WEDNESDAY, November 13. 1878.]

THE EVENING ECHO.,



ASHBURTON TOWN HALL. pOYAL ARIONETTES Proprietors Webb & Trotter. Lessee Mb. Hegarty. Business Manager Mb. T. Smytiie. Royal lv)J cil Royal Royal Royal Royal Royal Royal Royal Royal Royal Royal Royal Royal TO-NIGHT. CHRISTY MINSTRELS. '1 he Italian Fantoccini. The Fairy. Pantomime. LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD. Concluding with the Ever Popular and Gorgeous TRANSFORMATION SCENE. Marionettes Marionettes Marionettes Marionettes Marionettes Marionettes Marionettes Marionettes Marionettes Marionettes Marionettes Marionettes Marionettes Marionettes 28 Admission, 3/., 2/. J. GARDINER,, Agent. ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. IN consequence of Mr. William Boag s ■ Sale taking place bn Nov. 12, and the difficulty of procuring Judges, the Committee have decided to POSTPONE the Show until FRIDAY, Nov. 15. Gentlemen who have consented to act a 3 Judges will please note the above altera* lion.* ■ * *■ : ' M * * ' J - B. METCALE, 3 Hon. Sec. 'ANTED, a Good Shoeing Smith. Apply to 14 ROBB & BLYTH. TO CARPENTERS. WANTED, Several Good Hands. Ap ply immediately to A. 0. AITKEN & CO., ; Havelock Street. \TTANTED, a Smart BOY as an Ap- Wi■ ■ * ~ Apply prentice to the Grocery Business. ECHO OFFICE. W ANTED, Strong Boy for Printing Department. Apply ECHO OFFICE. TO LLT A NEW Five-Roomed COTTAGE, /~\ pleasantly situated on tie East rown Belt. Apply to W. R. BOYLE, 36 House Agent. WANTED, a COOK, at once. Ap ply at the office of this paper. Ashburton 11th Nov., 1878. 23 NOTICE. rHE undersigned will close their Store on the days of 13th, 14th, and 15tli nst., at 12 noon. M FRIEDLANDER BROS. •' rENDERS will be received until Satur day next for Erecting a Post and yire FENCE on the North Town Belt, for particulars apply to SANDO & OLSEN, , East Street, in Ashburton. F IREWORKS ! For Sale at F IREWORKS ! WE S T 0 N ' S EAST STREET NOVELTY DEPOT. COUNTY OF ASHBURTON.



SECOND GENERAL ELECTION. I THEREBY give Notice, that, in accord ance with the provisions of “ The Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876,” for TWO Gentlemen to serve as Councillors for- the County of Ashburton,. for the Riding of Mount Hutt, ONE for the Riding of South Rakaia, and TWO for the Riding of Ashburton, will be received at the fol lowing places up till 12 o’clock noon, on Tuesday, 12th November instant Fob this Riding of Mount Hutt. Edgin House, Barrhill. Robert Harvet Pratt, Substitute Returning Officer. Fob Riding of South Rakaia. South Rakaia Road Board Office. William Hall Zouch, Substitute Returning Officer. Fob the Riding of Ashburton. Ashburton Road Board Office. Charles Braddell, / Returning Officer. Forma of Nomination may be obtained from the Substitute Returning Officers at the above-named places on the day of nomination, or from the Returning Officer, Ashburton, pr any day previous to the nomination. I: . ' A POLL, if necessary, will be he held at the following places on Wednesday, 27th November instant, commencing at 9 a.m., and closing at 6 p.m. Fob the Riding of Mount Hutt. Edgin House, Barrhill. Woolshed, Draytons • Fob the Riding of South Rakaia. South itotew* For the Riding of Ashburton. Ashburton Road Board Office. HAmUmhw, Wtfwton, ' 81



rjNIE FIRST ANN at STOCK, M&c BirLE^NTS, • ' • ' an£)|S|nufactures/ , Will be held at TINW A L D ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15th. THE ASHBURTON BRASS BAND Will play Mnsical Selections during the day. Admission to the Grounds before 12 o’clock, 2s. 6d., afterwards Is. Members of the Association Free. \ A DINNER r - Will take place at the SOMERSET HOTEL At 7 p.m. B. METCALF, Hon. Sec. 27



