The Ashburton Herald

AND BUKUUGH AND COUNTY ADVERTISER

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ASHBURTON, MONDAY, DECEMBER 22, iS 7 g.

Price ' One. Pennv;



Auctioneers and Commisssion Agents VALFRED HARRISON, EER, COMMISSION AGENT, lS J\i£siy SALES,"'SaIeB ; , of Stock, Mer jckancliso, ' Furniture and Effects, also Fowls,; and General Produce. WEEKLY;: Every SATURDAY at 12 o’clock. •■Xv : ir3< -yiJyoo::;7.'>vc ntriee can be made at my office or at the rt::.; i Yards. Agent for the Transatlantic Fire , Insurance, Company. 5



Bootmakers. PUBLIC NOTICE. BOOTS! BOOTS! T. CHAMBERS VSfTHILE THANKING the pcblic of W Ashburten and surrour ding dis tricts for past favors, begs to inf» in them that he lias received, and to arrive, at his place of business, East-street, a ; 'hi WELL-ASSORTED STOCK Olf LADIES’, GENTLEMEN’S, AND CHIT.- ! DREN’S BOOTS AND SHOES Of all descriptions. T. C. also calls special attenl,> i 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. rrr-* m SB M.' NEALAS, I BOOT AND SHOEMAKER, AND IMPORTER, S CLEARING OUT the whole of his Present Stock at



ifrIOTSTbN BROS. & GUNDRY '■ljj" , (iATE BUitOCK AND CO.), '/, l HBURT ON, ■ ' • General, Metdhants,r Auetioneers, Stock, , . Station/; Estate, and Commission \ '■ i Sales/; of 1 Stock',-, Farna Implements, &c., ; ;*is .hg H eld at .‘their Yards, Ashbur ‘RjllLTL i '• 1 it-. - rp:' ' ‘ i M and the ; Tin w:ald Yards, ./'^tenmi^i.TbßS.bAYS. . ' a '-ADVANCES; Made; on Stockj Produce, &c. , consigned i ; Sale.; EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY. ... ..... 10 Ml [Card.] 17 CHA NA N & Co. ctioneers, Land, and Estate Agents, ASHBU R T O N. 313 a IUNDERS’ T)ROTHERS, Jg: MILLERS, GRAIN MERCHANTS, AND GENERAL COMMISSION : - r -V AGENTS, - ASHBURTON. -Poulterer, &c. R ABB I LSI -RABBITS ! P. HARPER, FISHMONGER AND POULTEREU -Near tile Ashburton Hotel, East Stieet. »EGS"to inform the inhabitants if Ashburton that lie HAS OPENED ‘iJh'-the; above line, and trusts, by, stnei ‘’attention to’ business, and supplyuigibu^ ; itti'cleS"bf / llrst class I jj.uality, /popes X ‘ merit'a share pi /piibHc patronage ..j •• ’ 7/'%;* o vs Ter Vs a.lo on. Hot Fried Fish and Tea and Coffee .... ..... at all hours. .. s put p£'" Employ-• f ' ment to advertise for Situations in ne “Herald” and “Guardian.” Only One Sliilling, ; for UaSlvj fifteen Words. milE ' “ Herald " is . published every | evening, thus giving every day’s new*. This is better than buying a Six : fpehhy weekly./; ",:V : M; '•



REDUCED PRICES, next to Taylor’s Bakery, where ho has opened with a Large Stock of Boots of every description. Note the address— M. NEAL AS, 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, fIjHIS commodious hotel is situated JL within three minutes’ walk of the Railway Station. Table d’Hpte 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 . BA LOW IN , 540 Proprietor. BILLIARDS ! BILLIARDS !! in connection with the above M. RYAN EGS 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 469 a patronage. 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 (air share of public patronage. N.B. —Repairs' neatly executed. THE ASHBURTON HERALD. AND Borough and County Advertiser, 11 HE following are AGENTS for th . 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, Ear ‘"Ureet,



I Business Notices. TO MERCHANTS, TRADESMEN, AND OTHERS. STUDY ECONOMY! STUDY ECONOMY! GREAT SAYING EFFECTED BY PURCHASING YOUR STATIONERY AT THE WHOLESALE STATIONERY DEPOT



Cards. BRANSON & PURNELL, BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, EAST STREET, A S H BURTON “THE ASHBURTON HERALD,” PUBLISHED EVETtY 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—2o words for Is. Quarterly Advertisements, as per ar rangement.



FINE Cream-Laid ENVELOPES, No. 6 ; extra secure shape, ONLY 9s. 6d. per 1000; s°°, 55.; 250, 35., NETT CASH. ALSO, BANK NOTE AND LETTER PAPER WEEKS & DIXON, DIRECT IMPORTERS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL STATIONERS, ASHBURTON “ HERALD ” OFFICE.



CASH PRICES: ENVELOPES, Cream Laid, Per 1000 - 6s. 6d. Ditto Per 500 - 3s. 6d. Ditto Printed, 1,000, 11s. 6d. Notepaper, ruled, per packet of 5 Quires, from is. 6d. Large quantities at lower rates.



