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THE EVENING ECHO,

Printed and Published by HORACE JOHN Weeks and Charles Dixon, at their Printing Office, East Street, Asbburtrn Saturday, January 18, 1879.



Ashburton Trade Directory. Accountants and Commission Agents Charles Braddell, Montgomery’s Buildings Architect and Civil Engineer S. W. Brown, East-street S. Farr, Montgomery’s Buildings B. Mountfort, East Street Auctioneers — Bullock and Co., East-street Alfred Harrison, Baring Square Barristers and Solicitors— Mr. Branson, East-street Messrs. Harris and Ireland, Montgomery s Buildings. Mr. C. W. Purnell, Montgomery’s Build ings Bakers, Confectioners, Etc. — Thomas Hicks, Tancred-street Thomas Taylor, East-street, Sando and Olsen, Eass-street Banks — Bank of New Zealand, East-street Union Bank of Australia, East-street Boarding House Keepers— J. G. Anstee, East-street Prince Albert Boarding-house, Wills-st. Guilders, Contractors, Etc.— G. Parkin, Steam Saw Mills, Moor-street Thos. Williams, Tinwald G. Compton, Builder, Moore-street. Booksellers and Stationers — ,A. Weston, Prospect Buildings, East-street Weeks and Dixon, East-street North (next to Quill’s Hotel.) Bootmakers — T, Chambers, Prospect Buildings, East-st. M. Nealas, East-street J. Campbell, Moore-street Brewers and Bottlers — Wood and Co., Cameron-street Quinton Bros., Mount Somers Road Cabinetmaker — Joseph Rule, Moore-street. Cabinetmakers and Undertakers — T. A. Gates, Peter-street, near Quill’s G. Parkin, Moor-street . Thomas Williams, 'J inwald Carrier— Thomas Bradford, Forest Road G. F. Scott. Cameron-street B. C. Smith, Moore-street Chemists and Druggists— J. M. Cambridge, Montgomery’s Buildings Charles Neate, Moore Street. Coal and Firewood Merchants — F. Doherty, Peter-street A. Playes, Firewood and Timber, near Rail way Station F. P. Leßreton, Bumett-street. Drapers and Clothiers— Aitken and Co., Plavelock-street Orr and Co., East-street Firth, Pass, and Co., Old Bank Store, East street T. Quinn & Co., Moor-street Engineers and Founders— Edwards and Lee, Engineers, Smiths, etc., Burnett-street W. J. Hessey, Central Foundry, Peters-st Furniture Warerooms— A. Spillard, Tancred Street Grocers, General Dealers, Etc.— Aitken and Co., Havelock-street Orr and Co,, East-street Firth, Pass, and Co,, East-street Friedlander Bros., East-street Sando and Olsen, East-street F. Doherty, Peter-street Greengrocers— W. T. Davison, Moore-street J. Mooar & Co., East-street W. Birtwell, East Street Hairdresser— A. Weston, East Street Hotels— Quill’s Commercial Hotel, near Railway Station Shearman’s Somerset Hotel, East-street Central Temperance Hotel, Havelock Street Ironmongers— Orr and Co., East-street Aitken and Co., Havelock-street S. Hardley, East-street L\dies’ Clothing Establishment— Mrs. Morey, Tancred Street. Painter, &c.— J. R. Chapman, Tancred-street Teague and Sons, Burnett-street T. S. Tucker, Moore-street. Photographer— E. Teague, Tancred-street Printers and Publishers— Weeks and Dixon, East-street Plumbers, Gasfitters, Tinsmiths, Etc.— J. C. Dolman, Tancred-street Joseph Hyde, Tancred-street S. Hardley, East-street Saddlers— Thomas Dudson, Burnett-street Surveyors— C. E. Fooks and" Son, Triangle, Wakanui Road Tailors— Aitken and Co., Havelock-street Tentmakers— Sando and Olsen, East-street Tobacconists— A. Weston, East-street Watchmaker— J. P. Parker, East-street, near Bollock’s -B®”Notices in this Directory, £i per annum., COMMERCIAL PRINTING, NEW MACHINERY JUST ERECTED. F*HE Proprietors of the Evening Echo , -*■, have much pleasure in announcing that ineir New Jobbing Printing Machine, by Connisbee, is now in full working order, and ;hat they aie prepared to Execute Orders Superior and Cheaper to anything ever yet turned out in Ashburton, and, in future, can Guarantee Despatch in all orders entrusted to them, WEEKS & DIXON, Printers and Publishers. Evening Echo Office, East Street, Qct.i §,878,



