The Ashburton Herald

AND BOROUGH AND -COUNTY ADVERTISER

WiTH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE “EVENING ECHO.”

VOL. II. — 392.

ASHBURTON, WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 1879

Price]- One Penny.



Auctioneers and Commisssion Agents Messrs, bullock & co. (c. J. EDMISTON, V. A. EDMISTON AND W. H. GUNDRY), - ASHBURTON, General Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, Station, Estate, and Commission Agents. gales of Stock, Farm Implements, &c., will be held at their Yards, Ashbur ton, and the Tinwald Yards, on alternate TUESDAYS. CASH ADVANCES Made on Stock, Produce, &c., consigned for Positive Sale. BULLOCK AND CO. ALFRED HARRISON, Baring Square, Ashburton, AUCTIONEER, STOCK, ESTATE, & COMMISSION AGENT. •YTTEEKLY SALE DAY, SATURDAY W 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 Manchester Fire ASSURANCE COMPANY. ( apital, ,£i,000,000. —Lowest Rates, Establislied 1824. Agent: ALFRED HARRISON, BARING SQUARE, ASHBURTON.



Painters. PAPERHANGING WAREHOUSE, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. J. E. 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— PAPER HANGINGS, WHITE LEAD, LINSEED OIL, WINDOW GLASS, BRUSH 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. ESTIMATES GIVEN. 415 P T. S. TUCKER, AINTER, Q_LAZIER, X)APER HANGER, AND GENERAL HOUSE DECORATOR, SIGN AND TICKET WRITER, Moore Street, near Templar Hall. Estimates given. 244 Builders.



jgAUNDERS’ JgROTHERS, MILLERS, GRAIN MERCHANTS, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, ASHBURTON, Bottlers, ASHBURTON BOTTLING STORES. In connectian with the ASHBURTON BREWERY, WOOD and CO 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 they 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 \le and Stout. 9 Carriers. TH. BREWER’S Royal Mail COACH . leaves Longbeach for Ashburton (via, Waterton, Ashton, Wheatstone, and Tinwald) daily, at 7 a.m., returning by the same route on arrival of 3 p.m. train from Christchurch. Parcels and orders punctually attended co. T. H. BREWER, 195 Proprietor. ECOOKSON, Willis Street, runs the , MAIL COACH from Ashburton Railway Station to Groen Street, Alford Forest, and Mount Somers, every Tuesday, and Friday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at 3 p.m.



Ashburton 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. Plans prepared and Estimates Given on the shortest notice. TINWALD BUILDING AND UNDERTAKING ESTABLISH MENT, T. WILLIAMS, Proprietor, WISHES to call special attention to the fact that he is still prepared to furnish and conduct FUNERALS in his -well-known Superior Style, a VERY LOWEST RATES. Every description of Joinery Work done on the premises. BUILDINGS ERECTED ANYWHERE. All kinds of Building Materials on Sale. T. WILLIAMS, IINWALD. 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, German, and Latin, twice weekly ; Music, and Drawing in Various Styles. Preparatory School for Boys. Inclusive Terms. Business Announcement. GEORGE LADBROOIC, (Near the Station, Winslow), HAS in Stock a Good Supply of Gene ral Stores, which he can supply Wholesale and Retail at the lowest current rates.



General Merchants. HOOPER, AITKEN, AND CO. For Calicos, Sheetings, Hollands, Flannels, and Blankets, TRY HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO.’S. For Fancy Dress Materials, Satin Cloths, Mantle and Ulster Cloths, TRY HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO.’S. For Ladies’ and Children’s Costumes, Ulsters, Mantles, Milli nery, Ornaments, and Feathers. TRY HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO.’S. For Gloves, Plain and Fancy Hosiery, Fancy Wool, Collarettes, Operettas, Squares, and Cross-overs, TRY HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO.’S. For Men’s and Boys’ Clothing, Hats, Caps, Scarfs, Braces, Merino, Cotton, and L.W. Half Hose, White and Crimean Shirts, Linen and Paper Collars, TRY HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO.’S. For Ladies’ and Children’s E.S. Boots, Slippers, Goloshes, &c., TRY HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO.’S. For Men’s and Boys’ Watertights, E.S. Boots, Slippers and Leggings, TRY HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO.’S.



