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Land Revenue. —The net land revon re receipts for the Ashburton County ainm uls for the quarter ended Dec. 31, to £32,559 4s. Id. ; Geraldine shows £52,187 2s. Id. ; Selwyn, £31,545 12s. ; and Waimale, £2732 17s. The total for the Colony is £204,743 ss. 3d. The Fastest Train in the World. “The fastest train run by the North- Western Railway docs the distance from Euston to Rugby in 1 hour 50 minutes, but this speed is equalled by the South- Eastern Mail, which runs to Dover, miles, in 102 minutes. Both these are far exceeded by the Great Northern Scotch express, which only takes 129 minutes to run 1051 miles to Grantham from London, and by the Great Western “Flying Dutchman,” which reaches Swindon, 77 miles, in 87 minutes. These trains run at 50 and 53 miles an hour respectively, and the last named remains, as for many years past, the fastest train in the world.”—“ Week.” “Really, Mr. Johnson, there’snae end in your wit,” said a lady in the west of Scotland to a noted humourist. “ Glide forbid, madam,” he replied, “ that I should ever be at my wit’s end.” Strangers coming to reside in Ashburton are often at a loss to know which is the best Establishment to visit for the purchase of Drapery, Clothing, and House-furnishing Iron mongery, and General Stores. Orr & 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 ofier goods of suHi sterling value as cannot be equalled by any other house in the trade. Every 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"



New Advertiserfients. A LODGE OF INSTRUCTION, in connection with the Somerset Lodge, E. C., will be held in the Lodge Room on MONDAY, February 3, 1879, at 8 p.m. By order, W. H. ZOUCH, Sec. 322



ASHBURTON BOROUGH SCHOOLS. The public schools will RE-OPEN at the usual hours on MONDAY, February 3rd. J. MACBEAN STEWART, Chairman School Committee. Ashburton, Jan. 30th. 318 For sale cheap, two dwelling HOUSES ; one five rooms, oile four rooms ; situate East Town Belt. Terms liberal. Apply at once to T. BULLOCK. 324 Y. R. PUBLIC NOTICE. THE TENDER of Messrs. Orr and Co., for the SUPPLY OF RATIONS to to the Home at Ashburton, has been accepted. By order, J. E. MARCH. Charitable Aid Office, Christchurch. January 31st, 1879. 326 DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. FROM and after this date the partner ship hitherto subsisting between H. Firth, J. H. Pass, and W. Stringer (trading under the name of “ Firth, Pass and Co.”) is DISSOLVED by mutual consent. The business will in future be carried on by J. LI. Pass and W. Stringer, trading in the name of “J. H. Pass and Co.” H. FIRTH, J. H. PASS, Witness- W. STRINGER. C. W. PURNELL, Barrister, Ashburton. In reference to the above, persons indebted to the late firm of Firth, Pass and Co. are requested to pay their re spective accounts to J. 11. Pass and Co., whose signature alone will be sufficient discharge. 320 J. H. PASS & CO. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. -jVTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the offices of the Ashburton County Council have been REMOVED from Montgomery’s Buildings to the Road Board Office, Moore-street, Ashburton. F. MAIN WARING, Clerk. Ashburton, January 31st, 1879. 323 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. NOTIFICATION OF VALUATION LISTS. "VTOTICE is hereby given that tie Valuation Lists for 1879 for tie following Ridings are on view from die 15th instant to the 15th February, 1579, at the Council’s Offices, Ashburton,and at the places specified below j Mount Somers. —Road Board Offife. Upper Ashburton. —Road Board Office. Ashburton.—Road Board Office. All objections to be lodged it the Assessment Court on or before tie 15th February, and a copy of such objection left at the Council’s office not tss than seven days before the sitting of that Court. F. MAINWARNG, -Clerk. Ashburton, Jan. 15, 1879. 317



