the Evening Echo, Friday, September 13, 1878.



I Two thousand five hundred medals, itlued at 3000 francs each, are to be pistributed among the successful exhib itors at the Paris Exhibition. . Krom a New York paper we note that a new line of vessels, called Peabody’s Australian Line, has been 'ormed at Boston, for the purpose f trading to these Colonies. . r lhe Ai ipper brig Helen Holmes is on the :rth for Dunedin and Lyttelton, and is to sail early in August, strangers coming to reside in Ashburton often at a loss to know which is the best ablishment to visit for the purchase of pery, Clothing, and House-furnishing Iron gcry, and General Stores. Orr & Co. ‘ special advantages, to the public that can net with nowhere else in Ashburton. They p at all times the largest and best-assorted ck of every class of Gpods, imported direct a the leading manufacturers at home, which ip bought entirely upon cash terms, they are aled to offer goods of sterling value as lot be equalled by any other house in the e. Every article in stock is marked at the est price, from which no abatement is made hat the most inexperienced buy their goods le same prices as the best judges. —Advt.



r ANTED. A situation as FEMALE • COOK.—Apply ECHO Office. RANTED A respectable, intelligent BOY. Apply at once at ECHO Office. [BURTON TOWN HALL COMPANY LIMITED. bITCE is hereby given that the REGIS TER BOOK of the above Company is )SED for three weeks from date, and will gain open for inspection on 4th October [By order of the Directors, CHARLES BRADDELL, aburton, Sept. 13, 1878. Secretary. tBURTON TOWN HALL COMPANY I LIMITED. i)TICE is hereby given to the Share rs holders of this Company, that a call of shillings (55.) per share, will be made on iday 14th October next. By order of the Directors CHARLES BRADDELL. ihburton Sept. 13th 1878. NOTICE. BURTON TOWN HALL COMPANY LIMITED. E annual meeting of shareholders of the Ashburton Town Hall Company Limi dll be held in the Town Hall, Ashburton, mday 4th October next, at 7 p.m. ly order of the Directors CHARLES BRADDELL >urton Sept. 13 1878 Secretary STATIONERY, BOOKS rUARY, FANCY GOI.'DS CHOOL REQUSITES, &c., &c., )RTED direct from the best Ma :kets, sold cheaper than any house in Town. A large stock of }UNT BOOKS, ASKETS OF STATIONERY, FANCY GOODS, PENS, PENCILS, &c., ipened from London, marked off prices never before heard of in Ashburton. Stationery Cases, Date Cases, Pen 1% Writing Desks, Paper Weights, Jlce Bells, String Cases, Invoice Files, Her Balances, and every Office requisite Very low prices ior cash. Papers, Envelopes, Pens, Inks, Blot- Papers, &c., &c. laph .mourns, Scrap Books, Purses, lies’ Bags, and a large number of Prize t»ks and Cards. Services and Hymnals, Wesleyan and esbyterian New Hymnals. various bindings, rxes, Mathematical Instruments, Rulers, (wing Pencils and Pins Drawing Papers, .Paper and Cloth, Indian Ink and hes. Combs, Oil, Perfumery, Scent 2S , Hair Pins, Brooches, Earrings, “pts, and numerous other useful to be sold very cheap, at STATIONERS’ HALL, jning Echo Office, [street, SOUTH, I ASWKT9N,



TO LET—Five-roomed House on East Town Belt, near Mr. Ross. Apply to Mr. WILLIAMS, on the premises. POSTPONED TILL TUESDAY NEXT. Grand Secular Concert, Conducted by MR. JAMES SPENSLEY, of Christchurch, in the TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON, Commencing at 8 p.m. Songs, Duets, Glees, Instrumentations, &c., &c. Admission —Hall, 2s 6d ; Gallery, is 6d. The Ashburton Brass Band will give selec tions during the evening.



EDUCATIONAL. STONE HOUSE VILLA. THE School formerly conducted by Mrs. Buchanan will be re-opened by Miss Boyle (D.V.), on Monday, the 16th September.



SCHOLASTIC. jYJISS BARRATT is now prepared to receive pupils for Daily Instruction, at her residence, near the Town Hall. BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. TENDERS are invited for making the Valuation of the Town, and the-New Roll. Work to be completed by Ist Novem ber next. Tenders to be sent to the Town Clerk by noon on Monday, 23rd inst. CHARLES BRADDELL, Ashburton, Sept. 10, 1878. Town Clerk. BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. APPLICATIONS are invited for the office of TOWN CLERK, Salary £IOO per annum. Schedule of duties may be seen at the Town. Clerk’s Office, Montgomery’s Buildings. Applications to be sent to the undersigned not later than noon on MONDAY, 23rd inst. CHARLES BRADDELL, Ashburton, Sept. 10, 1878. Town Clerk. TO ENGINEERS AND SUR VEYORS. THE Ashburton Borough Council invite Tenders from Licensed Surveyors, for the Survey of the Borough with Map of the same plotted to scale, two chains to the inch, showing every section, also all street levels, &c. Further information may be obtained at the Town Clerk’s office. Tenders must be sent to the undersigned by noon on MONDAY 23rd inst. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. CHARLES BRADDELL, Ashburton, Sept. 10, 1878 Town Clerk. FOR SALE—CHEAP. A FIVE ROOMED COTTAGE, quite New, on the North Town Belt. Easy terms. Apply ECHO Office.



