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New Advertisements. THISTLE LODGE S. C., No. 627. A . IMPORTANT NOTICE. THE Brethren of theTHISTLE LODGE ■ are respectfully informed that the Monthly Lodge Meeting of Dec. 26£h, is postponed to January 9th, 1879. By order. E. .A... .GARNETS 172 Hon. Sec. TO LET. ONE Four-roomed HOUSE and one - Five-ropmed House, at Trevorton. • Apply to 173 T. CLARK. HOUSE TO LET. TO LET.—A five-roomed HOUSE, with scullery, and ground suitable for garden. To a suitable tenant, who would take it for a term, this desirable residence will be lot at an easy rental. Apply ECHO Office. LATE BAZAAR. ■ ALL Accounts against the Wesleyan Bazaar Committee must be sent in at once to the Parsonage, addressed, “ Bazaar Committee.” Ashburton, December 20, 1878. 176 THE EDUCATION BOARD OF THE DISTRICTOF NORTH CANTERBURY. “THE PUBLIC LIBRARIES SUB SIDIES ACT, 1877.” ~VTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board has received authority to DISTRIBUTE within the District of North Canterbury, a sum of Nine Hun dred and Sixteen Pounds Five Shillings and Sevenpence, which, under section 2 of “ The Public Libraries Subsidies Act,” is to be allotted “ to libraries maintained or partly maintained by voluntary sub scriptions in their, respective districts, in accordance with and in proportion to the amount of voluntary subscriptions re ceived by the respective libraries. ” Applications to share in the distribution must be sent to the .Chairman of the Board on or before MONDAY, the twentieth day of JANUARY NEXT, accompanied in each case by a statement of the amount of the voluntary subscrip tions for the year ending 31st DECEMBER 1878, exclusive of subscriptions in respect of which any portion of last year’s vote was paid. J. V. COLBORNE-VEEL, j Secretary. Christchurch, 19th December, 1878. 175 Tenders. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited for 1000 DOG COLLARS for the County of Ash burton for the ensuing Year. Particulars are as follows 400 of i\ inch : 400 of 1 inch ; 150 of 7g of an inch ; 25 of h inch; and 25 of | inch. The, Collars to have the badge of Registration affixed thereto, and to be approved by the Council. Tenders, endorsed “ Tenders for Dog Collars,” will be received at the Council’s offices, Ashburton, up to the hour of 11 a.m., on the Bth day of January, 1879. The Council reserves to itself the right of rejecting all or any of the Tenders if it thinks fit. W. C. WALKER, Chairman. Ashburton, December 18,1878. 167 Business Notices. CHRISTMAS GREETINGS TO YOU ALL! ' CHRISTMAS" PRESENTS and NEW YEAR’S GIFTS in end less variety, at WESTON’S EAST STREET NOVELTY DEPOT, Those in want of New Novelties in Christmas Cards, GO TO A. WESTON’S. Gift Books, at all Prices, GO TO A. WESTON’S. Albums, a Choice Lot, AT A. WESTON’S. Children’s Books and Fancy Stationery, GO TO A. WESTON’S. Silver and Plated Jewellery, GO TO A. WESTON’S. Beads, Fans, and all kinds of Ball Itcci uisiteSj GO TO A. WESTON’S Piesse and Lubin’s, Gosnel’s and Rimmel’s Choice Perfumery, GO TO A, WESTON’S. All kinds of Fancy Goods, Books, Sta tionery, &c., go to A. W. WESTON, HAIRDRESSER, TOBACCONIST, AND BOOKSELLER, East Street, Ashburton. MRS. HIL L, • MIDWIFE, ...... MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON (Next to Mr. Boyw’s) 152



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 of.public support. '' A; cart will wait upon families for orders regularly. . • Goods supplied at Lowest Current rates. iA;,' -i*-.’u., Note the address — GEORGE LAD BROOK, GENERAL STOREKEEPER, WINSLOW. December 3, 1878. Business Notices. Tea ! Tea ! Tea ! ioo BOXES 50 HALF-CHESTS The above will be found Pure. combined with strength and Fine Flavour. ORIENTAL TEA COMPANY’S In lib. and packets. We are Agents for this Tea, and would advise the public to give it a fair trial, as it is highly spoken ok Orr & Co. SPECIAL NOTICE. WE 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 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. “ HONESTY IS THE BEST POLICY,’ (As the man said when he returned the Stolen Sheep), AND, as we wish to PAY om* BILLS? must respectfully urge that all Accounts due to the undersigned, be paid by the 6th Dec., 1878. Short 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 be paid within one month from date, or they may be liable to proceedings without further notice. THOMAS HICKS, Baker, 89 Ashburton. NOW PUBLISHED, THE SOUTHERN PROVINCES ALMANAC, DIRECTORY, YEAR BOOK, & DTARY r ' JOR | - : J k) aim! 7%. HH U Sold uy WEEKS & DIXON,



