The Evening Echo, Tuesday, August 27, 1878.



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 7d delivered and 6}4d 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 Bakery of Messrs. Saunders Bros., and is now prepared to supply Best Bread per 41b loaf at 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 41b loaf for Monthly Accounts only. K. SANDO, 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.



TO THE ELECTORS OF THE BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. GENTLEMEN,— For several reasons I have decided not to allow myself to be nomi nated as a Candidate for a seat in your Muni cipal Council. V A. O. AITKEN. TO THE RATEPAYERS OF ASHBURTON. Ashburton, August 26, 1878. GENTLEMEN, —In accordance with the request of some of your number, I have consented to be nominated as a member of the Borough Council, and if elected shall do my utmost to promote the prosperity of the Borough. 6 G. PARKIN. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. GENTLEMEN,— I have much pleasure in allowing myself to be nominated as a Candidate for a seat in the Borough Council. Yours obediently, J. D. FIRTH. TO EDWARD SAUNDERS, ESQ.



Ashburton, August 16, 1878. SIR, —We, the Undersigned Ratepayers o the Borough of Ashburton beg to requesi that you will allow yourself to be Nominatec as a Councillor, and hereby pledge ourselves to do our utmost to secure your return. We are, Sir, Yours respectfuily, Donald Williamson, storekeeper Thomas Quill, Commercial Hotel F. Doherty, storekeeper William Anderson, saddler Gerald D. Branson, solicitor R. J. Friedlander, merchant J. M. Cambridge, chemist Horace J. Weeks, journalist Joseph ess, journalist William Gavin, draper J. H. Pass, storekeeper John Orr, merchant Daniel Henderson, storekeeper G. Compton, builder. J. R. Steel, blacksmith M. Smith, builder Francis Thompson, blacksmith G. E. Pike,, coach proprietor. George Parkin, builder H. 11. Bowers, artist George Kidd, blacksmith John G. Anstee, boarding, house keeper. Thos. Dudson, saddler



SATURDAY. 31st AUGUST. to mechanics,"lnvestors, trus tees, CAPITALISTS AND SPECU LATORS. BUILDING ALLOTMENTS, SITUATED ON. THE ALFORD FOREST ROAD. FOR SALE, BY PUBLIC AUCTION. MESSRS BULLOCK & CO. have been favoured with instructions from the Proprietor to sell by public auction, at their Rooms, East-street, on SATURDAY, 31st AUGUST, T 0 BUILDING ALLOTMENTS T " Each about % Acre. 1 20 Acre 20 Situated on the Alford Forest Road and part of Tancred and Allen’s Property. This Land is very suitable for Building Sites and Gardening purposes, being all laid down in English grass. TERMS LIBERAL. Small Cash Deposit; Balance in Three, Six, and Nine Months. Sale at 11.30. BULLOCK & CO., Auctioneers.



To the gentlemen signing the above requisi tion: Gentlemen,— l fully appreciate the honor of being requested to represent the ratepayers at the Borough Council, and shall do my utmost, if elected, to deserve the confidence placed in me. E. SAUNDERS. TO THE BURGESSES OF THE BOROUGH of ASHBURTON. GENTLEMEN— I, the undersigned, having been requested by many of your number, beg to offer myself as a Candidate for a seat in the Borough Council. JOHN G. ANSTEE. GENTLEMEN —I, the undersigned, having been requested by many of your number beg to offer myself as a Candidate for a seat in the Borough Council. KNUD SANDO. GENTLEMEN, —I, the undersigned having been requested by many of your number, beg to offer myself as a Candidate for a seat in the Borough Council. J. R. CHAPMAN. GENTLEMEN —I, the undersigned, having been requested by many of your number, beg to offer myself as a candidate for a seat in the Borough Council. JOHN FOWLER., EVENING CLASSES. MR. G. D. BOILEAU, is prepared to re ceive pupils on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, from 7to 9 p.m. For terms apply at the Echo Office.



SATURDAY, 31st AUGUST, 1878. At ELEVEN o’clock. BUILDING ALLOTMENTS ON THE NORTH TOWN BELT. FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. To Persons desirous of procuring Free hold Property. MESSRS. BULLOCK & CO. have re ceived instructions from Messrs. A. O. Aitken & Co. to sell by public auction at their Rooms, East-street, on SATURDAY, 31st August, 12 QUARTER-ACRE 12 BUILDING ALLOTMENTS, fronting on Cross-street. These being so near town are very suitable for Mechanics, Persons employed at the Railway, or Private Residences for business people. 14 ALLOTMENTS. 14 adjoining the above, having a frontage on and a continuation of Cox-street, these also are well adapted for Building Sites, the land is all broken up and cultivated for gardening pur poses. Plans may be inspected at the offices of the Auctioneers, and the land will be sold on reasonable terms of payments. Sale at n o’clock. BULLOCK AND 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 £35 cash. Apply, Echo office. CHARLES BRADDELL, Agent for Press Company, Limited. Secretary Town Hall Company. Agent for National Insurance Company. REMOVED to Montgomery’s Buildings, entrance from East and Burnett Streets. W. BUDDEN, Seed Merchant, Etc., NELSON, N.Z. Fruit and Forest Trees—-Ornamental: Shrubs— Roses^-Seeds—Plants, etc.—Backed to any pttt of New Ze*land,



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. Wood Turner and Venetian Blind Maker. JOSEPH - RULE [S prepared to execute all orders for Wood Turning, Venetian Blinds, Bedsteads, Tables, and every class of Furniture. Window Poles on hand, or made to any sixe. Orders to be left at A, 0. Aitken & Go’s, Havelock Street.



