The Evening Echo.

VOL. 1.—273

ASHBURTON, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1879

Price One Penny.



Auctioneers and Commission Agent. Messrs, bullock & co. (C. J. EDMISTON, T. A. EDMISTON AND W. H. GUNDRY), ASHBURTON, General Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, Station, Estate, and Commission Agents. Sales of Stock, Farm Implements, Ac., will he held at their Yards, Ashbui ton, and the Tinwald Yards, on alternate TUESDAYS. CASH ADVANCES Made on. Stock, Produce, &c., consigned for Positive Sale. BULLOCK AND CO. ALFRED HARRISON, Baiiing Square, Ashburton, AUCTIONEER, STOCK, ESTATE, & COMMISSION AGENT. WEEKLY SALE DAY, SATURDAY at twelve o’clock, of Horses, Pigs, Fowls, Fish, and General Produce ; also, Furniture and General Goods. Please read full advertisements on the third page, s -CRAIN. MERC HAN 'LS, Etc., Ashburton, Christchurch,*ANDTOFirOSU. 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. AUNDE R S jgR 0 THE Rb,



Bakers. ASHBURTON BAKERY. TAYLOR AND LILL, Lakers 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 inStock. A Regular Supply of splendid Fresh Butter. PIONEER BAKERY (Next to Fowler’s) Tancred Street, Ashburton. rn H OM. A S HICKS, 1 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. PHOTOGRAPHY. MILLION PRICES. l «-R. E. TEAGUE kegs to announce iat he intends reducing the price of Photographs for the Holidays to — . Cards 9s. per dozen. Cabinets 255. ~ Notice. —This Gallery will Permanently Close on 14th instant. 42



Butcher. THEYORTON BUTCHERY. TT rIIASKER begs, to inform the o]J # public of Ashburton _ and district that ho 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 Carriers. EXPRESS CARRIER. THOMAS BRADFORD, Haying a first-class express, is prepared to Remove Goons, 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. F. SCOTT, E N E R A L CARRIER CamerSSuSt., Ashburton. Parcels delivered promptly and charges moderate. " A..' in attendance to meet.eVery Train. Drapery.



NOTICE PO R 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, 7s per doz. r . 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. Milliner and Dressmaker. MILLINERY AND DRESSMAKING Ti/TlvS. WILLIAM ADAMS, assisted JLIX by a first-class Milliner and Dress maker, is prepared to make up Ladies’s and Children’s Dresses in the Newest Styles and lowest possible charges. Mrs Adams devotes special attention to Millinery. COX STREET. ASHBURTON. (Mr, Powrie's late Residence). 272



General Storekeepers. OLD ' BANK STORES, EAST STREET ASHBURTON. J. JEL' Pass .and Co., GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCPIANTS, Boot and Shoe Importers. Sole Agents for SINGER’S SEWING MACHINES, Which, can be had on DEFERRED PAYMENTS. . Extras Kept in Stock. Families waited on weekly, when all orders entrusted to their care will have pEompt attention.



NEW BUSINESS. COAL & FIREWOOD MERCHANT F. P. LeBRETON, 'T ' 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. LL kinds of COALS & FIREWOOD delivered at’the shortest notice in any quantities and at reasonable rates. GEORGE PARKER & 00., 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 Dozen Ploughshares. Etc., Etc., Etc. FRIEDLANDER BROTHERS. Watchmaker. ROBERTS, MANCHESTER-ST., CHRISTCHURCH ENGLISH & AMERICAN WATCHES, By the best makers, guaranteed for 2 years. Watches and Clocks cleaned and repaired cn the shortest notice, 106



General Storekeeper.



VICTORIA HOUSE. LOOK OUT FOR JJOOPER, & 00., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, AND GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, STREET, ASHBURTON. v



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 STVLES 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. | >■' Business Notices. CHEAP TOYS. OHEAP AN C Y Q-OODS Of every description, at MRS. MOREY’S, Tancred-street, Ashburton. 233



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. 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, ICENSED SURVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS . Under the Lana Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, L Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office. ASHBURTON.



. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Tuned ane Repaired. HUGHES, TEACHER rfarmohium Cox Street, Orders can be left at the Echo Office. v ~ Business Notice. ANTED. KN 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 GPiAR may be had at T. DUDSON’S, Opposite, the Somerset Hotel. WANTED KNOWN, A Large Assortment of ENGLISH AND COLONIAL SADDLES, Just Arrived at THOS. DUDSON, SADDLER. WANTED KNOWN, THOMAS DUDSON supplies ENGLISH SADDLES from £2 ios., and Bridles from 7s. 6d. .



FANCY REPOSITORY. PAPER PATTERNS for Ladies’ and Children’s Clothing, Latest Fashions. Ladies’ own materials CUT OUT at Moderate Charges. MRS. MOREY, 232 Tancred-street, Ashburton. SPECIAL NOTICE. WE ARE NOW LANDING— Ex p.s. “ Toiigariro,” § x i % 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 & CO. (Limited) CHRISTCHURCH, And EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



Drapery. GRAND SHOW OF Ne w Goo ds AT 1 QRR AND GO'S. E are now opening up a second shipment of asrZETW .GOODS, Consisting of Gents.’ Black Satin Hats Gents.’ White Shirts Gents.’ Black Cloth Suits Gents.’ Double and Single Breasted! Suite Gents.’ Felt Hats Gents.’Kid Gloves Gents.’ Colored Shirts FtiGWEfiS. 10 boxes F. r ew Flowers 5 ~ 3New Feathers 30 •,, New Ribbons 50 shades of Bonnet Silks to match NeW Xtibbons



PpFUHH & BILKS. A_ large assortment of real Irish Poplins r direct from Pim Brothers, of; Dublin. An immense assortment of New Prints, French' Checks, and Stripes in great variety. ' COSTGMES, A large assortment of New are'fltsvj*' being opened up. \ ;r : N BOOTS & SHOES; JUST RECEIVED, io TRUNKS NEW'"" BOOTS. > -r^r Men’s pegged a.nd riveted-' Ladies’ Kid/JBCipts in great variety. Children’s Bdbtg dT^very • ~ DRESSMAKING DKFAETMENr: This department is managed by a First-claS Dressmaker, with competent assistants. A PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. Prices Strictly Moderate. ORR AND CO.