The Evening Echo.

VOL. I. 269

ASHBURTON, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1879

Price One Penny.



Auctioneers and Commission Agent. jyj-ESSRS. BULLOCK & CO. (C. J. EDMISTON, Y. A. EDMISTON, AND W. H. GUNDRY), ASHBURTON, General Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, Station, Estate, and Commission Agents. Sales of Stock, Farm Implements, &c., will be held at their Yards, Ashbur ton, and the Tinwald Yards, on alternate TUESDAYS. CASH ADVANCES Made on Stock, Produce, &c., consigned for Positive Sale. BULLOCK AND CO. ALFRED HARRISON, Baring Square, Ashburton, AUCTIONEER, STOCK, ESTATE, & COMMISSION AGENT. SALE DAY, SATURDAY at twelve o’clock, of Horses, Pigs, Fowls, Fish, and General Produce ; also, Furniture and General Goods. Please road full advertisements on the third page. gAUNDERS jgROTHERS, GRAIN MERCHANTS, Etc., * Ashburton, Christchurch, and London. Make cash advances on all descriptions of produce placed in their hands for sale in the New Zealand, Australian, American, or European Markets. Indents executed from all parts of the world. _____ AGENTS FOR— THE LONDON AND LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, AND THE WALLSEND COLLIERY CO. Carriers. EXPRESS CARRIER. THOMAS BRADFORD, Having aFiRST-CLASS express, is prepared to Remove Goods, or any other orders entrusted to him, with CARE AND DESPATCH. Orders left at the Somerset Hotel, or Alford Forest Road, will receive prompt attention. 265 B. C. SMITH, GENERAL CARRIER, Moore St., Ashburton. EXPRESS to meet every Train. Par cels delivered promptly, at moderate charges. 66 G G. F. SCOTT, E N ERAL CARRIER Cameron St., Ashburton. Parcels delivered promptly and charges moderate. in attendance to meet every Train.



Bakers. ASHBURTON BAKERY. TAYLOR AND LILL, 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, Ac., always in Stock. A Regular Supply of splendid Fresh Butter. PIONEER BAKERY, (Next to Fowler’s) Tancred Street, Ashburton. H O M AIT HICKS, FANCY BREAD AND BISCUIT BAKER, PASTRYCOOK, AND CONFECTIONER. Pastry and Biscuits of the best quality always in stock. Tea meetings and parties liberally dealt with. Wedding Cakes made to order on the hortest notice. Families supplied daily in all parts of the town. Butcher. TREYORTON BUTCHERY. JnnASKER begs to inform the • X public of Ashburton _ and district that he has commenced business as a BUTCHER, in his HIS NEW PREMISES, TREYORTON, And hopes by strict attention to business, combined with cleanliness and civility, to merit a share of patronage. N.B.—None but the best quality of meat supplied. Families waited upon daily for orders. 202 Coach Proprietor. ASHBURTON AND LONGBEACH. TH. BREWER’S Royal Mail COACH , leaves Longbeach for Ashburton (via Waterton, Ashton, Wheatstone, and Tinwald) daily, at 7 a.m., returning by the same route on arrival of 3 p.m. train from Christchurch. . Parcels and punctually attended to. T. H. BREWER, 195 Proprietor. Drapery. NOTICE T7OR 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, 7 s per doz. V . QUINN & CO., Moore Street, Ashburton. Educational. MUSIC TUITION, VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL. Terms, per Quarter or per Lesson, on appli cation to the Principal. CALISTHENIC CLASS EVERY Thursday Afternoon, at 3.30. Terms, per Quarter Five Shillings each Pupil. SUPERIOR LADIES’ BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL, Oxford Villa, Burnett St., Ashburton, Conducted by Miss Steane. Private Lessons in French, German, and Latin, twice weekly ; Music, and Drawing in Various Styles. Preparatory School for Boys. Inclusive Terms.



General .Storekeepers. NOTICE ! NOTICE !! NOTICE !!, REMOVAL. pASS Beg to inform the Inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that they hare REMOVED TO THEIR NEW PREMISES, Next the Union Bank of Australia EAST STREET. J H. PASS & CO. take this oppor* tunity of thanking their numeious custemers 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 ceive prompt attention. J. H. AND QO., Fa?nilies waited on for ordets weekly FIRTH, PASS, AND CO., Grocers, Drapers, Ironmongers, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, &C. East Street Coal and Firewood. NEW BUSINESS. COAL & FIREWOOD MERCHANT F. P. LeBRETON, 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. COALS. COALS. COALS. ALL kinds of COALS & FIREWOOD delivered at the shortest notice in any quantities and at reasonable lutes. GEORGE PARKER &CO., Springfield Coal Depot, 138 Ashburton. Business Notices. rjIHE UNDERSIGNED have for SALE and to arrive : Calcutta Cornsacks, 4bushels; expressly manufactured for shipping Wheat. Woolsacks —Seaming Twine best quality. Fencing Wire, No. 6 to 10. 20 Tons Galvanised Iron, 6 to 9 feet. 400 Casks Cement. 300 Dozen Ploughshares. Etc., Etc., Etc. FRIEDLANDER BROTHERS. iOUTHERN PROVINCES ALMANAC, JIRECTORY, YEAR BOOK, & DIARY FOR 1879. Sold by WEEKS & DIXON. HAMS. HAMS. SPLENDID CHRISTMAS HAMS 5 At - ORR & CO.’S



