The Ashburton Herald

AND BOROUGH AND COUNTY ADVERTISER

VOL. 111. 648.

ASHBURTON, WEDNESDAY, MAY 12, 1880.

Price One Penny.



Auctioneers and Commission Agents. ALFRED HARRISON, AUCTIONEER, COMMISSION AGENT, ETC. SALES, Sales of Stock, Mer chandise, .furniture and Effects, also Pigs, Fowls, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE Every SATURDAY at 12 o’clock. SALE ATTENDED. Entries can be made at my office or at the Yards. Agent for the Transatlantic Fire Insurance Company. sg-252c [Cakd.] J. E. B UCHA NA N & Co. Auctioneers, Land, and Estate Agents, ASHBURTON. 313 a gAUNDERS JgROTHERS, MILLERS, GRAIN MERCHANTS, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, ASHBURTON. AGENTS' FOR THE LONDON AND LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE CO And THE WALLSEND COLLLIERY. 250 c



Business Notices. NEW SHOP. JUST OPENED, TO MEET REQUIRE MENTS. ARSTENS & 00., TOBACCONISTS, Fancy Goods and Stationery Depot, PROSPECT BUILDINGS, East street, Shop formerly occupied by Weston. Good Stock of Cigars, Tobacco, and Pipes of every description. HAIR - CUTTING, SHAVING, AND SHAMPOOING on the premises. Licensed to sell Postage Stamps. 766g-366c SATURDAY, MARCH 13. OPENING NEW STORE, East Street, Near Bullock, & Co’s. JAMES CLARK Begs to inform the Public of Ashbur ton and Surrounding Districts that lie is commencing business as GENERAL STOREKEEPER, FRUIT ERER, BAKER, &c., And trusts by supplying good quality articles at moderate prices, to share public support. Note the Address— JAMES CLARK, PROSPECT BUILDINGS, East Street, Near Bullock & Co’s., Ashburton. 163 c TO FARMERS, LIVERY STABLE KEEPERS, SPORTING MEN, AND OTHERS OWNING HORSES. GEORGE KIDD, Moore Street, BEGS to announce the fact that the PRICE for SHOEING hacks and light draught HORSES is now REDUCED to 7s. per set, and that all horses of this description will be specially attended to by himself. Horses liable to cut are shod on a prin ciple of George Kidd’s own invention, which has proved an effectual cure for brushing. All kinds of blacksmith’s work, and repairs to agricultural machinery of any description done on the shortest notice. GEORGE KIDD, 75c-526g Moore street, Ashburton. BREAD!BREAD! Co-operative Bread and Biscuit Factory. Triangle, Wakanui Road, Ashburton. A. THIELE, |I>EGS to inform the public that lie is J ' now in a position to SUPPLY BEST BREAD, Gd. per 41b. loaf, unsur passed. Delivered daily to all parts of the Borough, also, Confectionery, &c. Mixed Biscuits reduced from Is. to Bd. per lb. Wedding Cakes made to Order. 98Ga-570e PUBLIC NOTICE. BOOTS! BOOTS! T. CHAMBERS WHILE THANKING the public of Ashburton and surrour ding 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 OR LADIES’, GENTLEMEN’S, AND CHIL DREN’S BOOTS AND SHOES Of all descriptions. T. C. also calls special attentn l 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. 396 c



Business Notices. McSHERRY DRILLS. A SHIPMENT of these celebrated J\ Drills is expected shortly to arrive. They will range in widtn from 6 feet 6 inches (12 Hoppers) to 10 feet (17 Hoppers). Orders taken by the undersigned, FREDK. PAVITT, Ashburton, For the SOLE AGENT, JOHN ANDERSON, 646g-240c Canterbury Foundry. JJINVELOPES, NOTEPAPER, EN VELOPES, NOTEPAPER.—The cheapest ever offered in Ashburton, at the Herald Office, Wholesale Stationery Depot, Saunders’ Buildings. I NK for Marking Packages, Stem cilling, &c. Large bottles, 2s. each WEEKS & DIXON, Stationers, &c., East street. c RICKETING Materials —Bats, Balls, Stumps, Knee Pads, &c., at H. M. JONES’, Stationei, Baring Square PROMISSORY Note Forms, in Books of 25, unstamped, for sale at the Herald Office. Price 2s. Cd. ee-ch. TEACHERS can obtain the MULTI PLICATION TABLES, printed on gummed paper, in any quantity at the Herald Office’, East street, near the Railway Station.



