MONDAY, November 4, tS/S.j

i'HE 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 ot Drapery, Clothing, and House-furnishing Iron mongery, and General Stores. Okr & 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 beinp 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 piices as the best judges.—Advt.



CHOIR UNION. A MEETING of Church Choirs, and others having a knowledge of music, is called for THIS EVENING, at 7.30 precisely, in the Wesleyan Church Came ron Street. Business: The formation of a Choir Union for Weekly Practice, and to assist the various choirs, on special occasions, and other musical eotertainments for the benefit of the churches represented. A BARGAIN. FOR SALE.—A First-class Semi-grand PIANOFORTE, by one of the most famous makers, Brinsmead & Sons. Price £SO. Apply ECHO OFFICE. WANTED, a Smart BOY as an Ap prentice to the Grocery Business. Apply ECHO OFFICE. TOST. —A Bunch of KEYS. Finder J will be rewarded on leaving same at \. O. Attken & Co.’s, or office of this paper. TO LET, TWO-ROOMED COTTAGE. Apply to W. R. BOYLE, Moore Street. A 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. CHARLES NEATeT (Late of Messrs. Gould & Co., Christchurch), BEGS fO ANNOUNCE He has commenced business as CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST, IN MOORE STREET ' (Opposite Messrs. Friedlander’s Store), ASHBURTON.



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 Address — THOMAS WILLIAMS, (Near Railway Station) Tinwald. NEW BUSINESS. COAL & FIREWOOD MERCHANT F. P. Le Breton, In commencing business begs respectfully to solicit a share of public support. BURNETT Street, near Friendlander’s Grain Store, and opposite Montgomery’s Buildings. Coal and Firewood supplied in any quantity to suit customers, and delivered to all parts ol the district on the shortest notice. FRUIT IMPORTED DIRECT FROM SYDNEY. J. MOOAR & CO., Wholesale & Retail 3REENGROCERS AND FRUITERERS, REMOVED TO EAST STREET, shop lately occupied by Mr. Cambridge.) STOCK UST ARRIVED A LARGE OF Oranges, Pine Apples Lemons, Bananas Apples, Confectionery &c., fat gjfy'Mfl? of Afihbswtos-



COUNTY OF ASHBURTON. SECOND GENERAL ELECTION OF COUNCILLORS. I HEREBY give notice that, in accord ance with the provisions of “ The Counties Act, 1876,” and “The Regu lations of Local Elections Act, 1876,” NOMINATIONS for Two Gentlemen to serve as Councillors for the County of Ashburton, for the Riding of Mount Somers, and Two for the Riding of Upper Ashburton, fur the said County, will be received at the following places up till Noon, on Tuesday, the sth November: — Riding of Mount Somers. Mount Somers Road Board Office. Riding oe Upper Ashburton. Upper Ashburton Road Board Office. Forms of Nomination, as prescribed by “The Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876,” can be obtained from the follow ing Substitute Returning Officers, at the above-named places, before the hour of 12 Noon, on the day of Nomination above stated: — For Mount Somers Riding. Robert Harvey Pratt, Substitute Re turning Officer. For Upper Ashburton Riding. William Hall Zouch, Substitute Return ing Officer. A Poll (if necessary) will be held on Wednesday, 13th November, at the fol lowing places:— Riding of Mount Somers. Mount Somers Road Board Office. Riding of Upper Ashburton. Upper Ashburton Road Board Office. CHARLES BRADDELL, Returning Officer. Ashburton, 28th October, 1878.



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. South 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 not 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 the 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 available to return on any date up to the 11th. Ordinaiy 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 be entirely suspended on the 9th November (Prince of Wales Birthday,) FRED. BACK, General Manager. General Manager’s Office, October 24th, 1878.



M. NEALAS, 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 Large Consignments, will be SOLD AT VERY REASONABE PRICES. t&Qux own make, sewn pr pegged, of every desriptJOft to O l ’der, to,



ASHBURTON RAGING CLUB annual meeting. Wednesday and Thursday, NOVEMBER 13th and 14th. President : W. C. WALKER, ESQ. Stewards: Mr. E. Saunders „ E. S. Coster „ J. L. Crawley „ Thos., Bullock „ M. Stitt Judge: Mr. J. Campbell. Mr. R. Friedlander „ Hay T. Smith ~ Neil McLean ~ C. H. Dowding ~ J. Coster. Starter: Mr. W. B. Compton Clerk of the Course: Mr. E. Saunders. Handicapper: Treasurer: Mr. H. 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 I sov., acceptance 2 sovs. 2. Maiden Plate of 20 sovs. ; distance 1X 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 miles. 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. ; iX mile. 5. Selling Plack Race of Fio sovs.; no weight under Bst. ; winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race for any surplus to go to the Fund ; post entry 1 sov.; 1 mile. SECOND DAY. 1. County Hurdle Handicap Race of 30 sovs.; over 6 flights of about 3ft. 6in. high hurdles; nominations I sov., acceptance 2 sovs; iX 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; IX mile. 3. Publicans’ Purse of 30 sovs.; weight for age ; entrance 2 sovs. ; I 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 1 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 shill 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.



