FRIDAY December 27, 1878.]

THE EVENING ECHO.



Chinese Maxims.— Let everyone sweep the snow from his own door, and not busy himself about the frost on his neighbours’ tiles. Great wealth comes by destiny ; moderate wealth by industry. The ripest fruit will not fall into your mouth. The pleasure of doing good is the only one that does not wear out. Strangers coming to reside in Ashburton are often at a loss to know which is the best Establishment to visit for the purchase ol Drapery, Clothing, and House-furnishing Iron mongery, and General Stores. Orr & Co. offer special advantages to the public that can be met with nowhere else in Ashburton. They keep at all limes 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 stwh 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 '-o that the most inexperienced buy their goods f the same piices as the best judges.—Advt



New Advertisements, WANTED, a Young Manas WAITER. Apply 194 ROYAL HOTEL. ASHBURTON AND LONGBEACH. TH. BREWER’S Royal Mail COACH , leaves Longbeach for Ashburton (viS, Waterton, Ashton, Wheatstone, and Tinwald) daily, at 7 a.m., returning by the same route on arrival of 3 p.m. train from Christchurch. Parcels and orders punctually attended to. T. H. BREWER, 195 Proprietor. TO CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS. TENDERS FOR MANAGER’S HOUSE. TENDERS are invited for the Erection of a House for the Manager of the Gas Works, Ashburton'. Plans and Speci. fications may be seen at the Company’s office, East Street, Ashburton, and ten ders forwarded to Thomas Bullock, Esq., Chairman of the Company, not later than 10 a.m. on Monday, the 6th day of January, 1879. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By order. 196 J. WARD, Secretary. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. CHRISTCHURCH SECTION. NEW YEAR’S DAY—TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS. LYTTELTON LINE. THE Ordinary Time Table will be sus pended, and trains run as under : From Christchurch—7.3s a.m. 8 a.m. 9 a.m. and at short intervals commencing at 10 a.m. until 2.40 p.m. and at short in tervals from 4 p.m. until 7.45 p.m From Lyttelton 9.30 a.m. and at short intervals com mencing at 10.30 a.m. until 2 p.m. and also from 3.20 p.m. until 8.20 p.m. A LATE TRAIN will leave Christ church at 11 p.m. returning from Lyttelton at 12.40 a.m. NORTHERN LINES AND BRANCHES -ORDINARY TRAINS. SOUTH LINES AND BRANCHES. Ordinary trains with the following exceptions ; The 4.15 p.m. Timaru to Ashburton, will leave at 5.5 p.m. and be 50 minutes later at all stations to destination. The 4.20 p.m. Timaru to Oamaru will leave at 5.20 p.m. and be one hour later at all stations to destination. The 4 p.m. Oamaru to Timaru will leave at 5'30 p.m., and be one hour later at all stations to destinatiou. ALBURY BRANCH. The 3.30 p.m. Timaru to Albury, will not have until 4.30 p.m. and be one hour later at all stations to Albury, returning from the latter place at 6.35 p.m. instead of 5.45 p.m. and be 50 minutes later at all stations to Timaru. WAIMATE BRANCH. The 5.20 p.m. Waimate to Waimate Junction, will not leave until 6.20 p.m. and the 6.5 p.m. Waimate., Junction to Waimate, will iiot leave until 7.5 p.m. GOODS TRAFFIC SUSPENDED ON ALL LINES. FREDK. BACK, General Manager. General Manager’s Office, Christchurch, December 24, 1878. 197 CHRISTMAS TREE ASHBURTON TOWN HALL. Mrs. MOREY begs to intimate that, in consequence of the great rush on Xmas Eve, and the consequent disappointment of many of the ticket-holders, she has determined to hold another distribution of CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR GIFTS on January 30, 1879. All persons hold ing tickets can have them exchanged for new ones, or the money returned, on application to Mrs. Morey. Fuller particulars in future advertisement. 198 YOUNG Ladies Journals.—We have just received, per ’Frisco Mail, a few copies of this Journal of Fashion for December, Price, 1/9 each, mail copies, ECHO OFFICE,



