The Ashburton Herald

AND BOROUGH AND COUNTY ADVERTISER

WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE “EVENING ECHO.”

VOL. ll.—-498.

ASHBURTON, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12. 1879

Price One Penny.



Auctioneers and Commisssion Agents ALFRED HARRISON, AUCTIONEER, COMMISSION AGENT, ETC. SALES, Sales of Stock, Mer chandise, Furniture and Effects, also Pigs, Fowls, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE Every SATURDAY at 12 o’clock. SALE YARDS' ATTENDED. ntries can be made at my office or at the Yards. Agent for the Transatlantic Fire Insurance Company. 5 BROS. & GUNDRY jj (late bullock AND CO.), ASHBURTON, General Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, Station, Estate, and Commission Agents. Sales 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. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY. 19 MR. JOHN LLOYD CRAWLEY, AUCTipNEER, STOCK, LAND, ESTATE, AND COM MISSION AGENT, Holds Weekly Sales Every Saturday, at One o’clock,' of Horses, Farm Produce, and General Merchandise of every descrip tion. - Full advertisements third page. J. LLOYD CRAWLEY, AUCTIONEER, Stock, Land, Estate, and Commission Agent, Saunders’ Buildings, East-st., Ashburton. 277 a J. E. B [Card.] UCHAN AN & Co. Auctioneers, Land, and Estate Agents, A~S H B U R T O N. 313 a



Bootmakers. PUBLIC NOTICE. BOOTS! BOOTS! T. CHAMBERS WHILE THANKING the pvblic of Ashburton and surrour ding dis tricts for past favors, begs to inf> 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. T. C. also calls special attend 11 to the Measure Department, and in' 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 Sfoac M. NEALAS, BOOT AND SHOEMAKER, AND IMPORTER, IS CLEARING OUT the whole of his Present Stock at REDUCED PRICES, previous to Removal to New Premises, next to Taylor’s Bakery, where he will open with a Large Stock of Boots of every description. Note the address— M . NEALAS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Hotels.



JOSEPH BALDWIN Begs to inform his friends and the public that he Has Opened THE CENTRAL HOTEL, AT THE JUNCTION, WILLS STREET AND WAKANUI 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, and Spirits procurable will be kept. J. BALDWIN, 540 Proprietor. BILLIARDS ! BILLIARDS !! IN CONNECTION WITH THE ABOVE M. RYAN BEGS to announce that he has leased the large and commodious Billiard Room (the best in the district), and has erected TWO ALCOCK’S BEST FULL-SIZED BILLIARD TABLES, And hopes to receive a fair share of patronage. RAILWAY HOTEL WINSLOW. VAR. W. HARRIS requests the public iYI to know that he is back at his old house, and wishes his old friends to know that they will receive the same good accommodation as formerly. Private Suites of Rooms for families. Wines and Beer of the best brands. Good stabling and loose boxes, with every attendance. W HARRIS, Proprietor. 3166 Tinsmiths, &c. 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 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.



gAUNDERS’ JgROTHERS, M I LLERS, GRAIN MERCHANTS, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, ASHBURTON. Poulterer, &c. RABBITS! RABBITS!) P . HARPER, FISHMONGER AND POULTERER Near the Ashburton Hntel, East Street. BEGS to inform the inhabitants r-i • Ashburton that he HAS OPENED in the above line, and trusts, by stnn attention to business, and supplying bu! articles of first class quality, hopes t merit a share oi public patronage OYSTER SALOON. Hot Fried Fish and Tea and Coffee at all hours. T7IORMS PRINTED —“To Let” and Jj “ For Sale ’’—can be obtained at the Herald Office.



Business Notices. TO MERCHANTS, TRADESMEN, AND OTHERS. STUDY ECONOMY! STUDY ECONOMY! GREAT SAVING EFFECTED BY PURCHASING YOTJR STATIONERY WHOLESALE STATIONERY DEPOT. CASPI PRICES : "ENVELOPES, Cream Laid, H Per 1000 - 6s. 6d. Ditto Per 500 - 3s. 6d. Ditto Printed, 1,000, ns. 6d. Notepaper, ruled, per packet of 5 Quires, from is. 6d. Large quantities at lower rates.



Cards. BRANSON & PURNF-LL, BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, EAST STREET, ASIIBU R T O N “ THE ASHBURTON HERALD,” PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING. Price—ONE PENNY. ADVERTISERS are reminded that the “ Evening Herald ” commands the largest circulation in the Borough and Suburbs daily, and the prices for adver tisements are very reasonable. Casual Advertisements —2s. per inch, cash. Wants —20 words for Is. Quarterly Advertisements, as per ar rangement. FINE Cream-Laid ENVELOPES, No. 6 ; extra secure shape, ONLY 9s. 6d. per 1000; 500, ss. ; 250, 35., N E T T CASH. ALSO, — BANK NOTE AND LETTER PAPER WEEKS & DIXON, DIRECT IMPORTERS, WHOLESALE AND RETATL STATIONERS, ASHBURTON “HERALD” OFFICE. Chemists. SUMMER BEVERAGES. mm "" CAMBRIDGE’S Orange ft Quinine ljj!| TONE WiNE. f|| mmmrnm A SHILLING XJL Packet of CAMBRIDGE’S GINGER BEER POWDER will make Two Gal lons of Sparkling Gin ger Beer. Full directions given.



