The Evening Echo.

Yol. 1.—163.

Ashburton, Thursday, September 19, 1878.

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! MESSRS BLJLLOCK AND CO., . v? A ASHBURTON, General Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, i-- Station, Estate, and Commission Agents. Sales of Stock, Farm Implements, &c., ' will be held at their Yards, Aehbur . ton, every alterniiie Thursday/' CASH ADVANCES made on Stock, &c., con signed for Positive Sale. “ 1* • ' 7: V w *‘ s Also, BUILDING MATERIALS of every description. Fencing Material, Cement and Lime, Coal and Firewood. MONTGOMERY & Co., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



• npHEMtndersigned is a CASH BUYER of :’• J- OA'tS,\BARLEY, GRASS SEED, p*WHJEAT,' CHEESE, and OTHER FARM • PRODUCE, ■ \At highest market Rates. ■i- .*• -— 1 ■. . / t' > .iCornsacks supplied at ruling prices. jffijij ■-..H1 •Y-H.. Bi 1 SORENSON. hristcKurch. r ; . ' . .. fmm GRAIN AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS, Make Liberal Advances on Grain or other pro duce for shipment to their agents in the Aus tralian Colonies or London. Cornsacks and Woolpacks supplied at lowest current rates. Indents executed from all parts of the world. Offices—High Street, Christchurch. BUSINESS NOTICE. j L. WILS ON , AUCTIONEER, VALUATOR, BROKER, Lichfield Street, Christchurch. RAILWAY FOUNDRY, CHRISTCHURCH. * SCOTT BROS., ENGINEERS, &c., Bug to inform their customers and the public generally that they have REMOVED To new and commodious premises in MANCHESTER STREET SOUTH, Near the new Passenger Station. J. C. DOLMAN, T>LUMBER, LOC KS MIT H, BELL- Jr HANGER, ZINC, and TINPLATE WORKER, Tancred Street, ASHBURTON. tesian Wells sunk and Pumps fitted and repaired. G. Guttering fixed at current rates, Electric |?el| supplied and i?tteb*



GEO. ST. HILL, Builder and Contractor Burnett Street, Ashburton.' PLANS PREPARED AND ESTIMATES GIVEN On the Shortest Notice For eveTy* description *of Building m Town and Country. CHEAP FUEL. Springfield Coal, Newcastle Coal, and Firewood. SPRINGFIELD Coal can be highiy 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. ~~~ EAGLE’S DINING ROOMS, HAVELOCK STREET, Near to the Town Hall, Ashburton. LUNCHEON AND DINING ROOMS. Meals at all hours. ■ PUBLIC NOTICE. JOSEPH HYDE, PRACTICAL COPPERSMITH AND BRAZIER, TIN, IRON, AND ZINC PLATE WORKER, Begs to inform the inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that he has com menced business in TANCRED STREET, where he hopes by strict attention to business, combined with moderate charges, to merit a fair share of public patronage. N.B.—Repairs neatly executed. C. E. FOOKS AND SON, T IC ENSED SURVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Land Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, EAST-STREET, ASHBURTON. A. PEARCE, 'T'OBACCONIST, HAIRDRESSER, & I DEALER IN FANCY GOOES. Having taken over the Business of Mr. W. PI. Friedlander in the above line, hopes to receive a continuance of public support. Tobacco, Cigars, Perfumery, and Fancy Goods in Large Variety. BILLIARD ROOM, With one of Alcock’s Best Billiard Tables, kept on the premises. ££ 00 R STREET, {opposite Hotfl,)



