The Evening Echo.

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ASHBURTON, WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 18, 1878

Price One Penny



Auctioneers and Commission Agents.., VfESSRS BULLOCK AND CO., 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. BULLOCK AND CO. SAUNDERS BROS., ASHBURTON, CHRISTCHURCH, AND LONDON. NDERSIGNED T he "JJ 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. C H ARLES. BRAHDELL, 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. W. R. BOYLE, HOUSE, ESTATE & GENERAL AGENT, AGENT FOR THE VICTORIA 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. . Coal and Firewood. ON SALE! ON SALE. AT HAYES’S TIMBER YARDS, gA W N pIREWOOD, at 375. 6d. Per Cord, Cash. Apply, MR. F. PAVITT, Adjoining. NEW BUSINESS. COAL & FIREWOOD MERCHANT F. P. LeBRETON, 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 he district on the shortest notice. Business Notice. THE “ EVENING ECHO.” HE following are AGENTS for the Sale of the “Evening Echo” in burton Weston, Stationer and Tobacconist, last Street, and Book Stand, Railway tation. M. Jones, Stationer, East ext FriecUandjsr Bros. ■ ,0* & Co., General Store-



Builders. A SHBURTON STEAM SAW MILLS SASH AND DOOR M. A N UFACTORY. *'** . G. PARKIN, Proprietor, B UILDER AN D CONTRACTOR. Moore Street, Every description of Timber and Budding Materials in Stock and supplied on most reasonable terms. Plans prepared and Estimates Given on the shortest notice. IMPORTANT TO PARTIES ABOUT TO BUILD. THE undersigned has now on hand an extensive assortment of everything appertaining to the Building Trade, in cluding— Timber of all kinds. Galvanised Iron. Ridging and Spouting. Doors. Sashes. Mouldings. Nails. Locks. Hinges. & c., &c., &c., Which he is offering for Sale at Tinwald® at the lowest current rates. The Inhabitants on the South side of the River will find it to their advantage to give him a call. THOMAS WILLIAMS, BUILDER, UNDERTAKER, CABINET MAKER, WHEELWRIGHT, &c., (Near Railway Station) Tinwald. Tinsmiths, &c. J. C. DOLMAN, TYLUMBER, LOC KS MIT H, *BELL JT 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. STT AItDLEY, in tendering his . XX 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, ;o make room for a Fresh Shipment daily expected from Melbourne. Soto the Address— S. HARDLEY, PLUMBER AND 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. BULLOCK AND CO. Are Sole Agents for ATKINSON’S COOKING RANGES, Which were awarded se v en of the highest Honorary Certificates at the Agricultural Show 1877, also First and Second Prizes at the Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Asso ciation Show, 1878. THESE Ranges, which 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 BREWERY, WOOD AND CO. Have on hand a Large Stock of *ls STQyX, aj)4 Bottle, •



Cards, "v i MESSRS. HARRIS & IRELAND, BARRISTERS and SOLICITORS, Montgomery's Buildings, ASHBVRTON. T E. G. CRISP, .... g ARitl STSR■ ::c AN^ > ;i^^CIT6RV : Has removed his Offices to MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS (Ist Floor), BURNETT STREET, ASH B U R TO N. MR. BRANSON, BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON * MR. C. W. PURNELL, BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR. Chambers— MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS. S. W. BROWN, AND CIVIL ENGINEER EAST STREETS ASHBURTON, AND RAKAIA. MR. MOUNTFORT, " ARCHITECT, Cathedra Square, Christchureh, and Fooks and Son s Offices, East Street, Ashburton. NOTICE. 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 aUKVEYO'RS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Land Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, EAST-STREET, ASHBURTON. H AS DR. STEWART, REMOVED to his New Residence, CORNER OF MOORE STREET AND BEACH ROAD. [A CARD.] T~\ R. J. H. TOWNEND, PHYSICIAN, (Late of Guy’s Hospital, Loudon,) ' CHRISTCHURCH. 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. JJST Please note the Address ATWORTH HOUSE, North Town Belt, near Saunders’ Mill. Orders can be left at this office. Business Notice. WANTED KNOWN, On Hand and to Arrive A LARGE STOCK OF SADDLERY AT T. DUDSON’S, Adjoining the Horse Bazaar. WANTED KNOWN, STALLION COVERS AND GEAR may be had at T. DUDSON’S, Opposite the Somerset Hotel. WANTED KNOWN, A Large Assortment of ENGLISH AND COLONIAL SADDLES, Just Arrived at THOS. DUDSON, SADDLER WANTED KNOWN, THOMAS DUDSON supplies ENGLISH ADDLES from IPs,, aw) Bribes <»' Dra