JUST RECEIVED, a supply of 5 pints and 3 pints GASOGENES. Lemon Syrup, Raspberry Vinegar Fijian Lime Juice Persian Sherbet Effervescing Lemonade Powder. Fruit Essences of all kinds. J. M. CAMBRIDGE, Chemist, MEDICA L II ALL. 1042 Ashburton. Milliner and Dressmaker. MRS. ADAMS, AND DRESSMAKER. Ladies’ and Children’s Dresses made up in the newest styles, at Lowest Charges. Wedding and Mourning Orders promptly attended to. Mrs Adams devotes special attention to Millinery. MRS. ADAMS, Moore Street, Opposite Mr. Boyle’s Office. x^ia Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &e. C. E. FOOKS AND SON, CENSED SURVEYORS AND LANL BROKERS Under die Lana Tramfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Walcanui Road, near Post-office ASHBURTON. 33 TO FRUITERERS, CONFECTIONERS, AND OTHERS. FANCY Show Cards, neatly printed— “ Finest Lemonade and Cordials” —on Sale at the Herald Office. SCHOOL Requisites and Artist M he rials. H. M. J ONES, Statio ier, Baring Square. »fit



ACCOUNT BOOKS OF ALL KINDS. TEN PER CENT. OFF FOR CASH!!! STORES LIBERALLY DEALT WITH. WEEKS & DIXON, Wholesale Stationers HERALD OFFICE.



General Merchants. LARGE SHIPMENTS OF . ALL KINDS OF MERCHANDISE, Ex “Lurline,” “ Orari, “Adelaide,” and “ Glenlora.” M ERCHAN DISE. rjIHE undersigned having made extensive alterations, and having just received ex “ Lurline,” “ Orari,” “ Adelaide,” and “ Glenora,” A LARGE AND SUPERIOR ASSORTMENT OF ALL KINDS OF M E RCHANDIS E, now beg to intimate to their customers and the public at large, that they are enabled to OFFER THESE GOODS AT UNPRECEDEN I'EDLY LOW PRICES. They particularly request them to inspect their newly-opened Stock of CROCKERY, HOLLO WW A RE, & IRONMO NGER Y. AGRICULTURAL. THE FARMERS’ attention is invited to the well-assorted Stock of CLOVERS, consisting of Carter’s selected White and Red Clq-ver, Cow Grass, Alsyke, Rape, Turnip, and Gorse Seeds, and having determined to; REDUCE THE PRESENT STOCK, Purchasers may rely upon obtaining a First-class Article at lowest possible figures. ZEDRIIEIOIC-A.riNrZDDEIR. BEOS. ASHBURTON.



THIS IS THE COLUMN THAT HAS BEEN WATCHED. 'U-'O SHAM SACRIFICE. Sando & Co. BEG to announce that they have OPENED in A. Weston’s late pre mises, Prospect Buildings, with a WELL-ASSORTED STOCK in the following Branches : Grocery, Crockery, Stationery, Perfumery, News Agency, and Tobacconist. SANDO & CO. trust by strict atten- 1 tion to business, combined with civility and moderate charges, to ensure a con tinuance of the liberal support that has been accorded during the past two years. LABOR REGISTRY OFFICE. Several female servants open to engage ment. Please note the address — SANDO & CO. PROSPECT BUILDINGS, (Late A. Weston’s). Timber, &e. TIMBER! T IMBER!!~ 300,000 FEET 0F SUPERIOR BUILDING TIMBER. Also, 20,000 sawn stakes, Now on Sale at Hayes’ Timber Yards, East Street, Ashburton, at reduced prices. 557 a



Business Notices. B. • C. SMITH, Q_Ei\ERAL CARRIER, ETC., Moore Street, Ashburton. 25 m E. BREWER’S Royal Mail COACH B 0 leaves Longbeach for Ashburton (via Waterton, Ashton, .Wheatstone, and Tinrvald) 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, Wills Street, runs the . 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.



