The Evening Echo; Saturday; August 24, 1878; 5

Printed and Published by SMITH : JAMM Furness and Charles Dixon, at Printing Office, East Street, J Ashburtoa Saturday, August 24, 1878,



H. J. BBISTO ACCOUNTANT, COLLECTOR, AND SENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Prospect Buildings. East Street, Ashburton. Commissions of every description. Executed. The Central Foundry, PETER STREET, ASHBURTON. W. J. HESSEY, BEGS respectfully to inform the public of Ashburton and surrounding districts that he has now completed his foundry in Petei Street, where Castings of every description in Iron, Brass, and other metals, Krill 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 turnout '3,'rrk satisfactorily. Highest prices given for old cast metals and brass. Orders can be left at the Foundry. W. J. HESSEY, Proprietor. ~ FIREWOOD. FIREWOOD" gLACK PINE FIREWOOD On Sqde at Hayes’ Timber Yard.



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 attention and civility. Saddle Horses or Buggies on Hire. Horses Bought and Sold on Commission.



ENCOURAGE LOCAL ENTERPRISE! AND MAKE "SOUR PURCHASES where you get Value for Your Money and a LARGE ASSORTMENT To choose from. To make room for more New Novelties from America and other novelty markets, the Undersigned is OFFERING to the public AT GREAT REDUCTIONS his present STOCK, comprising— ABOUT 900 NOVELS FROM 60. UPWARDS Books on Gardening, Cookery, Farming, Bird-keeping, Etc., Etc., Dictionaries and Ready Reckoners, Journals, Magazines, Song Books, Stationary, and FANCY GOODS of every DESCRIPTION. Novelties in Enless Variety, including CARDS, DRAUGHTS, CHESS, DOMINOES, , LOTTO, and other Games. AST Note the Address— A. WESTON, BOOKSELLER AND AMERICAN TOBACCONIST, DEALER IN FANCY GOODS, General Advertising Agent and Bill Poster. Agent for the Sale of the renowned Weston’s Wizard Oil. Q.C:E. cfCAR DIYAM, East Street, near Bullock’s Auction Mart.



J. R. CHAPMAN, PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, SIGN WRITER, GENERAL HOUSE DECORATOR, ETC, FANCRED ST., ASHBURTON, (Nearly opposite the Union Bank). A CHOICE selection of Paperhangings, at Christchurch prices. Genuine "White Lead T Linseed Oil, raw and boiled i Brushes of the best American and English manufacture A large stock of‘Glass, of various sizes and quality i Kerosene, Putty, and Glue Copal, Carriage, Oak, & Paper "Varnishes paTnts Of every description prepared and supplied on the shortest notice.



MATTHEW SMITH. Builder and Contractor, MOORE STREET, ASHBU K. TYO N .f Plans and Specifications carefully pre pared for all branches of the trade. Jobbing carefully executed. All mds of Building Material on Sale at Wholesale Prices. M. S. being appointed Agent for the Victoria Steam Joinery Works, all kinds of Joinery Work can be procured for the Trade.



.... E. A. GARNETT, HAIRDRESSER, . PERFUMER, TOBACCONIST, AND GENERAL FANCY GOODS DEALER, BEGS to inform the inhabitants of Ashburton and District that he has removed to No. *> Montgomery’s New Buildings, East street and has in Stock a GOOD ASSORTMENT OF TOBACCO, CIGARS, PIPES, Perfumery, Frizzets, Plaits, Etc., Etc. Note the Address, — E. A. GARNETT, No. I, Montgomery’s Buildings, East Street.



PIONEER BAKERY, (Next to Fowler’s) Tancred Street, Ashburton. THOMAS" HICKS, FANCY BREAD & BISCUIT BAKER, ' , pastrycook, and confectioner. Pastry and biscuits of the best quality .ff always in stock, Pea meetings and parties liberally dealt with. Wedding Cakes made to order on the shortest notice. Families supplied daily in all parts of the town.



