THE ASHBURTON HERALD, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1880.



Public Notices. NEW ZEALAND WESLEYAN QIUBSCRIBERS to the Wesleyan are KjL- respectfully requested to pay their subscriptions now due to Messrs. Weeks and Dixon, Ashburton. J. T. SMITH, Manager. Christchurch, June 15th, 1880. 560 c ffIHE NATIONAL MUTUAL LIFE I ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRAL ASIA (LIMITED). Established 1869. Actuary and Secretary —J. M. Templeton, F. I. A. The MOST LIBERAL and EQUIT ABLE OFFICE for Life Assurance in the Australasian Colonies. The best office for young men. Profits divided every three years. Offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Wellington, and Hobart Town. The New Zealand Branch—A LOCAL INSTITUTION, investing all moneys in the colony. Resident Secretary—Thomas Swain, Temple Chambers, Featherston street, Wellington. Agent for the County of Ashburton— S. SAUNDERS (of the firm of Saunders Bros.), Ashburton. Note the name—The National Mutual, v 169g-821c



Ecclesiastical. WESLEYAN CHURCH. PUBLIC SERVICES will be held in the Wesleyan Church, Ashburton, on SUNDAY, October 10, 1880, at Eleven and Half-past Six o’clock, on behalf of the Home Mission Fund. Con ducted by the Rev. J. H. Simmonds, of Timaru. Also, on WEDNESDAY Evening, October 13. at Half-past Seven o’clock, a PUBLIC' MEETING will be held in the Church, for the same object, and Addresses given by the Revs. J. B. Richardson, W. Beck, and others. Collections will be taken at each Ser vice on behalf of the Wesleyan Home Mission Fund. 954 c Lost. T OST—On Monday morning last, a 1 i claret colored WOOLLEN SHAWL. Anyone returning the same to this office will be rewarded. 977 c LOST, PROMISSORY NOTE for the sum of L3G, Drawn upon Valentine Ehrmann. Any person retaining the above P. N, after the above notice, or drying in any way to use the same will be prosecuted. Finder will kindly leave the same at Herald office. 957c-284g Money. MONEY TO LEND. TRUST MONEYS—£2,OOO, £4OO, and £250. These sums are now ready for investment on real security, at current rates of interest. F. P. O’REILLY, 899c-226a Solicitor, Tancred street. Hotels. T)ORT ITT IN E JL OR T VV IN E FOR INVALIDS. N V A L I D S. f|IHOS. QUILL begs to inform the inhabitants of Ashburton and district that he can supply them with PORT WINE OF THE FINEST QUALITY (suitable for Invalids), as shipped direct by Warre Brothers, of London, one of the oldest houses in the Oporto Trade. Note Address— q u I L L’S WHOLESALE BOTTLING STOKES, Commercial Hotel, (Near Railway Station), Ashburton. 751g-336c Gazette in Bankruptcy. V. mm m R. J^OTICE —The “AshburtonHerald” is a Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors Acts YOLUNTEER ACT and AMEND MENTS on sale at the office of this paper. RECEIPTS, in Books of 103 each, on SALE at the “Herald and Guardian ” office.



Quill and Co. To STATION-HOLDERS, LANDED PROPRIETORS, FARMERS, CATTLE - DEALERS, AND THE RESIDENTS IN ASH BURTON AND SURROUND ING DISTRICTS. Messrs. Quill & Co., AUCTIONEERS, STOCK, LAND, & ESTATE AGENTS, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, Ashburton, JT>EG to announce to station-holders, landed proprietors, farmers, cattle dealers, and residents in Ashburton and the surrounding districts, that the}' have COMMENCED BUSINESS in the above line ; and, from their long experience in the various departments, feel assured that all commissions en trusted to them will be conducted satis factorily to their patrons. Sales will be held as required, at the Salerooms and Yards in Ashburton, or any part of the district. They will also hold a Regular Sale of STOCK, LAND, FARM PRODUCE, FURNITURE, and GENERAL MERCHANDISE, at their Rooms, every Saturday, particu" lar3 of which will be duly advertised. The interest and the support of sellers and buyers are respectfully solicited. Cash Advances made on all classes of Goods placed in their hands for sale. For particulars of Sales please see advertisements. Quill & Co., AUCTIONEERS, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, Ashburton. 284g-960c* Amusements. TOWN HALL. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7™ A GRAND ENTERTAINMENT Y be held in Aid of the Bazaar Fund, ST. STEPHEN’S CHURCH, When the AMATEUR DRAMATIC CLUB Will Perform that Sparkling Comedy JOSEPHINE OR THE CHILD OF THE REGIMENT, AND The Comic Drama NAN THE GOOD FOR NOTHING. JOSEPHINE ... “LIZZIE LIZETTE.” A FULL ORCHESTRA ON THE OCCASION. Admission—3s,, 2s. and Is. Doors open at 7.30 ; Overture at 7.45 ; com mence at 8 p. m. 969 c



