The Evening Echo, Monday, September 2, 1878.



FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6. FREEHOLD SECTION AT TINWALD, WITH FOUR ROOMED COTTAGE ERECTED THEREON. SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. MESSRS. BULLOCK & CO. have re ceived instructions from Mr. Thomas Williams, to sell by Public Auction, at their Rooms, East-street, on Friday, 6th September, his FREEHOLD SECTION, No. 125, Tinwald, fronting Thoms on-street, on which is erected a well finished FOUR ROOMED COTTAGE, Match-lined and Papered throughout, the land is all fenced, and there is a pump on the premises. Terms Liberal, at Sale. Sale at 11.30. BULLOCK & CO., Auctioneers. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6. BUILDING ALLOTMENTS ! BUILDING ALLOTMENTS ! 30 BUILDING ALLOTMENTS situated at Trevorton, near the East Town Belt, for Sale, by PUBLIC AUCTION. MESSRS BULLOCK & CO. have received instructions from Mr. Geo. Parkin, to sell by Public Auction, at their rooms, East street, on Friday, 6th September, 30 Desirable Building Allotments. 30 Situated not far from the East Town Belt. These Sections are very suitable for private residences, and will be sold bn very liberal terms of payment, viz—small cash deposit, balance by instalments bearing a low rate off interest. * Plans can be seen and full particulars obtained at the offices of the undersigned. BULLOCK & CO., Auctioneers.



THURSDAY, sth SEPTEMBER., TIMBER. TIMBER. TIMBER. WITHOUT -EX f‘ RICHARD ” -AND “ MARY ” FROM NELSON. MESSRS. BULLOCK & CO. have been favored with instructions from the consignors, to sell by public auction, at their Timber Yards, East street, on THURSDAY, sth SEPTEMBER. AT 12 o’clock, A CARGO of SUPERIOR and WELL SELECTED TIMBER which will be sold in Lots to suit Purchasers. A specification may be seen at the office of the undersigned. BULLOCK AND CO., Auctioneers.



TIMBER. TIMBER. TIMBER. UNRESERVED SALE OF 50,000 Feet Timber, " POSTS, STAKES, STRAINERS and FIREWOOD. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12. Messrs, g. r. freeman & co, instructed by Mr. Alpheus Hayes, will by Public Auction at his yards, Ashburton, at an early date. , - 40,000 Feet Superior Weather Boarding 10,000 Feet Choice Scantling 1,000 Fenciug Posts 2000 Stakes 50 Strainers 20 Cords Black Pine Firewood WITHOUT RESERVE Sale at 12 o’clock G. R. FREEMAN & CO, Auctioneers.



The watmate bush branch RAILWAY COMPANY, [LIMITED]. Provisional Directors: Messrs. Michael Studholme ij John Manchester , ; Naylor Hillary , - - Michael O’Brien - James Edward Parker , Leonard Price - - Alpheus Hayes William Bartlett All of Waimate. ‘ . ' . Bankers: Union Bank of Australia, Waimate. Solicitor: W. B. Hawkins, Waimate. : ' ■ ‘ Secretary: Frank Slee, Waimate. Prospectus and application for shares can be >btainj*d at the office of the Union Bank of Australia. ' FRANK SLEE, ' c Secretary,



TO THE RATEPAYERS OF ASHBURTON. Ashburton, August 26, 1878. GENTLEMEN,— In accordance with the request of some of your number, I have consented to be nominated as a member of the Borough Council, and if elected shall do my utmost to promote the prosperity of the Bo, ° U6h ’ r. P4PKTN.



TO THE ELECTORS OF THE BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. GENTLEMEN,— I have much pleasure in allowing myself to be nominated as a Candidate for a seat in the Borough Council. Yours obediently, H. FIRTH.



