f UESDAY. N OVKMBKII t2, 1875.]

THE EVENING ECHO.



•£\:O...W.,JK MA L L , j ASHBURTON. Tlf ARIONETTES ii m Grand Ot-t nino TUESDAY, NOA EMBER 12. Royal. Bcj nl Royal Royal Roy a Royal Roy al Royal Royal lioyal Royal Royal Royal Royal Royal "Royal Royal Royal Royal Royal Royal Royal Royal Royal TO-NIGHT. CHRISTY MINSTRELS. The Italian Fantoccii i. The Fairy Pantomime. LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD. Concluding with the Ever Popular and Gorgeous TRANSFORMATION SCENE. Admission, 3/., 2/. J. GARDINER, Agent. Marion. t.es Marionettes Marionettes Marionettes Marionettes Marionettes Marionettes Marionettes Marionettes Marionettes •Marionettes Marionettes Marionettes Marionettes Marionettes Marionettes Marionettes Marionettes Marionettes Marionettes Marionettes Marionettes Marionettes Marionettes 28 ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. IN consequence of Mr. "William Boag’s Sale talcing place on Nov. 12, and the difficulty of procuring Judges, the Committee have decided to POSTPONE the Show until FRIDAY, Nov. 15. Gentlemen who have consented to act as Judges will please note the above altera tion. B. METCALE, 2 * Hon. Sec. w 13 TO PAINTERS. ANTED, a Few Good Hands ; none others need apply. COLLINS & CO. w u "ANTED, a Good Shoeing Smith. Apply to ROBB & BLYTH. TO CARPENTERS. WANTED, Several Good Hands. Ap ply immediately to A. O. AITKEN & CO., 5 : 'Havelock Street. TACT"ANTED, a Smart BOY as an Ap- W prentice to the Grocery Business. Apply 2 ECHO OFFICE. WANTED, Strong Boy for Printing Department. Apply ECHO OFFICE. WANTED —An Apprentice for the Print ing Business. None but a Respectable Intelligent Boy need apply. ECHO Office 'XTANTED, on Ist December, for a Merchant’s Office in Ashburton, a U'NIOR CLERK. Apply by letter, in vn handwriting, to SAUNDERS BROS. 1 Ashburton. X TAN TED, a COOK, at once. Ap- Y ply at the office of this paper. Ashburton 11th Nov., 1878. 23



NOTICE. finHE undersigned will close their Store _ | on the days of 13th, 14th, and 15th inst., at 12 noon. 24 FitIEDL ANDER BROS. COUNTY OF ASHBURTON. SECOND GENERAL ELECTION. I HEREBY give Notice, that, in accord ance with the provisions of “ The Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876,” NOMINATIONS for TWO Gentlemen to serve as Councillors for the County of Ashburton, 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 of South Rakaia. South Rakaia Road Board Office. William Hall Zouch, Substitute Returning Officer. For the Riding of Ashburton. Ashburton Road Board Office. Charles Braddell, i Returning Officer. 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. For the Riding of Mount Hutt. Edgin House, Barrhill. Woolshed, Drayton. For the Riding of South Rakaia. South Rakaia Road Board Office. For the Riding of Ashburton. Ashburton Road Board Office; Schoolhouse, Waterton. 25



fi HE FIRST ANN UAL EXHIBITION X. . . - "■ :• T JCK, lV IMPLEMENTS, AND MANUFACTURES, Will be held at TINW A L D ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15th. THE ASHBURTON BRASS BAND Will play Musical Selections during the day. Admission to the Grounds before 12 o'clock, 2s. 6d., afterwards,. 13., Members of the Association Free. :;*• - a dinner *: Will take place at the SOMERSET HOTEL At 7 p.m. .' •’ ;• , , B. METCALF, 27 Hon. Sec. TTTANTED KNOWN, that in General, VV Printing the public can be supplied, with every requisite in the latest and best style,of the art at ... , . . EVENING ECHO OFFICE, East Sxkfet.



BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. I HU !EBY give notice that, in accord ance with the provisions of “The Municipal Corporations Act, 1876,” and “ The Regulation of L' cal Elections Act, 1876,” NOMINATIONS for the office of Mayor of the Borough of Ashburton will be received at the Town Clerk’s Office, Montgomery’s Buildings, before the hour of 12 noon on MONDAY, 18th Nov. instant. ' ' ’ ' Nominations, in the form prescribed by the Act, must be addressed to the Return ing Officer, accompanied with a deposit of £lO. A Poll, if necessary, will be taken on WEDNESDAY, 27th inst., at- the Town Hall, in the Borough of Ashburton. Nomination papers can be obtained at the office of the Town Clerk. CHARLES BRADDELL, Returning Officer. Ashburton, Bth Nov., 1878. 18 LICENSING ACT, 1873, LICENSING ACT, 1873, AMENDMENT ACT, 1874. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIYEN that the next Quarterly Meeting of the Licensing Commissioners for the District of Ashburton, will be held at the Road Board Office, Ashburton, on TUESDAY, December 3rd next, at Noon, for the purpose of considering such appli cations as shall be authorised by the above J. E. BUCHANAN,- Clerk to the Licensing Bench. Ashburton, Nov. 2nd, 1878. 15 ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. 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 received 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. IIOBT. D. PULLAR, Clerk to the Board. Westerfield, Nov. 5. 1878. 17



ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. riIENDERS are invited for the follow -1 ing works: — No. 134.—Clearing Creek on Cold stream Run ; 50 chains, more or less. No. 135. —Erection of Bridge and Embankment on Innes’ Road. No. 136.—Formation of Corbett’s Road ; 40 chains. No. 137. —Road through Gully by Hugh Smith’s. Tenders for No. 134 will be received till 11 a.m. on Monday, November 18th, and for the other contracts at the same hour on Monday, December 2nd, endorsed with the number of the work tendered for, and enclosing £5 if under £2OO, and 2h per cent, on the value of the work if ever that amount. The lowest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. By order of the Board. JAMES V/ILEE 7 , ' 21 Surveyor to the Board.



. teAGUE & SONS, • - PAINTERS, GLAZIERS,'PAPER HANGERS, AND GENERAL 4 DECORATORS, A BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON (opposite mail office.) ter SIGN WRITERS TO TIIE TRADE. ' • 20 NOTICE. TO BUILDERS, CONTRACTORS, AND OTHERS. MY Present PRICES for Spouting- Found and Fixed— including Heads, Elbows, Etc., are, — 0.G., 4 inch, 6£d. .... . 0.G., 4| inch, 7d. 0.G.,5 inch, Bd. jgTr-AH Joints Soldered - '®^ a'plP A -Rj D L E Y"V. ' PLUMBER, 7 East Street, Ashburton.



CHARLES NEATE, Late f Messrs. Gould & Co., Christchurch), BEGS TO ANNOUNCE '• . He has commenced business as CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST, IN .MOORE STREET (Opposite Messrs. Friedlander’s Store), ASHBURTON.



QRICKET! QRICKET! ! Clubs and others requiring any of the requisites for this universe game, go to WESTON’S EAST STREET NOVELTY DEPOT. NEW BUSINESS. COAL & FIREWOOD MERCHANT F. P. Le Breton, In commencing business begs respectfully to solicit a share of public support. Vjrnett Street, near Friendlander’s Grain Store, and opposite Montgomery’:. Buildings. Coal and Firewood supplied in any quantity to suit customers, and delivered to all parts ol the district on the shortest notice. FRUIT IMPORTED D..REUT FROM SYDNEY. J. MOOAR & CO.. Wholesale & Retail GREENGROCERS AND FRUITERERS, REMOVED to EAST STREET, (Shop lately occupied by Mr. Cambridge. TUST ARRIVED A LARGE STOCK J '°F Oranges, Pine Apples Lemons, Bananas Apples, Vegetables Confectionery &c., &c. Delivered to alf. parts';of- Ashburton.



,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 Sleane. Private Lessons in French, German, and Latin, twice weekly ; Music, and Drawing in Various Styles. Preparatory School for Boys. Inclusive Terms.



