The Evening Echo.

AtvAl. T,—155.

Ashburton, Tuesday, September 10,1878.

Price One Penn^



kr/J- 4 who f 1 . ASHBURTON, petal Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, tation, and Commission TE*B&t£U”'' o ■ eslp Stock, Farm Implements, &c., the s,vill be held at their Yards, Ashbur acreston, every alternate Thursday. v/oX 'CASH ADVANCES to *{ade on' -Stock, Produce, &c., con %i.;i -'signed for Positive, Bale. BUTIO c k AND CO. t ON SALE bv the UNDERSIGNED. of every description. H facing Material, Cement and Lime, Coal Ashl and Firewood, mail, in A asso MONTGOMERY & Co. , CL EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. "HE undersigned is a CASH BUYER of L OATS, BARLEY, GRASS SEED, WHEAT, CHEESE, and OTHER FARM PRODUCE, 4t highest market Rates. q v Cornsacks supplied at ruling prices. 3: 11. B. SORENSON. Christchurch. >T ORD, HUGHES, & Co., V GRAIN AND PRODUCE , MERCHANTS, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS, Offtake Liberal Advances on Grain or other pro nce for shipment to their agents in the Aus .lian Colonies or London. Gr. bornsacks and Woolpacks supplied at lowest rent rates. ’ndents executed from all parts of the world. Iffices —High Street, Christchurch. BUSINESS NOTICE. L. WILSON, UTIONEER, VALUATOR, BROKER, P R Richfield Street, Christchurch. I>ol . / - JO ARDENS '■# G “SM FOUNDRY, .1 d CHRISTCHURCH. F 1! ii. ti ■t -SCOTT. BROS., Sp ‘ ENGINEERS, Sec., gpßn me’' its being? to inform their customers and the cient guapublic generally that they have 1 W REMOVED lo new and commodious premises in WINCHESTER STREET SOUTH, w- Near the new Passenger Station. •i J. c. DOLMAN, ".LUMBER, LOCKSMITH, BELL LT. HANGER, ‘H *TNC, and TINPLATE WORKER, r e or(A' TancrSd Street, H B U R T O N. •—;-~t ax-. Wells sunk and Pumps’ fitted and . - repaired. D flittering fixed at current rates. Electric Cf' TklU snnnlied and fitteb* V supplied andfitteb. ’NJ,—Q.rcl?r* pulpily mmM to



GEO. ST. HILL, L uilder and Contractor Burnett Street, Ashburton. PLANS PREPARED AgLJSTMES GIVEN •' Notice For vevery description of Building in Town and Country. SPRINGFIELD COAL. Cash price, 345. per ton, for 5 cwt and over, at depot Monthly Payments as before. Newcastle Coal and Firewood at current tcs* G. PARKER & Co., Near Railway Station, Ashburton. EAGLE’S DINING ROOM S, HAVELOCK STREET, Near to the Totyii Hall, Ashburton. LUNCHEON AND DINING ROOMS. Meals at all hours. 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 STREET, where he hopes by strict attention to business, combined with moderate charges, to merit a fair share of public patronage. N.B.—Repairs neatly executed. C. E. FOOKS AND SON, SURVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Land Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, EAST-STREET, ASHBURTON. A. PEARCE, Tobacconist, hairdresser, & DEALER IN FANCY GOOFS. Having taken over the Business of Mr. W. H. Friedlander in the above line, hopes to receive a continuance of public support. Tobacco, Cigars, Perfumery, and Fancy Goods in Large Variety. BILLIARD ROOM, With one of Alcock’s Best Billiard Tables, kept on the premises. - :: MOOR Tt R EE T , (opposite |Royi[( Hotel.)



QUILL’S COMMERCIAL HO TE L, ASHBURTON, ; (One Minute’s walk from Railway Station and Telegraph Office.) The Proprietor begs to inform his old friends and the public that, having seen the necessity that existed for a ReaßwFirsLClass Hotel at Ashburton, he erected the above at a very considerable and is now in a position to offer the Best accommodation cwid ■ Vi§itoTS, oil the most SPECIAL ATTENTION HAS BEEN PAID T(fc#flE PRIVATE, SITTING, AND LUNCHEON bath: rooms, &c. WINES, BEERS, & SPIRITS OF THE BEST BRANBS. SFLIEijiTIDIID BILLIARD S-ALILOOISr., Fitted with one of Alcock’s Prize Billiard Tables. NIGHT PORTER KEPT FOR CONVENIENCE OF TRAVELLERS. Gi W. DUCKWORTH, *«§^ Wholesale and Retail General Grocer, HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, (Next Messrs. Strange’s Buildings.) W ISHES'to call attention to the PARTICULARLY LOW PRICES at which he NOW SELLING ALL GOODS, which cannot be beaten by any House in the Provirice. WHOLESALE ORDERS DELIVERED, FREIGHT PAID, TO ANY STATION ON THE CANTERBURY RAILWAY.



