The Evening Echo.

VOL. I— 233

ASHBURTON, FRIDAY DECEMBER 27, 1878

Price One Penny.



Auctioneers and Commission Agents ESSRS BULLOCK AND CO., ' LVA ' ASHBURTON, General Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, Station, Estate, and Commission Agents. Sales of Stock, Farm Implements, &c., be held at their Yards, Ashbur ton, every alternate TUESDAY. CASH ADVANCES made on Stock, Produce, &c., con signed for Positive Sale. BULLOCK AND CO. SAUNDERS BROS., , ASHBURTON, CHRISTCHURCH, AND LONDON. U NDERSIGNED Have a number of AND UNIMPROVED FARMS. AND OTHER PROPERTIES FOR SALE in the Ashburton County. SEVERAL TOWN AND SUBURBAN SECTIONS FOR SALE ON EXCEPTIONALLY EASY TERMS. INDENTS EXECUTED. For every description of Goods from the Australian, American, and English Markets. OATS AND OTHER HORSE FEED AT LOWEST RATES. SAUNDERS BROS. 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 Burnett Streets. W. R. BOYLE, HOUSE, ESTATE & GENERAL AGENT, AGENT FOR THE VICTORIA INSURANCE COMPANY, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. Goal and Firewood. ON SALE! ON SALE. AT HAYES’S TIMBER YARDS, gA W N at 37». 6d. Per Cord, Cash. Apply, MR. F. PAVITT, Adjoining. NEW BUSINESS. I R E W O O D, COAL & FIREWOOD MERCHANT F. P. LeBRETON, 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 .o suit customers, and delivered to ail parts of he district on the shortest notice. Business Notice. 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 ios., and Bridles from ? js. 6d. • • WANTED KNOWN, that in General Printing the public can be supplied witty eyery requisite in the latest and best ftyle of the art at PVENJNO ECHO OFFICE,



Builders. Ashburton steam saw mills SASH AND DOOR MANUFACTORY. a. PARKIN, Proprietor, % BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Moore Street, Every description of Timber and Budding Materials in Stock and supplied on most reasonable terms. Plans prepared and Estimates Given on the shortest notice. IMPORTANT TO PARTIES ABOUT TO BUILD. THE undersigned has now on hand an extensive assortment of everything appertaining to the Building Trade, in cluding— Timber of all kinds. Galvanised Iron. Ridging and Spouting. Doors. Sashes. Mouldings. Nails. Locks. Hinges. &c., &c., &c., Which he is offering for Sale at Tinwald* at the lowest current rates. The Inhabitants on the South side of the River will find it to their advantage to give him a call. THOMAS WILLIAMS, BUILDER, UNDERTAKER, CABINET MAKER, WHEELWRIGPIT, &c„ {Near Railway Station) Tinwald. Tinsmiths, &c. J. C. DOLMAN, r) LUMBER, LOC KS MIT H, BELL i HANGER, ZINC, and TINPLATE WORKER, Tancred Street, ASHBURTON. Artesian Wells sunk and Pumps fitted and repaired. O.G. Guttering fixed at current rates. Electric Bells supplied and fitteb- N.B. —Orders punctually attended to. STT ARDLEY, in tendering his • 1~1 Sincere Thanks to the In habitants of Ashburton and Surrounding Districts for their past patronage, begs to announce that he is now SELLING OFF HIS PRESENT STOCK AT COST PRICE, to make room for a Fresh Shipment daily expected from Melbourne. Note the Address— S. HARDLEY, PLUMBER AND TINSMITH, EAST STREET. PUBLIC NOTICE. | JOSEPH HYDE, PRACTICAL COPPERSMITH AND BRAZIER, TIN, IRON, AND ZINC PLATE WORKER, Begs to inform the inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that he has com menced business in TANCRED STREET, where he hopes by strict attention to business, combined with moderate charges, to merit a fair share of public patronage. N.B. —Repairs neatly executed. Business Notices. BULLOCK AND CO. . Are Sole Agents for ATKINSON’S COOKING RANGES, Which were awarded se' r en of the highest Plonorary Certificates at the Agricultural Show 1877, also First and Second Prizes at the Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Asso ciation Show, 1878. 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. ASHBURTON BOTTLING STORES. In connection with the ASHBURTON BREWERY, W T OOD and CO. Have on hand a Large Stock of ALE BTQVT f in BuJH w 4 Bottle,