WANTED KNOWN, that in General Printing the public can be supplied with every requisite in the latest and best stylo of the art at v EVENING ECHO OFFICE, East Stefet. v , BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. I HEREBY give notice that, in accord ance with the provisions of “The Municipal Curpoi’ations Act, 1876,” and “ The Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876,” NOMINATIONS for the office of Mayor of the Borough of Ashburton will be received at the Town Clerk’s Office, Montgomery’s Buildings, before the hour of 12 noon on MONDAY, 18th Nov. instant. Nominations, in the form prescribed by the Act, must be addressed to the Return ing Officer, accompanied with a deposit of £lO. A Poll, if necessary, will be taken on WEDNESDAY, 27th inst., at the Town Hall, in the Borough of Ashburton. Nomination papers can be obtained at the office of the Town Clerk. CHARLES BRADDELL, Returning Officer. Ashburton, Bth Nov., 1878. 18 LICENSING ACT, 1873, LICENSING ACT, 1873, AMENDMENT ACT, 1874. PUBLIC NO TIC E IS HEREBY GIVEN that the next Quarterly Meeting of the Licensing Commissioners for the District of Ashburton, will be held at the Road Board Office, Ashburton, on TUESDAY, December 3rd next, at Noon, for the purpose of considering such appli cations as shall be authorised by the above Acts. J. E. BUCHANAN, Clerk to-the Licensing Bench. Ashburton, Nov. 2nd, 1878. ; 15



ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD; VALUATION LIST, 1879. TENDERS for making the Annual Va luation Lists for the above-named local body, are hereby INVITED. The List must be returned complete on Jan. 15th proximo, in the form and manner prescribed by “ The Rating Act, 1876.” Tenders addressed to the “Chairman of the Ashburton Road Board,” and spe cially endorsed, will be received at the office of the Board not later than Noon of MONDAY, Nov. 18th, instant. By order, J. E. BUCHANAN, Secretary to the Board. Ashburton, Nov. 5, 1878. y 16 UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. TENDERS for making the Annual Valuation Lists for the above Board are hereby invited. The List must be returned complete by the 15th January proximo, in the form prescribed by “ The Rating Act, 1876.” Tenders, addressed to the Chairman of the Upper Ashburton Road Board, will be received up to and not later than noon of Monday, November 18th instant. ROBT. D. PULLAR, Clerk to the Board. Westerfleld, Nov. 5. 1878. 17



ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for the follow ing works: — No. 134.—Clearing Creek on Gold stream Run ; 50 chains, more or less. No. 135. —Erection of Bridge and Embankment on Innes’ Road. No, 130. —Formation of Corbett’s Road ; 40 chains. No, 137. —Road through Gully by Hugh Smith’s. Tenders for No. 134 will be received tilt 11 a.m. on Monday, November 18th, and for the other contracts at the same hour on Monday, December 2nd, endorsed with the number of the work tendered for, and enclosing £5 if under £2OO, and per cent, on the value of the WQfk if over that amount, lowest, o? any. tender not neoes sarily accepted. By order of the Board. JAMES WILKIE, 91 Sumyor fet tit* Boar&



TEAGUE & SONS, PAINTERS, GLAZIERS, PAPER HANGERS, AN D GENERAL DECORATORS, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON (OPPOSITE MAIL OFFICE-) asr SIGN WRITERS TO THE TRADE. 20 NOTICE. TO BUILDERS, CONTRACTORS, AND s OTHERS. MY Present PRICES for Spouting- Found and Fixed—including Heads, Elbows, Etc., are, — 0.G., 4 inch, 6id. 0.G., 4£ inch, 7a. 0.G.,5 inch, Bd. Joints Soldered - ®^. S . H A R D L EY , PLUMBER, East Street, Ashburton. 7



CHARLES NEATE, Late f Messrs. Gould & Co., Christchurch), BEGS TO ANNOUNCE He has commenced business as CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST, IN MOORE STREET (Opposite Messrs. Friedlander’s Store), ASHBURTON.



QRIC KE T ! QUICK ET! ! Clubs and others requiring any of the requisites for this universe game, go to WESTON’S EAST STREET NOVELTY DEPOT. NEW BUSINESS. COAL & FIREWOOD MERCHANT F. P. Le Breton, In commencing business begs respectfully to solicit a share of public support. Tjrnett Street, near Friendlander’s Grain Store, and opposite Montgomery’: buildings. Coal and Firewood supplied in any quantity to suit customers, and delivered to all parts ol the district on the shortest notice.



FRUIT IMPORTED DIRECT FROM SYDNEY. J. MOOAR & CO.; Wholesale & Retail GREENGROCERS AND FRUITERERS, REMOVED to EAST STREET, (Shop lately pccupied by Mr. Cambridge. | UST ARRIVED A TARGE STOCK J '• ot r}. Oranges, Pyip App!?* Lemons, Banari js S-^v! v - - Apples, Vegetables ' : ; ' v . ' Confectionery &c., &c. Delivered to all paits of Ashburton.



