The Echo, August i2, 1878^



LATEST WAR NEWS! GREAT FALL IN BEEF !. NO PRICE OFFERED FOR BULLOCK ! TO THE RATEPAYERS OF THE BOR OUGH OF ASHBURTON. jQO not promise your votes I As one of the oldest residents in the district, I am coming forward to contest the Mayoralty,, and if elected will do all in my power to assist the Working Men of this town, and neglect my own interests to promote the above desire. I remain, Ratepayers, Yours, &c., EDW, JOHN WALSH. TO DONALD WILLIAMSON, Esq. SIR, —We, "the" WJersig^d 2 lat epayerl'oT the Borough of Ashburton, beg to request that you will allow yourself to be put in Nomination for the Office of Mayor, and hcieby pledge ourselves to do our utmost to secure your election to that post, should you accede to this request. We are, sir, yours respectfully, Saunders Bros. Friedlander Bros., merchants - Alfred Roberts, manager Bank N.Z. Weymouth Roberts, corn merchant Thomas Quill, Commercial Hotel William Anderson, saddler Mitchell and Turner, merchants James Campbell, auctioneer, &c. George Compton, builder Edward Cookson, coach proprietor Geo. Eagle, boardinghouse-keeper Octavius Digby, farmer and butcher Geo. Parkin, builder John C. Bell, coach proprietor William Taylqr, builder Isaac Scott, builder Richard Lancaster, butcher Thos. Toppin, Royal Hotel George Pike, coach proprietor i Thos. Chambers, bootmaker Joseph Hyde George Johnston, blacksmith Phillip Joumeaux Andrew Wood, carrier Jas. McDonald, tailor and clothier William Smith, stable-keeper Duncan Lcitch, tailor and clothier M. Nealas, bootmaker Chas. Reid, blacksmith Geo. Trickett, restaurant-keeper Thos. Hicks, baker and storekeeper Charles Brown, coach-builder A. Spillard, furniture warehouse And sixteen other Gentlemen signing the above Requisition.



Ashburton, August 7, 1878. To the Gentlemen who have signed the above Requisition,—ln reply to your numerously signed and influential Requisition, asking me to allow myself to be nominated as first Mayor of Ashburton, having been so long connected with the place, I have much pleasure in acceding •to your request, and need hardly assure you, if elected, that I will do my very best for the interests of the town. I am, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, DONALD WILLIAMSON. - "* TO THOMAS BULLOCK, Esq., ASHBURTON. SIR,-— We, the undersigned residents of the Borough of Ashburton, beg to request you will allow yourself to be placed in nomin ation for the Mayoralty of Ashburton, and in the event of your acceding to our request, we promise to use our best exertions to secure your return : R. W. Shearman J. H. Pass Joshua Tucket* A. O. Aitken F. Doherty John Orr J. M. Cambridge Joseph Ivess Gerald D. Branson Thomas Hicks John Fowler J. D. Firth G. Worner H. Byrne George Shatlfl D. McFarlane E. Murphy Joseph Canning William Mitchell M. Nealas James Quinn Thomas Taylor W. C. Page J. S. Savage G. Wood W. T. Lill John Robb Robert Johnstone Henry J. Edwards John Halpine Richard Bird William Geo. St. Hill : J; R; Steel E. A. Garnett ; */, Thomas Dudson W. B. Compton C. Truckle J, E. Buchanan M. Digby George Tutty Thomas Gibson John Hefford * H. Layton J. Ward. To the Gentlemen signing.the above requisi tion In reply to your numerously signed requisi tion asking me to allow myself to be nominated .vyour first Mayor* I have much pleasure in complying with your request, and should I have the honor of being elected I will use my best '’.endeavours to promote the interests of Ashbur .. (on, | I »m, Gentlemen, j Obedient Servant, THOMAS BUttflCX,



ASHBURTON BOROUGH ELECTION. A MEETING will be held on TUESDAY EVENING NEXT, at 8 o’clock, in the Commercial Hotel, to which all Ratepayers in favor of the return of DONALD WILLIAMSON, Esq., as First Mayor of Ashburton are particularly invited to attend. By order. W. R. BOYLE, Secretary.