New Advertisements. J ÜBLIC NOTICE. 800 TS ! BOOTS!! T . CHAMBERS, W'-HILE THANKING the public of Ashburton and surrounding dis tricts for past favors, begs to inform them that he has received, and to arrive, at his place ( f business, East-street, a WELL-ASSORTED STOCK OF LADIES’, GENTLEMEN’S, AND CHIL DREN’S BOOTS AND SHOES Of all descriptions. T. C. also calls special attention to the Measure Department, and invites the gentlemen of Ashburton to inspect the superior class of Sewn Boots and Shoes he is now making. Riding Boots, Shooting Boots, Walking Boots and Shoes, Cricketing Boots and Shoes, and Running Shoes. WORKMANSHIP UNSURPASSED. A PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. T. CHAMBERS, PROSPECT BUILDINGS, Next to Montgomery’s, East-street. UNION J|2l IRONWORKS. ■gD WARDS AND J EE, ENGINEERS, MILLWRIGHTS, MACHINISTS, Etc., BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. 316



TO THE PUBLIC OF ASHBURTON, AND OUR CUSTOMERS IN PAR TICULAR. AS the millers insist upon having money for their flour, we find it. somewhat difficult to make our payments with that regularity we could wiah. Notice is, therefore, given that, to enable us to do so, our accounts will fo.v the future be issued FORTNIGHTLY, when the kind attention of our very numerous customers will oblige. TAYLOR & LILL. 321 THOMAS RICKS.



Engineers and Foundries. JOHN ANDERSON, CANTERBURY FOUNDRY BEGS to notify that he has been appointed SOLE AGENT for New Zealand for / MESSRS AYELING & PORTER, ROCHESTER, Whose Traction /Engines, Ploughing Machines, Steam Reaping Machines, and Road Rollers have gained for them & world-wide reputation. An early exhi bition will he made of an 8 h. p. Agricul tural Locomotive Engine, which can be used either for Steam Cultivation, Thresh ing, Sawing, or Removing Agricultural Produce. Catalogues and prices can be had ©^application. The 'following Machinery and Goods are now ON SALE at the Canterbury Foundry for the season : MCCORMICK’S REAPER & BINDER WOOD’S do. do. OSBORNE do. do. Extras and wire for each of the above. McSHERRY GRAIN DRILLS. English and American Mowers, by Samuelson, Hornsby, Howard, Wood, McCormick, and Osborne; Clayton and Shuttleworth Thresh ing Machines, Elevators, Hay Loaders, Pacific Hay Cutters, Seed Strippers. ALSO, FOR SALE,



Fencing Standards, Best Fencing Wire, Cambridge, Crosskill, and Mixed Boilers, Broad-cast Seed Sowers, Millstones, Grindstones, Flour-dress /ing Silk, Leather and India-rubber / Belting and Hose, Reaper Sections, Plough Fittings, Machine Oils, Field Gates, &c., &c. Estimates and Drawings for any kind of Machinery furnished on application. D. MIDDLETON, Agent, Asiibueton. 63 PETER STREET, ASHBURTON. W. J. HESSEY, BEGS respectfully to inform the public of Ashburton and surrounding districts that lie has ON HAND and FOR SALE, Working Men’s Kitchen Ranges, cast or sheet iron ovens. Cambridge Rollers, at Christchurch Prices. Wire Strainers. Plough Shares on hand to suit Hornsby’s Ploughs. Kitchen Ranges from £3 103. Repairs of Castings in Iron or Brass of every description.