Hotels. THE QUEEN’S HOTEL, Comer of Cashel and Manchester Streets, CHRISTCHURCH. W. R. ~S~M ITH, BEGS to inform the public that the above Hotel has lately been renewed, and fitted up in the Best Home Style, with every attention to comfort and convenience. Water laid on in every room, with excellent bath. Private Suites of Rooms. Commercial and Sitting Rooms. I Liquors of the very best brands. Terms Moderate. R. SMITH, Proprietor. Corner of Cashel and Manchester Streets, CHRISTCHURCH. 11l Under Distinguished Patronage. QUILL’S HOTEL. (Opposite Railway Station, and adjoining Post and Telegraph Departments, Ashburton.) THE Proprietor of the above Magnifi cent Hotel begs to announce to Commercial Travellers, Families, and "Visitors to this prosperous district, that this establishment is acknowledged to be the finest in New Zealand, both as regards its extent of accommodation, and the general perfection of its appointments. The private suites of apartments are specially designed to suit the convenience and privacy of families. The sitting rooms are cheerful and pleasant. Splen did Commercial Room, and a Reading Room with one of the Best Libraries in the colony. Large Sample Rooms to meet the requirements of Commercial Travellers. Bath Rooms, and a First class Billiard Saloon furnished with one of Alcock’s Prize Tables. T. Q. having completed arrangements with the best wholesale houses in Aus tralia for the supply of Wines and Spirits, is in a position to offer nothing but a genuine article to the public, and strongly recommends invalids, and those who enjoy good Port and Sherry, to purchase from the above Hotel. T.Q. guarantees everything in stock of the purest descrip tion. The Trade Supplied. QUILL’S COMMERCIAL HOTEL AND WINE VAULTS. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SPIRIT MERCHANT & IMPORTER. Railway Station, Ashburton.



ORAM’S SOMERSET COMMERCIAL AND FAMILY HOTEL, ASHBURTON. UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF iSir George Grey, K.C.8., Premier of New. ; Zealand. Sir James Ferguson, Bart., late Governor ot New Zealand, AND Sir Charles Ducane, late Governor of Tas mania. /pHIS centrally-situated Hotel is pronounced to be one of the finest in the Southern Hemi sphere. The cuisne is under the supervision or an eminent chef, and the proprietor hopes that his long experience in the trade is a sufficient guarantee as to the quality of the contents o? the cellar. R. W. SHEARMAN, PROPRIETOR.



CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, HAVELOCK STREET, Ashburton. 'pHIS well-situated and Commodious Hote m- 1 S NOW OPEN.^J Boarders and the Travelling Public will find the Best of Accommodation, combined with Liberal Charges, Strict Civility, and the Best Attention. Refreshments at all hours, and Breakfast for early trains. Breakfast or Tea, i/; Dinner, 1/6. Private Rooms, extra. Breakfast, 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. ; Dinner, 12 noon to 2 p.m. ; Tea, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The manager is now prepared to receive Orders for Wedding Breakfasts, Wedding Cares, Private Parties, Suppers, Etc. Remember the Address— HAVELOCK STREET, NEAR THE RAILWAY STATION. JOHN BROOM, Manager,



Engineers and Foundries. JOHN ANDERSON, CANTERBURY FOUNDRY CHRISTCHURCH, EGS to notify tliat 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 a world-wide reputation. An early exhi bition will be 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 on 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, FO'R SALE, Fencing Standards, Best Fencing Wire, Cambridge, Crosskill, and Mixed Rollers, 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, Ashburton./L 63 UNION jgjgl STEAM w&Mzu* IRON WORKS (Next the Horse Bazaar), BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. DWARDS AND J EE ENGINEERS, MILLWRIGHTS, AND GENERAL SMITHS. Orders for every description of Machinery executed in a workmanlike manner, and guar anteed to give satisfaction, at prices that wil compare favorably with any in Canterbury. Important.—Ex erienced Manufacturers and Repairers of Reapers, Combines, Straw Elevators, Portable Engines, Wool Presses, &c. Wind Pumps, Circular Saw Spindles, and Tables, made to order. General Smith, Wheelwright, and Shot ing zvo/k warranted to give satisfaction. EDWARDS AND LEE, Proprietors. THE CENTRAL FOUNDRY, PETER STREET, ASHBURTON. W. J. HESSEY, BEGS respectfully to inform the public of Ashburton and surrounding districts that he has ON HAND and FOR SALE, Working Men’s Kitchen Ranges, cast or sheet iron ovens. Cambridge Rollers, at Christchurch Prices. Wire Strainers. \- Plough Shears on hand to suit Hornsby’s Ploughs. Kitchen Ranges from £3 10s. Repairs of Castings in Iron or Brass of every description. Business Notice. SPECIAL NOTICE. E ARE NOW LANDING— Ex p.s. “ Tongariro,” 8x 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 & CO. (Limited), CHRISTCHURCH, And EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. RUBBER STAMPS. 'pIIESE Useful STAMPS, with Ink and Pads, are now being Manufactured at the * ECHO ” OFFICE and can be supplied any shape or_size from 7s. 6d,



