SATURDAY, November 2,1878. J

THE EVENING ECHO



The Czar will review the Baltic fleet, com prising altogether 80 vessels, with 240 guns and 7895 men. It is then to be dispel sed. C( t Away ! 12,000,000 acres of forest have been cut down in the United States in ten years past. Sunstroke. —One hundred and fifty deaths have occurred at St. Louis, within a week from sunstroke. An old coloured preacher was lecturing a youth of his fold about the sin of dancing, when the latter protested that the Bible plainly said, “ There is a time to dance.” “ Yes, dar am a time to dance,” said the dark divine, "and it’s when a boy gits a whippin’ for gwine to a ball. ” Firearm Inventors. —The following pa ragraph shows that Britain does not mean to be outraced by her Continental neighbors in the contest for possession, of the best engine of death:—A return of the sums paid to inventors by the British Government by the way of re wards in connection with ordnance and small arms from January I, iB6O, to March 31, 1877, shows that in November, iB6O, was paid to Mr, Snidei, Colonel Roden, and Strangers coming to reside in Ashburton are often at a loss to know which is the best Establishment to visit for the purchase of Drapery, Clothing, and House-furnishing Iron mongery, and General Stores. Orr & Co. offer special advantages to the public that can be met with nowhere else in Ashburton. They keep at all times the largest and best-assorted Stock of every class of Goods, imported direct from the leading manufacturers at home, which beinp- bought entirely upon cash terms, they are enabled to ofler goods of such sterling value as cannot be equalled by any other house in the trade. Every article in stock is marked at the lowest price, from which no abatement's made so that the most inexperienced buy their goods at the same piices as the best judges. Advt.



A MEETING of the Building Com mittee in connection with the Somerset Lodge, will be held at the Secretary’s Office (Montgomery’s Build ings), at 2 p.m., on Tuesday, sth Novem ber. CHARLES BRADDELL, Hon. Sec.



TOWN HALL. THIS (SATURDAY) EVENING. 0 APT AIN W. J. JgARRY will deliver one of his Popular LECTURES On his FIFTY YEARS’ COLONIAL LIFE, before leaving for England. The Lecture is full of thrilling interest to Colonists and intending Immigrants, it being a Synopsis of his work, which will shortly be published. The Mayor has kindly consented to take the chair. Admission —Front seats 2s. ; back seats Is. ; Doors open at 7.80. ; to commence at 8 o’clock. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. TRAIN arrangements for RACES, November sth, 6th and 7th, and AGRICULTURAL SHOW Bth and 9th. RACE TRAINS ONLY. Railway communication direct to the Course. Trains will run from Christ to Racecourse at short intervals from 11 30 a.m. to 10 p.m. From Racecourse to Christchurch at short intervals from 3.45 p.m. up to half an-hour after last race. RACE DAYS AND AGRICULTURAL SHOW. Lyttelton and Christchurch line. Ordinary Trains. A late train each night leaving Christ church at 11.15 p.m. and Lyttelton at 11.45 p.m. §outh Lines, including Malvern and White' Cliffs Branches, ordinary trains. NORTH LINE AND BRANCHES. Ordinary trains, except that the 4.55 p. m. - from Christchurch will leave at 5.45 p.m. and be 50 minutes late arriving at all Stations. SOUTHBRIDGE BRANCH, Ordinary Trains. The race trains will hot stop at any intermediate place between Christchurch and Racecourse terminus to pick up or set down passengers. For the convenience of southern passen gers the up trains in the Mornings and the down trains in the Evenings on Race Days will stop at th 9 old Racecourse Plat form (Sockbum). FARES: Christchurch to Racecourse terminus, including admission to Course, Covered Carriages ... ... 3s 6d. Seated Waggons 2s 6d. Ordinary single fare tickets issued on the sth, 6th, and 7th from all Stations to Christchurch will be availably to return on any date up to the lltli. Ordinary single fare tickets from all Stations to all Stations issued on'the Bth and 9th will be available to return on any date up to •'the 11th. Ordinary tickets are not available for any of the Race Trains. Goods traffic will l?e entirely suspended on the ’9th November (Prince of Wales Birthday.) ERED. BACK, General Manager. General Manager’s Office; October 24th, 1878,