TO THOMAS BULLOCK, Esq., ASHBURTON. SIR, —We, the undersigned residents of the Borough of Ashburton, beg to request you will allow yourself to be placed in nomin ation for the Mayoralty of Ashburton, and in the event of your acceding to our request, we promise to use our best exertions to secure your return : R. W. Shearman J. H. Pass Joshua Tucker A. O. Aitken F. Doherty John Orr J. M. Cambridge Joseph Ivess Gerald D. Branson Ihomas Hicks John Fowler J. D. Firth G. Worner 11. Byrne George Shann D. McFarlane E. Murphy Joseph Canning William Mitchell M. Nealas James Quinn Thomas Taylor W. C. Page J. S. Savage G. Wood W. T. Lill John Robb Robert Johnstone Henry J. Edwards John Halpine Richard Bird William Geo. St. Hill J. R. Steel E. A. Garnett Thomas Dudson W. B. Compton C. Truckle J. E. Buchanan M. Digby George Tutty Thomas Gibson John Hefford H. Layton J. Ward.



To the Gentlemen signing the above requisi tion : In reply to your numerously signed requisi tion asking me to allow myself to be nominated __ your first Mayor, I have much pleasure in complying with your request, and should I have the honor of being elected I will use my best endeavours to promote the interests of Ashbur ton, I am, Gentlemen, Your Obedient Servant, UCUICUL OcrVctllL) , THOMAS BULLOCK. TO DONALD WILLIAMSON, Esq. Ashburton, August 5> 1878. IR, —We, the Undersigned Ratepayers of O the. Borough of Ashburton, beg to request that you will allow yourself to be put in Nomination for the Office of Mayor, and heieby pledge ourselves to do our utmost to secure your election to that post, should you accede to this request. We are, sir, yours respectfully, Saunders Bros. Friedlander Bros., merchants Alfred Roberts, manager Bank N.Z. Weymouth Roberts, com merchant Thomas Quill, Commercial Hotel William Anderson, saddler Mitchell and Turner, merchants James Campbell, auctioneer, &c. George Compton, builder Edward Cookson, coach proprietor Geo. Eagle, boardinghouse-keeper Octavius Digby, farmer and butcher Geo. Parkin, builder John C. Bell, coach proprietor William Taylor,‘builder Isaac Scott, builder Richard Lancaster, butcher Thos. Toppin, Royal Hotel George Pike, coach proprietor Thos. Chambers, bootmaker - Joseph Hyde George Johnston, blacksmith Phillip Journeaux . Andrew Wood, carrier Jas. McDonald, tailor and clothier William Smith, stable-keeper Duncan Lcitch, tailor and clothier M. Nealas, bootmaker Chas. Reid, blacksmith Geo. Trickett, restaurant-keeper Thos. Hicks, baker and storekeeper Charles Brown, coach-builder A. Spillard, furniture warehouse And sixteen other Gentlemen signing the above Requisition.



Ashburton, August 7, 1878. To the Gentlemen who have signed the above Requisition,—ln reply to your numerously signed and influential Requisition, asking me to allow myself to be nominated as first Mayor of Ashburton, having been so long connected with the place, I have much pleasure in acceding to your request, and need hardly assure you, if elected, that I will do my very best for the interests of the town. I am, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, DONALD WILLIAMSON.



CANTERBURY DYE WORKS. (Near the Post Office) CHRISTCHURCH. J SELLARS is still Dyeing to Live, and t Living to Dye. Ashburton Agents: FURNESS & DIXON, Where particulars may be obtained, and Orders left.



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.



_A_ XT Gr TJ ST, 1878. EXTENSIVE ALTERATIONS IN PREMISES, ORRAND CO Beg to announce that they have completed extensive al terations in their premises with a view to facilitate their greatly increased trade, and as they are now importing all classes of goods direct from the Home manufacturers, the public may rely on getting every class of goods at extremely moderate prices. JUST OPEN IN G U P (Ex Columbus) 49 CASES NEW DRAPERY GOODS



too BOXES 50 HALF-CHESTS The above will be found Pure, combined with strenth and Fine Flavour. ORIENTAL TEA COMPANY’S, in lib and j£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 IR, E. a O - LEAMINGTON RANGES, AMERICAN STOVES, REGISTERED GRATES, COLONIAL OVENS. A fine assortment of the above. Builders should inspect our stock. OEE -A.3STD CO. Importers of Hardware



MRS. MOREY, jgEGS to announce to the LADIES OS ASHBURTON and Surrounding Districts that she has 1 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, JgSTATE AND GENERAL AGENT, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. NEW FIRST-CLASS BOARDING-HOUSE. MR THOMAS CLARKE has much pleas ure in announcing that his large Private Boarding Plouse 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 of the most healthy and pleasantly situated sections in the township. The accommodation will be second to none in Ashburton, and the House will be under the supervision of an experienced manager from Christchurch. FIRST AND SECOND CLASS DINING 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. NOTICE. g C. FARR, ARCHITECT, &c., can be consulted at Messrs. W. Montgomery and Co. ’s Buildings, Ashburton, EVERY SATURDAY or any communications left at Mr. Charles Braddell’s Office, will be promptly attended to. Ashburton, July 12, 187 S. NOTICE! NOTICE!! NOTICE!! REMOVAL, 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. piRTH, PASS, & CO. take this oppors tunity of thanking their muneious customers who have so liberally supported them hitherto, and to solicit a continuance of their patronage at the NEW PREMISES, TO BE CALLED The Old Bank Stores (LATE UNION bank). Orders entrusted to our care will, re- attention. Families waited on for orders weekly. FIRTH, PASS, AND CO., Grocers, Drapers, Ironmongers, WINE AND SPIRIT: MERCHANTS, &c. East Street. '" . ‘ 1