The Evening Echo, Thursdayi " August ' 11, 1878.



WANTED, a Tidy GIRL, as Nursemaid, and to make herself generally useful. Apply Echo Office. • EOUND— A Lever Watch at Mount Somers. Owner can have the same by paying ex penses. Apply to '' WM. McCLEMONTS, Carrier, Mount Somers. PUBLIC NOTICE. - Licensing Act, 1873, Licensing Act Amend ment Act, 1874. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the next Quarterly Meeting of the Licensing Commissioners of the Ashburton and Mount Somers Districts, will be held at the Court House, Ashburton, on TUESDAY the third day of September next, at noon, for the pur pose of considering such applications as are authorised by the above Acts. TOHN EDGAR BUCHANAN, Clerk of the Court. Ashburton, Augnst 3rd, 1878. BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. ELECTION of MAYOR, COUNCILLORS AND AUDITORS. T HEREBY GIVE NOTICE, that in ac- JL cordance with the provisions of the Municipal Corporations Act, 1876, and the Regulations of Local Elections Act, 1876, Nominations for the office of Mayor, Nine Councillors, and Two Auditors of the Borough of Ashburton, will be received at the Town Clerk's office, Montgomery’s Buildings, in the said Borough, bofore tbe hour of 12 o’clock at Noon on MONDAY, 26th August Instant. Nominations, in the form prescribed by the Acts, to be addressed to the Returning Officer, and delivered at the said Town Clerk’s office by the time above appointed. The Nominations for the office of Mayor to be accompanied with a deposit o; ,£lO. And’l also give notice that; if necessary, the Poll for the Election of Mayor will be taken on Monday, the 2nd day of September next; that the Poll for the Election of Nine Coun cillors will be taken on Wednesday, the 4th day of September next; and that the Poll for the Election of Two Auditors will be taken on Friday, the 6th day of September next. Each Election will take’ place at the Town Hall, within the. said Borough, and will com mence at 9 o’clock in the forenoon and will close at 6 o’clock in the afternoon, on the respective days above mentioned. Nomination Papers can be obtained at the office of the Town Clerk. The First Meeting of the Council will be held at the Town Hall, within the . said Borough, on the 9th day of September next, at 12 o’clock at noon. CHARLES BRADDELL, Town Clerk and Returning Officer. Ashburton, 9th August, 1878.



STATIONERY, BOOKS STATUARY, FANCY GOIiDS . School Requsites, &C., &C., JMPORTED direct from the best Ms :kets, and Sold cheaper than any house iti Town. , A large stock of ACCOUNT BOOKS, CASKETS OF STATIONERY FANCY- GOODS, PENS, PENCILS, &c., Just opened from London, marked off at prices never before heard of ; in Ashburton, Inkstands, Stationery Cases, Date Cases, Pen Racks, Writing Desks, Paper Weights, Office . Bells, String Cases, Invoice Piles, Letter Balances, and every Office requisite at very low prices lor cash. Writing Papers, Envelopes, Pens, Inks, Blot ting Papers, &c v &c. Photograph. AiDums, Scrap Books, Purses, Ladies’ Bags, and a large number of Prize Books and Cards. Church Services and Hymnals, Wesleyan and •Presbyterian New Hymnals. ■ Bibles;* in Various bindings. Color Boxes, Mathematical Instalments, Rulers, Drawing Pencilsapd Pins. Drawing Papers, Tracing Paper and Cloth, Indian Ink and Colors. " . ; Hair Brushes. Combs, Oil; Perfumery, Scent Bottles, Hair Pins, Brooches, Earrings, Bracelets, and numerous other useful :; jf , (articles. • ' ’ All to be sold very cheap, at : THE“ STATIONERS’ HALL, Evening Echo Office, EAST STREET,. SOUTH, - ASHBURTON,



EVENING CLASSES. MR, G. D.' BOILEAU, Ashburton, is pre pared to give instruction in the various branches of learning on Tuesdays and Fridays from. 7 to 9p.ro. For terms and further pai ticulars, apply at the Echo Office.



TO THE RATEPAYERS OF THE BOR OUGH OF ASHBURTON. JQO not promise your votes ! As one of the oldest residents in the district, I am coming forward to contest the Mayoralty, and if elected will do all in my power to assist the Working Men of this town, and neglect my own interests to promote the above desire. I remain, Ratepayers, Yours, &c., J EDW. JOHN WALSH.



