The Evening Echo, Friday, October 25, 1878.

iV.utecl mu! I’uMislitd by Ho HACK JOHN WkkkS' ourl CiiAKi.rs Pixon, at llieir I’tinting Of)ice, liasl 'Sttcftfl, AsbbUfM’* yrMdy,



ASHBURTON RAGING CLUB. annual meeting. Wednesday and Thursday, NOVEMBER 13th and 14th. President : W. C. WALKER, ESQ. Stewards: Mr. E. Saunders „ RS. Coster „ J. L. Crawley „ Thos. Bullock „ M. Stitt Mr. R.Friedlander „ Hay T. Smith „ Neil McLean „ C. H. Dowding „ J. Coster. Starter: | Mr. W. B. Compton Treasurer: ..( Mr. S. Saunders. Judge: Mr. J. Campbell, Clerk of the Course: Mr. E. Saunders. Handicapper: Mr. H. P. Lance Clerk of the Scales: Mr. H. J. Bristo. FIRST DAY. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race of 40 sovs.; distance 2 miles, over 8 flights of about 3ft. 6in. high hurdles; nomination I sov., acceptance 2 sovs. 2. Maiden Plate of 20 sovs. ; distance 1 X miles; weight for age; entrance 2 sovs. ; open to all horses that have not won an advertised race of the value of 15 sovs. of public money. 3. Ashburton Cup Handicap of-70 sovs., added to a sweepstake of 5 sovs. each for acceptors; nomination 2 sovs; acceptance 2 sovs.; two miles. 4. Ladies’ Purse of 25 sovs. ; for County horses only; Welter weights for age; gentle men riders, who must be members of the Ashburton Racing Club ; entrance 2 sovs. ; 1y z miles. 5. Selling Hack Race of 10 sovs.; no weight under Bst. ; winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race for £2O, any surplus to go to the Fund ; post entry I sov.; I mile. SECOND DAY. 1. County Hurdle Handicap Race of 30 sovs. ; over 6 flights of about 3ft. 6in. high hurdles; nominations I sov., acceptance 3 sovs; lYz miles. 2. Racing Club Handicap of 50 sovs.; nomination 2 sovs., acceptance 2 sovs. ; weights to be declared at 9 p.m., on the evening of the first day’s racing; miles. 3. Publicans’ Purse of 30 sovs.; weight for age ; entrance 2 sovs. ; 1 mile. 4. Forced Handicap of 20 sovs.; for all winning horses at this Meeting; entrance 2 sovs.; 1 Y miles. 5. Consolation Handicap of 25 sovs. ; for all beaten horses; nomination 1 sov., acceptance 2 sovs. ; 1 mile. RULES AND REGULATIONS. Qualification fee £2 ?s. ; members of the Ashburton Racing Club free. No entry will be received for any of the races, •except on the condition that all disputes shall he decided by the Stewards, whose decisions in tail cases shall be final. County horses sh dl be held to mean horses the bond fide property of owners residing in the County of Ashburton previous to Ist October, 1878. Canterbury Jockey Club Rules strictly ad hered to, unless otherwise specified. No protest will be entertained unless £2 2s. be deposited, which will be forfeited should the protest, in the opinion of the Stewards, prove frivolous. All entries and nominations to be in the hands of the Secretary, addressed to the Somerset Hotel, not later than 3 p.m. on October 31st. Weights to appear in the Lyttelion Times, the Press, the Ashburton Evening Echo on November Bth, and Ash burton Mail on November 9th. Acceptances and sweeps to be paid to the ■Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on the night of Nov. nth. All entries to be sealed and addressed to the •Secretary, Ashburton, enclosing entrance fees, name and age of horse, and colors of the rider. Any Jockey riding in other than his declared ’colors will be fined one sovereign. JAMES WILKIE, Hon. Sec. T. CHAMBERS, JJC OT AND SHOE MAKER East Street, ■Begs to notify to the public of Ashburton that he has now in Stock a Splendid Assortment ol 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 cf every description and the very best materials Terms Cash. T CHAMBERS, PROSPECT BUILDINGS (Next to Montgomery’s), EAST STREET. NOTICE. g C. FARR, ARCHITECT, &c., canb. ’consulted at Messrs. W. Montgomery and Co’.s Buildings, Ashburton, EVERY SATURDAY, ‘or any corrmurications left at Mr. Charle Braddell’s Office, will be promptly attended W. Ashburton, July 12, 1878. H. BUDD EN , Seed Merchant, Etc., NELSON, N.Z. fruit and Forest Trees—. Ornamental Shrubs— Rofes—Seeds—Plants, to anj of tffw %% aland,



