ASHBURTON TRADE DIRECTORY.

Accountants and Commission Agents— Charles Braddell, Montgomery’s Buildings II J. Bristo, Prospect Buildings, East-st. W. R. Boyle, Moore-street. Architect and Civil Engineer— S. W. Brown, East-street •5. Farr, Montgomery’s Buildings B. Mountfort, East Street Auctioneers— Bullock and Co., East-street Saunders Bros., Ashburton Barristers and Solicitors— Mr. Branson, East-street . E. G. Crisp, Montgomery’s Buildings ( Messrs. Harris and Ireland, Montgomery s Buildings. Pikers, Confectioners, Etc.— Thomas Hicks, Tancred-street Thomas Taylor, East-street, I'ANKS— 'A Bank of New Zealand, East-street Union Bank of Australia, East-street loarding House Keepers— J. G. Anstee, East-street Eagle’s Dining Rooms, Havelock Street G. Womer, Moore Street. luilders, Contractors, Etc.— Tames Baker, Havelock-street Geo. St. Hill, Burnett-street West G. Parkin, Steam Saw Mills, Moor-street Matthew Smith, Moor-stieet Thos. Williams, Tinwald G. Compton, Builder, Moore-street. Booksellers and Stationers— A, Weston, Prospect Buildings, East-street street South Weeks and Dixon, Stationers’ Hall, East* Bootmakers— J, Chambers, Prospect Buildings, East-street M. Nealas, East-street Brewers— Wood and Co., Cameron-street Cabinetmakers and Undertakers — James Baker, Havelock-street G. Parkin, Moor-street Thomas Williams, r i inwald

Carrier — G. F. Scott, Cameron-street Chemist and Druggist— J. M. Cambridge, Montgomery’s Buildings Charles Neate, Moore Street. Coal and Firewood Merchants — G. Parker and Co., near Railway Station A. Hayes, Firewood and Timber, near Rail way Station F. P. Leßreton, Burnett-street. Drapers and Clothiers— Aitken and Co., Havelock-street Orr arc Co., East-street John Fowler, Tancred-street Firth, Pass, and Co., Old Bank Store, East 'street • W. Gavin, East-street T. Quinn & Co., Moor-street Engineers and Founders— Edwards and Lee, Engineers, Smiths, etc., Burnett-street W. J. Hessey, Central Foundry, Peters-st Furniture Warerooms— A. Spillard, Tancred Street Grocers, General Dealers, Etc.— Aitken and Co,, Havelock-street Orr and Co„ East-street Firth, Pass, and Co., East-street John Fowler, Tancred-street K. Sando, East-street Greengrocers— W. Birtwell, East-street J. Mooar & Co., East-street Hairdressers— E. A. Garnett, East-street A. Pearse, Moore-street Hotels— Quill’s Commercial Hotel, near Railway Station Shearman’s Somerset Hotel, East-street Central Temperance Hotel, Havelock Street Ironmongers- Orr and Co., East-street Aitken and Co., Havelock-street S. Hardley, East-street Ladies’ Clothing Establishment— Mrs. Morey, Tancred Street. Painter, &c.— J. R. Chapman, Tancred-street Printers and Publishers— Meeks and Dixon, East-street Plumbers, Gasfitters, Tinsmiths, Etc.— J. C. Dolman, Tancred-street Joseph Hyde, Tancred-street S. Hardley, East-stieet Saddlers— Thomas Dudson, Burnett-street Surveyors— C. E. Fooks and Son, Fv.t-street Tailors— Aitken and Co,, Havelock-street Tentmakers — K. Sando, East-street Tobacconists — A. Pearse, Moor-street E. A. Garnett, East-street A. Weston, East-street

FRIDAY, November i, 1878.]

THE EVENING ECHO.

Printed and Published by. Horace John i Weeks and . Chafes '■ Dieon, , : §t 1 Printing Office, , ' f* •’ •■ ":•, ■'■'• '' ' *•'■ •> '• '.. . ’:•! /



3MMERCIAL PRINTING, NEW MACHINERY JUST ERECTED. rHE Proprietors of the Evening Echo have much pleasure in announcing that their New Jobbing Printing Machine, by Connisbee, is now in full working order, and Jut they aie prepared to Execute Orders Superior and Cheaper to anything ever yet turned out in Ashburton, and, in future, can Guarantee Despatch in all orders entrusted to »hen>, WEEKS & DIXON, Printers and Publishers. Evening Echo Office, East Street, Oct. 8, 1878. CANTERBURY DYE WORKS. (Near the Post Office) CHRISTCHURCH. J SELLARS is still Dyeing to Live, and § Living to Dye. Ashburton Agents s WEEKS & DIXON, yih IW particulars may be dbtjM, and 1 Orifctrf lift)



