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New Advertisements. ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Ratepayers of the above Road District will be held at the Offices of the Ashburton Road Board on MONDAY, the sixth day of January proximo, atnoon, for the Election of Three Members to serve on the Board ill the room of the present members —Messrs. Williamson, Hunt, and Taylor, who retire by rotation, but are eligible for re-election. A poll, if necessary, will be taken after the public meeting, and will close at 4 p.m. of the same day. JOHN GRIGG, Chairman. Road Board Office, Ashburton, Dec. 19, 1878. 170 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited for 1000 DOG COLLARS for the County of Ash burton for the ensuing Year. Particulars are as follows : —4OO of lj inch : 400 of 1 inch ; 160 of 7$ of an inch ; 25 of inch; and 26 of | inch. The Collars to have the badge of Registration affixed thereto, and to be approved by the Council. Tenders, endorsed u Tenders for Dog Collars,” will be received at the Council’s offices, Ashburton, up to the hour of 11 a.m., on the Bth day of January, 1879. The Council reserves to itself the right of rejecting all or any of the Tenders if it thinks fit. W. 0. WALKER, Chairman. Ashburton, December 18,1878. 167 UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. nVTOTICE is hereby given that the jS ANNUAL MEETING, of the Ratepayers of this district will be held at the Road Board Offices, Wes erfield, on Tuesday, January 7th, 1879, at noon, to elect Three Members in the room of Messrs D. McLean, Mathew Stitt, and Archibald McColl, who retire by rota tion, but who are elegible for re-election. A poll if necessary will be held the same day and close at 4 p.m. ROBT. ,D. PULLAR, Clerk to the Board. 168



NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS. CHRISTMAS AND BOXING DAYS, December 25 and 26, 1878. CHRISTMAS DAY. r YTTELTON and Christchurch Line. [_J —Trains will run as on Sundays. North and South Lines and Branches. -Ordinary trains. BOXING DAY, December 26. Ordinary trains will run on all lines on this date. NO GOODS TRAFFIC. FREDK. BACK, General Manager, General Manager’s Office, Christchurch, December 14, 1878. 164 V. R. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. THE PUBLIC ARE HEREBY IN FORMED that the platform known by the name of “ Parish’s ” has been taken out of the new Time Table. Trains will not, therefore, stop at this platform in future. The name of Rangitata North Station has been altered to that of Ealing. FREDERICK BACK, General Manager. General Manager’s Office, Christchurch, December 16, 1878. 165 Business Notices. CHRISTMAS GREETINGS TO YOU ALL ! CHRISTMAS PRESENTS and NEW YEAR’S GIFTS in end less variety, at WESTON’S EAST STREET NOVELTY DEPOT. Those in want of New Novelties in Christmas Cards, GO TO A. WESTON’S. Gift Books, at all Prices, GO TO A. WESTON’S. Albums, a Choice Lot, AT A. WESTON’S. hildren’s Books and Fancy Stationery, GO TO A. WESTON’S. Silver and Plated Jewellery , . - GO TO A. WESTON’S. Beads, Fans, and all.kinds of Ball Requisites, GO TO A. WESTON’S Piesse and Lubin’s, Gosnel’s and Rimmel’s Choice Perfumery, GO TO A. WESTON’S. All kinds of Fancy Goods, Books, Sta tionery, &c, , go to a. w. wasroN, HAIRDRESSER, TOBACCONIST, AND BOOKSELLER, East Street, Ashburton,



Winslow. GEORGE LADBROOK, GENERAL STOREKEEPER AND PRODUCE DEALER, BEGS to announce that he has JUST OPENED a General Store at Wins low, near the Railway Station, and hopes to merit a share of public support. A cart will wait upon families for orders regularly. Goods supplied at Lowest Current rates. Note the address — GEORGE LADBROOK, GENERAL STOREKEEPER, WINSLOW. December 3, 1878. 98 Business Notices. Tea ! Tea ! Tea ! 100 BOXES 50 HALF-CHESTS The above will be found Pure. combined with strength and Fine Flavour. ORIENTAL TEA COMPANY’S In 11b. and packets. We are Agents for this Tea, and would advise the public to give it a fair trial, as it is highly spoken of. Orr & Co.



SPECIAL NOTICE. WE ARE NOW LANDING— Exp.s. “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., Etc., NELSON, N.Z. Fruit and Forest Trees, Ornamental Shrubs, Roses, Seeds, Plants, etc. —Packed to any part of New Zealand. “HONESTY IS THE BEST POLICY,’ (As the man said when he returned the Stolen Sheep), ‘ •' • AND, as we wish to PAY our BILLS, must respectfully urge that all Accounts due to the undersigned, be paid by the 6th Dec., 1878. Shout Reckonings and Long Friends. TAYLOR & LILL, Bakers and Confectioners. East Street, Ashburton, Nov 30,1878. 88 NOTICE. THE undersigned begs to give notice that in future all accounts must be settled monthly, and requests that no money be paid to any of the men in charge of the carts, but settled direct with him or at the shop. All accounts overdue must bo paid within one month from date, or they may be liable to proceedings without further notice. THOMAS HICKS, Baker, 89 Ashburton. NOW PUBLISHED, THE SOUTHERN PROVINCES ALMANAC, DIRECTORY, YEAR BOOK, & DIARY FOR 18 79. Sold by WEEKS & DIXON,



