The Evening Echo, Thursday, October 3, 1878.

Printed and Published by HoRACJJ JO«N and Charles Dixon, at' their Printing pffi.ce, East Street, AshbHfiP*



THE HORSE BAZA A R 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. Horses Bought and Sold on Commission. MR. BRANSON, BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, East Street, A S i-i BURTON. B. W. MOUNTFORT, Architect. Cathedral,l Square,.:Xbristchurch, and: Rooks • • and Son’s Offices, East Street, Ashburton. HOW TO PROCURE A SEWING MACHINE EASILY. 'JpHE GREAT ADVANTAGE OFFERED by ORR AND CO. By the TIME PAYMENT SYSTEM places the SINGER HOUSEHOLD and HOWE MACHINES within easy reach of all. Payments —Weekly or Monthly. ORR & CO., Sole Agents for the above Machines in Ashburton.



UNION STEAM IRON WORKS, (Next the Horse Bazirr), BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. Edwards & Lee, ENGINEERS, MILLWRIGHTS. AND GENERAL SMITHS. Orders for every description of Machinery executed in a workmanlike manner, and guar anteed to give satisfaction, at prices that will compare favorably with any in Canterbury. Important. —Ex erienced Manufacturers and Repairers of Reapers, Combines, Stra Elevators, Portable Engines, Wool Presse Wind Pumps, Circular Saw Spindles, and Tables, made to order. General Smith, Wheelwright, and Shot ing work warranted to give satisfaction. [EDWARDS AND LEE, Proprietors. TEA. TEA. ioo BOXES 50 HALF-CHESTS The above will be found Pure, combined with strength and Fine Flavour." ORIENTAL TEA COM PANY’S, in lib and #lb packets. We are Agents for this-Tea, and would advise the public to give it a fair | trial, as it is |highly spoken of. O IR, 2:1 &C 0:0.



RUBBER STAMPS, 'J'HESE Useful STAMPS, with Ink and Pads, are now being Manufactured at the * ECHO ” OFFICE, and can be supplied anj shape or size from 7s. 6d, STAMPS FOR Redelpts, Labels, Societies, Books, Marking Linen, &c.



NOTICE, pOR SALE AT 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.



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. I, Montgomery’s New Buildings, East street, and has in Stock a GOOD ASSORTMENT OF TOBACCO, i CIGARS, PIPES, Perfumery, Frizzets, Plaits, Etc,, [Etc, Note the Address,-- E. A. GARNETT, No* i, Montgomery’s Buildings, East Street. i ; JAMES BAKER, Builder; contractor, and UNDERTAKER, HAVELOCK STREET, Ashburton. FUNERALS FURNISHED ON THE SHORTEST NOTICE. E, G. CRISP, gARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, ■Has removed his Offices to MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS (Ist Floor), BURNETT _STREET, A§ II URT ON ♦



. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. NEW FIRST-CLASS BOARDING-HOUSE. MR THOMAS CLARKE has much pleas , lire in announcing that his large 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 is let, and will be conducted by an experienced person from Christchurch. First and second class dining ROOMS. SMOKING AND READING ROOMS. WELL VENTILATED, LARGE, AND LOFTY BEDROOMS. PRIVATE ROOMS FOR' FAMILIES.



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. • r J~'IIE 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. \ • f - -- SAUNDERS BROS. NEW DRAPERY ESTABLISHMENT, GLASGOW HOUSE, gMONTGOMERY'S BUILDINGS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Wr GAVIN HAS great pleasure in announcing to the . .inhabitants of the Ashburton County that he is now offering, at the LOWEST PRICES, New Spring and Summer 0;j ; ; Goods. , , ~ , . Millinery, Prints, Hosiery, 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, Hats, Ties, etc. Goods marked in Plain Figures, One Shilling Off Every Pound Purchased for Cash. Motto Small Profits and Quick Returns.’'



C. PERCY COX, LAND AND ESTATE-AGENT, AND VALUATOR, ASHBURTON J7ARMS to LET and • SELL, of all Sizes and Descriptions, Improved and Unimproved, situated iri all parts of the District; . 1 3000 Acres, in Blocks to suit Purchasers, on easy terms. 150 Acres, with Stable, partly fenced, nea' 1 the Hinds. Money Lent in Large or Small Sums, on Approved Security. ? 'AGENT FOR UNION INSURANCE COMPANY. .1 The Central Foundry, I’ETERJ STREET, j ASHBURTON. W. J. HESSEY, , ! BEGS respectfully to inform the j public oi Ashburton and surrounding districts that he has • i ON HAND and FOR SALE, Working Men’s Kitchen Ranges, cast or sheet iron ovens. Cambridge Rollers, at Chrjstchurch Prices. j Wire Strainers* Impairs of Castings in Iron or Bras?* c. ' evgi-y dgscrtptim, »



Advance Ashburton-' I ati: KEECIE ECHO NEWSPAPER D GENERAL PRINTING OFFICE, East Street, Ashburton.



