. R. Chapman, Tancred-street Teague and Sons, Bumett-street T. S. Tucker, Moore-street. Photographer — E. Teague, Tancred-street Printers and Publishers— Weeks and Dixon, East-street Plumbers, Gasfitters, Tinsmiths, Etc.— J. C. Dolman, Tancred-street Joseph Plyde, Tancred-street S. Hardley, East-street Saddlers— Thomas Hudson, Bumett-street Surveyors— C. E. Fooks and Son, Triangle, Wakanui Road Tailors— Aitken and Co., Llavelock-street Tentmakers— Sando and Olsen, East-street Pobacconists— A. Weston, East-street E. A. Garnett, East-street. Watchmaker— J. P. Parker, East-street, near Bullock’s



fiSTl'Tolices in this Directory, £i per annum. Public Notice. THE ASHBURTON HERALD And Borough and County Advertiser (With which is incorporated the Evening Echo.) ASHBURTON, WAKANUI, AND SEA, FIELD MAIL EXPRESS. (SUBSCRIBERS to The Ashburton Herald, residing at and between the above places will, in future, be supplied by Sando and Olsen’s Mail Express, which leaves Ashburton every Tuesday and Ifriday. New Subscribers will please forward their names to any of the Agents, or our Office, as early as possible. Subscription : By post or express, Ss. Cd. per quarter ; in advance, 7s. 6d. per quarter ; or 28s. per annum. The Ashburton Herald will contain all the latest telegraphic and other news’, grain and produce market reports, and particu lar attention will be paid to the wants of settlers. All notices referring to the Borough Council, County Council, and the Road Beards, will be found in the Herald. Agencies where The Herald can he obtained : Wakanui School Wakanui Creek.. Seafield... Charing Cross ... New! and.. ... McClure ... G. Leadley ... T. Jones ... M. Bruce ... T. M. Jones ... G. S. Brown ... Ed. Watkins The Agents will supply printed forms for new subscribers to sign.J



Hotels. ITvTißi; Distinguished Patronage. QUILL’S HOTEL. (Opposite Railway Station, and adjoining Post a-.id Telegraph Departments, Ashburton.) PHHE Proprietor of the above Magnifi jj cent Hotel begs to announce to Commercial Travellers, Families, and Visitors to this prosperous district, that this establishment is acknowledged to be the finest in Hew Zealand, both as regards its extent of accommodation, and the general perfection of its appointments. The private suites of apartments are specially designed to suit the convenience and privacy of families. The sitting rooms are cheerful and pleasant. Splen did Commercial Room, and a Reading Room with one of the Best Libraries in the colony. Large Samjjle Rooms to meet the requirements of Commercial Travellers. Bath Rooms, and a First class Billiard Saloon furnished with one of Alcock’s Prize Tables. T. Q. having completed arrangements with the best wholesale houses in Aus tralia for the supply of Wines and Spirits, is in a position to offer nothing but a genuine article to the public, and strongly recommends invalids, and those who enjoy good Port and Sherry, to purchase from the above Hotel. T.Q. guarantees everything in stock of the purest descrip tion. The Trade Supplied. QUILL’S COMMERCIAL HOTEL AND WIRE VAULTS. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SPIRIT MERCHANT & IMPORTER. Railway Station, Ashburton.



ORAM’S SOMERSET COMMERCIAL AND FAMILY HOTEL, ASHBURTON. UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF Sir George Grey, K.C.8.-, Premier of New Zealand. Sir James Ferguson, Bart., late Governor o* New Zealand, AND Sir Charles Ducane, late Governor of Tas mania. ''JpHIS centrally-situated Hotel is pronounced to be one of the finest in the Southern Hemi sphere. The cuisne is under the supervision o: an eminent chef, and the proprietor hopes that his long experience in the trade is a sufficient guarantee as to the quality of the contents of the cellar. R. W. SHEARMAN, PROPRIETOR.