Fruiterers. Oranges. Oranges. Ex “ Rotorua, ■’ Just Arrived. 70 CASES ORANGES 70 in FIRST-CLASS CONDITION, and SPLENDID FLAYOR. W. BIRTWELL, WHOLESALE & RETAIL FRUITERER, AND DIRECT IMPORTER FROM THE AUSTRALIAN AND TASMANIAN ORCHARDS. 104 FRUIT IMPORTED DIRECT FROM SYDNEY. J. M °w2 A R AND CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL J GREENGROCERS FRUITERERS, REMOVED to EAST STREET, (Shop lately occupied by Mr. Cambridge. J UST ARRIVED A LARGE STOCK OF Oranges, Pine Apples Lemons, Bananas Apples, Vegetables Confectionery &c., &c. Delivered to all paits of Ashburton. W. T. DAVISON, GREENGROCER AND,FRUITERER, Wholesale and Retail. Fresh from Christ church daily, from one of the Largest Growers. MOORE STEET Ashburton. Ironmongery. 47 LEAMINGTON RANGES AMERICAN STOVES.. REGISTERED GRATES COLONIAL OVENS. A fine assortment of the abo Builders should inspect out stock.



GARDEN TOOLS. Steel Rakes „ Spades „ Forks Rakes and Hoes Combined Weeders Orr & Co., IMPORTERS OF HARDWARE.



Business Notices. ASHBURTON BOTTLING STORES. MOUNT SOMERS ROAD, Ashburton. QUINTON BROS. BEG to inform the inhabitants of Ash burton and surrounding districts that they have COMMENCED BUSINESS in the above place, and trust by attention to business, to merit a share of patronage. Bottlers op the Best Brands op Alb and Stout. 91 NOTICE. H A YE S ’ TIMBER YARDS, ASHBURTON. IN consequence of the WAIMATE MILLS having been BURNED, the above Yards will be Closed for about Six Weeks, until Re-Erection of same. Mr. F. Pavitt is authorised to collect all outstanding accounts until further notice. ALPHEUS HAYES, perW. H. COLLINS, Manager. Ashburton, Nov. 23, 1878. 67 COALS. COALS. COALS. ALL kinds of COALS & FIREWOOD delivered at the shortest notice in any quantities and at reasonable rates. GEORGE PARKER & CO., Springfield Coal Depot, 138 Ashburton.



Drapery. WANTED KNOWN, that A. 0. AITKEN & CO., are Selling their Cloth ing, Boots and Shoes, &c., CHEAPER THAN ANY HOUSE IN ASHBURTON. yy AN TED KNOWN, that A. 0. AITKEN & CO. have opened up a Splendid Lot of Fichus, Manilla Hats, and a Large Assortment of FANCY GOODS. yy ANTED. KNOWN, that A. 0. AITKJ3N & CO. are paying Particular Attention to their DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT, which is superintended by a Lady whose Experience has been gained at some of the Best Houses in New Zealand. yy ANTED KNOWN, that A. 0« AITKEN & CO. have determined, prior to removing to their. New Premises, now in course of erection, to reduce their present stock aB much as possible, to effect which, they are now offering all Goods at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. NOTICE PO R 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, Business Notice.



THE HORSE BAZAAR. LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES BURNETT-STREET, ASHBURTON. W. B. COMPTON, Proprietor. First-class accommodation for Horses and Vehicles on most liberal terms at these Stables, with every atteati »n and civility. Saddle Horses or Buggies on Hire. Horses Bought .and Sold on Commission. FISH. FISH. FISH. MICHAEL DARCY tegs to announce the opening of his new FISH STORE, Adjoining the Echo Office, East Street. Fresh Fish Daily. Crayfish, Cockles, Moki, Groper, &c. Dried Fish always on Hand. by post or otherwise punc tually attended to, and familes waited on. 78 TOYS. TOYS. TOYS. MRS. MOREY, having purchased a Large Lot of Toys, for Christinas Presents, is selling Very CHEAP, for one month. Address—Tancred Street, next Mr. R. Chapman’s. LOOK OUT FOR THE GRAND CHRISTMAS TREE. 101



General Stores. COAL AND FIREWOOD, OATS AND CHAFF, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES. F. DOHERTY, T) EGS to remind his Customers and Friends D that he is Selling Every Article in Stock at the LOWEST Possible PRICE for CASH. SPRING & "SUMMER DRAPERY AND READY-MADE CLOTHING, Just Arrived, ■... ; OF THE LATEST STVLES ONLY. WASHING MACHINES Just Imported, of the Latest Improvements for Saving Labor. AMERICAN TUBS, all Sizes, Iron & Wood. . CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS in Stock. FARMERS’ REQUISITES GARDEN TOOLS, And Seeds of every description. In Stock and to Arrive.. . . ; F. DOHERTY, GENERAL STOREKEEPER, IMPORTER WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT. Peter Street, Ashburton. gANDO AND FAMILY GROCERS, TENT, TARPAULIN, AND HORSE CLOTH MAKERS, AND GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Orders Delivered to allfParts of the Town. FLAGS of ALL NATLONS Sup plied to Otder and Let out on Hite. Note the address— SANDO & OLSEN, EAST SI FEET, ASHBURTON. Miscellaneous. SONS OF TEMPERANCE BENEFIT SOCIETY'. rIHS 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, Tinwald. Next meet ing on the 6th inst. A. J. ANDREWS, R.S.



