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THE EVENING ECHO.

Printed and Published by Ho rack John Weeks and Charles UlxoN, at their ■ I'rmtiitjj mi, jg*_ IPfeiipfey Tmfcy? Pf&wtyf



Ashburton Tirade Directory. ACCOUNTANTS AND COMMISSION AGENTS Charles'Braddell, ‘'Montgomery’s Buildings 11. J. Bristo, Prospect Buildings, East-st. W. R. Boyle, Moore-street. F. 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 „ . Mr. E. G. Crisp, Montgomerys Buildings ( Messrs. Harris and Ireland, Montgomery s Buildings. Mr. C. W. Purnell, Montgomerys Build ings Bikers, 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 Hoarding 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, Moore-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 arc 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-sheet ■ 7 • W. J. Hessey, Central Foundry, Peters-st Furniture Warerooms— A. Spillard, Tancred Street Grocers, General Dealers, Etc.— Aitken and Co., Havelock-street On- and Co„ East-street Firth, Pass, and Co., East-street Friedlander Bros., East-street Sando and Olsen, East-street F. Doherty, Peter-street Greengrocers— W. T. Davison, Moore-street J. Mooar & Co., East-street W. Birtwell, East Street Hotels— Quill’s Commercial Hotel, near Railway Station Shearman’s Somerset Hotel, East-street Central Temperance Hotel, Havelock Street Ironmongers— On* and Co., East-street Aitken and Co., Havelock-street S, Hardley, East-street Ladies’ Clothing Establishment— Mrs. Morey, Tancred Street. Painter, &c.— JL R. Chapman, Tancred-street Teague and Sons, Burnett-street Photographer— E. Teague, Tancred-street Printers and Publishers— W eeks and Dixon, East-street Plumbers, Gasfitters, Tinsmiths,-Etc. — J. C. Dolman, Tancred-street Joseph Hyde, Tancred-street S. Hardley, East-stieet .Saddlers— Dudson, Burnett-street Purveyors— c-r:C. E. Fooks and Son, F-jit-street lidl'i ■ h: , TAILUK.3 .' - Aitken and Co., Havelock-street vTENTM AKERS— *,’,-iSando and Olsen, East-street A’OBACCONISTS— '-A. Weston, East-street Watchmaker— : 'J. P. Parker, East-street, near Bullock’s JSTNotices in this Directory, £i- per annum. PRINTING, J. ouL Hi ■. . ( • . E W MACHINERY saqofl bit , - j JUST ERECTED. rHE Proprietors of the Evening Echo 4 v)}auy e much ‘pleasure in announcing that Heir New Jobbing Printing Machine, by Copnisbee, is now in full working order, and that they aie prepared to Execute Orders Superior and Cheaper to anything ever yet fumed out in Ashburton, and, in future, can Guarantee Despatch in all orders entrusted to fh^m. v & DIXON, ‘ ' : and Publisher#,



Business Notice. GENERAL PRINTING OFFICE, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. [HE Proprietors beg to intimate that they have imported an “ATLAS” TREADLE Printing Machine, FOR JOB WORK ONLY, CAPABLE OF THROWING OFF 2000 IMPRESSIONS AN HOUR, Unrivalled and unequalled in the estima tion of Printers. It is capable of executing the finest work in Colors & Ornamental Printing And the cost of production will, by means of this labor-saving Machinery, be GREATLY REDUCED.



BILLHEADS, RECEIPTS, NOTE HEADINGS, ENVELOPES, BUSINESS CARDS,. ADDRESS LABELS, CIRCULARS, PAMPHLETS,' CATALOGUES. EVERY DESCRIPTION OF PRINTING in the BEST STYLE, and at Prices which cannot fail to GIVE SATISFACTION. WEEKS AND DIXON, PRINTERS & PUBLISHERS, THE EVENING ECHO OFFICE, East Street, Ashburton.



GRATEFUL—COMFORTING. gPPS’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 be gradually built up until strong enough to resist-evety tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating arcund us, ready to attack wherever there is a weal point. We may escape many a fata shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blcof and a properly nourished frame.” —The Chi Sendee Gazette. SOLD ONLY IN PACKETS LABELLED JAMES EPPS AND CO., Homoepathic 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 oil com* plaints incidental to Females. THE OINTMENT is the only reliabls remedy fbr Bad Legs, Old Wounds, Sores, and Ulcers. For Bronohitis, Diphtheria, Coughs, Colds, Gout, Rheumatism, and all Skin Diseases it has no equal. f > - t , * B<dd by the Proprietor, Thomjus i m, Oxford Stress London, I Aft 4 far sU MtfAteto#



Ironmongery, LEAMINGTON RANGEL AMERICAN STOVES.. REGISTERED GRATES COLONIAL-OVBJNS. A fine assortment of the abou’C, Builders should inspect oui stock. GARDEN TOOLS. Steel Rakes „ Spades „ Forks Rakes and Hoes Combined Weeders Orr & .Co., IMPORTERS OF HARDWARE.