Meetings. ASHBURTON ROAD DISTRICT. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that a Meeting of Ratepayers will be held at the Offices of the Ashburton Road Board on MONDAY, January 6 th, 1879, at noon, when the following question will be submitted for the consideration of the ratepayers : “ The expediency or otherwise of bringing ‘The Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876,’ into force in the Ashburton Road District. ” By order. J. E. BUCHANAN, Secretary to the Board. Road Board Office, Ashburton, Dec. 19, 1878. 169 UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. IVTOTICE is hereby given that the ANNUAL MEETING of the Ratepayers of this district will be held at the Road Board Offices, Westerfield, on Tuesday, January 7th, 1879, at noon, to elect Three Members in the room of Messrs D. McLean, Mathew Stitt, and Archibald McColl, who retire by rota tion, but who are elegible for re-election. A poll if necessary will be held the same day and close at 4 p.m. 'robt. d. PULLAR, Clerk to the Board. 168 ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Ratepayers of the above Road District will be held at the Offices of the Ashburton Road Board on MONDAY, the sixth day of January proximo, at noon, for the Election of Three Members to serve on the Board in the room of the present members—Messrs. Williamson, Hunt, and Taylor, who retire by rotation, but are eligible for re-election. A poll, if necessary, will be taken after the public meeting, and will close at 4 p.m. of the same day. JOHN GRIGG, Chairman. Road Board Office, Ashburton, Dec. 19, 1878. 170 Business Notice.



THE L OND 0 N AND ANCASHIRE Fire Insurance Company. ASHBURTON AGENTS: SAUNDERS BROTHERS. THE HOLIDAYS. TRIP TO THE BEACH OR OTHER FAVORITE RESORT. THE undersigned having purchased a Large OMNIBUS, is prepared to undertake the Conveyance of Picnic Par ties to the Beach or other Favorite Resorts during the Holidays, on the most reason able terms, which can be arranged. ~' . The Omnibus is capable of carrying from 30 to 40 passengei’s, and will be driven by the proprietor. Further par ticulars on application to JAS. W. McRAE, 147 Cab Proprietor. HAMS. HAMS. SPLENDID CHRISTMAS HAMS At ORR & CO.’S MRS. HILL, MIDWIFE, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON (Next to Mr. Boyle’s) 152 JUST RECEIVED, and on Sale Demy Deed Paper, ruled. Deed Parchment. Writing Inks. Pens, Rulers, &e. Cartridge Envelopes. WEEKS & DIXON, “EVENING ECHO” OFFICE, East St,, Ashburton.



Business Notices. THE PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE AND DINING ROOMS, WILLS ST. (Near Railway Station), ¥OW OPEN for the convenience of Boarders, Commercial Travellers, and the Public. The House is entirely new and will be fitted up with every comfort, and the proprietor can guarantee that every attention will be paid to patrons, with a good table, on the most liberal terms. Families can be accomodated with private rooms. 149 THOMAS CLARK Proprietor.



CHRISTMAS IS COMING! i Lfta CHRISTMAS CAKES. TAYLOR & LILL, Bakers and Coneectioners, BEG to call the attention of their numerous customers and the public generally, to their intention to make a very Extensive Display of Superior CHRISTMAS CAKES to suit all classes, ranging in price from Two Shillings upwards. The quality is guaranteed to be First-class, and second to none in Canterbury. The following different kinds of Cakes will be kept in stock for Christmas : Rice Cakes Cumberland Cakes The Lome Cakes Sponge Cakes, in great variety Seed Cakes Currant Cakes Queen Cakes &c., &c., &c. Fancy Biscuits op all kinds. Pastry in Great Variety. N.B. —Orders for Iced Cakes must be sent in at once. TAYLOR & LILL, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. All orders punctually attended to, and sent in early. 142 cd < S h C/3 w X X o CHRISTMAS CAKES. CHRISTMAS. O X X w CO H X > w THE Manager of the Central Tempe rance Hotel wishes it to be known that he has on hand a Great Variety of Christmas Cakes, ranging in price from FIVE SHILLINGS TO Five Guineas. Inspection invited at the CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, Havelock Street, Ashburton. 137 CHRISTMAS GREETINGS TO YOU ALL ! CHRISTMAS PRESENTS and NEW YEAR’S GIFTS in end less variety, at WESTON’S EAST STREET NOVELTY DEPOT. Those in want of New Novelties in Christmas Cards, GO TO A. WESTON’S. Gift Books, at all Prices, GO TO A. WESTON’S. Albums, a Choice Lot, AT A. 'WESTON’S. Children’s Books and Fancy Stationery, GO TO A. WESTON’S. Silver and Plated Jewellery, GO TO A. WESTON’S. Beads, Fans, and all kinds of Ball Requisites, GO TO A. WESTON’S Piesse and Lubin’s, Gosnel’s and Rimmel’s Choice Perfumery, GO TO A. WESTON’S. All kinds of Fancy Goods, Books, Sta tionery, &c., go to A. W. WESTON, HAIRDRESSER, TOBACCONIST, AND BOOKSELLER, East Street, Ashburton. PHOTOGRAPHY. ~ MILLION PRICES. E. TEAGUE begs to announce that he intends reducing the price of Photographs for the Holidays to— Cards ... 9s. per dozen. Cabinets... ... 255. , 7 , Notice.—This Gallery will Permanently Close on 30th instant, business} Notices,



