The Evening Echo, Tuesday, August 20, 1878.



TO EDWARD SAUNDERS, ESQ. Ashburton, August 16, 187 S. SIR \Ve, the Undersigned Ratepayers of the Borough of Ashburton beg to request that you will allow yourself to be Nominated as a Councillor, and hereby pledge ourselves to do our utmost to secure your return. We are, Sir, Yours respectfuily, Donald Williamson, storekeeper Thomas Quill, Commercial Hotel F. Doherty, storekeeper William Anderson, saddler Gerald D. Branson, solicitor R. J. Friedlander, merchant J. M. Cambridge, chemist Horace J. Weeks, journalist Joseph H ess, journalist William Gavin, draper J. H. Pass, storekeeper John Orr, merchant Daniel Henderson, storekeeper G. Compton, builder. J. R. Steel, blacksmith M. Smith, builder Francis Thompson, blacksmith G. E. Pike, coach proprietor. George Parkin, builder H. 11. Bowers, artist George Kidd, blacksmith John G. Anstee, boarding,house keeper. Thos. Dudson,-saddler To the gentlemen signing the above requisi tion: . , Gentlemen, —I fully appreciate the honor of being requested, to represent the ratepayers at the Borough Council, and shall do my utmost, if elected, to deserve the confidence placed in me. E. SAUNDERS. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. WE, the Undersigned, having been re quested to stand as Councillors for the Borough of Ashburton, do hereby signify our consent to do so, and if elected we pledge our selves to do all in our power to promote the interests of the Borough. J. WARD. GEORGE PARKIN. ROBERT WILLIAM SPIEARMAN. F. DOHERTY. ANDREW ORR. G. COMPTON. G. M. ROBINSON. J. R. STEELE. TO THE BURGESSES OF THE BOROUGH of ASHBURTON.



GENTLEMEN —I, the undersigned, having been requested by many of your number, beg to offer myself as a Candidate for a seat in the Borough Council. a. 0 , A I T KE N . GENTLEMEN— I, the undersigned, having been requested by many of your number, beg'to offer myself as a Candidate for a seat in the borough Council. JOHN G; ANSTEE. GENTLEMEN— I, the undersigned, having been requested by many of your number beg to offer myself as a Candidate for a seat in the Borough Council. b KNUD SANDO. GENTLEMEN,— I, the undersigned having been requested by many of your number, beg to offer myself as a Candidate for a seat in the Borough Council. r CHA PM AN . GENTLEMEN— I, the undersigned, having been requested by many of your number, beg to offer myself as a candidate for a seat in the Borough Council. _ JOHN FOWLER. BOARD AND RESIDENCE. A CCOMMODATION for a few respectable Young Men. Apply at Echo Office. BREAD, BREAD, BREAD,} are now prepared to supply Bread at SIXPENCE per LOAF. SAUNDERS BROS. NEW BUSINESS. COAL & FIREWOOD MERCHANT F. P, Le Breton, In commencing business begs respectfully to solicit a share of public support. Burnett Street, near Friendlander’s Grain Store, and opposite Montgomery’s Buildings. ' Coal and Firewood supplied in any quantity to suit customers, and delivered to all parts of the district on the shortest notice.



THE HORSE BAZAAR, LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES, BURNETT-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. V- " Bought and Sold on Commission. W’ ANTED—A Smart, intelligent BOY. Apply at Echo Office. WANTED, a Tidy GIRL, as Nursemaid, and to make herself generally useful. ES«? CFFIW,



