Ckce Mci:r.—Satn cay's “ £oi thlan Kevs” says: —The railway aullmuta were about to announce that traffic v. ou't be recommenced to Kingston ou Mond.-u wben they weie informed by telograi that another fre3h had again wash ed aw a a portion of the line near Athcl. r:L date of the opening is now indefinite. *

IEE lItESBYXI RJANS t NO I DUCAT CN.— The question of education is likely to L raised at the meeting of the Piesbyteriai Sydnocl in January next. Dr. Copland i: the Dunedin Piesbyteiy, has given notice of a motion, raising the question of lean ing the Bible in schools, ior ilie consider; tion of the Presbytery, and if at opted t will be transmitted to the Synod, hie motion contains the reasons upon which it is sought to obtain a re-aclmussion cf the Bible amongt school books.

FRIDAY, November. 8, 1878.]

THE EVENING ECHO.



Strangers coming to reside in Ashburton are often at a loss to know which is the best Establishment to visit for the purchase ol Drapery, Clothing, and House-furnishing Iron mongery, and General Stores. O.RR & Co. offer special advantages to the public that can be met with nowhere else in Ashburton. 1 hey keep at all times the largest and best-assorted Stock of every class of Goods, imported direct from the leading manufacturers at home, which beinp bought entirely upon cash terms, they are enabled to offer goods of sirh sterling value as cannot be equalled by any oilier house in the trade. Ever) article in stock is marked at the lowest price, from which no abatement is made so that the most inexperienced buy their goods at the same piices as the best judges.—Advt.



LICENSING ACT, 1873, LICENSING ACT, 1873, AMENDMENT ACT, 1874. EUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the next Quarterly ding 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 suca appli cations as shall be authorised by the above Acts. J. E. BUCHANAN, Clerk to the Licensing Bench. Ashburton, Nov. 2nd, 1878. 15 BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. I HE REBY give notice thn J , :'n accord ance with the provision* u, Municipal Corporations Art. 1 Q "'G,” and “ The Regulation of L ;cai Electi ns Act, IS7G,” NOMINATIONS for me office of Mayor of the Borough of Ashburton will be received at the Town Clerk’s Office, Montgomery’s Buildings, before the hour of lu noon on MONDAY, 13th Nov. instant. Nominations, in the form prescribed 1 y the Actj must .be addressed to thb;.R§turu ing Officer, acc'omranied with a'cleposit*c£ £lO. A Roll, if necessary, will be takeftHi n WEDNESDAY, 27th insti, at th.e'.Tovn Hall, in the Borough of Asjiburtbti.rt:sc- ■} Nomination papers: cari; bb the office of the' Town 'Clerk. CHARLES BRADDELL,. . - ■* Retiming Officer. Ashburton, Bth Nov., 1«78. - - IS.



' ASHBURTON; RRAjp BOARD. VALUATION LIST, 1379. fgTBNRBBS'Tor m aldng the Anmial Va:- X.: luati'cn ’L'sts for the' above-named local ...body,, are hereby INVITED. '1 he List must be returned . complete on Jan. 15tli 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 thanTSToon of MONDAY, Nov.-18th, instant.- By order, ,ry . 0C) J.: Ei 'BUCHANAN,^ IT f " 1 Secretaiy-to the Board. Ashburton, Nov. 5, 1878. UPPER ASHBU RTON ROAD BOARD. TENDERS for making the Annur 1 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 M The Rating Act, 1876,.”,, : •••••■ Tenders, addressed to the Chairman of; the Aahbui'ton Road-Bbard, will be received up to land not later than noon of Monday, November 18th instant.' ROBT. D. PULLAII, -‘.’mmA Cleik to the Board. WesterEeld, Nov. 5. 1878. 17 TO £AJNTERS. w n ANTED, a Pew Good Hands ; pone others need apply. a e .d-i:. GOLITNS-^^CO, 14 ANTIED, iaiGopd -Smith, Apply to 1V ■; : /: , ROBB&BLYTL7 TO CARPENIERS. o v; _;. v rr? PLANTED. Several CoodHahds. '' 'Aji'- ‘Bly Immediately: $o .T . A. 0. AITREN 5 , Havelock Btrect.r--;- YTTANTED, .a Young (HRL,-quick’Ct yy ' the- Needle,;.:. .Apply,Tto MR&d MANHlß.E,’Dressmaker, Moore .Street,. Ashburton. ’ . - •- , ICi ntyrANTED, a Smart -BOY-as an Ap- VV prentice tofh.e, .Grocery Bpsipess. Apply A"7 ‘ "*’77"r ..’.7, O OC . t o t: 2 im d-' -;ECHO OFFICE,.7 w ANTED, Strong Boy for Printing Department. Apply -=- ECHO office.: ■ ' Apprentice lor me Trifit ,ing. business. ■ .None but a Respectable Jptdligeot boy weed apply.- v W‘



