The Evening Echo, Monday, Ootohes 28, 1878.

Printed and Published by Horace Joilit Weeks and Charee* Dixqn, at their Printing Offiee, East. Strfgt, Monday, Qrtaher s£,' ißfSt



ASHBURTON RACING CLUB. ANNUAL MEETING. Wednesday and Thursday, NOVEMBER 13th and 14th. President : W. C. WALKER, ESQ. q' Stewards: Mr. E. Saunders „ K. S. Coster ~ J. L. Crawley „ Thus. Bullock „ M. Stitt Judge: Mr. J. Campbell. Mr. R. Friedlander „ Hay T. Smith „ Neil McLean „ C. H. Dowding ~ J. Coster. Starter: Mr. W. B. Compton Clerk of the Course: Mr. E. Saunders. Handicappf-r: Mr. H. P. Lance Treasurer: Mr.. S. Saunders. Clerk of the Scales: Mr. H. J. Bristo. FIRST DAY. 1. Handicap Hurdle Rvce of 40 sovs. ; distance 2 miles, over 8 flights of about 3lt. 6in. high hurdles; nomination I sov., acceptance 2 sovs. 2. Maiden Plate of 20 sovs. ; distance \]g ' miles; weight for age; entrance 2 sovs. ; open to all horses -Uiat have not won an advertised race of the value of. 15 sovs. 01 public money. Ashburton Cup Handicap of 70 sovs., added to a sweepstake ot 5 sovs. each for acceptors; nomination 2 sovs; acceptance 2 sovs. ; two miles. A Ladies’ Purse of 25 sovs. ; for County horses only; Welter weights for age ; gentle men riders, who must be members of the Ashburton Racing Club ; entrance 2 sovs. ; I ]£ miles. «. Selling Hack Race of 10 sovs.; no weight under Bst. ; winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race for £2O, any surplus to go to the Fund; post entry j sov.; 1 mile. • w.-Av-. SECOND DAY. , County Hurdle Handicap Race of 30 sovs. ; over 6 flights o. about 3ft- bin. high hurdles; nominations 1 sov., acceptance 2 sovs; 1 miles. 2 Racing Club Handicap of 5° sovs.; nomination 2 sovs., acceptance 2 sovs. ; weights to be declared at 9 p.m., on the evening oi the first day’s racing; i}£ miles. 2. Publicans’ Purse of 30 sovs.; weight " for a r e ; entrance 2 sovs. ; 1 mile. , Forced Handicap of 20 sovs. ; for all winning horses at this Meeting; entiance 2 sovs. ; c. Consolation Handicap of 25 sovs.; 3 for all beaten horses; nomination I sov., acceptance 2 sovs.; 1 mile. RULES AND REGULATIONS. Qualification fee £2 ?s. ; members of the Ashburton Racing Club free. No entry will be received ior any of the races, exceDt on the condition that all disputes shall be decided by the Stewards, whose decisions m nil cases shall be iinal* , County horses sh ill be held to mean horses the bonk fide property of owners residing m the County of Ashburton- previous to Ist October, Canterbury Jockey Club Rules strictly ad heicd to, uiness otherwise specihed. .so protest will ue •entertained unless £2 2s. b c deposited, uiiica will be lonedcd snould U-.C pioloai, ill the opinion of me Stewards, piote mvoious. . , , 1 • All entries and nominations to be in the hands of the Secretary, addressed to the Somerset'Hotel, hot later than 3 p.m. on October 31st. Weights to appear m he Lyttelton 'Junes, the J ress, tne Ashburton livening Echo on November bth, and Ash burton Mail on November 9th. Acceptances' and sweeps, to be paid to the Secretary not.later than 9 p.m. on me night of AH, entries to be sealed and addressed to the Secretary, Ashburton, enclosing entiance lees, name ana age ol hoi sc, and colors oi t e ri ei . Any Jockey riding in other than hisdeciaied colors will be fincu one sovereign. ■ J a MLS WILKIE, • V-l on ‘ Jsf'C-



-•l-A-=r - - c. percy eexj LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, Yr I.J -H y. and- ; J VALUATOR, ASHBUR[TO r N pARMS to LET and SELL, of all Sizes and Descriptions, Improved and Unimproved, situated in all parts of the District. 3000 Acres, in Blocks’to suit Purchaser?, on easy terms. , 150 Acres, with Stable, partly fenced, near the Hinds. ; vV -V Money Lent in Large or Small Sums, on Approved Secuntj,. AGENT FOR UNION INSURANCE COMPANY.



