The Evening Echo.

VOL. I.

ASHBURTON, SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 1879

Price One Penny.



Auctioneers and Commission Agent V/fESSRS BULLOCK AND CO., ASHBURTON, General Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, Station, Estate, and Commission Agents. Sales of Stock, Farm Implements, &c., will be held at their Yards, Ashbur ton, every alternate TUESDAY. CASH ADVANCES made on Stock, Produce, &c., con signed for Positive Sale. BULLOCK AND CO. jg AUND ER S 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.



.■; ‘ Boarding Houses. ANSTEE’S PRIVATE HOTEL AND BOARDING HOUSE. TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON, J. G. AN ST EE BEGS to intimate to the public that he has opened the above Superior and Comfortable Hotel. Sitting and Smoking Rooms, Large Dining Rooms, Ladies' Private Dining Rooms, and Suites of room? 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. Goal and Firewood. ON SALE! ON SALE. AT HAYES’S TIMBER YARDS, PAWN p IRE WOOD, at 37 s. 6d. Pee. Coed, Cash., Apply, MR. F. PAYITT, Adjoining. NEW BUSINESS. COAL & FIREWOOD MERCHANT F. P. LeBRETON, In commencing business begs respectfully to solicit a share of public support. BJRnett Street, near Friendlander’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 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. WANIED KNOWN, THOMAS DUDSON supplies ENGLISH SADDLES from £2 ios., and Bridles from 7s. fid,



Builders. Ashburton steam saw mills SASH AND DOOR MANUFA C T O R Y. G. PARKIN, Proprietor, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Moore Street, Every description of Timber and Budding Materials in Stock and supplied on must reasonable terms. Plans prepared and Estimates Given on the shortest notice. IMPORTANT TO PARTIES ABOUT TO BUILD. nnHE undersigned lias now on hand an g 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 cuirent 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. 1 ■■■■ tiLxiu . Jl.l inline Tinsmiths, &c. J. C. DOLMAN, YYLUMBER, LOC KS MIT 11, 1 HANGER, BELL 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.E.—Orders punctually attended to. STT ARB LEY, in tendering his . JIX 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. LIARD 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, k --- N.B. —Repairs neatly executed/ Bottlers. ASHBURTON - BOTTLING STORES. MOUNT SOMERS ROAD, Ashburton. QUINTON BROS. BEG to inform the inhabitants of Ash burton and s uiTO » ■ mling districts that they have COMMENCED BUSINESS • in the above place, and trust by attention to business, to merit a share of patronage. Bottlers or 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,



Cards. MESSRS. HARRIS & IRELAND, BARRISTERS and SOLICITORS, Montgomery’s Buildings, Ashburton. MR. BRANSON, BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, EAST STREET, ASIIBU R T O N S. W. BROWN, 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 Brapdell’s Office, will be promptly attended to. Ashburton, July 12, 187 S. C. E. FOOKS AND SON, ' PURVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Land Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office. ASHBURTON.



Business Notice. CALISTHENIC CLASS | EVERY alternate Wednesday and Saturday Afternoon. Tenns, 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. Inclusi ue Terms.



CHEAP TOYS. OHEAP J'ANCY Q-OODS Of every description, at MRS. MOREY’S, Tancred-street, Ashburton. 233 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 attenti in and civility. Saddle Horses or Buggies on Plire. Horses Bought and Sold n Commission. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Tuned anl RKPAiPur. J. C. HUGHES, . EACIIER of Pianofort and Harmonium Cox Street, Ashburton. Orders can be left at the Echo Office. Coach Proprietor. ASHBURTON AND LONGBEACH. m H. BREWER’S Royal Mail COACH 8 , leaves Longbeacli 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, 195 Proprietor.



Business Notice. NOTICE ! NOTICE !! NOTICE !H REMOVAL. JjIIRTH, pASS AND c 0., Beg to inform the of Ashburton and surrounding districts that they have REMOVED TO THEIR NEW PREMISES, Next the Union Bank of Australia EAST STREET. jpiRTH, PASS, & CO. take this' oppor tunity of thanking their numeious cust®mers 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 o?i for orde/s weekly. FIRTH, PASS, AND CO., Grocers, Drapers, Ironmongers, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, &c. East Street AL'l'HOt’Si: 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), . C. 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. . t . V . “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 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. j “(Signed), John Lambie. “Kyle, Nov. 8, 1878.” And several other Testimonials. Qry sold and set up in New Zealand {) / during the last Six Months, all running and giving satisfaction. No other Mill can show as good a record. Wo 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 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, Sole Agoutis for the Australian and New Zealand Colonies,



General Storekeeper..



VICTORIA HOUSE. LOOK OUT FOR H OOPER, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, AND GENERAL STOREKEEPERS , : HAYELOCK STREET, ASHBURTON.



Bakers. ASHBURTON BAKERY, TAYLOR AN D L I L L , BAKERS AND CONFECTIONERS, PASTRY COOKS, &c., East Street, Ashburton. C H R IST EYIN G" A N D EDDING Cakes and Every Descrip , , tion of First-class Confectionery made to order on the Shortest Notice, Confectionery, Biscuits, Cakes, &c., always in Stock. A ; Regular Supply of splendid Fresh Butter. PIONEER BAKERY, (Next to Fowler’s) Tancred Street, Ashburton. THO MA S HIC KS, 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 liortest notice. Families supplied daily in all parts of the ■ : i town. BREAD. BREAD. BREAD. SANDO AND OLSEN, GROCERS, ETC., EAST STREET, Ashburton. OUPPLY really Good BREAD at per Quartern Loaf, Cash, and ! 6d. Monthly Accounts. Families in Town and Suburbs waited oh ; ' daily. • ' " Note the address, j SANDO & OLSEN, GENERAL STOREKEEPERS & BAKERS t’ |East Street.



Gfremists. C HAR L E S N E A T E, (Late of Messrs. Gould & Co., Christchurch), BEGS TO ANNOUNCE He has commenced business as CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST, IN MOORE STREET (Opposite Messrs. Friedlander’s Store), ASHBURTON.



s UMM E R EYERAGES. Lemon Syrup. . Lemon and Raspberry Syrup. Raspberry Yinegar. Lime Juice. Ginger Beer Powders. Granular Effervescing Lemonade Pow ders. Persian Sherbet. Gasogenes, from 30/ each. J. M. CAMBRIDGE, M E DIC A L HALL ASHBURTON. Carriers. EXPRESS CARRIER. THOMAS BRADFORD, AYING a FIRST-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. 205 B. C. SMITH, GENERAL CARRIER, Moore St., Ashburton. EXPRESS to meet every Train. Par ; cels delivered promptly, at moderate charges. ;■ • ■ 66 G. F. SCOTT, NERAL CARRIER :ameron St., Ashburton. ala delivered promptly and charges ,te. i- - - >resses in attendance to meet every Train. Cabinetmakers. WOOD TURNER AND VENETIAN BLIND MAKER JOSEPH RULE Moore Street. [S prepared to execute oil orders for Wood Turning, Venetian Blinds, Bedsteads, fables, and every class of Furniture. Window hand, or made to any sixe. THE ASHBURTON PICTURE GALLERY, PETER STREET. T. A. GATES, Cabinetmaker , Picture Dealer , and Importer, PICTURE FRAME MAKER, &c. Furniture Repaired and Polished, Maps and plans mounted and Vamished. i Pictures of all kinds always on Sale. FUNERALS FURNISHED.