FRIDAY, December 6, tS/S.j

the Evening echo.



Strangers coming’to reside in Ashburton are often at a loss to know which is the best Establishment to visit for the purchase oi Drapery, Clothing, andJlouseJumishiiig Iron - ■ mongery, and General Stores. Orr & Co. offer special advantages to the public that can be met with nowhere else in Ashburton. I hey keep at all times the largest and best-assorted Stock of every class of Goods, imported direct from the leading manufacturers at home, which beinr bought entirely upon cash terms, they are enabled to offer goods of 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 is made so that the most inexperienced buy their goods at the same pi ices as. the best judges.—Advt



New Advertisements. ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. A GENERAL MEETING of Members of the Association will be held at Scott’s Hotel, Tinwald, on TUESDAY, 17th December, at 10 a.m. Members are particularly requested to attend. 109 i B. METCALFE, Hon. Sec. TO LET. • __ A TWO-ROOMED COTTAGE, East Town Belt. Every "convenience. Apply to JOHN COUTTS, 112 At Mr. Sealy’s, Nurseryman. THE QUEEN’S HOTEL, Corner of Cashel and Manchester Streets, CHRISTCHURCH. R. SMITH BEGS to inform the public that the above Hotel has lately been renewed, and fitted up in the Best Home Style, with every attention to comfort and convenience. Water laid on in every room, with excellent bath. Private Suites of Rooms. Commercial and Sitting Rooms. Liquors of the very best brands. Terms Moderate. R. SMITH, Proprietor. Comer of Cashel and Manchester Streets, CHRISTCHURCH. 311



NOW PUBLISHED, THE SOUTHERN PROVINCES ALMANAC, DIRECTORY, YEAR BOOK, & DIARY FOR 1879. Being the Twenty-sixth Year of Publication. mHIS ALMANAC ia admitted to be 1 the best published in New Zealand, and every endeavor has been made to render the 1879 edition superior to any of its predecessors. It contains a COLORED MAP » OF CHRISTCHURCH AND ITS SUBURBS, Consisting of the new Borough of Syden ham, the Townships of Addington, Philipstown, St. Albans, Knights town, Bingsland, and Avonville. . ..•.••• ■ Also, A MAP OF THE TOWNSHIP OF \\ ASHBURTON. Amongst the contents will be found THE GARDEN CALENDAR, TRADE DIRECTORY For Town and Country, and a carefully REVISED CTSTOMS’ tariff. A complete list. of Societies, Religious Bodies, Trading Companies, &c., &c. THE GENERAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL DIRECTORY And reliable information on Postal matters Electric Telegraph Customs' Duties, carefully revised. Stamp Duties Railway Fares Arrival and departure of English ' /Mails' Together with a large quantity of other valuable and useful information. To be obtained at Mr. Weston’s, Mr. Jones’s, and Messrs. Week’s and Dixon’s News Agents, &c., East street, Ashburton, and from all booksellers, and at the agen cies of the “ Lyttelton Times ” and “ Can terbury Times ” throughout the Province. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. fIjENDERS are invited for the following I works : No. 18—Forming Six Miles of Road between Westerfield Woolshed and the Hinds River. No. 19—Picking Stones off the line of Road from Hinds Railway Station to McLoyd Crawley’s Farm—s miles. No 20 —Ricking Stones off the line of Road from Sir J. C. Wilson’s Out- Station to the boundary of the Dis trict—3 miles. No. 21—Forming 30 Chains, more er leas, of Road from Bennison’s lower fence towards Lagmohr Road. No. 22—Metalling 2 miles Winchmore Road. j Tenders, addressed to the Chairman, must be sent in not later than Noon, of Tuesday, the 17th inst. For specifica tions, <&c. , apply to ROBT. D. PULLAR, Olerk to the Board. Westerfield, 4th Dec. , 1878. HO



Fruiterers, Oranges. Oranges. Ex “ Rotorua/* Just Arrived. 70 CASES ORANGES /0 FIRST-CLASS CONDITION, and . SPLENDID FLAVOR. W. B I RTWELL, WHOLESALE & RETAIL FRUITERER, AND DIRECT IMPORTER FROM THE AUSTRALIAN AND . TASMANIAN ORCHARDS. i°4 FRUIT IMPORTED DIRECT . FROM SYDNEY. Jj "]t yT OO A R AND C 0., ' IVI-. WHOLES AXE AND RETAIL GREENGROCERS & FRUITERERS, REMOVED to EAST STREET, (Shop, lately occupied by Mr. Cambridge. JUST ARRIVED A LARGE STOCK J 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 Business Notices. ASHBURTON BOTTLING STORES. MOUNT SOMERS ROAD, Ashburton. Q U INTON BROS. BEG to inform the inhabitants of Ash burton and surrounding districts that ;hey have COMMENCED BUSINESS n the above place, and trust by attention ;o business, to merit a share of patronage. SOTTLERS OF THE BEST BRANDS OF ALB and Stout. 91