PRIMITIVE Methodist Church, Mills Street.—The Rev. B. J. Westbrooke will preach a Temperance Sermon in above Church To-morrow Evening, at 6.30. WESLEYAN Church, Cameron Sreet. The Rev. W. B. Marten will preach in above Church To-morrow. Sub jects —Morning: “An Example!” Even in": “The Stilling of the Tempest.” ASHBURTON RACES. NOTICE. THE Race Course is CLOSED against all Horses until the Race Meeting on Nov. 13th and 14th. Any trainers, jockeys, or horses using the course previous to the meeting will be disqualified. By order, JAMES WILKIE, Hon. Sec. I' OST.—A Bunch of KEYS. Finder will be rewarded on leaving same at 0. Aitken & Co.’s, or office of this uaper. A TO LET, TWO-ROOMED COTTAGE. Apply to W. R. BOYLE, Moore Street. |JRICKET! QRICKET! ! Clubs, and others requiring any of the requisites for this universe game, go to WESTON’S EAST STREET NOVELTY DEPOT. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13. AT THE BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, At 11 o’clock sharp. ALE. Messrs acland, Campbell, & CO have received instructions from J. Stanley Bruce, Esq., owing to his con templating a visit to England, to sell by public auction, on November 13, his very valuable FREEHOLD FARM “ELGIN.” This sjdendid farm contains 343 acres of excellent land, 137 acres of which is in English grass. About 180 acres are . now laid down in crop, viz., wheat and oats. This is first-class rich land, and not an acre has had more than two grain crops taken out of it. Situated towards Wakanui, and only 3| miles from the Town of Ashburton. Also, EXCELLENT 7-ROOMED HOUSE (NEW.) And most substantially built. Five acres of Garden and Plantation, Orchard, &c., most tastefully laid out. This is a grand opportunity to secure a most valuable property, and the Aiic tioneers would desire to draw the special attention of Capitalists, Speculators, ancl others to this important sale, as its close ness to the Town and good general posi tion will render it of great and increasing value.



Terms unusually liberal. For further particulars apply to ACLAND, CAMPBELL, & CO., Christchurch & Ashburton. SATURDAY, 16th NOVEMBER. TOWNSHIP OF OATLANDS SITUATED ON THE WAKANUI RUN ng ALLOTMENTS. MESSRS BULLOCK & CO have re ceivecl instructions from Messrs Winter and Roberts to offer for SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At their Rooms, East-street, Ashburton, on Saturday, the 16th November, - 99 Allotments in the Township of Oatlands, situated on the Wakapui Run, being at the junction of 6 main roads, dis tance about''B miles from Ashburton, 7 miles from Dromore, and 71 miles from Chertsey. We would call the special attention of speculators and others to this property, as from its position in the centre of a very extensive agricultural district, and being at the junction of so many roads it must of necessity command an extensive share of the trade of the district, thus affording capital business opportunities for black smiths, saddlers, shoemakers, bakers, butchers, &0., and as it has hitherto been the’case that the earliest selectors in all new townships have clone exceedingly well by their purchases, there is every rea son to believe that this will do likewise. Full particulars given, and plans can be seen at the office of Bullock and Co. Terms liberal, at sale. Sale at 1 30. BULLOCK $ QQ,, Auctioneers,



‘3uC ASHBURTON RACING CLUB ANNUAL MEETING. Wednesday and Thursday, NOVEMBER 13tii and 14th. President : W. C. WALKER, ESQ. Stewards: Mr. E. Saunders „ E. S. Coster ~ J. L. Crawley ~ Thos. Bullock „ M. Stitt Mr. R. Friedlander ~ Hay T. Smith ~ Neil McLean ~ C. H. Dowding ~ J. Coster. Starter: Mr. W. B. Compton Judge: Mr. J. Campbell. [ Clerk of the Course: Mr. E. Saunders. Handicapper: Treasurer: Mr. PI. P. Lance | Mr. S. Saunders. Clerk of the Scales: Mr. H. J. Bristo. FIRST DAY. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race of 40 sovs. ; distance 2 miles, over 8 flights of about 3ft. 6in. high hurdles; nomination 1 sov., acceptance 2 sovs. 2. Maiden Plate of 20 sovs. ; distance 1 % mile; weight for age; entrance 2 sovs. ; open to all horses that have not won an advertised race of the value of 15 sovs. of public money. 3. Ashburton Cup Handicap of 70 sovs., added to a sweepstake of 5 sovs. each for acceptors; nomination 2 sovs; acceptance 2 sovs. ; two ritiles. 4. Ladies’ Purse of 25 sovs. ; for County horses only; Welter weights for age; gentle men riders, who must be members of the Ashburton Racing Club ; entrance 2 sovs. ; mile. 5. Selling Hack Race of fio sovs.; no weight under Bst. ; winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race for £2O, any surplus to go to the Fund ; post entry 1 sov.; I' mile. SECOND DAY. 1. County Plurdle Handicap Race of 30 sovs. ; over 6 flights of about 3ft. 6in. high hurdles; nominations 1 sov., acceptance 2 sovs ; 1 )/z miles. 2. Racing Club Handicap of 50 sovs.; nomination 2 sovs., .acceptance 2 sovs. ; weights to be declared at 9 p.m., on the evening of the first day’s racing; mile. 3. Publicans’ Purse of 30 sovs.; weight for age ; entrance 2 sovs. ; 1 mile. 4. Forced Handicap of 20 sovs. ; for all winning horses at this Meeting; entrance 2 sovs. ;1X mile. 5. Consolation Handicap of 25 sovs. ; for all beaten horses; nomination I sov., aceptance 2 sovs. ; 1 mile.