i auUN jl>, tn ti.e S\ alcan i Road, £) itEO I T uci ng. nj to Mr. f i right. 0..H3V cm I'.a> r e tlio same b, pplying to “ECHO ” Office. A BARGAIN. OOR PALE.—A First-el - ss Semi-gnu jj Tri-cord PIANOFORTE, by one «. me most, lain.,us makers, Brinsmead an< ions. Price LSO. Apply juOHO OFFICE. r O BUILDERS. LENDERS are invited for the erectioi jL or a SHOP at Ashburton. Fla i Liid specifications can be seen at Messrs docks and Son’s, tffibe, Ashburton, til. Monday, November 11th, on which da; aiders mu tbe sent in. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. B. W. MOUNTFORT, Cathedral Square, Architect. 6 Christchurch, Nov. 1, 1878. ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. IN consequence of Mr. Wil”am Boag’s Sale taking place on No/. 12, and the difficulty of procuring Judges, the Committee have decided to PCS PONT, the Show until FRIDAY, Nov. i 5. Gentlemen who have consented to act a r Judges Will please note the above altera tion. B. METCALE, 3 Hon. Sec. BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. THE Burgesses are requested to observe the afternoons of Wednesday, the 13th, and Thursday, 14th, as Ha t Holi days, being the days f the Ashburton Races; also, Friday, the 15th, as a Whole Holiday,, being the day of the Agricultural and Pastoral Association Show. THOMAS BULLOCK, Mayor. Ashburton, 6th November, 1870. C NOTICE. TO BUILDERS, CONTRACTORS, ANI OTHERS. ' 1/rY Present PRICES for Spouting— M Found and i'ixed— including Heads. Elbows, Etc., are, — 0.G., 4 inch, Gld. 0.G., 41 inch, 7d. 0.G., 5 inch, Bd. All Joints Soldered S, H _A ..R , D L : E Ym ■A.PLUMBER', 7 * East, Street, ’ Ashburton 1 .- 7



CHARLES -NEATH, Late f Messr?. Ccu'.d & Co., Christc*. urcli , BECS TO ANNOUNCE lie has commenced business as CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST, i i IN ij MOORE STREET I (Opposite Messrs. Friedlander’s Store), i I . ASHBURTON.



RICKET! c RICKET! Grubs and others requiring any of the " ' requisites for this universe game, go to j 5 WESTON'S EAST STREET NOVELTY DEPOT.



NEW BUSINESS. COAL & FIREWOOD MERCHANT F. P. Le Breton, In commencing business begs respectfully to j solicit share of/public>s'uppqrjt. .O ;31 ur nett Street,. *, near T ! Gra ; n Store;uhrd'Grip jsite'Montgomery’: " j Buildings. .. . .. , , Coal and Firewood supplied in any quantity to siiit customers, and m diy e red ;to.a 11 parts oi ilie district on (he shortest notice.



FR'UIT IMPORTED D..REET FROM SYDNEY. j J. MOOAR & CO., Wholesale & Retail JMIEENOROGERS MO FRUITERERS, u, Removed to east street, “(Shop lately occupied by Mr. Cambridge.) ] UST ARRIVED A LARGE STOCK J j op c | Oranges, Pine Apples J Lemons, llaiiani.-. ■ i Aj pies, Vegetables Confectionery iKe., Ttc. J Delivered to all pints <>f Ashburton, ; THE « EVENING EpHOA fTMjE following are AGENTS for the ISale of tile ‘'Evening Echo” in Aohburtjn ; A. Weston, Stationer and Tobacconist, ..-East Street, and Book Stoat cl, Railway : Station. 11. M. Jones, Stationer, East Street, p/jitext Friedlander Bros. o; AiXEPN & Co., General gtcjrs* | ' keepers, Uavelools fctreat.