/TO CARTERS. TENDERS are invited for supplying One Hundred and Fifty (15°) Yards of Shingle, and for Carting from the Railway Station to St. Stephen’s Church Fifty (50) Tons of Stone and Seventeen (17) Tons of Cement. Particulars can be obtained at my office at Messrs. Fooks and Son, East Street, Ashburton. Tenders to be sent in on or before Wednes day, August 14. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. B. W< MOUNTFORT, Architect, Christchurch and Ashburton. KINDERS are invited ior the Erection of JL Shops and Offices, &c., to be erected at Ashburton for Messrs. Saunders Bros., Plans and specifications may be seen at my office in St, Asaph street, where tenders will be re ceived up till TUESDAY, the 20th inst. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. J. S. M. JACOBSEN, Architect, &c., Christchurch.



TO THE ELECTORS OF THE BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. COMMITTEE MEETING WILL SHORTLY BE HELD, AT QUILL’S COMMERCIAL HOTEL, TO SECURE THE RETURN OF DONALD WILLIAMSON, Esq., AS' MAYOR. DO NOT PLEDGE YOUR. VOTES. T. QUILL, Sec. pro. tern.



TO MECHANICS, SPECULATORS, CAPITALISTS, AND PERSONS, DESIROUS OF PUCPIASING PRO PERTY IN ASHBURTON. IMPORTANT SALE OF VALUABLE TOWN SECTIONS in Peter-street, Wakanui-road, and Aitken-street. 47 Half-Acre Building Allotments. 47 30 Quarter-Acre ~ ~ 30 Messrs bullock and go. have been favored with instructions from Messrs Orr to Sell by Public Auction, at their Booms, East-street, on THURSDAY, ISTH AUGUST, Those valuable Town Sections, numbered 758, 759, 760, fronting the Wakanui road, and Peter-street ; also, that valuable Section numbered 816, Aitken-street. , These Sections are very valuable for Building Sites, or for Private Residences, being only about IO chains from the Post Office and the Railway Station, and on the main road to the principal districts in the neighborhood. 47 Building Allotments, each Half- Acre, on the Alford Forest-road. These Allotments are conveniently situated for Private Residences, being only a few chains from the North Town Belt. The land is all broken up and sown in English grass, and very suitable for gardening purposes. The 20 quarter-acre allotments fronting the Alford Forest-road are also very desirable for Building Sites. We would recommend intending pur chasers to make an early inspection of plans, which can be seen at the offices of the Auctioneers. The above Properties will be sold on very liberal terms, viz., 15 per cent, cash, the balance by instalments running over 12 months, bearing interest at 8 per cent, per annum. ‘ Sale at 11.30. BULLOCK AND CO., Auctioneers. FOUND— A Lever Watch at Mount Somers. Owner can'have the same by paying ex penses. Apply to WM.. McCLEMONTS, Carrier, Mount Somers. \XT ANTED, a Christian Lady for two hours V V daily to assist another in Teaching the Pupils in a Private School.- Apply by letter addressed “Q.,” Echo office. WANTED, a Tidy GIRL, as Nursemaid, and to make herself generally useful. Apply Echo Office. TOWN SECTION. \ X /ANTED, to purchase, in or near East ; V V-, street, a Quarter-acre SECTION. Apply, by letter, stating price, &c,, A,3,, pf till? pap«r,



TO LET, npHREE ACRES Splendid LANt>, suited JL for a market garden, just over the Rett. A. 0. AITKEN & CO. Apply to EAGLE’S DINING ROOMS, HAVELOCK STREET, Near to the Town Hall, Ashburton. LUNCHEON AND DINING ROOMS. Meals at all hours. S. W. BROWN, AND CIVIL ENGINEER, EAST STREET, Ashburton. NOTICE. g 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. FOR. SALE, A Second-Hand American CABINET ORGAN, by Mason and Hamlin. It has five stops and a knee swell. Elegant case. Suitable for Parlor or Church. Price £35 cash. Apply, Echo office. CHEAP FUEL SPRINGFIELD COAL, NEWCASTLE COAL, AND FIREWOOD. SPRINGFIELD Coal can be highly recom mended for every purpose, and the fact of its being used on the Railway must be a suffi cient guarantee of its quality. G. PARKER & Co., Near Railway Station, Ashburton. W. R. BOYLE, gSTATE AND GENERAL AGENT, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON.