Business Notices. BIS DAT, QUI CITO DAT. EVERETT BROS. & CO., CHEAP DRAPERS, HAVELOCK STREET, ASHBURTON, JJAVE now opened their SHOW ROOM, containing all 'the Novelties in LADIES’ MANTLES, BONNETS, UNTRIMMED PELT and STRAW HATS, UNDERCLOTHING, SKIRTS, &c., all of which are Marked at very LOW PRICES for CASH only. CLOTHING! CLOTHING! CLOTHING! We are paying special attention to the above Department. Our Stock now is replete with every Style and Quality, marked at such Prices that must give satisfaction to Buyers. NEW OVERCOATS, NEW SHIRTS, NEW HATS, From 20s. to 60s. From 6s. to 10s. From ss. 6d. to 12s. NEW SUITS, NEW HOSIERY, NEW SCARFS AND COLLARS, , AT EVERETT BROS. & CO., HAVELOCK STBEET. SHEDS TO LET. 109 c The New Improved Altliouse Vaneless Windmill S NOW OF EXHIBITION ERECTED IN FRONT OF OUR STORE. H ' iif as. mm. m m I Si II Prices are lowered and [are within the reach of everybody, we therefore ‘invite the public to examine the same. For [full particulars address or call [on FEIBDLANDEE BROS., EAST STREET,) ASHBURTON. 337 c



Hotels. JOSEPH BALDWIN Begs to inform his friends and the public that he Has Opened THE CENTRAL HOTEL, AT THE JUNCTION, WILLS STREET WAKANUI ROAD, ASHBURTON, |HIS commodious hotel is situated within three minutes’ walk of the Railway Station. Table d’Hote daily at 6 pan. Luncheon on the table from 12 to 2 p.m. The Jug and Bottle Department will be made a special feature, single bottles and small quantities being supplied at the lowest remunerative rates. Only the best quality of Wines, Beers, and Spirits procurable will be kept. 540 J . BALDWIN, Proprietor.



Hotels. BUTLER’S FAMILY HOTEL, ASHBURTON. J. F. BUTLER (Late of Arahura, West Coast) to inform liis friends and the public generally that he has opened the above large and commodious hotel, which is situated at tho CORNER OF CASS AND HAVELOCK STREETS, And is convenient to the Railway Station. Excellent accommodation for travellers, families, and boarders. All wines and spirits of the best brands. One of Alcock’s best billiard tables. 965 - 417 g



Building Materials. Ashburton steam saw mills SASIT AND DOOR MANUFACTORY. G . PARKIN, Proprietor, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Moore Street, Every description of Timber and Budding Materials in Stock and supplied on most reasonable terms. Plans prepared and Estimates Given on the shortest notice. 200—392 c Business Notices. .M.McOA L L U M , and jeweller Every description of Jewellery made to order and repaired. Electro-plating and Gilding. Hair plaits and Devices done. Watches and Clocks accurately Repaired. Diamonds and every description of Stones substantially Set. Clocks from 7s. 6d. each. Do., with alarm, 15s. CASHEL STREET, Next Bank of Australasia, Christ church. 221 c PAPERHANGING WAREHOUSE, TANCRED STREET, Ashburton. J. R. CHAPMAN PAINTER, PAPERHANGEF SIGN-WRITER, Etc., Has much pleasure in stating that, owing to the large increase of Business, he is nov 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 io all parts of the country. ESTIMATES GIVEN. 251 c CHERTSEY. A. R. MARKHAM (Next Montgomery’s, Chertsey), GENERAL STOREKEEPER, HAVING taken over the store of Messrs. Orr and Co., and increased the stock, is prepared to supply first-class articles in Grocery, Drapery, Ironmongery. Agent for THE ASHBURTON HERALD. 423 LABOR MARKET. iEJISTRY OFFICE FOR MASTERS AND SERVANTS, AT THE ‘ EVENING HERALD ” OFFICE. Farmers requiring hands can engage men through the “Evening Herald ” Registry for 1/- each, prepaid. LABORERS REQUIRING SITUA TIONS can engage through the “ Herald ” Registry Office by paying 1/-. SERVANTS REQUIRING SITUA TIONS can get them by applying at the “Herald” Registry Office, and paying !/-• ENGAGEMENTS will be POSTED UP every day at 12 noon and 4 p.m., by numbers given to the applicants, who will learn the address on enquiring. SPECIAL or URGENT WANTS will be inserted in the “ Evening Herald ” in the registry column on payment of Six pence additional in advance, for each issue. Further Particulars on application at the “EVENING HERALD” REGISTRY OFFICE. SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, EAST ST., ASHBURTON.



