The Ashburton Herald

AND BOROUGH AND COUNTY ADVERTISER

WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE “EVENING ECHO.”

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ASHBURTON, MONDAY, MARCH 10, 1879.

Price One Penny,



and Commisssion Agents %yTESSe!Sc ! , ; 3ULL OC K & CO. JxL (c. J. EDMISTON, P. A. EDMISTON AND W. H. GUNDRY), 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. BULLOCK AND CO. ALFRED HARRISON, Basing Square, Ashburton, AUCTIONEER, STOCK, ESTATE, & COMMISSION AGENT. YTTEEKLY SALE DAY, SATURDAY VV 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 gAUNDERS gROTHERS, GRAIN MERCHANTS, Etc, Ashburton, Chbistchukcb, and London. Make cash advances on all descriptions of reduce placed in their hands for sale in he New Zealand,; Australian, American, or European Markets. Indents executed from all parts of the world. . AGENTS FOR-^- THE LONDON AND LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, AND : - THE WALLSEND COLLIERY CO. Carriers. EXPRESS CARRIER THOMAS BRADFORD, HAVMGaFIRST-CLASSEXPRESS, , is prepared to Remove Goods, or any other orders entrusted to him, with CARE AND DESPATCH. Orders left at thß Somerset Hotel, or Alford Forest Road, will receive prompt attention.; 2(35 B. C. SMITH, GENERAL CARRIER, Moobe St., Ashburton. T 7XPRESS to. meet every Train. Par -XI * ■ cels delivered promptly, at moderate cha - 66 G G. F. SCOTT, E N £ R A L CARRIER Cameron St., Ashburton. PaA delivered promptly aiid charges modeiafi : resses in attendance to meet every ~r. Train. T w n REWER’S Royal Mail COACH loti as Longbeach for' Ashburton (vi£ Watert on, Ashton, Wheatstone, and Tinwald) dk the aanixot oli .*“**4 3 p.m. train from Chriatd„ **’ a’a Parcels ani • or ders punctually attended t °‘ : T. H. BREWER, 195 Proprietor. ECOOKSQfc . MAIL CC Railway Station t ■ Forest, and Mouilt and Friday, retui • Saturday, at .3 p.m; . 7, Willis Street, runs tl: IACH from Ashburto :;0 Green Street, Alfor . Somers, every Tuesday -.•ning Wednesday an Dressmaker. HILLHiERVAND" DRESSMAKING. IUr^S.WILLIAM; Drewes S te d we6t posaiWt : M&^' WsdßVote «W‘ ADAMS,' assisted lilliner and Dress nake up Ladies’s '; in The’ Newest : ' i charges. ' icial attention to _ MOORE STKE - Opposite Mr. Boyle's -ET, Office. 272



Ironmongers. IRONMONGERY Ex “ Times ” and “ Mennock ” from London. ORE & CO. RE NOW LANDING the following GOODS from the above-named A : Ships:— CHAFF CUTTERS, Small to Extra Large. HORSE GEARS, One, Two, and Three Horse. Fencing Wire, Nos. 8,9, and 10. Blue Stone, in 1 cwt. kegs. Fencing Staples. Hay Forks, 2 and 3 prong. Park’s Spades. Lindon’s Spades. Potato Forks. Ploughs: RANSOM & SIMS’, 2 and 3 Furrow. HORNSBY’S, Single Furrow. Skeith Blades and Plough Fittings. Harrows, Howard’s. Ransom and Sims’ Ploughshares. Hornsby’s ditto. Boiled and Raw Oil. Lard Oil. Bolts and Nuts, all sizes. Bar and Rod Iron. Locks and Hinge*. Brass Foundry. Carpenters’ Tools. Blacksmiths’ Tools. Portable Forge. Blacksmiths’ Bellows. Files and Rasps. Sewing Twine. Plough and Trace Chain. Coil Chain. Rope, all sizes. Avery’s Weighing Machines, 4 to 8 cwt. Spring Balances, 25 to 400 lbs. Steelyards, 150 to 500 lbs. Scales and Weights. 1 case Table Cutlery, a fine assortment 1 case Plated Spoons and Forks. 1 case Tea and Coffee Pots, Plated. House and Cattle Bells. Plasterers’ Sieves and Trowels. Wire, Brass,, and Hair Sieves. Butchers’ Choppers and Cleavers. Hollow-ware, all sizes, Tinned and Enamelled. Furnace Pans, Cast and Galvanized Iron. Ditto, Copper, 12 to 25 gallons. Pumps and piping. Stoves, Cooking and Office. Ranges and Grates. Horse Shoes, Nails, ail sizes. Sash and Floor Cramps. Floor Brads. Brush ware, of all descriptions. Fenders, superior quality. Tinware, a fine lot. Cash Boxes, with Chubb’s Locks. ORR & CO.



General Merchants.



HOOPER, AITKEN, & GO., DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, TAILORS, AND ENERAL QUT FITTERS Havelock Street, Ashburton.



| | OOPER, AITKEN, & CO. beg to inform their friends and the Public in general that, on TUESDAY, 25th FEBRUARY, they will CLOSE their Present Place of Business, and WILL R E-0 PEN AT 12 O’CLOCK ON THURSDAY, 2 7 th INST., in their NEW AND EXTENSIVE PREMISES IN ' : # . \ Havelock Street and Raring Square.



