The Evening Echo, Tuesday, October 29, 1878.



CEIST'TIR.A-rJI TEMPERANCE HO'] EL, HAVELOCK STREET, Ashburton';: . ( T HIS well-situated and. Commodious Hotel egr is No w OPE n: _®or Boarders and the Travelling Public will find the Best of Accommodation, combined with Liberal Charges, Strict Civility, and the Best Attention. Refreshments at all 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 Cakes, Private Parties, Suppers, Etc. Remember the Address— HAVELOCK STREET, NEAR THE RAILWAY STATION. JOHN BROOM, Manager. VVORNER’S EMPIRE BOARDING HOUSE (Opposite Parkins’s Steam Saw Mills). MR. G. WORNER begs to intimate to the public of Ashburton that he has pur chased the Boarding-house recently kep by Mr. T. Bradford, and having made extensive alterations, he is now prepared to supply first class accommodation to boarders, and others visiting Ashburton. Meals 1/-, Beer given with dinner; Beds I,’-' Board per week, £l. G. WORNER, Proprietor.



ANSTEE’S LUNCHEON & DINING ROOMS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, J. G. ANSTEE TO EGS to intimate to the Public that he has 13 open those spacious buildings 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. The Table will be found all that can be desired. First-class accommodation for Boarders.



BULLOCK AND CO. Are Sole Agents for Atkinson’s COOKING RANGES Which were awarded seven of the highest Honorary Certificates at the Agricultura Show, 1877. 'T'HESE Ranges, which are now so well JL known in this district, are made with or without boiler, and can be obtained any size between 2ft. 3 in. and 31't 6 in. New Goods. JU ST OP li N E D U P, Ex “ Palala ” and Waimate,” A Large and Splendid Lot of Account Books, from Foolscap size to Super-royal, in a VARIETY OK BINDINGS. Also, Photographic and Scrap Albums in abundance, made to order for the Advertiser. A very Choice Assortment of Ladies’ Note Books and Purses, all of which will be offered AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. Stores supplied. R. BINSTEAD, Albion House, Cashel Street west, Christchurch. MR. BRANSON, BARRISTER AN?) SOLICITOR, East Street, ASHBU R T 0 N - E. G. CRISP, gARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Has removed his Offices to MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS(istFIour), BURN ETT STR EET, ASHBURTON. B. W. MOUNTFORT, Architect. Cathedral Spi a re, Christchurch, and Fooks and Son’s Offices, East Street, Ashburton.



TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON. mO-NIGHT! jy\ O- N 1G H T l Jl TUESDAY, JL OCT. 29. NEW BILL. J. p7~HYDES’ GEM BURLESQUE AND COMEDY COMPANY. First time in Ashburton of the Laughable Comedy of CHECK M A T E! Song Mr. Horace D’Elmaine Concluding with tlie Glorious Burlcscjue THE FIELD ok the CLOTH or GOLD. Alice—Amy —Marie —James— Horace —Henry J. P. Hydes. Front Seats, 3s. ; Gallery, 2s. 6d. ; Second, 2s. ; Back, is. ASHBURTON FIRE BRIGADE. MEMBERS are requested to meet at the Engine House on WED NESDAY EVENING, 30th instant, at 6.30, for Practice. Bv order of the Superintendent, J. M. CAMBRIDGE, Hon. Sec. ASHBURTON BAKERY. TAYLOR and LILL, BAKERS AND CONFECTIONERS, PASTRY COOKS, &c., East Street, Ashburton. 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.



