The Evening Echo, Thursday, September 1 6,1878,



CANTERBURY YEOMANRY CAVALRY. The Members of this Contingent will NOT be required to attend on Friday next, owing to the Commanding Officer being unable to attend. W. H. ZOUCII, Hon. Sec. PLOUGHING. About 4 Miles from Ashburton. TENDERS are invited for Breaking up Kaiapoi Borough Reserve. Four blocks of 500 acres each, to be let separately, or as a whole. SAUNDERS BROS., Ashburton and Christchurch. TENDERS wanted for PLOUGHING about 20 acres for oats and harrowing the same three times. Also, for rolling 500 acres of wheat with heavy Cambridge Roller on Allan Maclean’s land, near Tinwald. The work to be completed by Sept. 30. Tenders to be sent in on or before 10th inst., to H. J. BRISTO, Ashburton. TO BUILDERS. TENDERS are invited for the erection of a Five Roomed House, situated on Win ter’s Road, Ashburton, for Mr. John Gauk rodger. Plans, &c., can be seen at my office up till Sept. 10, on which date tenders must be sent in, by xo a.m. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. S. W. BROWN, Architect and Engineer, East-st., Ashburton. BOARD AND RESIDENCE. Accommodation for a few respectable Young Men. Apply at Echo Office. WANTED— Four Young Ladies, as Ap prentices to the Dressmaking. ORR & CO. WANTED. A Clean, Tidy GIRL. Apply at the ECHO Office. WANTED KNOWN. THAT SANDO’S BREAD CART will be round Every Morning. Please leave orders at the Shop, East-stret, near the Echo Office. JOB LOT. DOZ. Ladies’ Colored Josephine KID GLOVES, slightly spotted, will be sold 1/- PER PAIR. ORR & CO.



'THE WATMATE BUSH BRANCH 1 RAILWAY COMPANY, [LIMITED]. Provisional Directors: Messrs. Michael Studholme John Manchester Naylor Hillary Michael O’Brien James Edward Parker Leonard Price Alpheus Hayes William Bartlett All of Waimate. Bankers : Union Bank of Australia, Waimate. Solicitor: W. B. Hawkins, Waimate. Secretary: Frank Slee, Waimate. Prospectus and application for shares can be obtained at the office of the Union Bank of Australia. FRANK SLEE, Secretary. 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, 7s per doz. T. QUINN & CO., Moore Street, Ashburton. NOTICE. g C. FARR, ARCHITECT, &c., can be consulted at Messrs. W. Montgomery and Co.’s Buildings, Ashburton, EVERY SATURDAY or any coirmurications left at Mr. Charles Brapdell’s Office, will be promptly attended to, Ashburton, July n, 1878,



FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6> FREEHOLD SECTION AT TINWALD, WITH FOUR ROOMED COTTAGE ERECTED THEREON. SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. MESSRS. BULLOCK & CO. have re ceived instructions from Mr. Thomas Williams, to sell by Public Auction, at their Rooms, East-street, on Friday, 6th September, his FREEHOLD SECTION, No. 125, Tinwald, fronting Thoms an-street, on which is erected a well finished FOUR ROOMED COTTAGE, Match-lined and Papered throughout, the land is all fenced, and there is a pump on the premises. Terms Liberal, at Sale. Sale at 11.30. BULLOCK & CO. , Auctioneers. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12. BUILDING ALLOTMENTS ! BUILDING ALLOTMENTS ! -I ■ 30 BUILDING ALLOTMENTS situated at Trevorton, near the East Town Belt, for Sale, by PUBLIC AUCTION. MESSRS BULLOCK & CO. have received instructions from Mr. Geo. Parkin, to sell by Public Auction, at their rooms, East street, on Friday, 6th September, 30 Desirable Building Allotments. 30 Situated not far from the East Town Belt. These Sections are very suitable for private residences, and will be sold on very liberal terms of payment, viz—small cash deposit, balance by instalments bearing a low rate of interest. Plans can be seen and full particulars obtained at the offices of the undersigned. BULLOCK & CO., Auctioneers. TPIURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12. IMPORTANT SALE OF BUILDING ALLOTMENTS IN THE TOWNSHIP OF TREVORTON. 36 IN NUMBER, 36 MESSRS BULLOCK & CO. have been favored with instructions from Mr. Thomas Clark to sell by public auction at their rooms, East-street, on Friday, 6th September, TI-lIRTY-FIVE BUILDING ALLOT MENTS, EACH QUARTER-ACRE, In the rising Township of Trevorton. These sections adjoin the Presbyterian Manse and Mr. George Parkin’s property. Persons desirous of procuring property in Trevorton should make an early inspection of these. Plans are being prepared, and may be seen in a few days at the offices of the Auc tioneers. Terms very liberal, at sale. Sale at 11.30. BULLOCK & CO., Auctioneers.



