The Evening Echo.

VOL. I. 259

ASHBURTON, WEDNESDAY JANUARY 29, 1879 . .. ,

Price One Penny.



vuctioneers and Commission Agent. ESSRS BULLOCK & CO. J. EDMISTON, 1\ A. EDMISTON, AND W. H. GUNDRY), ASHBURTON, General Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, Station, Estate, and Commission Agents. , . . ’ «"v 1 des of Stock,. Farm Implements, &c., will be held at their Yards*,- ton, and the Tinwald Yards, on alternate TUESDAYS. CASH ADVANCES /lade on Stock, Produce, Ac., consigned for Positive Sale. BULLOCK AND CO. jgROTHERS, GRAIN MERCHANTS, Etc., hburton, Christchurch, and London • ake cash advances on all descriptions of roducc placed in their hands for sale in . j New Zealand, Australian, American, or European Markets. Indents executed from all parts of the world. AGENTS FOR— *■ HE LONDON AND LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, AND THE WALLSEND COLLIERY CO. Coal and Firewood. N SAL-It I ONI'^LE. AT HAYES’S TIMBER YARDS, AWN pIREWOOD, AT 375. Gd. Per Cord, Cash. i oply, MR. F. PAYITT, t Adjoining. NEW BUSINESS. OAL & FIREWOOD MERCHANT F. P. LeBRETON, commencing business begs respectfully to solicit a share of public support. Burnett Street, near Friendlandcr’s Grain Store, and opposite Montgomery’s Buildings. Coal and Firewood supplied in any quantity i suit customers, and delivered to all parts ol ( ,-e district on the shortest notice. Business Notice, ANTED KNOWN, On Hand and to Arrive A LARGE STOCK OF SADDLERY AT T. DUDSON’S, Adjoining the Horse Bazaar. WANTED KNOWN, r ALLION COVERS AND GEAR I may be had at ; T. DUDSON’S, Opposite the Somerset Hotel. * WAN TE D KNO WN, A Large Assortment of : IGLISH AND COLONIAL SADDLES, * Just Arrived at * THOS. DUDSON, SADDLER WANTED KNOWN, THOMAS DUDSON supplies ENGLISH - DOLES from £2 ios., and Bridles from sd. ‘ ' f‘NWALD FURNITURE DEPOT. fc Ic le- HAR L E l vBINET MAKER, , r DEALER, R, A D E R, FURNITURE Ac. st. ! enetian and other Blinds, Curtain pr Poles, Oxford and other Picture A - Frames made to order. XX. cFrepairs Executed with Despatch. tic Note the Address — Bac Great South Road, Tinwald, was jto Mr, Prettojohn’s, Shop ftjlaker. yeC' 28(



Builders. Ashburton steam saw mills SASH AND DOOR MANUFACTORY. G. PARKIN, Proprietor, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. . i r-F ■,.L -••'f-MooRE Street, ' * Every description of Timber and Budding Materials in Stock and supplied on mosi reasonable terms. Plans prepared and Estimates Given on the shortest notice. IMPORTANT TO PARTIES ABOUT TO BUILD. mHE undersigned has now on hand.an Jl extensive assortment of everything appertaining to the Building Trade, in cluding— Timber of all kinds. Galvanised Iron. Ridging and Spouting. Doors. Sashes. Mouldings. Nails. Locks. Plinges. &c., &c., &c., Which he is offering for Sale at Tinwald at the lowest current rates. The Inhabitants on the South side of the River will find it to their advantage to give him a call. THOMAS WILLIAMS, BUILDER, UNDERTAKER, CABINET MAKER, WHEELWRIGHT, &c., (Near Railway Station) Tinwald. Tinsmiths, &c. LICENSED GASFITTER. J. C. DOLMAN, PLUMBER, LOG KS MIT H, BELL HANGER, and TINPLATE- WORKER, Tancred Street, ASHBURTON. Artesian Wells sunk and Pumps fitted and repaired. O.G. Guttering fixed at current rates. Electric Bells supplied and filteb- N.B.—Orders punctually attended to. STTARDLEY, in tendering his » JljL Sincere Thanks to the In habitants of Ashburton and Surrounding Districts for their past patronage, begs to announce that he is now SELLING OFF HIS PRESENT STOCK AT COST PRICE, to make room for a Fresh Shipment daily expected from Melbourne. Note the Address— S . H ARDLEY, PLUMBER AND TINSMITH, EAST STREET. PUBLIC NOTICE. JOSEPH HYDE, •PRACTICAL COPPERSMITH AND I BRAZIER, TIN, IRON, AND ZINC PLATE WORKER, Begs to inform the inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that he has com menced business in TANCRED STREET, where he hopes by strict attention to business, combined with moderate charges, to merit a fair share of public patronage. N.B. —Repairs neatly executed. Bottlers. ASHBURTON BOTTLING STORES. MOUNT SOMERS ROAD, Ashburton. Q U I N TON B R 0 S. BEG to inform the inhabitants of Ash burton and surrounding districts that they have COMMENCED BUSINESS in the above place, and trust by attention to business, to merit a share of patronage. Bottlers of the Best Brands of Ale and Stout. 91 ASHBURTON BOTTLING STORES. In connection with the ASHBURTON BREWERY, WOOD and CO. Have on hand a Large Stock of ALE and STOUT, in Bulk and Bottle.l