Business Notices. BRANSON & PURNELL, BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, EAST STREET, MONEY. £SO flo0 ’ f " 50 ’ £SOO AND £IOOO. These sums are ready for immediate investment, on approved Freehold securi ties at current rates. Apply to THOMAS & BRUGES, , Solicitors, 13c CHRISTCHURCH. TIMBER! TIMBER!! 300,000 FEET OF SUPERIOR BUILDING TIMBER Also, 20,000 SAWN STAKES, Now on Sale at Hayes’ Timber Yards, East Street, Ashburton, at reduced orices. 557 a TO THE LADIES. 117 ANTED KNOWN —That MRS. YY CARSTENS has always on hand trimmings and lining, and dresses made ®n the shortest notice. MRS. CARSTENS, Burnett Street, Opposite the Mail Office, 933 a Ashburton. MEDICINE . ASTRINGENT, a certain cure for Diarrhoea in Children or Adu Is. 6d. and 2s. 6d a Bottle. CAMBRIDGE’S BLACK CUR RANT COUGH ELIXIR, Is. 6d. and 2s Gd. a Bottle. CAMBRIDGE’S ORANGE QUIN INE TONIC WINE, 2s. 6d. and 4s. 6d. a Bottle. CAMBRIDGE’S EXTRACT OF BARK, CURES SORE, TENDER, and CRACKED NIPPLES. CAMBRIDGE’S ESSENCE of RENNET, 3 Drops will turn a pint of milk into delicious sweet curds, Is. and 2s. Gd. a Bottle. J. M. CAMBRIDGE, Chemist, MEDICAL HALL. N.B.—Teeth carefully Extracted. 2s. Gd. 50c CABINETMAKING & UPHOLSTERING ESTABLISHMENT, East Street (next Echo Dining Rooms), ASHBURTON. John e e c h, PRACTICAL CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER PAPERHANGER, &c. ALL KINDS OE REPAIRS. Furniture Renovated and Repolished, or Exchanged. 248 c ASHBURTON COPPER, ZINC, IRON, & TIN PLATE MANUFACTORY. JOSEPH HYDE (Late Foreman at the Malvern Works England, and the Canterbury Works, Christchurch, New Zealand) BEGS to thank his friends of Ashbur ton and surrounding districts for the liberal support accorded him during the past two years, and to intimate that he has opened NEW BUSINESS PRE MISES in Moore street (next Mr. Neate’s chemist shop) where he is prepared to execute every description of Plain and Japanned Tinware, Lamps, Gas Reflec tors, Chimney Tops, Portable “Washing Boilers, Baths, Cheese Yats, etc. LOCKSMITH, BELLHANGER, GAS FH TER. Artesian "Wells, Beer Engines, Pumps, Ac. Steam Kettles, Hot Closets, made on the premises. Estimates given for Spouting All work done under J. H.’s persona Superintendence, and guaranteed. J. HYDE, Moore Street, Ashburton. 102 c



Business Notices. RABBITS! RABBITS!! P . HARPER, FISHMONGER AND POULTERER N car the Ashburton Hotel, East Street, - BEGS to inform the inhabitants if Ashburton that he HAS OPEJSKD •n the above line, and trusts, by st~i<.t attention to business, and supplying but articles of first class quality, liojea to merit a share of public patronage 1 ] OYSTER SALOON. Hot Fried Fish and Tea and Coffee at all hours. 807 BUTCHERS, BAKERS, GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, GRAIN AND SEED MERCHANTS, NORTON FARM, SEAFIELD. JONES AND CO., Norton Farm, Sea field, return thanks to their patrons for the hearty support accorded to them since Norton Farm was opened as a Butchery, Bakery, and General Store, and solicit a continuance of past favors, assuring customers that their interest will always have first consideration at the hands of the advertisers. Jones and Co. beg to inform their friends and the public in the Seafield and neighboring districts, that their Bread Meat, and Store Carts travel the following routes on the days given below : Seafield to Kyle, and Acton —Wednes DAYS. Seafield to Wakanui Homestead, Waka nui School, and Creek, back by Christie’s Road — Thursdays. Seafield to North Seafield, 'Charing Cross, Dundas, Cambridge, returning by Pioneer Road —Fridays. In view of the Harvest, orders for at tendance of the Cart may be left at the Store, Norton Farm, Seafield ; Wakanui School, with Mr. Ginney; with Mr. Lambie, at Kyle ; and with Mr Brown blacksmith, Clontarf. JONES AND CO., NORTON FARM, Seafield. Butchers, Bakers, General Store keepers, Grain and Seed Merchants. AGENTS FOR THE ASHBURTON HERALD AND GUARDIAN. 679 g REDUCTION IN THE PRICE OF BREAD. EDWARD TAYLOR has reduced the Price of his best Bread to sd. Cash at shop, and if delivered by cart, s|d. EDWARD TAYLOR, Saunders’ Buildings, 119 c ASHBURTON. Public Notice. NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Capital £1,000,000. Paid up £50,000. Reserve Fund’£Bs,ooo. A LOCAL INSTITUTION. EIRE Department.—City, Suburban, and Country properties, Flour Mills, Mills, Breweries, Barns, Stables, &c., insured on the most favorable terms. Grain in Stook or Stack. Steam Thresh ing Machines, in yard or at work, insured at the lowest rates. MARINE RISKS of all kinds effected at current rates. A. GARRICK’, Manager, HEREFORD STREET, CHRIST CHURCH. This Company covers risk of explosion of gas. 975 a Conveyances. THE LONGBEACH COACH ! GEORGE WILLCOCKS respectfully acknowledges the liberal sujoport which he has received during the short time his Coach lias been running, and solicits a continuance of the same. The fares by Willcocks’ coach are exactly 3d. per mile ordinary fares, and l|d. per mile for Saturday return. They are as under— Longbeach to Ashburton, ordinary 55., return Bs. Waterton to Ashburton, 3s. 6d. ordi nary, Gs. return. Ashton to Ashburton, 3s. ordinary, ss. return. Wheatstone to Ashburton, 2s. 6d. ordinary, 4s. return. The coach leaves the Booking Office, Quill’s Commercial Hotel, each day at 3.15 ; Post Office, 3.30. 292 g ECOOKSON, Wills 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.m3