VVORNER’S EMPIRE BOARD IHO 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 1/-, Beer given with dinner; Beds i/- Board per week, £l. \y O R N £R ( Proprietor. ANSTEE’S LUNCHEON & DINING ROOMS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, J. G. ANSTEE BEGS to intimate to the Public that he has open 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. T~HE hors e bazaar LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES BURNETT-STREET, ASHBURTON. W. B. COMPTON, Proprietor. FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATION for Horses and Vehicles on mo=. liberal terms at these Stables, with every attention and civility. Saddle Horses or Buggies on Hire. Horses Bought a id Sold on Commission. BULLOCK AND CO. Are Sole Agents for Atkinson’s COOKING RANGES Which were awarded seven of the highest Honorary Certificates at the Agricultura Show, 1877. THESE Ranges, which are now so well known in this district, are made with or without boiler, and can be obtained any size between 2ft. 3 in. and 3ft 6 in. MR. BRANSON, BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, East Street, ASHBURTON E. G. CRISP, gARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Has removed his Offices to MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS(istFIoor), BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. B. W. MOUNTFORT, Architect. Cathedral S juare, Christchurch, and Fooks and Son’s Offices, East Street, Ashburton. DR. STEWART JLJAS REMOVED to his New Residence, CORNER OF MOORE STREET AND BEACH ROAD. WATC HM AKE T EWELLER, ».r!a WSk: rrrtff mim wh is m M i v*J M £ OPTICIAN, &c., &c. Si 01 Sale a Lsrge Stock of Eng lish, American,, Geneva, and other Watches; Fiench, American, and Other Clocks; Concave and Convex Spectacles; Reading Glasses ; Wedding and other kings ; Barometers ; Thermometers ; Eye Protectors; Goggles; Pocket Knives; Scissors and other Cutlery, by Rogers. lo Arrive ly “Star,” brig, from New York, 6 Cases of American Clocks—all New Styles. J. P. PARKER, WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, &c. (Two doors above Bullock & Co.’s Auction Rooms), EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. QCHQOL BOOKS Just Arrived —Royal O Primers, Victoria Exercise .books, &c. •—Kcks} Office, Stationers’ liall, East-street.



HEW DRAPERY I GLASGOW HOUSE, MONTGOMERYS BUILDINGS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. W. GAVIN HAS great pleasure in announcing to th inhabitants of the Ashburton Count that he is now offering, at the LOWEST PRICES, New Spring and Summer Goods. Millinery, Prints, Hosieiy, 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 Small Profits and Quick Returns.” TEA. TEA. too BOXES 1 50 HALF-CHESTS The above will be found Pure, combined with strength and Fine Flavour. ORIENTAL TEA COM PANY’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. ORB & OO - NOTICE ! NOTICE !! NOTICE !!! REMOVAL. Firth, Pass, & Co. Beg to inform the Inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that they have REMOVED TD THEIR NEW PREMISES Next the Union Bank of Australia EAST STREET. jpHRTH, PASS, & CO. take this oppo: tunity of thanking their numetous customers who have so liberally supported them hitherto, and to solicit a continuance of their patnnagt at the NEW PREMISES, TO BE CALLED The Old Bank Stores (late union bank). Orders entrusted to our care will re ceive prompt attention. Families waited on for order; weekly, FIRTH, PASS, AND CO. Grocers, Drapers, Ironmongers, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, &t: East STJtpr,