TIMBER. TIMBER. . TIMBER. UNRESERVED SALE OF 50,000 Feet Timber, POSTS, STAKES, STRAINERS and FIREWOOD. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12. Messrs, g. r. freeman & co, instructed by Mr. Alpheus Hayes, will sell by Public Auction at his yards, Ashburton, on the above date, 40,000 Feet Superior Weather Boarding 10,000 Feet Choice Scantling I,coo Fenciug Posts 2000 Stakes 50 Strainers 20 Cords Black Pine Firewood WITHOUT RESERVE . Sale at 12 o’clock G. R. FREEMAN & CO, Auctioneers.



FOR SALE, A Second-Hand American CABINET ORGAN, by Mason and Hamlin. It has five stops and a knee swell. Elegant case. Suitable for Parlor or Church. Price cash. Apply, Echo office.



Wood. Turner and Venetian Blind Maker. JOSEPH RULE [S prepared to execute all orders for Wood Turning, Venetian Minds, Bedsteads, Tables, and every class of Furniture. Window Poles on hand, or made to any sixe. Orders to be left at A. O Aitken & Co’s, Havelock Street.



H . BUDD EN , Seed Merchant, Etc., NELSON, N.Z. Fruit and Forest Tree;— Ornamental Shrubs— Roses- -Seeds—Pla tts, etc.—Packed to any part of New Zealand.



HOW TO PROCURE A SEWING MACHINE EASILY. 'JpHE GREAT ADVANTAGE OFFERED by ORR AND CO. By the TIME PAYMENT SYSTEM places the SINGER HOUSEHOLD and HOWE MACHINES within easy reach of all. Payments —Weekly or Monthly. .f ORR & CO., Sole Agents for the above Machines in Ashburton.



BAKERS’ NOTICE WE the undersigned Bakers of Ashbur ton, beg to inform the Public that on and after the 26th August, we will reduce the price of the Quartern Loaf to *]& delivered and over the counter for cash. We trust that the public will still, continue to support us, and take into consideration that we are not Millers, but Bakers, and are paying a LONG PRICE for GOOD FLOUR, so that we may satisfy the public by supplying a good article, free from all adulteration. Let this be your motto — “ LIVE AND LET LIVE ” Signed— THOMAS HICKS. THOMAS TAYLOR. MASSON & GRANT.



BREAD. BREAD. BREAD. THE undersigned begs to announce that he has undertaken the sale of BREAD from the New Bakeiy of Messrs. Saunders Bros., and is now prepared to supply Best Bread per 41b loaf at s}4d, Cash, NOW READY, AT THE SHOP, EAST STREET. On and after MONDAY next, Bread will be Delivered to all parts of the Borough and suburbs at 6d. per 4lb loaf for Monthly Accounts only. K . SAND O, BREAD AND GROCERY STORE, East Street, Near the Evening Echo Office. Large orders for Bread must be left at the shop not later than 5 p.m* CANTERBURY DYE WORKS. (Near the PoP: Office) CHRISTCHURCH. J SELLARS is still Dyeing to Live, and . Living to Dye. Ashburton Agents: FURNESS & DIXON, Where particulars may be obtained, and Orders left.



RUBBER STAMPS ! RUBBER STAMPS ! RUBBER STAMPS ! THE only Manufactory in Ashburton for these very useful Stamps, which can be made any size, shape, or design. Rubber Stamps for Cheques Rubber Stamps for Receipts Rubber Stamps for Banks Rubber Stamps for Societies Rubber Stamps for Companies Rubber Stamps for Books Rubber Stamps for Linen Stamp, Ink, and Pads supplied at Moderate Prices at the EVENING ECHO OFFICE, - East Street.



