SATURDAY

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A Strong Mkarsubb. -Putting arsenic into the sacred wafers employ ad for the mass is a very Strong measure —even from 1 Protestant point of view—yet a con lectioner, *who has t>eert foutid guilty of ' this offence i’jy. France, has been only a month’s imprisonment. The - mass in question was performed at the first communion of a school of nuns, after which 60 of them were taken ill, but it ; appears that the confectioner held “ inde pendent opinions/’ and wished to bring the' ceremony into discredit. It was lucky C--for him, .perhaps, that Ultramon tane opinions have not the upper hand in France just now. - r . Strangers coming to reside in Ashburton, need not be-at any loss to find the best estab lishment to visit and purchase their drapery, clothing, and general stores. Leaving the Railway,-Station and turning down Havelock Street, they will see. the establishment of A. O. AITKEN & Co., who are now offering special advantages, vhich exceed any before offered to the public. Keeping at all times a very large and exceedingly well assorted stock of all classes of goods, bought in the best mar kets and on the most favorable terms, enables theqi—tb use trade parlance—"to (jo the thing well;” in fact the goods offered by jtbep. ar^ 'such as cannot bd excelled either ,’in [quality or price by any house in /the trade ;k'rtd' ii-e at-such that • making any .abatement is unnecessary, and-. the most inexperienced are enabled to buy their goods .*8 favorably as/the best judges,—Apvx. Stjcjuigers coming to reside in Ashburton are‘often at a. .loss to know which is the best Establishment to. visit for the purchase of Drapdry, Clothing, and House-furnishjng Iron mongery, and General Stores. Orr Sc'JZo. 3ffeii.;speciai advantages to the public that ; can be ifctiwith nowhere else in Ashburton. They keep at all times the largest and best-assorted Stock of every class of Goods, imported direct from, the leading manufacturers at home, which beinp. bought entirely upon cash terms, they are enabled to ofler goods of sterling value as cannot-be equalled by any other house in the trade. Every article in stock is marked at the lowest price, from which no abatement is made so that the most inexperienced buy their goods at the same prices as the best judges.—Advt



Entertainments. .. .SOMERSET LODGE, E. C. THIS Lodge will celebrate their. Anni veraary with a BAL L, v To be held in the v TOWN HALL ASHBURTON, On Monday, Dec. 2. Admission by Tickets only, to be had from the Committee up till Monday at noon. ... CHARLES BRADDELL, 70 . Secretary.



THISTLE LODGE S. C. No. 627. The installation of officers for the above Lodge will take place on Monday, Dec. 2nd, 1878, at the Templar Hall, at 4 p.m. A Banquet will be held in the Evening, at Bro. Quill’s Commercial Hotel, at 8 o’clock. , v Tickets, 12/6 each, can be. obtained from ‘the officers and members of .the Lodge. ~ ' ■ Visiting Brethren invited to attend. By order R.W.M. . : JOHN R. BLAND, 6 ! • • 74 Secretary. TOWN HALL!



A temperance Meeting win be held in the above place on TUESDAY NEXT, DEC. 3, When an Address'will be delivered by of drahd Worthy Chief Tem plar for. If ew Zealand South. It is ako expected; that Dr. Roseby, of Dunedin, and Mr J. A. D. Adams, P.G.W.C.T., tHR be present; and deliver short Ad d/essea. Chairman in future issue. To commence at Eight o’clock. All are invited. Ladies especially, Admission Free. No collection. 80 1 * .C; Business Notices. PHOTOGRAPHY. JUST OPEN. - E. TEAGUE, P HO TOGRAPHER, Begs to intimate that he has opened a Temporary Portrait Gallery next to Mr. J. G. Anstee’s Boarding-house, Tancred Street. Carta de visite, 12s. 6d. per dozen ; Cabinets, 30s. per dozen ; Home steads and Views, as per agreement. finished in oil up to life size. - ■ • 42 TO THE LEGAL PROFESSION. JUST RECEIVED, and on Sale Demy Deed Paper, ruled. DeedJParchment. Writing Inks. r > Pens, Rulers, &c. Cartridge Envelopes. WEEKS & DIXON, V “EVEJOTO ECHO " OFFICE, Eiw St.,