For Sale. FOR SALE. A GOOD Brick Four-roomed HOUSE, /~\ with back kitchen, wash-house, and boiler, all well finished and complete, good out-houses, and every convenience, Quarter-acre Section, nicely fenced, well cultivated, with a number of trees planted thereon; very cheap; can be had on terms. Also, Quarter-acre SECTION adjoining, well fenced. Full particulars by applying to [P-H. W.,” Herald Office. 798 c Business Notices. TEN PER CENT. DISCOUNT AT EVERETT BROS- & CO. HAVELOCK STREET, E. B. and Co. will give 10 per cent. Dis count, or, in other words, will take off TWO SHILLINGS for every Pound’s worth of goods purchased. TERMS—CASH. From this day, October fc sth, until further notice. EVERETT BROS. & CO. s°sc



Business Notices THE BEST VALUE FOB. READY MONEY IS THE (MEN’S) CLOTHING (AND BOYS’) MANUFACTURED BY THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, which can be purchased at their Retail Branches, now established all over New Zealand. The Garments are thoroughly shrunk. The Fit and Style are perfect. The Workmanship is equal to bespoke. The Trimmings are of superior quality and strength. The Tweeds are of the very best descrip tion. The Stock is the largest in the Southern Hemisphere. The tall, short, lean, and stout can be equally well fitted. The Goods are all marked in plain figures. The system of business is to exchange every article that does not give satis faction. And, in addition to all these advantages, you can purchase A SINGLE GARMENT AT THE WHOLESALE PRICE. JPSi" Mercery, Hats, Shirts, Ties, Scarfs, Bags, Portmanteaus, Rugs, and Blankets at Wholesale Prices. THOUSANDS OF DISCERNING CUSTOMERS Testify that the New Zealand Clothing Factory’s Garments are the Very Best Value for Ready Money. Ashburton Branch : EAST STREET. 910 c WM. SPARROW, Manager. mm sSWr CO-OPERATIVE BAKERY, TRI ANGLE, ASHBURTON. A. Thiele, PRACTICAL BAKER AND CONFEC TIONER, (Of 21 years’ experience in Canterbury) mHANKS the Public of Ashburton and surrounding Districts for their liberal support for the past eight months, and trusts by continuing to supply a good wholesome loaf, made from the best flour, to merit a continuance of public support. A. Thiele guarantees his bread to keep moist and sweet, and not liable to get mildew as bread commonly made. Analysis : A. Thiele’s Bread has been analysed four times previous to the present, with most satisfactory results, and pronounced the best bread in Christchurch. The following analysis has just been received from the Colonial Analyst, which speaks much for,the genuineness of the bread made at the Co-operative Bakery by A. Thiele. Report on the analysis of a sample of bread received from Mr. A. Thiele, Ash burton, Sept. 23, 1880 : L.N. 539 Physical characteristics, a - well-made bread, clean and white, and of good taste ; water, 43.04 per cent; ash, ’9O per cent ; alum, nil; sulphuric acid, trace ; copper, nil; iron, nil ; tartaric acid, nil; reaction of aqueous*infusion, slightly acid; re action of ash, alkaline; color of ash, white. The above analysis proves this sample of bread to be well-made, of good quality, and free from adulteration. A. W. Bickebton, Colonial Analyst. Study your health by using Pure and Wholesome Bread made by A. THIELE, Practical Baker and Confectioner, And Sole Manufacturer of the Celebrated GERMAN RUSKS FOR INFANTS. 950 c



PRACTICAL WATCH & CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. ft. BOBT. MURRAY, MOORE STREET, BEACH ROAD, ASHBURTON. RM. guarantees all work entrusted to . him to be turned out thoroughly satisfactory and in good working order. A well-assorted stock of Watches, Clocks Jewellery, Spectacles, &c. Watch Glasses and Keys, of the best quality, fitted. All Watch and Clock Work and Jewel lery repairs executed on tlie Premises. MOORE STREET (Next Door to the Road Board Office), BEACH ROAD, ASHBURTON. 730c-96g FORMS PRINTED “To Let ” and “ For Sale ” —can be obtained at tlio Herald Office. PROMISSORY Note Forms, in Books of 25, unstamped, for sale at the Herald Office. Price 2s. 6d. each. HORSE CARDS. JJORSE CARDS of all sizes printed at the office of this paper.