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. jjKSKPlease note— THOMAS HICKS, THE PIONEER BAKERY, Tancred Street, Ashburton



BREAD. BREAD. BREAD. SANDO & OLSEN, GROCERS, ETC., EAST STREET, Ashburton. gUPPLY really Good BREAD at per Quartern Loaf, Gash, and 6d. Monthly Accounts. Families in Town and Suburbs viaited on daily. Note the address, ’ ‘ SANDO & 01. SEN, GENERAL STOREKEEPERS & BAKERS East Street. WANTED, TENDERS for PLOUGHING 180 Acres Tussock Land, three (3) inches deep. Tenders to be sent in to 11. Moffat, Wakanui, not later than the 31st October, 1878. WANTED, Two Good CARPENTERS. Apply to PAGE & HODDER, Moore Street. WANTED —An Apprentice for the Print ing Business. None but a Respectable Intelligent Boy need apply. ECHO Office FOR SALE. A QUARTER-ACRE SECTION in Have lock Street, on very easy terms. Apply ECHO Office. ON SALE! ON SALE! at HAYES’S TIMBER YARDS, Stakes! Stakes! TOTARA WELL TIMBER, AND BLACK PINE FIREWOOD. pOTATOES. POTAT OE S . FOR SALE, at A. O. AIT KEN & CO.’s, Havelock Street. OPEN THIS DAY. WATCHES, JEWELLERY. &c. S. PHILLIPS* Watchmaker, etc/, from Christchurch IS now making a Splendid Show in the TOWN HALL Box Office,



ashburtoh BOTTLING stores In connection with the ASHBURTON BREWERY, Wood & Co. Have on hand a Large Slock of ALE and STOUT, in Bulk and Bottle. SHEEP MUSTERING. WE propose MUSTERING our SHEEP at Alfred Mills on TUESDAY, 29th October. v Owners are requested to be in' attendance to claim strangers. SAUNDERS BROTHERS. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Tuned and Repaired. J . C. HUGHES, TEACHER of Pianoforte and Harmonium, Cox Street, Ashburton. Orders can be left at the Echo Office. THE ASHBURTON PICTURE GALLERY AND CABINET MANUFACTORY, Peter Street.- T. A. GATES, PICTURE DEALER. Manufacturer of all kinds of Carpentry, Cabinet Making, Furniture, Venetian and other Blinds, Picture Frames, &c., &c. LOWEST CHARGES, combined with BEST WORKMANSHIP. Furniture Repaired and Polished. Maps and Plans Mounted and Varnished. A Lot of PICTURES On Sale at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. CALISTHENIC CLASS EVERY alternate Wednesday and Saturday Afternoon. Terms, per Quarter —P'ive Shillings each Pupil. SUPERIOR LADIES’ BOARDING AND 13AY 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. Inclusive Terms.



CHARLES NEATE, (Late of Messrs. Gould & Co., Christchurch), BEGS TO ANNOUNCE He has commenced business as CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST, IN MOORE STREET (Opposite Messrs. Friedlander's Store), ASHBURTON. NOTICE. PO R SALE A T T. QUINN & CO’S, DRAPERS and CLOTHIERS, MOORE-ST. ASHBURTON. 75 Men’s and Boys’ Suits, at 30s per Suit 40 doz. Silk Handkerchiefs at is each. 20 doz. Straw Hats, 7s per doz. T . QUINN & CO., Moore Street, Ashburton. 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, Tinwald. Next meet ing on the 25th inst. A. J. ANDREWS, R.S. THE HORSE BAZAAR LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES BURNETT-STRERT, ASHBURTON. J W. B. COMPTON, Proprietor. ————



To Farmers & Others qpHE UNDERSIGNED HAVE CONSTANTLY ON HAND Farm Implements AND . AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY Of Every Description. WOOL PACKS, SHEEP SHEARS, FENCING MATERIAL. GRASS & CLOVER SEEDS, JUST LANDED Ryland’s Best Fencing WIRE, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10. PORTLAND CEMENT, CHAFF CUTTERS, PLOUGHS, CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS, CORN CRUSHERS, HORSEPOWERS, ETC. ‘Also, GOSPEL OAK Galvanised Iron, IN ALL SIZES, Which we are now Prepared to Sell at MOST. REASONABLE PRICES. CASH ADVANCES Made on Growing Crops, Shipments of Wool and Grain. FRIEDLANDER BROS EAST STREET, Ashburton.



