the Ashburton herALd

[Tuesday, July i # 1879



Auction Sales. UNDER BILL OF SALK. James Quigley to Saunders Brothers. MR ALFRED HARRISON is in structed to sell by public auction, at his Yards, on SATURDAY, JULY STH, the following Horses and Plant. 13 Very Superior Heavy Draught Horses 2 Sydney Drays 4 Tip Carts G Double-Furrow Ploughs 4 McCormick Reapers and Binders. ALFRED HARRISON, 22a Auctioneer. Amusements. TOWN HALL. TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! TUESDAY, JULY Ist. GREAT SUCCESS OF THE CHRISTY’S. REPEAT ENTERTAINMENT. —COME AND SEE— ASHBURTON RIGHTED, OR, THE DEMONS OF GOLD. To conclude with A DAN CE . Admission—2s., Is., and Gd. 25a 1.0.0. F. M. U. MAUCUEBTKH. UNITY or Ui-imi’jsmmxT annas. cop odd mxows LOYAL ASHBURTON LODGE, No. 6003, [TTILL Ce l ebrate their next Anniversary VV by a DINNER, d Mr. Shearman’s Sample Rooms, on FRIDAY, JULY 4th, 1879. Dinner on the table at 7.30 p.m. Pickets, 7/6. each, to be had of any of the olio wing' members of the Comm’ttee : 3. Reid, Josh. Tucler, W. Dohnan, 3; A. Gates, J. Stribling,; John Fowler, SVm. Bland, or ' THOMAS WILLIAMS, Hon. See. 1066



Tenders. MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for FORMING and METALLING about 40 chains of the Coal Pit Road ; also, for STONE PICKING near Alford Forest School to the Spread Eagle Road. Tenders to be sent in* addressed to the Chairman, on or before noon of FRIDAY, 4th proximo. For specifications and particulars, apply tO JAMES FRASER, 17a Clerk to the Board. Public Notices. TO LET, FOR One Crop, 96 Acres of LAND, Fenced, and ready for Cross-Plough ing, situated in Seafield. Also, 47 Acres at Wakanui, in its native state. Also, Two 5-ioomed HOUSES at Trevorton. Apply to the owner, THOM^-CLARK, -.urnett Street, 19a or, F. PAVITT. TO BE SOLD, CHEAP—Nine |-acre Sections of Magnificent LAND, and Middle Roads, Apply to R. ELSTON, South-East Belt. fonting on Allen North Town Belt. 1038 SLAUGHTERING LICENSE. WE HEREBY give notice that we in intend, at the Council’s sitting on the 2nd July, to apply for a license to kill small and large cattle on R. S. 26598. ROBERTS & WINTER. Selma, June 9,1879. 990 IN BANKRUPTCY. “j^j-OTICE —The “ Ashburton Herald” is a Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors Acts. 60 ASHBURTON HERALD, Published Dai'y. Count*, y Edit'on ... 3 p.m. Town Edition ... 4.00p.m. are requested to make known any irregularity in the delivery, whethePin'Tdwn or Country, which shah .be immediately remedied. Country. Sub' scribers along the Wakanui Road to the school, thence to Seafield, Cambridge, and Newland, are supplied by the mail-carl 'every Tuesday and Friday. SEWING Machines and other Requi sites, H. M. JONES, Stationer. Etc., Baring Square. < -.y 473 t



Auction Sales. SATURDAY, JULY 5. Messrs acland, Campbell and Co. have received instructions to sell BY PUBLIC AUCTION, ON SATURDAY, JULY 5, (By order of the Mortgagee) RURAL SECTION 27619, Consisting of 50 ACRES 50 In the County of Ashburton —12-1 chains on Reserve 1782, running back north westerly, 40 chains rectangular, east of and aljoining Section 26242- Sale to commence at 12 o’clock sharp, at the Bazaar, Ashburton. Full particulars at our offices, Ashbur ton and Christchurch. ACLAND, CAMPBELL & CO., 3a Auctioneers Business Notices- N E W NDUS T R Y COFFEE, Pure and Fresh Ground Daily at ORR & CO.’S. 953 EORGE ALLEN, COLLECTOR, HOUSE, LAND, AND COMMISSION AGENT, Saunders’ New Buildings, Ashburton. CERTIFICATED ACCOUNTANT IN BANKRUPTCY.



