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How a Man may be his own Grand father. — A woman at 20 marries, at 21 has a son, and at 30 is left a widow. At' 48 she marries again, her own son being then 27, and having in the meantime mar ried and had a son, the latter three years’ old at the time of his grandmother’s second marriage. At 58 the woman, dies, her son being 37, her grandson 13, And her husband 60 years of age. At 60 the husband marries again, a girl of 18, mak ing her the step-grandmother of his first wife’s grandson, by this time 19 year’s old. At 72 he dios, and his second wife, by this time 24 years of age, .seeks conso lation in the arms of her step-grandson of 27, who thus, having become the husband of his grandmother, must necessarily be his own grandfather. Dean Stanley, .who is now in America, was graduated from Oxford University in 1838, and during the twelve, following years resided there, being at one time tutor to the Prince of Wales. William Ralph Emerson, nephew of Ralph Waldo Emerson, is about to enter into the lecture field. The title of his lecture is to be, “In a Hundred Years, What if ; From July Ist to October Ist, 108 wheat cargoes were cleared from ' San Francisco. So large a fleet has never been got off before in the first three months of the season. In a few years the Cape weed promises to be a greater nuisance in Victoria than the thistle, inasmuch as it kills grass, clover and all sorts of herbage with which it comes in contact. Strangers coming to reside in Ashburton are often at a loss to know which is the best Establishment to visit for the purchase of Drapery, Clothing, and House-furnishing Iron mongery, and General Stores. ORR Sc Co. offer special advantages to the public that can be met with nowhere else in Ashburton. They keep at all times the largest and best-assorted Stock of every class of Goods, imported direct from the leading manufacturers at home, which beinp bought entirely upon cash terms, they are enabled to offer goods of sterling value as cannot be equalled by any other house in the trade. Every article in stock is marked at the lowest price, from which no abatement is made so that the most inexperienced buy their goods at the same piices as the best judges.—Advt



New Advertisements. PURE DRINKING WATER. JUST RECEIVED.—A Small Consign ment of Silicated Carbon ' TABLE FILTERS. These Filters will remove every trace of Sewage, and render water passed through them absolutely pure. A few only re maining. 101 J. M. CAMBRIDGE. ASHBURTON GAS, COAL, AND COKE COMPANY (LIMITED). WANTED, a WORKING MANAGER for the above Company’s Gas Works, Salary, £2OO per annum, with house, coal, and gas free. One who has pre viously filled a similar position would be preferred. > Applications with testimo nials to be sent in on or before January 4th, 1879, addressed— THE CHAIRMAN, . Gas, Coal, and Coke Co., Limited, 159 Ashburton. ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for the follow ing Works : No. 142—Shingling Christie’s Road, 85 chains. No. 143—Formation Cochrane’s Road, 40 chains. No. 144—Cutting at Wakanui. Tenders addressed to the Chairman, and endorsed with the number of the work tendered for, will be received till 9 a.m. on Monday, January 6th, 1879. Tenders to have £5 enclosed if the amount of the contract is under £2OO ; if over ihat amount, 2| per cent, on the value of the work. By order of the Board. JAMES WILKIE, 160 Surveyor to the Board. SEA FIELD. WESLEYAN CHURCH OPENING. SERMONS will be preached NEXT SUNDAY, in the Morning by the Rev. W. B. Marten ; in the Evening by Mr. J. E. Buchanan. TEA MEETING ON CHRISTMAS DAY, at 4.30 p.m. Public meeting in the evening, when addresses will be given by Rev. W. B; Marten, and other friends, and music by the Ashburton Choir. Tea Tickets —Adults, 2/ ; Children, 1/. 151 ASHBURTON RACING CLUB. A GENERAL MEETING of the Members will be held at the Road Board Office, on WEDNESDAY Evening, Dec. 18th, at 8 p. m. Business — To receive Treasurer’s Re port and Balance-sheet. By order. JAMES WILKIE, 157 Hon. Sec. FOR SALE, TERMS EASY. A FOUR. ROOMED COTTAGE and J-acre Section on the North Town Belt, let at 15/ per week. There is a pump fixed, and the land in fenced, 153 Apply ECHO OFFICE,



