MONDAY, November 18, 1878

THE EVENING ECHO.



BOARDING HOUSE FOR SALE IN THE BEST PART OF ASHBURTON. Messrs, bullock & co. have received instructions from the pro prietor, to offer for Sale by PUBLIC AUCTION, ; At their Rooms, East street* ON SATURDAY, 16th NOVEMBER, That newly-erected substantial and well built House containing— gg ROOMS, Situate in Wills street, a few yards from the Railway Station This two-storyed House is built upon solid concrete foundations, having an im posing frontage on the Wakanui road, the timbers used being of the best, heavy ana well seasoned. The frontage is covered with rusticated boards finished in a su perior manner. * The internal fittings haye also been carefully attended to, space has been so economised as to give rooms of all dimensions, suited either to single gentleman or members of families. On the ground floor are several comfortable sitting and reading rooms and large dmmg room most conveniently placed. Attached to the "building, but under a separate roof, is a large and commodious kitchen of two j rooms and scullery, fitted with a large Leamington range and Belf-supplying boiler. No pains have been spared, to. make it equal to any similar building in the Colony both for convenience-and comfort.. t i ;;t .. -"t f .> r. ; The house is erected upon a £ acre sec tion and that in itself from its position offers an additional inducement to intend ing purchasers. Upon it is erected a com modious cooperage with bench, and chim ney, at present let to a good tenant. Further particulars can be had from the Auctioneers. Terms liberal, at Sale. Sale at 1.30. BULLOCK & CO., Auctioneers.



THURSDAY, 28th NOVEMBER. TOWNSHIP OF GRKENSTREET. 115 ALLOTMENTS 115 Messrs bullock & co. have been instructed to offer for sale, by public auction, at their Rooms, East Street, Ashburton, on THURSDAY, 28th NOVEMBER, 1878, 115 ALLOTMENTS in the already formed Township of Green-street, being at the conjunction of the Main Road to Alford Forest, Winch more, Westerfield, and Ashburton, being about seven miles from Ash burton, on the direct road to Al ford Forest. As the nucleus of a Township already exists, there.is every inducement offered, not only from its contiguity to Ashburton, but also from its being the centre of a large and important district to extend its capabilities, and as the population of the surrounding districts increases, greater demands will arise for town allotments, purchasers cannot, therefore, do wrong in giving this their attention. The Terms will be most liberal, thereby enabling all classes to participate therein;' A splendid stream of water running through the township materially enhances its value, and adds to it 3 beauty. Terms Liberal, at Sale. Sale at 1.30. BULLOCK & CO, 82 Auctioneers.



BURTON’S GREAT AUSTRALIAN CIRCUS IS COMING. jrnHE LARGEST Now TRAVELLING THE AUSTRALIAN COLONIES, and the GREATEST SUCCESS MAMMOTH SHOWS IN THE WORLD, —REMEMBER — appears at Ashburton on FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NEXT, j ■ November 22nd and 23rd. For further particulars, see other adver tisements nnd bills Of the day. 44 W. WOOD YEAR, Agent.



YOUNG MEN’S CHRISTIAN ASSO CIATION, ASHBURTON. SERIES o£- ; Six - Monthly Lectures i n the HaU will -Be ' com menced on WEDNESDAY, November 27, hj x H. TWENTYMAN, hEsq. "(President of the Association). ■ * SUBJECT * ,« Some Features of .Modern Civilization. Admission— -Single Lecture, 1/. ; series of Six Lectures, 5/. Tickets can be obtained from members of the Associa tion and at the Echo Office. .] r. .The dates and subjects of FuturtfLec tym Wtt V* dulytoounccd, J «



AMATEUR CONCERT, Etc., will be held in the SOUTH RAKAIA TOWN HALL ON TUESDAY NEXT, NOV. 19™, The Evening of the Turning of the First Sod of the Rakaia and Ashburton Forks Railway, In Aid of the School Funds. A number of Ladies and Gentlemen from Ashburton and other districts have kindly volunteered their services on this occasion. The Programme will include a VARIETY OF SONGS, READINGS, AND RECITATIONS, To Conclude with a Dance. Doors open at 7.30, perfonmance to commence at 8. Admission to Concert and dance —Front seats, 3s ; back seats, 2s; children under p2 years of age, half price. 45



WANTED, a Respectable Man as Groom and Gardener, and to make himself generally useful. Apply to REV. W. E. PAIGE,* 40 Parsonage, Ashburton. TTTANTED, a COOK, at once. Ap- Y y ply at the office of this paper. . Ashburton 11th Nov., 1878. 23 ANTED, a Good Shoeing Smith. Apply to ROBB & BLTTH. W 14 WANTED, a Smart BOY as an Ap prentice to the Grocery Business. Apply - 1: 9' 2 ECHO OFFICE. w ANTED, Strong Boy for Printing Department. Apply ECHO OFFICE. A BARGAIN. FOR SALE.—A First-class Semi-grand Tri-cord PIANOFORTE, by one of the most famous makers, Brinsmead and Sons. Price £SO. Apply ECHO OFFICE.