Bakers’ Notices. BAKER’S NOTICE. TAYLOR AND LILL BEG to inform their numerous cus tomers, and the public generally, that on and after the first day of Novem ber, and until further notice, they will supply BREAD at 6d. per 41b LOAF, Made from the Best Flour in Canterbury, and by a First-class Practical Baker. jstHlnspection invited. TAYLOR & LILL, Bakers, Confectioners, & Pastrycooks, East Street, Ashburton. BREAD. BREAD. BREAD. 6d. per 4lb. Loaf, THOMAS 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



Business Notice. 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, JgEGS 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 THE LATEST FASHIONS , FOR LADIES’-& CHILDREN’S WEAR LADIES’ OWN MATERIALS CUT OUT At Moderate Charges. MRS. 'MOREY, TANCRED STREET’ (Next to Mr. Chapman's, Douse 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, G ENERAL CARRIER, Cameron St., Ashburton. Parcels delivered promptly and charges moderate,. s ,



Engineers and Foundries. JOHN ANDERSON, C ANTERBURY FOUNDRY CHRISTCHURCH, BEGS to notify that he has been appointed SOLE AGENT for New ; Zealand for MESSRS AVELING & PORTER, ROCHESTER, Whose 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, Sawing, 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. McSHERRY GRATN 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



IRON WORKS (Next the Horse Bazaar), BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. JgDWARDS AND Jj EE 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. Important.—Ex erienced Manufacturers and Repairers of Reapers, Combines, Straw Elevators, Portable Engines, Wool Presses, &c. Wind Pumps, Circular Saw Spindles, and Tables, made to order. General Smith , Wheelwright , and Shot ing woik 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.’- -i ; . Wire Strainers. Repairs of Castings in Iron or Brass of every description. RAILWAY FOUNDRY CHRISTCHURCH. gCOTT JJ BO THERS, ' 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. —ilL*,.r' Stoves and Cooking Apparatus. Drawings prepared and estimates given for all kinds of Engineering and Machinery,



Drapery. GRAN D SHOW OF Ne w Goods E are now opening up a second shipmentfof USTZETW GOODS, Consisting of Gents.’ Black Satin Hats Gents.’ White Shirts Gents.’ Black Cloth Suits Gents. ’ Double and Single Breasted Suits Gents.’Felt Hats T 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 PGPLiRS & SILKS. A large assortment of real Irish Poplins, direct from Pim Brothers, of Dublin.



PRINTS. 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. ROOTS & SHOES. JUST RECEIVED, io TRUNKS NEW BOOTS. Men’s Watertights, pegged and riveted. Indies’ Kid Boots in great variety. Children’s. Boots of every make. DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT. i* This department is managed by'a First-class Dressmaker, with competent assistants. A PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. Prices Strictly Moderate. ORR AND CO.



Business Notice. PHOTOGRAPHY. JUST OPEN. E. TEAGUE, PHOTOGRAPHER, Begs to intimate that he has opened a Temporary Portrait Gallery next to Mr. J. G. Anstee’s Boardingdiouse, Tancred Street. Carte de visite, 12s. 6d. per dozen ; Cabinets, 30s. per dozen ; Home steads and Views, as per agreement. finished in oil up to life size. 42 Watchmaker. WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, r-^5 OPTICIAN, ETC., ETC. ALWAYS on hale a Large Stock of Englisl, American, Geneva, and other Wa'clies ; 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 STEFT, ASHBURTGN. ENGLISH & AMERICAN WATCHES, By the best makers, guaranteed for 2 years. J-J Roberts, MANCHESTER-ST., CHRISTCHURCH. Watches and Clocks cleaned and repaired on the shortest notice. 106 Bootmakers. M. NEALA S, 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. fiSrOur'own'make, sewn or pegged, of every description to order,. , Repairs attended to. T. CHAMBERS, Boot and shoe maker, East Street, Begs to notify to the public of Ashburton that le has now in Stock a Splendid Assortment of Boots and Shoes from the Best Makers, and ill orders entrusted to him will have every ittention. Boots and Shoes, sewn or pegged, made to arder, 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 STREET, ASHBURTON (opposite mail office.) *Sr SIGN WRITERS TO THE TRADE. 20



J. R. CHAPMAN, painter; paperhanger, sign WRITER, GENERAL HOUSE* DECO RATOR, Etc. , Etc. : : rANCRED ST., ASHBURTON, (Nearly opposite the Union Bank). CHOICE selection of'Paperhangings, at 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 Copal, Carriage, Oak, & Paper Varnishes P-.A INTS Of every description prepared and supplied on tne shortest notice.