Cards. MESSRS. HARRIS & IRELAND, BARRISTERS and SOLICITORS, Montgomery’s Buildings, Ashburton. E. G. CRISP, gARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Has removed his Offices to MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS (Ist Floor), BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. MR. BRANSON, BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON MR. C. W. PURNELL, BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR. Chambers— MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS. S. W. BROWN, AND CIVIL ENGINEER • EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, AND RAKAIA. MR. MOUNTFORT, ARCHITECT, Cathedra Square, Christchurch, and Fooks and Son s Offices, East Street, Ashburton. NOTICE. g C. FARR, ARCHITECT, &c., can be consulted at Messrs. \V. Montgomery and Co’.s Buildings, Ashburton, EVERY SATURDAY, or any communications left at Mr. Charles BRADDELL’s Office, will be promptly attended to. Ashburton, July 12, 1878. C. E. FOOKS AND SON, jgICENSED SURVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Land Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, EAST-STREET, ASHBURTON. Business Notice. 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. KiT Please note the Address— ATWORTH HOUSE, North Town Belt, near Saunders’ Mill. Orders can be left at this office. • CALISTHENIC CLASS EVERY alternate Wednesday and Saturday Afternoon. Terms, per Quarter —Five Shillings each Pupil. SUPERIOR LADIES’ BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL, Oxford Villa, Burnett St., Ashburton, Conducted by Miss Steane. Private Lessons in French, German, and Latin, twice weekly ; Music, and Drawing in Various Styles. Preparatory School for Boys. Inclusive Terms. MRS. MOREY, jgEGS to announce to the LADIES OP 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 OUT At Moderate Charges. ! MRS. mTOREY, TANCRED STREET t<? Mr, CJiapraan’s, Louse peeper,)



General Storekeeper. Tea! Tea! Tea! A. 0. A ITKEN & 00. have JUST RECEIVED a Large Con signment of the above-mentioned Article, in Ilalf-Cliests and Boxes, and are now Selling a SPLENDID TEA, AT TWO SHILLINGS PER POUND. BOXES, from 275. 6d. ALL CLASSES AND KINDS OF General Groceries, AT THE USUAL 'LOW PRICES. A. O. AITKEN AND CO., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, AND GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, HAVELOCK STREET, ASHBURTON. : ‘ # Bakers. ASHBURTON BAKERY. TAYLOR AND LILL, BAKERS AND CONFECTIONERS, PASTRY COOKS, &c., East Street, Ashburton. CHRISTENING AND "TTY TEDDING Calces and Every Descrip- YY tion of First-class Confectionery made to order on the Shortest Notice. Confectionery, Biscuits, Cakes, Scones, Rolls, &c., always inStock. .A Regular Supply of splendid Fresh Butter. PIONEER BAKERY, (Next to Fowler’s) Tancred Street, Ashburton. Thomas hicks, FANCY BREAD AND BISCUIT BAKER, PASTRYCOOK, AND CONFECTIONER. Pastry and Biscuits of the best quality always in stock. Tea meetings and parties liberally dealt with. Wedding Cakes made to order on the hortest notice. Families supplied daily in all parts of the town. BREAD. BREAD. BREAD. SANDO AND OLSEN, GROCERS, ETC., EAST STREET, Ashburton. gUPPLY really Good BREAD at 5/4d. per Quartern Loaf, Cash, and (>d. Monthly Accounts. Families in Town and Suburbs waited on daily.-..,. , Note the address, SANDO & OLSEN, GENERAL STOREKEEPERS & BAKERS jeast Street*