THE ASHBURTON HOTEL, EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. rjpHIS OLD - ESTALISHED HOTEL HAS NOW SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION and all Liquors of the VERY BEST BRANDS. See future advertisement. 427 “ THE WHEATSHEAF HOTEL,” WHEATSTONE. G. H. WILLCOCKS JL>EGS to announce that he has just COMPLETED THE ABOVE HOTEL, which is NOW OPEN to the Public. EVERY COMFORT & ATTENTION Will be found for TRAVELLERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. LIQUORS OF THE BEST QUALITY. 299 THE QUEEN’S HOTEL, Corner of Cashel and Manchester Streets, CHRISTCHURCH. W. R. SMITH, BEGS to inform the public that the above Hotel has lately been renewed, and fitted up in the Best Home Style, with every attention to comfort and convenience. Water laid on in every room, with excellent bath. Private Suites of Rooms. Commercial and Sitting Rooms. Liquors of the very best brands. Teems Moderate. R. SMITH, Proprietor. Coipie of Cashel and Manchester Streets, CHRISTCHURCH. 11l



Boarding Houses. FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATION FOR BOARDERS. WAR W I,CK HOU SE, Cox-street, Ashburton. S LUC AS begs to intimate to the . Public that lie has opened the above Boarding-house. Persons requiring lodg ings can rely on securing all the comforts of a home. 302 ANSTEE’S PRIVATE HOTEL AND BOARDING HOUSE. TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON, J. G. ANSTEE BEGS to intimate to the public that he has opened the above Superior and Comfortable Hotel. Sitting and Smoking Rooms, Large Dining Rooms, Ladies’ Private Dining Rooms, and Suites of rooms for Families The Bedrooms are well ventilated, and every attention paid to cleanliness. Breakfast or Tea,' Is. ; Dinner, Is. Gd. ; Board and Lodging, 1 20s. to 225. Gd. per week. Private rooms and Baths, extra. CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, HAVELOCK STREET, Ashburton. ''■jpHlS well-situated and Commodious Hotel OS’ I S NOW OPEN. Boarders and the Travelling Public will find the best of Accommodation, combined with Liberal Charges, Strict Civility, and the Best Attention. Reirsshments at all hours, and Breakfast for early trains. Breakfast or Tea, i/; Dinner, i/6. Private Rooms, extra. Breakfast, 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. ; Dinner, 12 noon to 2 p.m. ; Tea, 5 p.m. to 7 p.ni. The Proprietors are now prepared to receive Orders lor Wedding Breakfasts, Wedding Caies, Private Parties, Suppers, Etc. Remember the Address — HAVELOCK STREET, NEAR THE RAILWAY STATION. JOHN BROOM, Proprietor.



THE PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE AND DINING ROOMS, Wilis Street, Near Railway Station, (Late Clark’s). Is now open for the convenience of Boar ders, Commercial Travellers, and the Public. TTTTfI House is entirely new, and beauti fully fitted up with All Comforts. Every attention will be paid to patrons. FIRST-CLASS TABLE, AND TERMS LIBERAL. Families accommodated with privaterooms. Breakfast, 6 a. m. to 9 a. m. ; Dinner, 12 (noon) to 2 p.m.; Tea, 5.30 to 7 p.m. MEAL S Breakfast or Tea, Is. ; Dinner, Is. 6d. SERVANTS REGISTRY OFFICE. No ■ Charge. FRANK BROWNE, Proprietor. TEMPERANCE BOARDING HOUSE, Moore-street, Ashburton. (Late Womer’s.) PROPRIETOR ....JOHN CANDISH. pjpHE above Boarding House is now Open for the accommodation of Boarders, Travellers, and others. Private Rooms for Families. Breakfast... ... 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. Dinner 12 to 2. Tea 5 to 7. Board and Lodging, £1 per week. MEALS & BEDS—ONE SHILLING. 300 PRELIMINARY NOTICE. SPANISH RESTAURANT (Late Eagle’s Boarding House), I-lAVELOCK STREET, Ashburton, Near Town Hall, and Two Minutes’ walk from Railway Station. THIS well-situated and commodious House has just been thoroughly renovated, and. is being refurnished and supplied with every comfort. Boarders and the Travelling Public will find a Good Table, Superior Accommoda tion, and Best Attention, combined with VERY.LIBERAL CHARGES. Meals : Tea or Breakfast, Is. ; Dinner, Is. Gd. ; Beds, Is. and Is. 6d. J . CO T TON, Proprietor. 359 Business Notice, TIIE SOUTHERN PROVINCES AIMANAC, DIRECTORY, YEAR BOOK, & DIARY FOR 18 7 9. Sold by WEEKS & DIXON.