TO EDWARD SAUNDERS, ESQ. Ashburton, August 16, 1878. SIR, —We, the Undersigned Ratepayers of the Borough of Ashburton beg to request that you will allow yourself to be Nominated as a Councillor, and hereby pledge ourselves to do our utmost to secure your return. We are, Sir, Yours respectfuily, Donald Williamson, storekeeper Thomas Quill, Commercial Hotel F. Doherty, storekeeper William Anderson, saddler Gerald D. Branson, solicitor R. J. Friedlander, merchant J. M. Cambridge, chemist Horace J. Weeks, journalist Joseph I\ess, journalist William Gavin, draper J. H. Pass, storekeeper John Orr, merchant Daniel Henderson, storekeeper G. Compton, builder. . J. R. Steel, blacksmith M. Smith, builder Francis Thompson, blacksmith G. E. Pike, coach proprietor. George Parkin, builder H. 11. Bowers, artist George Kidd, blacksmith John G. Anstee, boarding,house keeper. Thos. Dudson, saddler To the gentlemen signing the above requisi tion: . Gentlemen, —I fully appreciate the honor of being requested to represent the ratepayers at the Borough Council, and shall do my utmost, if elected, to deserve the confidence placed in me. E. SAUNDERS.



TO THE BURGESSES OF THE BOROUGH of ASHBURTON. GENTLEMEN —I, the undersigned, having been requested by many of your number, beg to offer myself as a Candidate for a seat in the Borough Council. ■JOHN G. ANSTEE. GENTLEMEN —I, the undersigned, having been requested by many of your number beg to offer myself as a Candidate for a seat in the Borough Council. KNUD SANDO. GENTLEMEN,— -I, the undersigned having been requested by many of your number, beg to offer myself as a Candidate for a’seat in the Borough Council. • . " J. R. CHAPMAN. GENTLEMEN- —I, the undersigned, having been requested by many of your number, beg to offer myself as a candidate for a' seat in the Borough Council. JOHN FOWLER. EVENING CLASSES. MR.' G. D. BOILEAU, is prepared to re ceive pupils on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, from 7to 9 p.m. For terms apply at the Echo Office.



NOTICE. JP O R SA L E A T T. QUINN & GO’S, DRAPERS and CLOTHIERS, MOORE-ST. ASHBURTON. 75 Men’s and Boys’ Suits, at 30s per Suit 40 doz. Silk Handkerchiefs af" is each. 20 doz. Straw Hats, 7s per doz. T . QUI N N & CO., Moore Street, Ashburton.



Wood Turner and Venetian Blind Maker. JOSEPH RULE IS prepared to execute all orders for Wood Turning, Venetian Blinds, Bedsteads, Tables, and every class of Furniture. Window Poles on hand, or made to any sixe. Orders to be left at A. O AITKEN & Co s, Havelock Street. H. BUD DEN, Seed Merchant, Etc., Fruit and F# ' part of M



HOW TO PROCURE A SEWING MACHINE EASILY. GREAT ADVANTAGE OFFERED by ORR AND CO. By the TIME PAYMENT SYSTEM places the SINGER HOUSEHOLD and HOWE MACHINES within easy reach of all. Payments—Weekly or Monthly. ORR & CO., Sole Agents for the above Machines in Ashburton.



BAKERS’ NOTICE WE the undersigned Bakers of Ashbur ton, beg to inform the Public that on and after the 26th August, we will reduce the price of the Quartern Loaf to 7d delivered and 6 over the counter for cash. We trust that the public will still continue to support us, and take into consideration that we are not Millers, but Bakers, and are paying a LONG PRICE for GOOD FLOUR, so that we may satisfy the public by supplying a good article, free from all adulteration. Let this be your motto — “LIVE AND LET LIVE” Signed— THOMAS HICKS.. THOMAS TAYLOR. MASSON & GRANT.