ASHBURTON RAGING CLUB ANNUAL MEETING. Wednesday and Thursday, NOVEMBER 13th and 14th. President : W. C. WALKER, ESQ. Stewards: Mr. E. Saunders „ E. S. Coster „ J. L. Crawley „ Thos. 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. Handicapper: Treasurer: Mr. H. P. Lance | Mr. S. Saunders. Clerk of the Scales: Mr. H. J. Bristo. FIRST DAY. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race 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 mile; weight for age; entrance 2 sovs.; open to all horses that have not won an advertised race of the value of 15 sovs. of public money. 3. Ashburton Cup Handicap of 70 sovs., added to a sweepstake of 5 sovs. each for acceptors ; nomination 2 sovs; acceptance 2 sovs. ; two miles. 4. 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. ; Iy z mile.. 5. 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 I sov.; 1 mile. SECOND DAY. 1. County Hurdle Handicap Race of 30 sovs. ; over 6 flights o. about 3ft. 6in. high hurdles; nominations 1 sov., acceptance 2 sovs ; I l /z miles. 2. Racing Club Handicap of 50 sovs.; nomination 2 sovs., acceptance 2 sovs. ; weights to be declared at 9 p.m., on the evening of the first day’s racing; mile. 3. Publicans’ Purse of 30 sovs.; weight for age ; entrance 2 sovs. ; 1 mile. 4. Forced Handicap of 20 sovs. ; for all winning horses at this Meeting; entrance 2 sovs.; 1X mile. 5. Consolation Handicap of 25 sovs. ; for all beaten horses; nomination 1 sov., aceptance 2 sovs. ; 1 mile. RULES AND REGULATIONS. Qualification fee £2 2s. ; members of the Ashburton Racing Club free. No entry will be received for any of the races, except on the condition that all disputes shall be decided by the Stewards, whose decisions in all cases shall be final. County horses sh ill be held to mean horses the bond fide property of owners residing in the County of Ashburton previous to Ist October 1878. Canterbury Jockey Club Rules strictly ad hered to, unless otherwise specified. No protest will be entertained unless £2 2s. be deposited, which wilL be forfeited should the protest, in the opinion of the Stewards, prove frivolous. All entries and nominations to be in the hands of the Secretary, addressed to the Somerset Plotel, not later than 3 p.m on October 31st. Weights to appear in the Lyttelton Times, the Tress, the Ashburton Lvemng Lcho on November Bth, and Ash burton Mail on November 9th. Acceptances and sweeps to be paid to the Scretary not later than 9 p.m. on the night of Nov. nth. All entries to be sealed and addressed to the Secretary, Ashburton, enclosing entrance fees, name and age of horse, and colors of the rider. Any Jockey riding in other than his declared colors will be fined one sovereign. JAMES WILKIE, Hon. Sec.



BULLOCK AND CO. Are Sole Agents for Atkinson’s COOKING RANGES Which were awarded seven of the highest Honorary Certificates at the Agricultural Show, 1877. THESE Ranges, which are now so well known in this district, are made with or without boiler, and can be obtained any size between 2ft. 3 in. and 3ft 6 in. H.BUD D E N , Seed Merchant, Etc., NELSON, N.Z. Fruit and Forest Trees, Ornamental Shrubs, Roses, Seeds, Plants, etc. —Packed to any part of New Zealand. RUBBER STAMPS. 'J'HESE Useful STAMPS, with Ink and Pads, are now being Manufactured at the * ECHO ” OFFICE and can be supplied anj shape or size from Js. 6d. STAMPS FOR Receipts, Labels, Societies, Books, Marking Linen, &c. SCHOOL BOOKS Just Arrived—Royal Primers, Victoria Exercise Book*, &c, «**Ecno Office, Stationers’ Hall, EwPiimt,



C. PERCY COX, LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, AND VALUATOR, ASHBU R :T O N jpARMS to LET and SELL, of all Size? and Descriptions, Improved and Unimproved, situated in all parts of the District. 3000 Acres, in Blocks to suit" Purchasers, on easy terms. 150 Acres, with Stable, partly fenced, near '.he Hinds. Money Lent in Large or Small Sums, on Approved Security. AGENT FOR UNION INSURANCE COMPANY. HOW TO PROCURE A SEWING MACHINE EASILY. 'jpHE 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 u r), BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. Edwards & Lee, ENGINEERS, MILLWRIGHTS. AND GENERAL SMITHS. Orders for every description of Machinery executed in a workmanlike manner, and guar anteed to give satisfaction, at prices that will mmpare favorably with any in Canterbury. Important.—Ex erienced Manufacturers and Repairers of Reapers, Combines, Straw Elevators, Portable Engines, Wool Presses, (See. Wind Pumps, Circular Saw Spindles, and Tables, made to order. G+neral Smith, Wheelwright, and Shvt ing work warranted to give satisfaction. EDWARDS AND LEE, Proprietors. The Central Foundry, PETER STREET, ASHBURTON, W. J. H.ESISEY, BEGS respectfully to inform ’he public ol Ashburton and surrounding districts that he has ON HAND and FOR SAI/E, Working Men’s Kitchen Ranged cast or sheet iron ovens. Cambridge Rollers, at Christchurch Prices. Wire Strainers, Repairs of Castings in Iron or BraijH of



