•WEDNESDAY, December 4, 1878.]

THE EVENING ECHO.

Printed and Published by Horace JOHN Weeks and Charles Dixon, at their Printing Office, East Street, Ashfeurtrn ptfcrim fa P*7sf



Ashburton. Trade Directory. Accountants and Commission Agents— Charles Braddell, Montgomery’s Buildings M, J. Bristo, Prospect Buildings, East-st. W. R. Boyle, Moore-street. F. Pavitt, East-st. Architect and Civil Engineer— S. W. Brown, East-street I S. Farr, Montgomery’s Buildings B. Mountfort, East Street Auctioneers — Bullock and Co., East-street Bvrristers and Solicitors— Mr. Branson, East-street-; Mr. E. G. Crisp, Montgomery’s Buildings Messrs. Harris and Ireland, Montgomery’s Buildings. Mr. Q.. ;W.; Purnell, Montgomery’s Build ings ■ H ' ' Bikers, Confectioners, Etc. — Thomas Hicks, Tancred-street Thomas Taylor, East-street, Sando and Olsen, Eass-street B/Lnks— Bank of New Zealand, East-street Union Bank of Australia, East-street Hoarding House Keepers— J.,G. Anstee, East-.street Eagle’s. Dining Rooms, Havelock. Street Guilders, 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 street South Weeks and Dixon, Stationers’ Hall, East- Bootmakers— J. Chambers, Prospect Buildings, East-street M. Nealas, East-street . Brewers and Bottlers— Wood and Co., Cameron-street 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— J. M. Cambridge, Montgomery’s Buildings Charles Neate, Moore Street. Coal and Firewood Merchants— F. Doherty, Peter-street A. Hayes, Firewood and Timber, near Rail way Station / •y F. P. Leßreton, Burnett-street, ~ • Drapers and Clothiers— Aitken and Co., Havelock-street Orr arc 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., Burnett-street W. J. Plessey, Central Foundry, Peters-st Furniture Warerooms— 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 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. Painter, <X:c.— J. R. Chapman, Tancred-street Teague and Sons, Burnett-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-stieet Saddlers— Thomas Dudson, Burnett-street Surveyors— C. E. Fooks and Son, Fr;t-street Tailors— Aitken and Co., Havelock-street Tentmakers— Sando and Olsen, East-street Tobacconists— A. Weston, East-street Watchmaker— J. P. Parker, East-street, near Bullock’s in . this Directory, £i per annum.



COMMERCIAL PRINTING, NEW MACHINERY JUST ERECTED. pHE Proprietors of the Evening Echo have much pleasure in announcing that tneir New Jobbing Printing Machine, by Connisbee, is now in full'working order, and chat they me prepared to Execute Orders Superior and Cheaper to anything ever yet turned out in Ashburton, and, in future, can Guarantee Despatch in all orders entrusted to P em. WEEKS & DIXON, Printers and Publishers. lEvenjnq Echo Office, East Street, Oct, 8, *B7B.



Tin sm i ths, &c.. .... J. C. DOLMAN, T3LUMBER, LOCKSMITH, BELL- I 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 fitteb- N. B. —Orders punctually attended to. STTARDLEY, in tendering his . JIJL Sincere Thanks to the In habitants of Ashburton and Surrounding Districts for their past patronage, begs to announce thaf he is now SELLING OFF HIS PRESENT STOCK AT COST PRICE, to make room for a Fresh Shipment daily expected from Melbourne. Note the Address — S. HARD LEY, PLUMBER AND TINSMITH, EAST STREET. 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.



Business Notices. Tea ! Tea ! Tea ! too BOXES 50 HALF-CHESTS The above will be found Pure. combined with strength and Fine Flavour. ORIENTAL TEA COMPANY’S In 11b. and packets. We are Agents for this Tea, and would advise the public to give it a fair trial, as it is highly spoken of. Orr & 'Co. SPECIAL NOTICE. WE ARE NOW LANDING— Ex p.s. “Tongariro,” Bxl% 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. H. BUDDEN, SEED MERCHANT, Etc., Etc., NELSON, N.Z. Fruit and Forest Trees, Ornamental Shrubs, Roses, Seeds, Plants, etc.—Packed to any part of New Zealand. OHRISTMAS CARD S, : Er.c., For transmission to Friends in. England and Elsewhere via outgoing ’Frisco and Suez Mail, at A. WESTON’S EAST STREFT, Nqveett .Depot,



