The Evening Echo, Tuesday, September 3,187 S,



IE3I. JT . BEISTO ACCOUNTANT, COLLECTOR^ AND GENERAL COMMISSION^ ENT , Prospect Buildings, Ej^Tstreet, ASHB VJtffa. Lonimissionsofi^y er y description Executed. Foundry, PETER STREET, ASHBURTON. W. J. HESSEY, BEGS respectfully to inform the public ol Ashburton and surrounding districts that ke has now completed his foundry in Petei fltreet, where Castings of every description in Iron, Brass, and other metals, frill 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. Plighest prices given for old cast metals and brass. Orders can be left at the Foundry. W. J. HESSEY, Proprietor. FIREWOOD. FIREWOOD. gLAC-K PINE FIREWO O D On Sale at Hayes’ Timber Yard, J. R. CHAPMAN, PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, SIGN WRITER, CENERAL HOUSE DECORATOR, ETC., TANCRED ST., ASHBURTON, (Nearly opposite the Union Bank). A CHOICE selection of Paperhangings, at ftA. Christchurch prices. Genuine White Lead Linseed Oil, raw and boiled Brushes of the best American and English manufacture • A large stock of Glass, of various sizes and quality Kerosene, Putty, and Glue Copal, Carriage, Oak, & Paper Varnishes paTnts Of every description prepared and supplied on the shortest notice.



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 Brices. M. S. being appointed Agent lor the Victoria Steam joinery Works, all kinds of . joinery Work can be procured lor the Trade. P 1 ONEER B A K E R Y , (Next to Fowler’s) Tancred Street, Ashburton. T HOM A s’ HICKS, FANCY BREAD & 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 shortest notice. Families supplied daily in all parts of the town. c ASHBURTON EET IRON, TIN, & ZINC WORKS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. jra x-.„ "inrtnrxi —xx xx n xj xcr XU X j TINSMITH, IRONMONGER, &c., Having commenced business in Ashburton, begs to notify that he has just received his first consignment of Selected Goods from Melbourne, consisting of IRONMONGERY, LAMPS, RANGES, TINWARE, ETC, To be continually supplemented by new ship its from the best markets, which places him posiuon to supply the public and trade at s equal to any in the colony, and respect invites the residents of Ashburton, and funding dstricts to give him one trial, |h will be a sufficient guarantee as to work (hip and price. Stable Workships are being erected to |on the business in all its branches. Tanks manufactured at £l per 100 >, fitted with Brass Tap. supplied at Christchurch prices, t forget the Address— ’ sakuel hardley, £■53.0 UVC 01ST Gr ZED ZR 3 "hlron, and Zinc Worker, NEAR ECHO OFFICE, . Ashburton, utmg SP



THE HORSE BAZAAR 5 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 Plorses or Buggies on Hire. Horses Bought and Sold on Commission. ENCOURAGE LOCAL ENTERPRISE! AND MAKE T?OUR 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 60. UPWARDS Books on Gardening, Cookery, Farming, Bird-keeping, . Etc., Etc., and .RpnAv-JRecknnp.rs.-_-- Journals, Magazines, Song Books, Stationary, and FANCY GOODS of every DESCRIPTION. Novelties in Enless Variety, including CARDS, DRAUGHTS, CHESS, DOMINOES, LOTTO, and other Games. JGSS” 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. Cl BAR DIVAN, East ..Street, near Bullock’s Auction Mart, L/



r AUGUST, 1878. EXTENSIVE ALTERATIONS IN PREMISES, ORR AND CO Beg to announce that they have completed extensive al terations in their premises with a view to facilitate their greatly increased trade, and as they are now importing all classes of goods direct from the Home manufacturers, the public may rely on getting every class of goods at extremely moderate prices. JUST OPENING UP (Ex Columbus) 49 CASES NEW DRAPERY GOODS OKU _A_ 3ST ID CO-



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 i\o. 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, ASHBURTON. E. G. CRISP, gARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Has removed his Offices to MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS (istFloor), BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. B. W. MOUNT FORT, Architect. Cathedral Square, Christchurch, and Fooks and Son’s Offices, East Street, Ashburton. JAMES BAKER, B UILDER, CONTRACTOR, AND UNDERTAKER, HAVELOCK STREET, Ashburton. FUNERALS FURNISHED ON THE SHORTEST NOTICE,



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