FRIDAY December */, 1878,]

THE EVENING ECHO.

Printed and Published by Horace JOHN Weeks and Chari-es Dixon, at their Printing Office, East Street, AsWwtrn pl&Wf sjf§!



Ashburton Trade Directory. Accountants and Commission Agents CHirles Braddell, Montgomery’s Buildings H. J. Bristo, Prospect Buildings, East-st. W. R. Boyle, Moore-street. F; Pavitt, East-st. Architect and Civil Engineer SrW; “Brown, East-street S. Farr, Buildings B. Mouhtfort, East Street Auctioneers— Bullock and Co;, East-street Barristers and Solicitors — Mr. Branson, East-street Mr. E. G. Crisp, Montgomery’s Buildings Messrs. Harris and Ireland, Montgomery s Buildings. l ' ' 1 J Mr. C. W. Purnell, Montgomery’s Build ings' ‘ • .. Bikers, Confectioners, Etc. — Thomas Hicks, Tancred-street Thomas Taylor, East-street, Sando and Olsen, Eass-street UA&KS— Bank of New Zealand, East-street Union Bank of Australia, East-street Boarding House Keepers— J. G. Anstee, East-street Eagle’s Dining Rooms, Havelock Street Builders, Contractors, Etc. — G. Parkin, Steam Saw Mills, Moor-street Thos. Williams, Tinwald G. Compton, Builder, Moore-street. Booksellers and Stationers — A. Weston, Prospect Buildings, East-street Weeks and Dixon, Stationers’ Hall, East ,, street South , Bootmakers— J. Chambers, Prospect Buildings, East-street M.. Nealas, East-street Brewers and Bottlers — Wood and Co., Cameron-street Quinton Bros., Mount Somers Road Cabinetmaker— Joseph Rule, Moore-street. Cabinetmakers and Undertakers — T. A. Gates, Peter-street, near Quill’s G. Parkin, Moor-street Thomas Williams, 1 inwald Carrier:—- ■ - G. F. Scott, Cameron-street B. C. Smith, Moore-street Chemist and Druggist— T. M. Cambridge, Montgomery’s Buildings 'Charles Neate, Moore Street. Coal and Firewood Merchants— F. Doherty, Peter-street A. Hayes, Firevyood and Timber, near Rail way Station F. P. Leßreton, Bumett-street. Drapers and Clothiers — Aitken and Co., Plavelock-street Orr ard Co., East-street . , . * Firth, Pass, and Co., Old Bank Store, East street T. Quinn & Co., Moor-street Engineers and Founders — ; Edwards and Lee, Engineers, Smiths, etc., Bumett-street W. J. Hessey, Central Foundry, Peters-st Furniture Warerooms — r A. Spillard, Tancred Street Grocers, General Dealers, Etc.— Aitken (and. Co., Havelock-street Orr and Co,, East-street Firth, Pass, and Co., East-street Friedlander Bros., East-street Sando and Olsen, East-street F. Doherty, Peter-street Greengrocers — W.;T. Davison, Moore-street J. Mooar & Co., East-street W. Birtwell, East Street Hairdresser— A. Weston, East Street Hotels— : Quill’s Commercial Hotel, near Railway - Station Shearman’s Somerset Hotel, East-street Central Temperance Hotel, Havelock Street Ironmongers- Orr and Co., East-street Aitken and Co., Havelock-street S. Hardley, East-street Ladies’ Clothing Establishment— ’ Mrs. Morey, Tancred Street. Fainter, &c.— J, R. Chapman, Tancred-street Teague and Sons, Bumett-street Photographer— E. Teague, Tancred-street Printers and Publishers— Weeks and Dixon, East-street Plumbers, Gasfitters, Tinsmiths, Etc.— J. ,C. Dolman, Tancred-street Joseph Hyde, Tancred-street S. Hardley, East-street Saddlers— Thomas Dudson, Burnett-street Surveyors— • j C. E. Fooks and Son, Emt-street j* i ; ‘ a . t i’ ...: ! Tailors— ; Aitken and Co., Havelock-street Tentmakers — Sando and Olsen, East-street I i Tobacconists— A. Weston, East-street ! , : * . j Watchmaker—' ’ J, P. Parker, East-street, near Bollock’s t jO’Notices in this Directory, £i per annum.



