The Evening Echo.

Yol. I.—No 98.

Ashburton, Wednesday, July 3 ? 1878«

Price One Penny,



MESSRS BULLOCK & CO., Ashburton, General Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, Sta {ion, Estate, and Commission Agents. Sales of Stock, Farm Implements, &c., will be held at their Yards, Ashburton, every alternate Thursday. CASH Advance* made e on Stock, Produce, kc., consigned for Positive Sale. ~ £Pj*P£g. & .cq. , ; ' •. . ■- • > y i. ON SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED,. Also/ BUILDING MATERIALS Of every description. Fencing Material, Cement and Lime, Coa and Firewood. MONTGOMERY & CO., East Street, Ashburton



THE undersigned is a CASH BUYER of OATS, BARLEY, GRASS SEED, WHEAT, CHEESE, and OTHER FARM PRODUCE, At highest Mat ket Prices. , Cornsacks supplied at ruling prices. J H. B. SORENSON. Christchurch. Lord, hughes, & co. GRAIN AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, Shipping and Commission Agents,! Make Liberal Advances on Grain or other produce for. shipment to their agents in the Australian Colonies or London. Gotn?acks and Woolpacks supplied at lowest current rates,; Indents executed from all parts of the world. Offices—High Street, Christchurch. BUSINESS NOTICE, TL.WI L S 0 N , • ’ AUCTIONEER, VALUATOR & BROKER, Lichfield Street, Christchurch.



GEO. ST. HILL, Builder and Contractor Burnett Street, Ashburton. PLAKS PREPARED AKB ESTIMAItS GIVEN On the Shortest Notice For every description of building in Town and Country.



''jpHE attention of Merchants, Surveyors, Architects, Lawyers, and the Residents of Ashburton generally, is invited to our Increased Stock of Stationery and Office Materials, including Stationery Cases Copying Ink Office Paper Office Ink Paper Weights Liquid Gum Letter Balances Call Bells Travellers’ Inkstands Pen Racks Mathematical Instruments, &c. FURNESS & DIXON, ■' Stationers’ Hall. [A CARD.]- E. A. GARNETT, Hairdresser, Perfumer, AND TOBACCONIST, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. Fancy Goods of all, Descriptions at Lowest Prices.



RAILWAY FOUNDRY, ' CHRISTCHURCH. SCOTT BROS., r ENGINEERS, &c., BEG to inform their, customers and the - public generally that they have f REMOVED .To nevr 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. 2?lain and Ornamental Railing, Gates, and Tomb Fencing. Steves and Cooking Apparatus. Drawings prepared, and estimates given . for all kinds of Engineering and Machinery. Repairing done with- expedition. ~ v J; C. DOLMANT PLUMBER, LOCKSMITH, BELL HANGER; EiNC, 4. TINPLATE WORKER, TANCRED STREET, ASH B U RTON, Artesian Wells sunk and Pumps fitted and re 0»G. Guttering fixed at current rates, Electric . ; Bells supplied and fitted.



s C. E. FOOKS AND SON, SURVEYORS AND I,AND BROKERS Under the Land Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, EAST-ST., ASHBURTON. A. PEARCE, Tobacconist, hairdresser, and DEALER in FANCY GOODS. Having taken over the Business of Mr, W. H. Friedlander in the above line, hopei to receive a continuance of public support. Tobacco, Cigars, Perfumery,, and Fancy Goods in Large Variety. BILLIARD ROOM, With one of Alcock's Best Billiard Tables, kept on the premises. MOOR STREET (opposite Royal Hotel)*



QUILL’S COMMERCIAL HOTEL, Ashburton . (One Minute’s walk from Railway Station and Telegraph Office,) The Proprietor begs to inform his old friends and the> Public that, having seen the necessity that existed for a Really First-class Hotel at Ashburton, he erected the above at a very considerable outlay,, and is now in a position to Best Accommodation to Families and Visitors, on. the most SPECIAL ATTEHTIOH HAS BEEN PAID TO THE PRIVATE, SITTING, AHD LUHCREON ROOMS BATH ROOMS, &c. WINES, BEERS, & SPIRITS OF THE BEST BRANDS, p-crr.TnTJTiro '-SXXILXASX> SALOOH, Fitted with one of Alcock’s Prize Billiard Tables. NIGHT PORTER KEPT FOR CONVENIENCE OF TRAVELLERS. G . w 7 D UCKWO RThT WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GENERAL GROCER, W HIGH STREET, (Next Messrs. Strange’s Buildings.) WHOLESALE ORDERS DELIVERED, .FREIGHT PAID, TO ANY STATION ON THE CANTERBURY RAILWAY.