Winslow. 'GEORGE LADBROOK, GENERAL STOREKEEPER AND PRODUCE DEALER, BEGS to announce that he has JUST OPENED a General Store at Wins low, near the Railway Station, and hopes to merit a share 1 of' public support. A cart will wait upon families for orders regularly. Goods supplied at Lowest Current rates. . Note the address— ; GEORGE LADBROOK, GENERAL STOREKEEPER, WINSLOW. December 3, 1878. 98 Business Notices. Tea ! Tea ! Tea ! too BOXES 50 HALF-CHESTS The above will be found Pure, combined with strength and Fine Flavour. ORIENTAL TEA COMPANY’S In lib. 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. Orr & Co. SPECIAL NOTICE. w E ARE NOW LANDING— Exp.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 10NTG0MERY & 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. “HONESTY IS THE BEST POLICY,’’ (As the man said when he returned the Stolen Sheep), AND, as we wish to PAY our BILLS, must respectfully urge that all Accounts due to the undersigned, be paid by the 6th Dec., 1878. Shout Reckonings and Long Friends. TAYLOR & LILL, Bakers and Confectioners. East Street, Ashburton, Nov 30, 1878. 88 NOTICE. THE undersigned begs to give notice that in future all accounts must be settled monthly, and requests that no money be paid to any of the men in charge of the carts, but settled direct with him or at the shop. All accounts overdue must bo paid within one month from date, or they may he liable to proceedings without further notice. THOMAS HICKS, Baker, 89 Ashburton. NOW PUBLISHED, THE SOUTHERN PROVINCES ALMANAC, DIRECTORY, YEAR BOOK, & DIARY FOR 18 7 9. Sold by WEEKS & DIXON,



; '* Fruiterers.' Oranges. Oranges. Ex “Rotorua, ’ Just Arrived. 70 CASES ORANGES 70 in FIRST-CLASS CONDITION, and SPLENDID FLAVOR. W. BIRTWELL, WHOLESALE & RETAIL FRUITERER, AND DIRECT IMPORTER FROM THE AUSTRALIAN AND TASMANIAN, ORCHARDS. 104 FRUIT IMPORTED DIRECT FROM SYDNEY. JTI/f 00 A R AN D C 0., • IVI WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GREENGROCERS '& FRUITERERS, REMOVED to EAST STREET, (Shop lately occupied by Mr. Cambridge. JUST 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. 1 Fresh . from Christ church daily, from one of the Largest Growers. MOORE STEET, Ashburton. 47



Ironmongery. LEAMINGTON RANGES AMERICAN STOVES, REGISTERED GRATES COLONIAL OVENS. A fine assortment of the above, Builders should inspect out stock. GARDEN TOOLS. Steel Rakes „ Spades „ Forks Rakes and Hoes Combined Weeders Orr & Co., IMPORTERS OF HARDWARE. Business Notices. ASHBURTON BOTTLING STORES. MOUNT SOMERS ROAD, Ashburton. Q U I NT ON BROS. BEG to inform the inhabitants of Ash burton and surrounding districts that they have COMMENCED BUSINESS in the above place, and trust by attention to business, to merit a share of patronage. Bottlers of the Best Brands of Alb and Stout. 91 NOTICE. HAYES’ TIMBER YARDS, ASHBURTON. IN consequence of the W AIM ATE MILLS having been BURNED, the above Yards -will be Closed for about Six Weeks, until Re-Erection of same. Mr. F. Pavitt is authorised to collect all outstanding accounts until further notice. ALPHEUS HAYES, perW. H. COLLINS, Manager. Ashburton, Nov. 23, 1878. G 7 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Tuned and Repaired. J . C. HUGHES, TEACHER of Pianoforte and Harmonium, Cox Street, Ashburton. Orders can be left at the Echo Office,



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, i 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. yy ANTED KNOWN, that A. O’ 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. NOTICE. Po r; sa l E 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 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 attend »n and civility. Saddle Horses or Buggies on Hire. Horses Bought aad Sold on Commission. FISH. FISH. FISH. MICHAEL DARCY bega to announce the opening of his new FISH STORE, Adjoining the Echo Office, East Street. Fresh Fish Daily. Crayfish, Cockles, Mold, Groper, &c. Dried Fish always on Hand. by post or otherwise punc tually attended to, and familes waited on. 78 TOYS, TOYS. TOYS. RS. MOREY, having purchased a Large Lot of Toys, for Christmas Presents, is selling Very CHEAP, for one month. Address—Tailored Street, next Mr. R. Chapman’s. LOOK OUT FOR THE GRAND CHRISTMAS TREE, 101



General Stores. COAL AND FIREWOOD, OATS AND CHAFF, T V IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES. F. DOHERTY, T) EGS toj remind his Customers and Friends that he is Selling Every Article in Stock at the LOWEST Possible PRICE for CASH. SPRING & 'SUMMER DRAPERY AND READY-MADE CLOTHING, Just Arrived, OF THE LATEST STALES ONLY. WASHING MACHINES Just Imported, of the Latest Improvements for Saving Labor. AMERICAN TUBS, all Sizes, Iron & Wood. CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS in Stock. FARMERS’ "REQUISITES GARDEN TOOLS, And Seeds of every description. In Stock and to Arrive. F. DOHERTY, GENERAL STOREKEEPER, IMPORTER WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT. Peter Street, Ashburton. g ANDO AND Q LSEN, FAMILY GROCERS, TENT, TARPAULIN, AND HORSE CLOTH MAKERS, AND GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Orders Delivered to allfParts of the Town. FLAGS of ALL NATLONS Sup plied to Order and Let out on Hire. Note the address — SANDO & OLSEN, EAST SI FEET, ASHBURTON. Cabinetmakers. 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.