TO DONALD WILLIAMSON, Esq. Ashburton, August 5, 1878. SIR, —We, the Undersigned Ratepayers of the Borough of Ashburton, beg to request that you will allow yourself to be • put in Nomination for the Office of Mayor, and hereby pledge ourselves to do our utmost to secure your election to that post, should you accede to this request. We are, sir, yours respectfully, Saunders Bros. Friedlander Bros., merchants Alfred Roberts, manager Bank N:Z. Weymouth Roberts, corn merchant Thomas Quill, Commercial Hotel William Anderson, saddler Mitchell and Turner, merchants James Campbell, auctioneer, &c. George Compton, builder Edward Cookson, coach proprietor Geo. Eagle, boardinghouse-keeper Octavius Digby, farmer and butcher 'Geo. Parkin, builder. John C. Bell, coach proprietor William Taylor, builder Isaac Scott, builder Richard Lancaster, butcher Thos. Toppin, Royal Hotel George Pike, coaclT proprietor Thos. Chambers, bootmaker Joseph Hyde George Johnston, blacksmith Phillip Journeaux Andrew Wood, carrier Jas. McDonald, tailor and clothier William Smith, stable-keeper Duncan Lcitch, tailor and clothier M. Nealas, bootmaker Chas. Reid, blacksmith Geo. Trickett, restaurant-keeper Thos. Hicks, baker and storekeeper Charles Brown, coach-builder A. Spillard, furniture warehouse And sixteen other Gentlemen signing the above Requisition. Ashburton, August 7, 1878. To the Gentlemen who have signed the above Requisition,—ln reply to your numerously signed and influential Requisition, asking me to allow myself to be nominated as first Mayor of Ashburton, having been so long connected with the place, I have much pleasure in acceding to your request, and need hardly assure you, if elected, that I will do my very best for the interests of the town. I am, Gentlemen, Ypur obedient servant, DONALD WILLIAMSON^



TO THOMAS BULLOCK, Esq., ASHBURTON. ' ... j SIR, —We, the undersigned residents of the Boroitgh of Ashburton, beg to request you will allow yourself to be placed in nomin ation for the Mayoralty of Ashburton, and in the event of your acceding to our request, we promise to use our best exertions to secure your return i R. W. Shearman J. H. Pass Joshua Tucker A. O. Aitken F. Doherty John Orr J. M. Cambridge Joseph Ivess Gerald D. Branson Thomas Hicks John Fowler J, D, Firth G. Worner H. Byrne George Shann D. McFarlane E. Murphy Joseph Canning William Mitchell M. Nealas James Quinn Thomas Taylor W. C. Page J. S. Savage G. Wood W. T. Lill • John Robb Robert Johnstone Henry ,J. Edwards John Halpine Richard Bird William Geo, St. Hill J. R. Steel E. A.. Garnett Thomas Dudson W. B. Compton C. Truckle J. E. Buchanan M. Digby George Tutty Thomas Gibson • John Hefford H. Layton ;* - J. Ward. To the Gentlemen signing the above requisi tion : ‘ - . In reply to. your numerously signed requisi tion asking me to allow myself to be nominated ... your first Mayor, I have much pleasure in complying with your request, and should I have the honor of being elected I will use my best endeavours to promote the interests of Ashbur ton, : • : -V -. T ► I aln, .Gentlemen,; j £'l J- . \ Your Obedient Servant, THOMAS BULLOCK,



TOWN SECTION. WANTED, to purchase, in or near East street, a Quarter-acre SECTION. Apply, by letter, stating price, &c., A.lb, office of this paper. EAGLE’S DINING ROOMS, HAVELOCK STREET, Near to the Town Hall, Ashburton. LUNCHEON AND DINING ROOMS., Meals at all hours. S. W. BROWN, AND CIVIL ENGINEER, EAST STREET, Ashburton. , NOTICE. g C. EARR, 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. 1 FOR SALE, A Second-Hand American CABINET ORGAN, by Mason and Hamlin. It has five stops and a knee swell., Elegant case. Suitable for Parlor or Church. Price cash. Apply, Ecro office. CHEAP FUEL. SPRINGFIELD COAL, NEWCASTLE COAL, AND FIREWOOD. ' SPRINGFIELD Coal C an be highly recom mended for every purpose, and th,e fact of its being used on the Railway must be a suffi cient guarantee of its quality. G. PARKER & Co., Near Railway Station, Ashburton. W. R. BOYLE, jg STATE AND GENERAL AGENT, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON.