C. PERCY COX, AND AND ESTATE AGENT AND r VALUATOR, ASHBURTON. TO LET OR SELL -680 Acres first-class land (limestone) ITi good house, large stables, woolshed, sheep-yards, granaries, etc., etc., com plete ; very convenient. 020 Acres reserve, first-class land, part sub-let, sufficient to coyer the whole of Government rent, etc., leaving upwards of 200 acres rent free for 2 years. Low price wanted for goodwill of lease, or would be let to a suitable tenant. 2,500 Acres ring-fenced, to be let in one block for grazing, or in b’ocks to suit purchasers for cropping, with or with out purchasing clause. Town and Suburban Sections . sell or let in Ashburton and Hindhope. MONEY TO LEND osr APPROVED FREEHOLD SECURITY Agent for Un ion Insurance COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. 71? SANDO AND OLSEN’S ASSIGNED ESTATE. ALL Debts owing to th : s Estate must at once be paid to Messrs. Saunders Brothers, or they will be sued for without further notice. 1016 S. SAUNDERS B. HALE Trustees. NOTICE. ESTATE OF F. DOHERTY. ALL Accounts due to the above estate must be paid forthwith to Mr. Doherty, or they will be sued for without further notice. Ey order of the Trustees, D. CARO. 927 W. BROWNE. Poulterer, &c. RABBITS! RABBITS!! P. HARPER, FISHMONGER AND POULTERER Near the Ashburton Hotel, East Street, BEGS to inform the inhabitants ol Ashburton that he HAS OPENED in the above line, and trusts, by strict attention to business, and supplying but articles of first class quality, hopes to merit a share ol public patronage OYSTER SALOON. Hot Fried Fish and Stewed Eels from 6 to 11 every night.



Booksellers, &c. NEW BUSINESS. J . Y . WARD, BOOKSELLER, COMMERCIAL AND FANCY STATIONER, HAS much pleasure in announcing to the inhabitants of the Borough of Ashbur ton and County, that he COMMENCED BUSINESS ON SATURDAY MARCH I, 1879, in Messrs. Saunders Bros.’ Buildings, EAST STREET, NORTH, With A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF Professional Stationery, Commmercial Stationery, Household Stationery, Fancy Stationery, &c., &c., &c. LITE RATU R E— (ln Assorted Bindings) COMPRISING ALL THE MOST POPULAR AUTHORS Also, — PRESENTATION BOOKS. SCHOOL REQUISITES IN STOCK. Colonial, English, and Foreign Papers and Magazines supplied to order. WORK-BOXES, WRITING-DESKS, and OTHER FANCY GOODS, AT REASONABLE PRICES. Hamilton’s Library Books on Deferred Payment. the address— J. Y. WARD, East Street North (Saunders Bros.’ New Buildings), ASHBURTON. 440 Coal and Firewood. ,CHEAP TIMBER AT HAYES’ TIMBER YARDS. BALANCE of Timber unsold at the Auction Sale. Also, 200,000 feet to arrive, now lying at the Waimate Sta tion, will he disposed of AT REDUCED PRICES AT HAYES’ TIMBER YARDS, East Street, Ashburton. 1027 SPECIAL NOTICE.



WE ARE LANDING 1000 TONS 1000 CO|AL, (Ex Emperor and Canny Scot), AND HAVE FULL SUPPLIES ON HAND. W. MONTGOMERY & CO. [Limited], ASHBURTON. Fruiterers, &c. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. W. T. DAVISON, GREENGROCER AND FRUITERER, BEGS to inform liis customers and the public that he has REMOVED to the Shop lately occupied by Mrs. Morey, next to J. R. Chapman’s, Tancred Street. Fresh vegetables, salads, herbs, etc. Orders Delivered Regularly. r- ■ i ; W. T. DAVISON, Wholesale and Retail Greengrocer and Fruiterer, Tancred Street, Ashburton. 315 Public No Aces. IN BANKRUPTCY. WEEKS & DIXON have on Sale at their Office, East Street North, — BANKRUPTCY ACTS, ; JOINT STOCK COMPANIES ACTS. PROOFS OF DEBT FORMS, ' j FORMS OF AFFIDAVIT. ’ j Also, — FORMS ok TO LET and FOR SALE. SCHOOL Boobs, Bags, Etc.—H. M. JONES, Stationer, Etc., Baring Square. 473 a



Auction Sales. BULLOCK AND CO., AGENTS FORTTHE SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINETNSU RAN CE]COMPANY of • NEW ZEALAND. CAPITAL £1,000,000. Insurances effected at the lowest current rates on all kinds of Buildings, Threshing Machines, Crops Growing and in Stack. J. DRUMMOND McPHERSON, Manager, Christchurch.



