M!6n6aY, December 23, 1878.]

THE EVlfc'iM ECHO-

Printed and Published by Horace John Weeks and Charles Dixon, at tjieir Printing Office, East Street, Asbburtrj) 3\Jpnday ? December {?3,



Hotels. THE QUEEN’S HOTEL, Corner of Cashel and Manchester Streets, CHRISTCHURCH. R. slvTith BEGS to inform the public, that the above Hotel has lately been renewed, and fitted up in the Best Home Style, with every attention to comfort and. Convenience. Water laid on in every room, with excellent bath. Private Suites of Rooms. Commercial and Sitting Rooms. Liquors of the very best brands. Teems Moderate. R. SMITH, Proprietor. Comer of Cashel and Manchester Streets, CHRISTCHURCH. 11l



Under Distinguished Patronage. QUILL’S HOTEL. /Onnosi’te Railway Station, and adjoining Post ' aiid Te legraph Departments, Ashburton.) THU p ro xprietor of the above Magnifi cent aTotei begs to announce to Commercial Travellers, Families, and Visitors to this' prosperous district, that this establishmen t is acknowledged to be the finest in New .Zealand, both as regards its extent of accommodation, and the general perfection/*of its appointments. The private suites'- of apartments are specially designed to lUiit the convenience and privacy of families. The. sitting rooms are cheerful and pleasant. Splen did Commercial Room, and a Reading Room with one of the .Best Libraries in the, colony. Large Sample Rooms to meet the requirements of Commercial Travellers. Bath Rooms, and a First class Billiard Saloon fumisihed with one of Alcock’s Prize Tables. T. Q. having completed arrangements with the best wholesale Rouses in Aus tralia for the supply of Wines and Spirits, is in a position to offer nothing but a genuine article to the public, and strongly recommends invalids, and those who enjoy good Port and Sherry, to purchase from the above Hotel* ‘ T.Q. guarantees everything in stock of the purest descrip tion. The Trade Supplied. Q UILL’S COMMERCIAL HOTEL AND WINE VAULTS. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SPIRIT MERCHANT & IMPORTER. Railway Station, Ashburton.



'(TRAM'S SOMERSET COMMERCIAL AND FAMILY HOTEL, ASHBURTON. UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF Sir George Grev, K.C.8., Premier of New Zealand. Sir James Ferguson, Bart., late Governor nt New Zealand, AND Sir CHARLES Ducane, late Governor of Tas mania. 'JpHIS centrally-situated Hotel is pronounced to be one of the finest in the Southern Hemi sphere. The cuisne is under the supervision or an eminent chef, and the proprietor hopes that his long experience in the trade is a sufficien! guarantee as to the quality of the contents of the cellar. R. W. SHEARMAN, PROPRIETOR.



CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, - HAVELOCK STREET, Ashburton. well-situated and Commodious Hote *2TI S NOW OPEN. Boarders and the Travelling Public will find the Best of Accommodation, combined with Liberal Charges, Strict Civility, and the Best Attention. Refreshments at all hours, and Breakfast for early trains. Meals, is. each; Private Rooms, extra. Breakfast, 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. ; Dinner, 12 noon to 2 p.m.; Tea, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. _The manager is now prepared, to receive Orders for Wedding Breakfasts, Wedding Ct r «s, Private Parties, Suppers, Etc. Remember the Address— HAVELOCK STREET, THE RAILWAY STATION, JOHN 33RQQM,



Engineers and Foundries. JOHN ANDERSON, CANTERBURY FOUNDRY CHRISTCHURCH, B EGS to notify that he has teen appointed SOLE AGENT for New Zealand for MESSRS AYELING & PORTER, ROCHESTER, Whose Traction Engines, Ploughing Machines, Steam Reaping Machines, and Road Rollers have gained for them a world-wide reputation. An early exhi bition will be made of an 8 h.p. Agricul tural Locomotive Engine, which can be used either for Steam Cultivation, Thresh ing,' Sawing, or Removing Agricultural Produce. Catalogues and prices can be had on application. The following Machinery are now ON SALE at the Foundry for the season : McCORMICK’S REAPER WOOD’S do. OSBORNE do. and Goods Canterbury & BINDER do. do. Extras and wire for each of the above. McSHERRY GRAIN DRILLS. English and American Mowers, by Samuelson, Hornsby, Howard, Wood, McCormick, and Osborne; Clayton and Shuttleworth Thresh ing Machines, Elevators, Hay Loaders, Pacific Hay Cutters, Seed Strippers. ALSO, FOR SALE, Fencing Standards, Best Fencing Wire, Cambridge, ' Crosskill, and Mixed Rollers, Broad-cast Seed Sowers, Millstones, Grindstones, Flour-dress ing Silk, Leather arid India-rubber Belting and Hose, Reaper Sections, Plough Fittings, Machine Oils, Field Gates, &c., &c. Estimates and Drawings for any kind of Machinery furnished on application. D. MIDDLETON, Agent, Ashbuhton. 63 UNION gsS STEAM ttfgismlSiM IRON WORKS (Next the Horse Bazaar), BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. E D ENGINEERS, MILLWRIGHTS, AND GENERAL SMITHS. WARDS AND J^EE Orders for every description of Machinery executed in a workmanlike manner, and guar anteed to give satisfaction, at prices that wil compare favorably with any in Canterbury. Important.—Ex erienced Manufacturers and Repairers of Reapers, Combines, Straw Elevators, Portable Engines, Wool Presses, &c. Wind Pumps, Circular Saw Spindles, and Tables, made to order. General Smith , Wheelwright, and Shot ing wotk warranted to give satisfaction. EDWARDS AND Proprietors. LEE, THE' CENTRAL FOUNDRY, PETER STREET, A S H B U R TON .



