The Ashburton Herald

AND BOROUGH AND COUNTY ADVERTISER

WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE “ EVENING ECHO.”

VOL. 11. 323

ASHBURTON, THURSDAY, APRIL 17. 1879.

Price One Penny.



Auctioneers and Commisssion Agents gfcrESSRS. BULLOCK & CO. JjX (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, Ac., 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 IN ANY QUANTITY, AT HIGHEST CASH PRICES. A LSO zo,ooo BUSHELS FEED OATS. -3,000 „ SECONDS WHEAT SAUNDERS BROS.



Carriers. EXPRESS CARRIER. THOMAS BRADFORD, Having a first-class express, is prepared to Remove Goods, or any other orders 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. EXPRESS to meet every Train. Par cels delivered promptly, at moderate charges. 66 G. F. SCOTT, QENERAL CARRIER Cameron St., Ashburton. Parcels delivered promptly and charges moderate. in attendance to meet every Train. TH. BREWER’S Royal Mail COACH , leaves Longbeach for Ashburton (vi& Water ton, Ashton, Wheatstone, and Tinwald) daily, at 7 a.m., returning by the same route on arrival of 3 p.m. train from Christelmrch. 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. Milliner and Dressmaker. 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. Mrs Adams devotes special attention to Millinery. MOORESTREET, ‘ [Opposite Mr, Boyle’s Office, 272



Painters. PAPERHANGING WAREHOUSE, TANCRED STREET, Ashburton. J. R. CHAPMAN, PAINTER, PAPERPI ANGER, 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. 415



T. S. TUCKER. JpAINTER, QLAZIER, J)APER HANGER, AND GENERAL HOUSE DECORATOR, SIGN AND TICKET WRITER, Mo orb Street, near Templar Hall. Estimates. e;iven. 244 TEAGUE & SONS, PAINTERS, GLAZIERS, PAPER HANGERS, AND GENERAL DECORATORS, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON (opposite mail office.) #3* SIGN WRITERS TO THE TRADE. 2C



Tinsmiths, &c. LICENSED GASFITTER. P J. C. DOLMAN, LUMBER, LOC KS MIT H, 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 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 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 \xe and Stout. 9



General Merchants.



THE CHEAPEST HOUSE i nsr to ~w nsr .



Cards. NOTICE. MR. IRELAND, having dissolved partnership with Mr. J. E. 11. Harris, is now carrying on business on his own account as BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, IN MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS, East Street, ASHBURTON. 457 BRANSON & PURNELL, BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON MR. HARRIS, gOLICITOR AND CONVEYANCER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, East Street, A S H B U R T O N. 409 MR. MOUNT FOR T, ARCHITECT, Cathedral Square, Christchurch, and Fooks and Son s Offices, East Street, Ashburton. C. E. FOOKS AND SON, r ICENSED SURVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Land Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office. ASHBURTON. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Tuned anl Rrpairkt. J. C. HUGHES, TEACHER of Pianofori-'and Harmonium Cox Street, Ashburton. Orders can be left at the Echo Office. Coal and Firewood. COALS. COALS. COALS. ALL kinds of COALS & FIREWOOD 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 ScLool 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, 18G5.] ASHBURTON STORE, The oldest-established business in the County. Il WILLIAMSON & CO., GENERAL STORE KEEP 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 DRAPER Y, 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 I 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. Pass and Co., GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, Boot and Shoe Importers. Sole Agents for SINGER’S SEWING MACHINES,, Which can be had on DEFERRED PAYMENTS. fiSS" All Extras Kepi' in St'ock"- Families waited on when all orders entrusted to their c /vre will have piiompt attention.



C'OAL AND FIREWOOjD. OATS AND CHAFF, I IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTT TIES F. DOHERTY, "OEGS to remind his Customers and Fri lends that he is Selling Every Article in f itock [ at the LOWEST Possible PRICE for CA SIR l SPRING & SUMMER DRAPE RY! AND j READY-MADE CLOTHING, j Just Arrived, j OF THE LATEST STILES ONLY. . /•! WASHING MACHINES Just Imported, of the Latest Improveine ciU' ; for Saving Labor. AMERICAN TUBS, all Sizes, Iron & V feA j CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS in Stoc 7 5o FARMERS’ REQUISr GARDEN TOOLS, And Seeds of every descrip fen, In Stock and to Arrive. F. DOHERTY, )• GENERAL STOREKEEPER, IMPt WINE AND SPIRIT MERCPI £NT. Peter Street, Ashburtc '



Butcher. TREYQR.TON BUTCHERY. J ril ASKER begs -to inform, 'the . JL public of Ashburton and district that he has commenced business as a v, t; T C II E R , . in his UTS’NEW PREMISES, TREVORTON, And'hopes by strict attention' try 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, UPIIOLSTERER, AND ‘ "" ’ " PICTUR E-F RAM F MAKER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON, Opposite the Railway Station*. Manufactory, Peter. Street. CHEAP ESI HOUSE IN CANTERBURY. Carpets, Rugs, Oilcloth, Bedsteads, Chair* Mattrasses, Tables, etc. All kinds of Furniture, Shop Fittings, Picture Frames, and Household Requisites made to order. r —~—■ —‘———: —" 'FUNERALS FURNISHED. I TENAVALD FURNITURE DEPOT. C 1 1 H A R L E S X> R A D ER, / • • X> CABINET MAKER, FURNITURE DEALER, & c . 'Venetian and other Blinds, Curtain Poles, Oxford and other Picture Frames made to order. IRepaiks Executed with Despatch. ’ Note the Address— ' Great South Road, Tinw -11. D, (Next to Mr. Prettejohn’s, Shoe Makei 28G Builders. •• T - Ashburton steam sa w mills SASH AND DOOR ! M ANUFACTOR Y. I G. PARKIN, 1 Proprietor, fBUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. ; Moore Street, V ’ Every description of Timber mid Budding; ! Materials in Stock and supplied on most; reasonable terms. Plans prepared and Estimates Given on the ■ shortest notice. ; IMPORTANT - I TO PARTIES ABOUT TO BUILD. THE undersigned has now on hand an extensive assortment of everything j appertaining to the Building Trade, in cluding— Timber of all kinds. Galvanised Iron. Ridging and Spouting. Doors. Sashes



Mouldings. Nails. Looks. Hinges. &c., &c., . &c.. Which he is offering for Sale at Tinwald at the lowest current rates. Tlie Inhabitants on. the South side of the River will find it to their advantage to give him a call. THOMAS WILL!AMS, BUILDER, UNDERTAKER, CABINE’ 1 MAKER, WHEELWRIGHT, &u, (NTar Railway Station} Tinwald Business Announcement.



ARE HIGHEST CASH PTJR- Ojj a 7pB,S of Grain, and all other descrip* tions of Farm Produce in any quantities. ; CORNSACKS SUPPLIED AT lowest prices. FRtIEDIMNDER BROTHERS