TO. RUNHOLDERS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS. PJpHE Undersigned have on Sale: — Fencing Wire No. 6 to 10. Standards and Stakes. Seeds— White Clover Red Clover Cow Grass Alsike Trefoil Lucerne, &c., &c. Rye Grass Seed Coal and Firewood Station Stores of Every Description. We are prepared to allow a very liberal discount for cash. BULLOCK AND, CO., East Street. Business Notice. Properties for sale AND TO LET BY Messrs. Poyntz Sc Co., ASHBURTON. FOR SALE. 800 Acres Unimproved Land, near Chert sey. 150 Acres,! - three miles from Ashburton, 70 acres in English Grass. 150 Acres at Longbeach; Good House and Outbuildings. 10 Acres near Wakanui Township ; good stand for a Blacksmith. \-A ere in South Rakaia Township. The Central Temperance Hotel, Baring Square, Ashburton. TO L E T. 40 Acres of Good Land, two miles from Tinwald. 350 Acres Good Land, Coldstream Run, Rangitata—purchasing clause. Several Houses in Ashburton, Various sizes. A House and Shop in East Street/ A House and Shop in the Triangle. A House, Shop, and Bakery, in the Tri angle. A House and Shop in Burnett Street. also, — SEVERAL HOUSES IN ASHBURTON! FOR SALE, ON EASY TERMS. Apply POYNTZ & CO., East Street, 928 Ashburton. Cabinetmakers. j T. A. GATES, I CABINET-MAKER, UPHOLSTERER,- | AND PICTURE-FRAME MAKER SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS,! ASHBURTON, j Opposite the Railway Station. Manufactory, Peter Street. CHEAPEST HOUsi IN CANTERBURY ! j Carpets, Rugs, Oilcloth, Bedsteads, Chair**. Mattrasses, Tables, etc. j All kinds of Furniture, Shop Picture Frames, and Household j Requisites made to order. FUNERALS FURNISHED. ! TINWALD FURNITURE DEPOT.! QHARLES Jg R A D E R CABINET MAKER, FURNITURE DEALER, &c. 1 Venetian and other Blinds, Curtain \ Poles, Oxford and other Picture } Frames made to order. Repairs Executed with Despatch.; Note the Address— j Great South Road, Tinwai.d, I (Next to Mr. Prettejohn’s, Shoe Maker. 386



General Storekeepers.



GREAT SALE NOW ON ATjj T'R ODr>EP - & "0 OMPA:NY ’ s ’ East Street, For One Month Only. SPECIAL REDUCTIONS in ; Winter Drapery, . • : ■ : ; ; j Cotton Goods, Flannels, Blankets, and Clothing. ALL NEW GOODS, & WELL BOUGHT, i FOR PARTICULARS, SEE HANDBILLS. Liberal Discount allowed in each Department, viz. BOOTS & SHOES, A GROCERY & PROVISIONS, : JO; IRONMONGERY & FURNISHING; CROCKERY & GLASSWARE. , “ An early visit invited, to compare prices with any Selling-off House in the Province. , FOR CASH ONLY., T. R. RODDER & COMPANY, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, <;; ; . 1046



Tailors. NOTICE GF REMOTAL. • ' S. STOKES,- TAILOR AND CLOTHIER.'; BEGS to remind his friends and: the 1 public.that he' hasrerpored his bus> ness to revv shop rear B ldwin’s Central Hotel, Wakanui Road, and would take this opportunity of ackrowl edging, the very liberal support accorded to him hec to: ore, and codcifcs a continuance patronage at his new sbop-—Wakar.ui Road, rear Baldwin’s Central Hotel. S. STOKE S, • • TAILOR AND CLOTHIER. 794



TAILORING, AT 1 \ i ,f MOST REASONABLE RATES, TO MEET THE TIMES. " W. L EE (Formerly Tailor to G. Fletcher, of Christ church), :i;; - BEGS to announce to the Gentlemen of the County of Ashburton that he has commenced the business of Tailoring and Habit Maker, in all;its branches, and can guarantee a Good Pit and Superior Workmanship in all orders entrusted to 'him. /-. GenUemen’s,materials supplied made up in t he best on the shortest notice. Clothes cleaned and repaired, and made to look equal to new. ... • : ;.. •, ALL ORDERS EXECUTED AT THE ..... . LOWEST POSSIBLE BATES FOR , CASH. •' T; ; Address 1 L. I w . lE E -.\ f \ TAX L 0 R, & c;, ■• . Havelock Street, Ashburton. at Hooper, Aitken & Co.’s. 1012 < *" Milliner and Dressmaker. \y- 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. ’. ,: ’ ! ' | fij ' MOORE STREET, Opposite Mr. Boyle’s Office. 272 Public Notices. TANYELOPES, NOTEPAPER, : EN- J2j VELOPES, NOTEPAPER.—The cheapest ever offered in Ashburton, at the HsRaXD Office, Wholesale Stationer/ Depot, Saunders’ Buildings. %<■ 55