PRELIMINARY NOTICE. NEW FIRST-CLASS BOARDING-HOUSE. MR THOMAS CLARKE has to announce that he will commence immediately the erection of a FIRST-CLASS BOARDING HOUSE, to supply a felt want in Ashtturton. The House will occupy a site 'within One Minute’s walk of the Railway Station, and will afford the following accommodation FIRST AND SECOND CLASS DINING ROOMS. SMOKING AND READING ROOMS. WELL VENTILATED, LARGE, AND LOFTY BEDROOMS. PRIVATE ROOMS FOR FAMILIES. The work has been contracted for at the price of and the House will be under the supervision of an experienced manager from Christchurch.



Wanted Known, That a Single' Garment may be purchased at Dunedin Wholesale Price, at T. QUINN & CO’S, DRAPERY AND CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT, Moore Street, Ashburton.



FRUIT IMPORTED DIRECT FROM SYDNEY. J. MOOAR & CO., Wholes ile & Retail QREENGROGEfS AND FRUITERERS, REMOVED TO EAST STREET, (Shop lately occupied by Mr. Cambridge.) JUST ARRIVED A LARGE STOCK J of Oranges, Pine Apples Lemons, Bananas Apples, Vegetables 1 C jk f\ .... A &C. f CcC* _ psUvered tQ ail. pattg of Ashburton,



Saunders Bros. « Ashburton, Christchurch and London. MILLERS, GRAIN MERCHANTS, LAND AND, ' ' : COMMISSION AGENTS.



. NOTICE TO FARMERS. gAUNDERS BROTHERS are prepared to make Cash advances on growing crops of any description, or on grain placed in their hands for sale in any of the New Zealand Ports, Australia or London.



LAND FOR SALE. 'pIIE. undersigned have a number of excel lent Farms and other Properties for Sale. Can make advances on land placed in their hands for sale, or to complete purchases. SAUNDERS BROS.



m~ COME AT LAST. (JEW DRAPERY ESTABLISHMENT, GLASGOW HOUSE, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. W, ;GAVIN HAS great pleasure in announcing that he has Commenced Business, after much unavoidable delay, in his new premises, at MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS, . >-y With a New Stock of ’ GENERAL" DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, Which owing to the advancement of the winter Season he will offer at extremely Low Prices with a view to speedy clearance. Goods marked in Plain Figures. One Shilling Off Every Pound Purchased for Cash. BARGAINS IN ALL THE DEPARTMENTS.



C, PERCY COX, LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, AND VALUATOR, ASHBURTON*. pARMS to LET and SELL, L of all Sizes and Descriptions, Improved and Unimproved, situated near in all parts of the District, 2000 Acres FREEHOLD )To be Let for 6000 „ LEASEHOLD \ a term of 5 6000 SHEEP ) or 7 Years. 3197 Acres FREEHOLD ) To be Sold on 3085 „ LEASEHOLD ’ terms . with Purchasing Clause. J Fear OPAWA Railway Terminus, 1445 Acres FREEHOLD, very rich land, with Seven-roomed HOUSE, Improve • ments, Orchard, etc., etc., Within one mile of MAKIKI Railway Station. 900 Acres near the KAKAHU, within six miles of Winchester. LAND of all description's, or of any'size, between the Rakaia, Rangatata, Ashburton Forks, etc., etc. Money Lent in Large or Small Sums, on Approved Security. AGENT FOR UNION INSURANCE COMPANY. DECLARATION OF WAR. WHEN the first note of preparation was sounded in the East, and the war cloud was no laigerthan a man’s hand, and while the principal potentates of Europe, though breathing peace, were silently girding up their loins for a struggle as fierce in the encounter and more baneful in its results than any which has hitherto devastated the face of our mother earth —it was then that he sought every means in his power to avoid such calamity that befel Plevna, by obtaining for the coming winter a very Large Assortment of Horse Cloths, Oil skin Leggings, and Sou’-westers, to enable the nhabitants of 'Ashburton to stand a long Winter Siege. WHO HAS DONE THIS? Why, THOMAS DUDSON, SADDLER, Burnett Street, And, for further emergencies, Ims on hand the Largest and Best/ Stock of /Saddlery and Saddlers' Ironmongery ever exhibited in • Ash-