THE CHEAPEST HOUSE I IT TO *W IST . For Teas, Coffees, Sugars, and all kinds of Groceries, TRY HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO.’S. For Toilet Sets, Ewers, and Basins, Vases, Lustres and La3sips, TRY HOOPER, AITKEN AND £O?S. j For Cups and Saucers, Plates, and all kinds of Earthen ware, TRY HOOPER, AITKEN, AND CO.’S. For E.P. Tea and Coffee Pots, Cruets, Pickle Frames, Toast Racks, and Cutlery or every description, . • TRY HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO.’S. For Hollo ware, Copper Boilers, Stoves, Ranges, Grates, Fen ders and Fireirons, TRY HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO.S. For Fencing* Wire and Staples, Forks, Spades. Shovels, and Carpenters’ Tools, TRY HOOPER, AITKEN RND CO.S. For Boiled and Raw Oil, Lard Oil, White and Red Lead, and Putty, TRY HOOPER, AITKEN, AND CO.’S. For Locks and Hinges, Brass Fonndry, Files, and Rasps, Plough and Trace Chain, TRY HOOPER, AITKEN & CO.’S, VICTORIA HOUSE, HAV OCK STREET, ASHBURTON.



General Merchants. The Althouse Windmill THE ONLY SELF-REGULATING WINDMILL. U mm mmm. A/ mm m WMi m ft * 111 U i isau : BBC3S A S H B U R T ON.



Bootmakers. PUBLIC NOTICE. BOOTS! BOOTS! T. CHAMBERS WHILE THANKING the public of Ashburton and surrourding dis tricts for past favors, begs to inti in them that he has received, and to arrive, at his place of business, East-street, a WELL-ASSORTED STOCK ' OF LADIES’, GENTLEMEN’S, AND CHIL ’ DREN’S BOOTS AND SHOES . Of all descriptions. jT. C: also calls special attenli 11 to the Measure Department, and incites the gentlemen i 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 ancl Shoes, and Running Shoes. WORKMANSHIP UNSURPASSED, A PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. T. CHAMBERS, j PROSPECT BUILDINGS, ; Next to Montgomery’s, East-street. M. NEALAS, BOOT AND SHOEMAKER, AND IMPORTER, HAS now on sale a Splendid Assortment of BOOTS and SHOES fov Winter, which ai’e of the Best Quality, and will be Sold at very reasonable prices. Note the address— M. NEALA NEXT TO MESSRS. ORR & CO.’S, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Tinsmiths, &c. PUBLIC NOTICE. JOSEPH HYDE, PRACTICAL COPPERSMITH AND BRAZIER, TIN, IRON, AND ZINC PLATE WORKER, Begs to inform I:he inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that he lias 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. Business Notices. BIBLES, Prayers, and Church Services, Hymnals for various churches. —H. M. JONES, Stationer, Barintr Square. [473b



Chemi sts. ANTED CAMBRID JES Oran TONI WINE NO W N f /TIHAT Chilblains 1 can be .cured by a few apj olications of Oambridgt i’s Chilblain Liniment, Is. 6d. a bottle. . That Ootjghs and COLds apt iedily disap pear after a few doses of Cambric Ige’s Cough Syrup, Is. 6d. and 2s. 6d. a bottle. That Ci mbiudge’s ORANGE-1 QUININE TONIC WIl IE is the best Strong thening Medicine km >wn ; nu merous Testimonials can be seen in its favour : wine > bottles, 4s, Gd. - That Farmer’s and Horse s should always have in the house a bt dtle of CAMBRIDGE’S COLIC DRIN'K for Gripe in Horses ; and a bottle of his Dkiffield White Oil for f. lore Shoulders, Etc. That J. M. Cambridge ] Extracts X’eeth carefully and skilfully for 2. s. 6d. That the Public can ob‘ tain Medicii ms after business hours or dm ing the nigl it, when urgently needed, at th e Dispensary, Burnett Street. 1042 J. M. CAMBBI [DGE, Medi :cal Hall, j Ishbhrt.oN. Saddlers. SADDLERY ! SAI )DLERY t J . T A I T & Co. : (Late of Wood Bros.), Ashburton Opposite Railway Station and next Cool , son’s Livery Stables), BEG to inform the public that the- J have purchased the above business , lately carried on by Wood Bros., anc l hope, by strict attention to business, com- • bined with moderate charges, to. still fur ther merit a share of public patronage. Always on hand a Large Assortment of ENGLISH & COLONIAL SADDLES. COACH, ~ 1 GIG, and BUGGY harness. SHAFT, LEADING,-AND PLOUGH HARNESS. HORSE-CLOTHS In every variety, at lowest possible prir DIRECT IMPORTERS. 1049



