The Ashburton Herald

AND BOROUGH AND COUNTY ADVERTISER

WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE “EVENING ECHO”

VOL. 11.—389. .

ASHBURTON, SATURDAY, JULY 5, 18/9

Price One Penny.



Auctioneers and Commisssion Agents Messes, bullock & co. {C. J. EDMISTON, 13.I 3 . 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 Manchester Fi re ASSURANCE COMPANY. apital, £1,000,000. — Lowest Rates. Established 1824. Agent : ALFRED HARRISON, BARING SQUARE, ASHBURTON. gAUNDERS’ J)ROTHERS, M I LLERS, GRAIN MERCHANTS, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, ASHBURTON. Bottlers. ASHBURTON BOTTLING STORES. In connection with the ASHBURTON BREWERY, WOOD and CC Have on hand a Larg: £. 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 they 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 \le and Stout. 9 Carriers. m H. BREWER’S Royal Mail COACH JL a leaves Longbeach for Ashburton (via Waterton, 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 Proprietor. ECOOKSON, 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.



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, 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 work in the trade executed under personal superin tendence. Competent workmen sent to all parts of the country. ESTIMATES GIVEN. 415 T. S. TUCKER, pAINTER, QLAZIER, JpAPER 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. TINWALD BUILDING AND UNDERTAKING ESTABLISH MENT, T. WILLIAMS, Proprietor, WISHES to call special attention to the fact that he is 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 ANYWPIERE. 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 Gene ral Stores, which he can supply Wholesale and Retail at the lowest current rates.



General Merchants. HOOPER, AITKEN, AND CO. For Calicos, Sheetings, Hollands, Flannels, and Blankets, TRY HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO.’S. 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.



THE CHEAPEST HOUSE x nsr to w xt . 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 ot 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, S&S.IHAV i 'OCK STREET. ASHBURTON.



General Merchants. The Alt-house Windmill. THE ONLY SELF-REGULATING WINDMILL. list! w f§ FE,IEX)X J -A.3Sri3EE, ' BEDS: ASHBURTON.



Bootmakers. PUBLIC NOTICE. BOOTS! BO O TS! T. CHAMBERS WHILE THANKING the public of Ashburton and surrour ding dis tricts for past favors, begs to inf, nr them that he has received, and to arrive, at his place of business, East-streety a WELL-ASSORTED STOCK of ' : /■ LADIES’, GENTLEMEN’S, AND CHIL DREN’S BOOTS AND SHOES Of all descriptions. ' T. C. also calls special attentiu to the Measure Department, and imites 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,-' ; : \ HAS now on sale a Splendid Assortment of BOOTS and SHOES % Winter] which are of the Best Quality, and will be Sold at very reasonable prices. Note the address— : ' 1 ‘ ; M . NEAL A • NEXT TO MESSRS. ORR & CO.’S, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.'A 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, Barins Square. ! 4 73e



Chemists. AN T ED K NO W N I CAMBRIDGE’S! Orange Quinine TONIC, WINE. That chilblains ' can be cured by a few applications of v- Cambridge’s Chilblain Liniment, Is. ,6d. a bottle. \ "' ’ ' That Coughs and’ • Colls speedily disap pear after a few doses of Cambridge’s Cough Syrup, Is. 6d. and, 2s. 6d. a bottle. That Cambridge’s ORANGE-QUININE TONIC WINE is the best Strengthening, Medicine known ;. nu-’ merous Testimonials can be seen in'its favour ; wine 4s. 6d. - .. i.-b-.j ' • ' l That Farmer’s and Horse-keepers should always have in the house a bottle of CAMBRIDGE’S COLIC DRINK for Grille in Horses ; and a bottle of his Driffield White Oil for Sore Shoulders; Etc. _ jr i That J. M.,. Cambridge Extracts Teeth, carefully and skilfully for 2s. 6d. That the Public can obtain Medicir ,es after business hours or during the nig ht, when urgently needed, at the Dispensary, Burnett Street. . • , i 1042 J. M. CAMBRIDGE, air ;Medical Hr ill, : J ASHB¥ jRXON. • Saddlers. SADDLERY ! . SADDLERY ! J. ,T a'l T, & Co.: ; i : ;;-L • (LATE' OF WoOI): Bros. ), . A- ; _ AsHBURTONT 5 ’ .j Opposite, Rail way Station and next Cook . , : son’s. Livery Stables), A BEG to, inform the public that they have purchased the above business, lately carried on by Wood Bros!, and hope,-by strict attention to business, com bined with moderate charges, to still fur ther merit a share of public patronage. I Always on hand a Large Assortment off » ENGLISH: & colonial' SADDLES; COACH, : ' 1 GIG, and ? ' ' ' : '■ ' ' BUGGY '■ i( - H A.R N ES S. SHAFT, LEADING, AND PLOUGH HARNESS. HORS E-C L O T II S„ In every variety,. at lowest possible prices, DIRECT IMPORTERS. 1049