DRUG. CHEMICAL, AND PHARMACEUTICAL ESTABLISHMENT, ASHBURTON. . J. M. CAMBRIDGE, Wishes to inform his friends that the business which he has carried oh for / the last years, in the shop adjoin ing Messrs. Friedlander Bros., will be REMOVED to No. 2. Montgomery’s Buildings, on or about MONDAY, Bth. JULY. G. F. SCOTT, . . GENERAL CARRIER, Cameron Street, Ashburton. Parcels delivered promptly and charges moderate.



K. SANDO’S HORSE CLOTHS, HORSE COVERS, Horse Rugs, Will be supplied to the people of Ash burton, and surrounding districts, at the LOWEST PAYABLE PRICES. As K. Sando personally attends to and does the work himself, he can with confidence guarantee his Rugs to be superior to any made in Canterbury, being sewn with nothing but the Finest Irish Long Flax (or Hemp). Good Fit Guaranteed. CANVAS AND FELT CARPET Of the very best quality. All Orders Punctually Attended to. TENTS—A good supply of Calico and Duck Tents always on hand. OILSKINS of his own manufacture also in stock;* and made to order. PURE MANILLA WELL ROPES, Guaranteed Best Quality. Manilla and Flax Rope of all sizes Hemp and Flax Halters Sewing Twine Palms, Needles, Cutlery, Stationery, etc., etc. Always in Stock. FLAGS OF ALL NATIONS Made to order on the Shortest Notice. IK- S .A. IDT d o EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.:



A. O. AITKEN & CO., THE PANTECHNICON, HAVELOCK STREET, Mave to announce the arrival of a Large Stock of Drapery, Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Ironmongery, Croceries CHINA and GLASSWARE. Drapery. Dress Materials in all the new styles, both plain and fancy Ladies’ Costumes— exceedingly good value Ladies’ Jackets, Scarfs, Gloves, and kinds of Hosiery Paris-trimmed Bonnets and Hats, Fancy Rib bons and Trimmings Flannels, Blankets, Sheetings, Calicoes, Hol lands, and Haberdashery of all kinds A large stock of Ladies’ Underclothing Clothing. Men’s, Boys’, and Youths’ Tweed Suits in endless variety Hats, Caps, Shirts, Collars, Ties, &c Goods for the Season—Waterproofs and Over coats Boots and Shoes—Ladies’ and Gents’, of all kinds in English and Colonial .... A Line of Men’s Watertights, 17s 6d - Ironmongery. Kerosene Lamps at all prices Oval Pots and Boilers Saucepans, Kettles, Frypans Cutlery of all kinds Tea and Coffee Pots Knifeboards and Polish Electro-plated ware —a good assortment Axes, Tomahawks, Spades, Shovels, &c Groceries. Teas in chests, half-chests, and boxes Sugars, Soaps, Candles Pickles, Sauces, Jams Oatmeal, Peppers, Spices And Oilmen’s Stores of every description China and Glassware. Toilet Sets, White and Gold, and various other patterns , Dinner Ware of all kinds Cups and Saucers, Tumblers,, Wine’Glasses . Caraffes Butter Dishes and Salts A great number of Vases and other Fancy Good MILLINERY AND DRESSMAKING On the Premises. Tailoring, in all its Branches. A. O. AITKEN and Co., Havelock Street, Ashburton.