EVENING CLASSES. MR. G. D. BOILEAU, is prepared to re ceive pupils on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, from 7to 9 p.m. For terms apply at the Echo Office. TO THE RATEPAYERS OF THE BOR OUGH OF ASHBURTON. not promise your votes ! As one of the oldest residents in the district, I am coming forward to contest the Mayoralty, and if elected will do all in my power to assist the Working Men of this town, and neglect my own interests to promote the above desire. I remain, Ratepayers, Yours, &c., EDW. JOHN WALSH. TO THOMAS BULLOCK, Esq., ASHBURTON. SIR, —We, the undersigned residents of the Borough of Ashburton, beg to request you will allow yourself to be placed in nomin ation for the Mayoralty of Ashburton, and in the event of your acceding to our request, we promise to use our best exertions to secure your return : R. W. Shearman J. H. Pass Joshua Tucker A. O. Aitken F. Doherty John Orr J. M. Cambridge Joseph Ivess Gerald D. Branson 'lhomas Hicks John Fowler J. D. Firth G. Worner H. Byrne George Shann D. McFarlane E. Murphy Joseph Canning William Mitchell M. Nealas James Quinn Thomas Taylor W. C. Page J. S. Savage G. Wood W. T. Lill John Robb Robert Johnstone Henry J. Edwards John Halpine Richard Bird William Geo. St. Hill J. R. Steel E. A. Garnett Thomas Dudson W. B. Compton C. Truckle J. E. Buchanan M. Digby George Tutty Thomas Gibson John Hefford IT. Layton J. Ward. To the Gentlemen signing the above requisi tion: _ . , 1 In reply to your numerously signed requisi tion asking me to allow myself to be nominated „„ your first Mayor, I have much pleasure in complying with your request, and should I have the honor of being elected I will use my best endeavours to promote the interests of Ashbur ton, I am, Gentlemen, Your Obedient Servant, THOMAS BULLOCK.



TO DONALD WILLIAMSON, Esq. Ashburton, August 5,187 S. SIR, —We, the Undersigned Ratepayers of the Borough of Ashburton, beg to request that you will allow yourself to be put in Nomination for the Office of Mayor, and hereby pledge ourselves to do our utmost to secure your election to that post, should you accede to this request, We are, sir, yours respectfully, Saunders Bros. Friedlander Bros., merchants Alfred Roberts, manager Bank N.Z. Weymouth Roberts, corn merchant Thomas Quill, Commercial Hotel William Anderson, saddler Mitchell and Turner, merchants James Campbell, auctioneer, &c. George Compton, builder Edward Cookson, coach proprietor Geo. Eagle, boardinghouse-keeper Octavius Digby, farmer and butcher Geo. Parkin, builder John C. Bell, coach proprietor William Taylor, builder Isaac Scott, builder Richard Lancaster, butcher Thos. Toppin, Royal Hotel George Pike, coach proprietor Thos. Chambers, bootmaker Joseph Hyde George Johnston, blacksmith Phillip Journeaux Andrew Wood, carrier Jas. McDonald, tailor and clothier William Smith, stable-keeper Duncan Lcitcli, tailor and clothier M. Nealas, bootmaker Chas. Reid, blacksmith Geo. Trickett, restaurant-keeper Thos. Hicks, baker and storekeeper Charles Brown, coach-builder A. Spillard, furniture warehouse And sixteen other Gentlemen signing the above Requisition. Ashburton, August 7, 1878. To the Gentlemen who have signed the above Requisition, —In reply to your numerously signed and influential Requisition, asking me to allow myself to be nominated as first Mayor of Ashburton, having been so long connected with the place, I have much pleasure m acceding to your request, and need hardly assure you, if elected, that I will do my very best for the interests of the town, I am, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, DONALD WILWAMSON,



TOWN SECTION. WANTED, to purchase, in or near East street, a Quarter-acre SECTION. Apply, by letter, stating price, &c., A. 8., office of this paper. EAGLE’S" DINING ROOMS, HAVELOCK STREET, Near to the Town Hall, Ashburton. LUNCHEON AND DINING ROOMS. Meals at all hours. S. W. BROWN, AND CIVIL ENGINEER, EAST STREET, Ashburton. NOTICE. c C. FARR, ARCHITECT, &c., can be consulted at Messrs. W. Montgomery and Co.’s Buildings, Ashburton, EVERY SATURDAY or any commurications left at Mr. Charles BraddEll’s Office, will be promptly attended to. Ashburton, July 12, 1878. FOR SALE, A Second-Hand American CABINET ORGAN, by Mason and Hamlin. It has five stops and a knee swell. Elegant case. Suitable for Parlor or Church. Price ,£35 cash. Apply, Echo office. CHEAP FUEL. SPRINGFIELD COAL, NEWCASTLE COAL, AND FIREWOOD. SPRINGFIELD Coal can be highly recom mended for every purpose, and the fact of its being used on the Railway must be a suffi cient guarantee of its quality. G. PARKER & Co., Near Railway Station, Ashburton. W. R. BOYLE, jg STATE AND GENERAL AGENT, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON.



