The Evening Echo.

VOL. I. 204

ASHBURTON, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 18/8.

Price One Penny.



Auctioneers and Commission Agents. MESSRS BULLOCK AND CO., 1 A ASHBURTON, General Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, Station, Estate, and Commission Agents. Sales of Stock, Farm Implements, &c., will be held at their .Yards, Ashbur ton, every alternate TUESDAY. CASH ADVANCES made on Stock, Produce, &c., con signed for Positive Sale. BULL 0C K AND CO. SAONDERS BROS, ASHBURTON, CHRISTCHURCH, AND LONDON. T HE U ndeiisignei) 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, CCOUNTANT& GENERAL AGENT. Agent for Press Company, Limited. Secretary Town Mall 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 VICTORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. ,H. J. BRISTO, ACCOUNTANT, COLLECTOR, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Prospect Buildings, East Street, • Ashburton. Commissions of every description Executed.



FREDK. PAVITT, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. (Close to the Railway Station.) LAND & GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. Goal and Firewood. NEW BUSINESS. COAL & FIREWOOD MERCHANT F. P. LeBRETON, In commencing business begs respectfully to solicit a share of public support. Barnett 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. ON SALE! ON SALE. at HAYES’S TIMBER YARDS, STAKES ! STAKES ! STAKES ! TOTARA WELL TIMBER, AND BLACK PINE FIREWOOD. Business Notice, THE “EVENING ECHO.” THE following are AGENTS for the Sale of the “Evening Echo” in Ashburton : A. Weston, Stationer and Tobacconist, East Street, and Book Stand, Railway Station. H. M. Jones, Stationer, East Street, next Friedlander Bros. A. 0; Aitken & Co., General Store ketptw/'Havelook-Street. 1 - ; *



Builders. Ashburton steam saw mills SASH AND DOOR MANUFACTORY. G. PARKIN, Proprietor, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Moore Street, Every description of Timber and budding Materials in Stock and supplied on must . . reasonable terms. :‘■■ .; FUNERALS FURNISHED. " Plans prepared and Estimates Given on the. shortest notice.



NOTICE. THOMAS WILLIAMS, Tin wald, BUILDER, UNDERTAKER, CABINET MAKER, WHEELWRIGHT, &c., WISHES to notify to the public that he is. prepared to execute all orders entrusted to his care in any of the above branches. Every description of Furniture made and repaired at Christchurch prices. One trial in this respect will satisfy. Funerals furnished and conducted at reduced pi ices. As each department is under the charge o! practical men, and as T. W. employs only tarsi class hands, customers may rely on having their orders executed in a thoroughly workman like manner. Plans Prepared and Estimates Given. Note the Address—



THOMAS WILLIAMS, (Near Railway Station) Timvald.



Painters. J. R. CHAPMAN, PAINTER, PAI’ERI-lANGER, SIGN WRITER, GENERAL HOUSE DECO RATOR, Etc., Etc. r 'ANCRED ST., ASHBURTON, (Nearly opposite the Union Bank). A CHOICE selection of Paperhangings, at A Christchurch prices. Genuine White Lead Linseed Oil, raw and boiled Brushes of the best American and English manufacture A large stock of Glass, of various sizes and quality Kerosene, Putty, and Glue Copal, Carriage, Oak, & Paper Varnishes PAINTS Of every description prepared and supplied on the shortest notice.



st4 TEAGUE & SONS, PAINTERS, GLAZIERS, PAPER HANGERS, AND GENERAL DECORATORS, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON (OPFOSITE MAIL OFFICE.) • J33T SIGN WRITERS TO TOE TRADE.



Business [Notices. BULLOCK AND CO. Are Sole Agents for ATKINSON’S COOKING RANGES, Which were awarded se-'en of the highest Honorary Certificates at the Agricultural Show, 1877. THESE Ranges, whicli 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 BREWER Y, WOOD and CO. Have on hand a Large Shock of ALE and STOL r T, in Bulk and Bottle. G G. F. SCOTT, ENERAL CARRIER, Cameron St., Ashburton. Parcels delivered promptly and charges [.moderate.