PRELIMINARY: THE PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE AND DINING ROOMS, WILLS ST. (Near Railway Station), WILL OPEN on or about Wednesday next; 18th Dee., for the conveni ence of boarders and the public. The House is entirely new and will be fitted up with every comfort, and the proprietor can guarantee that every attention will be paid to patrons, with,a good table, on the most liberal terms., Families can be accomodated with private rooms. THOMAS CLARK Proprietor. Dec. 14th. 1878. . 149



THE HOLIDAYS. TRIP TO THE BEACH OR OTHER FAVORITE RESORT. THE undersigned having purchased a Large OMNIBUS, is prepared to undertake the Conveyance of Picnic Par ties to the Beach or other Favorite Resorts during th® Holidays, on the most reason able terms, which can be arranged. The Omnibus is capable of carrying from 30 to 40 passengers, and will be driven by the proprietor. Further par ticulars on application to JAS. W.McRAE, 147 Cab Proprietor.



Wants, &c. WANTED, to Rent, for a term of 12 months, from January Ist, 1879, a Three-roomed COTTAGE, within a convenient distance of town. Apply early, “ Cottage,” ECHO Office. 158 WANTED, a NURSE GIRL. Apply 132 ’ ECHO OFFICE. WANTED —An Experienced LAUN DRESS for the Somerset Hotel, either to come to Hotel to wash, or take it home. Apply to Mr. SHEARMAN, between the hours of 10 till 2 and 4 till, 8 p.m. 150 FOR SALE, TERMS EASY. A FOUR. ROOMED COTTAGE and J\ £-acre Section on the North Town Belt, let at 15/ per week. There is a pump fixed, and the land is fenced. 153 Apply ECHO OFFICE. TO LET. ONE SHOP and Several Convenient OFFICES in our new buildings. 64 SAUNDERS BROTHERS. . PUBLIC NOTICE THE Westerfield Mill Road, by Mr. Sargent’s will be Stopped for Traffic until further notice. R. D. PULLAR, Clerk to Upper Ashburton Road Board. December 9th, 3.878. 125 IMPOUNDED on December 16th, SIXTY-FOUR SHEEP, greater part cross-breds, from Mr. Hay Smith’s farm, near Racecourse, various brands, some HD. If not released on or before the 26th December will be sold. W. B. COMPTON, 166 Poundkeeper, Ashburton.



Entertainments. TOWN HALL! ONE NIGHT ONLY! FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20. BAKER AND FARRON, The great character come- DIANS, ;. Supported by their powerful dramatic combination of eighteen artists, will pro duce CONRAD & LIZETTE ; ’ Or Life on the Mississippi. Prices: —Front seats, 4/; back seats, 2/. 131 SEAFIELD. WESLEYAN CHURCH OPENING. SERMONS will be preached NEXT SUNDAY, in the Morning by the Rev. W. B. Marten ; in the Evening by Mr. J. E. BuChanan. TEA MEETING ON CHRISTMAS DAY, at 4.30 p.m. Public meeting in the evening, when addresses will be given by Rev. W. B. Marten, and other friends, and music by the Ashburton Choir. Tea Tickets —Adults, 2/; Children, 1/. • IKI Tenders. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. Applications ;i are invited from gentlemen willing to act as Engineer for the Council of the County of Ashbur ton. Salary, £SOO per annum, with travelling expenses. -The successful candidate will be expected to initiate and superintend all worksunder taken by the Council, also to reside in the County, and to devote the whole of his time to the business of the Council. Can didates are requested to state how soon they can commence duties. Applications with references endorsed, “ Application for Engineer,” addressed to the Chairman of the County Council, Ash burton, will be received at the Council’s offices, Ashburton, up to the hour of 11 a.m. on Wednesday,'the Bth day of. Jan uary, 1879: .* ' • W. C. WALKER, Chairman. Ashburton, December 10th, 1878. 140 TEND EE S. WE have been instructed by Mr. Hay T. Smith, on account of his having purchased Greenstreet’s Farm, and intend ing to reside thereon, to invite tenders for the purchase of the Good Will of the lease of his ASHBURTON FARM, containing 250 acres and 300 acres adjoining (in all 550 acres) all in crop and grass. The Ashburton Farm is well-known as one of the best in the district, being a very early selection. There is a running stream'through every paddock and as the farm adjoins the town of Ashburton, it is most advantageously situated" for markets &c. Tenders to be sent in not later than SATURDAY, the 21st INST. Full particulars can be obtained from H. T. SMITH, Esq, at the farm ; or • ACLAND, CAMPBELL, & CO, „ Auctioneers. 6th December. 124