The Evening Echo, Saturday, September 28, 1878.



THE HORSE BAZAAR, LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES, BURNETT-STREET, ASHBURTON. w. B. COMPTON, , Proprietor.],, ; thirst-class accommodation for x Horses and Vehicles on most liberal terms at these Stables,, with every attention and civility. \ ; j X Saddle Horses or Buggies on Hire, Horses Bought and Sold on Commission. i MR. BRANSON, BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, East Street, ,A S H B ,U R T ON .. . B. W. MOUNT FORT, Architect. Cathedral Square, Christchurch, ’ and Fooks and Son’s Offices, East Street, Ashburton. /r>- — T~rr. ■ “ HOW TO PROCURE A SEWING MACHINE EASILY. 'jpHE GREAT ADVANTAGE OFFERED by ORR AND CO. By the TIME PAYMENT SYSTEM places . i /t i'i / : ./I V I 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. i ■ ivimuc : : SHIPS' ii ■•" i \ : . < •' < r , : J.j± v i. RUBBER-STAMPS. rpHESE Useful STAMPS, with Ink and I Pads, are now being Manufactured at the 5 ECHO ” OFFICE, and can be supplied any shape or size from Js. 6d, ■ STAMPS FOR Receipts, Labels, Societies, Books, Marking Linen, &c. NOTICE, pOR SALE AT uy.* 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 . ...Q U INN & CO,, Moore Street, Ashburton. " MRS. MOREY, gEGS to announce to the LADIES Of ASHBURTON and Surrounding Districts that she has 3 OPENED A SHOW ROOM -;■/ - : FOR, ,J 1 MADE UP AND FULLY > TRIMMED PAPER PATTERNS R.. 1(i V ■ . 0F ALL THE . ? j LATEST FASHIONS oviax/. eor! SADIES’, & .CHILDREN’S! WEAR. SADIES’ OWN MATERIALS CUT OHJI > .At Moderate Changes, i - w MRS. MOREY, TANC RED STREET fftfext tp Qhpgm mty ffpfl P?f



a UNION STEAM IRON WORKS, (Next the Horse Bazir r), 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 mg wo?k warranted to give satisfaction. [EDWARDS AND LEE, Proprietors. TEA. TEA. TOO BOXES 50 HALF-CHESTS The above will be found Pure , combined with strength and Fine Flavour. ORIENTAL TEA COM PANY’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. ORB Sc 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 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. t, Montgomery’s Buildings, East Street. JAMES BAKER, Builder, contractor, and UNDERTAKER, HAVELOCK STREET, Ashburton, FUNERALS FURNISHED ON THE SHORTEST NOTICE. E. G. CRISP, Bar rist.br, and solicitor, V! ¥ i <ri. n ft V;’ Has removed his Offices to MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS (istFlecr), J&URNETT STREET,



Saunders Bros, j Ashburton, Christchurch and London. MILLERS, GRAIN MERCHANTS, LAND AND ' COMMISSION AGENTS. NOTICE TO FARMERS. gAUNDERS BROTHERS .arejprepared 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. GAVIN HAS great pleasure in announcing to the inhabitants of the Ashburton County that he is now offering, at the LOWEST PRICES, New Spring arid 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, ASHBU R T O N 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. 150 Acres, with Stable, partly fenced, nea J the Hinds. Money Lent in Large or Small Sums, on Approved Security. JAGENT FOR UNION INSURANCE COMPANY. The Central Foundry, PETER STREET, AS H BURTON. 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 of Cwtimrs la Jren erlito/fef



Advance Ashburton k iW THE Hj’VHnsriTsTGr [ECHO NEWSPAPER AND GENERAL PRINTING OFFICE, East Street, Ashburton. — Cvno4<riC» '"JT'HE 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. 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) 0 8 6 „ - per annum 126 „ - „ (posted) 1 15 6 Or, delivered to all parts of the Town, 6d. per week. Commercial and General Printing . This department is supplied with every requisite for FI IST GLASS 3PEIITITC Of every description, and for Style, Design, and Cheapness, Cannot be equalled in Ashburton or surpassed in fthe 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,fete., Pamphlets,l Handbills, Posters ot any size, Colored Inks or Paper; Mourning Cards. j&g-NOTE THE ADDRESS— THE “EVENING ECHO” OFFICE. •wisimiKis <Sc ZDizszoasr, PROPRIETORS, EAST STREET, ASHSyRTQN



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 Braiidell’s Office, will be promptly attended j to. Ashburton, July 12, 1878. H. BUD.DEN, Seed Merchant, Etc., NELSON, N.Z. fruit-and Forest Trees—Ornamental Shrubs —■ Roses—Seeds—Plants, etc.—Packed to any part of New Zealand. ______ BULLOCK AND CO. Are Sole Agents for Atkin son’s COOKING RANGES Which were awarded seven of the highest Plonorary Certificates at the Agricultura Show, 1877. 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 Goodsfrom Melbourne, consisting of IRONMONGERY, LAMPS, RANGES, , TINWARE, ETC, To be continually supplemented by new sh'p> 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. . Water Tanks manufactured at £l per 100 gallons, fitted with Brass Tap. Spouting supplied at Christchurch prices. Don’t forget the Address— SAMUEL HARDLEY, lEO3NMO3NG-EB Tin, Iron, and Zinc Wotke?, EAST STREET, NEAR ECHO OFFICE Ashburton. ~ MATTHEW SMITH. ’ Builder and Contractor, MOORE STREET, AS H BURTON. 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, 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., Homcepathic Chemists, London. HEALTH FOR ALIT HOLLOWAY’S PILLS AND OINTMENT THE PILLS Purify the Blood, correct all disorders of the Liver, Stomach, Kidney# and Bowels, and are invaluable in all com, plaint* incidental to Females. THE OINTMENT is the only reliable \ remedy for Bad Legs, Old Wounds, Sores* and Ulc.ers. For Bronchitis, Diphtheria* Coughs, Colds, Gout, Rheumatism, and all Skin Diseases it has no equal. Sold by the Proprietor, Thcxaw Holloway, 533, Oxford Street, London* and by all Medicine Vendor* throughout the World. Printed and Published by Horace John and Charles Dixon, at thjsif Printing Office, East St»*«t, Aiffiburti*