Ashburton steam saw mills SASH AND DOOR MANUFACTORY. Gr. PARKIN, Proprietor, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Moore Street, Every description of Timber and Budding Materials in Stock and supplied on most reasonable terms. Plans prepared and Estimates Given shortest notice. on tl c 20 MR S. ScOTT’S IMPERIAL BOARDING HOUSE, Durham Street South, CHRISTCHURCH. Board and Lodging, 20s. Beds and Meals, Is. each. 509 a



THE ASHBURTON HERALD. AND Borough and County Advertiser. Tg [HE following are AGENTS for the 1 Sale of the “ Ashburton Herald” in Town : H. M. Jones. Stationer, East Street, next Friedlander Bros. E. A. -Garnett, Perfumer, Hairdresser, Etc., Montgomery’s Buildings. K. Sando, Under the Verandah, East WANTED KNOWN, that Envelopes and Notepaper can be obtained, wholesale or retail, at unusually low rates at the “Herald” Office, East-street North. fi42 \VT ANTED Known, the “Ashburton » V Herald ” circulates throughout the Provincial District of Canterbury.



Business Notices. Advertise. If you WAN"r f to sell a Farm. to sell a Horse, to rent a Farm, to buy a Horse, ! to buy a House, | ;o rent a House, j to obtain Hoard, . ; to sell Groceries, i to soil burn- tore, 11H acsi.tvare,,, I to hire a Servant, i to bonow Moii -y, If you want [ to sell [My Goods, to sell a Vacriage, to sell Real Estate, to seek a Situation, . to obtain a .'servant, to engage a Salesman, j to seil Millinery Good.;, J to -e.l a House or Section, j to find a Strayed Animal, 1 to find any.one’s Address, 1 to >.ell a jsiace of Furniture, j : o Find an owner For Anything’, 1 to buy a second-hand Carriage, , to Fin’d any king you have L ost, If von want lto sell Agricultural Implements YOU CAN DO SO, BY MAKING YOUR WANTS KNOWN IX THE ASHBURTON HERALD OFFICE : SAUNDERS’ BLT I LDINGS, East Street. Amusements. SHBURTON T) AGING TILUB. p AGING 01 ANNUAL MEETING. WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, NOVEMBER igTH and 20TH. FIRST DAY. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race of 40 sovs; distance 2 miles, over 8 flights of about 3ft. 6in hurdles; nomination 1 ‘sov., acceptance 2 sovs. 2. County Hurdle Race Handicap of 25 sovs. ; over 6 flights of abcut 3ft. 6 in. hurdles; nomination 1 sov., acceptance 2 sovs. ; iH miles. District horses only, 3. Maur n Plate of 20 sovs. ; distance x’4 miles ; weight for age ; entrance 2 sovs. ; district horses only, that have never won an advertised race. 4. Ashburton Cup Handicap of 50 sovs.. ■ . added to a sweepstake of 5 sovs. for acceptors; nomination2 sovs., acceptance 2 sovs ; 2 miles. 5. Lures’ Purse of 25 sovs.; district horses only ; welter weights for age ; gentlemen riders, who must be members of the Ash burton Racing Club; entrance 2 Sovs.; miles. 6. Farmers’ Plate of 10 sovs.; for horse the bona juie property of owners —•'•din in the County of Ashburton ; m. weigh under 12 stone; i/,4 miles ; entrance sov. SECOND DAY. 1. County Steeplechase of 30 sovs.; ove about 2 miles of fair hunting country weight for age ; for district, horses only entrance 2 sovs. 2. Racing Club Handicap of 40 sovs,, added to a sweep of 3 sovs. for acceptors ; 1)4 miles; open; nomination 2 sovs. 3. Tradesmen’s Handicap of 20 sovs.; district horses only; miles; nomina tion 1 sov.; acceptance 1 sov. 4. Forced Handicap of 15 sovs.; for an winning horses at this meeting ; entrance 2 sovs.; 134 miles. 5. Consolation Handicap of 15 sovs.; for beaten horses ; nomination 1 sov.; acceptance 1 sov. RULES AND REGULATIONS : Qualification fee, £2 25.; members of the Ashburton Racing Club free. No entry will be received for any of the races except on the condition that all dis putes shall bo decided by the stewards, whose decision in all cases shall be final.



County horses shall be held to mean horses the bona tide property of owners residing in the County of Ashburton pre vious to Ist September, 1879. Canterbury Jockey Club rules strictly adhered to unless otherwise specified ;i No protest will be entertained unless £2 2s. be deposited, which shall be for feited should the protest, in the opinion of the stewards, prove frivolous. All entries and nominations to be in the hinds of the secretary, addressed to the Somerset Hotel, not later than 4 p.m. on October 31st. Weights to appear for first day’s handicaps on Friday. November 14th ; acceptances on Monday, November L7th, in “ Lyttelton Times,” the “Press,” and the Ashburton “ Herald,” and lor second day's racing, weights will b« declared at 7 p.m. on evening of iNovtuu ber 19 ; acceptances at 9 p.m. same night Vll entries to be sealed and addressed t« to the secretary, Ashburton, enciosuij entrance fees, name and age of am colors of t'he rider. / Any jockey riding in any hn declared colors will be fined one sovereigi JAMES WILKIE, JLLon. -fcec 402 a