B . '■ W. ‘MO U N-T F O RT, Architect. Cathedral Square, Christchurch, and hooks and Son’s Offices, East Street, Ashburton. / ENCOURAGE' ~ ‘ ‘ ■* LOCAL ENTERPRISE! AND MAKE YOUR PURCHASES where you get Value for Your Money and a LARGE ASSORTMENT To choose from. To make room for more New Novelties from America and other novelty markets, the Undersigned is OFFERING to the public AT GREAT REDUCTIONS his present STOCK, • ‘ comprising—:v A . ABOUT 900 KOVELS FROIVI 60. UPWARDS Books on Gardening, Cookery, Farming, Bird-keeping, Etc., Etc., Dictionaries and Ready-Reckoners, a.A; ' : Journals; Magazines, Song Books, Stationary, ;i‘ ; C ’ ’ and ■ rif - : / ■ FANCY GOODS of eveiy DESCRIPTION. Novelties in Enless Variety, including ; CARDS, DRAUGHTS, CHESS, DOMINOES, LOTTO, and other Games. JUST Note the Address— BOOKSELLER AND AMERICAN TOBACCONIST, - DEALER IN FANCY GOODS, General Advertising Agent and Bill Poster. Agent for, the Sale of the renowned Weston’s ; • * : Wizard'Oil.' ;if WL' Q.C.E. CIBAR DIVAN, East Street, near Bullock’s Auction Mart.



E. A. GARNETT, HAIRDRESSER, PERFUMER, TOBACCONIST, AND GENERAL FANCY GOODS - DEALER, BEGS to inform the inhabitants of Ashburton and . District that he has removed to, ■No: - V Montgomery’s New Buildings, East street, and has in Stock a i GOOD ASSORTMENT OF .TOBACCO, CIGARS, PIPES, .... Perfumery, Frizzets, Plaits, Etc., Etc, • r Note the. Address,— E, A. GARNETT, ; No. i, Montgomery’s Buildings,



. MR, BRANSON, BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, j East Street, AS.HBUR T O N . E. G. CRISP, g ARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, . -*i Has removed liis Offices to MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS (istFloor), : , ' BURNETT STREET, . 9 ] ASHBURTON. JAMES BAKER, Builder, contractor, and UNDERTAKER, HAVELOCK STREET, Ashburton. FUNERALS FURNISHED; ON THE ' SHORTEST NOTICE. T UST PUBLISHED. The New Zealand Wesleyan , . Price 6d. - : Agents for Ashburton— FURNESS AND DIXON, Echo Office, East Street. H. BUDDEK, Seed Merchant, Etc., NELSON, N.Z, 1 - Fruit and Fovc-st Trees-7-Ornaipental Shrubs— / Roses—Seedis—Plants," etc,—-Packed to any part of New Zealand,



ZEE. OT BEISTO ACCOUNTANT, COLLECTOR,' : AND"' ,L ■ - GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, ~ Prospect Buildings, East'Street, v / \ :■L Ashburton. Commissions of every description Executed. MRS. : MOREY,-v, jgEGS to announce -to the LADIES' OF ASHBURTON and Surrounding Districts that she hasl • - • 1 / 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. , -■ j MRS. MOREY, TANCRED STREET (Next to Mr. Chapman’s, House Decorator). The Central Foundry, j Meter street, * ; ■ / • • 4 S H :b;.U- R T O *N r J f I; W. J. HESSEY, BEGS respectfully to inform* the public of Ashburton and surrounding districts that he has now completed his foundry- in Petei Street, where . . : . ' \■. ■ i Castings of every description in Iron,' Brass, and other metals, will be carried on under his" own superintend ence, and from the many years .of practical experience he has had in America, England, and the Colonies, can guarantee to turn out work satisfactorily. . , • , Highest prices given for old cast metals ■ J and brass. Orders can be left at the Foundry. W.- J. IT E.S SEY, Proprietor.. NOTICE! NOTICE!! NOTICE!!



Firth, Pass, & Co. Beg to inform the Inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that they have BEMOVED TO THEIR. NEW PREMISES Next the Union .Bank of Australia, EAST STREET.' jpiRTH, PASS, & CO., take this .oppor tunity of thanking their numeious customers 'who' have so liberally Support'ecl'them hitherto, and to solicit a continuance of their pationage at the . • . N-«E W ■ PREMISES, TO BE CALLED The Old Bank Stores (late union bank). , Orders entrusted to our care will re ceivefprompt attention. Families waited on for orders • :% weekly.- '• H : FIRTH, PASS, AND CO;, Grocers, Drapers, Ironmongers, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, &C. East Street. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. ’ VICTORIA FRUIT DEPOT, East Street, near Orr & Co.’s, WILTIAM BIRTWEM; ' PROPRIETOR, BEGS to inform the inhabitants of Ashbur ton and surrounding districts that, having removed to more central premises, is now pre pared to supply, at the lowest price Tor cash, — Fruit-of all descriptions.;' V . : v -- ' Confectionery of best quality '• t Vegetables, & -Her-bs,'“ail kinds . Potatoes, not to be excelled ' 3 - ’Poultry; regularly supplied . -'- : Cheese,,&c,v&c; ■ * A Pastry of the best quality kept in stoek