: ’ Cards. t . _ ' ! ; NOT I 0 E. MR. IRELAND, having dissolved partnership with Mr. J. E. H. Harris, is now carrying on business'on his own account as v“-‘? - BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, IN MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS, East. Street, • • : ASHBURTON. . / 457 ; \ BRANSON & PURNELL, /; BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, i .. ....... ..EAST. STREET, • -■ ASHBU RT O N . .» . M R'!, H ARRIS,, , gOLICITOR AND CONVEYANCER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ‘ ... • East Street, ASH B U R T O N.-40 9- MR. MOUNT FORT, ARCHITECT, v ; Cathedral Square, Christchurch, and Foots and Sons Offices, East Street, Ashburton. C. E4Y.FOOES; AND; BON, CENSED oUKVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Lana Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office ’j ASHBURTON. | MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Tuned anl Repaired* J. C. HUGHES, 'X'EACIIER of Pianoforrand Harmonium A Cox Street, Asi.burton. Orders can be left at the Echo Office. Gasntters, &c. ; FotTceT ——r ,J HAVE JUST RECEIVED A LARGE STOCK ; .... j 1,1 ! G- A S FITTINGS, Comprising IJr .}>&• PEND ANTS, ” & *«-'■* Maxis H 50', ! BRACKETS/and /•; • • J . chandeliers,/; ; ■ . OF ALL PATTiERNS, '5, . A aid solicit' an Early Inspection* . 7 s. hardley' : 7 . LICENSED GASFITTER, EAST. STREET, ASHBURTON, 32a ' .’PUBLIC NOTICE. • fl ,IRADI ISMEN and others wlio intend . 1 usin g the AsKburfcorii Gas Company’s ( Jras shoul d give their orders a/ onct «• have i :the ir preipises j . with Gas Fittings, to ensure no delay, when the Gas is brought £ into the town. : " “ 1 J. C. DOLMAN, LICE NSED GASFITTER, Plumb er, -j Locksmith, Whitesmith, Bell* han gei •, Zinc and Tin-plate Worker, J lot; and Cold Water Engineer, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. N. j 3,—A rtesian Wells sunk and Bumps fitted and r\ 3paired‘; Q. 1 G. Guttering fixed at Cu irent i'latea/ -' ; * f i'.- C Eh ictrio.Bt fils supplied and fitted. Or ders jjjub ictually : attended to in town and country. Busi 'ness Notices. 1; O MEt'T A WANT LonU Feli in Ashburton, S. COI.LIN S AND SON HAVE o pened a shop in Compton 1 Build mgs, Mioore-street, next to Neal ,e’s, chei nist, lor “the sale of NEbV & SEC ’OND-H-AND FURNITURE M■ j J Of : every description. Cu rtain Poles ’ : and Rings, Venetian, Sprii 4 and Rolh * Blonds made to order. . Hi gftiest flat-ice given for "Second-ha «&’ "Furniture ? of; all kinds. PAINTING 1 SI ALL ITS BRANCHES . carried on as .WHual :in town or country Paperhangirigs V IPaintv Oil Colors, Vwr nishes, Windo w-glass, atid every trade requisite on sal • *• Guttering, ant l Piping found,and fixed S. COL; BINS AND SON, PRACTICAL P '■’< AiNTERS,; ; PLUMBERy >. ANDj HOL- -USE DECORATORS Moored /; : itijset. . Afehburton.