The Evening Echo.

Yol. 1—167.

Ashburton, Tuesday, September 24, 1878.

Price One Penns



yr ESSRS BULLOCK AND CO., ASHBURTON, General Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, Station, Estate, and Commission Agents. Sales of Stock, Farm Implements, &c., will be held at their Yards, Ashbur ton, every alternate Thursday. CASH ADVANCES made on Stock, Produce, &c, con signed for Positive Sale. of every description. Fencing Material, Cement and Lime, Coal and Firewood. MONTGOMERY & Co., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. THE undersigned is a CASH BUYER of OATS, BARLEY, GRASS SEED, WHEAT, CHEESE, and OTHER FARM PRODUCE, At highest market Rates. Cornsacks supplied at ruling prices. H. B. SORENSON. Christchurch. T ORD, HUGHES, & Co., ■Lr GRAIN AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS, Make Liberal Advances on Grain or other pro duce for shipment to their agents in the Aus tralian Colonies or London. Cornsacks and Woolpacks supplied at lowest current rates. Indents executed from all parts of the world. Offices—High Street, Christchurch. BUSINESS NOTICE. j L. WILSON, AUCTIONEER, VALUATOR, BROKER, Lichfield Street, Christchurch. RAILWAY FOUNDRY, CHRISTCHURCH. SCOTT BROS., ENGINEERS, &c„ Beg to inform their customers and the public generally that they have REMOVED To new and commodious premises in MANCHESTER STREET SOUTH, Near the new Passenger Station. J. 0. DOLMAN, PLUMBER, LOCKSMITH, BELL HANGER, ZINC, and TINPLATE WORKER, Tancred Street, ASHBURTON. Artesian Wells sunk and Pumps fitted and repaired. O.G. Guttering fixed at current rates, Electric Bells supplied and fittcb- N,B.—Orders punctually attended to.



GEO. ST. HILL, Builder and Contractor Burnett Street, Ashburton. PLANS PREPARED AND ESTIMATES CIVEN On the Shortest Notice For every description of Building in Town and Country. 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. EAGLE’S DINING ROOMS, HAVELOCK STREET, Near to the Town Hall, Ashburton. LUNCHEON AND DINING ROOMS. Meals at all hours. PUBLIC NOTICE. JOSEPH HYDE, PRACTICAL COPPERSMITH AND BRAZIER, TIN, IRON, AND ZINC PLATE WORKER, Begs to inform the inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that he has com menced business in TANCRED STREET, where he hopes by strict attention to business, combined with moderate charges, to merit a fair share of public patronage. N.B.—Repairs neatly executed. C. E. FOOICS AND SON, SURVEYORS] AND LAND BROKERS Under the Land Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, EAST*STREET, ASHBURTON. A. PEARCE, Tobacconist, hairdresser, & DEALER IN FANCY GOOFS. Having taken over the Business of Mr. W. H. Friedlander in the above line, hopes to receive a continuance of public support. Tobacco, Cigars, Perfumery, and Fancy Goods in Large Variety. BILLIARD ROOM, With one of Alcock’s Best Billiard Tables, kept on the premises. MOOR STREET, (opposite„Rovjl Hotel)



quill COMMERCIAL s HOTEL, ASHBURTON, (One Minute’s walk from Railway Station and Telegraph Office.)' The Proprietor begs to inform his old friends and the public that, having seen the necessity that existed for a Really First-Class Hotel at Ashburton, he erected the above at a very considerable outlay, and is now in a position to offer the Best accommodation to Families and Visitors , on the most Reasonable Terms. SPECIAL ATTENTION HAS BEEN PAID TO THE PRIVATE, SITTING, AND LUNCHEON ROOMS, BATH ROOMS, &c. 5 WINES, BEERS, & SPIRITS OF THE BEST BRANDS, SIPT .TOISTTOIID BILLI-A-URU) S-A-XjOOTST, Fitted with one of Alcock’s Prize Billiard Tables. NIGHT PORTER KEPT FOR CONVENIENCE OF TRAVELLERS. _ G. W. DUCKWORTH, Wholesale and Retail General Grocer, HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, (Next Messrs. Strange’s Buildings.) WISHES to call attention to the PARTICULARLY LOW PRICES at which he NOW SELLING ALL GOODS, which cannot be beaten by any House in the Province. WHOLESALE ORDERS DELIVERED, FREIGHT PAID, TO ANY STATION ON THE CANTERBURY RAILWAY.