Cambridge’s Quinine Wine, a Pure Solution of Quinine, in the finest Orange Wine, has no equal as a Strengthening Tonic. Large bottles, 4s. 6d. Cambridge’s Cough Syrup, for Coughs, Colds, &c., is. 6d. and 2s. 6d. Cambridge’s Extract of Oak Bark, for the Prevention and Cure of Sore or Cracked .Nipples, in bottles, is. fid. each. Cambridge’s Compound Essence of Senna is the Best and Safest Aperient Medicine for Children. They take it readily, and will ask for more. is. fid. and 2s. 6d. per bottle. Cambridge’s Ringworm Paint—Three or four applications will Effect a Cure j in is. bottles. Cambridge’s Glycerine Jelly, for Chap ped Hands and Face ; in bottles 2s. each. J. M. CAMBRIDGE, DISPENSING AND FAMILY CHEMIST, Ashburton. G. F. SCOTT, ENERAL CARRIER, Cameron St., Ashburton. Parcels delivered promptly and charges moderate. K. SANDO, FAMILY GROCER TENT, TARPAULIN, & HORSE CLOTH MAKER, AND GENERAL STOREKEEPER, EAST STREET, ASS BURTON. FLAGS of ALL NATIONS Sup plied to Older and Let out on Hite. Note the address— EAST STREET, ASHBURTON,



A. 0. AITKEN AND GO. HAVE ON SALE— American Thermometer Churns „ Rakes „ Handsaws ■; • Shovels, long and short handled Spades of all kinds Forks, Garden and Stable American Axes HOLLO WARE OF ALL KINDS. Saucepans Boilers Kettles, etc., etc. FENDERS and FIREIRONS? A. O. Aitken & Co., Havelock-street, .A. S lEE B U B. T, O 3ST FIREWOOD. FIREWOOD. gLA C K PINE. FIREWOOD On Sale at Hayes 5 Timber Yard. R. CHAPMAN, PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, SIGN WRITER, GENERAL HOUSE DECORATOR, ETC., TANCRED ST., ASHBURTON, (Nearly opposite the Union Bank). A CHOICE selection of Paperhangings, at Christchurch prices. Genuine White Lead Linseed Oil, raw and boiled Brushes of the best American and English manufacture A large stock of Glass, of various sizes and quality Kerosene, Putty, and Glue Copal, Carriage, Oak, & Paper Varnishes PAINTS Of every description prepared and supplied on the shortest notice. 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 always in stock. Tea meetings and parties liberally deal t with. Wedding Cakes made to order on the hortest notice. Families supplied daily in all parts of the town. SCHOOL BOOKS Just Arrived—Royal Primers, Victoria Exercise Books, &c, * —Ec?to Office, Stationers’ Hall, Ewtotrect,



FRUIT IMPORTED DIRECT FROM SYDNEY. J. MOOAR&CO., Wholesale & Retail j GREENGROCERS AND FRUITERERS, REMOVED to EAST STREET, ......... ■ ■ ' r s (Shop lately occupied by Mr. Cambridge.) JUST ARRIVED A LARGE STOCK °F Oranges, Pine Apples Lemons, Bananas Apples, Vegetables Confectionery &c., &c. ' Delivered to all 4 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 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. 9 K Repairs attended to. . . | NOTICE. :n A THOMAS WILLIAMS, ;j : -J..* 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 prices. As each department is under the charge ol 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 WILL I A MS, (Near Railway Station) Tinwald. B T. CHAMBERS, OOT AND SHOE MAKER, East Street, Ashburton, i , Terms Cash.



[A card.] J. H. TOWNEND, CONSULTING PHYSICIAN, (Late of Guy’s Hospital, London,) CHRISTCHURCH. .. ANSTEE’S LUNCHEON AND DINING ROOMS, EAST STREET, ASh3URTON. Excellent accommodation for Boarder.',



UNION STEAM IRON WORKS, (Next the Horse Bazaar), BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. > '■ ——— Edwards & Lee, ENGINEERS, MILLWRIGHTS. AND GENERAL SMITHS. Orders for every description of Machinery executed in a workmanlike manner, and guar anteed to give satisfaction, at prices that will compare favorably with any in Canterbury. r Important.—-Ex erienced Manufacturers and Repairers of Reapers, Combines, Stra Elevators, Portable Engines, Wool Presse &c. " ' * . Wind Pumps, Circular Saw Spindles, and Tables, made to order. General Smith, Wheelwight, and Shot mg wo?k •warranted to give satisfaction. EDWARDS AND; LEE, Proprietors. RUBBER STAMPS. : 'JT'HESE Useful STAMPS, with Ink and Pads, are now being Manufactured at the * ECHO ” OFFICE, and can be supplied any shape or size for 7s. 6d. ;. v STAMPS FOR Receipts, Labels, Societies, Books, Marking • .. ~ Linen,. &c. . ■ i A SHBURTON Wm SAW;MILL® SASH AND DOOR 3M AN U FACT OR'Y .•: • . m G. PARKIN, Proprietor, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR, Moore Street, Every description of Timber and Building Materials in Stock and supplied on most reasonable terms. - FUNERALS FURNISHED. Plans prepared and Estimates Given on the •i shortest notice. • ORAM’S/' •• ■ COMMERCIAL AND FAMILY HOTEL,. ASHBURTON. ; , " UNDER THE PATRONAGE oE Sir George Grey, K.C.8., Premier of New Zealand*; ;; n Sir James Ferguson; Bart., late Governor of New Zealand, • ' , * AND • Sit Charles Ducane, late Governor of Ta • 'JpHIS centrally-situated Hotel is pronounced to be one of the finest in the Southern Hemi sphere. The cuisne is under the supervision o an eminent chef, and the proprietor hopes that his long experience in the trade is a sufficient guarantee as to the quality of the contents of the cellar.' " - R. W. SHEARMAN, PROPRIETOR. jpLAN of ASHBURTON, on Sale at the office of the “Evening Echo ” A SH BURTON BREWERY. ■WOOD and co., ALE AND PORTER BREWERS AND BOTTLERS. ST., ASHPURTPN.