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New Advertisements. w to 119 ANTED, a Smart Active LAD, about 14 years of age. -A Pity BULLOCK & CO. ANTED, by the Ashburton Borough Council, a WORKING FORE MAN ; wages £2 10a. per week Applica tions to be sent in to the undersigned by noon, on Saturday, 14th December. CHARLES BRADDELL, Town Clerk. Ashburton, 9th Dec., 1878. 123 c A FANCY DRESS LICO mALL, B Under the auspices of the FORESTERS COURT OF ASHBURTON, Will be held at the y TOWN HALL, ‘ON NEW YEAR’S EVE. ' Tickets 12/6., 121 7 WESLEYAN CHURCH. bazaar AND G IFT A uCT I O N jfF 1 IN THE TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON, ON Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday, DEC. 17TH, i ßth, and 19TH. In aid of the Building Fund. 115



TENDERS. WE have been instructed by Mr. Hay T. Smith, on account of his having purchased Greenstreet s Farm, and intend ing to reside thereon, to invite tenders for the purchase of the Good Will of the lease of his ASHBURTON FARM, containing 250 acres and 300 acres adjoining (in all 550 acres) all in crop and grass. . The Ashburton Farm is well-known as one of the best in the district, being a very early selection. There is a running stream through every paddock and as the farm adjoins the town of Ashburton, it is most advantageously situated for markets &e. Tenders to be sent in not later thru SATURDAY, the 21st INST. Full particulars can be obtained from H. T. SMITH, Esq, at the farm ; or ACLAND, CAMPBELL, & CO, Auctioneers. - December. 124 UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD.: TEN! ERS are invited for the following WO) s ■— Ho. 18—Forming Six Miles of Road between Westerfield Woolshed and the Hinds River. 1 . No. 19—Picking Stones off the line of Road from Hinds Railway Station to McLoyd Crawley’s Farm —5 miles. No. 20—Picking Stones off the line of Road from Sir J. C. Wilson’s Out- Station to the boundary of the Dis trict— 3 miles. No. 21—Forming 30 chains, more or l less, of Road from Bennison’s lower fence towards Lagmohr Road. No. 22—Metalling 2 mile 3 Winchmore Road. - Tenders,- addressed to the Chairman, must be sent in not later than Noon, of Tuesday, the 17th inst. For specifica tions, &c., apply to ROBT. D. PULLAR, Clerk to the Board. Westerfield, 4th Dec., 1878. 110 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11th. At 11 o’clock. THE LEASE OF EAGLE’S BOARDING HOUSE, HAVELOCK STREET. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. LARGE KITCHEN RANGES. COALS. f I REWOOD. FIVE-ROOMED COTTAGE (for removal). At Eagle’s Boarding House, Havelock Street. Messrs, bullock & co. have received instructions from T. B. Craig, Esq., Trustee in the Estate of George Eagle, to sell by auction, on the premises, Havelock Street, without re serve: — The whole HOUSEHOLD FURNI TURE, comprising the appurte nances of Fourteen Bedrooms and Sitting-room ; valuable Leamington Range, with two ovens and boiler ; Small do. ; Glassware, Crockery, Cutlery, and Cooking Utensils; about 10 tons Coal; quantity of Firewood, Potatoes, &c. At 12 o’clock. To be removed, that substantially built arid lately-erected LEAN-TO of Five Rooms, at the rear of the premises. Also, — Tha unexpired term of lease of about 18 months, at the Low Weekly Rental of £2. On account of the large number of lots, the Sale will commence at 11 o’clock sharp, and the punctual attendance of purchasers is particularly requested. RULLOCK & CO., }26 Auctioneers,