Cards. NOTICE. > fTI/TR. IRELAND, having dissolved UxL. partnership with Mr. J. E. H. Harris, is now carrying on business on his own account as , r BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, IN MONTGOMERY'S BUILDINGS, j- East Street, • ■ ASHBURTON. 457 BRANSON & PURNELL, BARRISTERS.AND SOLICITOR'S, EAST STREET, A S H B UR TON , . MR. HARRIS, gOI JCITOR AND CONVEYANCER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, East Street, A S H B U R T ON. 409 MR. MOUNTFORT, ARCHITECT, Cathedral S juare,' Christchurch, and Foots and Sou s Offices, East Street, Ashburton. L C. E. FOOKS AND SON, ICENSED SURVEYORS AND LANL BROKERS Under the Land Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office ASHBURTON. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Tuned anl RjfPAIPKr.. J. C. HUGHES, TEACHER of Pianoforuanci rfarassnium Cox Street, Ashburton. Orders can be left at the Echo Office. Gasfitters, &c. NOT I C E. I HAVE JUST RECEIVED* A LARGE STOCK ; OF'. GAS FITTINGS, Comprising PENDANTS, BRACKETS, and CHANDELIERS, ; OF ALL PATTERNS, ’ And solicit an Early Inspection. S. HARDLEY, LICENSED : GASFITTER, 1 EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, 32a PUBLIC NOTICE. rnRADESMBN and others who. intend I usirigthe Ashburton GasCrjmpanj : s Gas should give 1 fiieir orders at once; have their premises, fitted with Gas Fittings, to ensure no delay when, the Gas is brought into the town. J. C. I lOLMAFI, LICENSED GAS. FITTER, Plumber, Locksmith, Yfhi.tesmith, Bell- Hanger, Zinc and Ti n-pkate Worker, Hot and Cold ’ Water Engineer, TANCRET > STREET, ASHI JURTON. N.B.—ArLeaiafi j Wells sunk and Pumps fitted and repaired ; O. G. Guttering fixed at Current Rates-. Electric Bells sUbp Bed and fitted. Orders punctually attended to in town and country. 812 •iiiwi ■ ■ 1111, .B. " ■ —— eSL Tr Notices. TO MEET* a WANT Lung Fej j£ is? . Ashburton, S. COLL' INS . AND SON H A S*' -Aft Neate’s, ehei f or - the a ale of SIEVV & SF FURNITURE )f every dek ' cr T tion. Fiftain p Ales and Vei ietian ’ Spring nnrl 7 oles an r,.T s ’ in i o order. ftncl • Roller Blinds mat u 1 ok See Highest price give™ a ll kinds. Ob Sec ■ on d-hand Furniture c ?aot nsG m UTrrs be ' a no ® es . . , * m<? d on as usual in town or y w . . R P e rhangings, Pamts, Oil Cole ’ trade AXBh es, Window-glass, and ever \ aisite on sale. L [uttering, and Piping found and fi. xetl * S. COLLINS AND SON, % PRACTICAL painters, plumbers I AND?HOUSE DECORATORS ! Moore-street, Ashburton. ?8S