Hp i ■ • - f i TUESDAY, December i;, *B/S.j

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Printed and Published by Horace John Weeks and Charles Dixon, at their Printing Office, East Street, Ashburton Tuesday, December 1 7,1*78,



Ashburton Trade Directory. Accountants and Commission Agents Charles Braddell, Montgomery’s Buildings H. J. Bristo, Prospect Buildings, East-st. W. R. Boyle, Moore-street. r; Pavitt, East-st; Architect and Civil Engineer— S. W. Brown, East-street S. Farr, Montgomery’s Buildings B. Mountfort, East Street Auctioneers — Bullock and Co., East-street Barristers and Solicitors — -Mr. Branson, East-street Tdr. E. G. Crisp, Montgomery’s Buildings Messrs. Harris and Ireland, Montgomery’s Buildings. Mr. C. W. Purnell, Montgomery’s Build ings Bakers, Confectioners, Etc.— Thomas Hicks, Tancred-street Thomas Taylor,- East-street, Sando and Olsen, Eass-street Banks— Bank of New Zealand, East-street Union Bank of Australia, East-street Boarding House Keepers— J. G. Anstee, East-street Eagle’s Dining Rooms, Havelock Street Guilders, Contractors, Etc.— G. Parkin, Steam Saw Mills, Moor-street Thos, Williams, Tinwald G. Compton, Builder, Mcore-street. Booksellers and Stationers— A. Weston, Prospect Buildings, East-street Weeks and Dixon, Stationers’ Hall, East street South Bootmakers— J, Chambers, Prospect Buildings, East-street M. Nealas, East-street Brewers and Bottlers — Wood and Co., Cameron-street Quinton Bros., Mount Somers Road Cabinetmaker— Joseph Rule, Moore-street. Cabinetmakers and Undertakers— T. A. Gates, Peter-street, near Quill’s G. Parkin, Moor-street Thomas Williams, 1 inwald Carrier— G, F. Scott, Cameron-street B. C, Smith, Moore-street Chemist and Druggist— J. M, Cambridge, Montgomery’s Buildings Charles Neate, Moore Street. Coal and Firewood Merchants— F. Doherty, Peter-street A. Hayes, Firewood and Timber, near Rail way Station F, P, Leßreton, Burnett-street. Drapers and Clothiers— Aitken and Co., Havelock-street Orr and Co,, East-street Firth, Pass, and Co., Old Bank Store, East street T. Quinn & Co., Moor-street Engineers and Founders— Edwards and Lee, Engineers, Smiths, etc., Burnett-street W. J. Hessey, Central Foundry, Peters-st Furniture Warerooms — A. Spillard, Tancred Street Grocers, General Dealers, Etc.— Aitken and Co., Havelock-street Orr and Co,, East-street Firt]), Pass, and Co., East-street Friedlandev Bros., East-street sSando and Olsen, East-street F. Doherty, Peter-street Greengrocers— W. T. Davison, Moore-street J. Mooar & Co., East-street VV- Birtwell, East Street Hairdresser— A. Weston, East Street Hotels —* Quill’s Commercial Hotel, near Railway Station Shearman’s Somerset Hotel, East-street Central Temperance Hotel, Havelock Street Ironmongers— Orr and Co., East-street Aitken and Co., Havelock-street S. PJardley, East-street Ladies’ Clothing Establishment — Mrs. Morey, Tancred Street, Painter, &c.— J. R. Chapman, Tancred-street Teague and Sons, Burnett-street Photographer— E. Teague, Tancred-street Printers and Publishers— Weeks and Dixon, East-street Plumbers, Gasfitters, Tinsmiths, Etc.-- J. C. Dolman, Tancred-street Joseph I-Iyde, Tancred-street . 4S, Hardley, East-Street Saddlers— Thomas Dtidson, Burnett-street .Surveyors-^-, C. E. Fooks and Son, Fs»t-street Tailors— Aitken and Co., Havelock-street Tentmakers— Sando and Olsen, East-street i'obacconists— A. Weston, East-street Watchmaker— J. P. Parker, East-street, near Bullock’s JIT Notices in this Directory, £i per annum. COMMERCIAL PRINTING, NEW MACHINERY JUST ERECTED. rHE Proprietors of the Evening Echo have much pleasure in announcing that .neir New Jobbing Printing Machine, by Connisbee, is now in full working order, and {hat they a,e prepared to Execute Orders Superior and Cheaper to anything ever yet turned out in Ashburton, and, in future, can Guarantee Despatch in all orders entrusted to them. WEEKS & DIXON, Printers and Publishers. Evening Echo Office, £s# Street, Oct, 8,1978,



