The Ashburton Herald

AND BOROUGH AND COUNTY ADVERTISER

WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE "EVENING ECHO.”

VOL. 11. 308

ASHBURTON, FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 1879.

Price One Penny.



Auctioneers and Commisssion Agents M ESSBS. BULLOCK & CO. (C. J. EDMISTON, P. A. EDMISTON AND W. 11. 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 W 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 jgROTHERS, GRAIN MERCHANTS, Etc., Ashburton, Christchurch, and London. Make cash advances on all descriptions of roduce 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.



Painters. PAPERHANGING WAREHOUSE, TANCRED STREET, Ashbubton. 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 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. 416 P T. S. TUCKER, AINTER, />< LAZIER, "QAPER- J> HANGER, AND GENERAL HOUSE DECORATOR, SIGN AND TICKET WRITER, Moore Street, near Templar HalL Estimates given. 244 TEAGUE & SONS, PAINTERS, GLAZIERS, PAPER HANGERS, AND GENERAL DECORATORS, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON (opposite mail office.) *ar SIGN WRITERS TO THE TRADE. 2C



Cartiers. EXPRESS CARRIER. THOMAS BRADFORD, TTAVINGaFIRST-CLASS EXPRESS, il is prepared to Removk Goods, or any other orders entrusted to him, with CARE AND DESPATCH. Orders left ait the Somerset Hotel, or Alford Forest Road, will receive prompt attention. 265 B. C. SMITH, GENERAL CARRIER, Mooeb St., Ashbubtgw. ■pXPRESS to meet every Train. Par cels delivered promptly, at moderate chargee. 66 G. F. SCOTT, QENERAL CARRIER Camercn §r., Ashburton. Parcels delivered promptly and charges moderate. in attendance to meet every Train. TH. BREWER’S Royal Mail COACH , leaves Longbeach for Ashburton Waterton, Ashton, Wheatstone, and daily, at 7 a.m., returning by the same rout® on arrival of 3 p.nx. train from Christchurch. Parcels and orders punctually attended to.' T. H. BREWER, * 195 Proprietor. BCOOKSON, Willis 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. Milliner and Dressmaker. MILLINER if AND DRESSMAKING. MRS. WILLIAM ADAMS, assisted by a first-class Milliner and Dress maker, is prepared to make up Ladies’s and Children’s Dresses in the Newest Styles and lowest possible charges. Mas Adams devotes special attention to Millinery. MOORE STREET, Mr. Boyle’s Office, 27*



Tinsmiths, &c. LICENSED GASFITTER. J. C. DOLMAN, (LUMBER, LOCKSMITH, BELL* HANGER, ZINC, and TINPLATE WORKER, Tancred Street, ASHBURTON. Artesian Wells sunk and Pumps 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 (air 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 Largi 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 l »hey have COMMENCED BUSINESS in the above place, and trust by attention to business, to merit a share of patronage. Bottlers op the Best Brands op Ale and Stout. 9



General Merchants. VICTORIA HOUSE, HAVELOCK STREET. HOOPER, AITKEN, AND CO., leonmongers And General Merchants! H 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 Hooks, 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 Kitchen & Parlor Fenders. Fireirons, Door Scrapers, Washing Machines. Mangles, Wood and Hon 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 thistle, and other patterns. A beautiful lot of Tea Sets, to be sold cheap. Yases 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. Ewera and Basins. 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!!! Please read our Drapery and Clothing Advertisement in The Mail. HOOPER, AITKEN, & CO., VICTORIA HOUSE, HAVELOCK STREET, ASHBURTON.



Cards. NOTICE. MR. IRELAND, haying dissolved 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, A S.H BURTON. 457 BRANSON & PURNELL, BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON MR. HARRIS; gOLICITOR AND CONVEYANCER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, East Street, • • ! ASH B U R T O N. 409 , S. W. BROWN, AND CIVIL ENGINEER 3, MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS, { Ashburton and Rakaia. MR. MOUNTFORT, ARCHITECT, Cathedral Square, Christchurch, and Fooks and Sons Offices, East Street, Ashburton, C. E. FOOKS AND SON, ' JJL CENSED SURVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Land Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office. ASHBURTON. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS ” Tuned anl Rrpaibed. J. C. HUGHES, TEACHER of Pianoforte 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 r\ delivered at thß shortest notice in any quantities and at reasonable rates. GEORGE PARKER & CO., Springfield Coal Depdt, 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 oi 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 5 Music, and Drawing in Various Styles. Preparatory School for Boys. Inclusive Terms. Business Notices. rpHE UNDERSIGNED are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on Grain for shipment to England or to the Australian Colonies. FRIEDLANDER brothers.



General Storekeepers. [Established, 1865.] ASHBURTON STORE, The oldest-established business in the County. D.-WILLIAMSON & CO., GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, 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, L Boot and Shoe Importers. Sole Agents for SINGER’S SEWING MACHINES, Which can be had on DEFERRED PAYMENTS. Extras Kept in Stock. Families waited on weekly, when all orders entrusted to their care will have pEompt attention.



GOAL AND FIREWOOD. OATS AND CHAFF, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES F. DOHERTY, BEGS to remind his Customers.and Fiends 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 STALES ONLY. WASHING MACHINES Just Imported, of the Latest Improvements for Saving Labor. AMERICAN TUBS, all Sizes, Iron & Wood. CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS in Stock. FARMERS’ "REQUISITES : ... 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 rn ASKER begs to inform the ._ JL public of Ashburton and district that he 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 of 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, 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. TINWALD FURNITURE DEPOT. QHARLES JgRADER, CABINET MAKER, FURNITURE DEALER, &c. Venetian and other Blinds, Curtain Poles, Oxford and other Pieture Frames made to order. . Repairs Executed with Despatch. Note the Address— Great South Road, Tinwaxd, (Next to Mi;. Prettejohn’a, Shoe Make*. 286 Builders. Ashburton steam saw mills SASH AND DOOR MANUFACTORY. G. PARKIN, Proprietor, JBUILDER 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. IMPORTANT TO PARTIES ABOUT TO BUILD. THE undersigned has now on bondus extensive assortment of everything appertaining to the Building Trade, in cluding— Timber of all kinds. Galvanised Iron. Ridging and Spouting. Doors. Sashe*. Mouldings. Nails. Locks. Hinges. &c., &c., &c, Which he is offering for Sale at Tinwald at the lowest current rates. . i The Inhabitants on the South aide el the River will find it to their advantage to give him a call. THOMAS WILLIAMS, BUILDER, UNDERTAKER, CABINET MAKER, WHEELWRIGHT, iu, (Near Railway Station) Tin wold. Business Announcement. THE SOUTHERN PROVINCES ALMANAC, DIRECTORY, YEAR BOOK, * DIARY FOR 18 79. « -- Sold by WEEKS & DIXON*