DRAPERY. NEW GOODS! NEW GOODS !! A. O. AITKEN & CO. Are now opening up, a large and choice assortment of NEW SPRING AND SUMMER DRAPERY, Which will be offered at PRICES LOWER THAN EVER. New Dresses New Fischues New Prints New Ribbons New Feathers New Flowers New Hats New Bonnets Note the address A. O. AITKEN and CO. The Pantechnicon, HAVELOCK STREET Ashburton.



r ASHBDBTOH RACING CLUB. . ANN UAL MEETING. Wednesday and Thursday, NOVEMBER 13th and 14th. •... President: v . v ' ; i W. C. WALKER, ESQ. Stewards: Mr. E. Saunders iMr. R.Friedlander „ E. S. Coster „ Hay T. Smith ~ J. L. Crawley „ Neil McLean ~ Thos. Bullock I ~ C. H. Dowding ~ M. Stitt I ~ J. Coster. Judge: Starter: Mr. J. Campbell, j Mr. IV. B. Compton Clerk of the Course: Mr. E. Saunders. Handicapper: Treasurer: Mr. H. P. Lance | Mr. S. Saunders. Clerk of the Scales: Mr. H. J. Bristo. FIRST DAY. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race of 40 sovs. ; distance 2 miles, over 8 flights of about 3ft. 6in. high hurdles; nomination I sov., acceptance 2 sovs. 2. Maiden Plate of 20 sovs. ; distance 1 % miles; weight for age; entrance 2 sovs. ; open fo all horses that have not won an advertised race of the value of 15 sovs. of public money. 3. Ashburton Cup Handicap of 70 sovs., added to a sweepstake of 5 sovs. each for acceptors; nomination 2 sovs; acceptance 2 sovs. ; two miles. 4. Ladies’ Purse of 25 sovs. ; for County horses only ; Welter weights for age ; gentle men riders, who must be members of the Ashburton Racing Club ; entrance 2 sovs. ; 1)A miles. 5. Selu.ng Hack Race of 10 sovs. ; no weight under Bst. ; winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race any surplus to go to the Fund ; post entry 1 sov.; 1 mile. SECOND DAY. 1. County Hurdle Handicap Race of 30 sovs. ; over 6 flights 01 about 3ft. 6in. high hurdles; nominations 1 sov., acceptance 2 sovs ; IJ2 miles. 2. Racing Club Handicap of 50 sovs.; nomination 2 sovs., acceptance 2 sovs. ; weights to be declared at 9 p.m., on the evening ol the first day’s racing ; 144 miles. 3. Publicans’ Purse of 30 sovs.; weight forage; entrance 2 sovs. ; 1 mile. 4. Forced Handicap of; 20"sovs. ; for all winning horses at this Meeting; entrance 2 sovs. ; 1%. miles. 5. Consolation Handicap of 25 sovs. ; for all beaten horses; nomination 1 sov., acceptance 2 sovs.; 1 mile. RULES AND REGULATIONS. Qualification fee £2 2s. ; members of the Ashburton Racing Ciub free. No entry will be received for any of tire races, except on the condition that all disputes shall be decided by the Stewards, whose decisions in all cases shall be final. County horses shill be held to mean horses the bond fide properly of owners residing in the County of Ash burton previous to Ist October, 1878. Canterbury Jockey Club Rules strictly ad hered to, unless otherwise specified. No protest will be entertained unless £2 2s. be deposited, which will be forfeited should the protest, in the opinion of the Stewards, prove frivolous. All entries and nominations to be in the hands of the Secretary, addressed to the Somerset Hotel,/not later than 3 P-m. on October 31st./ Weights to appear in the Lyttelion .Times, the Tress, the Ashburton Tvening Echo on November Bth, and Ash burton Mail on November 9th. Acceptances and sweeps to be paid to the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on the night of Nov. 1 nil. All entries to be sealed and addressed to the Secretary, Ashburton, enclosing entrance fees, name and age of horse, and colors of the rider. Any Jockey riding in other than his declared colors will be lined one sovereign. JAMES WILKIE, Hon. Sec.



