The Evening Echo, Wednesday, September 11,1878.



Strangers coming to reside in Ashburton are often a* a loss to know which is the best Establishment to visit for the purchase of Drapery, Clothing, and House-furnishing lion• mongcry, and General Stores. - Orr & Co. offer special advantages to the public that can be met with nowhere else in Ashburton. 1 hey keep at all times the largest and best-assorted Stock of every class of Goods, imported direct from the leading manufacturers at home, which beinc bought entirely upon cash terms, they aie enabled to offer goods of simh sterling value as cannot be equalled by any other house in the trade. Every article in stock is marked at the lowest price, from which no abatement is made so that the most inexperienced buy their goods at the same prices as the best judges. Advt. W ANTED. A situation as FEMALE COOK. —Apply ECHO Office. ZPOSTIPOISrEiID TILL TUESDAY NEXT. Grand Secular Concert, Conducted by MR. JAMES SPENSLEY, of Christchurch, in the TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON, Commencing at 8 p.m. Songs, Duets, Glees, Instrumentations, &c., &c. Admission—Flail, 2s <sd ; Gallery, is 6d. The Ashburton Brass Band will give selec tions during the evening. EDUCATIONAL. STONE HOUSE VILLA. TFIE School formerly conducted by Mrs. Buchanan will be re-opened by Miss Boyle (D.V.), on Monday, the 16th September. SCHOLASTIC. jyjISS BARRATT is now prepared to receive pupils for Daily Instruction, at her residence, near the Town Hall. BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. TENDERS are' invited for making the Valuation of the Town, and the New Roll. Work to be completed by Ist Novem ber next. Tenders to be sent to the Town Clerk by noon on Monday, 23rd inst. CHARLES BRADDELL, Ashburton, Sept. 10, 1878. Town Clerk.



BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. APPLICATIONS are invited for the office of TOWN CLERK, Salary £IOO per annum. Schedule of duties may be seen at the Town Clerk’s Office, Montgomery’s Buildings. Applications to be sent to the undersigned not later than noon on MONDAY, 23rd inst. CHARLES BRADDELL, Ashburton, Sept. 10, 1878. Town Clerk. TO ENGINEERS AND SUR VEYORS. THE Ashburton Borough Council invite Tenders from Licensed Surveyors, Ra the Survey of the Borough with Map of the same plotted to scale, two chains to the inch, showing every section, also all street levels, &c. Further information may be obtained at the Town Clerk’s office. Tenders must be sent to the undersigned by noon on MONDAY 23rd inst. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. CHARLES BRADDELL, Ashburton, Sept. 10, 1878 Town Clerk. FOR SALE—CHEAP. A FIVE ROOMED COTTAGE, quite New, on the North Town Itelt. Easy terms. Apply ECHO Office. MESSRS. HARRIS & IRELAND, BARRISTERS and SOLICITORS Will shortly commence the practice of their profession in Ashburton. ’ ” W. J. MILLER, PRACTICAL GARDENER AND SEEDSMAN. GARDENS laid out, and kept in order at the lowest current rates. Apply ECHO Office. CHEAP FUEL. Springfield Coal, Newcastle Coal, and Firewood. OPRINGFIELD Coal can be highly recom- O mended for every purpose, and the fact of its being used on the Railway must be a suffi cient guarantee of its quality. G. PARKER & Co., Near Railway Station, Ashburton. WANTED —Four Young Ladies, as Ap prentices to the Dressmaking. ORR & CO. WANTED KNOWN. That sando’s bread cart will be round Every Morning. Please leave orders at the Shop, East-stret, near the Echo Office. JOB LOT. 9DOZ. Ladies’ Colored Josephine KID GLOVES, slightly spotted, will be sold J/r PER PAIR, ORR $ £O,



THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12. BUILDING ALLOTMENTS ! - BUILDING ALLOTMENTS ! 30 BUILDING ALLOTMENTS situated at Trevorton, near the East Town Belt, for Sale, by PUBLIC AUCTION. MESSRS BULLOCK & CO. have received instructions from Mr. Geo. Parkin, to sell by Public Auction, at their rooms, Last street, on Friday, 6th September, Desirable q p. Building Allotments. Situated not far from the East Town Belt. These Sections are very suitable for private residences, and will be sold on very liberal terms of payment, viz—small cash deposit, balance by instalments bearing a low ■ rate of interest. Plans can be seen and full particulars obtained at the offices of the undersigned. BULLOCK & CO., Auctioneers. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12. IMPORTANT SALE OF BUILDING ALLOTMENTS IN THE TOWNSHIP OF TREVORTON. 36 IN NUMBER 36 MESSRS BULLOCK & CO. have been favored with instructions from Mr. Thomas Clark to sell by public auction at their rooms, East-street, on Friday, 6th September, THIRTY-FIVE BUILDING ALLOT MENTS, EACH QUARTER-ACRE, In the rising Township of Trevorton. These sections adjoin the Presbyterian Manse and Mr. George Parkin’s property.' Persons desirous of procuring property in Trevorton should make an early inspection of these. Plans are being prepared, and may be seen in a few days at the offices of the Auc tioneers. Terms very liberal, at sale. Sale at 11.30. BULLOCK & CO., Auctioneers. TIMBER. TIMBER. TIMBER. UNRESERVED SALE OF 60,000 Feet Timber, POSTS, STAKES, STRAINERS and FIREWOOD. - * THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12. Messrs, g. r. freeman & co, instructed by Mr. Alpheus Hayes, will sell by Public Auction at his yards, Ashburton, on the above date, 30,000 Feet 8x Weather Boarding 10,000 Feet 1 in. Boarding 10,000 Feet ]/ z in. Rough Lining 10,000 Feet Choice Scantling 1,000 Fencing Posts 2000 Stakes 50 Strainers 20 Cords Black Pine Firewood WITHOUT RESERVE Sale at 12 o’clock G. R. FREEMAN & CO, Auctioneers.



NOTICE. JpOR SALE AT T. QUINN & CO’S, DRAPERS and CLOTHIERS, S 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. FOR SALE, A Second-Hand American CABINET ORGAN, by Mason and Hamlin. It has five stops and a knee swell. Elegant case. Suitable for Parlor or Church. Price A 35 cash. Apply, Echo office. Wood Turner and Venetian Blind Maker. JOSEPH RULE S' S prepared to execute all orders for Wood L Turning, Venetian Blinds, Bedsteads, Tables, and every class of Furniture. Window Poles 011 band, or made to any sixe. Orders to be left at A. O. Aitken & Co’s,



HOW TO PROCURE A SEWING MACHINE EASILY. 'pHE GREAT ADVANTAGE OFFERED by ORR AND CO. By the TIME PAYMENT SYSTEM places the SINGER HOUSEHOLD and lIOWE MACHINES within easy reach of all. Payments —Weekly or Monthly. ORR & CO., Sole Agents for the above Machines in Ashburton. BAKERS’ NOTICE WE the undersigned Bakers of Ashbur ton, beg to inform the Public that on and after the 26th August, we will reduce the price of the Quartern Loaf to delivered and 6 l / 2 (\ over the counter for cash. We trust that the public will still continue tosuppoitus, and take into consideration that we are not Millers, but Bakers, and are paying a LONG PRICE for GOOD FLOUR, so that we may satisfy the public by supplying a good ai tide, free from all adulteration. Let this be your motto— “LIVE AND LET LIVE” Signed— THOMAS HICKS. THOMAS TAYLOR. MASSON & GRANT. BREAD. BREAD. BREAD. THE undersigned begs to announce that he has undertaken the sale of BREAD from the New Bakery of Messrs. Saunders Bros., and is now prepared to supply Best Bread per 41b loaf at s>4d, Cash, NOW READY, AT THE SHOP, EAST STREET. On and after MONDAY next, Bread will be Delivered to all parts of the Borough and suburbs at 6d. per 4113 loaf for Monthly Accounts only. K. SANDO, BREAD AND GROCERY STORE, East Street, Near the Evening Echo Office. ' Large orders for Bread must be left at the shop not later than 5 p.m. CANTERBURY DYE WORKS. (Near the Post Office) CHRISTCHURCH. r SELLARS is still Dyeing to Live, and • Living to Dye. Ashburton Agents: FURNESS &' DIXON, Yhere particulars may be obtained, and Orders left.