UNION STEAM IRON WORKS, (Next the Horse Bazaar) BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. Edwards and Lee, ENGINEERS, MILLWRIGHTS, AND GENERAL SMITHS, Orders for every description of Machinery executcchin wworkmaiiuke manner, and guar anteed to give satisfaction, at prices that will compare favorably with any in Canterbury, Important. Experienced Manu facturers 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 Shoe ing work, warranted to gicie satisfaction . EDWARDS AND LEE, Proprietors. . RUBBER STAMPS. 'JpHESE Useful STAMPS, with Ink and Pads, are now being Manufactured at the ‘ ECHO ’ OFFICE, and can be supplied any shape or size from 7s. 6d. STAMPS FOR Receipts, Labels, Societies, Books, Marking Linen, &c. SHBURTON STEAM SAW MILLS, SASH AND DOOR MAN U. FACTOR Y. ; G. PARKIN, Proprietor, BIffLDER AND CONTRACTOR, Moore Street. Every description of. Timber and Building Materials in Stock and supplied on most reasonable terms. FUNERALS FURNISHED. Plans Prepared and Estimates Given on th shortest notice. ORAM’S SOMEESET COMMERCIAL AND.FAMILY HOTEL, ASHBURTON. - UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF Sir George Grey, 1CC.8., Premier of New Zealand, Sir James Ferguson, Bart., late Governor of New Zealand, AND , Sir Charles Ducane, late Governor of Tasmania. 'pBIS centrally situated Hotel fs pronounced to be one of the finest in the So’atkefli Hemi sphere. The cuisine is under the . supervision of an eminent chef and the proprietor hopes that his long experience in the trade 5a a sufficient guarantee as to the quality of 1 die contents of the cellar. R. W. SHEARMAN proprietor. "■ l_ LOTTO, Draughts and I Jraught Boards, Dominoes, Cards and ( Dribbage &C «it ’* FURNESS AND DIXON’S,, East-stn ;et, Ashburton, BREWERY. WOOD ANI) CO., . ALE AND PORTER.. BREWERS, AND B 0 T T L E R Si/ CAMERON-ST., t iSHB.URt'ON.



JOHN FOWLER,, GENERAL DRAPER, GROCER, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT j Tancred Street. Ashburton. J OHN ' FOWLER wishes to remind his numerous friends and customers that he is still in the Old Place, and begs to thank them for all past favors, and hopes by keeping ai ; GOOD ARTICLE: at a FAIR PRICE, they!, will still honor him with their patronage. | JUST OPENING, • AND TO ARRIVE, WIITTEE stock: Consisting of GENTS’ CLOTHING/ 1 IN Paget and Sack Suits ] Overcoats Flannels, etc., etc. Winceys,' * Shirtings, Calicos, Flannels, etc. BOOTS AND SHOES, in great variety. GROCERY DEPARTMENT. , Tea of the best quality, in and boxes - ; £ White and Yellow Crystal Sugars Cheese in any quantity, quality not to be? equalled in Ashburton - EVERY DESCRIPTION OF OILMEN’S STORES.- ' IRONMONGERY, jet.-L- ‘~ T TINWARE', ;. ■> GLASS & EARTHENWARJ f i.' 'T . . V" ;•/ t"" \h . IN ENDLESS VARIETY. :.s Oats, Bran, Sharps, and Cha . Always in Stock. •_ „ WINES AND SPIRITS, ALE AND PORTER In Draught or Bottles. THE BEST BRANDS ONLY KEPT. Highest Price given for Butter and Eggs, B r - / T. CHAMBERS, OOT AND SHOE MAKER-, East Street, Ashburton, Begs to notify to the public of Ashburton that lie has REMOVED to more central premises, Prospect Buildings, next to Montgomery’s' [late T. Skillen’s). . • i A good Stock of Boots and Shoes alwaysTrt stock at the lowest prices. Boots and Shoes Made to Order of every iescription and the Very best materials. Terms CAsli. T. CHAMBER? EAST STREET. #



D R - J [A CARD.] ; : i .i; i| H, TO WNE ND! ,V, ='■ ■ ' -l: ,q CONSULTING PHYSICIAN, ) (Late of Guy’s Hospital, LondonAJ CHRISTCHURCH.. Hours of attendance MORNINGS Evenings from 10 until I »6 „ 9 ANSTEE’S LUNCHEON & DIN-IN ROOMS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. J. G. anstLe, gEGS to intimate to tt y- . ■ / j . / public that he haS lust OPENED thdse spacious buildings situate in East Streets LUNCHEON AND DINING ROOMS- Persons pationising this establishment jeta rely on securing all the com forts of a hpiiie. . , , -... The be'drooms are well ventilated, :every attention being paid'.to cleanliness. The table will be--found all that can be desired. * . First-class accommodation for Boards. N.B.—The proprietor trusts by strict atten tion to the comfort of his patrons, combines with moderate charges,, to merit a shatc i; publiccustom*- v ; Jy.