Advance Ashburton THE EATH3TTITTG- ECHO NEWSPAPER AND GENERAL PRINTING OFFICE, East Street, Ashburton. 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 mourns, on very Reasonable Terms. Auctioneers and Commission Agents liberally dealt with. Casual advertisements as per scale. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION : Or, delivered to all parts of the Town, 6d. per week. Commercial and General Printing. This department is supplied with every requisite for m & i i\ i 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 Ordei Books Circulars and Envelopes Plain and Fancy Cards Fancy Labels, any size Ball Programmes and 'Pickets Vellum Address Labels, Catalogues Societies’ Rules, Forms, etc., Pamphlets/ Handbills, Posters oi any Mourning Cards. gr-NOTE THE ADDRESS— THE “ EVENING ECHO” OFFICE -WTEIEIKIS & 331310^ PROPRIETORS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON



WANT E D KNO W N On Hand and to Arrive A LARGE STOCK OF SADDLERY AT 'l'. DUDSON'S, Adjoining the Horse Bazaar. Wanted Known, stallion covers and gear may be had at T. DUDSON’S, Opposite the Somerset Hotel. Wanted Known, A Large Assortment of ENGLISH AND COLONIAL SADDLES Just Arrived at THOS. DUDSON, SADDLER. Wanted Known, THOMAS DUDSON supplies ENGLISH SADDLES from £2 10s., and Bridles from 7s. 6d. S. W. BROWN, A RCHITECT AND CIVIL ENGINEER EAST STREET, Ashburton. HI. J*. BRISTO ACCOUNTANT, COLLECTOR, AND "*ENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Prospect Buildings. East Street, Ashburton. Commissions of every description Executed. '~pHE undersigned having received a LARGE I ASSORTMENT ot the undermentioned Goods, w ishes to inform his numerous patrons and the public generally, that the same is just opened up and marked off:— If you want Cheap and Good Stationery, GO TO A. WESTON’S, the Cheapest Retail House in the trade. It you want Account Books, Day Books, Pocket Books, Surveyors’, and every kind of Office Requisite, GO TO A. WESTON’S. If you want a Good Novel in Boards or Cloth, Magazines, Journals, Song Books, &c., GO TO A. WESTON’S. If you want Fancy Goods, Cheap Jewellery, Perfumery, Cards, Draughts, Chess, Walking and Single Slicks, GO TO A. WESTON’S. If you want any of the leading Daily and Weekly Newspapers or Ilhiitrated Papers published in New Zealand, Australia, England, or America, GO TO A. WESTON’S. If you Smoke, and arc fond of Good Tobacco, go to a 'tobacconist, Pay a Little More, and get genuine American Tobacco, Cut au.d Uuoii: ; also, the Best Brands only kept in liavanna and Manilla Cigars AT A. WES TON’S A. W. has also a Large assortment o Wooden Pipts in G.8.D., C.tl.E., F.H.S., an-.l other Brands. Meerschaum and Clay Pipes, Ambers, Ferrules, Match Boxes, Pouches, Pocket Knives, and all the requisites lor smoking. Note the Address— A. 'ON. BOOKSELLER AND STATIONER, TOBACCONIST, NEWS AGENT, BILL POSTER, AND GENERAL ADVERTISING AGENT, East Street and Railway Station Ashisurton. FREDK. PAVITT, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. (Close to the Railway Station.) Land and General Commission Agent. JAMES PORTER, PRACTICAL GARDENER, GARDENS laid out and kept in order by day or contract All kinds of Jobbing Work done on the Shortest Notice. liar Please note the Address— AT WORTH HOUSE, North Town Belt, near Saunders’ Mill. Orders can be left at (his office. MRS. MOREY, to announce to the LADIES OF ASHBURTON and Surrounding Districts bat 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 Charger. MRS. “MOREY,. TANCRED STREET (Nexl in Mr. Chnpnian’s, House Decornlor).