RULES AND REGULATIONS. Qualification fee £2 2s. ; members of the; Ashburton Racing Club free.. No entry will be received for any of the races, except on the condition that all disputes shall be decided by the Stewards, whose decisions in all cases shall be final. County horses shall be held to mean horses the bond fide property of owners residing in the County of Ashburton previous to Ist October 1878. Canterbury Jockey Club Rules strictly ad hered to, unless otherwise specified. No protest will be entertained unless £2 2s. be deposited, which will be forfeited should the protest, in the opinion of the Stewards, prove frivolous. All entries and nominations to be in the hands of the Secretary, addressed to the Somerset Hotel, not later than 3 p.m, on October 31st. Weights to appear in the Lyttelton Times , the Press, the Ashburton Evening Echo on November Bth, and Ash burton Mail on November 9th. Acceptances and sweeps to be paid to the Scretary not later than 9 p.m. on the night of Nov. nth. All entries to be sealed and addressed to the Secretary, Ashburton, enclosing entrance fees, name and age of horse, and colors of the rider. Any Jockey riding in other than his declared colors will be fined one sovereign. JAMES WILKIE, Hon. Sec.



BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. APPLICATIONS are invited from Gentle men competent to act as ENGINEER for the Borough; salary, per annum, with permission to carry on private practice. Applications to be sent to the undersigned on or before Monday, 4th November next. CHARLES BRADDELL, Town Clerk. Ashburton, 23rd October, 1878. SONS OF TEMPERANCE BENEFIT SOCIETY. rlllS useful institution meets every alter nate Friday in the New Templar Plall, 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 25th insl. A. j. ANDREWS, R.S. T. CHAMBERS, go 0 T AND SHOE MAKER, East Street, Begs to notify to the public of Ashburton that he has now in Stock a Splendid Assortment of Boots and Shoes from the Best Makers, and all orders entrusted to him will have every attention. Boots and Shoes, sewn or pegged, made to order, of every description and the very best materials Terms Cash. T e CRAMB.ERS, PRpSPECT BUILDINGS to Montgomery’s^ EAST street,



CHARLES NEATE, (Late of Messrs. Gould & Co., Christchurch), BEGS TO ANNOUNCE He has commenced business as CHEMIST AID DRUGGIST, IN MOORE STREET (Opposite Messrs. Friedlander’s Store), ASHBURTON.



CALISTHENIC CLASS EVERY alternate Wednesday and Saturday Afternoon. Terms, p4r Quarter —Five Shillings each Pupil. SUPERIOR LADIES’ BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL, Oxford Villa, Burnett St., Ashburton, Conducted by Miss Steane. Private Lessons in French, German, and Latin, twice weekly ; Music, and Drawing in Various Styles. Preparatory School for Boys. Inclusive Terms. IRE WORKS ! -piREWORKS ! For Sate at WESTON’S EAST STREET NOVELTY DEPOT. NOTICE. PO R SALE AT 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 QUINN & CO., Moore Street, Ashburton.



THE HORSE. BAZAAR LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES BURNETT-STREET, ASHBURTON, W. B. COMPTON, Proprietor. •IRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATION for r Horses and Vehicles on most liberal terms at these Stables, with every attention and civility. Saddle Horses or Buggies' on Hire. Horses Bought a.id Sold on Commission.



BULLOCK AND CO. Are Sole Agents for Atkinson’s COOKING RANGES Which were awarded seven of the highest Honoraiy Certificates at the Agricultural 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. .



OHRISTMAS CARDS, Elc., For transmission to Friends in England and Elsewhere via outgoing ’Frisco and Suez Mail, at A. WESTON’S EAST STREET, Novelty Depot.



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. CHARLES BRADDELL, 1 Agent for Press Company, Limited. Secretary Town Hall Company. Agent for National Insurance Company. Removed to Montgomery’s Buildings, entrance from East and Burnett Streets, L, q. crisp, gARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Has removed his Offices to MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS (Ist Floor), BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON.