PRELIMINARY NOTICE. NEW FIRST-CLASS BOARDING-HOUSE. MR THOMAS CLARKE has much pleas ure in announcing that his larve 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 will be under the supervision of an experienced manager from Christchurch. FIRST AND SECOND CLASS DINING ROOMS. SMOKING AND READING ROOMS. WELL VENTILATED, LARGE, AND LOFTY BEDROOMS. PRIVATE ROOMS FOR FAMILIES. Every attention will be given to customers, combined with moderate charges.



Wanted Known. That a Single Garment may be purchased at Dunedin Wholesale Price, at T. QUINN & GO’S, DRAPERY AND CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT, Moore Street, Ashburton.



FRCJIT IMPORTED DIRECT FROM SYDNEY. J. MOOAR & CO., Wholesale & Retail GREENGROCERS AND FRUITERERS, REMOVED to EAST STREET, (Shop lately occupied by Mr. Cambridge.) JUST ARRIVED A LARGE STOCK I OF Oranges, Pine Apples Lemons, Bananas Apples, Vegetables Confectionery sc., &c. Delivered t* all* paits of Ashburton,



Saunders Bros. Ashburton, Christchurch and London. MILLERS, GRAIN MERCHANTS, LAND AND COMMISSION AGENTS. NOTICE TO FARMERS. gAUNDERS BROTHERS are prepared to make Cash advances on growing crops of any description, or on grain placed in their hands for sale in any of the New Zealand Ports, Australia or London. LAND FOR SALE. '"pIIE undersigned have a number of excel lent Farms and other Properties for Sale. Can make advances on land placed in their hands for sale, or to complete purchases. SAUNDERS BROS.



m~ COME AT LAST. HEW DRAPERY ESTABLISHMENT, GLASGOW HOUSE, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. W. GAVIN HAS great pleasure in announcing that he has Commenced Business, after much unavoidable delay, in his new premises, at MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS, With a New Stock of GENERAL DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, Which owing to the advancement of the winter Season he will offer at extremely Low Prices with a view to speedy clearance. Goods marked in Plain Figures. One Shilling Off Every Pound Purchased for Cash. BARGAINS in ALL THE DEPARTMENTS.



C. PERCY COX, LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, AND VALUATOR, ASHBURTON pARMS to LET and SELL, of all Sizes and Descriptions, Improved and Unimproved, situated near in all parts of the District. 2000 Acres FREEHOLD 6000 » LEASEHOLD 6000 SHEEP To be Let for a term of 5 or 7 Years. 3197 Acres FREEHOLD 3085 „ LEASEHOLD with Purchasing Clause. To be Sold on easy terms. Fear OPAWA Railway Terminus. 1445 Acres FREEHOLD, very rich land, with Seven-roomed HOUSE, Improve ments, Orchard, etc., etc., Within one mile of MAKIKI Railway Station. 900 Acres near the KAKAHU, within six miles of Winchester. LAND of all descriptions, or of any size, between the Rakaia, Rangatata, Ashburton Forks, etc., etc. Money Lent in Large or Small Sums, on Approved Security. AGENT FOR UNION INSURANCE COMPANY. DECLARATION OF WAR. WHEN the first note of preparation was sounded in the East, and the war cloud was no laiger than a man’s hand, and while the principal potentates of Europe, though breathing peace, were silently girding up their loins for a struggle as fierce in the encounter and more baneful in its results thanany which has hitherto devastated ihe face of our mother earth —it was then that he sought every means in his power to avoid such another calamity that befel Plevna, by obtaining for the coming winter a very Large Assortment of Horse Cloths, Oil skin Leggings, and Sou’-westers, to enable the nhabitants of Ashburton to stand a long Winter Siege. WHO HAS DONE THIS? Why, THOMAS DUDSON, SADDLER, Burnett Street, And, for further emergencies, has on hand the Largest and Best Stock of Saddlery and Saddlers’ Ironmongery ever exhibited in Ash burton,