HOOPER, AITKEN, AND CO., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS & GENERAL MERCHANTS HAVELOCK STREET, ASHBURTON. 481



Cards. BRANSON & PURNELL, BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON MR. HARRIS, jgOLICITOR AND CONVEYANCER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, East Street, ASH B U R T O N. 409 S. W. BROWN, AND CIVIL ENGINEER 3, MONTGOMERYS BUILDINGS, Ashburton and Rakaia. MR. MOUNT FORT, ARCHITECT, Cathedra Square, Christchurch, and Fooks and Son s Offices, East Street, Ashburton. NOTICE. g C. FARR, ARCHITECT, &c., can be consulted at Messrs. W. Montgomery and Co’, s Buildings, Ashburton, EVERY SATURDAY, or any communications left at Mr, Charles Braddell’s Office, will be promptly attended to. C. E. FOOKS AND SON, ICENSED SURVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Land Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office. ASHBURTON. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Tuned anl Repaired. J. C. HUGHES, TEACHER of Pianoforte and Harmonium Cox Street, Ashburton. Orders can be left at the Echo Office. Watchmaker. ROBERTS, MANCHESTER-ST., CHRISTCHURCH, ENGLISH & AMERICAN WATCHES, By the best makers, guaranteed for 2 years. Watches and Clocks cleaned and repaired on the shortest notice. 106 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 Friendlander’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, German, and Latin, twice weekly ; Music, and Drawing in Various Styles. Preparatory School for Boys. Inclusive Terms.



General Storekeepers. [Established, 1865.] ASHBURTON STORE, Tlie oldest-established business in the County. D. WILLIAMSON & CO., GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, BEG to return thanks to tlieir 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 of 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 and Co., GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, Boot and Shoe Importers. Sole Agents for SINGER’S SEWING MACHINES, Which can he had on DEFERRED PAYMENTS. All Extras Kept in Stock. Families waited on weekly, when all orders entrusted to their care will have pEompt attention.



Business Notices. FANCY REPOSITORY. PAPER PATTERNS for Ladies’ and Children’s Clothing, Latest Fashions. Ladies’ own materials CUT OUT at Moderate Chakges. MRS. MOREY, • ! Tancred-street, Ashburton. 232



COAL AND FIREWOOD. OATS AND CHAFF, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES F. DOHERTY, T>EGS to remind his Customers and 1 friends O that he is Selling Every Article in. Stock at the LOWEST Possible PRICE for C ;ASH. SPRING & SUMMER DRAI ?ERY AND READY-MADE CLOTHII YG, Just Arrived, OF THE LATEST STALES 01 SLY. WASHING MACHINJ £$ Just Imported, of the Latest Imprc >vements for Saving Labor. AMERICAN TUBS, all Sizes, Ire , n & Wood. CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS i a Stock. FARMERS’ REQU ISITES GARDEN TOOI Ana Seeds of every d< ascription. In Stock and to Ar dve. F. DOHERT Y, GENERAL STOREKEEPE ,R, IMPORTER WINE AND SPIRIT ? MERCHANT Peter Street, As rburton,



Butcher. TREVORTON BUTCHERY. r|'l ASKER begs to inform the I public of Ashburton and district that lie has commenced business B U "CHER in his HIS NEW PREMISES, TREYORTON, 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 of meat supplied. Families waited upon daily for orders. 202 Bakers. ASHBURTON BAKERY. TAYLOR AND LILL, BAKERS AND CONFECTIONERS, PASTRY COOKS, &c., East Street, Ashburton. CHRISTENING AND WEDDING Cakes and Every Descrip tion of First-class Confectionery made to order on the Shortest Notice. Confectionery, Biscuits, Cakes, Scones, Rolls, &c., always in Stock. A Regular Supply of splendid Fresh Butter. 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 every class of Furniture. Window Poles on hand, or made to any sixe. TUSHY ALU FURNITURE DEPOT. II ARLES jgRADEB, CABINET MAKER, FURNITURE DEALER, &c. Venetian and other Blinds, Curtain Poles, Oxford and other Picture Frames made to order. Repairs Executed with Despatch. Note the Address — Great South Road, Tinwald, (Next to Mr. Prettejohn’s, Shoe Makei.. 28(? i ■ nynm* ■■■■■ 1 Builders. Ashburton steam saw mills* SASH AND DOOR MANUFACTORY. G. PARKIN, Proprietor, SBUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. J 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 I TO PARTIES ABOUT TO BUILD, j THE undersigned Dias now on hand air extensive assortment of everything appertaining to the Building Trade, in cluding— Timber of all kind s. Galvanised l Iron. Riclgin g and Spouting. Doors. Sashes, i Mouldings. Nails; - Locks, Hinj pss. &c., &c., &c., Which he is offering for fi 'ale at Tinwald . at the lowest current rates. ; The Inhabitants on the South side of * the River will find it to t heir advantage ; to give him a call. \ - \ THOMAS WILLI AMS, i BUILDER, UNDERTAKE! CABINET j MAKER, WHEELWRIG HT, &C., ! (Near Railway Stationl T mwald.