TH URSDAY, November i 4. >» 8 7 3 -3

THE EVENING ECHO,



ASHBURTON TOWN HALL. T)OYAL HIT ARIONETTES Webb & Tp.otteb. IUK. iifi'-j}" RT x « M’iV T. SMYTH'IV Proprietors Lessee Business Manager Itoya «y» TO-NIGHu R, Royal I CHRISTY MILISTRLILS/ The itfihan Faivoccirii. Royal Tl]e j,’ a i 1 -y pmuofmme.- Royal LITTLE RED RID ING ■ H 00 D. Royal • Concluding with the Royal Ever Popular and Royal • Gorgeous Royal TRANSFORMATION Royal SCENE. Royal Marionettes Marionettes Marionettes Marionettes Marionettes Marionettes Marionettes Marionettes Marionettes Marionettes Marionettes Marionettes Marionettes Marionettes Admission, 3/., 2/. J. GARDINER, 28 , Agent. ASHBURTON RACING CLUB. SETTLING DAY SATURDAY MORNING from 10 to 12. J. WILKIE, Hon. Sec. 29



SOMERS&Jf. LODGE. THE Regular Monthly Meeting of this Lodge is POSTPONED from Friday, 15th,Hill Wednesday, 20th inst. By order. CHARLES BRADDELL, 35 Secretary.



ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. IN consequence of Mr. William Boag’s Sale taking place on Nov. 12, and the difficulty of procuring Judges, the Committee have decided to POSTPONE the Show until if RID AY, Nov. 15. Gentlemen who have consented to act as Judges will please note the above altera tion. B. METCALE, 3 Hon. Sec. THE SERVICE OF SONG entitled CHRISTIANA, Prom tha Pilgrim’s Progress, TyfTILL be given by the Choir and W Sunday School of the Primitive Methodist Cuurch on SUN DAY AFTERNOON, ' commencing at 2.00. Parents and others cordially invited. Ob WANTED, a COOK, at once. Ap ply at tiie office or this paper. Ashburton 11th Nov., 1378. 23 ANTED, a Good Shoeing Smith. Apply to 14 ROBB & BLYTH. WANTED, a Smart BOY as an Ap prentice to the Grocery Business. 2 APPIy ECHO OFFICE. WANTED, Strong Boy for Printing Department. Apply * Echo OFFICE. tcTlet ANEW Five-Roomed COTTAGE, pleasantly situated on the East Town Belt. Apply to W. R. BOYLE, 36 House Agent. fpENDERS will be received until Satur- JL day next for Erecting a Post and Wire FENCE on the North Town Beit. For particulars apply to SANEm & OLSEN, East Street, 30 Ashburton. FIREWORKS ! TUBE WORKS ! I For Sale at WESTON’S SAST STREET NOVELTY DEPOT. FIRST ANNUAL EXHIBITION OF STOCK, IMPLEMENTS, AND MANUFACTURES, Will be held at TINW A L D ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15th. THE ASHBURTON BRASS . RANI Will play Musical Selections during the day. Admission to the Grounds before 12 o’clock, 2s.- Gd., afterwards Is. Members of the Association Free. A DIET ER ' Will take place"'at the S O' M E R S E T II 0 T E I At 7 p.m. B. meicalf, ft



; COUNTY OF ASHBURTON. second general election. f ! HEREBY give Notice, that, in accord ance with the provisions of “The Regulation of Local Elections Act, 18 1(>, NOMINATIONS for FOUR Oo itlemen to kg .Tapas Councilors for .the County of Ashhiiiton, ONE for the Riding of Mount Mutt, 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, 19th Npvember instant:— For the Riding of Mount Hutt. Edgin House, Barrhill. Robert Harvey Pratt, Substitute Returning Officer. For Riding of South Rakaia. South Rakaia Road Board Office. William Hall Zouch, Substitute Returning Officer. For the Riding of Ashbuaton. Ashburton Road Board Office. Charles Braddell, Returning Officer. Forms 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, or any day previous to the nomination. A POLL, if necessary, will be l e held at the following places on Wednesday, 27th November instant, commencing at 9 a.m., and closing at 6 p.m. For the Riding of Mount Hutt. Edgin House, Barrhill. Woolshed, Drayton. For the Riding of South Rakaia. South Rakaia Road Board Office. For the Riding of Ashburton. . Ashburton Road Board Office. Schoolhouse, Watertpn. ' 25



BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. I HE REBY give notice that, in accord ance with the provisions of “The Municipal Corporations 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. ' : Npminations, 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., a- 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, 1374. PUBLIC NOTICE 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, IS7B. 15 ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. VALUATION LIST, 1379. mENDEES for making the Annual Va- X luation List 3 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. 16 UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. riIENDERS for making the Annual X 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 13th instant. ROBT. D. BULLAE, Clerk to the Board. Wcsterfielcl, Nov. 5. 1873. 11 \~U ANTED KNOWN, that in General V T Printing the public can be supplier with every requisite in the latest and bes. ityle of the art at EVENING ECHO OFFICE, E.iST SIEFJiT. DR. STD WART pj VS REMOVED lo Ids NV. ID. side m e CORNER OF MOOI’.F S’: dIiET AN! fcEAQH ROAD,



* NOTICE. TO BUILDERS, CONTRACTORS, ANJ OTHERS. MY Present PRICES for Spouting- Found and Fixed— including Heads, Elbows, Etc., are,— 0.G., 4 inch, 6|d. 0.G., 4| inch, 7d. 0.G., 5 inch, Bd. j All Joints Soldered"®^ S , H A R D L EY , PLUMBER, 7 East Street, Ashburton



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.



ORICKET! QRICKET!! Clubs and others requiring any of the requisites for this universe game, go to WESTo rf ’ 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. *3 7 r nett 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. FRUIT IMPORTED D..REUT FROM SYDNEY. J. MOOAR & CO., Wholesale & Retail REMOVED to AM FRIiiTEfOS, EAST STREET, (Shop lately occupied by Mr. Cambridge. UST ARRIVED A LARGE STOCK OF Oranges, Pine Apples Lemons, Ha nan as Apples, Vegetables Confectionery &c.. &c. Delivered to all pans of Ashburton.



CALISTHENIC CLASS T 7 VERY alternate Wednesday and Saturday Lv Afternoon. Terms, per Quarter—Five Shillings each Pupil. SUPERIOR RADIES’ BOARDING AND DAY S..HUOL, 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. Inclusive Terms. PUBLIC NOTICE. JOSEPH HYDE, I PRACTICAL COPPERSMITH AND I BRAZIER, TIN, IRON, AND ZINC PLATE WORKER, ; segs to inform the inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that he has com menced business in TANCRED STREEI, where he hopes by strict attention to business, combined with moderate charges, to merit a air share of public patronage. N.lt. Repairs neatly executed.



G. F. SCOTT, qeneral carrier, Cameron St., Ashburton. Parcels delivered promptly and charges moderate . , .... SONS OF TEMPERANCE BENEFIT SOCIETY. ■ • r fIUS 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 on the 25th insl. A. J. ANDREWS, R.S. THE “EVENING ECHO.” rHE following are AGENTS for the Sale of the “Evening Echo” in ishburtcn : Weston, Stationer and Tobacconist. East Street, and Book 'Stand, Railway Station. a. M. Jones, Stationer, East Street. next Fried Under Bros. V. O. A*tsen <S} Gx, General Store keepers, U&Yfthak Street,



BAKER’S NOTICE. TAYLOR AND LILL EG 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 Beßt Flour in Canterbury, and by a First-class Practical Baker. j£9*Tnspection invited. TAYLOR & LILL, Bakers, Confectioners, & Pastrycooks, East Street, Ashburton. Bread. Bread. 6d. per -41 b. I.oaf. THOMAS HICKS, Baker and Con fectioner, Tancred Street, is now supplying First-class Bieau, at Gd. per 41 b Loaf, delivered to all parts of the District, or at the Shop. J £3?*Please note— THOMAS HICKS, THE PIONEER BAKERY, 'Tancred Street, Ashburton BREAD. BREAD. BREAD. SANDO & OLSEN, GROCERS, ETC., EAST STREET, Ashburton. really Good BREAD at per Quartern Loaf, Cash, and 6d. Monthly Accounts. Families in Town and Suburbs waited on daily. Note the address, SANDO & OLSEN, GENERAL STOREKEEPERS & BAKERS East Street.



ASHBURTON BAKERY, TAYLOR AND LI Li., BAKERS AND CONFECTIONERS, PASTRY COOKS, &c., 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. N OTIC E. THOMAS WILLIAMS, Tin Wald, BUILDER, UNDERTAKER, CABINET MAKER, WHEELWRIGHT, &c., WISHES to notify to the public that he i prepared to execute all orders entrusted lo his care ia any of the above branches. Every description- of Furniture made and repaired at Uir.stchurch prices. One trial it, this respect will satisfy. Funerals furnished and conducted at reduced pi ices. As. each department is . under the charge o practical men, and as T. W. employs only rir.->! class hands, customers may’ rely on bavin, their orders executed in a tturougaiy wui kmi, like manner. , .. Plans Prepared and Estimates Given : Note the Address — THOMAS WILLIAMS, (Near Railway Station) Timvald. *



ANS TEE'S LUNCHEON & DINiNC ROOMS, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON, J. G. AN ST EE BEGS to intimate to the Public that he has opened those spacious building* situate in East Street, as LUNCHEON and DINING ROOMS. Persons patronising this establish ment can rely on securing all the comforts of a home. The bedrooms are well ventilated, every attention being paid to Cleanliness. Ihe Table will be found all that can be desired. First-class accommodation for Boarders.