Drapery. RANTED KNOWN, that A. 0. AITKEN & CO., are Selling their Cloth ing, Boots and Shoes, &c., CHEAPER THAN ANY HOUSE IN ASHBURTON. yy AN TED KNOWN, that A. 0. AITKEN & CO. have opened up a Splendid Lot of Eichus, Manilla Hats, and a Large Assortment of FANCY GOODS. W ANTED KNOWN, that A. O. 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 & CO. have determined, prior to removing to their New Premises, now in course of erection, to reduce their present stock as much as possible, to effect which, they are now offering all Goods at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES.



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. Business Notice. ASHBURTON BOTTLING STORES. MOUNT SOMERS ROAD,. Ashburton. QUINTON BROS. BEG to inform the inhabitants of Ash burton and surrounding districts that they have COMMENCED BUSINESS in the above place, and trust by attention to business, to merit a share of patronage. Bottlers op the Best Brands of Ale and Stout. 91 FISH. FISH. FISH. MICHAEL DARCY begs to announce the opening of his new FISH STORE, Adjoining the Echo Office, East Street. Fresh Fish Daily. Crayfish, Cockles, Moki, Groper, &c. Dried Fish always on Hand. by post or otherwise punc tually attended to, and familes waited on. 78 NOW PUBLISHED, THE SOUTHERN PROVINCES ALMANAC, DIRECTORY, YEAR BOOK, & DIARY FOR 1879. Sold by WEjBKS $ DIXON,



Fruiterers. Oranges. Oranges. Ex “ Rotorua,” Just Arrived. JO CASES ORANGES 70 in FIRST-CLASS CONDITION, and SPLENDID FLAVOR. W. BIRTWELL, WHOLESALE & RETAIL FRUITERER, AND DIRECT IMPORTER FROM THE AUSTRALIAN AND TASMANIAN ORCHARDS. 104 FRUIT IMPORTED DIRECT FROM SYDNEY. 00 A R AND CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GREENGROCERS & FRUITERERS, REMOVED to EAST STREET, (Shop lately occupied by Mr. Cambridge. TUST ARRIVED A LARGE STOCK J OF Oranges, Pine Apples Lemons, Bananas , Apples, Vegetables Confectionery &c., &c. - Delivered to all paits of Ashburton. W. T. DAVISON, GREENGROCER AND FRUITERER, Wholesale and Retail. Fresli from Christ church daily, from one of the Largest Growers. MOORE STEET, Ashburton. 47 Business Notices. NOTICE. HAY E S’ TIMBER YARDS, ASHBURTON. IN consequence of the WAIMATE MILLS having been BURNED, the above Yards will be Closed for about Six Weeks, until Re-Erection of same. Mr. F. Pavitt is authorised to collect all outstanding accounts until further notice. ALPHEUS HAYES, perW. H. COLLINS, Manager. Ashburton, Nov. 23, 1878. 67