Hotels. THE QUEEN’S HOTEL, Corner of-Cashel and Manchester Streets, CHRISTCHURCH. R . SM IT H BEGS to inform the public that the above Hotel has lately been renewed, and fitted up in the Best Home Style, with every attention to comfort and convenience. Water laid on in every room, with excellent bath. Private Suites of Rooms. Commercial and Sitting Rooms. Liquors of the very best brands. Terms Moderate. R. SMITH, Proprietor. Corner of Cashel and Manchester Streets, CHRISTCHURCH. 11l Under Distinguished Patronage. QUILL’S HOTEL. (Opposite Railway Station, and adjoining Post and Telegraph Departments, Ashburton.) THE Proprietor of the above Magnifi cent Hotel begs to announce to Commercial Travellers, Families, and Visitors to this prosperous district, that this establishment is acknowledged to be the finest in New Zealand, both as regards its extent of accommodation, and the general perfection of its appointments. The private suites of apartments are specially designed to suit the convenience and privacy of families. The sitting rooms are cheerful and pleasant. Splen did Commercial Room, and a Reading Room with one of the Best Libraries in the colony. Large Sample Rooms to meet the requirements of . Commercial Travellers. Bath Rooms, and a First class Billiard Saloon furnished with one of Alcock’s Prize Tables. T. Q. having completed arrangements with the best wholesale houses in Aus tralia for the supply of Wines and Spirits, is in a position to offer nothing but a genuine article to the public, and strongly recommends invalids, • and those who enjoy good Port and Sherry, to purchase from the above Hotel. T.Q. guarantees everything in stock of the purest descrip tion.



The Trade Supplied. QUILL’S COMMERCIAL HOTEL AND WINE VAULTS. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SPIRIT MERCHANT & IMPORTER. Railway Station, Ashburton. ORAM’S SOMERSET COMMERCIAL „ AND FAMILY HOTEL, ASHBURTON. S UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF Sir George Grey, K.C.8., Premier of New Zealand. Sir James Ferguson, Bart., late Governor o' New Zealand, AND Sir Charles Ducane, late Governor of Tas mania. centrally-situated Hotel is pronounced to be one of the finest in the Southern Hemi sphere. The cuisne is under the supervision or an eminent chef, and the proprietor hopes that his long experience in the trade is a sufficient guarantee as to the quality of the contents o! the cellar. R. W. SHEARMAN, PROPRIETOR. CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, HAVELOCK STREET, Ashburton. 'jpHIS well-situated and Commodious H ote KST IS NOW OPEN. 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, \Vedding Ca’ies, Private Parties, Suppers, Etc. Remember the Address— HAVELOCK STREET, near the railway station. JOHN BROOM, Manager,



Business Notice. TO THE LEGAL PROFESSION. JUST RECEIVED, and on Sale Demy Deed Paper, ruled. Deed Parchment. Writing Inks. Pens, Rulers, &c. Cartridge Envelopes. WEEKS & DIXON, “EVENING ECHO” OFFICE, East St., Ashburton. BREAD. BREAD. BREAD. 6d. per 4.1 b. Loaf. mHOMAS 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. note — THOMAS HICKS, THE PIONEER BAKERY, Tancred Street, Ashburton CALISTHENIC CLASS EVERY alternate Wednesday and Saturday Afternoon. Terms, per Quarter —Five Shillings each Pupil. SUPERIOR LADIES’ BOARDING AND DAY 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. MRS. MOREY, ~p> EGS to announce to the LADIES OP ASHBURTON and Surrounding Districts hat she has • OPENED A SHOW ROOM FOR MADE UP AND FULLY - TRIMMED PAPER PATTERNS OF ALL TH.E 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.)



