The Ashburton Herald

AND BOROUGH AND’ COUNTY ADVERTISER

WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE “EVENING ECHO."

VOL. ll.— -317

ASHBURTON, TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 1879

Price One Penny.



Auctioneers and Commissslon Agents Messrs, bullock & co. (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, Baring Square, Ashburton, AUCTIONEER, STOCK, ESTATE, & COMMISSION AGENT. WEEKLY SALE DAY, SATURDAY 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 TO FARMERS. WANTED to purchase—wheat i IN ANY QUANTITY, AT HIGHEST CASH PRICES. A L 8 O— -10,000 TONS FEED OATS. 3,000 TONS SECONDS WHEAT. SAUNDERS BROS. Carriers. EXPRESS CARRIER. THOMAS BRADFORD, HAVINGaFIRST-CLASS EXPRESS, is prepared to Remove Goods, or any other order’s entrusted to him, with CARE AND DESPATCH. Orders left at the Somerset Hotel, or Alford Forest Road, will receive prompt attention. * 265 B. C. SMITH, GENERAL CARRIER, Moore St., Ashburton. to meet every Train. Par cels delivered promptly, at moderate charges. 66 G. F. SCOTT, QENERAL CARRIER Cameron St., Ashburton. Pareela delivered promptly and charges moderate. attendance to meet every . ..... Train. m H. BREWER’S Royal Mail COACH JL. leaves Longbeach for Ashburton (vii Waterton, Ashton, Wheatstone, and Tinwald) daily, at 7 a.in,, returning by the same route on arrival of 3 p.m. trap from Christchurch. Parcels and orders punctually attended to. T. H. BREWER, 195 Proprietor. TIT COOK SON, Willis Street, runs the JcJt 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. Milliner and Dressmaker. MILLINERY AND DRESSMAKING. MBS. WILLIAM ADAMS, assisted l>y a first-claas Milliner and Dress maker, is prepared to make up Ladies’s and Children's Dresses in the Newest Styles and lowest possible charges. Mrs Adams devotes special attention to Millinery. MOORE STREET, Mr. Boyle’s Office. 37a



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— PAPER HANGINGS, WHITE LEAD, LINSEED OIL, WINDOW GLASS, BRUSHWARE, And all the necessaries of the Trade, and is therefore in a position to compete with a»y 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 eo untry. ESTIMATES GIVEN. 415 T. S. TUCKER, jpAINTER, QLAZIER, J)APER HANGER, AND GENERAL HOUSE DECORATOR, SIGN AND TICKET WRITER, Moors Street, near Templar H&IL Estimates given. - 244 TEAGUE & SONS, PAINTERS, GLAZIERS, PAPER HANGERS, AND GENERAL DECORATORS, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON (opposite mail office.) AST SIGN WRITERS TO THE TRADE. , 2C



Tinsmiths, &c. LICENSED GAS FITTER. J. C. DOLMAN, PLUMBER, LOC KS MIT H, BELL HANGER, ZINC, and TINPLATE WORKER, Tancred Street, A S H B U R TON. As&etaaj) Weils sunk and Pomps fitted and repaired. O.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 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. Bottlers. ASHBURTON BOTTLING STORES. In connection with the ASHBURTON BREWERY, WOOD and CO Have on hand a Larg i 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 iut and -Stout. 9



General Merchants. VICTORIA HOUSE, HAVELOCK STREET. HOOPER, AITKEN, AND CO., Ironmongers and General Merchants ! | | 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,. Tumscrews, 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 Hookß, Curtain Rings and Bands, Sash Lifts. FURNISHING 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 thiatl , 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, etc., etc. TOILET SETS. Ewers and Basina. A large consignment of Brown 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!!! <ar Phase read our Drapery and Clothing Advertisement 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, • i'SS-.IN MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS, East Street, ASHBURTON. 457. BRANSON & PURNELL, BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON MR. HARRIS, OLICITOR AND CONVEYANCER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, East Street, ASHBURTON. 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, 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 Pianofort°and Harmonium Cox Street, Ashburton. Orders can be left at the Echo Office, Coal and Firewood. COALS. COALS. COALS. A LL kinds of COALS & FIREWOOD f\ 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. Inclusi ue Terms. Business Notices. rgIHE UNDERSIGNED are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on Grain for shipment to England or to the Australian Colonies. FRIEDLANDER BROTHERS.



General Storekeepers. [Established, 18G5.] ASHBURTON STORE, The oldest-established business in the County. D. WILLIAMSON & CO., GENERAL STQREKEEP E RS, 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 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. P ASS AND Co., GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, Boot and Shoe Importers. Sole Agent* for SINGER’S SEWING MACHINES, Which can be had on DEFERRED PAYMENTS. All 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’, T)EGS to remind his Customers and Friends D that he is Selling Every Article in Stock at the LOWEST Possible PRICE for CASH. SPRING & SUMMER DRAPERY AND READY-MADE CLOTHING, Just Arrived, OF THE LATEST STVLES ONLY. WASHING MACHINES Just Imported, of the Latest Improvements for Saving Labor. AMERICAN TUBS, all Sizes, Iron & Wood. CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS in Stock. FARMERS’ ITeQUISITES GARDEN TOOLS, And Seeds of every description. In Stock and to Arrive. F. DOHERTY, GENERAL STOREKEEPER, IMPORTER WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT. Peter Street, Ashburton.



Butcher. TREVORTON BUTCHERY. T rnASKER begs to infown the ft) . X public of Ashburton and distriot tiiat lie 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, Ruga, Oilcloth, Bedsteads, Chairs Mattrasßes, Tables, etc. All kinds of Furniture, Shop Fittings, Picture Frames, and Household Requisites made to order. FUNERALS FURNISHED. 1 T —— ——T WOOD TURNER AND VENETIAN BLIND MAKER. JOSEPH RULE Moore Street. [S prepared to execute all orders for Weed Turning, Venetian Blinds, -Bedsteads, Tables, and every class of Furniture. Window Poles on hand, or made to any sixe. TINWALD FURNITURE DEPOT. HA R LE S JgRADER, CABINET MAKER, FURNITURE DEALER, &c. Venetian and other Blinds, Curtain Pales, Oxford and other Picture Frames made to order. Repairs Executed with Despatch. Note the Address— Great South Road, Tinwauj, (NexL to Mr. Pretteiohn’s, Shoe Makei. 286



Builders. A SHBURTON STEAM SAW MJLLS jt\ SASH AND DOOR M.ANUFACT OR Y. G. PARKIN; Proprietor, |BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Moore Street, Every -description of Timber end Budding Materials in Stock and supplied on most reasonable terms. Plans prepared and Estimates Given on tlie shortest notice. IMPORTANT TO PARTIES ABOUT TO BUILD. THE undersigned has now on hand an extensive assortment of everything appertaL tting to the Building Trade, in cluding—- ' Timbe t of all kinds. Galvanised Iron. Ridging and Spouting Doors. Sashes M buldings. Nails. Loeks. Hinges. &c.j &c., &c. f Which h .e is offering for Sale at TiriWsid at the lo .west current rates. The I on the South side? of the Riv> sr will find it to their advantage to give him a call. ' THOMAS WILLIAMS, BUILD PR, UNDERTAKER, CABINET MA .KER, WHEELWRIGHT, ( ptfear Railway Station) Tinwald Business Announcement. THE SOUTHERN PROVINCES ALMANAC, DI7 RECTORY, YEAR BOOK, & DIAR* FOR 18 79. Sold by k gWEBK'S & DIXON.