CALISTHENIC CLASS EVERY alternate Wednesday and Saturday Afternoon. " Terms, per Quarter—Five Shillings each Pupil. SUPERIOR LADIES’ BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL, Oxford Villa, Burnett St;, Ashburton, Conducted by Miss Steane. Private Lessons in French, German, and Latin, twice weekly ; Music, and Drawing in Various Styles. ' Preparatory School for Boys. InCLUSI 1/fc‘TERMS. - "* v PUBLIC NOTICE. JOSEPH HYDE, ORACTICAL COPPERSMITH AND t 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. R.—Repairs neatly executed. G. F. SCOTT, ~ QENERAL CARRIER, Cameron St., Ashburton. Parcels delivered promptly and charges moderate. THE “ EVENING ECHO.” THE following are AGENTS for the Sale of the “Evening Echo” in Ashburton : A,. "Weston, Stationer and Tobacconist, East Street,, and Book Stand, Bailway Station. H. M.. Jones, Stationer, East Street, next Friedlandotf Bros. f '• d / A, 0. & Qo. t General Btow*



BAKEE’S notice. TAYLOR AND LILL BEG to inform their numerous cus tomers, and the public generally, that on and after the first day of Novem ber, and until further notice, they will supply • „ ‘ *' BREAD’ at 6d. per 4tt> LOAF, r . Made from the Best Flour in Canterbury, and by a First-class Practical Baker* invited. TAYLOR & LILL, Bakers, Confectioners, & Pastrycooks, East Street, Ashburton.



Bread. Bread. 6d. per 41b. Loaf. THOMAS HICKS, Baker and Con fectioner, Tancred Street, is &QW supplying First-class Bread, at 6d. per 41b Loaf, delivered to all parts of the District, or at the Shop. note— THOMAS HICKS, THE PIONEER BAKERY, Tanceed Street, . Ashburton



BREAD. BREAD. BREAD. SAN DC)" & 3LSEN, GROCERS, ETC., EAST STREET, Ashburton. gUPPLY really Good BREAD at s*4d per Quartern Loaf, Cash, and 6d. Monthly Accounts. Families in Town and Suburbs waited on daily. Note the address, SAN D O & OLSEN, GENERAL STOREKEEPERS & BAKERS East Street. ;. ASHBURTON BAKERY. TAYLOR AND LILI., BAKERS AND : CONFECTIONERS, PASTRY COOKS/<fec., East Street, Ashburton. ' ; christening and WEDDING Cakes and Every Descrip tion of First-class Confectionery made to order on the Shortest Notice. Confectionery, Biscuits, Cakes, Scones, Rolls, &c., always in Stock. A Regular Supply of splendid Fresh Butter. NOTICE. THOMAS WILLIAMS, -.Tin wald, BUILDER, UNDERTAKER, CABINET MAKER. WHEELWRIGHT, &c., WISHES to notify to the public that he u prepared to execute all orders entrusted to his care in any of the above branches. Every description of Furniture made and repaired at Christchurch prices. One trial in this respect will satisfy. Funerals furnished and conducted at reduced pi ices. As each department is under the. charge ol practical men, and as T. W. employs only first class hands, customers may rely on having tljeir orders executed in a thoroughly workman like manner.;? v , . Plans Prepared and Estimates Given ,'j V Note-the Address— . . ' . T HOMA SWILL JAM S, \V ; Railway Station) Tinwald.



ANSTEM’S IiUfNCHEON & DINING ■ BROOMS, TANCRED ASHBURTON, .• J. G. ANSTEE BEGS to intimate to the Public that he has opened those spacious buildings situate in East Street, as LUNCHEON and DINING ROOMS. Persons patronising this establish ment can rely oh securingall the comforts of a 1 4 ’-. . The bedrooms are well ventilated, 'every attention being paid to cleanliness. ' The Table will be found all that can be desired. , , - : First-class accommodation for Boarders.



V EAGLE’S DI NI NG ROQMS, HAVELOCK STREET, , Near to the Town Hill, Ashburton. LUNCHEON AND DINING ROOMS. Meals at all hours.



MRS. MOREY, jgEGS to announce to the LADIES OB \SHBURTON and Surrounding Districts hat she has OPENED A SHOW ROOM FOR dADE UP AND FULLY - TRIMMED . PAPER PATTERNS - i . OF ALL THE LATEST FASHIONS > '"‘‘'Tor >■'* LADIES’ & CHILDREN’S WEAR .ADIES’ OWN MATERIALS CUT OUT At Moderate Charges. MRS. MOREY, TANCRED STREET W' PH| fltnNW ffWW!Wftj



NEW DRAPERY ESTABLISHMENT GLASGOW HOUSE, MONTGOMERYS BUILDING?) EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. f f W. GAVIN HAS great pleasure in announcing to thi inhabitants of the Ashburton Coun < that he is now offering, at the LOWEST PRICES, New Spring and Summer Goods. Millinery, Prints, Hosiery, ' v r 7. Children's Frocks, Toilets . Horrockses' and American Long Cloths] Muslin and Lace Window Curtains Marseilles and Honey Comb Counterpanes Haberdashery and Gloves Men’s Boys’ and Youths’ Clothing Shirts, Hits, lies, etc. Goods marked in Plain Figure®. ’. One Shilling Off Every Pound Purchased for Gash. Motto Small Profits and Quick Returns.”