'""y'HE proprietors of the Evening Echo have much pleasure in presenting 1 their numerous customers with an enlarged edition of this paper, and in thank ing the public for their very liberal support hitherto, beg to .solicit a continuance. i The Echo is circulated daily throughout the County and district, and offers special ad vantages, to advertisers Advertisements can be taken for three, six, or twelve months, on very Reasonable Terms. Auctioneers and Commission Agents liberally dealt with. Casual advertisements as per scale.. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION: In advance per quarter 060 . „ (posted) 0 8 6 - per annum i s 6 „ (posted) 11$ 6 Or, delivered taall parts of the Town, 6d. per week, j Commercial and yGeneral Printing ,



. This department is supplied with every requisite for T tiaox Of every description, and for Style, Design, and Cheapness, Cannot be equalled in Ashburton or surpassed in the Colony. Billheads of any size or pattern' . ' J.- j. Memorandum Forms; •* • - 1 ., .... Receipt and Order Books , • Circulars and Envelopes • | Plain, and Fancy j Fancy Labels, any size * • Ti" ■" j Ball Programmes and Tickets < Vellum Address Labels, Catalogues Societies’ Rules, Pamphlets, ; Handbills, Posters ot Colored Inks or Paper. Mourning Cards. &i~NOTE THE ADDRESS— THE “EVENING ECHO” OFFICE. •WEIEIKIS & IDXIXIQIN'., >' PROPRIETORS, EAST SIRBET, ASHBURTOR ’



NOTICE. g C. FARR, ARCHITECT,;'&c.,/cstnbe consulted at Messrs. W. Montgomery and Co’.s Buildings, Ashburton, EVERY SA'I URDA\ or any coirmurications left' at Mr. CHARLES Braddell’s Office, will be promptly attended to. Ashburton, July 12, 1878. H. BUDDE NV // Seed Merchant, Etc., NELSON, N.Z fruit and Forest Trees—Ornamental Shrubs— Roses—Seeds —Plants, etc. —Packed to any part of New Zealand. *



BULLOCK AND CO. Are Sole Agents for Atkinson’s COOKING RANGES Which were awarded seven 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 be obtained any size between 2ft. 3 in. and 3ft 6 in.



ASHBURTON SHEET IRON, TIN, & ZING ■•WORKS, WHOLESALE AND; RETAIL. ’! SAMUEL IIARDLEY, TINSMITH, IRONMONGER, &c., Having commenced business in Ashburton, begs to notify that lie has just received his first consignment of Selected Goods from Melbourne, ‘consisting of . i IRONMONGERY, LAMPS, RANGES, TINWARE, ETC, To be continually.suppleipented by new sh’p ments from, the best markets, which places h m ■in *a position to supply ; the public and trade at prices equal to any in the colony, and respect fully invites the residents, of Ashburton, and surrounding dstricts to give him one trial, which, will be a sufficient guarantee as to : work manship and price. Suitable Workships are being, erected to carry on the business in all its branches. Water Tanks manufactured at £l per lOC gallons, fitted with Brass Tap. Spouting supplied at Christchurch prices. Don’t forget the Address— SAMUEL HARDLEY, ' 1R O 3ST 3VC 01ST <3-331R Tin , Iron, and Zinc Wot kef f EAST STREET, NEAR ECHO OFFICE, Ashburton. ■ ;



MATTHEW SMITH. Builder and Conti actor, MOORE STREET, ASHBU R T 0 N . Plans and Specifications carefully pre pared for all branches of the trade. Jobbing carefully executed. All inds of Building Material on Sale.at , Prices. M. S. being appointed Agent for the Victoria Steam Joinery Works, all kinds of Joinery Work can be procured for.the Trade.



GRATEFUL—COMFORTING. EPPS’S BREAKFAST . COCOA “ By a thorough knowledge of- the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and' by> a- careful- application of the fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast, tables with a delicately-flavoured beverage' which may save us many heavy doctors’ bills.: It is by the judi cious use of, such articles of diet, that a. constitu tion may,,lie gradually built up-until strong enough to resist every tendency to' disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating arcund us, ready to attack wherever there- is a weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified .with pure bleed and a properly nourished frame.”— The Civil Service Gazette. SOLD ONLY IN • PACKETS LABELLED j AME S EP PS AN D t C 0., Homeopathic Chemists,' London. :/ HEALTH FOR ALL. HOLLOWAY’S PILLS AND OINTMENT THE PILLS Purify the Blood, correct all disorders of the Liver, Stomach, Kidneys and Bowels, and are invaluable in all conn plaints incidental to Females. ■ THE OIHTMENT is the only reliabli remedy for Bad Legs, Old Wounds, Sores, and Ulcers. For Bronchitis, Diphtheria, Coughs, Colds, Gout., Rheumatism, and all Skin Diseases it has no equal. Sold by the Proprietor, Thomaw Holloway, 533, Oxford Street, London, knd by all Medicine Vendors throughout iho World* ' f V