The Evening Echo, Saturday, August 17, 1878.



[ELECTION OF MAYOR. THOMAS BULLOCK invites the Residents of the Borough of Ashburton to meet him at the TOWN HALL THIS SATURDAY EVENING, At 8 p.m. ELECTION OF MAYOR. ]yjß! DONALD WILLIAMSON Will Address the Electors, by arrangement, at the TOWN HALL, THIS SATURDAY EVENING, At Eight o’clock. THE HOARSE BAZAAR, LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES, BURNETT-STREET, ASHBURTON. W. B. COMPTON, Proprietor. FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATION for Horses and Vehicles on most liberal terms at these Stables, with every attention and civility. Saddle Horses or Buggies on Hire. Horses Bought- and Sold on Commission.



HOW TO PROCURE A SEWING MACHINE EASILY. 'J'HE GREAT ADVANTAGE OFFERED by ORR AND CO. By the TIME PAYMENT SYSTEM places the SINGER HOUSEHOLD and HOWE MACHINES within easy reach of all. Payments—-Weekly or- Monthly. ORR & CO., Sole Agents for the above Machines in Ashburton. * TENDERS are invited for the Erection of Shops and Offices, &c., to be erected at Ashburton for Messrs. Saunders Bros., Plans and specifications may be seen at my office in St. Asaph street, where tenders will be re ceived up till TUESDAY, the 20th inst. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. J. S. M. JACOBSEN, Architect, &c., Christchurch. WANTED, a Tidy GIRL, as Nursemaid, • and to make herself generally useful. Apply Echo Office. 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. JOHN EDGAR BUCHANAN, Clerk of the Court. Ashburton, Augnst 3rd, 1878.



- BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. ELECTION ok MAYOR, COUNCILLORS . AND AUDITORS. T HEREBY GJVE NOTICE, that in ac- X 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 of £lO. And I also give notice that, .it necessary, th e 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, withii* 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 Tpwn Clerk. . . The First Meeting 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. V- CHARLES BRADDELL, Town Clerk and Returning Officer. Ashburton, 9th August, iSfa



EVENING CLASSES. Mr. G. D. BOILEAU, is prepared to re ceive pupils on Mondays, YVednesdays, and Fridays, from 7to 9 p.m. For terms apply at the Echo Office. TO THE RATEPAYERS OF THE EOR ' 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., ■'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, coach 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 inteiests of the town. I am, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, DONALD WILLIAMSON.



TO THOMAS BULLOCK, Esq., ASHBURTON. . SIR, —We, the undersigned residents of the Borough 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 : 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 Hal pine 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, I am, Gentlemen, 1 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. 8., 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, r AND CIVIL ENGINEER, EAST STREET, Ashburton. 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. 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, Echo office.



CHEAP FUEL. SPRINGFIELD COAL, NEWCASTLE COAL, AND FIREWOOD. SPRINGFIELD Coal can be highly recom mended for every purpose, and the 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, gSTATE AND GENERAL AGENT, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. NEW FIRST-CLASS BOARDING-HOUSE. MR THOMAS CLARKE has much pleas ure in announcing that his larve Private Boarding House is now in course of erection and is situated in Wills-street, next the Prim itive Methodist Church, and close to the Rail way Station- —being one of the most healthy and pleasantly situated sections in the township. The accommodation will be second to none in Ashburton, and'the House will be under the supervision of an experienced manager from Christchurch. FIRST AND SECOND CLASS DINING ROOMS. SMOKING AND READING ROOMS. WELL VENTILATED, LARGE,' AND LOFTY BEDROOMS. c v PRIVATE ROOMS FOR FAMILIES. Every attention will be given to customers, combined with moderate charges.



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., Wholesale & Retail GREENGROCERS AND FRUITERERS, REMOVED TO EAST STREET,. (Shop lately occupied by Mr. Cambridge.) TUST ARRIVED A LARGE STOCK J °F Oranges, Pine Apples Lemons, Bananas Apples, Vegetables Confectionery &C.| &c. Delivered t© all* parts 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. '■jpHE 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.



f&T COME AT LAST. MEW DRAPERY ESTABLISHMENT, GLASGOW HOUSE, • EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. W. GAYIN HAS great pleasure in ahnouiiciiig that he has Commenced Business, after much unavoidable delay, in his new premises, at MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS, 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 JpARMS to LET and SELL, 'of ail Sizes and Descriptions, Improved and Unimproved, situated near in all parts of the District. Acres FREEHOLD )To be Let for „ LEASEHOLD [ a term of 5 SHEEP ) or 7 Years. 2000 5000 5000 3197 Acres FREEHOLD 3085 » LEASEHOLD with Purchasing Clause. Near OPAWA Railway Terminus. To be Sold on easy terms. ; 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 KAICAHU, within six miles of Winchester. LAND, 'of all descriptions, 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 prepaiation was sounded in the East, and the war cloud was no laiger than 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 thanany which has hitherto devastated ihe face of our mother earth—it was then that he sought every means in his power to avoid such another 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, SADDLE R, Burnett Street, And, fox' further emergencies, has on hand the Largest and Best Stock of Saddlery and burton, ' ■'



