Tlie-Evenirig Echo, Wednesday, October 2, 1878.

Printed and Published by Horace John Weehs and Charles Dixon, at thei* Printing office, Put Street, 4sb&HriPß gamrtsmtifw



THE HORSE BAZAAR 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 and Sold on Commission. MR. BRANSON, BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, East Street, ASHBURTON. B. W. MOUNTFORT, Architect. Cathedral Square, Christchurch, and Fooks and Son’s Offices, East Street, Ashburton. HOW TO PROCURE A SEWING MACHINE EASILY. 'pHE 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.



UNION STEAM IRON WORKS, (Next the Horse Eazirr), BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. Edwards & Lee, ENGINEERS, MILLWRIGHTS. AND GENERAL SMITHS. Orders for every description of Machinery executed in a workmanlike manner, and guar anteed to give satisfaction, at prices that will compare favorably with any in Canterbury. Important.—Ex erienced Manufacturers and Repairers of Reapers, Combines, Stra Elevators, Portable Engines, Wool Presse &c. Wind Pumps, Circular Saw Spindles, and Tables, made to order. General Smith , Wheelwright., and Shot ing wo?k warranted to give satisfaction. (EDWARDS AND LEE, Proprietors. TEA. TE A, too BOXES 50 HALF-CHESTS 4 The above will be found Pure, combined with strength and Fine Flavour. ORIENTAL TEA COM PANY’S, in 11b and #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. ORE & 00.



RUBBER STAMPS. 'pHESE Useful STAMPS, with Ink and Pads, are now being Manufactured at the ‘ ECHO ” OFFICE, and can be supplied an) shape or size from 7s. 6d, STAMPS FOR Receipts, Labels, Societies, Books, Marking Linen, &c. NOTICE. pOR SALE AT T. QUINN & GO’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. QUINN & CO., Moore Street, Ashburton.



E. A. GARNETT, HAIRDRESSER, PERFUMER, TOBACCONIST, AND GENERAL FANCY GOODS DEALER, BEGS to inform the inhabitants of Ashburton and District that he has removed to fs o . i, Montgomery’s New Buildings, East street, and has in Stock a GOOD ASSORTMENT OF TOBACCO, CIGARS, PIPES, Perfumery, Frizzets, Plaits,' Etc., Etc. F Note the Address, — E. A. GARNETT, No. i, Montgomery’s Buildings, East Street.



PRELIMINARY NOTICE. NEW FIRST-CLASS > BOARDING-HOUSE. TV/TR THOMAS CLARKE has much pleas iVl ure in announcing that his large Private Boarding House is now in course of erection and is situated in Wills-street, next the Prim itive Methodist Church, and close to the Rail way Station—being one of the most healthy and pleasantly situated sections in the township. The accommodation will be second to none in Ashburton, and the House is let, and will be t onducted by an experienced person from Christchurch. FIRST AND SECOND CLASS DINING ROOMS. j /SMOKING AND READING ROOMS. WELL VENTILATED, LARGE, AND I LOFTY BEDROOMS. PRIVATE ROOMS FOR FAMILIES. %wy will



JAMES BAKER, Builder, contractor, and UNDERTAKER, HAVELOCK STREET, Ashburton. FUNERALS FURNISHED ON THE SHORTEST NOTICE. E. G. CRISP, JgARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Has removed his Offices to MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS (ist Floor), BURKETT STREET,



Saunders Bros. Ashburton, Christchurch and London. MILLERS, GRAIN MERCHANTS, LAND AND COMMISSION AGENTS. NOTICE TO FARMERS. BROTHERS arc prepared to make Cash advances on growing crops of any description, or on grain placed in their hands for sale in any of the New Zealand Ports, Australia or London. LAND FOR SALE. 'jpIIE undersigned have a number of excel lent Farms and other Properties for Sale. Can make advances on land placed in their hands for sale, or to complete purchases. SAUNDERS BROS. NEW DRAPERY ESTABLISHMENT, GLASGOW HOUSE, MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. W. GAYIN HAS great pleasure in announcing to the inhabitants of the Ashburton County that he is now offering, at the LOWEST PRICES, New Spring and Summer Goods. Millinery, Prints, Hosiery, Children’s Frocks, Toilets Horrockses’ and American Long Cloths Muslin and Lace Window Curtains Marseilles and Honey Comb Counterpanes Haberdashery and Gloves Men’s Boys’ and Youths’ Clothing Shirts, Hats, Ties, etc. Goods marked in Plain Figures. One Shilling Off Every Pound Purchased for Cash. Motto Small Profits and Quick Returns.” C. PERCY COX, LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, AND VALUATOR, ASHBURTON



pARMS to LET and SELL, of all Sizes and Descriptions, Improved and Unimproved, situated in all parts of the District. 3000 Acres, in Blocks to suit Purchasers, on easy terms. 160 Acres, with Stable, partly fenced, nea J the Hinds. Money Lent in Large or Small Sums, on Approved Security. [AGENT FOR UNION INSURANCE COMPANY. The Central Foundry, PETER STREET, ASHBURTON. W. J. HESSEY, BEGS respectfully to inform the public of Ashburton and surrounding districts that he has ON HAND and FOR SALE, Working Men’s Kitchen, Ranges, cast or sheet iron ovens. Cambridge Rollers, at Christchurch Prices. Wire Strainers, Repairs pf Castings in Iron or Sms. ff