Carriers. B. C. SMITH, GENERAL CARRIER, Moore St., Ashburton. EXPRESS to meet every Train. Par cels delivered promptly,, at moderate charges. 66 G. F. SCOTT, QENERAL CARRIER, Cameron St., Ashburton. Parcels delivered promptly and charges moderate. jStfdSxpresses in attendance to meet every Train. Miscellanuous. GRATEFUL—COMFORTING. 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 be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us, ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fata shaft by keeping ourselves Well fortified with pure blood and a properly nourished frame.” —The Cizii Service Gazette. SOLD ONLY IN PACKETS LABELLED JAMES EPPS AND CO., Ilomcepathic Chemists, London. health for all. HOLLOWAY’S PILLS AND OINTMENT THE FILLS Purify the Liood, oorreet all disorders of the Liver, Stomach, Kidneys and Bowels, and are invaluable in all com, plaints incidental to Females. THE OIHTMENT is the only reliable remedy for Bad Legs, Old Wounds, Sores, and Ulcers. For Bronchitis, Diphthciia, Coughs, Cc ids, Corn, Rheumatism, and all Skin Diseases it has no equal. Sold by the Proprietor, Thoma» Hollowat, 533, Oxford Street, London, and by all Medicine Vendors throughout % World,



Engineers and Foundries. j JOHN ANDERSON, CANTERBURY FOUNDRY CHRISTCHURCH, BEGS to notify that he has been appointed SOLE AGENT for New Zealand: for MESSRS AYELING & PORTER, ROCHESTER, Whose I Traction Engines, Ploughing Machines, Steam Reaping Machines, and Road Rollers have gained for them a world-wide reputation. An early exhi bition will be made of an 8 h.p. Agricul tural Locomotive Engine, which can be used either for Steam Cultivation, Thresh ing, Salving, or Removing Agricultural Produce. Catalogues and prices can be 'had on application. The following Machinery and Goods are now. ON SALE at the Canterbury Foundry for the season : McCORMICK’S REAPER & BINDER WOOD’S do. do. OSBORNE do. do. Extras and wire for each of the above. McSIIERRY GRAIN DRILLS. English and American Mowers, by Samuelson, Hornsby, Howard, Wood, McCormick, and Osborne; Clayton and Shuttleworth Thresh ing Machines, Elevators, Hay Loaders, Pacific Hay Cutters, Seed Strippers. ALSO, FOR SALE, Fencing Standards, Best Fencing Wire, Cambridge, Crosskill, and Mixed Rollers, Broad-cast Seed Sowers, Millstones, Grindstones, Flour-dress ing Silk, Leather and India-rubber Belting and Hose, Reaper Sections, Plough Fittings, Machine Oils, Field Gates, &c., &c. Estimates and Drawings for any kind of Machinery furnished on application. D*. MIDDLETON, Agent, Ashburton. 63 UNION Jfsjl STE AM. I RON WORKS (Next the Horse Bazaar), BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. E 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 wi 1 compare favorably with any in Canterbury. D WARDS AND .J^.EE



Important.—Ex erienced Manufacturers and Repairers of Reapers, Combines, Straw Elevators, Portable Engines, Wool Presses, See. Wind Pumps, Circular Saw Spindles, and Tables, made to order. General Smith, Wheelwright , and Shot ing wo?k warranted to give satisfaction. EDWARDS AND LEE, Proprietors. THE CENTRAL FOUNDRY, PETER STREET, ASHBURTON. W. J. HESSEY, BEGS respectfully to inform the public of Ashburton and surrounding districts that he has ON HAND and FOR SALE, Working Men’s Kitchen Ranges, cast or sheet iron ovens. Cambridge Rollers, at Christchurch Prices. Wire Strainers. . , Plough Sheafs oil •hand to suit Hornsby’s Ploughs. Kitchen Ranges from £3 10s. Repairs of Castings in Iron or Brass of every description. -y . RAILWAY FOUNDRY CHRISTCHURCH. jg C 0 T T Jg ROTH ER S, j ENGINEERS, Etc.. ; Beg to inform their customers and the public generally that they have REMOVED To new and commodious premises in MANCHESTER STREET SOUTH, Near the new Passenger Station. Manufacturers of Railway Contractors’ Plant, Flax Dressing, Machines and Presses, Wool Presses, Agricultural and all descriptions of Machinery. Plain and Ornamental Railing, Gates, and Tomb Fencing. Stoves and Cooking Apparatus. Drawings prepared and estimates given for all kinds of Engineering and Machinery. Repairing done with expedition,



