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coming to reside in Ashburton M' a t a loss to know which is the best iient to visit for the purchase of Slothing, and House-furnishing Iron ic and General Stores. Orr & Co. f jal advantages to the public that can lh nowhere else in Ashburton. They 1 times the largest and best-assorted Jp; every class of Goods, imported direct fading manufacturers at home, which -flight entirely upon cash terms, they are ofler goods of su<-h sterling value as jyt equalled by any ocher house in the WjEvery article in stock is marked at the ijrice, from which no abatement is made rfhe most inexperienced buy their goods VjMne pi ices as the best judges.—Advt f



Auctions. TOWNSHIP or ENSTREET. ALLOTMENTS 115 3SRS BULLOCK & CO. have been instructed by Mr. Thomas to offer for sale, by public auction, iir Rooms, East Street, Ashburton, on [uiisDAY, 28th NOVEMBER, 1878, IIS ALLOTMENTS in the already I' formed Township of Green-street, i being at the conjunttion of the Main Road to Alford Forest, Wincli p lhbre, Westerfield, and Ashburton, L. being about seven miles from Ash burton, on the direct road to Al feford Forest. the nucleus of a Township already there is every inducement offered, y from its contiguity to Ashburton, 6 from its being the centre of a |d important district to oxtend its p'abihties, and as the population of the yroutiiing districts increases, greater iman|| will arise for town allotments, rehaspra cannot, therefore, do wrong in nng i|iiß their attention. it Teyjns will be moat liberal, thereby enabling all classes to participate vs 1 therein. ¥ ’ L tfplqrjdid stream of water running thq township materially enhances value, |i|d adds to its beauty. s|pns Liberal, at Sale. Sale at 1.30. m BULLOCK & 00, . PpV Auctioneers.



Miscellaneous. NOTICE. HAYES’ i'TMBER YARDS, ASHBURTON. [T consequence of the WAIMATE ’ MILLS having been BURNED, the a Yards will be Closed for about Six is, until Re-Erection of same, is, F. Pavitt is authorised to collect itstanding accounts until further ALPHEUS HAYES, per W. H. COLLINS, Manager. Nov. 23, 1878. 67 iJL persons indebted to Messrs. George Parker and Co., Coal Mer j, Ashburton, are requested to pay accounts before the 30th November, R. H. PRATT, who is authorised ect the same. GEORGE PARKER & CO. 18th, 1878. 72 Carriers. B. C. SMITH, NERAL CARRIER, Moore St., Ashburton. _JrESS to meet every Train. Par icels delivered promptly, at moderate 66 G. F. SCOTT, NERAL C A R R I E R, Cameron St., Ashburton. Parcels delivered promptly and charges moderate. in attendance to meet every Train. Election Notice. rOTHE ELECTORS OF ASHBURTON COUNTY. Mr. Saunders and myself being elected to the County Council, it will be unneces- Iftiy to hold the public meetings as advertised for the 25th and 26th inst. Jt now only remains for mo to assure you.that lahall serve you as faithfully as I can. \ I have the honor to be Your obedient servant, h JOHN GRIGG. U Longbeaeh, Nor. 20, 1878, 87



Iroriiongery. LEAMINGTON RANGEM AMERICAN STOVES.. REGISTERED GRATES COLONIAL OVENS. A fine assortment of the above, Builders should inspect orn stock. GARDEN TOOLS.I Steel Rakes „ Spades „ Forks Rakes and Hoes Combined Weeders Orr & Co., IMPORTERS OF HARDWARE.