WORNER’S EMPIRE BOARDING HOUSE (Opposite Parkins's Steam Saw Mills). MR. G. WORNER begs to intimate to the public of Ashburton that he has pur chased the Boarding-house recently kep by Mr. T. Bradford, and having made extensive alterations, he is now prepared to supply first class accommodation to boarders, and others visiting Ashburton. Meals i/-, Beer given with dinner; Beds I/- Board per week, £l. G. WORNER, Proprietor. NEW BUSINESS. COAL & FIREWOOD MERCHANT F. P« Le Breton, In commencing business begs respectfully to solicit a share of public support. Burnett Street, near Friendlander’s Grain Store* and opposite Montgomery’s Buildings. Coal and Firewood supplied in any quantity to suit customers, and delivered to all parts of the district on the shortest notice. CHARLES BRADDELL, Agent for Press Company, Limited. Secretary Town Flail Company. Agent for National Insurance Company. Removed to Montgomery’s Buildings, entrance from East and Burnett Streets,



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



NOTICE TO FARMERS. 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. 'T'HE 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.



MEW DRAPEW ESTABLISHMENT, GLASGOW HOUSE, MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS, V. .. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. W. GAVIN HAS great pleasure in announcing to the inhabitants of the Ashburton County 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. One Shilling Off Every Pound Purchased for Cash. Motto C. PERCY COX, LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, and] VALUATOR, ASHBURTON jpARMS to LET and SELL, 'of all Sizes and Descriptions, Improved and Unimproved,



situated near in all parts of the District. 2000 Acres FREEHOLD )To be Let for 5000 ». LEASEHOLD \ a term of 5 5000 SHEEP ) or 7 Years. 3ig7 Acres FREEHOLD 3085 » LEASEHOLD with Purchasing Clause. To be Sold on easy terms. If ear OPAWA Railway Terminus 1445 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 m ; les 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 ’repair.don was sounded in the East, and rhe war cloud was no laiger than a man's hand- and while the principal potentates of E -ropthough breathing peace, ware s r, endy girding up their ’oins for a struggle as fierce in the encounter and more baneful i\\ its results thnanywhich has hitherto devastated the fi.ee of our mother earth —’.t was then that he sought every means in Ins 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, for further emergencies, has on hand the Largest and Best Stock of Saddlery and Saddlers’ Ironmongery ever exhibited in Ash burton,



TEA. TEA too BOXES 50 HALF-CHESTS The above will be found Pure, combined with strength and Fine Flavour. ORIENTAL TEA COM PANY’S, in 11b and #lb packets. We are Agents for this Tea, and would advise the public to give it a fair trial, as it is highly spoken of. O HR lE£ C O - LEAMINGTON RANGES, AMERICAN STOVES, REGISTERED GRATES, COLONIAL OVENS.



A fine assortment of the above, Builders should inspect our sjpck. orr & co., Importers of Hardware,



MRS. MORfiYi to announce to the LADIES Of ASHBURTON and Surrounding District that 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, House Decorator). W. R. BOYLE, j |?STATE AND GENERAL AGENT MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON.



DRAPERY. NEW GOODS! NEW GOODS!! A. O. AITKEN & GO. Are now opening up, .a large and choice assortment of NEW SPRING AND SUMMER DRAPERY, Which will be offered at PRICES LOWER THAN EVER. New Dresses New Fischues New Prints , New Ribbons New Feathers New Flowers New Plats New Bonnets Note the address A. O. AITKEN and CO. The Pantechnicon, HAVELOCK STREET, Ashburton.



PRELIMINARY NOTICE. NEW FIRST-CLASS BOARDING-HOUSE. MR THOMAS CLARKE has much pleas ure iu announcing that his large Private Boarding House is now in course of erection and is situated in Wills-street, next the Prim itive Methodist Church, and close to the Rail way Station—being one ot the most healthy and pleasantly situated sections in the township. The accommodation will be second to none in Ashburton, and the House isjet,|and will be conducted by an experienced person from Christchurch. FIRST AND SECOND CLASS DININC ROOMS. SMOKING AND READING ROOMS. WELL VENTILATED, LARGE, AND LOFTY BEDROOMS. PRIVATE ROOMS FOR FAMILIES. Every attention will be given to customers, combined with moderate charges. S. W. BROWN, . AND CIVIL ENGINEER, : EAST STREET, [ Ashburton,