The Evening Echo, Saturday, September 14, 1878.



Pfc Libel. —An action brought by Prince Louis Napoleon against the SzVafe news paper , for defamation of his father, was tried recently. The libel consisted in an assertion that the late Emperor had fraudulently augmented his revenue by selling State lands and woods. The Cape.—About eight hundred miles of railway are now in progress at the Cape of Good Hope, at an esti mated average cost af ,£7,000 per mile. Strangers coming to reside in Ashburton tre often at a loss to know which is the best Establishment to visit for the purchase of Drapery, Clothing, and House-furnishing Iron mongery, and General Stores. ORR & Co. offer special advantages to the public that can be met with nowhere else in Ashburton. They keep at all times the largest and best-assorted Stock of every class of Goods, imported direct from the leading manufacturers at home, which beinp bought entirely upon cash terms, they arc enabled to offer goods of 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.



THE Public VACCINATOR hereby gives Notice that the Vaccination Station will be for the future at Drs. Trevor & Keste ven’s Surgery, in Moore Street, and that his Hours of Attendance will be from 12 to 2 o’clock every Wednesday. PIE REV. W. 13. MARTEN will Preach in the WESLEYAN CHURCH To-morrow Evening. Subject : “ Real Chris tianity,” Mr. G. W. Leadly will preach in the Morning.' I. O. G. T. To the Members of the “Dawn of Peace” Lodge. THE next Meeting will be held in the Tem plar Hall on MONDAY NEXT, the 15th inst. ENDERS are required for a HOUSE to be built in Moore-street, Ashburton, for Mr. F. Dufratus. Plans and Specifications may be seen at the office of Montgomery & Co, where Tenders will be received up to 5 p.m. on SATURDAY 21st instant. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. WANTED A respectable, intelligent BOY. Apply at once at ECHO Office. NOTICE. ASPIBURTON TOWN HALL COMPANY LIMITED. THE annual meeting of shareholders of the Ashburton Town Hall Company Limi ted, will be held in the Town Hall, Ashburton, on Monday 4th October next, at 7 p.m. By order of the Directors CHARLES BRADDELL Ashburton Sept. 13 1878 Secretary



i STATIONERY, BOOKS STATUARY, FANCY GOCDS School Requsites, &C., &C., | MPORTED direct from the best Ms :kets, and Sold cheaper than any house in Town. A large stock of ACCOUNT BOOKS, CASKETS OF STATIONERY, FANCY GOODS, PENS, PENCILS, &c., Just opened from London, marked off at prices never before heard of in Ashburton. Inkstands, Stationery Cases, Date Cases, Pen Racks, Writing Desks, Paper Weights, Office Bells, String Cases, Invoice Piles, Letter Balances, and every Office requisite at very low prices for cash. Writing Papers, Envelopes, Pens, Inks, Blot ting Papers, &c., &c. Photograph Aioums, Scrap Books, Purses, Ladies’ Bags, and a large number of Prize Bonks and Cards. Church Services and Hymnals,. Wesleyan and Presbyterian New Hymnals. Bibles, in various bindings, Color Boxes, Mathematical Instruments, Rulers, Drawing Pencilsand Pins. Drawing Papers, Tracing Paper and Cloth, Indian Ink and Colors. Hair Brushes. Combs, Oil, Perfumery, Scent Bottles, Hair Pins, Brooches, Earrings, Bracelets, and numerous other useful articles. All to be sold very cheap, at THE STATIONERS’ HALL, Evening Echo Office, EAST STREET, SOUTH,



t T TANTED. A situation as FEMALE W COOK. Apply ECHO officc TILL TUESDAY NEXT. Grand Secular Concert, Conducted by MR. JAMES SPENS LE Y, of Christchurch, in the TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON, Commencing at 8 p.m. Songs, Duets, Glees, Instrumentations, &c., &c. Admission —Hall, 2s 6d ; Gallery, is 6d. The Ashburton Brass Band will give selec tions. during the evening.



EDUCATIONAL. STONE HOUSE VILLA. THE School formerly conducted by Mrs. Buchanan will be re-opened by Miss Boyle (D.V.), on Monday, the 16th September. SCHOLASTIC. jyTISS 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 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, for 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 necessarly accepted. CHARLES BRADDELL, Ashburton, Sept. 10, 1878 Town Clerk. FOR SALE—CHEAP. A FIVE ROOMED COTTAGE, quite New, on the North Town Belt. Easy terms. Apply ECHO Office. MESSRS. HARRIS & IRELAND, BARRISTERS and SOLICITORS Will shortly commence the practice of their profession in Ashburton. 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. W. J. MILLER, PRACTICAL GARDENER AND SEEDSMAN. GARDENS laid out, and kept in order at the lowest current rates, by day or contract. Jobbing work done. Orders in Town or Country left.at the Shop, Moore-street, Ashburton, near the Court House, promptly attended to. 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 1/- PER PAIR. ORR & CO. Wood Turner and Venetian Blind Maker. JOSEPH RULE [S prepared to execute all orders for Wood Turning, Venetian Blinds, Bedsteads, Tables, and every class of Furniture, Window Polep on hand, or made to any sixe. Ordttfs to be left at A. 0 Ait&jjn & Go’s.