.Vednesday and Thursday, NOVEMBER 13tii and 14th. President W. C. WALKER. ESQ. Stewards. Jr. E. Saunders „ E. S. Coster ~ J. L. Crawley „ Tiios. P.ULLOCK „ M. Stitt Mr. I Friedla'.der ~ K\y T. Smith ~ Neil McLean „ C. Hi Dowding ~ J. Coster. Judge: Starter: Mr. J. Campbell. | Mr. W. B. Compton Clerk of the Course: Mr. E. Saunders. Handicapper: Treasurer: Mr. H. P. Lance | Mr. S. Saunders. Clerk of the Scales: Mr. H. J. Bristo. FIRST DAY. r. Handicap Hurdle Race of 40 sovs.; distance 2 miles, over 8 flights of about 3lt. 6in. high hurdles; nomination I sov., acceptance 2 sovs. 2. Maiden Plate of 20 sovs. ; distance iX mile; 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.; iX mile. 3. Selling Hack Race of To sovs.; no weight under Bst. ; winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race for £ 2O, any surplus to go to the Lund; post entry 1 sov.; I mile. SECOND DAY/ 1. County Hurdle Handicap Race of 30 so’ over 6 flights of about 3ft. 6in. high hurdles; nominations 1 sov., acceptance 2 sovs ;1X miles. 2. Racing club Handicap of 50 sovs. ; nomination 2 sovs., acceptance 2 sovs. ; weights to be declared at 9 p. 111., on the evening ol the first day’s racing; iX mile. j. Publicans’ Purse of 30 sovs.; weight forage ; entrance 2 sovs. ; 1 mile. 1. Forced Handicap of 20 sovs. ; for all winning horses at this Meeting; entrance 2 >ovs. ; IX mile. 5. Consolation Handicap of 25 sovs. ; | for all beaten horses; nomination 1 sov., ; aceptance 2 sovs. ; 1 mile.



\ RULES AND REGULATIONS. ; Qualification fee £2 ?s. ; members of the A.'hbunon Racing Club free, j No entry will be received for any of the races, except on the condition that alUiisputes shall ije oeckied by the vyhose decisions in all cases shall be final/ ' r " i County horses sh *il be held to mean horses bond fide, property .of. owners- leskling- itv the - vjounty of Ashburton; previousrto-I3t. October 1878. { Canterbury Jockey Club Rules strictly ad hered to, unless otherwise specified. j No protest will be entertained unless £2 2s. be deposited, which will be forfeited should die 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 Lyttelton Timesfc tixel.Jßrissp: se; - A-shburton Evening Echo -on*'November ‘Bth," 'and Ash' burton Mail on November 9th. 'Acceptances. ; and.CSW.eeps’.to be paid to the- Scretary 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, I Hon. Sec.



i M . M E ALAS,’ ■ ?.: Boot & Shoe Importer jEAST STREET, ASHBURTON, (Next to Orr & Co.) T TAS just received a New Stock, per snip jLi “Lutterworth” from England, of the best!lmported Goods and Latest Fashions. A LARGE STUCK of Cjol onial Goods from the Best Makers, in con-equence ; of LargeXonsignnient&i^LltLbe SOIID AT VERY" REASON ABE PRICES. Ou'f own make,* se\vn or pegged, t Aiou to ’ order", j . . . ; ]>epairs,atttjided tOj „ E.L i | T. CHAMBERS;.; GOT A N'u'sii O E MAKER, | East Strict, Begsjtr notify to the pub,lie pf Ashburton that he has now in Stock a Splyuhd Assortment ot and Shoes fiom the Best Makers, and ail orders entrusted to him will have every attention, Foots and Shoes, Sewn or pegged, made to order; r./ every <escr pticn and the very best materials * v *’\ • : '"L ■ f j j/$ jTi | ‘ •TfeRMS V CAS^,’ |t chambers, riOSP ECT BUILDINGS (Next to Montgomerys). EAST STREET*



CALI ST HE NIC CLASS EVERY alternate Wec’ncs lay and Saturday Afternoon. Terms, per Quarter —Fiv\ Shillings each Pupil. SUPERIOR LADIES’ BOARDING AN! DAY' Sv liOOL, Jxfokd Villa, Burnett St., Ashburton. Conducted by Miss Steane. Private Lessons in French, German, and l.atin, twice weekly • Music, and Drawing in Various Styles. Preparatory School for Boys. Inclusive Terms.