B . W. M OUN TFORT, Architect. Cathedral Square, 'Christchurch, and Fodks and Son’s Offices, East Street, Ashburton. ENCOURAGE LOCAL ENTERPRISE! AND MAKE \OUR 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— ABOUT 900 NOVELS FROM 6d. UPWARDS Books on Gardening, Cookery, Farming, Bird-keeping, Etc., Etc., Dictionaries and Ready Reckoners, Journals, Magazines, Song Books, Stationary, and FANCY GOODS of every DESCRIPTION. Novelties in Enless Variety, including CARDS, * ■ * DRAUGHTS, CHESS, DOMINOES, LOTTO, and other Games. J6ST Note the Address— A. WESTON,. 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. Q.C.E. CIGAR 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.- i, Montgomery’s New Buildings, East street, and has in Stock a GOOD ASSORTMENT OF TOBACCO, CIGARS, PIPES, Perfumery* Frizzets, Plaits, Etc., Etc. Note the Address, — • E. A. GARNETT, No. i, .Montgomery’s Buildings, East Street. .



MR. BRANSON, BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, East Street, A S H-B U R T O N . E. G. CRISP, gARRISTER AND . SOLICITOR, Has removed his Offices to MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS (istFloor), BURNETT STREET, ASHBU R T O N . ” JAMES BAKER, __ Builder, -contractor, and UNDERTAKER, HAVELOCK STREET, Ashburton.' FUNERALS FURNISHED ON THE SHORTEST NOTICE. JU S T PUBLISHED. The New Zealand Wesleyan, Price 6d. Agents for Ashburton— FURNESS AND DIXON, Echo Office, East Street. H. BUD DEN, Seed Merchant,. Etc., NELSON,A.Z. Fruit and Forest Trees— Ornamental Shrubs— Roses —Seeds—Plants, etc. —Packed to any pvt of New Zealand, V v .*'



TT r .T 3EISTO ACCOUNTANT, 'COLLECTOR,' ' - ‘ '.antt." ' ' ■; GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Prospect Buildings. East Street, Ashburton.* Commissions of every description Executed. . MRS. MOREY,' “gEGS to announce to the LADIES OF ASHBURTON and Surrounding Districts that she has] * ■ " OPENED A SHOW ROOM. ■ MADE UP AND FULLY'- TRIMMED PAPER PATTERNS, u • OF ALE THE ’ V; • LATEST FASHIONS : ■ FOR ,■:! : LADIES’ & CHILDREN’S WEAR., LADIES’. OWN MATERIALS CUT OUT At Moderate Charges. MRS. MOREY, TANCRED STREET i (Next to Mr. Chapman’s, House Decorator). The Central Foundry, I PETER STREET, . A S H B U R T O N J.' 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 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 Ainericaj England, . and the Colonies, can guarantee to turn out work satisfactorily. • . ... Highest prices given for. old cast metals and brass. Orders can be left at the Foundry. W. J. HESSEY, Proprietor.



NOTICE! NOTICE!! NOTICE!! REMOVAL. Firth, Pass, Sc 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. * - pTRTH, PASS, & CO. Take this oppor* tunity of thanking their numerous custamers who haye so liberally supported them hitherto, and to solicit a continuance of them patronage at the • ; . ' .-- ; - NEW PR e’m'i SES, • • ,TO BE CALLED The Old Bank Stores (LATE -ttNLON> bank).' Orders entrusted to our care; will re ceivefprompt attention. Families Waited on for orders weekly, ... .. FIRTH " PASS, AND CO., Grocers, Drapers, Ironmongers, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, &C. ■ -r. ,j; A. ■ l"' ; ’ ; '• -: ■ East Street. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. VICTORIA FRUIT DEPOT, East Street, near Qrr & Co.’s, • WILLIAM BIRTWELL PROPRIETOR, BEGS to inform the inhabitants of Ashbur ton and surrounding districts that, having removed to more central , premises, is now prc* pared to supply, at the lowest price for cash,— Fruit of all descriptions Confectionery of best quality Vegetables & Herbs; all kinds Potatoes, not to be excelled \ Poultry, regularly supplied ... >' : 'Cheese, &c., &c, - Pastry of lhe best quality kept in stock-