THE ASHBURTON PICTURE |GALLERY, PETER STREET. T. A. GATES, CABINETMAKER, PICTURE DEALER j& IMPORTER, PICTURE FRAME MAKER, &c. o FURNITURE REPAIRED AND POLISHED. MAPS AND, PLANS MOUNTED AND TARNISHED. o PICTURES OF ALL KINDS ALWAYS ON SALE.



Business Notices. SONS OF TEMPERANCE BENEFIT SOCIETY. rHIS useful institution meets every alter nate Friday in the New Templar Hall, Moore Street. New members invited. All information can be obtained from Bros. G. W. Andrews, East Town Belt; K. Sando, East Street; Thos. Williams,, Tinwald, Next meet ing on the 6th inst. v • » A. J, ANDREWS, R,S, !



Wants, &c. WANTED, to Rent, for a term of 12 months, from January Ist, 1879, a Three-roomed COTTAGE, within a convenient distance of town. Apply early, “ Cottage,” ECHO Office. 158 WANTED, a NURSE GIRL. Apply 132 ECHO OFFICE. , WANTED— An Experienced LAUN DRESS for the Somerset Hotel, either to come to Hotel to wash, or take it home. Apply to Mr. SHEARMAN, between the hours of 10 till 2 and 4 till 8 p.m. • ’ 150 ri OST.—Plan of a Shop Front. Finder J rewarded on leaving same with A. 0. AITKEN & CO., or office of this paper. 156 TO LET. ONE SHOP and Several Convenient OFFICES in our hew buildings. 64 SAUNDERS BROTHERS. PUBLIC NOTICE THE Westerfield Mill Road, by Mr. Sargent’s will be Stopped for Traffic until further notice. R. D. PULLAR, Clerk to Upper Ashburton Road Board. December 9th, 1878. 125 * Entertainments. TO-NIGHT. TO-NIGHT." WESLEYAN CHURCH. B a. z a a r AND Q_IFTU C T I 0 N IN THE TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON, ON Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday, DEC. 17TH, ißtii, and 19TH. A Lot of Beautiful FANCY AND USEFUL. ARTICLES, Made expressly for this BAZAAR, Which are marked off at Moderate Prices. In aid of the Building Fund. 115 Business Notices. TO THE PUBLIC OF. ASHBURTON AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. A W. WESTON, in returning than! s _x\_. for past favors, begs to inform his numerous Patrons and the Public gene rally, that he HAS OPENED, in connec tion with the Tobacconist Business, THE AMERICAN . Hair Cutting Saloon. H'AIR CUTTING Done in all the Improved Styles. Shaving—Clean and Careful. SHAMPOOING. This Refreshing Toilet. done on the American principle, including the CELEBRATED FLORIDA SPRAY HEAD BATH For the address, you will find the orthedox Barber’s Pole in front of my Establishment, East Street. 129 PRELIMINARY. THE PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE AND DINING ROOMS, WILLS ST. (Near Railway Station), WILL OPEN on or about Wednesday next; 18th Dec., for the conveni ence of hoarders and the public. - The House is entirely new and will be fitted up with every comfort, and the proprietor can guarantee that every attention will be paid to patrons, with a good table, on the most liberal terms. Families can be accomodated with private rooms. THOMAS CLARK Proprietor. Dec. 14th. 1878. 149 THE HOLIDAYS.; TRIP TO THE BEACH OR OTHER FAVORITE RESORT. , ' ‘ THE undersigned having purchased a Large OMNIBUS, is prepared to undertake the Conveyance of Picnic Par ties to the Beach or other Favorite Resorts during tho Holidays, on the most reason able terms, which can be arranged. The Omnibus is capable of ? carrying from 30 to 40 passengers, and will be driven by the proprietor. Further par ticulars on application to JAS. W. McRAE, 147 Cab Proprietor. COALS. COALS. COALS: \ A LL kinds of COALS & FIREWOOD JTJL delivered at the shortest notice’ in any quantities and at reasonable rates. GEORGE PARKER & CO., ,’ Springfield Coal Depot, . - v 128 ; , , Til ; - - AsfcWon,