GRAND SHOW OF New Goods AT are now opening up a'second shipment of USTIES'W GOODS, Consisting of Gents.’ Black Satin Hats , Gents.’ White Shirts Gents.’Black Cloth Suits Gents.’ Double and Single Breasted Suits Gents.’ Felt Hats Gents.’ Kid Gloves Gents.’Colored Shirts FLGWEHS. IO boxes New Flowers 5 ~ New Feathers 30 ~ New PP'bons 50 shades of Eon» :t t Silks"toVmatch .New Ribboi s POPLINS & SILKS. A large assortment of real Irish Poplins, direct from Pirn Brothers, of Dublin.



FEINTS An immense assortment of New Prints, French Checks, and Stripes in great variety. COSTONJES. A large assortment of New Costumes are now being opened up. BOOTS & SHOES. JUST RECEIVED, io TRUNKS NEW BOOTS. peggedj3r>d riveted. Ladies’ Kid Boots in great variety. Children’s Boots of every make. DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT. This department is managed by a First-class Dressmaker, with competent assistants. A PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. Prices Strictly Moderate. ORR AND CO,



To Farmers & Others i UNDERSIGNED HAVE CONSTANTLY ON HAND Farm Implements AND AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY, Of Every Description. WOOL PACKS, SHEEP SHEARS, FENCING MATERIAL. GRASS & CLOVER SEEDS. JUST LANDED Ryland’s Best Fencing WIRE, 6,7, 8, 9 & 10. PORTLAND CEMENT, CHAFF CUTTERS, PLOUGHS, CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS, CORN CRUSHERS, HORSEPOWERS, ETC. Also, GOSPEL O hK Galvanised Iron, IN ALL SIZES, Which we are now Prepared to Sell at MOST REASONABLE PRICES. “©a CASH ADVANCES- Made on Growing Crops, Shipments of Wool and Grain. FRIEDLANDER BROS EAST STREET, . Ashburton.



A. O. AITKEN and CO. The Pantechnicon, HAVELOCK STREET, Ashburton.



WANTED KNOWN, On Hand and to Arrive 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 THOS. DUDSON, SADDLER. Wanted Known, THOMAS DUDSON supplies ENGLISH SADDLES from £2 10s., and Bridles from 7s. 6d. 131- J-. BEISTO ACCOUNTANT, COLLECTOR, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Prospect. Buildings. East Street, Ashburton. Commissions of every description Executed. MR. BRANSON, BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, East Street, ASHBURTON 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. XS3T Please note the Address— ATWORTH HOUSE, North Town Belt, near Saunders’ M ILL. Orders can be left at this office. WATCHMAKER, TEWELLER, fiStf 4 mm ML m mm m? IS j-;, *' eft m m OPTICIAN, ETC., ETC. ALWAYS on Sale d. Large Stock of English, American, Geneva, and other Watches ; French, American, and other Clocks; Con cave and Convex Spectacles ; Reading Glasses; Wedding and other Rings ; Barometers, Ther mometers, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Pocket Knives, Scissors and other Cutlery, by Rogers. To arrive by Star, brig, from New York, six cases of American Clocks—all new styles. J. P. PARKER, WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, &c. Two doors above Bullock & Co.’s Auction Rooms), EAST STEET, ASHBURTGN.



GRATEFUL—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 be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us, ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fata shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pare bicod and a properly nourished frame.” —The Civil Setviet. Gazette. . r —r-- 7 . ; , , SOLD ONLY IN PACKETS LABELLED JAMES EPPS AND CO., Homoepathic Chemists, London. HEALTH FOR ALL. HOLLOWAY’S PILLS AND OINTMENT THE PILLS Purify the Blood, correct all disorders of the Liver, Stomach, Kidneys and Bowels, and are invaluable in all conn plaints incidental to Females. THE OINTMENT is the only reliabls remedy for Bad Legs, Old Wounds, Sores, and Ulcers, For Bronchitis, Diphtheria, Coughs, Colds, Gout, Rheumatism, and •H Skin Diseases it has no equal Sold ty the Proprietor, Thohaw Holloway, 533, Oxford Street, London, and by *ll Medioine Vendors throughout tht World*