Fruiterers, &c. LONDON PIE HOUSE (Opposite Baring Square), Havelock Street, Ashburton. RICHARD MADIGAN, PASTRYCOOK, CONFECTIONER, AND FRUITERER, IT>EGS to announce to tlie inhabitants IH> of Ashburton and county that the London Pio House was OPENED on SATURDAY, 22nd February. COFFEE ROOMS. Tea, Coffee, or Cocoa, with Pie or Pastry, OD. i always ready from 10 a.m to n pun. Pastry supplied lor Parties or Soirees on the Shortest Notice. TRADE SUPPLIED. COME AT LAST. NEW FRUIT. FRESH FRUIT. From Geraldine.' J. MOOAR & CO., HAVING purchased a Fine Orchard at Geraldine, are now in a position to supply Fresh Fruit and Vegetables every day. PLUMS, perlb., only ... s<b APRICOTS „ ... 5 d - GREENGAGES, per lb., only sd. HONEY PLUMS „ 5 d - APPLES, per lb., only 3d. and 4d. POTATOES. W. BIRTWELL, East Street (next Ore & Co.’s), WPIOLESALE & RETAIL FRUITERER. ), CASES of NEW FRUITS of all kinds to arrive. IN STOCK ORANGES, S for is. COOKING APPLES, 3 d - to 4d. per lb. EATING DO., 6d per lb. PEARS, 6d. PLUMS, 6d. GREENGAGES, 6d „ SIBERIAN CRABS, 6d. per lb. APRICOTS, 6d. PINE APPLES, &c., &c. BEST NEW POTATOES.



CHEAPEST SHOP IN TOWN. 103 jas** DEFY COMPETITION W; T. DAVISON, GREENGROCER AND FRUITERER, IS PREPARED to supply fruit and vegetables of every description, fresh from the gardens, Wholesale and Retail, at Christchurch Prices. NOW ON SALE BLUE DIAMOND PLUMS, per lb., sd. ORLEAN „ „ 6d. PURPLEGAGE,, „ 4d. j For quantities per lb. The cheapest house for fruit for jam-making. COOKING APPLES per lb., 3d. and 4d. GOOD EATING Do. „ 6d. ONIONS. NEW POTATOES, 1# per lb. At reduced prices for QUANTITY. Fresh vegetables, salads, herbs, etc. Orders Delivered Regularly. W. T. DAVISON, Wholesale and Retail Greengrocer and Fruiterer, Moore Street, Ashburton. 315 t 3;^i^/^,'7-3F'ciirs.TT«>OT , vTO;oTOgg(anw^iAaarjta.'ax3iß!aggigßT Business Notices. r|IHE UNDERSIGNED have for SALE and to arrive : Calcutta Cornsacks, 4bushels ; expressly manufactured for shipping Wheat. Wooleacks—Seaming Twine best quality. Fencing Wire, No. 6 to 10. 20 Tons Galvanised Iron, 6 to 9 feet. 400 Casks Cement. 300 Dozen Ploughshares. Etc., Etc., Etc. FRIEDLANDER BROTHERS. LADIES’ AND CHILDREN’S RIMMED JJATS ONE CASE JUST OPENED, From 2s. lid. each MRS. MORE* Tanc re d Street, Next Mr. Chapman’s. 226 CHERTSEY. A. R. MARK HA M (Next Montgomery’s, Chertsey), GENERAL STOREKEEPER, HAYING taken over the store of Messrs. Orr and Co., and increased the stock, is prepared to supply first-class articles in Grocery, Drapery, Ironmongery. etc. Agent for THE ASHBURTON HERALD. 423