CHRISTMAS TREE FOR THE CHILDREN OF ASHBURTON, AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. MRS. MOREY begs to inform parents that she will have a CHRISTMAS TREE ON TUESDAY, 24th DECEMBER. Tickets—One Shilling Each. All Prizes, and NO BLANKS. For convenience of ladies residing in the country the first drawing will take place at 2 o’clock and continue until half past 6. GIRLS’ TREE. Ist prize Very Handsome Dressed Doll, value two guineas. Other prizes— Large China Tea Sets, Doll Houses, Cradles, Cots, Work Boxes, Writing Desks, with a variety of other beautiful toys. BOYS’ TREE. Ist prize—Rocking Horse. Other prizes —Cricket Bats and Balls, Garden Tools, Writing Desks, Horses and Carts, with a variety of toys suitable for boys. ' Christmas comes but once a year, So give the children some good cheer. A REAL CHRISTMAS TREAT FOR CHILDREN, TUESDAY, 24th, At 2 o’clock sharp. Not less than 1000 Prizes. M RS. M ORE V, . Tancred Street, Ashburton, Next to Mr. Chapman, House Decorator. 96 NOTICE. HAYES’ 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. / -\.J .l-'i ALPHEUS HAYES, perW. H. COLLINS, Manager. AsShurton, Nor. 23, 187& G 7



Business Notices. Tea ! Tea ! Tea ! too BOXES 50 HALF-CHESTS The above will be found Pure. combined with strength and Fine Flavour. ORIENTAL TEA COMPANY’S In 11b. and y 2 \h. packets. We are Agents for this Tea, and would advise the public to give it a fair trial, as it is highly spoken of. Orr & Co. SPECIAL NOTICE. WE ARE NOW LANDING— Exp.s. “ Tongariro,” 8 x 1% Totara for Wells Ex " Clifton,” from Invercargill, 240,000 feet first-class Boards and Scantiing 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. QHRISTMAS CARDS, Etc., For transmission to Friends in England and Elsewhere via outgoing ’Frisco and Suez Mail, at A. WESTON’S EAST STREFT, Novelty Depot.



TOYS. TOYS. TOYS. MRS. MOREY, having purchased a Large Lot of Toys, for Christmas Presents, is selling Yery CHEAP, for one month. Address —Tancred Street, next Mr. R. Chapman’s. LOOK OUT FOR THE GRAND CHRISTMAS TREE. 101



c RICKET! C RICKET!! Clubs and others requiring any of the requisites for this universe game, go to WESTON’S EAST STREET NOVELTY. DEPOT. CHRISTMAS. CHRISTMAS. FANCY GOODS, in Great Variety, for CHRISTMAS, Selling at Remark ably Low Prices, for Cash, at MRS. MOREY’S Fancy Repository, Tancred Street, Ashburton, near Chapman’s. Remember the Christmas Tree on the 24th —Tickets only 1/- each. 100 WANTED KNOWN—That the cheap est and neatest CARDS may be had at EVENING ECHO OFFICE. East Street. TO THE LEGAL PROFESSION. JUST RECEIVED, and on Sale.'. Demy Deed Paper, ruled. Deed Parchment. Writing Inks. Pens, Rulers, &c. Cartridge Envelopes. WEEKS & DIXON, “EVENING ECHO” OFFICE, East St., Ashburton.



' General Stores. COAL AND FIREWOOD, OATS AND CHAFF, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES. F. DOHERTY, BEGS toj 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 STVLES 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. gAN D O AND QLS EN, FAMILY GROCERS, TENT, TARPAULIN, AND HORSE CLOTH MAKERS, AND GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, • EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Orders Delivered to alTParts of the Town. FLAGS of ALL NATIONS Sup plied to Otder and Let out on Hite. Note the address— SANDO & OLSEN, EAST SI FEET, ASHBURTON. Cabinetmakers. WOOD TURNER AND VENETIAN BLIND MAKER. JOSEPH RULE Moore Street. IS prepared to execute all orders for Wood Turning, Venetian Blinds, Bedsteads, Tables, and every class of Furniture. Window Poles on hand, or made to any sixe.



THE ASHBURTON PICTURE GALLERY, PETER STREET. T. A. GATES, CABINETMAKER, PICTURE DEALER & IMPORTER, PICTURE FRAME MAKER, &c. FURNITURE REPAIRED AND POLISHED. MAPS AND PLANS MOUNTED AND VARNISHED. — o PICTURES OF ALL KINDS ALWAYS ON SALE.