W. J. HESSEY, BEGS respectfully to inform the public oi 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. ' Plough Shears on hand to suit Hornsby’s Ploughs. Kitchen Ranges from £3 10s. Repairs of Castings in Iron or Brass of every description. RAILWAY FOUNDRY CHRISTCHURCH. gCQTT JJROTHERS, ENGINEERS, Etc.. 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. Manufacturers of Railway Contractors’ Plant, Flax Dressing Machines and Presses, Wool Presses, Agricultural and all descriptions of Machinery. Plain and Ornamental Railing, Gates, and Tomb Fencing. Stoyes and Cooking Apparatus. Drawings prepared and estimates given for all kinds of Engineering and Machinery, done with expedition,



Drapdfy. GRAND SHOW OF New Goods w E are now opening up a second shipment of ICTIErW GOODS, Consisting of Gents.’ Black Satin Hats Gents.’ White Shirts Gents.’ Black Cloth Suits Gents.’ Double and Single Breasted Suits Gents.’ Felt Hats Gents.’ Kid Gloves Gents.’ Colored Shirts FLOWERS. io boxes New Flowers 5 ~ New Feathers 30 ~ New Ribbons 50 shades of Bonnet Silks.to match New Ribbons PGPLIHS & BILKS., A large assortment of real Irish Poplins, direct from Pirn Brothers, of Dublin. PEIHTS. An immense assortment of New Prints, French Checks, and Stripes in great variety.



COSTUMES, A large assortment of New Costumes are now being opened up. BOOTS & SHOES. JUST RECEIVED, io TRUNKS NEW BOOTS. Men’s Watertights, pegged and riveted. Ladies’ Kid Boots in great variety. Children’s Boots of every make. DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT. This department is managed by a First-class Dressmaker, with competent assistants. A PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. Prices Strictly Moderate. ORR AND CO



General Stores. COAL AND FIREWOOD, OATS AND CHAFF, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES. F. DOHERTY, BEGS to, remind his Customers and Friends that he is Selling Every Article in Stock at the LOWEST Possible PRICE for CASH. SPRING & ’SUMMER DRAPERY AND READY-MADE CLOTHING, Just Arrived, OF THE LATEST STALES ONLY. WASHING MACHINES Just Imported, of the Latest Improvements for Saving Labor. AMERICAN TUBS, all Sizes, Iron & Wood. CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS in Stock. FARMERS’ REQUISITES GARDEN TOOLS, And Seeds of every description. In Stock and to Arrive. F. DOHERTY, GENERAL STOREKEEPER, IMPORTER WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT. Peter Street, Ashburton. gANDO AND QLSEN, FAMILY GROCERS, TENT, TARPAULIN, AND HORSE CLOTH MAKERS, AND GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Orders Delivered to alljjParts of the Town.



FLAGS of ALL NATIONS Sup plied to Older and Let out on Hiie. Note the address— SANDO & OLSEN, EAST SHEET, A SHE UR TON



Business Notices. SPECIAL NOTICE. WE ARE NOW LANDING— Exp.s. “Tongariro,” 8 x Totara for Wells Ex “ Clifton,” from Invercargill, 240,000 feet first-class Boards and Scantling Ex “ Drover,” from Bluff, 120,000 ditto ditto Ex “ Wave of Life,” from Thames, 50,000 feet Flooring, Lining, &c. Ex “Flora,” from Kaipara, A splendid assortment of 95,000 feet Kauri Timber MONTGOMERY & CO. (Limited), CHRISTCHURCH, And EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. THE HORSE BAZAAR. LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES jBURNETT-STREET, ASHBURTON. W. B. COMPTON, Proprietor. FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATION for Horses and Vehicles on most liberal terms at these Stables, with every attend >n and civility. Saddle Horses or Buggies on Hire. Horses Bought and Sold on Commission. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Tuned and Repaired. J. C. HUGHES, TEACHER of Pianoforte and Harmonium Cox Street, Ashburton, Orders can be left at the JEchq Office.



