MONDAY January 25, 1879.]

THE EVENING ECHO.

Printed and Published by Horace John Weeks and Charles Dixon, at their Printing Office, East Street, Ashburtor, Monday, January 27, 1879. • ** /



Ashburton Trade Directory. Accountants and Commission Agents— Charles Braddell, Montgomery’s Buildings Architect and Civil Engineers— S. W. Brown, East-street _ Si 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 Inkers, 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 — 4 ; 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, 1 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. Hayes, Firewood and Timber, near Rail way Station F. P. Leßreton, Bumett-street. Drapers and Clothiers— Aitken and Co., Havelock-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., Bumett-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 Ladies’ Clothing Establishment— Mrs. Morey, Tancred Street. Painter, &c.— J. R. Chapman, Tancred-street Teague and Sons, Bumett-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, Bumett-street J Surveyors— ' i C. E. Fooks and Son, Triangle, Wakanui j Road j Tailors— Aitken and Co., Havelock-street Tentmakers— Sando and Olsen, East-street I’obacconists v A. Weston, East-street Watchmaker— J. P. Parker, East-street, near Bullock’s narNotices in this Directory, £1 per annum. COMMERCIAL PRINTING, NEW MACHINERY JUST ERECfED.. rHE Proprietors of the Evening Echo have-much pleasure in announcing that tineir New Jobbing .Printing Machine, by Connisbee, is now in full working order, and chat 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.' J -• WEEKS & DIXON, Printers and Publishers. Evening Echo Office, |£ast Street, Oct.i 8,878.



Hotels. THE QUEEN’S HOTEL, Comer of Cashel and Manchester Streets, CHRISTCHURCH. W. R. SMITH 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 evefy room, with excellent bath. Private Suites of Rooms, i Commercial and Sitting Rooms. Liquors of the very best brands. Terms Moderate. R. SMITH, Proprietor. Comer of Cashel and Manchester Streets, CHRISTCHURCH. 11l



Under Distinguished Patronage. QUILL’S HOTEL. : (Opposite Railway Station, and adjoining Post and Telegraph Departments, Ashburton.) TTTF. 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 Boom, and a Beading Boom with one of the Best Libraries in thp colony. Large Sample Booms to meet the requirements of Commercial Travellers. Bath Booms, 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.



PRAM’S SOMERSET COMMERCIAL AND FAMILY HOTEL, ASHBURTON. UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF Sir George Grey, K.C.8., Premier of New ; Zealand. Sir James Ferguson, Bart., late Governor o! j New Zealand, j AND Sir Charles Ducane, late Governor of Tas i mania, 'pms .centrally-situated Hotel is pronounced to be one of the finest in the Southern Hemi sphere. The cuisne is under the supervision or anj eminent chef. and. the proprietor hopes that J "" ” ’ ' ' ' I'#; his long experience in the trade is a sufficient guarantee as to the quality of the contents of the cellar. | R; W. SHEARMAN, !• i ' PROPRIETOR.



CENTRAL TEMP ER AN C E HOTEL, HAVELOCK' STREET, ] Ashburton. '■Jp HIS well-situated and Commodious Hote j itaris NOW OPEN, jbst 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 ' jearly 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 C lies, Private Parties, Suppers, Etc. ..... Remember the Address — HAVELOCK STREET, NEAR THE RAILWAY STATION. , . JOHN BROOM, Manager.



Hotels. “IHE WHEATSHEAF HOTEL/’ WHEATSTONE. G. H. WILLCOCKS Begs to announce that he has just COMPLETED THE ABOVE HOTEL, which will be OPENED on the 25th inst. EVERY COMFORT & ATTENTION Will he found for TRAVELLERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. LIQUORS OF THE BEST QUALITY. Boarding Houses. ANSTEE’S PRIVATE HOTEL AND BOARDING HOUSE. TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON, J. G. ANSTEE BEGS to intimate to the public that ho has opened the above Superior and Comfortable Hotel. Sitting and Smoking Rooms, Large Dining Rooms, Ladies’ Private Dining Rooms, and Suites of rooms for Families. The Bedrooms are well ventilated, and every attention paid to cleanliness. The Table will be found all that can be desired. First-class accommodation for Boarders. FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATION FOR BOARDERS. WARWICK HOUSE, Cox-street, Ashburton. g LUCAS Begs to intimate to the Public that lie has opened the above Boarding-house. Per sons requiring lodgings can rely on secur ing all the comforts of a home. 302