Business Notices. SONS OF TEMPERANCE SOCIETY. BENEFIT rlllS useful institution meets even* 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 insl. - A. J. ANDREWS, R.S.



Drapery. yy ANTED KNOWN, that A. 0. AITKEN & CO., are Selling their Cloth ing, Boots and Shoes, Ac., CHEAPER THAN ANY HOUSE IN ASHBURTON. yy ANTED KNOWN, that A. o. AITKEN & CO. have opened up a Splendid Lot of Fichus, Manilla Hats, and a Large Assoi'tment 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 ANTED 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.



NOTICK JP OR 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.



Business Notice. THE HORSE BAZAAR. . LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES BURNETT-STREF.T, ASHBCP.YON.' 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 lid Sold on Commission. FISH. FISH. FISH. MICHAEL DABCY begs to announce the opening of his new FISH STORE, Adjoining the Echo osce, East Street. Fresh Fish Daily. Crayfish, Cockles, Moki, Groper, &c. PsjsP always on Hand, by post or otherwise punc tually attended to, ?>nd familea waited or. U 1 jL. Fou Sals ao? WE ST ON’S . EAST STREET NOVELTY DEPOT.



. Wants, &c. WANTED, to Rent a COTTAGE, in or near town. Apply to 76 SANDO & OLSEN. ANTED, a General Servant. Ap- Ply MRS'. PAIGE, >1 Parsonage, Ashburton. , ANTED, a Good Shoeing Smitle Apply to 14 ROBB & BLYTH. TO LET-. ONE SHOP and Several Convenient OFFICES in our new buildings. 64 SAUNDERS BROTHERS. Tenders. TENDERS. TENDERS required for building afu - Four-roomed .COTTAGE bn .'the . Wakanui Road, to be sent in by Friday, • Dec. 6th, 1878. _ ' Plans and specifications to be seen at • our store, East-street. ' SANDO & OLSEN. • Nov. 29, 1878.. > < 87 Entertainments. YOUNG MEN’S CHRISTIAN ASSOi CIATION, ASHBURTON. THE SECOND LECTURE of the series will be delivered on WEDNESDAY EVENING, December 11th, 1878, in the .. Town Hall, by T. S. MANNERING, Esq., ofßangiora... . Subject: “A Ride Through Palestine,” being a description of Jerusalem and the Holy Land, illustrated with diagrams. Admission— Sirg'e lecture, Is. : series of sis lectures, 6s. ; Children ha f-ori e.. Tickets can be obtained from mem )' rs or the Association, and at the Echo Ojice. The dates and subjects of future lectures will be duly announced. • 105 MUSICAL FESTIVAL. SHOULD sufficient inducement offer, it is Proposed to give at an early date in the ASHBURTON TOWN HALL, Handel’s Grand Oratorio, “THE MESSIAH .” The soloists and instrumentalists will include some of the best professional and amateur performers in Christchurch, and to render the performance as complete as possible, the Band and chorus will consist of NOT LESS THAN FORTY PER FORMERS. Musical Director : MR. J. T. M. SMITH (Conductor of the Christchurch Harmonic Society, &c.) A Subscribers’ List will be ready for signature at Mr. H. M. Jones’, Stationer, East-street, until Dec. 9. Subscribers’ Tickets to admit five per sons, £1; to admit three, 13s. 6d. ; Single Tickets 6s. 95 Meetings., : & ’ SOMERSET LODGE, E. C. THE MEMBERS of the BUILDING COMMITTEE are requested to meet at the Secretary’s Office,"at 8 p.m. on FRIDAY next, 6th December.. Business important. CHARLES BRADDELL, 104 Secretary. Musical. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Tuned and Repaired. s > J. C. HUGHES, rEACHER of Pianoforte and Harmonium-, ' Cox Street, Ashburton. , : ~v Orders can be left at the Echo Office. -A Business Notices. HONESTY IS THE BEST POLICY,” (As the man said when he returned the Stolen Sheep), 4 ND, as we wish to PAY our BILLS, A must respectfully urge that all ecounts due to the undersigned, be paid j the 6th Dec., 1878. Short Reckonings and Long Friends. TAYLOR & LILL, Bakers and Confectioners, ast Street, Ashburton, Nov 30,1878.. 83- NOTICE. THE undersigned begs to give notice that in future all accounts must bo 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. Ail accounts overdue must bo paid within one month from date, or they may be liable to proceedings without further notice. THOMAS HICKS, Baker, 89 Ashburton. . 7 -