The Evening Echo, Tuesday, October i6> 1878,

Printed and Published by Hon Weeks and Charles Dixca Printing Office, East Street/]



WA N T E D K N O W N Oil Hand ami 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 E LISH AND COLONIAL SADDLES Just Arrived at THOS. DUDSON, SADDLER. Wanted Known, THOMAS DUDSON supplies ENGLISH SADDLES from £2 ios., and Bridles from 7s. 6d. 7 S W. BROWN, AND CIVIL ENGINEER EAST STREET, Ashburton. EC. T. BEISTO ACCOUNTANT, COLLECTOR, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Prospect Buildings. East Street, Ashburton. Commissions of every description Executed. HPIIE undersigned having received a LARGE 1 ASSORTMENT of the undermentioned Goods, wishes to inform his numerous patrons and the public generally, that the same is just opened up and marked off: — If you want Cheap and Good Stationery, GO TO A. WESTON’S, the Cheapest Retail House in the trade. If you want Account Books, Day Books, Pocket Books, Surveyors’, and every kind of Office Requisite, GO TO A. WESTON’S. If you want a Good Novel in Boards or Cloth, Magazines, Journals, Song Books, &c., GO TO A. WESTON’S. If you want Fancy Goods, Cheap Jewellery, Perfumery, Cards, Draughts, Chess, Walking and Single Sticks, GO TO A. WESTON’S. If. you want any of the leading Daily and Weekly Newspapers or Illustrated Papers published in New Zealand, Australia, England, or America, GO TO A. WESTON’S. If you Smoke, and are fond of Good Tobacco, go to a Tobacconist, Pay a Little More, and get genuine American Tobacco, Cut and Uncut; also, the Best Brands only kept in Havanna and Manilla Cigars AT A. WESTON’S A. W. has also a Large assortment o Wooden Pipts in G.8.D., L.H.E., F.H.S., and other Brands. Meerschaum and Clay Pipes, Ambers, Ferrules, Match Boxes, Pouches, Pocket Knives, and all the requisites for smoking. Note the Address— A. WESTON, BOOKSELLER AND STATIONER, TOBACCONIST, NEWS AGENT, BILL POSTER, AND GENERAL ADVERTISING AGENT, East Street and Railway Station Ashburton.



THE HORSE BAZAAR LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES, BURN EXT-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. MOUNTFORT, Architect. Cathedral Square, Christchurch, and Fooks and Son’s Offices, East Street, Ashburton. HOW TO PROCURE A SEWING MACHINE EASILY. 'jpHE GREAT ADVANTAGE OFFEREE 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. 'JUIESE Useful STAMPS, with Ink and Pads, are now being Manufactured at the * ECHO ” OFFICE and can be supplied an) shape or size from 7s. 6d. STAMPS FOR Receipts, Labels, Societies, Books, Marking Linen, &c.



NOTICE. jP O R SALE AT T. QUINN & GO’S, DRAPERS and CLOTHIERS, MOORE-ST. ASHBURTON. 75 Men’s and Boys’ Suits, at 30s per Suit 40 do?. Silk Handkerchiefs at is each. 20 doz. Straw Hats, 7s per doz., T . QUINN & CO., Ashburton.



FREDK. PAVITT, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. (Close to the Railway Station.) Land and General Commission Agent. JAMES PORTER, PRACTICAL GARDENER, GARDENS laid out and kept in order by day or contract All kinds of Jobbing Work done on the Shortest Notice. ft#* Please note the Address— ATWORTH HOUSE, North Town Belt, near Saunders’ Mill. Orders can be left at this office. MRS. MOREY, JgEGS to announce to the LADIES OF ASHBURTON and Surrounding Districts hat 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 Ip Mr. Cfopuja*'* Pfcoralor),



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 onducted 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 givijn ta c,ustomers, pgmbincd jvitjh



UNION STEAM IRON WORKS, (Next the Horse Bazaar), BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. Edwards &. Lee, ENGINEERS, MILLWRIGHTS. AND GENERAL SMITHS. Orders for ever}’ description of Machinery •xecuted in a workmanlike manner, and guar i.nteed to give satisfaction, at prices that will compare favorably with any in Canterbury. Important.—Ex erieuced Manufacturers and Repairers of Reapers, Combines, Stra Elevators, Portable Engines, Wool Presse \'C. Wind Pumps, Circular Saw Spindles, and Tables, made to order. General Smith , Wheelwright , and Shot ing woik warranted to give satisfaction. EDWARDS AND LEE, Proprietors. WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, mmm \ m \f-yr ' s sg> i 'Tv- ~ K., «3®§M jet* OPTICTAN, &c., &c. ALWAYS for Sale a Large Stock of Eng lish, American Geneva, and other Watches; French, American, and Other Clocks; Concave and Convex Spectacles ; Reading Glasses ; Wedding and other Rings ; Barometers ; Thermometers ; Eye Protectors ; Goggles ; Pocket Knives ; Scissors and other Cutlery, by Rogers. lo Arrive by “Star,” brig, from New York, 6 Cases of American Clocks—all New Styles. J. P. PARKER, WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, Sec. (Two doors above Bullock & Co.’s Auction Rooms), EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