TEMPERANCE BOARDING HOUSE, Moore-street, Ashburton. (Late Worner’s.) PROPRIETOR JOHN CANDISII. fJpHE above Boarding House is now Open for thfe accommodation of Boarders, Travellers, and others. Private Rooms f®r Families. Breakfast 6 a. m. to 9 a, m. Dinner 12 to 2. Tea ... ... sto 7. Board and Lodging, £1 per week. MEALS & BEDS—ONE SHILLING. THE PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE AND DINING ROOMS, Wills Street, Near Railway Station, Proprietor Thos. Clark, Is now open for the convenience of Boar ders, Commercial Travellers, and the Public. The house is entirely new, and beauti fully fitted up with All Comforts. Every attention will be paid to patrons. FIRST-CLASS TABLE, ' ; AND '- ' Lv-'; ■ TER M S ' LIB E R A L. Families accommodated with private rooms. Breakfast, 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. ; Dinner, 12 (noon) to 2 p.m.; Tea, 5.30 to 7 p.m. MEALS— Breakfast or Tea, Is.; Dinner, Is. Cd. SERVANTS REGISTRY OFFICE. No Charge. FRANK BROWNE, Manager. Photograhy. PHOTOGRAPHY. - MILLION PRICES. E. TEAGUE begs to announce that he intends reducing the price of Photographs for the Holidays to— Cards 93. per dozen, Cabinets 255. ~ Notice.—This Gallery will Permanently Close on 31st instant.



General Stores. COAL AND FIREWOOD. OATS AND CHAFF, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUAN PITIES- 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. AMERICAN TUBS, all Sizes, Iron & Wood. CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS in Stock. FARMERS’ "REQUISITES GARDEN TOOLS, And Seeds of every description. In Stcck and to Arrive. F. DOHERTY, GENERAL STOREKEEPER, IMPORTER WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT. Peter Street, Ashburton. L 0 0 K Q U T TOR 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. BREAKFAST COCOA “By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application of the fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a 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 be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating arcund us, ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fata .shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properly nourished frame.” —The Chi, Service Gazette. SOLD ONLY IN PACKETS LABELLED JAMES EPPS AND CO., Homoepathic Chemists, London. HEALTH FOR ALL HOLLOWAY’B PILLS AND OINTMENT THE PILLS Purify the Eiool, correct all disorders of the Liver, Stomach, Kidneys and Bowels, and arc invaluable in all com, plaints incidental to Females. THE OINTMENT -is the only reliabl* remedy for Bad Legs, Old Wounds, Sores, and Ulcers. For Bronchitis, Diphtheria, Coughs, Colds, . Gout, Rheumatism, and all Skin Diseases it has no equal. Sold by the Proprietor, Thoiiam Holloway, 633, Oxford Street, London, and by all Medicine Vendors throughout the World,



Engineers and Foundries. JOHN ANDERSON, CANTERBURY FOUNDRY CHRISTCHURCH, BEGS to notify that he has been appointed SOLE AGENT for New Zealand for MESSRS AVELING & 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, FOR 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. 63 UNION -Jk4 STEAM IRON WORKS (Next the Horse Bazaar), BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. gDWARDS 'A AN D E E 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 , Wheelwrightand Shot ing work 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. WE ARE NOW LANDING— Exp.s. “Tongariro,” 8 x 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. 1 ' T HESE Useful STAMPS, with Ink and Pads, are now being Manufactured at the * ECHO ” OFFICE and can be supplied any shape from 7s. 6d.



Watchmaker. H . 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. J. CAMPBELL, BOOT AND SHOE MAKER, MOORE STREET, BEGS to announce that lie has just received a Splendid Assortment of Colonial-made BOOTS AND SHOES of every kind, which he can guarantee to be of the very best quality, and at YFRY LOW PRICES. Ladies’ . and Gentlemen’s Boots and Shoes made to order on the Shortest Notice and Good quality ; also, Strong Boots, Bluchers, Watertiglits,, &c., all at very low prices. ■se§,No Deception. 210 M. NEAL AS, BOOT & SHOE IMPORTER EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, {Next to Orr & Co.) HAS just received a New Stock, per shif “ Lutterworth from England, of the best Imported Good, and Latest Fashions. A Li.AGE STOCK of Colonial Goods from the Best Makers, in consequence of Large Consignments, will be SOLD AT VERY REASONABE PRICES, tfSTOur own make, sewn or pegged, of ever) description to order, Repairs attended to. T. CHAMBERS, Boot and shoe maker east Street, Begs to notify to the public of Ashburton tha' ; he has now in Stock a Splendid Assortment o - Boots and Shoes from the Best, Makers, ant all orders entrusted to him will have ever) attention. Boots and Shoes, sewn or pegged, made t< order, of every description and the very bes materials Terms Cash. T CHAMBERS, PROSPECT BUIL-DINGS (Next to Montgomery’s), EAST STREET- Painters. P T. S. TUCKER, AINTER, QLAZHIR, JpAPER EANGER, AND GENERAL HOUSE DECORATOR, SIGN AND TICKET WRITER, Moore Street, near Templar Hall. Estimates given. 244



TEAGUE & SONS, PAINTERS, GLAZIERS, PAPER HANGERS, AND GENERAL DECORATORS, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON (opposite mail office.) JBST SIGN WRITERS TO THE TRADE. 2C



J. R. CHAPMAN, PAINTER, PAPERIiANGER, SIGN WRITER, GENERAL HOUSE DECO RATOR, Etc., Etc. FANCRED S.T., ASHBURTON, (Nearly opposite the Union Bank). A CHOICE selection of Paperhangings, a 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 PAINTS Of every description prepared and supplied the shortest notice.