COUNTY OF ASHBURTON. SECOND GENERAL ELECTION. I HEREBY give Notice, that, in accord ance with the provisions of u The Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876,” NOMINATIONS for FOUR Gentlemen to serve a 3 Councillors for the County of Ashburton, ONE for the Riding of Mount Hutt, ONE for the Riding of South Rakaia, and TWO for the Riding of Ashburton, will be received at the fol lowing places up till 12 o’clock noon, on Tuesday, 19th November instant:— For the Riding of Mount Hutt. Edgin House, Barrhill. Robert Harvey Pratt, Substitute Returning Officer. For Riding op South Rakaia. South Rakaia Road Board Office. William Hale Zouch, ' A ; Substitute Returning Officer.' For the Riding of Ashburton. . , Ashburton Road Board Office. . .( >■ Charles Braddell, Returning Officer. i Forms of Nomination may be obtained from the Substitute Returning Officers at the above-named places on the day of nomination, or from the Returning Officer, Ashburton, or any day previous to the nomination. A POLL, if necessary, will' be he held at the following places on Wednesday, 27th November instant, commencing at 9 a.m., and closing at 6 p.m. .v* For the Riding op. Mount Hutt. . . - Edgm-House,. Barrhill’/j j_ Woolshe'dj Braytdn v For the Riding dp South Rakaia. South Rakaia Road Board Office. For the Riding of Ashburton. Ashburton Road Board Office. Schoolhouso, Waterton. 25 ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. r VALUATION LIST, 1879, TENDERS for making the Annual Va luation Lists for the above-named local body, are hereby INVITED. The List must be returned complete on Jan. 15th proximo, in the form and manner prescribed by “ The Rating Act, 1876.” Tenders addressed to the “ Chairman of the Ashburton Road Board,” and spe cially endorsed, will be reoeived at the office of the Board not later than Noon of MONDAY, Nov. 18th, instant. By order, J. E. BUCHANAN, Secretary to the Board. Ashburton, Nov. 5, 1878. 16 UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. TENDERS for making the Annual ' Valuation'Lists for the above Board are hereby invited. The , List must be returned complete by the 15th January proximo, in the form prescribed by “ The Rating Act, 1876.” Tenders, addressed to the Chairman of the Upper Ashburton Road Board, will be received up to and not later than noon of Monday, November 18th instant. ROBT. D. PULLAR, Clerk to the Board. Westerfield, Nov. 5. 1878. 17 ¥OUNG Ladies Journals.—We have * just received, per Suez Mail, a few copies of this Journal of Fashion for November. J Price, 1/9 each, mail copies.



l: PHOTOGRAPHY.JTJST OPEN. _ E. TEAGUE, PHOTOGRAPHER, Begs to intimate that he has opened a Temporary Portrait Gallery next to Mr. J. G. Anstee’s Boarding-house, Tancred Street. Carte de visite, 12s. 6d. per dozen ; Cabinets, 30s. per dozen ; Home steads and Views, as per agreement. j33"Photo3. finished in oil up to life size. 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. j2®*Tnspection invited. TAYLOR & LILL, Bakers, Confectioners, & Pastrycooks, East Street, Ashburton.



Bread. Bread. 6d. per 41b. 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



QHRISTMAS CARDS, Elc., For transmission to Friends, in England and Elsewhere via outgoing ’Frisco and Suez Mail, at A. WESTON’S EAST STREFT, Novelty Depot.



CRICKET! RI CKE T! ! Clubs and others requiring any of the requisites for this universe game/ go to WEST ON’S j EAST STREET NOVELTY DEPOT. ALTHOUSE SELF-REGULATING WINDMILL PUMPS. THE following TESTIMONIALS have been received: — “ Messrs, Friedlander Bros. “ In reply to your enquiries as to how the Althouse Windmill I purchased of you has stood the late gales, I am glad to say that it has worked most satisfactorily since it has been put up—about five months ago. “ (Signed), ; - C. Percy Cox. “ Oct. 17th, 1878.” “ Messrs. Friedlander Bros. “ I have great pleasure in stating that! the Windmill has Btood the late gales most satisfactorily ; and, as far as I can tell, has not suffered in the slightest degree. “ Signed) Norman P. Thompson. “ Longbeach, “ October 17th, 1878.” “Messrs. Friedlander Bros. “ I am pleased to inform you that the Althouse Windmill and Pump, purchased of you, is now fitted up and working splendidly. My ditches are now full of water. I have an abundant supply for stock of every description. I consider the Windmill and Pump almost equal to an artesian well. There is no doubt these mills will become universally used on the Canterbury Plains. “ (Signed), John Lambie. “ Kyle, Nov. 8, 1878.” : ; And several other Testimonials. Q 7 sold and set up in New Zealand O | during the last Six Months, all running and giving satisfaction. No other Mill can show as good a record. We guarantee the Althouse to give satisfac tion. Buy the Althouse, THE CHEAPEST & LEAST LIABLE TO GET OUT OF ORDER. Highly commended at Christchurch Show\ The specimen Windmill put up by us in front of our Establishment supplies the; Borough and surrounding District with" water, only running a small portion of the time. ....... • > For further particulars, apply to | FRIEDLANDER BROS., j East Street, Ashburton. 7p35~ Sole Agents for the Australian and New Zealand Colonies. WANTED KNOWN, that in General i Printing the public can be supplied with every requisite in the latest and best style of the art at ■. i EVENING ECHO OFFICE, ! , ov j East Sxrfbt. < -■



