The Ashburton Herald

AND BOROUGH AND COUNTY ADVERTISER

WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE “EVENING ECHO."

Vol. 11.— 343

ASHBURTON, SATURDAY, MAY io,

Price One Penny.



Auctioneers and Commisssion Agents ■q^rESSES, bullock & CO. IVI (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, &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, Baking Square, Ashburton, AUCTIONEER, STOCK, ESTATE, & COMMISSION AGENT. -\TTEEKLY SALE DAY, SATURDAY YY 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. ( ahtal, ,£1,000,000. — Lowest Rates. Established 1824. Agent: ALFRED HARRISON, BARING SQUARE, ASHBURTON.



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, 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 P T. S. TUCKER, AINTER, QLAZIER, JpAPER HANGER, AND GENERAL HOUSE DECORATOR, SIGN AND TICKET WRITER, Moore Street, near Templar Hall. Estimates given. 244



gAUNDERS’ JgROTHERS, MILLERS, GRAIN MERCHANTS, AND :■ .■> ' GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, ASHBURTON.



TEAGUE & SONS, PAINTERS, GLAZIERS, PAPER HANGERS, AND GENERAL DECORATORS, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON (opposite mail office.) JUST SIGN WRITERS TO THE TRADE. 2C



Tinsmiths, &c. LICENSED GASFITTER. J. C. DOLMAN, j PLUMBER, LOCKSMITH, BELL HANGER, ZINC, and TINPLATE WORKER, Tancred Street, ASHBURTON. Artesian Wells sunk and Pumps fitted and repaired. *' Q.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. L tek 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 Jiey 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 Alb and Stout. 9



Carriers. B. C. SMITH, GENERAL CARRIER, Moore St., Ashburton. ■pXPRESS to meet every Train. Par- cels delivered promptly, at moderate charges. 66 G. F. SCOTT, G ENERAL 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 (viii Waterton, Ashton, Wheatstone, and Tinwald) daily, at 7 &.m., returning by the same route on arrival of 3 p. m. train from Christchurch. Parcels and orders punctually attended eo. 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. MILLINERY 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. MOORE STREET, Opposite Mr. Boyle’s Office. 27?



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, O perettes, 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. * i- • V ''• CL'ui ... . .. . i V ' ■ , \. • . • ' For Men’s and Boys’ Watertights, E.S. Boots, Slippers and Leggings, TRY HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO.’S.



THE CHEAPEST HOUSE I IsT TO 'W 2ST . 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 Hollo ware,. 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 H O US E, HAVELOCK STREET, ASHBBRTOB.



Cards. NOTICE. j MR. IRELAND, having dissolved partnership with Mr. J. E. H. Harris, is now carrying on business oh his own account a 3 BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, IN MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS, j East Street, ASHBURTON. 457 BRANSON & PURNELL, BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON SC R. HARRIS, QOLICITOR AND CONVEYANCER, ■ SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, East Street, ASH BURT ON. 400 MR. MOUNT FORT, ARCHITECT, Cathedral Square, Christchurch, and Fooks and Son s Offices, East Street, Ashburton. C. E. FOOKS AND SON, sUHVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Land Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office. ASHBURTON. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Tuned anl Repaired. J. C. HUGHES, TEACHER of Pianoforf’and Harmonium Cox Street, Asi«burton. Orders can be left at the Echo Office.



Business Notices. ?* ■' • ; , ] i rjIHE UNDERSIGNED are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on Grain for shipment to England or to the Australian Colonies ERIEDLANDER BROTHERS. THE ASHBURTON HERALD, Published Daily. Country Edition ... 3p.m. Town Edition ... 4.30p.m. 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 Newland, are supplied by the mail-cart every Tuesday and Friday. ; "V



Genera! Storekeepers, [Established, 1865.] ASHBURTON STORE, The oldest-established business in the County. I). 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. Pass and Co., GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, DRAPERS; CLOTHIERS, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, j Boot and Shoe Importers. Sole Agents for SINGER’S SEWING MACHINES, Which can be had on DEFERRED PAYMENTS. Extras Kept nr Stock, Families waited on weekly, when all orders entrusted to their care will have pEompt attention.



COAL AND : FIREWOOD. OATS AN D CHAFF, IN LARGE OR SJ lALL QUANTITIES F. DC IHERTY, BEGS to remind his Customers and Friends that he is. Se Ring Every Article in Stock at the LOWEST Possible PRICE for CASH. SPRING & SUMMER DRAPERY AND READISF- MADE CLOTHING, Just Arrived, @F TH33S ' LATEST STYLES ONLY. z V ———— ! j, WAS! lING MACHINES ! Just ImgmiSs d, of the Latest Improvements ■ ■ for Saving Labor. AME3ST<£AI f TUBS, all Sizes, Iron & Wood. CAMBSi' IDGF. ROLLERS in Stock. FARiMI ’RS’ REQUISITES C IARDEN TOOLS, ! AndiS®f ;ds of every description. | 1 a Stock and to Arrive. Y F. DOHERTY, J GENERA' L STOREKEEPER, IMPORTER | WIN® . AND SPIRIT MERCHANT. L er Street, Ashburton.



Coal and Firewood. 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. Ceal and Firewood supplied in any quantity to suit customers, and delivered to all parts of the district on the shortest notice. Cabinetmakers. T. A. GATES, CABINET-MAKER, UPHOLSTERER, AND PICTURE-FRAMF 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. TINWALD FURNITURE DEPOT. QHARLES jgRADER, CABINET MAKER, FURNITURE DEALER, &c. Venetian and other Blinds, Curtain Poles, Oxford and other Picture Frames made to order. Repairs Executed with Despatch. Note the Address— Great South Road, (Next to Mr. Prettejohn’s, Shoe Makei. 286



Builders. A SHBURTON STEAM SAW MILLS SASH AND DOOR MANUFACTORY. G. PARKIN, Proprietor, IBUILDER 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. TJNWALD BUILDING AND UNDERTAKING ESTABLISH MENT, WILLIAMS Proprietor, *TYTTSHES to call special attention to vv the fact that he is still prepared to furnish and conduct



FUNERALS in his well-known Superior Style, at VERY LOWEST RATES. Every description of Joinery Work done on the premises. BUILDINGS ERECTED ANYWHERE. All kinds of Building Materials on Sale. T. WILLIAMS, Tinwald. Business Announcement.



WE ABE HIGHEST GASH PUR CHASERS of Grain, and all other descnp • tions of Farm Produce in any quantities CORNSACKS SUPPLIED AT p LOWEST PRICES. FR-lEDLANDER BROTHERS