The Evening’ Echo, Tuesday, September 3, 1878,



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 utmostT promote the prosperity of the Borough:' G. PARKIN. 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 D ess, journalist William Gavin, draper J. H. Pass, storekeeper John Orr, merchant Daniel storekeeper G. builder. J. R. Steel, blacksmith M. Smith, builder Francis Thompson, blacksmith G. E. Pike, coath propiietor. 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: i . 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 CandVlate tor a seat in the Borough Council. I ' • - JOHN V. ANSTEE. GENTLEMEN- -I, the unsigned, having been requested by many or' your number beg to offer myself as a Candidate for a seat in the Borough Council. r- 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. PO R SALE AT T. QUINN & CO’S, DRAPERS and CLOTHIERS, MOORE-ST. ASHBURTON. 75 Men’s and Boys’ Suits, at 30s per Suit 40 doz. Silk Handkerchiefs at is each. 20 doz. Straw Plats, 7s per doz. T. QUINN & CO., Moore Street, Ashburton.



Wood Turner and Venetian Blind Maker. JOSEPH RULE TS prepared to execute all orders for Wood \ l Turning, Venetian Blinds, Bedsteads, Tables, and every class of Furniture. Window? Poles on hand, or made to any sixe. j Orders to be left at A. O. Aitken & Co’s, j Havelock Street. I r hT budd en , ; i Seed Merchant, Etc., 1 NELSON, N.Z. fruit and Forest Trees —Ornamental Shrubs— Roses—Seeds —Plants, etc.—Packed to any i part spt New Zealand,



HOW TO PROCURE A SEWING MACHINE EASILY. /--pHE GREAT ADVANTAGE OFFERED l>y ORR AND CO. By the TIME PAYMENT SYSTEM places the SINGER I-lOUSEHOLD and HOWE MACPIINES 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 7 C 1 dehveied and 6kd 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. TPIOMAS TAYLOR. MASSON & GRANT. BREAD. BREAD. BREAD. THE undersigned begs to announce that he has undertaken the sale of BREAD from the New Bakery 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. SANDO, 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.



p CANTERBURY DYE 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, or 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 Boarding-house recently kep by Mr. T. Bradford, and having made extensive alterations, he is now prepared to supply first class accommodation to boarders, and others visitin" Ashburton. „ , Meals i/-, Beer given with dinner; Beds I/- Board per week, £,. q \v ORN ER, 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, A CCOUNTANT & GENERAL AGENT. ? Agent for Press Company, Limited. ; 1 Secretary Town Hall Company. \ Agent for National Insurance Company. Removed to Montgomery’s Buildings, entrance iV v from East and Burnett Streets, |



Saunders Bros. Ashburton, Christchurch and London. MILLERS, GRAIN MERCHANTS, LAND AND COMMISSION AGENTS. NOTICE TO FARMERS. gAUNDERS 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. 'JpHE 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, 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— f< Small Profits and Quick Returns.” C. PERCY COX, LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, ANDJ VALUATOR, ASHBURTON - 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. Year OPAWA Railway Terminus. (445 Acres FREEPIOLD, 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. LAND 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 than any 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. W r HO PIAS DONE THIS? Why, THOMAS DUD SON, 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. ioo BOXES 50 HALF-CHESTS The above will be found Pure, combined with strength and Fine Flavour. ORIENTAL TEA COM PANY’S, in lib 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. OIR UR & CO - LEAMINGTON RANGES, AMERICAN STOVES, REGISTERED GRATES, COLONIAL OVENS. A fine assortment of the above, Builders should inspect our stock. OR R & CO*, Importers of Hardware.



MRS. MOREY, JgEGS to artnotince to the LADIES 0£ and Surrounding Districts OPENEISA SHOW ROOM MADE UP AND FU'fcfeY - TRIMMED OF ALL THE > x LATEST FASHIONSX 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, gSTATE AND GENERAL AGENT, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON.



DRAPERY. NEW GOODS! NEW GOODS!! A. O. AITKEN & GO. Are now opening up, a large and choice assortment of NEW SPRING AND SUMMER DRAPERY, Which will be offered at PRICES LOWER THAN EVER. New Dresses New Fischues New Prints New Ribbons New Feathers New Flowers New Hats New Bonnets j' I Note the address A. O. AITKEN and CO. I Tlie Pantechnicon, HAVELOCK STREET, j Ashburton. .



PRELIMINARY NOTICE. NEW FIRST-CLASS BOARDING-HOUS 17 /r Boarding Blouse is now in course of erection and is situated in Wills-street, next the. _ v itive Methodist Church, and close to the Rail-* way Station —being one of the most healthy o? and pleasantly situated sections in the township. The accommodation will be second to none in Ashburton, and the Blouse will be under the supervision of an experienced manager from Christchurch. FIRST AND SECOND CLASS D] ROOMS. SMOKING AND READING RC WELL VENTILATED, LARGI LOFTY BEDROOMS. PRIVATE ROOMS FOR FAMI Every attention will be given to < combined with moderate^ehUrges^ S. W. BROWttJ A RCHITECT AND CIVS, ElVp—- EAST S ASHSURTONr*I , I