The Ashburton Herald

AND BOROUGH AND COUNTY ADVERTISER

Vol. 111. — 616

ASHBURTON, MONDAY, APRIL 5, 1880.

Price One Penny.



Auctioneers and Commission Agents. ALFRED HARRISON, AUCTIONEER, COMMISSION AGENT, KTC. SALES, Sales of Stock, Mer chandise, furniture and Effects, also Pigs, Fowls, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE Every SATURDAY at 12 o’clock. SALE YA'DS ATTENDED. ntries can b« made at my office or at the Yards. Agent for the Transatlantic Fire Insurance Company. 5 IN DMISTON BROS. & GU.NDRY 'j (late bullock and co.), ASHBURTON, General Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, Station, Estate, and Commission Agents. Sales of Stack, Farm Implements, Ac., will be held at their Yards, Ashbur ton, and the Tinwald Yards, on alternate TUESDAYS. CASH ADVANCES Made on Stock, Produce, Ac., consigned for Positive Sale. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY. 19 [Card.] J. E. B UCHA N A N A 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 “THE ASHBURTON HERALD,” RUBLISHED EVERT EVENING. Price—ONE PENNY. ADVERTISERS are reminded that the “Evening Herald ” commands the largest circulation in the Borough and Suburbs daily, and the prices for adver tisements are very reasonable. Casual Advertisements —2s. per inch, cash. Wants —20 words for Is., Cash. Quarterly Advertisements, as per ar rangement. f'pHE “ Herald ” is on every Tea Table | in Ashburton DO you Want the News of the Day ? Read the Ashburton Herald, IT is only a Penny, is to be got eveiy - where in Town, along the Railway ine, and of t>°- Country Agents. WANTED KNOWN —That we ar* now Selling 250 Cream Laid Commercial Envelopes for 25., cash ; 500 ditto, 3s. (kl. cash ; and 1000 ditto, os. Gd., for prompt cash only. Weeks & Dixon.



Public Notice. 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. etc. AGENT FOR THE ASHBURTON HERALD. 423 NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY OE NEW ZEALAND. Capital £1,000,000. Paid up £50,000. Reserve Fuud'£Bs,ooo. A LOCAL INSTITUTION. FIRE Department.—City, Suburban, and Country properties, Flour Mills, Mills, Breweries, Barns, Stables, Ac., 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 PHOTOGRAPHY. |3 ORTRAITS taken in any weather, at M A RTIN’S PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO, Si unokiss’ Mun.i'ixff, Ashpit, ton. Ido RjJKIiOTIOjX iti 1 i.l.;p. INK for Marking Packages, Sten cilling, Ac. Large bottles, 2s. each WEEKS A DIXON, Stationers, Ac., East street. CRICKETING Materials —Bats, Balls, Stumps, Knee Pads, Ac., at 11. M. JONES’, Stationei, Baring Sqaarc CHRISTCHURCH AND SUBURBAN DIRECTORY FOR 1579. ON SALE at th* “HERALD” Office, Saunders Buildings, East-street. Fricc : Two Shillings and Sixpence. Neatly Bound in Cloth. The above Volume contains a lot of valuable information, and should be in the hands of every Tradesman. IN BANKRUPTCY. WEEKS A DIXON have on Sals at their Office, East Street North,- - rROOFS OF DEBT FORMS, FORMS OF AFFIDAVIT. Also, — FORMS of TO LET and FOR SALE. Advertise. If you want to sell a Farm, to sell a Horse, to rent a Farm, to buy a Horse, to buy a House, to rent a House, to obtain Board, to sell Groceries, to *ell Furniture, to sell Hardware, to hire a Servant, to borrow Money, If you to sell Dry Goods . to sell a Carriage, to sell Real Estate, to seek a Situation, to obtain a Servant, to engage a Salesman, to sell Millinery Goods, to sell a House or Section, to find a Strayed Animal, to find any one’s Address, to sell a piece of Furniture, to find an owner for Anything, to buy a second-hand Carriage, to find anything you have Lost , If you want lto sell Agricultural Implements YOU CAN DO SO, MAKING YOUR WANTS KNOW, Ilf THE ASHBURTON HERALD. office : SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, East Street.



Business Notices. BIS DAT, | A | QUI CITO DAT. Grand Concert and Entertainment WILL BE GIVEN AT THE TOW ~3<r m ZEE _A_ Xj ZD ON FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 1880, BY EVERETT BROS. & CO., DRAPERS, HAVELOCK STREET, ASHBURTON, N.B.—-The whole of the proceeds, without any deduction for expenses, will be devoted to a charitable fund for Ashburton. The services of Mr. HOSKINS and MISS FLORENCE COLVILLE have been secured for this eventful occasion, which will guarantee in itself a first-class entertainment. They will play scenes from the Hunchback, a dialogue comedy, and give readings. Several gentlemen possessing musical talent have kindly offered their services, which, in connection with the voluntary assistance from Christchurch friends, will tend to make it a successful concert. At 7.30 and during the intervals the band, under Mr. Savage’s direction, will play selections. Tickets can he had at all booksellers, hotels, and fancy warehouses, or at Everett Bros, and Co., Havelock Street. The ticket and door money will be managed by a Committee, we, Everett Bros, and Co., entirely washing our hands of that part of the entertainment. PRICES OF ADMISSION—3s., ‘A., is. \< KM KM IM'.K ! FRIDAY, A IM\ I K 0. I.W< >. The New Improved Altliouse Vaneless Windmill IS NOVT 0> EXHIBITION ERECTED IN FRONT OF OUR STORE ft I® 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 FRIE BLANDER BROS., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