General Storekeeper. Tea! ! Tea ! A.. 0. Aitken& 00. 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. Business Notices; HOW TO PROCURE A SEWING MACHINE EASILY. 'JpHE GREAT ADVANTAGE OFFERED by ORR AND CO. By the TIME PAYMENT SYSTEM places the SINGER HOUSEHOLD and HOWE MACHIN ES within easy reach of all. Payments —Weekly or Monthly. ORR & CO., Sole Agents for the above Machines in Ashburton. RUBBER STAMPS. qpIIESE 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. YOUNG Ladies Journals.—We have just received, per Suez Mail, a few copies of this Journal of Fashion > for November, Price, 3-/9 eaeji, rpij



Business Notice. NOTICE ! NOTICE !! NOTICE !1« REMOVAL. 2 L-'-vk •I - —'vgL' ' i— 2* -»■'' *■' pIRTH, J)ASS AND c°- ! Beg to inform the Inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that they have REMOVED TO THEIR NEW 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 ceive prompt attention. Families waited on for ordets weekly. FIRTH, PASS, AND CO., Grocers, Drapers, Ironmongers, , /VINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, &c. H." East Street



ALTHOUSE SELF-REGULATING WINDMILL PUMPS. THE following TESTIMONIALS have been received: — “ Messrs. Friedlander Bros. “ In reply to your enquiries as to how the Althouse Windmill I purchased of you hat stood the late gales, I am glad to say that it has worked most satisfactorily since it has been put up —about five months ago. “(Signed), C. Percy Cox. “ Oct. 17th, 1878.” “ Messrs. Friedlander Bros. “ I have great pleasure in stating that the Windmill has stood the late gales most satisfactorily; and, as far as I can tell, has not suffered in the slightest degree. _ “Signed) Norman P. Thompson. “Longbeach, “ October 17th, 1878.” “Messrs. Friedlander Bros. “I am pleased to inform you that the Althouse Windmill and Pump, purchased of you, is now fitted up and working splendidly. My ditches are now full of water. I have an abundant supply for stock of every description. I consider the Windmill and Pump almost equal to an artesian well. There is no doubt these mills will become universally used on the Canterbury Plains. “ (Signed), John Lambie. “ Kyle, Nov. 8, 1878.” * And several other Testimonials. cyiy sold and set up in New Zealand ( during the last Six Months, all running and giving satisfaction. No other Mill can show as good a record. We guarantee the Althouse to give satisfac tion. . Buy the Althouse, THE CHEAPEST & LEAST LIABLE TO GET OUT OF ORDER. Highly commended at Christchurch Show The specimen Windmill put up by us in front of our Establishment supplies the Borough and surrounding District with water, only running a small portion of the time. For further particulars, apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., East Street, Ashburton. Sole Agents for the Australian and New Zealand Colonies,



Houses. ANSTEE’S PRIVATE HOTEL AND j BOARDING ' HOUSE. TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON, / ' J. G ANSTEE ■ T)EGS to intimate to the public that he ;It has opened the above Sup irior and Comfortable Hotel. Sitting and ‘.Smoking Rooms, Large Dining Robins, Ladies’ Private Dining Rooms; iuid Suites of rooms for Families. The Bedrooms are well and evbry at’tentioii paid to cleaidiness. The Table will be found all that can be desired. First*class accommodation for Boarders. D EAGLE'S INI N G TV OOM S, HAVELOCK STREET, Near to the Town Hall, Ashburton. LUNCHEON AND DINING ROOMS. Meals at all hours. Bakers. ASHBURTON BAKERY. T A Y L ORA N D LI LL , 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. Thomas 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. fote the address, SANDO & OLSEN, GENERAL STOREKEEPERS & BAKERS East Street. Chemists. HAELES E A T E, ate 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. IN STOCK AND NOW LANDING, Ex “ Rangitikei.” Veterinary Surgical Instruments. Enemas, Stomach Pumps, Trochars. Fleams, Udder Tubes, &c. Silicated Carbon Filters. Galvanic Batteries. , I Collins’ Achromatic' Microscopes. Sea Salt (for Baths).; • Arsenic, in cwt. casks. v. , . Strychnine, &’c. v J. M. CAMBRIDGE, MED I C/A L HA L L Ashburton. .k--