Fruiterers. Oranges. Oranges. Ex “ Rotorua, ” Just Arrived. 70 CASES ORANGES. /0 in FIRST-CLASS CONDITION, and SPLENDID FLAVOR W. BIRTW EL L, WHOLESALE & RETAIL FRUITERER, AND DIRECT IMPORTER FROM THE AUSTRALIAN AND TASMANIAN ORCHARDS. 104 FRUIT IMPORTED DIRECT FROM SYDNEY. JTir OOAR AND CO., . IVI WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GREENGROCERS ?& FRUITERERS, REMOVED to EAST STREET, (Shop lately occupied by Mr. Cambridge. TUST ARRIVED A LARGE STOCK J 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. | 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 pi the abo«;, Builders should inspect oui 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. QUINTON 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 Ale and Stout. 91 NOTICE. H A Y.E.S’ TIMBER YARDS, ASHBURTON. IN consequence of the WAIMATE 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, per W. H. COLLINS, TV! QYin ctti'i* Ashburton, Nov, 23, 1878. ’67 COALS. COALS. COALS. LL kinds of COALS & FIREWOOD A . delivered at the shortest notice in any quantities and at reasonable rates. ! GEORGE PARKER & CO.; Springfield. Coal Depot, 138 Ashburton.



Drapery. ANTED KNOWN, that A. O. AITKEN & CO., are Selling their. Cloth ing, Boots and Shoes, &c., CHEAPER THAN ANY HOUSE IN ASHBURTON. ; ; ; . ■ ; YY ANTED KNOWN, that A.,0. AITKEN & CO. have opened up a Splendid Lot of Fichus, Manilla Hats, and a Largo Assortment of FANCY GOODS. YY ANTED KNOWN, that A. O. 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 ANTEr) 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 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 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 m and civility. Saddle Horses or Buggies on Hire. Horses Bought and Sold on Commission. ~ FISH. FISH. FISH. MICHAEL DARCY begs 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. Orders by post or otherwise punc tually attended to, and familes waited on. 78 TOYS. TOYS. TOYS. MRS. MOREY, having purchased a Large Lot of Toys, for Christmas Presents, is selling Very CHEAP, for one month. Address—Tanered Street, next Mr. R. Chapman’s. * *’* : , .’’ ’ ; LOOK OUT FOR THE GRAND CHRISTMAS TREE. 401



General Stores. COAL AND FIREWOOD, OATS AND CHAFF, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES. F. DOHERTY, . BEGS to 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. gANDO AND QLSEN, FAMILY GROCERS, TENT, TARPAULIN, AND HORSE CLOTH MAKERS, AND GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Orders Delivered to all Parts of the Town. FLAGS of ALL NATLONS Sup plied to Otdcr and Let out on Hue, Note the address— SAN DO & OLSEN, EAST SI FEET, ASHBURTON. Miscellaneous. SONS OF TEMPERANCE BENEFIT SOCIETY. rlllS 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. A. J. ANDREWS, R.S. 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 boarders 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 HO LIDA YS. TRIP TO THE BEACH OR OTHER FAVORITE RESORT. rnHE undersigned having purchased a X 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 tho proprietor. Further par ticulars oiv application to ..L 7 7 ■ • JAS. W. McRAE, . 147 .. .. . Csb Proprietor,



Wants, &c. TTTANTED, to Rent, for a term of W 12 months, from January Ist, 1879, a Three-roomed COTTAGE, withi' a convenient distance of town. Apply early, “ Cottage,” ECHO Office". 158 WANTED— An Experienced LAUN DRESS - for the, Somerset .Hotel, either to come, to Hotel to-.wash,-or- take 1 it home.- •. Mti 3 SHEARMAN, between the-bourse# lO'-tiil.till 8 p.m. - ~ 150 FOR SALE, TERMS EASY. A FOUR. ROOMED COTTAGE and XJL |-acro Section on the North Town Belt, let at 15/ per week. There is a pump fixed, arid the land is fenced.- 153 Apply ECHO OFFICE. . TO LET. ONE SHOP and Several Convenient OFFICES ill our new 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 Auctions. SATURDAY, 21st DECEMBER. ASHBURTON SPORTS PRIVILEGES. Messrs acland, Campbell, & Co. will offer for sale at their Bazaar, on Saturday next, 21st December, the following privileges at the forthcoming sports.— 1. Publican’s Booth 2. Confectioner’s do 3. Cards. 171 Entertainments. TOWN HALL! ONE NIGHT ONLY! FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20. BAKER AND FARRON, The great character come dians, , Supported by their powerful dramati c combination of eighteen artists,, will pro duce . . CONRAD & LIZETTE; Or Life on the Mississippi.. Prices :—Front seats, 4/ ; back seats, 2/v 1 131 SEA FIELD. WESLEYAN CHURCH OPENING. SERMONS will bo 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 Miscellanuous. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS. CHRISTMAS AND BOXING DAYS, December 25 and 26, 1878. CHRISTMAS DAY. LYTTELTON and Christchurch Line. —Trains will run as on Sundays. North and South Lines and Branches. —Ordinary trains. BOXING DAY, December 26. Ordinary trains will run on all lines on this date. NO GOODS TRAFFIC. FREDK. BACK, General Manager. General Manager’s Office, Christchurch, December 14, 1878. 164 V. R. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. mHE PUBLIC AP'e HEREBY IN JL FORMED tuat.the platform known by ,tlie namo 0 f “ Parish’s ” has - = been taken cat of the new Time Table. Trains will not, therefore, stop at this platform in future. Tho name of Rangitata North Station has been altered, to that of Ealing. , FREDERICK BACK, ' ‘ "‘" " ‘ ' ’ Genera! Manager. General Manager’s Office, Qhristchurch, December 10, 1878. 165