Fruiterers. FRUIT IMPORTED DIRECT FROM SYDNEY. J. M OOAR AN D C 0., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GREENGROCERS & FRUITERERS, REMOVED to EAST STREET, (Shop lately occupied by Mr. Cambridge. UST ARRIVED A LARGE STOCK 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. ~^ r EGETABLES Fresh from Christ church daily, from one of the Largest Growers. MOORE STEET, Ashburton. 47 Bakers’ Notices, BAKER’S NOTICE. TAYLOR AND LILL BEG to inform their numerous cus tomers, and the public generally, that on and after the first day of Novem ber, and until further notice, they will supply BREAD at fid. per 41b LOAF, Made from the Best Flour in Canterbury, and by a First-class Practical Baker. invited. TAYLOR & LILL, Bakers, Confectioners, & Pastrycooks, East Street,. Ashburton. BREAD. BREAD. BREAD. 6d. per 4lb. Loaf. THOMAS HICKS, Baker and Con fectioner, Tancred Street, is now supplying First-class Bread, at fid. per 41b Loaf, delivered to all parts of the District, or at the Shop. note— THOMAS HICKS, THE PIONEER BAKERY, Tancred Street, Ashburton Business Notice. HOW TO PROCURE A SEEING MACHINE EASILY. 'J'IIE GREAT ADVANTAGE OFFERED by ORR AND CO. By the TIME PAYMENT SYSTEM places the SINGER HOUSEHOLD and HOWE MACHINES within easy reach of all. Payments —Weekly or Monthly. ORR & CO., Sole Agents for the above Machines in Ashburton,



Drapery. GRAND SHOW OF New Goods AT E are now opening up aTsecond shipment of USTEj'W GOODS, Consisting of Gents.’ Black Satin Hats Gents.’ White Shirts Gents.’ Black Cloth Suits Gents. ’ double and Single Breasted Suits Gents.’ Felt Hats Gents.’ Kid Gloves Gents. ’ Colored Shirts FLOWERS. . io boxes New Flowers 5 „ New Feathers 30 ~ New Ribbons 50 shades of Bonnet Silks to match New Ribbons



POPLINS & SILKS. A large assortment of real Irish Poplins, direct from Pirn Brothers, of Dublin. POINTS. An immense assortment of New Prints, French Checks, and Stripes in great variety. COSTUMES. A large assortment of New Costumes are now being opened up. BOOTS & SHOES. JUST RECEIVED, ta TRUNKS NEW BOOTS. Men’s Watertights, pegged and riveted. Ladies’ Kid Boots in great variety. Children’s Boots of every make. DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT. This department is managed by a First-class Dressmaker, with competent assistants. A PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. Prices Strictly Moderate. ORIR ANiD ICO.



Drapery. yy ANTED KNO WN, that A. 0. AITKEN & CO., are Selling their Cloth ing, Boots and Shoes, &c., CHEAPER THAN ANY HOUSE IN ASHBURTON. yyANTED KNOWN, that A. 0. AITKEN & CO. have opened up a Splendid Lot of Fichus, Manilla Hats, and a Large Assortment of FANCY GOODS. yyANTED KNOWN, that A. 0. 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.



RANTED 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. MRS. MOREY, JgEGS to announce to the LADIES 01 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. Chapman’s, House Decorator.) 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. THE HORSE BAZAM, LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES BURNETT-STREET, ASHBURTON. W. B. COMPTON, Proprietor. FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATION for Horses and Vehicles on most liberal terms at these Stables, with every attention and civility. Saddle Horses or Buggies on Hire. Horses Bought aad Sold on Commission.



Tinsmiths, &c. J. G DOLMAN, iLUMBER, LOCKSMITH, BELL HANGER, ZINC, and TINPLATE WORKER, Tancred Street, ASHBURTON. Artesian Wells sunk and Pumps fitted and repaired. O.G. Guttering fixed at current rates. Electric Bells supplied and fitteb- N.B.—Orders punctually attended to. STTARDLEY, in tendering his . -LX Sincere Thanks to the In habitants of Ashburton and Surrounding Districts for their past patronage, begs to announce that he is now SELLING OFF HIS PRESENT STOCK AT COST PRICE, to make room for a Fresh Shipment daily expected from Melbourne. Note the Address — S, HA RDLEY, PLUMBER AAD TINSMITH, EAST STREET. PUBLIC NOTICE. JOSEPH HYDE, PRACTICAL COPPERSMITH AND BRAZIER, TIN, IRON, AND ZINC PLATE WORKER, Begs to inform the inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that he has com menced business in TANCRED STREET, where he hopes by strict attention to business, combined with moderate charges, to merit a fair share of public patronage. N.B.—Repairs neatly executed.