PRELIMINARY NOTICE.' NEW FIRST-CLASS BOARDING-HOUSE. MR THOMAS CLARKE has to announce that he will commence immediately the erection of a - FIRST-CLASS BOARDING HOUSE, to supply a felt want in Ashburton. The-House will occupy a site within One Minute’s walk of the Railway Station, and will afford the following accommodation : FIRST AND SECOND CLASS DINING • ROOMS. SMOKING AND READING ROOMS. WELL VENTILATED, LARGE, AND LOFTY BEDROOMS. PRIVATE ROOMS FOR FAMILIES. -The work has been contracted for at the price of and the House will be under- the supervision of an experienced manager from Christchurch.



Wanted Known, That a Single Garment may be purchased at Dunedin Wholesale Price, at . T. QUINN & GO’S, DRAPERY AND CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT, Moore Street, Ashburton.



FRUIT IMPORTED DIRECT FROM SYDNEY. J. MOOAR & CO., Wholesale & Retail GREENGROCERS AND FRUITERERS, REMOVED TO EAST STREET, (Shop lately occupied by Mr. Cambridge.) JUST ARRIVED A LARGE STOCK OF Oranges, Pine Apples Lemons, Bananas Apples, Vegetables /* Ct ; i Confectionery / ‘ Sec., &c« pelivwd tP all pf Ashbartem



Saunders Bros. Ashburton, Christchurch and London. « MILLERS, GRAIN MERCHANTS, LAND AND COMMISSION AGENTS. NOTICE TO FARMERS. gAUNDERS BROTHERS are 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. c ' SAUNDERS BROS.



COME AT LAST. jg» NEW DRAPERY ESTABLISHMENT, „ GLASGOW HOUSE, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. W GAVIN HAS great pleasure in announcing that he has Commenced Business, after much: unavoidable delay, in his new premises, at MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS, With a New Stock of GENERAL DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, ‘ Which owing to the advancement of the winter Season he will offer at extremely Low Prices with a view to speedy clearance. Goods marked in Plain Figures. One Shilling Off Every Pound Purchased for Cash. BARGAINS IN ALL the DEPARTMENTS.



C. PERCY COX, LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, AND VALUATOR, ASHBURTON ppARMS to LET and SELL, [of all Sizes and Descriptions, Improved and Unimproved, situated near in all parts of the District. 2000 Acres FREEHOLD )To be Let for 5000 ». LEASEHOLD [ a term of 5 6000 SHEEP V or 7 Years. 3197 Acres FREEHOLD )To be Sold on 3085 ~ LEASEHOLD > g terms, with Purchasing Clause. ) F'ear OPAWA Railway Terminus. 1445 Acres FREEHOLD, very rich land, v with Seven-roomed HOUSE, Improve ments, Orchard, etc., etc., Within one mile of MAKIKI Railway Station. 900 Acres near the KAKAHU, within six miles of Winchester. LAND of all descriptions, or of any size, between the Rakaia, Rangatata, Ashburton Forks, etc., etc. Money Lent in Large or Small Sums, on Approved Security. AGENT FOR UNION INSURANCE COMPANY. '



DECLARATION OF WAR. WHEN the first note of preparation was sounded in the East, and the war cloud was no huger than a man’s hand, and while the principal potentates of Europe, though breathing peace, were silently girding up their loins for a struggle as fierce in the encounter and more baneful in its results than any which has hitherto devastated the face of our mother earth—it was then that he sought every means in his power to avoid such another calamity that befel Plevna, by obtaining for the coming winter a very Large Assortment of Horse Cloths, Oil skin Leggings, and Sou’-westers, to enable the nhabitants of Ashburton to stand a long Winter Siege. WHO HAS DONE THIS? Why, THOMAS DUD SON, SADDLER, Burnett Street,. And, for further emergencies, has on hand the Largest and Be£t Stock of Saddlery and Saddlers’ Ironmongery ever exhibited in Ash* | hjtrtoh.