Drapery. GRAND SHOW OF New Goods AT ftl E are now opening up a second shipmentfof HEW GOODS, Consisting of Gents.’ Black Satin Hats Gents.’ White Shirts Gents. ’ Black Cloth Suits Gents. ’ Double and Single Breasted Suits Gents.’ Felt Hats Gents.’ Kid Gloves Gents.’ Colored Shirts FLOWERS. io boxes New Flowers 5 ~ New Feathers 30 ~ New Ribbons 50 shades of Bonnet Silks to match New Ribbons POPLINS & SILKS. A large assortment of real Irish Poplins, direct from Pim Brothers, of Dublin.



PHINTS. An immense assortment of New Prints, French Checks, and Stripes in great variety. COSTUMES. A large assortment of New Costumes are now • being opened up. BOOTS & SHOES. JUST RECEIVED, io TRUNKS NEW BOOTS. Men’s pegged aiid riveted. Ladies’ Kid Boots in great variety. Children’s Boots of every make. ■ DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT. This department is managed by a First-class Dressmaker, with competent assistants. A PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. Prices Strictly Moderate. . ORR AND GO.



Business Notice. PHOTOGRAPHY. JUST OPEN. E. TEAGUE, PHOT OGRAPHE R/ Begs to intimate that he has opened a Temporary Portrait Gallery next to Mr. J. G. Ansteo’s Boarding-house, Tancred Street. Carte de visile, 12s. 6d. per dozen ; Cabinets, 30s. per dozen ; Home steads and Views,as per agreement. j&S?“Photos. finished in oil up to life size. Watchmaker. WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, OPTICIAN, ETC, ETC. ALWAYS on Sale a Large Stock of Englisl , American, Geneva,'and other Watches } French, American, and other Clocks ; Con cave and Convex Spectacles ; Reading Glasses; Wedding .and other Rings ; Barometers, Ther mometers, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Pocket Knives, Scissors and other Cutlery, by Rogers, Arrived per Star, brig, from New York, six cases of American Clocks—all new styles. J. P. PARKER, WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, &c. Two doors above Bullock & Co. ’s Auction Rooms), EAST STEET, ASHBURTGN.



ENGLISH & AMERICAN WATCHES, By the best makers, guaranteed for 2 years. Roberts, MANCHESTER-ST., CHRISTCHURCH. Watches and' Clocks cleaned and repaired on the shortest notice. 106 Bootmakers. ti M. NEALAS, * BOOT & SHOE IMPORTER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, (Next to Orr & Co. ) HAS just received a New Stock, per ship “ Lutterworth ” from England, of the best Imported Goods and Latest •Fashions. A LARGE STOCK of Colonial Goods from the Best Makers, in consequence of Large Consignments, will be SOLD AT VERY REASONABE PRICES. tfSTOur own make, sewn or. pegged, of every description to order, Repairs attended to. L T. CHAMBERS, BOOT AND SHOE- MAKER, 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' Painters. TEAGUE & SONS, PAINTERS, GLAZIERS, PAPER HANGERS, AND GENERAL ; DECORATORS, BURNETT .STREETp-ASHBURTON (opposite mail office.) J 83- SIGN WRITERS TO THE TRADE. • 20



J. R. CHAPMAN, PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, SIGN WRITER, GENERAL HOUSE DECO RATOR, Etc;, Etc. PANCRED ST., ASHBURTON, : (Nearly opposite the Union Bank). A CHOICE selection of Paperhangings, at i Christchurch' prices; Genuine White Lead Linseed Oil, raw and boiled , Brushes of the best American and English manufacture A large stock of Glass, of various sizes and quality Kerosene, Putty, and Glue , 7 Copal, Carriage, Oak, & Paper Varnishes PAINTS Of every description prepared and supplied on the shortest notice..