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 STILES ONLY. WASHING MACHINES Just Imported, of the Latest Improvements for Saving Labor. I 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. * L O O K U T FOR SANDO & OLSEN’S NEW ADVERTISEMENT. Orders left at any of the following Agents will be promptly attended to : Wakanui ... ... J. W. McClure. Wakanui Creek G. Ledley. Seafield T. Jones. ~ M. Bruce. Charing Cross ... G. S. Brown. Newland Edwin Watkins. Goods and parcels delivered every Tues day and Friday. Business Notices. GRATEFUL—COMFORTING. gPPS’S BREAKFAST COCOA “By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application ol the fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with s delicately-flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors’ bills. It is by the judi cious use of such articles of diet, that a constitu tion may he gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating arc and us, ready to attack wherever there is a weal: point. We may escape many a fata shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blco<i and a properly nourished frame.” —The Chi, Service Gazette. SOLD ONLY IN PACKETS LABELLED JAMES EPPS AND CO., Homoepathic Chemists, London. HEALTH FOR ALL. [J v, PILLS AND OINTMENT THE PILLS Purify the LiooJ, correct all disorders of the Liver, Stomach, Kidneys and Bowels, and are invaluable in all conn plaints incidental to Females. THE OIHTMEHT is the only reliable remedy for .Bad Legs, Old Wounds, Sores, and Ulcers. For Bronchitis, Diphtheria, Coughs, C( Ids, Gout, Rheumatism, and all Skin Diseases it has no equal. Sold by the Proprietor, Trow An Hollowat, f>33, Oxford Street, London, and by all Medicine Vendors throughout the World*



Drapery. GRAND SHO e w Goods rfjp ‘S3) '¥% 41 xM> x» 1; are now opening up a second shipment of LTS'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 FLOWEHB. io 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 Pirn Brothers, of Dublin. PH I NTS, An immense assortment of New Prints, French Checks, and Stripes in great variety. wa * u A large assortment of New Costumes are now being opened up. fl H 0 G tIG .t? G 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. ORRAND CO



Miscellaneous. TII E H OIISE BAZ A A R. LIVERY AND 15AIT STABLES 1:U RNETT-STREKT, AS IIIIUP.VON. W. B. COMPTON, Proprietor. THIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATION for I Horses and Vehicles on most liberal terms at these Stables, with every attenli in and civility. Saddle Horses or Buggies on Hire. Horses Bought aid Sold on Commission. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Tuned and Repaired. J . C . HUGHES, 1 A EACHER of Pianoforte and Harmonium Cox Street, Ashburton. Orders can be left at the Echo Office. W atchmakcr. ]-J . ROBERTS, MANCHESTER-ST., CHRISTCHURCH, ENGLISH & AMERICAN WATCHES, By the best makers, guaranteed for 2 years. Watches and Clocks cleaned and repaired on the shortest notice. 106 Bootmakers. mm mm i Ms M. NEAL AS, BOOT & SHOE IMPORTER EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, (Next kr.Orr & Co.) HAS just received a New Stock, per ship “ Lutterworth ” from England, of the best Imported Goods and Latest Fashions. A LARGE STOCK of Colonial Goods from the Best Makers, in consequence of Large Consignments, will he SOLD AT VERY REASONABE PRICES, fiSTOiir own make, sewn or pegged, of ever} description to order, / Repairs attended to. T. CHAMBERS, B ,OOT AND S II O E MAKE R East Street, Begs to notify to the public of Ashburton tha he has now iri Stock a Splendid Assortment o( Boots and Shoes from the Best Makers, am all orders entrusted to him will have ever} attention. Boots and. Shoes; sewn or pegged, made t< order, cf every description and the .very bos materials Terms Cash. T C I-I AMBE RS, PROSPECT BUILDINGS (Next to Montgomery’s), EAST STREET Painters. ran J&A TEAGUE & SONS/ PAINTERS, GLAZIERS, PAPER HANGERS, AND GENERAL DECORATORS, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON (opposite mail office.) JCST SIGN WRITERS TO THE TRADE. 2C J. R. CHAPMAN, PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, SIGN .WRITER, GENERAL HOUSE DECO RATOR, Etc., Etc. FANCRED ST., ASHBURTON, (Ndarly opposite the Union Bank). A CHOICE selection of Paperhangings.. * ci Christchurch prices. Genuine White Lead Linseed Oil, raw and boiled Brushes of the best American and English manufacture A large stock of Glass, of various sizes and quality Kerosene, Putty, and Glue Copal, Carriage, Oak, & Paper. Vamishe P AINTS Of every description prepared and. supplied on the shortest notice.