Business Notices. NEW INDUSTRY. ASPHALTING. JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take orders for ASPHALTING at very moderate rates. All orders to be left at the Works, Park srreet. All work kept in repair for twelve months. 695 c PICTURE BUYERS and others will do well to call at my Picture Frame Manufactory, where I keep in stock some THOUSANDS OF PICTURES, framed and unframed, from Fine Art Pictures to Cheap Lithographs. Two Hundred Patterns of MOULDINGS to select from. Frames made to order, from Is. each. E. BEARDSLEY, PICTURE FRAME MANUFACTURER, AND Importer of MOULDINGS, PRINTS, &c Manchester street, Christchurch, Near the Station. 889 c BOOTS! BOOTS! BOOTS ? To Meet the Times. C HAWKINS, the Cheap Boot and . Shoemaker, TINWALD (opposite the Post Office), has determined to CLEAR OUT his large and well-selected Stock at sweeping prices. Only one trial will convince the public of the genuine cheapness of his Stock. His own make equally reduced. Come and see for your selves. Note the address— C. HAWKINS, PRACTICAL BOOT & SHOEMAKER Opposite the Post Office, Tinwald. Note—No connection with any other shop. 815 c CHANGE OF PROPRIETARY. mHE UNDERSIGNED has much pleasure in announcing to the in habitants of Ashburton and district that ha has TAKEN OYER the BUSINESS of Mr. J. S. SAYAGE, East street, Ash burton, and respectfully solicits a con tinuance of the patronage so liberally bestowed on his predecessor, trusting by keeping a choice assortment of all classes of FRUIT, CONFECTIONERY, &c., to merit a fair share of the public support. T. BENNETTO, FRUITERER AND CONFECTIONER, East street, Ashburton. 814 c NEW PROPRIETOR. CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, Havelock Street. THE undersigned having taken the above Hotel, hopes by strict atten tion to business to merit a fair share of Public patronage. Board and Lodging, LI per week; Meals and Beds, Is. GEORGE WATTS. Proprietor. 644 c



Removal CABINETMAKING & UPHOLSTERING ESTABLISHMENT, REMOVED TO BURNETT STREET, Opposite the Mail Office. Cheapest House in Town for New and Secondhand Furniture. JOHN MEECH, PRACTICAL CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER PAPERHANGER, &c. Drawers from 30s. and upwards, Dressing tables and Washstands 10s. and upwards. ALL KINKS OP REPAIRS. Furniture Renovated and Repolished, or Exchanged. GOOD PRICE GIVEN POR SECONDHAND FURNITURE. 248 c



FURNITURE ! FURNITURE ! ! Made to Order by PRACTICAL CABINETMAKER, FURNITURE DEALER,. &C. Chests of Drawers, 3ft. 6in. x 3ft. Gin., with five drawers, Price 70s. Scotch Chest of Drawers, with six drawers, ’’rice £5 10s. Kitchen Cupboard, from 303. Do. with Dresser, from 40s. Venetian and other Blinds, Curtain Poles, Oxford and- other Picture Frames made to order. Furniture repaired and renovated. GREAT SOUTH ROAD, TINWALD, Beyond Clark’s Grain Stores. For Sale, a Light Waggon, nearly new, in good order, Price £22. A good chance for anyone requiring a useful conveyance cheap. 346 c BROWN PAPER, strong, and large sheets, at s±d. per lb. WEEKS AND DIXON, Stationers, Easl street North (near the Railwry Station), Ash i burton.



Business Notices. T. R. HODDER& COMPANY Beg to invite an early in spection OF THEIR SPRING AND SUMMER STOCK OF NEW & FASHIONABLE GOODS SELECTED WITH GREATEST CARE, FROM THE BEST MARKETS Dresses, Silks, &c., Mohairs, Poplins, Oatmeal Cloth, Grenadines, Lustres, Beiges, Atholla, Cashmeres, Satin Cloths’, Twilled Mil anges, Russell Cords, Persian Cords, Baratheas, Cambrics, Muslins, Galateas, Twills, &c., Black and Colored Silks. Our Dressmaking De partment Having so increased we have engaged competent hands for Cutting and Fit ting, and several good Machinists, enabling us to execute any orders with despatch. Millinery and Fancy. A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT of NEWEST STYLES in English and Pari sian Fashions, of Ladies’ and Children’s Trimmed and Untrimmed Hats and Bon nets, White, Black, and Gold-colored Chip, Mariners’, Mourning, and Bridal Bonnets, Evening Flowers, Feathers, Cor sets, Frilling, Sewed Works, Bonnet Silks in great variety, Ribbons, Scarves, Laces, Underclothing, &c., &c. The Millinery Room under the efficient management of Miss Campbell. A LARGE AND COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF HOSIERY. Clothing & Woollens. English, Scotch, Mosgiel, Kaiapoi, and Victorian Tweeds. Fancy Coatings—Diagonals, Venetians, and Broads. West of England, Scotch, and Colonial Trousers and Vests ; Boys’, Youths’, and Men’s Suits (English, Victorian, and Dun edin make). TAILORING in all its branches. Suits made to order, guaranteed fit and work manship, on shortest notice—£4, £5 10s. Cotton, Flannelette, and Woollen Shirts. Colonial Unders and Drawers. Longcloth, Oxford, and Regatta Dress Shirts. Scarves, Ties, Handkerchiefs, Gold Studs, Links, and Scarf Pins. Manchester Goods. Pompadours, Self - colored Prints, Sateens, French Prints, Ashton’s and Hoyle’s Fancies, Drills, Drilletts, Hol lands, Shirtings, Cotton Longcloths, Damasks, &c.; Muslins, Quilts, Counter panes, Cretonnes, Tablecovers, &c. AGENTS for SINGER, WANZLR, and WERTHEIM Sewing Machines. GROCERIES, CROCKERY, HARDWARE, &c. Lowest Cash Prices.