Cards. MESSRS. HARRIS & IRELAND, BARRISTERS and SOLICITORS, Montgomery’s Buildings, Ashburton. MR. BRANSON, BARRISTER AN EAST STREET, ASHBURTON S. W. BROWN, A RCHITECT AND CIVIL ENGINEER EAST STREET, 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, SURVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Lana Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office. ASHBURTON. Business Notice. * r CALISTHENIC CLASS"* EVERY alternate Wednesday and Saturday Afternoon. 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. CHEAP TOYS. £jHEAP JpANCY Q-OODS Of every description, at MRS. MOREY’S, Tancred-street, Ashburton. 233 THE HORSE BAZAAR LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES BURNETT-STREF.T, ASHBURTON. W. B. COMPTON, Proprietor. -CURST-CLASS ACCOMMODATION for J- 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 n Commission. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Tuned anl Repaired. J. C. HUGHES, TEACHER of Pianofort and Harmonium Cox Street, Ashburton. Orders can be left at the Echo Office. Coach Proprietor. ASHBURTON AND LONGBEACH. TH. BREWER’S Royal Mail COACH . leaves Longbeach for Ashburton (via Waterton, Ashton, Wheatstone, and Tinwald) daily, at 7 a.m., returning by the same route on arrival of 3 p.m. train from Christchurch. Parcels and orders punctually attended to. ' T. H. BREWER, Proprietor, 195



Business Notice. NOTICE! NOTICE !! NOTICE .T REMOVAL. jpASS ... AND 0O. ? Beg to inform the Inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that they have REMO VE D TO T’H EI R NEW PREMISES, Next the Union Bank of Australia EAST STREET. piRTH, PASS, & CO. take this; oppor tunity of thanking their numeious custamers who have so liberally supported them hitherto, and to solicit a continuance of their patronage at the NEW PREMISES, TO BE CALLED THE OLD BANK STORES (late union bank). Orders entrusted to our care will re ceive prompt attention. Families waited on for ordets weekly . FIRTH, PASS, AND CO., Grocers, Drapers, Ironmongers, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, &c. East Street ALTHOUSE SELF-REGULATING WINDMILL PUMPS. THE following TESTIMONIALS have been received: — “Messes. Friedlander Bros. “ In reply to your enquiries as to how the Althousc Windmill I purchased of you has stood the late gales, I am glad to say that it has worked most satisfactorily since it has been put up —about five months ago. “(Signed), C. Percy Cox. “Oct. 17tli, 1878.” “Messrs. Friedlander Bros. “I have great pleasure in stating that the Windmill has stood the late gales most satisfactorily ; and, as far as I can tell, has not suffered in the slightest degree. “ Signed) Norman P. Thompson. “ Longbeach, “ October 17th, 1878.” “Messrs. Friedlander Bros. “lam pleased to inform you that the Altliouse Windmill and Pump, purchased of you, is now fitted up and working splendidly. My ditches are now full of water. I have an abundant supply for stock of every description. I consider the Windmill and Pump almost equal to an artesian well. There is no doubt these mills will become universally used on the Canterbury Plains. “ (Signed), John Lambie. “ Kyle, Nov. 8, 1878.” And several other Testimonials, sold and set up in New Zealand during the last Six Months, all nning and giving satisfaction. No her Mill can show as good a record. We arantee the Althouße to give satisfac- Buy the Althouse, THE CHEAPEST & LEAST LIABLE TO GET OUT OF ORDER. ' Highly commended at Christchurch Show The specimen Windmill put up by us in front of our Establishment supplies the Borough and surrounding District with water, only running a small portion of the time. For further particulars, apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS!, East Street, Ashburton, pQ" Sole Agents for the Australia!} and New Zealand Colonies,



General Storekeeper.



VICTORIA HOUSE, LOOK OUT FOR JJOOPER, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, AND GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, HAYELOOK STREET, ASHBURTON.



Bakers. ASHBURTON BAKERY. TAYLOR AND LILL, BAKERS 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 in Stock. A Regular Supply of splendid Fresh Butter. PIONEER BAKERY, (Next to Fowler’s) Tancred Street, Ashburton. T HOMAS HICKS, 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. BREAD. BREAD. BREAD. SANDO AND OLSEN, GROCERS, ETC., EAST STREET, Ashburton. gUPPLY really Good BREAD at per Quartern Loaf, Cash, and 6d. Monthly Accounts. Families in Town and Suburbs waited on daily. Note the address, ' . . ' SANDO & OLSEN, . GENERAL STOREKEEPERS & BAKERS Street,



Chemists. ~ " QHARLES ET E A T E, (Late of Messrs. Gould & Co., Christchurch), BEGS TO ANNOUNCE He has commenced business as CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST^ -i .. ■<"nT~ -•'V-,. , IN MOORE STREET (Opposite Messrs. Friedlander’s Sieve), ASHBURTON. Rummer Leverages. Lemon Syrup. Lemon and Raspberry Syrup. Raspberry Vinegar. Lime Juice. Ginger Beer Powders. Granular Effervescing Lemonade Pow ders. Persian Sherbet. Gasogenes, from 30/ each. J. M. CAMBRIDGE, MEDICAL HALL. ASHBURTON. Carriers. • , EXPRESS CARRIER. THOMAS BRADFORD, Having a first-class express, is prepared to Remove Goods, or any otlier 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, QENERAL CARRIER Cameron St., Ashburton. Parcels delivered promptly and charges moderate. ~, ~, . in attendance to meet every Train. Cabinetmakers. THE ASHBURTON PICTURE GALLERY, PETER STREET. T. a. G ATE S, Cabinetmaker , Picture Dealer , and Importer, PICTURE FRAME MAKER, &c. Furniture Repaired and Polished. Maps and plans mounted and Varnished. Pictures of all kinds always on Sale. FUNERALS FURNISHED. WOOD TURNER AND VENETIAN BLIND MAKER. JOSEPH RULE " Moore Street. ; : k [S prepared to execute all orders for Wood Turning, Venetian Blinds, Bedsteads, Tables, and every class of Furniture. Window Poles op hand, or nude to any sixe.