The Ashburton Herald

AND BOROUGH AND COUNTY ADVERTISER

WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE “EVENING ECHO."

VOL. 11. 387

ASHBURTON, THURSDAY, JULY 3, 1879.

Price Penny. -v- j



Auctioneers and Commisssion Agents Messrs, bullock & co. (C. J. EDMISTON, r. A. EDMISTON AND W, H. GUNDRY), ASHBURTON, General Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, Station, Estate, and Commission Agents. Sales of Stock, Farm Implements, &e., 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, Baking Square, Ashburton, AUCTIONEER, STOCK, ESTATE, & COMMISSION AGENT. -TYTEEKLY SALE DAY, SATURDAY YV 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 Fi re ASSURANCE COMPANY. apital, ;£i,000,090. Lowest Rates, Established 1824. Agent : ALFRED HARRISON, BARING SQUARE, ASHBURTON. gAUNDERS’ JgROTHERS, MILLERS, GRAIN MERCHANTS, AND \ GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, ASHBURTON. Bottlers. ASHBURTON BOTTLING STORES. In connection with the ASHBURTON BREWERY, WOOD and CO Have on hand a Larg; £, tck of ALE arid STOUT, in Bulk and Bottle. ASHBURTON BOTTLING STORES. MOUNT SOMERS ROAD, Ashburton. Q U I N T O: N B R O S. BEG to inform the inhabitants of Ash burton and surrounding districts that ihey have COMMENCED BUSINESS in the above place, and trust by attention to business, to merit a share of patronage. Bottlers or thb Best Brands or \lb and Stout. 9 ■qjy———— ***—— BW*xmmmmmm ———■ ——mmmmmmmm ■ Carriers. TH, BREWER’S Royal Mail COACH , * leaves Longbeach fer Ashburton (viA Watertcn, 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,. . C'f-' Proprietor. ECOOKSON, Willis Street, runß the , MAIL COACH from Ashburton Railway Station to Green Street, Alford Forest, and Mount Somera, every Tuesday, and Friday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at 3 p.m.



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— PAPERHANGINGS, WHITE LEAD, LINSEED OIL, WINDOW GLASS, BRUSIIWARE, 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 T. S. TUCKER, HANGER, AND GENERAL HOUSE DECORATOR, SIGN AND TICKET WRITER, Moore Street, near Templar HalL Estimates given. 244 Builders. 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. )AINTER, LAZIER, T)APER VX X



TINWALD BUILDING AND UNDERTAKING ESTABLISH MENT, T. W I L L I AMS,: Proprietor, WISHES to call special attention to the fact that he ia 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 LADBROOK, (Near the Station, Winslow), HAS in Stock a Good Supply of Gem ral Stores, which he can auppl Wholesale and Retail at the lowest currei rates.



General Merchants. HOOPER, AITKEN, AND CO. For Calicos, Sheetings, Hollands, Flannels, and Blankets, TRY HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO.’S. . : JS' • 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, Operettes, 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 Leggings, Boys’ Watertights, E.S. Boots, Slippers and TRY HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO.’S.



TH E CHEAPEST HOUSE X ZEST TO W XX . For Teas, Coffees, Sugars, and all kinds of Groceries, TRY HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO.’S. For Toilet Sets, Ewers, and Basins, Vases, Lustres and Lamps, TRY HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO.’S. For Cups and Saucers, Plates, Dishes, 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 ol every description, TRY HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO.’S. For Holloware, 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, sfi&IHAV'MOCK STREET. ASHBURTON.



General Merchants. The Althouse ' Windmill THE ONLY SELF-REGULATING WINDMILL. m ASHBU RTO N. ; : ‘



Bootmakers. PUBLIC NOTICE. 800 TS! 800 TS! T. CHAMBERS WHILE THANKING the public of Ashburton arid surrourding dis tricts for. past, favors, begs to inf» rn 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. 0. also calls special attenth 1 to the Measure Department, and invites 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. NEALAS, BOOT AND SHOEMAKER, AND IMPORTER, i . HAS now on sale a Splendid Assortment of BOOTS and SHOES fot Winter, which are 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 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. Business Notices. BIBLES, Prayers, and Church Services, • Hymnals for various churches'.— H. M. JONES, Stationer, Baring Square. -•'"''{473b