Cards. MESSRS. HARRIS & IRELAND, . BARRISTERS and SOLICITORS Montgomery’s Buildings, Ashburton. E. G. CRISP, B ARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Has removed his Offices to MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS(istFIoor), BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON.



MR. BRANSON, BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, EAST STREET, A S II BURTON MR. C. IV. PURNELL, BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR. Chambers MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS. S. W. BROWN, AND CIVIL ENGINEER EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, AND RAKAIA. MR. MOUNTFORT, ARCHITECT, Cathedra S |uare, Christchurch, and Fooks and Son s Offices, East Street, Ashburton. NOTICE. g C. FARR, ARCHITECT; &c., can be consulted at Messrs. W. 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, CENSED SURVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Lauu Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, EAST-STREET, ASHBURTON. DR. STEWART, fJAS REMOVED to his New Residence, CORNER OF MOORE STREET AND BEACH ROAD.



[A card.] t R. J. H. TOWNEND CONSULTING PHYSICIAN, (Late of Guy’s Hospital, London,) CHRISTCHURCH.



MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Tuned and Repaired. J . C . HUGHES, TEACHER of Pianoforte and Harmonium, Cox Street, Ashburton. Orders can be left at the Echo Office. 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. tSS" Please note the Address — AT WORTH HOUSE, North Town P.elt, near Saunders’ Mill. Orders can be left at this office. WEEKS & DIXON, COMMERCIAL, GENERAL, AND LAW PRINTERS, “EVENING ECHO” OFFICE, East St., Ashburton.



General Storekeeper. Tea ! Tea ! Tea ! .V■ .V-" - ;• - - »» • ' -l-.v •: A. 0, A ITKEN & CO. have JUST RECEIVED a Large Con signment of the above-mentioned Article, in Half-Chests 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.



Cabinetmakers. THE ASHBURTON PICTURE GALLERY AND CABINET MANUFACTORY, Peter Street. T. A. G A 1 B 8 PICTURE DEALER. Manufacturer of all kinds of Carpentry, Cabinet Making, Furniture, • Venetian and other Blinds, Picture Frames, &c., &c. LOWEST CHARGES, combined with BEST WORKMANSHIP. Furniture Repaiied and Polished. Maps and Plans Mounted and Varnished. A Lot of PICTURES On Sale at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. 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. Business Notice. RUBBER STAMPS. 'JpHESE Useful STAMPS, with Ink and Pads, are now being Manufactured at the 4 ECHO ” OFFICE and can be supplied anj shaps or size from 7s. 6d.



Hotels. Under Distinguished Patronage. QUILL’S HOTEL. (Opposite Railway Station, and adjoining Post and Telegraph Departments, Ashburton.) mHE Proprietor of the above Magnifi- I cent Hotel begs to announce to Commercial Travellers, Families, and Visitors .to this prosperous district, that this establishment is acknowledged to be the finest in New Zealand, both as regards its extent of accommodation, and the general perfection of its appointments. The private suites of apartments are specially designed to'suit the convenience and privacy of families. The sitting rooms are cheerful and pleasant. Splen did Commercial Room, and a Reading Room with one of the Best Libraries in the colony. Largo Sample Rooms to meet the requirements of Commercial Travellers. Bath Rooms, and a hirst class Billiard Saloon furnished with one of Alcock’s Prize Tables. T. Q. having completed arrangements with the best wholesale houses in Aus tralia for the supply of Wines and Spirits, is in a position to offer nothing but a' 1 genuine article to the public, and strongly recommends invalids, and those who enjoy good Port and Sherry, to purchase from the above Hotel. T.Q. guarantees everything in stock of the purest descrip tion.



