The Ashburton Herald

AND BOROUGH AND COUNTY ADVERTISER

WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE “EVENING ECHO.”

VOL. 11.— 312

ASHBURTON, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 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, r . Station, Estate,' and Commission t Agents. Sales of Stock,'Farm Implements, &c., vill Be: held at their Yards, Ashbur ton, and the Timvald Yards, on 1 alternate TUESDAYS. CASH ADVANCES Made on Stock, Produce, &c., consigned for. Positive Sale. .b y l Liao k :a.n d; co. ; ! -ALFRED HARRISON, Baking Squabs, Ashburton, AUCTIONEER, STOCK, ESTATE, & a* AGENT. "TTTEEKLY SALE DAY, SATURDAY •V ! V ; • 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



Painters. PAPERHANGING WAREHOUSE, TANCRED STREET, 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 Manufacturers— PAPERHANGINGS, WHITE LEAD, 1 ' : ' LINSEED OIL, . ; WINDOW GLASS, '.VC';' A P RUSH WARE, 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 tendence. Competent workmen sent to all parts of the country.



TO FARMERS. WANTED TO PURCHASE—WHEAT ... IN ANY QUANTITY, AX HIGHEST CASH PRICES. A L S 0— lOjboo TONS FEED OATS. ' 3,000 TONS - SECONDS WHE AT. SATJNDERS BROS. .Carriers. •EXPRESS CARRIER; THOMAS- BRADFORD, 'AVING 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 y -:jJj b. c smith, yyv GENERAL CARRIER, ; Moore St., Ashburton. TJ*XPRESS to meet every Train. Par- D 1 . cels delivered promptly, at moderate zi -charges. Hi'-i ; -66 G ; V G. F. SCOTT, E N E HAL C A R R I E R Cameron St., Ashburton. ..Parcels delivered promptly and charges moderate.; : = . .ii -yt in attendance to meet every 00-bC. ...-Train, | ; H. BREWERS Royal Mail COACH (vi& Waterton, Ashton, Wheatstone, and Tinwald) daily, at 7 a.m., returning by the same route on arrival of 3 p.m. train from Christchurch. . • .t>j- ■' • i Parcels and orders punctually attended to. : • > - 195 T> .- > • .; Proprietor. I COOKSON, Willis Street, runs the I, 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. ’ ; ; s: Milliner and 1 Dressmaker. MILLINERY AND -DRESSMAKING. MRS. WILLIAM ADAMS, assistei by a first-class Milliner and Dress maker, is prepared to make up Ladies’ and Children’s Dresses in the Ncwes Styles and lowest possible charges. Mrs Adams devotes special attention t ..Millinery. MOORE STREET, [Opposite Mr. Boyle’s Office. 272



ESTIMATES GIVEN. 415 T. S. TUCKER, jpAINTER, Q_LAZIER, J)APER : HANGER, AND GENERAL HOUSE DECORATOR, SIGN AND TICKET WRITER, Moore Street, near Templar Hall. . Estimates; given. 244 TEAGUE & SONS, PAINTERS, GLAZIERS, PAPER HANGERS, AND GENERAL DECORATORS, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON (opposite mail OFFICE.) *3- SIGN WRITERS TO THE TRADE. 2C Tinsmiths. &c. LICENSED GASFITTER. J. C. DOLMAN, PLUMBER, LOCKSMITH, BELL HANGER, ZINC, and TINPLATE WORKER, ! 1 • ' Tancred Street, A S H B U R TON. Artesian Wells sunk and Pumps fitted and repaired. 0. G. Guttering fixed at current rates. Electric Bells supplied and fitteb- N.B.—Orders punctually attended to, ; 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 TAN CRED STREET, where he hopes by strict attention to business, combined with moderate charges, to merit a fair share pf public patronage. N.B.—Repairs neatly executed. .."-I Bottlers. ASHBURTON BOTTLING STORES. In connection with the AS H B.URTON BREWERY, WOOD and CC Have on hand a Larg;L cck of ALE and STOUT, in Bulk and Bottle. ASHBURTON BOTTLING STORES. MOUNT SOMERS ROAD, Ashburton. QUINTON BROS. BEG to inform the inhabitants of Ash burton and surrounding districts that .hey have COMMENCED BUSINESS in the above place, and trust by attention to business, to merit a share of patronage. Bottlers of the Best Brands of Yle and Stout. 9



General Merchants. VICTORIA HOUSE, HAVELOCK STREET. HOOPER, AITKEN, AND CO., Ironmongers and General Merchants ! J J AVE 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 RNTSH I N 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, etci, etc. TOILET SETS. Ewers and Basins. A large consignment of jßrown Jars and Pans just opened. HOOPER, AITKEN, AND CO. Beg specially to call the attention of the public to the above, as they , have lately CONSIDERABLY REDUCED MANY LINES, and, with their increased facilities for doing business, can assure their patrons EVERY ATTENTION, FIRST-CLASS ARTICLES, AND MODERATE PRICES!.!! IJisF Please read eur Drapery and Clothing Advertise?nent in The Mail. HOOPER, AITKEN, & CO., VICTORIA HOUSE, HAVELOCK STREET, ASHBURTON.