HOW TO PROCURE A SEWING MACHINE EASILY. 'JMIE 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. UNION STEAM IRON WORKS, (Next the Horse Baz;; r), BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. Edwards & Lee, ENGINEERS, MILLWRIGHTS. AND GENERAL SMITHS.- Orders for every description of Machinery executed in a workmanlike mariner, and guar anteed to give satisfaction, at prices that '-viil compare favorably with any u: Canterbury, Important. —Ex erienced Manufacturer and Repairers of Reapers, Combines, titm-w Elevators, Portable Engines, Wool Presses, See. Wind Pumps, Circular Saw Spindles, and Tables, made to order. General Smith , Wheelwright , and Shvt ing wo? k warranted to give satisfaction. EDWARDS AND LEE, Proprietors. The Central Foundry, PETER STREET, ASHBURTON. W. J. HESSEY, BEGS respectfully to inform the public of Ashburton and surrounding districts that he has ON HAND and FOR SALE, Working Men’s Kitchen Ranges, cast or sheet iron ovens. Cambridge Rollers, at Christchurch Prices. Wire Strainers. Repairs of Castings in Iron or Brass »( every description,



B T. CHAMBERS, GOT AND SHOE MAKER East Street, Begs to notify to the public of Ashburton that he has now m Stock a Splendid Assortment ol Boots and Shoes irom tne Best Makers, and all orders entrusted to him will have every attention. Boots and Shoes, sewn or pegged made to order of every description and tne very best materials Terms Cash. T, CHAMBERS, PROSPECT BUILDINGS (Next to Montgomery’s), EAST STREET. NOTICE. SC. FARR, ARCHITECT, &c., canb. consulted at Messrs. W. Montgomery and Co .s Buildings, Ashburton, EVERY SATURDA\, or any communications left at Mr. Charle Braddell’s Office, will be promptly attendee to. Ashburton, July 12, 1878. h7~bu dden, I Seed Merchant, Etc., "/ , NELSON, NZ. j , rruit and Forest Trees— Ornamental Shrubs— Roses' -beeos—Plants, etc.—Packed; u» an) j*ft t)f. N*«r Zetland* 1



NEW ftBAPERY X Ytv.Hj GLASGOW HOUSE, qT ! MONTGOMERY'S BUILDINGS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. W. GAVIN 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, Hosiery, 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 Shirts, Hats, Ties, etc. Goods marked in Plain Figures. ~ One Shilling Off Every Pound Purchased for Cash. Motto —" Small Profits and Quick Returns.”



TEA. TEA. ioo BOXES 50 HALF-CHESTS /; The above will be found Pure, combined with strength and Fine Flavour. ORIENTAL TEA COM PANY’S, in 11b and j£lb packets. We are Agents for this Tea, and would advise the public to give it a fair trial, as it is highly spoken of. o r & co. NOTICE ! NOTICE I; NOTICE !!! REMOVAL-. ■Firth, Pass, & Co. Beg to inform the Inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that they have REMOVED TO THEIR HEW PREMISES Next the Union Bank of Australia EAST STREET. jpiRTH, PASS, & CO. take this oppor 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, J ’ TO BE CALLED I The Old Bank Stores (late union bank). Orders entrusted to our care will re ceive prompt attention. Families waited on for orders weekly. FIRTH, PASS, AND CO., Grocers, Drapers, Ironmongers, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, &c. EA#T gTWtET,