COALS. COALS. COALS. ALL kinds of COALS & FIREWOOD delivered at the shortest notice in any quantities and at reasonable rates. GEORGE PARKER & CO., Springfield Coal Depot, 138 Ashburton. “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 paid by the 6th Dec., 1878. Short Reckonings and Long Friends. TAYLOR & LILL, Bakers and Confectioners. East Street, Ashburton, Nov 30, 1878. 88 NOTICE. THE undersigned begs to give notice that in 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 liable to proceedings without further notice. THOMAS HICKS, Baker, 89 Ashburton. BREAD. BREAD. BREAD 6d. per 41b. Loaf. THOMAS HICKS, Baker and Con fectioner, Tancred Street, is now supplying First-class Bread, at 6d. per 4ib Loaf, delivered to all parts of the District, or at the Shop. note— THOMAS HICKS, THE PIONEER BAKERY, Tancred Street, Ashburton Winslow. GEORGE LADBROOK, GENERAL STOREKEEPER AND PRODUCE DEALER, BEGS to announce that he has JUST OPENED a General Store at Wins low, near the Railway Station, and hopes to merit a share of public support. A cart will wait upon families for orders regularly. Goods supplied at Lowest Current rates. . Note the address— GEORGE LADBROOK, GENERAL STOREKEEPER, WINSLOW. semker 8, JB7B, < 98



Wants, Ac. XTTANTED, to Rent, for a term of VV 12 months, from January Ist, 1879, a Three-roomed COTTAGE, withiv a convenient distance of town. Apply early, “ Cottage,” ECHO Office. 158 WANTED— An Experienced LAUN DRESS for the Somerset Hotel, either to come to Hotel to wash, or take it home. Apply to Mr. SHEARMAN, between the hours of 10 till 2 and 4 till 8 p.m. / 150 FOR SALE or TO LET, a Four-roomed COTTAGE on North Town Belt. Apply to C. PERCY COX, . 189 Land and Estate Agent. FOR SALE, TERMS EASY. A FOUR. ROOMED COTTAGE and f\ £-acre Section on the North Town Belt, let at 15/ per week. There is a pump fixed, and the land is fenced... „ 153 Apply ECHO OFFICE. TO LET. ONE SHOP and Several Convenient OFFICES in our new buildings. 64 SAUNDERS BROTHERS. TO LET. 0 NE Four-roomed HOUSE and one Three-roomed House, at Trevorton. Apply to 173 T. CLARK. PUBLIC NOTICE THE Westerfield Mill Road, by Mr. Sargent’s will bo Stopped for Traffic until further notice. R. D. PULLAR, Clerk to Upper Ashburton Road Board. December 9th, 1878. 125



Entertainments. c A FANCY DRESS A L 100 T> A L L, B Under the auspices of the FORESTERS COURT OF ASHBURTON, Will be held at the TOWN HALL, ON NEW YEAR’S EYE. Tickets 12/6. 121 A UNITED SABBATH SCHOOL ERYICE rjIHANKSGIVING g Will be held in the WESLEYAN CHURCH, Camebon St., ON SUNDAY NEXT, Dec. 29. Addresses will be delivered by Ministers and friends. Service to commence at 3 o’clock. The parents and friends of the children attend ing the various schools are cordially invited. 191 Tenders. WANTED, TENDERS for Additions to Store, to be sent in by Saturday, December 28th. Plans and specifications to be seen at my office. ' JOSEPH CLARK, 181 Tinwald. TENDERS FOR FENCING THE SCHOOL RESERVE AT SEAFIELD. TENDERS are invited for Fencing the School Reserve at Seafield; also making gates. Tenders addressed to the Chairman, Seafield, where plans and specifications can be seen, will be received up till 10th January. MURDOCH BRUCE, T 188 Chairman.. TO PAINTERS, GLAZIERS, &c. TENDERS are invited for the Painting, Glazing, Varnishing, and Hanging Paper for Shop and Two-storied Dwelling House for Mr. H. M. Jones, Ashburton, j Plans and specifications can be seen at my office, in East Street, or at Mr. D. E. Jones’s, Builder, Burnett Street. Tenders will be received by me at my office up to the 28th of this month. The lowest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. S. W. BROWN,; Architect, &c., 179 East Street, Ashburton. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. MRENDERS are invited for 1000 DOG 1 COLLARS for the County of Ash burton for the ensuing Year. -- - ; L v , Particulars are as follows 400 of 1| inch : 400 of 1 inch ; 150 of £ of an inch; 25 of £ inch; and 25 of £ inch. The Collars to have the badge of Registration affixed thereto, and to be approved by the Council. ' Tenders, endorsed “Tenders for Dog Collars,” will be received at the Counoil’i offices, Ashburton, up to the hour of 11 a.m., on the Bth day of 1879. The Council reserves to itself the right of rejecting all or any of the Tenders if it thinks fit. W. c. WALKER, Chairman. Ashburton, December ja, 1878, J 67