The Evening Echo, Wednesday, July 24, 178.



FIREWOOD. FIREWOOD. gLA C K PINE FIREWOOD 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 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 PAINTS Of every description prepared and supplied on the shortest notice. WATER COLORS, from is 3d to 255. Drawing and Tracing paper, Paper Binders, File Clips, Date Cases, Ink and Pencil Erasers, Black and Colored Pencils, Colored Inks, Quill, Steel, and Magnum Bonum Pens, Pocket Books, and Purses, in immense variety, at FURNESS AND DIXON’S, Stationers’ Hall, Ashburton. MATTHEW SMITH. Builder and Contractor, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. Plans and Specifications carefully pre pared for all branches of the trade. fobbing carefully executed. All kinds 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. RUBBER STAMPS ! RUBBER STAMPS! RUBBER STAMPS 1 THE only Manufactory in Ashburton for these very useful Stamps, which can be made any size, shape, or design. Rubber Stamps for Cheques Rubber Stamps for Receipts Rubber Stamps for Banks Rubber Stamps for Societies Rubber Stamps for Companies Rubber Stamps for Books Rubber Stamps for Linen Stamp, Ink, and Pads supplied at Mederate Prices at the EVENING ECHO OFFICE, East Street. PIONEER BAKERY, (Next to Fowler’s) Tancred Street, Ashburton, THOMAS* HICKS, FANCY BREAD & BISCUIT BAKER, PASTRYCOOK, AND CONFECTIONED, Pastry'and Biscuits of the best quality always in stock. Tea n.i§Btillg3 and parties liberally dgslt with. Wgddirig Cakes made to order on the -shortest noting; Families supplied daily in all parts of the town; SHEET IRON, TIN, & ZiNC WORKS, WHOLESALE AMU RETAIL. SAMUEL IIAitBLEY, 'TINSMITH, IRONMONGER, &c., Having commenced business in Ashburton, Ibegs 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 rtew ship ments from the best markets, which places him in a position to supply the public and trade at prices equal to any in the Colony,, and respect fully invites the residents elf Ashburton, and surrounding dstricts to give hini one trial, which will be a sufficient guarafllfe'S its td Work manship and price. Suitable Workships are being greeted 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, Tin, Iron, and Zinc Woiktt, EAST STREET, NEAR ECHO OFFICE,



SPECIAL SALE AT ORR AND GO’S. We beg to announce the arrival of a Large Shipment of Goods, ex Himalaya, from London, and have resolved to clear a great portion of our very . EXTENSIVE STOCK AT A SWEEPING REDUCTION to make room for an Immense Lot of Goods to arrive by the Columbus, now due. 4 cases of Ladies’ Costumes will be sold at 17s 6d to 30s 2 cases of Knicker Winceys, reduced to 6d per yard 2 cases of Twilled Tweed Wincey, very wide, 8d per yard 1 case of Tartan Plaid, reduced to is 6d per yard 4 cases oi Flannels, reduced to is 2d per yard 2 cases of Fingering Wool will be sold during this sale at 3s xod per lb 4 bales of Blankets, at 14s 6d, 16s 6d, up to 45s 1 case of French Merinos in new shades, brown, green, etc 3 cases Brown Hollands, at Bd, iod, is, up to is 6d per yard 2 cases All Wool Shirtings at reduced prices 2 cases Ladies’ Jackets, good shapes and nicely trimmed I cases of Ladies’ Stays, nice-fitting goods I case of Ladies’ Silk Scarfs, frilled edges, etc I case of Josephine Kid Gloves 4 cases Fancy Hosiery 1 case Diess Buttons, Fringes, etc 2 cases of Gents’ Overcoats I case of Boys’ Overcoats 4 cases of Clothing, best goods 8 cases of Colonial-made Goods just to hand Special attention is called to our URGE STOCK OF LADIES’ AND GENTS.’ in Colonial and English make. CHILDREN’S BOOTS IN GREAT VARIETY. The fcfeave goods are now opened up, and as will be seen from prices quoted, will be Sold at the smallest remunerative profit, ( Our chief object being to keep the LARGEST AND BEST STOCK IN ASHBURTON, So that the public may get all classes of Drapery, Clothing, House-furni mg ironmongery, and General Stores within easy reach, and at prices which cannot be beaten by any house in the Colony, as we believe the public would prefer pur chasing in Ashburton to sending their orders elsewhere. Qnp "o a Ter "thi nn <, JLv J-M ’jwjFTWf jWfgy m