Cambridge’s Quinine Wine, a Pure Solution of Quinine, in the finest Orange Wine, has no equal as a Strengthening Tonic. Large bottles, 4s. 6d. Cambridge’s Cough Syrup, for Coughs, Colds, &c., is. 6d. and 2s. 6d. Cambridge’s Extract of Oak Bark, for the Prevention and Cure of Sore or Cracked Nipples, in bottles, is. 6d. each. Cambridge’s Compound Essence of Senna is the Best and Safest Aperient Medicine for Children. They take it readily, and will ask for more. is. 6d. and 2s. 6d. per bottle. Cambridge’s Ringworm Paint—Three or four applications will Effect a Cure j in is. bottles. Cambridge’s Glycerine Jelly, for Chap ped Hands and Face; in bottles 2s. each. J. M. CAMBRIDGE, DISPENSING AND FAMILY CHEMIST, Ashburton. G. F. SCOTT, ENERAL CARRIER, Cameron St., Ashburton. Parcels delivered promptly and charges moderate. K. SANDO, FAMILY GROCER TENT, TARPAULIN, & HORSE CLOTH MAKER, AND GENERAL STOREKEEPER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. FLAGS of ALL NATIONS Sup plied to Otder and Let out on Hite. Note the address— EAST STREET, 4 SHF UR TON.



A. 0. AITKF.N AND CO HAVE ON SALE— American Thermometer Churns „ Rakes „ Handsaws Shovels, long and short handled Spades of all kinds Forks, Garden and Stable American Axes HOLLOWARE OF ALL KINDS. Saucepans Boilers Kettles, etc., etc. FENDERS and FIREIRONS. A. O. Aitken & Co., Havelock-street, .A-SHSTTiRTO 3ST. FIREWOOD. FIREWOOD. gLA C K PIN/E FIREWO O D On Sale at Hayes' Timber Yard. J. R. CHAPMAN, PAINTER, PAPERHANOER, SICN 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 p aTn t s Of every description prepared and supplied on the shortest notice. PIONEER BAKERY, (Next to Fowler’s) Tancred Street, Ashburton. THOMAS" HICKS, FANCY BREAD & BISCUIT BAKER, PASTRYCOOK, AND CONFECTIONER. Pastfy and Biscuits of the best quality always in stock. . Tea meetings and parties liberally dealt with. Wedding Cakes made to order on the hottest notice. Families supplied daily in all parts of the town. SCHOOL BOOKS Just Arrived—Royal Primers, Victoria Exercise Books, &c. —Echo Office, Stationers’ Hall, East-street.



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 : ."... of ;■ - j:i -• Oranges, Pine Apples Lemons, Bananas Apples, Vegetables ... ' r &c., &c. Delivered to all] paits of Ashburton. : M. NEAL AS, 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. SgT Our own make, sewn or pegged, of every description to order, ...... j ■ . Repairs attended to. NOTICE. THOMAS WILLIAMS, Tinwald, BUILDER, UNDERTAKER, CABINET MAKER, WHEELWRIGHT, &c„ WISHES to notify to the public that he is prepared to execute all orders entrusted .0 his care in any of the above branches. \ • Every description of Furniture made and •epaired at Christchurch prices. One trial in his respect will satisfy. Funerals furnished and conducted at reduced prices. As each department is under the charge ol nactical men, and as T.W. employs only first lass hands, customers may rely on having heir orders executed in'a thoroughly workman ike manner. Plans Prepared and Estimates Given, Note the Address— . T H O M A S 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;’ ■ ■;.... : -u Coal and Firewood supplied in any quantity to suit customers, and delivered to all parts of the district on the shortest notice. . v /-y , VbllX;;; : jo -[A CARD.] ) D R. .JH. TOWNEND, CONSULTING PHYSICIAN, (Late of GuyV Hospital, London,), CHRISTCHURCH. rY ANSTEE’S LUNCHEON & DINING . ROOMS,; : v ? ; EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, J. G. ANSTEE BEGS to intimate to the Public that he has open 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‘dass accommodation-for Boarders,



A SHBURTON STEAM SAW MILLS j£\ sash and door MAN U F ACTORY, G. PARKIN, Proprietor, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR; Moore Street, Eveiy description of Timber and Budding Materials in Stock and supplied on most reasonable terms. FUNERALS FURNISHED. Flans prepared and Estimates Given on the. shortest notice. LEAMINGTON RANGES AMERICAN STOVES, REGISTERED GRATES, COLONIAL OVENS. A fine assortment of the above : Builders should inspect ou stock. GARDEN TOOLS. Steel Rakes „ Spades „ Forks Rakes and Hoes Combined Weeders ORR & CO-, Importers of Hardwar^ ORAM’S so:M::E]^^s:E3 , COMMERCIAL AND FAMILY HOTEL,| ASHBURTON. UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF Sir George Grey, K.C.8., Premier of Zealand. Sir James Ferguson, Bart., late Govemoj New Zealand, ?'■ /-r.'v; AND 1 Sir Charles Ducane, late Governor of mania, - 'J'HIS centrally-situated Hotel ispronour to be one of the finest in the Southern sphere. : The'cuisne is under the supervisic an eminent chef, and the proprietor hopes his long experience in the trade is a suffid guarantee as to the quality of the contenj the cellar. R. W. SHEARMAN,| PROPRIETOR. pLAN of ASHBURTON, on Sale aj office of the “Evening Echo ” ASHBURTON BREWE| AND CO., ALE AND PORTER BREW] AND BOTTLERS. CAMERON ST., ASHBURTf