TUESNDAY February 4, 1879.]

THE EVENING ECHO.



New Advertisements.



T. R. HODDER & CO., WHOLESALE & RETAIL General M erchants, OPEN in Saunders’ Brothers’ New Buildings, East Street, Ashburton, on or about FEBRUARY 14th, 1879. Particulars in future advertisements. 341



New Advertisements. NOTICE. I WILL not be responsible for any Debts contracted by my wife, Annie Walsh, from this date. Ashburton, Feb. 4,1879. oo (i J. WALSH. MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. mHE VALUATION LIST for the Mount JL Somers Road District will be open for inspection at Mr J. Hood’s, Mount Somers, till February 15th, 1879, and all Objections thereto must be left at the Road Board Office, Mount Somers, on or before the 15th February, 1879, addressed to the Assessment Court; and a copy of every such, objection must be left at the Road Board Office, Mount Somers, not less than seven days before the next sit ting of the said Court. (Signed) JAS. FRASER, Clerk to Mount Somers Road 335 Board. Fruiterers. W. BIRTWELL, East Street (next Orr & Co.’s), WHOLESALE & RETAIL FRUITERER. 0 CASES of NEW FRUITS of all kinds to arrive. IN STOCK ORANGES, 8 for is. COOKING APPLES, 3d. to 4d. per lb. EATING DO., 6d per lb. PEARS, 6d. PLUMS, 6d. GREENGAGES, 6d „ SIBERIAN CRABS, 6d. per lb. APRICOTS, 6d. „ PINE APPLES, &c., Ac. BEST NEW POTATOES. CHEAPEST SHOP IN TOWN. pa* DEFY COMPETITION W. T. DAVISON, GREENGROCER AND FRUITERER, IS PREPARED to supply fruit and vegetables of every description, fresh from the gardens, Wholesale and Retail, at Christchurch Prices. NOW ON SALE FINE EGG PLUMS, per lb., 6d. ORLEAN „ „ 6d. GREENGAGE „ „ 6d. For I2lb. and upwards, sd. per lb. The cheapest house for fruit for jam-making. COOKING APPLES per lb., 3d. and 4d. GOOD EATING Do. „ 6d. ONIONS. NEW POTATOES, various kinds. At reduced prices for Quantity. Fresh vegetables, salads, herbs, etc. Orders Delivered Regularly. W. T. DAVISON, Wholesale and Retail Greengrocer and Fruiterer, Moore Street, Ashburton. 315 LOOK OUT FOR NEW FRUIT ! J. M 00 A R AND CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GREENGROCERS & FRUITERERS, REMOVED to EAST STREET, Shop lately occupied by Mr. Cambridge. Delivered to all paits of Ashburton. Business Notices. TO THE PUBLIC OF ASHBURTON, AND OUR CUSTOMERS IN PAR TICULAR. AS the millers insist upon having money for their flour, we find it somewhat difficult to make our payments with that regularity we could wish. Notice is, therefore, given that, to enable j us to do so, our accounts will for the future be issued FORTNIGHTLY, when j the kind attention of our very numerous customers will oblige. TAYLOR & LILL. 321 THOMAS HICKS. BREAD. BREAD. BREAD 6d. per 41b. Loaf. THOMAS HICKS, Baker and Con fectioner, Tancred Street, is now supplying First-class Bread, at 6d. per 4ft> Loaf, delivered to all parts of the District, or at the Shop. note— THOMAS HICKS, THE PIONEER BAKERY, Tancred Street, Ashburton HAMS. HAMS. CHRISTMAS HAMS > At ORR & CO.’S Extras for .wood’s reapers and BINDERS ean be obtained rom the undersigned. FREDERICK PAVITT, 83 East-street, Ashburton.