B. W. MOUNTFORT, Architect. Cathedral Square, Christchurch, and Fooks and Son’s Offices, East Street, Ashburton. ENCOURAGE LOCAL ENTERPRISE ! AND MAKE \OUR PURCHASES where you get Value for Your Money and a LARGE ASSORTMENT To choose from. To make room for more New Novelties from America and other novelty markets, the Undersigned is OFFERING to the public AT GREAT REDUCTIONS his present STOCK, comprising— ABOUT 900 NOVELS FROM 6d. UPWARDS Books on Gardening, Cookery, Farming, Bird-keeping, Etc., Etc., Dictionaries and Ready Reckoners, Journals, Magazines, Song Books, Stationary, and FANCY GOODS of every DESCRIPTION. Novelties in Enless Variety, including CARDS, DRAUGHTS, CHESS, DOMINOES, LOTTO, and other Games. JUST Note the Address— A. WESTON, BOOKSELLER AND AMERICAN TOBACCONIST, DEALER IN FANCY GOODS, General Advertising Agent and Bill Poster. Agent for the Sale of the renowned Weston’s Wizard Oil. Q.C.E. CICAR DIVAN. East Street, near Bullock’s Auction Mart.



E. A. GARNETT, HAIRDRESSER, PERFUMER, TOBACCONIST, AND GENERAL FANCY GOODS DEALER, BEGS to inform the inhabitants of Ashburton and District that he has removed to No. Montgomery’s New Buildings, East street, and has in Stock a GOOD ASSORTMENT OF TOBACCO, CIGARS, PIPES, Perfumery, Frizzets, Plaits, Etc-, Etc, Note the Address, — E. A. GARNETT, No. i, Montgomery’s Buildings, East Street.



MR. BRANSON, BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, East Street, ASHBURTON. E. G. CRISP, jgARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Has removed his Offices to MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS (istFloor), BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. JAMES BAKER, Builder, contractor, and UNDERTAKER, HAVELOCK STREET, Ashburton. FUNERALS FURNISHED ON THE SHORTEST NOTICE. J UST PUBLISHED.— The New Zealand Wesleyan, Price 6d. Agents for Ashburton — FURNESS AND DIXON, Echo Office, East Street. H. BUDD EN , Seed Merchant, Etc., NELSON, N.Z. Fruit and Forest Trees—Ornamental Shrubs— Roses—Seeds—Plants, etc. —Packed to any part of New Zealand,



H. vT. BEISTO ACCOUNTANT, COLLECTOR, AN I) GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Prospect Buildings. East Street, Ashburton. Commissions of every description Executed. MRS. MOREY, JgEGS to announce to the LADIES OF ASHBURTON and Surrounding Districts that she has] OPENED A SHOW ROOM FOR MADE UP AND FULLY - TRIMMED PAPER PATTERNS OF ALB THE LATEST FASHIONS FOR LADIES’ & CHILDREN’S WEAR. LADIES’ OWN MATERIALS CUT OUT At Moderate Charges. MRS. MOREY, TANCRED STREET (Next to Mr. Chapman’s, House Decorator). The Central Foundry, PETER STREET, ASHBURTON. W. J. HESSEY, BEGS respectfully to inform the public of Ashburton and surrounding districts that he has now completed his foundry in Peter Street, where Castings of every description in Iron, Brass, and other metals, will be carried on under his own superintend ence, and from the many years of practical experience he has had in America, England, and the Colonies, can guarantee to turn out work satisfactorily. Highest prices given for old cast metals and brass. Orders can be left at the Foundry. W. J. HESSEY, Proprietor. NOTICE! NOTICE!! NOTICE!! REMOVAL. Firth, Pass, & Co. Beg to inform the Inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that they have REMOVED TO THEIR NEW PREMISES Next the Union Bank of Australia, EAST STREET.



piRTH, PASS, & CO. lake this oppo.n tunity of thanking their nvimeious custemera who have so liberally supported them hitherto, and to solicit a continuance of their patronage at the new premises, ¥0 fit; CALLED The Old Bank. Stores (late union bank). Orders entrusted to our care will re ceivefprompt attention. Families waited on for orders weekly, FIRTH, PASS, AND CO., Grocers, Drapers, Ironmongers, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, &C. East Street. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. VICTORIA FRUIT DEPOT, East Street, near Orr & Co.’s, WILLIAM BIRT WELL PROPRIETOR, BEGS to inform the inhabitants of Ashbur ton and surrounding districts that, having removed to more central premises, is now prc* pared to supply, at the lowest price for cash, — Fruit of all descriptions Confectionery of best quality Vegetables & Herbs, all kinds, Potatoes, not to be excelled Poultry, regularly supplied Cheese, &c,, &c. Pastry pf the best quality kept in stock.