ASHBURTON SHEET IRON, TIN, & ZINC WORKS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, SAMUEL ~HARDLEY, TINSMITH, IRONMONGER, &c., Having commenced business in AsKburton, begs to notify that he has just received his first consignment of Selected Goods from Melbourne, consisting of ■ IRONMONGERY, LAMPS, RANGES, TINWARE, ETC, , To be continually supplemented by new ship ments lrora the best markets, which places him m a position to supply the public and trade at prices equal to any in the colony, and respect lolly invites the residents of Ashburton, and surrounding districts to give him one trial, which will be a sufficient guarantee as to work •manship and price. ■ Suitable Workships are being erected to •carry ou the business in all its branches. Water Tanks manulactured at £l per ioo gallons, fitted with Brass 'lap. Spouting supplied at Christchurch prices. Don't forget the Address— SAMUEL HARDLEY, a: k o isr o asr a- e fi, Tin, Iron, and Zinc Wotkct, f ~ l-EAST STREET, NEAR ECHO OFFICE, Ashburton.



MR. BRANSON, BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, East Street, ASHBURTON.



E. G. CRISP, B ARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Has removed his Offices to MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS (istFloor), BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON.



B. W. MOUNTFORT, Architect. Cathedral Square, Christchurch, and Fooks and Son’s Offices, East Street, Ashburton. JAMES BAKER, OUILDER, CONTRACTOR, AND JD UNDERTAKER, HAVELOCK STREET, j^HBURTON. FUNERALS FURNISHED ON THE SHORTEST NOTICE.



Saunders Bros. Ashburton, Christchurch and London. MILLERS, GRAIN MERCHANTS, 1 LAND AND COMMISSION AGENTS.



NOTICE TO FARMERS. QM.UNDERS BROTHERS are prepared to make Cash advances on growing crops, of any description, or on grain placed in their hands for sale. in any of the New Zealand Ports, Australia or London.



LAND FOR SALE. 'JpHE undersigned have a number of excel lent Farms and other Properties for Sale. Can make advances on land placed in their hands for. sale, or to complete purchases. SAUNDERS BROS. m~ COME AT LAST. NEW DRAPERY ESTABLISHMENT, GLASGOW HOUSE,’ EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. W. GAVIN HAS great pleasure in announcing that he has Commenced Business, after much unavoidable delay, in his new premises, at MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS, With a New Stock of GENERAL DRAPERY - ■ - •: '» AND - CLOTHING, Which owing to the advancement of the winter Season he will offer at extremely Low Prices with a view to speedy clearance. Goods marked in Plain Figures. One Shilling Off Every Pound Purchased for Cash. BARGAINS in ALL THE DEPARTMENTS. C. PERCY COX, LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, AND VALUATOR, ASHBURTON



JpARMS to LET and SELL, all Sizes and Descriptions, Improved and Unimproved, situated near in all parts of the District. 2000 Acres FREEHOLD 5000 ,» LEASEHOLD 5000 SHEEP ) To be Let for > a term of 5 } or 7 Years. 3197 Acres FREEHOLD 3085 » LEASEHOLD with Purchasing Clause. ) To be Sold on easy terms. If ear QPAWA Railway Terminus. J 445 Acres FREEHOLD, very rich land, with Seven-roomed HOUSE, Improve ments, Orchard, etc., etc., Within one mile of MAKIKI Railway Station. 900 Acres near the KAKAHU, within six miles of Winchester. LAND of all descriptions, or of any size, between the Rakaia, Rangatata, Ashburton Forks, etc., etc. Money Lent in Large or Small Sums, on Approved Security. AGENT FOR UNION INSURANCE COMPANY. ’ DECLARATION OF WAR. WHEN the first note of preparation was sounded in the East, and the war cloud was no larger than a man’s hand, and while the principal potentates of Europe, though breathing peace, were silently girding up their loins for a struggle as fierce in the encounter and more baneful in its results thanany which has hitherto devastated the face of our mother earth—it was then that he sought every means in his power to avoid such another calamity that befel Plevna, by obtaining for the coming winter a very Large Assortment of Horse Cloths, Oil skin Leggings, and Sou’-westers, to enable the nhabitants of Ashburton to stand a long Winter Siege. WHO HAS DONE THIS? Why, THOMAS DUDSON, SADDLER, Burnett Street, And, lor further emergencies, has on hand the Largest ard Best Stock of Saddlery and Saddlers’ Ironmongery ever exhibited in Ash* burton.