Business Notice. COALS. COALS. COALS. ALL kinds of COALS & FIREWOOD delivered at the shortest notice in any quantities and at reasonable rates. GEORGE PARKER & Springfield Coal Depot, 138 • Ashburton. NOTICE. HAYES’ TIMBER YARDS, ASHBURTON. IN consequence of the WAIMATE MILLS having been BURNED, the above Yards will be Closed for about Six Weeks, until Re-Erection of same. Mr. F. Pavitt is authorised to collect all outstanding accounts until further notice. ALPHEUS HAYES, perW. H. COLLINS, Manager. Ashburton, Nov. 23, 1878. 07 PUBLIC NOTICE. BOOTS! BOOTS!! T. CHAMBERS, WHILE THANKING the public of Ashburton and surrounding dis tricts for past favors, begs to inform them that he has received, and to arrive, at his place of business, East-street, a WELL-ASSORTED STOCK OF LADIES’, GENTLEMEN’S, AND CHIL DREN’S BOOTS AND SHOES Of all descriptions. T. C. also calls special attention to the Measure Department, and invites the gentlemen of Ashburton to inspect the superior class of Sewn Boots and Shoes he is now making. Riding Boots, Shooting Boots, Walking Boots and Shoes, Cricketing Boots and Shoes, and Running Shoes. WORKMANSHIP UNSURPASSED. A PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. T. CHAMBERS, PROSPECT BUILDINGS, Next to Montgomery’s, East-street. THE ~p]CHO NEWSPAPER AND GENERAL PRINTING OFFICE, Has Removed to new buildings, East street North, near Post Office, and next Quill’s Hotel. Engineers and Foundries. UNION IRONWORKS. JjIDWARDS AND J^EE, ENGINEERS, MILLWRIGHTS, MACHINISTS, Etc., BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. 316 JOHN ANDERSON, CANTERBURY FOUNDRY 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, 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



Miscellaneous POSTPONED TILL PEB. 14. CHRISTMAS TREE. ASHBURTON TOWN HALL. MRS. MOREY, not having returned from the North in time with the New Goods for the Christmas Tree to be held on the 30th January, it is unavoid ably postponed till about the 14th of February, in order to make the Very Best Arrangements. Lots of BEAUTIFUL GOODS COMING. Tickets, Is., still on sale at the shop in Tancred-street. 307 Builders. Ashburton steam saw mills SASH AND DOOR MANUFACTORY. G. PARKIN, Proprietor, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Moore Street, Every description of Timber and Building Materials in Stock and supplied on must reasonable terms. Plans prepared and Estimates Given on the shortest notice. IMPORTANT TO PARTIES ABOUT TO BUILD. THE undersigned has now on hand an 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. Hinges. &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, TO lumber, locksmith, bell i HANGER, ZINC, 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 fitteb- N.B. —Orders punctually attended to. STT ARDLEY, in tendering his |~| 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 tke Address — S. HARD LEY, PLUMBER AND TINSMITH, EAST STREET. PUBLIC NOTICE. JOSEPH HYDE, PRACTICAL COPPERSMITH AND 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. QUINTON BROS.. 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 Lle 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.



Business Notices. ALFRED HARRISON, AUCTIONEER, A S H BURTON, IS open to conduct Sales by Auction, at liis Rooms, or elsewhere ; also Sales 1 by Private Treaty of any description upon the lowest possible terms., SEND IN YOUR PRODUCE such as PIGS, FOWLS, CHEESE, EGGS, &c., &c., &c., Also, FURNITURE, EFFECTS, and GENERAL MERCHANDISE, for SATURDAYS’ WEEKLY SALE, at 12 o’clock. The following Farms and Properties are upon his books among many others : Lot 1.—619£ acres, fenced, 4-roomed Cottage, well, whare, good roads. Lot 2.—300 acres, fenced, 4-roomed Cottage, store room, and stable. Lot 3. —200 acres, part fenced, ploughed Lot 4.—800 acres, fenced, stable, two whares ; 10 acres in grass. Lot 5. Cottage, garden, well, stable ; Lot 6.—A Large City Boarding-house, on Easy Terms, tenanted, and paying a good rental. SALE YARDS attended every TUESDAY. TOWN SECTIONS AND HOUSE PRO PERTIES ON EASY TERMS. Properties entered for sale free of charge. fISTDON’T FORGET SATURDAY SALE, at 12 o’clock. alfrelTharrison, AUCTIONEER, STOCK, ESTATE, AND COMMISSION AGENT, BARING SQUARE, ASHBURTON. Drapery. ANTED KNOWN, that HOOPER, AITKEN, <fc CO. are Selling their Cloih- Ing, Boots and Shoes, &c., CHEAPER THAN ANY HOUSE IN ASHBURTON. yyANTED KNOWN, that HOOPER, AITKEN, <fc CO. have opened up a Splendid Lot of Fichus, Manilla Hats, and a Large Assortment of FANCY GOODS. yy ANTED KNOWN, that HOOPER, AITKEN, & CO. are paying Particular Attention to their DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT, which is superintended by a Lady whose Experience has been gained at. some of the Best Houses in New Zealand. yyANTED KNOWN, that HOOPER, AITKEN, & CO. have determined, prior to removing to their New Premises, now in course of erection, to reduce their present stock as much as possible, to effect which, they are now offering all Goods at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES.