SONS OF TEMPERANCE BENEFIT •SOCIETY. rHIS useful institution meets every 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 25th insl. A. J. ANDREWS, R.S. T. CHAMBERS, JgO OT 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 . CHAMBERS, PROSPECT BUILDINGS (Next to Montgomery’s), EAST STREET* QRICKET! 0 RICKET ! ! Clubs and others requiring any of the requisites for this universe game, go to WESTON’S BAST STREET NOVELTY DEPOT.



CALISTHENIC CLASS VERY alternate Wednesday and Saturday C/ Afternoon. Terms, per 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.



JjIIREWORKS ! JjIIREWORKS For Sate at WESTON’S EAST STREET NOVELTY DEPOT.



NOTICE. PO R SALE AT * T. QUINN & CO’S, DRAPERS MOORE-ST. ASHBURTON. 75 Men’s and Boys’ Suits, at 30s per Suit 40 doz. Silk Handkerchiefs at is each. 20 doz. Straw Hats, 7 s per doz. T . QUINN & CO., Moore Street, Ashburton.



THE HORSE BAZAAR LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES BURNETT-STREET, ASHBURTON. W. B. COMPTON, Proprietor. First-class accommodation for Horses and Vehicles on mos.. liberal terms at these Stables, with every attention and civility. Saddle Horses or Buggies' on Hire. Horses Bought aid Sold on Commission.



BULLOCK AND CO. Are Sole Agents for Atkinson’s COOKING RANGES Which were awarded seven, of the highest Honorary 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, Agent lor Press Company, Limited. Secretary Town Hall Company. Agent for National'lnsurance Company. Removed to Montgomery’s Buildings, entrance from East and Burnett Streets.



E. G. CRISP, jgARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Has removed his Offices to MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS (istFloor), BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. C. E. FOOKS AND SON, PURVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Lana Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, EAST-STREET, ASHBURTON. FREDK. PAVITT, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, {CI-05E to tbe Railway Station.) Lfrncl and Qenaral Commission



BAKER’S NOTICE. TAYLOR AND LILL BEG fco 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 6d. 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 4ft Loaf, delivered to all parts of the District, or at the Shop. • note— THOMAS HICKS, THE PIONEER BAKERY, Tancred Street, Ashburton BREAD. BREAD. BREAD. SANDO & OLSEN, . GROCERS, ETC., EAST STREET, Ashburton. gUPPLY really Good BREAD at s*4d 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, &e., always in Stock. A Regular Supply of splendid Fresh Butter.



CEKTTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, HAVELOCK STREET, Ashburton. 'J'HIS well-situated and Commodious Hotel £TIS NOW OPBN.^ 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.m. ; 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, JL G. ANSTEE D EGS to intimate to the Public that he has JD opened 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 Boarders.



MRS. MOREY, ~p> EGS to announce to the LADIES OF ASHBURTON and Surrounding Districts that 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 t? fir- %!!&s#/}



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, i New Spring and Summer Goods. Millinery, Prints, Hosiery, Children’s Frocks, Toilets , Horrockses’ and American Long ClothsJ 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. ” TEA. TEA. 100 BOXES 50 HALF-CHESTS The above will be found Pure, combined with strength and Fine Flavour. ORIENTAL TEA COM PANY’S, in lib and packets. We are Agents for this Tea, and would advise the public to give it a fair trial, as it is highly spoken of. O IR, 18. & CO-



NOTICE ! NOTICE !! NOTICE !!! REMOVAL. Firth, Pass, & Co. Beg to inform the Inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that they have REMOVED TO THEIR NEW PREMISES Next the. Union Bank of Australia EAST STREET. piRTH, PASS, & CO. take this oppor. tunity of thanking their numeious cust®merc who have so liberally supported them hitherto, and to solicit a continuance of their patronage at the NEW PREMISES, TO BE CALLED The Old Bank Stores (LATE UNION bank). Orders entrusted to our care will re ceive prompt attention. Families waited on for orders weekly. FIRTH, PASS, AND 00., Grocers, Drapers, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, ftc, ' tm fTWKi