QUILL’S COMMERCIAL H QT E L, ASHBURTON, " ' (One Minute’s walk from Railway Station and Telegraph Office.) The Proprietor begs to inform his old friends and the public that, having seen the necessity that existed for a Really First-Class Hotel at Ashburton, he erected the above at a very considerable outlay, and is now in a position to offer the Best accommodation to Families and Visitors , on the most Reasonable Terms. A - • Alt-™*-* A rjf ' - - SPECIAL- ATTENTION HAS BEEN PAID TO THE PRIVATE, SITTINC, AND LUNCHEON BOOMS, BATH ROOMS, &c. WINES, BEERS, & SPIRITS OF THE BEST BRANDS, SPLENDID BILLIARD SALOON, Fitted with one of Alcock’s Prize Billiard Tables. NIGHT PORTER KEPT FOR CONVENIENCE OF TRAVELLERS. ~~ G. W. DUCKWORTH, Wholesale and Retail General Grocer, HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, (Next Messrs. Strange’s Buildings.) WISHES to call attention to tlie PARTICULARLY LOW PRICES at which he NOW SELLING ALL GOODS, which cannot be beaten by any House in the Province. WHOLESALE ORDERS DELIVERED, FREIGHT PAID, TO ANY STATION ON THE CANTERBURY RAILWAY.



Cambridge’s Quinine Wine, a Pure Solution of Quinine, in the finest Orange Wine, has no equal as a Strengthening Tonic. Large bottles, 4s. 6d. Cambridge’s Cough Syrup, for Coughs, Colds, &c., is. 6d. and 2s. 6d. Cambridge’s Extract of Oak Bark, for the Prevention • and Cure of Sore or Cracked Nipples, in bottles, is. 6d. each. Cambridge’s Compound Essence of Senna is the Best and Safest Aperient Medicine for Children. They take it readily, and will ask for more. is. 6d. and 2s. 6d. per bottle. Cambridge’s Ringworm Paint—Three . or four applications will Effect a Cure ; in is. bottles. Cambridge’s Glycerine Jelly, for Chap ped Hands and Face ; in bottles 2s. each. J. M. CAMBRIDGE, DISPENSING AND FAMILY CHEMIST, Ashburton. G. F. SCOTT, G ENERAL CARRIER, Cameron St., Ashburton. Parcels delivered promptly and charges moderate. K. SANDO, FAMILY GROCER TENT, TARPAULIN, & HORSE CLOTH MAKER, AND 4 GENERAL STOREKEEPER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. FLAGS of ALL NATIONS Sup plied to Order and Let out on Hire. Note the address — EAST STREET, 4smvmN<



FRUIT IMPORTED DIRECT FROM SYDNEY. .a: J. MOOAR & CCX, Wholesaleßetail GREENGROCERS AND FRUITERERS/ REMOVED to EAST STREET, (Shop lately, occupied by Mr. Cambridge.) J UST ARRIVED A LARGE STOCK . O.F -• » Lemons, Bananas Apples, Vegetables Confectionery &c., &c. Delivered to parts of Ashburton.



A. 0. AITKF.N AND GO. HAVE ON SALE— American Thermometer Churns „, Handsaws Shovels, long and short handled Spades of all kinds ' Forks, Garden and Stable American Axes HOLLOWARE OF ALL KINDS. Saucepans Boilers Kettles, etc., etc. FENDERS and FIREIRONS. A. O. Aitken & Co., H avelock-stre et, jA-SECBTJUTO IST.



FIREWOOD. FIREWOOD. gLACK PINE FIREWOOD On Sale at Hayes’ Timber Yard. ’~jTr. CHAPMAN, PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, SIGN WRITER, GENERAL HOUSE DECORATOR, ETC., TANCRED ST., ASHBURTON, (Nearly opposite the Union Bank). A CHOICE selection of Paperhangings, at Christchurch prices. Genuine White Leacl 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 PAINTS Of every description prepared and supplied on the shortest notice. PIONEER BAKERY, (Next to Fowler’s) Tancred Street, Ashburton. THOM AS” 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 hortest notice. Families supplied daily in all parts of the town. •• SCHOOL BOOKS Just Arrived-Royal Primers, Victoria Exercise Books, &c. Qstee, HfJI, Ea^treet,



i¥lv NEAL AS, Boot & Shoe Importer EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, (Next to Orr & Co.) HAS just received a New Stock, per'ship “Lutterworth” from England, of the best Imported Goods and Latest Fashions. A LARGE STOCK of Colonial Goods 'from "the Best Makers, in consequence of will be SOLD AT VERY REASQINjA.BE PRICES. itarOur own make, sewn or pegged, of every description to order,