BREAD. BREAD: BREAD. K . SAN DO , GROCER ETC., EAST STREET, Ashburton. gUPPLIES really Good BREAD at s}4d per Quartern Loaf, Cash, and 6d. Monthly Accounts. Families, in Town and Suburbs waited on daily. Note the address, K . SAN DO , GENERAL STOREKEEPER & BAKER, East Street. NOTICE. JpOR 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, 7 s per doz. T. QUINN & CO., Moore Street, 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 7d delivered and over the counter for cash. We trust that the public will still continue to support us, 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 article, free from all adulteration. Let this be your motto — “ LIVE AND LET LIVE” Signed— THOMAS HICKS. TPIOMAS TAYLOR. MASSON & GRANT.



CANTERBURY DYE WORKS. (Near the Post Office) CHRISTCHURCH. J SELLARS is still Dyeing to Live, and • Living to Dye. Ashburton Agents: FURNESS & DIXON, Where particulars may be obtained, and Orders left. RUBBER STAMPS ! RUBBER STAMPS!RUBBER STAMPS! THE only Manufactory in Ashburton for these very useful Stamps, 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. WORNER’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 i/-, Beer given with dinner ;B< Board per week, £l. G. WORNER, Proprie CHARLES BRADDELL, Agent for Press Company, Limited. Secretary Town Hall Company. Agent for National Insurance Company. Removed to Montgomery’s Buildings, entrance from East and Burnett Streets. FOR SALE, ~~ A Second-Hand American CABINET ORGAN, by Mason and Harplin. It has five stops and a knee swell. Elegant cage, Suitable for Parlor py Church, Price cash* ESII© office.



W. 11. BOYLE, jg STATE 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. /-) w CL GOODS p< 3/S Od SELLING NOW AT All other Goods equally cheap. mr 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, Sc 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.



jpiRTH, PASS, & CO. take this oppor tunity of thanking their numeions easterners 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 OP ASHBURTON and Surrounding Districts that she has] OPENED A SHOW ROOM 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, TANCRED STREET tf? Ml? Jfpwee P^ratey),



GRAND SHOW OF New Goods AT JO .il; €% $ H * o w shipment of E are now opening up a second 3STEW GOODS, Consisting of Gents.’ Black Satin Hats Gents.’ White Shirts Gents.’ Black Cloth Suits Gents.’ Rouble and Single Breasted Suits Gents.’ Felt Hats Gents.’ Kid Gloves Gents.’ Colored Shirts FLOWERS. 10 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 Pirn Brothers, of Dublin. PRINTS, An immedse assortment of New Prints, French Checks, and Stripes in great variety. CGSTHMES. A large assortment of New Costumes are now being opened up. ROOTS & SHOES. JUST REGEIVED, 10 TRUNKS NEW BOOTS. Men’s Watertights, pegged and 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 CO.



The Central Foundry, PETER STREET, ASHBURTON. W. J. HESSEY, BEGS respectfully to inform the public of Ashburton and surrounding districts that he lias ON HAND and FOR SALE, Working Men’s Kitchen Ranges, cast or sheet iron ovens. Cambridge Rollers, at Christchurch Prices. Wire Strainers. Repairs of Castings in Iron or Brass, of every description. HE. J- 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 & 00. 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-HOU: M R THOMAS CLARKE has much plej ure in announcing that his large Priva Boarding House is now in course of erect! and is situated in Wills-street, next the Pril itive Methodist Church, and close to the Ra way Station—being one of the most healtl and pleasantly situated sections in the townshl The accommodation will be second to nonej Ashburton, and tbe House is let, and will conducted by an experienced person frj Christchurch. IRST AND SECOND CLASS DINI] ROOMS. MOKING AND READING ROOM! LL VENTILATED, LARGE, A] LOFTY BEDROOMS. RIVATE ROOMS FOR FAMILIES very attention will be given bined with moderate charge' OWN s. w RC CT AND CIVIL ENGINE! EAST STREET, . AsRPyRTON,