RUBBER STAMPS! RUBBER STAMPS!RUBBER STAMPS! THE only Manufactory in Ashburton for these very usefuNStamps, which can be made any size, shape, or design. Rubber Stamps for Cheques Rubber Stamps for Receipts Rubber Stamps for Banks Rubber Stamps for Societies Rubber Stamps for Companies Rubber Stamps for Books Rubber Stamps for Linen Stamp, Ink, and Pads supplied at Moderate Prices at the EVENING ECHO OFFICE, East Street. WORKER’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, anti having made extensive alterations, he is now prepared to supply first class accommodation to boarders, and others visiting Ashburton. Meals i/-, Beer given with dinner ; Beds I/- Board per week, £i. G. WORNER, Proprietor. NEW BUSINESS. COAL & FIREWOOD MERCHANT F, P. Le Breton, In commencing business begs respectfully to solicit a share of public support. Burnett 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. CHARLES BRADDELL, Agent for Press Company, Limited. Secretary Town Hall Company. Agent for National Insurance Company. Removed to Montgomery’s Buildings, entrance frqm East and Burnett Streets,



W. R. BOYLE, gSTATE AND GENERAL AGENT MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. GREAT SALVAGE SALE. G. L. Beath & Co. J J AVE much pleasure in informing their Ashburton customers that they intend re maining ONE WEEK LONGER in Ashburton, when the remainder of their well assorted stock of CLOTHING AND DRAPERY Will be sold at LESS THAN ORIGINAL COST. Best Geelong Tweed Trousers and ? • Vests. _ _ r GOODS . nr . 37S Do SELLING NOW AT /jS All other Goods equally cheap. SSF REMEMBER SATURDAY NEXT, SEPT. 14, Will be the LAST DAY Of the cheapest Sale of Drapery and Clothing ever held in Canterbury. G. L. BEATH & CO. (Late Mail Office) BURNETT STREET.



NOTICE! NOTICE!! NOTICE!! REMOVAL. Firth, Pass, & Co. Beg to inform the Inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that they have REMOVED TO THEIR NEW PREMISES Next the Union Bank of Australia, EAST STREET. piRTH, PASS, & CO. take this oppor_ trinity of thanking their numeious customers who have so liberally supported them hitherto, and to solicit a continuance of their patronage at the new premises, TO BE CALLED The Old Bank Stores (late union bank). Orders entrusted to our care will re ceivefprompt attention. Families waited on for orders weekly. FIRTH, PASS, AND CO., Grocers, Drapers, Ironmongers, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, &c. East Street. MRS. MOREY, jgEGS to announce to the LADIES Oh ASHBURTON and Surrounding Districts that she hasj OPENED A SHOW ROOM g] FOR MADE UP AND FULLY - TRIMMED PAPER PATTERNS OF ALL THE LATEST FASHIONS FOR LADIES’ & CHILDREN’S WEAR. LADIES’ OWN MATERIALS CUT OUT At Moderate Charges. MRS. MOREY, TANCREDSTREET (Next tq Mr, Chapman’s, House Decorator),



TEA. TEA. too BOXES 50 HALF-CHESTS The above will be found Pure, combined with strength and Fine Flavour. ORIENTAL TEA COM PANY’S, in lib 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. o IR, IR Sc C oi- LEAMINGTON RANGES, AMERICAN STOVES, REGISTERED GRATES, COLONIAL OVENS. A fine assortment of the above, Builders should inspect our stock. . ' - ORR & CO-, Importers of Hardware.



The Central Foundry, PETER STREET, 1 a- S-H BURT 0N . , W. J. HESSEY, BEGS respectfully to inform the public of Ashburton and surrounding districts that ke has now completed his foundry in Peter Street, where Castings of every description in Iron, Brass, and other metals, » will be carried on under his own superintend ence, and from the many years of practical experience he has had in America, England, and the Colonies, can guarantee to turn out tork satisfactorily. ’ : i 'j t j . Highest prices given for old cast metals and brass. Orders can be left at the Foundry. W, J. HESSE Y, Proprietor. n:. cr. beisto ACCOUNTANT, COLLECTOR, AND ; GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Prospect Buildings. East Street, Ashburton. Commissions of every description Executed.



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.



PRELIMINARY NOTICE. NEW FIRST-CLASS " ; BOARDING-HOUSE. MR THOMAS CLARKE has much pleas ure in announcing that his large Private Boarding House is no\y 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. Tile 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 £LASS DINING - ROOMS. SMOKING AND READING ROOMS. WELL VENTILATED, LARGE, AND LOFTY BEDROOMS. PRIVATE ROOMS FOR FAMILIES. Every attention will be given to customers, combined with moderate charges. S. W. BROWN, AND CIVIL ENGINEER, EAST STREET, “ Ashburton,