Bootmakers. PUBLIC NOTICE. BOOTS! BOOTS!! T. CHAMBERS WHILE THANKING the public of Ashburton and surrour cling dis tricts for past favors, begs to inf. rn them that he has received, and to arrive ■ at his place fa 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 attenth 1 to the Measure Department, and inc 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-street. M. NEAL AS, BOOT & SHOE IMPORTER EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, (Next to Orr & Co.) HAS just received a New Stock, per shij. “ Lutterworth from England, of the best Imported Good; and Latest Fashions. A LARGE STOCK of Colonial Goods from the Best Makers, in consequence of Large Consignments, will b< SOLD AT VERY REASONABE PRICES, ftSTOur own make, sewn or pegged, of ever} description to order, Repairs attended to. J. CAMPBELL, BOOT AND SHOE MAKER., MOORE STREET, >EGS to announce that he has just received a Splendid Assortment of Colonial-made BOOTS AND SHOES of every kind, which he can guarantee to be of the very best quality, and at VERY LOW PRICES. Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Boots and Shoes made to order on. the Shortest Notice and Good quality; also, Strong Boots, Bluchers, Watertights,, &c., all at very low prices. Deception. 210



Engineers and Foundries. UNION IRONWORKS. JgDWARDS AND j~^EE, ENGINEERS, MILLWRIGHTS, MACHINISTS, Etc., B DRNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. 316 JOHN ANDERSON, CANTERBURY FOUNDRY BEGS to notify that he has been appointed SOLE AGENT for New Zealand for MESSRS AVELING & PORTER, ROCHESTER, Whose Traction Engines, Ploughing Machines, Steam Reaping Machines, and Road Rollers have gained for them a world-wide reputation. An early exhi bition will be made of an 8 h.p. Agricul tural Locomotive Engine, which can be used either for Steam Cultivation, Thresh ing, Sawing, or Removing Agricultural Produce. Catalogues and prices can be had on application. The following Machinery and Goods are now ON SALE at the Canterbury Foundry for the season : —. MCCORMICK’S REAPER & BINDER WOOD’S do. do. OSBORNE do. do. Extras and wire for each of the above. McSHERRY GRAIN DRILLS. English and American Mowers, by Samuelson, Hornsby, Howard, Wood, McCormick, and Osborne; Clayton and Shuttleworth Thresh ing Machines, Elevators, Hay Loaders, Pacific Hay Cutters, Seed Strippers. ALSO, FOR SALE, Fencing Standards, Best Fencing Wire, Cambridge, Crosskill, and Mixed Rollers, Broad-cast Seed Sowers, Millstones, Grindstones, Flour-dress ing Silk, Leather and India-rubber Belting and Hose, Reaper Sections, Plough Fittings, Machine Oils, Field Gates, &c., &c. Estimates and Drawings for any kind of Machinery furnished on application. Agent, Ashburton. 36 Business Notices. THE ASHBURTON HERALD. AND Borough and County Advertiser. ffi IHE following are AGENTS for the § Sale of the “ Ashburton Herald” in Town : A. Weston, Stationer and Tobacconist, East Street, and Book Stand, Railway Station. H. M. Jones, Stationer, East Street, next Friedlander Bros. A. 0. Aitken & Co., General Store keepers, Havelock Street. Sando & Alsen, Storekeepers, East Street.