BA-KEE’S NOTICE. TAYLOR AND LILL BEG to inform their numerous cus tomers, and the public generally, that on and after the first day of Novem ber, and until further notice, they will supply BREAD at (id. per 41b LOAF, Made from the Best Flour in Canterbury, and by a First-class Practical Baker. invited. TAYLOR & LILL, Bakers, Confectioners, & Pastrycooks, East Street, Ashburton. Bread. Bread. 6d. per 41b. Loaf. THOMAS HICKS, Baker and Con fectioner, Tancred Street, is now supplying First-class Bread, at 6d. per 41b Loaf, delivered to all parts of the District, or at the Shop. JEEHPlease note— THOMAS HICKS, ■ THE PIONEER BAKERY, Tancred Street, Ashburton BREAD. BREAD. BREAD. SANDO & OLSEN, GROCERS, ETC., EAST STREET, Ashburton. really Good BREAD at s}£d per Quartern Loaf, Cash, and 6d. Monthly Accounts. Families in Town and Suburbs waited on daily. Note the address, SANDO & OLSEN, GENERAL STOREKEEPERS & BAKERS East Street. ASHBURTON BAKERY. TAYLOR AND LILL, BAKERS AND CONFECTIONERS, PASTRY COOKS, &c., East Street, Ashburton. CHRISTENING AND WEDDING Cakes and Every Descrip tion of First-class Confectionery made to order on the Shortest Notice. Confectionery, Biscuits, Cakes, Scones, Rolls, &c., always in Stock. A Regular Supply of splendid Fresh Butter.



CEZDTTCR-AXi TEMPERANCE HOTEL, HAVELOCK STREET, Ashburton. 'JpHIS well-situated and Commodious Hotel m- 1 S NO W OPEN.jgt Boarders and the Travelling Public will find the Best of Accommodation, combined with Liberal Charges, Strict Civility, and the Best Attention. Refreshments at all hours, and Breakfast for early trains. Meals, is. each ; Private Rooms, extra. Breakfast, 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. ; Dinner,. 12 noon to 2 p.lll. ; Tea, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The manager is now prepared to receive Orders for Wedding Breakfasts, Wedding Cakes, Private Parties, Suppers, Etc. Remember the Address — HAVELOCK STREET, NEAR THE RAILWAY STATION. JOHN BROOM, Manager.



ANSTEE’S LUNCHEON & DINING ROOMS, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON, J. G. ANSTEE D EGS to intimate to the Public that he has D open those spacious buildings 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. First-class accommodation for Boafders.



MRS. MOREY, JgEGS to announce to the LADIES OP ASHBURTON and Surrounding Districts hat she has OPENED 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 * to Mr, Chapman's, 'House Decorator,;)



NEW DRAPERY ESTABLISH^ . • GLASGOW HOUSE, MONTGOMERY’S BUILDING EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. W. GAYIN HAS great pleasure in announcing to inhabitants of the Ashburton Co that he is now offering, at the LOWEST PRICES, New Spring and Summe Goods. Millinery, Prints, Hosiery, Children’s Frocks, Toilets, Horrockses’ and American Long Clotl, Muslin and Lace Window Curtains Marseilles and Honey Comb Counterp Haberdashery and Gloves Men’s Boys’ and Youths’ Clothing Shirts, Hats, Ties, etc. Goods marked in Plain Figures. One Shilling Off Every Pouni Purchased for Cash. Motto— “ Small Profits and Quick Retur TEA. TEA. . ioo BOXES 50 HALF-CHESTS The above will be found Pu combined with strength a Fine Flavour.



ORIENTAL TEA CO! PANY’S, in lib and */ 2 a packets. We are Agents f this Tea, and would advi the public to give it a fa. trial, as it is highly spok( of. om m & oo NOTICE ! NOTICE !! NOTICE i REMOVAL. Firth, Pass, &. Cc Beg to inform the Inhabitants of Ashburl and surrounding districts that they have REMOVED TO THEIR HEW PREMISES Next the Union Bank of Austral' EAST STREET. JpiRTH, PASS, & CO. take this oppc tunity of thanking their numeious custome who have so liberally supported them hither! and to solicit a continuance of their pationa at the i - NEW PREMISES,.' ' ' tO BE CALLED The Old Bank Stores (LATE UNION bank). ‘ V' Orders entrusted to our care wt]l|r ceive prompt attention;'- ;. A * Families waited on for order Weekly. FIRTH,. PASS, AND CO Grocers, Drapers, Ironmongers, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, &v, !*■ > ■ j: - East Street#