B . W. x M OUNTFO.fi T , Architect. Cathedral Square, Christchurch, and Fooks and Son’s Offices, East Street, Ashburton. ENCOURAGE LOCAL ENTERPRISE ! AND MAKE LOUR PURCHASES where you get Value for Your Money and a ■ LARGE ASSORTMENT To choose from. To make room for more New Novelties from America and other novelty markets, the Undersigned is OFFERING to the public AT GREAT REDUCTIONS his present STOCK, comprising— ABOUT 900 NOVELS FROM 6d. UPWARDS Rooks on Gardening, Cookery, Farming, Bird-keeping, Etc., Etc., - Dictionaries and Ready Reckoners, Journals, Magazines, Song Books, Stationary, and FANCY GOODS of every DESCRIPTION. Novelties in Enless Variety, including CARDS, DRAUGHTS, CHESS, DOMINOES, * LOTTO, and other Games. VfST Note the Address — A. WESTON, BOOKSELLER AND AMERICAN TOBACCONIST, DEALER IN FANCY GOODS, General Advertising Agent and Bill Poster. Agent for the Sale of the renowned Weston’s Wizard Oil. Q.C.E. CIiAR DIVAN, East Street, near Bullock’s Auction Mart.



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 No. i> Montgomery’s New Buildings, East street, and has in Stock a GOOD ASSORTMENT OF TOBACCO, CIGARS, PIPES, Perfumery, Frizzets, Plaits, Etc., Etc. Note the Address, — E. A- GARNETT, No. i, Montgomery’s Buildings, East Street.



MR. BRANSON, BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, East Street, ASH BU R T O N . E. G. CRISP, jgARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Has removed his Offices to MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS (ist Floor)', BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. JAMES BAKER, BUILDER, CONTRACTOR, AND UNDERTAKER, HAVELOCK STREET, Ashburton. FUNERALS FURNISHED ON THE SHORTEST NOTICE. J UST PUBLISHED. The New Zealand Wesleyan , Price 6d. . \ Agents for Ashburton — FURNESS AND DIXON, Echo Office, East Street. H. BUDDEN, ' Seed Merchant, Etc., NELSON, N.Z. Fruit and Forest Trees—Ornamental Shrubs— Roses—Seeds—Plants, etc, —Packed to any part pf New Zealand,-



iEI. ,T_ BBISTO ACCOUNTANT, COLLECTOR, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Prospect Buildings, East Street, Ashburton.. Commissions of every description Execute MRS, MOREY, . jgEGS to announce to the LADIES OF ASHBURTON and Surrounding Districts that she will OPEN 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), Open Saturday Next. The Central Foundry, PETER STREET, ASHBU R T O N W. J. HESSEY, BEGS respectfully to inform the public of Ashburton and surrounding districts that he has now completed his -foundry in Peter Street, where Castings of every description in Iron, Brass, and other metals, will be carried on under his own superintend ence, and from the many years of practical experience he has had in America; England, and the Colonies, can guarantee to turn out work satisfactorily. Highest prices given for old cast metals and brass. Orders can be left at the Foundry. . W. J. HESSE Y, . Proprietor. NOTICE! NOTICE!! NOTICE!!



Firth, Pass, & Co. 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 oppot tunity of thanking their numeious customers' who have so liberally supported them hitherto, and to solicit a continuance of their pationage 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 orders weekly. FIRTH, PASS, AND CO., Grocers, Drapers, Ironmongers, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, &c. East Street. . " NOTICE OF REMOVAL. VICTORIA FRUIT DEPOT, East Street, near Orr & Co.’s, WILLIAM BIRTWELL PROPRIETOR, BEGS to inform the inhabitants of Ashbur ton and surrounding districts that, having removed to more central premises, is now pre pared to supply, at the lowest price for cash,— Fruit of all descriptions Confectionery of best quality . Vegetables & Herbs, all kinds .. POTATOES,' not to be excelled Poultry, regularly supplied Cheese, &c., &c. Pastry of the best quality kept in stock.