Chemists. NT E D Quinine K N . <)' W N mHAT Child w ONS JL ca ji be curfir Iby a few application s of Camb midge’s Chi] ,blain -Lmi.ment, Is. f 6d. a bot.tle. .• ; That Cough’ s and Oolds- speedily disap pear after a .£« w doses I ' of' Cambridge 5 s Cough Syrup, Is., *6d. ;and 2s. 6d. a b ottle. That Ca 3 ibridge’s ORANGI£-QUININE TONIC ' iVIhfE is the best Sti lengthening Medicin e known ; nu merous Te stimonials can.be seen in: its. favour -/wine bottles, 4s. Gd. , „ .. That Farmer’s and Hor? je-keoj >ers should always Have in the In juse a bottle of CAMBRIDGE’S COL] JC DB INK for Gripe in Horses ;- : am i a koti de of his Driffield White Oil for Sore £ ihoulders, Etc. B if<: ,\f. : xr>! | v, j . That J. M.. Cambri dgo E xtra ets Teeth carefully and skilfully/; fo.r 2s. Gd. f That the Public can. obtr dn I'ledicines after; business houri or 0 diming the night, when urgently needed., at the Dispensary, Burnett Street, : • • •: . ■ • J. M. 1042 CAMBRI] DGE, 1 Medic alHall, A S3BBVETON.



Saddlers.



SADDLERY ! SAD] DLERY ! !' ' J. T AIT & Co. : (Late of Wood Bi : Ashburton ' • , Opposite Railway Station ©fot ,k ---son’s Livery Stsd ‘ , BEG to inform the pe iblte thafe' they . have purchased the above buSih ess, lately carried on by W< 30 d Bros,, and hope, by strict attention t< y bUSbi^g c ;om bined with moderate char g©to fur ther merit a share of pub lie patron&gf . . . Always on hand a Larg ■» Ags6Ttriient c • >f ENGLISH & COLON ial SADDL ; ES.’ COACH,. / \ ;; ■; GIG, and ' .: BUGGY ' H A R N* &'§ SHAFT, LEAD IF /g„ ANMEoWfi H HAJ ANESS.- , . H,d -R S E-C L-G T? Hi $ In every variety, at Wstipossiblipptfee s, ' DIREC JT EMPOWERS.- .



It/f~R. IRELAND, having dissolved ±T± partnership ’'with Mr. j. ,E. ,H. Harris, is now carrying on business on his own account as. BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, .in . '. MONTGOMERY'S BUILDINGS, . , • East Street, ' v ASHBURTON... -. V 457 BRANSON & PURNELL, BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, : - ; EAST STREET,; ; ' ; ' ASHEU R T O N “/ ; ■ ' : M R . BT ARII IS , £ gOLICITOR AND CONVEYANCER, .: East Street, : . ' A ASH B . U R TON J 409 M R. : M O U N T FOR T ARCHITECT, v Cathedral Square, Christchurch, and Foots and Son s Offices, East Street, Ashburton. C. E. FOOKS AND SON, CENSED PURVEYORS AND . LAND BROKERS Under the Lana Transfer Act,; GoVEKNifENT’' v CONTRAGT''St;RV : EYORS, Triangle, Watanui Roadj-near Post-office ASHBURTON. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS ~ Tuned anl Rkpairki:. J. C. HUGHES, TUACHER of Pianofort’and Harmonium Cox Street, Asuburton. Orders can be left at the Echo Office.



Gasfitters, &c. NOTICE. J HAVE JUST RECEIVED • ' ' • •' ; A LARGE STOCK • ... •. of G A S FITTINGS,: ; Comprising : > • ■ PENDANTS, BRACKETS, and , CHANDELIERS, OF ALL. P ATTERN S; And solicit an Early Inspection. ; S, HARGLEYi ■ LICENSED GASFITTER, . EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. ” ;/ X-; 32a . ; , PUBLIC NOTICE. TRADESMEN and [others who-intend using the Ashburton Gas Company’s Gas should give their orders "ut once to have their - premises fitted with. Gas Fittings, t’o ensure no delay wl ten the Gas is brought into * J. C. DOLMATffy - LICENSED GASF ITTER, Plumber, Locksmith, Whitesmith, Bell hanger, Zinc and, Tin^plfite 1 Worker, . Hot and Cold Water Engineer, , f TANCRE’D STREET, ASF .BURTON.



N.B.—Artesir ai Wells sunk and Pumps fitted and repai redO. G. Guttering fixed at Current Ra? Electric lie' ils supplied and fitted. Orders rpivnctually attended to in town and country. 'Bl2 Business Notices. , Tb “MEET ; A : WANT Long Felt in Ashburton, S. COLLINS AND SON HAVE opened a shop in Compton s Buildings, Moore-street, next to ; Neate’s, chemist, for the sale of . NEW & SECOND-HAND FURNITURE Of every description. Curtain Poles and Rings, Venetian, Sprix g and Roller Blinds made to order. Highest price given 1 for Second-hand Furniture of all kinds. PAINTINGr IN AIJLITS BRANCHES carried on as usual in town or country, Paperhangings, Paints, Oil Colors, Var nishes, Window-glass, and every trade requisite on sale. > Guttering, and Piping found and fixed. S. COLLINS AND SON, PRACTICAL PAINTERS! • PLUMBERS, AND HOUSE DECORATORS 49 • Moore-street; Ashburton. J 5 8S