Drapery. RANTED KNOWN, that A. O. AITKEN & CO., are Selling their Cloth ing, Boots and Shoes, &c., CHEAPER THAN ANY HOUSE IN ASHBURTON. RANTED KNOWN, that A. O. AITKEN & CO. have opened up a Splendid Lot of Fichus, Manilla Hats, and a Large Assortment of FANCY GOODS. yy ANTED KNOWN, that A. 0. AITKEN & CO; are paying Particular Attention to their DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT, which is superintended by a Lady whose Experience has been gained at some of the Best Houses in New Zealand. yy ANTED KNOWN, that A. 0 AITKEN & CO. have determined, prior to removing to their New Premises, now in course of erection, to reduce their present stock as much as possible, to effect which, they are now offering all Goods at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES.



NOTICE JP O R SA L E A T 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. f 20 doz. Straw Hats, 7s per doz. T. *Q UI N N & CO., Moore Street, Ashburton.



Business Notice. HEALTH FOR ALL. HOLLOWAY’S PILLS AND OINTMENT THE PILLS Purify the Lioo 1, 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 reliable remedy for Bad Legs, Old Wounds, Sores, and Ulcers. For Bronchitis, Diphthciia, Coughs, Colds, Gout, Rheumatism, and all Skin Diseases it has no equal. Sold by the Proprietor, Thomas Holloway, 533, Oxford Street, London, and by all Medicine Vendors throughout the World. . GRATEFUL—COMFORTING. EPPS’S BREAKFAST COCOA, “By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application ol 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 arcund us, ready to attack wherever there is a weal point. We may escape many a fata shaft b} keeping ourselves well fortified with pure bicod and a properly nourished frame.” —The Citi, Service Gazette. |! .SOLD ONLY IN PACKETS LABELLED JAMES EPPS AND CO., Hpmcepathis London,



Business Notice. PHOTOGRAPHY. JUST OPEN. E. TEAGUE, PHOTOGRAPHER, Begs to intimate that he has opened a Temporary Portrait Gallery next to Mr. J. G. Anstee’s Boarding-house, Tancred Street. Carte de visite, 12s. Gd. per dozen ; Cabinets, 30s. per dozen ; Home steads and Views, as per agreement. finished in oil up to life size. 41 Watchmaker. WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, ify/. mm. .Mmm m OPTICIAN, ETC./ ETC. ALWAYS on Sale a Large Stock of Englisl, American, Geneva, and other Wa*ches; French, American, and other Clocks ; Con cave and Convex Spectacles ; Reading Glasses; Wedding and other Rings ; Barometers, Ther mometers, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Pocket Knives, Scissors and other Cutlery, by Rogers. Arrived per Star, brig, from New York, six cases of American Clocks —all new styles. J. P. PARKER, * WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, &c. Two doors above Bullock & Co.’s Auction Rooms)," EAST STEET, ASHBURTGN. ENGLISH & AMERICAN WATCHES, By the best makers, guaranteed ~ for 2 years. ROBERTS, MANCHESTER-ST., CHRISTCHURCH. Watches and Clocks cleaned and repaired on the shortest notice. 108 Bootmakers. 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 bt SOLD AT VERY REASONABE PRICES, itSTOur own make, sewn or pegged, of everj ascription to order, Repairs attended to. T. CHAMBERS, Boot and shoe maker East Street, Begs to notify to the public of Ashburton tha he has now in Stock a Splendid Assortment © Boots and Shoes from the Best Makers, am all orders entrusted, to him will have ever] attention. Boots and Shoes, sewn or pegged, made t< order, of every description and the very bes materials Terms Cash. T CHAMBERS, PROSPECT BUILDINGS (Next to Montgomery’s), EAST STREET*



Painters. TEAGUE & SONS, PAINTERS, GLAZIERS, PAPER HANGERS, AND GENERAL DECORATORS, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON (opposite mail office.) S&r SIGN WRITERS TO THE TRADE.



J. R. CHAPMAN, PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, S&N WRITER, GENERAL HOUSE DECO RATOR, Etc., Etc. FANCRED ST., ASHBURTON, (Nearly opposite the Union Bank). A CHOICE selection of Paperhanging's, tit O. Christchurch prices. Genuine White Lead Linseed Oil, raw and boiled Brashes 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 PAINTS Of every description prepared and supplied on the shortest notice.