Hotels. BUTLER’S FAMILY HOTEL, ASHBURTON. J. F. BUTLER (Late of Arahura, West Coast) ~|p>EGS te inform his friends and the public generally that he has opened the abovo large and commodious hotel, which is situated at the 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 ; he best brands. One of Alcock’s best billiard tables. 9G5a417c;



Hotels. JOSEPH BALDWIN Begs to inform his friends and tha public that he Has Opened THE CENTRAL HOTEL, AT THE FUNCTION, WILLS STREET AND WAKANUI ROAD, ASHBURTON, mHIS commodious hotel is situated JL within three minutes’ walk of tlie Railway Station. Table d’Hote daily at G p. m. 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.



Milliner and Dressmaker. MRS. ADAMS, AND DRESSMAKER. Ladies’ and Children’s Dresses made up in the newest styles, at Lowest Charges. Wedding and Mourn; 7 ■* Orders promptly attended fcj. Mrs Adams devotes special attention to Millinery. MRS. ADAMS, Moore Street, Opposite Mr. Boyle’s Office. lijia Building Materials. Ashburton steam saw mills SASH AND DOOR M A N U F A C T DRY. 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. 26 Business Notices. RABBITS! RABBITS!! P . FI ARP ER , FISHMONGER AND POULTERER JStT»c ITotc?* TCnsf Street. 1> EOS to inform th*. inhal.iU-nf.js ■■ t' } Aslibin ti.n t h.,.t he HAS t 'PKN fclD ’n tin- ...lone line, a.m! i-rusts. hy scrim mention to business. an I • upjiving bid articles of first class quality, hopes t merit a share of public patronage 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 Seatield and neighboring districts, that their Bread Meat, and Store Carts travel the followin' 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. Lambic, at Kyle ; and with Mr Brown blacksmith, Clontarf. JONES AND CO., NORTON FARM, Seaeield. Butchers, Bakers, General Store keepers, Grain and Seed Merchants.



AGENTS EOK THE ASHBURTON HERALD AND GUARDIAN. 679 g zn CA H S P 5 •4 PR o H INK for Stencil Plates and Bag Marking, in quart bottles ready for use, on sale at tlie HERALD AND GUARDIAN OFFICE, NEA.It It AIT. WAY station. a? m WKk 1 m INK BAG $ MARKING wS* mm O til & < t=J zn Hs fed ta w. RECEIPT and DELIVERY BOOKS for Threshing Machines, Grain, and Goods PRINTED on SHORTEST NOTICE. Samples can be seen at cur Office. WEEKS AND DIXON, Stationers, General Printers, &c.



Business Notices.



TO MERCHANTS, TRADESMEN, AND OTHERS. STUDY ECONOMY! STUDY ECONOMY! GREAT SAYING EFFECTED BT PURCHASING YOUR STATIONERY AT THE WHOLESALE STATIONERY DEPOT CASH PRICES: ENVELOPES, Cream Laid, -L-/ Per iooo - 6s. 6d. Ditto Per 500 - 3s. 6d. Ditto Printed, 1,000, ns. 6d. NoTErAPER, ruled, per packet of 5 Quires, from is. 6d. Large quantities at lower rates.



ACCOUNT BOOKS OF ALL KINDS. TEN PER CENT. OFF FOR CASH!!! STORES LIBERALLY DEALT WITH.



WEEKS & DIXON, Wholesale Stationers HERALD OFFICE.



Business Notices. MONEY. £SO £m £2D0 ’ £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. WANTED KNOWN —That MRS. I ! CARSTENS has always on hand trimmings and lining, and dresses made on the shortest notice. MRS. CARSTENS, Burnett Street, Opposite the Mail Office. >•' • * Ashburtvn. BRANSON A BURN ELI., BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, EAST STREET, JT you want a CHEAP SUIT OF CLOTHES go to G. J. F. LUBLOW, TAILORING DEPOT. Triangle, Ashburton, Between Post Office and Baldwin’s Central Hotel. G. J. F. Lublow, importing his own goods, is enabled thereby to make as Cheap a Suit of Clothes as any tailor im New Zealand, and a First-class FIT i# Guaranteed. Terms—Strictly Cash. 5 per cent. Discount off all Orders Paid IN ADVANCE. 813 a CABINETMAKING & UPHOLSTERING ESTABLISHMENT, East Street (next Echo Dining Rooms), ASHBURTON. John Uee ch , PRACTICAL CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER PAPERHANGER, Ac. ALL KINDS OP REPAIRS. Furniture Renovated and Repolished, or Exchanged. 963 a ASHBURTON HERALD, Published Daily. are requested to make Known any irregularity in the delivery, whether in Town or Country, which shall be immediately remedied. Country Sub cribers along the Wakanui Road to the school, thence to Seafield, Cambridge, and Newland, are supplied by the mail-cart every Tuesday and Friday, \Al ANTED Known, the “Ashburton * ' Herald ” circulates throughout tha Provincial District of Canterbury. HOUSEMAIDS. -The Herald askan Housemaid for you in 20 words f#r 1 /-• ■\T7ANTED. —The Herald tells y#u W Wants in 20 words, for 1/-.