Drapery. RANTED KNOWN, that A. 0. AITKEN & CO., are Selling their Cloth ing, Boots and Shoes, dec., CHEAPER THAN ANY HOUSE IN ASHBURTON. RANTED KNOWN, that A. 0. AITKEN & CO. have opened up a Splendid Lot of Fichus, Manilla Hats, | and a Large Assortment of FANCY GOODS. RANTED KNOWN, that A. 0. AITKEN & CO. are paying Particular Attention to their DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT, which is superintended by a Lady whose Experience has been gained at some of the Best Houses in New Zealand.



yy ANTED KNOWN, that A. 0 AITKEN 5; CO. have determined, prior to removing to their New Premises, now in course of erection, to reduce their present stock as jnuch as possible, to effect which, they are now offering all Goods at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES.



NOTICE. POR S A-L E AT T. QtylNtt & GO’S, DRAPERS and CLOTHIERS, MOORE-ST. ASHBURTON. . . 75' Men’s and Boys’ Suits, at 30s per ■ ■ Suit 40 doz. Silk Handkerchiefs at is 1 each. 20 doz. Straw Hats, 7s per doz. T . QUI N N & GO. , Moore Street, Ashburton.



Carriers* B. C. SMITH, NERAL CARRIER, Sr.y AsHBtTBTON. :L ■p XpRESS to meet every Train. Par cels delivered promptly, at moderate ,' :; r'" •' 66 i G. F. SCOTT, ■ Q* NER A L CARR IE R, St. , Ashburton. ;• Parcels delivered promptly and charges mod&tdfe. ; Z® 4, Expresses in attendance to meet every . ; ; . / Train. gg ■ I!— I —ll’iiHi 111 * Business Notice. THE riORbE BAZA AR. LIVERY AND BAIT STABJLES Rurnett-strkkt, ashburton. Wi i, COMPTON, Proprietor. piRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATION for Horses and Vehicles on most liberal terms at' these Stables, with every attention and Civility. •> , . ; ! Saddle Horses or Buggies on Hire. Horses Bought and Sold on Commission. ANTED KNOWN—That the cheap had at eat and neatest CARDS may be i ■ ■■ >•; -a : EVENING ECHO OEJ3IOE, EamtSs****, r Jv



Engineers and Foundries. JOHN ANDERSON^ CANTERBURY FOUNDRY CHRISTCHURCH, BEGS to notify that he has been appointed SOLE AGENT for New Zealand for ! MESSRS AVELING & PORTER, ' ROCHESTER, Whose Traction Engines, Ploughing Machines, Steam Reaping Machines, and Road Rollers have gained lor them a world-wide reputation.. An early exhi bition will be made of an 8 h.p. Agricul tural Locomotive Engine, which can be used either for Steam Cultivation, Thresh ing, Sawing, or Removing Agricultural Produce. Catalogues and prices can be had on application. The following Machinery and Goods are now ON SALE at the Canterbury Foundry for the season : MCCORMICK’S REAPER & BINDER WOOD’S do. do. OSBORNE do. do. Extras and wire for each of. the above. McSHERRY GRAIN DRILLS. English and American Mowers, by Samuelson, Hornsby, Howard, Wood, McCormick, and Osborne; Clayton and Shuttleworth Thresh ing Machines, Elevators, Hay Loaders, Pacific Hay Cutters, Seed Strippers. ALSO, FOR SALE, Fencing Standards, Best Fencing Wire, Cambridge, Crosskill, and Mixed Rollers, Broad-cast Seed Sowers, Millstones, Grindstones, Flour-dress ing Silk, Leather and India-rubber Belting and Hose, Reaper Sections, Plough Fittings, Machine Oils, Field Gates, &c., &c. * ; ' Estimates and Drawings for any kind of Machinery furnished on application. D. MIDDLETON, Agent, Ashburton. . < 63



UNI O N STEAM IRON W O R K S (Next the Horse Bazaar), BURNETT' STREET, ASHBURTON. Jg DWA RD S AND E E 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 wil compare favorably with any in Canterbury. Important. —Ex erienced Manufacturers and Repairers of Reapers, Combines, Straw Elevators, Portable Engines, Wool Presses, &c. Wind Pumps, Circular Saw Spindles, and Tables, made to order. , General Smith , Wheelwright , and Shot ing wotk_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 of every description.