Educational. TVfISS STEANE’S COMPLIMENTS to oho parents and friends of pupils, and she cordially invites them to her Pupils’ MUSICAL SOIIIEE on the even ing of the 14th February, to commence at 6 p.m. Oxford Villa, Burnett-street, January 30th, 1879. 313 EDUCATIONAL. JQ AY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS, ASHBURTON. Principals—Miss Boyle and Miss Cam bridge. This School will open (D.V.) on Mon day, February 3rd. 309. Fruiterers. YV. BIRTWELL, East Street (next Orr & Co.’s). WHOLESALE & RETAIL FRUITERER. 70 CASES of NEW FRUITS of all kinds to arrive. IN STOCK ORANGES 1 APPLES PEARS PLUMS GREENGAGES SIBERIAN CRABS APRICOTS PINE APPLES. &c., Ac. BEST NEW POTATOES. CHEAPEST SHOP IN TOWN.



DEFY COMPETITION W. T. DAVISON, GREENGROCER AND FRUITERER, IS PREPARED to supply fruit and vegetables of every description, fresh from the gardens, Wholesale and Retail, at Christchurch Prices. NOW ON SALE FINE EGG PLUMS, per lb., Bd. ORLEAN „ „ Bd. GREENGAGE „ „ Bd. For I2lb. and upwards, 6d. per lb. The cheapest house for fruit for jam-making. COOKING APPLES per lb., 3d. and 4d. GOOD EATING Do. „ 6d. ONIONS ... „ 3d. NEW POTATOES, various kinds. At i educed prices for Quantity. Fresh vegetables, salads, herbs, etc. Orders Delivered Regularly. W. T. DAVISON, Wholesale and Retail Greengrocer and Fruiterer, Moore Street, Ashburton. 315 LOOK OUT FOR NEW FRUIT ! J. M 00 A R AND CO., WHOLESALE and retail GREENGROCERS & FRUITERERS, REMOVED to EAST STREET, Shop lately occupied by Mr. Cambridge. Delivered to all paits of Ashburton. Business Notices.



Bread. Bread. Public that from the Ist January, 1879, their BREAD will be Sold for sd. Cash, from the Counter, and s|d. monthly accounts. 187



BREAD. BREAD. BREAD 6d. per 41b. Loaf. THOMAS HICKS, Baker and Con fectioner, Tancred Street, is now supplying First-class Bread, at 6d. per 41b Loaf, delivered to all parts of the District, or at the Shop. note — THOMAS HICKS, THE PIONEER BAKERY, Tancred Street, Ashburton THE JfJvENING J^CHO NEWSPAPER AND GENERAL PRINTING OFFICE, Has Removed to new buildings, East street North, near Post Office, and next Quill’s Hotel.



Drapery. GRAND SHOW OF New Goods E are now opening up a second shipment of ZSTIEj'W 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. io boxes New Flowers 5 ~ New Feathers 30 ~ New Ribbons 50 shades of Bonnet Silks to match New Ribbons POPLIHS & SILKS. A large assortment of real Irish Poplins, direct from Pim Brothers, of Dublin.



PBIHTS 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, io 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 CO



Business Notices. OPENING DAY! ALFRED HARRISON, AUCTIONEER, ASHBURTON, ILL OPEN his Njw Rooms in Baring Square, near Town Hall, »n TO-MORROW (SATURDAY), FEB. r. Lunch at 12 o’clock. w Sale at 1 o’clock. 6 Horses. 1 Handsome Sociable, open at back, cushions complete. 1 Light Cart. Firewood, about 20 cords. 5 Cases Machine Castor Oil. Furniture, Pictures. Drapery. Books. 10 Mats Brown Sugar. Also, — TEA, SUGAR, POTATOES, ONIONS, FOWLS. FRESH FISH



TOWN SECTIONS FOR SALE ON EASY TERMS. Properties entered for sale free of charge. SALE YARDS attended every TUESDAY. MISCELLANEOUS SALE Every SATURDAY, at my Rooms, at 12 o’clock. ALFRED HARRISON, AUCTIONEER, STOCK, ESTATE, AND COMMISSION AGENT, BARING SQUARE, ASHBURTON.