T. CHAMBERS, GOT AND SHOE MAKE R, B 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. 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. NOTICE. g C. FARR, ARCHITECT, &c., can b. consulted at Messrs. \V. Montgomery and Co'.s Buildings, Ashburton, EVERY or any coirmurications left at Mr. Chari. k Braddell’s Office, will be promptly attended to.



SAUNDERS BROS., ASHBURTON , CHRISTCHURCH, AND L ONDO N. II E -pj XD E R SIGNED Have a number of UNIMPROVED AND UNIMPROVED FARMS AND OTHER * v •*' Qci Properties for Sale In the Ashburton County. SEVERAL -■ -T C ÜBURBAN Q 1 OWN & O OECTIONS FOR SALE ON EXCEPTIONALLY EASY TERMS. • INDENTS EXECUTED For every description of Goods from the Australian, American, and English Markets. OATS AND OTHER HORSE FEED AT LOWEST RATES. SAUNDERS .BROS, WATCHMAKER,' JEWELLER, m Mm y amvdvSw* :/M vuam W V 1 / •mm. Vd ml L = am siliV+l* smim OPTICIAN, &c., Sec. A JAVA’S Si of Sale a Large Slock of Eng lish, American Geneva, and other Watches ; Fiench, American, and Other Clocks; Concave and Convex Spectacles; Reading Glasses ; Wedding and other Rings ; Barometers ; Thermometers ; Eye Protectors ; Goggles ; Pocket Knives ; Scissors and other Cutlery, by Rogers. 'Io Arrive ly. “ Star,” brig, from New York, 6 Cases of American Clocks—all New Styles. J. P. PARKER, WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, &c. (Two doors above Bullock & Co.'s Auction Rooms), EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



-GH ARLES BRADDELL, i Agent lor Press Company, Limited. Secretary Town Hall Company. Agent for National Insurance Company. REMOVEDao.Mojitgomery.’iTßuUdihgs, entrance from East and Burnett Streets. i ;j u i AND CIVIL ENGINEER 5 EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, AND RAKAIA.



THE undersigned having received a LARGE' ASSORTMENT of the undermentioned Goods, wishes to inform his numerous patrons and the public generally, that the same is just opened up and marked off:— ' - ' / ' If you want Cheap and Good' Stationery, GO TO A.. WESTON'S, the Cheapest Retail House in the trade. If you want Account Books, Day Books, Eocket Books, Surveyors’, and every kind of Office Requisite, GO TO A. WESTON’S. If you want a Good Novel in Boards .’or Cloth, Magazines, Journals, Song Books, &,c., GO TO A. WESTON’S. If you want Fancy Goods, Cheap Jewellery, Perfumery, Cards, Draughts, Chess, Walking and Single Sticks, GO TO A. WESTON’S, u . . If you want any of the leading Daily and Weekly Newspapers or Illustrated Papers published in New Zealand, Australia, England, or America, , . „ Y ; ■GOTO A. WESTON’S. - Y i If you Smoke, and are fond of Good Tobacco, go to a Tobacconist, Pay a Little More, and get genuine American Tobacco, Cut and Uncut,; also, the Best Brands only kept in llavanna and Manilla Cigars AT A. WESTON’S A. W. has also . a Large. assortment o Wooden Pipts in G.8.D., L.H.E., F.M.S., and other Brands. Meerschaum and Clay Pipes, Ambers, Ferrules, Match Boxes, Pouches, Pocket Knives, and all the requisites lor smoking. Note the Address— A. WESTON, " BOOKSELLER AND STATIONER, .' TOBACCONIST, ' NEWS ’AGENT,' BILL POSTER, AND GENERAL ADVERTISING AGENT, East Street and Railway Station Asuisurton. RUBBER STAMPS ! RUBBER the 'iii- MiniifirttiMi^ii^^l