RAILWAY FOUNDRY CHRISTCHURCH. gOOTT ■ R OTHERS, ENGINEERS, Etc.. Beg to inform their customers and the public generally that they have ‘ REMOVED To , new and commodious premises in MANCHESTER STREET SOUTH, Near the new Passenger Station. Manufacturers of Railway Contractors’ Plant, Flax Dressing Machines and Presses, Wool Presses, Agricultural and all descriptions of Machinery. Plain and Ornamental Railing, Gates, and Tomb Fencing. Stoves and Cooking Apparatus. Drawings prepared and estimates given for all kinds of Engineering and Machinery. Repairing dene with wpcditieilf



Cahinetmakers. WOOD TURNER AND VENETIAN ' \U f BLIND MAKER. JOSEPH RULE Moore Street. 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. >' V P 4 w < o . w p< 53 H O Eh H Ph 02 55 H P H H pa p*. s. 53 PQ W cn < ' w H 02 W CO W < O g ta M H 02 Ph Business Notices. SONS OF TEMPERANCE BENEFIT SOCIETY. rHIS useful institution meets every alter nate Friday in the New Templar Hall, Moore Street. New members invited. All information can be obtained from Bros. G. W. Andrews, East Town Belt; K. Sando, East Street; Thos. Williams, Tinwald. Next meet ing on the 25th insl. A. J. ANDREWS, R.S. RICKET! ! RICKETS Q Clubs and others requiring any of the requisites for this universe game, go to WESTON’S EAST STREET NOVELTY DEPOT. pLAN of ASHBURTON, on Sale at the office of the “Evening Echo ” E IREWORKS ! F Fob Saxe at IREWORKS ! WESTON’S EAST STREET NOVELTY DEPOT.



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. “I am 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. 37 sold and set up in New Zealand 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. ,■ - s 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, /iff* Sole Agents for the Australian and



Business Notices. Casting ‘C-ctte’ PUBLISHED DAILY. Country Edition, for the Trains and Coaches, 3 p.m., Circulated at Tinwald, Hinds, Ashton, Waterton, Willowby, Longbeach, Green street, Ashburton Forks, Mount Somers, Westerfield, Wakanui, Seafield, Dun sandel, Selwyn, Burnham, and the Junc tion. Town Edition, 4 p.m., JE9"Largely Circulated in every direction. The Bbst Medium for Advertising. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.



£ s. d. In advance, pci quarter - -060 ~ ~ (posted) -086 „ ~ (coach or train) 086 ~ per annum - -126 » » (posted) -2 15 6 Or delivered to all parts of the Town 6d. per week. COMMERCIAL AND GENERAL PRINTING Of Every Description at the Lowest Prices. STATIONERY, BOOKS, STATUARY, FANCY GOODS, • ■ &c., &c., JMPORTED direct from the best Markets, and Sold cheaper than any house in Town. A large stock of ACCOUNT BOOKS, CASKETS OF STATIONERY, FANCY GOODS, PENS, PENCILS, &c.j Just opened from London, marked o at prices never before heard of in Ashburton. Inkstands, Stationery Cases, Date Cases, Pen Racks, Writing Desks, Paper Weights, Office Bells, String Cases, Invoice Files, Letter Balances, and every Office requisite at very low prices for cash. Writing Papers, Envelopes,?Pens,‘_Jnks, Blot ting Papers, See., &c. Photograph Aipums, Scrap Books, Purses, Ladies’ Bags, and a large'nu'mber of Prize Books and Cards. Church Services and Hymnals, {Wesleyan and Presbyterian New Hymnals.