C. PERCY COX, LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, AND VALUATOR, ASHBU R fT O [N 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, PETER STREET, ASHBURTON. W. J. HESSEY, ) EGS respectfully to inform the public oi ' O Ashburton and surrounding districts that he has ON HAND and FOR SALE, Working Men’s Kitchen Ranges, cast or sheet iron ovens. Cambridge Rollers, at Christchurch Prices. Wire Strainers. “ , "" m ’" ■ I Repairs of Casting!? in Iron or Prass, pf I f ysq? jfcscrisifB f " \



Advance Ashburton m o THE ECHO NEWSPAPER AND GENERAL PRINTING OFFIGE, 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 montns, on very Reasonable Terms. Auctioneers and Commission Agents liberally dealt with. Casual advertisements as per scale. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION : In advance - - per quarter 060 „ - „ (posted) 086 „ - per annum 126 „ * „ (posted) 1 15 6 Or, delivered to all parts of the Town, 6d. per week.



Commercial and General' Printing . jThis department is supplied with every requisite for ! ESf fiLMS P115T116 Of every description, and for Style, Design, and Cheapness, Cannot be equalled in Ashburton or surpassed in the Colony. Billheads of any size or pattern Memorandum Forms Receipt and Ordei Books Circulars and Envelopes Plain and Fancy Cards Fancy Labels, any size Ball Programmes and Tickets Vellum Address Labels, Catalogues Societies’ Rules, Forms, etc., Pamphlets, Handbills, Posters ot any size, Colored Inks or Paper. Mourning Cards. jdST'NOTE THE ADDRESS THE “EVENING ECHO” OFFICE WEEKS &o IDIIXIOISr, PROPRIETORS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON



E. A. GARNET! HAIRDRESS PERFUMER, TOBACCONIST AND GENERAL FANCY GOd DEALER, JgEGS to inform the inhabitants of and District that iie lias re No. x, Montgomery’s New Buildii street, and has in Stock a GOOD ASSORTMENT OF TC CIGARS, TIRES, Perfumery, Frizzets, Pi Etc., [Etc. Note the Address, — E. A. garne: No. i, Montgomery’s Bui East Street. JAMES BAKER, Builder, contractor UNDERTAKER, HAVELOCK STR E 1 Ashburton. FUNERALS FURNISHED ON] SHORTEST NOTICE, E. G. CRISP, JgARRISTER AND SOLIC Has removed his Offices to MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS ( BURNETT STREET, . .ASHBURTON , NOTICE. C. FARR, ARCHITECT, £ consulted at Messrs. W. Montgomery Buildings, Ashburton, EVERY SAT or any communications left at Mr. Braddell’s Office, will be prompt! to. Ashburton, July 12, 1878. H. B U D D E N Seed Merchant, NELSON, N.Z. Fruit and Forest Trees—Ornamental Roses---Seeds—Plants, etc.—Pack part of New Zealand. BULLOCK AND Are Sole Agents for Atkinson’ COOKING RAN Which were awarded seven of t Honorary Certificates at the A Show, 1877. THESE Ranges, which are nov known in this district, are m without boiler, and can be obtainei between 2ft. 3 in. and 3ft 6 in. GRATEFUL—COMFORTIPJ BREAKFAST “ By a thorough knowledge c>l laws which govern the operation -T and nutrition, and by a careful if the fine properties of well selec Epps has provided our breakfittlf delicately-flavoured beverage which] us many heavy doctors’ bills. cious use of such articles of diet, T tion may be gradually built up] enough to resist every tenders; Hundreds of subtle maladies are Di us, ready to attack wherever the. point. We may escape many a jail keeping ourselves well fortified wIiCT and a properly nourished frame.”—] Service Gazette. SOLD ONLY IN PACKETS LABI JAMES EPPS A N rl Homcepathic Chemists, Lon] HEALTH FOR ALL. HOLLOWAY I PILLS AND O.TNTM THE PILLS Purify the EM, disorders of the Liver, Stomach, and Bowels, and are invaluable inj plaints incidental to Females. THE OINTMENT is the only remedy for Bad Legs, Old Wound! and Ulcere. For Bronchitis, Di j Coughs, Colds, Gout, Rheumatil all Skin Diseases it has no equal Sold by the Proprietor, Holloway, 533, Oxford Street, and by all Medicine Vendors tb