COMMERCIAL PRINTING* NEW MACHINERY ’ JUST ERECTED. rHE Proprietors of the Evening Echq have much pleasure in announcing that lheir. New Jobbing Printing Machine, by Connisbee, is now in full working order, and chat they aie prepared to Execute Orders Superior and Cheaper to anything ever yet turned out in Ashburton, and, in future, cah Guarantee Despatch, in all orders entrusted to them, WEEKS & DIXON, ! ' ! • ; Printers and Publisher# fflmw Eciiq OFEICg,



" - - 1 'Hotels,' ■ ' 1 THE QUEEN’S HOTEL, Comer of Cashel and Manchester Streets, CHRISTCHURCH. R . S~M IT H 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 robm, with excellent bath. Private* Suites of Rooms. * Commercial and Sitting Rooms. Liquors of the very best brands. Terms Moderate. R. SMITH, Proprietor. Corner of Cashel and Manchester Streets, CHRISTCHURCH. 11l



' Under Distinguished Patronage. QUILL’S HOTEL. (Opposite Railway Station, and adjoining Post [and Telegraph Departments, Ashburton.) THE Proprietor of the above Magnifi cent Hotel begs to announce to Commercial Travellers, Families, and Visitors to this prosperous district, that this establishment 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 suit the convenience and privacy of families. The sitting rooms are cheerful and pleasant. Splen 4id Commercial Room, and a Reading Room with one of the Best Libraries in the colony. Large Sample Rooms to rfieet the requirements of Commercial Travellers. Bath Rooms, and a First class Billiard. Saloon furnished with one of AlcockVPrize Tables. T. Q. having completed arrangements with the best wholesale houses 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. QUILL’S COMMERCIAL HOTEL AND WINE j VAULTS. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SPIRIT j MERCHANT & IMPORTER. Railway Station, Ashburton, i . j ORAM ’ S SOMERSET COMMERCIAL | AND FAMILY HOTEL, ASHBURTON. UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF Sir George Grey, K.C.8., Premier of New Zealand. Sir James Ferguson, Bart., late Governor ot New Zealand, AND Sir Charles Ducane, late Governor of Tas mania. 'J'HIS centrally-situated Hotel is pronounced to be one of the finest in the Southern Hemi sphere. The cuisne is under the supervision o: an eminent chef, and the proprietor hopes that his long experience in the trade is a sufficient guarantee as to the quality of the contents ot the cellar. ; R. W. SHEARMAN, PROPRIETOR.



' CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, HAVELOCK STREET, Ashburton. 'y'HlS well-situated and Commodious Hote jj3T IS 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 ali 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 Ca'.es, Private Parties, Suppers, Etc. Remember the Address — HAVELOCK STREET, NEAR THE RAILWAY STATION, ' JQftN BROOM,



Engineers and Foundries. ! JOHN ANDERSOnTJ CANTERBURY FOUNDRY CHRISTCHURCH, BEGS to notify that he has been. appointed SOLE AGENT for New Zealand for MESSRS AVELING & PORTER, ROCHESTER, Whose Traction Engines, Ploughing Machines, Steam Reaping Machines, arid 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 mied either for Steam Cultivation, Thresh ing, Sawing, or Removing Agricultural Produce. Catalogues and prices can be had on application. The following Machinery and Goods are now ON SALE at the Canterbury Foundry for the season : —- MCCORMICK’S REAPER & BINDER WOOD’S do. do. OSBORNE 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, j- Cambridge, Crosskill, .and Mixed Rollers, Broad-cast Seed Sowers, Millstones, Grindstones, Flour-dress ing Silk, Leather and 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, Ashburton. 63