PUBLIC NOTICE. JOSEPH HYDE, PRACTICAL COPPERSMITH AND BRAZIER, TIN, IRON, AND ZINC PLATE WORKER, Begs to inform the inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that he has com menced business in TANCRED STREE i', where he hopes by strict attention to business, combined with moderate charges, to merit s lair share of public patronage. N. IC—Repairs neatly executed.



G. F. SCOTT, QENE RA L CARRIER, Cameron St., Ashburton. . Parcels delivered promptly and charges moderate. IHE “EVENING ECHO.” THE following are AGENTS for the Sale, of the “Evening Echo” in Ashburton :■ — A. Weston, Stationer and Tobacconist, East Street, and Book Stand, Railway Station. 11. M. Jones, Stationer, East Street, " next Friedlander Bros. ) kfO. Aitxe'n - ’® Co., "General Store keepers, Havelock Street.



BAKE R ’ S'". N 0 TlO E. TAYLOR AND LILL EG to inform their cus _ . tomers, and the public generally, cnat 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. jr2rTnspection invited. TAYLOR & LILL, Bakers, Confectioners, & Pastrycooks, East Street, Ashburton. Bread. Bread? 6d. per 4.1 b. I.oaf. THOMAS HICKS, Baker land Con fectioner, Tancred Street, is now supplying First-class Bread, at 6d. per 4tb Loaf, delivered to all parts of the District, or at the Shop. - note — THOMAS HICKS, THE PIONEER BAKERY, Tancred Stejeet, Ashburton BREAD. BREAD. BREAD. SANDO & OLSEN, GROCERS, ETC., EAST STREET, Ashburton. gUPPLY really Good BREAD at per Quartern Loaf, Cash, and 6& Monthly Accounts. Families in Town and Suburbs waited on daily. Note the address, SANDO & OLSEN, GENERAL STOREKEEPERS & BAKERS East Street. ASHBURTON BAKERY, TAYLOR AND LILi., BAKERS AND CONFECTIONERS, PASTRY COOKS, &c., East Street, Ashburton. CHRISTENING AND WEDDING Cakes and Every Descrip tion of First-class Confectionery made to order on the Shortest Notice. Confectionery, Biscuits, Cakes, Scones, Rolls, &c., always in Stock. A Regular Supply of splendid Fresh Butter. NOTICE. THOMAS WILLIAMS, Tinwald, 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 pi ices. As each department is under the charge o! 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 WILLIAMS, - (Near Railway Station); Tinwald.



ANSTEE’S LUNCHEON & DINING ROOMS, . TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON, J. G. ANSTEE BEGS to intimate to the Public that he has opened those spacious buildings situate in East Street, as LUNCHEON and DINING ROOMS. ‘Persons patronising this establish ment can rely on securing all the comforts of a home. The bedrooms are well-ventilated, every attention being paid to cleanliness, The Table will be found all that can be desired. ' ’ First-class accommodation for Boarders.



EAGLE’S DINING ROOMS, HAVELOCK STREET, Near to the Town Hall, Ashburton. LUNCHEON AND DINING ROOMS. Meals at all hours. MRS. MOREY, gEGS to announce to the LADIES OF 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 YEAR LADIES’ OWN MATERIALS CUT OUT At Modern:e Charges. "mrs. : 'TOrey,"' TANCREI) STREET (Nutt to Mr. Chapman’s* House Decorator.)



NEW j>RAPERY ESTABLISKMEJLT , GLASGOW lIpI.SE , MONTGOMERY S BUILDING *. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. W. GAVIN HAS great pleasure in announcing to ih inhabitants of the Ashburton Coup. • that he is now offering, at the LOWEST TRICES, 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 , .Hah'e.rdashery'an'd Cloves ~ Men’s Boys’ and Youths’ Clothing' Shirts, Hats, Ties,, etc. , Goods marked in Plain Figures. One Shilling Off Every Pound Purchased for Cash. Motto Small Profits and Quick Returns.”



TEA. TEA. ioo BOXES 50 HALF-CHESTS The above will be found Pure combined with strength an Fine Flavour. ORIENTAL TEA COM PANY’S, in lib and / 2 li packets. We are Agents foj this Tea, and would advise the public to give it a fair trial, as it is highly spoken of.