Cards. NOTICE. MR. IRELAND, having dissolved partnership with Mr. J. E. H. Harris, is now carrying on business on his own account as BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, IN MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS, East Street, ASHBURTON. 457 BRANSON & PURNELL, BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON MR. HARRIS, gOLICITOR AND CONVEYANCER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, East. Street, A S H B U R T 0 N. 409 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. C. E. FOOKS AND SON, PURVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Land Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakanni Road, near Post-office. ASHBURTON.



MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Tuned anl Repaired. J. C. HUGHES, TEACHER of Pianoforl' , and Harmonium Cox Street, Ashburton. Orders can be left at the Echo Office. Coal and Firewood. COALS. COALS. COALS. ALL kinds of COALS & FIREWOOD delivered at the shortest notice in any quantities and at reasonable rates. GEORGE PARKER & CO., Springfield Coal Depot, 138 Ashburton. NEW BUSINESS. COAL & FIREWOOD MERCHANT F. P. LeBRETON, In commencing business begs respectfully to solicit a share of public support. Burnett Street, near Friend lander’s Grain Store, and opposite Montgomery’s Buildings. Coal and Firewood supplied in any quantity to suit customers, and delivered to all parts of the district on the shortest notice. Educational. MUSIC TUITION, 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 Miss Steane. Private Lessons in French, Gennan, and Latin, twice weekly ; Music, and Drawing in Various Styles. Preparatory School for Boys. Inclusive Terms. Business Notices. fjpHE UNDERSIGNED are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on Grain for shipment to England or to the Australian Colonies. FRIEDLANDER BROTHERS.



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 ok WINTER DRAPERY, AND MEN’S, YOUTHS’, AND BOYS’ MADE-UP CLOTHING, First-class value.. GROCERIES, IRONMONGERY, & FANCY 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



OLD BANK STORES, EAST STREET ASHBURTON. J.H. Pass Co., GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, Boot and Shoe Importers. Sole Agents for i SINGER’S SEWING MACHINES, Which can be had on DEFERRED PAYMENTS. JSS** Ali, Extras Kept in Stock. Families, waited on weekly, when all orders entrusted to their care, will have* pEompt attention. COAL AND FIREWOOD. OATS AND CHAFF, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES F. DOHERTY, BEGS to remind his Customers ancli Friends that he is Selling Every Article; in Slock at the LOWEST Possible PRICE for CASH. SPRING & SUMMER DRAPERY AND READY-MADE CLOTHING, Just Arrived, OF THE LATEST STALES- ONLY. WASHING MACHINES Just Imported, of the Latest I jnproveme *nts for Saving Labor. t AMERICAN TUBS, all Size 3 , Iron & Wood. CAMBRIDGE ROLLE JRS in Stock. FARMERS’ REQUISITES GARDEN r POOLS, And Seeds of evt jry description. In Stock and, to Arrive. F. DOHERTY, GENERAL STORF jKEEPER, .IMPORTER f WINE AND SJPIRIT MERCHANT. Peter Stp .eet, Ashbidrton.



Butcher. TREVORTON BUTCHERY. •' i JmASKEE begs. to. inform the 9 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 o 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 ever/ class of Furniture. Window Poles on hand, or made to any sixe. TIN WALD FURNITURE DEPOT.



RADER, OHARLES Jg CABINET MAKER, FURNITURE DEALER, &c. Venetian and other Blinds, Curtain Poles, Oxford and other; Picture Frames made to order. T ' | Repairs Executed with Despatch. Note the Address— Great South Road, TistwaiA), (Next to Mr. Prettejohn’s, Shoe Maker. 286 Builders. Ashburton steam saw mills SASH AND DOOR MANUFACTORY. G. PARKIN, Proprietor, JBUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Moore Street, Every description of Timber and Building Materials in Stock and supplied on most reasonable terms. Plans prepared and Estimates Given on the shortest notice. IMPORTANT TO PARTIES ABOUT TO BUILD. 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., &c., &c, Which ho is offering for Sale at TinwalJ at the lowest current rates. The Inhabitants on the Smith side of the River will find it to their advantage to give him a call. THOMAS WILLIAMS. BUILDER, UNDERTAKER. CABINE*’ MAKER, WHEELWRIGHT, (Near Railway Station! Tinwald. Business Announcement. THE SOUTHERN PROVINCES A.L MAN AC, DIRECTORY, YEAR BOOK, & DTARV FOR 18 79. Sold by t WEEKS & DIXON.