General Stores, NEW GOODS, FRESH STOCK, JUST OPENED. splendid Assortment. San do & Olsen, GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, East Street, Ashburton, WHILE returning their Sincere Thanks for the liberal support given them in the past, beg respectfully to call the attention of the public to their Well-assorted Stock of. the follow ing Goods FURNISHING IRON MONGERY OF ALL KINDS. Fenders, Fireirons. Cutlery, Plated Goods. Teapots, Cruet Stands. Butter Dishes. Tea and Coffee Sets, &c., &c. All goods sold at the very Lowest payable Prices. CARPENTERS’ TOOLS. Hay Forks, Rakes. Spades, Shovels. Ploughshares, &c. THE LARGEST STOCK OF FELT CARPETI N G IN ASHBURTON. Cocoanut Matting, China Matting, Etc., Etc., Etc. CROCKERY. Affine assortment of Crockery of the Latest Patterns.



GROCERIES of the PUREST AND BEST KINDS Sold and delivered in Town and Coun try within a radius of fifteen miles. Machines and Contractors supplied regularly. SAILMAKING. This branch is carried on on the premises by Two Practical Hands, and under the manage ment of our MR. SANDO, whose long experience in the Trade is a guarantee of GOOD FIT in HORSE-CLOTHS and FIRST-CLASS WORKMANSHIP IN TENTS, TARPAULINS, RICK CLOTHS, &c., &c., &c. FLAGS OF ALL NATIONS Supplied to Order, and LET OUT ON HIRE. BAKERY. This is carried on by a First-class Trades man. People can rely upon getting a GOOD AND WHOLESOME LOAF, at from 5& to 6}£d. per Quartern. NEWS AGENCIES. SANDO & OLSEN have been appointed Agents for the following papers Evening Echo, “Canterbury Weekly Times, and “Christian Record,” all of which can be delivered in Town and Country by our. Carts and Mail Express ; also, by the following Agents : Wakanui ... 3. W. McClure. Wakanui Creek G. Ledley. Se afield ... T. Jones. • M. Bruce. Charing Cross G. S. Brown. Newland ... Edwin Watkins. Goods and parcels delivered every Tues day and Fridcay. SANDO & OLSEN, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



Business Notices. THE ASHBURTON HERALD AND BOROUGH & COUNTY ADVERTISER (With which is incorporated the Evening Echo.) GENERAL PRINTING OFFICE EAST STREET NORTH, ASHBURTON, (Near the Railway Station.) Proprietors having imported a first-class “ATLAS ” TREADLE Printing Machine, FOR JOB WORK ONLY, C A B.A BEE OF THROWING OFF 2000 IMPRESSIONS AN HOUR, Unrivalled and unequalled in the estima tion of Printers. It is capable of executing the finest work in Colors & Ornamental Printing And the cost of production will, by means of this labor-saving Machinery, be GREATLY REDUCED. BILLHEADS, RECEIPTS, NOTE HEADINGS, ENVELOPES, BUSINESS CARDS, ADDRESS LABELS, CIRCULARS, PAMPHLETS, CATALOGUES. EVERY DESCRIPTION OF PRINTING in the BEST STYLE, and at Prices which cannot fail to GIVE SATISFACTION. WEEKS AND DIXON, PRINTERS & PUBLISHERS, - THE ASHBURTON HERALD OFFICE, East Street North Ashburton. HEALTH FOR ALL. HOLLOWAY’S PILLS AND OINTMENT THE PILLS Purify the Blood, correct all disorders of the Liver, Stomach, Kidneys and Bowels, and are invaluable in all com, plaints incidental to Females. THE OnSTTMENT * s on U reliable remedy for Bad Legs, Old Wounds, Sores, and Ulcers. For Bronchitis, Diphtheria, Coughs, Colds, Gout,, Rheumatism, and all Skin Diseases it has no equal. Sold by the Proprietor, Thomam Holloway, 533, Oxford Street, London, and by all Medicine Vendors throughout the World.



GRATEFUL—COMFORTING. BREAKFAST CC^POA “By a thorough, knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application ol the fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately-flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors’ bills. It is by the judi cious use of such articles of diet, that a .constitu tion may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating arcund us, ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fata .shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure bicod and a properly nourished frame. The Cvvil Service Gazette. SOLD ONLY IN PACKETS LABELLED JAMES EPPS AND CO. Homoepathic Chemists, London.