ORB <Sc CO. ■' •• • - -■ . ; J m I : ' NOTICE ! NOTICE !! NOTICF !!’ REMOV AL; Firth, Pass, & 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. PASS, & CO. take this oppor tunity of thanking their numeious custameiV who have so liberally supported them hithert* and to solicit a continuance of their patronage at the NEW PREMISES, ’ TO HE CALLED The Old Bank Stores (late union bank). Orders entrusted to our care wili re ceive prompt attention. Families waited on for orders iclij i',:}J 1; weekly, > Vjf j. FIRTH, PASS, AND CO.:i ■‘f . ■], j.; r, ;. j Grocers, Drapers, IroniVibrfgejrs, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS; &<. '■; v r . ' ; -v i bn3 ,o- C-- .L .-L ' iij ■■ ' . • ' East StkEet H - ' I > A * *">*'. • ,r.,; r. j ■' : JJ . r. j , ■ ~ ~• 1 {' ' '■ .



SWN'DO- &■ OISEN'T r .n:AM J.LY Gj ROGERS, T " i ;T TX• •; *5 HI f,'J 9 U ft I£fc£ j(s i lj i -* % i'l wLii i « j i i *ii iiO L» G O .- .• . . :. f -i El! r«T"1 PAJ{!tpQ ■ ■ij 2m\J 4L l 1k lU * * «*a iiO J an n General Storekeepers, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Orders Delivered -to all -Parts of the • -TOwriv • •: FLAGS of ALIENATIONS Sup plied to 0/dcr and Lei out on Ilhe. Note the address— 7 V''T.E.*" i SAN DO & OLSEN, 1 FAST STREET,. ; 7 ASHBURTON. M . NE ALAS,' ' ‘ Boot & Slioe importer EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, (Next to Oit & Co.) . :H HAS just revived a New Stock, per ship “La i ter wo: til ” from- England 1 , of the best, Imported Goods and L i test I* cisliions. • A LARGE STOCK of Colonial. Goods' fro n the Best -M .kers, in consequence of Lirge Consignments,- will be SOLI) AT VERY: REASON ABE PRICES. own make, sewn or pegged, of every desci Uoii to order. . . Ue;Ars attended, to. / T. C :iAMBERS, T)C OT. A X D S II O E7/M A K E R, 13 East Street, .... - Begs l ) notify to the public..o, : Ashburton that lie has now in Stock a,Splendid Assortment of Boots and Shoes from . the .Best .Maker-, and ail orders entrusted lu him will have, every attention. .. _ ... - ... ’ I ,f ‘ Boots and Shpes,-sewn or miade to order, cf every description and the very best materials Term's Cash: T CH AM B E RS,; PROSPECT BUILDINGS (Next to -Mont'gomeryisLnG . :. X 7 EAST ST REE r: i- ;..,.



Are Sole Agents for A t k i n s.:o..n’.S COO KIN 'G , R"AN G E S Which' 'vcre a wai'd'er'-of-the highest Honorary Certificates at the : Agricultural Show, 1877. '“PIIESE Ranges, which, ,are Y wovy so well X Jcnowiirin this- district,, are made with or without boiler, and can be obtained any size between 2ft. 3 in. and 3ft 6iri7 * .



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. HRISTM AS CARDS, Etc., Fjr transmission to Friends in England and Elsewhere via outgoing ’Frisco '■ l ' : and Suez Mail, at ;•. ■ g A. W E S'T.oi’S " EAST STREP 0, Novelty Hepdt. SONS OF TE UFER ANO E r BENEFIT ■ ’ ■ sociErv. - • . r.'iirS iiseail h >«tilti:im meets everv alter nale Friday 0 the New Templar Ha!!, '•fcore Street. , New ’.member,? -invrted. All information can he ohia'iied from Bros G. W. Andrews, Ea-t Town Belt ; K. Samlo. Fa t Street ; I'lio-. Williams, Tiuwald. Next meet ing ota the Cjih iiist. • A Ai J. ANDREWS, R.S. ■ • >j P'• ‘ r pR. S:ES W&RJ t 0 his New ...Resident-^ •CORNER' .Olfy-M.oy.it|i j.S j ; RLET AND beach road. , \ • rrvi.o . \* tJAS-O 4-H-n >i u