NOTICE. THOMAS WILLIAMS, Tin wald, BUILDER, UNDERTAKER, CABINET MAKER, WHEELWRIGHT, &C., WISHES to notify to the public that he is prepared to execute all orders entrusted to his care in any of the above branches. Every description of Furniture made and repaired at Christchurch prices. One trial in this respect will satisfy. Funerals furnished and conducted at reduced prices. As each department is under the charge ol practical men, and as T.W. employs only first class hands, customers may rely on having their orders executed in a thoroughly workman like manner. Plans Prepared and Estimates Given. Note the Addr-ess —^ THOMAS WILLIAMS, (Near Railway Station) Tinwald.



T. CHAMBERS; jgOOT AND SHOE MAKER, East , Street, Ashburton. Terms Cash. [a CARD.] JQR. J. H. TOWNEND, CONSULTING PHYSICIAN, (Late of Guy’s Hospital, London,) CHRISTCHURCH. ANSTEE’S LUNCHEON & DINING ROOMS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, J. G. ANSTEE BEGS to intimate to the Public that he has open those spacious buildidgs situate in East Street, as LUNCHEON and DINING ROOMS. Persons patronising this establish ment can rely on securing all the comforts of a home. The bedrooms are well ventilated, every attention being paid to cleanliness. The Table will be found all that can be desired.



UNION STEAM IRON WORKS, • (Next the Horse Bazaar), BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. Edwards & Lee, ENGINEERS, MILLWRIGHTS. AND GENERAL^AtHS. Orders for every , description of Machinery .executeckiii 4 and guar-;,, an teed to give satisfaction, at prices that will compare favorably with any in Canterbury. • -—rr~ Important.—Ex erienced Manufacturers and Repairers of Reapers, Combines, Stra .jßleyatojrs, ..Portable Engines, Wool Presse \ , ..,r . • Wind Pumps, -Circular Saw Spindles, and Tables, .made to order. General Smith , Wheelwright , and Shot ing woik warranted to give satisfaction, v, : EDW.ARDS AND LEE, Proprietors. RUBBER STAMPS. 'JpHESE Useful STAMPS, with Ink and Pads, are now being Manufactured at the * ECHO ” OFFICE, arid can be supplied any shape or size from 7s. 6d. STAMPS FOl Receipts, Labels, Societies, Marking. Linen, &c. : ms* :



ASHBURTON STEAM SAW MILtS, j£\ SASH AND DOOR |M A N UFA CT O R Y. G. PARKIN, Proprietor, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR; Moore Street, Every description of Timber and Building. Materials in Stock and supplied on most reasonable terms. FUNERALS FURNISHED. Plans prepared and Estimates Given on the shortest notice.



.. ORAM’S SO3VCE3rcSET COMMERCIAL AND FAMILY HOTEL, ASHBURTON. UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF '* Sir George Grey, K.C.8., Premier of New Zealand. Sir James Ferguson, Bart., late Governor of New Zealand, and Sir Charles Ducane, late Governor of Ta • mania. 'J'HIS centrally-situated Hotel is pronounced to be one of the finest in the Southern Hemi sphere. The cuisne is under the supervision o an eminent chef, and the proprietor hopes that his long experience in the trade is a sufficient guarantee as to the quality of the contents of the cellar. R. W. SHEARMAN, PROPRIETOR, pLAN of ASHBURTON, on Sale at the office of the “Evening Echo ” ASHBURTON' BREWER WOOD, Alft