THE ASHBURTON HERALD

[Mon'HAV, Juxjc 30, 1879



Auction Sales. UNDER BILL OF SALE. 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 *4i 'Tip Carts } f V(yys:: j•■ • ; 6 Double-Furrow Ploughs 4 McCormick Reapers and Binders. ALFRED HARRISON,. 22a Auctioneer, Amusements. TIME CHANGED. DATE ALTERED. ASHBURTON CHRISTY DRAMATIC COMPANY’S Entertainment. postponed v'KJi 1\! lj • ; s j *• TILL MONDAY, OWING TO . THE RIGHTED, OR, • The Demons of gold. 1.0.0. F. 4 : M. U. aHAlfCll* fl TJUI UNIi or T*rmewxmKTam aIUJUM. cry gm> /eelows LOYAL,.ASHBURTON LODGE, No. 6003, r ‘ TTTILL Celebrate their next Anniversary D"X NN’ER, ;V: at-Mr.'; Shearman’s Sample Rooms, ■. on ~ -FRIDAY, JULY 4th, 1879. Dinner on the table at 7.30 p.m. Tickets, t 7/6 each, ,to be had of any of the following' members of the Committee : C. Reid, Josh. Tucker, W. Dolman, H. A Gates, J. Stribling, John Fowler, Wm. Bland, or > r . - : ,. T , ~ THOMAS WILLIAMS, Hon. Sec. 1066



Tenders'. SANDO OLSEN’S ASSIGNED " estate: ’ SALE .BY TENDER. IJ.'l V TENDERS are invited for the Pur chase of Stock in the following departments. Tenders/ to close on June 30:— * " ' j ■ 1. Groceries. 2. Ironmongery. . 3. Sailn&Ming: v: Stock- lists can be inspected at the offices of Messrs. Saunders Bros., Ashbur ton, or Mr.-B. ■ HaldJ Christchurch, from whom every information can be obtained. The highest or any tender not neces warily Sjccoptsd- r s: saunders) t fc ! B. TTATE J irustees. 1067 ; ; I; ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL, j ]. POUND AT*HINDS. TENDERS are invited for erection of Pound at “Binds. Plans and speci fications are on view at the Council’s offices up to 10 a.m. on Wednesday, 2nd July, at which time and date tenders with deposit equal to five per cent, of the amount of tender will be received. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. tt'/h T I>: iffy Jorder,/': *>l 'i ;::/.vvii'iT ; WILLIAM BAXTER, { \ County Engineer. 1 Ashburton, June 23rd, 1879 1069 ASHBURTON -DISTRICT SCHOOL. WANTED, TENDERS for Levelling, ' Draining, andGon Crete Channelling, for PLAYGROUND ; also for Removing . >TREES and CLOSETS.;, r . r y ~ j Tenders to be sent in by Monday, June 30, not later than 4 p.m., to the Under signed. Plans and specifications may be seen at the offices of Messrs Fooks & Son, Triangle, Wakanui Road. Tenders to be classified as follows : . j 1. Levelling, Earthwork, and Removal of Trees. j 2. Channelling, Draining, and Removal of Closets. i; ' By order, J. WARD, j 11a, Secretary.- : tfi \-} ( !' : — ■ r ' ■//' ■ l!i ’ MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. fPENDERS; are invited for FORMING 1 and METALLING about 40 chains ~ , of,the Coal Pit Road ; also, for STONE s i PICKING' near Alford Forest School to the Spread Eagle Road. I ,r.< -Tenders to-be sent in, addressed td tlie Chairman, on dr before noon of FRIDAY, 4th proximo. i i' For specifications and particulars, apply to j . JAMES• FRASER,. j • ,; . l7a < d Mi..’ Clerk to the Board. ‘L ./ /1 ~, j, , J' i •I'diwinh/, ,'jon'tir. I-



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—l2J chains on Reserve 1782, running back north westerly, 40 chains rectangular, east of and adjoining 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* v JNDUSTRY. COFFEE, Pure and Fresh Ground Daily at ORR & CO.’S. 953 Q EORGE ALLEN, COLLECTOR, HOUSE, LAND, AND COMMISSION AGENT, Saunders’ New Buildings, Ashburton. CERTIFICATED ACCOUNTANT IN BANKRUPTCY. 46