Advance Ashburton the ZETVIEJISrXIN-Gi- ECHO NEWSPAPER AND GENERAL PRINTING OFFICE, East Street, Ashburton. npHE proprietors of the Evening Echo have much pleasure in presenting their numerous customers with an enlarged edition of this paper, and in thank ing the public for their very liberal support hitherto, beg to solicit a continuance. The Echo is circulated daily throughout the County and district, and offers special advantages to advertisers. Advertisements can be taken for three, six, or twelve months, on very Reasonable Terms. Auctioneers and Commission Agents liberally dealt with. Casual advertisements as p6r scale.



TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION: In advance - - per quarter 060 „ - - » (posted) 086 „ ... . - per annum 1 o o Or, delivered to all parts of the Town, 6d. per week. Commercial and General Printing\ This department is supplied with every requisite for Flaw CLASS MWTIM Of every description, and for Style, Design, and Cheapness, Cannot be equalled in Ashburton or surpassed in the Colony. Billheads of any size or pattern Memorandum Forms Receipt and Order Books Circulars and Envelopes Plain and Fancy Cards Fancy Labels, any size Ball Programmes and Tickets Vellum Address Labels, Catalogues » • Societies’ Rules, Forms, etc., Pamphlets,' 5 Handbills, Posters of any size, Colored Inks or Paper. Mourning Cards. , - jgrNOTE THE ADDRESS — THE “ EVENING ECHO" OFFICE. FTXKIiTZEjSS <Sc IDUXIOICT;, PROPRIETORS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON



NOTICE OF REMOVAL. * l VICTORIA FRUIT DEPOT, East Street, near Orr & Ca’s, WILLIAM BI RT WELL ' proprietor, ? .!:•! BEGS to inform the inhabitarits of Ashbur* ton,and surrounding districts that, - having removed to more central premises, is now pre* pared to supply, at the lowest price for cash,— Fruit of all descriptions Confectionery of best quality Vegetables & Herbs, all kinds . Potatoes, not to be excelled « Poultry, regularly supplied Cheese, &c., &c. : J Pastry of the best quality kept in stock. FRUIT IMPORTED DIRECT SROM SYDNEY. J. MOOAR & GO;, Wholesale & Retail GREENGROCERS AND FRUITERERS, REMOVED to EAST STREET, (Shop lately occupied by Mr. Cambridge.) TUST ARRIVED A LARGE STOCK J of Oranges, Pine Apples Lemons, Bananas Apples, Vegetables . : Confectionery . &c., &c. Delivered to all, parts of Ashburton. M. NEAL AS, Boot & Shoe Importer EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, Wishes the public to know that he has jusn completed improvements in his shop, and is it receipt of a ■ 1 Large Winter Stock of Boots ' and Shoes, of every description, which can be guaranteed as the best in the market, and will be SOLD at CHRISTCHURCH PRICES. His or. dered work, sewn or pegged, is well-known to be the best in the district. Repairs attended to.



NOTICE. THOMAS WILLIAMS, Tynwald, BUILDER, UNDERTAKER, CABINET MAKER, WHEELWRIGHT, &C., WISHES to notify to the public that he is prepared to execute all orders entrusted to.his care in any of the above branches. Every description of Furniture made and repaired at Christchurch prices. One trial .in this respect will satisfy. Funerals furnished and conducted at reduced prices. «* As each department is under the charge of practical men, and as T.W. employs only first class hands, customers may rely on having their orders executed in a thoroughly workman like manner. Plans Prepared and Estimates Given, Note the Address — THOMAS W I L LI AM S, (Near Railway Station) Tinwald. GRATEFUL—COMFORTING. BREAKFAST COC9A. “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 say® 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 every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us, ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a.fatal shaft, by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a> properly nourished frame. "~The Civil Service Gazette. ■* . ‘ , -SOLD ONLY IN PACKETS LABELLED \ JAM E S EP P S AN D C 0 Homoepathic Chemists, London. HEALTH FOR ALL HOLLOWAY’S BILLS AID OINTMENT THE PILLS Purify the Blood, eorreotaU disorders of the Liver, Stomach, Kidney® and Bowels, and are invaluable in all com plaints incidental to Females. THE OINTMENT 1* the only reliable remedy for Bad Legs, Old Wounds, Sores, and Ulcers. For Bronchitis, Diphtheria Coughs, Colds, Gout, Rheumatism, and all Skin Diseases it has no equal. Sold by the Proprietor, Thomi* Holloway, 533, Oxford Street, London, and by all Medicine Vendors through*#! the World- . i.