JHIREWORKS ! -piREWOBKS ! For Sate at WESTON’S EAST STREET NOVELTY DEPOT. BULLOCK AND CO. Are Sole Agents for Atkinson’s COOKING RANGES Which were awarded > v en of the highest Honorary Certificates at the Agricultural 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. QHRISTMAS CARDS, Elc., For transmission to Friends in England and Elsewhere via outgoing ’Frisco and Suez Mail, at A. WESTON’S EAST STREFT, Novelty Depot. SONS OF TEMPERANCE BENEFIT SOCIETY. . fIUS useful institution meets every alter nate Friday in the New Templar Hall, Moore Street. New members invited. All infounation can be obtained from Bros. G. W. Andrews, East Town Belt ; K. Sando. East Street; Thos. Williams, 'linwald. Next meet ing on the 25111 insl. A. J. ANDREWS, R.S.



SANDO & OLSEN Fam.'ly Grocers, . TENT, TARPAULIN, & HORSE CLOTH MAKERS, AND IGeneral Storekeepers, EAST STREET, Orders -Delivered to-alFParts of tire j TownT”- r _ *— ; . L s£—i 50 Sii -ito FLAGS of ; ALIENATIONS. Sup, plied tp„ Ot tier xmd. Let out on HiA< --•- Note. the-address—-• -- —7 - SAND O"& O L SEN; EAST STREET, j ; • " AKTIEURTON. r 7| CHEAP FUEL. Springfield Goal, Newcastle Goal, and Firewood. SPRINGFIELD Coal can be highly recom- S mended for every purpose, and the fact of its being used on the Railway must be a suffi cient guarantee of its qualify. ■ i A i - G. PARKER & Cb;, Near Railway- -.Station*Ashburton.



PUBLIC NOTICE. | :£]-& s-e-p h ity D"E' ORACTICAL GOPPERSAUTIf: AND IT ! BRAZIER, TIN', TRON, AND ZiNC j PLATE.WORKER,- y. £ r'.Jegs to inform the ihhaljitants of Ashburton and ! surrounding districts that he has com menced business in TANCRED STREET, whe|e he Hopes l i >y ; strict--atteiition"to'business, "combined with moderate charges, to merit s lair shareofipul'He-patronage.; i n] U:—Repairs'iieatiy eJrecultfdj"



! DR,, S'E-S;W:ARzE.iI | ” Residence;-- 1 " yn iw ia ‘ l ' } CORNER-OE;MOORE .STREET ; Nl> | REACH ROAD. AVjn\i 71 g. f. sa/r r, • ' LJ 1 ' General carrier, \ ... V.uii; 10 xru--ii al K ' Li: ' iCameron ?arcei§ delivered promptly and charts modern fc •



BAKER’S NOTICE. TAYLOR AND LILL EG to inform their numerous cus -13 tomers, and, the public generally. Hat oh and after the first day of Novem ber, and until further notice, they will supply BREAD at Gd. per 41b LOAF, Made from the Best Flour in Canterbury, and by a First-class Practical Baker. jss-lnspection invited. TAYLOR & LILL, Bakers, Confectioners, & Pastrycooks, East Street, Ashburton. Bread. Bread. 6d. per 41b. Loaf. npHOMAS HICKS, Baker and Con -1 fectioner, Tancred Street, is now supplying First-class Bread, at 6d. per 4ib Loaf, delivered to all parts of the District, or at the Shop. note— THOMAS HICKS, THE PIONEER BAKERY, Tancred Street, Ashburton



BREAD. BREAD. BREAD. SANDO & OLSEN, GROCERS, ETC., EAST STREET, Ashburton. gUPPLY. really Good BREAD at s}4d per Quartern Loaf, Cash, and 6d. 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 B utter.