Business Notices. IMMENSE ARRIVALS OF NEW GOODS AT ORE & CO.’S. We are now showing THE LARGEST STOCK OF NEW SPRING GOODS EVER OFFERED IN ASHBURTON. Ex HALCIONE, AT LYTTELTON, AND NEW LONDON, AT MELBOURNE. ALSO, rpHE Stock in the Assigned Estate of



Messrs. Edmiston, Gundry, and Co. valued at £2,000, Which will be SOLD at about HALF -PRICE. CONSISTING OF CARPETS, MATTING^ BLANKETS, GROCERIES, IRONMONGERY, CHAIRS, MATTRESSES &e ORR AND CO. September l3t 1880 841c-182g



T. Bullock. SOUTH BRITISH FIRE ’AND M A RIN E INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL ... £1,000,000. Paid-up Capital and Reserve, £170,000. 7* fR. THOMAS BULLOCK has been . IVI re - appointed AGENT for thi Company in the Borough and District of Ashburton. J. DRUMMOND MACPHERSON, Manager, Canterbury Branch. Christchurch, 29th Sept., 1880. 956 c rpHE Undorsigned begs to intimate to former constituents and settlers generally that he has RETURNED TO BUSINESS .'AS Auctioneer, Estate, AND . . GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT In the premises, EAST STREET, And at the BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Formerly occupied by him. Weekly Sales or PROPERTIES, MERCHANDISE, ETC., Will be held as formerly, the first of which will take place on Saturday, October 2, ALSO, SALE of HORSES AT THE HORSE BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, SAME DAY, and intends holding periodical sales of Wool and Grain During the ensuing season. Will also attend the usual Fortnightly Stock Sales AT TIN WALD, AND AT THE COUNTY SALEYARDS, When opened. T. BULLOCK 934 C



FOR SALE-CHEAP. T7IOUR SECTIONS in one block—viz., Jj 502, 503, 510, 611, situated in Tin wald. Small deposit cash : balance by instalments. I7IOR SALE OR TO LET, WITH A ’ PURCHASING CLAUSE, 439 Acres, all fenced, and partly improved situated in Wakanui. 266 „ A compact Farm, all fenced, well-watered, and partly in English Grass. Improve ments consist of a comfortable Five-roomed Cottage, Stable, Stockyard, &c., &c. 220 ~ All fenced, partly improved and well-watered. . ; - 360 ~ All fenced, and a portion of it in English Grass. 50 ~ Near the abpve, will be sold very cheap. ' 05 ~ About Three Miles from the Town of Ashburton. 150 „ Near the above, and adjoining Mr. George Aston’s 290 ~ About Six Miles from Ash burton. TOWN PROPERTIES. That Valuable TOWN SECTION, 159, Tancred Street, will be Sold very cheap, and on easy terms. 539, (part of) £ of an acre, terms same as as above. 341, Kermode Street. 77 37, (Lot) Mayo’s Block. 78, (Lot) with Dwelling-house of Seven Rooms, near the Parsonage, East Town Belt. TO LET, A Four-roomed COTTAGE, situated on the North Town Belt, opposite the High School Site. Commodious BOARDING-HOUSE in East Street. Shop and Office in East Street. That convenient SHOP, situated in the Triangle, Wakanui Road, now in the occupation of Mr. Lublow, tailor. SHOP or BOARDING-HOUSE, situated in Burnett Street, opposite the M«i Office, and lately in the occupation of Mr. Dufrates. Apply,; 671c-IB6g T. BULLOCK.