General Storekeeper. VICTORIA HOUSE. LOOK OUT FOR JJOOPER, & 00., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, AND GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, HAVELOCK STREET, ASHBURTON. COAL AND FIREWOOD. OATS AND CHAFF, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES. F. DOHERTY, BEGS to remind his Customers and Friends that he is Selling Every Article in Stock at the LOWEST Possible PRICE for CASH. SPRING & SUMMER DRAPERY AND READY-MADE CLOTHING, Just Arrived, OF THE LATEST STSLES ONLY. WASHING MACHINES Just Imported, of the Latest Improvements | for Saving Labor. AMERICAN TUBS, all Sizes, Iron & Wood. CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS in Stock. FARMERS’ REQUISITES GARDEN TOOLS, And Seeds of every description. In Stock and to Arrive. F. DOHERTY, GENERAL STOREKEEPER, IMPORTER WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT. Peter Street, Ashburton. GEORGE LADBROOK, GENERAL STOREKEEPER AND PRODUCE DEALER, (Near the Station, Winslow), HAS in Stock a Good Supply of Gene ral Stores, which he can supply Wholesale and Retail at the lowest current rates.



Cards. MESSRS. HARRIS & IRELAND, BARRISTERS and SOLICITORS, Montgomery’s Buildings, Ashburton. BRANSON & PURNELL, BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON S. W. BROWN, AND CIVIL ENGINEER 3, MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS, Ashburton and Rakaia. MR. MOUNTFORT, ARCHITECT, Cathedra Square, Christchurch, and Fooks and Son s Offices, East Street, Ashburton. NOTICE. F C. FARR, ARCHITECT, &c., can be consulted at Messrs. W. Montgomery and Co’, s Buildings, Ashburton, EVERY SATURDAY, or any commurications left at Mr. Charles Brabdell’s Office, will be promptly attended tO. .... Ashburton, July 12, 1878. C. E. FOOKS, AND SON, SURVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Land Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office. ASHBURTON. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Tuned anl RRPAiBKr. J. C. HUGHES, TEACHER of Pianoforrand Harmonium Cox Street, Ashburton. Orders can be left at the Echo Office. Business Notice. 1, ANTED KNOWN, On Hand and to Arrive A LARGE STOCK OF SADDLERY AT T. DUDSON’S, . Adjoining the Horse Bazaar. WANTED KNOWN, rALLION COVERS AND GEAR may be had at T. DU DS ON’S, Opposite the Somerset Hotel. WANT E D K N O WN, A Large Assortment, of MGLISH AND COLONIAL SADDLES, Just Arrived at THOS. DUDSON, SADDLER. WANTED KNOWN, THOMAS DUDSON supplies ENGLISH ADDLES from £2 ios., and Bridles from . 6d. FANCY REPOSITORY. LPER PATTERNS for Ladies’ and Children’s Clothing, Latest Fashions. .dies’ own materials CUT OUT. at EF.ATE Charges. MRS. MOREY, Tancred-street, Ashburton. SPECIAL NOTICE. [TTE ARE NOW LANDING — yy Exp.s. “Tongariro,” 8 x 1 % Totara for Wells Ex “ Clifton,” from Invercargill, 240,000; feet first-class. Boards and Scantling Ex “ Drover,” from Bluff, 120,000 ditto ditto Ex “ Wave of Life,” from Thames, 50,000 feet Flooring, Lining, &c. Ex “ Flora,” from Kaipara, A splendid assortment, of 95,000 feet Kauri Timber MONTGOMERY & GO. (Limited) ' ‘' CHRISTCHURCH, And EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



Drapery. GRAND SHOW or New Goods AT ORR and CO/S. E are now opening up a second shipment of 3Xr: E3"W Q-OODS, Consisting of Gents.’ Black Satin Hate Gents.’ White Shirts Gents.’ Black Cloth Suits Gents.’ Double and Single Breasted Suits Gents.’ Felt Hats Gents.* Kid Gloves Gents.’ Colored Shirts FEGWEHB. io boxes New Flowers 5 ~ New Feathers 30 ~ New Ribbons 50 shades of Bonnet Silks to naateh New Ribbons PGPUNS & SIGHS. A large assortment o| real Irish Poplins, direct from Pim Brothers, of Dublin. PPIfiTS. An immense assortment of New Prints, French ■Checks, and Stripes in great variety. COSTUMES. A.large assortment of New Costumes are now being opened up. BOOTS & SHOES. JUST RECEIVED, 10 TRUNKS NEW BOOTS. Men’s Watertights, pegged and riveted. Ladies’ Kid Boots in great variety. Children’s Boots! of every make. DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT. This department is. managed by a First-class Dressmaker, with competent assistants. A PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. Prices Strictly Moderate, ORR AND 00.