The Evening Echo.

VOL. 1.—275

ASHBURTON, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1879

Price One Penny..



Auctioneers and Commission Agent. TiriSSRS. BULLOCK & CO. ' Jj/Ji (C.*J. EDMISTON, P. A. EDMISTON AND W. H. GUN DRY), ASHBURTON, General Merchants,* Auctioneers, Stock, Station, Estate,- and Commission Agents. 1 ' 1 Sales of Stock, Farm Implements, &c., will bo held at their Yards, Ashbur ton, and the Tinwald Yards, on alternate TUESDAYS. CASH ADVANCES ‘ . Made on Stock, Produce, &0., consigned for Positive Sale. BULLOCK AN D CO. . ALFRED HARRISON, Baring Square, Ashburton, AUCTIONEER, STOCK, ESTATE, & COMMISSION AGENT. r EEKLY SALE DAY, SATURDAY w ■ at twelve o’clock, of Horses, Pig*, Fowls, Fish, and General Produce ; also, Furniture and General Goods. Please read full advertisements on the third pago. 213 s GRAIN MERCHANTS, Etc, Ashburton, Christchurch, and London. Make oash 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. AUNDERS JgROTHERS,



Bakers. ASHBURTON BAKERY. T A Y LOR A N D L ILL , BAKERS AND CONFECTIONERS, PASTRY COOKS, &c. , ; East Street, Ashburton. CHRISTENING AND tT TEDDING Cakes and Every Descrip- YV tion of First-class Confectionery made to order on the Shortest Notice. Confectionery, Biscuits, Cakes, Scones, “Rolls, &e., always in Stock. A.. Regular Supply of splendid Fresh Butter. - "PIONEER BAKE RY f (Next to Fowler’s) Tancred Street, Ashburton. T H 0M A S HICK S, 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.: Photograhy. ~7 . PHOTOGRAPHY. MILLION PRICES. jyj-R. E. TEAGUE begs to announce that he intends reducing the price of Photographs, for the Holidays to— • Cards 9s; pe* dozen. 1 Cabinets... ... 25a. ~ ?’ Notice.—This Gallery will Permanently Close on 14th instant. 42



Butcher. TREVORTON BUTCHERY. JmASKER begs to inform the • JL public of Ashburton and .district- that lie has commenced business as a " f.:.. ! ;4 " ' ■ ' BUTCHER, • i f ' : 'in his HIS NEW PREMISES, TREVORTON, 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 Carriers. EXPRESS CARRIER. THOMAS BRADFORD,' TTAVINGaFIRST-CLASS EXPRESS, XX 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 Sx. , Ashburton. EXPRESS to meet every Train. Par cels delivered promptly, at moderate charges. 66 G. F. SCOTT,' qeneral carrier Cameron St., Ashburton. Parcels delivered promptly and charges moderate. . in attendance to meet every Train. Drapery.



NOTICE J 7 O R SA L E A T 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. r . QUINN & CO. Moore Street, Ashburton.



Educational. . M U SIC T U I TT O N, VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL. Terms, per Quarter or per Lesson, on appli cation to the Principal. ' CALISTHENIC CLASS EVERY Thursday Afternoon, at 3.30. ■Teriris,. per Quarter Five Shillings each pupil. . ' SUPERIOR LADIES’ BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL, * ' . •" Oxford Villa, Burnett St., Ashburton, Conducted by MissSteane. Private Lessons in French, Germanj and Latin, twice weekly ; Music, and Drawing in Various Styles. Preparatory School for Boys. Inclusive Terms. Milliner and Dressmaker. MILLINERY AND DRESSMAKINGS -Tt/l-RS. WILLIAM ADAMS, assisted .IVI by a first-class Milliner arid Dress maker, is prepared to make, up Ladies’s and Children’s Dresses in the Newest' Styles and lowest possible charges. Mrs Adams dev o *© B special attention to Millinery. COX STREET. ASHBURTON. (Mr. Powrie's laTe Residence). 272



General Storekeepers. OLD BANK STORES, EAST STREET ASHBURTON. ’ J. H. Pa» Vc«. GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, Boot and Shoe Importers. Sole Agents for SINGER’S SEWING MACHINES, Which can be had on DEFERRED PAYMENTS. All Extras Kept in Stock. Families waited on weekly, when all orders entrusted to their care will have psompt attention. Coal and Firewood. NEW BUSINESS. COAL & FIREWOOD MERCHANT F. P. LeBRETON, la commencing business begs respectfully, to solicit a share of public support. Burnett Street, near Friendlander’s Grain Store, and opposite Montgomery’s Buildings. •... V 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. \ LL kinds of COALS & FIREWOOD J\ delivered at the shortest notice in any quantities and at reasonable rates. GEORGE PARKER & CO. , • Springfield Coal Depot, 138 Ashburton. Business Notices. rjIHE UNDERSIGNED have for SALE and to arrive Calcutta Cornsacks, 4 bushels; expressly manufactured for shipping Wheat. Woolpacks —Seaming Twine best quality. Fencing Wire, No. 6 to 10. 20 Tons Galvanised Iron, 6 to 9 feet. 400 Casks Cement. 300 Dozbn Ploughshares. Etc., Etc., Etc. FRIEDLANDER brothers. Watchmaker. H . R MANCHESTER-ST., OB E R T S , CHRISTCHURCH. ENGLISH & AMERICAN WATCHES, [ By'the beat makers, ' , ’' * for 2 years'. Watches and Clocksi cleaned .and . repaired oif thtf shortest notice. 109