BREAD. BREAD. BREAD. THE undersigned begs to announce that he has undertaken the sale of BREAD from' the New Bakeiy of Messrs. Saunders Bros., and is now prepared to supply Best Bread per 41b loaf at Cash, NOW READY, AT THE SHOP, EAST STREET. On and after MONDAY next, Bread will be* Delivered to all parts of the Borough and suburbs at 6d. per 4lb loaf for Monthly Accounts only. K . SAN DO , BREAD AND GROCERY STORE, East Street, Near the Evening Echo Office. Large orders for Bread must be left at the shop not later than 5 p.m. canteub^^^y/works. (Near the Post Office) CHRISTCHURCH. J SELLARS is still Dyeing to Live, and • Living to Dye. Ashburton Agents: FURNESS & DIXON, Where particulars may be obtained, and Orders left.



RUBBER STAMPS ! RUBBER STAMPS ! RUBBER STAMPS ! . • THE only Manufactory in Ashburton for these very useful Stamps', which can be made any size, shape, of design. Rubber Stamps for Cheques Rubber Stamps for Receipts Rubber Stamps for Banks Rubber Stamps for Societies Rubber Stamps for Companies ' Rubber Stamps for Books Rubber Stamps for Linen Stamp, Ink, and Pads supplied at Moderate Prices at the EVENING ECHO OFFICE, East Street. “ WORNER’S EMPIRE BOARDING HOUSE (Opposite Parkins's Steam Saw Mills). MR. G. WORNER begs to intimate to the public of Ashburton that he has pur chased the ,f Boarding-house recently kepr by Mr. T. Bradford, and having made extensive alterations, he is now prepared to supply first class accommodation to boarders, and others visiting Ashburton. Meals i/-, Beer given with dinner ; Beds I/- Board per week, £l. G. WORNER, Proprietor. NEW BUSINESS. COAL & FIREWOOD MERCHANT F„ P. Le Breton, 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. CHARLES BRADDELL, Agent for Press Company, Limited. Secretary Town Hall Company. Agent for National Insurance Company. Removed to Montgomery’s Buildings, entrance from East and Buppjtt Streets, 4 3



Saunders Bros. Ashburton, Christchurch and London. MILLERS, GRAIN MERCHANTS, LAND AND COMMISSION AGENTS.



NOTICE TO FARMERS. QAUNDERS BROTHERS are prepared to make Cash advances on growing crops of any description, or on grain placed in their hands for sale in any of the New Zealand Ports, Australia or London.



LAND FOR SALE. 'HE undersigned have a number of excel lent Farms and other Properties for Sale. Can make advances on land placed in their hands for sale, or to complete purchases. SAUNDERS BROS. NEW DRAPERY ESTABLISHMENT, GLASGOW HOUSE, • MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. W. GAYIN HAS great pleasure in announcing to the inhabitants of the Ashburton County that he is now offering, at the LOWEST PRICES, New Spring and Summer Goods. Millinery, Prints, Plosiery, Children’s Frocks, Toilets Horrockses’ and American Long Cloths Muslin and Lace Window Curtains Marseilles and Honey Comb Counterpanes Haberdashery and Gloves Men’s Boys’ and Youths’ Clothing One Shilling Off Every;Pound Purchased for Gash. Motto— “ Small Profits and Quick Returns.”