C. PERCY COX, Land and estate agent and VALUATOR, ; ASHBURTO N. TO LET OR SELL— -680 Acres first-class land (limestone) with good house, large stables, woolshed, sheep-yards, granaries, etc., etc., com . plete ; very convenient. 320 Acres reserve, first-class land, part - aub-let, sufficient to cover, 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. 2,600 Acres ring-fenced, to be let in one block for grazing, or in blocks 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 ON APPROVED FREEHOLD SECURITY Agent for Union Insurance company .of new Zealand. ‘ ‘ , 717 SANDO AND OLSEN’S ASSIGNED ESTATE. ALL Debts owing to this Estate must at once be paid to Messrs. Saunders Brothers, or they will be sued for without further notice. S. SAUNDERS)™. B. HALE > Trustees. 1016 NOTIC E. ESTATE OF F. DOHERTY. LL Accounts due to the above estate must be paid forthwith to Mr. Doherty, or they will be sued for withoul further notice. By order of the Trustees, D. CARO. i 927 W. BROWNE. Poulterer, &c. ’ RABBITS! RABBITS ! ! *P. HARPER, ‘ FISHMONGER AND POULTERER . Near the Ashburton Hotel, East Street, • BEGS to inform the inhabitants of Ashburton that he HAS OPENED in the above line, and trusts, by strict attention to business, and supplying! but articles, of first-class quality, hope? to merit a, share oi public patronage 1 ;• ; O YST E R SALOON. ‘ Hot Fried Pish and Stewed Eels from 6 to 11 every night.



Auction Sales. TO-MORROW. BY ORDER OF THE BAILIFF OF THE R. M. COURT. FARM IMPLEMENTS. MESSRS. BULLOCK & CO. have re ceived instructions from the Bailiff of the R.M. Court, to sell at the ASHBURTON SALEYARDS, TO-MORROW, at 12 o’clock, I Side-delivery Reaping-Machine 2 Reaper Knives I Single-furrow Plough i Double-furrow Plough 2 Skeaths. NO RESERVE. Sale at 12 o’clock sharp. BULLOCK & CO., 23a—600 Auctioneers. 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. LITERATURE— (In 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. jj®,Note the address— J. Y. W A R D, East Street North (Saunders Bros.’ New Buildings), ASHBURTON. 440 Coal and Firewood. CHEAP TIMBER AT HAYES’ TIMBER YARDS. j BALANCE of Timber unsold at the Auction Sale. Also, 200,000 feet to arrive, now lying at the Waimate Sta-: tion, will be disposed of AT REDUCED PRICES : at HAYES’ TIMBER YARDS, East Street, Ashburton. 1027



SPECIAL NOTICE. WE ARE LANDING 1000 tons 1000 COjAL, ' (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 his customers and the public that he has , REMOV■'£D to the Shop lately occupied by Mrs. Morey, next to J. R. Chapman’s, Tancred Street. Fresh vegetables, salads, herbs, etc. Orders Delivered Regularly. W: T. DAVISON, Wholesale and Retail Greengrocer and Fruiterer, Tancred Street, Ashburton. 315



Auction Sales. BULLOCK AND CO., AGENTS FORIJTIIE SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINEJINSU RAN CE'COMPAN Y 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. r|IHE 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 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. 160 Acres at Longbeach; Good House and Outbuildings. ‘ 10 Acres near Wakanui Township ; good stand for a Blacksmith. j-Acre in South Rakaia Township. The Central Temperance Hotel, Baring Square, Ashburton.