Advance Ashburton B m TTTTn ECHO NEWSPAPER AND GENERAL PRINTING OFFICE, East Street, Ashburton. 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 i 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) 086 „ - - per annum 1 0.0 Or, delivered to all parts of the Town, 6d. per week. Commercial and General Printing. This department is supplied with every requisite for ESf fill Of every description, and for Style, Design, and Cheapness, Cannot be equalled in Ashburton or surpassed in the Colony* Billheads of any size or pattern r Memorndum 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, etc., Pamphlets,^ Handbills, Posters of any size,Xolored Inks or Paper- Mourning Cards. THE ADDRESS— , THE “EVENING ECHO” OFFICE. " " ! ... . i . . . f • • • • . ' . * \ FUEITESS &c DISZQISr, PROPRIETORS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON



CHARLES BRAE DELL, 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. CANTERBURY DYE'WORKS. (Near the Post Office) C R, IST CII URCH. . J SELLARS is still Dyeing to Live, and • Living to Dye. , ' " Ashburton Agents: FURNESS & DIXON, Where particulars may be obtained, and Orders left. N E A L AS, Boot & Shoe Importer EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, Wishes the public to know that he has jusn completed improvements in his shop, and is it receipt of a ■ ' Large Winter Stock of Boots j and Shoes, of every description, which can be guaranteed, as the best in the market, and will be. SOLD at CHRISTCHURCH PRICES. His or dered work, sewn or pegged, is well-known to be the best in the district. Repairs attended to. «<JHE EVENING ECHO.’ Town Agent, j MR. A. WESTON, East Street. NOTICE. ; THOMAS WILLIAMS, , ; .--Us' Tinwald, n;i BUILDER, UNDERTAKER,CABINET- •■. MAKER, WHEELWRIGHT, ,&c„ - \ X7ISHES to: notify to the public that he is VV: . 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 of practical men, and as T. W. employs only first* class hands, customers may rely on having their orders executed in a thoroughly workman i like manner. ■ ’ : Plans Prepared and Estimates Given. Note the Address— THOMAS WILLIAMS, (Near Railway Station) Tinwald. STATUARY! STATUARY! A; GRAND Display of some of the | Finest Models extant.,-- „ Casts from the works of the Best Masters. , A Rare Chance for ,the Adornment) of the Drawing-room,. Portico, < or the ; ‘Garden. 7-,. ■/ ' . ‘ /• ■ FURNESS and DIXQN, STATIONERS’ HALL, EAST STREET, GRATEFUL—COMFORTING. BREAKFAST COCOA. “By a thorough knowledge of the natural, aws which govern the operations of digestion' nd nutrition, and by a careful application of he fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr.; i, ■ ipps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately-flavoured beverage which may save ] \ s many heavy doctors’ bills. It is by the judi ious use of such articles of diet, that a constitu* ' ion may be gradually built up until strong • nough to resist every tendency to disease. lundreds of subtle maladies are floating around s, ready to attack wherever there is a weak oint. We may escape many a fatal shaft by eeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood ; nd a properly nourished frame.”— The Civil ervict Gazette, , '' sold only in packets labelled JAMES EPPS AND COY, Homcepathic Chemists, London. HEALTH FOR ALL. HOLLOWAY’S PILLS AND OINTMENT i ■■ .M ■ THE PILLS Purify the Bloody correct aU disorders of the Liver, Stomach, Kidney* and Bowels, and are invaluablaia all com* plaints incidental to Females. :;v THE OINTMENT is. the only reliable remedy for Bad Legs, Old Wounds, Sores, and Ulcers. For Bronchitis, Diphtheria, Coughs, Colds, Gout, Rheumatism, and nil Skin Diseases it has no equal Sold by the Proprietor, Thok*b Holloway, £33,. Oxford Street, London, ' And by all Medicine Vendors throughout the World. . Printed and Published, by SMITH JAMES Furness and Charles Pixon, at their Priming Office, East Street, Ashburton,