EAGLE’S DINING ROOM S, HAVELOCK STREET, Near to the Town Hall, Ashburton. LUNCHEON AND DINING ROOMS. - ■ Meals at all hours. MRS. MOREY, to announce to the LADIES OF ASHBURTON and Surrounding Districts hat she has OPENED A SHOW ROOM FOR MADE UP AND FULLY - TRIMMED PAPER PATTERNS OF ALL THE LATEST FASHIONS • - ; FOR LADIES’ & CHILDREN’S YEAR LADIES’ OWN MATERIALS CUT OU'i At Moderate Charges. MRS. MOREY. TANCREDSTREET 19 Mr? QwpmanL, DapotaWi,)



NEW DRAPERY ESTABLISHMENT GLASGOW HOUSE, MONTGOMERYS BUILDINGS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. W. GAVIN HAS great pleasure in announcing to ib inhabitants of the Ashburton Cou . that he is now offering, at the LOWEST PRICES, New Spring and Summer Goods. Millinery, Prints. Hosiery, Children’s Frocks, To lets Horrockses’ and American Long Cloths Muslin and Lace Window Curtains Marseilles and Iloney Comb Counterpane? Haberdashery and Cloves Men’s Boys’ and Youths’ Clothing Shirts, Hats, Ties, etc. Goods marked in Plain Figures. One Shilling Off Every Pound Purchased for Cash. Motto - “ Small Profits and Quick Returns.”



TEA. TEA 100 BOXES 50 HALF-CHESTS The above will be found Pure combined with strength am Fine Flavour. ORIENTAL TEA COM PANY’S, in lib and #IL packets. We are Agents foj this Tea, and would advise the public to give it a fair trial, as it is highly spoken of. O IR, HR & GO.



NOTICE! NOTICE!! NOTICF IV R E M OVAL. Firth, Pass, & Co. Beg to inform the Inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that they have REMOVED TO THEIR HEW PREMISES Next the Union Bank of Australia, EAST STREET. pIRTH; PASS, & CO. take this oppor tunity of thanking their numeious cust®mei> who have so liberally supported them hitherts and to solicit a continuance of their patnnag: at the NEW PREMISES, TO BE CALLED The Old Bank Stores (late UNION bank). t Orders entrusted to our care will re ceive prompt attention. Families waited on for order weekly. FIRTH, PASS, AN D CO Grocers, Drapers, Ironmongers, VINK AN D S PIRIT ME RC! IA \T i *



SAN DO & OLSEN Fam-'ly Grocers, TENT, TARPAULIN, & HORSE CLOTH MAKERS, ANn General Storekeepers, EAST STREET, . A S H BUR TON/; Orders D llvere l to a’l. Parts of the Town! FLAGS of ALL NATIONS Sup plied to Order and Let out on Hite. Note the address— SAN DO & OLSEN, EAST S7REET, ASHBURTON 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 jest Imported Goods and Latest Fashions. * A LARGE STOCK *: ■' >f Colonial Goods from the Best M.kers, n consequence of Large Consignments, will be iOLI) aT VERY REASONABE PRICES. SS" Our own make, sewn or pegged, of every isrn lion to order. Repairs attended to.



T. CHAMBERS, gC O T AND S HOE M A K E R, East Street, - Begs l» notify to ihe public of Ashburton that he has no*v in Stock a Splendid Assortment of B„uts .in i Shoes from the Best Maker®, and all orears entrusted to him will have-every attention. Bools and. Shoes, sewn or pegged, made to order, of every desorption and the very best materials , Terms Casti. ' - • > T CHAMBERS, F AO S REC T BUI L D INGS (Next to Montgomery’s), EAST STREET-



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



BULLOCK AND CO. Are Sole Agents for Atkinson’s COOKING RANGES Which were awardee ''• , eu of the highest Honorary Certificates at the Agricultural Show, 1877. THESE Ranges, which are now so well known in this district, are made with or without boiler, and can he obtained any size between 2ft. 3 in. and 3(1 6 in.



A BARGAIN. TT'OR SALE.—A First-class Semi-grand Jj Tri-cord PIANOFORTE, by one of die most famous maker 3, Brinsmead and Sons. Price £SO. Apply • . ECHO OFFICE. - _ ptHRIS TM AS CAR I) S, - Etc., \J ' ' ' * ?jt transmission to Friends in England and Ebevrhere via outgoing ’Frisco and Suez-Mai , at A, T EAST Davot.