Drapery. ANTED KNOWN, that HOOPER, AITKEN, & CO. are Selling their Clos ing, Boots and Shoes, &e., CHEAPER THAN ANY HOUSE IN ASHBURTON. Alf ANTED KNOWN, that HOOPER, AITKEN, & CO. have opened up a Splendid Lot of Fichus, Manilla Hats, and a Large Assortment of FANCY GOODS. RANTED KNOWN, that HOOPER, AITKEN, & CO. are paying Particular Attention to their DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT, which is superintended by a Lady whose Experience has been gained at some of the Best Houses in New Zealand. ANTED KNOWN, that HOOPER, AITKEN, & CO. have determined, prior to removing to their New Premises, now in course of erection, to reduce their present stock as much as possible, to effect which, they are now offering all Goods at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES.



Wants, &c. WANTED KNOWN—Tliat the cheap est and neatest CARDS may he had at EVENING ECHO OFFICE. East Street. TO LET, two four-roomed COTTAGES on the East Town Belt. Apply to CHAS. BRADDELL, 314 Montgomery’s Buildings. TO THE CREDITORS IN THE AS SIGNED ESTATE OF J. STEVEN SON & CO. ON and after the 28th January, a First Dividend of 5s in the £ will be paid at the office of the undersigned. A. ORR, Trustee. 27th January, 1879. 312 BUSINESS NOTICE. I HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that I have disposed of the business carried on for the last, six years by me in Ashburton, under the style of Bullock and Co., to Messrs. C. J. Edmiston, P. A. Edmiston, and W. H. Gundry, from the 30th June, 1878. The business will in future be conducted by the above-named C. J. Edmiston, P. A. Edmiston, a,nd W. H. Gundry, under the style of “ Bullock and Co.” THOMAS BULLOCK. We beg to intimate that by arrange ment with Mr. Bullock he will conduct some of our principal auction sales on our behalf. 310 BULLOCK AND CO. Extras for wood’s reapers and BINDERS can be obtained i the undersigned. FREDERICK PAVITT, 283 East-street, Ashburton. HAMS. HAMS. SPLENDID CHRISTMAS HAMS At ORR & CO.’S *■ - : = Tenders. TENDERS for Leasing the STABLES at the Ashburton Horse Bazaar, Burnett-street, will be received up to next THURSDAY, February 6th. Full parti culars to be had at our offices. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 31 1 ACLAND, CAMPBELL, & CO. Public Notices. PUBLIC NOTICE THE Westerfield Mill Road, by Mr. Sargent’s will be Stopped for Traffic until further notice. R. D. PULLAR, Clerk to Upper Ashburton Road Board. December 9th, 1878. 125 UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. VALUATION LIST, 1879. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Valuation List for the current year is now completed, and will be open for inspection until the 15th February proximo, at the office of the Board. Any objections to the above List must be made in the form and manner prescribed by “ The Rating Act, 1876,” and a copy of every such objection lodged with the Clerk of the Board at least seven clear days before the sitting of the Assessment Court, the date and place of which will be duly announced. ROBT. D. PULLAR, Clerk. Road Board Offices, Westerfield, January 15th, 1879. 267 Business Notices. POSTPONED TILL FEB. 14. CHRISTMAS TREE. ASHBURTON TOWN HALL. MRS. MOREY, not having returned from the North in time with the New Goods for the Christmas Tree to be held on the 30th January, it is unavoid ably postponed till about the 14th of February, in order to make the Very Best Arrangements. Lots op BEAUTIFUL GOODS COMING. Tickets, Is., still on sale at the shop in Tancred-street. 307 COALS. COALS. COALS. A 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.



NOTICE. HAYES’ TIMBER YARDS, ASHBURTON. IN consequence of the W AIM ATE MILLS having been BURNED, the above Yards will be Closed for about Six Weeks, until Re-Erection of same. Mr. F. Pavitt is authorised to collect all outstanding accounts until further notice. ALPHEUS HAYES, per W. H. COLLINS, • 5 Manager. Ashbwton, Nov. 23,1878. 67