MESSRS. HARRIS & IRELAND, BARRISTERS and SOLICITORS Will shortly commence the practice of their profession in Ashburton. 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. W. J. MILLER, PRACTICAL GARDENER AND SEEDSMAN. GARDENS laid out, and kept in order at the lowest current rates, by day or contract. Jobbing work done. Orders in Town or Country left at the Shop, Moore-street, Ashburton, near the Court House, promptly attended to. WANTED —Four Young Ladies, as Ap prentices to the Dressmaking. ORR & CO. WANTED KNOWN. That sando’s bread cart win be round Every Morning. Please leave orders at the Shop, East-stret, near the Echo Office. JOB LOT. 9DOZ. Ladies’ Colored Josephine KID GLOVES, slightly spotted, will be sold I/- PER PAIR. ORR & CO. Wood Turner and Venetian Blind Maker. JOSEPH RULE [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. Orders to be left at A. 0, Aitken Si Co’s, ftayejads Street.



BREAD. BREAD. BREAD. K. SANDO, GROCER ETC., EAST STREET, Ashburton. • gUPPLIES really Good BREAD at s}4d per Quartern Loaf, Cash, and 6d. Monthly Accounts. Families in Town and Suburbs waited on daily. Note the address, K. SANDO, GENERAL STOREKEEPER & BAKER, East Street. 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 Hats, 7s per doz. , T. QUINN & CO., Moore Street, 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 7d delivered and 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. THOMAS TAYLOR. MASSON & GRANT. 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 I 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 visiting Ashburton. Meals 1/-, Beer given with dinner; Beds I/* Board per week, £l. G. WORNER, Proprietor. 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. FOR SALE, A Second-Hand American CABINET ORGAN, by Mason and Hamlin. It has five stops and a knee swell. Elegant case, j Suitable for Parlor or Church. Price £35 cash. ! Apply, Echo office,



W. R., BOYLE, jgSTATE AND GENERAL AGENT MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. GREAT SALVAGE SALE. G. L. Beath & Co. J J AYE much pleasure in informing their Ashburton customers that they intend re maining ONE WEEK LONGER in Ashburton, when the remainder of their well assorted stock of CLOTHING AND DRAPERY Will be sold at LESS THAN ORIGINAL COST. Best Geelong Tweed Trousers and Vests. (1 GOODS -j 3 /S SELLING NOW AT All other Goods equally cheap. REMEMBER SATURDAY NEXT, SEPT. 14, Will be the LAST DAY Of the cheapest Sale of Drapery and Clothing ever held in Canterbury. G. L. BEATH & CO. (Late Mail Office) BURNETT STREET.



NOTICE! NOTICE!! 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. piRTH, PASS, & CO. take this oppor tunity of thanking their numerous customers 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 ceivefprompt attention. Families waited on for orders weekly. FIRTH, PASS, AND CO., Grocers, Drapers, Ironmongers, WINE AND SPIRIT.MERCHANTS, &c. East Street. MRS. MOREY, jgEGS to announce to the LADIES OF ASHBURTON and Surrounding Districts that 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. MOREY, TANCRED STREET (Next to Mr. Ctiapnm's, Rouse Pewrstor).



HOW TO PROCURE A SEWING MACHINE EASILY. 'apHE GREAT ADVANTAGE OFFERED by ORR AND CO. By the TIME PAYMENT SYSTEM places the SINGER HOUSEHOLD and lIOWE MACHINES within easy reach of all. Payments —Weekly or Monthly. ORR & CO., Sole Agents for the above Machines in Ashburton.



TEA. TEA. too BOXES 50 HALF-CHESTS The above will be found Pure, combined with strength , and Fine Flavour. ORIENTAL TEA COM PANY’S, in lib and.jtflb packets. We are Agents for this Tea, and would advise the public to give it a fair trial, as it is highly spoken of. Q-RB & c:oi. LEAMINGTON RANGES, AMERICAN STOVES, REGISTERED GRATES, COLONIAL OVENS. A fine assortment of the above, Builders should inspect our stock. GARDEN TOOLS. Steel Rakes „ Spades „ Forks Rakes and Hoes Combined Weeders •ORR & 00-, Importers of Hardware.



The Central Foundry, PETER STREET, AS H B U R TON. 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. of Castings in Iron, or Brass, of every description. t— —r- t "OTJTQrPO U_ JZ3 JrOJLiO -L. LJ ACCOUNTANT, COLLECTOR, ■ 1 ' ■ ’ AND '■ ; ■ • GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Prospect Buildings, East Street, ’ ■ Ashburton. ‘ Commissions of every description Executed.



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



PRELIMINARY' NOTICE. NEW FIRST-CLASS BOARDING-HOUSE. ] MR THOMAS CLARKE has much pleas ure in announcing that his large Private Boarding House is now in course of erection and; is situated in Wills-street, next the Prim itive Methodist Church, and close to the Rail way Station —being one of the most healthy and pleasantly situated sections in the township. The accommodation will be second to none in Ashburton, and, the House is let, and will be conducted by ah experienced person from Christchurch. FIRST AND SECOND CLASS DINING ROOMS. SMOKING AND READING ROOMS. WELL VENTILATED, LARGE, AND LOFTY BEDROOMS. PRIVATE ROOMS FOR FAMILIES. ■ Every attention will be given to customers, combined with moderate charges. *rl r RCHITECT AND CIVIL ENGINEER, S. W- MOWN, - •EAST STREET, Ashburton, ,