Fruiterers; Oranges. Oranges. Ex “ Rotorua,” Just Arrived. 70 CASES ORANGES in FIRST-CLASS CONDITION, and SPLENDID FLAVOR. 70 W. BIRTWELL, WHOLESALE & RETAIL FRUITERER, AND DIRECT IMPORTER FROM THE AUSTRALIAN AND TASMANIAN ORCHARDS. 104 FRUIT IMPORTED DIRECT FROM SYDNEY. J. M 0O A R AN D C 0., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GREENGROCERS & FRUITERERS, REMOVED to EAST STREET, (Shop lately occupied by Mr. Cambridge. J UST ARRIVED A LARGE STOCK OF Oranges, Pine Apples Lemons, Bananas Apples, Vegetables Confectionery &c., &c. Delivered to all parts 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. 47 Business Notices. ASHBURTON BOTTLING STORES. MOUNT SOMERS ROAD, Ashburton. QUINTON BROS. BEG to inform the inhabitants of Ash burton and surrounding districts that they have COMMENCED BUSINESS in the above place, and trust by attention to business, to merit a share of patronage. Bottlers of the Best Brands of Ale and Stout. 91 CHRISTMAS TREE FOR THE CHILDREN OF ASHBURTON, AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. MRS. MOREY begs to inform parents that she will have a CHRISTMAS TREE ON TUESDAY, 24th DECEMBER. Tickets—One Shilling Each. All Prizes, and NO BLANKS. For convenience of ladies residing in the country the first drawing will take place at 2 o’clock and continue until half past 6. GIRLS’ TREE. Ist prize —Very Handsome Dressed Doll, value two guineas. Other prizes— Large China Tea Sets, Doll Houses, Cradles, Cots, Work Boxes, Writing Desks, with a variety of other beautiful toys. BOYS’ TREE. Ist prize—Rocking Horse. Other prizes —Cricket Bats and Balls, Garden Tools, Writing Desks, Horses and Carts, with a variety of toys suitable for boys. Christmas comes but once a year, So give the children some good cheer. A REAL CHRISTMAS TREAT FOR CHILDREN, TUESDAY, 24th, At 2 o’clock sharp. Not less than 1000 Prizes. MR S. MO RE Y, Tancred Street, Ashburton, Next to Mr. Chapman, House Decorator. 90 NOTICE. HAYES’ TIMBER YARDS, ASHBURTON. IN consequence of the WAIMATE MILLS having been BURNED, the above Yards will be Closed for about Six Weeks, until RerErection of same. j Mr; F. Pavjtt is authorised to collect all outstanding accounts until further notice. ALPHEUS HAYES, perW. H. COLLINS,' Manager. Ashburton, Nov. 23, 1878. 67



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 j£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. Orr & Co. SPECIAL NOTICE. WE ARE NOW LANDING— jSxp.s. “Tongariro,” 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.



0 HEIST MAS CARDS, Elc., For transmission to Friends in England and Elsewhere via outgoing ’Frisco and Suez Mail, at A. WESTON’S EAST STREET, Novelty Depot. TOYS. TOYS. TOYS. n £ purchased a Large Lot of Toys, for Christmas Presents, is selling Very CHEAP, for one month. Address—Tancred Street, next Mr. R. Chapman’s. f LOOK OUT FOR THE GRAND CHRISTMAS TREE. 101 RICK ET! ! RICK ET ! 0 Clubs and others requiring any of the requisites for this universe game, go to WESTON’S EAST STREET NOVELTY DEPOT. CHRISTMAS. CHRISTMAS. FANCY GOODS, in Great Variety, for CHRISTMAS, Selling at Remark ably Low Prices, for Cash, at MRS. MOREY’S Fancy Repository, Tancred Street, Ashburton, near Chapman’s. Remember the Christmas Tree on the 24th- 1 -Tickets only 1/- each. 100 •EAGLE’S 10ARDING HOUSE. T |HIS House will be CLOSED from 10-night until further notice. 117 G. EAGLE. TO THE LEGAL PROFESSION. TEST RECEIVED, and on Sale Demy Deed Paper, ruled. Deed Parchment. Writing Inks. . Pens, Rulers, ;&c. Cartridge Envelopes. WEEKS & DIXON, “EYENING ECHO” OFFICE, St., Ashbueton.



General Stares. COAL AND FIREWOOD, OATS AND CHAFF, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES. F. DOHERTY, T)EGS to] remind his Customers and Friends O that he is Selling Every Article in Stock at the LOWEST Possible PRICE for CASH. SPRING & 'SUMMER DRAPERY AND READY-MADE CLOTHING, Just Arrived, OF THE LATEST STVLES 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. AN D 0 AND QLSEN, FAMILY GROCERS, TENT, TARPAULIN, AND lIORSE CLOTH MAKERS, AND GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Orders Delivered to alPParts of the Town. FLAGS of ALL NATIONS Sup plied to Order' and Let out on Hire. Note the address— SANDO & OLSEN, EAST S2REET, 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. Window Poles on hand, or made to any sixe.



THE ASHBURTON PICTURE GALLERY, PETER STREET. T. A. GATE 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. rlllS useful institution meets every alter nate Friday in the New Templar Flail, Moore Street. New members invited. All information can be obtained from Bros. G. W. Andrews, East Town Belt; K. Sando, East Street j Thos. Williams, Tinwald. Next meet ing on the 6th inst. • A. J. ANDREWS, R.S.