Drapery; RR AND CO.’S GLORIOUS NEWS! GREAT REDUCTIONS ! IN ALL CLASSES OF ! DRAPERY •' AND 1a N. :; C Y GOODS, ;;; i AXA A H ‘,. >;, ’3. M. .Q' i • ... 2 AT ORE & CO’S., £i6,do6/tb)l3e Sold at a Sacrifice ■ p ■ - A. f ■}. \ l i. ? ■’ •"'? .f i : ‘Ui'i'Oh'tTiir v T/A A: I PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES. 4 cases of snow flake Wincey at per yard, worth pd. 1 '' ;: ' ‘• : 2 cases Flannel, is.:.2d. to is. 6d. per yard, slightly soiled,, worth,is.. lod. i case Ladies’ Ulster Cloaks at iSs. 6d. i case Ladies’ Jackets at T2S. 6d. to 255. 1 bale white Blankets at 16s. 6d. to 225. : slightly soiled, worth 275. 6d. 1 'fjij



SPECIAL BARGAINS IN Calicoes at 3s. 6d. to ss. 6d. per doz. 50 doz. Ladies’ Cambric Handkerchiefs at.;4S. ;6d.rto 75.. 6d. per;-doz* ,«• Ribbons in all shades at reduced prices ' 30 doz. Ladies’ Silk Ties at 6d. and is. .each.*-:;': - rv.- hr-n( 6 doz. prs. Ladies’ Boots, stained, will | -be given away.at; ss. gd. . ; ov-yif 20 pieces wool Tartan will be sold at 1 : ATT-VI&TQP ,5 do?. Ladies’ Straw. Hats given .away at 6d. each 2 doz. Ladies’ at half-price. CLOTHING! CLOTHING! We hold an immense stock of Cloth ing—Colonial, Geelong, and Mosgiel made, in every variety and style of suits. Gent’s-Ulster Coats injgreat variety’ v Boys’ Suits, Boys’ Ulster Coats Gents’ Hats, Gents’ Ties ' : Men’s Shirts *at 2S. 6d; ,each i ; ~.r Waterproof Coats frorn 15s. 6d. up wards. As this is a Genuine Sale and all goods 'of first-bias's quality we would ask f-he public to call as early as possible, as a speedy clearance is anticipated. A LOT OF FELT CARPETS AT IS- 60. PER YARD. DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT. We have just engaged a first-class Dressmaker from London, who will take charge this week. Good style and perfect fit guaranteed. Dresses and Costumes made to order on the shortest notice. OPJi AND co.; IMPORTERS, \ • . ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA.; 4,



Hotels. 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 ol New Zealand, . AND Sir Charles Ducane, late Governor of taii 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 (THE OLDEST ESTABLISHED IN THE DISTRICT) : ; TTAS been Re-erected and considerably ' A- Enlarged, and now offers to Tra vellers and the General Public Accommor ; dation of a Superior Class, no expense having been spared in making it second to none in the Ashburton for comfort and. convenience. V ' SUITES OF PRIVATE ROOMS FOR. FAMILIES. . ' ..', l : M LIQUORS OF THE BEST QUALITY ONLY IN STOCK. ( : The Proprietors trust, by strict atten-r ' ion to business, combined with ;/ : ’ ; MODERATE CHARGES, ' it •to meet with a fair share of public l : patronage. MUTCH & McKENZIE, Proprietors. * . ;; . -MX 427-



j JOSEPH BALDWIN. Begs to inform his friends and the public that he Has Opened 7?!; : THE CENTRAL HOTEL, AT THE , IN JUNCTION, WILLS STREET and . 1 iWAKANUI ROAD, ASHBURTON,-' THIS commodious hotel is situated • 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, arid : Spirits procurable will be kept. ' J. BALDWIN, > 549 . . Proprietor, “ IHE WHEATSHEAF HOTEL,” WHEATSTONE. G. H. WILLCOCKS to announce tliat he hak 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 THE PRINCE ALBERT ‘ r BOARDING HOUSE AND DINING ROOMS, ' Wills Street, Near Railway Station, (Late Clark’s). ' : ; ’ Is mm open for the cenvenience of Boai< :: 1 <ders, Commercial Travellers, and ; the Public. I IE House is entirely new, andbeauti 'fully fitted up with All Comforts. Eve ry attention will be paid to patrons. ’ FIRST-CLASS TABLE, ’ j .: 5 , •. " and TERM S L I B E R A L. # Fau nilies accommodated with private rooms 1 Ireakfast, 6 a. nr. to 9m; Dinner, 12 (noon) to 2 p.m.; Tea, 5.30 to 7 p.m. s; i'C:’: . M:-'IE A-.L: :S Breakfast or Tea, Is. ; Dinner, la. 6d. Board and Lodging, 255., 205., and 17*. ""UA n •• — I—•.<1 —•.< Lko, ■- SERVANTS REGISTRY OFFICE. v: r t f i u; No . Charge. ,~, F- R AN K. B R^Ni, • Proprietor. >.* on