Wants, &c. WANTED KNOWN—That the cheap- i eat and neatest CARDS may be ] ia( j i EVENING ECHO OFFICE. East Street: • For sale cheap, two dwelling HOUSES ; one five rooms, one four rooms ; situate East Town Belt. Terms liberal. Apply at once to T. BULLOCK. 11 * 324 Entertainments. REV. J. W. IMGLISI TOWN HALL, TUESDAY, Feb. 4. GRAND Lecture-Entertainment. For One Night only. “ Pen and Ink Pictures of the Past,” which have met with enthusiastic receptions in the Colonies ! ! ! For SYNOPSIS of LECTURE, SEE BILLS j AMONGST others, Mr. Inglia will give the following readings, illus trative of the lecture : —“ Mansie Waugh’s First and Last Visit to a Play;” “Casa Wappy;” “How Horatius Kept the Bridge;” “ The Cotter’s Saturday Night “ Betsy and I;” “Death of Poor. Joe.” Admission —Reserved seats, 35.; second seats, 2s. Doors open at 7 '3O ; commence at 8 o’clock. 328 R. KILPATRICK, Manager. Partnership Notices. PARTNERSHIP NOTICE. have THIS DAY entered int CO-PARTNERSHIP as Barristers and Solicitors, under the style, or firm, of “BRANSON AND PURNELL.” Dated at Ashburton this first day of February, 1879. GERALD D. BRANSON. 331 CHAS. W. PURNELL. DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. FROM! and after this date the partner ship hitherto subsisting between H. Firth, J. H. PaBS, and W. Stringer (trading under the name of “ Firth, Pass and Co.”) is DISSOLVED by mutual consent. The business will in future be carried on by J. H. Pass and W. Stringer, trading in the name of “J. H. Pass and Co.” . f H. FIRTH, J. H. PASS, Witness— W. STRINGER. C. W. PURNELL, Barrister, Ashburton. In reference to the above, persons indebted to the late firm of Firth, Pass and Co. are requested to pay their re spective accounts to J. H. Pass and. Co., whose signature alone will be sufficient discharge. 320 J. H. PASS & CO. Coal and Firewood. ON SALE! ON SALE. AT HAYES’S TIMBER YARDS, gAWN piREWOOD, at 375. 6d. Per Cord, Cash. Apply, MR. F. PAVITT, Adjoining. NEW BUSINESS. COAL & FIREWOOD MERCHANT F. P. LeBRETON, In commencing business begs respectfully to solicit a share of public support. Burnett Street, near Friend lander’s Grain Store, and opposite Montgomery’s Buildings. Coal and Firewood supplied in any quantity to suit customers, and delivered to all parts of the district on the shortest notice. Business Notices. LADIES’ AND CHILDREN’S JJaTS ONE CASE JUST OPENED, From 2s. lid. each. MRS. MOREY Tancrbd Street, Next Mr. Chapman’s. 262 THE SOUTHERN PROVINCES ALMANAC, DIRECTORY, YEAR BOOK, & DIARY FOR 1879. Sold by WEEKS & DIXON.