Drapery. 1 NEW DRAPERY ESTABLISHMENT ■ GLASGOW HOUSE, MONTG OMERY'S BUILDINGS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. W. GAVIN HAS great pleasure in announcing to thi inhabitants of the Ashburton Come that he is now offering, at the LOWEST PRICES, New Spring and Summer Goods. Millinery, Prints, Hosiery, - Children’s Frocks, Toilets Horrockses’ and American. Long Cloths] Muslin and Lace Window Curtains Marseilles and Honey Comb Counterpanes Haberdashery and Gloves Men’s Boys’ and Youths’ Clothing Shirts, Hats, Ties, etc. Goods marked in Plain Figures. ' 0 I One Shilling Off Everv Pound Purchased for Cash. Motto —" Small Profits and Quick Returns. ” Ironmongery. LEAMINGTON RANGES AMERICAN STOVES, REGISTERED GRATES COLONIAL OVENS. A fine assortment of the above, Builders should ■ inspect oia ■ Stock. I- r/.< • ■ . 1';: ' GARDEN TOOLS. Steel Rakes „ Spades „ Forks Rakes and Hoes Combined Weeders orr & co-, Importers of Hardware.



Miscellaneous. 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. . V. i SONS OF TEMPERANCE BENEFIT SOCIETY. rHIS useful institution meets every alter nate Friday in the New Templar Hall, Moore Street. New members invited. All information can be obtained from Bros. G. W. Andrews, East Town Belt; K. Sando, East- Street ; Thos. Williams, Tmwald. Next meet-, ing on the 25 th inst. A. J. ANDREWS, R.S. j CHOOL BOOKS Just Arrived—Roya 1 Primers, Victoria Exercise Books, &C. 1 —Echo Office, Stationers’ Hall. East-street. pLAN of ASHBURTON, on Sale at the office ©f the “Evening Echo JIIREWORKS JpREWORKS ! For Sale at WESTON’S EAST STREET NOVELTY DEPOT. WANTED KNOWN—That the chea pest and neatest CARDS may be had at - „ ' U EVENING, ECHO OEEIOE. , East Stjuwt, 4



Business Notices. M . NE ALAS, 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, n consequence of Large Consignments, will be SOLD AT VERY REASONABE PRICES. £3TOur own make, sewn or pegged, of every description to order. Repairs attended to. T. CHAMBERS, GOT 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 md 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*



TEA. TEA. tti-TA. ioo BOXES 50 HALF-CHESTS •: , . * / }. /'{ ■ f V ! i ‘ r. /•*. The above will be found Pure. combined with strength and Fine Flavour. ORIENTAL TEA COM PANTS, in lib and packets. I We are Agents for this Tea, and would advise the public to give .it a fair trial, as it is highly spoken of. OB B & CO-



Special Notice. WE ARE- NOW LANDING— Exp.a. “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,, NELSON, N.Z. Fruit and Forest Trees, Ornamental Shrubs, Roses, Seeds, Plants, etc.—Packed to any part of New Zealand. pOTATOES. POTATOES. FOR SALE, . y , ; at. . ... _ . . ? A. O. AITKEN & CdS ‘ * (1 H&ytloek flfttt*



, f ;. T Foundries. UNION STEAM IRON WORKS, (Next the Horse BaZ'.rr), BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. Edwards & Lee, 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 will compare favorably'with any in Canterbury. Important. —Ex erienced Manufacturer* and Repairers of Reapers, Combines, Straw Elevators, Portable Engine*, Wool Presses, &c. • • Wind Pumps, Circular Saw Spindles, and Tables, made to order. “i General Smith, Wheelwright, and Shat ing.wof k warranted to give satisfaction . '' EDWARDS AND LEE, Proprietors. The Central Foundry, PETER STREET, A S H B UR TON. 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. " ‘ f; '' : ; **? J S iu - Wire Strainers. Repairs of Castings in Iron or Brass of every description. .



Railway Foundry, CHRISTCHURCH. SCOTT BROS., ENGINEERS, &c., 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. V 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.



Business Notice. HOW TO PROCURE A SEWING I. MACHINE EASILY. 'J'HE GREAT ADVANTAGE OFFERED ORR AND CO. By the TIME PAYMENT SYSTEM places the SINGER HOUSEHOLD and HOWE MACHINES within easy reach of all. * 'i'i - I ■-■■■ Payments—Weekly or Monthly. ORR & CO., Sole Agents for the above Machines in :*- r v Ashburton.-.• - ; ... 0