TO LET. 40 Acres of Good Land, two miles from Tinwald. 350 Acres Good Land, Coldstream Run, Rangitata—purchasing clause. Several Houses in Ashburton, various sizes. 1 /A House and Shop in East Street. A House and Shop in the Triangle. A House, Shop, and Bakery, in. the Tri angle. vl (J j. ; J t I *; } A House and Shop in Burnett Street. j ALSO,— SEVERAL HOUSES IN ASHBURTON FOR SALE, ON EASY TERMS. Apply POYNTZ & CO., j East Street, j 928 Ashburton. Cabinetmakers. j 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. I All kinds of Furniture, Shop Fittings, Picture Frames, and Household! Requisites made to order. FUNERALS FURNISHED. TINWALD FURNITURE DEPOT. OHARLES JgRADER CABINET MAKER, FURNITURE DEALER, &c. ' ! Venetian and other Blinds, Curtain Poles, Oxford and other Picture Frames made to order. j . Repairs Executed with Despatch. Note the Address— j Great South Road, Tinwald, {Next to Mr. Prettejohn’s, Shoe Maker.



General Storekeepers. GREAT SALE NOW ON at J , ~i V T R JJODDER & QOMPANY’S, East Street, For One Month Only. SPECIAL REDUCTIONS IN Winter Drapery, Cotton Goods, Flannels, Blankets, and Clothing. ALL NEW GOODS, & WELL BOUGHT. FOR PARTICULARS, SEE HANDBILLS. Liberal Discount allowed in eacli Department, viz. BOOTS & SHOES, GROCERY & PROVISIONS, IRONMONGERY & FURMISHING, CROCKERY & GLASSWARE. An early visit invited, to compare prices -with any Selling-off House in the Province. FOR CASH ONL Y. T. R. HODDER & COMPANY, BAST STREET, ASHBURTON. ; - 1046



Tailors. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. S'. STOKES, TAILOR AND CLOTHIER. BEGS to remind his friends and the: public that he has removed his busi-i ness to new shop near Baldwin’s Central Hotel, Wakanui Road, and would take this opportunity of acknowledging the. very liberal support accorded to him hec ; tofore, and solicits a continuance j patronage at his new shop—Wakanui Road, neari Baldwin’s Central Hotel. S. STOKES, TAILOR AND CLOTHIER. 794 TAILORING, AT _ . f MOST REASONABLE RATES, TO MEET THE TIMES. W. LE E y/ j {Formerly Tailor to G., Fletcher, of Christ church), ‘ 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 Fit and Superior Workmanship in all orders entrusted to him. Gentlemen’s materials supplied made up' in the best style, on the shortest notice. Clothes cleaned and repaired, and made to look equal to new. , ALL ORDERS EXECUTED AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE RATES FOR CASH. ' ■ " Address— V/i W. LEE , .. ; TAILOR, & c. , Havelock Street, Ashburton. at Hooper, Aitken & Co.’s. ■ i: ". 1012



Milliner and Dressmaker. 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. Mbs Adams devotes special attention to Millinery. MOORE STREET, Opposite. Mr. Bovle’s Office. ... 272 Public Notices. T i,,' Envelopes, notepaper, en velopes, NOTEPAPER.—The cheapest ever offered in Ashburton) at the Htrild Office, Wholesale Stationery Depot, Saunders’ Buildings. 55