! 100 BOXES ; 50 HALF-CHESTS / The above will be -found Pure combined with strength ano Fine Flavour. ORIENTAL TEA COM PANTS, in 11b and J^lb packets. We are Agents foi this Tea, and would advise the public to give it a fair trial, as it is highly spoken of. , ooR ii & 00. ■. -i0 r /•, *i. u i i , ' :i, ■. 1 5 / 3 >: -i ■ • , . - ; . ‘'l’:' NOTICE ! NOTICE !! NOTICE !!! REMOVAL, Firth, Pass, & Co. Beg to inform the Inhabitants of Ashburton



and surrounding that they have REMOVED TO THEIR NEW PREMISES Next the Union Bank of Australia EAST' STREET. • ' ” piRTH, PASS, & CO. takefthis oppor tunity of thanking their numeious eust«mei> who have so liberally supported them hitherto , and to solicit a continuance of their pati-mage at the ■■ ' AiA - - I'- ■ >.'[ /} .■. . NEW PREMISES, TO BE CALLED The Old Bank Stores (late union bank). Orders entrusted to our care will re ceive prompt attention. - Families; waited, on for orders .. *<*■'.■ weekly.- 1^ FIRTH, PASI, AND GO.. Grocers, Drapers, Ironmongers, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, &c. 'Umi *nmt



SANDO & OLSEN Fam.'lY Grocers, TENT, TARPAULIN, & HORSE eWTH MAKERS; AND General- Storekeepers, EAST STREET, >y A S H BURTON. Orders Delivered to kll Parts of the -V, i; ,-.:i FLAGS of ALL NATIONS Plied to OicUr and Let out on Hite. Zee*.*-- tfiSA.mZZ&.'ii Note the address— SANDO & OLSEN, EAST SI FEET, A SHE UR TOW.



M. NEALAS, 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 ; 11 hje ‘. Best Makers*; in cohofequence of Large Consignments/will be SOLD AT VERY REASONABE £ PRICES. '. t. - - ~- j j »■ - *» - ■ ’ make, sewn or pegged, of every description to order,. : *£.:•„ Repairs attended to. T. CHAMBERS, v V OT AND SHOE MAKrIR; East Street;' ; .,v\ y v -/y Begs t j notify to the public of Ashburfon that he has now in Stock a Splendid Assortment of V‘ Boots and Shoes from the Best Makers, and all orders entrusted to him wiU have every . attention. . ;TJ ; Boots tnd -Shoes,' sewn or pegged, made to order, of every description and the very beat materials v i i'limnw:'/' . Terms Cash.-' i "■i*J i ' T CHAMBERS, y PROSPECT BUILDINGS (Next to, Montgomery’s),' EAST STREET* 4 i :



BULL OC K AN D CCh , a ciA < "<?• Are bole Agents for >..,w .•/ A t*fe i ns on’s :-..r .;,v y-inaiuM COOKING RAN GE S Which were awarded '' ,,f en of the . highest ' ? Honorary Certificates at the Agricultural Show, 1877* THESE Ranges, which are now so weft known in this district, are made with or without boiler, and can be obtained any sir* between 2ft. 3 in. and 3ft 6 in. A BARGAIN. • r : i THOR SALE.—A First-class Semi-grand _£_ Tri-cord PIANOFORTE, by ono of the most famous makers, Brinsmead and Sons. Price £SO, Appl> OFFICE, c HRISTMAS CARDS,; Elc., For transmission to Friends ;in England; and Elsewhere viaoutgoing ’Frisco and Suez Mail, at a. w E s T 0 N'S r EAST STREET, Novelty Depot. SONS OF TEMPERANCE BENEFIT J '- - SOCIETY. - ■ .. -.Ci'i*r^cv.si' rIHS useful institution meets'every " alter nate Friday in the New Templar Hall,* s invited. All Moore Street. New members ...... .... information can be obtained from Bros, G, \V. Andrews, East Town : Beltji*K. Sand®. East Street; Thos. Williams,, Tmvi»ld. Next meet* m s * v-u- -v' A'. J. ANDREWS, R.S. i IK. '+ r DR. £ StEWARt H AS REMOVED t# his New, Residence,- ~* Ik f ; CORNER OF MOORESTREET AND BKACH ROAD. * 1 w* Jtotttft to!