Iromongery. LEAMINGTON RANGES’, AMERICAN STOVES, REGISTERED GRATES COLONIAL OVENS. A fine assortment of the above. Builders should inspect oui stock. GARDEN TOOLS. Steel Rakes „' Spades „ Forks Rakes and Hoes Combined Weeders Orr & Co., IMPORTERS OF HARDWARE. Fruiterers. FRUIT • IMPORTED DIRECT FROM SYDNEY. fOOAR AND CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GREENGROCERS & FRUITERERS, REMOVED to EAST STREET, (Shop lately occupied by Mr. Cambridge. UST ARRIVED A LARGE STOCK OF Oranges, Pine Apples Lemons, Bananas Apples, Vegetables Confectionery &c., &c. Delivered to all paits of Ashburton. W. T. DAVISON, GREENGROCER AND FRUITERER, Wholesale and Retail. Fresh from Christ church daily, from one of the Largest Growers. MOORE STEET, Ashburton. 4,7 Bakers’ Notices. BAKER’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 41b LOAF, Made from the Best Flour in Canterbury, and by a First-class Practical Baker. j22®*Tnspection invited. TAYLOR & LILL, Bakers, Confectioners, & Pastrycooks, East Street, Ashburton. BREAD. BREAD. BREAD. 6d. per 41b. Loaf. THOMAS HICKS, Baker and Con fectioner, Tancred Street, is now supplying First-class Bread, at 6d. per 41b Loaf, delivered to all parts of the District, or at the Shop. jSSKPlease note— THOMAS HICKS, THE PIONEER BAKERY, Tancred Street, Ashburton Business Notice. 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 for Boys. Inclusive Terms. Musical. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Tuned and Repaired. J. C. HUGHES, EACHER of Pianoforte and Plarmonium, Cox Street, Ashburton. Orders can be left_at the Echq Office,



. 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 & SUMMERD RAPERY AND READY-MAEE CLOTHING, Just Arrived, OF THE LATEST SIALES 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. AND QLSEN, FAMILY GROCERS, TENT, TARPAULIN, AND HORSE CLOTH MAKERS, AND GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Orders Delivered to allfParts of the Town. FLAGS of ALL NATLONS Sup plied to Chder and L,et out on Hue . Note the address — SANDO & OLSEN, EAST S2FEET, ASHBURTON. Cabinetmakers. WOOD TURNER AND VENETIAN BLIND MAKER. JOSEPH RULE Moore Street. [S prepared to execute all orders for Wood Turning, Venetian Blinds, Bedsteads, Tables, and every class of Furniture. Windo w Poles on hand, or made to any sixe.



THE ASHBURTON PICTURE GALLERY, PETER STREET. T. A. G A T E S, CABINETMAKER, PICTURE DEALER & IMPORTER, PICTURE FRAME MAKER, &c. o FURNITURE REPAIRED AND POLISHED. MAPS AND PLANS MOUNTED AND VARNISHED. o PICTURES OF All KINDS ALWAYS ON SALE.



Business Notices. SONS OF TEMPERANCE BENEFIT SOCIETY. rHIS 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, Tinwald. Next meet ing ©n the 25th inst, A, J. .ANDREWS; R.£}»



_ Drapery. . . . , .. GRAN D S HOW OF New Goods AT E are now opening up a'second shipmentfo’f UNTIEIW GOODS, Consisting of Gents.’ Black Satin Hats Gsnts.’ White Shirts Gents.’ Black Cloth Suits] Gents.’ Double and Single Breasted Suits Gents.’ Felt Hats Gents.’ Kid Gloves Gents.’ Colored Shirts FEOWEBS. 10 boxes New Flowers], . 5 ~ New Feathers] 30 ~ New Ribbons 50 shades of Bonnet Silks to match New Ribbons « POPUNS & SICKS. A large assortment of real Irish Poplins, direct from Pirn Brothers, of Dublin. , odd* A. v •>.' 'Sir Vi'S L-i 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, 10 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. AND CO ORR 0



Business Notices. 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. 42 TO THE LEGAL PROFESSION. JUST RECEIVED, and on Sale Demy Deed Paper, ruled. Deed Parchment. Writing Inks. Pens, Rulers, etc. Cartridge Envelopes. WEEKS & DIXON, “EVENING ECHO” OFFICE, East St., Ashburton. Watchmaker. W ATC H MA KEI, lEWELLER, 'M |/i EC OPTICIAN, . ETC., ETC. ALWAYS on Sale a Large Stock of English ■ American, Geneva, and other Watches j 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, \ Bootmakers. BOOT M. NE AL AS, & SHOE IMPORTE R 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. KSTOwx own make, sewn or pegged, of every description to order, Repairs attended to. ~~ T. CHAMBERS, Boot and shoe maker, East Street, Begs to notify to the public of Ashburton that he has now in Stock a Splendid Assortment of Boots and Shoes from the Best Makers, and all orders entrusted to him will have every attention. . 5 - G Boots and Shoes, sewn or pegged, made to order, of every description and the very best materials Terms Cash. T CHAMBERS, PROSPECT BUILDINGS (Next to Montgomery’s), EAST STREET-



General Grocer.



G. W. DUCKWORTH, Wholesale and Retail General Grocer, , ' HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, (Next Messrs. Strange’s Buildings.) \X7TSHES to call attention to the PARTICULARLY LOW PRICES at which he NOW ' V 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.