The Evening Echo.

VOL. 1.—264

ASHBURTON, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1879

Price One Penny.



General Storekeepers. NOTICE ! NOTICE !! NOTICE !!’ REMOVAL. J H and C a, Beg to inform the Inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that they have REMOVED TO THEIR NEW PREMISES, Next the Union Bank of Australia EAST STREET. T H. PASS & CO. take this oppor* lunity of thanking their numeious customers who have so liberally supported them hitherto, and to solicit a continuance of their pationagt 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 orders 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 : “ Messrs. Friedlander Bros. “ In reply to your enquiries as to how the Althouse 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), 0. Percy Cox. “ Oct. 17th, 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. “ I am pleased to inform you that the Althouse 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 ©very description. I consider the Windmill and Pump almost equal to an artesian well. There is no doubt these mills will become universally used ©n the Canterbury Plains. “ (Signed), John Lambib. “Kyle, Nov. 8, 1878.” And several other Testimonials. yiy sold and set up in New Zealand j | during the last Six Months, all ■unning and giving satisfaction. No >ther Mill can show as gooA a record. We guarantee the Althouse to give satisfac tion. 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 supplier, 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. Sole Agents for the Australian and _ „ New Zealand Colonies.



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



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 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. GEORGE LADBROOK, GENERAL STOREKEEPER AND PRODUCE DEALER, (Near the Station, Winslow), HAS in Stock a Good Supply of Gene ral Stores, which lie can supply Wholesale and Retail at the lowest current rates.



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 EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, AND RAICAIA. 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 corr.murications 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 Land Transfer Act, ■ Government Contract Surveyors,. Triangle, Wak'anui' Road, near Post-office. ; ASHBURTON. ■ _ Musical instruments , Tuned ane Repaibet. J. C. HUGHES, TEACHER of Pianofort and Harmonium ■ Cox Street, Ashburton. • Orders can be left’ at the Echo Office. Business Notice. WANTED KNOWN, On Hand and to Arrive A LARGE STOCK OF SADDLERY AT T. DUDSON’S, Adjoining the Horse Bazaar. WANTED KNOWN, STALLION COVERS AND GEAR 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 10s., and Bridles from 7s, sd. 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— Exp.s. “ Tongariro,” 8 x j}( 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 Ivauri Timber MONTGOMERY & CO. (Limited) CHRISTCHURCH, And EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



Drapery. GRAND SHOW OF New Goods AT ORR AND CO.’S. E are now opening up a second shipment of 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 V'T-i Gents.’ Colored Shirts ELGWEES. io boxes New Flowers 5 „ New Feathers 30 „ New Ribbons 50 shades of Bonnet Silks'to match New Ribbons ; PGPLIHS & SILKS. f ' • A larg'd assortment of real Irish! Poplins, direct from Pim Brothers, of Dublin, r ■ , . ■ • ; I * [ t, . * • ; » • 1 PHIHTS. An immense assortment opNew 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 AN D CO.



Bakers. ASHBURTON BAKERY. TAYLOR AND LILLi, BAKERS AND CONFECTIONERS, PASTRY COOKS, Ac., East Street, Ashburton. CHRISTENING AND WEDDING Cakes and Every Descrip tion of First-class Confectionery made to order on the Shortest Notice. I 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. Thom a "IT hick s, FANCY BREAD AND BISCUIT BAKER, ! PASTRYCOOK, AND CONFECTIONER. Pastry and Biscuits ef 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 v •• town. i Butcher. TREVORTON BUTCHERY. JfnASKER begs to inform the , _|_ public of Ashburton and district that he has commenced business as a - ; ‘ - V 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. l : 1 N.B.—Nolle but the best quality of' meat supplied. * . i Families waited upon daily for orders. 202 - ■ • * _ . Coach Proprietor.- ' ' ASHBURTON AND LONGBEACH. T' H. BREWER’S Royal Mail COACH , leaves Longl|each for : Ashburton fjifr WatCrtOn/ Ashtbn, 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, 195 Proprietor. Drapery. NOTICE •jP O R SALE AT T. QUINN & GO’S, .> DRAPERS and CLOTHIERS, MOORE-ST. ASHBURTON. 75 Men’s and Boys’ Suits, at 30s per Suit v j 40 doz. Silk Handkerchiefs at is each. 20 doz.. Straw Hats, 7s per doz. T . QUINN & CO. , - .. ... Moore Street. Ashburton.• '- - ' Business Notice. CHEAP TOYS. C HEAP -Q. OODS Of every description, at M R S . M G R E Y’S, Tancred-street, Ashburton. 233 CALISTHENIC CLASS /.. . E' VERY alternate Wednesday and Saturday 4 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. ... r - :■ School for Boys. Inclusive Terms.



Auctioneers and Commission Agent. ALFRED HARRISON, Baring Square, Ashburton, AUCTIONEER, STOCK, ESTATE, & COMMISSION AGENT. 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. BULLOCK & CO. (O. J. EDMISTON, P. A. EDMISTON, AND W. H. GUNDRY), ASHBURTON, General Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, Station, Estate, and Commission Agents. Sales of Stock, Farm Implements, &c., will be held at their Yards, Ashbur ton, and the Tinwald Yards, on alternate TUESDAYS. CASH ADVANCES Made on Stock, Produce, &c. , consigned for Positive Sale. BULLOCK AND CO. gAUNDERS Jg BOTHERS, GRAIN MERCHANTS, Etc., Ashburton, Christchurch, and London. 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. Carriers. EXPRESS CARRIER. THOMAS BRADFORD, HAYINGaFIRST-CLASS EXPRESS, is prepared to Remove Goods, 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. 26S B. C. SMITH, GENERAL CARRIER, Moore St., Ashburton. EXPRESS to meet every Train. Par cels delivered promptly, at moderate charges. 66 G G. F. SCOTT, ENERAL CARRIER Cameron St., Ashburton. Parcels delivered promptly and charges moderate. in attendance to meet every Train.