Bibles, in various bindings Color Boxes, Mathematical Instruments, Rulers, Drawing Pencils and Pins. Drawing Papers, Tracing Paper and Cloth, Indian Ink and Colors. 'Wait Brushes, Combs, Oil, Perfumery,. Scent *■' Bottles>, Hair Pins, Brooches,; Earrings, Bracelets, and numerous . other useful articles. All to be sold very cheap, at THE STATIONERS* HALL, Evening Echo Office, EAST STREET, SOUTH ASHBURTON, WEEKS & DIXON, PaonusioM, '



Wants, &c. WESLEYAN Church, Cameron Sreet, —The Rev. W. B. Marten will preach in above Church To-morrow Even ing upon “ Choice.’.’ The sermon will be addressed especially to the young. 90 WANTED, Tenders for CARTING Timber and Bricks from Tinwald to Waterton. Tenders addressed t* Win. K. Hurst, Saunders’ New Buildings, Ashburton, to be seht in on Wednesday, December 4th, at noon. 85 ANTED, to Rent a COTTAGE, in or near town. ~ Apply to 76 SANDO & OLSEN. ANTED, a General Servant. Ap- Ply MRS. PAIGE, ' 51 . Parsonage, Ashburton. WANTED, a Good Shoeing Smith. Apply to 14 ROBB & BLYTH. Ij O S T * BROWN Retriever PUP. /Finder will be rewarded. W. R. BOYLE, Cameron Street. A 91 TO LET. NE SHOP and Several Convenient OFFICES in our new buildings. SAUNDERS BROTHERS. 0 64 ALL persons indebted to Messrs. George Parker and Co., Coal Mer chants, Ashburton, are requested to pay their accounts before the 30th November, to Mr. R. H. PRATT, who is authorised to collect the same. GEORGE PARKER & CO. Nov.. 18th, 1878. 72 Meetings. AMALGAMATED SOCIETY OF r CAR PENTERS AND JOINERS/ Ashburton Branch. A SPECIAL Meeting, of the above Branch will be held THIS (Saturday) EVENING, November 30th, at 8 p.m. All members to be present. 83 W. LEGGETT, B.S. Tenders. i TENDERS. TENDERS required for building a Four-roomed COTTAGE on the Wakanui Road, to be sent in by Friday, Dec. 6th, 1878. Plans and specifications to be seen at our store, East-street. SANDO & OLSEN. Nov. 29, 1878. _ 87 UPPER ASHBURTON RO AD BOARD TENDERS are invited for Forming 255 Chains of Road on Westerfield and Laghmor Estates, near Messrs. Davis and Wilson’s Farm, and between Sections 28908 and 28782. Tenders are to be addressed to the Chairman, and sent in not later than Noon of TUESDAY, the 3rd prox. Specifications, &c., can be seen at the Office, by applying to ROBT. D. PULLAR, Clerk to the Board. Westerfield, 25th Nov., 1878. 77 ‘ TO BUILDERS. J I RENDERS are invited for the Erection I of STORE for Messrs. Orr & Co., Ashburton. Plans and specifications can be seen at the undersigned’s office up to MONDAY, December 2nd, when tenders will be received up to 5 p.m. The loWest dr any tender not necessarily accepted. S. W. BROWN, * Architect, &c., 68 East Street, Ashburton.



Business Notices. “HONESTY IS THE BEST POLICY,”*' (As the man said when he returned the Stolen Sheep), >, AND, as we wish to PAY our BILLS, must respectfully urge that all ; Accounts due to the undersigned, be jail by the 6th Dec., 1878. Short Reckonings and Long Friends. TAYLOR & LILL, Bakers and Confectioners. x East Street, Ashburton, Nov 30, 1878., §8



NOTICE. THE undersigned begs to give notice* that iii future all accounts must be settled monthly, and requests that no money be paid to any of the men in charge of the carts, but settled direct with him or at the shop. All accounts overdue must be paid within one month from date, or they may be iiable to proceedings without further notice. THOMAS, HICKS, Baker, 89 Ashburton, NOTICE. ~~ - H/}A Y E S ’ TIMBER YARDS, ASHBURTON. IN consequence of the WAIM ATE MILLS having been BURNED, the above Yards will be Closed for about Six Weeks, until Re-Erection of same. Mr. E. Pavitt is authorised to collect all outstanding accounts until further notice. ALPHEUS HAYES, per W. H. COLLINS, Aihburten, Nor, 23,1878, Mana * er 'gj