- Advance Ashburton 2) fe; 7t ATW tieejs lETVEEisriiisrGi- echo newspaper : v r AND GENERAL PRINTING OFFICE, East Street, Ashburton. • « O « ' | 'HE proprietors of the Evening Echo have much pleasure in presenting their numerous customers with an enlarged edition of this paper, and in thank ing the public for their very liberal support hitherto, beg to solicit a continuance. lK A The Echo is circulated daily throughout the County and district, and offers special advantages to advertisers. Advertisements can be taken for three, six, or twelve months, on very Reasonable Terms. Auctioneers and Commission Agents liberally dealt with. Casual advertisements as per scale. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION : In advance - - per quarter 060 „ - „ (posted) 086 „ - per annum 126 .», * - „ (posted) 1 15 6 Or, delivered to all parts of the Town, 6d. per week.



Commercial and General Printing. T ms department is supplied with every requisite for Mf GLASS PRIS TIN ft Of every description, and for Style, Design, and Cheapness, Cannot be equalled in Ashburton or surpassed in the Colony, Billheads of any size or pattern Memorandum Forms Receipt and Ordei Books Circulars and Envelopes Plain and Fancy Cards Fancy Labels, any size Ball Programmes and Tickets Vellum Addressjlabels, Catalogues Societies’ Rules, Forms, etc., Pamphlets, Handbills, Posters or any size,_Colored Inks or Paper. Mourning Cards. gS-NOTE THE ADDRESS— f ; 1 - i THE “EVENING ECHO” OFFICE* i ■’ ; f • ■WEEKS &c IDIIXIOIsr, S'- : , A PROPRIETORS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON



WANTED KNOWN On Hand and to A rrive A LARGE STOCK OF SADDLERY AT T. DUDSON’S, Adjoining the Horse Bazaar. Wanted Known, STALLION COVERS AND GEAR \ may be had at T. DUDSON’S, Opposite the Somerset Hotel. Wanted Known, A Large Assortment of ENGLISH AND COLONIAL SADDLES Just Arrived at DUDSON, SADDLER Wanted Known, THOMAS DUDSON supplies ENGLISH SADDLES from £2 10s., and Bridles from 7s. 6d. <X_ BEISTO ACCOUNTANT, COLLECTOR, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Prospect Buildings. East Street, Ashburton. Commissions of every description Executed. FREDIC. PAVITT, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. (Ci.ose to the Railway Station.) Land and General Commission ""'""'Agent:" r. JAMES PORTER, PRACTICAL GARDENER, GARDENS laid out and kept in order by day or contract All kinds of Jobbing Work done on the Shortest Notice. fiST Please note the Address— ATWORTH HOUSE, North Town Belt, near Saunders’ Mill. Orders can be left at this office. MRS. MOREY, jgEGS to announce to the LADIES OB ASHBURTON and Surrounding Districts hat she has 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 OUI At Moderate Charges. MRS. MOREY, TANCRED STREET (Next to Mr. Chapman’s, House Decorator). SCI 100 L BOOKS Just Arrived—Royal Primers, Victoria Exercise Books, &c. Echo Office, Stationers’ Hall. East-street. G RATEF UL—COMFORTING. BREAKFAST COCOA, “ By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application of the fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately-flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors’ bills. It is by the judi cious use of such articles of diet, that a constitu tion may he gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies arc floating arcund us, ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fata shaft bv keeping ourselves well fortified with pare bleed and a properly nourished frame.” —The Civil Soviet Gazette. , SOLD ONLY IN PACKETS LABELLED J AM E S EPPS AND CO., llomcepathic Chemists, London. HEALTH FOR ALL HOLLOWAY’S PILLS AND OINTMENT THE PILLS Purify the flood, correct all disorders of the Liver, Stomach, Kidneys and Bowels, and are invaluable iu nil com, plaints incidental to Females. THE OINTMENT is the only reliabli remedy for Bad Leg?, Old Wounds, Sores, and Ulcers. For Bronchitis, Diphtkeiia, Coughs, Grids, Gout, Rheumatism, and all Skin Diseases it has no equal. Sold by the Proprietor, Thomas Holloway, 533, Oxford Street, London, and by all Medicine Vendors throughout! the World*