a NOTICE,. THOMAS. WILLIAMS, Tin wald,. BUILDER, UNDERTAKER,^CABINEt-/ ; hi AKER, 'WHEELWRIGHT, &C., WISHES to notify to the public that he if prepared, to .execute .all orders entrusted lb his care in anyof the above branches, j Every description of Furniture' 'made and ripaired at Christchurch prices.' - One trial in this respect will satisfy. 'T7GT2 T- 2.J.1- Fun praTs 'fii rnished-and-oond ucted-a t-reduceth '> T A T CP‘i^es. 3 0 X A X p Q | 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 1 iNote.the Address— xw TizuirKjcs r | *?■ (Near-Rail\Vay Stationj'Tihwald. B ANSTEE’S LUNCHEON & DINING . si:-rooms, * ~ TANCRED STREETj ASHBURTON, j • J. G. ANSTEE m JEGS’*to mtimatVto the JPubfic t|iat he has. opened those spacious Buildings situate in. East Streetj as DININJ£_ ROOMS! Persons "patronising this establish* inent can rely on securing all the comforts of a home. T ‘7- /, '} 20 2 j&AJ The bedrooms well”ventilated, every attention being paid to cleanliness. . ~,v r/ ; The -Table ' will- be found all ' that * cap be desired. I First-class accommodation for Boarders. 202



| ' 12 AG L K'S ni-i 1 ,, DIN INC- ROOMS, I VIKIHAKELaGE/SS'tKkEiyft BBI* ! Near to the Town llall', Ashburton. LUNCHEON' AND y DIN ING 1 ‘ ; Meals at all hours,-; 1.



i -MRB. .MO.REY, AS ill BURTON- land* •SiUTdun<Jin^-'Bisintfs' hat! she has ' OPENED A SHOW ROOM FOR' MADE UP -AND FULLY - TRIMMED j I^'lll i<b oil .'-jbFtALilitHft**- Ciii AD 1.,-\X£S'£ FASHIONS^t I ’ .r/hFORP* -'-"OiS xl LADIES’ & CHILDREN'S .'WEAR LADIES’ OWN .MATERIALS OUT: OUT t : r. '.’’iiliii U-Ai ~U IU tt •.■A At Moderate Charjjes, . I M RSriVIOREY;^ TANCRED STREET (Next to Mr. CJi&pmaro, item Decorator,}



NEW DRAPERY ESTABLISHMENT GLASGOW HOUSE, ' MONTGOMERYS BUILDiNG*. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. W. GAVIN HAS great pleasure in announcing to »h» inhabitants of the. Ashburton Counw that he is now offering, at the LOWEST PRICES, ;1;J '• New Spring and Summer - Goods. Millinery, Prints, Hosiery, ; V \ Children’s Frocks, Toilets ; Horrockses’ and American Long Clothsj 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 Everv Pound; ; Purchased For Cash. : ’' y Motto Small Profits and Quick ReturnY.”



TEA. TE A too BOXES 50 HALF-CHESTS The above will be found Pure. combined with strength and Fine Flavour.v. : i PANY’S, in" lib. and I packets,. ;We-areAgettts this, Tea, andi i the public to give I trial, as it is I o 35 J I .... ~ • **Loio/rni' (1 ' s



notice ! |R E _ j, '■ — ■?.}j'iJl'<.yii& Firth, Pass,; <&.* 7 Beg to inform?the ; -IttKabit ! itfts r and surrounding districts that 1 they have 1'; , , ( ,., ■ A. A q iUCfTm'fl' .ft IN ext.OhenUniDn~Bank-of—Aiistrafra"'"'" .apnmfegiTßE^l^ 93l^l - i<i ii yi“4—w * > i■- PASS, CQ. take this oppor f Vj . . ..i ~ /.! ...jlj l,; v:;j;';i;vjr>V.’ .1 r-w"*. !,j r y ‘v.;:f!‘j’!4 ... '{Oill ‘W and !t6'"whtfit.i"^n^nuan<;e.<^ pjatiohage-'tf ur';l';iru .nnrr^dr!'A. iii° ! : “' u! at the" . ; , .. c, i »i- s uu tint; • avA/io u NEW PREMIS.R/S, be" CALLED: > oH'-vt tsMtW'Ji .. . , .o’ Bl* ,8 .?•■>(••* idwritH • The Old Sank Stores (IATE UNlOl^pp} Orders entrusted will re i vsima&TfcA Vii\ Fa | ceive prompt attention? iliilies waited on for ,orders Lim: ,-ivU oJ weekly. •grnv • FIRTH, PASS. AND CO.. 1 111 V'l^ f ri ) > J : ; <Vs t bs.dj=- 1 - : <? •>••••'* V-.- : rrocers, Drapers^Xronmongers, WINE, AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, {e. East.Strert