Business Notices. Tea ! Tea ! Tea ! ioo BOXES 50 KALF-CHESTS The above will be found Pure, combined with strength and Fine Flavour. ORIENTAL TEA COMPANY’S, In 11b. 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. Orr & Co. SPECIAL NOTICE. WE ARE NOW LANDING— Ex p.s. “ Tongariro,” Totara for Wells Ex “ Clifton,” from Invercargill, 240,000 feet first-class Boards and Scantling Ex “ Drover,” from Bluff, 120,000 ditto ditto Ex “ Wave of Life,” from Thames, 50,000 feet Flooring, Lining, &c. Ex “Flora,’’from Kaipara, A splendid assortment of 95,000 feet Kauri Timber MONTGOMERY & CO. (Limited), CHRISTCHURCH, And EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. H. BUDDEN, SEED MERCHANT, Etc., Etc., NELSON, N.Z. . Fruit and Forest Trees, Ornamental Shrubs, Roses, Seeds, Plants, etc.—Packed to any part of New Zealand. pOTATOES. POTATOES. FOR SALE, at A. O. AITKEN & CO.’s, Havelock Street.



Wants, &c. WANTED, an Errand Boy. Apply ECHO OFFICE. WANTED, a Smart Boy. Apply to A. 0. AITKEN & CO., 62 Havelock Street. WANTED, a General Servant. Ap ply MRS. PAIGE, 51 Parsonage, Ashburton. WANTED, a Good Shoeing Smith. Apply to 14 ROBB&BLYTH. w ANTED, Strong Boy for Printing Department. Apply . ECHO OFFICE. WANTED KNOWN—That the cheap est and neatest CARDS may be had at EVENING ECHO OEEICE. East Street. TO LET. ONE SHOP and Several Convenient OFFICES in our new buildings. 64 SAUNDERS BROTHERS. A BARGAIN. FOR SALE.—A First-class Semi-grand Tri-cord PIANOFORTE, by one of the most famous makers, Brinsmead and Sons. Price £SO. Apply ECHO OFFICE. FOR SALE. 11 A A Bushels Canadian and Tartarian IIUU OATS. Apply to F. P. LeBRETON, Coal and Firewood Merchant, 49 Or office of this paper. Meetings. ______ S" THE BUILDING COMMITTEE of the Somerset Lodge are requested to meet at the Secretary’s office on Tuesday next, 26th inst., at 8 p.m. By order. CHARLES BRADDELL, 69 Secretary. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. VTOTICE is hereby given that tlie next |_\J Meeting of the Ashburton County Council will take place on WEDNESDAY, he 27th instant, at 12 noon, at its offices, Montgomery’s Buildings, East Street, Ashburton. By order, F. MAINWARING, Clerk. Ashburton, Nov. 20, 1878. 71



Entertainments. SOMERSET LODGE, E. C. THIS Lodge will celebrate their Anni versary with a BALL, To be held in the TOWN HALL ASHBURTON, On Monday, Dec. 2. Tickets can be obtained from the Ball Committee. CHARLES BRADDELL, 70 Secretary. Musical. PIANOFORTE TUNER. MR. SYMONS WISHES to inform the inhabitants of Ashburton that he has returned, and is prepared to Tune or Repair all kinds of Instruments. Has also for Sale, PIANOFORTES AND AMERICAN ORGANS, By the Best Make#. Plans of Instru ments can be seen on application at the Somerset Hotel, where all orders will be punctually attended to. 73 Tenders. TO BUILDERS. TENDERS are invited for the Erection of STORE for Messrs. Orr & Co., Ashburton. Plans and specifications can be seen at the undersigned’s office up to MONDAY, December 2nd, when tenders will be received up to 5 p.m. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. S. W. BROWN, Architect, &c., 68 East Street, Ashburton. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited for Forming Portions of West Street, Moor© Street, and Park Street. Plans and specifications may be seen at the offices of Messrs. Foots and Son, Borough Engineers. Tenders, endorsed “ Road Formation, No. 1,” and enclosing a guarantee deposit of £5 will be received at the Council’s Offices, Montgomery’s Buildings, until Noon of SATURDAY, Nov. 30th instant. The lowest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. CHARLES BRADDELL, Town Clerk. Ashburton, 20th November, 1878. 69