The Evening Echo, Monday, October 7, 1878.

Printed : and Published by RpRAC* J»H?f Weeks and Charles Dixon, at ' Printing Office, Aikbvrtf*



ANTED KNOWN On Hand and to Arrive A LARGE STOCK OF SADDLERY AT T. DUDSON’S, Adjoining the Horse Bazaar. Wanted Known, STALLION COVERS AND GEAR may be had at T. DUDSON’S, Opposite the Somerset Hotel. Wanted Known, A Large. Assortment of ENGLISH AND COLONIAL SADDLES Just Arrived at THOS. DUDSON, SADDLER. Wanted Known, THOMAS DUDSON supplies ENGLISH SADDLES from £2 10s., and Bridles from 7s. 6d, sTw. BROWN, AND CIVIL ENGINEER 1 EAST STREET, Ashburton. •Hi- <T- BEISTO ACCOUNTANT, COLLECTOR, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Prospect Buildings. East Street, Ashburton. Commissions of every description Executed.



THE HOUSE BAZAA'R 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.



MR, BRANSON, BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, East Street, ASHBURTON. B. W. MOUNT FORT, Architect. Cathedral Square, Christchurch, and Fooks and Son’s Offices, East Street, Ashburton. HOW TO PROCURE A SEWING MACHINE EASILY. 'JpHE 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. RUBBER STAMPS. 'J'HESE Useful STAMPS, with Ink and Pads, are now being Manufactured at the * ECHO ” OFFICE ,and can be supplied any shape or size from 7s. 6d. STAMPS FOR Receipts, Labels, Societies, Books, Marking Linen, &c. NOTICE. PO R 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, 7 s per doz. T. QUINN & CO., Ashburton.



DRAPERY. NEW GOODS! NEW GOODS!J A. O. AITKN & GO. Are now opening up, a large and fchoice assortment of NEW SPRING AND SUMMER DRAPERY, Which will be offered at PRICES LOWER THAN EVER. New Dresses New Fischues New Prints New Ribbons New Feathers New Flowers New Hats New Bonnets Note the address A, O. AITKEN and CO. The Pantechnicon, HAVELOCK STjREET Ashburton*



MRS. MOREY, jgEGS to announce to the LADIES OP 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. & * v,! MRS. MOREY, TANCRED STREET jte Mr, Hope Ua.cm! w),



PRELIMINARY NOTICE NEW FIRST-CLASS BOARDING-HOUSE. MR THOMAS CLARKE has much pleas ure in announcing that his large 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 is let, and will be conducted by an experienced person from Christchurch. FIRST AND SECOND CLASS DININC. ROOMS. ’ SMOKING AND READING ROOMS. ; WELL VENTILATED, LARGE, AND LOFTY BEDROOMS. PRIVATE ROOMS FOR FAMILIES. Every attention will be given to customers, , combimsd charges*



UNION STEAM IRON WORKS, (Next the Horse Baz ar), BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. Edwards & Lee, ENGINEERS, MILLWRIGHTS. AND GENERAL SMITHS. Orders for every description of Machinery executed in a workmanlike manner, and guar anteed to give satisfaction, at prices that will compare favorably with any in Canterbury. Important.—Ex erienced Manufacturers and Repairers of Reapers, Combines, Stra Elevators, Portable Engines, Wool Presse See. Wind Pumps, Circular Saw Spindles, and Tables, made to order. General Smith, Wheelwright , and Shot ing wo?k warranted to give satisfaction. EDWARDS AND LEE, Proprietors. 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. 'J A HE 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. C„ PERCY COX, LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, AND VALUATOR, ASHBURTON pARMS to LET and SELL, of all Sizes and Descriptions, Improved and Unimproved, situated in all parts of the District. 3000 Acres, in Blocks to suit Purchasers, on easy terms. 150 Acres, with Stable, partly fenced, nea* the Hinds, Money Lent in Large or Small Sums, on Approved Security. (AGENT FOR UNION INSURANCE COMPANY. The Central Foundry, PETERJSTREET, ASHBURTON. W. J. HESSEY, BEGS respectfully to inform the public of j Ashburton and surrounding districts thal he has ON HAND and FOR SALE, Working Men’s Kitchen Ranges, cast or sheet iron ovens. Cambridge Rollers, at Christchurch| Prices. ' ' | Wire Strainers, ( Repairs of Castings in Iron or Qf | eveiy oe«sNg#Mb



Advance Ashburton © r THE'EYEimsTG- ECHO NEWSPAPER oh: > 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 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 o 6 o „ - - „ (posted) 086 „ - per annum 126 „ - „ (posted) 1 15 6 Or, delivered to all parts of the Town, 6d. per week. Commercial and General Printing\ This department is supplied with every requisite for 4 1 ... r 1 1 asT eixiss 11 nti Of every description, and for Style, Design, and Cheapness, -• • : ■‘" ‘‘.i Cannot be equalled in Ashburton or surpassed in the Colony. Billheads of any size or pattern Memorandum Forms J Receipt and Ordei Books Circulars and Envelopes Plain and Fancy Cards Fancy Labels, any size Ball Programmes and Tickets Vellum Addfess Labels, Catalogues Societies’ Rules, Pamphlets, Handbills, Posters ot Colored Inks or Paper. Mourning Cards. j*3fNOTE THE ADDRESS— ' ' I ■'■;■■■■ '■■■>■ - THE “EVENING ECHO” OFFICE. t. -ji - /, I • ■ ' ''' WEEKS <Ss DIZSZOIT, ' - ' ! i .. ■ • . C PROPRIETORS, S n , , , EAST STREET, ASHBURTON



E. A. GARNETT, HAIRDRESSER, PERFUMER, TOBACCONIST, GENERAL FANCY GOODS DEALER, jgEGS to inform the inhabitants of Ashburton and District that he lias removed to No. it '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, 11 f™?ioMEßY’s Buildings, East Street. JAMES BAKER, Builder,- contractor, and UNDERTAKER, HAVELOCK STREET, Ashburton. FUNERALS FURNISHED ON THE SHORTEST NOTICE. E. G. CRISP, jgARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Has removed his Offices to MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS (istFloor), BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. NOTICE. 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. H. BUDDEN, Seed Merchant, Etc., NELSON, N.Z. fruit and Forest Trees—Ornamental Shrubs— Roses —Seeds—Plants, etc. —Packed to any part of New Zealand. BULLOCK ANDCO. 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. GRATEFUL—COMFORTING. jgPPS’S BREAKFAST COCOA, “By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful.application,of the fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. . Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a' delicately-flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors’ bills. It is by the judi- ? cious use of such articles of diet, that a constitu tion may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease.:; Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us, ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure bicod and a properly nourished frame.”— The Civil: Service Gazette, * ' ■ : :■ / SOLD only in packets LABELLED JAMES EPPS AND CO., Homeopathic Chemists, London. HEALTH FOR ALL • :Ui HOLLOWAY’S PILLS AND OINTMENT THE FILLS Purify the Blood, correct all disorders of the Liver, Stomach, Kidneys and Bowels, and are invaluable in all com? plaints incidental to Females. THE OINTMENT is the only reliahls remedy for Bad Legs, Old Wounds, Sores, and Ulcers. For Bronchitis, Diphtherial Coughs, Colds, Gout, Rheumatism, sod all Skin Diseases it has no equ&L Sold by the Proprietor, Thoms* Holloway, 533, Oxford Street, London, and by all Medicine Vendors throughout the World-