Drapery. ANTED KNOWN, that A. O. AITKEN & CO., are Selling their Cloth ing, Boots and Shoes, Ac., CHEAPER THAN ANY HOUSE IN ASHBURTON. ANTED KNOWN, that A. 0. AITKEN & CO. have opened up a Splendid Lot of Fichus, Manilla Hats, and a Large Assortment of FANCY GOODS. Yy ANTED KNOWN, that A. O. AITKEN & CO. are paying Particular Attention to their DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT, which is superintended by a Lady whose Experience has been gained at some of the Beat Houses in New Zealand. ANTED KNOWN, that A. 0 AITKEN & CO. have determined, prior to removing to their New Premises, now in course of erection, to reduce their present stock as much as possible, to effect which, they are now offering all Goods at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES.



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.



Business Notice. THE HORSE BAZAAR. LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES JSURNETT-STRERT, ASHBURTON. W. B. COMPTON, Proprietor. T7IRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATION for i Horses and Vehicles on most liberal terms at these Stables, with every attend m and civility. Saddle Horses or Buggies on Hire. Horses Bought a.id Sold on Commission. FISH. FISH. FISH. MICHAEL DARCY begs to announce the opening of his new FISH STORE, Adjoining the Echo Office, East Street. Fresh Fish Daily. Crayfish, Cockles, Moki, Groper, <fcc. Dried Fish always on Hand. by post or otherwise punc tually attended to, and familes waited on. J 78 jJHREWORKS ! JjMREWORKS ! For Sale at • W E SLT O N ’ S EAST STREET NOVELTY DEPOT,



Wants, &c. v :. w ANTED, to Rent a COTTAGE, in or near town. Apply to • ' J . ... SANDu & OLSSN. WANTED, to Rent immediately, for twelve months, a four-Roomed COTTAGE, within Ten Minutes walk of Post Office. Apply ECHO office.- W ANTED, a Good Shoeing Smith. Apply to 14 ROBB&BLYTH. TQ LET : “ ONE SHOP and Several Convenient OFFICES in our new buildings. 64 SAUNDERS BROTHERS. ; Tenders. ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for the follow ing Works : 138. Shingling Surveyor’s Road, 140 chains more or less. 139. Shingling Boundary Road, 110 chains 140. Formation Great South Road from Windermere to Hinds Railway Sta tion, 240 ' v 141. Formation Windermere Road, 80 chains. ~ _ Tenders will be received till 10.30 a.m. on MONDAY, DECEMBER 16th, en dorsed with the number of the work ten dered for, and enclosing £5 if under £2OO, and per cent, on the value of the wor if over that amount. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By order of the Board. JAMES WILKIE, \, 113 Surveyor to the Board. Entertainments. YOUNG MEN’S CHRISTIAN ASSO CIATION, ASHBURTON. THE SECOND LECTURE of the series • will be delivered on WEDNESDAY EVENING, December 11th, 1878, in the Town Hall, by . , T. S. MANNERING, Esq., ofßangiora. Subject: “ARide.Through Palestine,” being a description of Jerusalem and the Holy Land, illustrated with diagrams. Admission —Single lecture, Is.; series of six lectures, os. ; Children half-price. Tickets can be obtained from members of the Association, and at the Echo Office. The dates and subjects of future lectures will be duly announced. 105



MUSICAL FESTIVAL SHOULD sufficient inducement offer j it is Proposed to give at an early date in the . ASHBURTON- TOWN HALL, Handel’s Grand Oratorio, “THE MESSIAH The soloists and instrumentalists will include some of the best professional and amateur performers in Christchurch, and to render the performance as complete as possible, the Band and chorus will consist of . \ NOT LESS THAN FORTY PER FORMERS. Musical Director : MR. J. T. M. SMITH (Conductor of the Christchurch Harmonic Society, &c.) A Subscribers’ List will be ready'for signature at Mr. H. M. Jones’, Stationer, East-street, until Dec. 9. ' Subscribers’ Tickets to admit five per sons, £1; to admit three, 13s. 6d.; Single Tickets ss. 95 Musical. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS •' Tuned and Repaired. J. C. HUGHES, 'EACHER of Pianoforte and Harmonium,’ Cox Street, Ashburton. . ( j jt.v Orders can be left at the Echo Office. Business Notices. “ HONESTY IS THE BEST POLICY,” (As the man said when he returned the Stolen Sheep), ; ■ A ND, as we wish to PAY our BILLS, must respectfully urge that all Accounts due to the undersigned, be paid by the 6th Dec., 1878. Short Reckonings and .long Friends.- TAYLOR & LXLL, Bakers and Confectioners. East Street, Ashburton, Nov 30, 1878. 88 NOTICE. THE undersigned begs to give notice that in future all accounts must be settled monthly, and’requests that no money be paid to any of the men in charge of the carts, but settled direct with him or at the shop. All accounts overdue must be paid within one month from date, or they may be liable to proceedings without further notice. THOMAS HICKS, Baker, 89 Ashburton.