STEAM UNION IRON WORKS (Next the Horse Bazaar), BURNETT.' STREET, ASHBURTON. Jjl DWA RD S AND E E 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 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 woik warranted to give satisfaction. EDWARDS AND LEE, Proprietors. THE CENTRAL FOUNDRY, PETER STREET, ASHBURTON. W. J. HESSEY, BEGS respectfully to inform the public of 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. COTT JgROTHERS, ENGINEERS, Etc.. 3eg 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’ 3 lant, Flax ‘Dressing Machines and 3 resses, Wool Presses, Agricultural and ill descriptions of Machinery. Plain and Ornamental Railing, Gates, md Tomb Fencing. Stoves and Cooking Apparatus. drawings prepared and estimates given for all kinds of Engineering and Machinery. gepairini wJtfy expedition



Drapery,-. , GRAND SHOW OF New Goods AT E are now opening up a second shipment of nSTZETW 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 POPLINS & SILKS. A large assortment of real Irish Poplins, direct from Pim Brothers, of Dublin. j FEINTS. An immense assortment of New Prints, French Checks, and Stripes in great variety.



COSTBMES 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 GO.



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 al If Parts of the Town. A FLAGS of ALL NATIONS Sup plied to Older and Let out on Hue. Note the address— SANDO & OLSEN, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



Business Notices. SPECIAL NOTICE. w E ARE NOW LANDING— Exp.s. “Tongariro,” Bxi% 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 attention and civility. Saddle Horses or Buggies on Hire. Horses Bought aid Sold on Commission. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Tuned and Repaired. J. C . HUGHES, TEACHER of Pianoforte and Harmonium Cox Street, Ashburton, s«lers qw be Jeg $ Jfog Qffytf



Miscellaneous. SONS OF TEMPERANCE BENEFIT SOCIETY. rlllS useful institution meets every alter nate Friday in the New Templar Hall, Moore Street. New members invited. All information can be obtained from Bros. G. W. Andrews, East Town Belt; K. Sando, East Street; Thos. Williams, Timvald. Next meet ing on the 6th insl. A. J. ANDREWS, R.S. Watchmaker. WATCHMAKE TEWELLER, SSSMUNi 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 5 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. H ROBERTS, MANCHESTER-ST., CHRISTCHURCH. Watches and Clocks cleaned and repaired on the shortest notice. I(XJ Bootmakers. M. NEALAS, BOOT ; & SHOE .IMPORTER EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, (Next to Orr & Co.) HAS just received a New Stock, per shij “ Lutterworth ” from England, of tilt best Imported Goods and Latest Fashions. A LARGE STOCK of Colonial Goods from the Best Makers, in consequence of Large Consignments, will bi SOLD AT VERY REASONABE PRICES. tfgTOur own make, sewn or pegged, of everj description to order, •». Repairs attended to. T. CHAMBERS, ' Boot and shoe maker East Street, Begs to notify to the public of Ashburton tlia he has now in Stock a Splendid Assortment o Boots and Shoes from the Best Makers, ant all orders entrusted to him will have ever) attention. Boots and Shoes, sewn or pegged, made tt order, of every description and the very bes materials Terms Cash. . T CHAMBER S, PROSPECT BUILD-1 NG S (Next to Montgomery’s), EAST STREET- J : ,t - -



Painters. TEAGUE & SONS, : ' PAINTERS, GLAZIERS, PAPER HANGERS, AND GENERAL DECORATORS, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON ~ _ . (OPPOSITE MAIL OFFICE.) ‘ ' isr SIGN WRITERS.TO THE TRADE.



J. R.. CHAPMAN, PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, SIGN WRITER, GENERAL HOUSE DECO RATOR, Etc., Etc. 0 FANCRED ST., ASHBURTON, (Nearly opposite the Union Bank). CHOICE selection of Paperhangings, at n. 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 paints/ Of every description prepared and supplied on the shortest notice.