C. PERCY COX, LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, andJ VALUATOR, ASHBURTON JpARMS to LET and SELL, 'of all Sizes and Descriptions, Improved and Unimproved, situated near in all parts of the District. 2000 Acres FREEHOLD )To be Let for 5000 » LEASEHOLD \ a term of 5 5000 SHEEP ) or 7 Years. 3197 Acres FREEHOLD 3085 » leasehold with Purchasing Clause. To be Sold on easy terms. It T ear OPAWA Railway Terminus. 1445 Acres FREEHOLD, very rich land, with Seven-roomed HOUSE, Improve ments, Orchard, etc., etc., Within one mile of MAKIKI Railway Station. 900 Acres near the KAKAHU, within six miles of Winchester. LAIS D of all descriptions, or of any size, between the Rakaia, Rangatata, Ashburton Forks, etc., etc. -Money Lent in Large or Small Sums, on Approved Security. AGENT FOR UNION INSURANCE COMPANY. DECLARATION OF WAR. WHEN the first note of preparation was sounded in the East, and the war cloud was no laiger than a man’s hand, and while the principal potentates of Europe, though breathing peace, were silently girding up their-loins for a struggle as fierce in the encounter and more baneful in its results thanany which has hitherto devastated the face of our mother earth—it was then that he sought every means in his power to avoid such another calamity that befel Plevna, by obtaining for the coming winter a very Large Assortment of Horse Cloths, Oil skin Leggings, and Sou’-westers, to enable the • nhabitants of Ashburton to stand a long Winter Siege. WHO HAS DONE THIS? Why, THOMAS DUDSON, SADDLER, Burnett Street, And, for further emergencies, has on hand the Largest and Best Stock of Saddlery and Saddlers’ Ironmongery ever exhibited in Ash burton,



TEA. TEA. too BOXES 50 HALF-CHESTS The above will be found Pure, combined with strength and Fine Flavour. ORIENTAL TEA COM PANY’S, in Hb and packets. We are Agents for this Tea, and wouPd advise the public to give it a fair trial, as it is highly spoken of. OR R & CO - LEAMINGTON RANGES, AMERICAN STOVES, REGISTERED GRATES, COLONIAL OVENS.



A fine assortment of the above, Builders should inspect our stock. orr & CO-, Importers of Hardware. >?-1



MRS. MOREY, gEGS to announce to the LADIES OP ASHBURTON and Surrounding Districts that she hasj OPENED A SHOW ROOM FOR MADE UP AND FULLY - TRIMMED PAPER PATTERNS OF ALL THE LATEST FASHIONS FOR LADIES’ & CHILDREN’S WEAR. LADIES’ OWN MATERIALS CUT OUT At Moderate Charges. MRS. MOREY, TANCRED STREET (Next to Mr. Chapman’s, House Decorator). W. R. boyle”7 JT STATE AND GENERAL AGENT, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. NEW FIRST-CLASS BOARDING-HOUSE. MR THOMAS CLARKE has much pleas ure in announcing that his large Private Boarding House is now in course of erection and is situated in Wills-street, next the Prim itive Methodist Church, and close to the Rail way Station —being one of the most healthy and pleasantly situated sections in the township. The accommodation will be second to none in Ashburton, and the House will be under the supervision of an experienced manager from Christchurch. FIRST AND SECOND CLASS DINING ROOMS. • SMOKING AND READING ROOMS. WELL VENTILATED, LARGE, AND LOFTY BEDROOMS. PRIVATE ROOMS FOR FAMILIES. Every attention will be given .to customers, combined with moderate charges. S. W. BROWN, AND CIVIL ENGINEER, EAST STREET, Ashburton.



NOTICE. g C. FARR, ARCHITECT, &c., can be consulted at Messrs. W. Montgomery and Co. ’s Buildings, Ashburton, EVERY SATURDAY or any commurications left at Mr. Charles Braddell’s Office, will be promptly attended to. Ashburton, July 12, 1878. NOTICE! NOTICE!! NOTICE!! REMOVAL. Firth, Pass,. & Co. Beg to inform the Inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that they have REMOVED TO THEIR NEW PREMISES Next the Union Bank of Australia, EAST STREET. JZpiRTH, PASS, & CO. take this tunity of thanking their numeious customers who have so liberally supported them hitherto, and to solicit a continuance of their patronage at the NEW PREMISES, TO BE CALLED .The Old Bank Stores (LATE. UNION BANK). Orders entrusted to our care will re ceivefprompt attention. Families waited on for orders weekly, FIRTH, PASS, AND CO., Grocers, Drapers, Ironmongers, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, &C, j East Street,