Drapery. ORR AND t:s GLORIOUS NEWS ! GREAT REDUCTIONS IN ALL CLASSES OF DRAPERY AND FANCY GOODS, AT



£IO, OOO to be Sold ;at a Saciificeif ] PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES. 4 cases of snow flake Wincey at sj£d per yard, 'wo i rth t 9d. ; - •* ’‘ : : : j; ' 2 cases Flannel, is. ad. to is. 6d. per yard, slightly soiled, worth is. iod. i case Ladies 5 Ulster Cloaks at ißs. 6d. it case Ladies 5 Jackets at 12s. 6d. to 25 s. 1 .bale;white-Blankets at 16s. 6d. to 225. slightly soiled, worth 275. 6d. SPECIAL BARGAINS IN Calicoes at 3s. 6d. to ss. 6d. per doz. 50 doz. Ladies’ Cambric Handkerchiefs at 4s. 6d. to 7s. 6d. per doz. Ribbons in . all shades at reduced prices 30 doz. Ladies’ Silk Ties at 6d. and is. ••each ,d,‘! *'J ( ), i '‘! '•/ 6'doz: pfs. Ladies’ Boots; 'stained, will , be given away at ss. 9d. 20‘pieces wool Tartan’will be sold* at . is. 6d. per yard 5 doz; Ladies’ Straw Hats givefi 1 'awky at 6d. each 2 doz. Ladies’ Costumes' at half-price.- 1 • !X! .I V: i( :"j! • ; !. j-0 CLOTHING; I; CLOTHING I We hold an immense stock of Cloth ing—Colonial, Geelong, and Mosgiel made, in every variety and style of suits. Gent’s Ulster Coats in great variety Boys’ Suits, Boys’ Ulster Coats Gents’ Hats, Gents’ Ties f Men’s Shirts at 2s. 6d. each ' ' ■ i Waterproof Coats, from 155., bd. up- ; wards. As this is a Genuine Sale and all goods of first-class quality we would ask the public to call as early as possible, as a speedy clearance is anticipated., A LOT OF FELT CARPETS AT is. 6d. PER YARD. ■ .-[1 . fJ , ; r i.7L.v'iOi'TATd < mnW DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT. •We have : jbst engaged :a ’first-class Dressmaker from London, who will take charge this week. ; p, Good style and perfect fit guaranteed: Dresses and Costumes made to order on the shortest notice. I om AND CO., IMPORTERS, : A ASHBURTON AND RAKAIk.



Hotels. ORAM 5 ,S SO M ERSET, COMMERCIAL AND FAMI L Y HO TEL, AS II BURTON. J 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* mama. centrally-situated ITolel is pronouricei to be one of the finest in the Southern Hemi sphere. . The cuisne is under the supervision c* 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 'Y- Enlarged, and now offers to Tra vellers and the General Public Accommo dation of a Superior; Class, no' expense having been spared in, making it. second' to none in' the Ashburton for comfort arid* convenience. SUITES OF PRIVATE ROOMS FOR FAMILIES.' ' “ LIQUORS OF THE BEST QUALITY ONLY IN STOCK. The Proprietors trust, by strict atten-, ion to business, combined with . MODERATE CHARGES, ‘, l"!) to meet with a fair share of public: patronage. ' ‘ mutch st mckenzie, ; v ;«j Proprietors. :::. 427 JOSEPH BALDWIN ; Begs to inform ihisrfriends and the public . that lje Has Opened THE CENTRAL HOTEL,' JUNCTION, WILLS STREET 'and ’ ' ' -- ■ • U WAKANUI ROAD, ASHBURTON, THIS commodious hotel is situated within tliree minutes’ walk of the Railway Station. Table d’Hote daily at 6 p.m. Luncheon on,the table' from 12 to i 2 p.m. The Jug and Bottle 'Department will be made a special 1 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 , 1 V; ' v ‘ J . BALDWIN, 540 ' Ivor. Proprietor.,, , - J : c “ HIE WHEATSHEAF HOTEL,” WHEATSTONE. ■: G. H. WILLCOCKS to announce that he has just COMPLETED THE ABOVE HOTEL, which is NOW OPEN to'thV Public.' EVERY COMPORT & ATTENTION Will be found for " :i; ' : C’ZA /■ .' : ■ ru - TRAVELLERS AND THE GENERAL P UB LI C. U- .V.-r.. (j. Tj'd r j LIQUORS OP THE BEST QUALITY. "•* ! :■ A 299 r THE PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE AND DINING Wills SxiusßT,i Near " Railway Station, :i: nip a (Late: Clark ? s). ; . ; r 1 Is now open for the convenience of Boar . 'dors, Commercial Travellers);and^ " AheiPublici' finHE ‘House is' entirely new,- andbeauti- I ' fully fitted up with All Comforts. Every; attention, will be paid to patronß. ' t : r FIRST-CLASS TABLE, ‘"u/.y (i AND x:t\ R . M s L I B E E; A L. ‘ Families accommodated with private rooms. " Breakfasty: 6 a.m. to .9na.rn.Dinner, 12 ; (noon) to 2 p.nW; Tea, fi.3o to i p.m. MEALS— Breakfast or Tea, Is. ; Dinner, 1«. 6d. Board and Lodging, 255., 205., and 17s. ! -SERVANTS REGISTRY OFFICE. Jharge. ;: •• vs' - iff . .No Ci" u ' • - - ‘