Chemists. SUMMER BEVERAGES. A SHILLING XL Backet 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, MEDICAL HALL. 1042 Ashbvrton. Milliner and Dressmaker. MRS. ADAMS, ILLINER 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, Onposite Mr. Bovle’s Office. ipa Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. C E. FOOKS AND SON, CENSED s’JtVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Lanu Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakamii 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 ,tv rials. H. M. JONES, Statin .er, Baring Square. •• • TAX. mm in i® Orange pjj fa Quinine B}|; .If Tfllllu WINE. Jj



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 ' ' ; ;' ■ ■ " :i; , ALL KINDS OF MERCHANDISE; Ex “ Lurline,” “ Orari, “Adelaide,” and “ Glenlora.” MERC II A EDI SE. FjpUE undersigned having made extensive alterations, and having just received ex “ Lurline,” “ Orari,” “ Adelaide,” and “ Glenora,” r.ZAii? « . A LARGE AND SUPERIOR ASSORTMENT : OF ALL KINDS OF MERCHANDISE,. now beg to intimate to their customers and the public at large, that they are enabled to OFFER THESE GOODS AT UNPRECEDENTEDLY LOW PRICES. They particularly request them to inspect their newly-opened Stock of CROCKERY, HOLLOW WARE, & IRONMONGER Y. A G R I C U LT U R A L. THE FARMERS’ attention is invited to the well-assorted -Stock of CLOVERS, consisting of Carter’s selected White and Red Cloyer,; 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. TRIE ~BjRO S. A S H B U R T O N.,,''" A U-.yOv'T -V



THIS IS THE COLUMN THAT HAS BEEN WATCHED. . SAN D O & Co? BEG to announce tliat 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 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— SAN D O & CO . . PROSPECT BUILDINGS, . (Late A. Weston’s). Timber, &c. T I M B E R ! TIMBER!! 300,000 FEET OF SUPERIOR BUILDING TIMBER. Also, 20,000 SAWN STAKES, Now on Sale at Hayes’ Timber Yards, East Street, Ashburton, at reduce j prices. 657 a



vC . Business Notices.’ ” 8.. C. .; SMITH, QENERAL C A BRIE It, E T C., Moore? Street,. Ashburton. » 25 - . ■ T\ H. BREWER’S Royal Mail COACH . leaves Longbeach for. Ashburton (via Waterton, Ashton, Wheatstone, and Tinwald) daily, Jab 7 a.m., returning by the same route on.amval of 3 p. m. train from Christchurch'. . ■ ' . 1 ■ Parcels and orders punctually attended CO. • • T. H. BREWER, L 95 ■ ... Proprietor. Ei COOKSON.. Wills' Street, runs the i m : MAIL COACH from. Ashburton Railway Station to Green Stree t, Alford Forest, and Mount Somers., every Tuesday, and Friday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at 3 p.m. ... J



A SHBURTON STEAM SAW MILLS ■ SASH AND DOOR -■ Mp [ MANUFA C T O R Y.



G. 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 on fi e:' shortest notice. 26 ifyt RS. ScOTT’S IMPERIAL BOARDING ROUSE, Durham Street South, CHRI S T C H U R C H. Board and Lodging, 20s. Beds and Meals, Is. each. 509 a A SIIBURT ON HERA LD, Published Daily. are requested to make known any irregularity in the delivery, whether in Town or Country, which shall be immediately remedied.. Country Sub scribers along the Wakanui Road to the school, thence to Seafield, Cambridge, and NTewland, are supplied by the mail-cart every Tuesda l and Friday f'l'lUE PENNY'made the postal system 1 of England a success. So has it made the Herald. Everybody buys the Hbrald.



,f . Business Notices. - >_ 'EL 'M. : J o N,E S, - Baktjto Square, LAW & COMMERCIAL STATIONER BOOK AND MUSIC SELLER." Toys, Fancy Goods, Violins, Strings, • y:~ Concertinas, &c. ; ’ • Magazines, English Papers, & Periodicals by each Mail. Bookbinding Executed with Despatch :; ■ . . ; • - ....= ; 15 PAPERHANGING WAREHOUSE, •TANCRED STREET,; Ashburton.. J. R. CHAPMAN PAINTER, PA PERH.A NGF-R, SIGN-WRITER, Etc:.; Has much pleasure in stating that, owimr to the large increase of Business, he is now Importing from the Manufacturers— PAPERHANGINGS, 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.wqrkin tho trade executed 1. under; personal superin tendence,,! . Competent workmen sent to all parts of the country.. ESTIMATES GIVEN.



Advertise. If you want f to sell a Farm, to sell a Horse, to rent a Farm, .ter buy a Horse, to buy a House, to rent a House, to obtain Board, to sell Groceries, to sell Furniture, to sell Hardware, to hire a Servant, to borrow Money, If you want \ to sell Dry Goods , to sell a Carriage, to sell Real Estate, to seek a Situation, to obtain a Servant, j to engage a Salesman, .to sell Millinery Goods, to sell a House or Section, to find a Strayed Animal, to find any one’s- Address, to sell a piece of Furniture, to find an owner for Anything, to buy a second-hand Carriage, | to find any hingyou have Lost. If you want Lto sell Agricultural Implement* YOU CAN DO SO, MAKING YOUR WANTS KNOW* THE ASHBURTON HERALD. OFFICE : SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, East Street.



HAVE you Lost Anything I—Tell th* finder through the Herald for a Shilling. If he is honest he will bring it to you without a reward, but you can bait a finder of shaky morals by a tempting offer of remuneration for his trouble.. Ah or a Shilling. aA YE you Found Any thing that don’t belong to you, and wish to act on the square ?—Bring a Shilling to the Herald’s Advertising Clerk. He’ll put your qualms of conscience at rest, and find the owner through the Twenty-’Words-fo' 1 a-Shilling-Column. • ’ • ' i BIBLES', Prayers, and Church Service* Hymnals for various cliurehes. — II M. Baring Squara FOR'MS PRINTED —“To Let” and “ For Sale —can be obtained at th« Herald Office. ANTED KNOWN, that Envelopes and. Notepaper can be obtained , wholesale or. retail;' at unusually low rates at the “Herald” Office, East-street North. ; f 642