FRIDAY, jANVAfty ?9, 1879.3

THE EVENING ECHO.

Printed and Published by HORACE JOHN Weeks and Charles Dixon, at their Printing Office, East Street, Asbburtrn Thursday, January g,



Ashburton Trade Directory, Accountants and Commission Charles Braddell, Montgomery’s Buildings H, J. Bristo, Prospect Buildings, East-st. W, R. Boyle, Moore-street. F. Pavitt, East-st. Architect and Civil Engineer— S. W. Brown, East-street S. Farr, Montgomery’s Buildings B. Mountfort, East Street Auctioneers— i'l Bullock and Co., East-street . Barristers and Solicitors— Mr. Branson, East-street • Mr. E. G. Crisp, Montgomery’s .Buildings Messrs. Harris and 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 Eagle’s Dining Rooms, Havelock’”Street 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, Stationers’ Hall, East street South Bootmakers — J. Chambers, Prospect Buildings, East-street M. Nealas, East-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 — G. F. Scott, Cameron-street B. C. Smith, Moore-street ' Chemist and Druggist— J. M. Cambridge, Montgomery’s Buildings Charles Neate, Mobre 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., 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 , uREENGROCERS— . 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. Chapmanj Tancred-street Teague and Sons, Burhett-street Photographer— E. Teague, TancWd-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 Surveyors— C. E. Fooks and Son, East-street Tailors— ; Aitken and Co., Havelock-street Tentmaicers— Sando and Olsen, East-street I‘OBACCONISTS A. Weston, East-street Watchmaker— J. P. Parker-, East-street, near Bullock’s JB®*Notices in this Directory, £1 per annum. COMMERCIAL' PRINTING. N EW>M A OH INERY JUST ERECTED. Proprietors of the Evening Echo have much pleasure in announcing that heir New Jobbing Printing Machine, by is now in full working order, and hat they aie prepared to Execute . Orders iuperior and Cheaper to anything ever yet umed out in Ashburton, and, in future, can uarantee Despatch in all orders entrusted to aem, ' . .3 WEEKS & DIXON, Printers and Publishers, •Evening Echo Office, Street, Oct,* 1



Hotels. THE QUEEN’S HOTEL, Corner of Cashel and Manchester Streets, CHRISTCHURCH. R. SMI T H 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. 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 avid 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 Sir 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. 'J'HIS 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 of the cellar. R. W. SHEARMAN, PROPRIETOR.



CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, HAVELOCK STREET, Ashburton. 'T'HIS well-situated and Commodious Hote I S NOW OPEN, jss 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, I [6. Private ■ - Rooms, extra. Breakfast, 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. ; Dinner, 12 noon to 2 p.m. j Tea, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The manager is now prepared to receive Orders for Wedding Breakfasts, Wedding Caltes, Private Parties, Suppers, Etc. Remember the Address — HAVELOCK STREET, NEAR THE RAILWAY STATION. JOHN BROOM, Manager,



Engineers and Foundries. . JOHN ANDERSON, CANTERBURY FOUNDRY CHRISTCHURCH, 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 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 SA L E , 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 STEAM IRON WORKS (Next the Horse Bazaar), BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. DWARDS AND T 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 wofk warranted to give satisfaction. EDWARDS AND LEE, Proprietors. THE CENTRAL FOUNDRY, PETER STREET, ASHBURTON. W. J. lIESSEY, 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. RAILWAY FOUNDRY CHRISTCHURCH. g.O.OTT jg ROTH ER S, ENGINEERS, Etc.. Beg to inform their customers and the public generally that they have REMOVED To new and commodious premises in MANCHESTER STREET SOUTH, Near the new Passenger Station. Manufacturers of Railway Contractors’ Plant, Flax Dressing Machines and Presses, Wool Presses, Agricultural and all descriptions of Machinery. . Plain and Ornamental Railing, Gates, and Tomb Fencing. Stoves and Cooking Apparatus. Drawings prepared and estimates given for all kinds of Engineering and Machinery. Repairing done with expedition,



General Stores. COAL AND FIREWOOD, OATS AND CHAFF, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES. F. D'OHERT Y, T) EGS to] remind his Customers and Friends T' 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 TPIE LATEST STALES 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. L 0 o K 0 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. THE HORSE BAZAAR. LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES BURNETT-STREET, ASHBURTON. W. B. COMPTON, ■ Proprietor. First-class accommodation for Horses and Vehicles on most liberal terms at these Stables, 'with every attend m and civility. Saddle Horses or Buggies on Hire. Horses Bought and Sold- on Commission. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Tuned and Repaired. T J. C. HUGHES, EACHER of Pianoforte and Harmonium Cox Street, Ashburton. Orders can be left at the Echo Office. SPECIAL NOTICE. WE ARE NOW LANDING— Ex p. s. “ Tongariro,” Bxij( 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,



grapery. GRAND SHO OF New Goods AT 1# ®lm € E are now opening up a second shipment of UNTIE'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



FLGWEES. 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. POINTS. 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, 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. ORR AIND CO



Miscellaneous. CHRISTMAS TREE ASHBURTON TOWN HALL. M RS. MOREY begs to intimate that, in JjJL consequence of the great rush on Xmas Eve, and the consequent disappointment of many of the ticket-holders, she lias determined to hold another distribution ot CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR GIFTS, on January 30, 1879. All persons hold ing,tickets can have them exchanged for New Ones, or the Money Returned, on application to Mrs. Morey. Fuller particulars in future advertisement. 198 Watchmaker. 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. M. NEAL AS, BOOT & SHOE IMPORTER EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, (Next to 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 be SOLD AT VERY REASONABE PRICES. flSTOuf own make, sewn or pegged, of ever) description to order, Repairs attended to. B T. CHAMBERS, OOT 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, anc 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 BUILDINGS (Next to Montgomery’s), EAST STREET* Painters. TEAGUE & SONS, PAINTERS, GLAZIERS, PAPER. HANGERS, AND GENERAL DECORATORS, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON (opposite mail oppice.) SIGN WRITERS TO THE TRADE. 2C J. R. CHAPMAN, PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, SIGN WRITER, GENERAL HOUSE DECO RATOR, Etc., Etc. TANCRED ST., 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 Varnishe PAINTS Of every description prepared and supplied on the shortest notice. Public Notice. 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.