The Trade Supplied. QUILL’S COMMERCIAL HOTEL AND WINE - VAULTS. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SPIRIT MERCHANT & IMPORTER. Railway Station, Ashburton. ORAM’S SOMERSET COMMERCIAL AND FAMILY HOTEL, ASHBURTON. UNDER TIIE PATRONAGE OF Sir George Grey, K.C.8., Premier of Rev* Zealand. Sir James Ferguson, Bart., late Governor •>' New Zealand, AND Sir Charles Ducane, late Governor of Tas mania. 'jpHIS centrally-situated Hotel is pronounced to be one of the finest in the Southern Hemi sphere. The cuisne is under the supervision or an eminent chef, and the proprietor hopes that his long experience in the trade is a sufficient guarantee as to the quality of the contents of the cellar. R. W. SHEARMAN, PROPRIETOR. CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, HAVELOCK STREET, Ashburton. 'JpHIS well-situated and Commodious Hotel £3” I S NOW OPEN. Boarders and the Travelling Public will find the Best of Accommodation, combined with Liberal Charges, Strict Civility, and the Best Attention. Refreshments at all hours, and Breakfast for early trains. Meals, is. each ; Private Rooms, extra. Breakfast, 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. ; Dinner, 12 neon to 2 p.m. ; Tea, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The manager is now prepared to receive Orders for Wedding Breakfasts, vVfedding Cakes, Private Parties, Suppers, Etc. Remember the Address— HAVELOCK STREET, NEAR THE RAILWAY STATION. JOHN BROOM, Manager. '



Boarding Houses. ANSTEE’S LUNCHEON & DINING ROOMS, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON, J. G. ANST.EE BEGS to intimate to the public that he has opened the above Sup erior and Comfortable Hotel. Sitting and Smoking Rooms, Large Dining Rooms, Ladies’ Private Dining Rooms, and Suites of rooms for Families. The Bedrooms are well ventilated, and every attention paid to cleanliness. , > The Table will be found all that can be desired. First-class accommodation for Boarders. EAGLE’S INING T) 0 0 M S, HAVELOCK STREET, Near to the Town Hall, Ashburton. LUNCHEON AND DINING ROOMS. Meals at all hours.



Bakers. ASHBURTON BAKERY, TAYLOR AND BILL,- BAKERS AND CONFECTIONERS, PASTRY COOKS, &c., East Street, Ashburton. CHRISTENING AND WEDDING Cakes and Every Descrip tion of First-class Confectionery made to order on the Shortest Notice. Confectionery, Biscuits, Cakes, Scones, Rolls, &c., always in Stock. A Regular Supply of splendid Fresh Butter. PIONEER BAKERY, (Next to Fowler’s) Tancred Street, Ashburton. HO MAS 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 per Quartern Loaf, Cash, and 6d. Monthly Accounts. Families in Town and Suburbs waited on daily. Note the address, SANDO & OLSEN, GENERAL STOREKEEPERS & BAKERS East Street.



Chemists. IJHARLBS (Late of Messrs. Gould & Co., Christchurch), BEGS TO ANNOUNCE He has commenced business as CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST, IN MOORE STREET (Opposite Messrs. Friedlander’s Store), ASHBURTON. Cambridge’s Quinine Wine, a Pure Solution of Quinine, in the finest Orange Wine, has no equal as a Strengthening Tonic. Large bottles, 4s. 6d. Cambridge’s Cough Syrup, for Coughs, Colds, ike., is. 6d. and 2s. 6d. Cambridge’s Extract of Oak Bark, for the Prevention and Cure of Sore cr Cracked Nipples, in bottles, is. 6d. each. Cambridge’s Compound ‘'Essence of Senna is the Best and Safest Aperient Medicine for Children. They take it readily, and will ask for more. is. 6d. and 2s. 6d. per bottle. Cambridge’s Ringworm Paint—Three or four applications will Effect a Cure ; in is. bottles. • Cambridge’s Glycerine Jelly, for-Chap ped Hands and Face ; in bottles 2s. each. J. M. CAMBRIDGE, DISPENSING AND FAMILY CHEMIST, Ashburton. E A T E,