Business Notice. NOTICE! NOTICE'.' NOTICF !J! REMOVAL. JjIIRTH, jpASS AND 00., 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. piRTH, PASS, & CO. take this oppor tunity of thanking their numeious cust«mers 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 ceive prompt attention. Families waited on for ordets weekly. FIRTH, PASS, AND CO., Grocers, Drapers, Ironmongers, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, &c. East Street ALTHOUSE SELF-REGULATING WINDMILL PUMPS. THE following TESTIMONIALS have been received: — “ Messrs. Friedlander Bros. “ In reply to your enquiries as to how the Althouse Windmill I purchased of you has stood the late gales, I am glad to say that it has worked most satisfactorily since it has been put up —about five months ago. “ (Signed), 0. Percy Cox. “Oct. 17th, 1878.” “ Messrs. Friedlander Bros. . “I have great pleasure in, stating that the Windmill has stood the late gales most satisfactorily ; and, as far as I can tell, has not suffered in the slightest degree. “ Signed) Norman P. Thompson. “ Longbeach, “ October 17th, 1878.” “Messrs. Friedlander Bros. “lam pleased to inform you that the Althouse Windmill and Pump, purchased of you, is now fitted up and working splendidly. My ditches are now full of water. I have an abundant supply for stock of every description. I consider the Windmill and Pump almost equal to an artesian well. There is no doubt these mills will become universally used on the Canterbury Plains. “ (Signed), John Lambie. “Kyle, Nov. 8, 1878.” And several other Testimonials. Qty sold and set up in New Zealand l during the last Six Months, all running and giving satisfaction. No other Mill can show as good a record. We guarantee the Althouse to give satisfac tion. Buy the Althouse, THE CHEAPEST & LEAST LIABLE TO GET OUT OF ORDER. Highly commended at Christchurch Show The specimen Windmill put up by us in front of our Establishment supplies the Borough and surrounding District with water, only running a small portion of the time, For further particulars, apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., East Street, Ashburton, Sole Agents for the Australian and Ifew Zealand Colonies?



Boarding Houses. ANSTEE’S PRIVATE HOTEL AN I BOARDING HOUSE. TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON,' J. Q. ANSTEE IEGS to intimate to the public that h : ► f * hasopened the .above Superior ant Comfortable Hotel. Sitting and; Smoking, : Rooms, Larg Djning Rooms, Ladies’ Private Dining Rooms, and Suites of rooms for Familiea ;The Bedrooms are well ventilated, and every attention paid'tO" cleanliness. The Table will be found all that can be desired. , / ij’irst-class accommodation; fbrvßoarders.l .Chemists, H A.R L E S EATE, .(Late of Messrs. Gould & Co., Christchurch), i'. - - BEGS TO ANNOUNCE He has commenced business’as CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST, in' MOORE STREET >• (Opposite Messrs. FriedlanderV Store), ASHBURTON. IN STOCK AND NOW LANDING, Ex “ Rangitikei.” Veterinary Surgical Instruments. Enemas,- Stomach Pumps, Trochars. Fleams, Udder Tubes, &c. Silicated Carbon Filters. Galvanic Batteries. i Collins’ Achromatic Microscopes. Sea Salt (for Baths). Arsenic, in cwt. casks. - Strychnine, &c. -J. M. CAMBRIDGE, MED I CAL HALL Ashburton.



Carriers. B. C. SMITH, GENERAL CARRIER, Moore St., Ashburton. EXPRESS to meet every Train. Par cels delivered promptly, at moderate charges. 66 G. F. SCOTT, qeneral carrier, Cameron St., Ashburton. Parcels delivered promptly and charges moderate. in attendance to meet every Train. Cabinetmakers. WOOD TURNER AND VENETIAN BLIND MAKER. JOSEPH RULE Moore Street. >' -* [S 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.



THE ASHBURTON PICTURE GALLERY, PETER STREET. T. A. GATE S, CABINETMAKER, PICTURE DEALER '& [IMPORTER,. PICTURE FRAME MAKER, &c. FURNITURE REPAIRED AND POLISHED. MAPS AND PLANS MOUNTED AND VARNISHED. o PICTURES OF ALL KINDS ALWAYS -ON SALE.