General Storekeeper. -y\i Q T O JJOOPER, AITKEN, & CO. beg to inform their frienda and the public in general that, on TUESDAY, 25th FEB RUARY, they will CLOSE their Present Place of Business, and WILL RE-OPEN AT 12 O’CLOCK ON THURSDAY, 27TH INST., in their NEW AND EXTENSIVE PREMISES in HAVELOCK STREET BARING SQUARE. —REMEMBER— THURSDAY, FEBRUARY. COAL AND FIREWOOD. OATS AND CHAFF, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES . v| F. HO HER TV, 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 STILES ONLY. V' • V , WASHING MACHINES 1 Just Imported, of; the -Latest Improvements ; -,V for Saving Labor. AMERICAN TUBS, all Sizes, Iron & Wood. CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS in Stock. FARME RS’ REQUISITES A i GARDEN TOOLS, And Seeds of every description. In Stock and to Arrive. : ; F. DOHERTY, GENERAL STOREKEEPER, IMPORTER * WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT. Peter Street, Ashburton. , Business- Notices. T CHEAP TOYS. ~ C h ? a A.-;F AN G Y Q.OODS • \ Of every description* at MRS MORE Y’S, Tancred-street, Ashburton. 233 R I A H 0 u S E,



Cards. MESSRS. HARRIS & IRELAND, BARRISTERS and SOLICITORS, Montgomery’s Buildings, •' r ■..... , Ashburton. ..... BRANSON & PURNELL, . BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON S. W. BROWN, AND CIVIL ENGINEER 3, MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS, Ashburton and Rakaia. MR. 'MOUNT FORT, ARCHITECT, Cathedra Square, Christchurch, and Fooks and Son s Offices, 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, 1878. C. E. FOOKS AND -SON, . . CENSED SURVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Land Transfer Act> Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office. ASHBURTON. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Tuned-anl Rkfaibef. J. C. HUGHES, TEACHER of Pianoforrand Harmonium Cox Street, Ashburton. Orders can' he left at the Echo Office. L Business Notice. FANCY REPOSITORY. PAPER PATTERNS for Ladies’ and Children’s Clothing, Latest Fashions. > Ladies’ own. materials CUT OUT at Moderate; Charges. r MRS. MOREY, 232 Tancred-street, Ashburton. SPECIAL NOTICE. WE ARE NOW LANDING— Exp.s. “Tongariro,” $ x ITotara 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, v .50,000 Feet Flooring, Lining, &c. Ex “ Flora,” from Kaipara, A splendid assortment of 95,000 • feet Kauri Timber MONTGOMERY & CO. (Limited) , ; CHRISTCHURCH, j And EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Miscellaneous ANTED K N O W N, On Hand and to Arrive A LARGE STOCK OF SADDLERY AT T. DUDSON’S, Adjoining the Horse Bazaar. WANTED KNOWN, STALLION COVERS AND GEAR may be had at T. DUDSON’S, Opposite the Somerset Hotel. WAN T E D KNO WN, A Large Assortment of ENGLISH AND COLONIAL SADDLES, Just Arrived at THOS. DUDSONj SADDLER. : V WANTEDKNOWN, THOMAS DUDSON supplies ENGLISH SADDLES from £2 10s., and Bridles from 7s. sd.



Drapery. GRAN D SHOW OF New Goods AT ORR AND CO.’S. are now opening np a second shipment of INTZETW GOODS, Consisting of Gents.’-Black Satin Hats Gents.’ White Shirts Gents.'’ Black Cloth Suits Gents.’ Double and Single Breasted Suits Gents.’ Felt Hats Gents.’ Kid Gloves Gents.’ Colored Shirts FLOWERS. 10 boxes New Flowers 5 ~ New-Feathers > 30 ~ New Ribbons 50 shades of. Bonnet Silks to match New Ribbons POPLINS & SILKS. A. large assortment of real Irish Poplins, direct from Pim Brothers, of Dublin. PRINTS. An immense assortment of New Prints, French Checks, and Stripes in great variety. ! COSTUMES. A large assortment of New Costumes are now beiug opened up.. : BOOTS & SHOES. JUST RECEIVED, 10 TRUNKS NEW BOOTS. | I • • O-' \ r - - ; 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-clas Dressmaker, with competent assistants. A PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. Prices Strictly Moderate. ! ORR AND CO.