Advance Ashburton m THE HTVIEISmnG- ECHO NEWSPAPER AND GENERAL PRINTING OFFICE, East Street, Ashburton. '"jpHEj proprietors of the Evening Echo have much pleasure in presenting their numerous customers with an enlarged edition of this paper, and in thank ing the public for their very liberal support hitherto, beg to solicit a continuance. M The Echo is circulated daily throughout the County and district, and offers special advantages to advertisers. Advertisements can be taken for three, six,, or twelve months, on very Reasonable Terms. Auctioneers and Commission Agents liberally dealt with. Casual advertisements as per scale. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION : In advance - - per quarter 060 „ - - „ (posted) o' 8 6 „ - - per annum 126 „ - „ (posted) 115 6 Or, delivered to all parts of the Town, 6d. per week.j Commercial and General Printing. This department is supplied with every requisite for HfiST C&MS P&HTIK Of every description, and'for Style, Design, and Cheapness, be equalled in Ashburton or surpassed in the Colony. Billheads of any size or pattern Memorandum Forms] Receipt and Order Books Circulars and Envelopes Plain and Fancy Cards Fancy Labels, any size Ball Programmes and Tickets Vellum Address Labels, Catalogues Societies’Rules, Forms,'etc., Pamphlets, Handbills, Posters 01 any’size, Colored Inks or Paper. Mourning Cards. jB3TNOTE THE ADDRESS— ,:y ■\ ' :" V; A'-'-A;'A yf, THE “EVENING ECHO” OFFICE - ‘ ‘■' ; ' 1 ■ V ! ' : - : : ■:. ’ ; ; ■ • - T ' i \ WEEKS & ZDIZXZOUST, PROPRIETORS, : v’ ! ■■ I'*. , \ ,? . ,:r : t EAST STREET, ASHiURTON



NOTICE. g C. FARR, ARCHITECT, &c., can be consulted at Messrs. W. Montgomery and Co’.s Buildings, Ashburton, EVERY SATURDAY or any dorcmuricatibns left at Mr. Charles BRADDELI’s Office, will be promptly attended to. Ashburton, July 12, 1878. H.BUD D E N , Seed Merchant, Etc., NELSON, N.Z. rruit and Forest Trees—Ornamental Shrubs — Roses—Seeds—Plants, etc.—Packed to any part of New Zealand.



BULLOCK AND CO. Are Sole Agents for Atkinson’s COOKING RANGES Which were awarded seven of the highest Honorary Certificates at the Agricultura Show, 1577. 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 SHEET IRON, TIN, & ZINC WORKS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. SAMUEL HARDLEY, TINSMITH, IRONMONGER, &c., Having commenced business in Ashburton, begs to notify that he has just received his first consignment of Selected Goddsfrom Melbourne, consisting of IRONMONGERY, LAMPS, RANGES, TINWARE, ETC, To be continually supplemented by new sh‘f>. ments from the best markets, which places h m in a position to supply the public and trade at prices equal to any in the colony, and respect fully invites the residents of Ashburton, and surrounding dstricts to give him one trial, which will be a sufficient guarantee as to work manship and price. Suitable Workships are being erected to carry on the business in all its branches. vVater Tanks manufactured at per lOC gallons, fitted with Brass Tap. Spouting supplied at Christchurch prices. Don’t forget the Address— SAMUEL HARDLEY, IRO3STMOIT G-EE Tin, Iron, and Zinc Wotke?, EAST STREET, NEAR ECHO OFFICE Ashburton. * ■



MATTHEW SMITH. Builder and Contractor, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. Plans and Specifications carefully pre pared for all branches of the trade. Jobbing carefully executed. All inds of Building Material on Sale at Wholesale Prices. M. S. being appointed Agent for the Victoria Steam Joinery Works, all kinds of Joinery Work can be procured for the Trade.



GRATEFUL—COMFORTING. BREAKFAST COCOA,, “By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application of the fine properties of well selected cocoa, j Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately-flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors’ bills. It is by the judi cious use of such articles of diet, that a constitu tion may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency 'to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating arcund us, ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properly nourished frame.”— The Civil Service Gazette. SOLD ONLY IN PACKETS LABELLED JAMES EPPS AND CO. Homoepathic Chemists, London. HEALTH FOR ALL. HOLLOWAY’S PILLS AND OINTMENT THE PILLS Purify the Blood, correct all disorders of the Liver, Stomach, Kidneys and Bowels, and are invaluable in all conn plaints incidental to Females. THE OINTMENT is the only reliabli remedy for Bad Legs, Old Wounds, Sores, and Ulcers. For Bronchitis, Diphtheria, Coughs, Colds, Gout, Rheumatism, and all Skin Diseases it has no equal. Sold by the Proprietor, Thokau Holloway, 533, Oxford Street, London, and by all Medicine Vendors throughout the World. ~ "